Azize Homer

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About Azize Homer

A plant breeder, research scientist, and educator with comprehensive experience in agricultural research for a wide range of crops (leafy vegetables, edible flowers, multiple Solanaceous & Cucurbit crops, strawberries, legumes, and more) and across various settings (Vertical farming/CEA & field agriculture). I've led successful research projects, achieving measurable results in speed breeding, variety development, germplasm evaluation & trait discovery, variety selection, and production optimization for increased yield and economic viability.Proficient in teaching, team building, and mentorship, I foster collaboration across teams to deliver high-quality research. Passionate about sustainable farming and global food security.Technical Expertise:• Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)• Plant Breeding Methodologies (including Speed Breeding)• Genetic Principles• Germplasm Screening and Phenotyping• Trait Characterization & Prioritization, Variety Selection• Variety Development, Registration & Patent Applications• New Product Development• Crop Production Optimization• Experimental Design & Statistics• Data Summary & Reporting• Horticulture & Agronomy• Hydroponic SystemsProject Management:• Research Program, Strategy & Execution• Proposal Development & Grant Writing• Resource Management & Budgeting• Scientific Communication & Writing• Team Leadership & Management• Problem-Solving & Efficiency