Brent McCown
Propagation, breeding, growth and production of woody perennial horticultural crops including fruits and ornamentals (shrubs and trees)
Professor, horticulture; associated faculty, Nelson Institute and Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems Nelson Institute of Environmental Studies College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Work: 608-262-0574 — Home and cell phones available upon request bhmccown@wisc.edu
Topics
- Breeding and selection of woody perennials; cranberry, hazelnuts, birch, wine grapes, vibrunums
- Sustainable land use and farming
- Plant cell and tissue sterile culture
- Security of food systems
- Local and regional food systems
- Micropropagation
Achievements
- Gottschalk Distinguished Research Professor
- Introduction of HyRed cranberry selection
- National teaching and research awards from professional organizations
- Past director, Center for Integrated Systems (CIAS)
- Member, advisory boards and board of directors of horticultural and plant biotechnology firms