Melanie L. Ivey, PhD

Primary Research Question addressed by Dr. Ivey's Lab:

How can diseases of fruit, nut, and hop crops be prevented and managed using economically sustainable practices? What are the foodborne bacterial pathogen risks associated with food production in controlled environments and what strategies can be used to reduce these risks? What role do antimicrobials used for plant protection have in the development of antimicrobial resistance in human and animal pathogens?

Areas of Expertise

• Microbiology
• Food Safety
• Plant Pathology

Primary Research Tools and Method

• Engineering
• Data Analytics