Anna M Yang

Anna M Yang is a Researcher in the Forest Resources department at the University of Minnesota. Her work focuses on plant pathology, particularly the detection and management of oak wilt caused by the fungus Bretziella fagacearum. She collaborates with multidisciplinary teams on projects involving remote sensing, molecular biology, and ecological disturbances.

• Current projects include characterizing the belowground distribution of the oak wilt fungus (USDA FOREST SERVICE, 2023–2028)
• Previous work involved hyperspectral remote sensing for early tree disease detection (2017–2019)

Her research integrates molecular techniques like DNA extraction and PCR with hyperspectral imaging to address forest health challenges. Recent articles explore root rupture methods for disease control, spectral differentiation of stressors, and chemical treatments for fungal survival.

Yang's collaborations span institutions such as the University of Minnesota, USDA, and Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve. She has contributed to datasets on oak wilt detection and linked disturbances in temperate forests. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals for biodiversity conservation and ecosystem protection.