Phytopathology NewsSeptember 2005 • Volume 39 • Number 9

In this IssueDivision News .....................................136People ................................................. 136Public Policy Update .......................... 137Classifieds ........................................... 139APS Journal Articles ............................ 143Calendar of Events .............................. 144

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Call for Nominations for APS AwardsThe call is now being made for APS and APS-sponsored award nominations for the 2006 APS/CPS/MSA Joint Meeting. Nominators are referred to the following guidelines.

Nominations for the Award of Distinction, Fellow, Ruth Allen, Noel T. Keen Award for Research in Molecular Plant Pathology, Excellence in Extension, Excellence in Industry, Excellence in Teaching, International Service, Lee M. Hutchins, Syngenta, and William Boright Hewitt and Maybelle Ellen Ball Hewitt awards should be postmarked on or before November 1, 2005, according to the following procedures. Visit www.apsnet.org/members/awards/list.asp for a description of each award and a list of previous winners.

Nominations should be made following the “General Instructions” below. 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. Multiple letters of support should not be provided for a candidate’s nomination. If a nomination is not successful in the first year, the nominator is encouraged to update the nomination. 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 now 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.

General Instructions

Each member of the society may nominate one candidate a year for each of the above awards. 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.

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, 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 categories: a. Refereed journal articles b. Extension publications c. Books, reviews, and book chapters d. Technical publications (e.g., monographs, reports, symposium papers, proceedings, etc.) e. Popular publications f. Invited presentations

Watch for Highlights from the APS Annual Meeting in Austin, TX

Next month’s issue of Phytopathology News will include highlights and photos from this year’s APS Annual Meeting held July 30–August 3 in Austin, TX. Unable to attend this year? Make plans now to attend the 2006 APS/CPS/MSA Joint Meeting in Québec City, QB, Canada, July 29–August 2, 2006. ■

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Reminder – Post Your Comments on the Vision for Plant PathologyNow is your opportunity to comment on the newly developed document, “A Vision of Plant Pathology in the 21st Century.” APS would like to know your vision of the future of the discipline of plant pathology. Post your ideas from the link at www.apsnet.org/members/vision/. Your comments will help APS revise this vision document to reflect the best thinking of our membership. ■

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Editor-in-Chief: Margery DaughtreyStaff Editor: Michelle BjerknessDesign: Agnes WalkerAdvertising Sales: Rhonda Wilkie

Phytopathology News (ISSN 0278-0267) is published monthly by The American Phytopathological Society (APS) at 3340 Pilot Knob Road, St. Paul, MN 55121 U.S.A. Phone: +1.651.454. 7250, Fax: +1.651.454.0766, E-mail: aps@scisoc.org, Web: www.apsnet.org. Phytopathology News is distributed to all APS members. Subscrip-tion price to nonmembers is $60 U.S./$70 Elsewhere. Periodicals paid at St. Paul, MN. CPC Intl Pub Mail #0969249. Postmaster: Send address changes to Phytopathology News, 3340 Pilot Knob Road, St. Paul, MN 55121 U.S.A.

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APS LeadershipOfficers President: John H. Andrews President-Elect: Jan E. Leach Vice President: Ray D. Martyn Immediate Past-President: James D. MacDonald Secretary: Danise T. Beadle Treasurer: Erik L. Stromberg Treasurer-Elect: Randy Rowe

Councilors Senior, at-Large: Allison H. Tally Intermediate, at-Large: Barbara J. Christ Junior, at-Large: Wayne F. Wilcox Caribbean Division: Judith K. Brown North Central Division: Ray Hammerschmidt Northeastern Division: Margaret T. McGrath Pacific Division: Gary G. Grove Potomac Division: Thomas A. Evans Southern Division: Gerald J. Holmes

Editors-in-Chief APS PRESS: Rose C. Gergerich MPMI: Jens Stougaard Phytopathology: Chris C. Mundt Phytopathology News: Margery Daughtrey Plant Disease: Kira Bowen Plant Health Progress: D. Michael Benson The Plant Health Instructor: Gail L. Schumann

Board and Office Chairs and Directors APS Foundation Chair: Ann Chase PPB Chair: Stella Coakley OEC Director: Darin Eastburn OIP Director: Randy C. Ploetz OIR Director: Vince Morton OPAE Director: Doug Jardine SPB Director: Erin Rosskopf

Division OfficersCaribbean President: Juan José Filgueira-Duarte President-Elect: Oscar Moreno Valenzuela Secretary-Treasurer: Ronald H. BrlanskyNorth Central President: Carl Bradley Vice President: Pending Secretary-Treasurer: Loren GieslerNortheastern President: Ann Brooks Gould Vice President: Wade Elmer Secretary-Treasurer: Cheryl SmithPacific President: Barry Jacobsen President-Elect: Lyndon Porter Secretary-Treasurer: Michael YoshimuraPotomac President: John Norelli Vice President: Kathryne Everts Secretary-Treasurer: Daniel P. RobertsSouthern President: Timothy B. Brenneman President-Elect: Craig S. Rothrock Vice President: Christopher Clark Secretary-Treasurer: Tom Isakeit

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Submission of Nominations

Nominations should be submitted as one portable document file (PDF file) saved as last name, initial of first name (example: SmithT_nomination.pdf ) with the following sections included within the file:

• Cover letter• Nomination statement• Abstract• Curricula Vitae• Publication list

The nomination PDF should be e-mailed to APS Staff Coordinator Linda Schmitt (lschmitt@scisoc.org) by November 1, 2005. Please include “APS award nomination” in the subject line of the e-mail. The nomination will be acknowledged by reply e-mail within 5 to 7 days. If acknowledgment is not received, please call Linda Schmitt at +1.651.994.3828. Those who receive awards will be notified by the APS President by March 15, 2006.

Closing DateNominations are due by November 1, 2005.

Where to Send Nominations

Do not e-mail nominations directly to committee members. Nominations must be received at APS Headquarters for forwarding to committee members.

2005–2006 Awards and Honors Committee

Linda S. Thomashow, Chair Washington State University/USDA ARS Pullman, WA

Carol E. Windels, Vice Chair University of Minnesota Crookston, MN

Tim R. Gottwald, Immediate Past Chair USDA ARS Ft. Pierce, FL

Margaret E. Daub North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC

Martin B. Dickman University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE

Bryce Falk University of California Davis, CA

Robert Seem Cornell University Geneva, NY ■

New Website: Rust Fungi on Fabaceae (Legumes) in/near U.S.http://nt.ars-grin.gov/taxadescriptions/keys/LegumeRustsIndex.cfm

Mary E. Palm and Amy Y. Rossman, USDA-APHIS and USDA-ARS, arossman@nt.ars-grin.gov.

With the discovery of Asian soybean rust (Phakopsora pachyrhizi) in the United States, interest in rust fungi on plants in the Fabaceae (legumes) has increased, especially about species that might be confused with soybean rust. Soybean is known to be infected only by P. pachyrhizi and P. meibomiae; however, many potential hosts of P. pachyrhizi and P. meibomiae frequently are infected by other rust fungi.

To aid in the accurate identification of rusts on leguminous hosts, an interactive key has been developed with descriptions and illustrations of rust species on common leguminous plants in the United States. The rust species included are those most likely to be encountered when surveying for soybean rust in the United States on plant hosts grown as crop plants or that occur as weeds near agricultural fields. Emphasis is given to species that occur inside and near the U.S. borders.

Accurate identification of the plant host on which a rust occurs is essential for identification of the rust species. Because most rust fungi are host specific, at least at the level of plant genus, the initial criterion for entering the interactive key is plant genus. After selection of the plant host genus, one or more rust species will be listed, and their descriptions and images can be compared with the unknown taxon. The symptoms and rust structures on the host, as well as microscopic characteristics of the rust, are illustrated.

