Dr. Nicholas Heller
I have an open-door policy - stop by any time, or send an email to schedule a visit! njhelle@ilstu.edu
- About
- Education
- Research
Biography
My passion is teaching excellence in plant breeding and genetics, applied statistics, and environmentally-sound and profitable agronomic practices.
Current Courses
364.001Advanced Agronomy
464.001Advanced Agronomy
272.001Agricultural Genetics
499.005Independent Research For The Masters Thesis
287.005Independent Study
400.009Independent Study
302.020Special Problems In Agriculture
291.005Undergraduate Teaching Experiences In Agriculture
400.004Independent Study
Research Interests & Areas
My current research interests include:
Domestication and Breeding Pennycress as a Cash Cover Crop
Agronomic Relations in Cropping Systems that Utilize Cover Crops
Future-Focused and Environmentally-Aware Agronomic Practices
Breeding Crop Plants for Aesthetics, Nutritional Quality, and Yield particularly in Sub-Optimal Conditions