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Name: Guy Padgett Title: Professor E-mail: Department: Macon Ridge Research Station Organization: LSU AgCenter Address 1: 212-A Macon Ridge Rd. Address 2: Winnsboro, LA 71295 Phone Number: (318) 435-2157 Fax Number: (318) 435-2133

Education/Training 1992 - Ph.D., Plant Pathology, LSU 1987 - M.S., Plant Pathology, University of Georgia 1984 - B.S., Agricultural Business, Louisiana Tech University

Areas of Specialization/Research Appointment: 100 % LSU Agricultural Center (25% Research/75% Extension) Research Projects: LAB03460: Disease management in cotton. Other responsibilities include research on identification and management of diseases affecting field crops, including corn, soybean, and small grains.

Professional Experience 2006 - present: Professor, Research/Extension Plant Pathology, LSU 1999 - 2006: Associate Professor/Spec Research/Extension Plant Pathology, LSU 1996 - 1999: Assistant Specialist Extension Cotton Agronomist, LSU 1992 - 1996: Assistant Professor Extension Plant Pathologist, University of Georgia 1989 - 1992: Research Associate, LSU Professional Society Activity American Phytopathological Society, Southern Div (1987-present) (Vice-Pres. 2008, Pres. Elect 2009, Pres. 2010) American Phytopathological Society (1987-present) American Peanut Research and Education Society (1993-1996, 2002, 2006) Georgia Association of Agricultural County Agents, (1993-1996) Georgia Association of Plant Pathologists, (1985-1987, 1993-1996) Louisiana Agricultural Science Association (2006) Louisiana Association of Agronomist, (1996-present) Louisiana Plant Protection Association (1996-present) (Vice-President 2002, President 2003) Louisiana County Agricultural Agents Association (1997-present) Mid-South Association of Wheat Scientists, Program Chair 2004 National Agricultural County Agents Association (1993-present) National Peanut Council, 1994 Phi Kappa Phi. 1984-present Southern Soybean Disease Workers (Vice-Pres. 2002-03, Pres. 2003-04, Vice-Pres. 2008-09, Pres. 09-10) Key Professional Service Activities Faculty Council 2010-2013 Louisiana Agriculture Magazine Editorial Board 2008-2010. LAES ACE Committees for cotton, corn, sorghum, soybean & wheat 1996-present CREES NCERA184 CREES NCERA 208 CREES S302, Secretary 2004, Chair 2005 LSU AgCenter Variety Release Committees, 2004-2005 LSU AgCenter Chancellor’s Oversight Committee Promotion and Tenure Planning Committee

Awards/Grants Honors and Awards Louisiana Agriculture Magazine Service Award 2010 Louisiana County Agricultural Agents Association Distinguished Service Award, 2007 National Association of County Agricultural Agents Distinguished Service Award, 2007 Tipton Team Research Award 2006, 2009, 2011 Southern Soybean Disease Workers Recognition Award 2004 Louisiana Plant Protection Association Outstanding Service Award 2004 Louisiana County Agricultural Agents Association Achievement Award, 2003 National Association of County Agricultural Agents Achievement Award, 2003 American Society of Agronomy, Certificate of Excellence, Peanut Production Field Guide, 1998 Georgia Research and Education Award, 1996 American Soc. of Agronomy, Certificate of Excellence, News and Views on Grains and Forages, 1996 American Soc. of Agronomy, Certificate of Excellence, Intensive Wheat Management, 1997 Georgia Association of Agricultural County Agents Young Professional Award, 1995 Grants and Extramural Grant funding has amounted to $2.1 million during 2004-2011. Grant funds are provided by USB, USDA, EPA, National Peanut Board, commodity check-off, and private industry.

