Specialty Crops Advisor, Sonoma, Marin, and Napa Counties
UC Cooperative Extension133 Aviation Boulevard
Suite 109
Santa Rosa, CA 95403-2894
(707) 565-5031
eandrews@ucanr.edu
Also in:
Marin County
Napa County
Education
PhD Horticulture & Agronomy, University of California Davis. 2022
Masters Plant Health Management, The Ohio State University. 2019
Bachelor Field Ecology - Plant Biology Emphasis, Ohio University. 2016
Specialty
Agroecology, Agronomy, Soil-Plant Water Dynamics, Nutrient Management, Plant Physiology, Soil HealthAreas of Expertise (click to see all ANR academics with this expertise)
- Fruit and Nut Crop
- Vegetable Crops
- Soil
- Plant Biological Efficiency and Abiotic Stresses Affecting Plants
- Plant Management Systems
- Integrated Pest Management Systems
- Conservation and Efficient Use of Water
- Soil, Plant, Water, Nutrient Relationships
- Nutrients and Water in Agricultural Landscapes
- Harnessing Ecosystem Services
- Closing the Loop: Sustainable Waste Management in Agriculture
- Agriculture
- Organic
- Small Farms
- Pest Management/Diseases
Bibliography
Peer Reviewed
- Andrews, E.M; Tabassum, M., et al. (2024). Almond hull and shell organic matter amendments increase microbial biomass and multifunctionality in orchard soil and the undisturbed organic layer. Applied Soil Ecology Journal. 197:105321.
- Hartman, Leah Wolff; Andrews, Ellie M., et al. (2024). Evaluation of almond hull and shell amendments across organic matter management of orchard soils. Soil Systems Journal.
- Kisekka, Isaya; Peddinti, Srinivasa Rao, et al. (2024). Organic soil amendment effects on soil hydrology in an almond orchard evaluated using time-lapse electrical resistivity tomography. Agricultural Water Management. 302:108979.
- Andrews, E.M.; Fichtner, E.J. (2024). Pre-bloom foliar boron application on olive may improve yield. UC ANR Nut, Olive and Prune Programmatic News. January 26. https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=58830
- Coleman, Mark D.; Berch, S., et al. (2024). Status of truffle science and cultivation in North America. Plant Soil. July 12.
- Elfar, Karina; Carachure, Carlos, et al. (2023). First report of Diplodia bulgarica causing black canker on apple in California. Plant Disease. 08 November.
- Andrews, Ellie M; Rivers, Daniel J, et al. (2023). In a nutshell: almond hull and shell organic matter amendments increase soil and tree potassium status. Plant and Soil. Springer Link. 1-24. 07 November.
- Smith, E. E.; Brown, P.H., et al. (2022). Early almond harvest as a strategy for sustainable irrigation, pest and disease management. Scientia Horticulturae. 293:110651.
- Andrews, E.M.; Kassama, S., et al. (2021). A review of potassium-rich crop residues used as organic matter amendments in tree crop agroecosystems. Agriculture Special Issue: Organic Management and Productivity of Tree Crops. 11:580.
- Andrews, E.; Rose, M.A. (2018). Choosing a Pesticide Product. Ohioline, Ohio State University Extension. ANR-67. https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-67
- Andrews, E.; Rose, M.A. (2018). Protecting Pollinators While Using Pesticides. Ohioline, Ohio State University Extension. ANR-68. https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-68
- Andrews, E.; Rose, M.A. (2018). Understanding Pesticides in Organic and Conventional Crop Production Systems. Ohioline, Ohio State University Extension. ANR-69. https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/anr-69
Non-Peer Reviewed
- Andrews, E. (2024). Cucumber Beetle IPM Handout. https://ucanr.edu/sites/SoCo/files/403630.pdf
- Andrews, E.; Ramirez-Strain, J. (2024). Estrategias de IPM para el Escarabajo del Pepino. https://ucanr.edu/sites/SoCo/files/403631.pdf
- Andrews, E. (2024). Fruit Tree Management 4-Part Series. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PklBKqebin0&t=6s
- Andrews, E. (2024). Soil Testing and Soil Health. UCCE Organic and Small Farms Digest.M. Lloyd. September.
- Andrews, E. (2024). Symphylans ID and IPM Outline. https://ucanr.edu/sites/SoCo/files/403627.pdf
- Andrews, E. (2024). Symphylans IPM. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdhbXp6hcTM&t=327s
- Andrews, E. (2024). Symphylans IPM Handout. https://ucanr.edu/sites/SoCo/files/403626.pdf
- Andrews, E.; Eskalen, A. (2023). Apple Branch Canker Disease. https://ucanr.edu/sites/SoCo/files/391266.pdf
- Andrews, E.; Kron, C. (2023). Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expanded Handout. https://ucanr.edu/sites/SoCo/files/392567.pdf
- Andrews, Ellie (2023). Gopher Integrated Pest Management. Sonoma-Marin Farm News. Farm Bureau. November.
- Andrews, E. (2023). Gophers - Integrated Pest Management Options Handout. https://ucanr.edu/sites/SoCo/files/390688.pdf
- Andrews, E. (2023). Introducing Ellie Andrews. Sonoma-Marin Farm News. Farm Bureau. February.
- Andrews, E. (2023). North Coast Olive Fruit Fly Life Cycle. https://ucanr.edu/sites/SoCo/files/386890.pdf
- Andrews, E.; Kron, C. (2023). Olive Fruit Fly Integrated Pest Management Options Handout. https://ucanr.edu/sites/SoCo/files/386891.pdf
- Andrews, E. (2023). Planning Soil Sampling Worksheet. https://ucanr.edu/sites/SoCo/files/390665.pdf
- Andrews, E. (2023). Soil Fertility Interpretation Guide. https://ucanr.edu/sites/SoCo/files/390669.pdf
- Andrews, E. (2023). Soil Health Overview Worksheet. https://ucanr.edu/sites/SoCo/files/390664.pdf
- Andrews, E. (2023). Using Tarps for Weed Control. https://ucanr.edu/sites/SoCo/files/384259.pdf
- Andrews, E.M.; Kassama, S. (2022). Applying almond hulls & shells as potassium-rich amendments. Sacramento Valley Orchard Source. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources. June 13, 2022.
ANR Workgroup Associations
- Pest Management in ANR - Member
- Small Farm - Member
- Vegetable Crops - Member