Raissa Debacker Moura

Raissa Debacker Moura is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Plant Sciences & Plant Pathology at Montana State University's College of Agriculture. Her research focuses on plant disease management, particularly fungal pathogens affecting cereal crops.

Education:

• B.S. in Biology, Universidade Federal do Espirito Santo (2014)
• M.S. in Biotechnology, Universidade Federal do Espirito Santo (2017)
• Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Universidade Federal do Espirito Santo (2021)

Research Focus: Her work integrates plant pathology and agricultural biotechnology to develop practical solutions for crop diseases. Primary interests include Fusarium head blight management, fungicide application strategies, and sustainable wheat protection methods.

Publications: Her recent research evaluates sequential fungicide treatments during wheat flowering stages to optimize disease control, reflecting her expertise in field-scale plant pathology interventions.