Sarah Doane

Sarah Doane is a Faculty Research Assistant at Oregon State University within the College of Agricultural Sciences. She holds a B.S. in Plant and Soil Science from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (1996) and has 20 years of experience managing plant breeding research stations.

Research Interests

• Blueberry horticulture
• Postharvest quality analysis
• Mechanical pruning and harvesting
• Food safety protocols for blueberry production

Key Publications focus on food safety for blueberry harvesting, mechanical pruning impacts on fruit quality, and firmness-testing technology. Her work often involves collaboration with Dr. Wei Qiang Yang and colleagues, addressing practical challenges in blueberry cultivation and handling.