Marc A. Cohn
Professor

493 Life Sciences Bldg.
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Phone: (225) 578-1322
Fax: (225) 578-1415
E-mail: MCohn@agcenter.lsu.edu  

Education/Training

B.A. in Biology, Northeastern University, Boston
M.S. in Plant Physiology, Cornell University
Ph.D. in Plant Physiology, Cornell University

Research interests

Seed Physiology/Weed Science
Mechanisms of seed dormancy
Physiological ecology of seed dormancy
Mechanisms of recalcitrant seed death

Courses Taught

PLHL/BIOS 4444. Seed Physiology. An integrated molecular/genetic, biochemical and physiological approach to germination, dormancy, vigor and viability, as well as recalcitrance and seed development.
PLHL 7067. Professional Development for Plant Scientists. An introduction to applications of the scientific method, navigating and evaluating the scientific literature, manuscript & grant preparation, preparing for oral presentations and exams, philosophy of graduate teaching and mentoring .
PLHL/BIOS 7061. Plant Growth & Development. 2 - 3 weeks of guest lectures about seed biology.

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Publications | Curriculum Vitae