Safa Alzohairy

Safa Alzohairy is a Researcher at the Department of Entomology, Michigan State University, within the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources. Her work bridges plant pathology, fungicide resistance, and pest management through outreach and applied research.

• Doctorate: Ph.D. in Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Biotechnology from Michigan State University
• Master’s: Plant Genetics and Molecular Biology from Ain Shams University, Egypt
• Bachelor’s: Botany and Chemistry from Ain Shams University, Egypt

Her research focuses on molecular plant pathology, particularly diseases caused by Phytophthora capsici and Botrytis cinerea. She develops pesticide safety education programs, emphasizing compliance, applicator training, and environmental protection. Her publications reveal trends in fungicide resistance mechanisms, age-related plant defense, and molecular diagnostic tools.

• Key areas: Integrated Pest Management, Molecular Diagnostics, Plant Disease Surveillance