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  2. Alfredo Martinez

Alfredo Martinez


Professor and Extension Plant Pathologist-Turfgrass, Small Grains, Non-Legume Forages

Plant Pathology

Alfredo Martinez
Alfredo Martinez
Areas of expertiseEducationScholarly works

Areas of expertise

MicrobiologyPlant BiologyCrop and Pasture ProductionMedical MicrobiologyGenetics

Education

Doctor of Philosophy, Plant Pathology/Phytopathology

Montana State University – Bozeman, MT, United States (1993)

Bachelor of Science, Plant Pathology/Phytopathology

National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico (1984)

Scholarly Works

  • Effect of seed treatment and foliar applications of insecticide or fungicide on soft red winter wheat yield in Georgia, (2009).
    Buck JW, Martinez-Espinoza A, Youmans J, Johnson J
  • Identification and characterization of tar spot on seashore paspalum in Georgia, PHYTOPATHOLOGY, (2012).
    Martinez-Espinoza AD, Martinez-Uribe OA, Kim D
  • Safety Training for Hispanic Landscape Workers: Challenges and Solutions, HORTSCIENCE, (2012).
    Bauske EM, Fuhrman N, Martinez-Espinoza A
  • Diagnosing Ornamental Plant and Turf Problems, (2007).
    Braman SK, Williams-Woodward J, Martinez-Espinoza AD, Pearce MJ
  • Diseases of Leyland Cypress in the Landscape, (2009).
    Martinez-Espinoza AD, Williams-Woodward J

View full list of scholarly works

Contact

amartine@uga.edu 678-925-6636

Mailing Address

1109 Experiment Street
Turfgrass Research and Education Center 226A
Griffin, GA 30223

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1109 Experiment Street
Turfgrass Research and Education Center 226A
Griffin, GA 30223

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    UGA professor earns award from American Phytopathological Society

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    UGA training helps keep landscape, tree care workers safe

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    New iPhone app diagnoses turfgrass problems

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    Dollar Spot of Turfgrasses in Georgia: Identification and Control

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