Curriculum VitaeJanuary 2019

BRADLEY D. GEARYProfessor of Plant Science, Pest Management Specialist

Percent of time spent: Teaching 46%, Research 46%, Citizenship 8%

Business Address: Department of Plant and Wildlife Sciences4123 LSBBrigham Young UniversityProvo, UT 84602(801)-422-2369brad_geary@byu.edu

Educational History:Ph.D., Plant Pathology, 1999, Washington State University, Pullman, WAM.S., Plant Pathology, 1997, Washington State University, Pullman, WAB.S., Agronomy, Crops and Soils, 1995, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT

Professional Positions:2016 – present, Professor, Plant Pest Management Specialist, Brigham Young University,

Provo, UT2010 – 2016, Associate Professor, Plant Pest Management Specialist, Brigham Young

University, Provo, UT2003 – 2010, Assistant Professor, Plant Pest Management Specialist, Brigham Young

University, Provo, UT2000 – 2003, Assistant Professor and Extension Potato and Onion Specialist, University

of Idaho, Parma, ID1999 – Potato late blight research consultant, Rohm and Haas, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania1995 – 1999, Graduate Research Assistant, Washington State University, Pullman, WA1998 – Graduate Teaching Assistant, Washington State University, Pullman, WA1994-95 – Lab assistant, Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory, Brigham Young University,

Provo, UT1985-93 – Assistant Manager, Morning Star Farms, Burley, ID

Professional Organizations:American Phytopathological SocietyPotato Association of AmericaUtah State Horticulture Soceity

Honors and Awards:Leadership Idaho Agriculture Schlorship, 2001. Granting institution: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Cooperative Extension System, University of Idaho.

1st Place Student Poster Competition, C-4 Division, Eldredge, S., Geary, B., Jensen, S. and Gardner, J. 2005. Increased Germination of Astragalus utahensis

with Aspergillus and Alternaria fungi. 50th International Meeting of the American Society of Agronomy, Soil Society of America and Crop Science Society of America. Salt Lake City, UT. Nov 7-10.

TEACHING:

Courses Taught:Science of Plant Pest ControlPlant Health Diagnostics (formerly Integrated Management of Plant Pests)Plant PathologyBiological Sample Preparation for Electron MicroscopyLiving with PlantsScience of BiologyMentored Learning – undergraduate students working in my lab to gain research skills

Semester Course Course Name Cr Enrollment Course / Instructor Rating (Scale 1-5)

Traditional CoursesW 18 PWS 331 Sci. of Plant Pest Cntrl 3 32 4.2W 18 PDBiol 120 Sci. of Biology 3 173 3.9W 18 Bio 581 Biological Sample Prep 3 3 5.0F 18 PWS 431 Plant Diagnostics 3 30 4.5W 17 PWS 331 Sci. of Plant Pest Cntrl 3 36 4.2W 17 PDBiol 120 Sci. of Biology 3 169 3.8W 17 Bio 581 Biological Sample Prep 3 4 5.0F 17 PWS 431 Plant Diagnostics 3 29 4.6F 17 PWS 575 Plant Pathology 3 6 4.9W 16 PWS 331 Sci. of Plant Pest Cntrl 3 26 4.3W 16 PDBiol 120 Sci. of Biology 2 182 4.1F 16 PWS 431 Plant Diagnostics 3 31 4.6W 15 PWS 331 Sci. of Plant Pest Cntrl 3 21 4.4W 15 PDBiol 120 Sci. of Biology 2 163 4.1W 15 Bio 581 Biological Sample Prep 3 8 4.3F 15 PWS 431 Plant Diagnostics 3 16 4.8F 15 PWS 575 Plant Pathology 3 4 4.7W 14 PWS 331 Sci. of Plant Pest Cntrl 3 27 6.5 / 7.0W 14 PDBiol 120 Sci. of Biology 2 188 5.5 / 5.4F 14 PWS 431 Plant Diagnostics 3 25 6.6 / 7.0W 13 PWS 331 Sci. of Plant Pest Cntrl 3 31 6.7 / 7.0W 13 PDBiol 120 Sci. of Biology 2 179 6.5 / 6.8F 13 PWS 431 Plant Diagnostics 3 32 7.0 / 7.3F 13 PWS 575 Plant Pathology 3 8 7.4 / 7.6W 12 PWS 331 Sci. of Plant Pest Cntrl 3 45 6.8 / 7.1W 12 PDBiol 120 Sci. of Biology 2 227 6.4 / 6.7F 12 PWS 431 Int. Mngt of Plant Pests 3 35 7.1 / 7.4W 11 PWS 331 Sci. of Plant Pest Cntrl 3 45 6.6 / 6.8W 11 PDBiol 120 Sci. of Biology 2 160 6.3 / 6.4F 11 PWS 431 Diagnosing Plant Prob 3 35 6.7 / 6.8F 11 PWS 575 Plant Pathology 3 5 7.4 / 7.6

W 10 PWS 331 Sci. of Plant Pest Cntrl 3 51 6.7 / 7.0W 10 PDBiol 120 Sci. of Biology 2 169 6.0 / 6.2F 10 PWS 431 Int. Mngt of Plant Pests 3 31 6.5 / 6.8W 09 PWS 331 Sci. of Plant Pest Cntrl 3 40 6.6 / 7.0W 09 PDBiol 120 Sci. of Biology 2 204 6.0 / 6.1F 09 PWS 431 Int. Mngt of Plant Pests 3 47 7.0 / 7.2F 09 PWS 575 Plant Pathology 3 5 7.0 / 8.0W 08 PWS 331 Sci. of Plant Pest Cntrl 3 47 6.7 / 7.1W 08 Biol 120 Sci. of Biology 2 86 5.9 / 6.1F 08 PWS 431 Int. Mngt of Plant Pests 3 38 6.7 / 7.2W 07 PWS 331 Sci. of Plant Pest Cntrl 3 32 6.4 / 6.7W 07 Biol 120 Sci. of Biology 2 65 5.7 / 5.8Sp 07 PAS 100 Living with Plants 3 11 7.4 / 7.3F 07 PWS 431 Int. Mngt of Plant Pests 3 25 6.8 / 7.3F 07 PWS 575 Plant Pathology 3 11 6.9 / 7.2W 06 PWS 331 Sci. of Plant Pest Cntrl 3 46 6.1 / 6.6W 06 PAS 100 Living with Plants 3 38 5.8 / 5.9Sp 06 PAS 100 Living with Plants 3 12 5.5 / 5.2F 06 PWS 431 Int. Mngt of Plant Pests 3 36 6.0 / 6.7W 05 PWS 331 Sci. of Plant Pest Cntrl 3 38 6.7 / 7.2W 05 PAS 100 Living with Plants 3 34 6.2 / 6.5Sp 05 PAS 100 Living with Plants 3 11 7.0 / 7.1F 05 PWS 431 Int. Mngt of Plant Pests 3 40 6.3 / 6.9F 05 PWS 575 Plant Pathology 3 6 6.8 / 7.0W 04 PWS 331 Sci. of Plant Pest Cntrl 3 21 6.4 / 6.7F 04 PWS 431 Int. Mngt of Plant Pests 3 20 6.5 / 7.2

Average 6.4 / 6.8

Mentored Learning CoursesW, Sp, Su, F PWS 494R Mentored Research 2-3

cr107 N/A

Number of students mentored: 2005-1; 2006-4; 2007-10; 2008-6; 2009-7; 2010-5; 2011-19; 2012-21; 2013-17; 2014-17; 2015-23; and 2016-15

Advising:Graduate Students:

Advisor:Shae Taylor, M.S. Environmental Sci 2018-2020Madsen Sullivan, M.S. Plant Genetics 2017-2018Trevor Smart, M.S. Plant Genetics 2015-2018Andrew Hollingshead, M.S. Environmental Sci 2013-2015JanaLynn Franke, M.S. Environemental Sci 2013-2015Joshua Nicholson, M.S. Environmental Sci 2012-2014Doug Jacobsen, M.S. Environmental Sci 2012-2015Kurt Elder, M.S. Wildlife and Wildlands 2009-2012Amalia Vargas, M.S. Plant Genetics 2007-2009

Jared Benson, M.S. Plant Genetics 2006-2008Lelani Kitts, M.S. Plant Genetics 2006-2008Sean Eldredge, M.S. Agronomy 2005-2007Erica Larsen Swensen, M.S. Plant Genetics 2004-2006Dennis Atkinson, M.S. Plant Science Univ. of Idaho 2002-2004

Committee Member:Anson Call, M.S. Environmental Science 2016-2017Ruchira Sharma, Ph.D. MMBio 2016-2020Na Yin, Ph.D. Biology 2015-2019Julie Henry, M.S. Plant Genetics 2013-2015Rachel Buck, M.S. Environmental Science 2012-2014Zachary Larsen, M.S. Environmental Science 2011-2013Eric Coronel, M.S. Environmental Science 2010-2012Rachel Redman, M.S. Plant Genetics 2009-2011Thomas Stewart, M.S. Plant Biology, 2007-2009 Josh Cobb, M.S. Plant Genetics 2006-2008Steven Barben, M.S. Agronomy 2006-2008Jennifer Coleman, M.S. Wildlife and Wildlands 2006-2008Leland Roberts, M.S. Wildlife and Wildlands 2005-2007Dan Eddington, M.S. Wildlife and Wildlands 2004-2006Melinda Bateman, M.S. Plant Science Univ. of Idaho 2001-2004

SCHOLARSHIP:Refereed Journals:

(Published)1. Johnson, D.A., Geary, B., and Tsror, L. 2018. Potato black dot – The elusive

pathogen, disease development and management. American J. Potato Res: 95:340-350.

2. Strobel, G., Ericksen, A., Sears, J., Xie, J., Geary, B., and Blatt, B. 2017. Urnula sp., an endophyte of Dicksonia antarctica, making a fragrant mixture of biologically active volatile organic compounds. Microb Ecol 74:312-321.

3. Xie, J., Strobel, G., Xu, W.F., Chen, J., Ren, H.S., An, D.J., and Geary, B. 2017. Fungi as architects of the rimstone dams in Huanglong, NSD, Sichuan, China. Microb Ecol 73:29-38. DOI:10.1007/s00248-016-0841-6

4. Eldredge, S.D., Geary, B., and Jensen, S.L. 2016. Seed isolates of Alternaria and Aspergillus fungi increase germination of Astragalus utahensis. Nat Plants J. 17(2):89-94.

5. Finch-Boekweg, H., Gardner, J.S., Allen, P.S., and Geary, B. 2016. Postdispersal infection and disease development of Pyrenophora semeniperda in Bromus tectorum seeds. Phytopathology 106:1-8. DOI:10.1094/PHYTO-09-15-0229-R

6. Schaible, G.A., Strobel, G.A., Mends, M.T., Geary, B., and Sears, J. 2015. Characterization of an endophytic Gloeosporium sp and its novel bioactivity with “Synergistans.” Microb Ecol 70:41-50. DOI:10.1007/s00248-014-0542-y

7. Xie, J., Strobel, G.A., Feng, T., Ren, H., Mends, M.T., Zhou, Z., and Geary, B. 2015. An endophytic Coniochaeta velutina producing broad spectrum antimycotics. J Microbio 53:390-397. DOI 10.1007/s12275-015-5105-5

8. Miller, J.S., Hamm, P., Dung, J., Geary, B., James, S., Johnson, D.A., and Rykbost K. 2015. Influence of location, year, potato rotation, and chemical seed treatment on incidence and severity of silver scurf on progeny tubers. American J. Potato Res. 92:62-70. DOI:10.1007/s12230-014-9412-x(Equal authorship with collaborators external to BYU)*

9. Geary, B., Clark, J., Hopkins, B.G., and Jolley, V.D. 2015. Deficient, adequate and excess nitrogen levels established in hydroponics for biotic and abiotic stress-interaction studies in potato. J Plant Nut 38:41-50. DOI:10.1080/01904167.2014.912323(Equal authorship with collaborators at BYU, undergraduate coauthor under my advisement)*

10. Franke, J., Geary, B., and Meyer, S.E. 2014. Identification of the infection route of a Fusarium seed pathogen into nondormant Bromus tectorum seeds. Phytopathology 104:1306-1313. DOI:10.1094/PHYTO-03-14-0077-R(Equal authorship with collaborator external to BYU, lead author graduate student under my advisement)*

11. Meyer, S.E., Franke, J., Baughman, O.W., Beckstead, J., and Geary, B. 2014. Does Fusarium-caused seed mortality contribute to Bromus tectorum stand failure. Weed Sci 54:511-519. DOI:10.1111/wre.12094(Equal authorship with collaborators at BYU and external to BYU, graduate student coauthor under my advisement)*

12. Nigg, J., Strobel, G., Knighton, W.B., Hilmer, J., Geary, B., Riyaz-Ul-Hassan, S., Harper, J.K., Valenti, D., and Wang, Y.M. 2014. Functionalized para-substituted benzenes as 1,8-cineole production modulators in an endophytic Nodulisporium species. Microbio 160:1772-1782. DOI:10.1099/mic.0.079756-0(Secondary authorship with collaborators external to BYU)*

13. Dockter, R.B., Elzinga, D.B., Geary, B., Maughan, P.J., Johnson, L.A., Tumbleson, D., Franke, J., Dockter, K., and Stevens, M.R. 2013. Developing molecular tools and insights into the Penstemon genome using genomic reduction

and next-generation sequencing. BMC Gen 14:66. DOI:10.1186/1471-2156-14-66(Equal authorship with collaborators at BYU and external to BYU, undergraduate student coauthor under my advisement)*

14. Xie, J., Strobel, G.A., Mends, M.T., Hilmer, J., Nigg, J., and Geary, B. 2013. Collophora aceris, a novel antimycotic producing endophyte associated with Douglas Maple. Microb Ecol 66:784-795. (Secondary authorship with collaborators external to BYU)*

15. Strobel, G., Booth, B., Schaible, G., Mends, M.T., Sears, J., and Geary, B. 2013. The Paleobiosphere – a novel device for the in-vivo testing of hydrocarbon production utilizing microorganisms. Biotechnol Lett 35:539-552.(Secondary authorship with collaborators external to BYU)*

16. Kanojia, M., Strobel, G., and Geary, B. 2012. Harnessing plant-invading fungi for fuel. LiveScience. http://www.livescience.com/20597-harnessing-plant-invading-fungi-fuel.html(Secondary authorship with collaborators external to BYU)*

17. Riyaz-Ul-Hassan, S., Strobel, G., Geary, B., and Sears, J. 2013. An endophytic Nodulisporium sp. from Central America producing volatile organic compounds with both biological and fuel potential. J Microbiol Biotechnol 23(1):29-35. DOI:10.4014/jmb.1208.04062(Secondary authorship with collaborators external to BYU)*

18. Mends, M.T., Yu, E., Strobel, G.A., Riyaz-Ul-Hassan, S., Booth, E., Geary, B., Sears, J., Taatjes, C.A., and Hadi, M.Z. 2012. An endophytic Nodulisporium sp. producing volatile organic compounds having bioactivity and fuel potential. J Pet Environ biotechnol 3:117. DOI:10.4172/2157-7463.1000117(Secondary authorship with collaborators external to BYU)*

