Dr. Andrés Sanabria‑Velázquez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Plant Pathology at The Ohio State University, where he leads a research and extension program focused on improving plant health and disease management in vegetable production systems. His work integrates plant pathology, environmental monitoring, and decision‑support technologies to enhance early detection and prevention of plant diseases in both field and controlled environment agriculture (CEA) systems. His program advances pathogen surveillance through sensors, molecular diagnostics, image‑based tools, and spore trapping, while also examining how microclimate conditions influence inoculum movement and disease outbreaks.
Dr. Sanabria‑Velázquez’s research also emphasizes biological control and reduced‑risk disease management strategies, including the evaluation of microbial biocontrol agents and plant defense inducers, and the development of integrated frameworks that combine sanitation, monitoring, cultural practices, and biocontrol to reduce disease pressure.
In his extension role, he collaborates closely with growers, industry partners, and educators to deliver practical, data‑driven disease management recommendations. His efforts support the adoption of monitoring tools, biocontrol strategies, and integrated pest management in vegetable production systems. Dr. Sanabria‑Velázquez is committed to multidisciplinary collaboration and to advancing sustainable, science‑based solutions that strengthen plant health and productivity for vegetable production.
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