Gary Munkvold

Dr. Gary Munkvold is a Professor and Chair of the Graduate Program in Seed Technology and Business at Iowa State University's Seed Science Center. His research focuses on plant pathology, seed health, and fungal pathogens affecting crops such as maize and soybean. He holds a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from the University of California, Davis, and has extensive experience in mycotoxin contamination, seed treatment technologies, and disease management strategies. His work includes developing tools like the Seed Health Dashboard for phytosanitary risk assessment.

Education: PhD in Plant Pathology (UC Davis), M.S. and B.S. in Plant Pathology and Forestry (University of Illinois).

Research interests encompass fungal pathogen interactions with crops, seedborne diseases, and the impact of climate and agricultural practices on disease dynamics. He collaborates on international initiatives to standardize seed health testing and reduce mycotoxin risks in global seed systems.

Advising and grants: While no specific students are listed, his role as program chair suggests leadership in training graduate students. His research projects address critical issues like Fusarium resistance in soybean and transgenic solutions for grain storage pests.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the ISU Seed Science Center, a hub for seed technology research and extension services.