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1 Curriculum vitae Elizabeth T. Maynard Education: Ph.D. Cornell University, Vegetable Crops, M.S. Cornell University, Vegetable Crops, B.A. Amherst College, Biology, magna cum laude,1982. Professional Experience: Regional Extension/Research Specialist, Commercial Floral and Vegetable Crops, Dept. of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Purdue University. Senior Associate 2001 pres.; Associate ; Assistant Develop new information to improve the economic position of the horticulture industry. Provide information to producers and others in the industry. Teach the 3-credit undergraduate course "Fundamentals of Horticulture" (HORT 102), at Purdue North Central (2000, 2001, 2004, 2006) or Purdue Calumet ( ) Serve by Special Appointment on the Graduate Faculty of Purdue University Field Representative, Organic Certification Program, Natural Organic Farmers' Association of N.Y , 1992 (part-time). Teaching Assistant, Weed Science, Dept. of Agronomy, Cornell University Field Assistant, Weed Control, Dept. of Vegetable Crops, Cornell University Teaching Assistant, Organic Gardening, Dept. of Vegetable Crops, Cornell University Refereed Publications: Hillger, David E., S.C. Weller, E.T. Maynard and K.D. Gibson Emergent weed communities associated with tomato production systems in Indiana. Weed Science 54: Morales, M.R., E. Maynard, and J. Janick Adagio : A Slow-Bolting Arugula. HortScience 41: Hillger, David E., S.C. Weller, E. Maynard and K.D. Gibson. 2006: Weed management systems in Indiana tomato production. Weed Science 54: Maynard, E.T. and W.D. Scott Plant spacing effects on yield of 'Superstar' muskmelon. HortScience 33: Maynard, E.T., C.S. Vavrina, and W.D. Scott Containerized muskmelon transplants: cell volume effects on pretransplant development and subsequent yield. HortScience 31: Research Reports ( ): Maynard, E.T Pumpkin cultivar Evaluation, Northern Indiana pp in Midwest Vegetable Variety Trial Report for Bulletin B Purdue University, W. Egel, D., R. Drennen, and E. Maynard On-Farm Evaluation of Powdery Mildew Resistant Pumpkin Cultivars, p. 30 in Midwest Vegetable Variety Trial Report for Bulletin B Purdue University, W.

2 Maynard, E.T Sugar-enhanced Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation for Northern Indiana, pp in Midwest Vegetable Variety Trial Report for Bulletin B Purdue University, W. Maynard, E.T Supersweet Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation for Northern Indiana, pp in Midwest Vegetable Variety Trial Report for Bulletin B Purdue University, W. Egel, D., B. Zandstra, and E. Maynard On-Farm Evaluation of Tomato Cultivars for Disease Resistance, p. 89 in Midwest Vegetable Variety Trial Report for Bulletin B Purdue University, W. Maynard, E.T Bell Pepper Cultivar Evaluation, Northern Indiana, pp in Midwest Vegetable Variety Trial Report for Bulletin Purdue University, W. Maynard, E.T Evaluation of Pumpkin Cultivars No-till Direct-seeded and No-till Transplanted into Wheat Stubble, Indiana pp in Midwest Vegetable Variety Trial Report for Bulletin Purdue University, W. Maynard, E.T Fresh Market Tomato Cultivar Evaluation for Northern Indiana, 2005 pp in Midwest Vegetable Variety Trial Report for Bulletin Purdue University, W. Maynard, E.T Jalapeño Pepper Cultivar Evaluation, Northern Indiana pp in Midwest Vegetable Variety Trial Report for Bulletin Purdue University, W. Maynard, E.T Pumpkin Cultivar Evaluation, Indiana pp in Midwest Vegetable Variety Trial Report for Bulletin Purdue University, W. Lafayette, IN. Maynard, E.T Sugar-enhanced Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation for Northern Indiana, pp in Midwest Vegetable Variety Trial Report for Bulletin Purdue University, W. Maynard, E.T Supersweet Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation for Northern Indiana, pp in Midwest Vegetable Variety Trial Report for Bulletin Purdue University, W. Maynard, E.T Fresh Market tomato Cultivar Evaluation for Northern Indiana, pp in Midwest Vegetable Variety Trial Report for Bulletin B Purdue University, W. Maynard, E.T Supersweet and Augmented Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation for Northern Indiana, pp in Midwest Vegetable Variety Trial Report for Bulletin B Purdue University, W. Maynard, E.T Sugar-enhanced Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation for Northern Indiana, 2004 pp in Midwest Vegetable Variety Trial Report for Bulletin B Purdue University, W. Maynard, E.T Evaluation of Pumpkin cultivars No-till direct-seeded and No-till Transplanted into Wheat Stubble, Indiana, pp in Midwest Vegetable Variety Trial Report for Bulletin B Purdue University, W. Maynard, E.T Pumpkin Cultivar Evaluation, pp in Midwest Vegetable Variety Trial Report for 2004.Bulletin B Purdue University, W. Maynard, E.T Jalapeno Pepper Cultivar Evaluation, Northern Indiana, pp in Midwest Vegetable Variety Trial Report for 2004.Bulletin B Purdue University, W.

