Vijay Rapaka

Vijay Rapaka, Ph.D, is the Director of Global Grower Operations and Research for Smithers-Oasis/Oasis Grower Solutions, and a Trustee and Research Committee Chair for American Floral Endowment (AFE).

A Research Scientist’s Perspective: Growing Media Trends and Tools to Watch

By Vijay Rapaka|November 4, 2025

Learn why research that continues to look for new substrate alternatives is essential to the future of growing.

A Research Scientist’s Perspective: Growing Media Trends and Tools to Watch

Cold-Chain Management

By Vijay Rapaka | James E. Faust | John M. Dole | Erik Runkle|June 19, 2008

Temperature management is the predominant factor that impacts the post-harvest performance of horticultural crops. Over the past several years, […]

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