{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Plantopia","home_page_url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org","feed_url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/json","description":"Healthy plants are the foundation for life on our planet. They produce the oxygen we breathe and over 80% of the food we eat. The Plantopia podcast series explains how protecting plant health can ensure a sustainable future. Inspired by the United Nations declaration of 2020 as the International Year of Plant Health, the American Phytopathological Society created Plantopia so you can explore the world of plant health in company with plant pathologists—people on a mission to protect plants and our food supply. \r\n\r\n","_fireside":{"subtitle":"Plant health is your health","pubdate":"2025-04-30T12:00:00.000-04:00","explicit":false,"copyright":"2025 by The American Phytopathological Society (APS)","owner":"The American Phytopathological Society (APS)","image":"https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/4/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/cover.jpg?v=4"},"items":[{"id":"508cc00f-5e15-49f4-a1e4-712d52381823","title":"Good Fellows Part I","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/59","content_text":"In this episode, Dr. Tim Widmer, Plant Pathologist and former USDA ARS scientist and National Program Leader joins host Matt Kasson to discuss his 2025 APS Fellow Award, his career as a federal researcher focused on biological control and emerging pathogens, and his more recent role as USDA ARS program leader. He discusses the challenges that service-minded scientists face in today's changing political and funding landscape, while encouraging those that are able to pursue federal positions to do so help shape the future of agriculture and plant health.  \n\nShow Notes\n\nDr. Tim Widmer's USDA Under The Microscope Interview: https://www.ars.usda.gov/oc/utm/so-much-depends-upon-a-strong-green-bough-the-vital-importance-of-plant-health/\n\nDr. Tim Widmer’s ResearchGate profile: https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Timothy-L-Widmer-37720758\n\nThis episode is produced by Association Briefings.Special Guest: Tim Widmer.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, Dr. Tim Widmer, Plant Pathologist and former USDA ARS scientist and National Program Leader joins host Matt Kasson to discuss his 2025 APS Fellow Award, his career as a federal researcher focused on biological control and emerging pathogens, and his more recent role as USDA ARS program leader. He discusses the challenges that service-minded scientists face in today\u0026#39;s changing political and funding landscape, while encouraging those that are able to pursue federal positions to do so help shape the future of agriculture and plant health.  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShow Notes\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Tim Widmer\u0026#39;s USDA Under The Microscope Interview: \u003ca href=\"https://www.ars.usda.gov/oc/utm/so-much-depends-upon-a-strong-green-bough-the-vital-importance-of-plant-health/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.ars.usda.gov/oc/utm/so-much-depends-upon-a-strong-green-bough-the-vital-importance-of-plant-health/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Tim Widmer’s ResearchGate profile: \u003ca href=\"https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Timothy-L-Widmer-37720758\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Timothy-L-Widmer-37720758\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis episode is produced by \u003ca href=\"https://associationbriefings.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAssociation Briefings\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Tim Widmer.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"","date_published":"2025-04-30T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/508cc00f-5e15-49f4-a1e4-712d52381823.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":34305852,"duration_in_seconds":2104}]},{"id":"b55df9ac-a285-4e2f-93d2-a67a6904e612","title":"A Conversation with APS President Dr. Karen Garrett","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/58","content_text":"In this episode, Dr. Karen Garrett, Preeminent Professor of Plant Pathology at the University  of Florida and current APS President joins host Matt Kasson to discuss her research journey and diverse research program on tropical and international agriculture, microbiomes, epidemiology and disease ecology among others. She discusses the various ways APS is supporting and advocating for its members during a time of uncertainty and rapid policy change. She also highlights some of the exciting workshops and speakers for Plant Health 2025. \n\nShow Notes\n\nDr. Karen Garrett’s University of Florida Faculty Profile: https://plantpath.ifas.ufl.edu/people/faculty-pages/karen-garrett/\n\nDr. Karen Garrett’s Lab Webpage: https://www.garrettlab.com/\n\nDr. Karen Garrett’s Google Scholar profile: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=8dMWriAAAAAJ\u0026amp;hl=en \n\nAPS Member Support and Resources​: https://www.apsnet.org/members/engagement/Pages/Support-resources.aspx\n\nAps Plant Health 2025 Webpage: https://www.apsnet.org/meetings/annual/PH2025/Pages/default.aspx\n\nThis episode is produced by Association Briefings.Special Guest: Karen Garrett.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, Dr. Karen Garrett, Preeminent Professor of Plant Pathology at the University  of Florida and current APS President joins host Matt Kasson to discuss her research journey and diverse research program on tropical and international agriculture, microbiomes, epidemiology and disease ecology among others. She discusses the various ways APS is supporting and advocating for its members during a time of uncertainty and rapid policy change. She also highlights some of the exciting workshops and speakers for Plant Health 2025. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShow Notes\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Karen Garrett’s University of Florida Faculty Profile: \u003ca href=\"https://plantpath.ifas.ufl.edu/people/faculty-pages/karen-garrett/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://plantpath.ifas.ufl.edu/people/faculty-pages/karen-garrett/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Karen Garrett’s Lab Webpage: \u003ca href=\"https://www.garrettlab.com/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.garrettlab.com/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Karen Garrett’s Google Scholar profile: \u003ca href=\"https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=8dMWriAAAAAJ\u0026hl=en\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://scholar.google.com/citations?user=8dMWriAAAAAJ\u0026amp;hl=en\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAPS Member Support and Resources​: \u003ca href=\"https://www.apsnet.org/members/engagement/Pages/Support-resources.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.apsnet.org/members/engagement/Pages/Support-resources.aspx\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAps Plant Health 2025 Webpage: \u003ca href=\"https://www.apsnet.org/meetings/annual/PH2025/Pages/default.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.apsnet.org/meetings/annual/PH2025/Pages/default.aspx\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis episode is produced by \u003ca href=\"https://associationbriefings.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAssociation Briefings\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Karen Garrett.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"","date_published":"2025-03-31T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/b55df9ac-a285-4e2f-93d2-a67a6904e612.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":43758080,"duration_in_seconds":2401}]},{"id":"f680606f-2000-4280-a3f8-cd7c47515e97","title":"Plants Get Parasitic Worms Too","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/57","content_text":"In this episode, Dr. Marisol Quintanilla, Assistant Professor of Nematology in the Department of Entomology at Michigan State University joins host Matt Kasson to discuss her research on plant parasitic nematodes in Michigan’s vegetable, fruit, and field crops. She discusses the various life strategies and management approaches for diverse nematodes threatening U.S. soybean, hops, and sugar beet production among other crops. She also talks about the challenges of engaging with the general public outside of growers and farmers given the cryptic lifestyles of these microscopic roundworms that thrive beneath our feet. \n\nShow Notes\n\nDr. Marisol Quintanilla’s Michigan State University Faculty Profile: https://www.canr.msu.edu/people/marisol_quintanilla\n\nMSU Extension Fruit and Nuts article featuring entomopathogenic nematodes: https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/advances-on-the-management-of-the-spotted-wing-drosophila-with-entomopathogenic-nematodes\n\nSummary of Dr. Quintanilla’s grant to study Potato Early Dying Disease: https://www.thepacker.com/news/produce-crops/researchers-seek-new-strategies-combat-yield-reducing-potato-disease\n\nDr. Marisol Quintanilla 's Google Scholar profile: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=a1XCPT8AAAAJ\u0026amp;hl=en\n\nThis episode is produced by Association Briefings.Special Guest: Marisol Quintanilla.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, Dr. Marisol Quintanilla, Assistant Professor of Nematology in the Department of Entomology at Michigan State University joins host Matt Kasson to discuss her research on plant parasitic nematodes in Michigan’s vegetable, fruit, and field crops. She discusses the various life strategies and management approaches for diverse nematodes threatening U.S. soybean, hops, and sugar beet production among other crops. She also talks about the challenges of engaging with the general public outside of growers and farmers given the cryptic lifestyles of these microscopic roundworms that thrive beneath our feet. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShow Notes\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Marisol Quintanilla’s Michigan State University Faculty Profile: \u003ca href=\"https://www.canr.msu.edu/people/marisol_quintanilla\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.canr.msu.edu/people/marisol_quintanilla\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMSU Extension Fruit and Nuts article featuring entomopathogenic nematodes: \u003ca href=\"https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/advances-on-the-management-of-the-spotted-wing-drosophila-with-entomopathogenic-nematodes\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/advances-on-the-management-of-the-spotted-wing-drosophila-with-entomopathogenic-nematodes\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSummary of Dr. Quintanilla’s grant to study Potato Early Dying Disease: \u003ca href=\"https://www.thepacker.com/news/produce-crops/researchers-seek-new-strategies-combat-yield-reducing-potato-disease\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.thepacker.com/news/produce-crops/researchers-seek-new-strategies-combat-yield-reducing-potato-disease\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Marisol Quintanilla \u0026#39;s Google Scholar profile: \u003ca href=\"https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=a1XCPT8AAAAJ\u0026hl=en\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://scholar.google.com/citations?user=a1XCPT8AAAAJ\u0026amp;hl=en\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis episode is produced by \u003ca href=\"https://associationbriefings.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAssociation Briefings\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Marisol Quintanilla.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"","date_published":"2025-02-27T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/f680606f-2000-4280-a3f8-cd7c47515e97.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":41399966,"duration_in_seconds":2595}]},{"id":"db1bb974-e081-45be-8536-c65bf903bc02","title":"The Fastidious and The Curious","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/56","content_text":"In this episode, Dr. Kranthi Mandadi, Professor of Plant Pathology and Microbiology at Texas A\u0026amp;M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Weslaco, Texas, joins host Matt Kasson to discuss his basic and translational research of fastidious (unculturable) plant pathogens including the causal agents of citrus greening disease (HLB) and zebra chip disease. He talks about his lab's innovative approaches to combatting plant diseases throughout the southern U.S. and his Texas-sized ambitions to develop solutions through public-private partnerships with industry. He also discusses the challenges of working with obligate unculturable plant pathogens and the need to balance basic science pursuits with high-risk / high-reward research. \n\nShow Notes\n\nTexas A \u0026amp; M University Plant Pathology and Microbiology Faculty Profile: https://plantpathology.tamu.edu/people/mandadi-kranthi/\n\nMandadi Lab webpage: https://agrilife.org/mandadilab/group/\n\n2024 APS Syngenta Award Profile​: https://www.apsnet.org/members/give-awards/awards/Syngenta/Pages/2024-Syngenta_Mandadi.aspx\n\nFarm Progress article on Dr. Mandadi: https://www.farmprogress.com/fruit/scientists-shift-from-defense-to-offense-to-fight-citrus-greening\n\nDr. Kranthi Mandadi's Google Scholar profile: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=rWVhJ94AAAAJ\u0026amp;hl=en ‪\n\nThis episode is produced by Association Briefings.Special Guest: Kranthi Mandadi.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, Dr. Kranthi Mandadi, Professor of Plant Pathology and Microbiology at Texas A\u0026amp;M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Weslaco, Texas, joins host Matt Kasson to discuss his basic and translational research of fastidious (unculturable) plant pathogens including the causal agents of citrus greening disease (HLB) and zebra chip disease. He talks about his lab\u0026#39;s innovative approaches to combatting plant diseases throughout the southern U.S. and his Texas-sized ambitions to develop solutions through public-private partnerships with industry. He also discusses the challenges of working with obligate unculturable plant pathogens and the need to balance basic science pursuits with high-risk / high-reward research. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShow Notes\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTexas A \u0026amp; M University Plant Pathology and Microbiology Faculty Profile: \u003ca href=\"https://plantpathology.tamu.edu/people/mandadi-kranthi/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://plantpathology.tamu.edu/people/mandadi-kranthi/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMandadi Lab webpage: \u003ca href=\"https://agrilife.org/mandadilab/group/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://agrilife.org/mandadilab/group/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e2024 APS Syngenta Award Profile​: \u003ca href=\"https://www.apsnet.org/members/give-awards/awards/Syngenta/Pages/2024-Syngenta_Mandadi.