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Young-Ki Jo
- Professor and Extension Specialist
- Focus Area: Diseases of turfgrass, rice and pecan
- Office:
- 113D PLPM
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 979-862-1758
- Resume/CV
- Website: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ZEePeK8AAAAJ&hl=en
Education
- Undergraduate Education
- B.S., Biology Education. Seoul National University, South Korea, 1996
- Graduate Education
- M.S., Entomology. Michigan State University, East Lansing, 2000
- Ph.D., Plant Pathology. The Ohio State University, Columbus, 2005
- Courses Taught
- Turfgrass Pathology (PLPA 334/634): provide opportunities for future landscape managers, horticulturists and turfgrass professionals to recognize and manage important turfgrass problems. It serves as a capstone course for Department of Soil and Crop Sciences undergraduates majoring or minoring in Turfgrass Science. 2. Diseases of Field Crops (PLPA 623): teach graduate students with the fundamental and practical aspects of important diseases of field crops in Texas. The course is designed to complement textbook-based information with hands-on experience and broaden student views of holistic approaches to understand disease management on varying agricultural systems. Field trips and group discussion are major components of the class.
Diseases of turfgrass, rice and pecan
Professional Summary
Young-Ki Jo, Ph.D. is a Professor and Extension Specialist for Plant Pathology and Microbiology Department at Texas A&M University and AgriLife Extension. The main focus of his research and extension deals with the management of disease associated with turfgrass, rice, and pecan. Studies have been conducted to develop diagnostic methods of causal pathogens and improve cultural, biological, and chemical programs for major diseases in turfgrass, rice and pecan. Current projects include management of take-all root rot on warm-season turfgrasses, rice kernel smut, pecan scab, pecan bacterial leaf scorch, and pecan leaf dieback. He teaches Diseases of Field Crops for graduates and Turfgrass Pathology for undergraduates majoring in turfgrass sciences. He has secured fundings for his research, teaching, and extension programs from extramural, industry, and international funding sources, amassing $14M collaboratively and $2M directly to his programs. He has provided leadership roles to American Phytopathological Society (APS) as Plant Health Progress senior editor (2018-2023) and the Leader of the Library Assistance/Donation Program, APS Office of International Programs (2017-2023).