معرفی
Garry Vernon McDonald is a Teaching Associate Professor in the Department of Horticulture at the University of Arkansas, part of the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences. He holds a B.S. and M.S. in Floriculture (Texas A&M University, 1983 and 1990), with a Ph.D. in Horticulture (2007, also from Texas A&M). His professional background includes landscape installation, tropical horticulture research, and studies on plant nutrition, rose production, and water quality.
Education:
- B.S. Floriculture, Texas A&M University (1983)
- M.S. Floriculture, Texas A&M University (1990)
- Ph.D. Horticulture, Texas A&M University (2007)
Research & Teaching: McDonald teaches ornamental horticulture, plant propagation, and career development courses. His research focuses on bedding plant landscape performance, nursery production, and irrigation water quality. He has extensive industry experience in rose production and stormwater runoff management.
Administration & Service:
- Member of University Faculty Senate
- Chair-elect, Bumpers College Curriculum Committee
- Secretary/Chair-elect, Bumpers AFLS Curriculum Committee
- Internship Coordinator, Department of Horticulture
- Chair, Horticulture Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
Labs/Teams: No specific labs listed, but his role involves coordination of undergraduate programs and assessment initiatives.
