2012 APS Annual Meeting PreviewThe 2012 APS Annual Meeting is poised to be an innovative and exciting meeting set in one of the most beautiful and historic summer destinations in the United States. Registration grows by the day as members and nonmembers alike plan their summer vacations around this meeting, making time for the plentiful pre-meeting field trips and workshops. More than 800 abstracts have been submitted, including more than 600 poster abstracts and 190 oral technical abstracts.

The 2012 APS Annual Meeting marks the first time the APS Annual Meeting has been held in New England in 50 years and the first time it has been held in the beautiful “Ocean State” of Rhode Island. We are fortunate to be gathering in such a prestigious and not to mention convenient

location. Strong early registration numbers from Europe are proving that many plant pathologists across the pond are taking advantage of their proximity to this year’s meeting. In fact, New England is the shortest flight destination from Europe. Educational extras will focus on the local landscape and local vegetation while offering the opportunity to take in even more of the scenery.

The Plenary Session, led by APS President Carol Ishimaru, will focus on the theme “Communicating Science,” and will be presented via an innovative and interactive multimedia approach. This presentation will touch on many issues and ideas to help scientists and nonscientists improve their communications with each other and with a more general audience.

Mark your calendars and be sure to stay for the Wednesday night party on August 8. As always, this will be a party that you don’t want to miss, so be sure that your hotel reservations and travel plans allow

you to take full advantage of the final day of the meeting, including the party! This year’s party will touch on the elegance of the 1940s and 1950s and then step forward to the rocking 1980s and 1990s, making it a timeless party that is sure to be a fun-filled final event of a truly fantastic meeting.

See the schedule beginning on page 96 of this issue for a list of events and special sessions. Be sure to also visit www.apsnet.org/meet for full session descriptions, presentation titles, and speakers. n

In this IssueEditor’s Corner ......................................... 86Division News ...........................................88 Outreach .................................................. 93

Meetings .................................................. 942012 APS Annual Meeting Preview .......... 96People .................................................... 104

APS Journal Articles ............................... 107 Calendar of Events ................................. 108

June 2012 • Volume 46 • Number 6

Providence skyline at night. Courtesy of Marianne Lee.

Catch a show at the Providence Performing Arts Center.

WaterFire illuminates three of the Providence rivers.

Summer at APS Headquarters Brings More New Titles for APS PRESSAPS PRESS is excited to share two new titles that will be hitting our shelves this summer.

Fusarium Wilts of Greenhouse Vegetable and Ornamental Crops, edited by M. Lodovica Gullino, will be shipping in July 2012. This title not only reflects current thinking on the topic of Fusarium wilts, but considers them in the

context of the greenhouse—an agricultural setting that is increasingly prevalent, particularly for certain crops. It promises to be a core resource for students, researchers, and extension professionals worldwide.

Application of Information Theory to Epidemiology by Gareth Hughes provides a new tool in diagnostic decision making by joining applications of information theory to plant disease epidemiology. This book is ideally suited for plant pathologists and others with an interest in the quantitative basis for diagnostic decision making.

Pre-order these new titles and shop for many more at www.shopapspress.org. n

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APS LeadershipCouncil

President: Carol A. IshimaruPresident-Elect: Michael J. BoehmVice President: George S. AbawiImmediate Past President: John L. SherwoodInternal Communications Officer: David M. GadouryTreasurer: Randall C. RoweTreasurer-Elect: Steven A. SlackSenior Councilor-at-Large: Anne E. DorranceIntermediate Councilor-at-Large: Walter F. MahaffeeJunior Councilor-at-Large: Jeff B. JonesDivisional Councilor: David G. Schmale IIIPublications Councilor: Anthony P. KeinathExecutive Vice President: Steven C. Nelson

Editors-in-Chief APS PRESS: Margery L. Daughtrey MPMI: Gary Stacey Phytopathology: George W. Sundin Phytopathology News: Doug J. Jardine Plant Disease: R. Mike Davis Plant Disease Management Reports: Frank P. Wong Plant Health Progress: Ned A. Tisserat The Plant Health Instructor: Katherine L. Stevenson

Board and Office Chairs and Directors APS Foundation Chair: Ray D. Martyn Divisional Forum Chair: Jim E. Adaskaveg PPB Chair: Jan E. Leach Publications Board Chair: Anthony P. Keinath OE Director: Scott E. Gold OEC Director: Seogchan Kang OIP Director: Sally A. Miller OIR Director: Brian D. Olson OPRO Director: Monica L. Elliott AMB Director: Scott T. Adkins AXMB Director: Rick Bennett

Division OfficersCaribbean Divisional Forum Rep.: Lawrence Datnoff President: Judith K. Brown Vice President: TBA Secretary-Treasurer: Aaron PalmateerNorth Central Divisional Forum Rep.: Tamra Jackson President: Anne Dorrance Vice President: James Stack Secretary-Treasurer: Carl BradleyNortheastern Divisional Forum Rep.: Wade H. Elmer President: Beth K. Gugino Vice President: Christian A. Wyenandt Secretary-Treasurer: David C. ThompsonPacific Divisional Forum Rep.: Jim E. Adaskaveg President: Debra A. Inglis President-Elect: Themis Michailides Secretary-Treasurer: Akif EskalenPotomac Divisional Forum Rep.: Daniel Roberts President: Yilmaz Balci Vice President: Bingyu Zhao Secretary-Treasurer: Nicole DonofrioSouthern Divisional Forum Rep.: Timothy B. Brenneman President: Raymond W. Schneider President-Elect: Jason Woodward Vice President: Thomas Allen Secretary-Treasurer: Gary E. Vallad

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Editor’s CornerNo Birds SingDoug Jardine, Kansas State University, PhytoNewsEditor@scisoc.org

A robin built its nest in a hanging basket on the deck of our house this spring. Our family has enjoyed watching the mother robin dutifully sitting on her eggs through both storms and cold weather. Following hatching, we have watched first the mother, and subsequently the father, spend hours a day feeding the young chicks, mostly a diet of earthworms. Why do I write about this you might ask? Because June marks the 50th anniversary of The New Yorker magazine’s serializing of a book written by biologist Rachel Carson. The book, Silent Spring, was subsequently published on September 27, 1962. In its 297 pages, the book documents the effects of pesticides on birds and other wildlife and is generally credited with launching the environmental movement and facilitating the ban of DDT in the United States.

How do I make the connection between our robins and Silent Spring? One chapter, entitled “No Birds Sing,” details the decline of the robin population on the Michigan State University (MSU) campus (my alma mater) beginning with a study initiated in 1954 by Professor George Wallace and his graduate student John Mehner. This happens to be the same year I was born and the same year DDT began to be used on the MSU campus to control the elm bark beetle as a means of slowing the spread of Dutch elm disease. It was noted in the study that in a normal spring, 370 young robins should be found in the campus area. By 1957, however, the number of young robins observed had dwindled to one. A year later, Wallace was to report: “At no time during the spring or summer [of 1958] did I see a fledgling robin anywhere on the main campus, and so far I have failed to find anyone else who has seen one there.” The decline in the robin population was ultimately linked to the birds feeding on DDT-contaminated earthworms that had ingested the pesticide while feeding on the leaf litter of DDT-treated elm trees.

Of course, more people are familiar with the plight of the American bald eagle. Its feeding on prey contaminated with DDT and related compounds led to a significant decline in the birth of healthy young eaglets to the point that it was declared an endangered species in 1967. DDT was subsequently banned in 1972.

The impact of Silent Spring has been well debated and the book and author have both been praised and vilified. From a wildlife standpoint, however, the banning of chlorinated hydrocarbons and the significant reduction in the use of organophosphate insecticides have had a positive effect on the recovery of their populations. As a student at MSU in the late sixties and early seventies, I can attest that the campus had a healthy population of robins. The eagle, whose numbers had dwindled to 475 nesting pairs in the lower 48 states, has subsequently rebounded to where there are now more than 11,000 nesting pairs. During the winter months, Tuttle Creek Reservoir, just minutes from the Kansas State University campus, hosts numerous bald eagles that come there to fish and hunt. Going out to the lake to watch the eagles soar is a favorite winter pastime of many local residents, me included. For that, I say, “Thanks, Rachel Carson!” n

Doug Jardine

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Here are just a few of the headlines you missed this month from the APS Twitter feed.

Crop-damaging disease found in Manitoba soils http://bit.ly/II8HbF

June 2012 Issue of MPMI Now Online http://apsjournals.apsnet.org/toc/mpmi/25/6

Arctic fungus spreads to UK http://bit.ly/KYjkYl

Experts make wheat pest breakthrough http://bit.ly/IH8uQH

Tree disease threatens $2 billion California citrus industry http://bit.ly/ISs8vG

Kentucky wheat disease discovery cause for concern across Southeast http://bit.ly/IONMCH

Buttercup disease found for the first time in UK’s plants and crops http://bit.ly/Ikp4Lz

Yellow rust threat to triticale http://bit.ly/IqS8eY

Plant Disease Makes Growing Pears Difficult http://bit.ly/JvB2D9

NSF: History is Key Factor in Plant Disease Virulence http://1.usa.gov/HVXh54

Dark times for chocolate supplies http://bit.ly/IKl01t

ARS: New Tool for Tracking a Vora-cious Pest http://1.usa.gov/JZQKSx

Potato virus Y in five different guises http://bit.ly/IyKAca

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APS Undergrad Receives Prestigious NSF Fellowship

Isael Rubio, an undergraduate student at California State University-Monterey Bay (CSUMB), was recently awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) fellowship, which will provide him with $90,000 plus tuition and fees to support three years of graduate education. Rubio is currently deciding between Washington State University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison for his next step.

Rubio said he was in “disbelief” when he received the e-mail from NSF congratulating him as one of the four 2012 recipients.

