Plant Science Research Center

Location: 75 Woodfield Drive, Auburn, AL 36849

Director: Jane Farr hoehaje@auburn.edu

Phone: 334-844-4403

Fax: 334-844-5511

Established: 1988

Area: 12,000 Square Feet of Greenhouse Space, 5,000 Square Feet Outdoor

Research Includes:

Biobased products and processing - bio-fuel crops, propagation methods, cultural and nutritional studies

Cotton - Nematode populations, culture and identification methods; nematicide trials; cotton gene expression

Microbial biotechnology - Production methods and growth habits of bioremediation plants for run-off water

Organic agriculture - Production of organic transplants, vegetable crops and microgreens with an emphasis on organic substrates, fertility and insect control

Ornamental horticulture - Suitable substrates and fertility for lotus

Pest management - Control of invasive cogongrass and kudzu; reproduction, feeding and egg-laying habits of insect pests; viral, fungal and bacterial pathogens on vegetables, fruit, ornamentals and field crops

Vegetables, fruits and berries - Plant viruses, fungi and bacteria affecting vegetable production