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Dr. M. Elena Garcia

Associate Professor and Extension Horticulture Specialist - Fruits Department of Horticulture 316 Plant Science Bldg. University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR 72701 Voice: (479) 575-2790 Fax: (479) 575-8619 E-mail: megarcia@uark.edu

Education:

• Ph. D. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
• M.S. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
• B.S. University of Arkansas, Little Rock, AR

General areas of interest:

Fruit Crops