Helga George
Helga George is a freelance writer and scientist living in southern California. She has a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., with minors in Biochemistry and Microbiology. Her Masters in Plant Pathology was obtained from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, MA. She received a B.S. in Agriculture with a specialization in Plant Science from Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y.
Her current research is in plant biochemistry studying the metabolism of phenolic compounds in fruit. She has been in a general biology department and attends seminars on a broad array of biological topics. Helga's research interests involve the study of plant secondary compounds, plant defense, plant-microbe and plant-insect interactions, and plant and fungal toxins.
Her professional writing has been either research papers in peer-reviewed journals or over 275 web articles explaining scientific topics to laymen, along with a number of horticultural articles. In contrast, her general interests encompass a wide range of fields, ranging from trying to keep up with political events to refunding. When not writing or performing research, she indulges her passion of growing rare tropical plants and establishing xeric (drought-resistant) gardens.
To contact Helga, either e-mail from this page or send one to helgageorge "at" yahoo.com
Latest Articles
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Citizen Scientists Tabulate the Numbers of Vanishing Bees
With the decline of bees in the United States, the Great Sunflower Project enlists individuals to tally bees on specific flowers in their gardens.
May 10, 2011
- Helga George
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Plants Produce Chemicals as a Defense Against Pathogens
Since plants cannot move to avoid attack, they have evolved a wide array of both inducible and constitutive chemicals to defend themselves.
Apr 5, 2011
- Helga George
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Biotrophic Versus Necrotrophic Fungi
Biotrophic fungi require living plants as a source of nutrients, while necrotrophic fungi kill their hosts and live off the dead tissue.
Mar 15, 2011
- Helga George
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The Hans Christian Andersen Museum in Solvang, California
This museum displays aspects of H. C. Andersen's upbringing, life, works, and his contributions to both American and Danish culture.
Mar 9, 2011
- Helga George
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Mission Santa Ines – Franciscan History in Solvang, California
This active parish and historical mission in downtown Solvang reveals splendid vestments, paintings, and religious artifacts in the Santa Ynez Valley.
Mar 8, 2011
- Helga George
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Buellton's Weight Room in the Santa Ynez Valley, California
Buellton has a small, but excellent gym that is less than two miles from the 101 Highway. One can use the weight room for a fee of $3.00.
Mar 2, 2011
- Helga George
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Solvang, California's Elverhoj Museum of History and Art
Near the village center of Solvang is an artisan-crafted house that is a museum of Danish culture and the history of Danish immigration in California.
Feb 28, 2011
- Helga George
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Mission Santa Barbara – a Jewel on California's Central Coast
The Santa Barbara Mission is a museum of early Spanish and Chumash Indian life that remains an active church.
Feb 27, 2011
- Helga George
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Santa Barbara's Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum
The history of science, the arts, the United States, and the beginning of civilization itself: all are documented at the Karpeles Museum in Santa Barbara.
Feb 25, 2011
- Helga George
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Science Playlab in Santa Barbara Runs Through April 2011
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History currently has a program of interactive learning, so young children can play, learning science as they do so.
Feb 25, 2011
- Helga George
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