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Welcome to the Horticulture Department at Clemson University

Research and Education Presentations

• Alteration of Greenhouse Light Quality by Photoselective Covers to Produce Compact Plants
  Nihal C. Rajapakse¹, Teresa Cerny¹, Shumin Li¹, Ryu Oi² and Sadayuki Esaki^{2
  1}Department of Horticulture, Clemson University, Clemson, SC
  ²Organic Performance Materials Laboratory, Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., Yokohama, Japan
  
  
• Educating the Public about the Design and Implementation of Sustainable Landscapes for Low-Income Communities
  Veronda Holcombe (Presenter) and Mary T. Haque
  Department of Horticulture, Clemson University, Clemson, SC
  
  
• Influence of Storage and Sanitizing Protocols on the Physiology of Fresh-Cut Watermelon
  Jorge M. Fonseca¹, James W. Rushing (Presenter)², and Robert F. Testin^{3
  1}Department of Horticulture, Clemson University, Clemson, SC
  ²Coastal Research and Education Center, Charleston, SC
  ³Packaging Science Department, Clemson University, Clemson, SC
  
  
• Simulated Shipment of Fresh Market Tomatoes Utilizing Controlled Atmosphere
  James W. Rushing
  Coastal Research and Education Center, Charleston, SC
  
  
• Summer Annual Green Manures: Plant and Soil Nutrient Returns for Fresh Market Lettuce Production
  by Lindsey B. Esterly (M.S.--Horticulture, August 2000)
  Department of Horticulture, Clemson Unviersity, Clemson, SC
  Powerpoint presentation
  
  
• The Influence of Reflective Film and ReTain on Red Skin Color and Maturity of Gala Apples in South Carolina
  Desmond R. Layne (Presenter)¹, Zhengwang Jiang¹, and James W. Rushing^{2
  1}Department of Horticulture, Clemson University, Clemson, SC
  ²Coastal Research and Education Center, Charleston, SC
  
  
• The Influence of Reflective Film on Red Skin Color and Maturity of Peaches in South Carolina
  Desmond R. Layne (Presenter)¹, Zhengwang Jiang¹, and James W. Rushing^{2
  1}Department of Horticulture, Clemson University, Clemson, SC
  ²Coastal Research and Education Center, Charleston, SC
  

The mission of Clemson University's Department of Horticulture is to promote personal and professional growth through the discovery, communication, and application of horticultural experiences, knowledge, and scholarship. Our work fosters environmental stewardship while improving economic wellbeing, health, and quality of life for all.

Designed by Sarah Matzko     Horticulture Department
College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences
Information: 864-656-6355 FAX: 864-656-4960

Department of Horticulture
E-143 Poole Agricultural Center
Box 340319
(Street Address: 50 Cherry Rd.)
Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina 29634-0319

Linda D. Alexander, Department Webmaster ( lalxndr@clemson.edu)