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Mayfield
KerryL.Mayfield
TAMU M.S. 2474
College Station, TX 77843-2474
979-845-4195 phone
979-842-1931 fax
EducationPhD Plant Breeding—Anticipated Graduation 2010
TexasA&MUniversity
M. S. Plant Breeding—December 2006
TexasA&MUniversity
Thesis Title: Preharvest Aflatoxin in Maize Genotypes under Inoculation with Aspergillus flavus
B. S. Agronomy—August 1997
TexasTechUniversity
OdemHigh School
May 1993
ExperienceTexas Agricultural Experiment Station, College Station, TX
Senior Research Associate Maize Breeding and Genetics, September 2007–Present
Research Associate Maize Breeding and Genetics, September 2006 – August 2007
Research Assistant Maize Breeding and Genetics, March 2001 – August 2006
Supervise crew of Undergraduate Student workers
Assist in soliciting external funding
Submit progress and final reports to funding agencies
Develop new corn germplasm for use in Texas climate via introgression of subtropical and tropical germplasm
Evaluate adapted corn germplasm for agronomic performance
Evaluate adapted corn germplasm for resistance to preharvest aflatoxin accumulations
Manage yield trial and breeding nursery crop production in College Station, TX
Process and Analyze data using SAS procedures
Plan and implement yield trial and aflatoxin trials across Texas in cooperation with the Crop Testing Program
Plan and implement breeding nursery at College Station, TX main nursery and Weslaco, TX winter nursery
Maintain vehicle mileage records
Maintain operating budget
Ellison’s Greenhouses, Inc., Brenham, TX
Associate Grower, January 2000 – March 2001
Produce various crops of ornamental houseplants
Involved in all aspects of production including planning, planting, watering and harvesting
Maintain Detailed Crop Records
Maintain Pesticide Application Record
Supervisor of a crew of seven non-English speaking employees
Perform various maintenance tasks inside and out of greenhouses
Make Sales Calls off an established client list
Driver Sales: Delivered plants to customers and made cold calls to sell product off of truck.
Member of Strategic Planning Committee
Cargill Hybrid Seeds, Lockney, TX
Research Assistant, May 1994 – December 1999
Develop new hybrid combinations
Develop new germplasm to include: GreenbugE, I, and K Resistance, Downy Mildew Resistance, Head Smut Resistance, and Yellow Tan
Determine value traits within product line
Process and analyze data used to advance hybrids and inbreds
Assist in planning, planting, pollinating and harvest of Sorghum Breeding Nursery
Assist in planning, planting and harvest of Sorghum Yield Trials
Assist in planning and pollinating Winter Nurseries in Mexico and Hawaii
Assist in planning and rating Sorghum Disease Nursery
Assist in contracting acreage for Corn Yield Trials in Texas Panhandle and
Southwest Kansas
Plant and Harvest Corn Yield Trials in Texas Panhandle and Southwest Kansas
Assist with winter Greenhouse operations
Maintain DOT Records
Maintain Chemical and MSDS Inventories
Perform maintenance and repairs on various farm implements as necessary
TexasTechUniversity
Department of Housing and Dining Services, Lubbock, TX
Resident Assistant, August 1994 - November 1995
Created positive living environment for college freshmen
Created various social and educational programs
Assisted in settling disputes between residents
Served on Community Service Committee
Computer SkillsKnowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge in various statistical analysis packages
LicensesCommercial Drivers License
Private Pilot License
Private Pesticide Applicators License
ProfessionalCrop Science Society of America
MembershipsTexas Chapter American Society for Agronomy—Board Member
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
Publications
Papers and Book Chapters
Mayfield, Kerry. 2006. Preharvest Aflatoxin in Maize Genotypes Under Inoculation
with Aspergillus flavus.Masters Thesis.TexasA&MUniversity. College Station, TX, USA.
Betran, F.J., S.Bhatnagar, T.Isakeit, G.Odvody and K.Mayfield. 2006. Aflatoxin accumulation and associated traits in QPM maize inbreds and their testcrosses. Euphytica 152:247-257.
Betran F.J., T.Isakeit, G.Odvody and K.Mayfield. 2005. Breeding maize to reduce preharvest aflatoxin contamination. p. 353-377. In K. Hamed (ed)Aflatoxin and Food Safety. Marcel Dekker, New York.
Conference or Symposium proceedings
F. J.Betrán, TomIsakeit, GaryOdvody, KerryMayfield. 2001. Maize Germplasm Evaluation for Aflatoxin Resistance in Texas. p 123 in proceedings of the Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Workshop 2001, October, 2001, Phoenix, AR.
F. J.Betrán, TomIsakeit, GaryOdvody, KerryMayfield. 2002. Aflatoxin accumulation in maize inbreds and hybrids. Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Workshop 2002, October, 2002, San Antonio, TX.
Betrán, F.J., T.Isakeit, D. Transue, K.Mayfield, S.Bhatnagar, D. Makumbi, R.Ganunga, and D. Pietsch. 2002. Response of white food corn to aflatoxin accumulation. InProc. of the Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Workshop 2002. October 23-25, 2002. San Antonio, TX.
F. J.Betrán, TomIsakeit, GaryOdvody, and KerryMayfield. 2003. Identification, development and characterization of corn germplasm to reduce aflatoxin contamination. Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Workshop 2003, October 13-15, 2003, Savannah, GE.
F. J.Betrán, TomIsakeit, GaryOdvody, SandeepBhatnagar, and KerryMayfield. 2003. Aflatoxin Accumulation and Associated Traits in Maize Inbreds and Their Testcrosses. Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Workshop 2003, October 13-15, 2003, Savannah, GE.
