Jesse L MacDonald

Biologist

Knowledge and Technology Transfer Specialist

Current research and/or projects

J-002199 Identifying the cause(s) of two emerging Fruit Tree Decline Diseases in Canada

J-00226 Understanding Indigenous food systems and revitalizing key Indigenous food plants in Interior and Coastal regions of British Columbia

B.Sc., Life and Earth Sciences, University of British Columbia, 2009

M.P.M., Plant Pathology, Simon Fraser University, 2017

University of British Columbia Co-op Supervisor Recognition Award, 2017

MacDonald, J.L., Punja, Z.K., Xiang, Y., Bouthillier, M.J., Reade, R., DeYoung, R.M., Bhagwat, B., Betz, E.C., Li, Y.Q., Chen, X. (2020). First report of wasabi mottle virus causing ringspot and vein-clearing symptoms on wasabi (Wasabia japonica) in North America, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07060661.2020.1805642
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MacDonald JL, Betz EC, Li YQ, Punja ZK, Bouthillier MJ, DeYoung RM, Bernardy MG. 2019. First report of ringspot and vein-clearing symptoms on Wasabia japonica plants associated with Wasabi mottle virus in North America. Can J Plant Pathol 41(X):XXX
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MacDonald JL, Maw E, Clarke P. 2017. First identifications of aphid and diamondback moth populations on wasabi in British Columbia. Journal of the Entomological Society of British Columbia 114: 93-96
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MacDonald JL, Punja ZK. 2017. Identification of Albugo candida causing white blister rust of Wasabia japonica in British Columbia. Can J Plant Pathol 39(1): 102
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Betz EC, MacDonald JL, Punja ZK. 2016. New and recurring pathogens of wasabi in British Columbia. Can J Plant Pathol 38(4):533-534. Abstract.
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MacDonald JL, Punja ZK. 2016. Identification of Colletotrichum destructivum causing anthracnose of Wasabia japonica in British Columbia. Can J Plant Pathol 38(1):135. Abstract.
2016 - View publication details