New Mexico Western SARE
Education:
Ph.D.: Agronomy, 2007. New Mexico State University
M.S.: Horticulture (Breeding & Genetics) 1997. New Mexico State University
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:
Investigation into green chile (Capsicum annuum) varietal differences in yield and quality when machine harvested, and breeding for increased harvest efficiency.
Breeding Paprika (Capsicum annuum) for increased extractable pigment (ASTA). Release of a new high extractable
Soil fumigation trials to determine effects of chloropicrin formulations on overall yield and chile stand health.