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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Plant Disease Central

Plant Disease Information & Management Resource for Nebraska

Tamra Jackson

Corn and Sorghum Specialist

 

Education
  • Ph.D.  Plant Pathology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • M.S.  Plant Pathology, University of Arkansas
  • B.S.  Biology, University of Central Arkansas
Professional Responsibilities and Activities
Extension
  • Develop statewide educational programs and resources on diseases of corn and sorghum
  • Crop Protection Clinics
  • Crop Management and Diagnostic Clinics
  • Field Plant Pathology Tour (AGRO896)
  • Field Scout Training
  • Corn Nematode Training
  • NCIA and NDA Phytosanitarty Training
Research
  • Biology and management of diseases of corn and sorghum
  • Corn nematode survey and management
  • Management of foliar diseases of corn with fungicides
  • Investigation into the reemergence of Goss's wilt and leaf blight of corn
  • Survey of mycotoxins in ethanol distillers grains
University and Professional Service
University Service
  • IPM Working Group
  • IANR Pesticide Advisory Committee
  • Plant Pathology Undergraduate Recruitment Committee (Chair)
  • Plant Pathology Safety Committee (Chair)
Professional Memberships
  • American Phytopathological Society
    • Nematology Committee
    • Extension Committee
  • Society of Nematologists
    • Membership Committee
  • NCDC 214 Corn Pathology Committee (Chair 2008)
Tamra's Publications

Crop Watch *

* PDC Specialists contribute to the UNL Ag Newsletter Crop Watch

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Extension Publications

Jackson, T. A., Harveson, R. M., Vidaver, A. K.  2006.  Goss’s Wilt and Leaf Blight of Corn.  University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension NebGuide G1675.

Jackson, T. A.  2006.  Rust Diseases of Corn in Nebraska.  University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension NebGuide. G1680.

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Research Publications

Jackson, T. A., Harveson, R. M., Counsell, J. G., Goings, K. A., and Miller, D. W.  2007.  Plant parasitic nematode genera in Nebraska corn fields.  Journal of Nematology  39:76. (abstract).

Jackson, T. A., Harveson, R. M., and Vidaver, A. K.  2007. Reemergence of Goss's Wilt and Blight of Corn to the Central High Plains.  Plant Health Progress. doi:10.1094/PHP-2007-0919-01-BR.

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