19. Kudalkar, P., Strobel, G.A., Riyaz-Ul-Hassan, S., Geary, B., and Sears, J. 2012. Muscodor sutura, a novel endophytic fungus with volatile antibiotic activities. Mycoscience 53:319-325. DOI:10.1007/s10267-011-0165-9(Secondary authorship with collaborators external to BYU)*

20. Miller, J.S., Hamm, P.B., Olsen, N., Geary, B., and Johnson, D.A. 2011. Effect of post-harvest fungicides and disinfectants on the suppression of silver scurf on potatoes in storage. Am J Pot Res 88:413-423. DOI: 10.1007/s12230-011-9207-2(Equal authorship with collaborators external to BYU)*

21. Strobel, G.A., Singh, S.K., Riyaz-Ul-Hassan, S., Mitchell, A.M., Geary, B., and Sears, J. 2011. An endophytic/pathogenic Phoma sp from creosote bush producing biologically active volatile compounds having fuel potential. FEMS Microbio Lett 320:87-94. DOI:10.1111/j.1574-6968.2011.02297.x(Secondary authorship with collaborators external to BYU)*

22. Booth, E., Strobel, G.A., Knighton, B., Sears, J., Geary, B., and Avci, R. 2011. A rapid column technique for trapping and collecting of volatile fungal hydrocarbons and hydrocarbon derivatives. Biotechnol Lett 33:1963-1972. DOI: 10.1007/s10529-011-06660-2(Secondary authorship with collaborators external to BYU)*

23. Sanjay, S.K., Strobel, G.A., Knighton, B., Geary, B., Sears, J., and Ezra, D. 2011. An endophytic Phomopsis sp. possessing bioactivity and fuel potential with its volatile organic compounds. Microb Ecol 61:729-739. DOI: 10.1007/s00248-011-9818-7(Secondary authorship with collaborators external to BYU)*

24. Banerjee, D., Strobel, G.A., Booth, E., Geary, B., Sears, J., Spakowicz, D., and Bussee, S. 2011. An endophytic Myrothecium inundatum producing volatile organic compounds. Mycosphere 1(3):229-240.(Secondary authorship with collaborators external to BYU)*

25. Broderick, S.R., Stevens, M.R., Geary, B., Love, S.L., Jellen, E.N., Dochter, R.B., Daley, S.L., and Lindgren, D.T. 2011. A survey of Penstemon’s genome size. Genome. 54:160-173. DOI:10.1139/G10-106(Equal authorship with collaborators at BYU and external to BYU, lead author graduate student and I served on his grad committee)*

26. Vargas, A., Elzinga, D.B., Rojas-Beltran, J.A., Bonifacio, A., Geary, B., Stevens, M.R., Jellen, E.N., and Maughan, P.J. 2011. Development and use of microsatellite markers for genetic diversity analysis of canahua (Chenopodium pallidicaule Aellen). Genet Resour Crop Evol 58:727-739. DOI 10.1007/s10722-010-9615-z(Equal authorship with collaborators at BYU and external to BYU, lead author graduate student under my advisement)*

27. Tomsheck, A.R., Strobel, G.A., Booth, E., Geary, B., Spakowicz, D., Knighton, B., Floerchinger, C., Sears, J., Liarzi, O., and Ezra, D. 2010. Hypoxylon sp., and endophyte of Persea indica, producing 1,8-cineole and other bioactive volatiles with fuel potential. Microb Ecol 60:903-914. DOI 10.1007/s00248-010-9759-6.(Secondary authorship with collaborators external to BYU)*

28. Strobel, G.A. Tomsheck, A., Geary, B., Spakowicz, D., Strobel, S., Mattner, S., and Mann, R. 2010. Endophytic strain NRRL 50072 producing volatile organics is a species of Ascocoryne. Mycology 1(3): 187-194.(Secondary authorship with collaborators external to BYU)*

29. Banerjee, D., Strobel, G.A., Geary, B., Sears, J., Ezra, D., Liarzi, O., and Combs, J. 2010. Muscodor albus strain GBA, an endophytic fungus of Ginko biloba from the United States of America, produces volatile antimicrobials. Mycology 1(3): 179-186.

(Secondary authorship with collaborators external to BYU)*

30. Amin, R.M., Gary A. Strobel, G.A., Vishnevetsky, M., Ren, Y. and Geary, B., 2010. A biologically active endophytic Quambalaria pitereka from eptospermum junipae in Australia. Mycology 1(1): 67-74.(Secondary authorship with collaborators external to BYU)*

31. Lee, S.J., Strobel, G.A., Eisenman, K., Geary, B., Vargas, P.N., and Strobel S.A. 2009. Aurosphaeria, a novel coelomycetous genus. Mycotaxon. 107:463-472.(Secondary authorship with collaborators external to BYU)*

32. Benson, J.H., Geary, B., Miller, J.S., Hopkins, B.G., Jolley, V.D., and Stevens, M.R. 2009. Phytophthora erythroseptica (Pink Rot) development in Russet Norkotah potato grown in buffered hydroponic solutions II. pH Effects. Amer. J. Potato Res. DOI 10.1007/s12230-009-9102-2.(Equal authorship with collaborators at BYU and external to BYU, lead author graduate student under my advisement)*

33. Benson, J.H., Geary, B., Miller, J.S., Jolley, V.D., Hopkins, B.G., and Stevens, M.R. 2009. Phytophthora erythroseptica (Pink Rot) development in Russet Norkotah potato grown in buffered hydroponic solutions I. Calcium nutrition effects. American J. Potato Res. DOI 10.1007/s12230-009-9101-3.(Equal authorship with collaborators at BYU and external to BYU, lead author graduate student under my advisement)*

34. Geary, B., Ransom, C., Brown, B., Atkinson, D., and Hafez S. 2008. Weed, disease, and nematode management in onion with biofumigants and metam sodium. Hort. Tech. 18:569-574.(Equal authorship collaborators external to BYU, graduate student coauthor under my advisement)*

35. Brown, B.D., Geary, B., Gibson, R.C. and Morra, M.J. 2008. Biofumigant biomass, nutrient content, and glucosinolate response to phosphorus. Plant Nutri. 31:743-757.(Equal authorship with collaborators external to BYU)*

36. Gordillo, L.F., Stevens, M.R., Millard, M.A., and Geary, B. 2008. Screening two Lycopersicon peruvianum collections for resistance to tomato spotted wilt virus. Plant Dis. 92:694-704.(Equal authorship with collaborator at BYU, lead author graduate student and I served on his grad committee)*

37. Geary, B., Johnson, D.A., Hamm, P.B., James S., and Rykbost K.A. 2007. Potato silver scurf affected by tuber seed treatments and locations, and occurrence of fungicide resistant isolates of Helminthosporium solani in Washington and Oregon. Plant Dis. 91:315-320.(Equal authorship with collaborators external to BYU)*

38. Hopkins, B.G., Horneck, D.A., Pavek, M.J., Geary, B., Olsen, N.L., Ellsworth, J.W., Newberry, G.D., Miller, J.S., Thornton, R.E., and Harding, G.W. 2007. Evaluation of potato production best management practices. Amer. J. Potato Res. 84:19-27.(Equal authorship with collaborators external to BYU)*

39. Geary, B. and Johnson, D. A. 2006. Relationship between silver scurf levels on seed and progeny tubers from successive generations of potato seed. Amer. J. Potato Res 83:447-453.(Equal authorship with collaborator external to BYU)*

40. Geary, B., Hamm, P.B., and Johnson, D. A. 2004. Deposition and redistribution of fungicides applied by air and chemigation for control of Late Blight in commercials potato fields. Amer. J. Potato Res. 81:305-315.(Authorship prior to BYU)

41. Johnson, D. A., Cummings, T. F., and Geary, B. 2000. Post infection activity of selected Late Blight fungicides. Plant Dis. 84:1116-1120.(Authorship prior to BYU)

42. Geary, B., Johnson, D. A., Hamm, P. B., and Cummings, T. F. 1999. Fungicide applications for Late Blight management: A boom attached to a center pivot irrigation system. Plant Dis. 83:512-515.(Authorship prior to BYU)

*Equal authorship signifies I did a significant portion of the editing/writing of the manuscript, obtaining funding for the research, and project development. Secondary authorship signifies I had input in project development and a vital component to project completion with minimal editing.

Scientific Notes:Johnson, D.A., Douhan, L.I. and Geary, B. Report of Colletotorichum coccodes

associated with Mentha. Plant Dis. 86:695, 2002.

Book Chapter:Nolte, P., Miller, J. S., Geary, B. and Corsini, D. Disease Management. Potato

Production Systems. 2003. University of Idaho Agricultural Communications. Pp. 153-183.

Current Information Series and Bulletins:Olsen, N. and B. Geary. “Managing Foreign Material for Quality Idaho

Potatoes.” CIS 1104. 2002.

Smathers, R. L., Geary, B. and Rimbey, N. R. “Onions, Southwestern Idaho Crop Costs and Returns Estimate.” U of I EBBS-On-01. 2002.

Neufeld, J., B. Simko, C. Shock, S. Reddy, L. Jensen and B. Geary. “Treasure Valley Pest Alert Network Alerts Growers to Current Pest Outbreaks TVPestAlert.net.” IMPACT. 2002.

Nolte, P., Sandvol, L., Mowry, T., Stoltz, R., Olsen, N., Geary, B., Corsini, D. and Whitworth, J. 2000. Idaho Potato Net Necrosis Action Plan. 2000.

Nolte, P., Mohan, K., Bohl, W., Olsen, N., Geary, B. and Corsini, D. 2000. Idaho Late Blight Action Plan (revised June, 2000). CIS 1132.

Abstracts: (peer reviewed, edited by editor)Geary, B., Smart, T., Miller, J., Robinson, A.P., Gudmestad, N., Migdat, M., and Sullivan, M. 2018. Fungal microbiome and diversity from different potato growing regions. Potato Association of America 102nd Annual Meeting, Boise, Idaho, July 22-26.

Geary, B., Smart, T., Rosenzweig, N., Schroeder, B., Miller, J., Robinson, A.P., Gudmestad, N.C., Frost, K., and Johnson, D. 2017. Potato soil microbial community analysis pre and post-fumigation. Potato Association of America 101st Annual Meeting, Fargo, North Dakota, July 23-27.

Smart, T., and Geary, B. 2016. Temporal variation of soil biota in fumigated and non-fumigated potato fields. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. Tampa, FL Abs. 407-P. July 30 – Aug 3.

Roberts, M. and Geary, B. 2016. Epilobium angustifolium’s endophytic fungi and their biologically active secondary metabolites. Utah Conference of Undergraduate Research. Feb. 19. University of Utah

Franke, J., Geary, B., Meyer, S.E., Saunders, S., and Poh, T. 2014. Fusarium as a seed pathogen on Bromus tectorum. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. Minneapolis, MN. Abs 43-P. Aug 9 – 13.

Hollingshead, A., Geary, B., Meyer, S., and Masai, M. 2014. A bio-control of Cenchrus ciliare by secondary metabolites of fungal pathogens. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. Minneapolis, MN. Abs 145-P. Aug 9 – 13.

Smart, T. B., and Geary, B. 2014. Expressed bioactivity in endosymbionts of Prunus virginiana. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. Minneapolis, MN. Abs 128-P. Aug 9 – 13.

Densley, A.D., and Geary, B. 2014. Secondary metabolite production in a newly discovered endophyte species of Veratrum californicum. American

Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. Minneapolis, MN. Abs 24-P. Aug 9 – 13.

Franke, J., Meyer, S.E., and Geary, B. 2014. Bleach blonde syndrome, a new disease of Bromus tectorum implicated in cheatgrass die-offs. Botanical Society of America Annual Meeting. Boise, ID. Abs 446. July 26-30.

Geary, B., Elder, K., Anderson, V., and Jensen, S. 2013. Cultural thinning of native Sagebrush stands to increase seed yield. Society for Range Management, 66th annual meeting. Oklahoma City, OK. Abs 286. Feb 2-7.

Franke, J., Meyers, S., Geary, B., Poh, T., and Saunders, S. 2013. Is Fusarium a causal organism in cheatgrass die-off. Society for Range Management, 66th annual meeting. Oklahoma City, OK. Abs 130. Feb 2-7.

Nordin, A., Geary, B., Gneck, J., Jolley, V., Hopkins, B., Merrell, M., Baron, A., and Johnson, D. 2011. Influence of pH, sulfur, choloride, and potassium on infection severity of Verticillium dahliae in Russet Burbank potato roots. Am. Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference. Waikoloa, HI. HortSci. 46(9):S94. Sept. 25-28.

Hopkins, B.G., Nordin, A., Geary, B., Johnson, D.A., Gneck, J., Jolley, V.D., Merrell, M., and Baron, A. 2011. Influence of pH, sulfur, chloride, and potassium on infection severity of Verticillium dahliae in Russet Burbank potato roots. Potato Association of America 95th Annual Meeting, Raleigh, North Carolina, Aug14-18.

Dockter, R.B., Broderick, S.R., Dockter, K.G., Tumbleson, D.M., Maughan, P.J., Geary, B., and Stevens, M.R. 2010. Molecular marker development using 454-pyrosequencing in four species of Penstemon. Am. Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference. Palm Desert, CA. HortSci. 45(8):S115. August 2 - 5.

Washburn, J.D., Kearns, M., Geary, B., and Stevens, M.R. 2010 Alyssum flower mutagenesis; ornamental crop improvement. Am. Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference. Palm Desert, CA. HortSci. 45(8):S87. August 2 - 5.

Gneck, J.G., Geary, B., Johnson, D.A., Hopkins, B.G., and Jolley, V.D. 2010. Influence of differing phosphorus levels on infection severity of Collectotrichum coccodes in Russet Burbank potato roots. Potato Association of America 94th Annual Meeting. Corvallis, OR. Aug 15-19.

Beckett, T.J., Pletsch, M., Hopkins, B.G., Shiffler, A.K., Hutchinson, P.J.S., Geary, B., Horneck, D., Olsen, N.O., Hafez, S., Thornton, M., and Washburn, J. 2009. Reducing pesticides and increasing potato by increasing time between potato crops. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting. Pittsburg, PA. Nov 1 – 5.

Geary, B., Morton, J., Blaisdell, B., Johnson, D.A., Hopkins, B.G., and Jolley, V.D. 2009. Adequate and high nitrogen represses infection severity of Colletotrichum coccodes in Russet Burbank potato roots. Potato Association of America 93rd Annual Meeting. Fredericton, NB, Canada. Aug 9 – 13.

Geary, B., Benson, J., Hopkins, B.G., Jolley, V.D., Miller, J.S., and Stevens, M.R. 2009. Low pH and calcium levels increase infection severity of Pythophthora erythroseptica in Russet Norkotah potato roots. Potato Association of America 93rd Annual Meeting. Fredericton, NB, Canada. Aug 9 – 13.

Kearns, M.J., Geary, B., Song, E., Blaisdell, B., Johnson, D.A., Hopkins, B.G., and Jolley, V.D. 2009. Infection severity of Colletotorichum coccodes in Russet Burbank potatoes with respect to environmental potassium. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. Portland, OR. Phytopathology 99:S41. Aug 1 – 5.

