معرفی
Edward J. Sikora is a Professor and Extension Specialist in Plant Pathology at Auburn University's College of Agriculture, Department of Entomology & Plant Pathology. He holds a 100% extension appointment focused on managing diseases in soybeans, vegetables, tree fruit, small fruit, and pecans. His research emphasizes Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices, with recent work on Soybean Rust and fungicide efficacy. He advises on crop disease diagnostics, pesticide applications, and sustainable farming strategies.
His expertise spans fungal and viral pathogens affecting major crops, with a focus on disease surveillance, resistance development, and climate impacts on agricultural systems. Key areas include monitoring cotton leafroll dwarf virus, soybean vein necrosis virus, and root-knot nematode distribution. Sikora collaborates with farmers and extension programs to translate research into actionable strategies for disease prevention and yield optimization.
Recent work highlights trends in fungicide resistance, pathogen distribution modeling, and the use of genomic tools for pathogen identification. He contributes to educational resources like the Compendium of Soybean Diseases and Pests and the Agricultural Climate Adaptation Ibook, bridging research and practical farming needs.