Publications/Presentations/Patents Book Chapters Schneider, R., Sikora, E., Padgett, G.B., and Sciumbato, G. 2008. Managing late-season diseases and soybean rust: A southern perspective. In: Using Foliar Fungicides to Manage Soybean Rust: A. Dorrance, M. Draper, and D. Hersman, eds. Land-Grant Universities Cooperating NCERA 208 and OMAF. 111 pp. Selected Refereed Publications Cai, G., Schneider, R. W., and Padgett, G. B. 2009. Assessment of lineages of Cercospora kikuchii in Louisiana for aggressiveness and screening soybean cultivars for resistance to Cercospora leaf blight. Plant Dis. 93:868-874. Mascagni, H.J., Jr., S.A. Harrison, and G.B. Padgett. 2008. Influence of Sulfur Fertility on Wheat Yield Performance on Alluvial and Upland Soils. Commun. In Soil Sci. and Plant Analysis 39(13) 2133-2145. Robinson, A.F., Westphal, A., Overstreet, C., Padgett, G.B., Greengerg, S.M., Wheeler, T.A., and Stetina, S.R. 2008. Detection of suppressiveness against Rotylenchulus reniformis in soil from cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) fields in Texas and Louisiana. Journal of Nematology 40(1):35-38. Robinson, A.F., Akridge, R., Bradford, J.M., Cook, C.G., Gazaway, W.S., Kirkpatrick, T.L.,Lawrence, G.W., Lee, G.R., McGawley, E.C., Overstreet, C., Padgett, G.B., Rodriguez-Kabana, R., Westpahal, A., and Young, L.D. 2005. Vertical distribution of Rotylenchulus reniformis in cotton fields. J. of Nematology. 37(3):265-271. Louisiana Agriculture Padgett, G.B., Schneider, R., and Hollier, C.A. 2011. Soybean disease management. Louisiana Agriculture 54(2):10-12. Hollier, C.A., Bollich, P.A., and Padgett, G.B. 2011. Soybean rust sentinel plot program. Louisiana Agriculture 54(2):15. Boquet, D.J., Leonard, B.R., Padgett, G.B., and Blanche, S.B. 2011. Improving soybean seed quality. Louisiana Agriculture 54(2):16-18. Blanche, S.B., Boquet, D.J., Sterling, S., Harrell, D.L., Padgett, G.B., Udeigwe, T.K., Viator, H.P., and Hollier, C.A. 2011. Louisiana soybean variety testing program. Louisiana Agriculture 54(2):18-19. Leonard, B.R., Boquet, D.J., Padgett, G.B., Davis, J.A., Schneider, R., Griffin, J.L., Valverde, R.A., and Levy, R.J. Soybean green plant malady contributing factors and mitigation. Louisiana Agriculture 54(2):32-34. Padgett, G.B., Purvis, M.A., Harrison, S.A., Mascagni, R., and Hollier, C.A. 2010. Disease management in Louisiana wheat. Louisiana Agriculture 53(3):12-13. Padgett, G.B., Hollier, C.A., Mascagni, H.J., and Purvis, M.A. 2009. Foliar-applied fungicides in corn: Does it pay? Louisiana Agriculture 52(3):26-27. Hollier, C. A., G. Boyd Padgett, and Raymond W. Schneider. 2007. Asian Soybean Rust. Living With...Learning About...Keeping at Bay. Louisiana Agriculture 50(1):15-16. Padgett, G.B., Harrison, S., Colyer, P., Masgani, R., and Hollier, C. 2006. Managing stripe rust in Louisiana. Louisiana Agriculture 49(4):15-16. Harrison, S., Mascagni, R., and Padgett, G.B. 2006. Wheat and oat variety releases. Louisiana Agriculture 49(4):11. Harrison, S., Arceneaux, K., Mascagni, R., and Padgett, G.B. 2006. Reassembling the mix: Breeding leads to better wheat, oat varieties. Louisiana Agriculture 49(4):8-10. Mascagni, H.J., Harrison, S.A., Padgett, G.B., Bell, B. 2006. Influence of seeding rate on wheat yield potential. Louisiana Agriculture 49(4):19. Mascagni, R., Harrison, S, Padgett, B., and Bell, B. 2005. Influence of soil type on wheat’s response to sulfur fertilization. Louisiana Agriculture 48(3):20-21. Selected Non-referred, Peer Reviewed Padgett, G.B., and Purvis, M.A. 2011. The effect of Headline, Twinline, or Stratego on leaf rust development in Louisiana wheat, 2010. Plant Disease Management Reports 5:CF001. Online publication. doi:10/1094/PDMR05. Padgett, G.B., and Purvis, M.A. 2011. The effect of Ballad Plus and Headline on leaf rust development in Louisiana wheat, 2010. Plant Disease Management Reports 5:CF002. Online publication. doi:10/1094/PDMR05. Padgett, G.B. and Purvis, M.A. 2010. An evaluation of Headline, Quilt, Stratego, and Twinline for managing leaf rust in Louisiana wheat, 2009. Plant Disease Management Reports 4:CF008. Online publication. doi: 10/1094/PDMR04. Padgett, G.B. and Purvis, M.A. 2010. The efficacy of selected