Luisa Santamaria, Ph.D.

Professor, Oregon State University

Luisa Santamaria, Ph.D., is an extension plant pathologist at Oregon State University’s North Willamette Research and Extension Center (NWREC), where she leads a bilingual plant health program serving the nursery and greenhouse industry. With extensive experience in applied disease management and grower education, she collaborates with researchers and industry partners across the United States on emerging pathogens affecting woody ornamentals. Her work focuses on translating research into practical, field-ready solutions that support nursery production in the Pacific Northwest.

Events from this speaker

Today

  • Nursery Science Summit: Plant Pathology

    Room B119

      Speaker 1: Jay W. Pscheidt, Ph.D., Extension Plant Pathology Specialist, Oregon State University Title: Smart Spraying Grapes Leads to New Boxwood Blight Management Description:

  • Advancing Boxwood Blight Monitoring Techniques

    Room B113

    Speaker: Luisa Santamaria, Ph.D., Professor, Extension Plant Pathologist, Oregon State University Boxwood plants, which are widely utilized in gardening and landscaping, are seriously threatened by

  • Vascular Streak Dieback (VSD): What Growers Need to Know

    Room B113

    Speaker: Luisa Santamaria, Ph.D., professor, Oregon State University

    Vascular streak dieback (VSD) is an emerging disease affecting woody ornamentals in several regions of the United States and has raised concern for nursery production systems. Increased awareness is essential for early detection and prevention in the Pacific Northwest.