معرفی
Stuart Sprague, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Horticulture at Kansas State University (K-State), holding a 60% teaching and 40% research appointment. He co-advises the Horticulture club and teaches courses in plant propagation and plant identification. His research focuses on improving abiotic stress tolerance in ornamental and food crops to enhance productivity under suboptimal conditions.
Education:
- PhD in Horticulture, Kansas State University, 2018
- Bachelor of Science in Horticultural Science, Kansas State University, 2012
Research interests include optimizing crop resilience through genetic engineering and environmental stress physiology. His work aims to reduce water usage and improve yield in challenging environments. At Northwest Missouri State University, he previously taught and mentored undergraduates while conducting research with student collaborators.
Advising and Engagement:
- Academic advisor for the Horticulture club at K-State
- Experience mentoring undergraduate researchers
Labs/Teams:
Involved with the Horticulture club and collaborative research projects in stress-resistant crop development.
