Dr. Aaron Lorenz: Leading the University of Minnesota Soybean Breeding program in the 21st century
The Minnesota CropCast podcast has as its guest today, Dr Arron Lorenz, Professor in Soybean Breeding and Genetics at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Lorenz, who grew up on a farm in Southwest Minnesota, provided his background, including his academic journey to his present position as a researcher in the development of soybean varieties and genetics. Dr. Lorenz provided specifics about how the University of Minnesota soybean research program provides training for graduate students, soybean varieties for Minnesota Crop Improvement, develops new soybean breeding techniques and licenses soybean genetic materials to major private soybean companies.