“I was in shock to find out that I had been selected as a recipient! I was proud of myself to have completed the application process which was

very vigorous. I also felt very grateful toward the entire faculty, staff, and mentors who helped me through the process,” he said.

One of Rubio’s mentors was none other than APS’s own Carolee Bull, a research plant pathologist with USDA ARS. He was paired with Bull through the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center (UROC) at CSUMB.

“The collaboration [with Bull] through the past two years has been amazing. Her mentoring along with the mentoring of other faculty and staff from CSUMB played a huge role in my decision to pursue graduate school studies and becoming an NSF recipient,” he noted.

He said that joining her lab was his first initial exposure to plant pathology.

In fact, over time he said he began seeing himself as a researcher in the field, and through conversations with mentors and advisors, he decided to pursue graduate studies in the field of plant pathology.

Rubio’s current focus is on the identification of bacterial pathogens negatively effecting cucurbits.

“I am using various genotypic and phenotypic as well as the demonstration of Koch’s Postulates to accomplish this. I plan to finish by June and present it at the 2012 APS Annual Meeting this summer. I am also working on generating high titer purified stocks of bacteriophage specific to Xanthamonas campestris pv. vitians.”

Rubio also attended last year’s annual meeting, noting that the experience was “incredible.”

“I was able to present my research, and I was also excited to have the opportunity to meet faculty and graduate students from universities that I had planned on applying to. One of the most exciting parts of the conference that I enjoyed was the presentations from graduate students and scientists from different regions, because it gave me a broader view of the field and research that is currently going on in plant pathology,” he explained. n

Isael Rubio

Division NewsPotomac Division Gathers in Winchester, VA, for 68th Annual Meeting

The 2012 meeting of the Potomac Division was held March 14–16, 2012, at the Hampton Inn Winchester. The local arrangements committee was chaired by Mizuho Nita and Keith Yoder. The Executive Committee consisted of President Boris Vinatzer, Immediate Past President Mary Ann Hansen, Vice President Yilmaz Balci, and Secretary-Treasurer Bingyu Zhao.

Eighty-two colleagues attended the annual meeting. A field trip to Linden Vineyards, Lin-den, VA, occurred prior to the beginning of the program. Twenty-four people attended the tour and discussed grape diseases and their control

with the owner of the Linden Vineyard, Jim Law. This year’s meeting began with the industry-extension update meeting, chaired by Chuck Johnson, followed by two symposia and two contrib-uted paper sessions. Caitilyn Allen from the University of Wisconsin at Madison gave this year’s plenary talk about Ralstonia solanacearum’s adaptation to life in the xylem. The first symposium on March 15 was entitled “Plant Pathogens in National and International Trade” and was chaired by Balci. The second symposium, entitled “What We Can Learn from Research with Model Species,” was chaired by Vinatzer. During the meeting, Ann Lichens Park (NIFA) discussed the present and future of NIFA fund-ing for plant pathology for students, post-docs, and PIs. Carol Ishimaru, APS president, gave a presentation to update the membership on APS activities. During the banquet, Rick Fell (emeritus professor, Department of Entomology, Virginia Tech) gave an informative and at the same time entertaining talk entitled “Sex in the Garden,” and we all enjoyed the fun 68th Annual Meeting resolutions presented by Mannon Gallegly.

This year, nine graduate students competed for the Graduate Research Award. Taylor Jones (Virginia Tech) received first place and Jessica Cooper (Virginia Tech) received second place. One student travel award was given to Megan McConnell (University of Maryland), and the first-place winner of the Graduate Research Award, Jones, was also given a travel award to support his participation in the APS Annual Meeting in Rhode Island this summer.

Eleven posters were presented and included three undergraduate students’ research. Patrick Di Bello from the University of Maryland won the undergraduate research poster competition. Daniel P. Roberts (USDA ARS) was given the Distinguished Service Award for his excellent contributions to the Potomac Division. The division also welcomes Nicole Donofrio (University of Delaware), who was elected secretary-treasurer!

We would like to thank our sponsors who supported the 2012 meeting: BASF Corp., Acadian Sea Plants LLC, Syngenta Crop Protection, Walz USA, DuPont, Dow AgroSciences LLC, AgraQuest Inc., and Marrone Bio Innovations.

Overall, the 68th Potomac Division Annual Meeting was very successful. Our colleagues are looking forward to the 69th Annual Meeting to be held in Shepherdstown, WV! n

Eleven posters were presented during the 2012meeting of the APS Potomac Division.

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Boris Vinatzer presenting the Distinguished Service Award to Daniel P. Roberts (USDA ARS) for his excellent contributions to the Potomac Division.

APS Potomac Division members visited the Linden Vineyards and discussed grape diseases and their control with Jim Law, owner of the vineyard.

APS Announces 2012 AwardeesThe following APS members will be honored at the 2012 APS Annual Meeting in Providence, RI, for their contributions and commitment to both the field of plant pathology and to APS. Biographies for the awardees are available online (www.apsnet.org/members/awards/Pages/2012APSAwardAnnouncement.aspx).

APS Distinguished Service AwardRandall C. Rowe, The Ohio State University

APS FellowsYehoshua Anikster, Tel-Aviv UniversityRichard M. Bostock, University of California-

DavisXianming M. Chen, USDA ARSBruce B. Clarke, Rutgers UniversityMargery L. Daughtrey, Cornell UniversityKenneth B. Johnson, Oregon State UniversityDeborah A. Samac, USDA ARSAriena H. C. Van Bruggen, University of

FloridaGuo-Liang Wang, The Ohio State University

Excellence in Extension AwardGail E. Ruhl, Purdue University

Excellence in Industry AwardWilliam R. Landis, Landis International, Inc.

Excellence in Regulatory Affairs & Crop Security Robert P. Kahn

Excellence in Teaching AwardWilliam W. Bockus, Kansas State University

International Service AwardLawrence E. Datnoff, Louisiana State University

Ruth Allen AwardJeff L. Dangl, University of North CarolinaWilliam Boright Hewitt and Maybelle Ellen Ball Hewitt AwardPeter S. Ojiambo, North Carolina State

University

Lee M. Hutchins AwardAndrea Ficke, Bioforsk Plantehelse Lisa E. Hoffman, DuPont Crop Protection Megan M. Kennelly, Kansas State University

Noel T. Keen Award for Research Excellence in Molecular Plant PathologyVitaly Citovsky, SUNY at Stony Brook

Syngenta AwardRodrigo P. P. Almeida, University of California-

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The APS Office of Education Needs Your Lesson PlansTom Mitchell, mitchell.815@osu.edu, and Scott Gold, scott.gold@ars.usda.gov, APS Office of Education

In March 2011, APS Council established a new Office of Education (OoE). The purpose of the OoE is to coordinate and provide leadership to the efforts of the society in promoting plant pathology in curricula, support the educational development and recruitment of outstanding junior scientists to the discipline, and provide members with useful materials for education and outreach components to enhance their research efforts. In this initiative, OoE will 1) identify and implement the most effective means to communicate and promote the content of the Education Center to primary and secondary educators and for professional development, 2) create and pursue opportunities for the development of new high-impact content to increase public and professional awareness of the value of plant pathology, 3) create, identify, and pursue high-impact opportunities to reach elite undergraduate scholars for recruitment to the discipline, and 4) develop a clearinghouse for APS resources useful to researchers seeking relevant outreach efforts for proposal preparation. The OoE Committee members are Scott Gold (director), Tom Mitchell, Lori Carris, Maya Hayslett, George Hudler, Anissa Poleatewich, and Ron Walcott. OoE, through ex officio committee membership of APS volunteer leaders, is closely coordinating efforts with the editor-in-chief of the APSnet Education Center (Katherine Stevenson) and immediate past editor-in-chief (Anton Baudoin) as well as the Office of Public Relations and Outreach (OPRO) through the participation of Director Monica Elliot and communication with the Teaching Subject Matter Committee led by Jason Woodward.

This is where the OoE needs you! Many APS members have developed lessons that they bring to local middle or high school classes, which demonstrate the tenants of plant disease, control, and microbiology. We are asking for you to share your lesson plans with OoE so that we may generate an inventory of what is already being done and help generate ideas that may be included in larger initiatives. We will use your time-proven lesson plans to 1) become aware of current membership efforts, 2) add select materials (with author permission) to the Education Center website, and 3) recruit assistance in further design of effective educational materials. Select innovative lessons and authors will be highlighted in future APS news stories.

We encourage you to share your ideas and creative projects with OoE. To do so, please send your activity or lesson plan to Mitchell at mitchell.815@osu.edu. Be assured that we will not disseminate your materials without your permission in writing.

Thank you in advance for your participation! n

Calling All Artists!The APS Graduate Student Committee is currently inviting submissions for the 2012 Art in Phytopathology Contest. This is your chance to submit your one-of-a-kind, disease-inspired works of nature you’ve seen under your microscope slide, in your lab, or out in the field! All APS members are encouraged to submit their artwork, especially graduate students. Categories to be judged include microscopy, whole plant/nature, digitally altered, wacky/humor, arts and crafts, and best in show. Awards will be presented to the top entries at the 2012 APS Annual Meeting in Rhode Island. View the full competition description, as well as category and award details, online at www.apsnet.org/members/apsleadership/comm/Pages/ArtinPhytopathology.aspx. Contest entries must be submitted by July 1, 2012. n

“Digitally altered Citrus greening leaf symptoms in a floral pattern” by Venkatesan Parkunan, University of Florida–Citrus Research and Education Center.

