Dr. Bonnie Wells
Why did you choose to enroll in the DPM program?
I ultimately chose to enroll in the DPM program because of its interdisciplinary nature and holistic approach to plant health management. I had plans to pursue a PhD in Plant Pathology, but I began to struggle with the idea of choosing one crop and one disease to focus my studies on. The DPM curriculum covered all the important factors that affect the health of all plants in our biodiverse environment, and that was very exciting to me! I also liked the fact that when training plant doctors, the program focused on holistic and integrated solutions that ensure the health of not only plants, but also people and the environment. Continue Reading →