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Ramdas Kanissery is an Associate Professor of Weed Science at the University of Florida (UF/IFAS) Southwest Florida Research and Education Center (SWFREC). He joined in 2016 and leads research and extension programs focused on weed management in citrus and vegetable production. His work emphasizes herbicide efficacy, residue analysis, and sustainable practices. Kanissery holds a Ph.D. in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences from the University of Illinois and a master’s in Agricultural Chemistry from the Indian Agricultural Research Institute.
Education: Ph.D. (University of Illinois), M.Sc. (Indian Agricultural Research Institute). Professional Experience: Senior Chemist at EAG Laboratories (MD, USA) before joining UF/IFAS.
Research Interests: Weed control strategies, herbicide interactions with crops, alternative weed management tools, and integrated pest management in horticultural systems. His programs address crop-safe herbicide use, phytotoxicity mitigation, and long-term sustainability in Florida’s agricultural landscapes.
Publications and Grants: Co-authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles and extension guides. His work appears in journals like Weed Technology and EDIS publications. He leads grant-funded projects on cover crops, soil amendments, and HLB-affected citrus tree management.
Awards: While no specific awards are listed, his contributions to citrus and vegetable weed management are widely recognized in Florida’s agricultural community.
Labs/Teams: Directs SWFREC’s Weed Science Lab, collaborating with UF/IFAS Extension agents and industry partners to translate research into practical solutions for growers.
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