Group 4 Members:

Allado, Eva
Dagang, Rebecca
Fajardo, Myla
Nerido, Angela
Refuerzo, Ar-jay
Tovera, Beaver Karlo

CONTRIBUTION AND DISCOVERIES OF STAKMAN AND HARRAR

Stakman and Harrar were two of the most influential plant pathologists of the 20th century. Stakman
was a professor of plant pathology at the University of Minnesota and is credited with establishing the
field of plant pathology in the United States. He was a pioneer in the application of scientific principles
to the study of plant diseases, and he developed the concept of integrated pest management, which is
widely used today.

Harrar was a professor of plant pathology at Cornell University and is recognized for his pioneering work
on the genetics, physiology, and biochemistry of plant diseases. He also developed a method for
controlling plant diseases by breeding resistant varieties of crops.

Together, Stakman and Harrar are credited with advancing the field of plant pathology and helping to
revolutionize the study and control of plant diseases. Their work has helped to ensure increased crop
yields and improved agricultural productivity.

Stakman and Harrar made numerous discoveries that are important to modern agriculture. In 1930, they
developed the first commercial hybrid corn, which allowed farmers to increase yields and reduce
production costs. They also researched and developed methods of controlling weeds and diseases in
crops, which led to the development of the first herbicides and fungicides. They also studied the
genetics of plant diseases, which helped to improve disease-resistant varieties of crops. In addition, their
research into the genetics of corn helped to create hybrid varieties that could withstand various pests
and environments. Finally, their research into fertilizers helped farmers to increase crop yields and
improve soil fertility.