PLANT X - Vile viruses: presenter Shannon Mulholland

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Plant X online program will be presented by the Orange Cowra Cabonne Science Hub, DPI - Plant Pathology - Orange, with leading scientists and artists.
Shannon will be featured as part of the Orange Cowra Cabonne Science Hub, online video, and talks for National Science Week 2020.

Name: Shannon Mulholland
Role: Technical Officer
Unit: Plant Biosecurity Research & Diagnostics
By understanding what is causing disease we can help growers learn about how to manage it properly. If they are treating for a different pathogen or condition they will never get on top of the infection and the situation will continue to worsen. Shannon educates growers about biosecurity so they can start to identify the risk pathways for new pests and diseases coming onto their farm and make changes to reduce that risk as much as possible.

Shannons primary role involves the investigation of pathogens that cause disease in vegetable crops. The first and most important step is to identify what is causing the disease. We can then advise growers on how best to manage that disease. The next step is to delve into the life cycle and activity of that pathogen further and try and work out new ways of managing the disease so we can reduce the damage being done to our food crops.

Being in the Plant Biosecurity team Shannon is also on hand to respond to outbreaks of new diseases in NSW. These operations can be quite intense but when we can successfully contain a new disease and eradicate it, it is very rewarding work.

Shannon has always been interested in science. Most of my friends at school idolised musicians or football stars. My idol was Sir David Attenborough. I could not learn enough about the world around me. Shannon completed a Bachelor of Science and spent many years managing invasive animals and weeds. After a career change Shannon joined NSW DPI I began to learn about the fascinating world of plant pathology and set my sights on becoming a plant pathologist. Shannon is now undertaking a PhD in plant virology and continue to work on disease issues within the NSW vegetable industry.

Supported by:

Inspiring Australia
Orange Cowra Cabonne Science Hub
DPI - Plant Pathology - Orange NSW
the CORRIDOR project - Cowra NSW

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