Bonnie H Ownley
Specialization: Biological and Cultural Control of Soil-borne Plant Pathogens
I joined the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology in 1992, following a Post-doc with the USDA Agricultural Research Service at Washington State University. I studied soil edaphic factors that impact biological control with Pseudomonas and Trichoderma species of take-all disease of wheat. My mentors were Drs. David Weller and R. James Cook. My interest in biological control, plant pathology, mycology, and soil science stems from undergraduate and graduate training with Dr. Lindsey Olive at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Dr. Gareth Morgan-Jones at Auburn University, and Dr. Mike Benson at North Carolina State University.
I hold a strong commitment to equity and diversity, recognizing them as vital assets to research-intensive institutions like The University of Tennessee. I am committed to enhancing educational accessibility, especially for underserved and underrepresented groups. I am currently the Graduate Director of EPP, and I am dedicated to empowering and assisting our students in their academic and professional goals.
My research program is focused on pathosystems involving soilborne plant pathogens, such as Rhizoctonia solani, various species of Bipolaris and Fusarium, Sclerotium rolfsii, and Sclerotinia sclerotiorum
My academic outreach centers on the 'Gadget Girls' program with the Girl Scouts. It actively involves middle and high school girls in STEM activities, aiming to inspire continued education in STEM fields.
I teach courses in mycology, soilborne plant pathogens, and phytobacteriology. I've had the privilege of mentoring numerous postdocs and over 45 graduate students. I also actively involve undergraduates in my research projects.
2505 E J Chapman Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
- Doctorate, Plant Pathology, Minor in Soil Science, North Carolina State University, 1987
- Agriculture and Natural Resources
Bonnie H Ownley
2505 E J Chapman Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
- Doctorate, Plant Pathology, Minor in Soil Science, North Carolina State University, 1987
- Agriculture and Natural Resources
I joined the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology in 1992, following a Post-doc with the USDA Agricultural Research Service at Washington State University. I studied soil edaphic factors that impact biological control with Pseudomonas and Trichoderma species of take-all disease of wheat. My mentors were Drs. David Weller and R. James Cook. My interest in biological control, plant pathology, mycology, and soil science stems from undergraduate and graduate training with Dr. Lindsey Olive at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Dr. Gareth Morgan-Jones at Auburn University, and Dr. Mike Benson at North Carolina State University.
I hold a strong commitment to equity and diversity, recognizing them as vital assets to research-intensive institutions like The University of Tennessee. I am committed to enhancing educational accessibility, especially for underserved and underrepresented groups. I am currently the Graduate Director of EPP, and I am dedicated to empowering and assisting our students in their academic and professional goals.
My research program is focused on pathosystems involving soilborne plant pathogens, such as Rhizoctonia solani, various species of Bipolaris and Fusarium, Sclerotium rolfsii, and Sclerotinia sclerotiorum
My academic outreach centers on the 'Gadget Girls' program with the Girl Scouts. It actively involves middle and high school girls in STEM activities, aiming to inspire continued education in STEM fields.
I teach courses in mycology, soilborne plant pathogens, and phytobacteriology. I've had the privilege of mentoring numerous postdocs and over 45 graduate students. I also actively involve undergraduates in my research projects.