Tim D. Phillips

Associate Professor, Forage Grass Breeding

Faculty

Specialty

forage grass breeding

Education

B.S. Botany, NCSU, 1983
M.S. Crop Science/Peanut Breeding, NCSU, 1987
Ph.D. Crop Science/Small Grains Breeding, NCSU, 1992

Professional Interest

tall fescue genetics
wide hybridization in the Festuca-Lolium complex
grass-endophyte interactions
roses

Web Site

http://www.ca.uky.edu/PSS/Phillips,Tim

Classes

Pls386 - PLANT PRODUCTION SYSTEMS. ; Credits - 4
In-depth analysis of the underlying principles of plant production systems. Successful strategies, based on application of the principles developed by lecture and laboratory activities, will be discussed in either agronomic or horticultural contexts. Special attention will be given to minimizing the environmental impact of the plant production techniques employed. Prereq: PLS 210 and PLS 366 or concurrently or consent of instructor..
Instructors: Tim D. Phillips, Winston C. Dunwell

Pls514 - Grass Taxonomy and Identification; Credits - 3
Overview of the grass family, concentrating on taxonomic issues and identification skills for ~200 species (turf, forages, weeds, etc.). Lecture: two hours; laboratory: two hours per week. Prereq: PLS 220 or permission from instructor. .
Instructors: Tim D. Phillips

This person page last updated on 2006-10-16