Blaisdell, B., Geary, B., Morton, J., Kearns, M., Johnson, D.A., Hopkins, B.G., and Jolley, V.D. 2009. Available nitrogen levels influence Colletotorichum coccodes infection severity of Russet Burbank potato roots. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. Portland, OR. Phytopathology 99:S12. Aug 1 – 5.

Vargas, A., Geary, B., Stevens, M., Bonifacio, A., Fairbanks, D., Maughan, J., Jellen, E., and Coleman, C. 2009. Quinoa cultivar resistance to Peronospora farinosa f. sp. chenopodii. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. Portland, OR. Phytopathology 99:S134. Aug 1 – 5.

Broderick, S.R., Dockter, R.B., Mendenhall, M.A., Daley, J.D., Daley, S.L., Ewell, B.J., Mock, T.J., Love, S. Geary, B., and Stevens, M.R. 2009. Utilizing flow cytometry for quantitative estimations of nuclear DNA in over 50 Penstemon species. Am. Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference. St. Louis, MI. HortSci. 44:1053. July 25 – 28.

Dockter, R.B., Broderick, S.R., Daley, J.D., Daley, S.L., Mendenhall, M.A., Ewell, B.J., Geary, B., and Stevens, M.R. 2009. Early phenotypic mutation results induced by ethyl methyl sulfonate (EMS) on species of Penstemon. Am. Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference. St. Louis, MI. HortSci. 44:1123. July 25 – 28.

Vargas, A., Rojas-Beltran, J.A., Adhikary, D., Horihuela, G., Maughan, P.J., Jellen, E.N., Stevens, M.R., and Geary, B. 2009. Microsatellite marker development in Cañahua (Chenopodium pallidicaule). Plant and Animal Genomes XVII Conference. San Diego, CA. P-128. January 10-14.

Kitz, L., Geary, B., Stevens, M., Maughan, P., Jellen, E., Bonifacio, A., and Coleman, C. 2008. Downy mildew resistance in four breeding lines of quinoa.

Pacific Division Am. Phytopathological Society. Jackson Hole, Wy. June 24 – 27.

Benson, J., Geary, B., Hopkins, B., Jolley, V., and Miller, J. 2008. Effect of calcium levels on Phytophthora Erythroseptica infection in potato roots. Pacific Division Amer. Phytopathological Society. Jackson Hole, Wy. June 24 – 27.

Benson, J., Geary, B., Hopkins, B.G., Jolley, V.D., and Miller, J.R. 2007. Influence of pH on infection of Phytophthora erythroseptica on Solanum tuberosum. Amer. Phytopathological Society. San Diego, CA. . Phytopathology 97:S10. July 30 - Aug 3

Chambers, A., Geary, B., Black, S., and Candelaria, N. 2007. Confirmation of artificial endophyte inoculation in maize (Zea mays) and tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) by scanning electron microscopy and PCR amplification of ITS sequences. Amer. Phytopathological Society. San Diego, CA. Phytopathology 97:S19. July 30 - Aug 3.

Eldredge, S.D., Geary, B., and Jensen, S. 2007. Field and greenhouse trials relating complex soil environments with accelerated germ responses of Astragalus utahensis to Alternaria and Aspergillus fungi. Amer. Phytopathological Society. San Diego, CA. Phytopathology 97:S32. July 30 - Aug 3.

Kitz, L., Hooper, G.R., Stevens, M.R., and Geary, B.. 2007. Visualization of Peronospora farinosa infection and growth in quinoa using scanning electron microscopy. Amer. Phytopathological Society. San Diego, CA. Phytopathology 97:S57. July 30 - Aug 3.

Stevens, M.R., Swenson, E.M., Geary, B., Bonifacio, A., Plata, G., Maughan, P.J., Jellen, E.N., Coleman, C.E., Kitz, L., Cobb, J., and Fairbanks, D.J. 2007. Studies on quinoa downy mildew (Peronospora farinosa) host resistance and pathogen diversity in Bolivia. Quinoa Congress, Peru.

Kitz, L., Swenson, E.M., Geary, B., Bonifacio, A., Plata, G., and Stevens, M.R. 2007. Evidence of genetic diversity among isolates of Peronospora farinose f. sp. chenopodii using AFLP analysis. Plant and Animal Genomes XV Conference. San Diego, CA. January 16-20.

Geary, B., Benson, J., Wood, S., Logan, J., Broulotte, B., Chambers, A., Maughan, J., and Stevens, M.R. 2006. Profiling of physical and molecular characteristics in Neotyphodium isolates. Amer. Society for Horticulture Science. New Orleans, LA. ASHS 41:1035. July 26 – 30.

Geary, B., Beck, D., and Thornton, M. 2006. Bulb-to-bulb transmission of Botrytis allii in dry bulb onion production. Amer. Society for Horticulture Science. New Orleans, LA. ASHS 41(4):1064. July 26 – 30.

Geary, B., Brown, B., Ransom, C., and Hafez, S. 2006. Biofumigants in commercial onion production to control weed, nematode and disease pests. Second International Biofumigation Symposium. Moscow, ID. June 25 – 29.

Brown, B., Geary, B., Morra, M., and Borek, R. 2006. Biofumigant response to phosphorus. Second International Biofumigation Symposium. Moscow, ID. June 25 – 29.

Stevens, M.R., Scott, J.W., Cho, J.J., Geary, B., and Memmott, F.D. 2006. A new dominantly inherited source of TSWV resistance in tomato derived from L. chilense, which resists isolates that overcome Sw-5. Amer. Society of Horticulture Science. New Orleans, LA. ASHS 41:991. July 26 – 30.

Swenson, E.M., Geary, B., Plata, G., Bonifacio, A., Maughan, P.J., Jellen, E.N., Coleman, C.E., Fairbanks, D.J., and Stevens, M.R. 2006. AFLP fingerprints for isolates of Peronospora farinosa f.sp. chenopodii (Downy Mildew) in quinoa from the Andes of South America. Plant and Animal Genomes XIV Conference. San Diego, CA. January 14-18.

Jarvis, D.E., Maughan, P.J., Stevens, M.R., Coleman, C.E., Geary, B., Bonifacio, A., Fairbanks, D.J., Balzotti, M.B., Christensen, S.A., Kolano, B.A., Maluszynska, J., Larson, E.M., Mason, S.L., Pratt, C., Ricks, M.D., and Jellen, E.N. 2006. The development of molecular tools for improvement of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Wild.). Plant and Animal Genomes XIV Conference. San Diego, CA. January 14-18.

Eldredge, S., Geary, B., Jensen, S. and Gardner, J. 2006. Mechanisms of accelaerated germination of Astragalus utahensis with Aspergillus and Alternaria fungi. American Phytopathological Society. Quebec, Canada. Phytopathology 96:S32. July 29 - Aug 2.

Chambers, A.H., Benson, J., and Geary, B. 2006. AFLP genetic analysis of eleven unique endophytes isolated from Festuca pratensis and Lolium prenne grass varieties. Amer. Phytopathological Society. Quebec, Canada. Phytopathology 96:S20. July 29 - Aug 2.

Swenson, E.M., Geary, B., Plata, G., Bonifacio, A., Maughan, P.J., Jellen, E.N., Coleman, C.E., Fairbanks, D.J., and Stevens M.R. 2006. Genetic diversity of Bolivian Peronospora farinosa f.sp. chenopodii (downy mildew) and quinoa’s resistance response. Amer. Phytopathological Society. Quebec, Canada. Phytopathology 96:S112. July 29 - Aug 2.

Cobb, J.N., Geary, B., Fisher, A.J., and Stevens, M.R. 2006. Effective protoplasting of Neotyphodium endophytes in forage grasses. Amer. Phytopathological Society. Quebec, Canada. Phytopathology 96:S25. July 29 - Aug 2.

Eldredge, S., Geary, B., Gardner, J., and Jensen, S. 2006. Viability of an accelerated germ response of fungal inoculated Astragalus utahensis seed in soil. 51st Annual International Meeting of the American Society of Agronomy, Soil Science of America and Crop Science Society of America. Indianapolis, IN. Nov 12 - 16.

Beck, D., Thornton, M., and Geary, B. 2006. Factors influencing development of neck rot in stored onions. National Allium Research Conference. College Station, Texas. Dec. 6 – 8.

Eldredge, S., Geary, B., Jensen, S., and Gardner, J. 2005. Increased germination of Astragulis utahensis with the fungi Alternaria and Aspergillus. 69th Annual Meeting Crop Science Society of America. Salt Lake City, Utah, November 6-10.

Benson, J., Geary, B., Chambers, A., Wood, S., Cameron, N., Cookson, T., Maughan, P.J., Jellen, E.N., and Stevens, M.R. 2005. Alkaloid and endophyte variability in Festuca and Lolium grass species. 69th Annual Meeting Crop Science Society of America. Salt Lake City, Utah, November 6-10.

Hopkins, B., Horneck, D., Pavek, M., Thornton, R., Newberry, G., Geary, B., Ellsworth, J., and Olsen, N. 2005. Best management practices for sustainable potato production, putting university recommendations to the test. 89th Annual Meeting of the Potato Association of America, Calgary, Canada. July 2005.

Hopkins, B., Horneck, D., Pavek, M., Thornton, R., Newberry, G., Geary, B., Ellsworth, J., and Olsen, N. 2005. Best management practices for sustainable potato production. 50th Annual Meeting of the Annual International Meeting of the American Society of Agronomy, Soil Science of America and Crop Science Society of America. Salt Lake City, UT. Nov 7-10.

Stevens, M.R., Fairbanks, D., Maughan, P.J., Jellen, E.N., Geary, B., and Coleman, C. 2005. Sustainable quinoa production. International Conference on Plant Genomics and Biotechnology. Riapur, India October 26-Nov. 2.

Geary, B., Thornton, M., Beck, D. and Atkinson, D.  2005.  Effect of application method and rate of metam sodium on germination of Yellow Nutsedge.  Annual Meeting of the Western Society of Weed Science.  Vancouver, British Columbia, March 8-10.

PROINPA Quinoa Research Group (Bonifacio, A. and 15 others), and BYU Quinoa Research Group Fairbanks, D.J., Stevens, M.R., Jellen, E.N., Coleman,

C.E., Maughan, P.J., and Geary, B. 2004. Sustainable production of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Wild), a neglected food crop in the Andean Region. McKnight Foundation, Collaborative Crop Research Program Biennial Brantees Conference. Vaals, Netherlands.

Atkinson, D. and B. Geary. 2004. Efficacy of in-furrow and seed piece insecticide treatments. 88th Annual Meeting of the Potato Association of America. Scottsbluff, NEB. August 8-13.

Atkinson, D., Bohl, W.H., Hopkins, B.G. and Geary, B. 2004. The Effect of production area on tuber bulking rates and dry matter accumulation. 88th Annual Meeting of the Potato Association of America. Scottsbluff, NEB. August 8-13.

Miller, J.S., P.B. Hamm, N. Olsen, B. Geary and D.A. Johnson. 2004. Managing silver scurf on potatoes in storage with post-harvest fungicides and disinfectants. Phytopathology 94:S71. Anaheim, CA. July 31-Aug 4.

Geary, B., Hopkins, B., Bohl, W.H., Ellsworth, J., and Atkinson, D. 2004. Effect of production area on tuber bulking rates and dry matter accumulation of Russet Burbank, Alturas, Ranger Russet and Shepody Potatoes. 49th Annual Meeting of the Crop Science Society of America. Seattle, WA. Oct 31-Nov.4.

Thornton, M., Geary, B., Beck, D., and Atkinson D. 2004. Effect of application method and rate of metam sodium on germination of Yellow Nutsedge. National Allium Conference. Grand Junction, CO. Dec 8-9.

Beck, D., Geary B., Ransom, C., McGonigle, R., Brown, B. and Thornton, M. 2004. Biofumigation with radish and mustard as an alternative to metam sodium for control of pink root and weeds in onions. National Allium Conference. Grand Junction, CO. Dec 8-9.

Geary, B., Stark, J., Love, S., Hopkins, B., Ellsworth, J., Atkinson, D. and Windes, J. 2003. Potato varietal responses to nitrogen rate and timing. 87th Annual Meeting of the Potato Association of America. Spokane, WA. August 10-14.

Miller, J. S., Hubbard, M. K., Geary, B. and Schneider, A. T. 2003. Effect of irrigation method and fungicide application interval on Late Blight tuber blight. 87th Annual Meeting of the Potato Association of America. Spokane, WA. August 10-14.

Bateman, M., Nolte, P., Hamm, P. B. and Geary B. 2003.The effect of potato virus A (PVA) on yield of Russet Burbank and Russet Norkotah Potatoes. 87th Annual Meeting of the Potato Association of America. Spokane, WA. August 10-14.

Simko, B., Neufeld, J. D., Shock, C., Shock, C., Geary, B., Reddy, S., Jensen, L. and Davis, T. 2003. Treasure valley pest alert project: user-friendly web-based pest information delivery. 4th National Integrated Pest Management Symposium. April 8-10.

Atkinson, D., Geary, B., Stark, J., Love, S. and Windes, J. 2003. Potato Varietal Responses to Nitrogen Rate and Timing. Western Nutrient Management Conference. March 6-7.

McGonigle, T., B. Geary, R. Forster, B. Brown and C. Strausbaugh. 2003. Impact of crop rotation and soil tillage on roots and Mycorrhizal fungi. Molecular Biology and Biotechnological Applications of Mycorrhizal fungi. New Delhi, India. March 23-26.

Simko, B., Neufeld, J., Geary, B., Jensen, L., Reddy, S., and Shock, C. 2001. An interactive web site for rapid delivery of regional pest alerts. Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America. San Diego, CA. Dec. 9-12.

Geary, B., Johnson, D. A., Hamm, P. B., James, S. and Rykbost, K. A. 2001. Silver Scurf, and Emerging Potato Disease. Abstract 11, 85th Annual Meeting of the Potato Association of America. St. Petersburg, FL. Apr 22-26.

Geary, B., Johnson, D. A., and Hamm, P. B. 2001. Influence of seed-borne Helminthosporium solani on progeny-tuber disease levels. Abstract 80, 85th Annual Meeting of the Potato Association of America. St. Petersburg, FL. Apr 22-26.

Shock, C., Neufeld, J., Simko, B., Geary, B., Reddy, S. and Jensen, L. 2001. An interactive internet site for rapid delivery of regional pest alerts. World Congress of Computers in Agriculture and Natural Resources. American Society of Agricultural Engineers. Foz do Iguaca, Brazil. Sept. 19-21.

Geary, B., Hamm, P. B., Johnson, D. A., James, S. R. and Rykbost, K. A. 2000. Effects of Fungicides and Location on Development of Silver Scurf. Abstract 78 PAA. 84th Annual Meeting of the Potato Association of America. Colorado Springs, CO. July 23-27.

Proceedings: (peer reviewed)Geary, B., Benson, J., Miller, J., Hopkins, B.G., Jolley, V.D., and Stevens, M.R. 2010. Pink rot of potato, influence of pH and calcium on disease development. Pp. 18-22. Proceedings for the 2010 Southern Rocky Mountain Agricultural Conference. February 9-12. http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/SLVRC/CROPWATER/proceedingsSRMAC10.pdf

Geary, B., Hopkings, B.G., Jolley, V.D., Benson, J., Miller, J., and Stevens, M.R. 2010. Nutrient and pathogen interactions in potato: impacts of pH and calcium on pink rot disease development. Proceedings of the Idaho Potato Conference 2010. January.

