Umesh Reddy Email and Phone Number

Dr. Umesh K. Reddy is a genetics and breeding professor at West Virginia State University, where he has held a tenured position since 2012. He has an extensive background in plant breeding, biotechnology, and genomics. Dr. Reddy is renowned for his research on crop evolution, nutraceutical compounds, gene transfer mechanisms in grafting, ecological genomics, and heavy metal stress. His work encompasses many crops, including peppers, cucurbits, sweet potatoes, and safflower. In addition to his research, Dr. Reddy has significantly contributed to academia by mentoring numerous graduate and undergraduate students, serving on editorial boards of several prestigious journals, including BMC Genomics, BMC Plant Biology, Euphytica, Frontiers in Horticulture, Plant Physiology and Molecular Biology, and securing substantial funding for his research projects from organizations such as the USDA, NSF, and NASA. His prolific publication record (150 peer-reviewed papers) and active involvement in national and international conferences highlight his commitment to advancing the field of plant genetics and breeding.