theINSTITUTEFOR ADVANCED LEARNING AND RESEARCH

Kedong Da, PhDSenior Scientist

Samantha SmithResearch Assistant

Current ProjectsWorking with local growers on English cucumber grafting

Producingandbreeding virus-free purple sweet potatoes

Developingandbreedingnovel medicinal plants for obesity and cancer

Introducingandbreeding new high-value varieties of cut flowers

Developingandstrengtheningthe Asian pear market in Virginia (VDACS grant)

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IALR’s applied research has the

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by regional growers, entrepreneurs, and

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