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Location, Location, LocationDavid Gadoury, APS Internal Communications Officer, dmg4@cornell.edu

Most realtors will tell you that it’s the above three factors that sell a house. It’s also a good reminder that as our scientific society wades through a multitude of strategic issues that could be addressed, some issues predominate. Such is the case with two challenges facing our profession: 1) funding, and 2) documentation and communication of impact. These two issues not only predominate; they are dependent. Fail at number 2, and you will most certainly suffer the consequences through number 1. In conversations at any level in the hierarchy of our profession, it’s difficult to imagine any two issues that occupy more time in our discussions. So, if we

agree as a society that the foregoing are indeed the most critical issues we face, then the immediate question becomes what short- and long-term actions should we take to shape our future?

APS Council concluded its annual spring meeting in St. Paul on April 2, 2012. I have written before about the role of APS Council as a strategic planning body. We spend most our time defining issues, collecting and analyzing more data after issues are defined, subsequently debating those issues defined as most important, and then developing and refining strategic plans to overcome obstacles. However, if there is to be any point to the entire process, sooner or later, plans are translated into action.

It’s important to note that in most cases APS Council can only recommend action. Of course, we can direct the actions of headquarters staff, but much of what is accomplished by APS as an organization also requires the active engagement of the membership through a network of volunteers and the independent participation in actions by the general membership. There is a time and place for executives of the society to act in the place of individuals as representatives of the membership. They may have access to agencies and audiences through the perceived stature of their office that is less accessible to (for example) a Ph.D. student in a graduate program. However, that does not preclude the need for participation by the thousands of individual members of APS.

What can you do? Specific actions will be recommended in the very near future. We need you to act upon those recommendations. We also need your best ideas, no matter how farfetched they may seem at the moment. Funding, in the broadest sense, to sustain fundamental, translational, and applied research; teaching; and outreach is a major challenge. It may require entirely new models of obtaining support and developing coping strategies whereby multiple existing sources are melded in support of a common goal. Our continued success as a profession will require that we remain productive with whatever resources are at our disposal.

Enter, documentation and communication of impact. Our profession has a fascinating story to tell in this regard. Effectively telling that story to people who make decisions affecting our future is, and will continue to be, inseparably linked to funding. A challenge we face is that we’re pretty good at preaching to the choir, but we are obviously missing some key demographics in the process. Witness the recent selection of several agricultural science majors among the “Ten Most Useless Undergraduate Degrees” (http://education.yahoo.net/articles/most_useless_degrees.htm). How such a poorly informed view can coexist in the same universe as citrus greening, soybean rust, and Phytophthora ramorum, not to mention famine and starvation, is one measure of our challenge. Without commenting or forecasting ultimate impact, I’ll simply provide one example of what one individual can do to make a difference. An undergraduate at Texas A&M University was one of the founders of a campus organization called “Farmers Fight,” and she obviously takes exception to Yahoo’s analysis above (www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFoGib8AfZo). As a professional society, and as individuals, we need to act. So, when the request comes for your assistance, do something. If you have ideas, you should let us know at APSCouncil@scisoc.org. n

No Better Time Than the PresentNothing happens at APS without the ideas, energy, and commitment from APS members. Whether you are new to the society, haven’t served on a committee before, or it has been a long time since you have served on a committee—now is the time to volunteer. We have numerous openings to have your expertise benefit plant pathology and APS. You can volunteer to be on a number of standing and ad hoc committees as well as boards and offices. Let us know what your passion is and we will do our best to find the best fit so you will have the best volunteer experience!

Make Things Happen, Engage in an APS CommitteeAPS committee members tackle important issues relating to their passion. We have committees that cover the breadth of the science, from diagnostics to genomics to modeling. Help keep members informed on the latest scientific and public policy developments. With several committees to choose from, it’s easy to become involved in APS and all APS members are welcome to participate. It is also a great way to meet others with similar interests.

What Level of Commitment Is Necessary?Committee members participate in committee meetings, usually held at the APS Annual Meeting and in discussions and projects throughout the year. The nature and extent of the activities of each committee depends on its mission and current priorities as well as the imagination, enthusiasm, and dedication of its members. As an active committee member, you can make a difference.

How Do I Join an APS Committee?Go to the website, www.apsnet.org/members/apsleadership/comm, and contact the chair of the committee that interests you and volunteer! Indicate your interest in serving on a committee in an e-mail to the committee chair by July 20, 2012, and also tell them if you will be at the annual meeting in Rhode Island this year. Attend the committee meeting in which you are interested! Locations and times will be listed on the meeting website.

Still not sure which APS committee is right for you? Go to the committee meeting at the annual meeting and see for yourself what your fellow plant pathologists are talking about. These are open meetings. Check them out and learn what they are working on, where the science is going, and what makes them tick. You will be glad you did!

Your expertise and enthusiasm are needed. Be part of the most active, talented, and engaged group of member leaders—join an APS committee this year! n

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APS at the National Conference for Undergraduate Research

David Gadoury, Cornell University, and Gerald Holmes, Valent USA Corporation, recently attended the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) March 30–31, 2012, at Weber State University in Ogden, UT (www.weber.edu/ncur2012), staffing the APS booth on initiatives of the APS Office of Public Relations and Outreach. More than 3,000 undergraduate scholars attended, and most had prepared oral or poster presentations. Forty-five participants were interviewed and expressed an interest in being recruited for research experience for undergraduates (REU) programs and eventual graduate study in plant pathology. While this is a small percentage of the total attendance at NCUR, it also represents nearly one-half of the annual Ph.D. output of U.S. plant pathology graduate programs. Interviewees provided names and e-mail addresses for distribution by APS to department chairs and directors of plant pathology REU and graduate programs for future contacts regarding the application process for various institutions.

Contact information is available from Gadoury (dmg4@cornell.eu). The scholars interviewed would be considered exceptionally well qualified at any plant pathology department. This is an especially rich pool of potential applicants for REU programs and graduate study, and it is likely that many can be recruited if contacted in the near future while their initial exposure to plant pathology is still fresh in their minds. n

That’s a Wrap! Video entrees for the 2012 APS Office of Public Relations and Outreach (OPRO) video contest are in! Now, it’s up to you to vote for your favorite! In early June, each member can vote for one video in each category at www.apsnet.org/members/outreach/opro/pages/videocontest.aspx. Your vote will determine the overall grand prize winner. The entry with the second most votes will be the runner-up and receive $250. The winner of a special “Judges’ Choice” award will also receive $250. You’re invited to visit the OPRO booth during the meeting to check out all of this year’s competitors! Be sure to watch the contest submissions on the APS YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/plantdisease. n

APS Gains Exposure at Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences (MANRRS) 2012 Conference

Daniel Collins, of Southern University and A&M College, Urban Forestry Program, Baton Rouge, LA, and Kisha Shelton, University of Georgia, Plant Pathology Department, Athens, GA, staffed a display for APS at the Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences (MANRRS) Career Fair and Training Conference March 29–31, 2012, in Atlanta, GA. A culturally diverse group of an estimated 1,000 students from high school to graduate school attended the three-day conference to experience the empowerment of the theme, “MANRRS: Planting

the Seeds for Global Success!” Junior MANRRS attendees participated in youth programs and activities to enhance their leadership skills, network, prepare for college, and gain more exposure to the sciences (agriculture, natural resources, and natural science fields). Undergraduate and graduate students’ poster research competitions and oral research competitions challenged those in the biological, chemical, and physical sciences as well as those studying education, social sciences, and business. A variety of career workshops, research discussions, and health symposia, all with the intent of inspiring the next generation of agricultural scientists, were successfully implemented. On Friday, March 30, MANRRS’s 27th annual career fair opened in the exhibit hall where many representatives in agriculture from private industry, government agencies, and universities networked with students concerning educational and career opportunities. The APS exhibit was a major attraction for many high school and university students. They expressed an interest in learning more about how plant diseases impact our world. APS representatives discussed various aspects of plant pathology and educational and career opportunities. As a result, several resumes, business cards, and e-mail addresses of students interested in pursuing plant pathology as a career were collected. Information regarding prospective students can be obtained from Collins (Daniel_Collins@suagcenter.com). Support for this effort was provided by the APS Office of Public Relations and Outreach. n

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Gerald Holmes staffing the APS display at NCUR.

Daniel Collins with students at MANRRS 2012.

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2013 International Working Group of Plant Viruses with Fungal Vectors Symposium to be Held in JapanThe 2013 International Working Group of Plant Viruses with Fungal Vectors (IWGPVFV) symposium in Obihiro, Japan, is shaping up to be one of the most productive and exciting meetings in recent years. IWGPVFV was officially launched at the 5th International Congress of Plant Pathology in Kyoto, Japan, in 1988 following an initiative by Chuji Hiruki. The group organizes symposia at intervals of approximately three years in different countries in the world. Previous countries where meetings organized by the IWGPVFV were held include Germany (1990), Canada (1993), the United Kingdom (1996), the United States (1999), Switzerland (2002), Italy (2005), Germany (2008), and Belgium (2011). Membership is free of charge and open to all who are actively engaged in any aspect of research work on soilborne viruses, their fungal vectors, and/or their interaction. Enthusiasm is building up as many plant pathologists around the world plan their participation in 2013 ICPP in Beijing, China.

The symposium is planned to be a four-day meeting prior to the main congress of ICPP, including a welcome reception, oral paper presentation, poster session, conference dinner, and field excursion. Detailed programs can be obtained by contacting Tetsuo Maoka, local organizer, NARO Hokkaido Agricultural Research Center, Sapporo 062-8555, Japan. The second announcement containing the description of the program and other related information will be available shortly. n

IPM 2.0 Conference to be Held in the Netherlands

The 10th Conference of the European Foundation for Plant Pathology (EFPP), entitled IPM 2.0, will be organized by the Royal Netherlands Society for Plant Pathology (KNPV) and held in Wageningen, the Netherlands, October 1–5, 2012.

The central theme of this important meeting addresses what research can bring to practice toward compliance with the National Action Plans that each E.U. member state must adopt for the new E.U. regulations on integrated pest management (IPM).

