Botany Expert Witnesses in California

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Botany expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including agriculture, horticulture, plant pathology, forestry, and environmental science. Some of the most common specialties among botany expert witnesses also include plant genetics, plant physiology, weed science, crop production, and soil science. They have provided opinions on the effects of pesticide use, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), invasive species, the impacts of climate change on plants, and land use practices.

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Agriculture Expert WitnessView profile

E-012576

Agriculture Expert Witness

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California

This expert is one of two owners and a Principal Scientist at a major environmental firm. This firm specializes in providing solutions to challenging agricultural and environmental problems throughout the world. Their areas of expertise include soil science, water quality and demand evaluation and management, agricultural systems, salinity and nutrient management, ecosystem restoration,...

Weed Science Expert WitnessView profile

E-069765

Weed Science Expert Witness

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California

This expert is an endowed professor of Weed Science at a very prominent university in California. He is the author of 2 patents, 5 books, and over 100 scholarly publications in field of Weed Science and Agronomy. He earned his doctoral degree from Kansas State University and later served as an agronomist and weed specialist at Washington State University, as well as a lecturer in Urban...

The Average Botany Expert Witness
Charges $367 / Hour

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  • Review Fee

    $300

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Deposition Fee

    $400

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Court Fee

    $400

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

Botany Expert Witness FAQs

A botany expert witness provides specialized knowledge on plant science, including plant physiology, genetics, and ecology. They can offer insights on cases involving agriculture, environmental issues, or pharmaceuticals.

Cases that may require a botany expert include those related to agricultural disputes, environmental conservation, patent infringement for plant-based products, or toxicology incidents.

Yes, a botany expert can provide valuable insights into GMO-related cases due to their understanding of plant genetics and biotechnology.

Yes, there are many subspecialties in botany such as plant pathology, ethnobotany, horticulture, and plant taxonomy. The choice of expert depends on the case specifics.

A botany expert can assess the impact of certain actions on local flora, identify specific plants involved in the case, and evaluate restoration efforts post-damage.

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