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Department of Plant Pathology Molecular Plant Pathology Laboratory

Tanaka Lab – Personnel

 

Lora Keyte

Graduate Research Assistant

Contact Information

WSU Plant Pathology
PO BOX 646430
Pullman, WA, 99163-6430
Office – Plant Sciences Building 255
Lab – Plant Sciences Building 215 & 235
Phone: (509) 335-5813 | Fax: (509) 335-9581

lora.keyte [at] wsu.edu

Education
  • 2025 (expected) MS in Plant Pathology, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
  • 2023 B.S. in Plant Biology, University of Washington, Olympia, WA
  • 2021 Associate of Science Biology, South Puget Sound Community College, WA
  • 2019 Associate in Science Biology, Yuba College, CA
  • 2000 Associate in Graphic Design, Shoreline Community College, WA
Professional Experience
  • Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Plant Pathology, Washington State University, Pullman, WA (2023-Present)
  • Garden Assistant, Newcastle Fruit and Produce, Newcastle, WA (2020)
  • Inventory Specialist, Agronillora California, Gridley, CA (2018-19)
  • Farm Distribution Coordinator, Coastal Roost Farm, Encinitas, CA (2017-18)
  • Inside Sales Representative, Aniata Cheese Company, Vista, CA (2016-17)
  • Specialty Associate Team Leader, Whole Foods Market, San Diego, CA (2012-15)
  • Beer and Wine Buyer, Whole Foods Market, San Diego, CA (2012)
Academic Honors, Awards, and Achievements
  • Excellence in Biology Scholarship, University of Washington, WA
  • Osher Re-entry Scholarship, University of Washington, WA
  • Foundation Scholarship, South Puget Sound Community College, Olympia, WA
Current Research Focus
  • Evaluating biostimulants for managing potato diseases
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