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KATHLEEN
DEMCHAK
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Senior Extension Associate
Joined the department on 19 September
1983
107A Tyson Building
University Park, PA 16802
Ph: 814-863-2303
Email: efz@psu.edu
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Our current projects include the
study of cultural effects on growth and ericoid mycorrhizal
infection of blueberry, IR-4 magnitude-of-residue projects,
cultivar trials of fall-bearing red raspberry and gooseberry,
pruning studies with red raspberry, and screening of thornless
black raspberry selections. I maintain and collect data on these
experiments, isolate and maintain cultures of ericoid mycorrhizal
fungal symbionts, statistically analyze data and assist with
writing of reports and technical articles. |
| Background: |
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Work prior to that which I'm currently
doing was in plant nutrition with studies on vegetable crops
and tree fruit. |
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M.S., Department of Horticulture,
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, March 1983.
Thesis project: Increasing phosphorus availability from mine
soils. |
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B.S., Department of Horticulture,
The Pennsylvania State University, March 1980. |
| Skills and Expertise: |
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Having worked in various areas of
horticulture for quite a few years, I've been able to build
on previous experiences, and use what I've learned to assist
with current problems and projects. |
| Special Area of Interest: |
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This is difficult to pin down, and changes frequently, since
I generally find whatever we're working on to be interesting.
Which makes me wonder if I'm not just easily amused...
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