Once an identification has been made, the scientific name of the rust fungus can be used to obtain additional information through the list of specimens in the U.S. National Fungus Collections and links to relevant literature. Care has been taken to ensure that the accurate scientific name is used. One may see the list of synonymous scientific names by looking in the “Nomenclature” section. In addition, a synonymous name can be selected to determine the most accurate scientific name. This interactive key was developed by José Hernández, a mycologist with expertise in rust fungi, and the nomenclature was reviewed by Erica Cline, with computer assistance from David Farr and Erin McCray. ■

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researcher with B. Brodie in the USDA-ARS at Cornell University, and with R. Riggs at the University of Arkansas; Timper’s research in both positions focused on biological control of plant-parasitic nematodes. Her current research is on

management of Meloidogyne spp. in peanut using a combination of host-plant resistance, biological control, and crop rotation and characterizing nematode resistance in pearl millet and tall fescue. Timper was previously an editor for the Journal of Nematology and is currently the editor of the Nematology Newsletter, a publication of the Society of Nematologists. ■

Agricultural Center since 1984. Matheron has extension outreach and research programs that focus on the ecology and management of fungal diseases of citrus and vegetable crops grown under desert agricultural conditions. His current research is focused on developing new or improving existing management strategies for Phytophthora crown and root rot on citrus and chile peppers, powdery mildew on lettuce and melons, downy mildew on broccoli and lettuce, and Sclerotinia drop and Fusarium wilt on lettuce.

Gary W. Moorman is a professor of plant pathology at Penn State, where he has been since 1983. He has responsibility for extension, research, and teaching in the area of diseases of woody ornamentals, shade trees, and floricultural crops. Moorman is teaching horticultural crop diseases on campus and offers a correspondence course on diseases of ornamentals via Penn State’s World Campus. Completing the correspondence course can earn the student Pennsylvania pesticide applicator recertification credits, International Society of Arboriculture continuing education units, and credit toward Pennsylvania Certified Horticulturist education requirements.

Craig S. Rothrock is a professor of plant pathology at the University of Arkansas, where he has been since 1989. He conducts research on the ecology of soilborne plant pathogens and their control through chemical, cultural, and alternative

strategies. Current research activities include the synergistic interaction between Thielaviopsis basicola and the root-knot and reniform nematodes, losses associated with Pythium spp. following temporary flooding for soybean and cool soil temperatures for rice, and decision aids for the application of in-furrow fungicides for the control of cotton seedling diseases. He has served as feature and senior editor for Plant Disease.

Patricia Timper is a research plant pathologist with the USDA-ARS in the Crop Protection and Management Research Unit, Tifton, GA. She received her B.S. (1983), M.S. (1987), and Ph.D. (1991) degrees in entomology from the University of California, Davis. After earning her Ph.D., she was a postdoctoral

Craig S. Rothrock

Gary W. Moorman

Patricia Timper

Plant Health Progress Articles Added to APSnet All-Journal Search

As a service to those APSnet users seeking the latest plant pathology-related information, the PLANT MANAGEMENT NETWORK journal Plant Health Progress (PHP) has been added to the online APS journal search. Users now can search Phytopathology, Plant Disease, Plant Health Progress, and Molecular Plant–Microbe Interactions, either individually or in any combination. The search form is available publicly at www.apsnet.org/journals/SearchJournals.asp. New Plant Health Progress articles are available to PHP subscribers, and PMN partners either free or at a discount. For more information, visit www.plantmanagementnetwork.org. ■

Meet the New Senior Editors of Plant Health ProgressThe terms of senior editors of Plant Health Progress are staggered. Senior editors who continue with the journal include Lorianne Fought (Bayer Crop Science, industry affairs), Joseph Funderburk (University of Florida, insect IPM), Robert Gilbertson (University of California, vegetable diseases), and Bruce Martin (Clemson University, turf diseases). Mike Benson (North Carolina State University) is editor-in-chief. The following new senior editors of Plant Health Progress have joined the PHP editorial board.

Thomas P. Kuhar is an assistant professor in the Department of Entomology at Virginia Tech, where he has been since August 2001. He is stationed at the Virginia Tech Eastern Shore Agricultural Research & Extension Center near Painter, VA. He received his B.S. degree in biology (1992) from Towson University and his M.S. (1996) and Ph.D. (2000) degrees in entomology from Virginia Tech. He was a postdoctoral researcher with Mike Hoffmann at Cornell University, working on various projects geared around IPM in vegetable crops. He is in charge of all vegetable entomology in Virginia, and his current research endeavors include the use of Trichogramma parasitoids for biological control of European corn borer in peppers and potatoes, wireworm management in potatoes, Colorado potato beetle insecticide resistance management and behavioral manipulation using pheromone and plant attractants, diamondback moth IPM in collards, corn earworm insecticide resistance monitoring and stink bug IPM in tomatoes, cotton, and soybeans.

Michael E. Matheron is an extension plant pathologist and professor at the University of Arizona. He received his B.S. degree (1968) from the University of California at Davis, M.S. degree (1973) from Oregon State

University, and Ph.D. degree (1984) from the University of California at Davis. He has been at the University of Arizona, Yuma

Thomas P. Kuhar

Michael E. Matheron

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Adriana Murillo-Williams recently completed the requirements for the M.S. degree in plant pathology from Iowa State University under the direction of Gary Munkvold and Denis McGee. Her M.S. thesis was titled “Systematic Infection of Maize by Fusarium verticillioides (Sacc.) Nirennberg Under Three Temperature Regimes.” She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. degree in the Department of Agronomy at Iowa State, working for Palle Pedersen.

Alexander Ignatov, molecular biologist and plant pathologist at the All Russian Phytopathology Institute and Center for Bioengineering, Russian Academy of Science, Moscow, is spending a one-year sabbatical with Norman W. Schaad at ARS/USDA

Foreign Disease-Weed Science Research Unit, Ft. Detrick, MD. Ignatov is working on defining the race structure of Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris and developing rapid molecular diagnostics.

Dilantha Fernando, associate professor, Department of Plant Science, University of Manitoba, was recently awarded the prestigious University of Manitoba 2004 Merit Award for Outstanding Research and Service. The award recognizes Fernando’s exceptional contributions as a researcher in the field of biological control and epidemiology of plant pathogens of canola and wheat and the training of post-doctoral scientists and graduate students. Although Fernando is actively involved in several scientific societies and committees, he currently holds the positions of treasurer of the Canadian Phytopathological Society and the chair, APS Workshops. He earned his B.S. degree from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka; M.S. degree from the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka; and Ph.D. degree from Oregon State University, Corvallis, under the supervision of Robert G. Linderman. ■

People

Alexander Ignatov

Dilantha Fernando

APS North Central Division Meets with Canadian Phytopathological Society—Ontario Region in Windsor, OntarioAnne Dorrance, Secretary-Treasurer, North Central Division, APSAlbert Tenuta, Chair – Local Arrangements, Ontario-CPS

There were 131 registered attendees at the Windsor Hilton for the 57th Annual Meeting of the APS North Central Division and the CPS-Ontario Region June 29 - July 1, 2005. A symposium titled “Taking Molecular Diagnostics to the Field” was held, with featured presentations from André Lévesque (AAFC, Ottawa), “Applying the Functional Genomics Approach to Field Samples”; Charles Barnes (USDA, Minnesota),“An Early Warning System for Detection of Aerially Transported Plant Pathogens: Puccinia graminis as a Test Case”; Carrie Harmon (SPDN, Florida),“Diagnosis: From the Field to the Lab and Back Again”; and Chet Sutula (Agdia, Indiana),“Experiences with PCR Viral Group Testing.” This was followed by the oral and poster presentation competition and opening reception. The first day was highlighted with an amazing fireworks display to celebrate the friendship between the two cities of Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A., and Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

The following morning oral presentations continued, and a second symposium titled “Getting an Industry Perspective” was held. Wolfgang Schuh represented the seed industry; David Wright represented the producer/commodity board perspective; Vince Morton represented the chemical

industry; and Jim Dunphy represented the certified crop advisers/extension specialists. Each addressed plant pathology priorities in industry and whether plant pathologists and APS and CPS are meeting needs and expectations. This was followed by an update on soybean rust, both the Florida experience (Carrie Harmon) as well as a summary of the Sentinel monitoring system in the northern United States and Ontario (Loren Giesler, UNL).

