Dr. Damon Smith, Assistant Professor

B.S., SUNY, College at Geneseo, 2001 M.S., North Carolina State University, 2004 Ph.D., North Carolina State University, 2007 damon.smith@okstate.edu

Extension Program (75%):

My extension efforts focus on generating, evaluating, and disseminating solutions to many of the disease problems associated with turfgrass, pecan, grapes, and other horticultural commodities. Information and potential solutions to disease problems are evaluated using applied research. Field studies include station and on-farm research to test epidemiological models, conduct pesticide evaluations, and improve the practical and biological understanding of various plant pathogens. I work closely with county extension agents and educators, agribusinesses, and commodity groups to improve the management of the major diseases affecting horticulture commodities. I am responsible for developing disease management fact sheets and outreach courses. I also conduct Master Gardener Workshops focused on Plant Pathology at the request of county educators.

Research (25%):

My research interests focus on the biology, epidemiology, and management of diseases of turfgrass, pecan, and grape. The information generated from my research directly services my extension program. This information is used to develop disease advisories and improve already existing advisory systems. Reducing or eliminating fungicide applications through the use of disease advisories is profitable for the grower, and is a positive step toward sustainability in 21st century agriculture. Many valuable disease advisories and forecasting systems have already been developed and could be more widely implemented through the use of modern technologies. With the aid of increasingly inexpensive forms of technology, disease advisories will be dramatically improved. I want to be on the forefront of the development of new advisories and forecasting systems.

Professional Activities:

Sigma Xi Honor Society
Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society
American Phytopathological Society
Southern Division of American Phytopathological Society
American Society of Agronomy

Peer-reviewed Scientific Publications:

Payne, A.F. and Smith, D.L. 2012. Development and evaluation of two pecan scab prediction models. Plant Dis. 96:117-123.

Damicone, J.D., Holbrook, C.C., Smith, D.L., Melouk, H.A., and Chenault, K.D. 2010. Reaction of the core collection of peanut germplasm to Sclerotinia blight and pepper spot. Peanut Sci. 37:1-11.

Smith, D.L., Dominiak-Olson, J., Sharber, C.D. 2009. First Report of Pierce's disease of grape caused by Xylella fastidiosa in Oklahoma. Plant Dis. 93:762.

Walker, N.R., Marek, S.M., and Smith, D.L. 2009. Fungal biodiversity in bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon x Transvaalensis) inoculated with Ophiosphaerella herpotricha or Gaeumannomyces graminis var. graminis. Internat. J. Turfgrass Res. 11:283-292.

Smith, D.L., Garrison, M.C., Hollowell, J.E., Isleib, T.G., and Shew, B.B. 2008. Evaluation of application timing and efficacy of the fungicides fluazinam and boscalid for control of Sclerotinia blight of peanut. Crop Prot. 27:823-833.

Smith, D.L., Hollowell, J.E., Isleib, T.G., and Shew, B.B. 2007. A Site-specific, Weather-based Disease Regression Model for Sclerotinia blight of Peanut. Plant Dis. 91:1436-1444.

Smith, D.L., Hollowell, J.E., Isleib, T.G., and Shew, B.B. 2006. Analysis of factors that influence the epidemiology of Sclerotinia minor on peanut. Plant Dis. 90:1425-1432.

Isleib, T.G., Rice, P.W., Mozingo, R.W., Copeland, S.C., Graeber, J.B., Shew, B.B., Smith, D.L., Melouk, H., and Stalker, H.T. 2006. Registration of N96076L peanut germplasm. Crop Sci. 46:2329-2330.

Peer-reviewed Technical Publications:

Smith, D.L. and Walker, N.R. 2011. Evaluation of fungicides for the control of large patch of Zoysiagrass in Oklahoma, 2009-2010. PDMR 5:TO26.

Smith, D.L. and Walker, N.R. 2011. Evaluation of consumer and commercial fungicides for control of brown patch of tall fescue in Oklahoma, 2010. PDMR 5:TO27.

Smith, D.L. and Walker, N.R. 2011. Evaluation of fungicide programs for management of dollar spot and brown patch of creeping bentgrass, 2010. PDMR 5:TO28.

