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  3. Nicholas Tuschak Basinger

Nicholas Tuschak Basinger


Associate Professor | Weed Biology, Ecology, and Integrated Weed Management

Crop & Soil Sciences

Nicholas Basinger
Nicholas Basinger
Areas of expertiseEducationAwards and honorsCoursesScholarly works

Areas of expertise

Crop and Pasture ProductionHorticultural ProductionEnvironmental Science and ManagementCrop and Pasture Protection (Pests, Diseases and Weeds)Horticultural Crop Protection (Pests, Diseases and Weeds)Crop and Pasture Production not elsewhere classifiedHorticultural Production not elsewhere classified

Education

Doctor of Philosophy, Horticultural Science

North Carolina State University, NC, United States (2018)

Master of Science, Horticultural Science

North Carolina State University, NC, United States (2015)

Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science and Kinesiology

Furman University, SC, United States (2009)

Awards and Honors

  • Outstanding Educator Award (2025)
  • Student Career Success Influencer Award 2022 (2023)
  • Weed Science Team (2019)
  • Outstanding Graduate Student Award (2018)
  • Southern Weed Science Society Outstanding Graduate Student (2018)

Courses

  • PATH 6740: Integrated Pest Management (Fall 2025)
  • CRSS 4740: Integrated Pest Management (Fall 2025)
  • CRSS 6740: Integrated Pest Management (Fall 2025)
  • ENTO 6740: Integrated Pest Management (Fall 2025)
  • ENTO 4740: Integrated Pest Management (Fall 2025)
  • CRSS 9000: Doctoral Research (Fall 2025)
  • CRSS 4340L: Weed Science Laboratory (Fall 2025)
  • CRSS 4340: Weed Science (Fall 2025)
  • CRSS 6340: Weed Science (Fall 2025)
  • CRSS 6340L: Weed Science Laboratory (Fall 2025)
  • CRSS 7000: Master's Research (Fall 2025)
  • CRSS 9990: Supervised Teaching Practicum in Crop and Soil Sciences (Fall 2025)
  • CRSS 7990: Supervised Teaching Practicum in Crop and Soil Sciences (Fall 2025)
  • CRSS 9300: Doctoral Dissertation (Fall 2025)
  • CRSS 6130: Internship in Crop Protection and Pest Management (Fall 2025)
  • CRSS 4960R: Faculty-Mentored Undergraduate Research I (Spring 2026)
  • CRSS 9300: Doctoral Dissertation (Spring 2026)
  • CRSS 7300: Master's Thesis (Spring 2026)
  • CRSS 7000: Master's Research (Spring 2026)
  • CRSS 9000: Doctoral Research (Spring 2026)
  • CRSS 6130: Internship in Crop Protection and Pest Management (Summer 2026)
  • CRSS 7300: Master's Thesis (Summer 2026)
  • CRSS 3910: Crop Science Internship (Summer 2026)
  • CRSS 7000: Master's Research (Summer 2026)
  • CRSS 6360: Experiential Weed Science Contest Preparation (Summer 2026)
  • CRSS 9000: Doctoral Research (Summer 2026)
  • ENTO 6740: Integrated Pest Management (Fall 2026)
  • PATH 6740: Integrated Pest Management (Fall 2026)
  • CRSS 6740: Integrated Pest Management (Fall 2026)
  • ENTO 4740: Integrated Pest Management (Fall 2026)
  • CRSS 6340: Weed Science (Fall 2026)
  • CRSS 9990: Supervised Teaching Practicum in Crop and Soil Sciences (Fall 2026)
  • CRSS 9000: Doctoral Research (Fall 2026)
  • CRSS 4340L: Weed Science Laboratory (Fall 2026)
  • CRSS 7000: Master's Research (Fall 2026)
  • CRSS 6340L: Weed Science Laboratory (Fall 2026)
  • CRSS 4340: Weed Science (Fall 2026)
  • CRSS 6130: Internship in Crop Protection and Pest Management (Fall 2026)

Scholarly Works

  • Fundamentals of Weed Science., (2027).
    Zimdahl R, Basinger N
  • Cover Crop Synergies: Palmer Amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri S. Wats.) Demographic Response., (2027).
    Basinger N, Lindell H, Weisberger D, Ahlawat H, Bocz M
  • Evaluating weed seedbanks on your farm, (2026).
    Basinger N, Coolong T, Cassity-Duffey K
  • Trajectory-synchronized diode laser actuation and dose-response field evaluation for precision weed control using a delta robot, COMPUTERS AND ELECTRONICS IN AGRICULTURE, (2026).
    Malik ME, Basinger N, Kurum M, Rains G, Mahmud MS
  • Influence of simulated rain timing and flumioxazin rate on Covington sweetpotato yield and quality, WEED TECHNOLOGY, (2026).
    Blankenship CD, Jennings K, Monks D, Basinger N, Jordan D … 4 more

View full list of scholarly works

Contact

nicholas.basinger@uga.edu 706-542-9810

Mailing Address

4105 Miller Plant Sci
120 Carlton St.
Athens, GA 30602

Shipping Address

3111 Miller Plant Sci
120 Carlton St.
Athens, GA 30602

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Expert Resources

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    Evaluating Weed Seed Banks on Your Farm

    Oct. 12, 2026

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    Aug. 3, 2026

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    May 12, 2026

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    Smutgrass Control in Pastures and Hayfields

    May 4, 2026

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  • Shallow Subsurface Drip Irrigation: A Tool for Organic Vegetable Growers

    June 24, 2024

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