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Mana Ohkura is a Professor of Practice and Director of the Plant Clinic at Oregon State University (OSU), affiliated with the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology. She leads the OSU Plant Clinic, providing diagnostic and advisory services for plant health issues. Her research focuses on fungal pathogens, particularly Calonectria pseudonaviculata (causative agent of boxwood blight), microbial interactions in plants, and disease management strategies in agricultural systems. She has contributed to studies on the effects of environmental conditions, cultivation practices, and volatile compounds on pathogen behavior.
Dr. Ohkura's work spans plant pathology, fungal genomics, and biocontrol applications. Notable projects include developing rapid DNA extraction methods for pathogen detection and analyzing the ecological impacts of biocontrol agents like Trichoderma. Her research also extends to zoonotic fungi (Coccidioides) and emerging wildlife diseases such as snake fungal disease caused by Ophidiomyces ophiodiicola.
Her articles emphasize practical solutions for agricultural challenges, including optimizing nursery spacing to reduce blight risk and understanding temperature effects on pathogen growth. While no formal student advisees are listed, her role in the Plant Clinic and OSU affiliations suggest extensive mentorship in plant health diagnostics and research.
