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Contact Information
Mailing Address
Rutgers University
Department of Plant Biology & Pathology
270 Foran Hall/ Cook Campus
59 Dudley Rd.
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
goffreda@aesop.rutgers.edu
Campus Location
Office: Room 280 Foran Hall, 732-932-9711 x202
Lab: Room 200 Foran Hall, 732-932-9711 x201
Research Interests
My research program concentrates on the genetic improvement of peach, apple, and apricot. A major aspect of our current research focuses on the characterization of gene mutations which affect fruit ripening in tree fruit. These genes reduce ethylene biosynthesis and respiration while attenuating the ripening process. We are in the process of determining the mechanism by which these genes hinder ripening-induced ethylene production and will soon be characterizing the effects of these genes on the accumulation of ripening-associated mRNA's. Breeding research emphasizes selection for disease resistance, winter hardiness, spring frost tolerance, and fruit quality.
Publications
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Rutgers Affiliations
Dr. Goffreda is the director of Rutgers Fruit & Ornamental Research Extension Center in Cream Ridge, NJ