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Jorge Reyes Pineda, Ph.D.
Jorge Reyes Pineda, Ph.D., Molecular Plant, Disease, and Insect Diagnostician at Bartlett Tree Experts

Jorge Reyes Pineda, Ph.D.

Molecular Plant, Disease, and Insect Diagnostician

Jorge Reyes Pineda, Ph.D., Molecular Plant, Disease, and Insect Diagnostician at Bartlett Tree Experts, works out of the Bartlett Tree Research Lab.

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Jorge is a Molecular Plant, Disease, and Insect Diagnostician working at the Diagnostic Clinic at the Bartlett Tree Research Laboratory and Arboretum in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Diagnostic Clinic staff identifies plant problems and provides management recommendations to aid in plant health care.

Jorge's main role is to oversee and conduct molecular testing for the lab. He also designs, develops and evaluates new diagnostic molecular tools and techniques for the main tree pest and disease problems that Bartlett Arborist Representatives and clients face in the field. Jorge also assists research groups at Bartlett with molecular components of their work.

2025-Present

Molecular Plant, Disease, and Insect Diagnostician, Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories

2024-2025

Postdoctoral Associate in Controlled Environment Plant Pathology, Urban & CEA Lab, University of Georgia

2023-2024

Project Coordinator for the LAMP "Lighting Approaches to Maximize Profits" Project, Controlled Environment Ag. Horticulture Physiology Lab, University of Georgia

2018-2023

Research Associate, University of Georgia

2015-2017

Research Associate, Louisiana State University

2023

University of Georgia, Doctor of Philosophy in Horticulture

2017

Louisiana State University, Master of Science in Plant Pathology

2011

Universidad Nacional de Agricultura (UNAG- Honduras), Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Agronomy

Oversee molecular testing and evaluate new diagnostic techniques and technologies

Design, develop and implement new molecular diagnostic assays

Provide support regarding sample diagnoses, pest and disease problems, and management recommendations

Assist research groups with the molecular component of their work