Anne Plotto

Research Plant Physiologist

Anne Plotto, Ph.D
Research Plant Physiologist

U. S. Horticultural Research Laboratory
2001 South Rock Road
Fort Pierce, FL 34945
Telephone: (772) 462-5844
Fax: (772) 462-5986
Email: Anne.Plotto@usda.gov

Current Research Projects:

Dr. Plotto's research goals encompass production and storage of fruit and fruit products with high eating quality using sensory evaluation and flavor chemistry.  Current projects include flavor and off flavor in orange juice from HLB affected trees; quality evaluation of citrus, strawberries and blueberries from the USDA, ARS and University of Florida breeding programs; development of storage techniques for whole and fresh-cut fruit to optimize storage and quality.