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  • Silviculture Impacts and Population Genomics of Coniferiporia sulphurascens, the Causal Agent of Laminated Root Rot

    Creator:
    McMurtrey, Shawn
    Abstract:
    Within the Pacific Northwest, USA, root diseases of conifers are a major forest health concern. These diseases are primarily caused by basidiomycete fungi. These fungal associates play a vital role in carbon sequestration but also have a significant negative economic impact within the timber industry. As a result, research on...
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    Masters Thesis
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Shawn

  • Epidemic Dynamics of Sudden Oak Death in the Forests of Oregon

    Creator:
    Carson, Adam
    Abstract:
    Sudden Oak Death (SOD) is a forest disease caused by the oomycete pathogen Phytophthora ramorum, and infects trees in the Western United States and Europe. This generalist pathogen can infect over 130 species of plants, and causes rapid mortality in tree species in the Fagaceae. Sexual reproduction is thought to...
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    Masters Thesis
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    taking the time to answer endless amounts of questions. To Shawn McMurtrey, thanks for always being

  • Host and Pathogen Contributions to the Populus–Sphaerulina Pathosystem

    Creator:
    Mondron Kyle T.
    Abstract:
    Sphaerulina musiva is a fungal pathogen that causes Septoria leaf spot and stem canker on susceptible Populus species and hybrids. In this thesis, host and pathogen contributions to Septoria stem canker disease were explored through: 1) a greenhouse study associating Septoria stem canker phenotypes with molecular markers from a genetic...
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    environment, I would like to acknowledge the undergraduate students who kept the lab tidy, including Shawn