Bielinski Marcelo Santos Research Associate Gulf Coast Research and Education Center University of Florida, IFAS 14625 County Rd. 672 Wimauma, FL 33598 Phone: (813) 634-0000 ext 3133 Fax: (813) 634-0001 E-mail: bmsantos@ifas.ufl.edu

1. Education

1998, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). Major: Horticultural Sciences. Minors: Weed Science, Soil Science. University of Florida. Gainesville, Florida. USA.

1995, Master of Science (M.S.). Major: Horticultural Sciences. Minors: Weed Science, Statistics. University of Florida. Gainesville, Florida. USA.

1990, Advanced Studies in Forestry. Pedro Henriquez Ureña National University. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

1989, Bachelor of Science in Crop Production (B.S.). Pedro Henriquez Ureña National University. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

1986, Technical Degree in Agronomy-Crop Production (A.S.). Loyola Polytechnical Institute. San Cristobal, Dominican Republic.

1985, High School Diploma in Agronomy. Loyola Polytechnical Institute. San Cristobal, Dominican Republic.

2. Working and Teaching Experience

Since Sep 2002, Research Associate. Gulf Coast Research and Education Center. University of Florida. Bradenton, FL, USA.

Dec 2000-Sep 2002, Senior Researcher. Roots and Tubers Research Program. Dominican Agriculture and Forestry Research Institute. Santo Domingo, Dominican Rep.

Oct-Dec 2000, National Director. Vegetable Crops Research Program. Dominican Agriculture and Forestry Research Institute. Santo Domingo, Dominican Rep.

Aug-Oct 2000, Technical Assistant, Deputy Secretary for Research, Extension and Training. Ministry of Agriculture. Santo Domingo, Dominican Rep.

Jun 1998-Aug 2000, National Director for Agricultural Research. Ministry of Agriculture. Santo Domingo, Dominican Rep.

Jul 1998-Oct 2002, Instructor, Experimental Design. Master’s Program in Agricultural Technology Research and Extension. Autonomous University of Santo Domingo. Santo Domingo, Dominican Rep.

Oct 1990-Feb 1991, Vegetable Crop Researcher. Southern Center for Agricultural Development. San Cristobal, Dominican Rep.

May 1986-Aug 1987, Technical Assistant, Onion Postharvest Management Unit, Marketing National Institute. Santo Domingo, Dominican Rep.

3. International Research and Extension Network Experience

2001-2002, National Coordinator, Regional Potato Cooperative Program (PRECODEPA).

1998-2000, National Coordinator, National Committee for the Latin America Fruit Crop Research and Development Network (RELAFRUT-FAO). Santo Domingo, Dominican Rep.

1998-2000, National Coordinator, National Committee for the Horticultural Research and Development Network for Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic (REDCAHOR). Santo Domingo, Dominican Rep.

4. Experimental Work and Research

a) Refereed publications:

Santos, B.M., J.P. Gilreath, and T.N. Motis. 2005. Managing nutsedge and sting nematode with reduced methyl bromide plus chloropicrin rates under virtually impermeable films in pepper. HortTechnology 15:(in press).

Gilreath, J.P. and B.M. Santos. 2005. Purple nutsedge (Cyperus rotundus) control with fumigants and pebulate in tomato. Weed Technology 19:(in press).

Gilreath, J.P., T.N. Motis, and B.M. Santos. 2005. Cyperus spp. control with reduced methyl bromide plus chloropicrin rates under virtually impermeable films in pepper. Crop Protection 24:(in press).

Gilreath, J.P. and B.M. Santos. 2005. Weed Management with oxyfluorfen and napropamide in mulched-strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa). Weed Technology 19:(in press).

Gilreath, J.P., B.M. Santos, P.R. Gilreath, and J.W. Noling. 2005. Validation of 1,3-dichloropropene plus chloropicrin broadcast application in tomato grower fields. Journal of Vegetable Crop Production 11:(in press).

Santos, B.M., J.P. Gilreath, R. Arbona, and A.R. Pimentel. 2004. La estadística no paramétrica para el análisis e interpretación de estudios de plagas: Alternativas al análisis de varianza. Manejo Integrado del Plagas 72:(in press).

Gilreath, J.P., B.M. Santos, J.P. Jones, and J.W. Noling. 2004. Efficacy of mulches and methyl bromide alternatives on soilborne pests and weeds in spring tomato. Asian Journal of Plant Sciences 3:670-674.

Gilreath, J.P., B.M. Santos, P.R. Gilreath, J.P. Jones, and J.W. Noling. 2004. Efficacy of 1,3-dichloropropene + chloropicrin application methods in combination with pebulate and napropamide in tomato grower fields. Crop Protection 23:1187-1191.

Gilreath, J.P. and B.M. Santos. 2004. Methyl bromide alternatives for weed and soilborne disease management in tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum). Crop Protection 23:1193-1198.

Santos, B.M., J.A. Dusky, W.M. Stall, and J.P. Gilreath. 2004. Effects of phosphorus fertilization on the area of influence of common lambsquarters (Chenopodium album) in lettuce. Weed Technology 18:258-262.

Gilreath, J.P. and B.M. Santos. 2004. Efficacy of 1,3-dichloropropene plus chloropicrin and herbicides on purple nutsedge (Cyperus rotundus) control in tomato. Weed Technology 19:101-104.

