Greta Schuster

Dr. Greta Schuster serves as a Professor in the Department of Agriculture, Agribusiness, and Environmental Sciences at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, where she has been a faculty member since 2008. She additionally holds a 25% appointment with AgriLife Extension, bridging academic research with practical agricultural extension services.

Her educational foundation includes:

• B.S. in Animal Science from East Texas State University (1985)
• M.S. in Agronomy from East Texas State University (1991)
• Ph.D. in Virology from Texas A&M University (1994)

Dr. Schuster's research expertise centers on Integrated Pest Management, Plant Pathology, and Plant Virology, with significant contributions to understanding crop disease management in Texas agricultural contexts. Her career combines academic instruction with extension work, translating research into field applications for farmers.

Professional experience includes directorship of West Texas A&M University's Integrated Pest Management program and extension agent service for Castro and Lamb Counties through Texas Cooperative Extension, demonstrating deep roots in Texas agricultural systems.