Author Bio

Wenjing is an Extension specialist, stationed at the Southwest Purdue Agriculture Center. She works with watermelon and melon growers in Southern Indiana, and smaller-scale vegetable and fruit growers across the state. Presentation: Soil vs. Soilless Strawberry Production. This presentation will introduce the fundamentals of strawberry production and take a closer look at how soil-based and soilless systems differ. Presentation: Understanding What Shapes Cantaloupe Shelf Life. This presentation will discuss the factors influencing cantaloupe shelf life and examine their relationship with melon quality. Presentation: Addressing root-knot nematode challenges in high tunnel tomato production.