Donna Foster
Senior Technical Officer
My role in the department
As part of her current duties at DPIRD, Donna provides technical support to the cereal pathology group. She is proficient in the identification, production and maintenance of fungal pathogens and provides detailed disease and growth assessments in the field and glasshouse. This data is compiled and used in the National Variety Testing program as well as the Crop Variety Sowing Guides.
My background
Donna has more than 27 years of experience at DPIRD, commencing her career in pasture evaluation. She has contributed to the cereal pathology group for the majority of her career, providing technical assistance and examining foliar diseases in wheat.
Donna is responsible for the design, implementation and management of disease screening trials in the field, glasshouse and laboratory.
Projects
- NVT Pathology Services Agreement. GRDC funded project WAA1905-001SAX
- Improved genetic solutions for the management of yellow spot in wheat. GRDC funded project – DAW00247
Key Expertise
Wheat, crop diseases, cereal pathology, National Variety Trials, fungal pathogens
Qualifications
- BSc in Biology, Murdoch University