Tim Paulitz

Tim Paulitz is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Plant Pathology at Washington State University (WSU) and a Research Plant Pathologist with USDA-ARS. His research focuses on root diseases of cereal crops, soil microbiome dynamics, and sustainable management strategies. He has held roles such as Editor-in-Chief of the American Phytopathological Society Press and Section Editor of the *Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology*. Paulitz has supervised over 25 graduate students and contributed to over 175 refereed publications. His work emphasizes understanding soilborne pathogens like *Rhizoctonia*, *Fusarium*, and *Pratylenchus*, alongside the impacts of glyphosate, tillage, and crop rotation on microbial communities.

Research Interests:

• Ecology and management of root diseases in wheat, barley, and Brassica
• Soil and rhizosphere microbiome analysis
• Effects of agricultural practices (e.g., glyphosate, lime, no-till) on microbial communities
• Biological control of soilborne pathogens

Awards and Recognition:

• Fellow, American Phytopathological Society (2009–present)
• USDA-ARS National EEO/CR Outreach Award (2008)
• California Regents Graduate Fellowship (1983)

Advising and Grants: Supervised 18 MSc, 4 PhD students (1989–2000), and 9 PhD, 3 MSc students (2000–2020) as an adjunct. Collaborated with CIMMYT on global wheat root health initiatives and served on over 50 student thesis committees.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with USDA-ARS Wheat Health Unit and WSU’s Department of Plant Pathology, contributing to interdisciplinary projects on soil health and crop resilience.