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In this IssuePublic Policy Update ......................... 124Division News ................................... 126People ............................................... 128Classifieds .......................................... 131Journal Articles .................................. 134 Calendar of Events ............................. 136

Advertiser’s IndexAmerican Peat Technology ................. 123

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APS-OIP 2009 Global Experience “Productive & Rewarding”Each year at the annual meeting, the APS Office of International Programs (OIP) brings its members the highly anticipated silent auction. Thanks to APS members, the auction has brought in a notable $15,000 in four years, with proceeds from the auction supporting the APS Global Experience program. This program aims to facilitate APS plant pathologists’ work with scientists and extension personnel in developing countries in both training and outreach efforts. Funds raised

are used to support the valuable work of graduate students, post-doctoral associates, faculty, and staff in conducting short courses, workshops, or training programs in collaboration with a host country cooperating institution. The development of outreach and extension materials, as well as the demonstration of diagnostic tools, are also supported by the Global Experience program.

In 2009, several members were honored with the first-ever OIP Global Experience awards. This year’s awardees are Karen Garrett (professor) and Lorena Gomez (M.S. student), Kansas State University (KSU); Antonio Gandarillas, Fundación PROINPA; and Jorge Cusicanqui Giles, Universidad Mayor de San Andrés, for their

proposal “A workshop in Bolivia on statistics in plant disease epidemiology and agriculture.” Their group, who received a $4,000 award for their outreach efforts, aimed at making online teaching modules available in developing countries. The modules are designed to teach principles of modeling and statistics that help scientists and agriculturists understand disease epidemics. In addition, Paula Agudelo, Clemson University, and Marco Arevalo, Universidad Rafael Landivar, received a

RU Connected to APS?APS members are connecting in ways like never before via APS2.0—a collection of online social sites in which APS is taking part. There are now almost 500 members of the APS Facebook group, 130 tweeters following us on Twitter, and nearly 100 people LinkedIn, not to mention countless views on our YouTube channel.

This year, the annual meeting was shared throughout these platforms, inviting members to Tweet about the meeting, share videos, post photos, and connect with other attendees via discussion boards and wall posts. Other meeting attendees were asked to find out what APS2.0 followers knew that they didn’t—discovering how valuable following APS can be. Learn more at www.apsnet.org/members/aps20.asp. n

OPRO Announces Its New Director, Monica L. Elliott

Monica L. Elliott, professor of plant pathology, University of Florida (UF), and associate center director for the Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center, has been appointed director of the APS Office of Public Relations and Outreach (OPRO) for a three-year term. Elliott succeeds Doug Jardine, professor in the Plant Pathology Department at Kansas State University, who has served as OPRO director for six years.

Elliott is looking forward to continuing the efforts of the past director, Jardine, including educating the media, the general public, and APS members on plant health and plant disease-related issues. Elliott went on to explain that she feels that her role is an important one, because “accurate

information about our discipline and the work of APS members is essential in this age of instant communication and news.”

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Lorena Gomez and Karen Garrett presented a workshop on “Statistics in Plant Disease Epidemiology and Agriculture” in La Paz, Bolivia.

Call for 2010 APS Award NominationsAPS and APS-sponsored award nominations for the 2010 APS Annual Meeting are now being accepted. Information on the awards and instructions on submitting nominations can be found on page 127 of this issue. Nominations must be received on or before November 1, 2009. In-depth award descriptions are available on APSnet (www.apsnet.org/members/awards). n

Due to budgetary constraints, APS is publishing only 11 issues of Phytopathology News in 2009. Following this combined August-September issue, monthly issues of the newsletter will resume.

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APS LeadershipOfficers President: Barbara J. Christ President-Elect: John L. Sherwood Vice President: Carol A. Ishimaru Immediate Past President: James W. Moyer Secretary: Danise T. Beadle Treasurer: Randall C. Rowe

Councilors Senior, at-Large: Michael J. Boehm Intermediate, at-Large: Carolee T. Bull Junior, at-Large: Anne E. Dorrance Caribbean Division: Maria Mercedes Roca North Central Division: George W. Sundin Northeastern Division: Wade Elmer Pacific Division: Jim Adaskaveg Potomac Division: Kathryne L. Everts Southern Division: John C. Rupe

Editors-in-Chief APS PRESS: Margery L. Daughtrey MPMI: Jonathan D. Walton Phytopathology: Niklaus J. GrÜnwald Phytopathology News: Joyce E. Loper Plant Disease: Anthony P. Keinath Plant Disease Management Reports: Frank Wong Plant Health Progress: Mike E. Matheron The Plant Health Instructor: Anton B. Baudoin

Board and Office Chairs and Directors APS Foundation Chair: George S. Abawi PPB Chair: Jacque Fletcher Publications Board Chair: Margaret E. Daub OEC Director: Darin M. Eastburn OIP Director: Sally A. Miller OIR Director: Brian D. Olson OPRO Director: Monica Elliott SPB Director: Scott T. Adkins

Division OfficersCaribbean President: Ron Brlansky Vice President: Lydia Rivera-Vargas Secretary-Treasurer: Ronald French-MonarNorth Central President: Lawrence Osborne Vice President: TBD Secretary-Treasurer: Loren GieslerNortheastern President: James LaMondia Vice President: Norman Lalancette Secretary-Treasurer: Russell TweddellPacific President: Walter Mahaffee President-Elect: Jay Pscheidt Secretary-Treasurer: Juliet WindesPotomac President: Christopher Dardick Vice President: Mary Ann Hansen Secretary-Treasurer: Boris VinatzerSouthern President: Bob Kemerait President-Elect: Boyd Padgett Vice President: David Langston Secretary-Treasurer: Donald Ferrin

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$3,000 award for a plant-parasitic nematode identification workshop conducted in Guatemala. Agudelo and Arevalo’s workshop, emphasizing identification by morphology, was composed of brief lectures on the biology and ecology of the nematode groups, followed by specimen observation.

Highlights of the Global Teaching Modules and the Plant-Parasitic Nematode Identification Workshop are below. For more information on the 2010 APS-OIP Global Experience program and to download an application, please visit www.apsnet.org/members/oip/globalexperience.asp. Please note that applications for the 2010 program are due October 31, 2009.

Global Teaching Modules WorkshopGarrett, Gomez, Gandarillas, and Cusicanqui Giles conducted a workshop on statistics in plant disease epidemiology and agriculture. Their project aimed to make online teaching modules available to the developing world, adding new material and translating materials into Spanish. When asked about her experience, Garrett commented that she “enjoyed the opportunity to work with the scientists and students in our collaborating institutions. It was fun to go through examples with them and to learn more about their research.” The workshop is part of a larger joint project funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development’s Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resources Management Collaborative Research Support Program. Garrett, along with her colleagues and students at KSU, are developing online training modules that are free to anyone with Internet access. Gomez stated that, for her, “it was a marvelous experience to meet with the participants in Bolivia—to spread information through the workshop and to learn from the participants.” She went on to explain that not only did she gain a lot from this opportunity, but she had fun. More than 30,000 visitors from more than 100 countries have accessed these modules. The first modules were published in 2007 and then in 2008 in the Plant Health Instructor. The training modules are available in the APSnet Education Center.

Plant-Parasitic Nematode Identification WorkshopThe Plant-Parasitic Nematode Identification Workshop was held at the School of Environmental and Agricultural Sciences (Facultad de Ciencias Ambientales y Agrícolas) located on the main campus of the Universidad Rafael Landívar, in Guatemala, June 16–20, 2009. The workshop, organized by Agudelo and Arevalo, was structured as short lectures on the biology and ecology of the nematode groups, immediately followed by direct observation of specimens. Participants prepared and observed their own mounts of fresh specimens of each of the 25 most common plant-parasitic nematode

genera. Each participant was provided with a reference book, a laboratory workbook, and the necessary tools. During the workshop, 75% of the time was dedicated to the direct observation of specimens and to answering questions individually at microscope stations.

Agudelo noted that although they worked for five full days and covered a lot of material, every hour of the workshop was pleasant and interesting because the participants were so engaged. Notably, every participant improved his or her knowledge on the identification of the most common plant-parasitic nematodes,

but also became part of a network of scientists interested in nematology in Guatemala.

Workshop participants included extension scientists, professional consultants, regulatory personnel, diagnosticians, and graduate students with a direct interest in plant nematology. After the workshop, participants were expected to have the knowledge and skills necessary to identify the most important 25 genera of plant-parasitic nematodes. The workshop included two practical identification exams that directly assessed the completion of the objectives stated above. All participants scored 70% or above, with several participants scoring 100%. Agudelo felt the workshop was a very productive and rewarding experience for everyone involved. n

Participants of the Plant-Parasitic Nematode Identification Workshop observing specimens at their individual stations.

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Global Experience awardee Karen Garrett with workshop participants.

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Elliott will serve as OPRO director through 2012. OPRO’s mission is to educate the public and APS members on matters related to plant health, plant diseases, and associated microorganisms; increase media coverage of plant health issues in order to demonstrate the value of plant pathology to society; assist the APS Public Policy Board in strengthening advocacy for science-based public policy; and promote interactions with other scientific and professional organizations. More on the specific duties of the OPRO director can be found on APSnet at www.apsnet.org/members/opae/mission.asp.

Elliott received both her B.S. and B.A. degrees from Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL; M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in plant pathology from Montana State University, Bozeman, MT; and her J.D. degree from Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL. In 2004, Elliott coauthored the Compendium of Ornamental Palm Diseases and Disorders.

Currently, as a professor at UF, she focuses her research on fungal palm diseases and in her extension program on palm health and palm disease management.

