UW Agriculture College Research Greenhouse
The College of Agriculture Research Greenhouse Complex was
built in 1973 and is located at 962 North 30th Street (SW Corner of 30th and
Harney Street). The 20,000 square foot headhouse facility contains ten
research laboratories, ten growth chambers, classroom, offices, specialized
processing and supply areas.
There are 18 greenhouse sections amounting to 11,000 square feet of
greenhouse space attached to the facility and surrounded by 3 acres of
microplot field space. The facility is funded, operated and maintained by
the Departments of Plant Sciences and Renewable Resources. Management of
the facility is coordinated by an on site Academic Professional through
the DPS Department Head's Office, aided by a full time staff position
(Greenhouse Facilities Superintendent) acting as assistant manager and
part-time support staff. Departmental Research activities include the
fields of Agroecology, Crop Science, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Soil
Science, Weed Science, and Extension.
University, Federal, State and Interdepartmental Cooperative research is
conducted by faculty, staff and graduate students, with support for
undergraduate teaching programs.
Greenhouse Staff
- Dr. David Wilson - Director of Research Greenhouse Operations
and Lecturer
- Jerry Dick - Staff Superintendent of Greenhouse Facilities
- Greenhouse Research Technicians and Work Study Aides
Faculty Researchers
- Dr. Ron Delaney - Head of the Department of Plant Science and
Professor of Crop Science
- Dr. Mike Brewer - Professor of Entomology, DRR
- Dr. Gary Franc - Professor of Plant Pathology, DPS
- Dr. Robin Groose - Associate Professor of Genetics/Plant Breeding,
DPS
- Dr. Stephen Miller - Professor of Weed Science, DPS
- Dr. Scott Shaw - Professor of Entomology, DRR
- Dr. Peter Stahl - Assistant Professor of Soil Sciences, DRR
Research Staff
- Craig Alford - Research Associate II - Weed Science, DPS
- Stephan Briere - Research Scientist - Plant Pathology, DPS
- Dave Claypool - Research Associate II - Crop Science, DPS
- Dr. William Stump - Research Scientist in Plant Pathology, DPS
Greenhouse Activities of Interest
Agroecology greenhouse space is allocated strictly for instructional
support.
Insect Sciences - Most greenhouse research in entomology is directed
at studying Russian wheat aphids. However, the Biodiversity greenhouse
contains a wide assortment of plant material as well as several, free
roaming insects, amphibians and reptiles.
Plant Pathology - Greenhouse research in Plant pathology encompasses a
wide range of pathogens. Projects involve tobacco mosaic virus, Rhizoctonia &
Pythium fungi, bacterial bean and potato blight as well as alfalfa stem
and root knot nematodes.
Weed & Soil Sciences - Greenhouse studies relate to mine reclamation,
herbicide and biological weed control tests, mycorrhyzal relationships,
chemical phytotoxicity levels and seed/spore extractions by elutriation.
Crop Science - Greenhouse space in Crops is primarily used for genetic
improvement of alfalfa. Other studies involve many types of forage legumes
such as: medic, sanfoin, vetches, clovers and winter pea.
The greenhouse facility offers part-time winter employment and full-time
summer employment for students. A hands on learning experience in
agriculture to enhance student work experience in applied and research
ag.
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Sciences Web Page
Link to the Department of
Renewable Resources Web Page
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