Prof. Dr. Britt M. V. Peterson

Associate Professor of Biology and Plant Genomics · Department of Natural Sciences · Florida Southern College

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Academic focus & active research

Prof. Dr. Britt Peterson studies the molecular interactions between the Asian citrus psyllid vector and the Candidatus Liberibacter bacterium, designing biotechnology tools to safeguard Florida citrus agriculture.

Citrus Greening Pathogen Genomics Plant-Insect Vector Interactions Bacterial Phage Therapy Molecular Crop Protection

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Institution: Florida Southern College
Department / Faculty: Department of Natural Sciences
Primary Field: Citrus Greening Pathogen Genomics
Campus Location: Lakeland, Florida, United States

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