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 and extension collaborations help her connect primary literature, field agronomy, and the practical questions researchers ask about useful Southeast Asian plants.
Discover how traditional Javanese Pekarangan systems capture more carbon than timber monocultures to enhance climate mitigation.
Analyze the methodology, distribution frameworks, and key findings of the comprehensive botanical archive documenting South-East Asian flora.
Explore the nutritional profiles and phytochemical composition of wild food plants in West Sumatra to support…
Explore the historical newsletters and research activities of the PROSEA network.
Discover how targeted post-emergence herbicide applications effectively suppress competitive weeds and protect…
