Jenny Myers

Degree: Master of Science

Thesis Title: Understanding Genetic Resistance to Bacteria Wilt Caused by Ralstonia solanacearum in Tomato

How are you planning to use your degree?

I plan to use my degree to continue to get my PhD and eventually work as a plant breeder in the horticulture field.

List clubs and activities while in school.

• Pi Alpha Xi
• Plant Breeding Club
• Horticultural Science Graduate Student Association

Whom do you want to thank?

I want to thank the department and all its people for guidance and friendship.

What is the best thing about studying horticulture at NC State?

The best thing about studying horticulture at NC State is the diversity and collaboration. There are a lot of different types of projects and focuses in the department and many are very willing to collaborate together.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-myers-43349b112/

Advisor Comments (Dilip R. Panthee):

Ms. Myers joined my Tomato Breeding program in the Fall of 2018. Her research project was in RNA-seq analysis with respect to bacterial wilt infection in tomato. Her minor was in Statistics. She performed extremely well in her course work as well as a research project. I wish her very good luck for her future career!

Comments:

Lis Meyer (Hort Teaching Faculty)
Congrats Jenny! Thanks for always being so dependable and hardworking as my TA and with PAX. Glad you’re going to stick around with us a little longer!