Dr. Jianjun Chen
Professor of Plant Physiology
Dr. Jianjun Chen is a professor of plant physiology in the Department of Horticultural Sciences. He is a researcher and educator who focuses on how plants function. He is specifically interested in how genetic, environmental, and cultural factors influence the growth and development of specialty crops. By better understanding how plants interact with their surroundings, horticulturalists are be able to improve current plant breeding and production practices to minimize environmental impact.
Chen works closely with Florida's ornamental plant industry to develop new plant cultivars, improve plant production practices in greenhouses and interiorscapes, and enhance plant quality through proper water and nutrient management during propagation. Chen is passionate about collaborating with faculty statewide to create data-driven recommendations for growers in Florida.
Contact
Email: jjchen@ufl.edu
Phone: 407-814-6161
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Education
- Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison, Plant Breeding and Plant Genetics - 1991
- M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison, Plant Breeding and Plant Genetics - 1988
- B.S., Huazhong Agricultural University, Horticultural Sciences - 1982
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Research Specialization
- Environmental physiology of specialty crops;
- Somatic cell genetics and its application for new cultivar development;
- Sustainable management of invasive species;
- Phytoremediation for improving environmental quality.
- Publications
- Extension Publications