Pecan Breeding & Genetics: Somerville, TX
Staff
Wang, Xinwang
Phone: (979) 845-5437
xinwang.wang@usda.gov
Research Geneticist (Plants)
Phone: (979) 845-5437
xinwang.wang@usda.gov
Research Geneticist (Plants)
- Cotton breeding in China (1990-1999)
- Azuki bean breeding in Japan (2000-2004)
- Dogwood breeding in the University of Tennessee (2004-2008)
- Rose and crape myrtle breeding in the Texas A&M University (2009-2014)
- Pecan breeding in USDA (2015-present)
Xinwang is currently leading the USDA pecan breeding program, overseeing both scion and rootstock breeding efforts. His primary responsibilities include creating new crosses, evaluating all crosses, and advancing breeding lines. The ultimate objective of his work is to develop superior pecan cultivars that offer improved traits and benefits for our valued growers.