Associate Professor

Ph.D. University of Vermont 1986

Dr. Chase conducts research and teaching in the fields of plant pathology and fungal genetics. Basic research interests include the population genetics of plant pathogens, PCR-based molecular diagnostics, and the genetics of horizontal pathosystems. Research projects currently focus on diseases of soybean, including Phytophthora root & stem rot, as well as stem canker and the Diaporthe/Phomopsis complex. Projects encompass genetic, pathogenic and molecular variability in field populations of pathogens as well as screening of soybean lines and varieties for resistance. You can learn more about Dr. Chase's research program by visiting the Row Crops Pathology Home Page. Teaching responsibilities include Diseases of Field Crops (PS333), an internet-assisted course, as well as graduate courses in plant pathology and mycology. Dr. Chase serves on the NCR-137 (Soybean Diseases) Committee and is the webmaster for the Plant Science Department.

Contact Information Office Location: PSB 111 Mailing Address: South Dakota State University Plant Science Department Box 2108 Brookings, SD 57007 Telephone: 605-688-5550 E-mail: Thomas_Chase@sdstate.edu

Links Row Crops Pathology Home Page Diseases of Field Crops (PS333) Return to Plant Science Faculty Page Return to Plant Science Home Page

This page is maintained by:
Dr. Thomas E. Chase telephone: 605-688-5550
Dr. Thomas Schumacher telephone: 605-688-4762.