Dionne Martin

Dionne Martin is a Ph.D. student in the Genetics Department at the University of Georgia. Their research focuses on identifying key genes involved in potato tuber development and uncovering the evolutionary origins of tuber development across plant species. Outside of the lab, they enjoy watching UGA football, hanging out with her two cats, and doing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

What We Could Stand to Learn From Floating Gardens

If you want to travel somewhere to reconnect with nature and learn about ancient history, go to Mexico City. South of this metropolitan city is 22,000 acres of “floating gardens” interconnected by an intricate water canal system. These floating gardens, known as chinampas, are an ancient Mesoamerican agricultural practice that is still used today. At

February 14, 2025 No Comments

Spuds and Science: Digging Up the Origins and Future of the Potato

The next time you and your friends share some fries, impress them with some knowledge on your favorite side dish. They’ll be amazed to learn that potato is the world’s third most consumed food crop and America’s favorite vegetable (according to the US Department of Agriculture). Strangely enough though, potatoes haven’t always been a fan

December 4, 2024 No Comments

Dionne Martin

What We Could Stand to Learn From Floating Gardens

Spuds and Science: Digging Up the Origins and Future of the Potato

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