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Linda Hanson is a Plant Pathologist at USDA-ARS and an Adjunct Professor at Michigan State University. She specializes in soil-borne pathogens and their interactions with cropping systems, focusing on fungi, sugar beet, and rotation crops. Hanson's extensive research includes investigating the dynamics of Cercospora beticola in sugar beet and its resistance mechanisms, as well as studying pathogenicity and genetic diversity in various pathogens affecting crops. Her work has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, making significant contributions to the understanding of plant diseases and their management. She is actively involved in educational outreach and provides guidelines for managing plant diseases, particularly in sugar beet systems. Hanson is also engaged in evaluating germplasm for disease resistance and improving disease management strategies in agricultural practices.
USDA-ARS • East Lansing, MI
Research on soil-borne pathogens and their management in crop systems.
Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI
Teaching and research in plant pathology.
Department of Psychology