Dr. Robert J. Dufault, Ph.D.
Interim Director, Coastal Research and Education Center
Professor of Horticulture
Email: bdflt@clemson.eduOffice: 843-402-5389
Department:
Clemson University Coastal Research and Education Center, Charleston, SC
Education:
1976 Norwich University - Biology, B.S.
1978 University of Vermont - Plant Science, M.S.
1982 Kansas State University - Horticulture, Ph.D.
Responsibilities:
Dr. Dufault's appointment is 100% research in specialty food crop physiology and culture. Dr. Dufault also serves as Interim Director at CREC and team teaches a Vegetable Production Course for undergraduate and graduate students.
Research interest:
Current studies include 1) investigating season extension and forcing fall/winter strawberries in high tunnels with photoselective nets for the Thanksgiving/Christmas/New Year’s holiday season; and 2) developing organic nutrient solutions to prescription feed organically grown vegetables.