Associate Professor

Lab web site: Rhodes Lab

Teaching

Dr. Rhodes is the Undergraduate Studies Chair and Undergraduate Advisor for the Department of Plant Pathology. He teaches the following courses:

(Plnt Pth 300) Field and Woodland Fungi (U 3 cr)
An introduction to common macrofungi in natural habitats with emphasis on identification and ecology. Au quarter. Prerequ: Biology 101 or 113 or Plant Biology 101.

(Plnt Pth 401) General Plant Pathology (U 5 credits)
An introduction to diseases of plants. Prerequ: Biology 101 or 113; Biology 114 recommended. Au quarter.

(Plnt Pth 501) Diseases of Ornamentals (U G 3 credits)
Biology and integrated control of important diseases of ornamental plants. Sp quarter. Not open to students with credit for 610.

(Plnt Pth 603) Plant Disease Management (U G 5 credits)
Theory and practice of plant disease management; emphasis on integration of cultural, biological, chemical, and plant breeding techniques. Sp quarter. Prerequ: Plant Path 401, and Sr. standing in agronomy, horticulture, plant health management, or entomology; or permission of the instructor. GEC course.

(Plnt Pth 660) Mycology (U G 5 credits)
An introduction to the study of fungi. Wi quarter. Prerequ: Plant Path 300 or 401 or 601, or Biology 114, or permission of the instructor. Not open to students with credit for Botany 660.

Research and Extension Interests

Dr. Rhodes is currently investigating pathological factors which affect establishment and persistence of forage crops, particularly alfalfa. Applied studies are aimed at developing improved procedures for diagnosis and control of several fungal diseases and in implementing the use of mycorrhizal (beneficial) fungi for improving alfalfa nutrition and yield. Basic studies are directed toward the ecology and physiology of mycorrhizal and phytopathogenic fungi. Dr. Rhodes is also a State Extension Specialist in the area of forage crop pathology.

Contact Information

Lanny Rhodes
Office: 475B Kottman Hall, Office

The Ohio State University
Department of Plant Pathology
2021 Coffey Road
Columbus, Ohio 43210-1087

Phone: (614) 292-1375
FAX: (614) 292-4455
Email address: rhodes.2@osu.edu