IPM 2.0 is a multidisciplinary conference bringing all stakeholders to the stage and enabling a broad evaluation of existing and required technologies, as well as their implementation for disease management, in a broad variety of agronomical settings. The meeting will comprise many sessions that target case studies with best practices of IPM on the entire cropping systems, as well as disciplinary-specific sessions on elements of IPM. In addition, no-jargon keynotes will explain recent technologies and how they can be applied in future IPM approaches. The program of IPM 2.0 also includes a day trip to Floriade 2012, the World Horticultural Expo in Venlo, the Netherlands. It provides an exciting view on state-of-the-art agricultural production.

Learn more and register for IPM 2.0 and the 10th Conference of the European Foundation for Plant Pathology at www.efpp.net/IPM2. n

International Plant Virus Epidemiology Symposium The International Plant Virus Epidemiology (IPVE) Symposium will be held January 28 to February 1, 2013, in Arusha, Tanzania. This symposium, 12th of the series and the first one in Africa, will be organized by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) (www.iita.org), under auspices of the International Committee on Plant Virus Epidemiology (ICPVE) (www.isppweb.org/icpve) of the International Society for Plant Pathology. The symposium is expected to bring lead virologists from around the world for exchange of the latest knowledge. There will be a special session on plant virology in sub-Saharan Africa and a field excursion around Arusha and Kilimanjaro. For further details, visit www.iita.org/IPVE or contact Lava Kumar (L.kumar@cgiar.org). n

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Internal Heat Necrosis of Potato Featured in Latest Focus on Potato WebcastInternal heat necrosis (IHN) has many aliases. They include internal brown spot, physiological internal necrosis, internal browning, internal brown fleck, and chocolate spot. Whatever you choose to call this physiological disorder, it is an economically significant problem, particularly in the mid-Atlantic and southern United States. It is also the latest topic addressed in Focus on Potato, PMN’s nonprofit webcast resource for potato growers and consultants.

In this talk, Craig Yencho, a professor in the Department of Horticulture at North Carolina State University, covers various aspects of IHN, including symptoms and control, when a crop is at risk of developing IHN, models to predict the occurrence of IHN, varietal resistance to IHN, and current research efforts to develop IHN-resistant potato varieties.

Members can view Focus on Potato webcasts at www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/fop.

Focus on Potato is a publication of PMN, a nonprofit online publisher whose mission is to enhance the health, management, and production of agricultural and horticultural crops. It achieves this mission through a suite of applied, science-based resources. To take advantage of PMN’s full line of resources, please sign up for their free online newsletter at www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/update. n

PMN Launches Focus on Tomato Webcast Resource

The Plant Management Network (PMN) has launched a new online tomato resource for researchers and practitioners in the tomato industry. Focus on Tomato (www.plantmanagementnet-work.org/fot) features educational webcasts to help users protect and manage tomato crops more profitably and effectively. These audio-visual presentations are authored by university professors and extension specialists recognized for their expertise and research on tomato management practices.

Each presentation and speaker is vetted through Focus on Tomato’s advisory committee, which includes eight tomato crop scientists representing various disciplines. Committee members

include Mike Davis (cochair) and Tom Lanini, University of California (UC)-Davis; Tom Zitter (cochair), Chris Wien, and Robin Bellinder, Cornell University; Hasan Bolkan, Hb Ag Consulting; Jay Scott, University of Florida; and Tom Kuhar, Virginia Polytechnic Institute.

Collectively, the committee represents six disciplines: plant pathology, weed science, entomology, seed science, breeding, and horticulture. Current webcasts include the following: “Methyl Bromide Alternatives” by Josh Freeman, Virginia Tech University; “Managing Fertility in Drip-Irrigated Processing Tomatoes” by Tim Hartz, UC-Davis; “Pre-Harvest Food Safety Practices for Tomato” by Jeri D. Barak, University of Wisconsin, Madison; “Antibody-Based Diagnostic Tools for Identifying Tomato Diseases” by Christine D. Smart, Cornell University; “Tomato Grafting Technique” by Cary Rivard, Kansas State University; and “Emerging Tomato Diseases in the Southeast and Methods for Their Control” by Kelly L. Ivors, North Carolina State University.

In addition to the current webcasts, one new Focus on Tomato webcast will be published each month. Each new webcast will be open access for a period of at least 60 days. As long as users visit the site bimonthly, all webcasts can be viewed without a subscription. Those who do wish to purchase a subscription can access PMN’s entire collection of 13 resources for just $45 per year.

To get alerts of the latest Focus on Tomato webcasts, sign up for PMN’s free online newsletter, PMN Update, at www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/update. Or, sign up via RSS feed at the Focus on Tomato homepage. n

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Plenary Session—Communicating Science

Monday, August 61:00 – 3:00 p.m.

APS President Carol Ishimaru takes an innovative approach to her theme, “Communicating Science,” through an interactive presentation of why communicating science matters and a discussion of ways scientists can distill their message by learning to speak clearly and vividly about their work and why it matters in terms nonscientists can understand. Discussion will focus on ways to translate technical material using examples, analogies, and story-telling techniques to illuminate unfamiliar concepts. The session will contain a live demonstration of some example exercises drawn from Improvisation for Scientists and a video presentation pointing up the transformative effects of improvisation training on graduate students at Stony Brook University. This is a plenary session you cannot afford to miss!

Leadership Training Opportunities

Leadership Institute I—Finding Your Style Friday, August 38:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

This workshop, the first in a series of two highly engaging workshops, facilitated by Teri Balser, dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Florida, will cover what and who are leaders, why leadership is critical to your career and profession, types of leaders, leadership and personalities, developing effective leaders, leaders and change, and leaders in professional organizations. The workshop is intended for a broad spectrum of participants, including early, mid-, and senior career professionals. The fee includes lunch, breaks, and workshop materials. Attendance is limited to 50 participants. Preregistration is required.

Leadership Institute II—Working with Others Saturday, August 48:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Building on the knowledge gained in Leadership Institute I, this workshop is designed to help individuals go deeper in their understanding of the interpersonal aspects of leading and managing and explore ways to apply their understanding to areas of conflict or change in their professional, personal, and societal lives. Facilitated by Teri Balser, this workshop will focus on conflict and conflict management. Completion of Leadership Institute I is not a prerequisite of Leadership Institute II but is beneficial in gaining the best experience from the workshop. The fee includes lunch, breaks, and workshop materials. Attendance is limited to 50 participants. Preregistration is required.

Leadership Institute: Understanding Your Behavioral Style (student and post-doc attendees only)Saturday, August 410:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (lunch provided for participants of workshop from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.)

A successful professional career requires continuous learning and refining of personal and technical skills. To measure and understand your personality and behavioral style, talent management experts from Monsanto offer this interactive workshop to help graduate students and post-docs discuss and understand human behavior in various situations. For example, how you influence others or respond to rules and procedures. The workshop will utilize results from each participant’s DiSC personal assessment. All participants are required to complete a DiSC questionnaire prior to the workshop. All personal information will be kept confidential and will not be retained by APS or Monsanto. Registration is required by July 1, 2012. Attendance is limited to 30 participants. Preregistration is required.

Field Trips and Workshops

Full descriptions, fees, etc., can be found at www.apsnet.org/meet.

Field Trips

Saturday, August 4Ornamental Field Trip7:45 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Turfgrass Field Trip8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Pests, Protection, and Politics of the North American Cranberry Field Trip8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

New England Fungal Foray 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Workshops

Friday, August 3–Saturday, August 4

Fungicide Resistance Development in North America for the 21st Century 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (each day)

Saturday, August 4Introduction to Phylogenetic Tree-Building1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Mixed Models for Analysis of Factorials in Plant Pathology1:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, August 7Reaching Out: Sharing Innovative Approaches for Identification and Control of Turfgrass Diseases8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

August 4–8, 2012 • Rhode Island Convention Center • Providence, RI, U.S.A.

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New Day! Final Night CelebrationWednesday, August 86:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Don’t leave the meeting early! Plan to stay for the Final Night Celebration. There is no better way to conclude your meeting experience in New England than with a party that will touch on the elegance of the 1940s and 1950s and then step forward to the rocking 1980s and 1990s! Mix that with great food and conversation and it is an evening that you cannot miss!

Registration and Hotel

APS has negotiated discounted hotel rates at three hotels, available only to APS meeting attendees. Staying at one of these hotels is a convenient, easy, and affordable way to support APS and make the most of your time at the meeting. The Westin Providence (headquarters hotel), Courtyard Marriott, and Biltmore Hotel serve as the official meeting hotels. The Westin is attached to the Convention Center; the other hotels are within two blocks of the Rhode Island Convention Center.

Register Today! Registration is open for the 2012 APS Annual Meeting. View the registration brochure, download the registration form, or register online at www.apsnet.org/meet.

Registration Deadlines Regular registration closes June 27. You may also register later/onsite up until your attendance at the meeting.

Conference Recordings and Mobile App

Conference Recordings—Sessions at Your FingertipsConference recordings will be available again this year. Revisit your favorite sessions or catch up on ones that you couldn’t fit into your schedule. Make sure to add this option to your meeting registration.

Get Connected…Stay Connected with the Annual Meeting Mobile AppSchedule your itinerary and get instant access to the program and to abstracts with the annual meeting mobile app. This technology allows you to connect with colleagues, search sessions, and even double check program locations, all from your smart phone. You will receive a notice as soon as this year’s app is made available.

Additional Networking and Educational Opportunities

Subject Matter CommitteesSaturday, August 46:30 – 8:00 p.m.8:00 – 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, August 58:30 – 10:00 a.m.

Did you know that anyone can attend a subject matter committee meeting at the 2012 APS Annual Meeting? Just drop in! Sitting in on a committee meeting gives you the opportunity to meet committee members and learn more about what committees do without any further commitment. If you like what you see, you can apply to join a committee and help tackle important issues, influence future annual meeting content, and make sure your ideas are heard. Committee participation is highly encouraged and is an invaluable opportunity for every career level.

