M.S. Student
Department of PlantPathology University of Minnesota
2004-2007
B.S., Applied Plant Science
Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics
University of Minnesota
Research Focus
My research involves investigating the potential for remote sensing of Rhizoctonia crown and root rot (RCRR) of sugar beet. Rhizoctonia solani AG-2-2 IIIB is an extremely pathogenic isolate that causes severe RCRR of adult plants. R. solani AG-2-2 IIIB is distributed throughout the Red River Valley of Minnesota and North Dakota, a major sugar beet growing region. I am gathering hyperspectral reflectance reference data for healthy and diseased sugar beets using a handheld spectroradiometer that will eventually be applied to remote sensing with aerial multispectral scanners and satellite imagery.
Professional
Experience
2008-Present
Graduate Research Assistant Department
of PlantPathology University of Minnesota
2007-2008
Biological Science Technician (Insects and Disease) USDAForest Service
Northern Research Station
2006
Research Plot Coordinator Intern UMorePark University of Minnesota
2004-2007
Laboratory Technician
Department of Agronomy and PlantGenetics University of Minnesota
Awards and Honors
2007
Kane County (IL) Farm Bureau Scholarship
2004
Gold National Scholarship
2004
Clara A. Auch Scholarship
Publications
Reynolds, G., Windels, C.E., MacRae, I., and Laguette, S. 2009. Hyperspectral remote sensing for detection of Rhizoctonia crown and root rot of sugarbeet. 2009 Sugarbeet Research and Extension Reports.
Juzwik,
J., Olszewski, S., Park, J.H., Reynolds, G., and Haugen, L. 2008. Assessment
and etiology of hickory decline - Preliminary results. San AntonioForest
Health Monitoring Working Group Meeting Proceedings.
Presentations
Sugarbeet Research and Extension Meeting. 2009. Fargo, ND. Hyperspectral remote sensing for detection of Rhizoctonia crown and root rot of sugarbeet.
Committees and Organizations
2008-Present
Development,
Alumni and External Relations Committee
