Sarah Lowder

Sarah Lowder is an Assistant Professor and Viticulture Extension Specialist at the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences. Her role focuses on viticulture and plant pathology, with appointments split as 20% teaching, 75% extension, and 5% service. She began her position in early 2023 after completing her PhD at Oregon State University.

• Ph.D., Botany and Plant Pathology, Oregon State University, 2022
• B.S., Biology and Psychology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2015

Her research centers on grape powdery mildew (Erysiphe necator), including fungicide resistance mechanisms, inoculum sampling techniques, and collective action frameworks for pest management. She explores molecular diagnostics, social-ecological systems, and sustainable viticulture practices.

Recent article trends highlight her expertise in fungicide resistance (QoI and SDHI), grapevine disease control, sampling methodology, and grower collaboration. Topics include black rot management, nematode identification, and cooperative pest management strategies.

• Teaching: HORT 3050 Viticulture and Enology in the Mediterranean Region
• Teaching: HORT 4310/6310 Vineyard Production and Management