Education: B.S. in Plant Sciences, Cornell University, 2016; Ph.D in Plant Breeding and Genetics, Rutgers University, 2022
Justin Lombardoni is the ornamental plant breeder at the Chicago Botanic Garden. His program focuses on introducing herbaceous perennial cultivars, primarily through interspecific hybridization. He also works closely with the Garden’s plant evaluation program, utilizing its expertise and germplasm to further breeding efforts.
