Hello I am India. I previously interned here at TFREC in the WSU Apple Breeding Program immediately after graduating from WSU in 2019 with a B.S. in fruit and vegetable crop management. In 2021, I ended up becoming a grad student with my thesis focusing on applying the DA meter in WABP Phase 2 accessions to collect uniform samples of fruit, ultimately finishing my M.S. in Horticulture in December 2023. I am very excited to begin working in the WSU Apple Breeding Program because I find that working in research is quite rewarding. The time and effort it takes to develop quality fruit for consumers makes you appreciate each bite a little more when you are behind the scenes. Some of my favorite indoor activities include knitting and crafting, but most weekends (as long as the weather permits) you can find me at one of the three disc golf courses here in Wenatchee!
