The PhD in Plant Pathology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison prepares students to tackle major challenges in agriculture and ecosystems through the study of plant disease biology. The program combines genomics, fieldwork, molecular biology, and ecology to develop sustainable solutions for plant health and food security.
Genomic Analysis of Resistance Genes in Cereal Crops
Biocontrol Strategies Against Soil-Borne Pathogens
RNA Interference for Virus-Resistant Plant Development
Molecular Basis of Fungal Effector–Host Interactions
Disease Forecasting Models for Rust Pathogens
Microbiome Engineering to Suppress Root Rot Disease
CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Editing for Pathogen Resistance
Mapping QTLs for Resistance in Legumes
Epidemiology of Emerging Plant Viral Infections
Impact of Climate Change on Pathogen Virulence
Host Defense Responses in Bacterial Leaf Spot Disease
Development of Mobile Diagnostics for Field Pathology
Transcriptomics of Infected Plant Tissue Under Stress
Biochemical Markers for Early Blight Detection
Inoculation Techniques for Controlled Pathogenicity Studies
Role of Phytotoxins in Disease Progression
Horizontal Transmission of Endophytic Fungi in Forest Ecosystems
In Vitro Antagonism Assays Using Beneficial Microbes
Modeling Disease Dynamics in Monoculture Systems
Socioeconomic Impact of Crop Loss from Pathogens
Join a pioneering program advancing plant health and agricultural sustainability through cutting-edge research in plant disease science.
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