Miller, J.S., Hamm, P.B., Olsen, N., Johnson, D.A., Woodell, L., Miller, T.D., and Geary, B.  2009.  Managing silver scurf and black dot in potato storage.  pp. 103-108 in:  Proceedings of Wisconsin’s Annual Potato Meeting, 2009.

Thornton, M., Geary, B. and Beck, D. 2007. The influence of surround WP and lifting practices on storage disease, sun scorch and bulb color of red onions. Pp. 24-29. Proceedings of the Idaho/Eastern Oregon Onion Growers Meeting. Feb 3-4.

Hamm, P.B., Johnson, D.A., Geary, B., Miller, J., and Olsen, N. 2005. Silver scurf control in potatoes. Annual Washington State Potato Conference. January.

Hopkins, B.G., Geary, B., Ellsworth, J., Olsen, N., Horneck, D., Pavek, M., Thornton, R. and Newberry G. 2005. Best Management Practices for Potato Production. Annual Washington State Potato Conference. January.

Atkinson, D., Geary, B., Stark, J., Love, S. and Windes, J. 2003. Potato varietal responses to nitrogen rate and timing. Western Nutrient Management Conference. March 6-7.

McGonigle, T., Geary, B., Forster, R., Brown, B. and Strausbaugh, C. 2003. Impact of crop rotation and soil tillage on roots and Mycorrhizal Fungi. Molecular Biology and Biotechnological Applications of Mycorrhizal Fungi. New Delhi, India. March 23-26.

Geary, B., Hamm, P. B., Johnson, D. A., James, S. R. and Rykbost, K. A. 2000. Effects of fungicides and location on development of silver scurf. Colorado Springs, CO. July 26.

Geary, B. 2001. Influence of 2000 weather on Idaho potato production. Proceedings of the Idaho Potato Conference 2001. January.

Geary, B. 2001. Economic benefits of onion seed priming. Idaho, Malheur County Onion Growers Annual Meeting. February.

Simko, B., Neufeldk, J., Geary, B., Jensen, L., Reddy, S., andShock, C. 2001 Treasure valley pest alert.net: An interactive internet basedpest management tool. 60th Annual PNW Insect Management Conference.Portland, OR. Jan. 8-9.

Geary, B. and Johnson, D. A. 2000. Silver scurf - What have we learned in the past three years? Proceedings 39th Annual Washington Potato Conference and Trade Show. February.

Geary, B. and Johnson, D. A. 2000. The latest in silver scurf information. Proceedings of the Idaho Potato Conference 2000. January.

Geary, B., Nolte, P., and Gudmestad, N. 2000. Storage and tuber diseases-panel discussion. Proceedings of the Idaho Potato Conference 2000. January.

Web Pages:Neufeld, J., Simko, B., Shock, C., Reddy, S., Geary, B., and Jensen, L. 2003. Treasure valley pest alert. Tvpestalert.net.

Love, S., Geary, B. and et. al. 2003. Idaho Potato Center for Excellence. Ag.uidaho.edu/potato

Video Tapes:Olsen, N. and Geary, B. “Continuing to Manage Foreign Material for Quality Idaho Potatoes.” English and Spanish versions. 2002.

Presentations: (oral and poster)International (invited)Stevens, M.R, Fairbanks, D., Maughan, P.J., Jellen, E.N., Geary, B., and Coleman, C. 2005. Sustainable quinoa production. International Conference on Plant Genomics and Biotechnology. Riapur, India October 26-Nov. 2.

McGonigle, T., Geary, B., Forster, R., Brown, B. and Strausbaugh, C. 2003. Impact of crop rotation and soil tillage on roots and Mycorrhizal fungi. Molecular Biology and Biotechnological Applications of Mycorrhizal Fungi. New Delhi, India. March 23-26.

International (not-invited)Stevens, M.R., Swenson, E.M., Geary, B., Bonifacio, A., Plata, G., Maughan, P.J., Jellen, E.N., Coleman, C.E., Kitz, L., Cobb, J., and Fairbanks, D.J. 2007. Studies on quinoa downy mildew (Peronospora farinosa) host resistance and pathogen diversity in Bolivia. Quinoa Congress, Peru.

Geary, B., Brown, B., Ransom, C., and Hafez, S. 2006. Biofumigants in commercial onion production to control weed, nematode and disease pests. Second International Biofumigation Symposium. Moscow, ID. June 25 – 29.

Brown, B., Geary, B., Morra, M., and Borek, R. 2006. Biofumigant response to phosphorus. Second International Biofumigation Symposium. Moscow, ID. June 25 – 29.

PROINPA Quinoa Research Group (Bonifacio A. and 15 others), and BYU Quinoa Research Group: Fairbanks, D.J., Stevens, M.R., Jellen, E.N., Coleman, C.E., Maughan, P.J., and Geary, B. 2004. Sustainable production of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Wild), a neglected food crop in the Andean region. McKnight Foundation, Collaborative Crop Research Program Biennial Brantees Conference. Vaals, Netherlands.

Shock, C.C., Neufeld, J.D., Simko, B.C., Shock, C.A., Geary, B., Reddy, S., Jensen, L., and Ellis, E. 2002. An interactive internet site for rapid delivery of regional pest alerts. American Society of Agricultural Engineers. World Congress on Computers in Agriculture and Natural Resources. Iguacu Falls, Brazil. pp. 683-688. March.

National (invited)Geary, B., Johnson, D.A., Hamm, P.B., James, S. and Rykbost, K.A. 2001. Silver scurf an emerging potato disease. 85th Annual Meeting of the Potato Association of America. Plant Division invited for symposium. St. Petersburg, Florida. Apr 22-26.

National (not-invited)Geary, B., Smart, T., Miller, J., Robinson, A.P., Gudmestad, N., Migdat, M., and Sullivan, M. 2018. Fungal microbiome and Diversity from different potato growing regions. Potato Association of America 102nd Annual Meeting, Boise, Idaho, July 22-26. (poster)

Geary, B., Smart, T., Rosenzweig, N., Schroeder, B., Miller, J., Robinson, A.P., Gudmestad, N.C., Frost, K., and Johnson, D. 2017. Potato soil microbial community analysis pre and post-fumigation. Potato Association of America 101st Annual Meeting, Fargo, North Dakota, July 23-27. (oral)

Geary, B., Rouse, D., Spakes-Richter, B., Shew, D., and Lambert, K. 2017. Labs, a mechanism to Enhance learning in the changing world of plant pathology. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX. Aug 5-9. Special Session organizer and moderator.

Smart, T., and Geary, B. 2016. Temporal variation of soil biota in fumigated and non-fumigated potato fields. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. Tampa, FL Abs. 407-P. July 30 – Aug 3. (poster)

Franke, J., Geary, B., Meyer, S.E., Saunders, S., and Poh, T. 2014. Fusarium as a seed pathogen on Bromus tectorum. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. Minneapolis, MN. Aug 9 – 13. (poster)

Hollingshead, A., Geary, B., Meyer, S., and Masai, M. 2014. A bio-control of Cenchrus ciliare by secondary metabolites of fungal pathogens. American

Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. Minneapolis, MN. Aug 9 – 13. (poster)

Smart, T. B., and Geary, B. 2014. Expressed bioactivity in endosymbionts of Prunus virginiana. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. Minneapolis, MN. Aug 9 – 13. (poster)

Densley, A.D., and Geary, B. 2014. Secondary metabolite production in a newly discovered endophyte species of Veratrum californicum. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. Minneapolis, MN. Aug 9 – 13. (poster)

Franke, J., Meyer, S.E., and Geary, B. 2014. Bleach blonde syndrome, a new disease of Bromus tectorum implicated in cheatgrass die-offs. Botanical Society of America Annual Meeting. Boise, ID. July 26-30. (poster)

Franke, J., Geary, B., Meyer, S., and Standing, M. 2013. Fusarium and its role in stand failure of the annual grass Bromus tectorum. Microscopy & Microanalysis annual meeting. Indianapolis, IN. Aug. 4-8. (poster)

Geary, B., Elder, K., Anderson, V., and Jensen, S. 2013. Cultural thinning of native Sagebrush stands to increase seed yield. Society for Range Management, 66th annual meeting. Oklahoma City, OK. Abs 130. Feb 2-7. (oral)

Franke, J., Meyers, S., Geary, B., Poh, T., and Saunders, S. 2013. Is Fusarium a causal organism in cheatgrass die-off. Society for Range Management, 66th annual meeting. Oklahoma City, OK. Abs 130. Feb 2-7. (oral)

Nordin, A., Geary, B., Gneck, J., Jolley, V., Hopkins, B., Merrell, M., Baron, A., and Johnson, D. 2011. Influence of pH, sulfur, choloride, and potassium on infection severity of Verticillium dahliae in Russet Burbank potato roots. Am. Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference. Waikoloa, HI. HortSci. 46(9):S94. Sept. 25-28. (oral pres)

Hopkins, B.G., Nordin, A., Geary, B., Johnson, D.A., Gneck, J., Jolley, V.D., Merrell, M., and Baron, A. 2011. Influence of pH, sulfur, chloride, and potassium on infection severity of Verticillium dahliae in Russet Burbank potato roots. Potato Association of America 95th Annual Meeting, Raleigh, North Carolina, Aug14-18. (oral pres)

Dockter, R.B., Broderick, S.R., Dockter, K.G., Tumbleson, D.M., Maughan, P.J., Geary, B., and Stevens, M.R. 2010. Molecular marker development using 454-pyrosequencing in four species of Penstemon. Am. Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference. Palm Desert, CA. August 2 - 5. (poster pres.)

Washburn, J.D., Kearns, M., Geary, B., and Stevens, M.R. 2010 Alyssum flower mutagenesis; ornamental crop improvement. Am. Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference. Palm Desert, CA. August 2 - 5. (poster pres.)

Gneck, J.G., Geary, B., Johnson, D.A., Hopkins, B.G., and Jolley, V.D. 2010. Influence of differing phosphorus levels on infection severity of Collectotrichum coccodes in Russet Burbank potato roots. Potato Association of America 94th Annual Meeting. Corvallis, OR. Aug 15-19. (oral pres.)

Beckett, T.J., Pletsch, M., Hopkins, B.G., Shiffler, A.K., Hutchinson, P.J.S., Geary, B., Horneck, D., Olsen, N.O., Hafez, S., Thornton, M., and Washburn, J. 2009. Reducing pesticides and increasing potato by increasing time between potato crops. International Annual Meeting American Society of Agronomy, Soil Science Society of America, and Crop Science Society of America. Pittsburg, PA. Nov 1 – 5. (poster pres.)

Geary, B., Morton, J., Blaisdell, B., Johnson, D.A., Hopkins, B.G., and Jolley, V.D. 2009. Adequate and high nitrogen represses infection severity of Colletotrichum coccodes in Russet Burbank potato roots. Potato Association of America 93rd Annual Meeting. Fredericton, NB, Canada. Aug 9 – 13. (oral pres.)

Geary, B., Benson, J., Hopkins, B.G., Jolley, V.D., Miller, J.S., and Stevens, M.R. 2009. Low pH and calcium levels increase infection severity of Pythophthora erythroseptica in Russet Norkotah potato roots. Potato Association of America 93rd Annual Meeting. Fredericton, NB, Canada. Aug 9 – 13. (oral pres.)

Kearns, M.J., Geary, B., Song, E., Blaisdell, B., Johnson, D.A., Hopkins, B.G., and Jolley, V.D. 2009. Infection severity of Colletotorichum coccodes in Russet Burbank potatoes with respect to environmental potassium. Amer. Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. Portland, OR. Aug 1 – 5. Phytopathology 99:S41. (oral pres.)

Blaisdell, B., Geary, B., Morton, J., Kearns, M., Johnson, D.A., Hopkins, B.G., and Jolley, V.D. 2009. Available nitrogen levels influence Colletotorichum coccodes infection severity of Russet Burbank potato roots. Amer. Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. Portland, OR. Phytopathology 99:S12. (oral pres.) Aug 1 – 5.

Vargas, A., Geary, B., Stevens, M., Bonifacio, A., Fairbanks, D., Maughan, J., Jellen, E., and Coleman, C. 2009. Quinoa cultivar resistance to Peronospora farinosa f. sp. chenopodii. Amer. Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. Portland, OR. Phytopathology 99:S134. (poster pres.) Aug 1 – 5.

Broderick, S.R., Dockter, R.B., Mendenhall, M.A., Daley, J.D., Daley, S.L., Ewell, B.J., Mock, T.J., Love, S. Geary, B., and Stevens, M.R. 2009. Utilizing flow cytometry for quantitative estimations of nuclear DNA in over 50 Penstemon

species. Amer. Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference. St. Louis, MI. HortScience 44:1053. (oral pres.) July 25 – 28. Dockter, R.B., Broderick, S.R., Daley, J.D., Daley, S.L., Mendenhall, M.A., Ewell, B.J., Geary, B., and Stevens, M.R. 2009. Early phenotypic mutation results induced by Ethyl Methyl Sulfonate (EMS) on species of Penstemon. Amer. Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference. St. Louis, MI. HortScience 44:1123. (poster pres.) July 25 – 28.

Vargas, A., Rojas-Beltran, J.A., Adhikary, D., Horihuela, G., Maughan, P.J., Jellen, E.N., Stevens, M.R., and Geary, B. 2009. Microsatellite marker development in Cañahua (Chenopodium pallidicaule). Plant and Animal Genomes XVII Conference. San Diego, CA. P-128. (poster pres) January 10-14.

Geary, B. 2008. Weed identification and control. Ut. St. Extension Meeting and Pesticide License Credit. Provo, Utah. (oral pres.) Dec. 8.

Kitz, L., Geary, B., Stevens, M., Maughan, P., Jellen, E., Bonifacio, A., and Coleman, C. 2008. Downy mildew resistance in four breeding lines of quinoa. Pacific Division Amer. Phytopathological Society. Jackson Hole, Wy. (oral pres). Aug. 6-8.

Benson, J., Geary, B., Hopkins, B., Jolley, V., and Miller, J. 2008. Effect of calcium levels on Phytophthora erythroseptica infection in potato roots. Pacific Division Amer. Phytopathological Society. Jackson Hole, Wy. (oral pres). Aug. 6-8.

Geary, B., Eldredge, S.D., Jensen, S., and Gardner, J. 2008. Mechanisms of accelerated germination of Astragalus utahensis with Alternaria and Aspergillus fungi. Great Basin Restoration Initiative, USDA Forest Service. Salt Lake City, Ut. (oral pres.) Feb. 23-24.

Benson, J., Geary, B., Hopkins, B.G., Jolley, V.D., and Miller, J.R. 2007. Influence of pH on infection of Phytophthora erythroseptica on Solanum tuberosum. Amer.Phytopathological Society. San Diego, CA. Phytopathology 97:S10. (oral pres.) July 30 - Aug 3.

