Research Programs

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Molecular Diagnostics and Population Genetics (MDPG)
The central purpose is to pursue and to develop new molecular-based approaches for rapidly and accurately analyzing and assessing soils, plants, irrigation systems, water supplies, air, and other niches for the presence of specific pathogenic as well as beneficial microorganisms.
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Soil Quality and Nutrient Management (SQNM)
Dedicated to the control, the characterization and the potential for modification of the quality, the intrinsic characteristics and the effects of both primary raw materials and organic by-products that offer potential to be used as secondary raw materials.
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Phytopathology and Biorational Control (PBC)
The core purpose is to study the interactions between microorganisms, plants and the environment. More specifically, this research program seeks to ascertain how microorganisms affect plant health and environmental quality.
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