3 Maynard, E.T Bell Pepper Cultivar Evaluation, Northern Indiana, pp in Midwest Vegetable Variety Trial Report for 2004.Bulletin B Purdue University, W. Maynard, E.T Grape Tomato Cultivar Evaluation for Northern Indiana, pp in Midwest Vegetable Variety Trial Report for 2003.Bulletin 824. Purdue University, W. Morales, M.R. and E.T. Maynard Jalapeno and Banana Pepper Cultivar Trials in Northern Indiana, pp in Midwest Vegetable Variety Trial Report for 2003.Bulletin 824. Purdue University, W. Morales, M.R. and E.T. Maynard Jalapeno Pepper Cultivar Observation in Northern Indiana, pp in Midwest Vegetable Variety Trial Report for 2003.Bulletin 824. Purdue University, W. Maynard, E.T Muskmelon Cultivar Evaluation for Northern Indiana, pp in Midwest Vegetable Variety Trial Report for 2003.Bulletin 824. Purdue University, W. Maynard, E.T Pumpkin Cultivar Evolution for Northern Indiana, pp in Midwest Vegetable Variety Trial Report for 2003.Bulletin 824. Purdue University, W. Maynard, E.T Sugar-enhanced Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation for pp in Midwest Vegetable Variety Trial Report for 2003.Bulletin 824. Purdue University, W. Maynard, E.T Supersweet Sweet Corn Cultivar Evaluation for Northern Indiana, 2003 pp in Midwest Vegetable Variety Trial Report for 2003.Bulletin 824. Purdue University, W. Maynard, E.T Specialty Tomato Variety Observation Trial for Indiana, pp in Midwest Vegetable Variety Trial Report for 2002.Bulletin 818. Purdue University, W. Maynard, E.T Specialty Tomato Variety Observation Trial for Indiana, pp in Midwest Vegetable Variety Trial Report for 2002.Bulletin 818. Purdue University, W. Rhoads, D., S. Rhoads and E. Maynard Specialty Tomatoes: A Report on Tomatoes for Tomato Salad and Specialty Tomatoes. 16 pp. Maynard, E.T Plant spacing demonstration plot with jack-o-lantern and giant pumpkins. pp in M.R. Morales, ed., Midwestern Vegetable Variety Trial Report for Purdue University. Bull. No Maynard, E.T Pumpkin cultivar performance in Northern Indiana, pp in M.R. Morales, ed., Midwestern Vegetable Variety Trial Report for Purdue University. Bull. No Maynard, E.T Pumpkin cultivar performance in Northern Indiana, pp in M.R. Morales, ed., Midwestern Vegetable Variety Trial Report for Purdue University. Bull. No Maynard, E.T Supersweet corn cultivar evaluation for Northern Indiana, pp in M.R. Morales, ed., Midwestern Vegetable Variety Trial Report for Purdue University. Bull. No Maynard, E.T Fresh market tomato cultivar and pruning evaluation for Northern Indiana, pp in M.R. Morales, ed., Midwestern Vegetable Variety Trial Report for Purdue University. Bull. No. 808.

