Amit Sharma is pursuing his doctoral degree in Plant Pathology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His research focuses on addressing key aspects of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum management. His projects include investigating the population diversity of S. sclerotiorum, evaluating effective application rates of Contans (Coniothyrium minitans) for disease reduction, and assessing the effectiveness of C. minitans in reducing the survival and viability of S. sclerotiorum sclerotia left on the soil surface or buried in the soil. Additionally, his research examines the impact of potassium on the growth and germination of both S. sclerotiorum and C. minitans, as well as the effectiveness of C. minitans in controlling S. sclerotiorum.



Beyond his research, Amit is actively involved in the academic and professional community. He is a member of What's Eating My Plants, will serve as the Plant Pathology representative on the Plant Sciences Graduate Student Council (PSGSC), and mentors fellow graduate students through the Plant Pathology Peer Mentor Program.