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DOI: | 10.2135/cropsci2019.05.0351 |
Web URL(s): | https://acsess.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.2135/cropsci2019.05.0351 Last checked: 01/17/2020 https://acsess.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.2135/cropsci2019.05.0351 Last checked: 01/17/2020 Requires: JavaScript; PDF Reader |
Publication Type:
| Refereed |
Author(s): | Fontanier, Charles;
Hentges, Casey;
Brandenberger, Lynn;
Dunn, Bruce;
Maness, Niels;
Mitchell, Shelley;
Moss, Justin;
Zhang, Lu |
Author Affiliation: | Dep. of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Oklahoma State Univ., Stillwater, OK |
Title: | REEU programs provide hands-on horticulture science opportunities |
Section: | Special submissions: Celebrating crop diversity: Connecting agriculture, public gardens and science Other records with the "Special submissions: Celebrating crop diversity: Connecting agriculture, public gardens and science" Section
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Source: | Crop Science. Vol. 59, No. 6, November/December 2019, p. 2357-2364. |
Publishing Information: | Madison, Wisconsin: Crop Science Society of America |
# of Pages: | 8 |
Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Education program profile; Horticulture; Oklahoma State University; Research
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Business Name: | Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates |
Abstract/Contents: | "Horticulture programs seek to increase enrollment by emphasizing the scientific aspects of this discipline, thereby overcoming misperceptions about the degree. This effort is critical to reach an emerging urban and minority audience who might otherwise be unaware of agriculture-related career opportunities. Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates (REEU) programs provide hands-on opportunities to connect undergraduates to various aspects related to food and agricultural science. Using funding provided by the USDA, the Oklahoma State University (OSU) Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Department has established a horticulture sciences REEU program. Departmental faculty worked with two classes of 10 undergraduates in 2018 and 2019, involving them in both field and laboratory horticulture research. Programs like an REEU are adaptable to the expertise of the faculty. At OSU, individual participant research has included identifying bitterness compounds in lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.), comparing vegetable yield using different mulches, evaluating fertilizer and lighting effects in hydroponics, and evaluating drought-resistant bermudagrasses (Cynodon spp.). The REEU program provides exposure to research methodology, equipment, and presentations. In some cases, it opens a door to a new university setting, establishes relationships in the industry, and provides opportunities to attend professional conferences. The REEU program should be considered by departments wanting to increase their exposure to new students, faculty looking to provide more opportunities to their advisees, and eager undergraduates wanting to make knowledgeable career choices." |
Language: | English |
References: | 18 |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete): Fontanier, C., C. Hentges, L. Brandenberger, B. Dunn, N. Maness, S. Mitchell, et al. 2019. REEU programs provide hands-on horticulture science opportunities. Crop Sci. 59(6):p. 2357-2364. |
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| DOI: 10.2135/cropsci2019.05.0351 |
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