Ursula Schuch

Specialist, Plant Sciences | Member of the Graduate Faculty | Professor, Applied BioSciences - GIDP | Professor, Plant Sciences

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Research Area

agriculture, horticulture, arizona, plant pathology, risk management, invasive species, irrigation, sustainable agriculture, southwest region, water management, water conservation, specialty crops, tree health

Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Competitive Grants Program
Active·2023·$216K / $180K·
External
Principal Investigator (PI)
agriculture, veterans, grants, opportunities, military
American Rescue Plan Technical Assistance Investment Program for Southwest Indian Farmers and Ranchers
Active·2022·$120K / $300K·
External
Principal Investigator (PI)
agriculture, government policy, financial assistance, native american communities, rural development
Climate Ready Vines for the Western United States
Active·2022·$179K·
External
Principal Investigator (PI)
viticulture, climate change, agriculture, grape growing, sustainable farming
Knowledge Based Practices for Palo Verde Broom Control
Active·2022·$32.6K / $65.2K·
External
Principal Investigator (PI)
ecological management, invasive species, plant ecology, vegetation control, ecosystem restoration
Enhancing Pomegranate Production Across Arizona
Active·2021·$74.5K / $124.1K·
External
Principal Investigator (PI)
crop production, agricultural technology, horticulture, sustainable agriculture, irrigation management

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Recent

Drought and Extreme Heat: Plant Responses and Landscape Maintenance Practices

2021

plant adaptation, drought management, climate change, landscape ecology, extreme heat effects

The Benefits of Plants for Human Health in Healthcare Settings

2021

plant-based therapy, human wellness, healthcare design, medical environment, therapeutic horticulture

Adaptation of Resilient Regenerative Agricultural Practices by Small-scale Growers Towards Sustainable Food Production in North-Central Arizona

2021

agricultural practices, sustainable food production, small-scale growers, adaptation, resilient agriculture

Landscape Management Practices to Optimize Passive Rainwater Harvesting and Plant Health

2021

landscape management, rainwater harvesting, plant health, optimization techniques, sustainable agriculture

Agroforestry as a sustainable ancient agriculture practice: potential for small-scale farmers and ranchers in dry regions

2021

agroforestry, sustainable agriculture, small-scale farming, dry regions, ranching

Sustainable Agriculture Practices as a Driver for Increased Harvested Cropland among Large-Scale Growers in Arizona: A Paradox for Small-Scale Growers

2020

sustainable agriculture, harvested cropland, large-scale growers, arizona, small-scale growers

Keeping rodents away from sensitive environments through landscape management and IPM

2020

rodent control, landscape management, integrated pest management, environmental protection, ecosystem conservation

How to Hire a Tree Expert

2019

arboriculture, landscaping, hiring practices, tree care, professional services

Specialty CroProduction Practices for Beginning Farmers in Arizona and the Southwest

2018

specialty crops, beginning farmers, arizona agriculture, sustainable farming, southwest agriculture

First Report of an Emaravirus Associated with Witches’ Broom Disease and Eriophyid Mite Infestations of the Blue Palo Verde Tree in Arizona

2018

plant pathology, virology, tree diseases, mite infestations, ecology

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Nursery Systems Management
Arboriculture
Crop Science and Production
Plant Propagation, Production and Management

Ursula Schuch

Research Area

Grants(26)

Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Competitive Grants Program

American Rescue Plan Technical Assistance Investment Program for Southwest Indian Farmers and Ranchers

Climate Ready Vines for the Western United States

Knowledge Based Practices for Palo Verde Broom Control

Enhancing Pomegranate Production Across Arizona

Publications(52)

Drought and Extreme Heat: Plant Responses and Landscape Maintenance Practices

The Benefits of Plants for Human Health in Healthcare Settings

Adaptation of Resilient Regenerative Agricultural Practices by Small-scale Growers Towards Sustainable Food Production in North-Central Arizona

Landscape Management Practices to Optimize Passive Rainwater Harvesting and Plant Health

Agroforestry as a sustainable ancient agriculture practice: potential for small-scale farmers and ranchers in dry regions

Sustainable Agriculture Practices as a Driver for Increased Harvested Cropland among Large-Scale Growers in Arizona: A Paradox for Small-Scale Growers

Keeping rodents away from sensitive environments through landscape management and IPM

How to Hire a Tree Expert

Specialty CroProduction Practices for Beginning Farmers in Arizona and the Southwest

First Report of an Emaravirus Associated with Witches’ Broom Disease and Eriophyid Mite Infestations of the Blue Palo Verde Tree in Arizona

Collaborations(24)

Peter Ellsworth

Channah Rock

Ayman Mostafa

Alfred Fournier

Trent Teegerstrom

News(4)

'Locavores' Can Find Produce, Farmers' Markets More Easily

Campus Units Spread the End-of-Year Cheer and Generate Support

Center Awarded for Safer, More Sustainable Pest Management

Just How Good Is That Basil?

Courses(4)

Nursery Systems Management

Arboriculture

Crop Science and Production

Plant Propagation, Production and Management