Greg Tylka
Position
- Morrill Professor
- Nematologist
- Director of the Iowa Soybean Research Center
Dr. Greg Tylka is a Morrill Professor in the Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology at Iowa State University with extension and research responsibilities for management of plant-parasitic nematodes. Dr. Tylka was born and raised in southwestern Pennsylvania, just outside of Pittsburgh. He attended California University of Pennsylvania, where he earned his bachelor's degree and master's degree in biology. He then attended the University of Georgia, where he earned his doctoral degree in plant pathology. Dr. Tylka joined Iowa State University in February 1990.
Contact
Email
gltylka@iastate.edu
Phone
515-294-3021
2207 Advanced Teaching and Research Building
2213 Pammel Drive
Ames
,
IA
50011
Social Media and Websites
Education
- Ph.D., plant pathology, University of Georgia, 1990
- M.S., biology, California University of Pennsylvania, 1985
- B.S., biology, California University of Pennsylvania, 1983
Research
The focus of Dr. Tylka's research program at Iowa State University is primarily the soybean cyst nematode (SCN), Heterodera glycines. Current research includes study of SCN-resistant soybean varieties, effects of nematode-protectant seed treatments, and the effects of cover crops on SCN biology and management. He also serves as director of the Iowa Soybean Research Center at Iowa State University.
Activities of the Tylka laboratory are primarily funded by the soybean checkoff, through grants from the Iowa Soybean Association, the North Central Soybean Research Program, and the United Soybean Board.