Professor of Microbial Ecology & Plant Pathology

Soil and Land Resources Division

 Department of Plant, Soil, and Entomological Sciences

 University of Idaho, Moscow, ID 83844-2339

Education/Experience:

     J.D., 2007, William Howard Taft University

     Ph.D.,  Plant Pathology,  1984,  Cornell University     

     M.S.,  Plant Pathology,  1981,  Cornell University  

     B.S.,  Forestry,  1978,  University of New Hampshire

     Postdoctoral Research Associate, USDA-ARS & NC State University,  1983-1985

     Associate Research Scientist, U.S. EPA, 1985-1987

     Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology, University of Idaho, 1987-1993

     Associate Professor of Microbial Ecology/Plant Pathology, Univ. of Idaho, 1993-1999

     Professor of Microbial Ecology/Plant Pathology, Univ. of Idaho, 1999-present.

     Adjunct Professor of Microbiology, University of Idaho, 1999-present

Affiliations and Professional/Scholarly Organizations:    

    College of Graduate Studies, University of Idaho

     Environmental Science Program, University of Idaho

    Center for Hazardous Waste Remediation Research, University of Idaho

     The State Bar of California

        Environmental Law Section, State Bar of California

    American Bar Association

        Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources

          Agricultural Management Committee

          Pesticides, Chemical Regulation, and Right-To-Know Committee

          Public Land and Resources Committee

          Water Quality and Wetlands Committee 

        ABA Young Lawyers Division

           Energy, Environment, and Resources Law Committee

           Intellectual Property Committee 

     American Phytopathological Society

       Associate editor, Phytopathology 

     Society for Ecological Restoration

Current appointment:

   Research (75%): Microbial ecology, soil microbiology, plant disease epidemiology; biological control of soilborne plant pathogens; scientific and legal aspects of environmental release of genetically engineered organisms; microbial source tracking in wilderness and recreational forest watersheds; microbial control of insect pests; quantitative modeling of disease processes in plant and insect populations, bioremediation of soil pollutants, bacterial gene transfer in soil and the rhizosphere.  

   Teaching (25%):  Soil Biology (Soil 437), Microbial Ecology (Soil 425/525, MMBB 425/525), Plant Pathology (PLSC 415)

Kim, T. G., and G. R. Knudsen. 2008. Quantitative real-time PCR effectively detects and quantifies colonization of sclerotia of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum by Trichoderma spp. Appl. Soil Ecol. 40:100-108.

Knudsen, G. R.  2008.  Response: Third generation biotechnology.  Issues in Science and Technology, Fall 2008 (in press).  National Academy of Science.

Whitacre, P.T., et al. (contributing workshop members).  2008.  Genetically Engineered Organisms, Wildlife, and Habitat.  A Workshop Summary.  72 pp.  The National Academies Press, Washington, D.C.

Knudsen, G. R., and L. M. Dandurand.  2007.  Analysis of spatial patterns of rhizoplane colonization.  Pages 109-133 in: R. B. Franklin and A. L. Mills, The Spatial Distribution of Microbes in the Environment.  Springer Press.

Dandurand, L. M., G. R. Knudsen, and C. V. Eberlein.  2006.  Susceptibility of five nightshade (Solanum) species to Phytophthora infestans.  Am. J. Potato Res. 83:205-210.

Knudsen, G. R.  2006.  Quantifying the metabolic activity of soil- and plant-associated microbes.  Pages 697-703 in: C. Hurst et al. (eds), Manual of Environmental Microbiology, 3rd Edition.

Sudarshana, P., and G. R. Knudsen.  2006.  Quantification and modeling of plasmid mobilization on seeds and roots.  Curr. Microbiol. (in press).

Knudsen, G. R., and L. M. Dandurand.  2006.  Analysis of spatial patterns of rhizoplane colonization.  In:  R. B. Franklin and A. L. Mills, eds., The Importance of Spatial Scale on the Analysis of Patterns and Processes in Microbial Communities (in press). 

Knudsen, G. R., J. P. Stack, S. O. Schuhmann, K. Orr, and C. LaPaglia.  2006.  Individual-based approach to modeling hyphal growth of a biocontrol fungus in soil.  Phytopathology 96:1108-1115.

