Anna Testen, Ph.D.
Research Plant Pathologist of US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Anna Testen is a Research Plant Pathologist with the USDA Agricultural Research Service Application Technology Research Unit located in Wooster, OH. Research in the Testen lab focuses on improving the diagnosis and management of specialty crops produced in controlled environment agricultural systems, ranging from high tunnels to vertical farms. She is passionate about engaging with growers to develop practical solutions to plant health challenges. Dr. Testen uses her expertise in plant disease management, disease diagnostics and monitoring, specialty crop production, and seed pathology to benefit American growers. Dr. Testen has degrees from the University of Minnesota, The Pennsylvania State University and The Ohio State University.