Chambers, A., Geary, B., Black, S., and Candelaria, N.. 2007. Confirmation of artificial endophyte inoculation in maize (Zea mays) and tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) by scanning electron microscopy and PCR amplification of ITS sequences. Amer. Phytopathological Society. San Diego, CA. Phytopathology 97:S19. (oral pres.) July 30 - Aug 3.

Eldredge, S.D., Geary, B., and Jensen, S. 2007. Field and greenhouse trials relating complex soil environments with accelerated germ responses of Astragalus utahensis to Alternaria and Aspergillus fungi. Amer.

Phytopathological Society. San Diego, CA. Phytopathology 97:S32. (oral pres.) July 30 - Aug 3.

Kitz, L., Hooper, G.R., Stevens, M.R., and Geary, B. 2007. Visualization of Peronospora farinosa infection and growth in quinoa using scanning electron microscopy. Amer. Phytopathological Society. San Diego, CA. Phytopathology 97:S57. (oral pres.) July 30 - Aug 3.

Kitz, L., Swenson, E.M., Geary, B., Bonifacio, A., Plata, G., and Stevens, M.R. 2007. Evidence of genetic diversity among isolates of Peronospora farinose f. sp. chenopodii using AFLP analysis. Plant and Animal Genomes XV Conference. San Diego, CA. (poster pres.) January 16-20.

Thornton, M., Beck, D., and Geary, B. 2007. The role of application timing, tuber dormancy, soil temperature, and tillage in efficacy of Yellow Nutsedge control with metam sodium. National Allium Research Conference. College Station, TX. (oral pres.) Dec. 8.

Geary, B., Benson, J., Wood, S., Logan, J., Broulotte, B., Chambers, A., Maughan, J., and Stevens, M. 2006. Profiling of physical and molecular characteristics in Neotyphodium isolates. Amer. Society for Horticulture Science. New Orleans, LA. July 26 - 30.

Geary, B., Beck, D., and Thornton, M. 2006. Bulb-to-bulb transmission of Botrytis allii in dry bulb onion production. Amer. Society for Horticulture Science. New Orleans, LA. July 26 – 30.

Stevens, M.R., Scott, J.W., Cho, J.J., Geary, B., and Memmott, F.D. 2006. A new dominantly inherited source of TSWV resistance in tomato derived from L. chilense, which Resists isolates that overcome Sw-5. Amer. Society of Horticulture Science. New Orleans, LA. July 26 – 30.

Swenson, E.M., Geary, B., Plata, G., Bonifacio, A., Maughan, P.J., Jellen, E.N., Coleman, C.E., Fairbanks, D.J., and Stevens, M.R. 2006. AFLP fingerprints for isolates of Peronospora farinosa f.sp. chenopodii (Downy Mildew) in quinoa from the Andes of South America. Plant and Animal Genomes XIV Conference. San Diego, CA. January14-18.

Jarvis, D.E., Maughan, P.J., Stevens, M.R., Coleman C.E., Geary, B.D., Bonifacio, A., Fairbanks, D.J., Balzotti, M.B., Christensen, S.A., Kolano, B.A., Maluszynska, J., Larson, E.M., Mason, S.L., Pratt, C., Ricks, M.D., and Jellen E.N. 2006. The development of molecular tools for improvement of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Wild.). Plant and Animal Genomes XIV Conference. San Diego, CA. January 14-18.

Eldredge, S., Geary, B., Jensen, S. and Gardner, J. Mechanisms of accelaerated germination of Astragalus utahensis with Aspergillus and Alternaria Fungi. Amer. Phytopathological Society. Quebec, Canada. July 29 - Aug 2.

Chambers, A.H., Benson, J., and Geary, B. AFLP genetic analysis of eleven unique endophytes isolated from Festuca pratensis and Lolium prenne grass varieties. Amer. Phytopathological Society. Quebec, Canada. July 29 - Aug 2.

Swenson, E.M., Geary, B., Plata, G., Bonifacio, A., Maughan, P.J., Jellen, E.N., Coleman, C.E., Fairbanks, D.J., and. Stevens, M.R. 2006. Genetic Diversity of Bolivian Peronospora farinosa f.sp. chenopodii (downy mildew) and quinoa’s resistance response. Amer. Phytopathological Society. Quebec, Canada. July 29 - Aug 2.

Cobb, J.N., Geary, B.D., Fisher, A.J., and Stevens, M.R. 2006. Effective protoplasing of Neotyphodium endophytes in forage grasses. Amer. Phytopathological Society. Quebec, Canada. July 29 - Aug 2.

Eldredge, S., Geary, B., Gardner, J., and Jensen, S. 2006. Viability of an accelerated germ response of fungal inoculated Astragalus utahensis seed in soil. 51st Annual International Meeting of the American Society of Agronomy, Soil Society of America and Crop Science Society of America. Indianapolis, IN. Nov 12 - 16.

Beck, D., Thornton, M., and Geary, B. 2006. Factors influencing development of neck rot in stored onions. National Allium Research Conference. College Station, TX. Dec. 6 – 8.

Eldredge, S., Geary, B., Jensen, S., and Gardner, J. 2005. Increase germination of Astragulis utahensis with the fungi Alternaria and Aspergillus. 69th Annual Meeting of the Crop Science Society of America. Salt Lake City, Utah, November 6-10.

Benson, J., Geary, B., Chambers, A., Wood, S., Cameron, N., Cookson, T., Maughan, P.J., Jellen, E.N., and Stevens, M.R. 2005. Alkaloid and endophyte variability in Festuca and Lolium grass species. 69th Annual Meeting of the Crop Science Society of America. Salt Lake City, Utah, November 6-10.

Geary, B., Thornton, M., Beck, D., and Atkinson, D. 2005. Effect of application method and rate of metam sodium on germination of Yellow Nutsedge. Western Society of Weed Science Annual Meeting. Vancouver, BC, Canada. March 11-13.

Hopkins, B., Horneck, D., Pavek, M., Thornton, R., Newberry, G., Geary, B., Ellsworth, J., and Olsen, N. 2005. Best management practices for sustainable

potato production, putting university recommendations to the test. 89th Annual Meeting of the Potato Association of America. Calgary, Canada. July 17-21.

Hopkins, B., Horneck, D., Pavek, M., Thornton, R., Newberry, G., Geary, B., Ellsworth, J., and Olsen, N. 2005. Best management practices for sustainable potato production. 50th Annual International Meeting of the American Society of Agronomy, Soil Society of America and Crop Science Society of America. Salt Lake City, UT. Nov 7-10.

Beck, D., Geary, B., and Thornton, M. 2005. Influence of management practices on the development of neck rot in dry bulb onions. Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association Annual Conference. Pasco, WA. Nov. 16-17.

Thornton, M., Geary, B., Beck, D., and Atkinson, D. 2004. Effect of application method and rate of metam sodium on germination of Yellow Nutsedge. National Allium Conference. Grand Junction, CO. Dec 8-9.

Beck, D., Geary, B., Ransom, C., McGonigle, R., Brown, B. and Thornton, M. 2004. Biofumigation with radish and mustard as an alternative to metam sodium for control of pink root and weeds in onions. National Allium Conference. Grand Junction, CO. Dec 8-9.

Atkinson, D. and Geary, B. 2004. Efficacy of in-furrow and seed piece insecticide treatments. 88th Annual Meeting of the Potato Association of America. Scottsbluff, NEB. August 8-13.

Atkinson, D., Bohl, W.H., Hopkins, B.G. and Geary, B. 2004. The effect of production area on tuber bulking rates and dry matter accumulation. 88th Annual Meeting of the Potato Association of America. Scottsbluff, NEB. August 8-13.

Miller, J.S., Hamm, P.B., Olsen, N., Geary, B. and Johnson D.A. 2004. Managing silver scurf on potatoes in storage with post-harvest fungicides and disinfectants. Annual Meeting American Phytopathological Society. Anaheim, CA. July 31- Aug 4.

Geary, B., Hopkins, B., Bohl, W.H., Ellsworth, J., and Atkinson, D. 2004. Effect of production area on tuber bulking rates and dry matter accumulation of Russet Burbank, Alturas, Ranger Russet and Shepody Potatoes. 49th Annual Meeting of the Crop Science Society of America. Seattle, WA. Oct 31-Nov.4.

Benson, J., Geary, B., Chambers, A., Wood, S., Cameron, N., Cookson, T., Maughan, P.J., Jellen, E.N., and Stevens, M.R. 2005. Alkaloid and endophyte variability in Festuca and Lolium grass species. 69th Annual Meeting Crop Science Society of America. Salt Lake City, UT. November 6-10.

Geary, B., Stark, J., Love, S., Hopkins, B., Ellsworth, J., Atkinson, D. and Windes, J. 2003. Potato varietal responses to nitrogen rate and timing. 87th Annual Meeting of the Potato Association of America. Spokane, WA. August 10-14.

Miller, J. S., Hubbard, M. K., Geary, B. and Schneider A.T. 2003. Effect of irrigation method and fungicide application interval on Late Blight tuber blight. 87th Annual Meeting of the Potato Association of America. Spokane, WA. August 10-14.

Bateman, M., Nolte, P., Hamm, P.B. and Geary B. 2003. The effect of potato virus A (PVA) on yield of Russet Burbank and Russet Norkotah Potatoes. 87th Annual Meeting of the Potato Association of America. Spokane, WA. August 10-14.

Simko, B., Neufeld, J. D., Shock, C., Shock, C., Geary, B., Reddy, S., Jensen, L. and Davis, T. 2003. Treasure valley pest alert project: User-friendly web-based pest information delivery. 4th National Integrated Pest Management Symposium. April 8-10.

Simko, B., Neufeld, J., Geary, B., Jensen, L., Reddy, S. and Shock, C. 2001. An interactive web site for rapid delivery of regional pest alerts. Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America. San Diego, CA. Dec. 9-12.

Geary, B., Johnson, D.A. and Hamm, P.B. 2001. Influence of seed-borne Helminthosporium solani on progeny tuber disease levels. 85th Annual Meeting of the Potato Association of America. Florida. Apr 22-26.

Simko, B., Neufeld, J., Geary, B., Jensen, L., Reddy, S. andShock, C. 2001. Treasure valley pest alert.net: An interactive internet basedpest management tool. 60th Annual PNW Insect Management Conference.Portland, OR. Jan. 8-9.

Regional (not-invited)Roberts, M. and Geary, B. 2016. Epilobium angustifolium’s endophytic fungi and their biologically active secondary metabolites. Utah Conference of Undergraduate Research. Feb. 19. University of Utah (poster)

Elder, K., Geary, B., Anderson, V., Nicholson, J., Fugal, R., and Nordin, A. 2012. Increasing seed yield in Big Sagebrush by mechanical and chemical treatments. Salt Lake City, UT. February 21-22. http://www.fs.fed.us/rm/boise/research/shrub/GBNPSIP/GBNPSIPpresentations2012.shtml

Geary, B., Benson, J., Miller, J., Hopkins, B.G., Jolley, V.D., and Stevens, M.R. 2010. Pink rot of potato, influence of pH and calcium on disease development. 2010 Southern Rocky Mountain Agricultural Conference. February 9-12.

Geary, B., Hopkings, B.G., Jolley, V.D., Benson, J., Miller, J., and Stevens, M.R. 2010. Nutrient and pathogen interactions in potato: impacts of pH and calcium on pink rot disease development. Idaho Potato Conference 2010. January.

Brown, B., Geary, B., and Gibson, R. 2006. Biofumigant nitrogen release and influence on subsequent onion and wheat as affected by phosphorus. Idaho Nutrient Management Conference. Twin Falls, ID. March 7.

Beck, D., Geary, B., and Thornton, M. 2005. Bulb-to-bulb transmission of Botrytis allii in yellow storage onions. Far West Agribusiness Associations 32nd Annual Fertilizer & Chemical conference. Jackpot NV. Jan. 10-12.

Hamm, P.B., Johnson, D.A., Geary, B., Miller, J., and Olsen, N. 2005. Silver scurf control in potatoes. Annual Washington State Potato Conference. Jan.

Hopkins, B.G., Geary, B., Ellsworth, J., Olsen, N., Horneck, D., Pavek, M., Thornton, R. and Newberry, G. 2005. Best management practices for potato production. Annual Washington State Potato Conference. Jan.

Beck, D., Geary, B., and Thornton, M. 2005. Influence of management practices on the development of neck rot in dry bulb onions. Annual Meeting of the Idaho Association of Plant Pathology. Jerome, ID. Nov. 9-10.

Atkinson, D., Thornton, M., Miller, J. and Geary, B. 2004. In-furrow and seed piece fungicide treatments for Rhizoctonia solani on potato. Annual Meeting of the Idaho Association of Plant Pathology. Jerome, ID. November 3-4.

Beck, D., Thornton, M. and Geary, B. 2004. Bulb-to-bulb transmission of Botrytis allii in yellow storage onions. Annual Meeting of the Idaho Association of Plant Pathology. Jerome, ID. Nov. 3-4.

Geary, B., Beck, D., Ransom, C., McGonigle, R., Brown, B. and Thornton, M. 2004. Use of biofumigants for pest control in onion production. BYU PAS 694R Seminar speaker. April 9.

Geary, B., Alvarez, J., Mowry, T. and Munyaneza, C. 2004. Use of at-plant insecticides for the control of Colorado Potato Beetle and Green Peach Aphid. 36th Annual Idaho Potato Conference. Jan. 21.

Geary, B., Miller, J., Miller, T., Nolte, P. and Porter, L. 2004. Potato disease management. 36th Annual Idaho Potato Conference. Jan. 21.

Geary, B., Miller, J., Miller, T., Nolte, P., Munyaneza, C., Whitworth, J. and Porter, L. 2004. Potato disease management. 36th Annual Idaho Potato Conference. Jan. 22.

Geary, B., Beck, D., Atkinson, D. and Thornton, M. 2004. Fumigation for Yellow Nutsedge control. 44th Annual Meeting Oregon/Idaho Onion Growers. Morning Presentation. Feb. 3.

Geary, B., Beck, D., Atkinson, D. and Thornton, M. 2004. Fumigation for Yellow Nutsedge control. 44th Annual Meeting Oregon/Idaho Onion Growers. Afternoon Presentation. Feb. 3

Atkinson, D., Geary, B., Stark, J., Love, S. and Windes, J. 2003. Potato varietal responses to nitrogen rate and timing. Western Nutrient Management Conference. March 6-7.

Geary, B. 2002. Onion production. Oregon Farm School. Nov. 8.

StateAtkinson, D., Bohl, W.H., Hopkins, B., Love, S. and Geary, B. 2005. The effect of production area on tuber bulking rates and dry matter accumulation. Idaho State Legislative Poster Session. Boise, ID. Jan. 25.

Geary, B., Miller, J. S. and Atkinson, D. 2003. Powdery mildew, Early Blight and Rhizoctonia control in potatoes. 36th Annual Oregon Potato Conference. Jan. 27-28.

Geary, B. and Miller, J. S. 2003. Black Dot and Early Die Disease Complex. 36th

Annual Oregon Potato Conference. Jan. 27-28.

Geary, B. and Mohan, K. 2003. Pythium Damping-Off and Iris Yellow Spot Identification. 43rd Annual Idaho/Oregon Onion Growers Meeting. Feb. 4, 8:30-9:30.

