Plant Pathology and Crop Physiology

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
225-578-1464
225-578-1415
302 Life Sciences Bldg Baton Rouge, LA 70803

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Courses

Horticultural Crops Pathology Lab

For Agents For Growers For Researchers For Students Plant Disease Facts

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Nematode Advisory Service

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Plant Diagnostic Center

News Contact the Plant Doctor Diagnostic Fee Image Gallery Factsheets and Publications Fungicide Resistance Action Committee Forms and Guidelines Links to Information Resources Management Guides National Plant Diagnostic Network Plant Diagnostic Center Brochure Publications Rapid Turfgrass Diagnostics Southern Plant Diagnostic Network (SPDN)

Plant Science Symposium

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Department Profile

Research Projects

The Department of Plant Pathology and Crop Physiology is recognized nationally and internationally for applied and basic research on economically important agricultural crops. Climactic conditions in Louisiana allow cultivation of and research on semitropical crop species such as rice, sugarcane, cotton, sweet potatoes, and soybeans. Through our extension services, we conduct research and assist Louisiana farmers in the management and control of plant disease.

Our graduate program presents students the opportunity to work with Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station personnel who conduct investigations in areas of plant pathology, crop physiology and plant molecular biology. M.S. and Ph.D. graduates of the department are prepared for challenging careers in agricultural research at universities, governmental and private agencies.