Martin Chilvers

Martin Chilvers is a Professor in the Cell & Molecular Biology Program and an Associate Professor at the BioMolecular Science Gateway at Michigan State University. He is affiliated with the Molecular Plant Sciences Program and the Genetics & Genome Sciences Program, focusing on fungal and oomycete diseases of field crops.

Research Interests: His work centers on plant diseases caused by fungi and oomycetes, with an emphasis on epidemiology, genetics of host-pathogen interactions, and management strategies for field crops. Key areas include corn and soybean pathology, molecular diagnostics, and climate adaptation in disease control.

Notable Trends: Recent publications highlight predictive disease modeling, IoT-based monitoring systems, fungicide sensitivity analysis, and genetic mapping of resistance traits. His research spans temperate and tropical crops, integrating molecular tools with field-scale agronomy.

Technical Affiliations: Chilvers collaborates with multidisciplinary teams at Michigan State University, including programs in plant sciences, genetics, and bioMolecular research. His lab develops advanced diagnostic assays and explores pathogen biology through genomics and transcriptomics.