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In this IssuePresident’s Notebook ......................... 138APS Foundation ................................ 142Public Policy Update ......................... 143Funding Opportunities ...................... 144Division News ................................... 145APS Annual Meeting Highlights ........ 146OIP News & Views ........................... 151People ............................................... 152Classifieds .......................................... 153Journal Articles .................................. 155 Calendar of Events ............................. 156

Advertiser’s IndexAC Diagnostics .................................. 141American Peat Technology ................. 154D & S Electrostatic Samplers ............. 151Opti-Sciences ..................................... 149Wiley-Blackwell ................................. 145

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2009 APS Annual Meeting—Plant Pathologists Take PortlandThe 2009 APS Annual Meeting in Portland, OR, was a huge hit, with attendance exceeding expectations, the city of Portland serving as a terrific host, and a scientific program packed with great speakers from around the world. Thank you to the attendees, speakers, volunteers, exhibitors, and presenters who made this meeting one to remember! In fact, almost 96% of annual meeting attendees were satisfied or very satisfied with the overall meeting; 96.2% would recommend the meeting to others in the field.

This year’s meeting featured an exciting plenary session with speakers from government, academia, and industry presenting their perspectives on the external changes that are impacting not only what we do but how we do it. Speakers included William S. Niebur, Dupont Crop Genetics and Development; Maura O’Neill, USDA; and Neal Van Alfen, University of California-Davis. Niebur presented the global view of crop development and the importance of teams to achieve common goals. O’Neill gave insights into the priorities and strategies for increasing USDA support for research, extension, and education. Van Alfen gave an insightful discussion of the changing climate on university campuses. He stressed that plant pathology departments, although traditionally graduate programs, must now also have a presence at the undergraduate level.

New to the APS program this year, the 2009 Annual Meeting included a special hot-topic session on Wednesday, August 5, entitled “The Use of Fungicides to Promote Plant Physiological Health.” Speakers and presentation topics were chosen to present unique perspectives and a broad examination of the many possible approaches to this new area of interest. The session promised an opportunity to review the data and provide a balanced discussion that represented both sides of the issue. All indications were that these expectations were met.

“This session provided a rare opportunity to hear from a variety of distinct voices and areas of expertise on a potentially controversial subject,” noted Program Chair Barb Christ. This will serve as a great model for hot-topic sessions at future meetings.

Of course, one of the most important aspects of the meeting for many attendees was the opportunity to socialize and network with like-minded people from around the world. The social activities kicked off on Sunday evening at the Welcome Reception, where attendees visited with exhibitors, browsed posters, and met at alumni socials. The Industry & Extension Social and the Joint Women in Plant Pathology and Cultural Diversity Social took place that same night, while Monday night brought the Early Career Professionals Social and the always-popular Graduate Student Social. Finally, on Tuesday, the Final Night Celebration proved once again to be one of the most popular events at the meeting. Live music, dancing, food, and beverages make this event a perennial favorite and a great way to meet other attendees.

Jim Moyer, president of APS (2008–2009), addressing attendees at the 2009 Annual Meeting.

In Honor of Norman Borlaug (1914–2009)Distinguished Professor, Scientist, Advocate, and Nobel Laureate

Norman Borlaug, the father of the green revolution, truly demonstrated the meaning of humanity and the profound impact of plant science on our world. Known for developing disease-resistant, high-yielding varieties

of wheat, Borlaug dedicated his career to the fight against hunger globally. In the October 2007 issue of Phytopathology News, Borlaug advocated for increased resources for the fight against Ug99, a new, virulent race of the stem rust pathogen posing a worldwide threat to wheat production. In his words, “Agriculture is a continuing struggle against mutating pathogens. ... We must continue to push the frontiers of science forward, but also remain vigilant to protect the gains already made.”

Professor Borlaug will be remembered by APS and the thousands of plant scientists he has inspired through his work, perseverance, and innovation as an agricultural scientist. n

Editor-in-Chief: Joyce LoperManaging Editor: Michelle BjerknessEditor: Amanda AranowskiDesign: Agnes WalkerAdvertising Sales: Karen Deuschle

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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 / Gary Stacey Phytopathology: Niklaus J. GrÜnwald Phytopathology News: Joyce E. Loper / Doug Jardine Plant Disease: Anthony P. Keinath / R. Mike Davis 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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APS Council as the Strategic Body of Governance: Seeking Member Input on New Governance Structure Barb Christ, APS President, ebf@psu.edu

The APS Council is charged with the responsibility of governing and representing all members of APS. Hence, self examination is warranted to assure that the APS governance structure addresses realized and future changes of APS member demographics and effectively takes advantage of current technology to communicate and interact. The goal of any change is to ensure that APS continues to be a leading scientific society of plant pathologists that serves its membership by having successful meetings and publishing the leading science of our profession.

I am taking this opportunity to provide an update on council’s activities on the important initiative of examining the governance structure of APS that began in 2008. An update was provided during the business meeting at the annual meeting, but for those who were unable to attend, let me provide a

brief history of the process.

At the 2008 Mid-Year Council Meeting, a significant portion of the agenda focused on discussions of an APS governance structure that would best serve to keep APS strategic in its thinking and nimble in its decision making as an organization. There was a consensus among members of council that an ad hoc committee was needed to critically examine the current APS governance model and evaluate what is needed in meeting the challenges of the future. The ad hoc committee was duly appointed and chaired by Mike Boehm. He and his committee worked through the year and presented their initial report at the February 2009 Mid-Year Council Meeting. There was a consensus among council that an organizational structure with broader representation and fewer members would be better able to respond to opportunities and better represent all APS members.

In order to flesh out details, subcommittees were formed and charged with examining specific aspects of the governance structure, including composition of the Executive Committee, effective communication, leadership-nomination process, membership services, appointed and elected councilors, and broadening of the scientific planning board. These committees reported their discussions to the broader group at the Leadership Forum, prior to the annual meeting in Portland. Additionally, throughout the year, Past President Jim Moyer provided an outline of the new governance approach at various APS division meetings he attended during his tenure, seeking input from division members. In addition, details on the governance plan have been presented to offices, boards, division leaders, committees, and to those who attended the business meeting. Every effort is being made to obtain input from all of membership before any change is implemented, which in fact will require a vote of membership.

The input compiled from the member groups to date, and suggestions made by the subcommittees, were examined by the Executive Committee at the recent annual leadership retreat in August. Communications were made back to the subcommittees to consider as they continue to revise components of their section of the governance report in order to submit their final recommendations to the Governance Committee.

In an effort to outline the best possible structure to ensure APS’s continued success, the current proposal suggests that council be: smaller in size to facilitate a nimble response to immediate issues, widely informed so that each council position has an expansive view of the activities of APS, and reorganized for broader member representation.

Therefore, the proposed structure, which is currently under review, suggests a structure to include the president, president-elect, vice president, past president, secretary, treasurer, six elected councilors, and four appointed councilors who would be chairs from selected boards/offices. Of the four appointed councilors, one would be the chair of the Publication Board and the others would be selected from a suite of boards determined at the time of appointment, based on current issues/needs, including the Office of Electronic Communications, Office of International Programs, Office of Industry Relations, Office of Public Relations and Outreach, Public Policy Board, Foundation, Scientific Programs Board, and Divisions Board (new).

President’s Notebook

Barb Christ

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2009 APS Annual Meeting continued from page 137Here’s what attendees are saying about the APS Annual Meeting in Portland:

“The annual APS meeting is THE meeting for plant pathologists. The scope of science presented is expansive and in depth.”

“I met the famous professor in my research area and got very important information I am interested in.”

“It’s an intensely busy meeting, with multiple opportunities to learn things scientifically and policy-wise. It helps me keep up with current directions and trends in plant pathology.”

“APS meetings are a great opportunity to keep up with recent developments in many specialized areas/topics, present research, and meet and network with colleagues at professional and social events. It is a wonderful professional and personal experience.”

“Thought-provoking plenary session with excellent speakers. Very useful to have the program book (good layout) and abstracts available online well in advance of the meeting. Also really liked being able to print out individual abstracts at the meeting site, instead of having to lug around an abstract book. Very well-organized meeting with good sessions overall. Particularly liked the flash-and-dash—great for students and post-docs.”

The special and technical sessions offer new information on the latest research and developments in plant pathology.

A full overview of this new governance approach will be made available to the membership via a voice-over PowerPoint presentation posted in October on APSnet. Member comments will be collected via a discussion board which will hopefully generate additional perspectives. Watch your upcoming issue of the APS News Capsule for details on how to access, review, and comment on the posting.

This proposal is a very fresh approach to our governance efforts. If you look at our organizational history, the role of council and its composition has grown as new initiatives were started. As a result, the structure has become cumbersome and inconsistent, with a short-term rather than long-term perspective. The recommendations for this new council structure are focused on providing open access and participation by a diverse audience (not just geographically or responsibility driven), allowing continuous flexibility in the composition of council based on membership or critical issues of the time, rather than locked in leadership positions. This will ensure increased linkages at the broadest level, while maintaining adherence to the spirit of the constitution, and implementing efficiencies to maintain expenses associated with the operations of a governance system.