4 Maynard, E.T Fresh market tomato cultivar observation trial for Northern Indiana, pp in M.R. Morales, ed., Midwestern Vegetable Variety Trial Report for Purdue University. Bull. No Maynard, E.T Fresh market tomato pruning evaluation for Northern Indiana, pp in M.R. Morales, ed., Midwestern Vegetable Variety Trial Report for Purdue University. Bull. No Maynard, E.T., D. Rhoads, and S. Rhoads Specialty tomato cultivar trial for Indiana, pp in M.R. Morales, ed., Midwestern Vegetable Variety Trial Report for Purdue University. Bull. No Extension Bulletins: Egel, D., F. Lam, R. Foster, E. Maynard, R. Weinzierl, H. Taber, B. Hutchison, R. Bauernfeind, T. Carey, M. Kennelly, and L. Jett Midwest Vegetable Production Guide for Commercial Growers ID-56. Purdue University, W. 171 pp. [Annual revisions, Co-editor, coordinator for horticultural and weed management recommendations.] Brust, G.E., D. S. Egel and E.T. Maynard Organic Vegetable production. ID-316. Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. 19 pp. Cloyd, R.A.,C.S. Sadof, K.K. Rane, and G.E. Ruhl and E.T. Maynard Spring Greenhouse Bedding Plants: Insect, Mite, and Disease Management. ID-218. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service, West Lafayette, Indiana. 11 pp. Web Sites: Bordelon, B., P Hirst, C. Gunter, L. Maynard, B. Jungels, C. Geiger, and A. Whipkey Purdue Fruit and Vegetable Connection. < Maynard, L., J. Neibauer, B. Bordelon and T. Neibauer Produce Quality and Safety Information for Growers.< Mutch, D., J. Landis, D. Cavanaugh-Grant and E. Maynard New Agriculture Network.< >. Includes on-line newsletter with information collected during in-season conference calls. Web Publications: Gunter, C. and E. Maynard Illustrated Guides to Grading Vegetables. < >. Newsletter Articles: Vegetable Crops Hotline Newsletter, regular contributor, 1993-present Extension Presentations ( ): Commercial Vegetable Presentations: 71 Commercial Floriculture Presentations: 9 Invited presentations in other states/provinces: 8 Master Gardener Presentations: 26 Other presentations to community groups, international tour groups, etc.: 11