Gilreath, J.P., J.P. Jones, B.M. Santos, and A.J. Overman. 2004. Soil fumigant evaluations for soilborne pest and Cyperus rotundus control in fresh market tomato. Crop Protection 23:889-893.

Gilreath, J.P. and B.M. Santos. 2004. Manejo de Cyperus rotundus con alternativas al bromuro de metilo en tomate de mesa. Manejo Integrado del Plagas 71:54-58.

Santos, B.M., J.A. Dusky, W.M. Stall, T.A. Bewick, and D.G. Shilling. 2004. Effects of smooth pigweed and common purslane removal times on lettuce as affected by phosphorus fertilization. Weed Science 52:797-801.

Santos, B.M., J.A. Dusky, W.M. Stall, T.A. Bewick, and D.G. Shilling. 2004. Phosphorus absorption in lettuce, smooth pigweed and common purslane mixtures. Weed Science 52:59-64.

Santos, B.M., J.A. Dusky, W.M. Stall, T.A. Bewick, and D.G. Shilling. 2004. Mechanisms of interference of smooth pigweed and common purslane on lettuce as influenced by phosphorus fertility. Weed Science 52:797-801.

Santos, B.M., J.A. Dusky, W.M. Stall, and J.P. Gilreath. 2004. Effects of phosphorus fertilization on common lambsquarters (Chenopodium album) duration of interference in lettuce. Weed Technology 18:50-54.

Gilreath, J.P. and B.M. Santos. 2004. Efficacy of methyl bromide alternatives on purple nutsedge control (Cyperus rotundus) in tomato and pepper. Weed Technology 18:141-145.

Santos, B.M., J.A. Dusky, W.M. Stall, and J.P. Gilreath. 2004. Influence of common lambsquarters (Chenopodium album) densities and phosphorus fertilization on lettuce. Crop Protection 23:173-176.

Gilreath, J.P. and B.M. Santos. 2004. Herbicide dose and incorporation depth in combination with 1,3-dichloropropene plus chloropicrin for purple nutsedge control in tomato and pepper. Crop Protection 23:205-210.

Gilreath, J.P., J.W. Noling, and B.M. Santos. 2004. Methyl bromide alternatives for pepper (Capsicum annuum) and cucumber (Cucumis sativus) rotations. Crop Protection 23:347-351.

Gilreath, J.P., J.W. Noling, J.P. Jones, A.J. Overman, and B.M. Santos. 2003. Experiencias iniciales con alternativas al bromuro de metilo en tomate de mesa. Manejo Integrado de Plagas y Agrocologia 69:81-84.

Santos, B.M., J.A. Dusky, W.M. Stall, T.A. Bewick and D.G. Shilling. 2003. Influencia de la fertilización fosforada sobre la interferencia del bledo (Amaranthus hybridus) y la verdolaga (Portulaca oleracea) en lechuga producida en suelos orgánicos. Manejo Integrado de Plagas y Agroecologia 67:12-16.

Santos, B.M. 2002. Influencia de la fertilizacion nitrogeneda sobre la interferencia de Digitaria sanguinalis en maracuya (Passiflora edulis). Manejo Integrado de Plagas 64:72-76.

1999, J.P. Morales-Payan, B.M. Santos, W.M. Stall and T.A. Bewick. Nitrogen effects on the competitive interactions of purple nutsedge (Cyperus rotundus) and cilantro (Coriandrum sativum). Journal of Herbs, Spices and Medicinal Plants 6:59-66.

1998, B.M. Santos, J.P. Morales-Payan, W.M. Stall and T.A. Bewick. Influence of purple nutsedge (Cyperus rotundus) density and nitrogen rate on radish (Raphanus sativus) yield. Weed Science 46:661-664.

1998, B.M. Santos, J.A. Dusky, W.M. Stall, D.G. Shilling and T.A. Bewick. Phosphorus effects on competitive interactions of smooth pigweed (Amaranthus hybridus) and common purslane (Portulaca oleracea) with lettuce (Lactuca sativa). Weed Science 46:307-312.

1998, J.P. Morales-Payan, B.M. Santos, W.M. Stall and T.A. Bewick. Influence of purple nutsedge (Cyperus rotundus) population densities on bell pepper (Capsicum annuum) yield as affected by nitrogen rates. Weed Technol. 12:230-234.

1997, J.P. Morales-Payan, B.M. Santos, W.M. Stall and T.A. Bewick. Effects of purple nutsedge (Cyperus rotundus) on tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) and bell pepper (Capsicum annuum) vegetative dry matter and fruit yield. Weed Technol. 11:672-676.

1997, B.M. Santos, J.P. Morales-Payan, T.A. Bewick and D.G. Shilling. Effects of shading on the growth of nutsedges (Cyperus spp.). Weed Science 45:670-673.

1997, B.M. Santos, J.P. Morales-Payan W.M. Stall and T.A. Bewick. Influence of tuber size and shoot removal on purple nutsedge (Cyperus rotundus) regrowth. Weed Science 45:681-683.

1997, B.M. Santos, T.A. Bewick, W.M. Stall and D.G. Shilling. Competitive interactions of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) and nutsedges (Cyperus spp). Weed Science 45:229-233.

b) Non-refereed: 50 papers.

c) Abstracts: 70.

d) Crop and grower manuals: 12.