Bae, Y. S., and G. R. Knudsen.  2005.  Soil microbial biomass influence on growth and biocontrol efficacy of Trichoderma harzianum.  Biol. Control 32:236-242.

Knudsen, G. R.  2005.  Bacteriology of soils and plants.  In:  S. P. Borriello, P. R. Murray, and G. Funke (eds.), Topley & Wilson's Microbiology & Microbial Infections,10^th edition, volume 1, Bacteriology, pages 195-210. 

James, R.L., G.R. Knudsen, and M.J. Morra. 2004. Preplant soil treatment effects on production of Douglas-fir seedlings at the USDA Forest Service Nursery, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Report 04-10, May 2004. USDA, Missoula, MT.

James, R.L., G.R. Knudsen, and M.J. Morra. 2004. Preplant soil treatment effects on production of Douglas-fir seedlings at the USDA Forest Service Nursery, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Report 04-12, June 2004. USDA, Missoula, MT.

James, R.L., G.R. Knudsen, and M.J. Morra. 2004. Preplant soil treatment effects on production of Douglas-fir seedlings at the USDA Forest Service Nursery, Boise, Idaho. Report 04-13, June 2004. USDA, Missoula, MT.

Orr, K. A., and Knudsen, G. R.  2004.  Use of GFP and image analysis to quantify proliferation of Trichoderma harzianum in nonsterile soil.  Phytopathology 94:1383-1389.

Smolinska, U., M. J. Morra, G. R. Knudsen, and R. James.  2003.  Isothiocyanates produced by Brassicaceae species as inhibitors of Fusarium oxysporum.   Plant Disease 87:407-412.

Bae, Y. S., and G. R. Knudsen.  2001.  Influence of a fungus-feeding nematode on growth and biocontrol efficacy of Trichoderma harzianum.  Phytopathology 91:301-306.

Hurst, C. J. , G. R. Knudsen, M. J. McInerney, L. D. Stetzenbach, and M. V. Walter (eds).  2001. Manual of Environmental Microbiology, 2nd edition.  American Society for Microbiology.

Knudsen, G. R. 2001.  Introduction and overview: Soil, rhizosphere, and phyllosphere. in:  C. J. Hurst, G. R. Knudsen, M. J. McInerney, L. D. Stetzenbach, and M. V. Walter (eds).  Manual of Environmental Microbiology, 2nd edition.  American Society for Microbiology.

Knudsen, G. R.  2001.  Quantifying the metabolic activity of soil- and plant-associated microbes. in:  C. J. Hurst, G. R. Knudsen, M. J. McInerney, L. D. Stetzenbach, and M. V. Walter (eds).  Manual of Environmental Microbiology, 2nd edition.  American Society for Microbiology.

Bae, Y. S., and G. R. Knudsen.  2000. Cotransformation of Trichoderma harzianum with B-Glucuronidase and green fluorescent protein genes provides a useful tool for monitoring fungal growth and activity in natural soils.  Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 66:810-815.

Dandurand, L. M., R. D. Mosher, and G. R. Knudsen.  2000.  Combined effects of Brassica napus seed meal and Trichoderma  harzianum on two soilborne plant pathogens.  Can. J. Microbiol. 46:1051-1057.

Knudsen, G. R., and D. J. Schotzko.  1999.  Spatial simulation of epizootics caused by Beauveria bassiana in Russian wheat aphid populations.   Biological Control 16:318-326.

Scott, J. S., and G. R. Knudsen.  1999.  Soil amendment effects of rape (Brassica napus) residues on pea rhizosphere bacteria.  Soil Biol. Biochem. 31:1435-1441.

Mousseaux, M. R., R. K. Dumroese, R. L. James, D. L. Wenny, and G. R. Knudsen.  1998.  Efficacy of Trichoderma harzianum as a biological control of Fusarium oxysporum in container-grown Douglas-fir seedlings.  New Forests 15:11-21.  

Dandurand, L. M., D. J. Schotzko, and G. R. Knudsen.  1997.  Spatial patterns of rhizoplane populations of Pseudomonas fluorescens.  Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 63:3211-3217.

