2018 ASHS Annual Conference

Dr Desmond R. Layne has been actively engaged in Horticultural research, teaching, extension, and administration in positions at four Land-Grant Universities. As a career pomologist, he has focused on addressing relevant issues of the commercial tree-fruit industry through applied research and extension. He led Clemson statewide Extension’s Horticulture Team during 2006-2013. He has taught four popular undergraduate courses at two universities was Director of an interdisciplinary program comprising 11 majors and is currently the currently head of the Department of Horticulture at Auburn University. He has won national awards for research and extension and has actively served ASHS as a member since 1986. He is currently Vice-President of the Extension Division.