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Dr. Gina Fernandez
Dr. Gina Fernandez has led the raspberry and blackberry breeding program at N.C. State University since 2004. She is developing new varieties of both berries — such as the ‘Nantahala’ raspberry — and working to strengthen existing varieties. Paired with new production systems, the new varieties could make the berries available year-round.
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Dr. Gina Fernandez
Associate Professor, Extension Specialist, Director of Raspberry and Blackberry Breeding Program, Department of Horticultural Science
Brambles expertise: Breeding, genetics and culture