Geary, B. and. Mohan, K. 2003. Pythium Damping-Off and Iris Yellow Spot Identification. 43rd Annual Idaho/Oregon Onion Growers Meeting. Feb. 4, 10:45-11:45.

Geary, B., Olsen, N., Hepworth, M. and Riedy, S. 2003. Farm and food safety, managing trash in potatoes. Idaho Potato Conference. Jan. 22-23.

Geary, B., Alvarez, J. and German, T. 2003. Use of at-plant insecticides for the control of Colorado Potato Beetle and Green Peach Aphid. Idaho Potato Conference. Jan. 22-23.

Geary, B., Nolte, P., Miller, J. S. and Hamm, P. 2003. Potato disease management. Idaho Potato Conference. Jan. 22-23.

Geary, B. and Mowry, T. 2003. Insecticide efficacy and PLRV transmission. Idaho Potato Pest Management Association. Feb. 11

Geary, B., Taberna, J., Hobsen, P. and Farmer, G. 2003. Rhizoctonia Control, NPK fertilization and weed control. Idaho Crop Production – Jackpot Meetings. Jan. 14.

Geary, B. and Mohan, S. K. 2002. Pythium damping-off studies. Idaho/Malheur County Onion Growers Annual Meeting. Ontario, OR. Feb. 5.

Geary, B. and Jensen, L. 2002. Onion bulb mite damage. Idaho/Malheur County Onion Growers Annual Meeting. Ontario, OR. Feb. 5.

Mohan, S. K., Bijman, V., Jensen, L. and Geary, B. 2002. Iris yellow spot virus. Idaho/Malheur County Onion Growers Annual Meeting. Ontario, OR. Feb. 5.

Geary, B., Nolte, P., Corsini, D., Miller, J. and Jacobsen, B. 2002. Disease management workshop. Idaho Potato Conference 2002. Jan.21-22.

Geary, B. and Bohl, B. 2002. Bruise management workshop. Idaho Potato Conference 2002. Jan. 21-22.

Hopkins, B., Geary, B., Nolte, P., Olsen, N. and Bohl, B. 2002. Potato management workshop. Idaho Potato Conference 2002. Jan. 21-22.

Geary, B. 2002. Diseases in onions. Idaho Crop Production Association Conference 2002. Jan. 15.

Geary, B., Mohan, K., Bijman, V., and Jensen, L. 2001. Iris yellow spot virus. Oregon Farm School. Nov. 28.

Bateman, B., Nolte, P., Geary, B. and Whitworth, J. 2001. Effects of PVA on Russet Burbank and Russet Norkotah yield and quality. Oregon Farm School. Nov. 28.

Geary, B. 2001. Idaho potato and onion production. U of I class visiting Parma R & E Center. Oct. 13,

Geary, B. 2001. Idaho Potato and onion production. U of I class visiting Parma R & E Center. Oct. 6.

Geary, B. 2001. Stand establishment using primed onion seed. Idaho/Malheur County Onion Growers Annual Meeting. Ontario, OR. Feb.

Geary, B. 2001. Ridomil to control Pythium damping-off. Idaho/Maleur County Onion Growers Annual Meeting. Ontario, OR. Feb.

Geary, B. 2001. Influence of 2000 weather on Idaho potato production. Idaho Potato Conference 2001. Jan.

Bohl, B., Geary, B., Seyedbagheri, M., and Atkinson, D. 2001. Minimizing bruise workshop. Idaho Potato Conference 2001. Jan.

Nolte, P., Miller, J., Geary, B. and Miller, T. 2001. Disease management workshop. Idaho Potato Conference 2001. Jan.

Geary, B. Stark ,J., Kleinkopf, G. and Thornton, R. 2001. Late season management workshop. Idaho Potato Conference 2001. Jan.

Geary, B., and Ransom, C. 2001. Onion weed control. Idaho Crop Production Association Conference 2001. Jan.

Geary, B., and Mohan, K. 2001. Onion diseases. Idaho Crop Production Association Conference 2001. Jan.

Miller, T., Taberna Jr. ,J., Geary, B., Helms, T. and Forster, B. 2001. Potato workshop “Potato Management July – Harvest.” Idaho Crop Production Association Conference 2001. Jan.

Geary, B., Bateman, M., Nolte, P., and Whitworth, J. 2000. Potato seed grower workshop “Effects of PVA on Yield of Russet Burbank and Russet Norkatah.” Idaho Falls, ID. Oct. 26.

Nolte, P. Olsenm, N. and Geary, B. 2000. Idaho Grower Shippers Association Meeting, 72nd Annual Convention. Sun Valley, ID. August 30 – Sept. 2.

LocalGeary, B. and Atkinson, D. 2003. Efficacy of insecticides and fungicides at planting. Southwestern Idaho Potato Field Day. July 29.

Atkinson, D., Geary, B., Stark, J., Hopkins, B. and Ellsworth, J. 2003. Fertility requirements of Ranger Russet and Alturas. Southwestern Idaho Potato Field Day. July 29.

Hopkins, B., Geary, B., Horneck, D., and Thornton, B. 2003. University of Idaho Best Management Practices for Potato Production, and the Use of Humic Acids in Potato Production. Southwestern Idaho Potato Field Day. July 29.

Geary, B., C. Ransom, M. Thompson, B. Brown, J. Ellsworth, T. McGonigle and S. Hafez. 2003. Use of biofumigants in onion production. Parma Onion Field Day. July 24.

Geary, B., Ransom, C., Thompson, M., Brown, B., McGonigle, T., Hafez, S. and Ellsworth , J. 2002. Biofumigant use in weed control. Parma Weeds Tour. June 6,

Geary, B. 2001. Black dot and early die syndrome. Malheur County Potato Growers Workshop. Four Rivers Cultural Center, Ontario, OR. Dec 17.

Geary, B., and Atkinson, D. 2001. Potato Research Presentation, Parma Field Day. June 29.

Geary, B., and Atkinson D. 2001. Onion Research Presentation, Parma Field Day. June 29.

Jensen, L., Mohan, K., Bijman, V., and Geary, B. 2001. Iris yellow spot virus. Grower Workshop. Ontario, OR. August 2.

Geary, B. and Miller, J. 2001. Late blight of potatoes. Plant Disease Short Course 2001. Four Rivers Cultural Center. Ontario, OR. Feb. 7.

Geary, B. and Miller, J. 2001. Pythium leak and pink rot of potato. Plant Disease Short Course 2001. Four Rivers Cultural Center. Ontario, OR. Feb. 8,

Geary, B., and Atkinson, D. 2001. Potato Research Presentation, Parma Field Day. July 11.

Geary, B., and Atkinson, D. 2001. Onion Research Presentation, Parma Field Day. July 11.

Geary, B. 2000. Leafroll virus and aphid monitoring. Idaho Pest Management Assoc. Wendell, ID. Feb. 16.

Geary, B. 2000. Green peach aphid control in Idaho. Potato Growers of Idaho Annual Meeting. Sun Valley, ID. June 16.

Geary, B. 2000. Green peach aphid monitoring and control for the Treasure Valley of Idaho and Oregon. Caldwell, ID. July 10.

Programs Developed Under My Direction:Annual Idaho Potato Conference. Pocatello, ID. Jan. 22-23, 2003.

Idaho / Malheur County Onion Growers Annual Meeting. Ontario, OR. Feb. 4, 2003.

Potato Field Day for Southwestern Idaho. Homedale, ID July 29, 2003.

Onion Field Day. Parma, ID July 24, 2003.

Annual Idaho Potato Conference. Pocatello, ID. Jan. 21-22, 2002.

Idaho / Malheur County Onion Growers Annual Meeting. Ontario, OR. Feb. 5, 2002.

Managing Bruise Workshop at the Annual Idaho Potato Conference. Pocatello, ID. Jan. 21-22, 2002.

Agricultural Training Clinic in Spanish. Caldwell, ID April 4, 2002.

Onion Grower and Fieldmen Workshop. Onion Virus Causing Premature Death in Onions. Ontario, OR Aug. 2, 2001.

Potato Research Field Day. Parma, ID. June 29, 2001.

Onion Research Field Day. Parma, ID. June 29, 2001.

Idaho / Malheur County Onion Growers Annual Meeting. Ontario, OR. Feb. 6, 2001.

Annual Idaho Potato School. Pocatello, ID. Jan. 17-18, 2001.

Potato Research Field Day. Parma, ID. July 11, 2000.

Onion Research Field Day. Parma, ID. July 11, 2000.

Evaluations:2003Treasure Valley Pest Alert web site. 9,000 hits, 200 subscribers, and 60 pest alert messages.

Evaluation from Annual Onion Growers Meeting. Approximately 300 in attendance. Oregon growers evaluation average was 3.6 out of 5, Idaho growers evaluation was 3.8, and the allied industry evaluation was 4.2.

2002Treasure Valley Pest Alert web site. 8,975 hits, 183 subscribers, and 51 pest alert messages.

Evaluation from Potato Conference Workshops. “Potato Bruise Management” two workshops were held, and evaluations have been combined. 19 class members said the workshops were strongly useful, 6 somewhat useful and 1 said it was useful and 0 said it was not useful. 26 class members said they would adopt practices from these workshops.

Evaluation from Potato Conference Workshops. “Potato Management” 4 class members found it strongly useful, 8 somewhat useful, 2 it was useful and 0 not useful. 13 class members would adopt practices they learned, 0 maybe and 0 no.

2001Treasure Valley Pest Alert web site. 5,899 hits, 114 subscribers, and 51 pest alert messages.

Evaluation from my presentation at the Idaho Crop Production Association Meeting in Jackpot, NV. Scores on my presentation on Onion Diseases ranged from 3.1 – 3.5, with 4 being the top score and 0 the bottom.

Evaluation from Potato conference Workshops. “Minimizing Bruise” 25 class members said the workshops were useful and 1 said it was somewhat useful and 0 said it was not useful. 24 class members said they would adopt practices from these workshops, 2 said maybe.

Evaluation of late season potato management workshop. 4 class members found it useful, 0 somewhat and 0 not useful. 4 class members would adopt practices they learned, 0 maybe and 0 no.

Additional Non-Refereed Reports, Articles, and Newsletters (not listed):Grant Reports: 72Trade Journal Articles: 11Newsletters: 8

Research Funding:2015 Grants FundedPorter, L., Geary, B., Kirk, W., Rosenzweig, N., Chaston, J., Aanderud, Z., Schroeder, B., Johnson, D., Miller, J., Gudmestad, N., Robinson, A., and Hamm, P. 2015. Evaluation of potato soil health through microbial community and spatial analysis tools. National Potato Commission / USDA. $125,700. ($39,000 directly to Geary)

2014 Grants FundedGeary, B., Masi, M., and Meyer, S. 2014. Buffelgrass fungal pathogens and identification of their phytotoxic metabolites. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). $70,000 ($4,500 directly to Geary)

2013 Grants FundedGeary, B., and Meyer, S. 2013. Buffelgrass biocontrol in the Sonoran Desert with foliar fungal pathogens and their phytotoxic metabolites. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). $41,000. ($37,000 directly to Geary)

2012 Grants Funded

Geary, B., and Stevens, M. 2012. Development of native plants as drought tolerant ornamental landscape plants. Utah Department of Agriculture and Food. $13,747. ($8,500 directly to Geary)

Aanderud, Z.T., and Geary, B. 2012. Understanding the causes and consequences of cheatgrass dieoffs in the Great Basin. USDA-Forest Service. $80,300. ($43,000 directly to Geary)

Geary, B. 2012. Mineral nutrition of leafy lettuce and the impact on Verticillium dahliae severity. Western North America International Plant Nutrition Institute. $2,500. ($2,500 directly to Geary)

2011 Grants FundedGeary, B. 2011. Mineral nutrition of leafy lettuce and the impact on Verticillium dahliae severity. Western North America International Plant Nutrition Institute. $2,500. ($2,500 directly to Geary)

Meyer, S., Weisberg, P., Beckstead, J., Geary, B., and Aanderud, Z. 2011. Understanding the causes and consequences of cheatgrass die-offs in the great basin, research phase I. Forest Service 1500-14 Joint Venture Agreement. $33,000. ($19,000 directly to Geary)

Geary, B., and Stevens, M. 2011. Development of native plants as drought tolerant ornamental landscape plants. Specialty Crop Grant – Utah. $13,747. ($11,000 directly to Geary)

Allen, P.S., and Geary, B. 2011. Developing a delivery system for annual brome biological control using the seed bank pathogen black fingers of death (Pyrenophora semeniperda). USFS Rocky Mountain Research Station. $67,000. ($4,500 directly to Geary)

2011 Grants DeniedGeary, B., Johnson, D.A., Hopkins, B., and Jolley, V. 2011. Mineral nutrition influencing Verticillium (Early Dying) disease of Russet Burbank potatoes. Washington Potato Commission. $20,300.

Geary, B., Jolley, V., and Subbarao, K. 2011. Mineral nutrition of leafy lettuce and the impact on Verticillium dahliae severity. BYU MEG grant. $20,000.

Geary, B., and Stevens, M. 2011. Breeding native North American Penstemon for environmentally sustainable landscapes. American Floral Endowment. $10,618.

2010 Grants FundedPhil S. Allen and Brad Geary. 2010-2011. Developing a Deliviery System for Annual Brome Biological Control Using the Seed Bank Pathogen Black Fingers

of Death (Pyrenophora semeniperda). USFS Rocky Mountain Research Station. $67,000 ($6,000 directly to Geary)

Geary, B., and Anderson, V. 2010. Cultural practices to increase seed production of Wyoming Big Sagebrush. Great Basin Restoration Initiative and Bureau of Land Management. $61,600 ($21,000 directly to Geary).

Geary, B., Stevens, M., and Dockter, R. 2010. Mutation breeding of penstemon for use in the green industry. Idaho Nursery and Landscape Association. ($7,800 directly to Geary.)

2009 Grants FundedGeary, B., and Anderson, V. 2009. Cultural practices to increase seed production of Wyoming Big Sagebrush. Great Basin Restoration Initiative and Bureau of Land Management. $40,000 ($20,000 directly to Geary).

Stevens, M.R., and Geary, B. 2009. Documenting the purported 72 indigenous Penstemon species of Utah. Annaley Naegle Redd Western Study. $12,000 ($0 directly to Geary.)

Geary, B. and Jensen S. 2006 - 2009. Establishment of native plants through improved propagation techniques and seedling disease control. USDA-Forest Service. $25,000 ($25,000.00 directly to Geary over a three year period).

2009 Grants DeniedGeary, B., Strobel, G.A., and Robinson, R.A. 2009. Antibiotics from endophytic streptomycetes. NIH – Rocky Mountain Regional Center of Excellence. $465,542.

2008 Grants FundedGeary, B., Hopkins, B.G., Jolley, V.D., Webb, B.L., and Stevens, M.R. 2008. Influence of nitrogen and potassium on Colletotrichum coccodes infection of Solanum tuberosum roots. Proposal ID 2008-09055. BYU MEG Grant. $18,400 ($18,400 directly to Geary).

Geary, B. and S. Jensen. 2006 - 2009. Establishment of native plants through improved propagation techniques and seedling disease control. USDA-Forest Service. $25,000 ($25,000.00 directly to Geary over a 3 year period.)

