Richard O. Kelly

Variety Trials Coordinator for Seed Propagated Annual Bedding Plants, Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, University of Florida, IFAS, Bradenton

Rick received a BS in agriculture, majoring in ornamental horticulture at the University of Florida were he was a member of the 1975 flower judging team.  He has 23 years of research experience in entomology and plant pathology.  Rick will use this experience as he develops a comprehensive trial system that will better serve the needs of the growers, landscapers, breeders and homeowners.  rok@mail.ifas.ufl.edu.