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Dr.
Scott
Merkle
Faculty
Professor
Forest Biology
Research Interests
In vitro propagation of forest treesSomatic embryogenesis in forest trees Biotechnology for restoration of tree species |
Background
EducationB.S. in Biology - College of William and Mary M.S. in Forestry - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Ph.D. in Forestry - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Prior Positions Postdoctoral Associate - Oregon State University
Publications
Merkle, S; Andrade, G; Pettis, S; Johnson, S; Kormanik, T; Le, H; and Maner, L. 2008. Recent advances in American chestnut in vitro propagation. Journal of The American Chestnut Foundation 22:23-30.
Lyyra, S; Meagher, R; Kim, T; Heaton, A; Montello, P; Ballish, R; and Merkle, S. 2007. Coupling two mercury resistance genes in eastern cottonwood enhances processing of organomercury. Plant Biotechnology Journal 5:254-262.
Merkle, S; Andrade, G; Nairn, C; Powell, W; and Maynard, C. 2007. Restoration of threatened species: a noble cause for transgenic trees. Tree Genetics and Gemomes 3:111-118.
Merkle, S; Montello, P; Xia, X; Upchurch, B; and Smith, D. 2006. Light quality treatments enhance somatic seedling production in three southern pine species. Tree Physiol 26:187-194.
Lyyra, S; Lima, A; and Merkle, S. 2006. In vitro regeneration of Salix nigra via adventitious shoots. Tree Physiol 26:969-975.
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Office:
503
Building 3
Phone: 706.542.6112
Lab:
519
Building 3
Phone: 706.542.4842
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