Dr. Jennifer Boldt
Research Horticulturist
USDA ARS (Toledo)
Specialization:
Plant Nutrition
Biography:
Dr. Jennifer Boldt is a Research Horticulturist with the USDA-ARS Application Technology Research Unit and based at its Toledo worksite. Her research focuses on managing the growing environment and plant nutrition to improve crop production in controlled environments. This encompasses both ornamentals and edibles, produced primarily in greenhouses and indoor growing facilities. Additionally, Jennifer focuses on the role of silicon in managing abiotic and biotic stresses and developing silicon application strategies for growers.