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.apsnet.org/members/give-awards/awards/Syngenta/Pages/2024-Syngenta_Mandadi.aspx\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFarm Progress article on Dr. Mandadi: \u003ca href=\"https://www.farmprogress.com/fruit/scientists-shift-from-defense-to-offense-to-fight-citrus-greening\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.farmprogress.com/fruit/scientists-shift-from-defense-to-offense-to-fight-citrus-greening\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Kranthi Mandadi\u0026#39;s Google Scholar profile: \u003ca href=\"https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=rWVhJ94AAAAJ\u0026hl=en\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://scholar.google.com/citations?user=rWVhJ94AAAAJ\u0026amp;hl=en\u003c/a\u003e ‪\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis episode is produced by \u003ca href=\"https://associationbriefings.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAssociation Briefings\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Kranthi Mandadi.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"","date_published":"2025-01-30T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/db1bb974-e081-45be-8536-c65bf903bc02.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":49707607,"duration_in_seconds":2804}]},{"id":"a2faee3a-106c-444d-93ee-5491857f8338","title":"Why a Collection of Dead Fungi Matters","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/55","content_text":"In this episode, Dr. Lisa Castlebury, Research Mycologist and Leader of the Mycology and Nematology Genetic Diversity and Biology Laboratory with the USDA ARS and Director of the U.S. National Fungus Collections, joins host Matt Kasson to discuss her long career with the U.S.D.A. A.R.S. and her lab’s role in identifying foreign and domestic plant pathogenic fungi and managing over a million accessions housed in the U.S. National Fungus Collections. She also reflects on her early experiences growing up in Illinois and being part of some of the earliest fungal DNA-based studies in the late 1990s and early 2000s. \n\nShow notes\n\nUSDA ARS Mycology and Nematology Genetic Diversity and Biology Laboratory official website: https://www.ars.usda.gov/northeast-area/beltsville-md-barc/beltsville-agricultural-research-center/mycology-and-nematology-genetic-diversity-and-biology-laboratory/\n\nUSDA ARS Employee Profile: Lisa Castlebury : USDA ARS\n\nDr. Lisa Castlebury’s Google Scholar profile: ‪Lisa A. Castlebury - ‪Google Scholar\n\nThis episode is produced by Association Briefings.Special Guest: Lisa Castlebury.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, Dr. Lisa Castlebury, Research Mycologist and Leader of the Mycology and Nematology Genetic Diversity and Biology Laboratory with the USDA ARS and Director of the U.S. National Fungus Collections, joins host Matt Kasson to discuss her long career with the U.S.D.A. A.R.S. and her lab’s role in identifying foreign and domestic plant pathogenic fungi and managing over a million accessions housed in the U.S. National Fungus Collections. She also reflects on her early experiences growing up in Illinois and being part of some of the earliest fungal DNA-based studies in the late 1990s and early 2000s. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShow notes\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUSDA ARS Mycology and Nematology Genetic Diversity and Biology Laboratory official website: \u003ca href=\"https://www.ars.usda.gov/northeast-area/beltsville-md-barc/beltsville-agricultural-research-center/mycology-and-nematology-genetic-diversity-and-biology-laboratory/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.ars.usda.gov/northeast-area/beltsville-md-barc/beltsville-agricultural-research-center/mycology-and-nematology-genetic-diversity-and-biology-laboratory/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUSDA ARS Employee Profile: \u003ca href=\"https://www.ars.usda.gov/people-locations/address/?person-id=10294\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eLisa Castlebury : USDA ARS\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Lisa Castlebury’s Google Scholar profile: \u003ca href=\"https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=iGCZIKsAAAAJ\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e‪Lisa A. Castlebury - ‪Google Scholar\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis episode is produced by \u003ca href=\"https://associationbriefings.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAssociation Briefings\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Lisa Castlebury.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"","date_published":"2024-12-23T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/a2faee3a-106c-444d-93ee-5491857f8338.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":44848682,"duration_in_seconds":2928}]},{"id":"80d47fc6-551f-49b4-a932-84246debc3d0","title":"Mexico's agricultural extension ambassador","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/54","content_text":"In this episode, Dr. Ilse Alejandra Huerta Arredondo, Assistant Professor of Agriculture at the Universidad de Guanajuato in Mexico, joins host Matt Kasson to discuss growing up in Mexico and her family ties to agriculture including her great grandfather's and grandfather's friendship with Norman Borlaug. Dr. Huerta Arredondo shares her academic journey in Mexico and in central Pennsylvania where she discovered her love for agricultural extension. She discusses her vision for extension and agricultural education in Mexico.\n\nShow notes\n\nDr. Huerta Arredondo's North American Agricultural Advisory Network (NAAAN) Profile here: https://naaan.csusystem.edu/directory/ilse-alejandra-huerta-arredondo/\n\nHistoric photo of Dr. Huerta Arredondo's great grandfather Jose Huerta and grandfather Jose Huerta Jr. with Norman Borlaug, John Gibler, John Pitner at Centro de Investigaciones Agricolas del Noreste (CIANO), Sonora in 1950: http://hdl.handle.net/10883/4315\n\nUniversidad de Guanajuato Press release on Dr. Huerta Arredondo's participation in the Global Guides Program, a development program for educators organized by the World Food Prize Foundation and Global Teach Ag: https://www.ugto.mx/noticias/noticias/17674-profesora-ug-participara-en-programa-internacional-de-educacion-para-la-seguridad-alimentaria\n\nThis episode is produced by Association Briefings.Special Guest: Ilse Huerta-Arredondo.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, Dr. Ilse Alejandra Huerta Arredondo, Assistant Professor of Agriculture at the Universidad de Guanajuato in Mexico, joins host Matt Kasson to discuss growing up in Mexico and her family ties to agriculture including her great grandfather\u0026#39;s and grandfather\u0026#39;s friendship with Norman Borlaug. Dr. Huerta Arredondo shares her academic journey in Mexico and in central Pennsylvania where she discovered her love for agricultural extension. She discusses her vision for extension and agricultural education in Mexico.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShow notes\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Huerta Arredondo\u0026#39;s North American Agricultural Advisory Network (NAAAN) Profile here: \u003ca href=\"https://naaan.csusystem.edu/directory/ilse-alejandra-huerta-arredondo/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://naaan.csusystem.edu/directory/ilse-alejandra-huerta-arredondo/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHistoric photo of Dr. Huerta Arredondo\u0026#39;s great grandfather Jose Huerta and grandfather Jose Huerta Jr. with Norman Borlaug, John Gibler, John Pitner at Centro de Investigaciones Agricolas del Noreste (CIANO), Sonora in 1950: \u003ca href=\"http://hdl.handle.net/10883/4315\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://hdl.handle.net/10883/4315\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUniversidad de Guanajuato Press release on Dr. Huerta Arredondo\u0026#39;s participation in the Global Guides Program, a development program for educators organized by the World Food Prize Foundation and Global Teach Ag: \u003ca href=\"https://www.ugto.mx/noticias/noticias/17674-profesora-ug-participara-en-programa-internacional-de-educacion-para-la-seguridad-alimentaria\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.ugto.mx/noticias/noticias/17674-profesora-ug-participara-en-programa-internacional-de-educacion-para-la-seguridad-alimentaria\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis episode is produced by Association Briefings.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Ilse Huerta-Arredondo.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"","date_published":"2024-11-27T11:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/80d47fc6-551f-49b4-a932-84246debc3d0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":38334504,"duration_in_seconds":2477}]},{"id":"06180a22-1d55-4782-929c-c94ed246a5a3","title":"Ghost Forests and Other Terrifying Tales About Trees","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/53","content_text":"In this episode, Dr. Elena Karlsen-Ayala, Research Plant Pathologist with The USDA Forest Service in Hamden, Connecticut, joins host Matt Kasson to discuss present day threats to U.S. forests and landscapes. Dr. Karlsen-Ayala shares her journey including her return to New England, mycorrhizal fungi, and how to build more resilient landscapes.\n\nShow notes\n\nDr. Karlsen-Ayala Profile here: https://research.fs.usda.gov/about/people/elena.karlsen-ayala\n\nUSDA Forest Service Region 9 page on Zombie trees: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r9/home/?cid=FSEPRD965797\n\nThis episode is produced by Association Briefings.Special Guest: Elena Karlsen-Ayala.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, Dr. Elena Karlsen-Ayala, Research Plant Pathologist with The USDA Forest Service in Hamden, Connecticut, joins host Matt Kasson to discuss present day threats to U.S. forests and landscapes. Dr. Karlsen-Ayala shares her journey including her return to New England, mycorrhizal fungi, and how to build more resilient landscapes.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShow notes\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Karlsen-Ayala Profile here: \u003ca href=\"https://research.fs.usda.gov/about/people/elena.karlsen-ayala\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://research.fs.usda.gov/about/people/elena.karlsen-ayala\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUSDA Forest Service Region 9 page on Zombie trees: \u003ca href=\"https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r9/home/?cid=FSEPRD965797\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/r9/home/?cid=FSEPRD965797\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis episode is produced by \u003ca href=\"https://associationbriefings.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAssociation Briefings\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Elena Karlsen-Ayala.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"","date_published":"2024-10-30T13:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/06180a22-1d55-4782-929c-c94ed246a5a3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":43926957,"duration_in_seconds":2827}]},{"id":"273e305f-44b3-424c-bfd0-c30086727701","title":"Searching for Cereal Killers","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/52","content_text":"In this episode, Dr. Jonathan Jacobs, Associate Professor of Emerging Infectious Diseases at The Ohio State University, joins host Matt Kasson from Uruguay where he is currently investigating emerging and ongoing threats to U.S. and Uruguay cereal production. Dr. Jacobs discusses he globe-trotting academic journey studying plant bacterial diseases in France, Belgium, Uruguay, and the U.S.A. along with his philosophy on mentoring,\n\nShow notes\n\nDr. Jacobs Ohio State University Faculty Profile here: https://plantpath.osu.edu/our-people/jonathan-m-jacobs\n\nDr. Jacobs OSU Lab page: Emerging infectious disease ecology laboratory | Biology and evolution of plant pathogenic bacteria and food crops (osu.edu)\n\nNews Release of Dr. Jacobs Fulbright Award: Jacobs awarded Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Uruguay | Office of International Affairs (osu.edu)\n\nThis episode is produced by Association Briefings.Special Guest: Jonathan Jacobs.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, Dr. Jonathan Jacobs, Associate Professor of Emerging Infectious Diseases at The Ohio State University, joins host Matt Kasson from Uruguay where he is currently investigating emerging and ongoing threats to U.S. and Uruguay cereal production. Dr. Jacobs discusses he globe-trotting academic journey studying plant bacterial diseases in France, Belgium, Uruguay, and the U.S.A. along with his philosophy on mentoring,\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShow notes\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Jacobs Ohio State University Faculty Profile here: \u003ca href=\"https://plantpath.osu.edu/our-people/jonathan-m-jacobs\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://plantpath.osu.edu/our-people/jonathan-m-jacobs\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Jacobs OSU Lab page: \u003ca href=\"https://u.osu.edu/doctorjj/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eEmerging infectious disease ecology laboratory | Biology and evolution of plant pathogenic bacteria and food crops (osu.edu)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNews Release of Dr. Jacobs Fulbright Award: \u003ca href=\"https://oia.osu.edu/news/jacobs-awarded-fulbright-u-s-scholar-award-to-uruguay\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eJacobs awarded Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Uruguay | Office of International Affairs (osu.edu)\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis episode is produced by \u003ca href=\"https://associationbriefings.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAssociation Briefings\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Jonathan Jacobs.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"","date_published":"2024-09-30T16:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/273e305f-44b3-424c-bfd0-c30086727701.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":44886276,"duration_in_seconds":2900}]},{"id":"cc618a61-aa17-410b-8114-68c233f76416","title":"Insights Into Industry","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/51","content_text":"In this episode, Dr. Terence Mhora, Senior Global R\u0026amp;D Scientist at FMC Agricultural Solutions, joins host Matt Kasson for an insightful discussion on building an interdisciplinary career in plant pathology. Dr. Mhora shares how his upbringing in Zimbabwe sparked his passion for agriculture and led him down this path. The conversation delves into the critical balance between molecular research and fieldwork in plant pathology, the importance of collaboration with specialized labs for federal approvals, and the challenges and opportunities within the industry. They also explore how publications, patents, and networking play pivotal roles in advancing a career in this field.