Based on feedback received from member comments and the workings of the subcommittees, the governance committee plans to meet to refine the report and present a final report at the 2010 Mid-Year Council Meeting. This report will also have an implementation plan as to how we can begin reshaping the structure so that when a final document comes to vote there will be a clear outline of how change would be implemented. If council determines that what is proposed is viable, it will then go to you, the APS membership, for an APS Constitutional vote for final approval, as a new structure will require changes to the APS Constitution. The goal of the governance structure is to be representative of the diversity of the society’s membership and to ensure that the activities which make APS membership valuable are successful. It also aims to strengthen communication so that the boards/offices that have specific charges are engaged in activities that are of the highest member value. Additionally, a goal is to foster segments of the membership to explore opportunities to contribute to the society in ways not currently envisioned that may have great impact.

All of this effort is being undertaken to ensure the success of APS as a member-driven scientific society. Remember to watch for an announcement about the governance-focused voice-over PowerPoint coming in October, and take time to review the proposal and provide your input. We look forward to your active involvement in this process. n

Your 2010 APS Membership RenewalRenewals for 2010 will be going out shortly, starting with those who lapse on December 31. To help our members during an economically difficult time, APS council has decided to keep 2010 membership rates the same as they were in 2009. In addition, beginning in October, members will have the option to renew for one, two, or three years at a time, letting you lock in the 2009 membership rates until 2012! More information will be available in your renewal e-mails and invoice mailings.

If you reach your renewal term and are having economic difficulties paying for your member-ship, please contact APS member services at +1.651.454.7250 or apsinfo@scisoc.org. Programs are now in place to help.

Thank you for your ongoing support of APS. n

Also new for 2009, APS encouraged meeting attendees to share their meeting experiences while they were happening via Twitter and Facebook. You can keep up with plant pathologists and their latest developments, photos, and thoughts year round by taking advantage of APS’s presence on these sites. Visit www.apsnet.org/members/aps20.asp for complete information and links to everything APS2.0.

Again, a very special thanks to all of the members and volunteers who helped orchestrate another successful APS Annual Meeting! See photo highlights on pages 146–147. Don’t forget to visit the annual meeting website at http://meeting.apsnet.org for additional photos from the meeting, as well as information on the 2010 APS Annual Meeting in Nashville, TN. n

Follow the LeaderAre you a twitterer? If so, follow APS on Twitter (http://twitter.com/plantdisease) for the latest news-making plant disease headlines and up-to-date society news. If you like to tweet, contact Karen Deuschle (kdeuschle@scisoc.org) at APS Headquarters, so we can be sure to follow your twitters. n

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The APS Annual Business Report was presented to society members on Monday, August 3, 2009, during the APS Annual Meeting in Portland, OR. APS President James Moyer opened the meeting, highlighting the 2008–2009 year in review. Listed below

are the highlights from his presentation.

Journals • Impact factors continue to hold steady

compared to competing journals, with Plant Disease increasing for 2008 (MPMI—4.13; Phytopathology—2.19; Plant Disease—1.87)

• Digital scans of back issues (MPMI and Plant Disease complete, Phytopathology—2010/11)

• Electronic open access—12 months MPMI; Phytopathology moving from 24 to 12 months with September 2009 issue; 24 months for Plant Disease

• Upgrading online service to allow open-access articles to be seen in PubMed

• Anticipate library budgets being cut by up to 25%, increasing efforts to respond to trend (holding 2010 rate increase to ~3%)

APS PRESS• Developing an original electronic APS PRESS

product (Phytophthora Protocols Database), that will be subscription based

• 2nd Edition of Essential Plant Pathology coming in Fall 2009

• Developing strategy to convert APS PRESS books for online delivery

• Several new titles now available

Plant Management Network• 2008 Record Year for Traffic: 359,026 unique

site visitors• Joint Executive Committee Organized (APS/

ASA/CSSA Jointly Manage PMN)• Peer-reviewed journals continue to grow• 36 land-grant partners• Ag practitioners portal introduced (serves

crop advisers, extension agents, producers)

APS Website• Purchased Microsoft’s “Sharepoint” content

management system• Rebuilding entire site; classifying and

migrating content• Increased collaboration tools in 2010• New website coming early 2010

Current APS Ad Hoc Committees• APS Governance Structure (Mike Boehm)• Culture Collections (Scott Gold/Jeff Jones/

Rick Bennett)• Future Education in Plant Pathology (Jim MacDonald)

• International Seed Federation (Phyllis Himmel)

• Leadership Institute (Rick Bostock/Chris Smart)

Governance (see full article highlighting thisinitiative on page 138)• Task Force appointed 2008 Mid-Year Council – Report received at 2009 Mid-Year Expanded discussion of proposal—

annual meeting Leadership forum Business meeting – Final recommendation to council for

2010 Mid-Year – Implementation Vote of council Vote of members

New Initiatives for 2009–2010• Review of the annual meeting format• Implementation of new information-delivery

products• Development of Visioning Forum • Continuation of Cash Conservation Initiative

(>$200K saved)

MembershipDetails on the latest membership statistics were provided by APS Secretary Danise Beadle. Membership counts for June by fiscal year end indicate a decrease in members from 2008 to 2009 (5,232 vs. 4,939, a decrease of 293 members). By membership type, emeritus members were up 5, group member/leaders down 41, post-docs down 32, students down 73, sustaining associates down 6, and regular members down 61. Percentage of members outside of the United States held at 35% this year—the same as last year. Average age of the membership is currently 52 years.

Financial UpdateFrom a financial perspective, APS Treasurer Randy Rowe noted that APS is projecting to end the year with net income from operations (before audit) for the year ending June 30, 2009, at $427,510. This outcome was due to revenue being over budget approximately $283,000, while expenses were held under budget approximately $135,000. All three journals and APS PRESS had an excellent year with substantial positive net revenues. Cash

2009 APS Business Report Presented in Portland

James Moyer

Unaudited Summary of Income and Expenses—6/30/09 (Twelve Months)

Income Expenses Net Before OH Net After OH

Member Services $319,541 7% $637,310 14% ($317,769) ($503,612)Auxiliary Meetings 13,032 0% 13,425 0% (393) (595)Phytopathology 907,354 19% 329,186 7% 578,168 484,131 Plant Disease 777,818 16% 346,262 8% 431,556 311,789 Phyto News 11,200 0% 54,503 1% (43,303) (57,906)MPMI 692,388 14% 349,793 8% 342,595 248,672 Plant Mgmt Network 290,245 6% 261,390 6% 28,855 (117,060)Online Subs 42,743 1% 14,485 0% 28,258 22,757APS PRESS 963,187 20% 733,671 17% 229,516 72,869 Annual Meeting 816,177 17% 726,995 16% 89,182 (33,535)G & A 101,927 2% 1,041,082 24% (939,155) –Total $4,868,637 $4,425,689 442,948 $463,254 Surplus (Loss) $442,948

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conservation measures implemented during FY09 had been projected to save approximately $86,000. However, through considerable efforts by many groups, more than $152,000 in expenses were saved, which contributed substantially to the favorable net income from operations.

FY09 was an extremely difficult year for investments, which led to the value of the APS investment portfolio declining by $550,328 due to unrealized market losses. These investments are still held at TIAA-CREF and have the opportunity to increase as the market (hopefully) goes up. To maintain positive cash flow during FY09, some investments were liquidated to pay expenses, resulting in $55,329 of realized losses for the year. The overall return on investments (including both unrealized and realized losses) for the year ended June 30, 2009, and was negative 14.7%. In comparison, the Dow Jones Industrial Average had a negative 21.6% return for the same time period. The table on the previous page depicts revenue and expense by area.

The following graphs reflect the projected revenue and expense by area as a percentage of total revenue and total expense, respectively. n

Unaudited Income – 6/30/09

Unaudited Expenses – 6/30/09

Member Services14%

Phytopathology7%

Plant Disease8%

MPMI8%

PMN6%

APS PRESS17%

Annual Meeting16%

G & A24%

APS PRESS20%

Member Services7%

Phytopathology19%

Plant Disease16%

MPMI14%

PMN6%

Annual Meeting17%

G & A2%

On-Farm Research Webcasts Help Growers, Consultants, and Other Practitioners Make Science-Based Management Decisions

High-quality research plays an important role in boosting yield and profitability on the farm. Iowa State University’s (ISU) On-Farm Research Conference, published as a series of webcasts by the Plant Management Network (PMN), gives crop consultants, growers, and other agricultural professionals the knowledge to complete, recognize, and understand scientifically sound crop production research. The On-Farm Research Conference was funded jointly by ISU’s Corn and Soybean Initiative and the North Central Integrated Pest Management Center.

