Biography:
Andrew is a Master of Science candidate studying controlled environment agriculture at the University of Guelph. After completing an undergraduate research project on winter wheat physiology in response to environmental stimuli, he developed a passion for sustainable agriculture research, causing him to pivot away from his degree in molecular biology. A search for further education focusing on innovative and sustainable solutions to current agricultural challenges inspired Andrew to seek the supervision of Dr. Youbin Zheng. Andrew’s current research uses controlled environment systems to assess the influence of environmental conditions on growth, morphology, and essential oil production of mint.
Title : Optimization of light intensity for growth and essential oil production of Mint (Mentha spp.) in controlled environments