She has been a member of APS for 27 years, actively involved in the Office of Electronic Communications, the Plant Health Progress Editorial Board, the APSnet Education Center Editorial Board, the Scientific Program Board, the Chemical Control Committee (past member), the Ornamental and Turfgrass Disease Committee (past member), both the Caribbean and Southern Divisions (member), and the Constitution and Bylaws Committee (former member). Elliott is also a member of the International Society for Plant Pathology, the American Society for Microbiology, and the Florida Bar Association.

OPRO is fortunate to have Elliott’s many years of experience and expertise guiding its mission and ensuring its focus in the years ahead. n

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Track the Impact of Your ResearchYou can track the number of times your research article is cited in other journal articles. Just open an abstract and click “Alert me when new articles cite this article” in the quick links box to the right. Then sign in or register for your free profile to receive an e-mail notification each time your article is cited. Sign up today! For help setting up your citation alerts, contact Kayla Heurung (kheurung@scisoc.org). n

New Editor Named to Plant DiseaseA new senior editor recently was appointed to the Plant Disease Editorial Board. To acquaint APS members with her, a brief biography is presented.

Gretchen Kuldau, senior editor, is an associate professor of plant pathology at Penn State University (PSU). She received a B.A. degree in biology from Wellesley College, where she completed an honors thesis with Ann Hirsch. She earned a Ph.D. degree from the University of California, Berkeley, in molecular and physiological plant biology, working with Pat Zambryski. She then did post-doctoral research in fungal molecular biology and evolution at the University of British Columbia with Louise Glass, at the University of Kentucky with Chris Schardl, and at the USDA Agricultural Research Service in Athens, GA, with Charles Bacon.

She joined the plant pathology faculty at PSU in 2000 and conducts research in mycotoxicology with an emphasis on Fusarium toxins, Fusarium-host interactions, and the mycotoxicology of silages. Kuldau has developed courses in mycotoxicology and agricultural biosecurity and contributes to teaching in mycology, microbiology, and the master’s in biotechnology program. She has chaired the Mycotoxicology Committee and the Emerging Pathogen Threats Toxins Subcommittee of APS and served as an associate editor for Plant Disease from 2002 to 2005. n

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Industry-Focused Position Open—APS Public Policy Board APS announces the availability of a position on the Public Policy Board (PPB) for a plant pathologist working with biotechnology products in industry.

PPB is among the most active and influential functions within APS. It provides scientific input on public policy issues to the society’s officers, federal policy makers, and agency personnel and works with other scientific organizations and coalitions to increase the awareness of the science of plant pathology. It has an advisory role to regulatory agencies in the areas of crop biosecurity, genetically engineered crops, threatening plant diseases, human pathogens on agricultural crops, and federal research funding priorities. Current PPB initiatives include funding for agricultural sciences, regulation of culture collections, science education, food safety, plant biosecurity, microbial genomics, and policy issues relating to pesticides and biotech products. More detail on PPB activities can be found at www.apsnet.org/members/ppb.

The new PPB member’s role will include working with the current industry member on the PPB, interacting with the APS Office of Industry Relations and other relevant APS groups, providing leadership on the development of PPB input to national agencies on issues of concern to industry-affiliated plant pathologists, participating in monthly conference calls, joining the PPB’s midyear meetings in Washington, DC, to discuss initiatives with policy makers and funding agencies, and giving broad membership updates in presentations at the APS annual meetings.

Interested individuals should have 1) the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed, as well as adequate time, to address industry issues on behalf of PPB, and 2) the broad interest and experience to contribute to all PPB efforts. Additionally, we hope to attract new APS members who have an interest in public policy to serve on PPB.

PPB requests the submission of a short statement of interest and background (short CV) from members interested in serving APS as a PPB board member by September 30. Please send these items to PPB Chair Jacque Fletcher at jacqueline.fletcher@okstate.edu. Questions? Call Fletcher at +1.405.744.9948. PPB will review submitted materials and make a recommendation to APS Council on the PPB appointment. n

Public Policy UpdatePPB Welcomes Fourth Early Career Intern, Stephen Vasquez

The APS Public Policy Board (PPB) welcomes Stephen Vasquez, farm advisor in viticulture and plant pathology at the University of California Cooperative Extension, as the fourth PPB early career intern. A long-time California resident, Vasquez received both B.S. and M.S. degrees at the University of California, Davis.

Vasquez has been a member of APS since 1997, serving on the APS Extension Committee, the APS Early Career Professionals Committee, and the Placement Committee (chairing the latter in 2004 and 2005). He also participated in the APS Leadership Seminar (2002–2004) and cochaired a symposium, “Challenges at the Ag/Urban Interface Symposium” in 2004. He is also active in a number of other professional societies related to his

extension appointment, including the American Society of Enology and Viticulture, the Pesticide Applicators Professional Association, the San Joaquin Valley Viticulture Technical Group, and the Plant Growth Regulation Society of America.

Despite his “early career” status, Vasquez brings a wealth of experience and linkages with the cooperative extension and grower communities. He currently serves on the American Vineyard Foundation Research Advisory Committee for Extension and Diseases Proposals, the Table and Raisin Grape Research Proposal Advisory Committee, the California Agriculture Technology Institute Research Proposal Advisory Committee, the California Raisin Marketing Board Research Advisory Board, the Central California Wine Grape Research Advisory Committee, the City of Fresno Business and Agricultural Agency International Task Force, the Fresno/Madera/Kings Counties Agricultural Commissioner GWSS/PD Task Force, and the National Plant Diagnostic Network First Detector Group. In 2006, the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources recognized his remarkable contributions by presenting Vasquez with its Distinguished Service Award for an Outstanding New Professional.

During his internship experience, Vasquez is very interested in working on PPB priority initiatives related to extension plant pathology and associated public policy. As he articulated in his application letter: “Production issues are not always of primary concern to farmers and the farming industry. Growers and industry organizations frequently rely on cooperative extension personnel to help decipher regulation and policy proposed by local, state, and federal governments. I had to learn to maneuver through local and state government agencies involved in developing and setting policy related to agriculture. Working with the APS PPB would provide me with a perspective on how science policy is developed at the federal level and a broader view of its impact on the nation’s agricultural industry.”

During the coming year, Vasquez will join the monthly PPB conference calls and participate in the annual spring meeting trip to Washington, DC, where he will assist PPB in bringing issues of high APS priority to the attention of federal agency administrators and congressional staff. n

IMPORTANT APS DATES TO REMEMBER

September 200930 APS PPB Industry Board Member applications due. E-mail: jacqueline.fletcher@

okstate.edu

October 200931 APS OIP Global Experience proposals due. www.apsnet.org/members/oip/

globalexperience.asp

November 20091 APS Awards nominations due. www.apsnet.org/members/awards/nominations

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New Mexico State University Becomes PMN’s 36th University Partner

New Mexico State University (NMSU), through the support of its Cooperative Extension Service, has become the latest supporter of the Plant Management Network’s

(PMN) nonprofit mission as its 36th land-grant partner.

Together with nearly 70 other partners, includ-ing 35 other land-grant universities, NMSU supports PMN and its nonprofit publishing mission: to enhance the health, management, and production of agricultural and horticultural crops. PMN achieves this mission through the development of its peer-reviewed resources, page-charge-free publication for authors, free access to users in AGORA-listed developing nations, and low-cost personal subscriptions for individuals.

As New Mexico’s 1862 land-grant university, the NMSU Cooperative Extension Service is charged with providing research-based educa-tional programs to all New Mexicans in the areas of social development of young people, human nutrition, environmental stewardship, economic development, and community development. Among the best known are 4-H youth develop-ment, agriculture and natural resources, com-munity economic development, and family and consumer sciences. These programs are a means toward the end of developing a better quality of life for families in New Mexico’s communities. NMSU’s Cooperative Extension Service provides New Mexico’s citizenry and communities with effective leadership and collaboration to foster economic, educational, and community develop-ment.

Land-grant partners like NMSU become part of PMN’s online network of information and resources, including PMN’s Partner Extension Search, where thousands of extension-based web pages are indexed for the benefit of growers, consultants, researchers, and agricultural enthusiasts. Nearly 360,000 of these individuals have visited PMN’s website in the past year alone. Aside from increased usership of our partners’ extension information, land-grant partners receive prominent recognition throughout the PMN website via logo, profile, and links to relevant university sites. In addition, all faculty, students, and staff at the university receive full access to PMN’s resources at computers on the university network and via username and password for offsite work. Other benefits also apply. To learn more about PMN’s partners program, visit www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/partners. n

Proceedings Now Available for the 10th International Epidemiology Workshop in Geneva

The 10th International Epidemiology Workshop was hosted by Cornell University’s Department of Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, June 7–12. David M. Gadoury, Robert C. Seem, and William E. Fry coordinated the workshop in which 70 participants from 14 countries presented their research over a four-day period in a series of 36 keynote and oral presentations and 37 posters. The workshop was generously supported by the USDA/AFRI Plant Biosecurity Competitive Grants Program. Proceedings of the conference will be published in late 2009 and can be ordered online (www.nysaes.cornell.edu/pp/epidemiology/index.html) by following the link to “Order IEW10 Proceedings.” During the final session of the workshop, a proposal was accepted to convene the next International Epidemiology Workshop (IEW11) in Bejing in 2013. Until the IEW11 website becomes available, details on the upcoming conference may be obtained from the chair of the International Society of Plant Pathology Epidemiology Committee, Odile Carisse (carisseo@agr.gc.ca). n

Trichoderma Workshop at Shiraz University, IranA two-day workshop, organized by faculty members Zia Banihashemi and Mohammad Djavaheri, on morphological identification of Trichoderma species isolated from the Fars province of Iran was held May 19–20, 2009, at the Department of Plant Protection, College of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Iran. Walter Gams, former Centraalbureau voor Schimmelcultures (CBS)-affiliated member (Utrecht, the Netherlands), led the workshop in the morning and afternoon sessions. A day prior to the workshop, Gams presented a lecture to the faculty members and graduate students of the

department entitled “Mycology, past, present, future.” In the workshop, he also presented an introductory lecture on Trichoderma taxonomy, emphasizing the distinct criteria for morphological identification of sections and species as well. Eighteen graduate students from the department participated in the workshop. At the end of the workshop, certificates were presented to the participants by Gams. n

Participants of the Trichoderma Workshop at Shiraz University, Iran. Front row (l to r): Mohammad Djavaheri (organizer), R. Mostowfizadeh-Ghalamfarsa (mycologist), M. Taghavi (department chair), Walter Gams (CBS), Zia Banihashemi (organizer), and mycology graduate students.