The afternoon was spent touring (in the rain) various agricultural operations in southwestern Ontario, including the long-term Phytophthora sojae plots at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Woodslee Station,

a processing tomato and potato field (it stopped raining), a mushroom production facility, and vegetable production greenhouses. The awards banquet followed a tour of the Pelee Island Winery. Marcia McMullen was awarded the NC Division Distinguished Service Award. In addition, Angelique Peltier (University of Wisconsin) was awarded a travel grant. First place for oral presentation went to Sara E. Blumer et al. (Michigan State University) for the presentation “Unregulation of E. amylovora genes During Host Colonization.” First place for poster presentation was awarded to Stephen A. Jordon et al. (Michigan State University) for “A PCR-Based Method To Distinguish Eutypa lata and Eutypella vitis from Grapevine.”

Awards were also presented by the Ontario Region of CPS. The first place oral presentation

Marcia McMullen receives the North Central Division Distinguished Service Award from Ray Martyn.

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Albert Tenuta, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture (CAPS) at far left with 2005 North Central Division student award winners (L to R) Sara Blumer (Michigan State University, NCAPS), first place oral presentation; Ameur Manceur (University of Guelph, CPS), first place oral presentation; Stephen Jordon (Michigan State University, NCAPS), first place poster presentation; Mona Moineddin (University of Guelph, CPS), first place poster presentation; and Dean Malvick (University of Illinois, NCAPS Division president).

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The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senator Saxby Chambliss of GA, chair) extended an invitation to John L. Sherwood to speak on biosecurity preparedness and efforts to address agroterrorism threats at a hearing held on July 20, 2005. Sherwood spoke as department head at the University of Georgia and represented APS. His comments were prepared in conjunction with APS leadership. Sherwood was one of eight speakers for the hearing. The first panel of speakers included the Honorable Charles Conner, deputy secretary USDA; Maureen McCarthy, director Office of Research and Development DHS; John Lewis, deputy assistant director, Counterterrorism Division, FBI; Robert Brackett, director Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, FDA. On the second panel, in addition to Sherwood, were James Roth, director for the Center for Food Security and Public Health, Iowa State University; James Lane, undersheriff, Ford County, KS; and Mark Cheviron, corporate vice president and director of corporate security and services, Archers Daniels Midland Co. Other members of the committee in attendance for the hearing were Senator Thad Cochran (MS), Senator Pat Roberts (KS), Senator Craig Thomas (WY), Senator Mark Dayton (MN), and Senator Ken Salazar (CO). Sherwood’s main points were the need to fund competitive research, continue support for the National Plant Diagnostic Network, and establish the National Center for Plant Biosecurity. His oral comments were limited and are provided below; additionally, a recording of the Senate hearing is available at http://agriculture.senate.gov/.

“Thank you for inviting me here today to comment on biosecurity preparedness and efforts to address agroterrorism threats posed by plant diseases that impact the food, feed, and fiber of our nation. My name is John L. Sherwood, and I am a professor and head of the Department of Plant Pathology at the University of Georgia. I am also representing The American Phytopathological Society or APS, the premiere organization of scientific leaders who work to keep plants healthy. Our member scientists are employed in universities, private industry, and agencies within the state and federal governments.

The U.S. has been blessed with vast tracts of productive land, but at times plant diseases have had significant economic and social impact. Today, plant pathologists are facing soybean rust and sudden oak death, among other diseases that affect the vitality of our fields and forests. As with diseases affecting animals and humans, new diseases

Public Policy Update

of plants are regularly encountered here and abroad. Positive steps to protect U.S. crops have been taken. Examples are the nascent National Plant Diagnostic Network, the regulatory activities toward mitigating exotic pathogens by APHIS and State Departments of Agriculture, the EPA approval of Section 18 requests to provide expanded management tools to minimize the potential economic damage caused by soybean rust, and the establishment or revitalization of crop biosecurity panels or centers within various government agencies.

Four key components of an effective approach to mitigate acts of crop terrorism and maintain safe and productive crop systems are strategic anticipation of potential threats, prevention of a bioterrorist attack, preparedness to respond to an attack, and coordination of these strategies.

The foundation of security is identifying potential threats through strategic anticipation. Each year plant pathologists in the public and private sectors prepare to thwart diseases that may affect our nation’s plant production systems. Fundamental to any aspect of plant biosecurity is understanding the biology of how plants get sick. This is why support of basic and applied research through the competitive grants process is essential for the security of our nation’s feed, food, and fiber production systems.

Prevention efforts must be directed towards securing the nation against pathogens not yet in the U.S. Currently, much effort is spent regulating pathogens that are widespread and endemic in the U.S. These pathogens pose no more threat in regard to biosecurity than they annually cause in naturally occurring epidemics. Such natural epidemics may be devastating in a given locale during any growing season, but extensive regulation of such endemic pathogens limits the ability of the scientific community to investigate and develop appropriate management strategies, and results in squandered resources. Effective communication between federal agencies and scientific societies, such as the APS, will provide a solid foundation to prioritize these needs.

As 100% prevention is impossible, we must be prepared for the introduction of pathogens. The recent establishment by USDA-CSREES of the National Plant Diagnostic Network (NPDN), dispersed among the land-grant universities, is working to establish coordinated efforts with APHIS, state departments of agriculture, and private seed companies in building a preparedness infrastructure.

The elements for an effective national readiness and response plan in crop biosecurity are coming into place across state and federal governments. While the greatest consideration must be given to threats that directly impact human and animal health, we emphasize that long-term human and animal health is dependent on a sustainable agriculture production system in the U.S. Long-term investments by agencies in support of human resources and research in plant health are critical to sustain rural economies.

As I have indicated, there are many activities underway, but what is still lacking today and the biggest void to assure success in all our efforts is effective communication, coordination, and strategic planning among the many entities that are charged with protecting plant health. Following two years of planning and solicitation of stakeholder input, in fall 2004 the APS released its proposal for the establishment of a National Center for Plant Biosecurity (NCPB) within the USDA as a federal coordinating office staffed by federal employees and administered at the level of the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture to coordinate efforts in crop biosecurity. The NCPB will function as a visionary, strategic planning and coordinating entity to link federal agencies and staff responsible for plant biosecurity, not to duplicate efforts underway. This is why the APS has recommended that the NCPB report directly to the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture rather than be embedded within an existing agency. This proposal has received wide support and [has been] endorsed by many scientific societies. The NCPB will provide a strong framework and leadership for anticipating, detecting, responding to, managing, and recovering from disease outbreaks, as mandated in presidential directive HSPD-9, which calls for a National Plant Disease Recovery System.

