Graduated from the University of Minnesota, Department of Plant Pathology in year 2000, and continued a position of Research Associate until 2003. Research experience includes the etiology and biology of fungal and soilborne plant pathogens and the integrated management of their diseases. Assistant Professor at the University of Puerto Rico since august 2004.
My present position has the following responsibilities:
- "To lead the Regional Diagnostic Center Laboratory: Puerto Rico. "
- To organize the pest and disease diagnostic service in Puerto Rico. "
- To identify high risk biological pathogens in agricultural systems in Puerto Rico. "
- Conduct and publish research related to avocado root rot. "
- To study the etiology and management of vine decline in watermelon "
- To survey and develop a database of diseases and pests of Phaseolus vulgaris, Glycine max in Puerto Rico. "
- To search for funds to support research programs.
Current Teaching Responsibilities:
Graduate
Fall 2004. Proc. 6604, 5 CR. Diagnostic and Management of Crop Diseases
Research or Project Interests:
Etiology of Phytophthora root rot in Puerto Rico
Study of the influence of soil physical and chemical properties on avocado root rot
Development of organic mulch-based production systems for the suppression of avocado root rot.
Evaluation of cover crops to alleviate the effects of high soil bulk density on Phytophthora root rot.
Integration of cover crops and biocontrol agents to control soilborne diseases
Etiology of watermelon vine decline
New and emerging diseases in vegetables
Current Projects
Addressing Fungal Diseases in Watermelon
Integrated Management of Avocado Root Rot in Avocado in Puerto Rico
Survey and Database of Soybean Pest and Pathogens in Puerto Rico
Regional Plant Diagnostic Center
Publications:
Estevez de Jensen, C., Abad, G., Roberts, P., and Rosa, E. 2006 First Report of Wilt and Stem Canker of Poinsettia Euphorbia pulcherrima Willd. ex Klotzsch caused by Phytophthora nicotianae in Puerto Rico. Plant Disease-05-06-0265-PDN.
Estevez de Jensen, C. Kurle, J. E. and Percich, J. A. 2004. Integrated management of edaphic and biotic factors limiting yield of irrigated soybean and dry bean in Minnesota. Field Crops Research. 86 (2004) 211-224.
Wang, D., Kurle, J., Estevez de Jensen, C. and Percich, J. 2004. Radiometric assessment of tillage and seed treatment effect on soybean root rot caused by Fusarium spp. in central Minnesota. Plant and Soil 258:319-331.
Van Berkum, P.B., Bernal, G.R., Tlusty, B., Estevez de Jensen, C., Graham, P.H. 2004. Characteristics of Rhizobia Nodulating Beans in the Central Region of Minnesota. Canadian Journal of Microbiology. Vol 50 1023-1033.
Graham, P. H., Rosas, J. C., Estevez de Jensen, C. Peralta, E. Tlustly, B. Acosta- Gallegos, J. and Pereira P. A. 2003. Addressing edaphic constraints to bean production: A Bean/Cowpea CRSP perspective. Field Crops Research (4166) 1-14.
Estevez de Jensen, C., and Percich, J. A. 2002. Chemical and biological seed treatments for Fusarium root rot control, 2002. Biological and Cultural Tests, Online. www.apsnet.org/online/BCtests/
Kurle, J. E., Estevez de Jensen, C., Percich, J. A. 2002. Chemical, biological and seed inoculation of soybeans for Fusarium root rot control, 2002. Online. www.apsnet.org/online/BCtests
Estevez de Jensen, C., Percich, J. A. and Graham, P. H. 2002. Integrated management strategies of bean root rot with Bacillus subtilis and Rhizobium in Minnesota. Field Crops Research:74 (2002) 107-115.
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