Expertise

Areas of research include plant growth control of bedding plants and herbaceous perennials including work with photoperiod, vernalization, and plant growth retardants.

Past Affiliations

Professor, Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, Auburn University
2008

Associate Professor, Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, Auburn University

Assistant Professor, Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, Auburn University

Greenhouse Grower, Van Wingerden International
1980 - 1985

Annual/Perennial Specialist, Altum Garden Center
1994 - 1995

Research Director, Oglevee Floral Company
1990 - 1991

Research Associate, Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Iowa State University (past)
1991 - 1992

Master Greenhouse Grower, Heartland Growers, Inc.
1993 - 1994

Communities
Horticulture
Degrees
PhD, University of Georgia, Floriculture, 1989
MS, Mississippi State University, Ornamental Horticulture, 1980
BS, Auburn University, Ornamental Horticulture, 1978
Keywords
horticulture floriculture
Honors

J.R. Kessler, Jr., Who's Who in Agriculture Higher Education

J.R. Kessler, Jr., American Society for Horticultural Science, Southern Region

J.R. Kessler, Jr., American Society for Horticultural Science, Southern Region

Award of excellence for education program (The Southeast Greenhouse Conference), Georgia Society of Association Executives, 2002-2002

Award of Excellence for the Extension publication (Landscape horticulture home page), Southern Region American Society for Horticultural Science, 2001-2001

The American Society for Horticultural Science Brochure Category Award for the Extension publication (Pansy Production Handbook), The American Society for Horticultural Science, 2001-2001

Award of Excellence for the Extension publication (Trial garden homepage), Southern Region American Society for Horticultural Science, 2000-2000

Award of Excellence for the Extension publication (Hobby greenhouse construction extension circular), Southern Region American Society for Horticultural Science, 1999-1999

Associations
National Greenhouse Manufacturers Association
Ohio Florists' Association
Plant Growth Regulation Society
Southern Region American Society for Horticultural Science