Denis Gitonga
Research Scientist- Entomology, Nematology and Plant Pathology
- Role
- Research Scientist (Nematologist) at Florida Department Of Agriculture And Consumer Services
- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Denis Gitonga
Experienced Graduate Research Assistant with a demonstrated history of working on…
Experience
Research Scientist (Nematologist)
Florida Department Of Agriculture And Consumer Services
Apr 2025 — Present · FL, US
I am responsible for research and regulatory investigations of nematodes in support of the regularity activities of the division of Plant industry (DPI). Scientific investigations and applied Research- develops and designs comprehensive research to improve the taxonomic status of plant parasitic nematodes in Florida conduct biological control experiments for their management.Regulatory activities- We use highly specialized molecular and morphological diagnostic tools to expertly identify nematodes that threaten Florida agriculture.
Education
University of Florida
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Entomology and Nematology
Kenyatta University
Bachelor of science Crop protection
2013 — 2017
Ghent University
MSc. Plant Nematology , Plant nematology
2018 — 2020
The University of Georgia
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Plant Pathology/Phytopathology
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