Ping Yu

Assistant Professor; Ornamental Extension Specialist; GGIA & CANR Faculty Liaison

Horticulture

Ping Yu
Ping Yu

Education

Doctor of Philosophy, Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Operations, General

Texas Agricultural & Mechanical University System Office, TX, United States (2021)

Awards and Honors

  • ASHS leadership certificate (2025)
  • SR-ASHS extension communication award (2025)
  • SR-ASHS Blue Ribbon (2024)

Courses

  • HORT 9000: Doctoral Research (Fall 2025)
  • HORT 4630E: Nursery Management (Fall 2025)
  • HORT 6630E: Nursery Management (Fall 2025)
  • HORT 9000: Doctoral Research (Spring 2026)
  • HORT 9000: Doctoral Research (Summer 2026)
  • HORT 4630E: Nursery Management (Fall 2026)
  • HORT 6630E: Nursery Management (Fall 2026)
  • HORT 9000: Doctoral Research (Fall 2026)

Scholarly Works

  • Effects of organic mulches on Thrips parvispinus (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) management on ornamental plants, CROP PROTECTION, (2026).
    Zhang Y, Schoeller EN, V. Joseph S, Yu P
  • Effects of biochar on the growth and development of containerized basil (Ocimum basilicum) and crossandra (Crossandra infundibuliformis) under saline conditions, Biochar, (2026).
    Yu P, Chen L, Chen Y
  • Biochar Properties and Guidelines for Making the Right Biochar Mix, Greenhouse grower, https://www.greenhousegrower.com/production/biochar-properties-and-guidelines-for-making-the-right-biochar-mix/, (2025).
    Yu P
  • Thrips parvispinus: An Emerging Threat to Global Horticulture – Biology, Ecology, and Management Insights, Journal of Pest Science, (2025).
    Vavilapalli R, Kaur N, Schoeller E, Muhammad A, Mészáros A … 7 more
  • Biochar effects on plant diseases, Greenhouse grower https://www.greenhousegrower.com/production/biochar-effects-on-plant-disease/, (2025).
    Yu P

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Contact

pingyu@uga.edu 770-233-5558

Mailing Address

1109 Experiment Street
Urban Agriculture Center 107
Griffin, GA 30223

Shipping Address

1109 Experiment Street
Urban Agriculture Center 107
Griffin, GA 30223

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