Northern Crops Institute
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Northern Crops Institute
NDSU Dept. 7400
PO Box 6050
Fargo, North Dakota, USA 58108-6050
Phone: 701-231-7736
Fax: 701-231-7235
Email: nci@ndsu.edu
Thunyaporn Jeradechachai
Crop Quality Specialist
Responsibilities:
Provides technical solutions and information on quality and the utilization of pulses and oilseeds to producers, buyers, and end-users. Provides leadership in baking, extrusion, and other product development projects to help increase utilization and value of pulse, oilseeds, and other northern grown crops. Oversees regional crop quality surveys and laboratory analyses on pulses and oilseeds. Provide leadership in the development and presentation of educational programs to emphasize availability, quality, grading and other market factors for purchasers and processors of regional crops.Education:
BS in Food Science, North Dakota State University
Experience:
Worked as a Research Assistant at the USDA from 2005-2008 (Weed Biology Research Unit and Insect Genetics Biochemistry sections). Conducted genomic and proteomic research of plants. Conducted research on characterization of lipid biochemistry of insects.
Professional Memberships:
American Oil Chemists Society (AOCS) and Institute of Food Technologists (IFT).