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Rector, Barron

Barron Rector

Associate Professor and Extension Range Specialist
Office:  
HFSB 309
Email:  
[email protected]
Phone:  
(979) 845-5033

Education

Undergraduate Education
B.S. Biology, Angelo State University
Graduate Education
M.S. Biology, Angelo State University
Ph.D. Rangeland Ecology and Management, Texas A&M University

Areas of Expertise

  • Range ecology
  • Poisonous plant management

Professional Summary

Barron Rector, Ph.D., is an Extension Range Specialist with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in the Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management. From 1973 to 1981, Rector served with the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in San Angelo. His professional experience includes biology, chemistry, plant taxonomy, environmental ecology and range animal nutrition. His current program responsibilities include urban natural resource program development, rangeland seeding, grazing management, plant ID and youth programming.

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