Careers: Plant Pest Risk Assessment & Management
Dr. Esther Serrano
Doctor of Plant Medicine, December, 2005
Plant Pathologist
APHIS/PPQ/Citrus Health Response Program
Plantation, FL
Dr. Serrano's responsibilities include:
- Identifying or verifying the identification of citrus plant pests such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses.
- Working with State Officials, Scientists, ARS, and APHIS in the epidemiological investigations of citrus pathogens and pests.
- Maintaining accurate files on Disease Incidence Reports, Risk Assessments, and Quarantine Maps.
- Making recommendations to eradicate and control the spread of citrus canker based on field and laboratory analysis.
- Assembling and preparing scientific and related materials on citrus diseases and related topics for use in updating the programs instructions and guidelines.
- Remaining aware of scientific developments within the discipline of plant pathology and related fields.
- Coordinating training activities.
- Training employees on disease identification techniques.
- Overseeing safety aspect of the laboratory and ensuring OSHA compliance.
- Serving as women's coordinator for PPQ employees in the state of Florida.
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