
Developing both Rabbiteye and Southern Highbush blueberries adapted to the Southeastern U.S. growing environment through wide hybridization and utilization of genomic and genetic tools.


Emily and members of her graduate committee.
From left to right, Dr. Ye Chu, Dr. Peggy Ozias-Akins, Emily Walter, and Dr. Peng Chee.
Catching Up with Alumni!
Former Blueberry Lab Team member Emily Walter (M.S. ’25) has taken a position as a Biologist for Bayer.
Emily’s graduate research was focused on using tissue culture to increase the ploidy level in blueberry varieties.
We wish Emily the best in her career!