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Robert M. Harveson

Associate Professor

(Ph.D. University of Florida 1999)

Panhandle Research and Extension Center

Scottsbluff, NE 69361-4939

(308) 632-1250

E-mail: rharveson2@unl.edu

 		 

 

Appointment:

  • 50% Research

  • 50% Extension

Education:

  • B.A., History, Trinity University, 1983

  • B.S., Plant and Soil Science, Tarleton State University, 1985

  • M.S., Plant Pathology, Texas A&M University, 1989

  • Ph.D., Plant Pathology, University of Florida, 1999

    • Professional Responsibilities and Activities:

    Research:

    • Etiology and management of specialty crop diseases

    • Emphasis on soilborne diseases of sugar beets and dry-edible beans

    Extension:

    • Develop statewide educational programs for specialty crop diseases

    • Specialty crops include sugar beets, dry-edible beans, chicory, chickpeas and other pulse crops, sunflowers, potatoes, proso millet, grass seed, brown mustards, edible amaranths, and other newly emerging crops

    University and Professional Service:

  • Genetics and Germplasm Committee of ASSBT (2003-2006)

  • Promotion and Tenure Committee (Plant Pathology Dept.)

  • Phytopathology News Committee (Plant Pathology Dept.)

  • Department Head Search Committee (Plant Pathology Dept.)

  • Board of Directors - North Platte Valley Museum and Historical Society

  • Reviewed research proposals for USDA and University of Wyoming

    • Recognitions

    Notable Distinctions:

  • Named to Bridgeport (TX) High School's "Wall of Fame" in 2004

  • Member of review team for USDA-ARS Sugar Beet Unit's 5-Year Strategic Planning Meeting in 2004

  • Selected to AcademicKeys Who's Who in Agriculture Higher Education in 2003

  • Section chairman (Plant Pathology/Entomology) for 2003 ASSBT/IIRB joint meetings

  • Represented North America (ASSBT) in paper and planning sessions for joint meetings involving ASSBT and IIRB (European Sugar Beet Society) in 2002

    • Research Recognition

  • UNL Ag Research Division - Junior Faculty Excellence in Research Award in 2003

  • Layman Award Grant for biological control research in 2000

    • Extension Recognition

  • Invited to speak at 2005 Montana/Wyoming Sugar Beet/Dry Bean Symposium

  • Made 5 invited presentations for Wyoming Sugar Company throughout the Big Horn Basin in 2003

  • Made 2 invited presentations at 2002 Astec Sugar Beet Seed Quality Symposium

    • Publications:

    Current through 7/1/2005

      Books:

      • Chapters; 9

      Publications

      • 21 refereed journal articles

      • 30 published technical reports

      • 29 extension publications

      • 32 abstracts and profession society meetings

      Editorships

      • Co-Editor, Compendium of Beet Diseases and Insects 2nd Edition: 2004-2006 published by APS Press

    Selected Publication Examples:

  • Harveson, R. M., Hein, G. L., Smith, J. A., Wilson, R. G., and Yonts, C. D. 2002. An integrated approach to cultivar evaluation and selection for improving sugar beet profitability: a successful case study for the Central High Plains. Plant Disease 86: 192-204.

  • Harveson, R. M., and Rush, C. M. 2002. The influence of irrigation management and cultivar blends on the severity of multiple root diseases in sugar beets Plant Disease 86: 901-908.

  • Harveson, R. M., Kimbrough, J. W., and Hopkins, D. L. 2002. Novel use of a pyrenomycetous mycoparasite for management of Fusarium wilt of watermelon. Plant Disease 86: 1025-1030.

  • Stump, W L., Franc, G. D., Harveson, R. M., and Wilson, R. G. 2004. Strobilurin fungicide timing for rhizoctonia root and crown rot suppression in sugarbeet. Journal of Sugar Beet Research 41: 17-37.

  • Harveson, R. M., Smith, J. A., and Stroup, W. W. W. 2005. Improving root health and yield of dry beans in western Nebraska with a new technique for reducing soil compaction. Plant Disease 89: 279-284.

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