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Dr. Weidong Chen is an Adjunct Professor at Washington State University (WSU), affiliated with the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS). His research focuses on plant pathology, specifically diseases of grain legumes such as chickpeas, lentils, and peas. Key areas include epidemiology, disease management using host resistance, and functional genomics of fungal pathogens.
Dr. Chen’s research addresses critical issues like Ascochyta blight (Ascochyta rabiei), white mold (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum), and powdery mildew (Erysiphe pisi). He collaborates with geneticists to develop molecular markers for disease resistance. His work integrates applied research (e.g., chemical control, cultural practices) with basic studies on pathogen mechanisms.
- Professional Memberships: American Phytopathological Society, Mycological Society of America, Pisum Crop Germplasm Committee.
- Awards: Includes USDA-ARS Merit Certificates (2003–2005), C. C. Allison Scholarship (1987), and W. E. Krauss Director’s Award (1987).
Publications span fungal pathology, molecular biology, and crop disease management. Recent work highlights Sclerotinia species interactions, biocontrol agents, and genetic markers for resistance breeding. His contributions advance sustainable agriculture and legume disease mitigation strategies.
