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The History of UMN Plant Pathology

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Prologue: Online History 1851-2021

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 Formation of Plant Pathology:
1851 - 1907

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Beginning Years:
1907 - 1917

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Growth Years:
1918 - 1937

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Genetic Engineering and More:
1980 - 2001

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Years of Trial and Change:
1938-1958

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Epilogue to the 20th Century

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Age of Physiology and More:
1959 - 1979

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Plant Pathology in the 21st Century: 2001-2021

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1991 Upper Buford Circle
St. Paul, MN 55108

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  • Home
  • About
    • People
      • Faculty
      • Graduate Students
      • Staff
    • News & Events
      • Events
      • News
    • The Path to Plant Pathology
    • The Borlaug Commons
    • Seminar Series
    • Equity & Diversity
    • Careers
    • Contact Us
    • Honors & Awards
    • About Plant Pathology
  • Undergraduate
    • Why Plant Pathology?
    • Courses
    • Sustainable Plant Emphasis
  • Graduate
    • About the Plant Pathology Graduate Program
    • Applying to Plant Pathology
    • Why Choose UMN?
    • Professional Development
    • Graduate Courses
    • Funding Opportunities
    • Contact Us
    • Graduate Student Handbook
    • Plant Pathology Graduate Student Organization
  • Research
    • Research Spotlight
    • Educational Content
    • Extension & Outreach
    • Research Priorities
    • Plant Disease Clinic
    • Stakman-Borlaug Center
  • Alumni
    • Stay Connected
    • Alumni
  • Living Legacy Project
    • The History of Plant Pathology
    • About the Living Legacy Project
    • Photo Identification
    • Contribute to the Living Legacy Project
  • Aurora Sporealis
  • Give