Hi I’m Dr. Frankie Crutcher!
I am an associate professor at the MSU Eastern Ag Research Center in Sidney, MT. My research program focuses on the management of fungal pathogens affecting pulse crops and cereals in Eastern Montana. We utilize a multifaceted approach which includes measuring the effect of agronomic practices and pesticide applications on plant disease management, investigating fungal plant pathogen community structure, and screening varieties for host plant resistance in collaboration with crop breeders. Additionally, we have started a pulse crop disease and pest survey to begin in 2026.
Education
B.S. Montana State University, Plant Biotechnology
2006
Ph.D. Texas A&M University, Genetics
2011
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