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Matthew Whiting is a Professor of Tree Fruit Horticulture at Washington State University's Department of Horticulture within the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences. His work focuses on optimizing orchard systems through automation, environmental control of fruit quality, and pollination biology. He holds a PhD from WSU and degrees from the University of Guelph.
Education:
- PhD, Whole-tree physiology, Washington State University
- M.Sc., Postharvest physiology, University of Guelph
- B.Sc., Horticultural Science and Business, University of Guelph
Research Interests: Whiting specializes in high-efficiency orchard systems, robotic pollination, and mitigating abiotic stresses in fruit crops. His work integrates machine vision, nanotechnology, and mechanical systems to enhance productivity and sustainability.
Articles Trends: Recent publications emphasize automation (e.g., robotic pollination systems), stress resilience (e.g., melatonin and drought tolerance), and genomic advancements in Prunus species.
Advising & Grants: He has advised over 15 graduate students on topics like robotic pollination, sweet cherry hardiness, and calcium-related disorders. His projects include collaborations with industry on mechanical harvest systems and frost protection technologies.
Labs/Teams: Leads WSU’s Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center, focusing on mechanization, precision agriculture, and sustainable orchard practices.
