David E L Cooke

Summary

Senior plant pathologist studying pathogenic oomycetes such as Phytophthora and downy mildew species. Specifically population biology and diversity of potato late blight pathogen Phytophthora infestans and its impact on integrated pest management. Also the wider diversity of Phytophthoras, downy mildews and other oomycetes in forestry and natural ecosystems using metabarcoding.

Agricultural Science Evolutionary Studies Forestry Plant Science Population Biology