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Glossary > Plant Pathologist
Role Purpose
Provides
leadership role in conducting pathology
evaluation and screening activities to
support new variety development
Typical Work
Activities
- Maintain
plant pathogens culture collection.
- Conduct
plant disease evaluations of germplasm
pools.
- Conduct
disease screening of germplasm pools for
breeding purposes.
- Keep
current on identity of new plant diseases.
- Maintain
data entry of pathology evaluations.
- Maintain
Access database ensuring disease results are
current.
- Monitor
lab supplies ordering when supplies are
needed.
- Perform
all duties in accordance with safety rules
and regulations
Educational
Requirements
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Bachelors degree in Plant Pathology or
closely related field
Skills,
Knowledge, and Experience
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Two years of experience conducting
diagnosis and research of plant
diseases and pathogens.
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General knowledge of all aspects of
plant pathology.
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Knowledge of the principles and
practices and techniques of plant
pathology and plant physiology.
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Knowledge of plant identification
and the general principles of plant
disease and control.
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Knowledge of specialized
investigative procedures and
techniques for isolating,
identifying and evaluating plant
pathogens.
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Ability to identify plants and plant
pests and diseases
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