\n\nShow notes\n\nPlantopia is produced by Association Briefings.Special Guest: Terence Mhora.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, Dr. Terence Mhora, Senior Global R\u0026amp;D Scientist at FMC Agricultural Solutions, joins host Matt Kasson for an insightful discussion on building an interdisciplinary career in plant pathology. Dr. Mhora shares how his upbringing in Zimbabwe sparked his passion for agriculture and led him down this path. The conversation delves into the critical balance between molecular research and fieldwork in plant pathology, the importance of collaboration with specialized labs for federal approvals, and the challenges and opportunities within the industry. They also explore how publications, patents, and networking play pivotal roles in advancing a career in this field.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShow notes\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlantopia is produced by \u003ca href=\"https://associationbriefings.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAssociation Briefing\u003c/a\u003es.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Terence Mhora.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"","date_published":"2024-08-13T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/cc618a61-aa17-410b-8114-68c233f76416.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":37137895,"duration_in_seconds":2442}]},{"id":"a4a29168-9bad-4d26-b523-a402417def1a","title":"The Clubroot King of Canada","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/50","content_text":"In this episode, Dr. Edel Pérez-López, Associate Professor of Phytopathology at Université Laval, joins host Matt Kasson for an engaging conversation about growing up in Cuba, taking risks and navigating language and cultural barriers in Mexico, the U.S. and Canada, and the challenges of working with understudied obligate parasitic protists and Mollicutes. \n\n*Show notes *\n\nUniversité Laval Faculty Profile here: https://www.ibis.ulaval.ca/en/research/research-teams/edel-perez-lopez-en/#1533234462662-d003f18e-51c6  \n\nSeed World Feature on Dr. Perez Lopez: https://www.seedworld.com/canada/2024/02/14/redefining-success-edel-perez-lopezs-approach-to-science-and-well-being/ \n\n2024 MPMI article on Protist Effectors: https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/full/10.1094/MPMI-11-23-0196-CR  \n\nThis episode is produced by Association Briefings.Special Guest: Edel Perez Lopez.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, Dr. Edel Pérez-López, Associate Professor of Phytopathology at Université Laval, joins host Matt Kasson for an engaging conversation about growing up in Cuba, taking risks and navigating language and cultural barriers in Mexico, the U.S. and Canada, and the challenges of working with understudied obligate parasitic protists and Mollicutes. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e*\u003cem\u003eShow notes *\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUniversité Laval Faculty Profile here: \u003ca href=\"https://www.ibis.ulaval.ca/en/research/research-teams/edel-perez-lopez-en/#1533234462662-d003f18e-51c6\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.ibis.ulaval.ca/en/research/research-teams/edel-perez-lopez-en/#1533234462662-d003f18e-51c6\u003c/a\u003e  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeed World Feature on Dr. Perez Lopez: \u003ca href=\"https://www.seedworld.com/canada/2024/02/14/redefining-success-edel-perez-lopezs-approach-to-science-and-well-being/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.seedworld.com/canada/2024/02/14/redefining-success-edel-perez-lopezs-approach-to-science-and-well-being/\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e2024 MPMI article on Protist Effectors: \u003ca href=\"https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/full/10.1094/MPMI-11-23-0196-CR\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/full/10.1094/MPMI-11-23-0196-CR\u003c/a\u003e  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis episode is produced by \u003ca href=\"https://associationbriefings.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAssociation Briefings\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Edel Perez Lopez.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"","date_published":"2024-06-28T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/a4a29168-9bad-4d26-b523-a402417def1a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":35537455,"duration_in_seconds":2411}]},{"id":"0333e3b7-387c-4c20-a877-5fa5cb52689d","title":"Planting the Seeds of Innovation","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/49","content_text":"In this episode, Dr. Niklaus Grunwald, Research Plant Pathologist with the Horticultural Crops Disease and Pest Management Research Unit with the USDA Agricultural Research Service, joins host Matt Kasson for an engaging conversation about emerging phytophthora diseases, the importance of interdisciplinary research and collaboration in addressing global agricultural challenges, and exciting developments in plant health research, including gene editing, high-throughput data analysis, and robotic phenotyping.Special Guest: Niklaus Grunwald.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, Dr. Niklaus Grunwald, Research Plant Pathologist with the Horticultural Crops Disease and Pest Management Research Unit with the USDA Agricultural Research Service, joins host Matt Kasson for an engaging conversation about emerging phytophthora diseases, the importance of interdisciplinary research and collaboration in addressing global agricultural challenges, and exciting developments in plant health research, including gene editing, high-throughput data analysis, and robotic phenotyping.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Niklaus Grunwald.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"","date_published":"2024-05-31T12:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/0333e3b7-387c-4c20-a877-5fa5cb52689d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":54624499,"duration_in_seconds":3630}]},{"id":"9e62a20a-c4d4-409c-85ab-2a46387e2bd2","title":"Chaos in the Clinic","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/48","content_text":"In this episode, Dr. Romina Gazis, Associate Professor of Plant Pathology and  Director of the Plant Diagnostic Clinic at the University of Florida, joins host Matt Kasson for an engaging conversation about growing up in Peru, her love of mycology and fungal diseases, and her tireless work to diagnose and manage tropical fruit diseases in Florida.\n\nShow notes\n\nUniversity of Florida Tropical Research \u0026amp; Education Center Faculty Profile: https://trec.ifas.ufl.edu/people/romina-gazis/\n\nFind Romina Gazis on X (formerly Twitter): @ClinicPlant\n\nRecent APS Press Publication: Belizaire, C.M., Gañán-Betancur, L. and Gazis, R., 2024. Avocado scab caused by Elsinoe perseae: A diagnostic guide. Plant Health Progress, pp.PHP-10. https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/10.1094/PHP-10-23-0084-DG\n\nThis episode is produced by Association Briefings.Special Guest: Romina Gazis.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, Dr. Romina Gazis, Associate Professor of Plant Pathology and  Director of the Plant Diagnostic Clinic at the University of Florida, joins host Matt Kasson for an engaging conversation about growing up in Peru, her love of mycology and fungal diseases, and her tireless work to diagnose and manage tropical fruit diseases in Florida.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShow notes\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUniversity of Florida Tropical Research \u0026amp; Education Center Faculty Profile: \u003ca href=\"https://trec.ifas.ufl.edu/people/romina-gazis/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://trec.ifas.ufl.edu/people/romina-gazis/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFind Romina Gazis on X (formerly Twitter): @ClinicPlant\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecent APS Press Publication: Belizaire, C.M., Gañán-Betancur, L. and Gazis, R., 2024. Avocado scab caused by Elsinoe perseae: A diagnostic guide. Plant Health Progress, pp.PHP-10. \u003ca href=\"https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/10.1094/PHP-10-23-0084-DG\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/10.1094/PHP-10-23-0084-DG\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis episode is produced by \u003ca href=\"https://associationbriefings.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAssociation Briefings\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Romina Gazis.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"","date_published":"2024-04-29T15:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/9e62a20a-c4d4-409c-85ab-2a46387e2bd2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":41278946,"duration_in_seconds":2848}]},{"id":"53645693-c01c-47bb-877b-91c04db5b570","title":"Plant Pathology 101","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/47","content_text":"In this episode, Dr. Mannon Gallegly, centenarian and Professor Emeritus of Plant Pathology at West Virginia University, joins host Matt Kasson for an engaging conversation about Mannon’s storied 80+ year career as a plant pathologist. Dr. Gallegly shares stories of working alongside Wood Food Prize recipient John S. Niederhauser and Nobel laureate Norman Borlaug in Mexico in the 1950s and 1960s.\n\nShow notes\n\nWest Virginia University Faculty Profile here: https://www.davis.wvu.edu/faculty-staff/directory/mannon-gallegly\n\nNews Release of Mannon’s Majesty, a Late Blight and Septoria Leaf Blight resistant Tomato Variety:  https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2024/01/24/wvu-professor-emeritus-and-creator-of-the-people-s-tomato-unveils-final-variety-makes-limited-seeds-available-for-growers\n\nDonate to the Mannon E. Gallegly Student Travel Fund: https://www.apsnet.org/members/give-awards/donate/giving/funds/Pages/Gallegly.aspx\n\nPhytopathology News article on Mannon’s fund: https://www.apsnet.org/members/community/phytopathology-news/2024/march/Pages/Mannon-Gallegly.aspx\n\nAPS link to the 1948 APS North Central Meeting at the University of Minnesota and the 1965 Potato Association of America Meeting in Mexico City: https://www.apsnet.org/members/give-awards/donate/giving/funds/Pages/Gallegly.aspx\n\nThis episode is produced by Association Briefings.Special Guest: Mannon Gallegly.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, Dr. Mannon Gallegly, centenarian and Professor Emeritus of Plant Pathology at West Virginia University, joins host Matt Kasson for an engaging conversation about Mannon’s storied 80+ year career as a plant pathologist. Dr. Gallegly shares stories of working alongside Wood Food Prize recipient John S. Niederhauser and Nobel laureate Norman Borlaug in Mexico in the 1950s and 1960s.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShow notes\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWest Virginia University Faculty Profile here: \u003ca href=\"https://www.davis.wvu.edu/faculty-staff/directory/mannon-gallegly\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.davis.wvu.edu/faculty-staff/directory/mannon-gallegly\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNews Release of Mannon’s Majesty, a Late Blight and Septoria Leaf Blight resistant Tomato Variety:  \u003ca href=\"https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2024/01/24/wvu-professor-emeritus-and-creator-of-the-people-s-tomato-unveils-final-variety-makes-limited-seeds-available-for-growers\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2024/01/24/wvu-professor-emeritus-and-creator-of-the-people-s-tomato-unveils-final-variety-makes-limited-seeds-available-for-growers\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDonate to the Mannon E. Gallegly Student Travel Fund: \u003ca href=\"https://www.apsnet.org/members/give-awards/donate/giving/funds/Pages/Gallegly.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.apsnet.org/members/give-awards/donate/giving/funds/Pages/Gallegly.aspx\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePhytopathology News article on Mannon’s fund: \u003ca href=\"https://www.apsnet.org/members/community/phytopathology-news/2024/march/Pages/Mannon-Gallegly.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.apsnet.org/members/community/phytopathology-news/2024/march/Pages/Mannon-Gallegly.aspx\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAPS link to the 1948 APS North Central Meeting at the University of Minnesota and the 1965 Potato Association of America Meeting in Mexico City: \u003ca href=\"https://www.apsnet.org/members/give-awards/donate/giving/funds/Pages/Gallegly.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.apsnet.org/members/give-awards/donate/giving/funds/Pages/Gallegly.aspx\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis episode is produced by \u003ca href=\"https://associationbriefings.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAssociation Briefings\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Mannon Gallegly.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"","date_published":"2024-03-29T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/53645693-c01c-47bb-877b-91c04db5b570.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":32234983,"duration_in_seconds":2061}]},{"id":"93677512-5b53-45a7-accc-1ceddc8eea5c","title":"Soilborne in the U.S.A.","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/46","content_text":"In this episode, join host Matt Kasson as he engages in a conversation with Dr. Megan McCaghey, Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology in the Department of Plant Pathology at the University of Minnesota. Dr. McCaghey shares insights into her career journey shaped by agriculture, the deliberate choice to pursue a master's degree before a PhD, and her ongoing research on Southern blight and Phytophthora sojae. The discussion also explores her current and future teaching commitments, the transformative impact of the pandemic on her teaching methods, mentoring and networking approaches, and valuable advice for early-career scientists.\n\nShow notes\n\nUMN Department of Plant Pathology Faculty Profile here: https://plpa.cfans.umn.edu/people/megan-mccaghey\n\nMcCaghey Lab Website:  https://mccagheylab.cfans.umn.edu/\n\nFind Megan McCaghey on X (formerly Twitter): @MN_Soil_Fungi\n\n2023 Research Highlight on Dr. McCaghey’s work on Soybeans by the Soybean Research and Information Network: Improving Tools for Soybean Breeders to Fight White Mold\n\nRecent APS Press Publication: Webster, R.W., McCaghey, M., Mueller, B.D., Groves, C.L., Mathew, F.M., Singh, A.K., Kabbage, M. and Smith, D.L., 2023. Development of Glycine max Germplasm Highly Resistant to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. PhytoFrontiers™, 3(3), pp.629-638. https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/full/10.1094/PHYTOFR-01-23-0009-R\n\nThis episode is produced by Association Briefings.Special Guest: Megan McCaghey.