Did you know that North America is a center of plant diversity?
Not many people do, but Dario Chavez has traveled all over the U.S. collecting and studying wild plant species, and learning about the relationships that exist between them.
His primary focus is on peach research and orchard management, including tree health and longevity, plant breeding and genetics, and more.
In this episode you’ll learn:
Chavez is an associate professor in the Department of Horticulture at the University of Georgia. Press play to hear the ins and outs of his work and the latest research.
Interested in learning more? Tune in and check out Chavez Lab (uga.edu).
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