Vegetable Crop Science Lab
Our goal is to research and advance novel technologies and solutions that have the potential to improve the sustainability of current vegetable production systems and enhance the quality of vegetable products.
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November 21, 2023
College of Ag Sciences recognizes faculty, staff for research achievements
Francesco Di Gioia, assistant professor of vegetable crop science, received the Early Achievement in Research Award. His lab at Penn State focuses on addressing the needs of Pennsylvania’s vegetable industry by developing and facilitating the adoption of new technologies and efficient production systems.
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August 25, 2023
Select microgreens in custom diet may help deliver desired nutrients
Selection of tested microgreens can be a good source of minerals showing a high potential to address different dietary needs; however, their yield potential and mineral profile are largely determined by the genotype.
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May 3, 2023
Biofortification of microgreens could mitigate global ‘hidden hunger’
This study has demonstrated that zinc biofortification through seed nutri-priming achieves needed levels of zinc in the young pea and sunflower plants. These results have implications for both global "hidden hunger' and emergency or catastrophe preparedness.
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May 17, 2022
Internet-based precision irrigation system shows promise for fresh-market tomato
A low-power, wide-area wireless network called LoRaWAN is a low-cost, easily implemented online arrangement effective for precision crop irrigation. The system, powered by batteries charged by solar panels, controlled the timing, rate and distribution of water.
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- Assistant Professor of Vegetable Crop Science
- Email fxd92@psu.edu
- Office 814-863-2195