KerryMayfield, BryanJones, LeslieLutz, AdamBlackwelder, T.Isakeit, GaryOdvody, and JavierBetrán. 2003. Aflatoxin accumulation in maize inbreds and hybrids. Aflatoxin & Fumonisin Workshop 2003, October 13-15, 2003, Savannah, GE.
Mayfield, K., T.Isakeit, G.Odvody and J.Betran. 2004. Interaction between A. flavus strains and host plant genotypes. p. 60. Proceedings 17th Aflatoxin Elimination Workshop Sacramento. October 25-28. Sacramento, Calif.
Mayfield, K., T, Isakeit, G.Odvody and J.Betran. 2005. Interaction between A. flavus strains and host plant genotypes across years. p. 67. Proceedings 18th Aflatoxin Elimination Workshop. October 25-26. Raleigh, N.C.
Betran, F.J., K.Mayfield, T.Isakeit and M.Menz. 2006. Breeding maize exotic germplasm. p. 352-367. InK.R.Lamkey and M.Lee (eds.) Plant Breeding: The ArnelR.Hallaurer International Symposium. CIMMYT, Mexico.
Mayfield, K.L, S.C Murray, T. Isakeit, G. Odvody. 2009. Confirmation of QTL for Reducing Preharvest Aflatoxin Accumulations in Hybrid Topcrosses. Maize Genetics Conference Abstracts. 51:P183
Murray, S.C, K.L.Mayfield,M.B Stalcup. 2009. Quantitative Genetics and Maize Breeding for Texas. National Association of Plant Breeders Conference, Madison, WI.
Abstracts:
Mayfield, K.L., J.Betran, F.FojtIII, D. Pietsch. 2002 Comparative Performance of Early, Intermediate and Full Season Hybrids Across Environments. In Agronomy Abstracts, Indianapolis, In.
Betrán, F.J., T.Isakeit, G.Odvody, and K.Mayfield. 2002. Maize germplasm evaluation for aflatoxin resistance in Texas. Mycopathologia 155:81.
F.Maideni, C.Magorokosho, R.Ganunga, D. Makumbi, K.Mayfield, and F.J.Betrán. 2003. Comparative performance of single and three-way white maize hybrids. In Agronomy Abstracts. Denver, CO.
M.L.Edwards, K.Mayfield, T.Isakeit, G.Odvody, and F.J.Betrán. 2003. Repeatability of aflatoxin trials in white and yellow maize. In Agronomy Abstracts. Denver, CO.
S.Bhatnagar, P.Scott, K.Mayfield, and F.J.Betrán. 2003. Agronomic and quality evaluations of high lysine maize hybrids. In Agronomy Abstracts. Denver, CO.
K.Mayfield, D. Pietsch, J.M.Owen, and F.J.Betrán. 2003. Classification and characterization of Texas corn locations based on yellow hybrid evaluations. In Agronomy Abstracts. Denver, CO.
D.K.Transue, S.Bhatnagar, K.Mayfield, and F.J.Betrán. 2003. Diallel analysis among temperate and subtropical white inbred testers: agronomic performance, heterotic response, and aflatoxin accumulation. In Agronomy Abstracts. Denver, CO.
D.K.Transue, S.Bhatnagar, D. Pietsch, J.Owen, K.Mayfield, and F.J.Betrán. 2003. Maize single cross hybrids between yellow temperate and subtropical and tropical inbreds. In Agronomy Abstracts. Denver, CO.
Special Publications
Pietsch D., L., Betran, F.J., C.Coffman, K.Mayfield. 2001. 2001 Corn Performance Tests in Texas. Technical Report No. 2002-01. Tx.Agr. Exp.Sta. College Station, Texas, 69 pp.
Pietsch D., Rooney, L.W., D. Gualberto, J.Owen, Betran, F.J., K.Mayfield. 2001. 2001 Texas food corn performance tests. Technical Report No. 2001-03. Tx.Agr. Exp.Sta. College Station, Texas, 22pp.
Pietsch D., F.J.Betran, J.Owen, K.Mayfield. 2002. 2002 Corn Performance Tests in Texas. Technical Report No. 2002-18. Tx.Agr.Exp.Sta. College Station, Texas, 60 pp.
Pietsch D., Rooney, L.W, J.Owen, Betran, F.J., K.Mayfield. 2002. 2002 Texas food corn performance tests. Technical Report No. 2002-18. Tx.Agr. Exp.Sta. College Station, Texas, 60 pp.
Pietsch D., F.J.Betran, J.Owen, K.Mayfield. 2003. 2003 Corn Performance Tests in Texas. Technical Report No. 2003-13. Tx.Agr. Exp.Sta. College Station, Texas, 60 pp.
Germplasm Releases
F.J.Betrán, A.Bockholt, F.Fojt, III, D. Pietsch, L.Rooney, and K.Mayfield. Registration of Tx114 MaizeCrop Sci. 2004 44: 1036.
F.J.Betrán, A.Bockholt, F.Fojt, III, and K.Mayfield. Registration of Tx770 Maize Germplasm Line. Crop Sci. 2004 44: 1029-a-1030-a.
F.J.Betrán, A.Bockholt, F.Fojt, III, and K.Mayfield.Registration of Tx732 Maize Germplasm Line.Crop Sci. 2004 44: 1028-a-1029-a.
F.J.Betrán, A.Bockholt, F.Fojt, III, K.Mayfield, and D. Pietsch. Registration of Tx714 Maize Germplasm Line.Crop Sci. 2004 44: 1028.