Potential Project(s)
Determining the relationship between deficit irrigation and potato diseases; the interaction of cover crops and soilborne diseases; understanding the relationship between plant architecture (shape) and disease development.
Position Details
Location
St Paul
Timeframe
Summer semester
Expected hours/week
16-20
Target Academic Level
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Target Skills
Data collection with attention to detail, media preparation, sterile culture work, experience working in a field setting, greenhouse and plant care experience (no experience in research required).
Position Type
Directed Research
Paid
Work Study
Openings
2
Additional Notes
We are looking for 1-3 undergraduates (depending on hours) to assist with field and lab based research. These students will work directly with graduate students and researchers over the summer. Tasks will include data collection in the field and lab, isolation of plant pathogenic microbes, experimental maintenance including weeding and staking plots, media preparation, data entry, and work in the growth chambers to maintain and inoculate plants. No experience in research is required, and there is potential to continue work in the fall semester. Specific tasks and projects depend on the interests of students and needs of the lab. Please email your resume and a brief statement of interest (200 words or less) to [email protected].
Closing Date
5-15-2025
Research Group Details
Principal Investigator
Megan McCaghey
Research Area Description
Soilborne, plant pathogenic fungi biology and management.
Experts@Minnesota Profile
College
CFANS - College of Food Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences
Department
Plant Pathology