Modesto, California
February 2, 2000
Harris
Moran Seed Company is pleased
to announce the addition of tomato breeder Michael E. Kuehn to its
research team.
Kuehn, formerly with Campbell’s Soup,
brings 16 years of tomato breeding experience to Harris Moran. He will
be based in Harris Moran’s Davis, CA research facility, and will
head the Solanaceae species team. Solanaceae consists of tomatoes –
both processing and fresh market -- and peppers.
Jeff McElroy, Harris Moran’s vice
president of research, says Kuehn’s experience in breeding,
management, and international seed production makes him a perfect fit
for Harris Moran’s breeding program.
"As far as tomato breeders go, he’s
one of the best," says McElroy. "His tomato processing
varieties have gone into many everyday products. His breeding savvy as
well as his international experience will help Harris Moran make
additional in-roads into the tomato and pepper markets."
At Campbell’s Soup, Kuehn managed
Campbell’s Seeds, also located in Davis, CA. His breeding work in
processing tomatoes can be seen today in many well-known products
including Prego spaghetti sauce and V-8 juice. His international
travel has been extensive, both to seed production areas in Asia and
sales regions in Europe and South America.
Kuehn received his Master of Science
degree in plant breeding and pathology from Oregon State University.
He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of
Idaho.
He and his sons own an 8-acre flower
production farm called Kuehn Petals and Greens.
Company news release
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