Kyle G. Keepers

This study identifies genetic loci associated with fatty acid composition stability in sunflower across environments using GWAS and finds a large introgression linked to stability under high heat.

The paper identifies QTL associated with pericarp strength, oil content, and insect resistance in sunflowers, revealing genetic tradeoffs and potential targets for breeding.

This paper improves variant calling in sunflower by using segregation-based filtering, leading to better QTL mapping and identification of nectar-related genes.

This study shows that NIDA-produced Cannabis sativa lacks genetic diversity compared to state market varieties, limiting the generalizability of research findings.

The paper finds that gene copy number variation in Cannabis sativa is associated with differences in cannabinoid content levels.