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University of Georgia

 

Dr. Marc van Iersel is a Professor and Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Horticulture at the University of Georgia. Apart from his teaching responsibilities, Marc has a very active research program investigating the physiological responses of greenhouse and nursery crops to water and nutrient management practices.

 

Dr. Paul Thomas is a Professor and Floriculture Extension Specialist in the Department of Horticulture. Paul's research is focused on bedding plant and perennial production, growth control of container-grown perennials, and the efficient use of fertilizers. Paul's outreach responsibilities include planning and implementing regional and state programs involving the greenhouse industry.

 

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Dr. Matthew Chappell is Assistant Professor in the Department of Horticulture and serves as an Extension Specialist for the nursery industry. Matthew conducts applied research in a wide variety of topics applicable to nursery operations in Georgia. Research topics include (but are not limited to) water quality and use/conservation, production systems, pest/disease/weed control, and business and marketing strategies.

 

Dr. John Ruter is Professor in the Department of Horticulture, based at the Coastal Plains Research station in Tifton. John's research and extension activities are focused on nursery crop production and plant breeding and selection for the southeastern United States. Production research is currently being conducted on reducing phosphorus losses and water use in container nurseries, micronutrient nutrition , controlled release fertilizers, plant growth regulation and heat stress physiology. 

 

Mr. Jongyun Kim is a PhD graduate student in the Department of Horticulture, working with Dr. van Iersel.  Jong's research focuses on the water requirements of greenhouse and nursery plants.

The University of Georgia team will be working in close cooperation with McCorkle and Evergreen Nurseries in Georgia, to implement wireless sensor networks in the field and specifically investigate the use of reducing irrigation applications, control plant growth and reduce nutrient runoff in the humid SE region of the United States.