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  3. Zilfina Rubio Ames

Zilfina Rubio Ames


Assistant Professor and Small Fruit Extension Specialist; Emphasis: Blueberry, small fruits

Horticulture

Zilfina Rubio Ames
Zilfina Rubio Ames
EducationCoursesScholarly works

Education

Doctor of Philosophy, Horticultural Science

University of Florida, FL, United States (2019)

Master of Science, Horticultural Science

University of Florida, FL, United States (2014)

Courses

  • HORT 7000: Master's Research (Fall 2025)
  • HORT 9000: Doctoral Research (Fall 2025)
  • HORT 7000: Master's Research (Spring 2026)
  • HORT 9000: Doctoral Research (Spring 2026)
  • HORT 7000: Master's Research (Summer 2026)
  • HORT 9000: Doctoral Research (Summer 2026)
  • HORT 7000: Master's Research (Fall 2026)
  • HORT 9300: Doctoral Dissertation (Fall 2026)
  • HORT 9000: Doctoral Research (Fall 2026)

Scholarly Works

  • Calcium and Boron Accumulation in Blueberry, (2026).
    Rubio Ames Z
  • Evaluating Sap Analysis as a Tool to Assess Nutrient Status in Blueberries, HORTTECHNOLOGY, (2026).
    Ames ZR, Xing Z, Espinoza N, Lessl J
  • Evaluation of sap extraction methods for nutrient diagnostics in lettuce, cucumber, and tomato in controlled environments, SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, (2026).
    Rauf H, Jackson D, Lessl J, Coolong T, Rubio Ames Z … 2 more
  • Comparing soil amendments, fertilizer rate, and pruning techniques in southern highbush blueberry production, HortScience, (2025).
    Espinoza N, Rubio Ames Z
  • Comparing soil amendments, fertilizer rate, and pruning techniques in southern highbush blueberry production, HortScience, (2025).
    Espinoza N, Rubio Ames Z

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Contact

Zilfina.RubioAmes@uga.edu 229-386-7495

Mailing Address

Horticulture Department
2360 Rainwater Road
Tifton, GA 31793

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Horticulture Department
2360 Rainwater Road
Tifton, GA 31793

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    Jan. 20, 2023

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    Aug. 21, 2024

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    July 30, 2024

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