People specializing in Potatoes | University of Idaho

Albert Adjesiwor

Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist

Office

North Greenhouse Facility (NGF), room 110

Phone

208-423-6616

Email

aadjesiwor@uidaho.edu

Mailing Address

Kimberly Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
3806 N 3600 E
Kimberly, ID 83341-5082

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Albert is a weed scientist and extension specialist studying and disseminating information on best weed management practices in agronomic crops, mainly: sugarbeet, dry beans, corn and small grains.

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Department of Plant Sciences

Ph.D., University of Wyoming, 2018
M.S., University of Wyoming, 2015
B.S., Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, 2012

Armando Falcon-Brindis

Assistant Professor, Research Faculty & Extension Specialist

Phone

208-722-6701

Email

afalconbrindis@uidaho.edu

Mailing Address

Parma Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
29603 U of I Lane
Parma, ID 83660-6699

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Armando's expertise is in entomology and statistics to conduct basic and applied research but also to encourage students’ critical thinking.

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Department of Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology

Ph.D., Biological Research Center of Northwest, MX, 2019
M.S., (Hons) Juarez Autonomous University of Tabasco, MX, 2014
B.S., Chapingo Autonomous University, MX, 2009

Languages other than English spoken

Portuguese
Spanish

Allan Caplan

Associate Professor

Office

Ag Science, Room 231

Phone

208-885-9441

Email

acaplan@uidaho.edu

Mailing Address

Department of Plant Sciences
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 2333
Moscow, ID 83844-2333

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College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Department of Plant Sciences

Ph.D., University of Iowa, 1980
Post-doctoral training, University of Gent (Belgium)
B.S., Rutgers University, 1970

Courses

PLSC 476/576 (MMBB 475/575): Cell Biology
PLSC/MMBB 488/588: Genetic Engineering

Louise-Marie Dandurand

Professor

Office

Ag Biotech, Room 109

Phone

208-885-6080

Email

lmd@uidaho.edu

Mailing Address

Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 2329
Moscow, ID 83844-2329

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Nematology: Globodera pallida biology, population genetics and control

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Department of Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology

Kasia Duellman

Associate Professor & Extension Specialist — Seed Potato

Phone

208-529-8376

Email

kduellman@uidaho.edu

Mailing Address

Idaho Falls Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
1776 Science Center Drive, Suite 205
Idaho Falls ID 83402

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Kasia’s research focuses on seed potato production, with the overall goal of improving quality. Specific emphasis is on pathogens important to seed potato production and seed health and seed-related aspects of commercial potato production.

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Department of Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology

Ph.D., North Dakota State University, 2015
M.S., University of Minnesota, 1993
B.S., Arizona State University, 1989

Saad Hafez

Professor & Extension Specialist

Phone

208-722-6701, Ext. 237

Email

shafez@uidaho.edu

Mailing Address

Parma Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
29603 U of I Lane
Parma, ID 83660-6699

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College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Department of Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology

Patrick Hatzenbuehler

Associate Professor & Extension Specialist

Office

Room 63

Phone

208-736-3607

Email

phatzenbuehler@uidaho.edu

Mailing Address

Twin Falls Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
315 Falls Avenue, Evergreen Bldg.
Twin Falls, ID 83301

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Patrick performs evidence-based research and extension work on agricultural commodity markets with a focus on market structure and conditions for crops grown in Idaho.

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology

Ph.D., Purdue University, 2016
M.S., Louisiana State University, 2010
A.B., Georgetown University, 2006

Pamela J.S. Hutchinson

Associate Professor & Extension Specialist — Potato Cropping Systems Weed Scientist

Office

Room 109

Phone

208-844-6318

Email

phutch@uidaho.edu

Mailing Address

Aberdeen Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
1693 S 2700 W
Aberdeen, ID 83210

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College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Department of Plant Sciences

Ph.D., University of Nebraska, 1991
M.S., South Dakota State University, 1987
B.S., Iowa State University, 1980

Courses

PISC 501: Special Topics — Graduate Student Potato Industry Tour
PS 490/590: Potato Science — Team teach and video recorded lectures

Alexander Karasev

Distinguished Professor

Office

Ag Biotech, Room 105

Phone

208-885-2350

Email

akarasev@uidaho.edu

Mailing Address

Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 2329
Moscow, ID 83844-2329

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College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Department of Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology

Ph.D., Moscow State University, Russia
B.S., Moscow Academy of Veterinary Medicine, Russia

Courses

PLSC 501: Seminar
PLP 511: Viruses and Virus Diseases of Plants (WSU)

Joseph Kuhl

Associate Professor

Office

Ag Biotech, Room 103

Phone

208-885-7123

Email

jkuhl@uidaho.edu

Mailing Address

Department of Plant Sciences
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 2333
Moscow, ID 83844-2333

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College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Department of Plant Sciences

Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison
M.S., University of Wisconsin, Madison
B.S., Iowa State University

Courses

PLSC 401: Plant Physiology
GENE 314: General Genetics

Xi Liang

Associate Professor — Cropping Systems Agronomy

Office

Aberdeen Research and Extension Center

Phone

208-844-6319

Email

xliang@uidaho.edu

Mailing Address

Aberdeen Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
1693 S 2700 W
Aberdeen, ID 83210

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Xi Liang is leading a Cropping Systems Agronomy program with focuses on crop physiology in response to abiotic and biotic stresses, irrigation management and alternative crop agronomy (e.g., cover crops and quinoa).

