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Jennifer Parke is an Associate Professor at Oregon State University’s Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, with expertise in Phytophthora diseases of woody plants, soil solarization for pathogen management, and Oomycete ecology. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications in nursery disease control.
- Education: B.A. in Biology from University of California, Santa Cruz; Ph.D. in Botany and Plant Pathology from Oregon State University; Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellow at CSIRO, Australia.
Her research focuses on combating soilborne plant pathogens through innovative strategies like soil solarization and biological control agents. She has developed online training resources for nursery growers and co-edits the Forest Phytophthoras online journal.
Dr. Parke’s recent publications emphasize Phytophthora ramorum mitigation, recycled irrigation water pathogen dynamics, and sustainable nursery production systems. Her work spans microbiology, plant physiology, and ecological management.
- Scientific Awards: ANREP Silver Award (2024), Hilldale Fellowship (1995), U.S.-China Travel Award (1992), Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellowship (1983).
She contributes to extension programs, including the Phytophthora Online Course and the Safe Procurement and Production Manual for nursery stock. Her service includes editorial roles and international collaboration in forest pathology.
