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Ken Lege' is an Assistant Professor and Extension Cotton Specialist at Texas A&M University, affiliated with the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences and the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences. He is based at the Lubbock Research & Extension Center. His work focuses on cotton agronomy and physiology, addressing water availability challenges in the High Plains region through research on water use efficiency, row spacing, and variety evaluations.
Education:
- B.S. in Horticulture/Crop Science, Sam Houston State University, 1988
- M.S. in Plant Breeding, Texas A&M University, 1990
- Ph.D. in Agronomy, Texas A&M University, 1994
Research & Extension: Lege' leads the Replicated Agronomic Cotton Evaluation (RACE) trials, providing unbiased variety comparisons for growers across the High Plains. These trials also train county extension agents in cotton management practices. His research emphasizes practical applications to optimize cotton production under water-limited conditions.
Awards: None explicitly listed.
Advising & Grants: No specific advising or grant information provided. His extension role focuses on collaborative on-farm trials and educational outreach.
Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Lubbock Research & Extension Center and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
