Robert Emmett Lyons

Plant & Soil Science

Journalists: Katy O'Connell (Communications Manager) can assist with interview requests for this expert. 302-831-1355, kvo@udel.edu

Work focuses on public horticulture (botanical gardens, arboretums, etc.). Lyons is knowledgeable about all aspects including operations, programming, collections management and preparation for careers in the field.
Formerly directed the JC Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh, N.C., and the Virginia Tech Horticulture Gardens. He can discuss selection, use, diversity and cultivation of herbaceous ornamental plants for the cultivated landscape.
Oversees the Longwood Graduate Program in Public Horticulture, a premier public gardens management program.

Web Site:
http://ag.udel.edu/longwoodgrad/RobertLyons.html

Title:
Professor, Plant and Soil Sciences

UDaily Article:
Longwood grad program director twice honored

Keywords:
arboretums, gardens, plant science, public horticulture, soil science