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Thomas Chase,
Associate Professor
Ph.D. University of Vermont 1986
Dr. Chase conducts research and teaching in the fields of plant pathology and
fungal genetics.
Basic research interests include the population genetics of plant pathogens, PCR-based
molecular diagnostics, and the genetics of horizontal pathosystems. Research
projects
currently focus on diseases of soybean, including Phytophthora root & stem rot,
as well as
stem canker and the Diaporthe/Phomopsis complex. Projects encompass
genetic, pathogenic
and molecular variability in field populations of pathogens as well as screening
of soybean lines
and varieties for resistance. You can learn more about Dr. Chase's research
program by visiting
the
Row Crops Pathology Home
Page. Teaching responsibilities include
Diseases of Field Crops PS333),
an internet-assisted course, as well as graduate courses in plant
pathology and
mycology.
Dr. Chase serves on the NCR-137 (Soybean Diseases) Committee and is the
webmaster for the Plant Science Department.
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