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Research interests
Dr. Rogers broadly explores improving production of organic fruit and vegetable crops with a focus on integrated pest management. Her research goals are to reduce conventional pesticide use by increasing biological based suppression of insect pests, cultural management strategies to improve plant tolerance to insect herbivory, and controlled environments to improve quality of horticultural crops while simultaneously reducing pest pressure. Her research program also includes urban agriculture and participatory research models.
Education/Academic qualification
Efficacy of biopesticides for organic management of cucumber beetles, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Sep 1 2009 → Dec 15 2012
Non-target effects of imidacloprid on the green lacewing, Chrysoperla carnea, (Neuroptera:Chrysopidae); the monarch, Danaus plexippus, and the painted lady, Vanessa cardui, (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae), University of Minnesota
Sep 1 2005 → Jun 1 2008
Research Interest Keywords
- organic horticulture
- integrated pest management
- urban agriculture
- fruit production
- vegetable production
- food systems
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Identifying Swede Midge Resistant Traits in Brassicas for Sustainable Integrated Pest Management
Rogers, M. A. (PI) & Gullickson, M. G. (Co-Principal Investigator)
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, USDA AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICES
11/1/25 → 4/30/28
Project: Research project
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University of Minnesota Student Organic Farm Promotion and CFANS Outreach
Rogers, M. A. (PI) & Dahl, T. (Co-Principal Investigator)
MINNESOTA AG EDUC LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
7/1/25 → 6/15/26
Project: Research project
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From Field to Market: Expanding Experiential Learning for Undergraduates in Organic Agriculture, Emphasizing Diversification, Finances, and Marketing
Rogers, M. A. (PI), Digiacomo, G. B. (CoI), Kollanoor Johny, A. (CoI) & Dahl, T. (Other Role)
USDA Nat'l Inst. of Food & Agriculture
9/1/24 → 8/31/27
Project: Research project
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On-Farm Integration of Organic Management of Spotted-Wing Drosophila in Fruit Crops
Rogers, M. A. (PI)
THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE, USDA Nat'l Inst. of Food & Agriculture
9/1/22 → 8/31/26
Project: Research project
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SOARing into Agricultural Careers: Closing the Opportunity Gap through Mentored Summer Research and Professional Development Experiences
Grossman, J. M. (PI), Ostvig, T. (CoI), Rogers, M. A. (CoI), Shannon, L. M. (CoI) & Watkins, E. (CoI)
USDA Nat'l Inst. of Food & Agriculture
4/1/22 → 3/31/27
Project: Research project
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Evaluating Real-Time PCR to Quantify Drosophila suzukii Infestation of Fruit Crops
Gullickson, M. G., Averello, V., Rogers, M. A., Hutchison, W. D. & Hegeman, A., Jan 2026, In: Insects. 17, 1, 102.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Ecological effects of interplanted sweet alyssum and alfalfa in an organic day-neutral strawberry production system
Gullickson, M. G., Suresh, J., Hegeman, A. D. & Rogers, M. A., 2025, In: Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution. 13, 1651123.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Economic Analysis of Biodegradable Paper versus Plastic Mulch for Organic Day-neutral Strawberry Production in the Upper Midwest
Di Giacomo, G., Atucha, A., Burkness, E. C., Guedot, C., Koenig, J. M. & Rogers, M., Aug 2025, In: HortTechnology. 35, 4, p. 410-419 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Impact of Mulches on Floral Visitors in Day-Neutral Strawberries and Contribution of Syrphid Flies to Strawberry Pollination
Miles-Kroening, J., Abbrescia, A., Workmaster, B. A., Atucha, A., Rogers, M., Holland, L., DiGiacomo, G. & Guédot, C., Sep 2025, In: Journal of Applied Entomology. 149, 8, p. 1157-1167 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Swede Midge (Contarinia nasturtii Keiffer) Phenology and Management in Minnesota Community Gardens
Tong, C., Burkness, E., Dregni, J., Rogers, M., Ambourn, A. & Osthus, J., Mar 2025, In: HortScience. 60, 3, p. 273-277 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Link opens in a new tab Scopus citations
Datasets
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Spotted-wing Drosophila Flight Response in Free Flight and Tethered Flight Mill
Kees, A. M., Tran, A. K., Hutchison, W. D., Aukema, B. H., Rao, S., Rogers, M. A. & Asplen, M. K., Data Repository for the University of Minnesota, May 2 2022
https://hdl.handle.net/11299/227164
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