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Matthew Chappell

Director
TAREC Director Matthew Chappell
Tidewater AREC
6321 Holland Rd.
Suffolk, VA 23437

Degrees Conferred

B.S. Horticulture (1998) Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Blacksburg, VA

M.S. Crop, Soil, and Environmental Science (2002) Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Blacksburg, VA

Ph.D. Horticulture (2007) University of Georgia, Athens/Griffin, GA

Professional Experience

1998-2001       M.S. Graduate Research Assistant, Crop and Soil Environmental Science Department, Virginia Tech. Advisor: Dr. Carl Griffey (Wheat/Barley Breeding & Genetics)

2000-2001       Fulbright Fellow, Crop Science Department, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet). Advisor: Dr. Arlnof Merker (Wheat Breeding & Pathology)

2002-2007       Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Horticulture, University of Georgia. Advisor: Dr. Carol Robacker (Woody Ornamental Breeding & Genetics)

2007-2014       Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist, Department of Horticulture, University of Georgia (Ornamental Nursery Crops)

- EFT Assignment: 85% Extension, 15% Teaching

2014-2020       Associate Professor & Extension Specialist, Department of Horticulture, University of Georgia (Ornamental Nursery Crops)

- EFT Assignment (2014-15): 85% Extension, 15% Teaching

- EFT Assignment (2015-20): 75% Extension, 15% Teaching, 10% Research

- Administrative Assignment: Dept. of Horticulture Extension Coordinator

2020-2021       Professor & Extension Specialist, Department of Horticulture, University of Georgia (Ornamental Nursery Crops & Ornamental Plant Breeding)

- EFT Assignment: 75% Extension, 15% Teaching, 10% Research

- Administrative Assignment: Dept. of Horticulture Extension Coordinator

2021-Present   Professor & Director (Accepted – Start date 08/01/2021), Virginia Tech Tidewater Agricultural Research & Extension Center.

- Unit Assignment: School of Plant and Environmental Sciences

  • Plant Breeding & Genetics
  • Specialty Crop Production Systems
  • Controlled Environment Agriculture
  • Integrated Pest Management
  • Inventory Management using sUAS platforms

My research program focuses on development of specialty crop markets via investigating cultivar/variety performance and by implementing plant breeding to create superior varieties/cultivars. I also work closely with specialty crop producers to discover and implement tools and technologies to enhance plant performance and economic gains.

 

Books Authored or Edited

Book Chapters Authored or Co-authored

  • ** Chappell, M. 2011. Basic Botany. pp 29-42. IN M. Fonseca and K. Slagle (eds.) Georgia Master Gardener Handbook: Seventh Edition. Griffin, GA: UGA Press. Print ISBN: 978-0-9746963-4-8.
  •  ** Chappell, M. 2011. Plant Physiology: Growth and Development. pp 43-62. IN M. Fonseca and K. Slagle (eds.), Georgia Master Gardener Handbook: Seventh Edition. Griffin, GA: UGA Press. Print ISBN: 978-0-9746963-4-8.
  • ** Chappell, M. 2011. Trees. pp 263-287. IN M. Fonseca and K. Slagle (eds.), Georgia Master Gardener Handbook: Seventh Edition. Griffin, GA: UGA Press. Print ISBN: 978-0-9746963-4-8.
  • ** Chappell, M., S.K. Braman and J.L. Williams-Woodward and G.W. Knox. 2012. Crapemyrtle – Lagerstroemia spp. pp. 109-136. IN A.F. Fulcher and S.A. White, (eds.) IPM for Select Deciduous Trees in Southeastern US Nursery Production. Knoxville, TN: Southern Nursery IPM Working Group. Print ISBN: 978-0-9854998-1-5.
  • ** Lebude, A.V., S.A. White and M. Chappell. 2012. Container Production. pp. 29-38. IN A.F. Fulcher and S.A. White, (eds.) IPM for Select Deciduous Trees in Southeastern US Nursery Production. Knoxville, TN: Southern Nursery IPM Working Group. Print ISBN: 978-0-9854998-1-5.
  • ** Dunwell, W.C., J.H. Chong, N.A. Ward and M. Chappell. 2012. Oak – Quercus spp. pp. 259-286. IN A.F. Fulcher and S.A. White, (eds.) IPM for Select Deciduous Trees in Southeastern US Nursery Production. Knoxville, TN: Southern Nursery IPM Working Group. Print ISBN: 978-0-9854998-1-5.
  • ** Chappell, M., J. Owen, S. White and J. Lea-Cox. 2013. Irrigation Management Practices. IN T. Yeager, T. Bilderback, D. Fare, C. Gilliam, J. Lea-Cox, A. Niemiera, J. Ruter, K. Tilt, S. Warren, T. Whitwell and R. Wright (eds.) Best Management Practices: Guide for Producing Nursery Crops 3rd edition. Southern Nursery Association, Atlanta, GA.
  • ** Chappell, M., S.K. Braman and J.L. Williams-Woodward and G.W. Knox. 2014. Abelia - Abelia spp. pp. 13-39. IN S.A. White and W.E. Klingeman, (eds.) IPM for Shrubs in Southeastern US Nursery Production. Knoxville, TN: Southern Nursery IPM Working Group. Print ISBN: 978-0-9854998-2-2.
  • ** Knox, G., M. Chappell, J. Chong, J. Williams-Woodward and A. LeBude. 2014. Camellia - Camellia spp. pp. 13-39. IN S.A. White and W.E. Klingeman, (eds.) IPM for Shrubs in Southeastern US Nursery Production. Knoxville, TN: Southern Nursery IPM Working Group. Print ISBN: 978-0-9854998-2-2.
  • ** Chappell, M., J-C. Chong, G. Weaver, and J. Williams Woodward. 2017. Loropetalum – Loropetalum chinense. Pp. 53-78. IN M. Chappell, G.W. Knox, and G. Fernandez, (eds.). IPM for Shrubs in Southeastern US Nursery Production: Volume II. Knoxville, TN. Print ISBN 978-0-9854998-4-6.

Refereed Manuscripts

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