

Paul C. Bartley
Assistant Professor
Horticulture
(334) 844-4862
pcb0004@auburn.edu
(334) 430-7436
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Address:
109 Funchess Hall
Auburn Univ, AL 36849
Biography
EDUCATION
- 2019 Doctor of Philosophy – Horticulture, North Carolina State University
- 2015 Master of Science – Horticulture, Auburn University
- 2013 Bachelor of Science – Horticulture, Auburn University
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- 2019 – present Associate Professor – Environmental Landscape Stewardship
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- American Society for Horticultural Science
- International Society for Horticultural Science
- International Plant Propagators Society
- National Association of Landscape Professionals
Research
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
Landscape Environmental Stewardship –
This complex field integrates plant sciences, landscape design, and ecology. My research focuses on urban soil and water and their function in supporting and sustaining horticultural services in urban environments.
This complex field integrates plant sciences, landscape design, and ecology. My research focuses on urban soil and water and their function in supporting and sustaining horticultural services in urban environments.
X-ray Tomography –
This advanced imagery equipment is enabling us to uncover the intricacies of agroecosystems by giving us the ability to see through opaque materials. With this cutting-edge approach, we can address both basic and applied research questions in soil and soilless cultivation systems. By revealing pore structure, water distribution, and root growth, we can improve our engineering and management of these systems for increased productivity and sustainability.
This advanced imagery equipment is enabling us to uncover the intricacies of agroecosystems by giving us the ability to see through opaque materials. With this cutting-edge approach, we can address both basic and applied research questions in soil and soilless cultivation systems. By revealing pore structure, water distribution, and root growth, we can improve our engineering and management of these systems for increased productivity and sustainability.
Courses
RECENT COURSES TAUGHT
- HORT 3200 – Woody Ornamental Plant Identification I
- HORT 3210 – Woody Ornamental Plant Identification II
- HORT 3220 – Arboriculture
Publications
- Bartley III P.C., A. Amoozegar, W.C. Fonteno, B.E. Jackson. Particle density of horticultural substrates. HortSci. 57(3):379-383. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI16319-21
- Bartley III, P.C., B.E. Jackson, W.C. Fonteno. Effect of particle length to width ratio on sieving accuracy and precision. Powder Technology 355:349-354. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.powtec.2019.07.016
- Bertucci, M.B., P.C. Bartley III, K.M. Jennings, D.W. Monks, and B.E. Jackson. Quantification of palmer amaranth seed number using a computerized particle analyzer. Agriculture and Environmental Letters. https://doi.org/10.1002/ael2.20003
- Bartley III, P.C., G.R. Wehtje, A.-M. Murphy, W.G. Foshee, C.H. Gilliam. Mulch type and depth influences weed control of three major weed species in nursery container production. HortTechnology 27:465-471.