University Alumni Socials Sunday, August 54:00 – 4:45 p.m.

Connect with your fellow alums and network with alumni from other institutes! Each participating university will have a designated area to congregate and mingle. Participating universities will be listed on the meeting website and in the Program Book.

Industry & Extension Social Sunday, August 56:15 – 9:30 p.m.

Breathtaking views of the bay, historic buildings, and fabulous cuisine awaits those attending the 2012 Industry & Extension Social. Located just 15 minutes outside Providence, you’ll step back in time at the historic Squantum Association, a combination of historic buildings located on Squantum Point, with dramatic views of the Providence River and Narragansett Bay. Squantum is Native American for “heap of rocks,” a musical name for a handsome peninsula where Native Americans enjoyed the fruits of the bay. By the mid-1800s, clipper ships gathered there and word spread of its uniqueness and beauty. Now on the National Register of Historic Places, this is the perfect setting to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones while experiencing New England cuisine and taking a stroll on the grounds and the deep water dock that welcomed visitors many years ago. Preregistration is required. A limited number of tickets are available at a discounted rate. When those tickets are sold, tickets will be available at the event price.

Early Career Professionals’ Social Monday, August 65:00 – 6:30 p.m.

This social provides the unique opportunity for early career professionals to meet with colleagues at a similar career stage and, at the same time, mingle with employers to learn about new opportunities. Academic, government, and industry employers are invited to join the social to network with prospective employees. Refreshments and appetizers are included in the price of the ticket. Preregistration is required.

Graduate Student Social Monday, August 65:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Make plans to attend the one social spot where all plant pathology students come together to connect. Light snacks and beverages will be served. This event is limited to students only. Preregistration is required.

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Preliminary Schedule Subject to Change

Visit www.apsnet.org/meet for the full daily schedule, including full descriptions and times for all scientific sessions.

Friday, August 3

Various Times Workshops and Leadership Opportunities Saturday, August 4

Various Times Field Trips, Workshops, and Leadership Op-portunities

6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Committee Meetings8:00 – 9:30 p.m. Committee Meetings Sunday, August 5

8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Committee Meetings 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. APS Opening General Session and Awards &

Honors Ceremony1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Special Sessions • DoRegulatoryAgenciesReallyMakethe

Rules in Crop Protection? • EmergingToolsandRegulationsImpacting

the Enhancement of Disease Resistance Using Biotechnology • Genetics,Genomics,andProteomics

Approaches to Elucidate Arthropod-Vector Specificity

• TheNationalCleanPlantNetwork: Ensuring Disease-Free, Vegetatively Propagated Fruit Tree Planting Stock • ResolvingtheSpecies-PopulationInterface

in Asexual Fungi: New Tools to Address an Old Problem

1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Technical Sessions4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Welcome Reception with Exhibition and Posters4:30 – 8:00 p.m. Extended Time! Poster Viewing Monday, August 6

7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Extended Time! Poster Viewing8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Special Sessions • 12thI.E.MelhusGraduateStudent Symposium: Host Plant Resistance and Disease Management: Current Status and

Future Outlook • AdvancesinDetectionTechnologies: Application in Plant Pathogen and Disease

Detection • ExploringtheMicropolis:Sampling,

Identifying, and Analyzing the Diversity of Microbial Communities

• NewProductsandServices • UnifyingConceptsinPlantandAnimal

Vector Biology1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Plenary Session—Communicating Science3:15 – 4:30 p.m. New Time! Technical Sessions 3:15 – 8:00 p.m. Extended Time! Poster Viewing

Tuesday, August 7

7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Extended Time! Poster Viewing8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Special Sessions • IssuesandOpportunitiesinRegulatory Sciences at EPA • It’saMixedUpWorld:Hybridization and Horizontal Gene Transfer in Plant

Pathogens and Endophytes • Potato virus Y—An Old Virus and a New

Problem in Potato • ThousandCankersDisease:AThreatto

Eastern Black Walnut Throughout Its Native Range and Beyond8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Technical Sessions1:00 – 5:00 p.m. New Extended Time! Poster Viewing with

Authors1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Posters 1 – 319 (even #s)2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Posters 1 – 319 (odd #s)3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Posters 320 – 633 (even #s)4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Posters 320 – 633 (odd #s) Wednesday, August 8

8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Special Sessions • BioenergyCropsandDisease • GraftingasanAlternativetoSoil Fumigation for Disease Management in

Vegetable Production • InternationalPerspectiveonFusariumHead

Blight • “LeftofBoom!”Information:Form, Content, and Use in Epidemic Prediction • NewInsightsintotheVirulenceMechanism

of Plant-Pathogenic Bacteria8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Technical Sessions1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Special Sessions • EverythingaScientistShouldKnowAbout

Politics, Funding, and Public Opinion • FungicidestoPromotePlantPhysiological

Benefits in Crops • PathogenEffectorsandHostTargets • PracticeandManagementofMicrobialand

Plant Germplasm Collections • RightoftheBoom:DecidingtoAct,React,

or Let Go in a Fluid Data Environment • SchrothFacesoftheFuture—New Frontiers in Plant Bacteriology1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Technical Sessions6:30 – 9:30 p.m. New Day! Final Night Celebration

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2012 APS Annual Meeting Exhibitors

AC Diagnostics Inc.*1131 W. Cato Springs Road, Fayetteville, AR 72701; Phone: +1.479.595.0320 or +1.479.251.1960; Fax: +1.479.251.1791; Web: www.acdiainc.com.

ACDI, a leading diagnostic company, provides high-quality diagnostic products with affordable rates. ACDI offers ELISA reagents/kits for testing more than 300 plant pathogens and new product immunocapture PCR kits and also provides testing services and contract research for customer requirements.

Agdia Inc.*30380 County Road 6, Elkhart, IN 46514; Phone: +1.574.264.2615 or 1.800.622.4342; Fax: +1.574.206.9360; E-mail: info@agdia.com; Web: www.agdia.com.

For 30 years, Agdia, Inc. has provided the agricultural industry with testing solutions to assist in the diagnosis and management of disease-causing plant pathogens. Agdia offers the most comprehensive line of testing options in the industry, including ELISA, ImmunoStrip on-site test kits, molecular diagnostics, and a full-service testing services laboratory. Today, Agdia remains committed to providing industry-leading products and services so that all sizes of growing operations, worldwide, can be more confident at growing healthy and profitable crops. The Agdia team looks forward to meeting with you at our booth to learn more about your diagnostic needs. We are also always available to meet with you outside exhibit hours.

American Peat Technology LLC*1132 Airpark Drive, Aitkin, MN 56431; Phone: +1.218.927.7888 or +1.218.831.3893; Fax: +1.218.927.3272; Web: www.AmericanPeatTech.com.

American Peat Technology (APT) is a leader in the manufacturing of microbial carriers using reed sedge peat. APT is a leading supplier of media for the rhizobia/soybean inoculant industry. Product is available in granular and powdered forms, has superior shelf life, and has proven to be an excellent microbe carrier.

APS Diagnostics Committee3340 Pilot Knob Road, St. Paul, MN 55121; Phone: +1.651.454.7250; Fax: +1.651.454.0766; Web: www.apsnet.org.

The mission of the APS Diagnostics Committee is to encourage networking and discussion among our members, to facilitate learning related to diagnostics, and to increase visibility of diagnostics within the profession of plant pathology and APS. Stop by our booth and test your plant disease knowledge with Diagnostics Jeopardy.

APS-ISF Collaboration to Standardize the Identification of Pathogen Races and Strains Using Differential HostsAPS Ad Hoc Committee Chair: Phyllis Himmel Marrone Bio Innovations, 2121 Second Street, Suite B-107, Davis, CA 95618; Phone: +1.530.750.2800 or +1.530.518.4463; Fax: +1.530.750.2808.

To address inconsistencies in identifying plant pathogen strains and races the International Seed Federation (ISF) collaborated with APS to develop a system to standardize the identification of pathogen strains and races. A U.S.-based network of seed companies and private and public research laboratories was developed for the distribution of seeds of differential host

Representatives from leading industry suppliers will be at this year’s meeting to answer questions and share information on products and services. Exhibitors are listed as of April 25, 2012. Visit www.apsnet.org/meet for updates.

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sets and reference pathogen strains. Pathogen strains for which claims of disease resistance are made by the vegetable seed industry were selected for a pilot project to demonstrate how this system works.

APS Public Policy Board (PPB)3340 Pilot Knob Road, St. Paul, MN 55121; Phone: +1.651.454.7250; Fax: +1.651.454.0766; Web: www.apsnet.org/members/outreach/ppb. PPB provides scientific input on public policy issues to policy makers and agency personnel; advocates for increased funding for agricultural research, extension, and education; and works with other scientific organizations and coalitions to increase the awareness of the science of plant pathology. Stop by the PPB booth to “Become Engaged” and discover how easy it is to bring awareness to your members of Congress about the importance of maintaining funding for plant pathology-related programs.

APS Office of Public Relations and Outreach (OPRO)3340 Pilot Knob Road, St. Paul, MN 55121; Phone: +1.651.454.7250; Fax: +1.651.454.0766; Web: www.apsnet.org/members/outreach/opro.

OPRO’s mission is to demonstrate the value of plant pathology to society and provide resources for members to use in outreach efforts. This year, OPRO will be showcasing their newest plant pathology materials, including new banners and posters. They will also have new smut stickers and bookmarks. Find out how you can share the plant pathology message, stop by the OPRO booth at the annual meeting.

Bayer CropScience*2 T. W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709; Phone: +1.919.549.2000; Fax: +1.919.549.2778; Web: www.bayercropscienceus.com.

