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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

Mailing Address

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

Shipping Address

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

Stories

  • Water-logged lawns
    Sept. 24, 2009

    Water-logged lawns

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  • Drought reduces insect, disease pressure
    Aug. 21, 2008

    Drought reduces insect, disease pressure

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  • UGA specialists train safer Hispanic workers
    Oct. 7, 2004

    UGA specialists train safer Hispanic workers

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  • Too much rain makes popular landscape tree sick
    July 31, 2003

    Too much rain makes popular landscape tree sick

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  • Avoid overwatering to prevent plant diseases
    April 30, 2003

    Avoid overwatering to prevent plant diseases

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  • Timely checkups can help prevent turf diseases
    April 17, 2003

    Timely checkups can help prevent turf diseases

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  • Diseases of Leyland Cypress in the Landscape

    July 8, 2026

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    Abiotic Injuries and Disorders of Turfgrasses in Georgia

    July 6, 2026

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  • Turfgrass Pest Management

    April 7, 2026

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  • Grain Sorghum Pest Management

    April 7, 2026

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  • Small Grains Pest Management: Wheat, Triticale, Barley, Oats, and Rye

    April 7, 2026

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  • Turf Pest Management

    March 18, 2026

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