Dr. Philip F. Harmon 
Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Purdue University, 2003, Plant Pathology
University of Florida, Plant Pathology Dept
1453 Fifield Hall
PO Box 110680
Gainesville , FL 32611-0680
Phone: (352) 273-4622
Fax: (352) 392-6532
E-mail
Position
Statewide Turfgrass, Ornametal Plant, and Small Fruits Extension Pathologist
60% Extension, 40% Research
Extension Activities
- Rapid Turfgrass Diagnostic Service
- Address plant pathology needs and concerns of clientele groups that I serve
- Convey University of Florida research findings to the turfgrass industry through updated disease diagnostic services and recommendations for efficient and effective disease management strategies
- Assist other state and county faculty with plant pathology needs in their extension programs through in-service trainings, invited presentations, fact sheet and slide set development, and assistance with special plant disease problems
Research Activities
- Investigate and improve rapid methods for turfgrass disease diagnosis
- Find new integrated approaches to disease management by investigating:
- new chemistry evaluation
- timing and application technology studies
- programmatic fungicide rotation plans
- incorporation of cultural and biological management options
- pathogen identification and characterization for new disease problems and disease complexes currently not well understood