Bayer CropScience is one of the world’s leading innovative crop science companies in the areas of crop protection, seeds, and plant biotechnology. Bayer CropScience offers an outstanding range of products and support for modern sustainable agriculture and for nonagricultural applications. Crop protection products to be highlighted at the exhibit include Stratego YLD, Poncho/VOTiVO, Luna brands, Proceed, Proline, Prosaro, EverGol brands, Emesto Silver, and Scala.

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BioChambers Incorporated 477 Jarvis Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2W 3A8, Canada; Phone: +1.204.589.8900; Fax: +1.204.582.1024; E-mail: info@biochambers.com; Website: www.biochambers.com.

BioChambers manufactures a wide range of product that range in size from reach-in plant growth chambers that provide a growth area as little as 8 ft2 to walk-in rooms that provide a growth area exceeding 400 ft2. Together with lighting and temperature control we create environments ideal for your research needs. Please stop by our booth and pick up our latest information.

BIOREBA AG/Eurofins STA Laboratories Inc.*1821 Vista View Drive, Longmont, CO 80504; Phone: +1.303.651.6417or +1.408.846.9964; Fax: +1.303.772.4003; Web: www.eurofinsus.com/stalabs/products-services-bioreba-ag.html.

Eurofins STA Laboratories and BIOREBA AG are partners in providing agrodiagnostic products and services for results you can trust. Eurofins STA Laboratories, a leading independent diagnostic laboratory, is the exclusive distributor of BIOREBA products in the United States. Eurofins STA offers effective seed quality, plant pathogen diagnosis, and disease eradication services for agricultural industries. BIOREBA’s R&D laboratory develops and produces reagents and complete ready-to-use kits for the detection of plant pathogens.

British Society for Plant Pathology (The)Marlborough House, Basingstoke Road, Reading RG7 1AG, United Kingdom; Phone: +44 1603 450286; E-mail: publicity@bspp.org.uk; Web: www.bspp.org.uk.

The British Society for Plant Pathology supports the professional interests of plant pathologists worldwide. We publish articles in the high-quality journals Molecular Plant Pathology and Plant Pathology (no page charges, except color). Members can apply for travel awards, short-term visiting fellowships, summer student funds, and conference support.

Conviron*590 Berry Street, Winnipeg, MB R3H 0R9, Canada; Phone: +1.204.786.6451; Fax: +1.204.786.7736; E-mail: info@conviron.com; Web: www.conviron.com.

Conviron is a global supplier of controlled environment systems for plant science research. We offer an extensive product portfolio of single and multitier chambers and rooms as well as research greenhouses, much of which is customized to a client’s specific requirements. To help ensure project success, we also offer specialized services from early-stage engineering and design through installation, project commissioning, and on-going maintenance and support.

Dow AgroSciences LLC*9330 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268-1054; Phone:+1.317.337.1000; Web: www.dowagro.com.

Dow AgroSciences LLC, based in Indianapolis, IN, is a top-tier agricultural company that combines the power of science and technology with the “human element” to constantly improve what is essential to human progress. Dow AgroSciences provides innovative technologies for crop protection, pest and vegetation management, seeds, traits, and agricultural biotechnology to serve the world’s growing population.

DuPont Company*P.O. Box 30, Newark, DE 19714; Phone: +1.302.366.5704; Web: www2.dupont.com/Agriculture/en_US.

DuPont’s mission in agriculture is to deliver global nutrition through higher, better-quality crop yields and healthier foods, while developing solutions to help meet the world’s energy needs. To help meet these goals, DuPont Crop Protection continues to develop and bring to the market new fungicides, such as penthiopyrad, proquinazid, and picoxystrobin.

EnviroLogix Inc.*500 Riverside Industrial Parkway, Portland, ME 04103; Phone: 1.866.408.4597; Fax: +1.207.797.7533; E-mail: info@envirlogix.com; Web: www.envirologix.com.

EnviroLogix Inc. develops immunoassay (ELISA) and DNA-based (DNAble) test kits for detection of multiple plant pathogens and GMO events. Product lines also include mycotoxin and toxin test kits. EnviroLogix specializes in custom assay development using ELISA and DNAble technologies, leading the horticultural market in cutting-edge rapid diagnostic development.

Environmental Growth Chambers510 East Washington Street, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022; Phone: 1.800.321.6854; Fax: +1.440.247.8710; Web: www.egc.com.

Environmental Growth Chambers has the largest selection of plant growth chambers, lighted and refrigerated biological incubators, shelf-lighted rooms, gas exchange chambers, day-lit chambers, and root zone cabinets. Environmental Growth Chambers is proud to be celebrating our 60th Anniversary. Plan to stop by and discuss your requirements.

Gylling Data Management Inc.*405 Martin Boulevard, Brookings, SD 57006; Phone: +1.605.693.4150; Web: www.gdmdata.com.

Research management software since 1982. Use ARM to establish, manage, analyze, and report information for crop experiments, including field and greenhouse protocols and trials. Use Summary Across Trials to summarize and report a trial series across locations and/or years; links with ARM Trial Database to select trials based on information in any trial data entry field. Use Psion Workabout Pro with Enhanced Rating Shell to enter trial assessments and description into Excel worksheet, and then pull data into ARM on a PC.

LemnaTec18 Schumanstr., Wuerselen 52416, Germany; Phone: +49 2405 4126 12; Fax: +49 2405 4126 26; Web: www.lemnatec.com.

LemnaTec’s team of scientists develops hard- and software solutions for plant phenomics, high-throughput and high-content screening of plants, seedlings, insects, and other organisms and for the automated evaluation of bio tests in ecotoxicology. Digital images are primarily taken by the Scanalyzer systems PL, HTS, and 3D, all set up in a modular design. Using advanced LemnaTec image-processing algorithms, every visible parameter (e.g., color, shape, size, and architecture) is subsequently measured and correlated with experimental records (e.g., genetic data). Our aim is to visualize and analyze the biology beyond human vision.

Microbiology International5111 Pegasus Court, Suite H, Frederick, MD 21704; Phone: 1.800.396.4276; Fax: +1.301.662.8096; Web: www.800ezmicro.com.

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National Plant Diagnostic Network578 Wilson Rd., Room 107, East Lansing, MI 48824-1311; Phone: +1.517.353.8624; Fax: +1.517.353.1781 Web: www.npdn.org.

The National Plant Diagnostic Network is a consortium of plant diagnostic facilities at land-grant universities and several state departments of agriculture. The NPDN mission is to facilitate early detection of plant pathogens and pests through education, perform rapid and accurate diagnoses, and support response through partnerships.

Natural Industries Inc.*6223 Theall Road, Houston, TX 77066; Phone: +1.281.580.1643; Fax: +1.281.580.4163; Web: www.naturalindustries.com.

Natural Industries manufactures beneficial microorganisms for the agriculture, horticulture, and retail markets. The flagship product Actinovate was registered in 2004 with the EPA for control of root diseases such as Pythium, Phytophthora, and others. Actinovate is also labeled for foliar use against diseases such as powdery mildew, Botrytis, and aerial Sclerotinia.

Percival Scientific Inc.*505 Research Dr., Perry, IA 50220; Phone: +1.515.465.9363; Fax: +1.515.465.9364; Web: www.percival-scientific.com.

Percival Scientific represents a rich tradition of product ingenuity and reliability throughout the world. We provide clients with reliable custom solutions designed to meet their specific research requirements. The ability to meet individual requirements to control extensive critical testing variables has allowed our company to become an industry leader. Every Percival chamber is designed and manufactured in America’s heartland, in Perry, Iowa. We take American pride in engineering and manufacturing the best chambers used throughout the world.

Pressure BioSciences, Inc.14 Norfolk Avenue, South Easton, MA 02375; Phone: +1.508.230.1828; Fax: +1.508.230.1829; E-mail: info@pressurebiosciences.com; Web: www.pressurebiosciences.com.

Pressure BioSciences, Inc. (PBI) markets products based on pressure cycling technology (PCT). PCT uses alternating cycles of ambient and high pressure to control molecular interactions, including the safe, rapid, and reproducible extraction of DNA/RNA/proteins/small molecules from a wide variety of cells and tissues, and the significant acceleration of protein digestion.

Spectrum Technologies Inc.*12360 S. Industrial Drive E., Plainfield, IL 60585; Phone: 1.800.248.8873 or +1.815.436.4440; Fax: +1.815.436.4460; E-mail: info@specmeters.com; Web: www.specmeters.com.

Spectrum offers affordable devices to measure nutrient levels, soil qualities, light, weather, and other factors affecting plant growth. Our WatchDog weather stations and data loggers make it easy to record weather events and conditions. More than 15,000 customers count on Spectrum’s easy-to-use, dependable technology for their growing needs.

USDA APHIS PPQ4700 River Road, Unit 133, Riverdale, MD 20737; Phone: +1.301.851.2046; Fax: +1.301.734.5786; Web: www.aphis.usda.gov.

Plant Protection & Quarantine (PPQ) is a program within the Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service. PPQ safeguards agriculture and natural resources from the entry, establishment, and spread of animal and plant pests and noxious weeds into the United States; and supports trade and exports of U.S. agricultural products.

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Congratulations to the 2012 APS Foundation Awardees

The following 47 individuals received awards from the APS Foundation, totaling $32,000 given in 2012. Special thanks to all of the APS Foundation donors for making this support possible. The awardees will be recognized at the APS Annual Meeting during the Opening Session. Be sure to stop by the foundation’s booth in Providence to help celebrate their 25th Anniversary and continue to create possibilities for plant pathology!