Knudsen, G. R., and Z. G. Wang.  1997.  Microbial control of the Russian wheat aphid with the entomopathogen Beauveria bassiana. Thomas Say Publ., Entomol. Soc. Am. 

Schotzko, D. J., S. S. Quisenberry, & G. R. Knudsen.  1997.  Spatio-temporal dynamics of the Russian wheat aphid, within spatially varied hosts.  Thomas Say Publ., Entomol. Soc. Am.

Smolinska, U., G. R. Knudsen, M. J. Morra, and V. Borek.  1997.  Inhibition of Aphanomyces euteiches f. sp. pisi by volatiles produced by hydrolysis of Brassica napus seed meal.  Plant Disease 81:288-292.

Smolinska, U., M. J. Morra, G. R. Knudsen, and P. Brown.  1997. Toxicity of glucosinolate degradation products from Brassica napus seed meal toward Aphanomyces euteiches f. sp. pisi.  Phytopathology 87:77-82.

Dandurand, L. M., and G. R. Knudsen.  1996.  Isolation of microbes from the rhizosphere and phyllosphere.  Pages 391-399 in:  C. J. Hurst, G. R. Knudsen, M. J. McInerney, L. D. Stetzenbach, and M. V. Walter (eds).  Manual of Environmental Microbiology.  American Society for Microbiology, Washington, DC.

Hurst, C. J., G. R. Knudsen, M. J. McInerney, L. D. Stetzenbach, and M. V. Walter (eds).  1996.  Manual of Environmental Microbiology.  American Society for Microbiology, Washington, DC.

Knudsen, G. R.  1996.  Introduction: Soil, Rhizosphere;, and Phyllosphere.  Pages 381-382 in:  C. J. Hurst, G. R. Knudsen, M. J. McInerney, L. D. Stetzenbach, and M. V. Walter (eds).  Manual of Environmental Microbiology.  American Society for Microbiology, Washington, DC.

Sudarshana, P., and G. R. Knudsen.  1995.  Effect of parental growth on dynamics of conjugative plasmid transfer in the pea spermosphere.  Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 61:3136-3141.

Dandurand, L. M., G. R. Knudsen, and D. J. Schotzko.  1995. Quantification of Pythium ultimum var. sporangiiferum zoospore encystment patterns using geostatistics.  Phytopathology 85:186-190.

Knudsen, G. R., D. J. Schotzko, and C. R. Krag.  1994.  Fungal entomopathogen effect on numbers and spatial patterns of the Russian wheat aphid (Homoptera: Aphididae) on preferred and nonpreferred host plants.  Environ. Entomol. 23:1558-1567.

Dandurand, L. M., and Knudsen, G. R.  1993.  Influence of Pseudomonas fluorescens on hyphal growth and biocontrol efficacy of Trichoderma harzianum in the spermosphere and rhizosphere of pea.  Phytopathology 83:265-270.

Wang, Z. G., and Knudsen, G. R.  1993.  Effect of the entomopathogen Beauveria bassiana  (Fungi: Hyphomycetes) on fecundity of the Russian wheat aphid (Diuraphis noxia) (Homoptera: Aphididae).  Environ. Entomol. 22:874-878.

Schotzko, D. J.,  and Knudsen, G. R.  1992.  Use of geostatistics to evaluate a spatial simulation model of aphid population dynamics.  Environ. Entomol. 21:1271-1282.

Arora, D. K., K. G. Mukerji, B. Rai, and G. R. Knudsen (eds).  1991.  Handbook of Applied Mycology, Vol. I: Soil and Plants.  Marcel Dekker, New York.

Bin, L., Knudsen, G. R., and Eschen, D. J.  1991.  Influence of an antagonistic strain of Pseudomonas fluorescens on growth and ability of  Trichoderma harzianum to colonize sclerotia of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in soil.  Phytopathology  81:994-1000.

Knudsen, G. R. 1991.  Models for the survival of bacteria applied to the foliage of crop plants.  Pages 191-216 in: C. J. Hurst, ed., Modeling the Environmental Fate of Microorganisms.  ASM Publications.

