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Providing innovative teaching, research, and outreach in the art and science of horticulture.

Hort substrates photoDepartment of Horticultural Science

Horticulture Highlights - Summer 2006

  • Horticulture Highlights for Summer - The hort substrates lab:
    • The Horticultural Substrates Lab consists of four scientific groups (see photo) headed by Ted Bilderback, Bill Fonteno, Paul Nelson, and Stu Warren. Dr. Fonteno conducts research on physical and chemical properties and safety issues of potting soils (substrates), soil amendments and mulches for professional and consumer use.  His lab also conducts testing for a national certification program for consumer products.
    • For more information, see http://www2.ncsu.edu/unity/lockers/project/hortsublab/index.html

 
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