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PGRCU Personnel - Robert L. Jarret
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Dr. Bob Jarret

Research Horticulturist

 

1109 Experiment Street
Griffin, GA 30223

 

Phone:
(770) 228-7303
E-mail:
Bob.Jarret@usda.gov
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Responsibilities

 

I conduct research in the general areas of conservation and characterization of vegetable crop biodiversity. I curate the U.S. germplasm collections (all or parts) of Concolvulaceae, Malvaceae, Cucurbitaceae and Solanaceae. These include collections of curcurbits, Ipomoea sp., luffa, okra, eggplant, gourds, chile peppers, and watermelon. 
 

 

Research

Research Programs
Projects and Publications

 

Education

Degree
Field
Institution
Date Obtained
MBA Business Admin. Colorado State University 2000
Ph.D. Plant Science Purdue University 1982
M.S. Plant Science Purdue University 1979