معرفی
Dr. ZaDarreyal Wiggins serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural Sciences and Engineering at Tennessee State University's College of Agriculture, commencing her appointment on August 12, 2024. Her academic foundation includes a PhD in Biology from Tennessee State University, an M.S. in Plant Science from Florida A&M University, and a B.S. in Agribusiness Management from Alabama A&M University.
Research Expertise:
- Specializes in biostimulants, organic agriculture systems, and flavonoid applications
- Focuses on sustainable vegetable/fruit production including cantaloupe and lettuce
- Investigates soil amendments like humic acids and biochar for organic yield optimization
- Contributes to vertical farming and substrate science advancements
Her publication record demonstrates interdisciplinary reach across agricultural science and biomedical research. Recent work shows strong emphasis on organic management systems (2020-2023), with notable forays into pulmonary disease mechanisms through collaborative biomedical research (2023-2024). Key trends include sustainable input validation, crop stress response mechanisms, and organic certification policy analysis.
No scientific awards are documented in available records. While specific grant details remain unlisted, her research aligns with USDA priorities in sustainable agriculture. Dr. Wiggins operates within Tennessee State University's agricultural research ecosystem, contributing to departmental initiatives in organic production systems and plant physiology.
