Agro-Ecology or Permaculture
Job's Tears as a Perennial Grain
This project aims to study the utility of Job's Tears (Coix lacryma-jobi) as a perennial grain in warm…
Beach Plum Improvement Project
This project aims to identify and develop superior cultivars of native beach plums (Prunus maritima).
Northern Canadian C. moschata Landrace Breeding…
I am looking to landrace/swarm breed some large, early, cold night tolerant, resilient Curcubita…
Cold-Hardy Prickly Pear Cactus
This project aims to test — and push — the northern limits of a large-fruited species of prickly pear cactus (…
Yamberry Yields
Chinese yam (Dioscorea polystachya) produces small aerial tubers ("yamberries"), which grow on the vine like berries…
Perennial Kale Breeding Project
Oregon-based plant breeder Chris Homanics is working to develop diverse perennial kale lines that taste great,…
Sword Bean as a Young Tree Companion Plant
This project aims to evaluate the efficacy of two perennial species of sword bean (Canavalia…