New Mexico Western SARE
Education:
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Ph.D.: Agronomy, 2007. New Mexico State University
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M.S.: Horticulture (Breeding & Genetics) 1997. New Mexico State University
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B.S.: B.S.: Biology (Microbiology) 1984. New Mexico State University
Professional Experience:
Cooperative Extension Service - - 2004-present
Extension Plant Sciences Department
New Mexico State University
- Assistant Professor/Vegetable Specialist
Department of Agronomy & Horticulture - - 1988-2004
New Mexico State University
- Research Specialist
Pillsbury/Pet, Incorporated - - 1985-1995
Mountain Pass Canning Company
- Quality Control Manager/Research and Development Specialist
Research Areas:
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Investigation into green chile (Capsicum annuum) varietal differences in yield and quality when machine harvested, and breeding for increased harvest efficiency.
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Breeding Paprika (Capsicum annuum) for increased extractable pigment (ASTA). Release of a new high extractable
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Soil fumigation trials to determine effects of chloropicrin formulations on overall yield and chile stand health.
