Dr. James Polashock

Research Plant Pathologist

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• Kristia Adams - Biological Science Laboratory Technician

Research Interests

• Identification of factors influencing resistance to anthracnose fruit rot (Colletotrichum acutatum) in blueberry.
• Gene expression associated with infection of blueberry flowers by mummy berry (Monilinia vaccinii-corymbosi).
• Identification of blueberry varieties resistant to blueberry scorch (a Carlavirus).
• Characterization of 'funky flower', a previously undescribed disease of cranberry.
• Tissue culture and transformation of blueberry and cranberry.
• Identification of highbush blueberry varieties resistant to stem blight (Botryosphaeria dothidea).