Anthony Witcher

Anthony Witcher is a Research Professor specializing in sustainable nursery production at Tennessee State University's College of Agriculture, Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. His research emphasizes weed management strategies, crop nutrition optimization, and alternative soil amendments for ornamental plants. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Biology from the University of Southern Mississippi (2013), an M.S. in Horticulture from Louisiana State University, and a B.S. from Louisiana Tech University.

His work explores innovative practices such as cover crop disease suppression, container design impacts on plant growth, and pine-based substrate alternatives. Publications demonstrate advancements in biological pest control, propagation techniques, and sustainable nursery management.

No awards, student advising, or laboratory affiliations are reported.