
Professor Guertal conducts research in the area of turfgrass soil fertility, specializing in grass management for sports fields, golf courses and private homes. She has been a member of the Crop Science Society of America for the past quarter century.
Dr. Guertal also serves as editor-in-chief for all publications of the American Society of Agronomy. She is the first women in history to hold this position in the society’s 150-year history.
Professor Geurtal joined the Auburn University faculty in 1993. She holds a bachelor’s degree in agriculture and a master’s degree in soil science from Ohio State University. Dr. Guertal earned a Ph.D. in soil science from Oklahoma State University.


