University of California
Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Plant Physiologist & CE Specialist
Kearney Agricultural Center9240 S. Riverbend Ave.
Parlier, CA 93648
(559) 646-6599
dagrantz@ucanr.edu
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Kearney Agricultural Research & Extension Center
Specialty
Air pollution, Ozone, Environmental Crop Physiology, Biofuel FeedstocksAreas of Expertise (click to see all ANR academics with this expertise)
- Ag Commodities and Products - Other
- Animal Commodities and Products
- Sheep, Sheep Meat and Wool
- Plant Commodities and Products
- Plant Cmmdtys and Prod - Other
- Field Crops - Other
- Alfalfa
- Grasses, Perennial
- Cotton
- Cotton, Long Fiber
- Cotton, Upland
- Barley
- Carrots
- Tomatoes
- Tomatoes - Processing
- Onions
- Cantaloupes
- Air
- Plants and Their Systems
- Plant Biological Efficiency and Abiotic Stresses Affecting Plants
- Weeds Affecting Plants
- New and Improved Non-Food Products and Processes
- Natural Resources and Environment
- Air
- Air Resource Protection and Management
- Conservation and Efficient Use of Water
- Alternative Uses of Land
Biography
Ph.D., University of Illinois, Urbana, 1983
Research Statement
Plants respond to, and affect, their atmospheric environment. We use integrated measurements obtained at single leaf, single plant, and canopy scales to study these interactions in crops. Plant responses to light and humidity, and developmental control of plant hydraulic conductance, interact with air pollutants to control water use, pollutant uptake, and emission of greenhouse gases. We study the impacts of ozone, fugitive dust, and biofuel production on control of temperature and greenhouse gases.
Links
ANR Publications
California Agriculture Article Contributions
- DustBusters reduce pollution, wind erosion: Though difficult to achieve, revegetation is best way to stabilize soil
- Wind barriers offer short-term solution to fugitive dust
- Studv demonstrates ozone uptake by SJV crops
ANR Workgroup Associations
- Air Quality - Member
- Desert - Member
- Strawberry - Member