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Future Improvements in Pecan Breeding
In a project funded by the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)...

Dr. Angelyn Hilton
My name is Dr. Angelyn Hilton and I am currently a post-doc at the USDA-ARS Pecan Breeding and Genetics...

Dr. Cristina Pisani
I am Dr. Cristina Pisani, Research Horticulturist at the Southeast Fruit and Tree Nut Research...

A collection of pecans showing the range of nut size and shape available in pecan germplasm.
Pecan nut shape varies considerably, from long and thin to nearly round. These shape differences impact...

Pecan nuts showing susceptibility to pecan scab and resistant free of infection.
Pecan scab, caused by the fungus Ventura effusa, is a leading constraint to pecan culture in the...

Investigating Light and Gas Exchange in Pecan
I am currently interested in investigating the light and gas exchange response of pecan and other nut...