In conclusion, the geographical expanse and economic importance of the U.S. agriculture enterprise creates a vulnerability to the intentional or unintentional introduction of plant pathogens that could directly affect crop yields and the viability of our crop production systems. While the nation will respond to and recover from such an event, there is likely to be an erosion of citizen confidence in a safe and secure supply of food, feed, and fiber. New investments in the infrastructure and resources necessary to protect and maintain plant health will have significant social and economic benefit, both in the immediate future and for the generations to come.” ■

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was awarded to Ameur M. Manceur et al. (University of Guelph) for work on “Juglone, an Allelopathic Compound Produced by Black Walnut, Might Predispose Soybeans to F. solani f. sp. glycines.” The first place poster award went to Mona Z. Moineddin et al. (University of Guelph) for “Integrated Management of Onion Smut and Onion Maggot with Reduced Risk Seed Treatments.”

The meeting would not have been as enjoyable and informative without contributions by the following corporate sponsors: BASF, Bayer Crop Sciences, Colio Wines, Dow AgroSciences, Pelee Island Winery, Syngenta Crop Protection, Syngenta Seeds, and Valent, as well as program organizers Albert Tenuta and Dean Malvick.

The next meeting of the APS North Central Division will be held in Fargo, North Dakota, June 13–15, 2006, in conjunction with the Cereal Disease Workers. We will see you all there, eh! ■

Meeting and tour participants at the Pelee Island Winery.

Trading Places: Interchanges Between Iowa State University and University of Costa RicaUsing the reciprocal visits as a foundation, Iowa State University (ISU) and University of Costa Rica (UCR) faculty leaders recently obtained a USDA International Science and Education competitive grant to facilitate expanded travel exchanges between Iowa researchers, students, extension professionals, and farmers and Costa Rican faculty members and agricultural entrepreneurs.

Since 1999, groups of students at ISU and UCR in San José, Costa Rica, have exchanged visits in order for students from both countries to experience a wide spectrum of agricultural systems and cultures. Now in its fourth offering, groups of 15 to 21 graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in ISU’s full-semester course, “Integrated Management of Tropical Crops,” have spent their spring break (1999, 2001, 2003, and 2005) in Costa Rica. During these exchange visits, students were exposed to a wide range of crops on commercial farms, including banana, coffee, papaya, mango, sugar cane, leatherleaf fern, vanilla, oil palm, and citrus. Students also visited agricultural research centers and UCR labs. In reciprocal exchange visits, groups of 15 students and 3 faculty from UCR’s School of Agronomy visited Iowa in 2000, 2002, and 2004 to observe agricultural enterprises on scales ranging from enormous fields (corn and soybean production) to minuscule farming enterprises (organic herb, dried flower, and vegetable farms).

The reciprocal student exchanges were developed by plant pathologists Mark Gleason (ISU), Felipe Arauz (chair of the UCR School of Agronomy), and Amy Wang (UCR professor). Other PSU coordinators include faculty from the ISU Horticulture and Entomology departments. Student alumni of previous trips have often served as tour guides, facilitators, and translators for subsequent tours in their own countries. ■

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Presented by APS in cooperation with related organizations

November 15-16, 2005Nashville, Tennessee

In light of knowledge acquired during the first crop season with Asian soybean rust in North America, join key leaders to hear results, share your perspectives, and develop action plans for 2006. National Forum Comprised of leaders in:• State and federal government• Academic researchers• Crop protectant manufacturers and suppliers• Educators• Crop consultants• Grower organizations• Food industry Technical Program With the latest information:• Detection and prediction systems for soybean rust • Fungicide efficacy and application studies• Pathogen genetics • Host resistance • Marker-assisted selection • Pathogen biology To Do List❍ Register early! $20 discount if received by 9/30/05❍ Make hotel reservations by October 14, 2005❍ Attend the first symposium of its kind in North America

Program, registration, and hotel information is available online.

www.apsnet.org/online/sbr

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Research AssociateThe research associate will be responsible for field research with the purpose of precision phenotyping for disease resistance in maize and sunflower. Duties include establishment of field research plots using managed drought stress techniques, working with the research scientist to implement experimental designs and protocols; recording and managing accurate experimental data; training and managing temporary employees; and analyzing, summarizing, and communicating research results. Minimum requirement is a B.S. degree in plant science or closely related field with course work in plant pathology, plant breeding, agronomy, and soil sciences. An M.S. degree in plant pathology or B.S. degree and equivalent experience is desirable. Required qualifications include previous experience in field research and/or agricultural production with a willingness to work outdoors for extended periods of time. Must be detail oriented, have the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, and have proven communication and teamwork skills. Skills in plant pathology and maize production are desired. Other qualifications include ability to meet deadlines and good computer proficiency. Knowledge of Spanish would be a plus. Closing Date:

October 15, 2005 (This closing date is not adjustable.) To apply visit our website and enter TP351 in the keyword search. Contact: Liz Anderson, Pioneer, 400 Locust St., Ste. 700, P.O. Box 14454, Des Moines, IA 45750 USA. E-mail: liz.anderson@pioneer.com; Phone: +1.515.248.4820. For more information on this position visit: www.pioneer.com/employment.

Plant Pathologist/MycologistThe Department of Plant Pathology at Iowa State University is seeking to fill a faculty position in plant pathology/mycology at the assistant, associate, or full professor level. The successful candidate will join a large, dynamic, highly interdisciplinary group of researchers studying soybean diseases from a variety of perspectives. The candidate will be expected to establish a vigorous, externally funded, independent research program on fungal diseases of soybean. In the event that Asian soybean rust becomes a significant threat in Iowa, the candidate will be expected to include this disease in their research program. The candidate may use any of a variety of research approaches, from field to molecular, to address fundamental questions in the chosen pathosystem(s). The position will be a 12-month appointment with 80% research and 20% teaching responsibilities. Teaching includes a course in mycology and active participation in graduate education. The position is accompanied by an exceptional start-up package and excellent opportunities for competitive funding. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications from women and minority candidates are encouraged. Candidates must have a Ph.D. or comparable terminal degree in plant pathology, mycology, or related field and excellent written and oral communication skills. Prior experience in soybean research is not required. Candidates at the associate professor and full professor levels must have a demonstrated record of excellence in research, teaching, and graduate training. Applicants for full professor must have a national reputation in scholarship. Salary: Commensurate with training, qualifications, and experience. Closing Date: The closing date is open until the position is filled. To guarantee consideration, complete applications should be received by November 1, 2005. Applications must include a cover letter, CV, statements of research and teaching interests, and reprints of up to three publications. Please send applications and have three letters of recommendation. Contact: Plant Pathology/Mycology Search Committee, Department of Plant Pathology, 351 Bessey Hall, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011 USA. E-mail applications will not be accepted. For more information on this position visit: www.plantpath.iastate.edu/.

Area Extension Specialist, Horticulture This position provides leadership and educational programming on horticulture-related issues in the Western Area of the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, which includes Douglas, Storey, and Washoe counties and Carson City. The focus of this position is extension outreach community education, research, and service. This position is responsible for assessing needs, designing and conducting educational programs, measuring program impact, maintaining a record of scholarly work, and providing service to the university, profession, and community. The incumbent is expected to carry out applied research, secure extramural funds, and establish a record of publication in keeping with university tenure-track faculty positions. A minimum of a M.S. degree (Ph.D. preferred) in horticulture or related field and a minimum of two years experience in community education are required. A background and experience (western United States experience preferred) in one or more of the following are desirable: entomology, plant pathology, landscape design, soil chemistry, IPM, horticulture, or xeriscape. Other desirable skills and experience include demonstrated ability to develop, deliver, and evaluate effective community horticulture education programs; commitment to work effectively with diverse cultural and rural community interests; applied research; volunteer management; leadership, coalition building, flexibility, and teamwork; strong interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills, grant writing, and publication of educational and research materials; supervising the work of others, including both paid and volunteer staff. Salary: $44,524 – $92,473. Closing Date: September 15, 2005 (This closing date is open until the position is filled.) Send letter of application, CV/resume, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three current, professional references, including name, address, and phone number to the Search Coordinator. Contact: Penny Jenkins, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Western Area Office, 5305 Mill St. Reno, NV 89502 USA. E-mail: jenkinsp@unce.unr.edu; Phone: +1.775.784.4848. For more information on this position visit: www.unce.unr.edu.

