Tracking a bacterial culprit in the case of the warty pumpkin October 20, 2021 Bacteria-caused blemishes open the door to infections that rot this bright, seasonal fruit
Scientists seek better ways to keep organic fruit fresh, safe from rot, foodborne pathogens September 24, 2021 Team seeks safe, organic-friendly ways to defeat diseases, foodborne pathogens
Research into grapevine leafroll disease makes PLOS One top 10 most cited annual papers August 16, 2021 Research on damaging disease among most cited papers in PLOS One
Remembering Jack Rogers, Regents Professor and mycology mentor at WSU for six decades July 8, 2021 Passionate educator leaves behind a legacy in study, teaching of fungi
Citizen scientists can help study, halt die-off of Pacific Northwest’s redcedars March 10, 2021 Citizens can help trace the worrying die-off of an iconic forest tree.
A decade-long, globe-trotting search for a better Christmas tree December 14, 2020 Plant Pathologist Gary Chastagner studies promising varieties to solve a deadly disease challenge
WSU-developed field test could detect fruit-rotting diseases months before harvest December 9, 2020 Achour Amiri devised a way for growers to use a low-cost, portable test to spot diseases early.
WSU receives $3 million for endowment to bolster food security September 16, 2020 WSU announces $3 million gift to establish the Rosalie & Harold Rea Brown Distinguished Endowed Chair in Plant Pathology.
Task force seeks new defenses against resurgent, cherry-devastating disease August 14, 2020 Cherry trees infected with Little Cherry Disease bear small, bitter or bland fruits that often lack attractive coloring. The disease is a significant concern for growers, reducing yields and eventually causing fruit to fail entirely.…
Microscopic partners could help plants survive stressful environments January 23, 2020 Tiny, symbiotic fungi play an outsized role in helping plants survive stress