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Bryan Peterson is an Associate Professor of Environmental Horticulture and Interim Director at the University of Maine’s School of Food and Agriculture. He earned his Ph.D. in 2013 from Iowa State University. His primary affiliations include the School of Food and Agriculture, with office locations at 418 Deering Hall and 5763 Rogers Hall, Room 205 in Orono, Maine.
His professional education focuses on advanced horticultural practices and plant sciences. Teaching responsibilities include courses such as PSE 325 Turf and Grounds Management, PSE 410 Plant Propagation, and PSE 424 Nursery Management. His research emphasizes sustainable ornamental plant development for New England landscapes, prioritizing the evaluation of native flora, invasive species mitigation, and genetic resource security.
Key research interests span woody plant propagation, nursery production systems, phylogeography, and the ecological impacts of invasive species. His work integrates population genetics and systematic botany to support responsible agricultural practices.
Recent publications (2018–2023) highlight trends in propagation techniques for diverse species, climate adaptation strategies, and analysis of invasive plant dynamics. A notable focus is on optimizing submist and overhead mist systems for plant cuttings, alongside studies on apple rootstock resilience and bamboo taxonomy revisions.
No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Advising and grant activities are not detailed here, though his research role implies involvement in graduate student supervision, which is not listed. He is actively engaged with the University of Maine’s academic and administrative roles in horticulture and food systems.
