Rocky W. Lemus, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Agronomy and Forage Science Department of Agricultural Science Texas A&M University-Commerce Commerce , Texas 75429-3011 Tele: 903-886-5623 Fax: 903-886-5990

E-Mail Address: Rocky_Lemus@tamu-commerce.edu

Education:

B.S. Biology, Iowa State University

M.S. Agronomy, Iowa State University

Ph.D. Crop and Soil Environmental Science, Virginia Polythechnic Institute and State University

Teaching:

 Dr. Lemus teaches courses in Plant Science, and Soil Science. Follow this link to Dr. Lemus's home page.

Research:

• Plant responses to urban heat islands
• Range expansion of Sapium sebiferum in North Texas
• Evaluation of controlled-release fertilizers for bedding plant production.
• Evaluation of small grains for forage production (grazing, silage, and hay), forage quality, and animal performance.
• Determination of soil nutrient index and nutrient use efficiency in wheat and corn production.