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Michael Itam
Plant and Environmental Sciences Department
Office: Biosystems Research Complex (The Gasic Lab)
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Email: mitam@clemson.edu
Educational Background
Ph.D. Molecular Breeding
Tottori University, Japan 2021
M.Sc. Molecular Breeding
Tottori University, Japan 2018
M.Sc. Biosystematics
Ebonyi State University, Nigeria 2015
B.Sc. Applied Biology
Ebonyi State University, Nigeria 2011
Profile
Michael Okoi Itam is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Clemson University, United States. His research is focused on the use of modern plant breeding techniques (including genomic/molecular biology and database tools) to advance precision agriculture. In particular, he is interested in developing crops that are resilient to abiotic stresses, especially heat and drought stress which are exacerbated by climate change. He is also interested in developing genomic and genetic databases to facilitate the rapid germplasm enhancement of crops.