Walker, N.R., Marek, S.M., Wu, Y., Mitchell, T.K., and Smith, D.L. 2010. Infection and colonization of bermudagrass by Ophiosphaerella herpotricha, a causal agent of spring dead spot. USGA-TERO http://usgatero.msu.edu/v09/n23.pdf

Smith, D.L. 2010. Evaluation of organic and conventional fungicide programs for the control of black rot of grape in Oklahoma, 2009. PDMR 4:SMF005.

Smith, D.L. Payne, A.F., and Moore, J.W. 2010. Evaluation of conventional fungicide programs for the control of pecan scab in Oklahoma, 2009. PDMR 4:STF010.

Smith, D.L. and Walker, N.R. 2010. Evaluation of fungicide for control of large patch of Zoysiagrass in Oklahoma, 2009. PDMR 4:TO32.

Smith, D.L. and Walker, N.R. 2010. Evaluation of fungicide for control of brown patch of tall fescue in Oklahoma, 2009. PDMR 4:TO33.

Smith, D.L. and Walker, N.R. 2010. Evaluation of fungicide programs for management of dollar spot and brown patch of creeping bentgrass, 2009. PDMR 4:TO34.

Smith, D.L. and Walker, N.R. 2009. Evaluation of fungicide programs for management of dollar spot and brown patch of creeping bentgrass, 2008. PDMR 3:TO25.

Smith, D.L. and Walker, N.R. 2009. Effects of DMI fungicides and Primo MAXX on 'U-3', 'Riviera', and 'Tifway 419' bermudagrass, 2008. PDMR 3:TO24.

Smith, D.L. and Walker, N.R. 2009. Evaluation of fungicides for brown patch control in tall fescue/Kentucky bluegrass residential lawns, 2008. PDMR 3:TO26.

Smith, D.L. 2009. Evaluation of fungicides for control of black rot of grape in Oklahoma, 2008. PDMR 3:SMF024.

Shew, B.B., Hollowell, J.E., and Smith, D.L. 2008. Evaluation of foliar fungicides for the control of peanut diseases in North Carolina, 2007. PDMR 2:FC077.

Shew, B.B., Hollowell, J.E., and Smith, D.L. 2008. Evaluation of LEM-17 for the control of peanut diseases in North Carolina, 2007. PDMR 2:FC076.

Shew, B.B., Hollowell, J.E., and Smith, D.L. 2008. Evaluation of Topguard, V-10116, and Headline for the control of peanut diseases in North Carolina, 2007. PDMR 2:FC075.

Smith, D.L., Hollowell, J.E., Shew, B.B., and Cochran, A. 2007. Application time and sequence of fungicide treatments for controlling Sclerotinia blight of peanut, 2006. PDMR 1:FC066.

Smith, D.L., Hollowell, J.E., Shew, B.B., and Cochran, A. 2006. Application time and sequence of fungicide treatments for controlling Sclerotinia blight of peanut, 2005. F&N Tests 61:FC018.

Shew, B.B., Hollowell, J.E., and Smith, D.L. 2006. Evaluation of foliar fungicides for the control of peanut disease in North Carolina, 2005. F&N Tests 61:FC011.

Smith, D.L., Hollowell, J.E., Shew, B.B., and Cochran, A. 2005. Evaluation of alternating fungicide treatments for controlling Sclerotinia blight of peanut, 2004. F&N Tests 60: FC096.

Shew, B.B., Hollowell, J.E., Smith, D.L. 2005. Evaluation of foliar fungicides for the control of peanut diseases in North Carolina, 2004. F&N Tests 60: FC107.

Smith, D.L., Shew, B.B., and Hollowell, J.E. 2004. Evaluation of two fungicides for control of Sclerotinia blight of peanut, 2003. F&N Tests 59: FC031.

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About me:

I am a native of Western New York and was raised in the heart of the Finger Lakes Region. Throughout my younger years I was actively involved in the Boy Scouts of America and achieved the Rank of Eagle Scout. I continue to be involved in Boy Scouts and help as needed. I also am a co-advisor to the OSU Shotgun Sports Club. I enjoy shooting clay target games in my free time. I also am an active runner, hiker, and camper and enjoy many other outdoor activities in my free time.