Travis Gannon

Dr. Travis Gannon is a Professor in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at North Carolina State University, part of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. His research focuses on pesticide fate, behavior, and environmental impacts, particularly in agronomic and turfgrass systems. Key themes include pesticide drift, volatility, and off-target movement, with an emphasis on practical solutions for land managers. His work integrates field studies, chemical analysis, and modeling to address challenges in sustainable pest management.

Research Interests:
- Pesticide environmental fate and transport
- Turfgrass weed management
- Herbicide resistance mechanisms
- Soil-pesticide interactions
- Phytoremediation of agrochemicals
- Sustainable pesticide application practices

Lab and Collaborations:
The Gannon Lab collaborates with industry partners and extension programs to translate research into actionable strategies. Current projects explore fungicide efficacy optimization, cover crop integration, and mitigation of non-target pesticide effects.

Key Findings:
- Identified critical factors influencing fungicide persistence in soil
- Developed mowing practices to reduce azoxystrobin drift
- Demonstrated bioavailability differences in atrazine across soil types
- Advanced understanding of triclopyr volatility in roadside environments