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Congratulations to Olesya Malakhova, a Doctor of Plant Medicine graduate student and Rapid Turfgrass Student Diagnostician at the UF/IFAS Plant Diagnostic Center, who received the Ralph W. White Memorial Scholarship from the Florida Turfgrass Research Foundation.

From the Florida Turfgrass Association: "Olesya is already making a direct contribution to Florida’s turfgrass industry while pursuing her Doctor of Plant Medicine degree at the University of Florida. As the UF/IFAS Plant Diagnostic Center’s Rapid Turfgrass Student Diagnostician, she processes approximately 700 turfgrass samples annually, helping diagnose diseases and develop management recommendations for golf course superintendents, turfgrass managers and crop consultants. She also assists with the center’s 2,000-plus additional samples. Working with Dr. Philip Harmon, Olesya performs culturing and microscopy, communicates directly with industry professionals and helps tailor recommendations to individual situations. She has also assisted with turf fungicide field trials and previously worked as a research technician in UF’s Residential Ecology Lab. Harmon describes Olesya as “exceptionally bright, a hard worker, and ... becoming a good scientist.” She is pursuing a career in plant health while gaining the kind of hands-on diagnostic experience that will serve Florida’s turfgrass industry well." by @ufplantpath

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Joanne B. Emerson, Professor of Plant Pathology at the University of California, Davis, presents "The magnificent, frustrating diversity of soil viruses" as part of the 2026 Plant Pathology Fall Seminar Series.

Learn more about the seminar series at https://loom.ly/njjcHf8 by @ufplantpath

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UF/IFAS Department of Plant Pathology is actively recruiting for several highly competitive Graduate Assistantships for Fall 2027.

Areas of research include:
- Bacteriology
- Mycology
- Virology
- Epidemiology
- Diagnostics
- Disease Resistance
- Host-Pathogen Interaction
- Bioinformatics
- Population Genetics
- Artificial Intelligence
- RNA Biology
- Integrated Disease Management
- Controlled Environment and Space Biology

𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐮𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

For more information, see the link in our bio or visit https://go.ufl.edu/plp-apply by @ufplantpath

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Jason C. Hong, Research Molecular Biologist at the USDA-ARS Horticultural Research Laboratory, presents "Current research on anaerobic soil disinfestation" as part of the 2026 Plant Pathology Fall Seminar Series.

Learn more about the seminar series at https://plantpath.ifas.ufl.edu/seminar/ by @ufplantpath

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The UF/IFAS Department of Plant Pathology would like to extend our congratulations to graduate student Benton Willis, a recipient of the Florida Native Plant Society's "Emerging Leaders Under 30" award!

Learn more about FNPS and their 2026 Annual Meeting at https://www.fnps.org/2026-annual-member-meeting-recap#gsc.tab=0 by @ufplantpath

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Jessie Garcia Fernandez, Assistant Professor in the UF/IFAS Department of Microbiology & Cell Science, presents "Rice Blast: Uncovering Molecular Insights of a Cereal Killer" as part of the 2026 Plant Pathology Fall Seminar Series.

Learn more about the seminar series at https://plantpath.ifas.ufl.edu/seminar/ by @ufplantpath

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Every September the University of Florida celebrates National Postdoc Appreciation Week to applaud the time, talent, and toil that its postdocs put forth every day to advance and expand UF’s global standing as a research powerhouse.

This week, the Department of Plant Pathology is highlighting some of the excellent work of our amazing postdocs, in the words of their PIs.

"Dr. Flávia Rogério has made herself indispensable by contributing to research in three Plant Pathology programs while mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. Her proposal on blueberry anthracnose was recently funded by the UF/IFAS Blueberry Excellence in Science and Technology program." - Dr. Erica Goss, Professor of Plant Pathology by @ufplantpath

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Every September the University of Florida celebrates National Postdoc Appreciation Week to applaud the time, talent, and toil that its postdocs put forth every day to advance and expand UF’s global standing as a research powerhouse.

This week, the Department of Plant Pathology is highlighting some of the excellent work of our amazing postdocs, in the words of their PIs.

"Happy #NationalPostdocAppreciationWeek! Big shoutout to Dr. Vanessa Thomas and Dr. Yuru Chang for their daily dedication to our lab’s projects and everyday joy. They both bring a great mix of technical expertise and interpersonal skills, always lifting our team with positivity and kindness! 🧪✨" - Dr. Samuel Martins, Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology by @ufplantpath

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Every September the University of Florida celebrates National Postdoc Appreciation Week to applaud the time, talent, and toil that its postdocs put forth every day to advance and expand UF’s global standing as a research powerhouse.

This week, the Department of Plant Pathology is highlighting some of the excellent work of our amazing postdocs, in the words of their PIs.

"Dr. Abinaya Inbamani has demonstrated excellence in her work at the intersection of engineering and plant pathology. She is passionate about inspiring and teaching the next generation of young scientists and engineers. Her initiative, dedication, and kindness are appreciated by all who work with her! I feel very grateful to be able to work with her as part of our team." - Dr. Ian Small, Associate Professor of Plant Pathology at the North Florida Research and Education Center by @ufplantpath

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Congratulations to the nine Plant Pathology graduate students who were among the 88 UF/IFAS graduate students recently awarded CALS scholarships for the 2026-2027 school year.

Ibukunoluwa Bankole - William C. and Bertha M. Cornett Fellowship

Christ Mane Belizaire - A. S. Herlong Scholarship

Alexander Fast - William C. and Bertha M. Cornett Fellowship

Navdeep Kaur - A. S. Herlong Scholarship

Lauren Mathews - Muriel Rumsey Foundation Scholarship

Sameerika Mudiyanselage - William C. and Bertha M. Cornett Fellowship

Lis Natali Porto - Muriel Rumsey Foundation Scholarship

Vitor Silva de Moura - Edward E. Fischer Scholarship

Alassane Sow - William C. and Bertha M. Cornett Fellowship by @ufplantpath

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Zhonglin Mou, Professor in the UF/IFAS Department of Microbiology & Cell Science, presents "The signaling network of systemic acquired resistance" as part of the 2026 Plant Pathology Fall Seminar Series.

Learn more about the seminar series at https://loom.ly/njjcHf8 by @ufplantpath

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Dr. Nabil Killiny poses with Plant Pathology chair Dr. Mathews Paret, right, and department administrator Treva Damron at the UF/IFAS Faculty Promotion, Tenure and Permanent Status Celebration and New Faculty Welcome Event at the Powell House earlier this month. Dr. Killiny, Dr. Megan Dewdney and Dr. Nicholas Dufault were promoted this year to the rank of Professor. by @ufplantpath

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