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Youbin Zheng is a professor at the School of Environmental Sciences at the University of Guelph, specializing in plant physiology and biochemistry with a strong emphasis on controlled environment agriculture. His early research focused on the effects of environmental pollution on plant physiology and biochemistry, and over the decades, he has integrated a broad knowledge of plants, soils, and the environment that serves the horticulture industry. His research interests include indoor cannabis production, greenhouse vegetables, ornamentals, and urban agriculture sectors. Additionally, Youbin has worked on developing horticultural technologies to improve environmental conditions. Having lived and conducted research across Canada, Japan, Britain, and China, he has a global perspective on agricultural practices. Youbin's current research projects focus on optimizing lighting and fertilization for indoor medical cannabis production and developing low-cost, environmentally friendly substrates for green infrastructures. He emphasizes the importance of training graduate students for real-world applications in industry, government, and academia.
Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).