Project organizers designed the conference to give agricultural professionals another tool in farming decisions. “Many growers and agribusinesses are inundated with data, which they use to make critical decisions about production practices,” said Daren Mueller, ISU extension specialist and lead organizer of the event.

“We want them to be able to recognize and understand scientifically sound crop production research that will help promote wise crop production and protection decisions, which is an integral goal of integrated pest management,” Mueller added.

The webcasts cover three main subject areas: the basics of on-farm research design, data collection methods, and ways to improve data quality. Speakers include faculty and extension staff from ISU, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

These recorded webcasts can be viewed on demand any time through their Internet browsers—in part or in their entirety. Current webcast presentation titles include:

• Planning an Experiment• How to Improve Chances of a Successful Trial• Tools for Conducting On-Farm Research• Soil Fertility On-Farm Research Methods and Measurements• Basics of Data Collection• Managing Data in On-Farm Research

All of the presentations can be viewed at www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/onfarm. “The site will allow people to learn what it takes to organize and conduct scientifically valid on-farm research,” noted Mueller. One presentation, entitled “Planning an Experiment,” is freely accessible for all. The other webcasts can be accessed by staff and students of PMN’s partnering universities and companies and by current individual subscribers. Others must subscribe for an annual fee ranging from $38 to $45. A subscription provides unlimited access to all of PMN’s 11 online crop protection and production resources. To subscribe or learn more, visit www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/subscriptions. n

• Collecting Agronomic Production Data• Methods for Collecting Plant Disease Data• Collecting Insect Data• Weather/Climate Information for Agricultural Research • Economics and On-Farm Research• Instrumentation, Sample, and Data Handling

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APS Foundation

Evanthia (Vanta) D. Kontaxis

D. G. Kontaxis

Graduate Student Ganyu Gu Motivated by “Spirit and Generosity” of Evanthia D. and D. G. Kontaxis

Ganyu Gu, the first recipient of the Evanthia D. and D. G. Kontaxis Student Travel Award given by the APS Foundation and a graduate student at Mississippi State University, recently spoke with Phytopathology News Editor Joyce Loper about his research and receiving the award.

Where did you grow up? Where did you go to college?

I grew up in China and got my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in plant protection and plant pathology at Nanjing Agricultural

University, China.

What is the subject of your research?

I am working on bacteriology and biological control of plant diseases, focusing on the genetics and biochemistry of biological control agents. I was involved in characterizing a

region in the genome of Burkholderia contaminans strain MS14 that is required for its antifungal activity. The chemical compound produced by MS14 is a cyclic octapeptide.

Who is your major professor?

My major professor is Shien Lu, assistant professor in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at Mississippi State University. He gives me a lot of help and guidance!

Have you been to an APS meeting before?

It was my first time attending an APS meeting and I really enjoyed the trip. I listened to several presentations and read many posters, which gave me a lot of knowledge and new ideas

for my research. The APS meeting also provided me with a chance to meet many other colleagues. I think my future career will benefit from the friendships and connections built during this meeting.

I really appreciate Dr. and Mrs. Kontaxis’s generosity. Their experience and spirit encourage me to work hard as a plant pathologist. It was my great honor to receive the APS Foundation Evanthia D. and D. G. Kontaxis Award.

Demetrios Kontaxis was born in Psari-Trifilias-Greece and graduated from the Agricultural University of Athens, Greece, in 1950. In 1957, he came to California to pursue post-graduate studies in the Department of Plant Pathology at the University of California-Berkeley, where he received his Ph.D. degree in 1960. He then worked as a plant pathologist for Del Monte Corporation, first in Hawaii and later in the Philippines, Mindanao Island, where he studied the epidemiology and management of tropical diseases. In 1973, he rejoined the University of California and continued his career there as a

plant pathologist and nematologist in Imperial County until his retirement in 1991. Throughout his career, Dr. Kontaxis discovered many new pathogens, reported new diseases, developed novel management practices resulting in reduced chemical use, and discovered epiphytotics of fungal plant pathogens. He and his beloved wife, Evanthia D. Kontaxis, traveled extensively and enjoyed meeting colleagues and friends around the globe. In 2009, the Evanthia D. and D. G. Kontaxis Student Travel Award was established through their generous gift to the APS Foundation. n

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Call for Nominations for the 10th I. E. Melhus Graduate Student SymposiumThe APS Seed Pathology Committee is sponsoring the 10th I. E. Melhus Graduate Student Symposium at the 2010 APS Annual Meeting in Nashville, TN. The symposium entitled “Seed Pathology: Epidemiology, Management, and Phytosanitary Concerns” will feature four to six presentations on graduate thesis work, highlighting research aimed at providing a better understanding of the epidemiology, management, and phytosanitary issues of plant diseases caused by seedborne pathogens. All graduate students with relevant significant work are invited to apply. To attract as many applications as possible from APS student members (and potential members), the APS Seed Pathology Committee wishes to define eligible research topics in the broadest possible sense. Topics assessing seed infection, seed transmission, genetics of host-pathogen interactions of seedborne pathogens, management of seedborne diseases (seed treatments and other practices), epidemiology of seedborne pathogens, phytosanitary/regulatory issues, and other aspects of seedborne pathogens are pertinent. Applications will be sought to cover basic and applied issues on seedborne pathogens, and to demonstrate significant contributions of research to improving our understanding of seed pathology and reducing losses caused by seedborne pathogens. Each presentation will be 30 minutes in length (including time for questions) and will be selected based on the significance of the contribution to new understanding of seedborne and seed-transmitted plant pathogens.

Speakers for the symposium will be chosen by a selection committee chaired by APS Caribbean Division Councilor Maria Mercedes Roca, Zamorano University, and composed of members of the sponsoring APS Committee on Seed Pathology. Applicants must currently be enrolled as a graduate student or have completed their graduate program within 12 months of the 2010 APS Annual Meeting. The deadline for applications is Friday, January 15, 2010.

Applications and letters of recommendation should be submitted electronically to Roca, Zamorano University: mmroca@zamorano.edu (PO Box 93, Tegucigalpa, Honduras). Each application must contain:

A written description of the goals, 1) methods, results, and significance of the applicant’s thesis research. The description

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should be a maximum of five single-spaced, typed pages (excluding tables and figures) with 12 pt font; ANDTwo letters of nomination, one of which 2) must be from the applicant’s major professor. Letters of nomination must include an evaluation of the applicant’s research and the ability of the student to present their research in a clear and effective manner.

Invited speakers will receive a financial award toward the cost of travel. Speakers must be APS members at the time awards are made. I. E. Melhus, a plant disease epidemiologist, was a renowned teacher, innovative researcher, and outstanding administrator at Iowa State College. Melhus served as president of APS in 1926 and was elected a fellow of APS in 1965. n

PPB Open Position—National Plant Microbial Germplasm System APS announces the availability of a position on the APS Public Policy Board (PPB) for a plant pathologist to take the lead in representing APS and the PPB in a multi-agency, national initiative to establish a technologically advanced, coordinated, and financially supported system of microbial collections and information.

Microbial germplasm collections are an essential foundation for science, but they are at risk because the United States lacks a coordinated national system to protect, preserve, and enhance these valuable resources. There is a critical need to establish a viable and well-coordinated national plant microbial germplasm system (NPMGS) that safeguards the diversity of plant-associated microbial germpasm collections and supports research, education, and practical uses of archived collections. APS’s national initiative proposes a strong NPMGS composed of distributed, expert-curated, taxon-specific repositories linked through a searchable, common cyber-infrastructure database. A central repository to house backup cultures and receive decommissioned collections would be established. This permanent repository system will be accessible by the broader scientific community, as well as by law enforcement and homeland security officials responsible for safeguarding our national agricultural system. The infrastructure envisioned for this national system will be connected to active research programs and their associated expert personnel and will be a joint venture involving a new federal government initiative and existing structures, such as the U.S. National Plant Germplasm System (NPGS), the National Science Foundation (NSF) Living Stock Collections for Biological Research (LSCBR) Program, and existing university collections maintained in an ad hoc manner. Since the long-term success of the proposed system would heavily depend on active participation by existing collections and associated research communities, the design and management of the system must balance the responsibility of participation with benefits.

The 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. In addition to the culture resource effort, current PPB initiatives include funding for agricultural sciences, 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 others from APS, as well as from the USDA, industry, academia, and other agencies; providing leadership on the development of PPB input to national agencies on issues of concern; participating in monthly PPB 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 issues related to the NPMGS on behalf of PPB and APS; and 2) the broad interest and experience to contribute to all PPB efforts.

PPB requests submission of a short statement of interest and background(short CV) from members interested in serving APS as a PPB board member by October 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 Update

Open-Access Article Update—PhytopathologyArticles published in the journals Phytopathology and MPMI more than 12 months ago are now available to all. Authors, this means that your research published in these APS journals is accessible to scientists more broadly than ever before. Current budget conditions make it more important than ever for you to tell your librarians about the vital role APS journals have in plant science. Watch for surveys about journal use at your institution and let them know that timely access to research published in APS journals is important to you! n

Hear Results, Determine Progress, and Share Perspectives on Soybean RustThe 2009 Soybean Rust Symposium, organized by The American Phytopathological Society (APS) in cooperation with related organizations, will bring together leaders in the soybean community to learn about the latest discoveries and achievements.

