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Damon Smith is a Professor in the Department of Plant Pathology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. His work bridges research and extension in field crop disease management.
- Ph.D. in Plant Pathology, North Carolina State University (2007)
- M.S. in Plant Pathology, North Carolina State University (2004)
- B.S. in Biology, SUNY Geneseo (2001)
His research focuses on integrated disease management for field crops, emphasizing host resistance, cultural practices, and chemical control. He develops disease forecasting systems to optimize fungicide use and promote sustainability in agriculture.
Recent publications span plant pathology (e.g., wheat yield losses, soybean fungal resistance), sustainable farming practices, and interdisciplinary physics topics like gamma-ray burst detection. This reflects potential collaborations across disciplines.
As an extension specialist, he leads applied research on soybean, corn, wheat, and alfalfa diseases, collaborating with industry and academic partners to create practical management tools like fact sheets and educational resources.
He teaches FISC 142 (Identification and Management of Agronomic Pests) and co-edited A Farmer’s Guide to Soybean Diseases and A Farmer’s Guide to Corn Diseases (2016).
