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Fumiomi Takeda (Fumi)

Research Horticulturist

USDA-ARS-AFRS

2217 Wiltshire Road

Kearneysville, WV 25430

Voice: (304) 725-3451 x212

Professional biographical information:

Ph.D. Plant Physiology, University of California, Davis

M.S. Agriculture, CaliforniaStateUniversity, Fresno

B.S. Agricultural Science, CaliforniaStateUniversity, Fresno

1973-1975, Lecturer (Plant Science), CaliforniaStateUniversity, Fresno

1975 -1979, Research Assistant (Pomology), University of California, Davis

1980-1982, Assistant Professor (Viticulture), Florida A&M University, Tallahassee
1982 to Present, Research Horticulturist, USDA-ARS, Kearneysville, WV

CRIS Research Project: Small Fruit Production Systems

Description of research projects:

Development of a year-round culture for strawberries, utilizing controlled environment, protective covers, and soil-less substrates. Optimize production of stolons/plantlets in soil-less substrates and enhance out-of-season fruit production. Study resource storage/allocation and environmental factors effecting reproductive organ development in strawberry (Fragaria) and blackberry (Rubus).

PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Developed a unique trellis system that improved harvest operation and canopy management in blackberries. The rotatable cross-arm trellis and cane training system improved machine harvesting and increased hand harvest efficiency and improved winter survival.
Developed new knowledge on reproductive biology and factors associated with non-uniformity in fruit ripening.
Documented the effect of winter temperatures on floral bud development in blackberries.
Documented that high winter strawberry yields are possible in the eastern United States under protected cultivation and using transplants rooted in early July.
Demonstrated the feasibility of mechanical harvesting system for fresh market blackberries and blueberries.
Documented the constraints and opportunities for integrated aquaculture-greenhouse cropping systems.
Determined the effect of various canopy manipulation and pruning levels on blackberry productivity and winter bud survival.
Developed alternative weed control methods using mulches containing hydrophobic and hydrophilic kaolin particles.