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Protecting Minnesota’s cultivated wild rice

University of Minnesota Researcher Claudia Castell-Miller shares knowledge and experiences from her collaborative research into wild rice pathogens, genetics, and disease management practices.


2023 USWBSI National Fusarium Head Blight Forum

Small-grains researchers in the Department of Plant Pathology were cornerstones of the 2023 USWBSI National FHB Forum. 


Alumni Voices: Richard Morrison '72

Richard Morrison ‘72 turned a PhD in plant pathology into a long and fruitful career in the seed industry.


JOB OPENING: Postdoctoral Associate in Ranjan Lab

A postdoctoral research position in the Ranjan Lab is open to a qualified candidate interested in soilborne microbes and potato.


Give to the Max 2023 a success

The Plant Pathology Staff Development Fund met its fundraising goal, as well as taking home an additional prize. 


Kristi Ledman passes PhD defense

Congrats to Kristi! 


Spookyfest's Best Dressed

A very Plant Path Halloween!


Give to the Max Nov 16, 2023

This year, we're supporting Staff Development to build a strong department. 


Introducing the Fungal Symposium

University of Minnesota faculty Devanshi Khokhani, Ashish Ranjan, Peter Kennedy, and Megan McCaghey brought together interdisciplinary researchers of fungal interactions by hosting a Fungal Symposium.


Fall Fun: CFANS Sampler and Apple Picking

Fall fun abounds in Plant Path!