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    Mid-Florida Research and Education Center

    Mid-Florida Research and Education Center

    Dr. David J. Norman

    Associate Professor of Plant Pathology


    Dr. Dave Norman is an associate professor of plant pathology in the plant pathology department at the University of Florida. He is a researcher and educator who focuses on disease management in landscape or ornamental plants. His research emphasis is centered on the study of bacterial and fungal diseases that affect the production of landscape plants in Florida.

    Norman’s research projects are designed to examine new cultural, biological and chemical disease control methods. He also conducts research on pathogen detection, isolation and classification. Norman’s research interests include ecology, epidemology and host-pathogen relationships.

    Norman’s extension program supports the mission of the University of Florida as co-manager of the MREC Plant Clinic, working directly with homeowners and commercial nursery growers throughout Central Florida to detect, identify and manage plant diseases. He is passionate about incorporating scientifically-based information into various extension activities including publications, workshops and assisting in disease identification through a coordinated effort with other state extension faculty members and county agents.

    Headshot of David Norman.


    Contact

    Email: djn@ufl.edu

    Phone: 407-410-6950

    • Education
      • Ph.D., Plant Pathology, University of Hawaii
      • M.S., Horticulture, University of Hawaii
      • M. S., Biology, Walla Walla College
      • B. S., Biology, Southwestern Adventist College
    • Research Specialization
      1. Classifying bacteria and fungi found on ornamental plants using microbiological, biochemical and molecular techniques
      2. Identifying disease resistance in economically important plant species through the screening of varieties, cultivars, and also by genetic mapping of plant genomes
      3. Monitoring the introduction and movement of the bacterial wilt pathogen into the United States
      4. Controlling and managing diseases affecting the landscape plant industry by using biological, chemical and cultural methods
    • Publications
      • View Dr. Norman's publications
    • Extension Publications
      • View Dr. Norman's Extension publications
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