Alien invasive pathogens are disease-causing microorganisms introduced to Canada. Pacific Forestry Centre research scientist Dr. Simon Shamoun uses DNA fingerprinting to diagnose invasive pathogens and look for ways to detect, monitor and mitigate them. Dr. Shamoun is actively studying Sudden Oak Death and other emerging species from the same genus (Phytophthora, “plant-destroyer”) that are killing trees worldwide. He is also researching forest pathogens native toCanada, such as Annosus root rot and dwarf mistletoe.
From left to right: Co-op student Kayla Skrocki, research scientist Dr. Simon Shamoun and research technician Grace Sumampong
Sudden oak death: A serious plant disease caused by the exotic fungus-like microorganism Phytophthora ramorum
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Pacific Forestry Centre: Alien Invasive Pathogens
Alien invasive pathogens are disease-causing microorganisms introduced to Canada. Pacific Forestry Centre research scientist Dr. Simon Shamoun uses DNA fingerprinting to diagnose invasive pathogens and look for ways to detect, monitor and mitigate them. Dr. Shamoun is actively studying Sudden Oak Death and other emerging species from the same genus (Phytophthora, “plant-destroyer”) that are killing trees worldwide. He is also researching forest pathogens native toCanada, such as Annosus root rot and dwarf mistletoe.
From left to right: Co-op student Kayla Skrocki, research scientist Dr. Simon Shamoun and research technician Grace Sumampong
Sudden oak death: A serious plant disease caused by the exotic fungus-like microorganism Phytophthora ramorum
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