David Hyten, associate professor of soybean genetics and genomics in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, was named the Haskins Professor in Plant Genetics.
Francis Haskins, professor emeritus, spent 35 years as a professor and researcher in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture. A Nebraska native, he also obtained two degrees here, the first being a bachelor's in agriculture in 1943. Haskins and his wife, Dorothy, established the permanently endowed professorship fund at the University of Nebraska Foundation. The fund generates an annual stipend for research and program support and is intended to further research in plant genetics.
Hyten’s research interests focus on taking basic genetic and genomic discoveries in soybean and translating those discoveries into applied methods that can be used for the real-world improvement of soybean varieties, specifically on improving agronomically important traits such as drought tolerance and response to water abundance. His research goal is to accelerate the rate of genetic gain within soybean to meet the long-term challenges of feeding the world, and in combating the negative effects of climate change on soybean production.
Professorships reflect an extraordinary level of scholarly or creative achievement and clear potential for continuing major accomplishments that enhance the reputation of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Selected faculty also show documented excellence in various aspects of teaching and outreach and demonstrated commitment to the welfare of traditional and non-traditional learners and extensive involvement and service in furtherance of the several missions of the University (which include activities in national and international organizations in the candidate's field), significantly above the normal level of campus citizenship.
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