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, join host Matt Kasson as he engages in a conversation with Dr. Megan McCaghey, Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology in the Department of Plant Pathology at the University of Minnesota. Dr. McCaghey shares insights into her career journey shaped by agriculture, the deliberate choice to pursue a master\u0026#39;s degree before a PhD, and her ongoing research on Southern blight and Phytophthora sojae. The discussion also explores her current and future teaching commitments, the transformative impact of the pandemic on her teaching methods, mentoring and networking approaches, and valuable advice for early-career scientists.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShow notes\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUMN Department of Plant Pathology Faculty Profile here: \u003ca href=\"https://plpa.cfans.umn.edu/people/megan-mccaghey\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://plpa.cfans.umn.edu/people/megan-mccaghey\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMcCaghey Lab Website:  \u003ca href=\"https://mccagheylab.cfans.umn.edu/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://mccagheylab.cfans.umn.edu/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFind Megan McCaghey on X (formerly Twitter): @MN_Soil_Fungi\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e2023 Research Highlight on Dr. McCaghey’s work on Soybeans by the Soybean Research and Information Network: Improving Tools for Soybean Breeders to Fight White Mold\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecent APS Press Publication: Webster, R.W., McCaghey, M., Mueller, B.D., Groves, C.L., Mathew, F.M., Singh, A.K., Kabbage, M. and Smith, D.L., 2023. Development of Glycine max Germplasm Highly Resistant to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. PhytoFrontiers™, 3(3), pp.629-638. \u003ca href=\"https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/full/10.1094/PHYTOFR-01-23-0009-R\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/full/10.1094/PHYTOFR-01-23-0009-R\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis episode is produced by \u003ca href=\"https://associationbriefings.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAssociation Briefings\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Megan McCaghey.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"","date_published":"2024-02-28T10:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/93677512-5b53-45a7-accc-1ceddc8eea5c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":36577565,"duration_in_seconds":2612}]},{"id":"f5fb9df7-7639-4d83-a91a-31a92e582cd5","title":"Spurring Onward: Confessions of a Midwestern Plant Pathologist","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/45","content_text":"In the season 4 premier of Plantopia, new host Matt Kasson, associate professor of forest pathology and mycology at West Virginia University, talks to Dr. Jim Bradeen, season 2 and 3 host of Plantopia, professor of plant pathology, and associate vice president at Colorado State University Spur Campus. The two discussed what interested Jim in plant sciences, what he's passionate about, the importance of pursuing a master's degree, his impact on the establishment of CSU's Spur Campus, advice for students and people in academia, leadership, and the future of Plantopia.\n\nShow notes\n\nThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/5n8zrkfs\n\nColorado State University Faculty Profile here: https://president.colostate.edu/presidents-office-team/\n\nCSU SPUR Profile:  https://csuspur.org/profiles/jim-bradeen/\n\nFind Jim Bradeen on X (formerly Twitter): @JimBradeen\n\nFind Jim Bradeen on BlueSky: @jimbradeen.bsky.social\n\nThis episode is produced by Association Briefings.Special Guest: Jim Bradeen.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn the season 4 premier of Plantopia, new host Matt Kasson, associate professor of forest pathology and mycology at West Virginia University, talks to Dr. Jim Bradeen, season 2 and 3 host of Plantopia, professor of plant pathology, and associate vice president at Colorado State University Spur Campus. The two discussed what interested Jim in plant sciences, what he\u0026#39;s passionate about, the importance of pursuing a master\u0026#39;s degree, his impact on the establishment of CSU\u0026#39;s Spur Campus, advice for students and people in academia, leadership, and the future of Plantopia.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShow notes\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: \u003ca href=\"http://tinyurl.com/5n8zrkfs\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://tinyurl.com/5n8zrkfs\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eColorado State University Faculty Profile here: \u003ca href=\"https://president.colostate.edu/presidents-office-team/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://president.colostate.edu/presidents-office-team/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCSU SPUR Profile:  \u003ca href=\"https://csuspur.org/profiles/jim-bradeen/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://csuspur.org/profiles/jim-bradeen/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFind Jim Bradeen on X (formerly Twitter): @JimBradeen\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFind Jim Bradeen on BlueSky: @jimbradeen.bsky.social\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis episode is produced by \u003ca href=\"https://associationbriefings.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAssociation Briefings\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Jim Bradeen.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"","date_published":"2024-01-30T12:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/f5fb9df7-7639-4d83-a91a-31a92e582cd5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":49956032,"duration_in_seconds":3070}]},{"id":"55bad14f-2fbd-4c96-88a1-6e38092a37e9","title":"A Perfect Trifecta: A Plant Health Career in Government, Academia and the Private Sector","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/44","content_text":"In this episode, Dr. Rubella Goswami, director for the Plant Protection Division at USDA’s-National Institute of Food and Agriculture, joins host Jim Bradeen to talk about her vast career in plant pathology, how a global perspective influenced her career, transitioning from academia to industry, the challenges for women in science, and advice for young professionals in the field. \n\nShow notes\n\nThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/3buv4jse\n\nThis episode is produced by Association Briefings.Special Guest: Rubella Goswami.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, Dr. Rubella Goswami, director for the Plant Protection Division at USDA’s-National Institute of Food and Agriculture, joins host Jim Bradeen to talk about her vast career in plant pathology, how a global perspective influenced her career, transitioning from academia to industry, the challenges for women in science, and advice for young professionals in the field. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShow notes\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: \u003ca href=\"http://tinyurl.com/3buv4jse\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttp://tinyurl.com/3buv4jse\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis episode is produced by \u003ca href=\"https://associationbriefings.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAssociation Briefings\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Rubella Goswami.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"","date_published":"2023-12-28T12:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/55bad14f-2fbd-4c96-88a1-6e38092a37e9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":36787392,"duration_in_seconds":2390}]},{"id":"bc48a36b-bf2e-45f0-8958-1196571c1e25","title":"Plant Health is a Global Affair","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/43","content_text":"In this episode, recorded live at the 12th International Congress of Plant Pathology in Lyon, France, Dr. Yong-Hwan Lee, president of the International Society for Plant Pathology, joins host Jim Bradeen to talk about global plant health, his career in plant pathology, opportunities and challenges facing the industry, academic leadership, international collaborations, and a preview of the next International Congress of Plant Pathology, held  in Australia in 2028.\n\nShow notes\n\nThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/yc7a5vfk\n\nFor more information on that International Society for Plant Pathology: https://www.isppweb.org\n\nThis episode is produced by Association Briefings.Special Guest: Yong-Hwan Lee.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, recorded live at the 12th International Congress of Plant Pathology in Lyon, France, Dr. Yong-Hwan Lee, president of the International Society for Plant Pathology, joins host Jim Bradeen to talk about global plant health, his career in plant pathology, opportunities and challenges facing the industry, academic leadership, international collaborations, and a preview of the next International Congress of Plant Pathology, held  in Australia in 2028.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShow notes\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: \u003ca href=\"https://tinyurl.com/yc7a5vfk\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://tinyurl.com/yc7a5vfk\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on that International Society for Plant Pathology: \u003ca href=\"https://www.isppweb.org\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.isppweb.org\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis episode is produced by \u003ca href=\"https://associationbriefings.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAssociation Briefings\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Yong-Hwan Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"","date_published":"2023-11-30T13:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/bc48a36b-bf2e-45f0-8958-1196571c1e25.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25948820,"duration_in_seconds":1610}]},{"id":"0d110bbe-d911-427e-8aab-d52d9612dbc1","title":"Making a Big WAVE in Food Security","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/42","content_text":"In this episode, recorded live at the 12th International Congress Of Plant Pathology in Lyon, France, Dr. Justin Pita, Executive Director\nfor the West African Virus Epidemiology (WAVE) for Food Security, joins host Jim Bradeen to talk about plant health opportunities and challenges throughout the 10 countries represented by the WAVE, his career in plant pathology, the need to build or equip facilities for viral diagnoses, the importance of cassava in Western and Central Africa, and moving beyond your comfort zone.Special Guest: Justin Pita.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, recorded live at the 12th International Congress Of Plant Pathology in Lyon, France, Dr. Justin Pita, Executive Director\u003cbr\u003e\nfor the West African Virus Epidemiology (WAVE) for Food Security, joins host Jim Bradeen to talk about plant health opportunities and challenges throughout the 10 countries represented by the WAVE, his career in plant pathology, the need to build or equip facilities for viral diagnoses, the importance of cassava in Western and Central Africa, and moving beyond your comfort zone.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Justin Pita.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"","date_published":"2023-10-30T14:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/0d110bbe-d911-427e-8aab-d52d9612dbc1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":29323850,"duration_in_seconds":1801}]},{"id":"d1e1cf92-63da-4824-9aae-cceeca6b0118","title":"Saying “Yes” to Mungbeans and Multi-disciplinarity","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/41","content_text":"In this episode, Evelyn Planter Heidt, a masters student in both plant pathology and entomology at Iowa State University, joins host Jim Bradeen for a conversation about her passions, goals and impact in plant pathology. The two chat about her career journey in the field; her involvement in the World Food Prize; her ongoing research on mung beans, its importance to the U.S., and its genetic diversity; and the use of AI in agriculture.\n\nShow notes\n\nThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/2tdvyu5c\n\nYou can find her on LinkedIn @Evelyn Planter Heidt\n\nPublication: Batzer, J.C., Sing, A., Platner, E., Kandel, Y. and Mueller, D.S. 2022. Screening Mungbean Accession for Susceptibility to Soybean Fungal Diseases in Iowa. Plant Health Progress Volume 23:456-465.\n\nThis episode is produced by Association Briefings.Special Guest: Evelyn Planter Heidt.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, Evelyn Planter Heidt, a masters student in both plant pathology and entomology at Iowa State University, joins host Jim Bradeen for a conversation about her passions, goals and impact in plant pathology. The two chat about her career journey in the field; her involvement in the World Food Prize; her ongoing research on mung beans, its importance to the U.S., and its genetic diversity; and the use of AI in agriculture.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShow notes\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: \u003ca href=\"https://tinyurl.com/2tdvyu5c\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://tinyurl.com/2tdvyu5c\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find her on LinkedIn \u003ca href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/evelyn-platner-heidt-7955811a0/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@Evelyn Planter Heidt\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublication: Batzer, J.C., Sing, A., Platner, E., Kandel, Y. and Mueller, D.S. 2022. \u003ca href=\"https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/10.1094/PHP-03-22-0026-RS\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eScreening Mungbean Accession for Susceptibility to Soybean Fungal Diseases in Iowa\u003c/a\u003e. \u003cem\u003ePlant Health Progress\u003c/em\u003e Volume 23:456-465.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis episode is produced by \u003ca href=\"https://associationbriefings.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAssociation Briefings\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Evelyn Planter Heidt.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"","date_published":"2023-09-30T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/d1e1cf92-63da-4824-9aae-cceeca6b0118.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":34311089,"duration_in_seconds":2201}]},{"id":"05668eef-227c-4993-a8af-25d416faba57","title":"One Health, One Epic Conference (ICPP Edition)","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/40","content_text":"In this episode, recorded live at the 12th International Congress Of Plant Pathology in Lyon, France, Mathias Choquer, co-chair of ICCP23, joins host Jim Bradeen to talk about this year's event, the French Society of Plant Pathology, reasons why early career professionals should get involved in their societies, his research into the gray mold fungus Botrytis cinerea and vesicular trafficking, and his passion for education.