BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH 



James J. Marois was born In Cincinnati, Ohio. He attended high 

 school and community college in Minnesota. He received the degree of 

 Bachelor of Arts in conservation biology in June, 1975, from Florida 

 Atlantic University. In November, 1975. Jim and Katherine L. Coleman 

 were married. After working for 2 years as a plant pathologist for 

 Ybder Brothers of Florida, Jim continued his studies in March, 1977. 

 towards the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the field of plant 

 pathology. Presently he has no definite plans after graduation. Jim 

 is applying for research positions at state universities so that he 

 can continue his studies on the importance of soil microorganisms in 

 the host-pathogen interaction of soilborne plant diseases. 



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