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David Hunter is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Guelph's Department of Plant Agriculture and a Research Scientist specializing in Tree Fruits at Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada (AAFC). He holds a B.Sc. in Agriculture from the University of Nottingham (England), an M.Sc. in Plant Physiology from Brock University, and a Ph.D. in Horticulture from the University of Guelph.
His research focuses on developing fire blight-resistant pear cultivars through integrated traditional breeding and biotechnology, aiming to reduce chemical dependency in pear production. Key areas include evaluating orchard management practices (e.g., rootstocks, pruning systems) for disease mitigation and optimizing tree fruit production. His work also addresses germplasm conservation, rodent damage management in cold storage, and genetic analysis of fruit cultivars.
Publications span topics like molecular marker analysis of pear cultivars, genetic resistance to apple scab, and apricot cultivar development. While no scientific awards are listed, his contributions bridge academic and government research sectors in sustainable agriculture.
Dr. Hunter collaborates with AAFC’s Vineland Research Station and engages in applied research to support Ontario’s fruit industry. No advising or grant details are provided in the text.
