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Department of Botany and Plant Pathology


Jay W. Pscheidt

Professor;
Extension Plant Pathology Specialist
Ph.D., 1985, University of Wisconsin, Madison
pscheidj@science.oregonstate.edu

 

Office/Lab: Cordley 1089b
Phone: 541-737-3472/5539

 

 

 

 

 





Research and Extension Area

Develop applied diagnostic and control programs for plant diseases of tree fruits, nuts, berries, grapes, ornamentals/nursery, Christmas trees and turf.

Description of Research

Many fungal and bacterial diseases are a constant problem for fruit and ornamental/nursery production in Oregon. Pathogen biology and life histories are studied in the field and lab to improve disease control recommendations. Screening biologicals, pesticides, or cultural practices effective against these organisms is an ongoing need valuable to Oregon's growers. Information is delivered to clientele using the latest techniques and technologies including satellite systems and the World Wide Web.

Research Group Members

Faculty Research Assistants/Associates

Steve Cluskey
John Bassinette

Teaching

BOT 453/553 Plant Disease Diagnosis

Related Links

An online guide for Plant Disease Control

The Eastern Filbert Blight Homepage 

Fruit and Ornamental Disease Management Testing Program

Phytophthora Online Course:Training for Nursery Growers

Publications

Pscheidt, J.W. and Ocamb, C. M. Senior editors. 2007. Pacific Northwest Plant Disease Management Handbook. Oregon State Extension Service. 628 pp.

Pscheidt, J. W. , Grimaldi, P. and Penhallegon, R. 2006. The eastern filbert blight epidemic in the Pacific Northwest : Survey versus biology . 2006 APS Annual Meeting Abstracts. Phytopathology 96:S95.

Pscheidt, J. W. 2006. Geocaching used for eastern filbert blight education. 2005 Pacific Division Meeting Abstracts. Phytopathology 96:S170.

Teviotdale, B.L., Michailides, T.J. and Pscheidt, J.W. editors. 2002. Compendium of Nut Crop Diseases in Temperate Zones. APS Press, St. Paul, MN. 89pp.

Pscheidt, J.W. and Cluskey, S. 2001. Fungicide Control of Eastern Filbert Blight. Acta Horticulturae 556:411-417

Scheck, H.J. and Pscheidt, J.W. 1998. Effect of Copper Bactericides on Copper-Resistant and –Sensitive Strains of Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae. Plant Disease 82:397-406.

Wittig, H. P. P., Johnson, K. B. and Pscheidt, J. W. 1997. Effect of Epiphytic Fungi on Brown Rot Blossom Blight and Latent Infections in Sweet Cherry. Plant Disease 81:383-387.