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Aberdeen
Research and Extension Center Project Leaders
University of Idaho faculty conduct research on irrigated
and dryland wheat, barley, and oat varietal development, potato
varietal development, potato diseases, weed and insect management
systems, potato and small grain irrigation and nutrient management,
and improved cultural practices for all major crops grown in
the area. Interdisciplinary research teams conduct studies
to evaluate crop rotation effects on pest management and crop
production.
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Jaun
M. Alvarez
Associate
Professor, Entomology
Publications
Education: Ph.D., University of Florida; M.S., University of Massachusetts;
B.S., Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá
Research: Conducts research in Integrated Pest Management and biological control,
with a commodity responsibility for potatoes and cereal. Interests include
the implementation of biological control as part of an IPM program in the potato
crop in Idaho, the evaluation of weeds as potential inoculum sources for aphid-mediated
transmission of viruses, and the optimization of insecticide applications to
reduce virus transmission in the field. Also working in the biological control
project of cereal pests in Idaho. Currently using molecular tools in my research
and have a laboratory equipped for this work.
Extension: Provide extension/outreach IPM programs, technical support, and
educational materials that increase the working knowledge of county educators,
crop advisors, and other agricultural clientele.
e-mail: jalvarez@uidaho.edu |
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Pamela
J.S. Hutchinson
Assistant Professor, Weed
Science.
Education: Ph.D., University of Nebraska, Lincoln, M.S., South
Dakota State University, B.S., Iowa State University.
Research: Conducts a potato cropping systems research program
involving weed biology, weed control, herbicide and bio-pesticide
environmental fate, herbicide resistance management and cover
crop systems for weed control.
Extension: Develops and conducts potato cropping systems educational/technology
transfer programs for grower, agent and other clientele. Develops
weed control and herbicide resistance management recommendations
based on applied research conducted under Idaho conditions
and current literature and data from regional potato cropping
systems.
Advising: Graduate major professor and graduate committee member.
e-mail: phutch@uidaho.edu. |
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Stephen
L. Love
Research Professor,
Superintendent
Education: Ph.D. Clemson University; B.S., Brigham Young University.
Research: Conducts applied research on use of native
plants in low-water landscapes. Evaluates accessions of native
wildflowers, shrubs, and trees for adaptation to southern Idaho. Studies
turfgrass management. Completes evaluations of vegetable varieties.
Extension: Serves as Horticulture Team Leader and works as a Consumer
Horticulture Specialist. Provides education to housewives on
landscape and gardening issues. Serves as web master for the UI home
horticulture website.
Administration: Superintendent, Aberdeen Research and Extension Center. Supervises and maintains
station personnel and facilities in support of the 24 UI, ARS, and NRCS
scientists and their associated staff.
e-mail: slove@uidaho.edu |
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Katherine
O'Brien
Cereal Chemist, Wheat Lab Manager.
Research: Wheat Milling and
baking quality evaluations
e-mail: katho@uidaho.edu |
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Jeffrey
C. Stark
Research Professor, Agronomy, Plant Science Division
Chair
Education: Ph.D., University of
California, Riverside; B.S., Brigham Young University.
Research: Develops improved irrigation and
fertilizer management practices for potatoes and small grains.
Determines effects of crop sequences, cover crops, fertilizer,
and irrigation management practices on nitrogen use efficiency,
nitrate leaching, and plant nitrogen availability. Evaluates
effectiveness of variable-rate irrigation and fertilizer
application control system for improving water and fertilizer
use efficiency.
e-mail:
jstark@uidaho.edu |
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Juliet
M. Windes
Assistant Professor, Cereal Cropping Systems
Agronomist and Cereal Pathologist
Education:
Ph.D.,
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; M.S., University of Delaware, Newark;
B.S. University of Delaware.
Research:
Conducts
research on cereal varietal adaptation, cropping systems, crop management and
cereal root disease.
Extension: Develops, prepares, and disseminates research-based information on
culture and management of cereals including production, disease, and crop
rotations. Integrates efforts of cereal researchers and specialists, county
agents, industry representatives, and commodity groups to develop educational
programs, newsletters, publications, field demonstrations, films, videos, and
computer programs. Cooperates with university, federal, and other public and
private personnel in Idaho and surrounding states.
jwindes@uidaho.edu |
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