Asian Regional Center DirectorAVRDC – The World Vegetable Center is a nonprofit, autonomous international research center with headquarters in Taiwan and regional offices around the globe. AVRDC conducts research and development programs that contribute to improved incomes and diets in the developing world. AVRDC is seeking

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a director for its Asian Regional Center (ARC), located at Kasetsart University (KU) in Bangkok, Thailand, with a training and research facility located at the suburban KU Kampaengsaen campus. ARC coordinates AVRDC’s outreach activities in East and Southeast Asia. The director is responsible for ensuring the financial health of ARC, for which project funds are the primary source of support. The director is responsible for initiating and producing attractive research, training, and development proposals, usually in collaboration with AVRDC headquarters, national agricultural research systems, the private sector, and nongovernment organizations. The director must implement funded projects effectively to reach project goals and achieve the desired impact. The director of ARC will manage the personnel, research, and fiscal portfolio of ARC as per AVRDC’s strategic direction and policies; maintain strong relationships with the host institution and countries within the region; facilitate exchange of germplasm, technology, and information among the countries in the region and HQ; manage the mungbean breeding program; prepare project reports for submission to donors; prepare annual research and financial reports; arrange auditing of the accounts in consultation with AVRDC’s comptroller; supervise implementation of the training program; organize conferences and workshops and facilitate organization of meetings for regional projects as required; recruit and appoint local ARC staff; and undertake other activities assigned by the director general. The position is currently responsible for supervising a staff of 22. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in an agricultural science and at least 10 years of management experience, with demonstrated capacity for leadership in a multidisciplinary, project-based environment. Demonstrated success in proposal preparation and project management are essential. Work experience in East or Southeast Asia and experience with tropical vegetable production is desirable. Proficiency in written and oral English is required. Salary: Highly competitive. Closing Date: The position will be available on or before January 1, 2006. Screening of applications will begin September 1, 2005, and continue until the position is filled. This closing date is open until the position is filled. Submit a letter of application, CV, and names and contact addresses (phone number and e-mail) of three referees. Contact: Dr. Thomas A. Lumpkin, Director General, AVRDC – The World Vegetable Center, P.O. Box 42, Shanhua, Tainan 74151, Taiwan. E-mail: lumpkin@ avrdc.org; Fax: 886.6.583.0009. For more information on this position visit: www.avrdc.org.

Plant Pathology Department HeadThe University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking candidates for the position of professor and head, Department of Plant Pathology. This is a 12-month position with a full-time administrative appointment in the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) divided between the Agricultural Research Division (ARD), the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR), and the Cooperative Extension Division (CED). To learn more about the department and view the complete position announcement, visit the website at http://plantpath.unl.edu/. The starting date is negotiable with the successful candidate. Requires a Ph.D. degree in plant pathology or closely related field. Must qualify for rank of professor and tenure in the department. Demonstrated effectiveness in a combination of teaching, research, and/or extension education is required. Experience in a land-grant university is preferred. Proven ability to relate to faculty, staff, students, alumni, and clientele/general public is essential, along with demonstrated strong leadership and administrative capabilities and communication skills. Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience. Closing Date: September 15, 2005 (This closing date is open until the position is filled.) Applicants should access the website at http://employment.unl.edu to complete the faculty administrative information form. Complete applications should include a signed letter of application addressing the candidate’s administrative philosophy; CV; and contact information (mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address if available) for three references who can speak to the candidate’s expertise and qualifications for the position, sent to the search committee chair. Contact: Z. B. Mayo, IANR Vice Chancellor’s Office, UNL, P.O. Box 830708, 202 Agricultural Hall, Lincoln, NE 68583-0708 USA. E-mail: zmayo@unl.edu; Phone: +1.402.472.2045. For more information on this position visit: www.ianr.unl.edu.

VirologistThe applicant is expected to develop a strong, extramurally funded research program in the area of arthropod-vectored plant viruses and their ecological and molecular interactions with their plant hosts to complement existing strengths at Kansas State University. The appointee is expected to participate in the ecological genomics program at Kansas State University (www.ksu.edu/ecogen/). The successful candidate will teach a graduate course in plant virology and another graduate course in their area of specialty, such as a course on virus ecology, arthropod-vector biology of plant diseases, or arthropod–plant microbe interactions. These courses are taught during alternate years. The appointee is expected to actively participate in the plant pathology and entomology graduate

programs. The candidate must be able to work in a multicultural setting. Qualifications include a Ph.D. degree in plant pathology or entomology or related discipline with course work and research emphasis in plant virology and vector biology, along with post-doctoral research experience; demonstrated ability to develop a strong, extramurally funded research program in plant virology and vector biology and effectively teach graduate courses; and strong commitment to expanding diversity in the department. Closing Date: November 1, 2005 (This closing date is open until the position is filled.) Applications must include 1) a statement describing professional goals, research interests, and teaching interests and philosophy; 2) a detailed CV; 3) reprints of up to five relevant publications; 4) official or certified copies of transcripts of all college or university course work; and 5) three current and relevant letters. Contact: Scot Hulbert, Kansas State University, 4024 Throckmorton Hall, Department of Plant Pathology, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506-5502 USA. E-mail: shulbrt@ksu.edu; Phone: +1.785.532.1335. For more information on this position visit: www.oznet.ksu.edu/plantpath.

National Program Leader – Plant PathologyThis position is located in the Plant and Animal Systems Unit (PAS) of CSREES (USDA). PAS, in cooperation with public and private sector partners and the land-grant university system, offers an integrated research, education, and extension perspective and provides national leadership for programs addressing critical issues affecting agriculture, animal systems, plant systems, processing technologies, product development, product quality and utilization, human health, and environmental protection and food safety. The incumbent is a nationally recognized expert in plant pathology who provides leadership for the overall planning, development, organizing, and management of research through strong connections within the disciplines of plant pathology, nematology, epidemiology, and related extension programs. This position is key to addressing issues related to pest management of food, fiber, and ornamental production systems and invasive species. Specifically, the incumbent provides national leadership to focus and coordinate federally funded activities to increase understanding of plant pathology. The incumbent provides science-based information during policy discussions, acts as a liaison for multistate research and extension projects dealing with plant pathogens, epidemiology of plant diseases, and nematodes. The incumbent is part of the CSREES team that develops and directs a coordinated portfolio of competitive and noncompetitive programs to respond to stakeholder-identified issues related to agricultural production and crop and pest management. The candidate provides

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regional and national leadership, technical assistance, and expert advice to agency and departmental officials; state extension, research, and education officials; and decision makers in various related professional and trade associations. This position serves as a nationally recognized authority and technical consultant to university-level educators and administrators on policy and program matters related to plant pathology. The incumbent provides technical advice to federal executives and legislators responsible for formulating and developing public policy in plant pathology, nematology, plant disease epidemiology, invasive plant pathogens, and food safety issues related to plant pathogens. The candidate assumes responsibility for identifying, delineating, and defining national extension, research, and higher education needs and priorities related to plant pathology and nematology. This position coordinates, administers, and evaluates regional and national research and education efforts, including the development of program guidelines, formulation of budget allocations to participating institutions, review of proposals, and project oversight. The incumbent represents the agency in formulating, planning, and coordinating education and research programs with federal and state agencies; land-grant and other colleges and universities; academic, industry, and professional associations; nonprofit organizations; and other interest groups. Salary: $74,782 – $114,882. Closing Date: September 20, 2005 (This closing date is not adjustable.) Contact: Kitty Cardwell, CSREES, 800 9th St. S.W., Washington, DC 20024 USA. E-mail: kcardwell@csrees.usda.gov; Phone: +1.202.401.1790. For more information on this position visit: https://jobs.quickhire.com/scripts/usda.exe

