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
272.001Agricultural Genetics
363.001Agricultural Statistics
499.006Independent Research For The Masters Thesis
287.017Independent Study
400.005Independent Study
400.006Independent Study
355.001Plant Breeding And Biotechnology
302.010Special Problems In Agriculture
291.008Undergraduate Teaching Experiences In Agriculture
272.001Agricultural Genetics
499.005Independent Research For The Masters Thesis
287.005Independent Study
400.009Independent Study
150.001Principles Of Agronomy
150.002Principles Of Agronomy
150.003Principles Of Agronomy
291.005Undergraduate Teaching Experiences In Agriculture
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