Raymond F. Baker Center for Plant Breeding

Summary of Plant Breeding at Iowa State University Past 5 Years ( PDF 51 KB)

Center Report 2007 (PDF 788 KB)
Center Report 2006 (PDF 994 KB)
Center Report 2004-2005 (PDF 590 KB)

Welcome

Plant breeding programs at Iowa State University are recognized throughout the world for their very significant contributions to the productivity and quality of crop cultivars. The plant breeding programs at Iowa State have been unique because they have integrated basic research on breeding methods and germplasm enhancement with the development of improved cultivars. Our challenge is to assure that Iowa State University's plant breeding program continues to be second to none. It is the aim of the Raymond F. Baker Center to see that mission realized.

Our Mission

The Raymond F. Baker Center for Plant Breeding

• advances the science of plant breeding through hypothesis driven research,
• develops enhanced germplasm and superior cultivars of improved productivity, nutritional value, and adaptability,
• and educates the next generation of public and private plant breeders.

I feel that I have been especially fortunate in choosing a life-long vocation that I have enjoyed more than anything else I could do. For me, corn research has been both my vocation and hobby.
--Raymond F. Baker
For more information on Raymond F. Baker see here