Meet the Faculty

Christopher Starbuck

Associate Professor
Division of Plant Sciences

Phone: 573-882-9630
Fax: 573-882-1469
E-mail: StarbuckC@missouri.edu
Address: 1-83 Agriculture Building
Web site: Woody Ornamental Plants (Course PS2210)

Education
B.S., Horticulture, Michigan State Universtiy
Ph.D., Horticulture, Oregon State University

Description
Chris Starbuck has an extension/research appointment dealing with woody ornamental plants. His research includes low-cost winter protection techniques for container-grown plants and methods for extending the planting season for bare-root trees and shrubs. A current emphasis is on the characterization of composts made from sawdust, manure and other organic residues. He is responsible for recommendations regarding cultural problems in nurseries and landscapes.