Best The American Phytopathological Society Aps Podcasts (2024)

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The Clubroot King of Canada 40:11

6d ago40:11

40:11

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 Mol…

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Planting the Seeds of Innovation 1:00:30

1M ago1:00:30

1:00:30

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 g…

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Chaos in the Clinic 47:28

2M ago47:28

47:28

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. S…

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Building a career in Academia - Dr. David Thoms 20:57

3M ago20:57

20:57

How do you build a career in Academia? In this episode, you will be hearing from Dr. David Thoms on his experience with diversity in academia as a Junior Professor, the importance of mentorship and peer support, and the ongoing journey in overcoming self-doubt. Special thanks to Dr. David Thoms for sharing his journey with us. Music adapted from Bl…

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Plant Pathology 101 34:21

3M ago34:21

34:21

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…

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Soilborne in the U.S.A. 43:32

4M ago43:32

43:32

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 he…

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Spurring Onward: Confessions of a Midwestern Plant Pathologist 51:10

5M ago51:10

51:10

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 …

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A Perfect Trifecta: A Plant Health Career in Government, Academia and the Private Sector 39:50

6M ago39:50

39:50

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 y…

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Plant Health is a Global Affair 26:50

7M ago26:50

26:50

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, internati…

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Practicing inclusion: The importance of mentorship and disability justice in science 46:22

7M ago46:22

46:22

What does it mean to be practicing inclusion in science? In this episode, we interviewed Dr. Amie Fornah Sankoh, who shared stories about her journey in becoming the first deaf, Black woman to receive a doctorate in a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) discipline in the United States. A full transcript to the audio recording of the in…

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Making a Big WAVE in Food Security 30:01

8M ago30:01

30:01

In this episode, recorded live at the 12th International Congress Of Plant Pathology in Lyon, France, Dr. Justin Pita, Executive Director for 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 …

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Saying “Yes” to Mungbeans and Multi-disciplinarity 36:41

9M ago36:41

36:41

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, …

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One Health, One Epic Conference (ICPP Edition) 32:02

10M ago32:02

32:02

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 fungu…

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Plant Health from the Ground Up 38:27

11M ago38:27

38:27

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 patholo…

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Peeking through the doors of MPMI: How a paper is born - an interview with Dr. Tessa Burch-Smith 1:03:42

12M ago1:03:42

1:03:42

Did you ever wonder what happens to your manuscript after you submit it to a journal? Or do you want to hear some tips and tricks about publishing? We do! In this episode we get a sneak peek behind the scenes of MPMI with associate editor-in-chief Dr. Tessa Burch-Smith. Enjoy! Music is adapted from Blue Dot Sessions. A podcast by Dr. Dominique Holt…

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West Wing Confidential: Tales of a Career in Mycology 33:57

1y ago33:57

33:57

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 skill…

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No Stowaways: The Science of International Seed Trade and Plant Health 31:37

1y ago31:37

31:37

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…

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How do plants recognize friend from foe? An interview with Cara Haney and David Thoms 18:11

1y ago18:11

18:11

Do you ever wonder how plants recognize friend for foe? In this episode, we explore together with Prof. Cara Haney and Prof. David Thoms the different strategies plants have to make this distinction! You can find the article here: https://doi.org/10.1094/MPMI-11-20-0318-FIBy Raka Mitra, PhD, Tess Deyett PhD

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Collecting Samples, Bridging Silos: Plant Diagnostics and the NPDN 42:21

1y ago42:21

42:21

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…

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On the Right Footing 35:11

1+ y ago35:11

35:11

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 poi…

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When Research Goes Up In Smoke 35:56

1+ y ago35:56

35:56

In this episode, Dr. Jason Smith, Professor of Forest Pathology at the School of Forest, Fisheries & 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, hi…

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A Feeling for the Organism: Perspectives on a Career in Plant Pathology 32:10

1+ y ago32:10

32:10

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 …

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Ralph and Matt write a Review 18:21

1+ y ago18:21

18:21

How do scientists collaborate when writing? In this episode, Ralph Panstruga and Matthew Moscou discuss how they wrote a review paper together while residing in two different countries, working at two different institutions, and living through a pandemic. The editorial, titled "What is the Molecular Basis of Nonhost Resistance?" can be found here: …

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The Science Behind Healthy Christmas Trees 51:20

1+ y ago51:20

51:20

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 t…

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Graduate student professional development, industry careers, and plant defense 39:12

1+ y ago39:12

39:12

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 deve…

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The Science of Plant Pathology and Indigenous Ways of Knowing 41:30

1+ y ago41:30

41:30

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. S…

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Small RNAs: From Plant/Microbe Interactions to COVID Vaccines 48:36

2y ago48:36

48:36

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…

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Brains Like to Think 32:50

2y ago32:50

32:50

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…

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Leveraging the Social Sciences for Greater Plant Health 39:46

2y ago39:46

39:46

In this episode, Sara García Figuera , agricultural engineer, plant pathologist and agri-business consultant for Prospero & 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. …

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APS Leadership: Unified Vision Even in Times of Change 32:56

2y ago32:56

32:56

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 th…

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Of Peeps and People…and Plant Pathology 37:00

2y ago37:00

37:00

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 respon…

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When plant health meets human health: Is agriculture contributing to the rise of antibiotic-resistant human pathogens? 36:10