Knudsen, G. R., Eschen, D. J., Dandurand. L. M., and Wang, Z. G.   1991.  Method to enhance growth and sporulation of  pelletized biocontrol fungi.   Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 57:2864-2867.

Knudsen, G. R., and Schotzko, D. J.  1991.  Simulation of Russian wheat aphid movement and population dynamics on preferred and non-preferred host plants.  Ecol. Modell. 57:117-131.  

Knudsen, G. R., and Stack, J. P. 1991.  Modeling growth and dispersal of fungi in natural environments.   Pages 625-645 in: D. K. Arora, K. G. Mukerji, B. Rai, and G. R. Knudsen, eds., Handbook of Applied Mycology, Vol. I: Soil and Plants.  Marcel Dekker, New York.  

Knudsen, G. R., Eschen, D. J., Dandurand, L. M., and Bin, L. 1991.  Potential for control of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum through colonization of sclerotia by Trichoderma harzianum.  Plant Disease 75:466-470.

Knudsen, G. R., and Bin, L. 1990.  Effects of temperature, soil moisture and wheat bran on growth of Trichoderma harzianum from alginate pellets.  Phytopathology 80:724-727.

Knudsen, G. R., Johnson, J. B., and Eschen, D. J. 1990.  Alginate pellet formulation of a Beauveria bassiana (Fungi: Hyphomycetes) isolate pathogenic to cereal aphids.  J. Econ. Entomol. 83:2225-2228.

Knudsen, G. R.  1989.  Model to predict aerial dispersal of bacteria during environmental release.  Appl. and Environ. Microbiol. 55:2641-2647.

Lindow, S. E., Knudsen, G. R., Seidler, R. J., Walter, M. V., Lambou, V. W., Amy, P. S., Schmedding, D., Prince, V., and Hern, S.  1988.  Aerial dispersal and epiphytic survival of Pseudomonas syringae during a pretest for the release of genetically engineered strains into the environment.  Appl. and Environ. Microbiol. 54:1557-1563.

Knudsen, G. R., Johnson, C. S., and Spurr, H. W., Jr.  1988.  A simulation model explores fungicide strategies to control peanut leafspot.  Peanut Science 15:39-43.

Knudsen, G. R., Walter, M. V., Porteous, L. A., Prince, V. J., Armstrong, J. L., and Seidler, R. J.  1988.  Predictive model of conjugative plasmid transfer in the rhizosphere and phyllosphere.  Appl. and Environ. Microbiol. 54:343-347.

Knudsen, G. R., and Spurr, H. W., Jr.  1988.  Management of bacterial populations for foliar disease biocontrol.  In: K. G. Mukerji, ed., Biocontrol of Plant Diseases.  CRC Press.

Knudsen, G. R., and G. W. Hudler. 1987. Use of a computer simulation model to evaluate a plant disease biocontrol agent. Ecol. Modell. 35:45-62.

Knudsen, G. R., and H. W. Spurr, Jr. 1987. Field persistence and efficacy of five bacterial preparations for control of peanut leaf spot. Plant Disease 71:442-445.

Spurr, H. W., Jr., and Knudsen, G. R.  1985.  Biological control of leaf diseases with bacteria.  Pages 45-62 in: C. E. Windels and S. E. Lindow (eds.), Biological Control on the Phylloplane.  American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, Minn.

Knudsen, G. R., and Hudler, G. W.  1984.  Interactions between epiphytic bacteria and conidia of Gremmeniella abietina. Pages 217-225 in: P. D. Manion, ed.  Scleroderris Canker of Conifers.  Nijhoff/Junk, The Hague, The Netherlands.

Hudler, G. W., Knudsen, G. R., and Beale, M. A. R.  1984.  Production and maintenance of conidia of Gremmeniella  abietina.  Plant Disease 68:1065-1066.

Hudler, G. W., Knudsen, G. R., and Beale, M. A. R.  1984.  Dose response relationships of five conifers to Gremmeniella abietina.  Plant Disease 68:192-194.

Graduate students (major professor):

Ruben Garcia de la Cruz, Ph.D. (in progress)

Tae Gwan Kim, Ph.D. 2007, Soil Science

Susan Bajimaya, M.S. 2007, Soil Science

Kati Orr, M.S., Soil Science, 2003.  Thesis:  Biomass determination of Trichoderma harzianum expressing green fluorescent protein in soil.

