Dr. Dean Malvick

The overal goal of this project is to advance knowledge of the biology and management of fungal plant pathogens. Fungal pathogens cause significant damage and yield loss to soybean and corn in Minnesota and other areas each year. Two of these pathogens, Fusarium virguliforme and Cadophora gregata, are especially important, biologically interesting, and poorly understood in many ways. Thus, the group's current aim is to use genomic analysis to enhance understanding of these pathogens.