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Jan Byrne is a member of a multi-disciplinary diagnostic team at the Michigan State University (MSU) Plant Pest Diagnostic Clinic, focusing on the diagnosis of plant diseases. The lab annually receives between 1,000 and 1,500 plant samples for analysis, primarily from Michigan's commercial growers and private citizens. Through active collaborations with colleagues in the department, Jan addresses the challenges faced by Michigan's agriculture. Effective methods, including molecular-based diagnostic techniques developed from various research programs, enhance traditional diagnostic approaches. The clinic also participates in a federal program testing for Phytophthora ramorum, a destructive pathogen threatening Michigan's forests and nursery industries. Jan teaches courses on applied plant pathology and independent studies in plant diagnostics, contributing to the educational growth of students in the field of plant pathology. He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles in respected journals, providing invaluable insights into various plant diseases.
Plant Pest Diagnostic Clinic • East Lansing, Michigan
Responsible for diagnosing plant diseases and managing plant health analyses.
Department of Psychology