\n\nShow notes\n\nThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/2ec4c6v9\n\nFrench Society of Plant Pathology: https://www.sfp-asso.org/presentation-in-english\n\nInternational Congress of Plant Pathology: https://www.icpp2023.org\n\nThis episode is produced by Association Briefings.Special Guest: Mathias Choquer.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, recorded live at the 12th International Congress Of Plant Pathology in Lyon, France, Mathias Choquer, co-chair of ICCP23, joins host Jim Bradeen to talk about this year\u0026#39;s event, the French Society of Plant Pathology, reasons why early career professionals should get involved in their societies, his research into the gray mold fungus Botrytis cinerea and vesicular trafficking, and his passion for education.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShow notes\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: \u003ca href=\"https://tinyurl.com/2ec4c6v9\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://tinyurl.com/2ec4c6v9\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrench Society of Plant Pathology: \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfp-asso.org/presentation-in-english\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.sfp-asso.org/presentation-in-english\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInternational Congress of Plant Pathology: \u003ca href=\"https://www.icpp2023.org\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.icpp2023.org\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis episode is produced by \u003ca href=\"https://associationbriefings.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAssociation Briefings\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Mathias Choquer.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"","date_published":"2023-08-29T15:15:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/05668eef-227c-4993-a8af-25d416faba57.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28893367,"duration_in_seconds":1922}]},{"id":"0375d446-3055-4222-b4d6-de7355b404c0","title":"Plant Health from the Ground Up","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/39","content_text":"In this episode, Dr. Prasanna Kankanala, director of research and development at Trace Genomics, joins host Jim Bradeen for a conversation about her career in plant pathology. The two chat about her career journey in the field, the advantages of having a career in industry, some of the most common misperceptions of industry careers in plant pathology, the importance of mentorship, microbiomes, and some of the biggest opportunities available for agriculture.\n\nShow notes\n\nThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/3vkr3as9\n\nThis episode is produced by Association Briefings.Special Guest: Prasanna Kankanala.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, Dr. Prasanna Kankanala, director of research and development at Trace Genomics, joins host Jim Bradeen for a conversation about her career in plant pathology. The two chat about her career journey in the field, the advantages of having a career in industry, some of the most common misperceptions of industry careers in plant pathology, the importance of mentorship, microbiomes, and some of the biggest opportunities available for agriculture.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShow notes\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: \u003ca href=\"https://tinyurl.com/3vkr3as9\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://tinyurl.com/3vkr3as9\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis episode is produced by \u003ca href=\"https://associationbriefings.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAssociation Briefings\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Prasanna Kankanala.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"","date_published":"2023-07-31T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/0375d446-3055-4222-b4d6-de7355b404c0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":34578056,"duration_in_seconds":2307}]},{"id":"d5de77c1-ceba-458a-8e09-62612cfca6c2","title":"West Wing Confidential: Tales of a Career in Mycology","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/38","content_text":"In this episode, Dr. Mary Palm, former National Mycologist with USDA APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine, joins host Jim Bradeen for a conversation about her career in mycology. The two chat about her career journey in mycology, her passion for fungi, her impactful career with USDA APHIS and the influential people she met along the way, the skills needed to be a national mycologist, her leadership roles in the American Phytopathological Society and the Mycology Society of America, and the importance of getting involved.\n\nShow notes\n\nThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/yv2zp5mp\n\nThis episode is produced by Association Briefings.Special Guest: Mary Palm.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, Dr. Mary Palm, former National Mycologist with USDA APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine, joins host Jim Bradeen for a conversation about her career in mycology. The two chat about her career journey in mycology, her passion for fungi, her impactful career with USDA APHIS and the influential people she met along the way, the skills needed to be a national mycologist, her leadership roles in the American Phytopathological Society and the Mycology Society of America, and the importance of getting involved.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShow notes\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: \u003ca href=\"https://tinyurl.com/yv2zp5mp\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://tinyurl.com/yv2zp5mp\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis episode is produced by \u003ca href=\"https://associationbriefings.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAssociation Briefings\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Mary Palm.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"","date_published":"2023-06-26T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/d5de77c1-ceba-458a-8e09-62612cfca6c2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":30680312,"duration_in_seconds":2037}]},{"id":"8313cafe-89e3-4fe0-9b8b-6a3edb19cdd6","title":"No Stowaways: The Science of International Seed Trade and Plant Health","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/37","content_text":"In this episode, Ric Dunkle, PhD, Senior Director of Seed Health and Trade for the American Seed Trade Association, joins host Jim Bradeen for an engaging conversation about seed quality and research. The two chat about Ric's career journey in seed pathology, seed pathogens and microbes, international seed trade, the importance of the American Seed Trade Association, and advice for young professionals wanting to have a career in seed pathology. \n\nShow notes\n\nThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/PlantopiaS3E5\n\nFor more information on the American Seed Trade Association, visit https://www.betterseed.org\n\nFor more information on APS courses, visit https://www.apsnet.org/edcenter/resources/Courses/Pages/default.aspx\n\nFor more information on APS' Professional Development for Educators, visit https://www.apsnet.org/edcenter/resources/Courses/Pages/default.aspx \n\nThis episode is produced by Association Briefings.Special Guest: Ric Dunkle, PhD.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, Ric Dunkle, PhD, Senior Director of Seed Health and Trade for the American Seed Trade Association, joins host Jim Bradeen for an engaging conversation about seed quality and research. The two chat about Ric\u0026#39;s career journey in seed pathology, seed pathogens and microbes, international seed trade, the importance of the American Seed Trade Association, and advice for young professionals wanting to have a career in seed pathology. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShow notes\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: \u003ca href=\"https://tinyurl.com/PlantopiaS3E5\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://tinyurl.com/PlantopiaS3E5\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on the American Seed Trade Association, visit \u003ca href=\"https://www.betterseed.org\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.betterseed.org\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on APS courses, visit \u003ca href=\"https://www.apsnet.org/edcenter/resources/Courses/Pages/default.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.apsnet.org/edcenter/resources/Courses/Pages/default.aspx\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on APS\u0026#39; Professional Development for Educators, visit \u003ca href=\"https://www.apsnet.org/edcenter/resources/Courses/Pages/default.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.apsnet.org/edcenter/resources/Courses/Pages/default.aspx\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis episode is produced by \u003ca href=\"https://www.associationbriefings.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAssociation Briefings\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Ric Dunkle, PhD.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"","date_published":"2023-05-26T15:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/8313cafe-89e3-4fe0-9b8b-6a3edb19cdd6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":31312265,"duration_in_seconds":1897}]},{"id":"459e9acc-25fa-478f-ba7f-922e9573756b","title":"Collecting Samples, Bridging Silos: Plant Diagnostics and the NPDN","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/36","content_text":"In this episode, Dr. Carrie Harmon, an extension specialist in the Department of Plant Pathology at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, joins host Jim Bradeen for a fun conversation about plant diagnostics. The two chat about recommended standards of diagnostic validation for reference collections, how she got her start in plant pathology, desktop diagnoses, and the National Plant Diagnostic Network. \n\nShow notes\n\nThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://bit.ly/3n2AaQF\n\nVisit Carrie Harmon's Twitter at @flplantdr\n\nLapaire Harmon, C. et al. (2023) Standards of Diagnostic Validation: Recommendations for Reference Collections PhytoFrontiers https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/epdf/10.1094/PHYTOFR-05-22-0050-FI\n\nThis episode is produced by Association Briefings.Special Guest: Carrie Harmon.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, Dr. Carrie Harmon, an extension specialist in the Department of Plant Pathology at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, joins host Jim Bradeen for a fun conversation about plant diagnostics. The two chat about recommended standards of diagnostic validation for reference collections, how she got her start in plant pathology, desktop diagnoses, and the National Plant Diagnostic Network. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShow notes\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: \u003ca href=\"https://bit.ly/3n2AaQF\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://bit.ly/3n2AaQF\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisit Carrie Harmon\u0026#39;s Twitter at \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/flplantdr\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@flplantdr\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLapaire Harmon, C. et al. (2023) Standards of Diagnostic Validation: Recommendations for Reference Collections PhytoFrontiers \u003ca href=\"https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/epdf/10.1094/PHYTOFR-05-22-0050-FI\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/epdf/10.1094/PHYTOFR-05-22-0050-FI\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis episode is produced by \u003ca href=\"https://www.associationbriefings.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAssociation Briefings\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Carrie Harmon.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"","date_published":"2023-04-27T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/459e9acc-25fa-478f-ba7f-922e9573756b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25402446,"duration_in_seconds":2541}]},{"id":"6953fe13-d3cb-4eb5-afef-743293044712","title":"On the Right Footing","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/35","content_text":"In this episode, Febina Mathew, an associate professor of Plant Pathology at North Dakota State University, joins host Jim Bradeen for a conversation about her career in plant pathology. The two chat about her journey, the importance of practical research, making research decisions, the future of plant pathology, mentorship, and even some dance pointers!\n\nShow notes\n\nThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://bit.ly/3lX1ZJn\n\nVisit Febina Mathew's Twitter at @febina_m\n\nLinkedIn: Febina Mathew\n\nNatalia Ingebretsen Kucirkova (2023) Academia’s culture of overwork almost broke me, so I’m working to undo it. Nature. 614:9 https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-00241-8\n\nThis episode is produced by Association Briefings.Special Guest: Febina Mathew.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, Febina Mathew, an associate professor of Plant Pathology at North Dakota State University, joins host Jim Bradeen for a conversation about her career in plant pathology. The two chat about her journey, the importance of practical research, making research decisions, the future of plant pathology, mentorship, and even some dance pointers!\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShow notes\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: \u003ca href=\"https://bit.ly/3lX1ZJn\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://bit.ly/3lX1ZJn\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisit Febina Mathew\u0026#39;s Twitter at @febina_m\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLinkedIn: \u003ca href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/febina-mathew-893423/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eFebina Mathew\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatalia Ingebretsen Kucirkova (2023) Academia’s culture of overwork almost broke me, so I’m working to undo it. Nature. 614:9 \u003ca href=\"https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-00241-8\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-00241-8\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis episode is produced by \u003ca href=\"https://www.associationbriefings.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAssociation Briefings\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Febina Mathew.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"","date_published":"2023-03-29T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/6953fe13-d3cb-4eb5-afef-743293044712.