2018 ASHS Annual Conference

Mercy A. Olmstead, Ph.D.

University of Florida
2135 Fifield Hall
PO Box 110690
Gainesville, FL
USA 32611

Biographical Sketch: Mercy Olmstead, Ph.D. is the Senior Manager of Production Research and Education for the California Strawberry Commission. She provides leadership in the development of research and education programs focused on addressing strawberry fruit production issues, including research to determine best management practices (BMPs) for the California strawberry industry. She works with the Director of Grower Education to develop and deliver BMP training programs to the growers. In her spare time, she loves to hang out by the beach with her kids, kayak, and garden.

Papers:
National Issues Committee Meeting Creating YOUR Future:  Strategic Career Planning Forum Estimation of a Crop Coefficient for Low-Chill Peach Trees in Subtropical Humid Climates Transcriptomic Study of the Early Responses to Bud-Break Agent Hydrogen Cyanamide in 'tropicbeauty' Peach