Industrial Hemp

My research on cannabis is focused on seed production, micropropagation and polyploid breeding for the development of improved germplasm. In addition, I am evaluating hemp hurd fiber as an alternative substrate for nursery crop production.

Novel native shrubs as replacements for invasive plants

My work on native plants has focused on the identification and development of novel species as landscape plants and their propagation to broaden the palette of natives available to consumers.

Out of the swamp and into the parking lot Virginia Rose. (Rosa virginiana)	Optimizing nursery production of native hazelnuts.	Shattering buttonbush fruits produce an ocean of seeds. (Cephalanthus occidentalis)

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