Yeoung Seuk Bae, Ph.D., Plant Science (Plant Pathology), 2000.  Thesis: Trichoderma harzianum as a biological control agent against Sclerotinia sclerotiorum:  Ecological studies and transformation of the agent with marker genes for detection in natural soils. 

Padmalatha Sudarshana,  Ph.D.,  Plant Science (Plant Pathology), 1995.  Thesis:  Bacterial gene transfer in the spermosphere and rhizosphere of pea.

Zheng-Guang Wang,  M. S.,  Plant Science (Plant Pathology), 1992.  Thesis:  Use of the Entomopathogenic Fungus Beauveria bassiana for Biological Control of the Russian Wheat Aphid (Diuraphis noxia).

Li Bin,  M. S.,  Plant Science (Plant Pathology), 1990.  Thesis:  Influence of Pseudomonas fluorescens Strain 2-79 on Hyphal Growth of Trichoderma harzianum and its Biocontrol Efficacy Against Sclerotinia sclerotiorum.

Extramural Funding:

(Funded grant totals, 1987-present: All grants: $2,557,000; Grants as first PI: $1,427,000)

2007

  -Predictive ecology and detection of a recombinant biocontrol fungus in soil.  USDA-CSREES Biotechnology Risk Assessment Program.  (Knudsen) $251,964. 

2005

-Source tracking of E. coli bacteria downstream of open‑range cattle grazing.  Guy Knudsen.  David Little Livestock Range Management Endowment; $7,000

2004

-Source tracking of E. coli bacteria downstream of open‑range cattle grazing.  Guy Knudsen.  David Little Livestock Range Management Endowment; $7,093

2002:

-Effect of trophic complexity on apparent fitness of a recombinant fungus in soil.  USDA-CSREES Biotechnology Risk Assessment Program. (Knudsen, Dandurand) $140,000

2001:

-Enhancing establishment and proliferation of fungal soil inocula.  USDA-ARS NRI Competitive Grants Program  (Knudsen, Dandurand, Morra) $171,131

-Spatial analysis and source tracking of fecal coliform bacteria in an alpine lake ecosystem.  Mazamas Mountaineering Club (Knudsen and Dandurand) $2,818  

2000:

-Source tracking and mapping of fecal coliform bacteria in a multiple use watershed.  UI Seed Grant Program  $7,476 (Knudsen).

-Combination of a biocontrol agent and Brassica tissues against nursery pathogens, USDA MeBR Transistions program.   (Knudsen, Dandurand, Morra) $184,941 1999:

-Brassica cover crops and microbial biocontrol agents as substitutes for synthetic pesticides in forest nurseries.  U.S. EPA.  $39,411 (Morra, Knudsen).  

1997:

-Self-Paced Computer-Based Training Package for Distributed Learning of Soils Resource Curricula.  $3,000.  UI Teaching Grant (Knudsen, McGeehan, Morra).

-Integrated management of potato late blight in Idaho: Forecasting.  Idaho Potato Growers, $5,000 (Knudsen, Dandurand).

-Spatial dynamics of soil and rhizosphere bacterial populations: Effects on plasmid transfer events.  $80,000.  USDA National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program (Soils and Soil Biology).  (Knudsen, Dandurand).

-Adaptive searching in a spatially structured multidimensional environment.  National Center for Supercomputing Applications, Startup Grant.  1,000 SU (computer access grant).

-Microbially induced reduction of toxic metals and radionuclides: Competing geochemical and enzymatic processes.  DOE, $748,782.  (Fendorf, Morra, Knudsen, Rosenzweig).  

1996:

-Potato late blight disease in Idaho.  Idaho Potato Commission.  $104,800.  (Nolte, Knudsen, Mohan, Shetty, Thornton, Dandurand, Forster).  

1995:

-Effect of rapeseed residues and breakdown products on soilborne pests.  Western Regional IPM.  $40,000 (year 3 of 3). (McCaffrey, Morra, Knudsen, Guy).

