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Daisy Ahumada serves as Assistant Professor and Extension Field Crop Pathology Specialist within the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at North Carolina State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Her work focuses on practical disease management solutions for field crops across North Carolina.
Her research interests center on Field Crop Pathology with specialized expertise in tobacco diseases, corn pathology, and integrated pest management. Dr. Ahumada develops field-applicable diagnostic tools including dichotomous keys for corn leaf disorders and comprehensive management guides for barn rots and viral infections. Her work bridges laboratory research with on-farm implementation through the Extension service.
Analysis of her recent publications reveals strong emphasis on climate-responsive disease management, particularly regarding wet-weather fungal outbreaks in corn and drought-impacted yield scenarios. Her work consistently addresses region-specific challenges in North Carolina's agricultural landscape across tobacco, corn, and cotton production systems.
Dr. Ahumada leads the innovative Root Cause Reports initiative which transforms localized field problems into statewide solutions through real-time diagnostic reporting. This program addresses diverse issues from seedling diseases to pest damage, creating a dynamic knowledge-sharing platform for growers.
