Ria Leonard

Senior Biological Scientist

Education

B.S. Biology, Merrimack College
M.S. Forest Biology, State University of New York- Syracuse

Activities

• Manage postharvest research program

Research Projects

• Cultural, genetic and environmental factors on postharvest quality and longevity of flowering potted plants.
• Evaluate postharvest handling techniques of cut flowers.
• Evaluation of 1-MCP and ethylene sensitivity of flowering potted plants

• Crop Production
• Trial Gardens
  • Suppliers and Sponsors
  • 2008 Spring Garden
  • 2008 Winter Garden
• Research Programs
  • Biotechnology
  • FloraStar Performer Trials
  • Media Surfactants
  • New Crop Development
  • Plant Growth Regulators
  • Specialty Cut Flower
• Poinsettia Cultivation
  • Production Guidelines
  • Height Control
  • Postproduction Issues
  • Growth Regulators