Melissa B. Riley PHONE: 864-656-0580 (Office) FAX: 864-656-0274 E-MAIL: mbriley@clemson.edu OFFICE: Department of Plant Pathology and Physiology, 218 Long Hall, Clemson University, Box 340377, Clemson, SC 29634-0377 QUALIFICATIONS: B.S., M.S., Microbiology and Ph.D., 1990, Plant Physiology, Clemson University. Director Multi-User Analytical Laboratory 1) Organization, maintenance and operation of analytical instrumentation associated with Multi-User Analytical laboratory, 2) Develop procedures for sample analysis from various research projects throughout the university, 3) Teach technicians graduate and undergraduate students use and operation of analytical equipment, 4) Develop research projects dealing with use of analytical equipment. Research Interest: Detection and analysis of pesticide residues in water and investigation of ways to reduce the movement of pesticides into water sources. Chemical characterization, isolation, and analysis of various compounds produced in plants and microorganisms including alkaloids, plant growth regulators, and toxins especially related to plant pathogen:plant interactions. Teaching Activities: Teach PL PA 809 analytical techniques in agricultural and biological sciences to non-chemistry majors, EN SP 200 an undergraduate course covering basic principles of environmental science, and PlPA 401/601 an undergraduate/graduate Introductory Plant Pathology course. | |
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