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":31039735,"duration_in_seconds":2111}]},{"id":"e904f3aa-d778-428b-9ba0-747aeec86180","title":"When Research Goes Up In Smoke","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/34","content_text":"In this episode, Dr. Jason Smith, Professor of Forest Pathology at the School of Forest, Fisheries \u0026amp; Geomatics Sciences at the University of Florida, joins host Jim Bradeen for an engaging conversation about Pyroaerobiology - the aerosolization and transport of viable microbial life by wildland fire. The two chat about his research in the field, his study of laurel wilt and valley fever, environmental management strategies, and insights for early career scientists who are interested in plant pathology.\n\nShow notes\n\nThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://bit.ly/3EAuoLB\n\nVisit Dr. Smith's Twitter at @ForestPathLab\n\nKobziar, L.N., M.R.A. Pingree, H. Larson, T.J. Dreaden, S. Green, and J.A. Smith. (2018) Pyroaerobiology: the aerosolization and transport of viable microbial life by wildland fire. Ecosphere 9:e02507  https://esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ecs2.2507\n\nThis episode is produced by Association Briefings.Special Guest: Jason Smith.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, Dr. Jason Smith, Professor of Forest Pathology at the School of Forest, Fisheries \u0026amp; Geomatics Sciences at the University of Florida, joins host Jim Bradeen for an engaging conversation about Pyroaerobiology - the aerosolization and transport of viable microbial life by wildland fire. The two chat about his research in the field, his study of laurel wilt and valley fever, environmental management strategies, and insights for early career scientists who are interested in plant pathology.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShow notes\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: \u003ca href=\"https://bit.ly/3EAuoLB\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://bit.ly/3EAuoLB\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisit Dr. Smith\u0026#39;s Twitter at @ForestPathLab\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKobziar, L.N., M.R.A. Pingree, H. Larson, T.J. Dreaden, S. Green, and J.A. Smith. (2018) Pyroaerobiology: the aerosolization and transport of viable microbial life by wildland fire. Ecosphere 9:e02507  \u003ca href=\"https://esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ecs2.2507\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ecs2.2507\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis episode is produced by \u003ca href=\"https://www.associationbriefings.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAssociation Briefings\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Jason Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"","date_published":"2023-02-27T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/e904f3aa-d778-428b-9ba0-747aeec86180.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":36653985,"duration_in_seconds":2156}]},{"id":"2df3db28-eec6-435d-93d5-3f2bd62e66e1","title":"A Feeling for the Organism: Perspectives on a Career in Plant Pathology","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/33","content_text":"In this episode, Dr. Jan Leach, the Associate Dean for Research in the College of Agriculture and a University Distinguished Professor at Colorado State University, joins host Jim Bradeen for an engaging conversation about careers in plant pathology. The two chat about the importance of mentorship, working internationally, research, and how to get involved in various societies within the plant pathology field.\n\nShow notes\n\nThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://bit.ly/3JgqLgU\n\nDr. Jan Leach is the Associate Dean for Research in the College of Agriculture and a University Distinguished Professor at Colorado State University. In her role as Associate Dean for Research, she provides strategic vision for research within the College, and works with faculty to build collaborative research teams. Her research group studies the molecular basis of durable plant disease resistance. Other projects in her laboratory are related to bioenergy (genetics of biomass production) and understanding the interactions of bacteria-insects-plants in plant health.\n\nThis episode is produced by Association Briefings.Special Guest: Jan Leach.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, Dr. Jan Leach, the Associate Dean for Research in the College of Agriculture and a University Distinguished Professor at Colorado State University, joins host Jim Bradeen for an engaging conversation about careers in plant pathology. The two chat about the importance of mentorship, working internationally, research, and how to get involved in various societies within the plant pathology field.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShow notes\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: \u003ca href=\"https://bit.ly/3JgqLgU\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://bit.ly/3JgqLgU\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Jan Leach is the Associate Dean for Research in the College of Agriculture and a University Distinguished Professor at Colorado State University. In her role as Associate Dean for Research, she provides strategic vision for research within the College, and works with faculty to build collaborative research teams. Her research group studies the molecular basis of durable plant disease resistance. Other projects in her laboratory are related to bioenergy (genetics of biomass production) and understanding the interactions of bacteria-insects-plants in plant health.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis episode is produced by \u003ca href=\"https://www.associationbriefings.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAssociation Briefings\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Jan Leach.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"","date_published":"2023-01-26T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/2df3db28-eec6-435d-93d5-3f2bd62e66e1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":30148324,"duration_in_seconds":1930}]},{"id":"edeb6d4a-88c9-4910-88e3-e7e71b5a5b1f","title":"The Science Behind Healthy Christmas Trees","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/32","content_text":"In this episode, Gary Chastagner, a professor of plant pathology and an extension specialist in the Department of Plant Pathology at Washington State University, joins host Jim Bradeen for a timely conversation about the science behind Christmas trees. The two chat about his initial interests in plant pathology, his research specific to Christmas trees and diseases impacting them, genetically modified Christmas trees, and the interactions between root rotting Phythophthora, Abies Christmas trees and the environment.\n\nShow notes\n\nThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://bit.ly/3EUC4cc\n\nMcKeever, K.M. and Chastagner, G.A. 2019. Interactions Between Root Rotting Phythophthora, Abies Christmas Trees, and Environment. Plant Disease. 103:538-545. https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/10.1094/PDIS-01-18-0174-RE\n\nThis episode is produced by Association Briefings.Special Guest: Gary Chastagner.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, Gary Chastagner, a professor of plant pathology and an extension specialist in the Department of Plant Pathology at Washington State University, joins host Jim Bradeen for a timely conversation about the science behind Christmas trees. The two chat about his initial interests in plant pathology, his research specific to Christmas trees and diseases impacting them, genetically modified Christmas trees, and the interactions between root rotting \u003cem\u003ePhythophthora\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAbies\u003c/em\u003e Christmas trees and the environment.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShow notes\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: \u003ca href=\"https://bit.ly/3EUC4cc\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://bit.ly/3EUC4cc\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMcKeever, K.M. and Chastagner, G.A. 2019. Interactions Between Root Rotting Phythophthora, Abies Christmas Trees, and Environment. Plant Disease. 103:538-545. \u003ca href=\"https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/10.1094/PDIS-01-18-0174-RE\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/10.1094/PDIS-01-18-0174-RE\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis episode is produced by \u003ca href=\"https://www.associationbriefings.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAssociation Briefings\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Gary Chastagner.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"","date_published":"2022-11-22T13:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/edeb6d4a-88c9-4910-88e3-e7e71b5a5b1f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":32128369,"duration_in_seconds":3080}]},{"id":"76cd2191-e775-4a73-a1dd-e0138fee8749","title":"Graduate student professional development, industry careers, and plant defense","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/31","content_text":"In this episode, Dr. Karen Ferreira da Silva, Field Scientist at Corteva Agrisciences, joins host Jim Bradeen for a candid conversation about her perspectives in plant pathology.The two chat about her career journey to plant pathology, her unique PhD research on plant responses to biotic challenges and her experimental approach, and leadership development opportunities for graduate students in plant sciences\n\nShow notes\n\nThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://bit.ly/3zOOXS0\n\nDa Silva, K.F., Everhart, S.E., and Louis, J. (2021) Impact of maize hormonal interactions on the performance of Spodoptera frugiperda in plants infected with Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis. Arthropod-Plant Interactions 15:699-706. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11829-021-09849-x\n\nFind Dr. Ferreira da Silva on LinkedIn: @KFDSilva\n\nThis episode is produced by Association Briefings.Special Guest: Karen Ferreira da Silva.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, Dr. Karen Ferreira da Silva, Field Scientist at Corteva Agrisciences, joins host Jim Bradeen for a candid conversation about her perspectives in plant pathology.The two chat about her career journey to plant pathology, her unique PhD research on plant responses to biotic challenges and her experimental approach, and leadership development opportunities for graduate students in plant sciences\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShow notes\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: \u003ca href=\"https://bit.ly/3zOOXS0\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://bit.ly/3zOOXS0\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDa Silva, K.F., Everhart, S.E., and Louis, J. (2021) Impact of maize hormonal interactions on the performance of \u003cem\u003eSpodoptera frugiperda\u003c/em\u003e in plants infected with \u003cem\u003eClavibacter michiganensis\u003c/em\u003e subsp. \u003cem\u003enebraskensis\u003c/em\u003e. \u003cem\u003eArthropod-Plant Interactions\u003c/em\u003e 15:699-706. \u003ca href=\"https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11829-021-09849-x\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11829-021-09849-x\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFind Dr. Ferreira da Silva on LinkedIn: @KFDSilva\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis episode is produced by \u003ca href=\"https://www.associationbriefings.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAssociation Briefings\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Karen Ferreira da Silva.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"","date_published":"2022-11-07T10:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/76cd2191-e775-4a73-a1dd-e0138fee8749.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":56473257,"duration_in_seconds":2352}]},{"id":"dfce7359-25b9-4245-ad33-a00f16f46dda","title":"The Science of Plant Pathology and Indigenous Ways of Knowing","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/30","content_text":"In this episode, Dr. Hanareia Ehau-Taumaunu, postdoctoral scientist at Bioprotection Aotearoa and Plant and Food Research, joins host Jim Bradeen for a conversation about her perspectives as an Indigenous woman and a scientist.The two chat about Indigenous ways of knowing, what shaped her career path, and her research on phyllosphere composition.\n\nShow notes\n\nThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://bit.ly/3SfxqJ4\n\nEhau-Taumauna, H. and Hockett, K. (2022) Passaging phyllosphere microbial communities develop suppression towards bacterial speck disease in tomato. Phytobiomes. https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/10.1094/PBIOMES-05-22-0030-FI\n\nTuhononga: The Interconnection of Maori and Nature (Phipps Conservatory) https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/green-innovation/for-the-world/nature-of-place-symposium/nature-of-place-symposium-2020/session-3/hanareia-ehau-taumaunu-m.s\n\nFind Dr. Hanareia Ehau-Taumaunu on Twitter: @hanareiaehau\n\nThis episode is produced by Association Briefings.Special Guest: Hanareia Ehau-Taumaunu.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, Dr. Hanareia Ehau-Taumaunu, postdoctoral scientist at Bioprotection Aotearoa and Plant and Food Research, joins host Jim Bradeen for a conversation about her perspectives as an Indigenous woman and a scientist.The two chat about Indigenous ways of knowing, what shaped her career path, and her research on phyllosphere composition.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShow notes\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: \u003ca href=\"https://bit.ly/3SfxqJ4\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://bit.ly/3SfxqJ4\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEhau-Taumauna, H. and Hockett, K. (2022) Passaging phyllosphere microbial communities develop suppression towards bacterial speck disease in tomato. \u003cem\u003ePhytobiomes\u003c/em\u003e. \u003ca href=\"https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/10.1094/PBIOMES-05-22-0030-FI\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/10.1094/PBIOMES-05-22-0030-FI\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTuhononga: The Interconnection of Maori and Nature\u003c/em\u003e (Phipps Conservatory) \u003ca href=\"https://www.phipps.conservatory.org/green-innovation/for-the-world/nature-of-place-symposium/nature-of-place-symposium-2020/session-3/hanareia-ehau-taumaunu-m.s\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.phipps.conservatory.org/green-innovation/for-the-world/nature-of-place-symposium/nature-of-place-symposium-2020/session-3/hanareia-ehau-taumaunu-m.s\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFind Dr. Hanareia Ehau-Taumaunu on Twitter: @hanareiaehau\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis episode is produced by \u003ca href=\"https://www.associationbriefings.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAssociation Briefings\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Hanareia Ehau-Taumaunu.