Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist
Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology
Texas A and M University
United States of America
Dr.Olufemi Alabi is Assistant professor at Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology, Texas A and M University,United States Of America. got his Ph.D. Plant Pathology, Washington State University, 2009. The key goals of his extension program include the (i) timely and accurate diagnosis of viruses and other infectious agents of fruit and vegetable crops, (ii) development and evaluation of disease management tactics, and (iii) active engagement and communication of outcomes of these efforts to growers and industry stakeholders.
Translational studies that address immediate and long-term needs of growers and other stakeholders involved in the production of fruit and vegetable crops. Research program emphasizes virus discovery and characterization, genetic diversity and population genetics studies, and understanding of disease epidemiology. The overarching goal is to utilize the results of these studies to develop science-based disease management strategies