Emily Mueller
Gratton Lab: PhD Student
Additional Information
Contact Information
Address:
444 Russell Laboratories
Department of Entomology
1630 Linden Drive
Madison, WI 53706
Phone Number:
(608) 263-3602
FAX:
(608) 262-3322
E-Mail:
eem@entomology.wisc.edu
2001, Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
2005, Masters of Science in Plant Pathology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
- Advisor: Craig Grau
- “Investigative studies on alfalfa mosaic virus and soybean in South Central Wisconsin”
2005-Present, Doctor of Philosophy in Entomology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI
Understanding vector relationships between aphids and legume viruses
Legumes can be found throughout the Wisconsin landscape, either as forages alongside the highways or as important staple agricultural crops like soybean, alfalfa, pea, and snap bean. Aphids are common herbivores of legumes that can vector different plant viruses to susceptible host plants. One such example is the recently arrived soybean aphid [Aphis glycines (L.) Matsumura], which can vector at least three different plant viruses: Soybean mosaic virus, Alfalfa mosaic virus, and Potato virus Y. The range of plant viruses transmitted by this insect is not known. Currently, my research focuses on evaluating Clover yellow vein virus as a potential virus vectored by the soybean aphid and its implications on snap bean and soybean production.
 Me in field gear, 2006 |
 Foliar symptoms on Bountiful Bean (P. vulgaris), due to virus infection |
 Soybean aphid, 2005 on soybean leaf |
 Michigan virus complex in snap bean, 2005 |
Playing soccer, hiking mountains, international travel, organic gardening