Graduate Fellowships – Plant Pest Risk Assessment and ManagementThe goal of this fellowship project is to increase national and international crop biosecurity through specialized education and training in plant health risk management. Supporting project objectives are to train internationally oriented and technologically advanced plant-health professionals and to promote cooperation and information exchange on plant-health risk management. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals, have completed a B.S. or M.S. degree in an agricultural science (agronomy, entomology, plant pathology, etc.) or biological science (biology, botany, environmental science, etc.), maintained a 3.0 GPA or higher, and achieved a minimum combined GRE score of 1,000 (verbal and quantitative). Successful applicants will be jointly enrolled in the University of Florida Plant Medicine Program and Certificate Program in Plant Pest Risk Assessment and Management. Information about the Plant Medicine Program may be found at www.dpm.ifas.ufl.edu/. Salary:

Annual stipend of $22,000 and full tuition waiver for three years. Closing Date: October 15, 2005 (This closing date is not adjustable.) Follow application/admission guidelines at www.dpm.ifas.ufl.edu/prospectiveStudents/AdmissionProcess.html. Contact: Robert McGovern, University of Florida Plant Medicine Program, 1453 Fifield Hall, P.O. Box 110680, Gainesville, FL 32611-0680 USA. E-mail: rjm@ifas.ufl.edu; Phone: +1.352.392.3631 ext. 213. For more information on this position visit: www.dpm.ifas.ufl.edu/.

Professor and Department HeadKansas State University invites nominations and applications for the position of head of the Department of Plant Pathology. The department head administers personnel, physical facilities, and budgets for teaching, research, and extension programs. Engagement in an active teaching, research, or extension program is possible. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in a biological science area relevant to plant pathology, effective communication skills, and national recognition in instruction, research, or extension. Closing Date: October 1, 2005 (This closing date is not adjustable.) Send statement of leadership philosophy, CV, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of five referees. Contact: Sonny Ramaswamy, Kansas State University, Department of Entomology, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506-5502 USA. E-mail: sonny@ksu.edu; Phone: +1.785.532.6154. For more information on this position visit: www.oznet.k-state.edu/plantpath/.

Graduate Research AssistantA research assistantship is available to support graduate studies toward a Ph.D. degree in plant pathology at North Carolina State University. The NRI-supported assistantship, under the direction of Dr. Ignazio Carbone, will focus on the evolution of the aflatoxin biosynthetic gene cluster in Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus. The sample will include geographically and ecologically isolated populations of A. flavus and A. parasiticus from major peanut-growing regions in Georgia, Texas, Virginia, Australia, West Africa, and Argentina. Dr. Carbone is looking for a qualified and highly motivated student to conduct comparative analyses of DNA sequence and fingerprint data to determine evolutionary events impacting aflatoxin biosynthesis. Further examination of the molecular evolution, phylogenetic history, and population genetics of aflatoxigenic and nonaflatoxigenic strains will be performed to determine the effect of introduced biocontrol strains on wild-type populations and to further understand the roles of vegetative incompatibility, speciation, and isolation on cluster evolution. The student will also be trained in population genetic theory and SNAP Workbench, an evolutionary

toolkit developed in Dr. Carbone’s lab that effectively manages and integrates several population genetic programs, providing enhanced inferences on biological processes. Dr. Carbone’s lab is located in the newly constructed facilities on the Centennial Campus of North Carolina State University, within the multidisciplinary research group of the Center for Integrated Fungal Research. A B.S. or M.S. degree in genetics, biology, plant science, botany, or related discipline with interests in molecular biology, evolutionary biology, or organismal biology and successful admittance to the Department of Plant Pathology Ph.D. program are required. Salary: $18,000 – $20,000 plus tuition and fringe. Closing Date: January 1, 2006 (This closing date is not adjustable.) Must gain admission to the Department’s graduate program. Contact: Ignazio Carbone, North Carolina State University, Center for Integrated Fungal Research, Campus Box 7251, Partners III Bldg., Raleigh, NC 27695-7251 USA. E-mail: ignazio_carbone@ncsu.edu; Phone: +1.919.513.4866. For more information on this position visit: www.cals.ncsu.edu/plantpath/.

Plant ScientistDevelop detection methods for plant pathogens to aid in the control of agricultural and forest pests. Under supervision, develop methods to diagnose and survey crop diseases. Must have an M.S. degree in plant biology, plant pathology, or plant protection. This position requires one year of prior experience 1) working with plant and animal organisms, including their tissues and cells; 2) working on chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances (enzymes and antibodies) and the chemical processes and transformations they undergo. Salary: According to experience. Closing Date: This closing date is open until the position is filled. Qualified applicants send resume. Contact: Baziel Vrient, Agdia Inc., 30380 County Road 6, Elkhart, IN 46514 USA. E-mail: bvrient@agdia.com; Phone: +1.574.264.2014. For more information on this position visit: www.agdia.com/.

NematologistExperienced scientist will be part of a team developing transgenic plants resistant to plant-parasitic nematodes. Candidate will perform bioassays on economically important nematodes, including soybean cyst nematode, with the goal of discovering and characterizing genes that encode nematocidal activity. A creative approach to developing new assays is desired. Requirements include M.S. or Ph.D. degree in plant pathology, entomology, or related field, with a focus on plant-parasitic nematodes or insects, with at least three years experience. Extensive

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experience with laboratory bioassays of plant pests is required. Experience with molecular biology techniques is considered a plus. Excellent organizational, recordkeeping, and computer skills are required. Salary: Negotiable. Closing Date: This closing date is open until the position is filled. To apply, please e-mail resume with job reference code X1 in subject line to careers@athenixcorp.com. Contact: Markus Andres, Athenix Corp., 2202 Ellis Rd., Ste. B, Durham, NC 27703 USA. E-mail: careers@athenixcorp.com; Phone: +1.919.281.0900. For more information on this position visit:www.athenixcorp.com.

Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology, Specializing in Genetics of Host–Pathogen Interactions and Host ResistanceThe Department of Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a plant pathology faculty position with an emphasis in host–pathogen interactions and the genetics of host resistance. This is a 9-month tenure-track position with opportunity for summer appointment. Responsibilities will be allocated as 75% research and 25% teaching. The successful applicant will be expected to develop an internationally recognized innovative research program that is self-sustaining and competitive for external funding. Research should focus on the genetics of host–pathogen interactions and host resistance, with an emphasis on diseases of importance in Illinois. This individual should have the ability to integrate molecular and genetic solutions into field-based disease management programs. The candidate will be expected to advise graduate and undergraduate students. The successful applicant also will be responsible for teaching a course on the genetics of host resistance and host–pathogen interactions and another course in the plant pathology and crop sciences curriculum, depending on expertise. A Ph.D. degree in plant pathology or closely related field and demonstrated ability to conduct innovative research and teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels are required. The successful applicant must demonstrate an aptitude for initiating and completing, through to publication, research projects that add to our understanding of the genetics of host–pathogen interactions. The candidate must have excellent communication skills, ability to conduct independent and collaborative research, and the potential to develop an outstanding teaching program. Salary: Commensurate with training and experience. Closing Date: September 12, 2005 (This closing date is not adjustable.) Interested persons should assemble an application

package consisting of an introductory cover letter, CV, and statement of research and teaching experience and goals. Applicants must also arrange to have a full set of certified undergraduate and graduate transcripts and three letters of reference sent to the same address, all to arrive on or before the closing date. Contact: Robert G. Hoeft, Department of Crop Sciences, University of Illinois, 1102 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana, IL 61801 USA. E-mail: bdiers@uiuc.edu; Phone: +1.217.333.9480. For more information on this position visit: http://cropsci.aces.uiuc.edu.

