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Yan Chen is a Professor at the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, affiliated with the School of Plant, Environmental and Soil Sciences. They hold positions at the Hammond Research Station and have been a faculty member since 2005, progressing from Assistant Professor (2005–2010) to Associate Professor (2011–2017), and currently serving as Professor (2017–present).
Education:
- Ph.D. in Horticulture, Kansas State University (2003), with a Graduate Certificate in Entomology
- M.S. in Horticulture, China Agricultural University (2000)
- B.S. in Horticulture, Beijing Agricultural University (1992)
Research Interests:
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in ornamental plant production and landscape management
- Use of cultural and biological controls for arthropod pest management
- Cultivation and processing of Camellia sinensis (tea) as a specialty crop
- Application of plant growth regulators for stress tolerance and growth management
- Evaluation of Cajun Prairie grasses for urban landscape sustainability
Chen’s work emphasizes alternative pest control strategies, crop diversification, and environmental sustainability in horticultural systems.
Grants & Projects:
- Managed over 30 grants totaling millions, including USDA NIFA awards for crapemyrtle bark scale research ($3.4M), tea crop evaluation ($70K+), and water management studies
- Collaborated with Texas A&M, USDA ARS, and international partners on pest management and crop development
Advising & Grants:
- No listed advisees but collaborates extensively with researchers like Dr. Gu, Dr. Arthurs, and Dr. Diaz
- Led projects on neonicotinoid alternatives, substrate leaching, and drought-tolerant ornamentals
Labs & Teams:
- Leads ornamental horticulture research at Hammond Research Station
- Participates in multistate USDA NC-1186 working group on ornamental crop water management
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