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Amanda Strayer Scherer

Principal Investigator

Auburn University

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5 years ago

Plant Disease Management and Diagnostics

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The goal of my research program at Auburn is to conduct applied research and provide practical solutions that can help producers sustain agriculture in Alabama. My research largely focuses on economically important diseases of cotton, peanuts, small grains, turf, and ornamentals.

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Auburn University

PGPR Biocontrol Seed Treatment for Soilborne Pathogen Rhizoctonia solani in Peanuts

Novel biological seed treatment using plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) to control Rhizoctonia solani in peanuts. Addresses the lack of biological alternatives to conventional fungicides for managing seed rots ...

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Amanda Strayer Scherer

Principal Investigator

Auburn University

Work experience

Auburn University

Principal Investigator

2014 - Present

North Carolina State University

Postdoctoral Scientist

2018 - 2019

University of Florida