2y ago36:10

36:10

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 disc…

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Rising to the Occasion: Moving Up Through the Plant Pathology Industry 28:17

2y ago28:17

28:17

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 f…

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Insights on Streak Mosaic Virus and Its Impact on Cereal Crops 37:40

2y ago37:40

37:40

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 o…

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Season 2 Coming Soon! 1:07

2y ago1:07

1:07

New host. New guests. Same great topics! Season 2 of Plantopia launches June 2022.By The American Phytopathological Society (APS)

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The plant immune system and nonhost resistance. An interview with Ralph Panstruga and Matthew Moscou 16:08

2+ y ago16:08

16:08

One of the top 10 unanswered questions in molecular plant-microbe interactions asks "What is the molecular basis of nonhost resistance?" But answering this question may be impossible. Ralph Panstruga and Matthew Moscou consider how to re-frame it. The editorial, titled "What is the Molecular Basis of Nonhost Resistance?" can be found here: https://…

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Diversity, equity, and, inclusion in research spaces with The Lewis Lab 17:26

2+ y ago17:26

17:26

Welcome to part III of the Lewis Lab Series. This episode features Dr. Jennifer Lewis, an adjunct professor at the University of California Berkeley as well as a few of her lab members, Nate Diplock, Jamie Calma, and Mael Baudin. In today's episode, we wander through the Lewis Lab to dive into how diversity, equity, and inclusion can foster a cultu…

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The role of side projects in research, with Jennifer Lewis 10:10

3y ago10:10

10:10

Welcome to part two of our three-part series featuring Dr. Jennifer Lewis, an adjunct professor at the University of California Berkeley. Today's episode discusses the role of side projects in research and helps us get to know Jennifer Lewis better as a person, a mentor, and a researcher. If you'd like to hear more about Jennifer Lewis's research o…

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Using genomics in the fight against citrus greening disease. An interview with Jennifer Lewis. 16:03

3y ago16:03

16:03

This is the first of a three-part series featuring Dr. Jennifer Lewis who is an adjunct professor at the University of California Berkeley. We discuss the devastating citrus greening disease also known as HLB. Jennifer Lewis leverages the field's current knowledge in genetics and bioinformatics to discover new potential methods to help fight agains…

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The MPMI Top 10 list 11:50

3y ago11:50

11:50

What are the big unanswered questions for scientists studying the interactions between plants and microbes? Researchers ponder and come up with a list of 10. The editorial, titled "What are the Top 10 Unanswered Questions in Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions" can be found here: https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/10.1094/MPMI-08-20-0229-CR…

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Robotics Revolution: Part 2 23:46

3+ y ago23:46

23:46

Phytopatholobot & scouting from space Special Guests: Katie Gold and Yu Jiang.By The American Phytopathological Society (APS)

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Robotics Revolution: Part 1 36:57

3+ y ago36:57

36:57

A quiet revolution is underway in agriculture. Special Guests: Gary Wishnatzki and Lance Cadle-Davidson.By The American Phytopathological Society (APS)

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Cranberries 25:26

3+ y ago25:26

25:26

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.By The American Phytopathological Society (APS)

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Resist! 36:12

3+ y ago36:12

36:12

Microscopic battlefields, how plants resist pathogens, and how far we’ve come in understanding the strategies employed by both sides in this conflict. Special Guest: Shavannor Smith.By The American Phytopathological Society (APS)

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For the Greater Good...of Wine 27:44

3+ y ago27:44

27:44

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; it all works better when we look out for each other. Special Guest: Stephanie Bolton. Links: Vine Mealybug Biocontrol in Vineya…

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A Distinct Amount of Human Suffering 32:41

4y ago32:41

32:41

If you thought that human misery due to plant diseases was only from our distant past, that our technology has placed us beyond the reach of plague and famine, then you have not kept up to date on Phytopthora infestans. Special Guests: Bill Fry and Nina Zidack. Sponsored By: Conviron:By The American Phytopathological Society (APS)

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The Future Looks Bright 31:24

4y ago31:24

31:24

We turn to photobiology for answers on how to produce healthier crops. Special Guests: Arne Stensvand and Mark Rea. Sponsored By: Conviron: Links: Cornell Chronicle — UV light may be ripe to replace chemicals in fungus fight Appellation Cornell — Research Focus: The Potential of Light Treatments to Suppress Certain Plant Pathogens and Pests…

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What Can Plants Teach Us About Pandemics? 38:04

4y ago38:04

38:04

Tracking, testing, and stopping viruses that would otherwise wreak havoc within a population is the everyday work for some plant pathologists. Special Guests: Ana Cristina Fulladolsa and David Carlyle. Sponsored By: Conviron:By The American Phytopathological Society (APS)

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The Wonderful World of Worms 21:15

4y ago21:15

21:15

Charles Darwin was fascinated by earthworms. You should be too. Special Guest: Wade Elmer. Sponsored By: Conviron: Links: Using Earthworms to Improve Soil Health And Suppress DiseasesBy The American Phytopathological Society (APS)

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The Adventures of Sooty Blotch & Flyspeck 32:08

4y ago32:08

32:08

What's up with all those tiny spots on your apples? Special Guest: Mark Gleason. Sponsored By: Percival Scientific: Conviron:By The American Phytopathological Society (APS)

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