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Biopesticide and Organic Support ProgramThe IR-4 Biopesticide and Organic Support Program announces a request for grant proposals for funding of efficacy research in 2010. IR-4 is especially interested in proposals containing biopesticides as resistance management tools rotated with conventional products and for use as a part of organic production systems. While resistance management is an important interest, the proposal must still have a majority focus on biopesticides. Project proposals will be accepted in early, advanced, and demonstration stage categories. The total amount of funding available will be around $400,000. The primary objective of the IR-4 Biopesticide Research Program is to further the development and registration of biopesticides for use in pest management systems for specialty crops or for minor uses on major crops. You can download the grant procedure and application at http://ir4.rutgers.edu/Biopesticides/EarlyAdvDemoGuidelinesForms2010.doc. n

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The 2009 Southwide Forest Disease Workshop The Southwide Forest Disease Workshop (SFDW) held a three-day meeting in Greenville, SC, June 29 through July 2, 2009. A special topic of the meeting was current methodology for detection of Phytophthora ramorum in the southern United States. Other important topics included laurel wilt disease, oak wilt control, pine decline, nursery diseases, and testing of pesticide controls, including proline and alternative fumigants to methyl bromide.

The field trip to the Clemson Experimental Forest covered the National Fire and Fire Surrogates Study and the effects of fuel reduction treatments on Leptographium and Phytophthora species. At the Chestnut Return Farm in Seneca, SC, Joe James and Steven Jeffers discussed the current evaluations of blight resistance of hybrid chestnuts for resistance to P. cinnamomi. The final stop on the field trip was the Piedmont Forestry Center, Tamassee, SC, where water filtration and stream-baiting methods for detection of Phytophthora populations in streams were demonstrated by Jaesoon Hwang, Steve Jeffers, and Steve Oak.

D. Paul Jackson, a Ph.D. student at Auburn University, won the student paper competition for his presentation entitled “The effects of Pythium and peat moss on loblolly pine seedling survival after cold storage” at the SFDW. The outstanding research publication award went to S. W. Fraedrich, T. C. Harrington, R. J. Rabaglia, M. D. Ulyshen, A. E. Mayfield, III, J. L. Hanula, J. M. Eickwort, and D. R. Miller for their paper entitled “A fungal symbiont of the redbay ambrosia beetle causes a lethal wilt in redbay and other Lauraceae in the southeastern United States” published in Plant Disease. The best extension paper was awarded to A. E. (Bud) Mayfield for “Laurel wilt,” Florida Forest and Shade Tree Pests Leaflet No. 13. n

Paula Spaine (Forest Service) presents D. Paul Jackson with the award for Best Student Presentation. Scott Enebak (Auburn University) is on the right.

EPA Seeks Fellowship Applications for Its Undergraduate and Graduate Environmental Study ProgramsFinancial support for undergraduate and graduate studies in environmental sciences is available from the National Center for Environmental Research (NCER), a unit of the EPA Office of Research and Development (ORD). The EPA ORD is seeking fellowship applications for its undergraduate and graduate environmental study programs. EPA expects to award approximately 30 new undergraduate fellowships by July 30, 2010, which include financial support for junior- and senior-year undergraduate study and an internship at an EPA facility during the summer between their junior and senior years. The fellowship provides up to $17,000 per year of academic support and up to $7,500 of internship support for the three-month summer period. In addition, EPA also expects to award approximately 120 new graduate fellowships by June 30, 2010. Applications for undergraduate fellowships are due to EPA by December 10, 2009, and are due October 22, 2009, for graduate fellowships. Information about the fellowship program is posted at www.epa.gov/ncer/fellow. Information about the EPA ORD NCER 2010 academic year EPA undergraduate fellowships for environmental study is available online at www.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2010/2010_gro_undergrad.html. Information about the graduate fellowship program is online at www.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2009/ 2009_star_gradfellow.html. n

QBOL: A New EU Project Focusing on Pathogen Barcoding

A new European Union (EU)-funded project is developing DNA barcoding as a diagnostic tool to identify quarantine organisms in support of plant health. DNA barcoding is a taxonomic method that uses short DNA sequences from a standard region of an organism’s

genome to identify species. An international consortium called QBOL (for Quarantine Barcoding of Life), coordinated by Peter Bonants (Plant Research International, Wageningen, the Netherlands) aims to make DNA barcoding available for plant health diagnostics and to strengthen the link between traditional and molecular taxonomy as a sustainable diagnostic resource. More information is available at www.QBOL.org. Those interested in collaborating with the consortium are invited to contact Bonants (peter.bonants@wur.nl). n

Announcing the Artists of Plant PathologyCongratulations to first-place winners Venkatesan Parkunan and Chuan Hong, Virginia Tech University, for their winning entries “Shapes Created by Zoospores” (pictured here) and “Colored Sporangia of Phytophthora” (tied for first place). All of the plant disease-inspired winners and entries were displayed at

the plenary session at the annual meeting and can also be viewed on APSnet at www.apsnet.org/members/com/pdf/GSTUDArtinPhytopathology.pdf.

Thank you to everyone who participated, making this another great year for art in phytopathology! n

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Division NewsPacific Division Update The Pacific Division met jointly with APS for their 2009 Annual Meeting in Portland, where more than 75 members attended the Pacific Division business meeting. At the meeting, Lyndon Porter was awarded the Pacific Division Early Career Award. Ernesto Moya (Montana State University), Suman Mukherjee (New Mexico State University), Grant Poole (Washington State University), Hongyan Sheg (Washington State University), Fushi Wen (University of Arizona), and Mohammad Yaghmour (University of California-Davis) each received a $500 travel award to attend the meeting. Additionally, the following members were recipients of Student Paper Competition Awards: Nicholar Garber (first place, University of Arizona), Jeremiah Dung (second place, Washington State University), Evans Njambere (tie

for third place, Washington State University), and Laura Costadone (tie for third place, Washington State University). Cash awards of $500, $300, and $200 were given to the winners for first, second, and third, respectively. Also at the meeting, Pacific Division President Dennis Johnson handed the gavel to Walt Mahaffee. Jay Pscheidt (Oregon State University) became the new president-elect and Jim Adaskaveg (University of California-Riverside) was named the new APS councilor. Melodie Putnam (Oregon State University) completed her three-year term as APS councilor. n

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Lyndon Porter receiving the Pacific Division Early Career Award from Division President Dennis Johnson.

Recipients of the Student Paper Competition and officers of the APS Pacific Division (Left to right): Juliet Windes (secretary/treasurer), Dennis Johnson (Pacific Division president), Jeremiah Dung (second place), Evans Njambere (tie for third place), Laura Costadone (tie for third place), and Walt Mahaffee (president-elect).

Share Your Breakthroughs!The American Phytopathological Society (APS) is the premier society dedicated to high-quality, innovative plant pathology research. For more than a century, members of APS have been making and sharing significant breakthroughs, both for the science and the society. As a member of this distinctive community of scientists, you drive the global advancement of this critical science.

Now you are invited to share your breakthroughs with others! How has APS helped advance your research? Has your career been improved through your membership? Share your breakthroughs with APS and you could be featured in the upcoming APS campaigns, helping the society to gain new members and continue its growth. If your story is chosen, you will receive a special “green” thank you from APS. Upload your breakthroughs at www.apsnet.org/members/breakthrough.

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2009 APS President Jim Moyer presents David Shew with the award for Excellence in Teaching.

APS Annual Meeting Highlights

This group from the Forest Pathology Field Trip on Saturday visited northern Oregon forest ecosystems.

The exhibits offer a great opportunity to get to know industry suppliers and experts and mingle with other attendees.

Everyone gathered outside the Exhibit Hall on Sunday evening before the Welcome Reception.

2009 APS President Jim Moyer and Past President Ray Martin with this year’s travel award winners.

“Great meeting, very useful, and worth attending. I decided to attend at the last minute and felt it was well worth the trip to Portland.”

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Plenary session speaker William S. Niebur discussed the global view of crop development and the importance of teams to achieve common goals.

APS member Mike Boehm of Ohio State University points out something interesting in this poster.

Texas A&M University was one of many groups that participated in this year’s Alumni Socials.

Attendees line up to create custom alerts in APS Journals Online and receive a free flash drive.

“Special sessions were great. Great job getting sessions and opportunities for grad students.”

APS Annual Meeting Highlights

Incoming 2010 APS President Barb Christ accepts the Presidential Gavel from 2009 President Jim Moyer.

APS member Allison Tally gets her book signed and visits with APS PRESS authors Margery Daughtrey and Gary Moorman.