fungicides and application timing on leaf rust development in Louisiana wheat, 2009. Plant Disease Management Reports 4:CF009. Online publication. doi: 10/1094/PDMR04. Padgett, G.B. and Purvis, M.A. 2009. Evaluating application timing and tank mix combinations on leaf rust development in Louisiana, 2008. Plant Disease Management Reports 3:CF003. Online publication. doi: 10/1094/PDMR03. Padgett, G.B. and Purvis, M.A. 2009. The impact of selected fungicides and application timing on leaf rust development in Louisiana wheat, 2008. Plant Disease Management Reports 3:CF002. Online publication. doi: 10/1094/PDMR03. Padgett, G.B., Purvis, M.A., and Guice, J.B. 2008. The impact of selected fungicides on leaf rust development in Louisiana wheat, 2007. Plant Disease Management Reports 2:CF005. Online publication. doi: 10/1094/PDMR02. Padgett, G.B. and Purvis, M.A. 2007. The effects of application timing of Quadris 2.08SC and Headline 2.08EC on stripe rust development, 2006. Plant Disease Management Reports 1:CF008. DOI: 10:1094/PDMR01. Padgett, G.B. and Purvis, M.A. 2007. The impact of selected fungicides on stripe rust development, test weight, and yield in Louisiana wheat, 2006. Plant Disease Management Reports 1:CF009. DOI: 10:1094/PDMR01. Padgett, G.B., Purvis, M.A., Mascagni, H.J., and Bell, R. 2006. Selected fungicide rates and application timings for managing stripe rust of wheat, 2005. Fungicide and Nematicide Tests (online.) Report 61:CF004. DOI: 10:1094/FN61. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN. Padgett, G.B., Harrison, S.A., Arceneaux, K.J., Purvis, M.A. 2006. Selected fungicide rates and application timings for managing leaf and stripe rust in south Louisiana, 2005. Fungicide and Nematicide Tests (online.) Report 61:CF005. DOI: 10:1094/FN61. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN. Padgett, G.B., Purvis, M.A., Mascagni, H.J., and Bell, R. 2006. Managing stripe rust using Tilt 3.6EC, Quilt, Quadris 2.08SC, Headline 2.08EC, or Stratego. 2005. Fungicide and Nematicide Tests (online.) Report 61:CF006. DOI: 10:1094/FN61. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN. Selected Abstracts and Proceedings from 2006-2011 Price, P., Purvis, M.A., Padgett, G.B., and Schneider, R.W. 2011. Survey of multiple seed isolates of Cercospora kikuchii from Louisiana, Arkansas, and Missouri for resistance to thiophanate-methyl, azoxystrobin, and pyraclostrobin in vitro. In: Proceedings of the Southern Soybean Disease Workers 38th Annual Meeting. March 9-10. Pensacola, Florida. Padgett, G.B., Purvis, M., and Price, P. III. 2011. The Influence of Fungicide Seed Treatments on Plant Establishment and Grain Yield Establishment and Grain Quality and Yield. In: Proceedings of the Southern Soybean Disease Workers 38th Annual Meeting. March 9-10. Pensacola, Florida. Padgett, G.B., Purvis, M.A., , and Hollier, C.A. 2009. The impact of timing and fungicides on soybean disease management. p. 3. In: Proceedings of the Southern Soybean Disease Workers 36rd Annual Meeting. March 11-12. Pensacola, Florida. Padgett, G.B., Allen, T.W., Coker, C.M., Greer, A., and Purvis, M.A. 2009. The impact of strobilurin fungicides on disease development and yield in corn and cotton. Phytopathology 99:S98. Padgett, G.B., Purvis, M.A., Hogan, A., and Hollier, C.A. 2009. The impact of timing and fungicides on soybean disease management. p. 3. In: Proceedings of the Southern Soybean Disease Workers 36rd Annual Meeting. March 11-12. Pensacola, Florida. Padgett, Guy B., Lanclos, David Y., Purvis, Myra, Hollier, Clayton A. 2008. "Do foliar applications of fungicides benefit corn production in the Mid-South?", Proceedings APS Southern Division, http://www.apsnet.org/meetings/div/so08abs.asp Overstreet, C., E. Burris, E.C. McGawley, G.B. Padgett, and M. Wolcott. 2008. Site-specific nematode management – population dynamics. pp. 203-209. In: Beltwide Cotton Conferences. Nashville, TN, January 8-11. National Cotton Council, Memphis, TN. Padgett, G.B., Harrison, S.A., Colyer, P., Mascagni, H.J., Garber, B.W., and Purvis, M.A. 2006. Managing stripe rust in Louisiana: A new challenge. p. 19. In: 1st Proceedings of Louisiana Agricultural Science Association. April 6. LSUA, Alexandria, LA.