معرفی
Giovana Cruppe is an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Plant Pathology at Kansas State University. Her research focuses on integrating applied and molecular tools to manage wheat blast, including genetic resistance, chemical control, fungal biology, and disease epidemiology. She is also involved in plant biosecurity initiatives.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Plant Pathology, Kansas State University (2019)
- M.S. in Plant and Soil Sciences, Oklahoma State University (2015)
- B.S. in Agricultural Engineering, Sao Paulo State University (2010)
Research Interests: Cruppe’s work combines conventional breeding, transgenic approaches, and epidemiological studies to address wheat blast. Her interdisciplinary research emphasizes genetic resistance, fungal genetics, and disease diagnostics, contributing to agricultural biosecurity.
Advising and Grants: While no specific students or grants are listed, her current role involves leading research projects in wheat blast management. She collaborates with faculty and researchers within the Department of Plant Pathology.
Labs/Teams: She is part of the Department of Plant Pathology at Kansas State, leveraging their facilities for her research on plant diseases and biosecurity.
