Title
ProfessorOffice Building
Alfred Dairy Science HallOffice
220Mailing Address
Alfred Dairy Science Hall 220Biology & Microbiology-Box 2104A
University Station
Brookings, SD 57007
Biography
Works with Bacillus species that can be applied as foliar prays to control or prevent Tanspot and Fusarium Head Blight of wheat has received the most attention. These bacteria have shown good results in controlling disease after being applied in different treatment combinations in field plot studies.CV
cv bleakley was for usgs used sept 2016.docx(25.2 KB)Area(s) of Research
Collaborate with Plant PathologistsAdditional collaborative work with SDSU plant pathologists is exploring methods to control bacterial leaf diseases of wheat.
Explore Microorganisms in western South Dakota
On another track, several pure cultures of microorganisms isolated from sites in western South Dakota environments are being explored for their potential as endophytes to protect plants from pathogens.
Examine Subsurface Environments
Other microbial strains isolated from deep subsurface environments are being examined for use in bioprocessing of lignocellulosic materials and/or biogeochemical transformations.
Department(s)
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Department of Biology and Microbiology
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Department of Agronomy, Horticulture & Plant Science
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Biology & Microbiology Department Research
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Biology & Microbiology Department Research