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Horticultural science is the only discipline that incorporates both the science and aesthetics of plants. It is the science and art of producing edible fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs, and ornamental plants, improving and commercializing them. Plants, People, Science, a podcast by the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS), will bring you the recent advancements in science, technolog... more

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A sunrise ride to an apple orchard changed everything for Dr. Gina Fernandez—and it might change how you think about berries. We sit down with the NC State distinguished professor and berry breeder to trace the path from cold-hardy apple rootstocks i... more

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Think a great wine grape can’t survive where winters drop to minus forty? We sit down with breeder Dr. Harlene Hatterman-Valenti from North Dakota State University to unpack how a young industry, a focused research program, and some stubborn optimism... more

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We sit down with our podcast teammate Lena Wilson—fresh off a first-place PhD Graduate Student Poster Competition win—to unpack what it takes to thrive at a major scientific conference, from crafting a clear two-minute story to turning a poster row i... more

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Dr. Chad Miller from Colorado State University shares his innovative approach to teaching horticulture through a classroom trade show format that transforms traditional plant identification courses into engaging, multidimensional learning experiences... more

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Gina Fernandez
Berry breeder and director of graduate programs at North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University
Episode: Breeding Breakthroughs and Mentorship Insights with Gina Fernandez
Dr. Harleen Hatterman-Valenti
Professor and assistant department head, focuses on high-value crops including wine grapes
North Dakota State University
Episode: What It Takes To Make A Super Cold-Hardy Wine Grape
Lena Wilson
PhD candidate and winner of the PhD poster presentation at the ASHS conference
Episode: The ASHS Annual Conference: Gathering the Horticultural Science Community for Learning and Collaboration
Dr. Chad Miller
Associate professor at Colorado State University
Colorado State University
Episode: The Art of Teaching: Dr. Chad Miller's Innovative Classroom Trade Shows
Dr. Lisa Alexander
Research geneticist and plant breeder at the US National Arboretum
US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service
Episode: Hydrangea Genomics: Dr. Lisa Alexander's Path to Breeding Better Hydrangeas
Daniel Leskovar
Professor in Vegetative Growth Physiology at Texas A&M University and President of ASHS
Texas A&M University
Episode: Growing Global Leaders in Horticulture: A Conversation with ASHS President Dr. Daniel Leskovar
Kirk Pomper
Professor of horticulture conducting research and extension work mainly in pawpaw.
Kentucky State University
Episode: Dr. Kirk Pomper: Journey into the World of Pawpaw Cultivation
Dr. Carl Motsenbocker
Professor of horticulture and expert in local foods and food systems
Louisiana State University
Episode: Dr. Carl Motsenbocker: Transforming Horticultural Education and Sustainable Farming in Louisiana
Dr. Mengmeng Gu
Professor in Horticulture at Colorado State University
Colorado State University
Episode: Failure Is Not Final

Hosts

Curt Rom
Co-host and professor of horticulture; affiliated with University of Arkansas and ASHS involvement
Samson Humphrey
Co-host and PhD student researcher; active in ASHS and horticultural science discussions

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • My new favorite podcast

    Loved the podcast. Great for all including non-plant people like myself. Can’t wait for the next episode

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    Jashvin P
    United States4 years ago

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Accessible yet rigorous discussions about breeding and education
High-quality guests with practical takeaways
Mentorship and collaboration themes are very resonant
Excellent for learning about conferences and career development
Great for non-plant folks to understand horticulture

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Breeding Breakthroughs and Mentorship Insights with Gina Fernandez
Q: What recommendations would you give to young scientists?
Gina suggests taking advantage of professional development opportunities and traveling to learn more about different horticultural practices.
Breeding Breakthroughs and Mentorship Insights with Gina Fernandez
Q: What attracted you to Cornell?
The great program and enthusiastic faculty member Marvin Pritz, as well as the beautiful surroundings.
Breeding Breakthroughs and Mentorship Insights with Gina Fernandez
Q: How did you become a horticulturist?
Gina describes her journey from an interest in biology to a passion for horticulture sparked by a visit to an apple orchard.
The ASHS Annual Conference: Gathering the Horticultural Science Community for Learning and Collaboration
Q: What kind of surprised you about this conference?
It was probably the largest conference I've ever been to, and I was surprised by how broad it was.
The ASHS Annual Conference: Gathering the Horticultural Science Community for Learning and Collaboration
Q: Did you end up going to the conference with your lab or with a PI? What was your group like?
I was the only one from my lab going this year, which pushes you outside your comfort zone.

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The show centers on advances in horticultural science through interviews with ASHS members, highlighting practical research in breeding, production, post-harvest handling, and education. Episodes blend academic rigor with real-world applications, from berry breeding and cold-hardy grapes to innovative teaching in horticulture and the economics of ornamentals. A unique thread across episodes is mentorship, collaboration, and conference culture within the horticultural community, offering listeners actionable insights for researchers, educators, extension agents, and industry professionals. The format tends to mix personal origin stories, research journeys, and tactical takeaways for advancing work in horticulture and related crops.

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1. Gina Fernandez
2. Dr. Harleen Hatterman-Valenti
3. Lena Wilson
4. Dr. Chad Miller
5. Dr. Lisa Alexander
6. Daniel Leskovar
7. Kirk Pomper
8. Dr. Carl Motsenbocker

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