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Joint Meeting of the Florida Phytopathological Society and the APS Caribbean Division

Division News

The joint meeting of the Florida Phytopathological Society (FPS) and The American Phytopathological Society (APS) Caribbean Division was held May 16–19, 2009, at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Universal Studios, Orlando, FL. The meeting was organized by Lawrence Datnoff (Louisiana State University, Caribbean Division president), Erin Rosskopf (USDA-ARS, Ft. Pierce, FL, FPS president), Natalia Peres (Gulf Coast Research and Education Center [REC], University of Florida [UF], Wimauma, FL, FPS secretary), and Phil Harmon (Plant Pathology Department, UF, Gainesville, FL, FPS vice president). Sponsors included AgraQuest, Arysta LifeScience, BASF, Isagro, Syngenta, United Phosphorus, and Valent Biosciences. Approximately 65 scientists, students, and industry personnel from UF/IFAS, USDA, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Plant Industry (DPI), state industry representatives, and universities and institutions from Colombia, Guam, Honduras, Puerto Rico, Arizona, Michigan, Nebraska, Virginia, and Texas attended the meeting. Thirty-five technical papers were presented in four sessions: bacterial diseases (chaired by Shouan Zhang, Tropical REC, UF, Homestead, FL), fungal diseases (chaired by Aaron Palmateer, Tropical REC, UF); viral diseases (chaired by Judith Brown, University of Arizona), and disease control (chaired by Gary Vallad, Gulf Coast REC, UF).

An opening general session included invited talks on “Diagnostics and emerging plant pathogens”—Mary E. Palm-Hernandez, USDA, APHIS, PPQ, Beltsville, MD; “Biosafety and biotechnology: How it affects public researchers”—Maria Mercedes Roca, Zamorano University, Honduras; and “Association of Salmonella outbreaks to

vegetables: How high is the risk?”—Ariena van Bruggen, Emerging Pathogens Institute, UF, Gainseville. A moment of silence was observed in honor of our dear friend and colleague, John B. Taylor, who passed away in March 2009. He served the Florida agricultural community for more than 40 years, spending much of his career as a technical representative for Ciba-Geigy. Taylor will be sorely missed.

The graduate student research paper competition was organized by Jeff Rollins (UF, Gainesville, FL) and moderated by Rosskopf. First-, second-, and third-place winners received plaques and were given award checks at the dinner banquet ($500, $300, and $200, respectively). Awards went to Peta-Gaye S. Chang (Virginia Polytechnic Institute [VPI])— first place; Lina Ma Rodriguez-Salamanca (Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI)—second place; and Jesse Palenchar (UF, Archer, FL)—third place. Don Hopkins (Mid-Florida REC, UF, Apopka, FL) and Ken Pernezny (Everglades REC, UF, Belle Glade, FL) were recipients of the FPS Career Achievement Awards for more than 30 years of excellence in plant pathology service to the state of Florida. Tim Shubert (DPI) was recognized for his many years of service to FPS, Jim Steadman (University of Nebraska) received an APS Carribean Division Service Award for a lifetime of outstanding support that he has provided to the Caribbean Division. Lawrence Datnoff was recognized for his service to FPS as past president, as was Yamila Martinez Zubiaur (Centro Nacl De Sanidad Agropecuaria, Havana, Cuba) for her service as APS Caribbean Division past president. Ron Brlansky (Citrus REC, UF, Lake Alfred, FL) also received a service award for his contributions as APS Caribbean Division secretary-treasurer. APS President Jim Moyer, University of North Carolina, provided an

update on society news with many exciting changes coming that will increase the value of your APS membership.

Brlansky also organized a well-received field trip to the Citrus REC. Participants were able to visit the University of Florida facility at Lake Alfred and observe the many citrus diseases, including citrus greening and citrus canker, which are currently challenging production of the state’s most fruitful commodity.

The organizers of the meeting would like to thank participants for the excellent scientific presentations and the enthusiastic networking and camaraderie experienced by the attendees. n

APS Caribbean Division and FPS members gathered for the joint meeting in May. Graduate Student Research Paper Competition awardees.

James R. Steadman and Lawrence Datnoff

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The call is now being made for APS and APS-sponsored award nominations for the 2010 APS Annual Meeting.

Nominations for the Award of Distinction, Fellow, Ruth Allen Award, Noel T. Keen Award for Research in Molecular Plant Pathology, Excellence in Extension Award, Excellence in Industry Award, Excellence in Teaching Award, International Service Award, Lee M. Hutchins Award, Syngenta Award, and William Boright Hewitt and Maybelle Ellen Ball Hewitt Award should be postmarked on or before November 1, 2009, according to the guidelines and instructions below, which contain a few revisions this year. Visit www.apsnet.org/members/awards for a description of each award, specific nomination criteria, and a list of previous winners.

Guidelines• All nominations for named awards are

considered for three years, with the exception of the Lee M. Hutchins and Hewitt Awards, which stand for only one year. If a nomination is not successful in the first year, the nominator is encouraged to update the nomination. Updated nominations should be modified to meet the revised guidelines. A gap of three years between the last year of consideration and renomination is recommended.

• The Awards and Honors Committee may decide not to make a named award in years without suitable nominations.

• Deceased members are not eligible for any APS award if they died before nomination.

• Fellows are eligible to be nominated for awards of excellence in an area of accomplishment different from that on which the fellow was based, provided that the new accomplishment has occurred after recognition as a fellow. A period of five years should elapse between recognition as a fellow and nomination for an award of excellence. The nominator of a fellow

for an award of excellence should specify how the contributions in the current nomination differ from those on which the fellow nomination was based originally. Recent fellow biographies are posted here: www.apsnet.org/members/awards/pastlist.asp.

General InstructionsEach member of the society may nominate one candidate a year for each of the above awards. Nominations should address the activities most relevant to the award, with a clear statement of the impact the nominee has had in his/her specific area of expertise. The nomination should include the following supporting material.

1. A cover letter with the candidate’s name and the award for which the nomination is made. The letter (not to exceed one page) may provide additional insight into the significance of the contributions that is not given in the nomination statement. Multiple letters of support should not be provided for a candidate’s nomination.

2. A nomination statement not to exceed 1,000 words that highlights the contributions of the candidate and includes the candidate’s name, place of birth, and institutions, with degrees and years granted, as well as current position. The statement should be focused and succinct and document the relevancy and impact of the candidate’s contributions to the advancement of science and plant pathology. See examples of citations for previous award recipients available online at www.apsnet.org/members/awards/pastlist.asp.

3. A 250-word abstract of the nomination statement to be read at the Awards Ceremony.

4. A curriculum vitae, not to exceed two pages.5. A complete list of publications. The list

should be separated into the following

APS Awards Call for Nominationscategories, with most recent publications first. Abstracts and manuscripts not yet accepted should not be included.

• Refereed journal articles• Extension publications• Books, reviews, and book chapters• Technical publications (e.g., monographs,

reports, symposium papers, proceedings, etc.)

• Popular publications• Invited presentations

Submission of NominationsSubmissions will be accepted in electronic format only. Details, instructions, and the online form for uploading your completed nominations are available at www.apsnet.org/members/awards/nominations.

The Awards and Honors Committee, chaired by David Weller, will submit their findings to APS Council prior to the Midyear Council Meeting in 2010. Those receiving awards will be notified by the APS president by March 15, 2010. The committee will notify nominators once all awardees have been contacted. For specific questions related to an award or nomination, please contact David Weller at wellerd@mail.wsu.edu or +1.509.335.6210.

Closing DateNominations are due by November 1, 2009.

Committee MembersThe 2009–2010 Awards and Honors Committee chair and members are listed at: www.apsnet.org/members/com/cmtes_memdetail.cfm?Code=Awards

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Student Awards/Degrees

Benjamin Paul Alsop successfully completed the requirements for the Ph.D. degree in the Department of Plant Pathology at the University of Minnesota under the guidance of Brian J. Steffenson on May 22, 2009. His dissertation was entitled “Utilization

of Hordeum vulgare subsp. spontaneum for improvement of disease resistance in cultivated barley.” Alsop has accepted the position of trait integration breeder with the Monsanto Company in Arlington, WI.

Soonok Kim, research associate in the Department of Plant Pathology at The Ohio State University (OSU), was awarded a Eukaryotic Cell Outstanding Young Investigator Award sponsored by the American Society of Microbiology at the 25th Fungal Genetics Conference, March 17–22, in Asilomar, CA. Kim presented a poster, “Using ChIP-chip to characterize Ca++/calcineurin tran-scription factor binding sites in Magnaporthe oryzae,” with coauthors Thomas K. Mitchell, assistant professor of plant pathology at OSU; Jinnan Hu, OSU Ph.D. student; collaborators Jinhee Choi, Jongsun Park, and Yong-Hwan Lee, Seoul National University; and Yeonyee Oh and Ralph A. Dean, the Center for Integrated Fungal Research, North Carolina State University.

