The information in this handbook has been compiled from many sources. We sincerely appreciate the time and effort that everyone spent preparing and reviewing this material. Many of the past authors and contributors have been identified in the 2004 PNW Plant Disease Management Handbook, our 50th edition. Our attempt in this section is to identify all individuals who worked on the 2022 version of the handbook whether their effort was great or small. Those acknowledged as authors or contributors have written completely new sections or conducted major rewrites of existing sections. Reviewers helped read through and verify the existing information.
Special thanks go to Larry Beutler for his skill in copyediting and desktop publishing and to publishing manager Jim Sloan, who keeps all the books moving along toward publication.
We are saddened that Dr. Ken Horst passed away this past year. He managed the last five editions of Westcott’s Plant Disease Handbook. Dr. Cynthia Westcott started that book back in 1950. Dr. Horst quotes her as stating, “It is easy enough to start a book on plant diseases. It is impossible to finish it….” He also states, “A book such as this is never finished….” After 68 handbooks here in the PNW, updated annually, we totally agree!
A personal acknowledgment from Jay to his family: Jacob, I know you are short staffed and working hard so I hope you don’t burn out. Lucas, I am glad you are enjoying your fermentation science classes. (Hard to imagine making and drinking beer for class!). I will always love you both. To my wife Kim, you will always have my support on all that is coming our way. Ian, lots of hard work for you too just to get through Stanford law school. Erin, I hope the commuting up to 91 school settles down. This first year will be a great learning experience for you. Love you all! – J. W. Pscheidt
Authors and Contributors
Ocamb, C.M. Extension Plant Pathology Specialist, Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331.
Pscheidt, J.W. Extension Plant Pathology Specialist, Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331.
Reinhold, L. Plant Pathologist, USDA-ARS, Nat. Clonal Germplasm Repos., 33447 Peoria Road, Corvallis, OR 97333.
Reviewers
*Major reviewer of several sections
*Ackerson, E. Copyeditor, Earth Design, 3733 SE 35th Pl., Portland, OR, 97202.
Adaskaveg. J. E. Plant Pathologist, Microbiology and Plant Pathology, 242 Fawcett Laboratory, University of California Riverside, CA 92521.
Andrews, N. Associate Professor (Practice), North Willamette County Extension, Aurora, OR 97002-9543.
*Bomberger, R. A. Pesticide Resources and Education Program, Department of Entomology Washington State University, CAHNR.
*Caruso, F. Emeritus Plant Pathologist, 21911 78th Place West, Edmonds, WA 98026.
Chalker-Scott, L. K. Professor and Extension Urban Horticulturist, WSU PREC, 2606 W Pioneer, Puyallup WA 98371.
Edmunds, B. Associate Professor (Practice), Marion Co Extension, OSU, Salem, OR 97301-7867.
Frost, K. Plant Pathologist, Oregon State University, Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Hermiston, OR 97838.
*Glass, J. Diagnostician, WSU, WSU-Puyallup Research and Extension Center, Puyallup, WA 98371.
*Jackson, G.T. Registration Specialist, Pesticide Division, Oregon Dept. of Ag., Salem, OR 97301-2532.
LaBoldus, J. Forest Pathologist, Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331.
*Letendre, G. Syngenta, 11852 W. Oneida Dr., Boise, ID 83709.
Ludy, R. L. Diagnostician Oregon State University Plant Clinic, Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331.
*Kachadoorian, R. Program Manager, Pesticide Division, Oregon Dept. of Ag., Salem, OR 97301-2532
KC, A. N. Plant Pathologist, Oregon State University, Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center, 569 Hanley Rd, Central Point, OR 97502
Kowalewski, A. Turf Specialist (Giustina Endowed), Dept. of Horticulture, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331.
*Ocamb, C.M. Extension Plant Pathology Specialist, Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331.
*Priebe, D. Registration Specialist, Pesticide Division, Oregon Dept. of Ag., Salem, OR 97301-2532.
*Pscheidt, J.W. Extension Plant Pathology Specialist, Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331.
*Putnam, M. Director Oregon State University Plant Clinic, Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331.
Rice, C. Territory Manager, Wilbur-Ellis, Kennewick, WA 99336
*Serdani, M. Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc., 855 SE Bayshore Circle, Corvallis, OR 97333.
*Shauck, T. C. BASF Corporation, Roslyn, WA.
*Shaw, D. Forest Pathology, Dept. of Forest Engineering, Resources, and Management, 216 Peavy Forest Science Center, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331.
Skinkis, P. Viticulturist, Dept. of Horticulture, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331.
Stockwell, V. Plant Pathologist, USDA-ARS-HRCL, Corvallis, OR 97331.
Wade, N. Nematologist, Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331.