Dr. Babitha Jampala

Industrial Hemp researcher for the LSU AgCenter with main focus on fiber and grain variety development for the south-east region of the U.S.

Research Interests

Plant Breeding

Genetics

Horticulture

Plant Science

Agronomy and Crop Science

Soil Science

About

Dr. Babitha Jampala is an experienced Assistant Professor of Research at LSU AgCenter. She received her education in plant breeding in 2012 and has been working in this field ever since. With a strong passion for agriculture and a desire to improve crop production, Dr. Jampala has dedicated her career to research and teaching in the field of plant breeding. During her time at LSU AgCenter, Dr. Jampala has conducted various research projects focused on developing new and improved crop varieties, as well as improving the efficiency of breeding methods. She has also been involved in teaching and mentoring graduate students, sharing her knowledge and expertise in plant breeding. In addition to her work at LSU AgCenter, Dr. Jampala has also been actively involved in professional organizations such as the Plant Breeding Coordinating Committee and the Crop Science Society of America, where she has presented her research and contributed to the advancement of the field. Through her education and experience, Dr. Jampala has developed a deep understanding of the complexities of plant breeding and the importance of this work in ensuring food security and sustainable agriculture. She continues to strive towards making a positive impact in the field of plant breeding through her research, teaching, and collaborations with other experts in the industry.

Publications

QTL associated with heat susceptibility index in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under short-term reproductive stage heat stress

Euphytica / Feb 24, 2010

Mason, R. E., Mondal, S., Beecher, F. W., Pacheco, A., Jampala, B., Ibrahim, A. M. H., & Hays, D. B. (2010). QTL associated with heat susceptibility index in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under short-term reproductive stage heat stress. Euphytica, 174(3), 423–436. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-010-0151-x

Ethanol Fermentation Performance of Grain Sorghums (Sorghum bicolor) with Modified Endosperm Matrices

Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry / Aug 17, 2010

Wu, X., Jampala, B., Robbins, A., Hays, D., Yan, S., Xu, F., Rooney, W., Peterson, G., Shi, Y.-C., & Wang, D. (2010). Ethanol Fermentation Performance of Grain Sorghums (Sorghum bicolor) with Modified Endosperm Matrices. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 58(17), 9556–9562. https://doi.org/10.1021/jf101555d

Ethanol Fermentation Performance of Grain Sorghums with Modified Endosperm Matrices

2010 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 20 - June 23, 2010 / Jan 01, 2010

Xiaorong Wu, Babitha Jampala, Adriana Robbins, Dirk Hays, Shuping Yan, Feng Xu, William Rooney, Yong-Cheng Shi, & Donghai Wang. (2010). Ethanol Fermentation Performance of Grain Sorghums with Modified Endosperm Matrices. 2010 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 20 - June 23, 2010. https://doi.org/10.13031/2013.30005

Estimating the relative effects of the endosperm traits of waxy and high protein digestibility on yield in grain sorghum

Field Crops Research / Nov 01, 2012

Jampala, B., Rooney, W. L., Peterson, G. C., Bean, S., & Hays, D. B. (2012). Estimating the relative effects of the endosperm traits of waxy and high protein digestibility on yield in grain sorghum. Field Crops Research, 139, 57–62. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2012.09.021

Estimating the relative effects of the endosperm traits of waxy and high protein digestibility on yield in grain sorghum

Field Crops Research / Nov 01, 2012

Dryland Grain Sorghum Water Use, Light Interception, and Growth Responses to Planting Geometry¹

Agronomy Journal / Jul 01, 1986

Steiner, J. L. (1986). Dryland Grain Sorghum Water Use, Light Interception, and Growth Responses to Planting Geometry1. Agronomy Journal, 78(4), 720–726. Portico. https://doi.org/10.2134/agronj1986.00021962007800040032x

Education

Plant Breeding / May, 2012

College Station, Texas, United States of America

Experience

LSU AgCenter

Assistant Professor - Research / January, 2018 — Present

Conduct industrial hemp research at various research stations all through the state of Louisiana.

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