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"","date_published":"2022-10-18T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/dfce7359-25b9-4245-ad33-a00f16f46dda.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21851485,"duration_in_seconds":2490}]},{"id":"1db3d366-0085-4b15-af17-08618d442d7d","title":"Small RNAs: From Plant/Microbe Interactions to COVID Vaccines","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/29","content_text":"In this episode, Juliana Gonzalez-Tobon from Cornell University, joins host Jim Bradeen to talk about her research on small non-coding RNAs and the role they play in regulating plant pathogen interactions. The two also discuss her social media presence and what she's doing to fight COVID misinformation and raise the profile of science communication.\n\nShow notes\n\nThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://bit.ly/3LMPB7r\n\nSee Juliana's social media on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, TicToc:  @epiplantpath\n\nJuliana Gonzaělez-Toboěn, Alejandra Rodriěguez-Jaramillo, Laura Milena Forero, Laura Natalia Gonzaělez, Giovanna Danies, and Silvia Restrepo (bioRxiv preprint), Evaluation of small non-coding RNAs as a possible epigenetic mechanism mediating the transition from biotrophy to necrotrophy in the life cycle of Phytophthora infestans \n\nThis episode is produced by Association Briefings.Special Guest: Juliana Gonzalez-Tobon.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, Juliana Gonzalez-Tobon from Cornell University, joins host Jim Bradeen to talk about her research on small non-coding RNAs and the role they play in regulating plant pathogen interactions. The two also discuss her social media presence and what she\u0026#39;s doing to fight COVID misinformation and raise the profile of science communication.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShow notes\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: \u003ca href=\"https://bit.ly/3LMPB7r\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://bit.ly/3LMPB7r\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSee Juliana\u0026#39;s social media on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, TicToc:  @epiplantpath\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJuliana Gonzaělez-Toboěn, Alejandra Rodriěguez-Jaramillo, Laura Milena Forero, Laura Natalia Gonzaělez, Giovanna Danies, and Silvia Restrepo (bioRxiv preprint), \u003ca href=\"https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.10.30.466584v1.full.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eEvaluation of small non-coding RNAs as a possible epigenetic mechanism mediating the transition from biotrophy to necrotrophy in the life cycle of \u003cem\u003ePhytophthora infestans\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis episode is produced by \u003ca href=\"https://www.associationbriefings.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAssociation Briefings\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Juliana Gonzalez-Tobon.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"","date_published":"2022-09-28T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/1db3d366-0085-4b15-af17-08618d442d7d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":30861943,"duration_in_seconds":2916}]},{"id":"6f5ecfcc-1027-4e3b-b197-f9e63ef4d2b9","title":"Brains Like to Think","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/28","content_text":"In this episode, recorded live at Plant Health 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Dr. Leonor Leandro professor in the Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology at the Iowa State University, joins host Jim Bradeen to talk about her passion for teaching, her unique approach to the classroom and team-based learning (TBL), and her insights in plant pathology education. \n\nShow notes\n\nThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://bit.ly/3Ucik9B\n\nThis episode is produced by Association Briefings.Special Guest: Leonor Leandro.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, recorded live at Plant Health 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Dr. Leonor Leandro professor in the Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology at the Iowa State University, joins host Jim Bradeen to talk about her passion for teaching, her unique approach to the classroom and team-based learning (TBL), and her insights in plant pathology education. \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShow notes\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: \u003ca href=\"https://bit.ly/3Ucik9B\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://bit.ly/3Ucik9B\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis episode is produced by \u003ca href=\"https://www.associationbriefings.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAssociation Briefings\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Leonor Leandro.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"","date_published":"2022-09-14T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/6f5ecfcc-1027-4e3b-b197-f9e63ef4d2b9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":19828033,"duration_in_seconds":1970}]},{"id":"644accfd-14fc-44ab-bc8e-ec4a0595ffa5","title":"Leveraging the Social Sciences for Greater Plant Health","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/27","content_text":"In this episode, Sara García Figuera , agricultural engineer, plant pathologist and agri-business consultant for Prospero \u0026amp; Partners, joins host Jim Bradeen for a conversation about social sciences and its impact on plant health. The two chat about her career path, her research on Huanglongbing, collective action, and the importance of mentorship.\n\nShow notes\n\nThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://bit.ly/3TnpiIe\n\nFiguera, S.G., Babcock, B., Lubell, M., and McRoberts, N. (2022) Collective action in the area-wide management of an invasive plant disease. Ecology \u0026amp; Society. 27:12.  https://ecologyandsociety.org/vol27/iss2/art12/\n\nFind Sara Figuera on Twitter: @saragfiguera\n\nThis episode is produced by Association Briefings.Special Guest: Sara García Figuera .","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, Sara García Figuera , agricultural engineer, plant pathologist and agri-business consultant for Prospero \u0026amp; Partners, joins host Jim Bradeen for a conversation about social sciences and its impact on plant health. The two chat about her career path, her research on Huanglongbing, collective action, and the importance of mentorship.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShow notes\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: \u003ca href=\"https://bit.ly/3TnpiIe\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://bit.ly/3TnpiIe\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFiguera, S.G., Babcock, B., Lubell, M., and McRoberts, N. (2022) Collective action in the area-wide management of an invasive plant disease. Ecology \u0026amp; Society. 27:12.  \u003ca href=\"https://ecologyandsociety.org/vol27/iss2/art12/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://ecologyandsociety.org/vol27/iss2/art12/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFind Sara Figuera on Twitter: \u003ca href=\"https://www.twitter.com/saragfiguera\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@saragfiguera\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis episode is produced by \u003ca href=\"https://www.associationbriefings.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAssociation Briefings\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Sara García Figuera .\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"","date_published":"2022-08-31T09:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/644accfd-14fc-44ab-bc8e-ec4a0595ffa5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25801045,"duration_in_seconds":2386}]},{"id":"13d3ff7e-a772-4002-b76f-96661f21930b","title":"APS Leadership: Unified Vision Even in Times of Change","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/26","content_text":"In this episode, recorded live at Plant Health 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, outgoing APS president Dr. Amy Charkowski, and incoming APS president Ron Walcott, join host Jim Bradeen for an engaging conversation wrapped around serving the APS membership, challenges of leading during times of change, and advice for others looking to move up in the organization.  \n\nThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://bit.ly/3QLXVpm\n\nThis episode is produced by Association Briefings.Special Guests: Amy Charkowski and Ron Walcott.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, recorded live at Plant Health 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, outgoing APS president Dr. Amy Charkowski, and incoming APS president Ron Walcott, join host Jim Bradeen for an engaging conversation wrapped around serving the APS membership, challenges of leading during times of change, and advice for others looking to move up in the organization.  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: \u003ca href=\"https://bit.ly/3QLXVpm\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://bit.ly/3QLXVpm\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis episode is produced by \u003ca href=\"https://www.associationbriefings.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAssociation Briefings\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guests: Amy Charkowski and Ron Walcott.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"","date_published":"2022-08-15T11:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/13d3ff7e-a772-4002-b76f-96661f21930b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":21397363,"duration_in_seconds":1976}]},{"id":"75ff9471-1a0b-4342-9fc0-209bf4d14894","title":"Of Peeps and People…and Plant Pathology","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/25","content_text":"In this episode, Matthew Kasson, associate professor of forest pathology and mycology at West Virginia University, joins host Jim Bradeen for an engaging conversation wrapped around SciComm and a viral experiment involving injecting Peeps with certain types of fungi. The two also get personal, discussing mental health issues in academia; the responsibilities of organizations to speak out on social issues; and the importance of social media in advancing interests in plant pathology.\n\nShow notes\n\nThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://bit.ly/3cpYoyt\n\nCheck out Fungal Peeps here: https://twitter.com/kasson_wvu/status/1112826811879182336\n\nFind Matt Kasson on Twitter:  @kasson_wvu\n\nKlein, JoAnna. (March 29, 2019) Injecting Marshmallow Peeps With Fungi, for Science. New York Times https://nyti.ms/3zkItuk\n\nSwift et al. (2020) From Hastag to High School: How Viral Tweets Are Inspiring Young Scientists to Embrace STEM.  Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education 21(3):1-5.  https://journals.asm.org/doi/pdf/10.1128/jmbe.v21i3.2133\n\nKasson, Matt. (December 14, 2021) Finding mental-health clarity under pandemic pressures. Nature. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-03760-4\n\nThe Mystery of the Mummified Twinkie. Short Wave, National Public Radio. October 27, 2020 https://www.npr.org/transcripts/925437726\n\nThis episode is produced by Association Briefings.Special Guest: Matt Kasson.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, Matthew Kasson, associate professor of forest pathology and mycology at West Virginia University, joins host Jim Bradeen for an engaging conversation wrapped around SciComm and a viral experiment involving injecting Peeps with certain types of fungi. The two also get personal, discussing mental health issues in academia; the responsibilities of organizations to speak out on social issues; and the importance of social media in advancing interests in plant pathology.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShow notes\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: \u003ca href=\"https://bit.ly/3cpYoyt\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://bit.ly/3cpYoyt\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out Fungal Peeps here: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/kasson_wvu/status/1112826811879182336\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://twitter.com/kasson_wvu/status/1112826811879182336\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFind Matt Kasson on Twitter:  @kasson_wvu\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKlein, JoAnna. (March 29, 2019) \u003cem\u003eInjecting Marshmallow Peeps With Fungi, for Science. New York Times\u003c/em\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://nyti.ms/3zkItuk\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://nyti.ms/3zkItuk\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSwift et al. (2020) \u003cem\u003eFrom Hastag to High School: How Viral Tweets Are Inspiring Young Scientists to Embrace STEM.  Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education\u003c/em\u003e 21(3):1-5.  \u003ca href=\"https://journals.asm.org/doi/pdf/10.1128/jmbe.v21i3.2133\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://journals.asm.org/doi/pdf/10.1128/jmbe.v21i3.2133\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKasson, Matt. (December 14, 2021) \u003cem\u003eFinding mental-health clarity under pandemic pressures. Nature.\u003c/em\u003e \u003ca href=\"https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-03760-4\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-03760-4\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Mystery of the Mummified Twinkie. Short Wave, National Public Radio\u003c/em\u003e. October 27, 2020 \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/transcripts/925437726\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.npr.org/transcripts/925437726\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis episode is produced by \u003ca href=\"https://www.associationbriefings.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAssociation Briefings\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Matt Kasson.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"","date_published":"2022-07-21T08:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/75ff9471-1a0b-4342-9fc0-209bf4d14894.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22885189,"duration_in_seconds":2220}]},{"id":"e9565efb-84b1-4141-9fa5-1e9c30b75b23","title":"When plant health meets human health: Is agriculture contributing to the rise of antibiotic-resistant human pathogens?","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/24","content_text":"In this episode, Marin Talbot Brewer, Fungal enthusiast and professor of mycology and plant pathology at the University of Georgia, joins host Jim Bradeen for an in-depth conversation about plant pathogenic fungi and emerging crop diseases. The two discuss her research of population biology of emerging fungal diseases in plants and people; the discovery of a new Neofusicoccum fungus species; and her career as a plant pathologist and getting her students interested in a similar career.