-Model to optimize biocontrol of sclerotial pathogens with mycoparasitic fungi.  USDA National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program.  $65,000 (2 yrs).  (Knudsen)

-Metapopulation dynamics of gene transfer events among soil and rhizosphere bacteria.  Idaho State Board of Education.  $33,000 (Knudsen).

-Model to predict and optimize 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon  degradation by soil fungi in heterogeneous soil environments. NSF EPSCoR $7,500 (Knudsen)  

1994:

-Effect of rapeseed residues and breakdown products on soilborne pests.  Western Regional IPM.  $40,000 (year 2 of 3). (McCaffrey, Morra, Knudsen, Guy).

-Glucosinolate-based soil amendments to control insect pests and fungal pathogens.  USDA CSRS Advanced Materials for Renewable Resources.  $40,000 (year 2 of 2).  (Morra, Knudsen, McCaffrey).

-Pesticidal activity of glucosinolate degradation products.  High Erucic Acid Rapeseed Development Effort.  $15,000 (year 2 of 2).  (Morra, Knudsen).

-Novel formulation and delivery methods for Beauveria bassiana to control green peach aphid and Colorado potato beetle.  USDA-CSRS Potato Research.  $30,000.  (Knudsen).  

1993:

-Determinants of compatibility and efficacy of biocontrol agents against pea root pathogens. Cool Season Food Legume program, USDA-CSRS.  $31,810 (Knudsen, Dandurand, Morra, Guy).

-Spatial and temporal dynamics in tritrophic (plant, insect herbivore, biological control agent) interactions.  USDA-CSRS NRICGP $110,000 (2-yr).  (Quisenberry, Schotzko, Knudsen, Johnson).

-Effect of rapeseed residues and breakdown products on soilborne pests. Western Regional IPM.$40,000 (year 1 of 3). (McCaffrey, Knudsen, Morra). -

-Model for dispersal and epiphytic survival of bacteria applied to crop foliage.  USDA Biotechnology Risk Assessment.  $106,000 (2-yr).  (Knudsen, Dandurand).

-Glucosinolate-based soil amendments to control insect pests and fungal pathogens.  USDA CSRS Advanced Materials for Renewable Resources.  $70,000 (year 1).  (Morra, Knudsen, McCaffrey).

-Pesticidal activity of glucosinolate degradation products.  High Erucic Acid Rapeseed Development Effort.  $15,000 (year 1 of 2).  (Morra, Knudsen).

-Novel formulation and delivery methods for Beauveria bassiana to control green peach aphid and Colorado potato beetle.  USDA-CSRS Potato Research.  $29,000 (year 1 of 2).  (Knudsen).

-Microbial control of Colorado potato beetle and green peach aphid.  Idaho Potato Commission.  $8,760.  (Knudsen).  

1992:

-USDA/CSRS   $ 30,000 (Knudsen et al., CSFLRC biocontrol pea diseases)

-USDA/CSRS NRICGP $ 49,000 (Knudsen,  Aphid epizootics)

-Idaho Sugarbeet growers $   4,000 (Knudsen, Rhizoctonia root/crown rot)

-Idaho Wheat Comm. $ 19,000  (Chun & Knudsen, Biocontrol of take-all disease)

-USDA/CSRS $ 41,800 (Kish & Knudsen, Green Peach Aphid)

1991:

-UI IMAGE $ 15,000 (Knudsen et al., Biocontrol fungi)

-USDA/CSRS $ 30,000 (Knudsen et al., CSFLRC biocontrol pea diseases)

-Sugarbeet growers $   4,000 (Knudsen, Rhizoctonia root/crown rot)

-USDA/CSRS $ 17,000 (McCaffrey & Knudsen, portion of RWA grant)

-USDA/CSRS $ 41,800 (Kish & Knudsen, Green Peach Aphid)

1990:

-UI IMAGE $ 15,000 (Knudsen et al., Insect biocontrol fungi)

-U.S. EPA $ 39,355 (Knudsen, Bacterial gene transfer)

-URO Seed Grant $   4,000 (Knudsen, Epizootics of grain aphids)

-Sugarbeet growers $   4,150 (Knudsen, Rhizoctonia root rot)

