Rosa Raudales

Rosa Raudales is an Associate Professor in Horticulture and a Greenhouse Extension Specialist at the University of Connecticut. Her work bridges practical research and outreach in water management for controlled environment agriculture.

Education:

• PhD in Horticultural Sciences (2013), University of Florida
• MS in Plant Pathology (2008), The Ohio State University
• BS in Agricultural Science and Production (2003), Escuela Agricola Panamericana-Zamorano, Honduras

Research Interests focus on irrigation water quality, recirculation systems, and microbial communities in hydroponic solutions. Her lab develops science-based strategies to address plant health challenges in greenhouse operations, emphasizing sustainable practices. Key areas include chemical/microbial water parameters, treatment system design, and management of waterborne pathogens.

Contact: rosa.raudales@uconn.edu | Lab: Agricultural Biotechnology Laboratory (ABL) 202B | Raudales Lab Website