Experience

Alabama A&M University

• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Professor of Crop Science

  • Sep 2003 - Present

  Currently serving as Coordinator Plant Science and Molecular Genetics Program, research on medicinal plants with antidiabetic, anticolon cancer, and antimicrobial properties such as basil or tulasi (Ocimum tennuiflorum), bitter guord/melon (Momordica charantia), service berry or saskatoon berry (Amelanchier alnifolia), turmeric (Curcuma longa). Evaluate tropical legumes, pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) and mungbean (Vigna radiata) for adaptation to the southeastern US. Another major area of research: cover crop-based organic production systems for summer and fall cash crops. Evaluation of production potential of Indian vegetables Show less



Fort Valley State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Research Associate-Agronomy

  • Jul 1993 - Aug 2003

  Evaluated more than 360 accessions of soybean including edamame, tofu, and natto types. Conducted research on sweet potato, Irish or white potato, tropical legumes and organic production systems; evaluated Bt corn, Roundup Ready soybean in comparison with non-transgenic lines. Evaluated more than 360 accessions of soybean including edamame, tofu, and natto types. Conducted research on sweet potato, Irish or white potato, tropical legumes and organic production systems; evaluated Bt corn, Roundup Ready soybean in comparison with non-transgenic lines.