“The meeting was packed with useful information. I especially enjoyed the Hot Topic Session: The Use of Fungicides to Promote Plant Physiological Benefits in Crops. The Q&A was educational and addressed concerns voiced by individuals on both sides of this controversial topic.”

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Second Edition of Best-Selling Textbook for Introductory Plant Pathology Courses Now Available!Essential Plant Pathology, Second Edition is completely updated with color throughout and is packaged with a new DVD that includes extras for students and professors alike. The first edition of this best-selling textbook was carefully reviewed by subject matter specialists and plant pathology course instructors to help update the content, especially some of the quickly changing molecular aspects of host-parasite interactions.

This inviting new edition is written specifically to the introductory plant pathology course level by award-winning educators Gail Schumann and Cleo D’Arcy. The textbook comes packaged with a dynamic DVD that works hand in hand with the popular APSnet Education Center, as well as APSnet feature articles and links to recommended websites. The DVD is a key part of the book and provides students and their professors an engaging way to learn and teach plant pathology.

Now shipping for spring semester courses, plant pathology educators may review Essential Plant Pathology, Second Edition for consideration as a course textbook for 60 days with no obligation. Call +1.800.328.7560 or send an e-mail to aps@scisoc.org to request a free 60-day examination copy. Please include the name of the book, name of course, name of institution, your name, address, phone number, and e-mail address. To read more about this new edition, go to the APS PRESS online bookstore at www.shopapspress.org. n

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LSU Graduate Students Experience West Coast Plant Pathology

Graduate education comprises various components, ranging from formal instruction to professional development, including networking. This summer, a group of doctoral candidates from Louisiana State University (LSU) had the opportunity to visit three West Coast universities and USDA research facilities to do some networking of their own. Following the 2009 APS Annual Meeting in Portland, OR, Raymond Schneider led a group of LSU students from the Department of Plant Pathology and Crop Physiology to Oregon State University (OSU), University of California-Davis (UC Davis), University of California-Berkeley (UC Berkeley), and USDA research stations, where Ashok Chanda, Rebecca Melanson, E. Paul Mumma, and Nicole Ward had the opportunity to experience other university cultures and meet fellow plant pathologists. Upon departing from the APS meeting, the group attended the OSU Department of Botany and Plant Pathology alumni picnic. The next day, they toured the university, thanks to special arrangements by Joyce Loper. The tour of hops, grapes, cherries, etc., and berry tasting began at the research farm with Walt Mahaffee and Jay Pscheidt. After eating their fill, they returned to campus, where graduate students from the two universities ate lunch while comparing class requirements

and research ideas. Schneider gave a seminar entitled “Asian Soybean Rust: Why All the Fuss?” Finally, the groups met with colleagues working on similar projects, including Chris Mundt and Ken Johnson. While in Corvallis, OR, they met Kim Hummer and her staff and toured the USDA National Clonal Germplasm Repository for temperate fruit, nut, and agronomic crops.

A hike down to Crater Lake, a scenic drive through the Redwood National Forest, and a walk across the Golden Gate Bridge were enjoyed by all before networking resumed at UC Davis. Doug Gubler graciously hosted the group and gave a tour of the department after a generous lunch. Students from Bruce Kirkpatrick’s lab hosted some of the students, while others resumed epidemiology talks with Gubler. A visit to the region would not be complete without a field trip to Napa Valley, so the group endured wine tasting and vineyard and winery tours for a day. The next stop was UC Berkeley, where Steve Lindow donated his time and efforts to host them for the day. Both Lindow and Brian Staskawicz presented students with overviews of their programs before Schneider’s seminar. During lunch in Sproul Plaza, graduate students from both universities chatted about their research, classes, and educational milestones.

Next, it was on to Salinas, CA, where Eric Brennan, USDA’s organic agricultural research scientist, provided overviews of vegetable production in the Salinas Valley and the challenges of organic production in this unique region. Then, Frank Martin provided a detailed overview of his research, and Carolee Bull and Krishna Subbarao led tours of the USDA-ARS-Pacific West facility and described their ongoing research activities, including possibilities for collaboration.

The nine-day tour ended at Point Lobos State Park and an artichoke dinner in Carmel, CA. The LSU Plant Pathology and Crop Physiology students wish to thank all of their hosts for their time and generosity. The LSU group enjoyed meeting fellow students, faculty, and staff and appreciated the exposure to agricultural systems much different from their own. n

Paul Mumma, Rebecca Melanson, Ashok Chanda, Raymond Schneider, and Nicole Ward enjoying a picnic overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge.

A day at Crater Lake: Raymond Schneider, Paul Mumma, Nicole Ward, Rebecca Melanson, and Ashok Chanda.

The Purdue Plant and Pest Diagnostic Lab Participates in Diagnostic TrainingThe Purdue Plant and Pest Diagnostic Lab (P&PDL) participated in training for five junior faculty members from Kabul and Herat Universities as part of the Advancing Afghan Agriculture Alliance USAID project managed by Purdue University.

The five-week stay included full-day sessions of mainly hands-on training in the diagnosis of plant diseases and abiotic problems. Participants also received training each week in basic entomology, insect ID, weed science, and English as a second language.

Using plant samples submitted to the P&PDL, participants were able to apply the knowledge they learned from lectures in hands-on lab work with microscopy, serology, isolations, and other basic diagnostic techniques suitable for use in developing countries. Tom Creswell and Gail Ruhl served as the primary instructors for the disease diagnostic portion of the training with the virology lecture presented by Sue Loesch-Fries.

In addition to the classroom setting, the group was hosted by Dan Egel as they toured the Southwest Purdue Ag Center field plots and research facilities and visited a large vegetable farm and packaging facility. Egel has given guest lectures at Kabul University and plans additional work there in 2010.

The P&PDL will also continue the Purdue connection by supporting international diagnostics training via e-mail and distance diagnostics and will work to help support the establishment of diagnostic facilities at Afghan universities. n

(From L to R): Fawzia Mumtaz, Gail Ruhl, Mabob Shah Sultani, Asadullah Azam, Tom Creswell, Sayeed Samiullah Baheer, and Ghulam Hussain Poya.

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Thank You Silent Auction Donors, Bidders, and Sponsors!The Office of International Programs’ (OIP) 5th Annual Silent Auction was a definite hit this year, raising more than $2,100 to support the new Global Experience program. The auction featured unique items to bid on, including jewelry from around the world, unique carvings and clothing from several continents, and beautiful handmade pieces courtesy of our talented membership. The OIP offers our sincerest appreciation to all the donors who made this year’s silent auction truly exceptional and fun.

Thank you to this year’s silent auction sponsors, BIOREBA AG and Syngenta, and a big thank you to all the bidders for stopping by the auction and bidding on an item! Watch for information on the 2010 Silent Auction and think about what you can donate to help support global interactions among plant pathologists! n

OIP News & Views

Dirty Fungi Exposed! The Ohio State University (OSU) was announced as the winner of the Office of Public Relations and Outreach’s Dirtiest Jobs in Plant Pathology video contest during the APS 2009 Annual Meeting. Their award-winning video demonstrates how dirty and disgusting fungi, mushrooms, smut, and all parts of mycology can be. APS members Sarah Ellis and Landon Rhodes, along with other students in OSU’s Plant Pathology Department, show off the many forms fungi take, including the edible mushrooms that do not necessarily please plant pathologists’ palates.

OSU won $500 for their winning video—their second consecutive win for this contest. View this video on APS’s YouTube channel at www.

youtube.com/user/PlantDisease. All members are encouraged to share their plant pathology videos via this channel. Congratulations to OSU and thanks for getting dirty! n

New Reports Added to Plant Disease Management Reports, Volume 3More than 100 new trials were recently added to Plant Disease Management Reports (PDMR) Vol. 3. Now, 592 searchable efficacy trials can be found in this volume.

In total, all volumes of PDMR and its preceding publications, F&N Tests and B&C Tests, contain 5,000-plus reports, covering more than 1,500 fungicides, nematicides, resistant varieties, and other biological controls that protect agricultural and horticultural crops from disease.

Each one- to two-page report consists of a summary outlining trial conditions and results. Test plot trial data, also in the report, include treatment rates, application timings, and other pertinent efficacy data for each product tested.

Users can search the reports by keyword or section. Keyword searches can include product names, active ingredients, host crops, and authors. Sections include cereals and forage crops; citrus, tropical, and vegetable crops; field crops; ornamentals and trees; pome fruits; seed treatments (for all crops); small fruits; stone fruits and nuts; and turfgrass.

