Alma Laney

Alma Laney (2018 to present) specializes in plant viruses that are transmitted by arthropods (also known as arboviruses) that infect various plants including roses, figs, soybeans, and wheat. He has a master's degree in plant pathology and a Ph.D. in plant science from the University of Arkansas. Alma Laney is an Assistant Professor in the Biology department at Utah Valley University, and blogs as The Mad Virologist, teaching people about virology, plant pathology, and plant science.