Is currently Research Horticulturist specializing in pomology.
Current studies focus on prohexadione-calcium, ethephon, and gibberellins.
Develop tree training and pruning methods for high density peach tree growth habits such as pillar and upright trees. Study the interaction and effect of night temperature, shade, and light on fruit bud initiation and fruiting in apple. Examine various cultural management techniques such as reflective groundcovers, scoring, root pruning, etc. Evaluate new apple cultivars and develop horticultural management techniques for the mid-Atlantic region's most promising cultivars. Conducted studies on nitrogen fertilization of apple that demonstrated the annual application of nitrogen fertilizers could be reduced without loss in productivity.