APS members can have continuous access toall volumes of Plant Disease Management Reports, F&N Tests, and B&C Tests online for $38 yearly. This subscription also includes access to other Plant Management Network resources, such as Arthropod Management Tests, a similar publication, covering the effectiveness of insecticides; applied crop science journals; webcasts; targeted extension searches; image collections; proceedings; and more. To subscribe or learn more, visit www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/subscriptions. n

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Student Awards/Degrees

The Ohio State University Department of Plant Pathology honored Ph.D. student Chan Ho Park with the C. C. Allison Award. The award recognizes high achievement in graduate research and service to the department. Plant Pathology Department Chair Mike Boehm and Graduate Studies Chair Terry Graham presented Park with a plaque and $800 at a department gathering on July 16, 2009. Park, a student with Guo-Liang Wang, is working toward understanding the role of ubiquitination in plant and fungal interactions.

Lacy Nelson earned her M.S. degree in plant pathology at the University of Arkansas in August 2009. In her thesis research, “Transcriptional regulation of the terpene biosynthetic pathways in Medicago truncatula,” Nelson showed that herbivore damage caused a

concurrent release of volatile terpenes along with induced expression of their biosynthetic enzymes. On the contrary, infection with Phoma medicaginis did not cause a substantial release of volatile terpenes. Nelson was mentored by Ken Korth. Nelson is currently a program technician and managing Korth’s lab.

Several students fulfilled requirements for graduate degrees in the Department of Plant Pathology at the University of Georgia (UGA) during the 2008–2009 academic year. Joao Augusto completed his Ph.D. degree under the direction of Tim Brenneman. His dissertation is entitled “Etiology and management of pod rot and other peanut

People(Arachis hypogaea L.) diseases in Nicaragua and the United States.” Augusto, a native of Mozambique, will continue in Brenneman’s program as a post-doctoral research associate. Ada Antonia Bacetty received her Ph.D. degree under the direction of Charles Bacon (USDA-ARS) as a student trainee plant pathologist, an ARS award under the Student Career Experience Program. Her thesis, “Nematotoxicity of Neotyphodium-infected tall fescue alkaloids and other secondary metabolites on the plant-parasitic nematode Pratylenchus scribneri,” explored the cause and relationships of plant natural compounds and toxins and endophytic-produced toxin on nematode resistance observed in this valuable forage and conservation grass species. Bacetty is currently employed as a plant pathologist and microbiologist in the Chemical and

Biological Technology Directorate, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Department of Defense, Ft. Belvoir, VA. Jeremy Haralson completed an M.S. degree with Phillip Brannen and Harald Scherm as co-major professors. His thesis, “Pathogens associated with blueberry cutting failure in south Georgia nurseries and

their control,” documented propagation practices associated with cutting failure and explored the causes and management of soilborne diseases in the propagation of southern blueberries. Haralson is currently employed in Brannen’s fruit pathology extension program. Yan Li completed her M.S. degree under the direction of Albert Culbreath. Her thesis is entitled “Characterization of simple sequence repeats (SSRs) markers, genetic relationship analysis in cultivated peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.), and related leaf spot and spotted wilt responses in the field.” She has been accepted into a Ph.D. program in the Institute of Bioinformatics at UGA.

Murat Seyran received an M.S. degree under the direction of Katherine Stevenson and Tim Brenneman. His thesis was entitled “Development of rapid in vitro assays and current status of fungicide sensitivity in the pecan scab pathogen, Fusicladium effusum.” Seyran is currently a Ph.D. student in the Department of Pharmaceutical Science at the University of Ferrara in Ferrara, Italy.

New Positions

Xin-Gen “Shane” Zhou has been named the new plant pathologist for Texas AgriLife Research-Beaumont. In his position, Zhou will primarily study the diseases of rice, looking at host resistance, new cultural practices, chemical control, and

integrated management methods. Previously, Zhou worked as a research associate for nine years at the University of Maryland-College Park, where he studied Fusarium wilt and foliar diseases of watermelon. Zhou has B.S. and M.S. degrees in plant pathology from Zhejiang Agricultural University in China. He received his Ph.D. degree in plant pathology from Oklahoma State University in 2000.

Eva J. Pell, Penn State University’s (PSU) senior vice president for research, dean of the graduate school, and John and Nancy Steimer professor of agricultural sciences, has been named under secretary for science for the Smithsonian Institute. Pell earned a B.S. degree in biology from City College of the City University of New York and a Ph.D. degree in plant pathology from Rutgers University. In 1973, she was appointed assistant professor of plant pathology at PSU. She was promoted to associate professor in 1978 and professor of plant pathology in 1983. In 1991, she was named distinguished professor of plant pathology and in 1995 was named Steimer professor of agricultural sciences.

Lacy Nelson

Mike Boehm, Terry Graham, Chan Ho Park, and Guo-Liang Wang

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Andrea Ficke has joined the faculty of the Plant Health and Plant Protection Division of Bioforsk: Norway’s National Center for Agricultural and Environmental Research. Ficke received her Ph.D. degree from Cornell University in 2002 with R. C. Seem

and D. M. Gadoury, and thereafter was a post-doctoral scientist with J. Raaijmakers at Wageningen, and the Rijkzwaan Seed Co. in the Netherlands. At Bioforsk, Ficke will share responsibilities for research and outreach programs on diseases of cereal crops with Guro Brodal.

Presentation

Ray D. Martyn, past APS president, participated in the XVIII Czech and Slovak Plant Protection Conference in Brno, Czech Republic, September 1–4, 2009. Martyn presented a keynote address entitled “Where will the next Norman Borlaug come from? A U.S. perspective of plant pathology education and research.” Martyn’s presentation relied heavily on information gathered by two recent APS ad hoc committees: The present status and future of the profession of plant pathology, chaired by David Gadoury (Cornell University) and The future education of plant pathologists, chaired by James D. MacDonald (UC Davis). Data from both the Gadoury and the MacDonald committees will be published as feature articles in an upcoming issue of Plant Disease. Martyn’s address will be published in the European journal, Plant Protection Science. While in Brno, Martyn visited the Augustinian Abbey of St. Thomas, where Gregor Mendel lived and worked from 1868 until his death in 1884, and where he conducted his seminal work on genetics and heredity.

Left to right: James Brown, vice president of the British Society of Plant Pathology; Ales Lebeda, president of the Czech Phytopathological Society; and Ray D. Martyn, past president of APS, next to the statue of Gregor Mendel at the Augustinian Abbey of St. Thomas in Brno, Czech Republic. n

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Anheuser-Busch and Arkansas Wholesalers Professorship in Plant Molecular GeneticsClosing Date: November 1, 2009 (This closing date is open until the position is filled). Contact: Ken Korth, Department of Plant Pathology, 217 Plant Science Building, Fayetteville, AR 72701 U.S.A. Phone: +1.479.575.2445 or +1.479.575.4872. Questions should be directed to the Search Committee Co-Chairs Ken Korth (kkorth@uark.edu) and Vibha Srivastava (vibhas@uark.edu). Genomics and Molecular Biology Manager (Research Associate 2)The Molecular and Cellular Imaging Center (MCIC) in Wooster, OH, seeks applicants for a genomics manager position to manage a range of molecular biological experiments and clients, as well as conduct, oversee, and coordinate experiments to support genomics research and high-throughput mapping projects. The genomics manager will supervise and troubleshoot all steps involved in capillary sequencing, genome analyzer II sequencing, and SNP and fragment analysis genotyping; maintain budget/facilitate the acquisition of extramural funds; train users on and maintain equipment, and develop new/revise research methodologies to improve speed/accuracy and reduce costs; participate in research; assist faculty with data interpretation; develop new projects with faculty; and contribute to grant writing and acquire outside funds. Must have at least an M.S. degree in plant biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related discipline (Ph.D. degree preferred). Experience in genomics, molecular biology research, bioinformatics, and statistical methods for data analysis required, as well as excellent communication skills. Closing Date: November 15, 2009 (This closing date is open until the position is filled.) To apply, send cover letter/CV to Tea Meulia (meulia.1@osu.edu).

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Contact: Brian McSpadden Gardener, The Ohio State University, OARDC Department of Plant Pathology, 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster, OH 44691 U.S.A. E-mail: mcspadden-garden.1@osu.edu; Phone: +1.330.202.3565; Web: www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/mcic.

