My interests include the effects of abiotic stress and mineral nutrition on disease resistance (emphasis on host pathogen interactions), yield, and quality of specialty crops. Related to these interests, investigations involve the effects of environmental, cultural, and genetic interactions on secondary metabolites that are important in human nutrition and plant pest resistance. Members of my laboratory have experience in analysis of primary and secondary metabolites and plant elemental analysis. We also conduct research on field, greenhouse, and indoor specialty crop production systems, including LED lighting, plant nutrition, and hydroponics in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) systems.