Vegetable planting season is in full swing at the OSU South Centers. Bell peppers, seen here, are to be evaluated for yield response. Other current specialty crop research projects involve muskmelon, zucchini, tomato, pumpkin, peppers, specialty melons, wine grapes, pawpaw, culinary mushrooms, and sweet corn.
OSU South Centers is an important hub for research and education related to enhancing and diversifying agricultural enterprises and small businesses. Located in southern Ohio, the impact of research extends across the Buckeye state.
Collaborators from across the OSU College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences and Central State University Extension are exploring applied methods for boosting fertility, managing pests, and maximizing economic return, while safeguarding the environment and well-being for Ohioans.