\n\nShow notes\n\nThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://bit.ly/3yysQPm.\n\nFind her on Twitter: @marintalbrew\n\nThis episode is produced by Association Briefings.Special Guest: Marin Talbot Brewer.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, Marin Talbot Brewer, Fungal enthusiast and professor of mycology and plant pathology at the University of Georgia, joins host Jim Bradeen for an in-depth conversation about plant pathogenic fungi and emerging crop diseases. The two discuss her research of population biology of emerging fungal diseases in plants and people; the discovery of a new \u003cem\u003eNeofusicoccum\u003c/em\u003e fungus species; and her career as a plant pathologist and getting her students interested in a similar career.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShow notes\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe full transcript for this episode can be found here: \u003ca href=\"https://bit.ly/3yysQPm\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://bit.ly/3yysQPm\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFind her on Twitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/marintalbrew\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e@marintalbrew\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis episode is produced by \u003ca href=\"https://www.associationbriefings.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAssociation Briefings\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Marin Talbot Brewer.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"","date_published":"2022-06-17T10:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/e9565efb-84b1-4141-9fa5-1e9c30b75b23.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24348412,"duration_in_seconds":2170}]},{"id":"911a5c27-e5e1-45f9-8ef7-2befdcb0a292","title":"Rising to the Occasion: Moving Up Through the Plant Pathology Industry","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/23","content_text":"In this episode, Don Mathre, Professor Emeritus at Montana State University and veteran plant pathologist, joins host Jim Bradeen and provides his perspective on our field. He talks about his vast career; the rationale behind California’s One-Variety Law and the ‘political side’ of plant pathology; advice for young professionals just entering the field and the importance of mentorship; and his many roles in the American Phytopathological Society.\n\nShow notes\n\nFor a full transcript of this episode, go here: https://bit.ly/3AfuZAZ\n\nStudent Travel Fund referenced during our discussion: https://www.apsnet.org/members/give-awards/donate/giving/funds/Pages/DonaldEMathre.aspx  \n\n“Naughty Peat: a case study in plant pathology, with emphasis on Koch’s Postulates and disease etiology:”  https://www.apsnet.org/edcenter/foreducators/TeachingNotes/Pages/NaughtyPeat.aspx\n\nThis episode is produced by Association Briefings.Special Guest: Don Mathre.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, Don Mathre, Professor Emeritus at Montana State University and veteran plant pathologist, joins host Jim Bradeen and provides his perspective on our field. He talks about his vast career; the rationale behind California’s One-Variety Law and the ‘political side’ of plant pathology; advice for young professionals just entering the field and the importance of mentorship; and his many roles in the American Phytopathological Society.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShow notes\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a full transcript of this episode, go here: \u003ca href=\"https://bit.ly/3AfuZAZ\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://bit.ly/3AfuZAZ\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStudent Travel Fund referenced during our discussion: \u003ca href=\"https://www.apsnet.org/members/give-awards/donate/giving/funds/Pages/DonaldEMathre.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.apsnet.org/members/give-awards/donate/giving/funds/Pages/DonaldEMathre.aspx\u003c/a\u003e  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Naughty Peat: a case study in plant pathology, with emphasis on Koch’s Postulates and disease etiology:”  \u003ca href=\"https://www.apsnet.org/edcenter/foreducators/TeachingNotes/Pages/NaughtyPeat.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://www.apsnet.org/edcenter/foreducators/TeachingNotes/Pages/NaughtyPeat.aspx\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis episode is produced by \u003ca href=\"https://www.associationbriefings.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAssociation Briefings\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Don Mathre.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"","date_published":"2022-06-09T01:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/911a5c27-e5e1-45f9-8ef7-2befdcb0a292.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":16122193,"duration_in_seconds":1697}]},{"id":"90a78c5a-117c-4db6-94d2-fca53f975eb7","title":"Insights on Streak Mosaic Virus and Its Impact on Cereal Crops","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/22","content_text":"In this episode, Uta McKelvy, Associate Extension Specialist Plant Pathology at Montana State University, joins host Jim Bradeen for a fascinating discussion about her passion for plants and how they fit into the environment. The two discuss streak mosaic virus and its implications on wheat and other cereal crops; the challenges and opportunities of being an extension plant pathologist; and being an impactful woman in plant pathology.  \n\nShow notes\n\nFor a full transcript of this episode, go here: https://bit.ly/3ywp358\n\nMcKelvy’s publication mentioned in the podcast: https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/full/10.1094/PHP-10-20-0083-RS\n\nThe AWaRe tool referenced in the episode: https://tim-msu-ecol.shinyapps.io/Wheat_Streak_Mosaic_Risk_MT/\n\nFind her on Twitter @UtaMcKelvy\n\nThis episode is produced by Association Briefings.Special Guest: Uta McKelvy.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn this episode, Uta McKelvy, Associate Extension Specialist Plant Pathology at Montana State University, joins host Jim Bradeen for a fascinating discussion about her passion for plants and how they fit into the environment. The two discuss streak mosaic virus and its implications on wheat and other cereal crops; the challenges and opportunities of being an extension plant pathologist; and being an impactful woman in plant pathology.  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShow notes\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a full transcript of this episode, go here: \u003ca href=\"https://bit.ly/3ywp358\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://bit.ly/3ywp358\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMcKelvy’s publication mentioned in the podcast: \u003ca href=\"https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/full/10.1094/PHP-10-20-0083-RS\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/full/10.1094/PHP-10-20-0083-RS\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe AWaRe tool referenced in the episode: \u003ca href=\"https://tim-msu-ecol.shinyapps.io/Wheat_Streak_Mosaic_Risk_MT/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ehttps://tim-msu-ecol.shinyapps.io/Wheat_Streak_Mosaic_Risk_MT/\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFind her on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/utamckelvy\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e@UtaMcKelvy\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis episode is produced by \u003ca href=\"https://www.associationbriefings.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAssociation Briefings\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Uta McKelvy.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"This episode discusses streak mosaic virus and its implications on wheat and other cereal crops; the challenges and opportunities of being an extension plant pathologist; and being an impactful woman in plant pathology.  ","date_published":"2022-06-09T00:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/90a78c5a-117c-4db6-94d2-fca53f975eb7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24317521,"duration_in_seconds":2260}]},{"id":"218a5493-0b4e-4f34-8077-e1caa99e03b7","title":"Season 2 Coming Soon!","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/21","content_text":"New host. New guests. Same great topics! Season 2 of Plantopia launches June 2022. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eNew host. New guests. Same great topics! Season 2 of Plantopia launches June 2022. \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"New host. New guests. Same great topics! Season 2 of Plantopia launches June 2022. ","date_published":"2022-05-04T15:00:00.000-04:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/218a5493-0b4e-4f34-8077-e1caa99e03b7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":708487,"duration_in_seconds":67}]},{"id":"b755dab4-0eec-487f-8236-740803970693","title":"Robotics Revolution: Part 2","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/20","content_text":"Phytopatholobot \u0026amp; scouting from space Special Guests: Katie Gold and Yu Jiang.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003ePhytopatholobot \u0026amp; scouting from space \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guests: Katie Gold and Yu Jiang.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Phytopatholobot \u0026 scouting from space ","date_published":"2020-12-14T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/b755dab4-0eec-487f-8236-740803970693.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22830938,"duration_in_seconds":1426}]},{"id":"5cc08b45-236e-45f2-9f26-6c1896232426","title":"Robotics Revolution: Part 1","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/19","content_text":"A quiet revolution is underway in agriculture.Special Guests: Gary Wishnatzki and Lance Cadle-Davidson.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eA quiet revolution is underway in agriculture.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guests: Gary Wishnatzki and Lance Cadle-Davidson.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"A quiet revolution is underway in agriculture.","date_published":"2020-11-30T00:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/5cc08b45-236e-45f2-9f26-6c1896232426.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":35480473,"duration_in_seconds":2217}]},{"id":"39fae214-a0e5-49af-bafd-382b7704c341","title":"Cranberries","url":"https://www.plantopiapodcast.org/18","content_text":"Where do they come from? Are they really grown in water? Which pathogens are vying to ruin your Thanksgiving dinner? What challenges do cranberry growers face and what exactly is Ocean Spray?Special Guests: Erika Saalau Rojas and Leslie Holland.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhere do they come from? Are they really grown in water? Which pathogens are vying to ruin your Thanksgiving dinner? What challenges do cranberry growers face and what exactly is Ocean Spray?\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guests: Erika Saalau Rojas and Leslie Holland.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Where do they come from? Are they really grown in water? Which pathogens are vying to ruin your Thanksgiving dinner? 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it all works better when we look out for each other.Special Guest: Stephanie Bolton.Links:Vine Mealybug Biocontrol in Vineyards - Lodi Winegrape Commission \u0026amp; Western SARE - YouTubeKids Explain SUSTAINABILITY - YouTubeLODI RULES Sustainable Winegrowing Program - HomepageLodi Growers | Lodi GrowersWhere are They Now? « The University of Georgia Graduate SchoolSustainable Winegrowing Podcast","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFrom education on the dangers of \u0026quot;suitcase\u0026quot; plant material, to creating islands of habitat for beneficial insects, to the collective agreement on a set of rules by which crops can be produced in a more sustainable fashion; it all works better when we look out for each other.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Stephanie Bolton.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vine Mealybug Biocontrol in Vineyards - Lodi Winegrape Commission \u0026amp; Western SARE - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QF4hc1hS3-I\u0026amp;feature=emb_logo\"\u003eVine Mealybug Biocontrol in Vineyards - Lodi Winegrape Commission \u0026amp; Western SARE - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Kids Explain SUSTAINABILITY - YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxmMHMF-Ylc\u0026amp;feature=emb_logo\"\u003eKids Explain SUSTAINABILITY - YouTube\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"LODI RULES Sustainable Winegrowing Program - Homepage\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.lodirules.org/\"\u003eLODI RULES Sustainable Winegrowing Program - Homepage\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Lodi Growers | Lodi Growers\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.lodigrowers.com/\"\u003eLodi Growers | Lodi Growers\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Where are They Now? « The University of Georgia Graduate School\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http://gradmag.uga.edu/where-are-they-now-2/\"\u003eWhere are They Now? « The University of Georgia Graduate School\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.vineyardteam.org/podcast/?id=776\"\u003eSustainable Winegrowing Podcast\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"From education on the dangers of \"suitcase\" plant material, to creating islands of habitat for beneficial insects, to the collective agreement on a set of rules by which crops can be produced in a more sustainable fashion; 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You should be too.Special Guest: Wade Elmer.Sponsored By:Conviron: Links:Using Earthworms to Improve Soil Health And Suppress Diseases","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eCharles Darwin was fascinated by earthworms. You should be too.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecial Guest: Wade Elmer.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSponsored By:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.conviron.com/\"\u003eConviron\u003c/a\u003e: \u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://www.conviron.com/\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/4/43a22cf8-a632-4de5-8c29-0a5c6de955d8/HB9Fm3nh.jpg\" alt=\"Conviron\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinks:\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Using Earthworms to Improve Soil Health And Suppress Diseases\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/CAES/DOCUMENTS/Publications/Fact_Sheets/Plant_Pathology_and_Ecology/USINGEARTHWORMSTOIMPROVESOILHEALTHANDSUPPRESSDISEASES012712pdf.pdf?la=en\"\u003eUsing Earthworms to Improve Soil Health And Suppress Diseases\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","summary":"Charles Darwin was fascinated by them. 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