Plant Pathology: Personnel

Alfredo Martinez-Espinoza

Assistant Professor
215 Redding Building
Georgia Experiment Station
Griffin GA 30223-1797
Phone: (770) 228-7375
amartine@uga.edu

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Ph.D., Plant Pathology, Montana State Univ, 1993
B.S., Agronomy & Plant Pathology, Universidad Agraria Antonio Narro, Mexico, 1985

RESEARCH INTERESTS AND CURRENT EFFORTS

Turfgrass (all commercial turfgrass, golf courses, lawn care, sod farms, sport fields), small grains (wheat, rye, barley oats, sorghum, pearl millet) and grass forage diseases
Appointment: 100% Extension

CURRENT MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL AND HONORARY SOCIETIES

American Phytopathological Society (APS)
Mexican Phytopathological Society (SMF)
Latin American Phytopathological Society (ALF)
Georgia Association of Plant Pathologists (GAAP)
Georgia Green Industry Association (GGIA)
Georgia Turfgrass Association (GTA)
Metro Atlanta Landscape Turf Association (MALTA)
Georgia Sod Producers Association
Georgia Association of County Agricultural Agents (GACAA)
National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA)
Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA)
Georgia Golf Course Superintendents Association (GGCSA)
Turfgrass Council of North Carolina (TCNC)
Alabama Turfgrass Association (ATA)

PUBLICATIONS

Klosterman, S. K., Martinez-Espinoza, A., D. Andrews, D. L., Seay, J. R., and Gold, S.E. 2008. The basidiomycete-specific carboxy terminal extension of Ubc2, a functional ortholog of the yeast Ste50p, is essential for pathogenicity independent of pheromone response. Mol. Plant Microb. Interact. 21: 110-121

Martinez, A. and Burpee, L. 2008. Turfgrass winter Biotic and Abiotic Problems: Identification and Management. GTA Today. Vol.23 (1):3-4.

Burpee, L., and Martinez, A. 2008. Disease Management Tips for Spring. Through the Green. Vol: March-April.:Pag 19

Martinez, A. 2007. Basic Plant Pathology. In: Georgia Certified Plant Professional Study Manual. Georgia Green Industry Association Inc. Atlanta, GA. (re-edition)

Braman, K., Williams-Woodwad, J., Martinez, A., and Pearce, M. 2007. Diagnosing Ornamental Plant and Turf Problems. In: The South Carolina Master Gardener Training Manual. Robert Polomski (Eds). Clemson University Public Service Publishing.

Martinez-Espinoza, A. D. 2007. Influence of fungicide timing in the control of brown patch of tall fescue, 2006. Plant Disease Management Reports Vol. 1: T043.

Martinez-Espinoza, A. D. 2007. Control of brown patch of tall fescue using fungicides and biofungicides, 2006. Plant Disease Management Reports Vol. 1: T046.

Martinez-Espinoza, A. D. 2007. Efficacy of granular and liquid formulations for control of brown patch of tall fescue, 2006. Plant Disease Management Reports Vol. 1: T045.

Martinez A. Burpee L., and Allen, T. 2006. Guide to Turfgrass Fungicides. CES-CAES-UGA Bulletin B1316. 25 Pages.

Martinez, A. 2007. Turfgrass Disease Control. Pest Management Handbook. Commercial Edition. 544. Special Bulletin 28. CES-CAES-UGA.

Martinez, A. 2007. Turf Nematode Control. Pest Management Handbook. Commercial Edition. 544. Special Bulletin 28. CES-CAES-UGA.

Martinez, A. 2007. Additional notes on Turfgrass Fungicides. Pest Management Handbook 2005. Commercial Edition. 537-544. Special Bulletin 28. CES-CAES-UGA.

Martinez, A. 2007. Major Chemical Groups of Turfgrass Fungicides. Pest Management Handbook 2005. Commercial Edition. 537-544. Special Bulletin 28. CES-CAES-UGA.

Martinez, A. 2007. Wheat Disease Control. Pest Management Handbook. Commercial Edition. 544. Special Bulletin 28. CES-CAES-UGA.

Settle, D. M., Martinez-Espinoza, A. D., and Burpee, L. L. 2006. Anthracnose of Turfgrass. The Plant Health Instructor. DOI:10.1094 /PHI-I-2006-1205-1

Buntin, D.G., Martinez-Espinoza, A. D., Culpepper, A. S., Grey, T. L., Johnson, J. W., Harris, G. H., and Lee, R. D., 2006. Crop Profile for Rye in Georgia. http://www.ipmcenters.org/cropprofiles/docs/GArye.html

Lee, D., Buntin, Culpepper, S., Harris, G., Martinez, A. and Smith, N. 2006-2007 Wheat Production Guide in Georgia. University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service. Publication CSS-06-10.

Allen, T., Martinez, A., and L. Burpee. 2005. Dollar Spot of Turfgrass. The Plant Health Instructor. 2005 DOI: 10. 1094 /PHI-I-2005- 1217-02. www.apsnet.org/education/LessonsPlantPath/dollarspot/default.htm

Martinez A. Burpee L., and Waltz C. 2005. Abiotic Injuries and disorders of Turfgrasses in Georgia in Spanish. CES-CAES-UGA Bulletin B1258-SP.

Martinez A. Burpee L., and Waltz C. 2005. Abiotic Injuries and disorders of Turfgrasses in Georgia. CES-CAES-UGA Bulletin B1258.

Martinez, A. Fonseca, M and Lopez, V. 2005. Landscape Safety Training Manual for Hispanic Workers. Bilingual Manual. OSHA, UGA-CES.