2007 Grants FundedGeary, B., Stevens, M., and Johnson, R. 2007-2008. Breeding native western plants for use in the green industry. Idaho Nursery and Landscape Association. ($8,280 directly to Geary.)

Geary, B., Jolley, V.D., Webb, B.L., Coleman, C., Stevens, M.R., and Maughan, P. 2007. Rhizosphere factors influencing Phytophthora erythroseptica in

Solanum tuberosum. Proposal ID 401791. BYU MEG Grant. $17,400 ($17,400 directly to Geary.)

PROINPA Quinoa Research Group (Bonifacio, A. and 15 others), and BYU Quinoa Research Group D.J. Faribanks, M.R. Stevens, Jellen, E.N., Coleman, C.E., Maughan, P.J., and Geary, B. 2006-2008. Sustainable production of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Wild), a neglected food crop in the Andean region. McKnight Foundation, Collaborative Crop Research Program. $882,143 ($2,500 directly to Geary).

Allen, P., Geary, B. Hunter, N. and Jolley, G. 2006. Professional development academy for landscape management students. Submitted to, Biology and Agriculture Undergraduate Education Improvement Fund. $19,600 ($0 directly to Geary).

Geary, B. and Jensen, S.. 2006 - 2009. Establishment of native plants through improved propagation techniques and seedling disease control. USDA-Forest Service. $25,000 ($25,000 directly to Geary over a three year period).

2006 Grants FundedPROINPA Quinoa Research Group (Bonifacio, A. and 15 others), and BYU Quinoa Research Group Faribanks, D.J., Stevens, M.R., Jellen, E.N., Coleman, C.E., Maughan, P.J., and Geary, B. 2001-2005. Sustainable production of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Wild), a neglected food crop in the Andean region. McKnight Foundation, Collaborative Crop Research Program. $882,143 ($2,500 directly to Geary).

Stevens, M. R., Scott, J.W., and Geary, B. (2006-2008) Characterizing new TSWV resistance genetics for fresh market tomatoes and screening for additional resistance genes from a wild relative. California Tomato Commission. $76,500 ($0 directly to Geary).

Allen, P., B. Geary, N. Hunter, and G. Jolley. 2006. Professional development academy for landscape management students. Submitted to, Biology and Agriculture Undergraduate Education Improvement Fund. $19,600 ($0 directly to Geary).

Maughan, P.J., Blajos, J., Bonifacio, A., Coleman, C.E., Fairbanks, D.J., Gandarillas, A., Geary, B., Jellen, E.N., Plata, G., Rojas, J., Rojas, W., Saravia, R., and Stevens, M.R. 2006. Genetic improvement assisted by modern techniques for the competitive development of the quinoa crop.  (In Spanish.)  Bolivian Ministry of Agriculture. $497,142 ($1,500 directly to Geary).

Geary, B., Wood, S.G., Stevens, M.R., Jellen, E.N., and Maughan, P.J. 2006. Enhancement of grasses to drought stress by endophyte infections. Proposal ID 109400. BYU MEG Grant. $14,988 ($14,988 directly to Geary).

Geary, B. and Jensen, S. 2006 - 2009. Establishment of native plants through improved propagation techniques and seedling disease control. USDA-Forest Service. $25,000 ($25,000 directly to Geary over a three year period).

2006 Grants DeniedMaughan, P.J., Coleman, C.E., Fairbanks, D.J., Jellen, E.N., Stevens, M.R., Geary, B., Bonifacio, A. and Rojas, J. 2006. An international EST project for quinoa. National Science Foundation. Plant Genome Research Project. Proposal # 0604685. $678,000

Geary, B., Stevens, M.R., Wood, S., Jellen, E.N., Thorne, E., and Maughan P.J. 2006. Enhancement of rangeland and turf grasses to drought stress by endophyte infections. National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program – 22.1 Agricultural Plants and Environmental Adaptation. $377,568

Geary, B., Ransom, C., and Maughan, P.J. 2006. Understanding yellow nutsedge dispersal and invasiveness. National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program – 51.9 Biology of Weedy and Invasive Species in Agroecosystems. $462,912

Geary, B., and Salaiz, T.. Alkaloid type and quantity under differing environmental conditions in overseeded endophyte-infected grasses for control of bluegrass billbug. Regional Integrated Pest Management Competitive Grants Program – Western Region 092305-001. $154,167

Cobb, J., Stevens, M.R., and Geary, B. 2006 – 2009. Development of novel endophytes. Cropmark Seeds Ltd. New Zealand. $50,270

Benson, J., Stevens, M.R., and Geary, B. 2006 – 2008. Endophyte Characterization. Cropmark Seeds Ltd. New Zealand. $29,000

2005 Grants FundedPROINPA Quinoa Research Group (Bonifacio, A. and 15 others), and BYU Quinoa Research Group Faribanks, D.J., Stevens, M.R., Jellen, E.N., Coleman, C.E., Maughan, P.J., and Geary, B. 2001-2005. Sustainable production of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Wild), a neglected food crop in the Andean region. McKnight Foundation, Collaborative Crop Research Program. $882,143 ($2,500 directly to Geary).

Allen, P., Geary, B. Hunter, N. and Jolley, G. 2005. Professional development academy for landscape management students. Submitted to, Biology and

Agriculture Undergraduate Education Improvement Fund. $19,600 ($0 directly to Geary).

Maughan, P.J., Blajos, J., Bonifacio, A., Coleman, C.E., Fairbanks, D.J., Gandarillas, A., Geary, B., Jellen, E.N., Plata, G., Rojas, J., Rojas, W., Saravia, R., and Stevens, M.R. 2005. Genetic improvement assisted by modern techniques for the competitive development of the quinoa crop.  (In Spanish.)  Bolivian Ministry of Agriculture. $497,142 ($1,500 directly to Geary).

Geary, B., Stevens, M.R., Coleman, C.E., Maughan, P.J., Jellen, E.N. and Fairbanks, D. 2005.Identification of endophytes In fescue grasses using genetic markers and alkaloid isolation. Proposal ID 104064. BYU MEG Grant. $15,000 ($15,000 directly to Geary).

Maughan, P.J., Jellen, E.N., Fairbanks, D., Stevens, M.R., Coleman, C.E. and Geary, B. 2005. Structural genomics of quinoa: Construction of an EST database derived from multiple cDNA libraries. Proposal ID 103982. BYU MEG Grant. $18,000 ($0 directly to Geary).

Allen, P.S., Geary, B., Meyer, S.E. and Jensen, S.L. 2005. Microbial and environmental requirements for propagation of native forbs. Proposal ID 103947. BYU MEG Grant. $15,000 ($10,000 directly to Geary).

Jellen, E.N., Johnson, L.A., Maughan, P.J., Coleman, C.E., Stevens, M.R., Fairbanks, D. and Geary, B. 2005. Phylogenetic investigations of quinoa and its wild relatives (Genus Chenopodium). Proposal ID 104069. BYU MEG Grant. $15,000 ($0 directly to Geary).

Stevens, M.R., Coleman, C.E., Maughan, P.J., Jellen, E.N., Fairbanks, D. and Geary, B. 2005. Bioinformatics studies of a quinoa bacterial artificial chromosome (BAC) library utilizing undergraduates. Proposal ID 103323. BYU MEG Grant. $20,000 ($0 directly to Geary).

Geary, B., Beck, D. and Thornton, M. 2002-2005. Management of onion storage rot. USDA Risk Management. $212,069 ($212,069 directly to Geary over three year period).

2005 Grants DeniedNone

2004Geary, B., Stevens, M.R., Coleman, C.E., Maughan, P.J., Jellen, E.N. and Fairbanks, D. 2004. Identification of endophytes in fescue grasses using genetic markers and alkaloid isolation. Proposal ID 104064. BYU MEG Grant. $15,000 ($15,000 directly to Geary).

Maughan, P.J., Jellen, E.N., Fairbanks, D., Stevens, M.R., Coleman, C.E. and Geary, B. 2004. Structural genomics of quinoa: Construction of an EST database derived from multiple cDNA libraries. Proposal ID 103982. BYU MEG Grant. $18,000 ($0 directly to Geary).

Allen, P.S., Geary, B., Meyer, S.E. and Jensen, S.L. 2004. Microbial and environmental requirements for propagation of native forbs. Proposal ID 103947. BYU MEG Grant. $15,000 ($10,000 directly to Geary).

Jellen, E.N., Johnson, L.A., Maughan, P.J., Coleman, C.E., Stevens, M.R., Fairbanks, D. and Geary, B. 2004. Phylogenetic investigations of quinoa and its wild relatives (Genus Chenopodium). Proposal ID 104069. BYU MEG Grant. $15,000 ($0 directly to Geary).

PROINPA Quinoa Research Group (Bonifacio, A. and 15 others), and BYU Quinoa Research Group Faribanks, D.J., Stevens, M.R., Jellen, E.N., Coleman ,, Maughan, P.J., and Geary B. 2001-2005. Sustainable production of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Wild), a neglected food crop in the Andean region. McKnight Foundation, Collaborative Crop Research Program. $882,143 ($2,500 directly to Geary).

Jellen, E.N., Maughan, P.J., Geary, B., Coleman, C.E., Stevens, M.R., and Fairbanks, D.J.  2004.  Collaborative research proposal: marker-assisted breeding, endophyte culturing and genotyping, and anther culture.  Cropmark Seeds Limited, New Zealand.  $8,500 ($4,500 directly to Geary).

Maughan, P.J., Blajos, J., Bonifacio, A., Coleman, C.E., Fairbanks, D.J., Gandarillas , A., Geary, B., Jellen, E.N., Plata, G., Rojas, J., Rojas, W., Saravia, R., and Stevens, M.R.  2004.  Genetic improvement assisted by modern techniques for the competitive development of the quinoa crop.  (In Spanish.)  Bolivian Ministry of Agriculture. $497,142 ($1,500 directly to Geary).

Geary, B., Brown, B., Hafez, S.L., Thompson, M., Ransom, C., McGonigle, T. and Ellsworth, J. 2002 –2004. Biofumigants in commercial onion production to enhance soil nutrient availability, soil quality and control of weed, nematode and disease pests. Western Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education. $134,317 ($60,590 directly to Geary over a three year period).

Geary, B., Beck, D. and Thornton, M. 2002- 2005. Management of Onion Storage Rot. USDA Risk Management. ($212,069 directly to Geary over three year period).

Geary, B., Beck, D. and Thornton, M. 2004. Telone Fumigation in Commercial Onion Production. Dow. $6,100 ($6,100 directly to Geary).

2004 Grants Denied

Maughan, P.J., Coleman, C.E., Fairbanks, D.J., Jellen, E.N., Stevens, M.R., Geary, B., Bonifacio, A. and Rojas J. 2004. An international EST project for quinoa. National Science Foundation. Plant Genome Research Project. $678,000

Geary, B., Maughan, P.J., Stevens, M.R., Jellen, E.N., Coleman, C.E. and Fairbanks, D. 2004. Evaluating downy mildew pathogenicity in quinoa and identification of molecular markers linked to resistance. Proposal ID 101182. BYU MEG Grant. $20,000

Grants Funded at University of Idaho (2000-2003)as PI as Co-PI Total

Spending Authority $412,179 $167,419 $579,598Grants $96,667 $550,464 $647,131

2003 Grants Funded (listed according to University of Idaho style) $4000 USDA-CSREES Hatch project. Yield Improvements of Spanish Sweet Onions Grown from Primed Seed or from Metalaxyl Treatments at Planting. Geary, B. ($4000 to Geary).

$134,317 Western Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education. Bio-fumigants in Commercial Onion Production to Enhance Soil Nutrient Availability, Soil Quality and Control of Weed, Nematode and Disease Pests. Co-PI with B. Brown, S. L. Hafez, M. Thompson, C. Ransom T. McGonigle and J. Ellsworth. ($60,590 to Geary over a 3 year period).

$4,000 Idaho State Pesticide Management Committee. “Demonstrate efficacy and length of control among several seed treat and in-furrow applied insecticides.” Geary, B. ($4,000 to Geary).

$5,000 Idaho Onion Growers Association. Purchase of onion equipment for the Parma Research Station. Co-PI with B. Brown, M. Thompson, and K. Mohan. ($5,000 to Geary).

$4,500 Idaho Oregon Onion Research Committee. “Bio-fumigants in Onions” Co-PI with B. Brown. ($2,250 to Geary).

$20,000 Idaho Potato Commission. “Nutrient Requirements & Effects on New and Potential Release Cultivars.” Co-PI with B. Brown and B. Hopkins. ($20,000 to Geary).

$7,400 Idaho Potato Commission. “Efficacy and Cost Effectiveness of Seed Piece and In-Furrow Fungicide Applications.” Co-PI with J. Miller. ($7,400 to Geary).

$10,000 Idaho Potato Commission. “Phosphorus and Potassium Fertility in Alturas Nutrition and Bulking Rates of Newer Potato Varieties.” Co-PI with W. H. Bohl, B. Hopkins, and J. Ellsworth. ($10,000 to Geary).

$212,069 USDA Risk Management. Management of Onion Storage Rot. B. Geary. ($212,069 to Geary over a three year period).

$1000 Treasure Valley Interactive Pest Alert Network. Co-PI J. Neufeld, B. Simco, L. Jensen, C. Shock and S. Reddy. Idaho Potato Commission, one year grant. ($ 0 to Geary)

$1000 Treasure Valley Interactive Pest Alert Network. Co-PI J. Neufeld, B. Simco, L. Jensen, C. Shock and S. Reddy. Idaho Wheat Commission, one year grant. ($ 0 to Geary)

$1000 Treasure Valley Interactive Pest Alert Network. Co-PI J. Neufeld, B. Simco, L. Jensen, C. Shock and S. Reddy. Sugar Beet Growers Association, one year grant. ($ 0 to Geary)

$164,000 Western Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education. Promoting Sustainable Potato Cropping Systems. Hopkins, B., R. E. Thornton, D. Horneck and B. Geary. ($11,894 to Geary over three year period ($3,964.67/yr)).

$238,600 USDA Risk Management. Forecasting the Occurrence of Potato Late Blight in Idaho. Co-PI with J. S. Miller, T. Miller, P. Nolte and N Olsen. ($15,000 to Geary over a two year period ($7,500.00/yr)).

$100 T Systems drip tape. Donation to onion field day. ($100 to Geary).

$28,660 Idaho Potato Commission. “Idaho Potato Commission Extension Potato Specialist.” Co-PI with P. Nolte, B. Hopkins, and N. L. Olsen. ($5,720 to Geary).

$4,800 Simplot. “Potato Variety Trial and Ranger Clones.” ($4,800 to Geary).

$6,200 Engelhard. “Potato Frost Control and Onion Sun Scald.” ($6,200 to Geary).

$9,600 Tesenderlo Kerley Inc. “Yellow Nutsedge Control with Sectagon fumigant.” ($7,600 to Geary).

$6,100 Dow. “Telone Fumigation in Onions and Early Blight Fungicide.” ($6,100 to Geary).

$2,000 Amvac, Gustafson and UAP. Soil-Pathogen Control, at-plant fungicides. ($2,000 to Geary).

$17,900 Bayer Crop Science. Control of Colorado Potato Beetle and Green Peach Aphid. ($17,900 to Geary).

