Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology Texas A&M University
Karl Steddom
Associate Professor & Extension Specialist


Office:
Dept. of Plant Pathology
1710 N. Highway 3053
Overton, TX 75684

Phone:
903-834-6257

Email:
k-steddom@tamu.edu

Karl Steddom
Education


B.S. in Botany (1995)
California State Polytechnic Institute

Ph.D. in Plant Pathology (2000)
University of California, Riverside

 

Research Emphasis:

Dr. Steddom will focus on plant pathology of horticultural, ornamental, and field crops in East Texas including greenhouse and nursery, tree fruits and nuts, small grains, and vegetables. Dr. Steddom worked under Dr. Charlie Rush at the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station in Amarillo, Texas, from 2000 to 2004, conducting research on the molecular and physiological variability of Polymyxa betae and Polymyxa graminis in relation to development of Rhizomania and directing the diagnostic lab for Texas High Plains Plant Pathology.

Selected Publications