Research Plant Pathologist

Barbara.Smith@ars.usda.gov

Education:

• B.S., Mississippi State University; major, Plant Pathology
• M.S., Mississippi State University; major, Plant Pathology; minor, Biochemistry
• Ph.D., Louisiana State University; major, Plant Pathology; minor, Horticulture

Research and Teaching Experience:

• 1986-present Research Plant Pathologist, USDA, ARS, Small Fruit Research Station, Poplarville, MS
• 1977 86 Plant Pathologist, (Support Scientist), USDA, ARS, Poplarville, MS
• 1976 Biology Professor, Southeastern Baptist College, Laurel, MS

University Affiliations.

• Adjunct member of the Graduate Faculty at Mississippi State University
• Affiliate member of the Graduate Faculty at Louisiana State University
• Adjunct member of the Graduate Faculty at University of Southern Mississippi

Dr. Smith actively participates in several scientific organizations and has served as an officer of the Mississippi Association of Plant Pathologists and the American Phytopathological Society - Southern Division. She has served as an advisor for master and PhD students at Mississippi State and the University of Southern Mississippi.

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