Ph.D. Plant Breeding (1988) Louisiana State University

Dissertation: Path-coefficient analysis: A study of phenotypic, narrow-sense, and broad-sense variation in sugarcane.

M.S. Plant Breeding (1983) Louisiana State University

Thesis: Genetic behavior of sugarcane in response to a synthetic chemical ripener (Polado).

B.S. Crop Science (1981) Louisiana State University

Employment:

1/2010 - Present:  Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Sugar Research Station Professor and Sugarcane Specialist.

12/1997 - 12/2009:  Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Sugar Research Station Professor and Resident Coordinator, Sugarcane Breeding.

7/1995 - 11/1997:  University of Arkansas, Rice Research and Extension Center, Associate Professor, Rice Breeding.

7/1990 - 6/1995:  University of Arkansas, Rice Research and Extension Center, Assistant Professor, Rice Breeding.

1/1989 - 6/1990:  University of Arkansas, Rice Research and Extension Center, Research Associate, Rice Breeding.

Current responsibilities:

Dr. Gravois provides leadership for the LSU Agricultural Center's Sugar Research Station at St. Gabriel, Louisiana. The Sugar Research Station serves as the focal point for AgCenter sugarcane breeding efforts.  The station also provides research field areas for project leaders affiliated with campus departments.  Dr. Gravois is responsible for coordinating all sugarcane research at the Sugar Research Station.