Staff of Scientific Horticulture and Dry Ideas

Dr Gordon Brown, MSc(Agr), PhD, DipEd(Tech).   

Dr Brown is a director and the principal research scientist of the company.  He has a Masters degree in Agriculture from the University of Sydney, a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Western Sydney and a graduate diploma in education from the Institute of Technical and Adult Teacher Education.  Dr Brown has over 28 years of experience in Horticultural research and education. Prior to Scientific Horticulture Pty Ltd he has held full time positions with Universities (in both Sydney and Tasmania), a chemical company (Roche Maag) and Government Departments (TAFE in Tasmania and NSW and Tasmanian Agriculture).  His research activities have included air pollution effects on fruit crops, nutrition of horticultural crops, pesticides for horticultural crops, products to improve fruit quality, many postharvest activities, replanting disorders, market access, processing options and improving nursery tree quality.  Although Dr Brown’s speciality area is in postharvest horticulture he has a broad understanding of tree fruit production and commonly advises and is involved in production related issues and research including insurance claims and legal proceedings.  Dr Brown is a member of the International Society for Horticultural Science and is the Vice President of the Australian Society of Horticultural Science.  He has a wide, international network of peers.  Dr Brown is also a partner in an associated business, Dry Ideas, which is concerned with the production of dried fruit and is on the board of directors of Oak Tasmania, a dissabilities services organisation which operate Australias largest pome and stone fruit nursery.

Mrs Brown is a director of Scientific Horticulture where she provides valuable advice and assistance on food related issues related to fruit production and processing.  Mrs Brown has a Bachelor of Education degree specialising in food and nutrition and holds a Masters degree in Science Education through Curtin University.  She has over 28 years of experience in food research, education and training which includes food assessment, product and recipe development, consumer acceptance trials, development of new food processes and food training.  Mrs Brown is formally trained in developing and implementing food safety procedures (HACCP).  She has held positions and contracts with overseas companies, Australian companies including Woolworths, food and nutrition organisations such as the National Heart Foundation, at the University of Tasmania in their Menzies Centre for Population Health Research and Government Departments.  Mrs Brown is a member of the Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology and is also a partner in the associated business, Dry Ideas.

Dave provides technical support for both Scientific Horticulture and Dry Ideas.He has a Certificate in Horticulture from Hobart Technical college and a certificate in Information Technology from TAFE and has over 22 years of experience in tree fruits research with his previous employer, the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industry Water and Environment. Dave has assisted in, and conducted, trials associated with fruit crop loads on yield and fruit quality and nutritional and environmental effects on fruit quality.  Dave manages the laboratory and processing facilities at Scientific Horticulture and Dry Ideas.

Other personal as required.    Being a small private company Scientific Horticulture can respond quickly to employment needs such that temporary employees with useful skills and or qualifications are quickly employed as required.

Other Companies as required.    Scientific Horticulture utilizes other companies and government agencies to provide associated specialised professional assistance.

Environmental comfort officer.   

 Being a small private company Scientific Horticulture and Dry Ideas employ a special environmental officer to ensure a comfortable office envirnment is maintained.  Her name is Millie.