Jeanine Arana Major Professor: Dr. Stephen Meyers PhD DEFENSE SEMINAR March 30th @ 2:00pm Room: HORT 222 “Enhancing multi-year, June-Bearing plasticulture strawberry production in Indiana through mulch color and cultivar selection, weed management and strawberry runner suppression.” Abstract: Multi-year plasticulture strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) production consists of establishing strawberries on plastic mulched beds and managing…Read more about PhD Defense Seminar: Jeanine Arana[Read More]
Congratulations to Jeanine Arana, who has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 College of Agriculture Graduate Student Mentoring Award. She will be honored at the Celebration of Mentorship on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 3:00–4:30 p.m. in Pfendler 241, where she will be recognized and presented with a plaque. In addition, Jeanine has…Read more about Jeanine Arana Honored with 2026 CoA Graduate Student Mentoring Award[Read More]
The Meyers’ Lab had an incredible week at the North Central Weed Science Society (NCWSS) meeting in Grand Rapids, MI! The team shared their latest research through three posters, two paper presentations, and two Extension videos. It was a busy week of sharing science: Helen Nocito Poster: Pumpkin Responses to Cereal Rye Termination and Burndown…Read more about Horticultural Weed Science Lab Shine at NCWSS Meeting[Read More]
The HLA Graduate Program is proud to recognize the recipients of the HLA Graduate Awards in Teaching, Mentoring, and Research. These awards honor the exceptional contributions and achievements of our graduate students who exemplify dedication and leadership in their fields. Congratulations to Our Award Winners! Teaching Award: Vera Vuković (Major Professor: Dr. Aaron Patton) Mentoring…Read more about HLA Graduate Program Honors Award-Winning Students in Teaching, Mentoring, and Research[Read More]
A study by HLA graduate student Jeanine Arana and faculty Stephen Meyers and Wenjing Guan has been published in HortTechnology. The article evaluates 15 June-bearing strawberry cultivars grown in a two-year plasticulture system using black and white mulch in Indiana. Findings highlight how mulch color and cultivar choice influence yield, runner growth, and winter survival,…Read more about New Publication from Jeanine Arana, Stephen Meyers and Wenjing Guan[Read More]
The Horticulture Crops Weed Science Lab published pumpkin research in the December issue of HortTechnology, available online now. The research investigated the potential of currently unregistered herbicides to control marestail in no-till jack o’lantern pumpkin production. The findings will be used to support expanded herbicide registrations to help pumpkin farmers better manage this glyphosate-resistant weed….Read more about Horticulture Crops Weed Science Lab Publishes More Pumpkin Research[Read More]
The Community Standards Committee wrapped up this year’s lunch and learn series with a vibrant celebration of Central American culture, cuisine, and community. The well-attended event featured presentations from several graduate students and visiting scholars who shared insights about their home countries and traditional foods. Attendees had the opportunity to sample authentic Central American cuisine,…Read more about Central American Culture Takes Center Stage at Final Lunch and Learn of Academic Year[Read More]
The HLA Spring Fest Tent experienced tremendous success last Saturday, overcoming a slow start due to the chilly morning. By 1:00 PM, volunteers had distributed an impressive 800 plant necklaces to eager visitors! This year’s featured plant, the Rattail Crassula, was expertly propagated by Alexandra Jewell, whose exceptional work ensured high-quality plant material for all…Read more about Volunteers Blossom at HLA Spring Fest Tent as Plant Necklace Station Draws Crowds[Read More]
Cristian Salinas (PhD/Hoagland Lab) and Jeanine Arana (PhD/Meyers Lab) are finalists in the Say-it-In-Six competition. You can support them by voting at https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5zlGIMdVOOpjwKq “Good Roots, Better Shoots, Antifungal Attributes” by Cristian Salinas “Rain or Shine, Research Grows On” by Jeanine Arana
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