 | | Tammy Kolander |
Tammy Kolander
Graduate Research Assistant
Department of Plant Pathology
University of Minnesota 495 Borlaug Hall
1991 Upper Buford Circle
St. Paul, MN, 55108 Email: kola0090@umn.edu
Graduate advisors: Dr. Dean Malvick and Dr. Jim Kurle
| 2007- present | M.S. Student
Department of Plant Pathology
University of Minnesota | | 2003-2007 | B.S. in Biology: Plant Science
B.S. in Biology: Microbiology, Minor: Chemistry
Minnesota State University, Mankato |
Research Focus
Plant diseases are important in reducing potential agricultural crop yields. Methods of reducing yield losses are more critical than ever before because of increasing global demands for agricultural commodities. Soybeans are a major commodity and one of the most important crops grown in Minnesota. Recent discovery of soybean sudden death syndrome (SDS) throughout southern Minnesota has raised concerns about potential yield losses from this disease. My interests lie in the complex relationships among microorganisms and plants. My research focuses on conventional management strategies that could be used to reduce fungal inoculum and SDS severity.
Professional Experience
| 2007-Present | Graduate Assistant
Department of Plant Pathology
University of Minnesota | | 2006 - 2007 | Undergraduate Research
Department of Biological Sciences
Minnesota State University, Mankato |
Awards and Honors
| 2007 | Summa cum laude, MSU, Mankato | | 2006- 2007 | Federal SMART Grant, MSU, Mankato | | 2006 | URC Research Grant, MSU, Mankato | | 2006 | Biology Department Research Grant, MSU, Mankato | | 2006 | Alliss Scholarship, MSU, Mankato | | 2006 | John Choe Memorial Scholarship, MSU, Mankato | | 2004 | Ward L. Miller Scholarship, South Dakota State University | | 2004 | Donald and Blanche Henderson Scholarship, SDSU |
Publications
Kolander, T. M., J. E. Kurle, and D. K. Malvick. 2008. Can rotational crops, weeds, and native plants support Fusarium virguliforme populations in the absence of soybeans? Phytopathology 98:S84. National American Phytopathological Society Meeting. Minneapolis, MN. July 26-30. (Abstract)
Kolander, T. M, I. T. Vogel, M. A. Krna, T. A. Day, C. T. Ruhland, and T. E. Secott. 2007. Preliminary characterization of microbial succession in an early transitional ecosystem on the Antarctic Peninsula. 67th Annual Meeting, North Central Branch, American Society for Microbiology. Marshfield, WI. October 5-6. (Abstract)
Kolander, T. M., T. E. Secott, and C. T. Ruhland. 2007. Analysis of soil microbial communities in young and old vascular plant ecosystems on the Antarctic Peninsula. URC-Undergraduate Research Conference Proceedings, Poster Session C, MSU, Mankato. (Abstract) link
Presentations
Kolander, T. M. 2008. “The Future of Moko Disease Management.” Departmental Seminar Series. Department of Plant Pathology, University of Minnesota.
Committees and Organizations
| 2007-Present | Undergraduate Education Committee
Dept. of Plant Pathology, University of Minnesota
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Professional Organizations
| | American Phytopathological Society | | | North Central American Phytopathological Society | | | American Society of Microbiology | | | Phi Kappa Phi Collegiate Honor Society | | | Golden Key International Honor Society | | | Alpha Lambda Delta Collegiate Freshman Honor Society |
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