Laura Whitcomb

Associate Professor of Economic Botany

Economic uses of tropical crops, fibers, resins, and medicinal plants

Laura Whitcomb writes from the premise that plant use begins with ecology, morphology, and careful observation. She translates foundational botany into approachable explanations of fibers, resins, spices, and medicinal taxa without diluting evidence. Her background at UC Davis and extension collaborations helps her connect primary literature, field agronomy, and the practical questions researchers ask about useful Southeast Asian plants.

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