Horticultural Science Research Laboratory

The Horticultural Science Research Laboratory is conducting research on tropical and sub-tropical fruits and vegetables. Our research activity focuses on three topics, the Postharvest Physiology and Biochemistry of tropical Fruits, the Biological Active Phytonutrients of Jamaican Fruits and Plants, and the Fructan Metabolomics in Liliaceous Plants. Each topic is funded by its own research projects and managed by the personnel that are actively pursuing the different and diverse research of the Topics.

To provide innovative teaching, research, and outreach in the art and science of horticulture, emphasizing tropical horticulture. These programmes encompass the basic and practical horticulture, postharvest physiology, biochemistry and storage technologies of tropical crops, and metabolism of fructan-containg plants using Liliaceous plants as 'model'.
Our major goal is to meet the ever changing challenges of a highly competitive and technological world through constant evaluation and adjustment of its programmes and positions. Our laboratory will to serve the scientifics and professionals of Jamaica, as well as people throughout the world.
Our laboratory is also working to build a community that is inclusive and welcoming to all people, including academic staff, students, and other professionals involved in horticulture.
Our laboratory is also open to any suggestions, comments or proposals for collaboration in our respective fields.