Alex Niemiera, Associate Professor
Ph.D. Virginia Tech, 1985
M.S. Virginia Tech, 1981
B.S. University of Kentucky, 1979
B.S. Roanoke College, 1973
Interest Areas: woody landscape plants, sustainable nursery production
Dr. Niemiera's teaching duties include Woody Landscape Plants and the lab for Nursery Production and Marketing. His research program focuses on strategies to improve irrigation and fertilization efficiency of container-grown crops. Research goals are to reduce water use and decrease fertilizer pollution.
Courses: HORT 2224 Horticulture Science and Industry, HORT 3325 & 3326 Woody Landscape Plants I & II, HORT 3584 Tree Care Practicum, and HORT 4984 Hardscape Installation