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David Percival is a Professor and Director of the Wild Blueberry Research Program at Dalhousie University. With a focus on Whole Plant Physiology, he has dedicated his research efforts towards the management of wild blueberry production, integrating both environmental and plant physiological factors to optimize yields. He holds a Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. from the University of Guelph, specializing in agriculture. Percival is actively involved in graduate student supervision and has published extensively in the field of horticulture. His research interests encompass remote sensing, plant population structure, and the impacts of abiotic and biotic stresses on plant health, particularly under the changing conditions associated with climate change. He has been recognized for his contributions with various awards, including the Research Nova Scotia Public Impact Award and service awards from the International Society for Horticultural Science. Percival’s commitment to understanding plant nutrition dynamics and soil fertility has led to advancements in sustainable agricultural practices, particularly for wild blueberries. His innovative approaches have contributed to the broader understanding of plant growth regulation and the use of exogenous growth regulators to improve crop resilience.
Dalhousie University • Truro, NS
Professor and Director of the Wild Blueberry Research Program, managing research on wild blueberry production and overseeing graduate students.