Academic Background
Ph.D. Plant Pathology, Auburn Univ. - 1996
M.S. Plant Pathology, Univ. Georgia - 1986
B.S. Plant Protection & Pest Management, Univ. Georgia - 1983
Plant Protection & Pest Management, Georgia Southern Univ. - 1981
Extension Interests and Current Efforts
Dr. Brannen has extensive experience with disease management programs in numerous cropping systems. He serves as the extension fruit pathologist for Georgia – conducting research and technology transfer for multiple fruit commodities. His efforts are directed towards developing IPM practices to solve disease issues and technology transfer of disease-management methods to commercial fruit producers. He also teaches the graduate level Field Pathology Course, the History of Plant Diseases and their Impact on Human Societies Course, team-teaches the IPM Course, coordinates the Viticulture and Enology in the Mediterranean Region Course (Cortona, Italy), and guest lectures in numerous other courses throughout the year.
More information about Dr. Brannen
Faculty profile on Experts@UGA
Publications on Google Scholar