Graduate Research AssistantThe research project is in the area of turf disease epidemiology. Selected Ph.D. or M.S. students will conduct field and controlled-environment research on the influence of temperature and moisture on turf disease epidemics. Research results will contribute toward the development of weather-based decision support systems for turf disease management. Students will use quantitative skills to analyze turf disease epidemics and compare effects of various cultural and chemical control options. Applicants must have an excellent academic record in quantitative sciences and basic coursework in plant pathology. Good verbal and written communications skills are absolutely essential. Background and/or experience in the management of fine turf are desirable. Salary: Competitive. Closing Date: December 1, 2009 (This closing date is open until the position is filled.) Contact: Richard Latin, 915 West State Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2054 U.S.A. E-mail: rlatin@purdue.edu; Phone: +1.765.494.4659; Web: www.ag.purdue.edu/btny/Pages/default.aspx or www.gradschool.purdue.edu/admissions/requirements.cfm. Assistant Plant PathologistSakata Seed America, Inc. seeks an assistant plant pathologist for its Pathology Department in Salinas, CA. The incumbent will support various pathology-related activities, organize and conduct experiments in the laboratory, growth chamber, greenhouse, and field according to objectives and resources, and monitor and perform activities to ensure quality and accuracy of data collection, management and analysis. Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to, screening of germplasm for disease resistance; development and implementation of conventional and molecular assays; disease diagnosis, isolation, identification, and maintenance of plant pathogens; seed-handling activities; application of pesticides; maintenance of pathology-related equipment and infrastructure; and training and supervision of personnel. M.S. or B.S. degree with demonstrated abilities in practical/applied plant pathology. Hands-on experience in disease diagnosis and experimentation. Experience with molecular techniques (e.g., PCR, RT-PCR) desirable. Excellent microbiology and laboratory skills. Accuracy, efficiency, and good organizational skills critical to position. Travel may be required to perform necessary duties

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testing. Minimum of M.S. degree in ag sciences (prefer pest management, agronomy, plant sciences, weed science, entomology, and seeds). Preference will be given to those with experience in testing agrochemical and seeds products. Have good computer and report-writing skills. Fluent in English writing/reading/speaking. Be flexible and willing to work with SynTech U.S. team. Salary: Based on qualifications and experience. Closing Date: November 7, 2009 (This closing date is not adjustable.) Contact: Khosro Khodayari, SynTech Research Inc., 1617 Arena Dr., Davis, CA 95618 U.S.A. Fax: +1.530.753.8890; E-mail: khosro@syntechresearch.com; Phone: +1.530.753.8880; Web: www.syntechresearch.com.

Integrated Pest Management Extension Associate Project coordinator/implementer for the development of the Great Plains IPM Guide, working in cooperation with entomology and plant pathology research/extension specialists in the Northern Great Plains IPM Working Group (SD, ND, MN, NE). Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. degree in plant pathology, entomology, or a related discipline with an emphasis on integrated pest management; excellent communication/interpersonal skills; ability to work independently with extension specialists and researchers; ability to locate, synthesize, and incorporate data into extension materials; ability to assimilate and process information from diverse areas of study, even those outside your training; experience in field research, including independently conducting experiments, plot design and management, and statistical analysis of data. Experience in web design (or a willingness/ability to master this skill); experience with professional communications (publications, talks, posters, etc.) and working with producers. Closing Date: September 14, 2009 (This closing date is open until the position is filled.) Please send letter with research/outreach interests and background, letter of interest and why you are well suited for position, CV, academic transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable), and contact information for three references electronically to: Kelley.Tilmon@sdstate.edu. Contact: Lawrence Osborne, South Dakota State University, Box 2108, SPB 101, Brookings, SD 57007 U.S.A. Fax: +1.605.688.4024; E-mail: lawrence.osborne@sdstate.edu; Phone: +1.605.688.5543.

Bacteriology Program LeaderThe Seed Health Department at Eurofins STA Laboratories, Inc., in Longmont, CO, seeks full-time employee to lead/coordinate seedborne bacteria testing program. Position requires: direct involvement in daily testing activities for all client seed samples for seedborne bacteria testing, ensuring that all processing

and enhance skills. Closing Date: November 10, 2009 (This closing date is open until the position is filled.) Send resume, cover letter, and references. Contact: Human Resources Department, Sakata Seed America, Inc., 18095 Serene Drive, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 U.S.A. Fax: +1.408.779.4398; E-mail: hr@sakata.com; Phone: +1.408.778.7758; Web: www.sakata.com.

Field Station ManagerContribute to the development of the SynTech Research vision, mission, and strategy and the generation of tactical plans in forecasting and prioritizing resources. Communicate the same to clients, potential clients, and employees. Advocate/participate in SynTech Research business ethics. Participate in the interpretation, understanding, feasibility, cost analysis, and pricing of potential client projects. Provide input into the delivery milestones and timelines to completion of the project. Lead and support the team in a collaborative approach. Plan, coordinate, manage, execute, and report field bioefficacy and regulatory projects in crop protection and crop enhancement associated with chemicals and GMOs. Ensure compliance with state/federal testing guidelines. Lead, coordinate, supervise and/or provide oversight on administration of local and regional human, physical, and financial resources, business ethics, safety programs, emergency plans and procedures, site security, selection and hiring, and training. Minimum of M.S. degree and 15 years of experience or Ph.D. degree/10 years of experience in ag sciences preferred with research facility management experiences. Effective writing, presentation skills, and relevant computer knowledge. Closing Date: November 9, 2009 (This closing date is not adjustable.) Contact: Khosro Khodayari, SynTech Research Inc., 1617 Arena Dr., Davis, CA 95618 U.S.A. Fax: +1.530.753.8890; E-mail: khosro@syntechresearch.com; Phone: +1.530.753.8880; Web: www.syntechresearch.com.

Field Research Biologist (Two Positions)Plan, design, and execute bioefficacy (pest control and crop variety GMO testing) and good laboratory practices studies, such as plant and soil residue. Select sites for conducting trials and apply all necessary agronomic practices. Take soil samples, plant samples, spray various pesticides, regulators, and fertilizers for pest/weed control and crop growth. Establish crops, and manage irrigation and applications of plant food and crop protection pesticides. Take assessment of agronomic parameters related to growth and health of crops, collect needed plant samples, harvest plots, and keep plots clean of pests. Enter data, generate reports, and prepare samples for shipment and lab

occurs in an accurate/timely manner, while upholding standards for superior customer service and quality; manage the planning/testing/evaluation/verification/reporting of bacteriological tests; interact closely with other seed health programs, departments, and business units within Eurofins STA Laboratories; and direct contact with clients, members of industry, and/or university groups. Research will be conducted only in the context of developing new and improved testing methods. M.S. degree in plant pathology with significant laboratory experience, or a B.S. degree and extensive seed health testing experience on vegetable seeds preferred. Experience with molecular techniques/ELISA/pathogen culture and storage/plant diagnostics beneficial. Background with fungal/viral pathogens beneficial. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite essential. Closing Date: October 31, 2009 (This closing date is not adjustable.) Please send resumes to employment@eurofinsus.com with “Bacteriology Program Leader” in the subject line. Contact: Sarah Sabers, 6100 Thornton Ave., Suite 220, Des Moines, IA 50321 U.S.A. E-mail: sarahsabers@eurofinsus.com; Phone: +1.515.362.5930; Web: www.stalabs.com. n

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APS Journal ArticlesPhytopathologyOctober 2009, Volume 99, Number 10Importance of Autoinfection to the Epidemiology

of Poly cyclic Foliar Disease.Interactions with Hosts at Cool Temperatures,

Not Cold Tolerance, Explain the Unique Epidemiology of Ralstonia solanacearum Race 3 Biovar 2.

Identification of Genes Potentially Involved in the Bio control Activity of Pseudozyma flocculosa.

Predicting Infection Risk of Hop by Pseudoperonspora humuli.

Local Dispersal of Puccinia triticina and Wheat Canopy Structure.

Quantitative Trait Loci Mapping for Adult-Plant Resis tance to Powdery Mildew in Chinese Wheat Cultivar Bainong 64.

Resistance to Stem Rust Race TTKSK Maps to the rpg4/Rpg5 Complex of Chromosome 5H of Barley.

Differential Recognition of Phytophthora infestans Races in Potato R4 Breeding Lines.

Demonstration of Pathotype Specificity in Stem Rust of Perennial Ryegrass.

Molecular Mapping of a Stripe Rust Resistance Gene in Spring Wheat Cultivar Zak.

A New Selective Medium for the Recovery and Enumera tion of Monilinia fructicola, M. fructi-gena, and M. laxa from Stone Fruits.

Quantifying Effects of Seedborne Inoculum on Virus Spread, Yield Losses, and Seed Infection in the Pea seed-borne mosaic virus–Field Pea Pathosystem.

Segregation of Distinct Variants from Citrus tristeza virus Isolate SY568 Using Aphid Transmission.

Diversity of Ampeloviruses in Mealybug and Soft Scale Vectors and in Grapevine Hosts from Leafroll-Affected Vineyards.

Plant DiseaseOctober 2009, Volume 93, Number 10Incidence and Distribution of Iris yellow spot virus

on Onion in Serbia.Assessing the Accuracy of Simulation Model for

Septoria Leaf Blotch Disease Progress on Winter Wheat.

DNA-Dependent Detection of the Grapevine Fungal Endophytes Aureobasidium pullulans and Epicoccum nigrum.

Transmission of Grapevine Leafroll Viruses by Planococcus ficus (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) and Ceroplastes rusci (Hemiptera: Coccidae).

Residual Activity of Fludioxonil and Pyrimethanil Against Penicillium expansum on Apple Fruit.

Seasonal Progress of Phomopsis longicolla Infection on Soybean Plant Parts and Its Relationship to Seed Quality.

Mustard and Other Cover Crop Effects Vary on Lettuce Drop Caused by Sclerotinia minor and on Weeds.

