Hudson Valley Research Laboratory
Scientific Departments - Current Faculty
David A. Rosenberger
Professor of Plant Pathology and
Superintendent of Cornell University’s
Hudson Valley Laboratory
E-Mail: dar22@cornell.edu
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CV / Program Highlights)
As Plant Pathologist at Cornell University’s Hudson Valley Laboratory in Highland, NY, my research program focuses on finding immediate solutions to disease problems on tree fruits. Field tests are conducted each year to evaluate new fungicides and management strategies for apple diseases. Fungicides are evaluated for effectiveness against apple scab, powdery mildew, rust diseases, sooty blotch, flyspeck, black rot, and bitter rot. More...
Stephen A. Hoying
Senior Extension Associate
Department of Horticultural Science
E-Mail: sah19@cornell.edu
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CV / Program Highlights)
The extension component of the position involves planning an innovative program with a concentration on apple and pear production, stone fruit production, and viticulture in Eastern New York. More...
Peter J. Jentsch
Extension Associate
Department of Entomology
E-Mail: pjj5@cornell.edu
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CV / Program Highlights)
Research and extension efforts on pome fruit, onion and grape has been to study the efficacy of newly developed pest management tools, employing them in a cost-effective, environmentally sound approach, providing fruit growers with the knowledge to improve insect pest management strategies. More...
