Plant Pathology Department

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Plant Pathology (Jan.–Feb. 2026)

by Gillian McGuire
March 5, 2026

UF AgriGator Spray Program: Watermelon By Nicholas S. Dufault, Mathews Paret, Kiersten Fullem, Pamela D. Roberts, Gary Vallad, and Susannah Da Silva. This guide is intended as a resource for Extension agents and growers and contains information ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Ask IFAS, Blueberry, Department Of Plant Pathology, EDIS Journal, Plant Pathology Department, Spray Program, Watermelon

What’s New on Ask IFAS: Plant Pathology (Sept.–Oct.)

by Gillian McGuire
November 3, 2025

Leaf Rust Disease of Southern Highbush Blueberry in Florida By Philip F. Harmon, Christ Mane Belizaire, and Douglas A. Phillips Leaf rust is an important disease of southern highbush blueberries (SHB) in Florida and can be particularly ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Forests, Natural Resources
Tags: Blueberry, Department Of Plant Pathology, Department Of Soil And Water Sciences, Fungi, Soil Health

UF/IFAS Plant Pathology is Center of Attention at Plant Health 2025

by Joe Kaleita
August 6, 2025

Ten UF/IFAS Plant Pathology graduate students were honored at this week’s Plant Health 2025, the annual meeting of the American Phytopathological Society. Two students were honored with prestigious Storkan-Hanes-McCaslin Awards. ... READ MORE

Category: Academics, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS

New EDIS/Ask IFAS Document Published by Plant Pathology During May and June

by Gillian McGuire
July 7, 2025

Discover the latest research and practical solutions from UF/IFAS experts. This is a new EDIS/Ask IFAS document published by the Department of Plant Pathology during May and June. Stay informed and inspired with our updates! Oyster Mushrooms ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes
Tags: Ask IFAS, Department Of Plant Pathology, EDIS Journal, Oyster Mushrooms, Plant Pathology Department

Plants Get Sick Too! Workshop teaches teachers about plant pathology

by Joe Kaleita
May 28, 2025

Middle and high school teachers from across Florida gathered in Gainesville on Saturday, May 17, to learn about the viruses, bacteria and other pathogens that threaten our plants. Graduate students from the UF/IFAS Department of Plant Pathology ... READ MORE

Category: Academics, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS
Tags: Plant Disease, Plant Pathology, Plant Science

For the dogs: UF mycologists – and truffle-hunting canines – featured in Science articles and podcast

by Joe Kaleita
January 16, 2025

UF mycologists are cited in new Science news articles and a podcast about truffle-hunting dogs. Matt Smith, Professor of Plant Pathology, and Ben Lemmond, a UF Plant Pathology graduate and former postdoc in Smith's lab, discuss dogs who ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth

UF/IFAS Professor Investigates Life on Mars

by Joe Kaleita
October 21, 2024

To visit Dr. Andrew Schuerger’s laboratory near the Kennedy Space Center is to visit the surface of Mars. His Mars simulation chamber mimics the conditions on the red planet – the soil, the temperature, the atmosphere. Samples placed ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Bacteria, Mars, Martian, NASA, Space

UF/IFAS Professor Selected to Lead Plant Pathology Organization

by Joe Kaleita
September 24, 2024

A UF/IFAS professor has been selected to lead the largest and oldest organization of plant pathologists in the world. Dr. Karen Garrett, Preeminent Professor of Plant Pathology, was elected president of the American Phytopathological Society ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS

Pathology Professors Recognized for their Service to the University

by Joe Kaleita
July 2, 2024

Congratulations to UF Plant Pathology faculty members on their tenure and promotions! Dr. Erica Goss has been promoted to the rank of Professor. Dr. Amit Levy, Dr. Brantlee Spakes Richter and Dr. Ian Small have been promoted to the rank ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth

Department Symposium Allows Students to Present in Friendly Environment

by Joe Kaleita
June 13, 2024

The Department of Plant Pathology recently hosted a symposium showcasing the work of its students and postdoctoral associates. The inaugural Plant Pathology Research and Professional Development Symposium provided “a valuable platform for ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth

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