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SPIETH HALL
University of California
Riverside, CA 92521

Becker, Ole

CE Specialist & Nematologist

College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences

Nematology


Biography

Following postdoctoral work on four continents and various R&D positions in agrochemical and biotechnological industries, Ole Becker has been a faculty member in the Department of Nematology since 1992. In addition to basic and mission-oriented research on biology, ecology and management of plant-parasitic nematodes, he focuses on extending information about integrated pest management to county advisors, growers, industry representatives and the general public.

Former Institution

Ciba-Geigy Ltd., Basel, Switzerland
Plant Genetic Systems, Ghent, Belgium

Degrees

PhD Plant Pathology 1982

Georg August University, Göttingen

MS Agricultural Sciences 1980

Georg August University, Göttingen

Awards

2007 Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science
2007 Invitational Fellowship, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science
2002-03 UC Riverside Non-Senate Distinguished Researcher Award
1999 California Association of Nurseryman, Centinela Chapter Research Award
1997 Society of Nematologists Novartis Award for Outstanding Contributions to Agriculture
1996-97 UCR Faculty Development Award


Research Area

Integrated management of plant parasitic nematodes and other soilborne pathogens

Publications

Gao, X., B. Yin, J. Borneman, and J.O. Becker 2008. Assessment of parasitic activity of Fusarium strains obtained from a Heterodera schachtii-suppressive soil. Journal of Nematology 40:1-6.

Borneman, J., and J.O. Becker 2007. Identifying microorganisms involved in specific pathogen suppression in soil. Annual Review of Phytopathology 45:153-72.

Becker, J.O., J. Smith Becker, H.V. Morton, and D. Hofer 2006. Early protection against root-knot nematodes through nematicidal seed coating provides season-long benefits for cucumbers. Pages 395-402 in: Cucurbitaceae 2006. G.J. Holmes, ed. Universal Press, Raleigh, North Carolina. 602 pp.

Olatinwo, R., J. Borneman, and J.O. Becker 2006. Induction of beet-cyst nematode suppressiveness by the fungi Dactylella oviparasitica and Fusarium oxysporum in field microplots. Phytopathology 96:855-859.