Projects per year
Personal profile
Research interests
Tom conducts genetics and breeding research focused on the improvement of the following crops:
- Dry edible bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
- Industrial hemp and recreational Cannabis (Cannabis sativa)
- Lettuce (Lactuca sativa)
- Sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor)
Teaching
Tom focuses on teaching strategies emphasizing curiosity-driven active learning that help students develop a deeper understanding of the food system and the interconnections of its component parts. He currently teaches courses addressing plant production systems, and the taxonomy and characteristics of food plants.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Award Date: Dec 31 1981
Research Interest Keywords
- Phaseolus
- Cannabis
- Sorghum
- Genetics
- Breeding
- Intellectual Property
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Monitoring Greenhouse Crops Using the Budscout Canopy Scouting Robot
5/1/23 → 3/31/24
Project: Research project
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Developing certifiable Minnesota hemp seed & THC-compliant varieties for grain & fiber production
Weiblen, G. D. & Michaels, T. E.
4/1/23 → 3/31/26
Project: Research project
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Implementing hemp crop rotation to improve water quality
Weiblen, G. D. & Michaels, T. E.
CENTRAL LAKES COLLEGE, LEGISLATIVE-CITIZEN COMMISSION ON MN RES
7/5/22 → 6/30/25
Project: Research project
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Cannabis canopy inspection using hyperspectral imagery and deep learning modeling
10/1/21 → 9/30/22
Project: Research project
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Investigating Methods and Materials for Stabilizing Cannabinoid Levels in Hemp Type Cannabis
Michaels, T. E. & Jones, B.
1/20/21 → 10/20/21
Project: Research project
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Polaris Gold: An Attractive, Yellow-fleshed Tablestock Cultivar with Chipping Potential
Stefaniak, T. R., Miller, J., Jones, C. R., Miller, M., Yusuf, M., Harder, M. A., Larsen, J. C., Schmitz Carley, C. A., Haagenson, D., Thompson, A., Michaels, T. E., Thill, C. & Shannon, L. M., Feb 2023, In: American Journal of Potato Research. 100, 1, p. 71-78 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Scaffolding collective agency curriculum within food-systems education programs
Jordan, N. R., Valley, W., Donovan, D., Clegg, D. J., Grossman, J., Hunt, N., Michaels, T., Peterson, H., Rogers, M. A., Sames, A. & Stein, M., 2023, In: Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. 7, 1119459.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Genome-Wide Association Study and Genomic Prediction for Soybean Cyst Nematode Resistance in USDA Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) Core Collection
Shi, A., Gepts, P., Song, Q., Xiong, H., Michaels, T. E. & Chen, S., Jun 7 2021, In: Frontiers in Plant Science. 12, 624156.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access16 Scopus citations -
Hands-on horticulture: Lessons learned teaching online experiential horticulture during COVID-19
Luby, C., Tepe, E., Irish, L., Michaels, T. & Hoover, E., 2021, In: Natural Sciences Education. 50, 2, e20069.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open Access1 Scopus citations -
Nitrogen uptake and utilization in advanced fresh-market red potato breeding lines
Jones, C. R., Michaels, T. E., Schmitz Carley, C. A., Rosen, C. J. & Shannon, L. M., Feb 18 2021, In: Crop Science. 61, 2, p. 878-895 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access6 Scopus citations