Dr. Terry Spurlock
Associate Professor and Extension Plant Pathologist, University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service
Terry’s laboratory focuses on the management of economically important diseases of row crops by helping producers to properly identify diseases and maximize production with only necessary inputs. He has a 75% Extension and 25% research appointment in the Division of Agriculture. He has Extension responsibilities for diseases of corn, grain sorghum, soybean, cotton, rice, and wheat.
Using remote sensing and spatial analysis, Terry’s primary research interest lies in deconstructing all abiotic and biotic stresses within a given agriculture system to determine the factors associated with yield loss and economic impact of both soil-borne and foliar diseases. His laboratory is involved in evaluation of fungicides labelled in Arkansas as well as those in various stages of development from industry partners. The laboratory is also responsible for cultivar performance screening for many diseases that impact the region.