Horticulture & Related FieldsSophia Acker
2022 The Garden Club of America Montine M. Freeman Scholarship in Native Plant Studies
Evaluating the Efficacy of Phytophthora Detection Methods to Support Best Management Practices in Native-Plant Restoration Nurseries
A research assistant in the Del Castillo Greenhouse and Nursery Pathology Lab, Acker will continue work on a collaborative project with the Phytophthoras in Native Plant Habits Work Group and the US Dept. of Agriculture Forest Service. Acker will test the efficacy of four different methods of detecting the pathogen Phytophthora in California native plants. Acker aims to provide nursery managers with the tools to produce healthy, pathogen-free nativeplant stock for restoration sites.
The Garden Club of America Montine M. Freeman Scholarship in Native Plant Studies
To encourage the understanding, development, and use of underutilized native plants. Established to encourage the development of research, documentation, and teaching skills in the field of horticulture.
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