5 Extension Events: Illiana Vegetable Growers School, Schererville, IN. Annual 1-day program Indiana Horticultural Congress, Indianapolis, IN. Annual 2- to 3-day program Northwest Indiana Floriculture Association Meetings. 4 or 5 per year Twilight Meetings and Farm Tours. 21 total, Farm/Greenhouse Tours for Extension Staff. 3 total, Extension Educator Trainings: 7 total, topics including Vegetables, Greenhouse Production, Medicinal Herbs, Food Safety Updates, GMOs. Grants and Gifts: Hooded Sprayer for Horticultural Crops. $2,945. Mary S. Rice Farm Estate Role: Vegetable Price and Grade Sharing Web Site. $5,674. IVGA Role: Other Senior Personnel. Principal Investigator: C. Gunter. Sample Handling and Storage Crates for Fruit and Vegetable Research at TPAC and PPAC. $6,576. Mary S. Rice Farm Estate Role: Co-Investigator with P. Hirst et al.. Great Lakes Vegetable Working Group. $30,000. USDA/NC IPM Role: Co-Project Director. Project Director: J. Jasinski, Ohio State Univ. Indiana Partner for Ohio and Indiana Specialty Crop Food Safety Initiative. $1,200. Mid- American Ag and Hort Services/USDA Risk Management Agency Role: Multi-State Agro Ecology Network Linking Farmers and Scientists. $25,000. American Farmland Trust/EPA Region V Role: Co-Investigator. Principal Investigator: D. Mutch, Mich. State Univ. Irrigation Management in Tracy Sand soils at the Pinney-Purdue Agricultural Center. $2,181. Mary S. Rice Farm Estate Role: Co-Investigator with J. Leuck. Creating an Indiana fruit and vegetable website. $22,000 USDA Block Grant Role: Other Senior Personnel. Principal Investigator: B. Bordelon. Educating Indiana Specialty Crop Growers. $15,751 USDA Block Grant Role: Other Senior Personnel. Principal Investigator: P. Hirst. APSAC Professional Development Grant. $500 Purdue University APSAC Field Trials and Market Research for Specialty Tomatoes $13,694 Indiana OCA/Value Added Program Role: Co-Investigator Principal Investigator: D. Rhoads, Rhoads Farm. An Interdepartmental Approach to Food Safety and Quality Outreach Using the Internet. $66, st Century Extension Initiative Role: Co-Investigator. Principal Investigator: C.R. Santerre. Weed Management in Cucurbits. $69,772 NCR IPM program, USDA Role: Vegetable Variety and Production Trials. $18,585. Multiple donors including Ecosmart, Harris Moran, Indiana Vegetable Growers Association, Johnny s Selected Seeds, Rupp Seeds, Sakata Seed, Seedway, Siegers Seed Co., Stokes Seeds, Syngenta Role: Recent Abstracts ( ): Maynard, E.T Drip irrigation effect on yield and fruit size of jack-o-lantern pumpkins. Hort Sci. 41:1005.

6 Maynard, E.T Evaluation of essential-oil based herbicides for weed control. Weed Science Society of America Abstracts 46: 62. Maynard, E.T Planting date influences on yield and fruit size of jack-o-lantern pumpkins. Hort Sci. 39(4):759. Pillsbury, L.A., K.D. Hayes and E.T. Maynard Chemical, physical and sensory properties of four grape tomato varieties IFT Annual Meeting, July the Institute of food Technologists. Las Vegas, NV. Maynard, E.T Using common lambsquarters density and relative leaf area to predict yield loss of acorn squash. Weed Science Society of America Abstracts 43:8. Maynard, E.T Weed Density and Percent Cover in Pumpkin Fields and their Relationship to Crop Yield. Proc. North Central Weed Science Society 57: Maynard, E.T A comparison of potassium chloride and potassium magnesium sulfate as fertilizers for muskmelons. HortScience 36:502 Service Activities: Indiana Vegetable Growers Association, Secretary/Treasurer present. Northwest Indiana Floriculture Association, Secretary/Treasurer present. USDA/North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program Administrative Council Member, Chair ; Vice-chair LaPorte County Agriculture Education Strategic Planning Team Indiana State Dept. of Health, Seasonal and Value Added Task Force University and Departmental Committees: Food Safety and Quality Plan of Work Oversight Team, co-chair Extension Committee member, Dept. of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Professional Affiliations: American Society for Horticultural Science Member, Selection Committee for Vegetable Research Paper Award, 2002 Ad-hoc reviewer of manuscripts for Hort Science and Hort Technology Weed Science Society of America Ad-hoc reviewer of manuscripts North Central Weed Science Society Chair, Hort and Sugar Beet Section, 2002 Member, Alternative Weed Management Symposium Committee, European Weed Research Society American Society for Plasticulture Epsilon Sigma Phi Sigma Xi President, NW Indiana Chapter, Awards and Fellowships Eric G. Sharvelle Distinguished Extension Specialist Award. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service

7 Senior Extension Specialist. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Specialist Association Research Poster First Place Award, Northeastern Weed Science Society Margaret E. Werly Graduate fellowship, Cornell University National Science Foundation 3 Year Graduate Fellowship A.D. White 2 Year Graduate Fellowship, Cornell University. 1984

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