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  2. Eric P. Prostko

Eric P. Prostko


Extension Agronomist – Weed Science

Crop & Soil Sciences

Eric Prostko
Eric Prostko
Areas of expertiseAboutEducationScholarly works

Areas of expertise

Crop and Pasture ProductionHorticultural ProductionFood Sciences

About

I am currently responsible for the statewide extension weed science program in numerous row crops including peanut, soybean, field corn, grain sorghum, sunflower, canola, and sesame.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy, Agronomy and Crop Science

Texas A&M University, TX, United States (1997)

Master of Science, Agronomy and Crop Science

Rutgers State University of New Jersey Douglas College, NJ, United States (1988)

Bachelor of Science, Agronomy and Crop Science

Delaware Valley College of Science & Agriculture, PA, United States (1986)

Scholarly Works

  • Establishing the Geographical Distribution and Level of Acetolactate Synthase Resistance of Palmer Amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri) Accessions in Georgia, WEED TECHNOLOGY, (2009).
    Wise AM, Grey TL, Prostko EP, Vencill WK, Webster TM
  • Effect of glyphosate and fungicide combinations on weed control in soybeans, CROP PROTECTION, (2009).
    Grichar WJ, Prostko EP
  • Peanut Tolerance to Pyroxasulfone, Peanut Science, (2011).
    Prostko EP, Grey TL, Webster TM, Kemerait RC
  • Physiological Effects of Late Season Glyphosate Applications on Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) Seed Development and Germination, (2010).
    Grey TL, Prostko EP
  • Peanut Yield Response to Dicamba, Peanut Science, (2011).
    Prostko EP, Grey TL, Marshall MW, Ferrell JA, Dotray PA … 4 more

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Contact

eprostko@uga.edu

Mailing Address

104 Research Way
Tifton, GA 31793-5737

Shipping Address

4604 Rainwater Way
Tifton, GA 31794

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    UGA Extension study shows impact of herbicides on pecan trees

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    Georgia’s top peanut producers honored at annual UGA event

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    Layby herbicide programs help corn growers control weeds, improve profits

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