Pattavipha Songkumarn, a Ph.D. student in plant pathology at The Ohio State University (OSU), received the Best Poster Award at the Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (PMBB) Annual Symposium in Columbus, OH, April 24–25. Songkumarn, who is studying with Guo-Liang Wang, presented, “Isolation and functional analysis of novel secreted proteins in Magnaporthe oryzae,” with coauthors Songbiao Chen, Malali Gowda, Venu Reddyvari Channarayappa, Thomas K. Mitchell, and Wang. The PMBB program enhances interdisciplinary collaborations among 30 scientists from different colleges and departments at OSU in the area of plant molecular biology and biotechnology.

PeopleBrian Freeman recently obtained his Ph.D. degree in plant pathology under the guidance of Gwyn Beattie at Iowa State University in May 2009. His thesis was entitled “The role of water stress in plant disease resistance and the impact of water stress on the global transcriptome and survival mechanisms of the phytopathogen Pseudomonas syringae.” Freeman was also the recipient of the Outstanding Graduate Student Oral Presentation Award at the 2008 American Society for Plant Biology midwest meeting. Freeman also was the recipient of an APS Foundation Student Travel Award in 2008 and the Charles J. Gould Graduate Student Travel Award in Plant Pathology in 2007.

AwardsThe E. C. Stakman Award was recently presented to Robert S. Zeigler by the University of Minnesota Department of Plant Pathology at its annual awards ceremony. Presented since 1956, the award recognizes individuals for outstanding achievements in plant pathology research, teaching, outreach, and international development. Zeigler, director general of the International Rice Research Institute, Philippines, was recognized for his research and visionary leadership that has improved crops, advanced plant pathology, and impacted national and international agriculture. Carol Ishimaru, head of the department and chair of the award committee, moderated the ceremony. F. Abel Ponce de León, senior associate dean for research and graduate programs in the college, presented the award. Later, Zeigler presented a well-attended seminar, “How can plant pathology help protect the world’s dependence on rice?” Zeigler has had a distinguished and highly productive career in basic and applied research in plant pathology, plant breeding, and microbial biology on many food crops and pathogens, particularly in developing countries. He is a tireless scientist, leader, and influential advocate of quality science. He conceived and led development of the Global Cereals Comparative Genomics Initiative, which links the basic cereals genomics and bioinformatics research community in the United States with cereal improvement programs in the Consultative

Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and national agricultural research programs in developing countries. Zeigler was a key figure in developing the National Plant Diagnostic Network. He became an APS fellow in 2009 and received the APS International Service Award in 2001. In 2008 he was named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Debra A. Inglis, Department of Plant Pathology, Washington State University (WSU), received the 2009 Women’s History Recognition Award for Professional and Academic Leadership from WSU’s College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural

Resource Sciences. Inglis currently is an associate professor of plant pathology at WSU. From 2004 through 2008, she served as interim director of WSU’s Northwest Washington Research and Extension Center (NWREC) in Mount Vernon. As interim director, Inglis led the renovation of the NWREC, raising nearly $2.5 million from the local community and executing a plan to keep the center in full operation while replacing its major structures. Her research has focused on the biology and management of fungal and nematode diseases of fresh and processed vegetables grown in Washington.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently recognized a research team sponsored by Arysta LifeScience North America LLC with the Ozone Layer Protection Award. The following scientists were members of the research team receiving the award: Husein Ajwa and Greg Browne, University of California, Davis; Dan Chellemi and Erin Rosskopf, USDA; Joe Noling, University of Florida; and Frank V. Sances, Pacific Ag Group. The EPA created the Ozone Layer Protection Award to recognize outstanding contributions to the protection of the Earth’s stratospheric ozone layer. The 2009 Ozone Layer Protection Award winners have enforced regulations on ozone-depleting substances, increased public awareness of skin cancer prevention, and developed advanced supermarket refrigerant technologies. The winners are also responsible for eliminating ozone-depleting substances in medical, pest control, and agricultural applications, where alternatives are difficult to implement.

Tarek Hewezi was awarded Egypt’s National Achievement Award in the Agricultural Sciences by the Egyptian Academy of Scientific Research,

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Cairo, Egypt, for his contributions in studying plant responses to biotic and abiotic stresses. Hewezi is an associate professor in the National Research Center in Cairo and is currently working as a visiting scientist in the Department of Plant Pathology, Iowa State

University, with Thomas Baum on the mode of action of cyst nematode effector proteins.

The Department of Plant Pathology at The Ohio State University (OSU) honored students, faculty, and staff at their Plant Sciences Banquet on May 28 in Columbus, OH. Landon H. Rhodes, associate professor of plant pathology, was honored as Outstanding Faculty by students in the Departments of Plant Pathology and Horticulture & Crop Science. Also selected by student vote was Sarah D. Ellis as Outstanding Teaching Assistant. Ellis, who graduated with an M.S. degree in plant pathology in June 2009, developed plant pathology education and outreach materials for her M.S. project with Michael J. Boehm as her advisor. David Snodgrass, horticulture/plant pathology greenhouse coordinator, was named Outstanding Staff. Laura Bruner, plant health management honors graduate magna cum laude (June 2009) was honored as a College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Top 10 Graduating Senior and received first place in the CFAES Undergraduate Research Forum, Environmental and Plant Sciences Division. Kate Gearhart, plant health management graduate magna cum laude (March 2009), will pursue an M.S. degree in plant pathology at OSU with Anne E. Dorrance. Amber Hoffstetter, plant health management honors student, was awarded a Plant Protection Scholarship and an A. J. Hoffmann Sscholarship. Racheal Pack, plant health management major, holds an Ohio Land Grant Opportunity Scholarship and is currently an intern with Rhodes. Kara Riggs, plant health management honors student, was awarded a Plant Protection Scholarship, an A. J. Hoffmann Scholarship, a University Undergraduate Research Scholarship, and a Director’s Undergraduate Research Grant from the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center. Riggs is working on a research project with Terrence L. Graham and Madge Graham. Jessica Schafer, plant health management graduate (June 2009), was honored as a CFAES Top 20 Graduating Senior and is now an M.S. student in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology at Purdue University. Nicholas H. Weidenbenner, plant health management honors graduate magna cum laude (June 2009), will pursue missionary outreach work and subsequently plans to pursue graduate work in plant pathology.

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Ron Landis, CEO and chair of the board of Landis International, Inc., was recently presented with the Warren Stickle Lifetime Achievement Award at the July 2009 Chemical Producers & Distributors Association (CPDA) Annual Meeting in Chicago. This is the most prestigious award the CPDA offers. Landis has more than 40 years of experience in the agricultural research and development area and has been actively working with and negotiating with the USDA/EPA since 1969, before the present-day EPA was formed. Landis’s time is divided between regulatory consultation activities and overseeing project management activities. With the founding of Landis International, Inc. in 1982, Landis introduced the concept of contract project management into the agricultural chemical realm. Landis earned his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in plant pathology from Michigan State University under John Hart and his B.S. degree in botany from Miami University in Oxford, OH. Landis International, Inc. is and has been a sustaining associate member of APS for many years, funding an APS Travel Award.

New Positions

John Bowman was recently put in charge of a U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) initiative in Vietnam to suppress the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and other poultry diseases. The activity is part of a global $30 million

USAID effort to fight HPAI in more than 30 countries. The activity promotes certified free-range production, links farmers to markets, and provides traceable capacity building in improved biosecurity techniques to all supply chain members. Bowman has been working in Vietnam for USAID since 2005, assisting both dragon fruit farmers and poultry farmers to meet international standards in food safety and agricultural health.

Axel Elling has joined the faculty of the Department of Plant Pathology at Washington State University (WSU) as an assistant

Ron Landis (R) receiving the Warren Stickle Lifetime Achievement Award.

professor of molecular nematology. He obtained his Ph.D. degree in genetics from Iowa State University, where he worked under the guidance of Thomas Baum in the Department of Plant Pathology. His doctoral research focused on secreted

effector proteins and genomics of the soybean cyst nematode. Prior to joining WSU, Elling was a post-doctoral associate in Xing Wang Deng’s laboratory in the Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at Yale University. Elling’s research interests include molecular interactions between nematodes and their host plants and the processes that lead to successful parasitism, as well as functional genomics of host-microbe interactions. He is currently investigating the molecular aspects of two different pathosystems: Columbia root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne chitwoodi) infection of potato and root-lesion nematode (Pratylenchus spp.) infection of wheat. His teaching responsibilities include a graduate-level course in plant nematology and a team-taught course in the molecular genetics of plant and pathogen interactions.

Wayne M. Jurick, II, joined the USDA-ARS Food Quality Laboratory as a research plant pathologist in Beltsville, MD, in April 2009. Jurick received a B.S. degree in plant science, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in plant pathology from the University of Florida’s (UF) Department of Plant Pathology. In Jeffrey A. Rollins’s lab, Jurick’s research focused on the functional analysis of genes involved in cyclic AMP signaling and their role in sclerotial development and pathogenicity in Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. Following graduation, he shifted his focus as a post-doctoral research associate studying the epidemiology and winter survival of Phakopsora pachyrhizi under Jim Marois and Phil Harmon at the UF, Department of Plant Pathology. Jurick was then hired as a post-doctoral research associate at the USDA-ARS in the Produce Quality and Safety Laboratory at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center in Maryland. In William S. Conway’s laboratory, he focused on biochemical characterization of fungal virulence factors produced by Penicillium expansum and Penicillium solitum during postharvest decay of apples and pears. Jurick’s current research

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includes both applied and basic aspects of postharvest disease control of pome and stone fruits. Applied aspects will entail application and development of nonchemical methods of postharvest control in combination with various storage conditions. Molecular genetic studies will focus on the host-parasite interactions of P. expansum-apple, P. solitum-apple, and Monolinia fructicola-nectarine pathosystems. Jurick is a member of The American Phytopathological Society and the Genetics Society of America and is currently vice-chair of the Postharvest Pathology Committee for APS.

