Dr. Robert Blanchette
Mailing Address
Department of Plant Pathology
495 Borlaug Hall, 1991 Upper Buford Circle
University of Minnesota
St. Paul, Minnesota 55108-6030
Phone: 612-625-0202; Fax- 612-625-9728
E-mail: robertb@umn.edu
Current research projects can be found at my web site: http://forestpathology.coafes.umn.edu/
For PDF files of recent publications see: http://forestpathology.coafes.umn.edu/publications.htm
Professional Preparation
- B.A., Biology, Merrimack College
- M.S., Forest Resources, University of New Hampshire
- Ph.D., Plant Pathology, Washington State University
Research Focus
Research interests are in the area of forest pathology and wood microbiology with investigations underway concerning tree defense mechanisms, deterioration processes of wood, biotechnological uses of forest fungi, biological control of forest pathogens, and the conservation of archaeological wood and wood of historic value. Projects involve novel, interdisciplinary approaches to solving tree disease problems and understanding the biology and ecology of microbes in different environments.
Primary Focus for this Study
Dr. Blanchette is an expert in mycology and pathology of white and brown rot fungi. He has expertise in microscopy, including SEM. He will be responsible the set-up and maintenance of all fungal inoculation studies in Hypothesis 4.
Synergistic Activities
- Research honors – Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science; Fellow, American Phytopathological Society; & Fellow, International Academy of Wood Science
- Contributions to teaching and training – 8 PhD students, 11 MS students, distinguished mentor award
- Technology transfer –2 books, over 200 publications, 14 U.S. patents and numerous foreign patents
- Scholarly activities – broad interdisciplinary and international work
- Strong promoter of undergraduate student research opportunities an graduate student internships programs
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