Maher Al Rwahnih

Maher Al Rwahnih serves as the Director and Lecturer in Plant Pathology at the University of California, Davis Foundation Plant Services. His research focuses on plant virology, particularly in virus detection, virome analysis, and grapevine pathologies. He has contributed significantly to understanding plant virus infections through high-throughput sequencing techniques.

• Current Director since August 2021
• Phytopathology research emphasis

His work spans viral taxonomy, disease diagnostics, and pathogen discovery in agricultural systems, primarily grapevine cultivation. Recent publications highlight his expertise in identifying novel viruses and analyzing complex plant viromes.

Notable collaborations with virology experts like S. Daubert and A. Rowhani have resulted in influential publications in journals such as Virology and Phytopathology. While no formal awards are documented, his research has advanced plant virus detection methodologies.