- Research Projects:
The Specialty Cut Flower Program focuses on cultural systems of quality
cut flowers for the Florida industry. Current projects determine the
influenced growth effect of the 'Sunbright' Sunflowers grown in increasing
rates of landfill compost amended beds by comparing flower diameter,
stem height and total fixed carbon. Flowering and growth data collected
are expected to show an enhanced quality of sunflowers in the higher
rate of compost. Collecting flowering and growth dates will develop
a model for planting dates for a specific flowering window. Other
Floriculture projects show the effects of shipping on geraniums and
strategies to prevent the negative effects of ethylene on chlorophyll
degradation. Along with our research projects, we also conduct post-harvest
studies of fresh cut flowers, such as Benary's Giant Zinnia elegans.
- Experience: In
the Summer and Fall of 2001, 'Sunbright' Sunflowers were grown in
compost amended beds, maintained and harvested.
- Medical Research experience includes: Neurobiology
of Aging Drug Research, Hemocromatosis and Wilson's Disease Liver
Research, RNA extraction and Northern Blot analysis of liver tissue,
Chromosomal Analysis and CytoScan Imaging, Genetic Testing; Tay
Sachs, PKU and copper determination in Menke Kinky Hair Syndrome
patients, Cocaine and Morphine effects in animals along with fetal
survival, analysis of new Cardiac drugs on the a-receptors of
the Chinese Hamster Ovarian (CHO) Cell, and research the effects
of a drug dose response of ADO receptors in adipocytes by measuring
the cAMP content.
- Personal Spotlight:
Founder of "Citizens for the Gainesville Police Dept.
" K-9" Unit
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