-Idaho Wheat Comm. $   7,500  (Knudsen & Johnson, Biocontrol of RWA)

1989:

-UI IMAGE $ 15,000 (Knudsen et al., Insect biocontrol fungi)

-IAES Sandpoint Res. $ 10,000 (Thompson & Knudsen, Mycorrhizal inoculants)

-Sugarbeet growers $   5,000 (Knudsen et al., Rhizoctonia root rot)

1988:

-Idaho sugarbeet growers $   4,000 (Knudsen, Gallian, Stolz; Rhizoctonia root rot)  

-Nez Perce Tribe $   1,200 (Knudsen, Soil pH and Phoma root rot of pea)

1992:  Interim Chair, Plant Pathology Division.  Position description: Oversee operation of the Plant Pathology Division, with emphasis for UI campus research and teaching. Involvement in budgets; faculty recruitment; program evaluation and support and general leadership of departmental activities. Oversee operations of the division, and ensure quality science performance in appropriate functions of teaching, research and extension in plant pathology. Reviewer for all plant pathology scholarly works. Serve on the Agricultural Executive Council.

Departmental/College/University Committees:

  UI Intellectual Property Committee (2005, 2006)

  Graduate Council (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008)

  PSES Laboratory Space Committee (2002)

 PSES International Students Committee (1999-present)

  PSES Instructional Resources Committee (1994-99)

  Graduate Council, University of Idaho (1994-97)

  College of Agriculture, Academic Programs Advisory Committee (1992-95)

 College of Agriculture, College Tenure and Promotion Committee (1987, 1988, 1991)

  Agricultural Executive Council (1992)

  Plant Pathology Curriculum (1992)

   Plant Pathology Library Liaison (1992)

   PSES Space Committee (1992)

   PSES Graduate Admissions (1992)

   Sugarbeet working group

   EPSCOR seminar series committee

   Search/selection committees:

  Assistant professor of Soil Science (microbial physiology, committee chair), PSES Dept.

  Assistant professor of Plant Pathology, PSES Dept. 

   Assistant professor of Soil Science (soil physics, committee chair), PSES Dept.

   Assistant professor of Soil Science (soil water quality), PSES Dept.

   Assistant professor of Entomology (insect pathologist), PSES Dept.

   Assistant professor (bacteriology), Department of Bacteriology & Biochemistry

   Assistant professor (microbiology), MMBB Dept.

   Department Head, PSES Dept.

   Assistant professor (soil chemistry), PSES Dept.

   PSES, Pre-Tenure Review Committees (3)

   PSES, MMBB Promotion Committees (6)

Regional/National/International Committees:

National Academy of Sciences: Workshop, Genetically Engineered Organisms, Wildlife, and Habitat. (2007).

USDA/ARS Review Panel, Biotechnology Risk Assessment (2006)

USDA/ARS Review Panel, Biotechnology Risk Assessment (2005)

USDA/ARS Research Program Review Committee NP-303 (2002)

Committee on Forestry and Agriculture, Systematics Agenda 2000

USDA-ARS Review Panel, SBIR

USDA-ARS NRICGP Review Panel, Biological Control

American Phytopathological Society, Epidemiology Committee (Chair 1994-95)

American Phytopathological Society, Program Committee for 1995 Annual Meeting

American Phytopathological Society, Biological Control Committee (Chair 1990-91)

American Phytopathological Society, Program Committee for 1992 Annual Meeting

Associate Editor, APS Biological Control Newsletter (1990-1992)

Coordinating committee, APS colloquium on biotechnology risk assessment, 1988.

U.S. EPA-OTS, Biotechnology Risk Assessment Working Group

Professional Improvement

Academic courses taken at UI:

CS 404, Artificial Intelligence

CS 404, Object-Oriented Programming/C++

Other courses:

High Performance Parallel Computing Workshop, National Center for Supercomputing Applications at University of Illinois (September 1997)

Computer Languages: C++, C, Pascal, Basic, Fortran

Foreign Languages: French (functional reading, moderate speaking & writing)

                              German (functional reading, moderate speaking & writing)

Xi Sigma Pi, National Forestry Honor Society