Terry A. Wheeler

Terry A. Wheeler is a Professor at Texas A&M AgriLife Research in the Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology, based in Lubbock. Her work focuses on managing soilborne pathogens affecting cotton, including nematodes and fungal diseases like Verticillium and Fusarium wilt.

Research Interests:

• Identification and management of cotton plant pathogens
• Testing chemical/biological seed treatments for nematode control
• Systems-based projects analyzing tillage, irrigation, and crop rotation effects on pathogens

Publication Trends: Recent articles emphasize cotton variety resistance to nematodes/fungal wilts, field trial methodologies, and integrated pest management strategies across Texas High Plains production systems.

Scientific Contributions:

• Conducted multi-year variety screening trials for bacterial blight and wilt resistance
• Developed nematode management protocols for cotton producers
• Provided extension resources for regional pest/disease control

Education:

• B.S. in Plant Science, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
• M.S. in Plant Pathology, Texas A&M University
• Ph.D. in Plant Pathology, North Carolina State University