Thomas Isakeit

Tom Isakeit is a professor and extension plant pathologist, whose goal is to use his knowledge and experience in plant pathology to maximize the profitability and sustainability of Texas farmers.  His specialization is management of diseases of cotton, corn and sorghum.  His main focus in corn has been the management of aflatoxin, using multiple approaches.  This involves collaborative field and laboratory research with other scientists, as well as applied research conducted on commercial farms in collaboration with other extension personnel.  As part of his extension responsibility, current research results are presented to growers and other agribusiness personnel at meetings and field days throughout the state, and in the form of publications.  His M.Sc. and Ph.D. in plant pathology were obtained at Michigan State University and his B.Sc. in agriculture is from the University of Alberta.