Browning Plant Medicine and Health Travel Award

Tara Wood, University of Nebraska-Lincoln French-Monar Latin American Award

Gabriela Romero Estevez, University of Puerto Rico

Lucy Hastings de Gutiérrez Award for Excellence in Teaching

William W. Bockus, Kansas State University Frank L. Howard Undergraduate Fellowship

Ana Ibarra, Hartnell College

JANE International Service Award

Lawrence E. Datnoff, Louisiana State University

JANE Research Award

Njukeng Jetro Nkengafac, IRAD, Cameroon and

Patricia Milner, USDA-ARS

Noel T. Keen Award for Research in Molecular Plant Pathology

Vitaly Citovsky, SUNY at Stony Brook

12th I. E. Melhus Graduate Student Symposium

Mala Ganiger, Louisiana State University Jonathan M. Jacobs, University of Wisconsin Timothy Miles, Michigan State University Imana Power, University of Georgia

Schroth Faces of the Future Early Career Professionals Symposium

Dawn R. Bignell, Memorial UniversityLeonardo De La Fuente, Auburn UniversityWenbo Ma, University of California-RiversideLindsay R. Triplett, Colorado State University

Raymond J. Tarleton Student Fellowship

Cassandra L. Swett, University of California-Davis

Elsie J. and Robert Aycock Student Travel AwardChristie V. Almeyda, Washington State

University

José and Silvia Amador Student Travel AwardEbrahiem M. Babiker, Washington State

University

Tsune Kosuge Student Travel AwardVasileios Bitas, Penn State University

Robert W. Fulton Student Travel AwardDarlene Cabanas, University of Hawaii

The William Moller Award and The Joseph M. Ogawa AwardLuisa F. Castiblanco, Michigan State

University

Arthur Kelman Student Travel AwardYun Chen, Nanjing Agricultural University

The Larry W. Moore Award and The John F. Schafer AwardLuisa F. Cruz, Auburn University

H. David Thurston Student Travel AwardWashington L. Da Silva, Louisiana State

University

The Myron K. Brakke Award and The Gustaaf A. and Ineke C. M. de Zoeten AwardJill E. Demers, Penn State University

Stephen A. Johnston Student Travel AwardAmara R. Dunn, Cornell University

Malcolm C. Shurtleff Student Travel AwardKathryn Fiedler, Virgina Tech

Virology Student Travel AwardAna C. Fulladolsa, University of Wisconsin

Janell M. Stevens Johnk Student Travel AwardPaul R. Giordano, Michigan State University

John F. Fulkerson Student Travel AwardAnja Grabke, Clemson University

Albert Paulus Student Travel AwardJennifer Carol Himmelstein, University of

Maryland

J. Artie and Arra Browning Student Travel AwardMartha Hincapie, University of Florida

Luis Sequeira Student Travel AwardAlejandra I. Huerta, University of Wisconsin

H. J. Dubin Student Travel Award in honor of the Peace CorpsAndrew Jurgens, University of Illinois

The Dennis Hall Award and The Eugene E. Saari AwardEmma Lookabaugh, North Carolina State

University

Donald E. Munnecke Student Travel AwardPhillip A. Lujan, New Mexico State

University

John S. Niederhauser Student Travel AwardChakradhar Mattupalli, University of

Wisconsin

The Harry E. Wheeler Award and Forest Pathology AwardMegan McConnell, University of Maryland

Roger C. Pearson Named Student Travel AwardRichard Ryan McNally, Michigan State

University

Malcolm and Catherine Quigley Student Travel AwardRoslyn Noar, North Carolina State University

The Kenneth and Betty Barker Award and The Stuart D. Lyda AwardKrishna D. Puri, North Dakota State

University

Don E. Mathre Student Travel AwardAlamgir Rahman, Penn State University

The Eddie Echandi Award and The Richard Gabrielson AwardAnna C. Seidl, University of Wisconsin

Caribbean Division Student Travel AwardJose Pablo Soto-Arias, University of

Wisconsin

Kenneth F. Baker and R. James Cook Student Travel AwardCarly F. Summers, Cornell University

The Zahir Eyal Award and The Efrat Gamliel-Atinsky AwardBelachew Asalf Tadesse, Norwegian

University of Sci & Tech

Raymond G. Grogan Student Travel AwardMichelle Warr, Louisiana State University

Student Travel Awards

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The Mycological Herbarium at Washington State University was formally named on September 10, 2011, in honor of Charles Gardner Shaw. Gardner, as he was widely known, was a long-time faculty member and former chair of the Department of Plant Pathology. He was responsible for its growth and evolution in its modern form. The Shaw family has provided an endowment for the operation of the herbarium. The dedication was attended by Gardner’s sons, Charles Gardner III (Terry) and Mark, and their families and other family members. Remarks relevant to the dedication were made by Daniel J. Bernardo, dean, College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS); Hanu Pappu, chair, Department of Plant Pathology; and faculty members Lori Carris, Frank Dugan (USDA ARS), and Jack Rogers. WSU President Elson Floyd also attended the dedication ceremony, and a celebration followed the event, which was organized by CAHNRS alumni and friends.

The C. G. Shaw Herbarium contains about 73,000 specimens of fungi and a few lichens from throughout the world, being especially rich in fungi from the Pacific Northwest. There are particularly valuable collections of destructive plant pathogens, including rust,

The C. G. Shaw Herbarium is located in Vogel Plant Biosciences Building on the WSU campus in Pullman.

Washington State University Mycological Herbarium Named for Charles Gardner Shaw

smut, downy mildew, powdery mildew, pyrenomycetous fungi, and fungi-inhabiting grasses and forest trees. The contents of the C. G. Shaw Herbarium are online and searchable. Loans are made worldwide to mycologists and plant pathologists.

The herbarium is considered a world resource for food security owing to its status as a major collection of fungi pathogenic to food crops.

Gardner was a well-known teacher, forest pathologist, and world authority on downy mildew fungi. He published two editions of Host-Fungus Index for the Pacific Northwest, Vol. 1 Hosts and Vol. 2 Fungi. The contents of these volumes were put online by Dean A. Glawe, Department of Plant Pathology.

Unveiling of the commemorative plaque by members of the Shaw family.

Dan Bernardo, dean, CAHNRS, speaking at the dedication ceremony.

Jack Rogers (second from left) leading a tour of the herbarium.

Some of the Shaw family members with Jack Rogers (front row, wearing a hat) and Mike Adams (far right) at the herbarium.

New Norman Borlaug Award for Field Research and ApplicationThe World Food Prize is now seeking nominations for the new Norman Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application, endowed by the Rockefeller Foundation. This $10,000 award will recognize exceptional, science-based achievement in international agriculture and food production by an individual under age 40 who has clearly demonstrated intellectual courage, stamina, and determination in the fight to eliminate global hunger and poverty. To learn more, please visit www.worldfoodprize.org/borlaugfieldaward. Nominations are due June 30, 2012. n

Epsilon Lambda and Phi Lambda Upsilon honor societies. During her doctoral program, she gave more than 14 presentations at regional and national meetings, published two manuscripts and an online Plant Disease Lesson, won first place in the oral

presentation competition at the APS Potomac Division meeting twice, and served as secretary of VPI&SU’s Graduate Student Assembly. Marine will continue her scientific endeavors in a post-doctoral position with the University of Maryland.

Nine students completed the requirements for graduate degrees in the Department of Plant Pathology at the University of Georgia (UGA) in 2011.

Sudarshan K. Aryal completed his M.S. thesis “Induced resistance to Meloidogyne incognita and Rotylenchulus reniformis in cotton” in August 2011. His research was supervised by Richard Davis and Katherine Stevenson and documented, for the first time, that infection of cotton by a nematode can elicit enhanced defense to another nematode species through induction of systemic acquired resistance. Aryal received a Dow AgroSciences Student Travel Award to present his work at the 2011 Society of Nematologists meeting. He is presently pursuing a Ph.D. degree under the direction of Billy Crow at the University of Florida.

Michele Burnham obtained an M.S. degree under the direction of Anthony Glenn in August 2011. Her thesis was entitled “Identification and analysis of Fusarium verticillioides genes differentially expressed during sporulation” and

utilized a unique set of conidiation mutants to characterize novel genes potentially involved in the sporulation process. Burnham’s research

Student Degrees

Segun Akinbade successfully completed requirements for an M.S. degree from the Department of Plant Pathology, Washington State University. His supervisory committee included Ken Eastwell (chair), Lindsey du Toit, Dennis Johnson, and Richard Larsen. Akinbade’s M.S. thesis was on genetic diversity of viruses associated with apple green crinkle disease (AGCD). Akinbade indexed field samples for the presence of apple viruses, viroids, and phytoplasmas and demonstrated that Apple chlorotic leaf spot virus, Apple mosaic virus, viroids (entire genus Apscavirod), and phytoplasmas were not associated with AGCD. He found that whereas Apple stem grooving virus (ASGV) populations were genetically conserved in both AGCD-symptomatic and -asymptomatic trees, the Apple stem pitting virus (ASPV) population was highly variable. He identified six major sequence groups in ASPV with two of them only from AGCD-symptomatic trees. These results point to the possible involvement of one or more of the ASPV variants, with or without ASGV, in the etiology of AGCD, and will direct future efforts to identify and characterize putative causal agent(s) of AGCD in symptomatic apple fruits. Akinbade grew up in Ibadan, Nigeria. He joined the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Ibadan, Nigeria, in 1995 and obtained a final diploma (equivalent of baccalaureate degree) in microbiology/virology from the University of Ibadan and a post-graduate diploma in crop protection from the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. Akinbade will be working in the Plant Services Program, Washington State Department of Agriculture, as a plant pathologist to ensure pest- and disease-free materials supplied to both domestic and international markets.

Sasha Marine completed the requirements for a Ph.D. degree in plant pathology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VPI&SU) in April 2012. Her dissertation, “Characterization of fungicide resistance in Venturia inaequalis populations in Virginia,” was conducted under the supervision of Keith Yoder and David Schmale III. Marine, a native of Wisconsin, is a member of the Alpha

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was supported by a Sigma Xi Grant-in-Aid of Research and a Student Travel Award from APS. She is now a biological science laboratory technician at the USDA ARS Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory in the Exotic and Emerging Avian Disease Research Unit.

