Ph.D. Student, 2022-Present
Education
2020 B.S. Plant Sciences – University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Biography
Understanding interactions between plants, insect pests, and plant pathogens is a critical component of the financially and environmentally sustainable farming systems that ensure a secure food supply. Ben joined Dr. Mauck’s lab recently, propelled by those longer-term goals along with excitement to learn more about insects. Ben’s current research is focused on improving control of two melon viruses and their insect vector, the sweet potato white fly.
