Leonor F. S. Leandro
Position
- Professor
Research
My lab focuses on the biology and epidemiology of fungal diseases of soybean. Our primary research interests are on soilborne fungi in the genus Fusarium, particularly F. virguliforme, the causal agent of soybean sudden death syndrome (SDS). We also conduct research on other Fusarium species causing soybean root rot.
Teaching
MICRO 456 - Principles of Mycology (every Fall). This is an introductory mycology course that covers the diversity of fungi and their roles in human lives and the environment.
GR ST 565 - Responsible Conduct in Research (every Spring). This course covers ethical and legal issues facing researchers in the sciences and engineering
PLP 628 Improving Your Professional Speaking Skills (Every Spring)
Area of Expertise: Field Crops, Mycology, Disease Management
My lab focuses on the biology and epidemiology of fungal diseases of soybean. Our primary research interests are on soilborne fungi in the genus Fusarium, particularly F. virguliforme, the causal agent of soybean sudden death syndrome (SDS). We also conduct research on other Fusarium species causing soybean root rot.
Teaching
MICRO 456 - Principles of Mycology (every Fall). This is an introductory mycology course that covers the diversity of fungi and their roles in human lives and the environment.
GR ST 565 - Responsible Conduct in Research (every Spring). This course covers ethical and legal issues facing researchers in the sciences and engineering
PLP 628 Improving Your Professional Speaking Skills (Every Spring)
Area of Expertise: Field Crops, Mycology, Disease Management
Contact
Email
lleandro@iastate.edu
Phone
515-294-8855
2013 Advanced Teaching and Research Building (ATRB)
2213 Pammel Drive.
Ames
,
IA
50011-1020
Social Media and Websites
Education
- 1996 - BS in Agricultural Science: Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal
- 1997 - MS in Environmental Science: University of Nottingham, UK
- 2002 - PhD in Plant Pathology: Iowa State University, USA