Jim Owen
Research Horticulturist at USDA-ARS
I am a USDA-ARS research horticulturist located at the Application Technology Research Unit in Wooster, OH. My research focuses on water management within controlled environment horticulture, including nursery and greenhouse, to increase efficiency, minimize environmental impact, and ensure profitability. This is accomplished via an integrated research team, including post-doctorate fellows and visiting students, using a systems approach from source to application to receiving waters.
ARS vision: lead America towards better future through agricultural research & information
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