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David S McCall, Ph.D.

David McCall, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist at Virginia Tech, in the Department of Plant Pathology, Physiology, and Weed Science. He currently serves as turfgrass pathologist and as an agronomic remote sensing specialist. McCall earned both his masters and Ph.D. from Virginia Tech. His research focuses on a) remote sensing with UAVs (drones) to monitor disease epidemics and water inefficiencies, b) field radiometry for improving biological and environmental stress detection, c) novel strategies to reduce pesticide inputs, and d) fungicide performance, efficacy, and ancillary benefits. His extension duties include disseminating information on the latest strategies to suppress diseases of turfgrasses grown for sod, commercial and residential lawns, and recreational facilities, such as golf courses and athletic fields. He has previously taught GCSAA seminars and webinars.

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