Rate My Professor Lisa Morano

As an ecologist, Dr. Morano specializes in plant-microbe interactions and agroecology, with a focus on diseases of grapevines caused by pathogens like Xylella fastidiosa and factors influencing fruit quality and wine taste. Her research extends to urban agriculture, microbiome analysis using MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry, endophytes, rhizobacteria, and climate change mitigation strategies. Key publications include 'Intersubspecific Recombination in Xylella fastidiosa Strains Native to the United States' (2013), 'Mathematical Modeling of Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Population' (2014), 'Urban Agricultural and Sustainability Program at Houston’s Downtown University' (2017), 'Solar Powered Aquaponics: Modeling Real World Solutions through Engineering Technology' (2019), 'Development of an Inexpensive Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption—Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry Method' (2021), and 'Classical Soil Gardens versus Outdoor Hydroponic Gardens Utilizing Energy and Water Capture Technologies' (2021). Her work has garnered 829 citations. Dr. Morano has received the UHD Excellence in Teaching Award and is a VoiceThread Certified Educator. She is committed to creating sustainable agricultural systems and protecting ecosystems.