Dr. Christina Call

Associate Professor

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Biography

Christina Fox Call is an Associate Professor in the Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology at Penn State University. Her research interests include Horticultural Crop Pathology, Turf and Seed Pathology, and Plant and Fungal Reproductive Genetics. She has a strong background in Population Ecology and GIS Pedagogy, highlighting her commitment to integrating technology and inquiry-based learning into her courses. Call has made significant contributions to the field through her publications, presentations, and service on editorial boards. With active membership in several professional organizations, including the American Phytopathological Society, she continues to promote research and education in plant health. Call's dedication to teaching is reflected in her diverse course offerings, focusing on Crop Growth, Horticultural Crop Diseases, and Turfgrass Management. She utilizes innovative pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement in scientific inquiry. Her ongoing research projects aim to address pressing challenges in agriculture and environmental health, particularly through the study of seedborne pathogens and their impact on crop yields.

Research Interests

Courses

Growing Wind Introduction Agricultural Crop Growth, Form, Function Horticultural Crop Diseases Introduction Turfgrass Management Biology Fungi Virus Ecology Independent Study Introduction Turfgrass Pathology Supervised Experience College Teaching Interpreting Turfgrass Science Literature Introduction International Agriculture (Guest Instructor)

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Writing Sample
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  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.