Assistant Professor of PhytobacteriologyThe Department of Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a 9-month, 75% research, 25% teaching, tenure-track position in phytobacteriology. The person in this position will be expected to develop an innovative research program on bacterial diseases of plants that is self-sustaining and competitive for external research funding. Potential areas of research may include, but are not limited to, molecular investigation of plant responses to bacterial diseases, molecular biology of plant-pathogenic bacteria, ecological-based studies of plant-pathogenic bacteria, and applied research that solves bacterial disease problems of Illinois crops. The successful applicant also will be responsible for teaching plant bacteriology and another course in the plant pathology and crop sciences curriculum, depending on expertise. A Ph.D. degree in plant pathology or a closely related discipline is required. The successful applicant must demonstrate an aptitude for initiating and completing research projects involving plant-pathogenic bacteria through to publication. The candidate must demonstrate excellent potential to conduct and report independent and team-based research, attract extramural research funding, develop an outstanding teaching program, and teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Salary: Commensurate with training and experience. Closing Date: September 12, 2005 (This closing date is not adjustable.) Send an application package consisting of an introductory cover letter, CV, and statement of research experience and goals. Applicants must also arrange to have a full set of certified undergraduate and graduate transcripts and three letters of reference to arrive on or before the closing date. Contact: Robert G. Hoeft, Department of Crop Sciences, University of Illinois, 1102 S. Goodwin Ave., Urbana, IL 61801 USA. E-mail: mplewa@uiuc.edu; Phone: +1.217.333.9480. For more information on this position visit: http://cropsci.aces.uiuc.edu.

Assistant/Associate Professor of Plant PathologyAll areas of plant pathology will be considered. Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates interested in host plant resistance, mycology, epidemiology, and molecular plant pathology. Candidates whose research would be enhanced by existing faculty in agronomy, horticulture, plant breeding, plant pathology, and molecular biology of plant–microbe interactions are particularly encouraged to apply. This appointment is approximately 70% research and 30% teaching, and the candidate will teach the introductory plant pathology course. Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree and demonstrated excellence in innovative research. Post-doctoral training preferred but not required. Salary: Competitive salary and start-up package. Closing Date: January 31, 2006 (This closing date is open until the position is filled.) Applicants should forward a CV, a statement of research interests and future plans, and provide names for five references. Contact: Dr. James A. Hawk, Chair, Plant Pathology Search, c/o Kathy Fleischut, University of Delaware, 531 S. College Ave., 152 Townsend Hall, Newark, DE 19717-1303 USA. E-mail: kathyfl@udel.edu. For more information on this position visit: www.udel.edu.

Graduate Research AssistantshipThe Department of Plant Pathology, University of Georgia, currently has an assistantship available to support a graduate student (M.S. or Ph.D.) with an interest in research on applied epidemiology and management of pecan diseases. The assistantship will include a 12-month stipend and a tuition waiver. The student will conduct independent research on an aspect of applied epidemiology or management of pecan diseases under faculty supervision at the UGA Tifton Campus. The student will be expected to complete required coursework in plant pathology and related disciplines on the main campus in Athens, GA, as necessary. Salary: $19,312 (M.S.), $20,873 (Ph.D.). Closing Date: This closing date is open until the position is filled. Interested individuals should send an e-mail to Dr. Katherine Stevenson (ks@uga.edu) or Dr. Tim Brenneman (arachis@tifton.uga.edu). Contact: Katherine Stevenson, University of Georgia, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Department of Plant Pathology, P.O. Box 748 Tifton, GA 31793 USA. E-mail: ks@uga.edu; Phone: +1.229.386.3652. For more information on this position visit: www.plant.uga.edu/. ■

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APS Journal ArticlesPhytopathologySeptember 2005, Volume 95, Number 9

Structure and Origin of Xanthomonas arboricola pv. pruni Populations Causing Bacterial Spot of Stone Fruit Trees in Western Europe.

A Comprehensive Species to Strain Taxonomic Framework for Xanthomonas

Nonpathogenic Binucleate Rhizoctonia spp. and Benzothiadiazole Protect Cotton Seedlings Against Rhizoctonia Damping-Off and Alternaria Leaf Spot in Cotton.

Biological Control Efficiency of Fusarium Wilt of Tomato by Nonpathogenic Fusarium oxysporum Fo-B2 in Different Environments.

Velocity of Spread of Wheat Stripe Rust Epidemics.

Primary Disease Gradients of Wheat Stripe Rust in Large Field Plots.

The Effects of Dispersal Gradient and Pathogen Life Cycle Components on Epidemic Velocity in Computer Simulations.

Analysis of Summer Epidemic Progress of Apple Scab at Different Apple Production Systems in the Netherlands and Hungary.

Relationships Between Incidence and Severity of Fusarium Head Blight on Winter Wheat in Ohio.

Automated and Unbiased Image Analyses as Tools in Phenotypic Classification of Small-Spored Alternaria spp.

Analysis of Leptosphaeria maculans Race Structure in a Worldwide Collection of Isolates.

NL-3 K Strain Is a Stable and Naturally Occurring Interspecific Recombinant Derived from Bean common mosaic necrosis virus and Bean common mosaic virus.

Characterization of a Novel Member of the Family Closteroviridae from Mentha spp.

Pepper (Capsicum annuum) Is a Dead-End Host for Tomato yellow leaf curl virus.

Plant DiseaseSeptember 2005, Volume 89, Number 9

Distribution of Potebniamyces pyri in the U.S. Pacific Northwest and Its Association with a Canker and Twig Dieback Disease of Pear Trees.

The Relationship Between Aphis glycines and Soybean mosaic virus Incidence in Different Pest Management Systems.

Effect of Barberry Eradication on Changes in Populations of Puccinia graminis in Minnesota.

Virulence of Oat Crown Rust in Mexico.Pathogenicity of Fungi Associated with the

Wheat Crown Rot Complex in Oregon and Washington.

Suppression of Wheat Growth and Yield by Pratylenchus neglectus in the Pacific Northwest.

Effects of Plant Spacing, Inoculation Date, and Peanut Cultivar on Epidemics of Peanut Stem Rot and Tomato Spotted Wilt.

Temperature and Leaf Wetness Requirements for Pathogen Establishment, Incubation Period, and Sporulation of Phytophthora infestans on Petunia × hybrida.

A PCR-Based Method for the Detection of Ophiosphaerella agrostis in Creeping Bentgrass.

Yield Loss Potential of Phaeosphaeria Leaf Spot of Maize Caused by Phaeosphaeria maydis in the United States.

Application of Acibenzolar-S-Methyl Enhances Host Resistance in Tomato Against Ralstonia solanacearum.

The Fate of Xylella fastidiosa in Vineyard Weeds and Other Alternate Hosts in California.

Epidemiology and Management of Petunia and Tomato Late Blight in the Greenhouse.

First Report of Bacterial Blight of Strelitzia augusta Caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv. lachrymans.

First Report of Phytophthora cryptogea Root and Crown Rot on Peach Trees in Chile.

Widespread Distribution of Apple mosaic virus on Apple in Turkey.

First Report of Anthracnose Caused by Elsinoë ampelina on Grapes in Michigan.

Detection of a Phytophthora sp. Causing Asparagus Spear and Root Rot in Michigan.

