Christopher Gottschalk, Phd Email & Phone Number

Appalachin Fruit Research Station, Kearneysville, Wv

East Lansing, Michigan

Dissertation: Elucidating the genetic mechanisms of flowering and the repression of floral initiation by fruit in apple (Malus x domestica Borkh.)Associated research projects: Evaluation of cider apple cultivars for production in the Great Lakes region, evaluate horticultural and ecological aspects of red-fleshed apples for use in rosé cider production, document the efficacy of plant growth regulator use in manipulating flowering traits in apple

East Lansing, Mi

Responsible for conducting applied research on numerous topics related to apples. Tasks included; conducting field operations, performing extractions for molecular materials, establishing and performing quality controls procedures, and conducting background research. My work resulting in publication of numerous research posters and an authorship on a publication in the Journal of the American Society for Horticulture Science. I also was the supervisor for laboratory, which placed me in charge… Show more Responsible for conducting applied research on numerous topics related to apples. Tasks included; conducting field operations, performing extractions for molecular materials, establishing and performing quality controls procedures, and conducting background research. My work resulting in publication of numerous research posters and an authorship on a publication in the Journal of the American Society for Horticulture Science. I also was the supervisor for laboratory, which placed me in charge of all undergraduate employees and daily operations of the lab. Show less

Waterford, Mi And Walled Lake, Mi

Performed maintenance on customer's bicycles and assembled bicycles for inventory. I was also responsible for aiding customers with purchasing of new bicycles and accessories.

Michigan State University, East Lansing Mi

Responsible for assembling an accession database of trees and shrubs planted on the campus of Michigan State University from hand written historical records.

East Lansing, Mi

Undergraduate student researcher assisting on research to quantifying carbon assimilation in tree seedlings native to Michigan forests.

East Lansing, Mi

Student bicycle mechanic at the university owned bike shop.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Plant Breeding, Genetics, And Biotechnology

Activities and Societies: Horticultural Organization of Graduate Students (HOGS) Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology (PBGB) Student.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), General Plant Biology

High School Diploma

Dual Enrolled High School Student, Calculus