Katherine Jent
Company
Metrolina Greenhouses
Job Title
Research Manager
Accomplishments
- Received the Ornamental Publication Award from the American Society for Horticultural Sciences for “Reduction of Botrytis Cinerea Infection on Petunia Flowers Following Calcium Spray Applications.”
- Has helped grow Metrolina’s test lab to identify crop problems.
- Completed her master’s degree in plant and environmental sciences at Clemson University. “It was a great privilege to work with Dr. Jim Faust.”
Extracurricular
Hot From the Oven: In addition to gardening and reading, baking is one of her favorite hobbies and forms of stress relief: “It is very therapeutic for me.”
Fun Facts
Golf in Their Blood: Hall of Fame golfer Raymond Floyd gifted Katherine’s parents baby golf shoes when she was born. Her dad, uncle and grandfather are/were all golf superintendents and professionals.
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