Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology

08/29/2022

The Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences recently welcomed five new graduate students.

08/17/2022

Announcing the Microbiome Sciences Dual Title degree at Penn State! You can work toward a dual title PhD in Plant Pathology & Microbiome Sciences and more programs will be adding the dual title soon. Watch this space!

Microbiome sciences refers to a transdisciplinary research area investigating the structure, relationships, and functions of the complete microbial community and its environment (microbiome). Studying microbiomes provides an understanding of relationships and functions and their impacts on larger sy...

08/16/2022

Throughout his time at the University, Davis — who has a joint appointment with the Institutes of Energy and the Environment at Penn State — conducted research on tree diseases and biocontrol, including the use of a native fungus to control Ailanthus, or “tree of heaven,” a highly invasive tree species in the Northeastern and mid-Atlantic states.

Donald Davis, professor of plant pathology and environmental microbiology, is retiring after a career spanning more than 50 years in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences.

08/16/2022

Penn State Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology research supported by Pennsylvania Soybean Board checkoff is investigating field-specific options for white mold management in soybeans to protect yield. The research is studying fungicide sensitivity and validating the Sporecaster app for use in the Northeast. United Soybean Board https://bit.ly/3ST6YGE

08/01/2022

Microbial communities naturally living on the leaves and stems of tomato plants can be manipulated to suppress diseases that reduce productivity, according to Penn State researchers, offering hope that growers someday can apply these mixtures of bacteria and fungi to protect plants and improve harvests.

Microbial communities naturally living on the leaves and stems of tomato plants can be manipulated to suppress diseases that reduce productivity, according to Penn State researchers, offering hope that growers someday can apply these mixtures of bacteria and fungi to protect plants and improve harve...

07/07/2022

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Mihail Kantor to the department and !

The Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences welcomed a new faculty member on July 1.

06/09/2022

Penn State Extension is expanding a program that offers educational kiosks at produce auctions across the state. These kiosks provide growers with timely, relevant information on disease and pest identification and management, invasive species, and food safety.

06/08/2022

Congratulations to Hanareia Ehau-Taumaunu, who successfully defended their doctoral thesis on June 7, 2022.

Hanareia Ehau-Taumaunu successfully defended their thesis on June 7, 2022.

06/06/2022

Emma Rosenthal, a doctoral candidate in plant pathology in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, is the recipient of the 2022 Evans Family Award for Graduate Student Extension Achievement.

Emma Rosenthal, a doctoral candidate in plant pathology in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, has received the 2022 Evans Family Award for Graduate Student Extension Achievement for her contribution to extension education in Pennsylvania and beyond.

05/27/2022

Ram Neupane, a Penn State student pursuing a dual-title doctorate in plant pathology and international agriculture and development (INTAD), has been selected as a member of the Young Scientists Cohort at the World Food Forum.

Ram Neupane, a graduate student in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, will be one of 20 members of the inaugural Young Scientists Cohort at the World Food Forum.

05/27/2022

Researchers at Penn State have received a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant to study postharvest fruit decay.

Scientists in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences have received a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant of nearly $313,000 to study the effects of postharvest fruit decay.

05/17/2022

Wakar Uddin, professor of plant pathology and turfgrass disease specialist in Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences, is being remembered as a respected mentor and friend who had a profound impact on plant pathology and the turfgrass industry.

Wakar Uddin, professor of plant pathology and turfgrass disease specialist in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, is being remembered as a respected mentor and friend who had a profound impact on plant pathology and the turfgrass industry.