CollaborationsHyang Burm Lee, Division of Applied Bioscience & Biotechnology, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Korea, was organizer of the 2009 International Symposium of the university’s Environment-Friendly Agriculture Research Center (EFARC), on February 13, 2009. The theme for the symposium was “Green Technology in Agriculture.” Speakers included APS members Brian B. McSpadden Gardener, Department of Plant Pathology, The Ohio State University, OARDC, whose talk was entitled “Distribution, modes of action, and practical applications of DAPG-producing Pseudomonas spp. in field cropping systems”; and Dean A. Glawe, Department of Plant Pathology, Washington State University and the College of Forest Resources, University of Washington, whose talk was entitled “Improving strategies for controlling powdery mildew diseases.” They also participated in talks with Seung Hun Yu, president of the Korean Society of Plant Pathology, and Ro-Dong Park, chair of the EFARC, about future joint projects.

Brian Irish, from the USDA-ARS Tropical Agricultural Research Station in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, visited the Department of Plant Pathology at the University of Arkansas and presented a seminar entitled “Tropical Genetic Resources.”

In addition to presenting the seminar, Irish visited with faculty and graduate students and discussed his research activities and germ plasm collections.

PresentationsGwyn Beattie was recently invited to Pommersfelden, Germany, to speak at the 2009 University of Wurzburg International Retreat on the Molecular and Functional Analysis of Lipid-Based Signal Transduction Systems.

In Memory

Barry B. Hunter, professor emeritus of biology, passed away on May 18, 2009. Barry was born on April 4, 1939, in Turtle Creek, PA, to the late John and Garnett (Heverly) Hunter. In 1959, he began his higher education career by entering California

University of Pennsylvania (then California State College). He graduated in 1963 with a B.S. degree in education (biology) and married the love of his life Darlene (Ralph) Hunter the same year. Shortly thereafter, he decided to pursue an M.S. degree in plant pathology at the University of Minnesota. After graduating in 1967, Barry returned to California University to work on a master’s degree in education and was hired as an assistant professor of biology at the school in 1968. He completed the M.Ed. degree in 1969, and made a decision that would shape the rest of his professional career. He applied to become a Ph.D. student in the Department of Plant Pathology at West Virginia University (WVU). At WVU, he began what would develop into a lifelong collaboration with the late H. L. Barnett, who became his research advisor, mentor, and friend. Under Barnett, Barry first conducted research on a species of the soilborne plant-pathogenic fungus Cylindrocladium, a fungal genus that became a predominant focus of his work in succeeding years. He earned a Ph.D. degree in plant pathology in 1970.

Barry spent his entire 35-year professional career at California University, where he was promoted to associate professor in 1969 and full professor in 1971. He served as chair of the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences from 1972 to 1976. He was instrumental in founding the Upsilon Theta Chapter of the National Honorary Biological Society Tri-Beta in the department in 1979 and served as advisor and counselor of the chapter for 18 years. Many honors and awards were presented to Barry over the years, including the California University Distinguished Faculty Awards for Academic Service and Teaching and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Distinguished Teaching Fellow Award. While he certainly appreciated

these, nothing was more important to Barry in his professional life than using research to enhance the teaching of science and biology to undergraduate and graduate students alike. He felt very strongly that the only way to truly understand science was to do it and, to this end, he directed the research projects of more than 70 students, more than 40 of whom were at the master’s level. Most of these students presented their research at regional and national meetings and many were published in peer-reviewed journals. In addition, quite a few went on to earn higher degrees in a variety of disciplines, such as plant pathology, entomology, cell biology, neurobiology, and medicine.

Barry’s research focused on two main areas. The first was the biology and ecology of soilborne plant-pathogenic fungi, with a special emphasis on Cylindrocladium and Fusarium. This work resulted in a better understanding of the basic biology of these fungi, the development of bait-ing techniques to easily recover them from soil samples, and the formulation and successful application of a suppressive soil as an alternative to methyl bromide for control of Cylindrocla-dium black root rot in Pennsylvania forest tree nursery beds. The second area was the biology and control of gypsy moths in southwestern Pennsylvania and Ohio. Barry employed the fungus Entomophaga maimaiga as a biological control of early instar larvae, which successfully limited defoliation caused by the insect.

Of the many peer-reviewed publications Barry produced during his career, three deserve special mention. He was lead author of the chapter on Deuteromycetes in volumes one and two of the CRC Handbook of Microbiology. He was sole author of the chapter on Cylindrocladium in Methods of Research on Soilborne Pathogenic Fungi. Most significantly, he was coauthor, with Barnett, of the third and fourth editions of Illustrated Genera of Imperfect Fungi, a popular reference used worldwide for the identification of conidial fungi.

In addition to his professional activities, Barry (along with his wife Darlene) was a passionate volunteer for the Special Olympics of Pennsylvania for more than 25 years and was a certified coach in both swimming and basketball. Barry kept himself in excellent physical shape and delighted in the fact that he could regularly beat his undergraduate and graduate students at racquetball. The match results sheet was always proudly and prominently displayed on the lab door. Barry, an extraordi-nary husband, father, colleague, teacher, mentor, and friend, was supremely devoted to his family, students, university, and profession. He will be greatly missed by all who came to know him. He is survived by his wife Darlene (Ralph) Hunter, children Ashly Hunter, Barry Hunter and wife Laura, Dawn Hunter and husband Eric Copenhaver, and grandchildren Sara and Dana Hunter and Kenzie Copenhaver. n

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Global Field Pathology Manager Seminis Vegetable Seeds is seeking a field pathology manager based in the Woodland Quality Assurance Seed Health Lab or the Oxnard Operations Center. Seminis currently produces seeds of 25 key crops, including tomato, pepper, melons, onions, squash, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, and lettuce. The incumbent will function as an integrated member of the Seminis Seed Health Organization, which includes field pathology, seed sanitation, and seed health testing. Additionally, this person will function as a member of the Seminis manufacturing group and provide support to commercial functions through presentations. The incumbent will coordinate regional inspection teams worldwide to ensure that crops are inspected in a timely and accurate manner for all diseases with a particular emphasis on seedborne diseases. Required skills: Ph.D. degree in plant pathology or closely related field with 2+ years of experience in lab management or an M.S. degree with at least 5+ years of laboratory management; knowledge of seedborne diseases, their symptoms, diagnostic methods, and good production practices for minimizing disease occurrence; and proficient in MS Office and SAP. To learn more and apply, visit www.seminis.com/careers. Closing Date: September 25, 2009 (This closing date is not adjustable.) Contact: Amy Utterback, Monsanto, 800 N. Lindbergh, B2NL, Saint Louis, MO 63167 U.S.A. E-mail: amy.utterback@monsanto.com; Phone: +1.314.694.6515; Web: www.monsanto.com/careers. Assistant Professor—Plant Virology The Department of Plant Pathology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UWM)invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in plant virology. Research will focus on the biology of plant viruses and

Plant Disease Manager In conjunction with Sigatoka Departments and Technical Services from Divisions, develop and approve the annual programs for Sigatoka and other banana disease control for all farms in Chiquita’s banana operations in Latin America. Seek budget approval for each program by agriculture operations. Ensure effective execution of plans through monitoring programs of Sigatoka, Moko, and other major banana diseases by farm, including regular visits to farms. Recommend adjustments to the programs when necessary. Develop and execute a regional research program in integrated disease management aimed at optimizing cost/reducing the risk of diseases’ impact on production and quality. Develop a plan and lead execution of a regional research program in post-harvest bananas aimed at optimizing fruit freshness and quality, and support development of new product initiatives. Provide scientific and technical support in disease management to key associated banana growers in Latin America, Africa, and the Philippines. Closing Date: August 24, 2009 (This closing date is not adjustable.) Contact: Virginia Bolanos, Chiquita Brands Intl., Parque Empresarial Forum, Edificio C, Santa Ana, San Jose 633-6150 Costa Rica; Fax: +1.506.2204.2234; E-mail: vbolanos@chiquita.com; Phone: +1.506.2204.2408; Web: www.chiquita.com. Post-Doctoral Research Associate Seeking a researcher to manage an existing soilless strawberry production project. The candidate will develop specific fertility and moisture management recommendations for soilless strawberry production. Ph.D. degree in a related agricultural or biological science. Experience or training in horticulture, plant pathology, and/or weed science required. Training or experience in management of fertility for soilless production is desirable. Strong written and oral communication skills are a must. Must be willing to travel and secure a California driver’s license. Salary: $40,000 annually. Closing Date: August 15, 2009 (This closing date is open until the position is filled.) To apply submit: resume, application letter, recent five-year transcripts, and names and addresses of three references. Contact: Steven Fennimore, University of California, 1636 East Alisal, St. Salinas, CA 93905 U.S.A. Fax: +1.831.755.2898; E-mail: safennimore@ucdavis.edu; Phone: +1.831.755.2896; Web: www.plantsciences.ucdavis.edu/plantsciences. Assistant Professor—Wheat Rust Pathology The Department of Plant Pathology at North Dakota State University (NDSU) invites applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor

