Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology

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

Department welcomes 2022 graduate student cohort (Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology)

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!

Dual-Title Graduate Degree in Microbiome Sciences (Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology) 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...

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.

Plant pathologist Donald Davis retiring from Penn State after more than 50 years | Penn State University 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.

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

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.

Above-ground microbial communities that quell plant diseases can be developed | Penn State University 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...

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

Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology welcomes assistant research professor of nematology (Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology) The Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences welcomed a new faculty member on July 1.

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.

Penn State Extension expands resources for growers at produce auctions | Penn State University

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

Ehau-Taumaunu successfully defends thesis (Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology) Hanareia Ehau-Taumaunu successfully defended their thesis on June 7, 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.

Evans Family Award recognizes plant pathology graduate student | Penn State University 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.

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.

Graduate student selected for Young Scientists Cohort at World Food Forum | Penn State University 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.

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

USDA grant to aid Penn State scientists in exploring postharvest fruit rot | Penn State University 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.

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.

Plant pathology professor remembered for impact on turfgrass industry, students | Penn State University 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.