Faculty

Robert H. Walker
Professor

Contact Information:

233 Funchess Hall
334-844-3994
walkerh@auburn.edu

Selected Publications
 

Education :
Ph.D., 1973, Mississippi State (Agronomy/Plant Physiology)
MS, 1969, Mississippi State (Agronomy/Weed Science)
BS, 1967, Mississippi State (Agronomy/Turfgrass Mgt)

Professional Experience:
1988 : Professor Auburn University
1983 : Associate Professor Auburn University
1978 : Assistant Professor Auburn University

Professional Activities:
Brief description of research program and goals:
Weed Management in Southern Turf: weed biology (Poa annua, Cyperus and Kyllinga spp.), herbicide efficacy and development (rimsulfuron); herbicide sorption (sulfonylureas, fluroxypyr) by soil and plants.

Brief description of outreach program and goals:
Problem solving and research updates: golf course superintendents, sod producers, sports field managers, company representatives, Alabama Turf and Nursery association, field days

Honors and Awards:
  • Received $25,000 from Griffin LLC for development of rimsulfuron (Tranxit GTA) for Poa annua management in bermudagrass and overseeded bermudagrass turf.
Professional Societies Membership:
  • Chairman, Graduate Program Committee, Agronomy and Soils, 1998-present.
  • Member, Curriculum Committee, Agronomy & Soils, 1990-present.
  • Graduate Program Officer, Agronomy and Soils, 1998-present.
  • Dean's Advisory committee, AAES, 1992-1996.
  • Pesticide Review Committee, AAES and ACES, 1977-present .

Courses:

AGRN 3120 Principles of Weed Science
AGRN 3972 Probelms in Weed Science
   
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202 Funchess Hall, Auburn University, AL 36849-5412
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