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their interaction with plants in relation to food, forest, ornamental, or energy-related crops. Possible areas of research include the epidemiology and control of plant virus diseases; the genetics, biochemistry, and cell biology of virus and host functions in virus replication, spread, virulence, and pathogenesis; and virus-vector relationships; 70% research/30% teaching; nine-month appointment. The incumbent will form a bridge between basic and applied research. The incumbent will mentor graduate and undergraduate students and support missions of the university. Requirements include a Ph.D. degree in plant pathology, virology, or related discipline; a strong foundation in the principles and concepts of plant pathology and relevant research experience; effective oral/written communication; and a positive attitude for teamwork, including the ability to lead/motivate others. Closing Date: August 21, 2009 (This closing date is open until the position is filled.) To apply, submit a CV, cover letter with statement of research/teaching interests, transcripts, and three letters of reference. Contact: Amy Charkowski, UWM, 1630 Linden Dr., Madison, WI 53706 U.S.A. Fax: +1.608.263.2626; E-mail: amyc@plantpath.wisc.edu; Phone: +1.608.262.7911; Web: www.plantpath.wisc.edu. Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or ProfessorA position in the Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, is available on February 1, 2010, at the assistant professor, associate professor, or professor level. The area of interest is phytopathology, including diagnosis and control of plant diseases, physiological plant pathology, epidemiology, resistance breeding, biotechnology, and plant medicine. Major in phytopathology, especially in fields of diagnosis/control of plant diseases, physiological plant pathology, epidemiology, resistance breeding, biotechnology, and plant medicine, with Ph.D. degree preferred. Closing Date: September 5, 2009 (This closing date is not adjustable.) Submit two letters of recommendation and three copies of CV, publication list, research/teaching plans, publications for the last five years (published after January 2005), including a designated representative paper (published after January 2007) or Ph.D. dissertation as representative publication, and transcripts for undergraduate and graduate studies. Contact: Chao-Ying Chen, National Taiwan University, No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Rd., Taipei, Taiwan. Fax: +886.2.23657735; E-mail: cychen@ntu.edu.tw; Phone: +886.2.33665207; Web: http://ppme.ez-show.com/in/front/bin/home.phtml; http://homepage.ntu.edu.tw/~ppm/news/01.html.

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National Program Leader for Plant Health The USDA-ARS, Office of National Programs, Crop Production and Protection, Beltsville, MD, is seeking a national program leader for plant health. This senior-level position directs research policies and programs in the area of plant disease for USDA’s in-house science agency. The national program leader manages, plans, leads, coordinates, and implements comprehensive research programs conducted at sites nationwide. Candidates need an extensive scientific background and must have advanced research experience in one or more of the following: horticulture, botany, plant physiology, plant pathology, and genetics. Ph.D. degree is highly desirable. Recruitment is at the GS-14/15 levels. Salary commensurate with experience (GS-14, $102–$133K; GS-15, $120–$153K per year plus benefits). Pre-employment check and a full background investigation may be required. This is a permanent, full-time position. Application must address specific education and experience requirements. To obtain a copy of the vacancy announcement go to http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov and search for ARS-X9E-0163. Applications must be postmarked by October 15, 2009. USDA-ARS is an equal opportunity employer and provider. Closing Date: October 24, 2009 (This closing date is not adjustable.) Contact: Judith St. John, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705 U.S.A. Fax: +1.301.504.4663; E-mail: judy.stjohn@ars.usda.gov; Phone: +1.301.504.6252; Web: http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov. Ph.D. Student Position in Maize Symbiosis Genetic traits determining mycorrhizal responsiveness in maize. The mutually beneficial arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) symbiosis occurs between the majority of terrestrial plants and Glomeromycotan fungi. AM fungi enhance the phosphate and nitrogen nutrition of their hosts and receive carbohydrates in return. Plants vary in their responsiveness to AM colonization. In a novel genetic screen, we intend to address traits related to functionality of the symbiosis by examining a collection of genetically diverse maize lines for their responsiveness to mycorrhizal colonization. We will concentrate on genotypes displaying high responsiveness to the AM symbiosis in the absence of dependence. Discovery of the molecular mechanisms determining mycorrhizal responsiveness is the aim of the project. The work will include QTL and association mapping combined with molecular investigation of allele diversity of selected genes. The position is available immediately. Lab language: English; university language: French. A background in molecular biology, genetics, and statistics desirable. Knowledge of plant biology advantagous. Closing Date: October 24, 2009 (This closing date is open until the position is filled.) Submit CV and list of publications. Contact: Uta Paszkowski, University of Lausanne Biophore, Lausanne, Switzerland

position with 90% research/10% teaching responsibilities. The successful applicant will develop an externally funded research program that focuses on managing and understanding rust diseases of wheat. The preference is for work in host/pathogen genetics (other avenues considered). Responsibilities include field and greenhouse evaluations of a limited number of advanced wheat lines generated by the NDSU breeding programs for reaction to the natural population of wheat rust. Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in plant pathology or related field (with training in plant pathology); ability to conduct/publish research on rust diseases of agronomic crops; and strong communication skills. Preferred qualifications: post-doc experience; abilities in classical/molecular host genetics; experience with field plot research/screening for resistance and grower/commodity groups; success in obtaining competitive grants; and teaching experience. Complete applications online at http://jobs.ndsu.edu. Submit CV, statement of research/teaching interests, how minimum/preferred qualifications are met, three letters of reference mailed directly to Berlin Nelson (address below). Closing Date: September 30, 2009 (This closing date is open until the position is filled.) Contact: Berlin Nelson, Department of Plant Pathology, Dept. 7660, P.O. Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050 U.S.A. Fax: +1.701.231.7851; E-mail: berlin.nelson@ndsu.edu; Phone: +1.701.231.7057. Plant Health & Protection KU Leuven invites applications for a tenured academic position in plant health and protection at the Department of Biosystems. A Ph.D. degree in bioscience engineering or biological sciences (plants) required. Qualifications: excellent research record and very good teaching/training skills. The high quality of the candidate’s research should be evidenced by publications in international, peer-reviewed journals. International research highly appreciated. Expertise in plant health and/or protection and higher plants complemented with molecular biology and biochemical analytical techniques in plants. Background in plant health and/or protection advised. Experience with field experimentation, analysis of plant reactions toward environment, comparative studies of different hosts and tolerance/resistance against different stresses. Main language is Dutch. Applicants not proficient in Dutch provided language training. Near-native proficiency in English language expected. Closing Date: September 30, 2009 (This closing date is not adjustable.) Contact: Bruno Goddeeris, KU Leuven, Kasteelpark Arenberg 30, Leuven, Vlaams Brabant 3001 Belgium. E-mail: bruno.goddeeris@biw.kuleuven.be; Phone: +1.515.362.5930; Web: www.stalabs.com; www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/vacatures/bioscience.html.

1015. Fax: +41216924195; E-mail: uta.paszkowski@unil.ch; Phone: +41216924210; Web: www.unil.ch/dbmv/page42808_en.html. Research Associate/Post-Doctoral Research Associate The successful applicant will work with a team to conduct and coordinate field and greenhouse experiments on epidemiology and management of rice diseases important in Texas. Requirements: M.S. or Ph.D. degree in plant pathology or related field of study or at least six years of experience working in the area of crops research; experience with field plot trials and fungicide applications; experience with laboratory/greenhouse techniques; strong background in epidemiology of fungal plant pathogens and publication of scientific articles; experience with molecular techniques/rice production management a plus, but not required; effective verbal/written skills; must work effectively with others, be able to work outdoors, operate a range of farm/experimental equipment, and have a valid Texas driver’s license. Position available immediately. Salary: Commensurate with experience (with annual leave/medical benefits). Closing Date: October 1, 2009 (This closing date is open until the position is filled.) Submit letter of application describing research interests, addressing all qualifications above, including a CV and contact information for three references to Xin-Gen (Shane) Zhou. Contact: Xin-Gen (Shane) Zhou, Texas A&M University College Station, AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Beaumont, 1509 Aggie Drive, Beaumont, TX 77713 U.S.A. Fax: +1.409.742.5560; E-mail: xzhou@aesrg.tamu.edu; Phone: +1.409.752.2741 ext. 2258; Web: http://beaumont.tamu.edu. Crop Stress Management Scientist Valent BioSciences Corporation’s global research group has a crop stress management scientist opportunity in our Long Grove, IL, research center (25 miles northwest of Chicago). The candidate will provide strong scientific direction for VBC’s crop stress management initiative, including the planning, design, and execution of laboratory, greenhouse, and field research projects focused on the generation/evaluation of plant growth regulator effects on plant stress physiology. Responsibilities: identify research priorities and plan and execute projects; develop methods for studying plant stress physiology; assess effects of new/existing plant growth regulators and other agrochemicals on plant stress; analyze/interpret data; prepare/present results and conclusions and make recommendations; provide scientific information to support development, formulations, regulatory approvals, and marketing. The preferred candidate will have a Ph.D. degree in the biological, agricultural, or horticultural sciences; a minimum of three years of basic plant physiology research experience; experience in stress physiology and/or applied research; experience in PGR research

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and in laboratory and greenhouse research/experimental design. Valent BioSciences Corporation is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. Salary: $70,000–$80,000 per year. Closing Date: October 16, 2009 (This closing date is open until the position is filled.) Contact: Nicole Kellerman, Valent BioSciences Corporation, 870 Technology Way, Libertyville, IL 60048 U.S.A. E-mail: nicole.kellerman@valent.com; Phone: +1.847.968.4785; Web: www.valentbiosciences.com. Senior Field Agronomy Lead When you join Novozymes, you’ll lead the way to create a brighter future. Be part of a team that values your expertise and where you can

make a difference. We’re looking for someone to lead our global field agronomy team within our BioAg Division. This individual will work with the team to develop/implement the global field agronomy plan in support of sales, marketing, regulatory, and R&D. You will guide the team in new product and applications development, technical support, university collaboration, and contract research. Requirements: an M.Sc. degree with seven years of experience or Ph.D. degree with three years of experience; background in agriculture, crop science, soil biology, microbiology, plant ecology, plant physiology, ecophysiology, plant pathology, weed science, entomology, or related discipline; experience supervising and leading a global

team preferable; knowledge/understanding of science relevant to the company; ability to travel domestically/internationally; and the ability to work in the United States without sponsorship. Novozymes is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer M/F/D/V. Closing Date: October 2, 2009 (This closing date is not adjustable.) Submit CV, cover letter, and compensation requirements. Contact: Lori Cummings, Novozymes Biologicals, Inc., 5400 Corporate Circle, Salem, VA 24153 U.S.A. Fax: +1.540.375.2881; E-mail: lmcu@novozymes.com; Phone: +1.540.302.1128; Web: www.novozymes.com/careers; www15.i-grasp.com/fe/tpl_Novozymes01.asp?newms=jj&id=30009 n

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APS Journal ArticlesPhytopathologyAugust 2009, Volume 99, Number 8Multilocus Sequence Typing Reveals Two

Evolutionary Lineages of Acidovorax avenae subsp. citrulli.

Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. glycines Soybean Cultivar Virulence Specificity Is Determined by avrBs3 Homolog avrXg1.

Analysis of Nonlinear Relationships in Dual Epidemics, and Its Application to the Management of Grapevine Downy and Powdery Mildews.

Modeling Infection of Spring Onion by Puccinia allii in Response to Temperature and Leaf Wetness.

Association of Soil Chemical and Physical Properties with Pythium Species Diversity, Community Composition, and Disease Incidence.

Geostatistical Analysis of the Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Powdery Mildew and Leaf Rust in Wheat.

Morphological, Genetic, and Pathogenic Characteri-za tion of Colletotrichum acutatum, the Cause of Anthrac nose of Almond in Australia.

Characterization of Rice Blast Resistance Genes in the Pik Cluster and Fine Mapping of the Pik-p Locus.

Reevaluation of a Tetraploid Wheat Population Indicates that the Tsn1–ToxA Interaction Is the Only Factor Governing Stagonospora nodorum Blotch Susceptibility.

Characterization of Genetic Components Involved in Durable Resistance to Stripe Rust in the Bread Wheat ‘Renan.’

Differentiation of Eleven Fusarium spp. Isolated from Sugar Beet, Using Restriction Fragment Analysis of a Polymerase Chain Reaction–Amplified Translation Elonga tion Factor 1α Gene Fragment.

Triticum mosaic virus: A Distinct Member of the Family Potyviridae with an Unusually Long Leader Sequence.

September 2009, Volume 99, Number 9Evaluation of Genetic Diversity Among ‘Candidatus

Liberibacter asiaticus’ Isolates Collected in Southeast Asia.

Genetic Diversity and Host Range Variation of Ralstonia solanacearum Strains Entering North America.

Specific Genes from the Potato Brown Rot Strains of Ralstonia solanacearum and Their Potential Use for Strain Detection.

Effect of Temperature and Moisture Period on Infection of Rhododendron ‘Cunningham’s White’ by Phytophthora ramorum.

Stolbur Phytoplasma Transmission to Maize by Reptalus panzeri and the Disease Cycle of Maize Redness in Serbia.

Characterization of Hypersensitive Resistance to Bacterial Spot Race T3 (Xanthomonas perforans) from Tomato Accession PI 128216.

Mapping Quantitative Trait Loci Responsible for Resis tance to Sheath Blight in Rice.

Independent Resistant Reactions Expressed in Root and Tuber of Potato Breeding Lines with Introgressed Resistance to Meloidogyne chitwoodi.

Identification of Two New Genes Conferring Resistance to Colletotrichum acutatum in Capsicum baccatum.

Host Specialization and Phylogenetic Diversity of Coryne spora cassiicola.

Genetic Structure of Populations of the Rice-Infecting Pathogen Rhizoctonia solani AG-1 IA from China.

Effect of Chitosan Dissolved in Different Acids on Its Ability to Control Postharvest Gray Mold of

Table Grape.Real-Time PCR Assays for the Quantification of

Phialophora gregata f. sp. sojae IGS Genotypes A and B.

Plant DiseaseAugust 2009, Volume 93, Number 8Fruit Rots of Pumpkin: A Serious Threat to the

Pumpkin Industry.Impact of Early Spring Weather Factors on the Risk

of Tomato Spotted Wilt in Peanut.Phytoplasmas Associated with Grapevine Yellows

Disease in Chile.Erysiphe trifolii Causing Powdery Mildew of Lentil

(Lens culinaris).Influence of Temperature, Light Intensity, and

Isolate on the Development of Neofusicoccum parvum–Induced Dieback of Eugenia, Syzygium paniculatum.

Inhibition of Pythium spp. and Suppression of Pythium Blight of Turfgrasses with Phosphonate Fungicides.

Curative and Protectant Activity of Fungicides for Control of Crown Rot of Strawberry Caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides.

A Multiplex PCR System for the Specific Detection of Cylindrocarpon liriodendri, C. macrodidymum, and C. pauciseptatum from Grapevine.

Distribution of Genets of Perenniporia subacida in Stands of Chamaecyparis obtusa (Japanese Cypress) Determined by AFLP Fingerprints and Somatic Incompatibility.

Elucidation of the Roles of Blackcurrant reversion virus and Phytoplasma in the Etiology of Full Blossom Disease in Currants.

First Report of Natural Infection of Garlic with Iris yellow spot virus in the United States.

First Report of Mexican papita viroid Infecting Greenhouse Tomato in Canada.

Hop Downy Mildew Caused by Pseudoperonospora humuli in Argentina.

A Phytoplasma Associated with an Outbreak of an Unusual Disease of Chrysanthemum in China in 2008.

Emergence of Virulence to Sr25 of Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici on Wheat in India.

First Report of Citrus bent leaf viroid and Citrus dwarfing viroid from Citrus in Punjab, Pakistan.

First Report of Gymnosporangium sabinae, European Pear Rust, on Bradford Pear in Michigan.

First Report of Goss’s Bacterial Wilt and Leaf Blight on Corn Caused by Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. nebraskensis in Indiana.

First Report of Verticillium Wilt of Grapevine (Vitis vinifera) Caused by Verticillium dahliae in China.

First Report of Phytophthora nicotianae on German Statice in Bulgaria.

Severe Outbreak of Crown Rot and Root Rot Caused by Cylindrocladium pauciramosum on Strawberry Tree in Italy.

First Report of Pectobacterium carotovorum subsp. carotovorum on Spathiphyllum wallisii in Argentina.

First Report of a New Postharvest Disease of Pear Fruit Caused by Sphaeropsis pyriputrescens in Canada.

First Report of Phytophthora tentaculata Causing Root and Stem Rot of Oregano in Italy.

A Leaf Blight of Chive Caused by Botrytis byssoidea in California.

First Report of Broad bean wilt virus 2 Infecting Bupleurum chinense in China.

Four Phytophthora Species Causing Foot and Root Rot of Apricot in Italy.

First Report of Tomato spotted wilt virus Causing Potato Tuber Necrosis in Texas.

An Ornamental Swiss Stone Pine (Pinus cembra) in Wisconsin is a Host of the Shoot Blight Pathogen Diplodia pinea.

First Report of a Leaf Spot Caused by Alternaria brassicae on the Invasive Weed Lepidium draba in North America.

First Report of Wilt Caused by Verticillium dahliae on Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) in Italy.

First Report of Longidorus breviannulatus Associated with Damage on Creeping Bentgrass Golf Greens in Québec, Canada.

Soybean Rust Caused by Phakopsora pachyrhizi Detected in the State of Campeche on the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico.

First Report of Leaf Anthracnose Caused by Phomopsis convolvuli on Field Bindweed in Turkey.

First Report of Collar and Root Rot Caused by Phytophthora nicotianae on Daphne odora in Italy.

First Report of Bacterial Leaf Spot Caused by Pseudomonas cichorii on Schefflera arboricola in Turkey.

September 2009, Volume 93, Number 9Mal Secco Disease Caused by Phoma tracheiphila: A

Potential Threat to Lemon Production Worldwide.Assessment of Lineages of Cercospora kikuchii in

Louisiana for Aggressiveness and Screening Soybean Cultivars for Resistance to Cercospora Leaf Blight.

Integrated Management Strategies for Phytophthora sojae Combining Host Resistance and Seed Treatments.

Identification and Frequency of Phytophthora Species Associated with Foliar Diseases in California Ornamental Nurseries.

Identification and Properties of a Carlavirus Causing Chlorotic Mottle of Florists’ Hydrangea (H. macrophylla) in the United States.

Burkholderia glumae and B. gladioli Cause Bacterial Panicle Blight in Rice in the Southern United States.

Geographic Distribution and rDNA-ITS Region Sequence Diversity of Waitea circinata var. circinata Isolated from Annual Bluegrass in the United States.

Episodic Abiotic Stress as a Potential Contributing Factor to Onset and Severity of Disease Caused by Phytophthora ramorum in Rhododendron and Viburnum.

Development of a Method for Detection of the Biocontrol Agent Penicillium oxalicum Strain 212 by Combining PCR and a Selective Medium.

Foliar Fungicides to Control Wheat Stem Rust, Race TTKS (Ug99), in Kenya.

Molecular Characterization of Sweet potato feathery mottle virus (SPFMV) Isolates from Easter Island, French Polynesia, New Zealand, and Southern Africa.

