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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Plant Disease Central

Extension Plant Pathology

Amy Ziems
Coordinator of the Plant & Pest Diagnostic Clinic

 

Education
  • B.S.  Biology, Nebraska Wesleyan University
  • M.S.  Plant Pathology, University of Nebraska Lincoln
Professional Responsibilities and Activities
  • Diagnosis plant diseases submitted to the Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic
  • Participate in the National Plant Diagnostic Network
  • Develop statewide educational programs for backyard fruits, vegetables, and tree diseases
University and Professional Service
  • IPM Working Group
  • CRE Working Group
  • American Phytopathological Society
  • Entomological Society of America
Amy's Publications

Crop Watch

Wegulo, S., Ziems, A., Lienemann, D., and Rees, J.  Soilborne Mosaic confirmed in wheat.  April 25, 2008. Crop Watch

Jackson, T. A., Ziems, A. and Rees, J. Southern rust confirmed in southern Nebraska corn. August 3, 2007. Crop Watch

Jackson, T. A., and Ziems, A. Southern rust and gray leaf spot active in Nebraska corn. August 10, 2007. Crop Watch

 

Extension Publications

Ziems, A.D. Sphaeropsis Tip Blight of Pine. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension NebGuide G1845.

Giesler, L.J. and Ziems, A.D. Management of Phytophthora Root and Stem Rot of Soybeans. 2007. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension NebGuide G1785.

Ziems, A.D., Giesler, L.J., Wegulo, S.N., and Chaky, J.L. 2007. Pesticide selection guide for plant disease affecting woody ornamentals and herbaceous perennials in Nebraska. University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension Publications, EC1895, 48 pages.

 

Research Publications

Giesler, L.J., and Ziems, A.D. 2007. Effect of seed treatment fungicides on soybean stand, vigor and yield, 2006. F&N Tests 1:ST022

Ziems, A.D., Giesler, L.J., Graef, G.L., Redinbaugh, M.G., Vacha, J.L., Berry, S.A., Madden, L.V., and Dorrance, A.E. 2007. Response of Soybean cultivars to Bean pod mottle virus Infection. Plant Disease 91:719-726.