UF/IFAS Plant Pathology Department

Black pod disease threatens cacao yields worldwide. @UFPlantPath researchers developed a dual-genome model that links cacao and pathogen genetics to speed the identification of disease-resistant varieties and boost breeding efforts. ⭐ License this tech: ufinnovate.technologypublisher.com/techcase/MP260…

Congrats to our Fall 2025 grads! Mariana Herrera Corzo, Doctor of Philosophy Beatriz de Toledo Franceschi, Doctor of Philosophy Ketsira Pierre, Doctor of Philosophy Alec Dunker, Doctor of Plant Medicine Rana Elessawy, Master of Science Jorge Santiago Vazquez, Master of Science

National Plant Diagnostic Network's seal of approval confirms that Florida farmers can expect "gold star quality" results from @UFPlantPath scientists. More on this history-making accreditation ➡️ bit.ly/4gW3VtM

UF/IFAS Plant Pathology is actively recruiting for several highly competitive Graduate Assistantships for Fall 2026. 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐮𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. For more information, visit go.ufl.edu/plp-apply

From @UFPlantPath student Amanda McVay

What the Alleged Plant Pathogen Smuggling News Means for Farmers—and Why Plant Pathology Matters  morningagclips.com/what-the-alleg…

Listen to @UFPlantPath Professor Rosemary Loria discuss citrus greening on the Sustainable Living program from @wmnf radio in Tampa wmnf.org/citrus-greenin…

Member Spotlight: Christ Mane Belizaire hubs.ly/Q03GfqM30

New @UFPlantPath app pulls together 45 years of global plant disease records into one interactive, searchable tool to help growers see where threats are emerging and how they spread. More on this app developed at @UFIFASftlaudREC 🔗 go.ufl.edu/h7pr5af

.@UF_ABE researchers at @UFGulfCoastREC are training #AI to recognize runners from the ground and sky, to pave the way for machines that could save growers time, labor, and costs More on this #AIatUF research 🔗 go.ufl.edu/aistrawberry

The event, sponsored in part by @ufplantpath, brings together UF researchers from across South Florida, offering a space to present research, share ideas, and build connections that go beyond disciplines.

The Everglades Student Association, led by president Vitor Silva De Moura, a plant path graduate student, recently hosted the South Florida Student and Post-doc Research Symposium at the Everglades Research and Education Center in Belle Glade.

A paper from @ufplantpath authors was named an editor's pick by Plant Health Progress journal. The article from lead author Dr. Marcus Marin explores the effect of cover crops on the spread of Pestalotia leaf spot and fruit rot. Read more at loom.ly/NzuaTFE.

Whether it's your first day of school, or just another day at the office (or lab), welcome to a new semester, Gators!

🧪🌱 New Episode Drop! 🌱🧪 Step into the lab with Dr. Carrie Harmon of @UFPlantPath as we uncover the mysteries behind plant disease diagnostics—from strange symptoms to the science that solves them. 🎧 Listen now: sites.libsyn.com/416264/s4e29-s… #PlantPathology #AgPodcast #PlantHealth #Diagnostics @ncipmc @CropNetwork @NPDN @plantclinic @ClinicPlant @MUplantclinic @MSUDiagnostics @MizzouIPM @ISU_IPM @ACESedu @UAFExtension @UAZCoopExt @AR_Extension @csuextension @UDExtension @UF_IFAS @UGAExtension @uidahoextension @PurdueExtension @ISUExtension @KStateRE @UKExtension @LSUAgCenter @UMdExtension @MSUExtension @UMNExt @MSUExtService @MUExtension @montanastate @UNLExtension @UNRExtension @UNHExtension @NMextension @ccecornell @NCExtension @NDSUExtension @CFAES_OSU @okstate_ag @OregonStateExt @psuextension @urioutreach @CUESNews @SDSUExtension @txextension @usuextension @VACoopExt @WSUExtension @WVUExtension @UWMadisonExt

Congratulations to our Summer 2025 graduates! Mousami Poudel, Ph.D. Raquel Hill, Doctor of Plant Medicine

Had a great time presenting my poster at #PlantHealth2025! Lots of great questions about my findings and next steps. Big thanks to my advisor @turfdrman for stopping by! Poster session open until 11:45 AM HST today🌱✨ @UFPlantPath @plantdisease @ClinicPlant

Assisted by sniffer dogs and DNA sequencing, researchers discover three new truffle species news.ufl.edu/2025/08/truffl…

At #PlantHealth2025? Stop by Exhibit Hall 3 tomorrow,4:30–5:15 PM for my poster (P-385) on blueberry leaf rust! Let’s talk disease challenges,genetic diversity & resistance in🫐.Looking forward to connecting! @plantdisease @UFPlantPath #BlueberryResearch @turfdrman @ClinicPlant

Erica Goss Lab is in #PlantHealth2025 in #Hawaii🌺 🎙️I’ll present on Phytophthora effector variation in cacao 🍫 (Sun, Aug 3) 📌Alex Fast shares new insights on P. heterospora & P. palmivora (Tue, Aug 5) Thanks @plantdisease @UFPlantPath for the travel support! @APS_Tropical