Latent Infection of Potato Seed Tubers by Phytophthora infestans During Long-Term Cold Storage.

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Pathogenic Fitness of Oosporic Progeny Isolates of Phytophthora infestans on Late-Blight-Resistant Tomato Lines.

Variability of Fusarium Crown Rot Tolerances Among Cultivars of Spring and Winter Wheat.

First Report of Brown Ring Patch Caused by Waitea circinata var. circinata on Poa annua in Pennsylvania.

A Severe Leaf Curl Disease on Chilies in Pakistan is Associated with Multiple Begomovirus Components.

First Report of Lasiodiplodia theobromae Associated with Stem Blight of Southern Highbush Blueberries in Florida.

First Report of Chalara elegans on Roots of Black Elderberry.

First Report of Sclerotium rolfsii on Ascocentrum and Ascocenda Orchids in Florida.

Outbreak of Powdery Mildew Caused by Erysiphe cruciferarum on Spider Flower (Cleome hassleriana) in Italy.

First Report of Narcissus degeneration virus, Narcissus late season yellows virus, and Narcissus symptomless virus on Narcissus in New Zealand.

First Report of Barley yellow dwarf virus-MAV in Oat, Wheat, and Barley Grown in the Czech Republic.

First Report of Phaeoacremonium inflatipes, P. iranianum, and P. sicilianum Causing Petri Disease of Grapevine in Spain.

First Report of Phomopsis longicolla Causing Stem Blight of Valencia Peanut in New Mexico.

First Report of Freesia sneak virus in Freesia sp. in Virginia.

First Report of Trichodorus variopapillatus (Nematoda: Trichodoridae) from the Czech Republic.

Severe Outbreaks of Soybean Frogeye Leaf Spot Caused by Cercospora sojina in the Pampean Region, Argentina.

First Report of Pestalotiopsis paeoniicola Causing Twig Blight on Paeonia suffruticosa in North America.

First Report of Leaf Spot Caused by Pseudomonas cichorii on Coreopsis lanceolata in Italy.

First Report of Neofusicoccum australe, N. luteum, and N. parvum Associated With Avocado Branch Canker in California.

First Report of Downy Mildew on Field-Grown Sweet Basil Caused by a Peronospora sp. in San Diego County, California.

First Report of Botrytis Blight Caused by Botrytis cinerea on Chamelaucium uncinatum in Italy.

Brote Grande, a New Phytoplasma-Associated Disease of Chile Peppers.

First Report of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma australiense’ in Potato.

First Report of Botrytis Blight Caused by Botrytis cinerea on Platycodon grandiflorum in Italy.

First Report of Tomato chlorosis virus in Tomato in Costa Rica.

An Emerging Potato Purple Top Disease Associated with a New 16SrIII Group Phytoplasma in Montana.

First Report of Crenate Broomrape (Orobanche crenata) on White Lupine (Lupinus albus) Growing in Alkaline Soils in Spain and Egypt.

First Report of Wheat Leaf Rust in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the Progress of its Appearance over the 2003–2008 Period.

Xiphinema rivesi from Chile Transmits Tomato ringspot virus to Cucumber.

First Report of Curvularia lunata on Red-Fleshed Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus) in Malaysia.

Maize as a New Host for Oat blue dwarf virus. First Report of Crown and Root Rot Caused by

Rhizoctonia solani AG-4 on Coprosma repens and C. lucida in Italy.

MPMIAugust 2009, Volume 22, Number 8Developing Kernel and Rachis Node Induce the

Trichothecene Pathway of Fusarium graminearum During Wheat Head Infection.

Type IV Pili Are Required for Virulence, Twitching Motility, and Biofilm Formation of Acidovorax avenae subsp. citrulli.

Full-Size ABC Transporters from the ABCG Subfamily in Medicago truncatula.

Repeat-Induced Point Mutation (RIP) as an Alternative Mecha nism of Evolution Toward Virulence in Leptosphaeria maculans.

The YAP1 Homolog–Mediated Oxidative Stress Tolerance Is Crucial for Pathogenicity of the Necrotrophic Fungus Alternaria alternata in Citrus.

The ERECTA Receptor-Like Kinase Regulates Cell Wall–Mediated Resistance to Pathogens in Arabidopsis thaliana.

Pseudomonas syringae pv. phaseolicola Mutants Compromised for Type III Secretion System Gene Induction.

Are Grapevine Stomata Involved in the Elicitor-Induced Protection Against Downy Mildew?

Does Botrytis cinerea Ignore H2O2-Induced Oxidative Stress During Infection? Characterization of Botrytis Activator Protein 1.

Identification of Beet necrotic yellow vein virus P25 Pathogenicity Factor–Interacting Sugar Beet Proteins That Represent Putative Virus Targets or Components of Plant Resistance.

Complete Genome Sequence of Citrus Huanglongbing Bacterium, ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’ Obtained Through Metagenomics.

The ThPG1 Endopolygalacturonase Is Required for the Trichoderma harzianum–Plant Beneficial Interaction.

A Metabolic Signature of the Beneficial Interaction of the Endophyte Paenibacillus sp. Isolate and In Vitro–Grown Poplar Plants Revealed by Metabolomics.

September 2009, Volume 22, Number 9Partial Resistance of Medicago truncatula to

Aphanomyces euteiches Is Associated With Protection of the Root Stele and Is Controlled by a Major QTL Rich in Proteasome-Related Genes.

Tsn1-Mediated Host Responses to ToxA From Pyrenophora tritici-repentis.

The Majority of the Type III Effector Inventory of Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato DC3000 Can Suppress Plant Immunity.

Analysis of Class III Peroxidase Genes Expressed in Roots of Resistant and Susceptible Wheat Lines Infected by Heterodera avenae.

Signaling by the Pathogenicity-Related MAP Kinase of Cochliobolus heterostrophus Correlates with Its Local Accumulation Rather Than Phosphorylation.

Disease-Specific Expression of Host Genes During Downy Mildew Infection of Arabidopsis.

Identification of a Hydroxyproline Transport System in the Legume Endosymbiont Sinorhizobium meliloti.

Structural and Functional Diversity of CLAVATA3/ESR (CLE)-Like Genes from the Potato Cyst Nematode Globodera rostochiensis.

Effect of Carbendazim Resistance on Trichothecene Production and Aggressiveness of Fusarium graminearum.

Strain-Specific Cylindrical Inclusion Protein of Soybean mosaic virus Elicits Extreme Resistance and a Lethal Systemic Hypersensitive Response in Two Resistant Soybean Cultivars.

Three Combined Quantitative Trait Loci from Nonhost Lactuca saligna Are Sufficient to Provide Complete Resistance of Lettuce Against Bremia lactucae.

Expression Analysis of the First Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Aquaporin Described Reveals Concerted Gene Expression Between Salt-Stressed and Nonstressed Mycelium.

The Mycorrhiza Fungus Piriformospora indica Induces Fast Root-Surface pH Signaling and Primes Systemic Alkalinization of the Leaf Apoplast Upon Powdery Mildew Infection.

Plant Management Networkwww.plantmanagementnetwork.org

Plant Health ProgressEvaluating Chickpea Genotypes for Resistance to

Ascochyta Blight in Nebraska. Evaluation of a High-Throughput Protocol for

Detecting Blueberry shock virus in Vaccinium Using ELISA.

Occurrence of Viruses in Wheat in the Great Plains Region, 2008.

Evaluation of Selected Genotypes of Soybean for Resistance to Phakopsora pachyrhizi.

Spring Dead Spot of Bermudagrass: A Challenge for Researchers and Turfgrass Managers.

A New Canker Disease of Crabapple Trees Caused by Phacidiopycnis washingtonensis in Washington State.

Syngenta Seed Care Introduces First Seed Treatment Insecticide for Leafy Vegetables.

Kansas State Unveils New Wheat Variety Disease and Insect Ratings Publication.

Vegetable Growers Rank RADIANT SC Insecticide Among Top Insecticides.

Monsanto Completes Regulatory Submissions in Brazil for First Biotech Insect-Protected Soybean Technology.

Long Term Apple Scab Resistance Remains Elusive, Purdue Expert Says.

Researchers Testing “One-Two Punch” Against Disease-Spreading Thrips.

Crop ManagementFungicide Resistance Management Guidelines for

Cucurbit Downy and Powdery Mildew Control in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Regions of the United States. n

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31-September 4 — The IX International Symposium on Thrips and Tospoviruses. Queensland, Australia. www.istt09.org

September 2009 29-October 1 — 17th Biennial Australasian

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October 200925-30 — 9th IPMB Congress. St. Louis, MO. www.ipmb2009.org

November 20092-4 — Global Soybean & Grain Transport 2009. New Orleans, LA. http://events.soyatech.com/index.php

3-5 — 4th Annual Soya & Oilseed Summit. New Orleans, LA. http://events.soyatech.com/index.php

7-12 — ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meetings. Pittsburgh, PA. www.acsmeetings.org

10-13 — Indian Phytopathological Society’s 5th International Conference. New Delhi, India. www.ipsdis.org

December 20091-2 — 2nd International Phytophthora capsici Conference. Islamorada, FL. http://conferences.dce.ufl.edu/pcap/reg.aspx

5-July 12, 2010 — Plant-Parasitic Nematode Identification Course at Clemson University. Clemson, SC. www.clemson.edu/esps/plantpath/nematology/nematode.htm

6-10 — National Plant Diagnostic Network. Miami, FL. www.npdn.org

7-9 — 2009 National Fusarium Head Blight Forum. Orlando, FL. http://scabusa.org/forum09.html

February 2010 28-March 3 — Global Biosecurity 2010:

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March 2010 7-12 — Phytophthora Diseases in Forest Trees

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