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Mark Brand, Ph.D.

Professor of Horticulture and Plant Breeding, Nursery Extension Specialist

Professor Brand is a horticulturist who focuses on ornamental plant breeding, sustainable cultivars, and industrial hemp.

Woody Landscape PlantsNursery CropsOrnamental Plant BreedingAroniaberry Fruit ProductionPlant Breeding
Xiuchun (Cindy) Tian, Ph.D. profile photo

Xiuchun (Cindy) Tian, Ph.D.

Interim Department Head and Professor

Professor Tian is an expert in animal biotechnology.

Pluripotent Stem CellsNuclear Reprogramming by Somatic Cell Nuclear TransferGenetic Engineering in Farm AnimalsAssisted Reproductive TechnologiesPre-Implantation Embryo Development
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Shuresh Ghimire, Ph.D.

Associate Cooperative Extension Educator

Shuresh Ghimire conducts an extension education and research program in vegetable crop production and practices.

Plastic MulchClimate AdaptationHorticultureAgricultural SciencesBiodegradable Materials
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Dennis D’Amico, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Animal Science Food Safety

Dennis D'Amico's research and outreach efforts focus on improving the safety and quality of milk and value-added dairy products.

Dairy ScienceDairy IndustryFood MicrobiologyFood Safety StandardsFood Science