Assessing the Susceptibility of Olive Cultivars to Anthracnose Caused by Colletotrichum acutatum.

Antifungal Activity of Silver Ions and Nanoparticles on Phytopathogenic Fungi.

Fitness and Competitive Ability of an Azoxystrobin-Resistant G143A Mutant of Magnaporthe oryzae from Perennial Ryegrass.

Influence of Monocropping Brown Stem Rot–Resistant and –Susceptible Soybean Accessions on Soil and Stem Populations of Phialophora gregata f. sp. sojae.

Infection of ‘d’Anjou’ Pear Fruit by Potebniamyces pyri in the Orchard in Relation to Phacidiopycnis Rot during Storage.

Biological and Molecular Characterization of the Cucurbit aphid-borne yellows virus Affecting Cucurbits in Tunisia.

First Report of Cherry green ring mottle virus in Plum (Prunus domestica) in North America.

First Occurrence of Cucurbit Powdery Mildew Caused by Race 3-5 of Podosphaera fusca in Spain.

First Report of Tomato yellow leaf curl virus in Tomato in the Netherlands.

First Report of “Candidatus Liberibacter psyllaurous” Associated with Psyllid Yellows of Tomato in Colorado.

Detection of a New Bacterium Related to Xanthomonas fuscans subsp. aurantifolii Infecting Swingle Citrumelo in Brazil.

First Report of Diaporthe phaseolorum on Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) in Croatia.

Callistemon citrinus and Cistus salvifolius, Two New Hosts of Phytophthora taxon niederhauserii in Italy.

First Report of Tomato chlorotic dwarf viroid in Greenhouse Tomatoes in Arizona.

First Report of “Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum” in Tomato Plants in México.

First Report of “Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum” in Pepper Plants in México.

Occurrence of Banana Bunchy Top Disease Caused by the Banana bunchy top virus on Banana and Plantain (Musa sp.) in Cameroon.

Fusarium Wilt of Strawberry Caused by Fusarium oxysporum in California.

Root Rot of Hydroponically Grown Lettuce Caused by Phytophthora drechsleri in Mexico.

First Report of Leaf Spot and Shoot Blight Caused by Cylindrocladium scoparium on Mallee Honeymyrtle in Italy.

First Report of Sugarcane mosaic virus Infecting Maize in Poland.

First Report of Fusarium Wilt of Endive (Cichorium endivia) Caused by Fusarium oxysporum in Italy.

First Report of Pitch Canker on Pines Caused by Fusarium circinatum in Portugal.

First Report of Laurel Wilt Disease Caused by Raffaelea lauricola on Sassafras in Florida and South Carolina.

MPMIOctober 2009, Volume 22, Number 10Recognitional Specificity and Evolution in the

Tomato–Cladosporium fulvum Pathosystem. The Major Specificity-Determining Amino Acids of

the Tomato Cf-9 Disease Resistance Protein Are at Hypervariable Solvent-Exposed Positions in the Central Leucine-Rich Repeats.

Regions of the Cf-9B Disease Resistance Protein Able to Cause Spontaneous Necrosis in Nicotiana benthamiana Lie Within the Region Controlling Pathogen Recognition in Tomato.

The Arabidopsis ATAF1, a NAC Transcription Factor, Is a Negative Regulator of Defense Responses Against Necrotrophic Fungal and Bacterial Pathogens.

Differential Effects of Mild and Severe Cucumber mosaic virus Strains in the Perturbation of MicroRNA-Regulated Gene Expression in Tomato Map to the 3 Sequence of RNA 2.

RNAi-Mediated Transgenic Tospovirus Resistance Broken by Intraspecies Silencing Suppressor Protein Complementation.

Biosynthesis and Role in Virulence of the Histone Deacetylase Inhibitor Depudecin from Alternaria brassicicola.

Suppression of Two Tungro Viruses in Rice by Separable Traits Originating from Cultivar Utri Merah.

Functional Analysis of the N Terminus of the Erwinia amylovora Secreted Effector DspA/E Reveals Features Required for Secretion, Translocation, and Binding to the Chaperone DspB/F.

Calcineurin Is an Antagonist to PKA Protein Phosphoryla tion Required for Postmating Filamentation and Virulence, While PP2A Is Required for Viability in Ustilago maydis.

The Determinant of Potyvirus Ability to Overcome the RTM Resistance of Arabidopsis thaliana Maps to the N-Terminal Region of the Coat Protein.

The Influence of RNA-Dependent RNA Polymerase 1 on Potato virus Y Infection and on Other Antiviral Response Genes.

Plant Management Networkwww.plantmanagementnetwork.org

Plant Health ProgressRelationships between Yield and Crown Disease

of Sweet Corn Grown in the Willamette Valley of Oregon.

Within-field Pathogenic Diversity of Phytophthora sojae in Commercial Soybean Fields in Iowa.

Black Walnut Mortality in Colorado Caused by the Walnut Twig Beetle and Thousand Cankers Disease.

Pathogenicity of Native Entomopathogenic Fungus Nomuraea rileyi Against Spodoptera litura.

Symptomatology of Iris yellow spot virus in Selected Indicator Hosts.

First Report of Podosphaera alpina f. alpina on Tolmiea menziesii in Washington State and British Columbia.

Asian Soybean Rust Continues to Spread Across Louisiana, So Far No Yield Threat.

Extension Resources Available to Better Diagnose Corn Ear Abnormalities.

DELEGATE WG Insecticide Receives 24(c) Special Use Label in Florida.

Study Finds Higher Pathogen Loads in Collapsed Honeybee Colonies.

Voliam Xpress Insecticide Receives Label Expansion to Include Potatoes, Tree Fruit and Tree Nuts.

Durivo Insecticide Receives Approval on New Soil Application Methods.

Platinum 75SG Insecticide Receives Registration for Florida Citrus.

Plant Health Instructorwww.apsnet.org/educationPlants Get Sick Too! Plant Diseases Idea Starter.Cucumber mosaic.Mycotoxins in Crops: A Threat to Human and

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Calendar of Events

APS Sponsored EventsOctober 2009 28-30 — 2009 APS Northeastern Division Meeting. Québec City, Canada. www.apsnet.org/members/div/northeastern December 2009 9-11 — National Soybean Rust Symposium.

New Orleans, LA. www.apsnet.org/online/sbr February 2010 7-8 — APS Southern Division Meeting.

Orlando, FL. www.cals.ncsu.edu/plantpath/activities/societies/aps/SouthernAPS.html

March 2010 24-26 — APS Potomac Division Meeting.

Ocean City, MD. www.apsnet.org/members/div/potomac

June 2010

20-23 — APS Pacific Division Annual Meeting (in conjunction with the Canadian Phytopathological Society). Vancouver, Canada. www.apsnet.org/members/div/pacific

Upcoming APS Annual MeetingsAugust 7-11, 2010 — Nashville, TN.August 6-10, 2011 — APS/IAPPS Joint Meeting. Honolulu, HI.August 4-8, 2012 — Providence, RI.

For the most current listing go to www.apsnet.org/meetings/calendar.asp.

25-30 — 9th IPMB Congress. St. Louis, MO. www.ipmb2009.org

November 20091-4 — 6th Canadian Workshop on Fusarium Head Blight. Olos (Lapland), Finland. www.cwfhb.org

2-4 — 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:

Safeguarding Agriculture and the Environment. Queensland, Australia. www.crcplantbiosecurity.com.au/globalbiosecurity2010

Other Upcoming Events October 2009

20-22 — 5th International Plant Protection Symposium. Debrecen University, Hungary. kovics@agr.unideb.hu

March 2010 7-12 — Phytophthora Diseases in Forest Trees

and Natural Ecosystems—5th Meeting of the IUFRO Working Group. Rotorua, New Zealand. pam.taylor@scionresearch.com

22-24 — 56th Annual Soil Fungus Conference. Rotorua, New Zealand. soilfungus.ars.usda.gov

June 20106-11 — I12th World Congress of the International Association for Plant Biotechnology. St. Louis, MO. www.IAPB2010.org

20-23 — Annual Meeting of The Canadian Phytopathological Society. Vancouver, Canada. www.cps-scp.ca/meetings

July 20104-9 — 6th International Workshop on Grapevine Downy and Powdery Mildew. Bordeaux, France. https://colloque.inra.fr/gdpm_2010_bordeaux

August 20101-6 — International Mycological Congress. Edinburgh, U.K. www.imc9.info

11-15 — 5th International Rice Blast Conference. Little Rock, AR. www.ars.usda.gov/irbc2010

14-18 — Phyllosphere 2010: Ninth International Symposium on the Microbiology of Aerial Plant Surfaces. Corvallis, OR. http:// oregonstate.edu/conferences/phyllosphere2010

31-Sept 3 — 8th International Conference on Pseudomanas syringae and Related Pathogens. Oxford, U.K. www.reading.ac.uk/Psyringae2010 n