Expertise

Areas: Hydroponics, Aquaponics, Nutrition –  Specific topics of interest include plant nutrition in hydroponic and aqauponic systems, temperature optimization in controlled environments, and improved production techniques for greenhouses and indoor farms.

My research program focuses on improving controlled environment agriculture in the southeast. Specific topics of interest include plant nutrition in hydroponic and aquaponic systems, temperature optimization in controlled environments, improved production techniques for greenhouses, indoor farms, and LED Grow Lights.

Projects & Research:

  • Assessing sink strength of slicing and cherry tomato cultivars in aquaponics
  • Greenhouse Tomato Modeling
  • Salinity Tolerance Threshold of High Value Horticultural Crops
  • Bamboo-based Mobile Aquaponics Systems
  • Poultryponics
Communities
Horticulture
Degrees
PhD, Louisiana State University, Horticulture, 2013
MS, Auburn University, Horticulture, 2008
BS, Auburn University, Horticulture, 2006
Keywords
agriculture agricultural chemistry fertilizers horticulture nursery stock plant or soil nutrient bioavailability aquaculture or hydroponics fruits & vegetables plant nutrition specialty crops