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Department of Plant Sciences

Ph.D., University of Florida, 2013
M.S., Beijing Forestry University, 2009
B.S., Northwest A&F University, 2006

Christopher McIntosh

Department Head, Professor

Office

Ag Science, Room 39A

Phone

208-885-0703

Email

mcintosh@uidaho.edu

Mailing Address

Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 2334
Moscow, ID 83844-2334

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College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology

Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1987
M.S., University of Idaho, 1981
B.S., University of Idaho, 1978

Courses

AgEc 410: Experiencing the Idaho Agricultural Policy Making Process

Nora Olsen

Professor & Extension Specialist — Potato

Office

NGF 113

Phone

208-423-6634

Email

norao@uidaho.edu

Mailing Address

Kimberly Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
3806 N 3600 E
Kimberly, ID 83341-5082

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College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Department of Plant Sciences

Ph.D., Washington State University
M.S., Washington State University
B.A., Connecticut College

Linda Schott

Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist — Nutrient & Waste Management

Office

Room B50

Phone

208-736-3629

Email

lschott@uidaho.edu

Mailing Address

Twin Falls Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
315 Falls Avenue, Evergreen Bldg.
Twin Falls, Idaho 83301

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Linda addresses the needs of stakeholders in southern Idaho related to the impacts of nutrient and livestock waste management and other land management practices on soil health and water quality.

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Department of Soil and Water Systems

Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2018
M.S., Iowa State University, 2015
B.S., Iowa State University, 2013

Languages other than English spoken

Spanish

Brenda Schroeder

Associate Research Professor

Office

Ag Science, Room 239

Phone

509-339-5320

Email

bschroeder@uidaho.edu

Mailing Address

Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 2329
Moscow, ID 83844-2329

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College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Department of Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology

Ph.D., Washington State University
M.S., North Carolina State University
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Courses

PLSC 415: Plant Pathology

Rhett Spear

Assistant Professor

Office

Aberdeen Research and Extension Center

Phone

208-844-6322

Email

rhetts@uidaho.edu

Mailing Address

Aberdeen Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
1693 S 2700 W
Aberdeen, ID 83210

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Agronomic and economic evaluations of new potato varieties through cultural management trials and new variety selection.

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Department of Plant Sciences

Ph.D., Washington State University, 2015
B.S., Utah State University, 2010

Languages other than English spoken

Spanish

Gustavo Teixeira

Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist — Potato Postharvest Physiologist

Office

North Greenhouse Facility, Room 112

Phone

208-423-6678

Email

gteixeira@uidaho.edu

Mailing Address

Kimberly Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
3806 N 3600 E
Kimberly, ID 83341-5082

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My research addresses the challenges of reducing potato postharvest losses focusing on the physiological and biochemical modifications, and to create support for the Idaho potato growers, processors and shippers.

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Department of Plant Sciences

Ph.D., São Paulo State University, Brazil, 2005
M.Sc., São Paulo State University, Brazil, 2000
B.Sc., Federal University of Lavras, Brazil, 1998

Languages other than English spoken

Portuguese
Spanish

Mike Thornton

Professor, Plant Sciences & Faculty Administrator, Parma

Phone

208-291-6211

Email

miket@uidaho.edu

Mailing Address

Parma Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
29603 U of I Lane
Parma, ID 83660-6699

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College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Department of Plant Sciences

Ph.D., University of Idaho, 1990
M.S., Colorado State University, 1983
B.S., Washington State University, 1980

Erik Wenninger

Professor & Extension Specialist, Integrated Pest Management Coordinator

Office

OLC, Room 107

Phone

208-423-6677

Email

erikw@uidaho.edu

Mailing Address

Kimberly Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
3806 N 3600 E
Kimberly, ID 83341-5082

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College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Department of Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology

Ph.D., University of Massachusetts
M.S., Idaho State University
B.S., University of Toledo

Phillip Wharton

Associate Professor

Office

Aberdeen Research and Extension Center

Phone

208-844-6317

Email

pwharton@uidaho.edu

Mailing Address

Aberdeen Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
1693 S 2700 W
Aberdeen, ID 83210

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College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Department of Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology

Ph.D., University of Reading, UK
BSc., University of Reading, UK

James Woodhall

Associate Professor & Extension Specialist — Plant Pathologist

Phone

208-722-6701

Email

jwoodhall@uidaho.edu

Mailing Address

Parma Research and Extension Center
University of Idaho
29603 U of I Lane
Parma, ID 83660-6699

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James offers a range of diagnostic tests and advice to growers. His research program characterizes plant pathogens and developing new diagnostic methods for diseases across a range of crops.

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Department of Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology

Ph.D., Harper Adams University College, UK, 2004
M.Sc., University of Wolverhampton, UK, 2000
B.Sc., (Hons) University of Wales, Bangor, UK, 1999

Fangming Xiao

Professor

Office

Ag Biotech, Room 203

Phone

208-885-0120

Email

fxiao@uidaho.edu

Mailing Address

Department of Plant Sciences
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 2333
Moscow, ID 83844-2333

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Fangming is a plant molecular biologist studying molecular basis of plant-pathogen/nematode interactions, plant response to abiotic stress, and ubiquitination-mediated regulation of plant growth and development.

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

Department of Plant Sciences

Courses

PLSC 207: Introduction to Biotechnology
PLSC 440: Advanced Laboratory Techniques

Languages other than English spoken

Chinese

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