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Dr. Martin Chilvers is an associate professor in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at Michigan State University, focusing on Field Crop Pathology. He has been actively involved in research concerning soybean diseases, particularly Soybean Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) caused by Fusarium virguliforme. Throughout his career, he has studied the effects of oomycte diseases on soybean crops and developed screening techniques for SDS resistance in collaboration with MSU's soybean breeder. His work also encompasses the mapping of F. virguliforme distribution in Michigan and understanding its interactions with soybean cyst nematodes. In addition to his research, Dr. Chilvers is engaged in extension outreach, developing programs to address grower concerns regarding crop diseases and promoting sustainable practices in agricultural systems. His research interests include molecular detection methods, epidemiology of plant pathogens, and the ecology of soil-borne diseases, contributing significantly to the understanding of plant disease management.
Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI, USA
Associate Professor in Field Crop Pathology, engaged in research and extension regarding major diseases affecting crops.
Department of Psychology