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Chris Boyer

Professor & Head | Agricultural and Resource Economics
Overview

My teaching and research programs focuses on farm business management decisions that help producers maximize profits and/or manage risk. The goal of these programs is to enhance the long-term economic sustainability of farm businesses in Tennessee and across the United States. I work with multidisciplinary teams of scientists and Extensions Specialists to identify relevant and important real-world questions and to develop practical solutions. This research enhances my teaching program of farm financial management, investment analysis of technology adoption, data analysis, and land valuation. I have co-developed an AREC study aboard course to Argentina focused on the their global agricultural supply chain.

Research Focus

Farm Business Management & Risk Management for crop and beef cattle producers

Teaching Focus

AREC 312: Rural Real Estate Appraisal; AREC 324: Applications of Quantitative Method; AREC 444: Agricultural Production Technology Management; AGNR 491: Agricultural Business of Argentina

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
EPP 313 - Introductory Plant Pathology
3 credit hour(s)

Introduction to the microorganisms and environmental conditions causing disease in plants. Biology of pathogens, host-pathogen interactions, and disease development and principles of control. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (NS)
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lecture and 1 lab.

Other Instructors: Bernard, Ernest Charles

Semesters Offered: Fall
EPP 435 - Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions
3 credit hour(s)

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the molecular and cellular processes underlying interactions between plants and microbes, encompassing both beneficial and pathogenic relationships. Through a combination of lectures, hands-on activities, and critical discussions, students will investigate historical and modern advancements in Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions (MPMI) research. The course covers fundamental concepts such as pathogen virulence mechanisms, plant immune responses, and beneficial symbioses, as well as cutting-edge tools and applications in agriculture. Key topics include microbial effectors, host-pathogen co-evolution, plant defense signaling, and the role of beneficial microbes in promoting plant growth and nutrient acquisition. Students will gain practical experience in molecular and bioinformatics techniques, such as genome sequencing, bioinformatics in genome editing, and protein interaction studies, which are vital for characterizing MPMI. The course also emphasizes the translation of MPMI knowledge into agricultural innovations, such as engineering disease-resistant crops and developing biofertilizers. Department Enforced

(DE) Prerequisite(s): BCMB 412

Semesters Offered: Fall
EPP 531 - Special Problems in Bioinformatics, Entomology, Nematology and Plant Pathology
1 - 3 credit hours

Comprehensive study of current problems.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.

Other Instructors: Onufrak, Aaron John | Kelly, Heather Marie | Coffman, Kelsey

Semesters Offered: Fall
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865-974-5005

cboyer3@tennessee.edu

ORCID: 0000-0002-1393-8589
Curriculum Vitae
308G Morgan Hall
2621 Morgan Circle Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Agricultural Business and Management, Oklahoma State University, 2011
  • MS, Agricultural Business and Management, Texas A&M Univ College Station, 2008
  • BS, Agricultural Business and Management, Texas A&M Univ College Station, 2006
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Chris Boyer

Professor & Head | Agricultural and Resource Economics
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865-974-5005

cboyer3@tennessee.edu

ORCID: 0000-0002-1393-8589
Curriculum Vitae
308G Morgan Hall
2621 Morgan Circle Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Agricultural Business and Management, Oklahoma State University, 2011
  • MS, Agricultural Business and Management, Texas A&M Univ College Station, 2008
  • BS, Agricultural Business and Management, Texas A&M Univ College Station, 2006
Overview

My teaching and research programs focuses on farm business management decisions that help producers maximize profits and/or manage risk. The goal of these programs is to enhance the long-term economic sustainability of farm businesses in Tennessee and across the United States. I work with multidisciplinary teams of scientists and Extensions Specialists to identify relevant and important real-world questions and to develop practical solutions. This research enhances my teaching program of farm financial management, investment analysis of technology adoption, data analysis, and land valuation. I have co-developed an AREC study aboard course to Argentina focused on the their global agricultural supply chain.

Research Focus

Farm Business Management & Risk Management for crop and beef cattle producers

Teaching Focus

AREC 312: Rural Real Estate Appraisal; AREC 324: Applications of Quantitative Method; AREC 444: Agricultural Production Technology Management; AGNR 491: Agricultural Business of Argentina

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
EPP 313 - Introductory Plant Pathology
3 credit hour(s)

Introduction to the microorganisms and environmental conditions causing disease in plants. Biology of pathogens, host-pathogen interactions, and disease development and principles of control. Satisfies Volunteer Core Requirement: (NS)
Contact Hour Distribution: 2 hours lecture and 1 lab.

Other Instructors: Bernard, Ernest Charles

Semesters Offered: Fall
EPP 435 - Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions
3 credit hour(s)

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the molecular and cellular processes underlying interactions between plants and microbes, encompassing both beneficial and pathogenic relationships. Through a combination of lectures, hands-on activities, and critical discussions, students will investigate historical and modern advancements in Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions (MPMI) research. The course covers fundamental concepts such as pathogen virulence mechanisms, plant immune responses, and beneficial symbioses, as well as cutting-edge tools and applications in agriculture. Key topics include microbial effectors, host-pathogen co-evolution, plant defense signaling, and the role of beneficial microbes in promoting plant growth and nutrient acquisition. Students will gain practical experience in molecular and bioinformatics techniques, such as genome sequencing, bioinformatics in genome editing, and protein interaction studies, which are vital for characterizing MPMI. The course also emphasizes the translation of MPMI knowledge into agricultural innovations, such as engineering disease-resistant crops and developing biofertilizers. Department Enforced

(DE) Prerequisite(s): BCMB 412

Semesters Offered: Fall
EPP 531 - Special Problems in Bioinformatics, Entomology, Nematology and Plant Pathology
1 - 3 credit hours

Comprehensive study of current problems.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 9 hours.

Other Instructors: Onufrak, Aaron John | Kelly, Heather Marie | Coffman, Kelsey

Semesters Offered: Fall
Web Presence
LinkedIn