Nicole Gauthier

Nicole Gauthier is a Professor in the Department of Plant Pathology at the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Kentucky. She holds a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology (2011) and B.S. in Horticulture Science (2007) from Louisiana State University.

• Research Focus: Applied plant disease management across fruit crops, ornamentals, and hemp
• Key Tools: Diagnostic guides, fungicide efficacy models, cultural practices
• Specialties: Woody ornamental diseases, high tunnel production, disease prediction models

Recent Article Trends show expertise in Fusarium pathogens on hemp, high tunnel disease management, and molecular diagnostic techniques. Her work addresses both conventional and organic production systems.

Team Members:

• Ogheneyoma Ikpeni - Graduate Research Assistant
• Oluwaseun Kolawole - Postdoctoral Scholar
• April Lamb - Postdoctoral Extension Scholar
• Henry Smith - Research Analyst

Extension Impact includes homeowner guides, commercial spray schedules, and disease management videos. She co-develops Cougarblight disease prediction models and maintains active social media outreach for plant disease education.