Gary Munkvold is Professor of Plant Pathology at Iowa State University, specializing in mycotoxicology and seed pathology. He holds a PhD from the University of California, Davis, and he has worked for more than 25 years in research, extension, and teaching in the Department of Plant Pathology (now PPEM) and Seed Science Center at Iowa State University.

He previously held a position with Pioneer Hi-Bred Int., Inc., (now Corteva Agriscience) as Research Coordinator for Pathology, Entomology, and Seed Science. His research program includes work on epidemiology and management of mycotoxin-producing fungi in corn, detection and management of seedborne pathogens; and seedling disease management.

He also teaches seed pathology and chairs the ISU on-line Graduate Program in Seed Technology and Business. He served 20 years as Co-Director of the Administration Unit for the U.S. National Seed Health System, which works to improve seed health testing methods and facilitate seed exports.

Dr. Munkvold is a Fellow of the American Phytopathological Soc. and was awarded the 2019 Iowa Regents’ Award for Faculty Excellence.