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Research Emphasis Area(s)

  • Water Resources

Extension Emphasis Area(s)

  • Controlled Environment Agriculture
Gene Giacomelli
giacomel@ag.arizona.edu
Professor, BE
(520) 626-9566
Office:
CEAC 101
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