First Report of Tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus Infecting Tomato in Bangladesh.

Occurrence of Alternaria dichondrae, Cercospora sp., and Puccinia sp. on Dichondra repens in France and Italy.

A Survey of Viruses Affecting French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) in Iran Includes a First Report of Southern bean mosaic virus and Bean pod mottle virus.

Southern Blight of Areca Palm (Chrysalidocarpus lutescens) Caused by Sclerotium rolfsii in California.

First Report of Stem Spots Caused by Alternaria sp. on Berberis sp. in Iran.

Phytophthora Leaf Spot and Foliar Blight of Pieris japonica Caused by Phytophthora citricola in California.

White Mold of Houndstongue (Cynoglossum officinale) Caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in Canada.

Damping-Off of Beech Seedlings Caused by Fusarium avenaceum in Italy.

Occurrence of Sclerotinia Stem Rot of Osteospermum sp., Felicia amelloides, and Ranunculus asiaticus in Argentina.

First Report of Crown and Root Rot in Strawberry Caused by Macrophomina phaseolina in Israel.

Outbreak of Pitch Canker Caused by Fusarium circinatum on Pinus spp. in Northern Spain.

First Report of the East-Asian Type of Bursaphelenchus mucronatus in Pinus sylvestris in Slovenia.

First Report of Alternaria raphani Causing Black Patches on Chinese Radish During Postharvest Storage in Canada.

First Report of White Mold Caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum on Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Prostratus’ in Italy.

First Report of Bacterial Wilt of Annual Bluegrass Caused by Xanthomonas translucens pv. poae in Montana.

MPMISeptember 2005, Volume 18, Number 9

Bacterial Type Two Secretion System Secreted Proteins: Double-Edged Swords for Plant Pathogens.

Recent Advances in Studies on Structure and Symbiosis-Related Function of Rhizobial

K-Antigens and Lipopolysaccharides.A Pattern Recognition Tool for Quantitative

Analysis of In Planta Hyphal Growth of Powdery Mildew Fungi.

Gene Profiling of a Compatible Interaction Between Phytophthora infestans and Solanum tuberosum Suggests a Role for Carbonic Anhydrase.

Signal Signature and Transcriptome Changes of Arabidopsis During Pathogen and Insect Attack.

Genome-Wide Analysis of Gene Expression in Ralstonia solanacearum Reveals That the hrpB Gene Acts as a Regulatory Switch Controlling Multiple Virulence Pathways.

An Iron Uptake Operon Required for Proper Nodule Development in the Bradyrhizobium japonicum-Soybean Symbiosis.

Pathogen-Induced Production of the Antifungal AFP Protein from Aspergillus giganteus Confers Resistance to the Blast Fungus Magnaporthe grisea in Transgenic Rice.

Phosphorus-Free Membrane Lipids of Sinorhizobium meliloti Are Not Required for the Symbiosis with Alfalfa but Contribute to Increased Cell Yields Under Phosphorus-Limiting Conditions of Growth.

Cation Fluxes Cause Plasma Membrane Depolarization Involved in β-Glucan Elicitor-Signaling in Soybean Roots.

The Type III Secretion System of Biocontrol Pseudomonas fluorescens KD Targets the Phytopathogenic Chromista Pythium ultimum and Promotes Cucumber Protection.

The Plant Health Instructorwww.apsnet.org/education

Phytophthora Blight of Cucurbits.Taro Leaf Blight.

Plant Management Networkwww.plantmanagementnetwork.org

Plant Health Progress

Differentiation of Isolates of Glomerella cingulata and Colletotrichum spp. Associated with Glomerella Leaf Spot and Bitter Rot of Apples Using Growth Rate, Response to Temperature, and Benomyl Sensitivity.

Determining the Efficacy of Disease Management Products in Organically-Produced Tomatoes.

Expansion of the Host Range of Impatiens necrotic spot virus to Peppers.

Phytophthora hibernalis: A New Pathogen on Rhododendron and Evidence of Cross Amplification with Two PCR Detection Assays for Phytophthora ramorum.

Snappy New Pear Is Long-Storing, Blight-Resistant. ■

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Other Upcoming Events September 2005 5-11 — The VIII International Symposium on

Thysanoptera and Tospoviruses. Pacific Grove, CA. www.istt2005.net

12-14 — Xth Conference on Virus Diseases of Gramineae in Europe. Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium. (bragard@fymy.ucl.ac.be)

26-28 — 15th Biennial Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference. Geelong, Victoria, Australia. www.deakin.edu.au/events/apps2005/

26-28 — 4th International Symposium on Sugar Beet Protection. Novi Sad, Serbia and Montenegro. http://polj.ns.ac.yu/srpski/skupovi/beetsymposium.htm

September 2005 26-29 — VII/XXXII International/National

Congress of the Mexican Phytopathological Society. Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico.

www.Sociedad.cjb.net

October 2005 22-26 — III Silicon in Agriculture Confer-

ence. Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brazil. www.silicon.ufu.br

23-26 — 1st International Symposium on Biological Control of Bacterial Plant Diseases. Darmstadt, Germany. (symposium2005@bba.de)

31-November 3 — 2005 Annual International Conference on Methyl Bromide Alternatives and Emissions Reductions. http://mbao.org/

November 2005 1-3 — Fourth Canadian Workshop on

Fusarium Head Blight. Ottawa, ON, Canada. http://grainscanada.gc.ca

7-10 — ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meetings. Salt Lake City, UT www.asa-cssa-sssa.org/meetings/acs

December 2005 8-10 — Asian Conference on Emerging

Trends in Plant–Microbe Interactions. Chennai, India. (gmanick@vsnl.com or anandalgae@hotmail.com)

10-17 — Nematode Identification Short Course. Clemson University, Clemson, SC. http://pppweb.clemson.edu/nematode.htm

February 2006 7-10 — Indian Virological Society XVI

Annual Convention and International Seminar on Management of Insect-Transmitted Plant Viruses Occurring in the Semi-Arid Tropics. ICRISAT, India. www.mvbv2006.org

22-25 — The IV Mexican Annual Meeting of Virology (Human, Animal and Plants Viruses). Veracruz, Mexico

May 2006 15-June 4 — ISPP Online Teaching

Symposium: Active Learning in Plant Pathology. www.ispp-teaching-symposium.org

22-25 — 2nd International Workshop for the Morphological and Molecular Identification of the Straminipiles: Phytophthora and Pythium. Raleigh, NC. gloria_abad@ncsu.edu

September 2006 17-21 — Cucurbitaceae 2006. Asheville, North

Carolina. www.ncsu.edu/cucurbit2006

August 2008 24-29 — 9th International Congress of Plant

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Calendar of Events

For the most current listing, check out the APSnet event calendar at www.apsnet.org/meetings/calendar.asp.

APS Sponsored Events

October 2005 5-7 — Northeastern Division Meeting.

Geneva, NY. www.apsnet.org/members/ div/northeastern/

November 2005 15-16 — National Soybean Rust Sympo-

sium. Nashville, Tennessee. www.apsnet.org/online/sbr/

February 2006 4-8 — Southern Division Meeting. Orlando, FL (in conjunction with SAAS)

March 2006 15-17 — Potomac Division Meeting.

Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

June 2006 13-15 — North Central Division Meeting.

Fargo, North Dakota.

Upcoming APS Annual Meetings July 29-August 2, 2006 — Québec City, Québec, Canada (Joint with CPS & MSA) July 28-August 1, 2007 — San Diego, CA

(Joint with SON)

July 26-30, 2008 — Minneapo-lis, MN (Centennial Meeting)

August 1-5, 2009 — Portland, OR August 7-11, 2010 — Nashville, TN