My research program at Auburn focuses on investigating the potential of alternative or underutilized fruit crops in Alabama that are disease resistant, adaptable to the hot and humid environment, and possess superior biological characteristics.
Program Areas: Commercial Horticulture
Specialty Areas: Commercial fruit crops production, investigations on alternative fruit crops, cultivar evaluations.
Areas: Fruit Cropping Systems & Management, Extension – Investigating the potential of alternative or underutilized fruit crops in Alabama that are disease resistant, adaptable to the hot and humid environment, and possess superior biological characteristics. Research program is designed to evaluate different varieties of traditional fruit crops as well as newly developed selections to assess suitability for this market culture.