$12,200 Syngenta Agricultural Research and Syngenta Seed Research. “Control of Colorado Potato Beetle, Green Peach Aphids and soil-borne pathogens in potatoes.” ($12,200 to Geary).

2002 Grants Funded (listed according to University of Idaho style) $5,000 USDA-CSREES Hatch project. Yield Improvements of Spanish Sweet Onions Grown from Primed Seed or from Metalaxyl Treatments at Planting. Geary, B. ($5,000 to Geary).

$134,317 Western Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education. Bio-fumigants in Commercial Onion Production to Enhance Soil Nutrient Availability, Soil Quality and Control of Weed, Nematode and Disease Pests. Co-PI with B. Brown, S. L. Hafez, M. Thompson, C. Ransom T. McGonigle and J. Ellsworth. ($60,590 to Geary over a three year period.)

$3,200 Idaho Oregon Onion Research Committee. “Economic benefits of onion seed priming. ($3,200 to Geary).

$300 Idaho Oregon Onion Research Committee. “Evaluation of Insecticde Control of Onion Bulb mites; Co-PI L. Jensen. ($300 to Geary).

$2,150 Idaho Oregon Onion Research Committee. “Evaluation of Ridomil to control damping-off of onions.” Co-PI with K. Mohan. ($2,150 to Geary).

$5,000 Idaho Onion Growers Association. Purchase of onion equipment for the Parma Research Station. Co-PI with B. Brown, M. Thompson, and K. Mohan. ($5,000 to Geary).

$4,500 Idaho Oregon Onion Research Committee. “Bio-fumigants in Onions” Co-PI with B. Brown. ($2,250 to Geary).

$20,000 Idaho Potato Commission. “Nutrient Requirements & Effects on New and Potential Release Cultivars.” Co-PI with B. Brown and B. Hopkins. ($20,000.00 to Geary).

$7,400 Idaho Potato Commission. “Efficacy and Cost Effectiveness of Seed Piece and In-Furrow Fungicide Applications.” Co-PI with J. Miller. ($7,400 to Geary).

$15,000 Idaho Potato Commission. “The effect of Potato Virus A on Yield of Russet Burbank and Russet Norkotah potatoes.” Co-PI with P. Nolte, J. Whitworth, B. Geary and M. Bateman. ($ 1,500 to Geary)

$212,069 USDA Risk Management. Management of Onion Storage Rot. B. Geary. ($212,069 to Geary over a three year period).

$500 Treasure Valley Interactive Pest Alert Network. Co-PI J. Neufeld, B. Simco, L. Jensen, C. Shock and S. Reddy. Idaho Potato Commission, one year grant. ($ 0 to Geary)

$1000 Treasure Valley Interactive Pest Alert Network. Co-PI J. Neufeld, B. Simco, L. Jensen, C. Shock and S. Reddy. Idaho Wheat Commission, one year grant. ($ 0 to Geary)

$1000 Treasure Valley Interactive Pest Alert Network. Co-PI J. Neufeld, B. Simco, L. Jensen, C. Shock and S. Reddy. Sugar Beet Growers Association, one year grant. ($ 0 to Geary)

$164,000 Western Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education. Promoting Sustainable Potato Cropping Systems. Hopkins, B., R. E. Thornton, D. Horneck and B. Geary. ($11,894.00 to Geary over three year period).

$238,600 USDA Risk Management. Forecasting the Occurrence of Potato Late Blight in Idaho. Co-PI with J. S. Miller, T. Miller, P. Nolte and N Olsen. ($15,000.00 to Geary over a two year period).

$75,000 Idaho State Department of Agriculture Specialty Crop Grant. “Garlic Seed Production.” Co-PI with Southwind Farms (Jerry and Robert Tominaga). ($5,000 to Geary over a 2 year period).

$28,660 Idaho Potato Commission. “Idaho Potato Commission Extension Potato Specialist.” Co-PI with P. Nolte, B. Hopkins, and N. L. Olsen. ($5,720.00 to Geary).

$7,300 Simplot. “Potato Variety Trial, Nitrogen x Spacing for A8893-1 and Wet Sol.” ($7,300 to Geary).

$10,500 Engelhard. “Colorado Potato Beetle Control and Onion Thrip Control.” ($10,500 to Geary).

$5,375 Eden bioscience. “Messenger Trials on Potatoes.” ($5,000 to Geary).

$9,000 Aventis Crop Protection. Wireworm, Colorado Potato Beetle and Green Peach Aphid Control. ($9,000 to Geary).

$4,300 Bayer, Gustafson, BASF and Gowan. Colorado Potato Beetle, Green Peach Aphid Control and Soil-Pathogen Control. ($4,300 to Geary).

$1,000 VAM Tech L.L.C. Effect of Mycorrhizae additives on Potato Production. ($1,000 to Geary).

$375 NDSU. Ranger Clone Production. ($375 to Geary).

$7,800 Syngenta Agricultural Research and Syngenta Seed Research. “Control of Colorado Potato Beetle, Green Peach Aphids, soil-borne pathogens in potatoes and Thrips in Onions.” ($7,800 to Geary).

2001 Grants Funded (listed according to University of Idaho style) $5000 USDA-CSREES Hatch project. Yield Improvements of Spanish Sweet Onions Grown from Primed Seed or from Metalaxyl Treatments at Planting. Geary, B. ($5,000 to Geary).

$134,317 Western Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education. Bio-fumigants in Commercial Onion Production to Enhance Soil Nutrient Availability, Soil Quality and Control of Weed, Nematode and Disease Pests. Co-PI with B. Brown, S. L. Hafez, M. Thompson, and C. Ransom. ($60,590 to Geary over a three year period).

$212,069 USDA Risk Management. Management of Onion Storage Rot. B. Geary. ($212,069 to Geary over a three year period).

$238,600 USDA Risk Management. Forecasting the Occurrence of Potato Late Blight in Idaho. Co-PI with J. S. Miller, T. Miller, P. Nolte and N Olsen. ($15,000 to Geary over a two year period).

$1,000 Idaho Oregon Onion Research Committee. “Economic benefits of onion seed priming. ($1,000 to Geary).

$300 Idaho Oregon Onion Research Committee. “Evaluation of Insecticde Control of Onion Bulb mites; Co-PI L. Jensen. ($300 to Geary).

$1,300 Idaho Oregon Onion Research Committee. “Wireworm control in Onions. ($1,300 to Geary).

$1,500 Idaho Oregon Onion Research Committee. “Evaluation of Ridomil to control damping-off of onions.” Co-PI with K. Mohan. ($1,500 to Geary).

$10,000 Idaho Onion Growers Association. Purchase of onion equipment for the Parma Research Station. Co-PI with B. Brown, M. Thompson, and K. Mohan. ($10,000 to Geary).

$4,500 Idaho Oregon Onion Research Committee. “Bio-fumigants in Onions” Co-PI with B. Brown. ($2,450 to Geary).

$19,640 Idaho Potato Commission. “Nutrient Requirements & Effects on New Release Cultivars in the Treasure Valley.” Co-PI with B. Brown and B. Hopkins. ($19,640 to Geary).

$43,668 Idaho Potato Commission. “Integrated Management of Late Blight, Early Blight and Net Necrosis in Idaho. Co-PI with P. Nolte, K. Mohan, N. L, Olsen, B. Forster, P. Patterson, C. Mcintosh and B. Bohl. ($5,000 to Geary).

$28,660 Idaho Potato Commission. “Idaho Potato Commission Extension Potato Specialist.” Co-PI with P. Nolte, B. Hopkins, and N. L. Olsen. ($5,720 to Geary).

$26,605 Idaho Potato Commission. “Late Blight Infections of Potato Tubers.” Co-PI with J.S. Miller, M. Hubbard and D. Atkinson. ($4,000 to Geary).

$15,000 Idaho Potato Commission. “The effect of Potato Virus A on Yield of Russet Burbank and Russet Norkotah potatoes.” Co-PI with P. Nolte, J. Whitworth, B. Geary and M. Bateman. ($ 1,500 to Geary?)

$7,500 Simplot. “Potato Variety Trial, Nitrogen x Spacing for A8893-1 and Wet Sol.” ($7,500 to Geary).

$5,500 Engelhard. “Potato Heat Stress Relief and Onion Thrip Control.” ($5,500 to Geary).

$2,000 Farm Management Corperation (FMC). “Wireworm control in potatoes.” ($2,000 to Geary).

$5,000 Eden bioscience. “Messenger Trials on Onions.” ($5,000 to Geary).

2000 Grants Funded (listed according to University of Idaho style) $28,660 Idaho Potato Commission. "Extension Potato Specialist." Co-PI with P. Nolte and N. L. Olsen. ($5,720 to Geary).

$43,668 Idaho Potato Commission." Integrated Management of Late Blight, Early Blight and Net Necrosis in Idaho." Co-PI with P. Nolte, K. Mohan, N. L. Olsen, B. Forster, P. patterson, C. McIntosh, and B. Bohl. ($4,770 to Geary).

$12,000 Idaho Potato Commission. "The effect of Potato Virus A on Yield of Russet Burbank and russet Norkotah potatoes." Co-PI with P. Nolte, J. Whitworth, and M. Bateman. $600 to Geary.

$2,830 Idaho Oregon Onion Research Committee. "Economic benefits of onion seed priming." ($2,830 to Geary).

$2,200 Idaho Oregon Onion Research Committee. "Evaluation of Insecticide control of onion bulb mites; Co-PI with L. Jensen. ($2,200 to Geary).

$1,465 Idaho Oregon Onion Research Committee. "Evaluation of ridomil to control damping-off of onions." Co-PI with K. Mohan. ($1,465 to Geary).

$5,000 Farm Mechanical Cooperation (FMC). "Wireworm control in Potatoes." Co-PI with C. Baird. ($2,500 to Geary).

$2,500 Simplot. "Potato variety trial;" ($2,500 to Geary).

$2,000 Novartis Crop Protection. "Botrytis leaf spot and Purple Blotch control in onions;" ($2,000 to Geary).

$3,000 Engelhard. "Potato heat stress relief and onion thrip control;" ($3,000 to Geary).

CITIZENSHIP:

Departmental Committees:

Chair of Committee: Landscape Management Head (Dep. Exec. Comm) (2012-present)

Department Curriculum Committee (2009-2012)

Student Advisement, Crop Production Management (2004-2006)

Onion storage scientific aide senior search committee (2002)

Onion storage scientific aide senior search committee (2000)

Member of Committee:Department Executive Committee (2012-present)

Graduate Student Committee (2006-2011) (2013-present)

Greenhouse Committee (2010-2014)

Awards Committee (2011-2012)

BYU Farm Committee (2004-2006)

Faculty Retreat Committee (2004-2006)

Bryan Hopkins third year review (2003)

Parma Superintendent search committee (2003)

Alfalfa Pollination Specialist Search Committee (2001)

Potato Cropping Systems Specialist Search Committee (2000)

College Committees:Curriculum Committee (2009-2012)

Skaggs Ranch Advisory (2006-2012)

Western Coordinating Committee – 67. Secretary. 2001-2003

Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station Director. committee member. Corresponded by email. (2002)

Extra-mural service:Utah Nursery and Landscape Association, 2005-2013. Board member

Potato Association of America Extension Section, 2002-2003. Chair/member.

Potato Association of America Plant Protection Section, 2003-2004. Secretary.

Idaho Onion Growers Association, 2000-2003. Board Member.

Idaho Onion Growers Association U of I Ag Consulting Council Representative, 2002-2003.

Minor Crop Alliance Committee, 2000-2003. Member.

Idaho Potato Conference Committee, 2002-2003. Chair/member.

Leadership Idaho Agriculture Board of Trustee, 2003-2006. Board member.

OtherHabits of the Mind. Freshman orientation presentation at BYU. Aug. 2004

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Seminars and/or Workshops AttendedWriting Across the Curriculum. What is style? Word choice, sentence structure, sentence arrangement. How can we help students write more like experts? Taught by Jon Ostenson. March 25, 2015. BYU

Bartlett Professional Tree Care Workshop. Hosted by Bartlett Inc. March 5-9, 2012. Raleigh, North Carolina.

NSF Regional Grants Conference. Hosted by Utah State University and University of Utah. Oct. 25-26, 2010. Salt Lake City, Utah.

USDA-CSREES Grantsmanship Workshop. University of Missouri. Nov. 10 – 11, 2009. Kansas City, Missouri.

Style Matters, writing workshop. Taught by Kristine Hansen and Beth Hedengren. 1 hour weekly, September – November 2008. BYU.

8th Annual Conference on Case Study Teaching in Science. Kipp Herreid and group. Oct. 5-6, 2007. Buffalo, New York.

Keeping Chaos at Bay, “The Productivity Professor.” By Meggin McIntosh. Oct. 13, 2006. BYU – BYU Faculty Center.

Publish and Flourish, Become a Prolific Scholar, by Dr. Tara Gray. Jan. 20 – 21, 2005. BYU – BYU Faculty Center.

Spring Seminar, Faculty Development Series at BYU, 2004.

Teaching Portfolio Workshop by Peter Seldin, August 10-13, 2004 at BYU

Integrating Research Into Undergraduate Education, Nov. 17-19, 2004 in Washington D.C.

Professional Meetings Attended(Anticipating) American Phytopathological Society, Pasadena, CA August 1 – 5, 2015

(Anticipating) American Society of Pharmacognosy, Copper Mountain, CO July 25 – 29, 2015

American Phytopathological Society, Minneapolis, MN August 9 – 13, 2014

PLANET Student Career Days, Fort Collins, CO March 20 – 23, 2014

Microscopy and Microanalysis, Indianapolis, IN August 4 – 8, 2013

Society for Range Management, Oklahoma City, OK Feb. 2 – 7, 2013

PLANET Student Career Days, Auburn, AL March 7 – 10, 2013

American Society for Horticultural Science, Waikoloa, HI Sep. 25 – 28, 2011

American Phytopathological Society, Charlotte, NC August 7 – 10, 2010

Potato Association of America, Corvallis, OR August 15 – 19, 2010

American Phytopathological Society, Portland, OR, August 1 – 5, 2009.

Potato Association of America, Fredericton, NB, Canada, August 9 – 13, 2009.

PLANET Student Career Days, CalPoly Pomona, CA, March 26 – April 1, 2009.

Pacific Division American Phytopathological Society, Jackson Hole, WY, June 24 – 27, 2008.

American Phytopathological Society, San Diego, CA July 30 – Aug. 4, 2007.

American Society for Horticultural Science, New Orleans, LA, July 26 - 29, 2006.

American Phytopathological Society, Quebec, Canada, July 29 – Aug. 3, 2006.

Second International Biofumigation Symposium. Moscow, ID. June 25 – 29, 2006.

69th Annual Meeting Crop Science Society of America, Salt Lake City, UT. November 6-10, 2005

Green Industry Conference, Orlando Florida, November 1-6, 2005

ALCA Student Career Days, Maryland / Washington D.C., April 6-10, 2005

Western Society of Weed Science, Vancouver British Columbia, March 8-10, 2005

American Phytopathological Society, Anaheim, CA, July 31 - Aug. 4, 2004.

Crop Science Society of America, Seattle, WA, Oct. 31 – Nov. 4, 2004.