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Jonathan Richards is an Associate Professor at Louisiana State University's College of Agriculture, Department of Plant Pathology & Crop Physiology. His research focuses on molecular mechanisms of fungal pathogenesis, genome evolution, and host defense dynamics in agricultural systems.
- Ph.D. in Plant Pathology, North Dakota State University (2016)
- B.S. in Biological Sciences, North Dakota State University (2011)
Dr. Richards investigates host-pathogen interactions using next-generation sequencing and classical genetics. His work emphasizes fungal effectors, genomic forces shaping virulence, and tissue-specific plant resistance in rice and soybean pathosystems.
His recent publications highlight comparative genomics, effector-target interactions, and population biology of Cercospora and Pyrenophora species. Collaborative studies span wheat, barley, and rice pathologies with implications for global food security.
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