Industrial Hemp

My industrial hemp research, in collaboration with Mark Brand, is focused on optimizing tissue culture micropropagation, development and evaluation of feminized seed for production, and ploidy breeding for the development of new and improved industrial hemp germ plasm.

Novel native shrubs as replacements for invasive plants

There is increased interest in using native plant alternatives to invasive species for landscaping.  While some native plants are commonly used, others with ornamental potential have yet to be developed. My research program is focused on the identification and development of novel native species as landscape plants to broaden the palette of native plants available to consumers. Some ornamental native species that I am interested in are Comptonia peregrina (Sweetfern), Corylus cornuta (Beaked filbert), Leucothoe racemosa (Sweetbells), Myrica gale (Sweetgale), Prunus pumila var.depressa (Eastern sandcherry), Rhus copallina (Shining sumac) and Spirea tomentosa (Steeplebush). These species exhibit wide adaptability in natural settings making them prime candidates for development as native landscape plant alternatives for difficult sites. I am evaluating these plants for t heir adaptability to different landscape sites and conducting research to optimize crop production protocols for these species.

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)

Fact Sheets

Publications

Griffith Gardner, JA., JD Lubell, MH Brand. 2019. Propagation of Comptonia peregrina L. from stem cutting. HortScience 54: 1-3

Lubell JD. and MH Brand. 2018. Foliar sprays of silver thiosulfate produce male flowers on femal hemp plants. HortTechnology 28:743-747.

Lubell JD. and MH Brand. 2018. Softwood cutting propagation and micropropagation of deerberry (Vaccinium stamineum). Native Plants Journal 19:216-223.

Lubell, JD. B Connolly and KN Jones. 2017. Ten-year persistence of native plant species on a green roof in Northeast US. Native Plants Journal 18(3): 227-234.

Lubell, JD. and MH Brand. 2017. Flower color, color stability, and flower longevity in red-flowered elepidote rhododendrons. HortTechnology 27(5):607-610.

Lubell, JD. And JA Griffith Gardner. 2017. Production of three eastern U.S. Native shrubs: Effects of auxin concentration on rooting and shade level on container plant growth. NortTechnology 27(3):375-381.

Lubell, JD. 2016. What’s holding back the natuve shrub market? International Plant Propagator’s Society 66:209-214.