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Xinshun Qu is an Associate Research Professor in the Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology at Penn State University. His research focuses on potato diseases where he evaluates potato germplasm and collaborates with breeders to develop new varieties suitable for the eastern markets using both conventional methods and contemporary techniques like genome editing. He has published extensively on topics related to late blight, early blight, and various potato diseases, contributing to the understanding and management of soil-borne pathogens. Qu emphasizes the importance of integrated management strategies, including the use of molecular tools to quantify pathogens in field soils. His contributions extend to providing updated potato variety and disease management information to Pennsylvania growers, assisting in the maintenance of agricultural productivity in the region.
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