Gary Bergstrom

Gary Bergstrom is an emeritus professor at Cornell University, specializing in plant pathology and plant-microbe interactions. He has extensively researched Fusarium graminearum, a fungus responsible for Fusarium head blight, which severely impacts staple crops such as wheat and barley. Bergstrom has contributed to the understanding of the economic and health implications of this pathogen, highlighting its capacity to produce harmful mycotoxins and its increasing resistance to fungicides. His insights emphasize the need for ongoing monitoring and integrated management strategies to combat crop diseases.