Phillip M. Brannen
Extension Fruit Disease Specialist
Areas of expertise
About
Dr. Brannen is a Professor in the Plant Pathology Department at the University of Georgia. He attended the University of Georgia for his undergraduate degree in Plant Protection and Pest Management, where he also received an M.S. in Plant Pathology, followed by a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from Auburn University. He has extensive experience with disease management programs in numerous cropping systems. He serves as the extension fruit pathologist for Georgia – conducting research and technology transfer for multiple fruit commodities. His efforts are directed towards developing IPM practices to solve disease issues and technology transfer of disease-management methods to commercial fruit producers. He also teaches the graduate level Field Pathology Course, the History of Plant Diseases and their Impact on Human Societies Course, team-teaches the IPM Course, coordinates the Viticulture and Enology in the Mediterranean Region Course (Cortona, Italy), and guest lectures in numerous other courses throughout the year.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
Auburn University, AL, United States (1996)
Master of Science, Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
University of Georgia, GA, United States (1986)
Bachelor of Science, Plant Protection and Integrated Pest Management.
University of Georgia, GA, United States (1983)
Scholarly Works
- Reduced sensitivity in Monilinia fructicola to propiconazole in Georgia and implications for disease management, PLANT DISEASE, (2004).
- Bacterial Leaf Scorch, a New Blueberry Disease Caused by Xylella fastidiosa, HORTSCIENCE, (2009).
- The Effect of Warming Winter Temperatures on the Severity of Pierce’s Disease in the Appalachian Mountains and Piedmont of the Southeastern United States, Plant Health Progress, (2008).
- AU-PNUTS ADVISORY .1. DEVELOPMENT OF A RULE-BASED SYSTEM FOR SCHEDULING PEANUT LEAF-SPOT FUNGICIDE APPLICATIONS, PLANT DISEASE, (1995).
- Exobasidium maculosum, a new species causing leaf and fruit spots on blueberry in the southeastern USA and its relationship with other Exobasidium spp. parasitic to blueberry and cranberry, MYCOLOGIA, (2014).
Contact
Mailing Address
3307 Miller Plant Sciences Building
Athens, GA 30602-7274
Shipping Address
3307 Miller Plant Sciences Building
Athens, GA 30602-7274
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