Edward W. Bush

Edward W. Bush is a Professor at the School of Plant, Environmental and Soil Sciences, Louisiana State University. His research focuses on plant stress physiology, environmental impacts on ornamental crops, and phytoremediation solutions for pollution. He collaborates internationally on water management and urban pollution mitigation. Educated at Southeastern Louisiana University (B.S.) and Louisiana State University (M.S., Ph.D.), he teaches horticulture courses and has advised over 20 graduate students. As Co-Director of the LSU Coastal Roots Program since 2001, he leads school-based nursery initiatives in Louisiana, Chile, and Belize, integrating biology, ecology, and coastal management education.

Education:

• B.S., Southeastern Louisiana University
• M.S., Louisiana State University
• Ph.D., Louisiana State University

Research Interests: Plant adaptation to environmental stress, phytoremediation of pollutants, irrigation optimization, and nursery crop sustainability. His work emphasizes using plants to address coastal inundation, nutrient runoff, and industrial waste.

Grants & Projects: Secured funding for projects like phytoremediation of solid waste impoundments ($352K from Honeywell Co.) and fertilizer recommendations for grain crops ($25K annually from Grain Board). Collaborative grants include Louisiana Sea Grant and Frost Foundation initiatives.

Awards: None explicitly listed, but recognized for innovative approaches in horticultural education and environmental solutions.

Labs/Teams: Leads the LSU Coastal Roots Program, involving over 60 school nurseries across three countries. Active in interdisciplinary teams addressing coastal restoration and urban pollution.