Dr. Bird serves as Coordinator of Diagnostic Services. His research and extension programs are focused on an ecosystem approach to Michigan agriculture and soil biology with special reference to nematodes. Dr. Bird participates in both undergraduate and graduate education. As the former Director of the USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program and Coordinator of the MSU Integrated Pest Management Program, he has experience interacting with numerous agriculture and science initiatives. He also holds a joint appointment in the MSU Department of Plant Pathology and serves on the Board of Directors of the Rodale Institute.
Recommended Links:
Bird Nematology Lab
MSU Diagnostic Services
Department of Plant Pathology
The Rodale Institute |
Dr. George Bird
Professor
Nematologist
Ph.D. Cornell University (1966)
birdg@msu.edu
38A Natural Science
(517) 353-3890 |