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Seminar: Ricardo Hernandez – Integrating crop-physiology with environmental-control-technology to improve plant production and foster interdisciplinary education

September 21, 2020 | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Integrating crop-physiology with environmental-control-technology to improve plant production and foster interdisciplinary education
Dr. Ricardo Hernandez, Assistant Professor
Department of Horticultural Science, NC State

Monday, September 21, 2020 at 3:00pm
Join Zoom Meeting: https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/96671480393?pwd=bUhRTjBEcEZUMUd3VE9aUmIrUUhnUT09
Meeting ID: 966 7148 0393

Abstract
During his time at NC State University, Dr. Ricardo Hernández built a research team that consists of five Ph.D. students, one M.S. student, one research technician, three post-doctoral research associates, and several undergraduate students. Controlled Environment Horticulture (CEH) is defined as the integration of crop-physiology with environmental-control-technology/engineering to maximize plant output (yield, traits, morphology). CEH mainly impacts two sectors: 1) The industry that uses CEH technology as a production tool. For example, production of vegetables/ornamentals in greenhouses and other CE production systems, production of seedlings/transplants for the open-field vegetable industry, and production of plant-based health products for the pharmaceutical/nutraceutical industry. 2) The industry that uses CEH as a research and optimization tool. For example, to accelerate plant breeding, understand fundamental plant responses to the environment, and plant biotechnology optimization. This seminar will highlight CEH research that serves the two sectors. For example, the development of highly controlled containerized nursery technology to enable propagators of grafted seedlings to produce plants year-round. Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) developmental responses to environmental variations. Spectral light recipes to increase plant growth in vertical farms, among others. In this seminar, Dr. Ricardo Hernández will also highlight his teaching program including his efforts on creating three new courses:  1) Crop Production and Physiology in Controlled Environment, 2) Applied-Plant-Light Interactions, and 3) a study abroad course, in Sustainability and Entrepreneurship in Emerging Countries.

Details

Date:
September 21, 2020
Time:
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Organizer

Rachel McLaughlin
Phone
919-515-1189
Email
rmc@nscu.edu
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