Nadia Chacko earned her Ph.D. degree in the laboratory of Scott Gold with a dissertation entitled “Investigating the role of transcription factors ust1 and med1 in mating, pathogenicity, and sporulation of Ustilago maydis.” While at UGA she was awarded travel grants from the Genetics Society of America and the UGA Graduate School. In January 2012, Chacko began a post-doctoral research position at Texas A&M University under the direction of Xiaorong Lin, studying the human fungal pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans.

Bhabesh Dutta graduated with a Ph.D. degree under the supervision of Ron Walcott. His dissertation, “Localization of Acidovorax citrulli in watermelon seeds and its influence on survival and seedling transmission of bacterial fruit

blotch of cucurbits,” explored the different pathways by which seeds become infested by phytopathogenic bacteria and the influence of bacterial location on pathogen survival and seedling disease transmission. He won first prizes in the APS Southern Division student paper competition in 2011 and 2009 and was an invited speaker in the I. E. Melhus Graduate Student Symposium in 2010. He was also recognized with departmental and college-wide outstanding graduate student research awards. Currently, Dutta is a post-doctoral scholar at UGA’s Tifton Campus where he is supervised by Ron Gitaitis and David Langston.

Brijesh Karakkat completed a Ph.D. degree under the direction of Sarah F. Covert in December 2011. His dissertation, “Regulation of Ustilago maydis sporulation in maize,” investigated functions of a gene family from U. maydis and a gene from maize hypothesized to be required for corn smut spore formation. Karakkat was awarded a Sigma Xi Grant-in-Aid

Richard Larsen, Ken Eastwell, Segun Akinbade, Lindsey du Toit, and Dennis Johnson.

Sudarshan K. Aryal

Michele Burnham

Nadia Chacko

Bhabesh Dutta

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plant pathology degrees from the University of California-Berkley; a bachelor’s degree in 1961 and a Ph.D. degree in 1964. AGree seeks to improve agricultural productivity and environmental performance, enhance availability of and access to nutritious food, and promote opportunities for rural communities to succeed economically. In addition to the seminar, Atwood visited Smith and WSU administrators and had a lunch discussion with graduate students of the Department of Plant Pathology.

Eric Davis, professor in the North Carolina State University Department of Plant Pathology, was hosted by the Washington State University Plant Pathology Graduate Student Organization as part of their annual Student-Invited Distinguished Lecture Series. Davis’s seminar, “Molecular Plant-Nematode Interactions,” delivered on April 2, 2012, covered his ongoing research on the molecular mechanisms of host-plant parasitism by nematodes. Katie McKeever, a Ph.D. student and president of the Plant Pathology Graduate Student Organization, which was overseeing the event, said “Dr. Davis is an accomplished nematologist with a strong plant pathology and biotechnology background. As an instructor of courses such as Phytonematology, he integrates classical techniques with modern molecular approaches. We eagerly anticipate Dr. Davis’s visit and are honored by his acceptance of our invitation.” Davis’s research has emphasized the physical and molecular interactions between parasitic nematodes and their plant hosts. Recent publications have focused on characterization and localization of nematode parasitism proteins, the expression levels of host and parasite genes during pathogenesis, and host molecular defense responses and cellular changes in host roots. His lab works extensively with systems involving the soybean cyst nematode (Heterodera glycines), the tobacco cyst nematode (Globodera tabacum), and the root-knot nematodes in the genus Meloidogyne. The research performed by Davis’s lab aims to improve management methods for control of plant-parasitic nematodes and further

of Research as well as travel grants from the Genetics Society of America and the UGA Graduate School. He taught biotechnology and microbiology classes and was recognized with a university-wide Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award.

Erika Scocco completed her Ph.D. degree in the laboratory of James Buck in 2011. Her thesis was entitled “Detection of Puccinia pelargonii-zonalis and management of geranium rust in the greenhouse.” Currently, Scocco is an assistant professor of biology at Wingate University, where she conducts research on the kudzu bug, Megacopta cribraria. She has a primary teaching appointment and serves as an instructor for Molecular and Cellular Biology, General Entomology, Invertebrate Biology, Microbiology, and a non-majors Introductory Entomology course.

Anna Thomas received an M.S. degree in August 2011 with a thesis entitled “Sensitivity of Didymella bryoniae to DMI and SDHI fungicides and the relationship between fungicide sensitivity and control of gummy stem blight in

watermelon.” Her research was completed under the supervision of Katherine Stevenson and Langston. Thomas was awarded student paper presentation awards from the Georgia Association of Plant Pathologists (GAPP) in 2010 and 2011, a university-wide Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award in 2011, and the Cedric Kuhn Outstanding Graduate Student Award from GAPP in 2011. She is currently a Ph.D. student in the Department of Plant Pathology at North Carolina State University under the direction of Peter Ojiambo and Ignazio Carbone.

Two plant pathology students, Heather Savelle Brannen and Matthew (Matt) Palmer, completed the masters of plant protection and pest management (MPPPM) degree at the Tifton Campus in May 2011. The MPPPM is

a comprehensive interdisciplinary non-thesis degree program in plant protection, designed to produce graduates with a strong background in plant pathology, entomology, weed science, and crop fertility. Savelle Brannen participated in research projects in biological and agricultural engineering on precision agriculture and in entomology on farmscaping to enhance beneficial insects. She is now employed with the UGA Cooperative Extension Service in Burke County. Palmer worked with Langston in the area of vegetable disease management and is currently self-employed as a vegetable pest management consultant.

New Position

Daren S. Mueller recently joined Iowa State University’s (ISU’s) Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology as an assistant professor with research and extension responsibilities on the management of soybean diseases. Mueller received his Ph.D. degree from the University of Illinois in crop sciences (plant pathology). Mueller has been associated with ISU since 2003 and has served as the integrated pest management (IPM) coordinator for the department since 2008 and will continue to serve as the IPM coordinator in his new position.

Collaboration

Masahiro Fukuta, carrot breeder for a Japanese seed company, Sumika Agrotech Co., Ltd., visited Lindsey du Toit’s vegetable seed pathology program at the Washington State University (WSU) Mount Vernon Northwest Research and Extension Center (NWREC) on March 26, 2012, to discuss carrot diseases and methods of screening for resistance to these diseases, particularly bacterial leaf blight. Fukuta’s visit to WSU was part of a three-month stay in the United States, primarily at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where Fukuta was working with Phil Simon, USDA ARS carrot breeder.

Presentations

Debrorah Atwood, executive director of Meridian Institute-AGree, Washington, DC, was invited to present a seminar entitled “Global Challenges in the 21st Century: Transforming Food and Ag Policy” as part of the President Samuel Smith Lecture Series in the Washington State University (WSU) Department of Plant Pathology on April 12, 2012. The Samuel Smith Lecture has been established in the WSU Department of Plant Pathology to recognize Samuel Smith who served as WSU’s president from 1985 to 2000. He earned two People continued on page 106

Brijesh Karakkat

Erika Scocco

Anna Thomas

Daren S. Mueller

Debrorah Atwood (second from left in the front row) with graduate students of the Washington State University Department of Plant Pathology.

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the development of host plant resistance. In addition to his seminar, Davis met with graduate students and faculty throughout the day and joined the department personnel for a potluck dinner and social hour in the evening.

Karl Maramorosch, Department of Entomology, Rutgers University, was the invited keynote speaker at the 7th Annual Conference in Life Sciences in Budapest, Hungary, March 30–April 1, 2012. His 40-minute inaugural presentation, entitled

“From weed killers and cannibals to viruses, prions and Nobel prizes,” was followed by Maramorosch’s piano recital. The 240 invited graduate students and senior scientists were from Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Ukraine, and the United States. Abstracts of papers presented orally or in poster sessions have been published on 200 pages in Biopolymers & Cell, Vol. 28, and handed on arrival to all participants at the headquarter hotel Danubius Gellert.n

Eric Davis (middle in the front row) with some of the plant pathology graduate students at Washington State University.

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APS Journal ArticlesPhytopathologyJune 2012, Volume 102, Number 6 Marker-Assisted Selection for Disease Resistance in

Wheat and Barley Breeding.A Graft-Based Chemotherapy Method for Screening

Effective Molecules and Rescuing Huanglongbing-Affected Citrus Plants.

Effect of Overexpressing rsmA from Pseudomonas aeruginosa on Virulence of Select Phytotoxin-Producing Strains of P. syringae.

Microbial-Induced Carbon Competition in the Spermosphere Leads to Pathogen and Disease Suppression in a Municipal Biosolids Compost.

Biological Impact of Divergent Land Management Practices on Tomato Crop Health.

Understanding Growers’ Decisions to Manage Invasive Pathogens at the Farm Level.

Dispersal of Potato Cyst Nematodes Measured Using Historical and Spatial Statistical Analyses.

Control of Xiphinema index Populations by Fallow Plants Under Greenhouse and Field Conditions.

A Universal Microarray Detection Method for Identification of Multiple Phytophthora spp. Using Padlock Probes.

Plant DiseaseJune 2012, Volume 96, Number 6Cross-Infection Experiments of Psittacanthus

schiedeanus: Effects of Host Provenance, Gut Passage, and Host Fate on Mistletoe Seedling Survival.

Genetic Structure of Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. michiganensis Populations in Michigan Commercial Tomato Fields.

Inhibitory Effects of Essential Oils for Controlling Phytophthora capsici.

A Destructive New Disease of Citrus in China Caused by Cryptosporiopsis citricarpa sp. nov.

Strain Characterization of Potato virus S Isolates from Tasmania, Australia.

A Fluidizing Column for Extracting Cysts of Heterodera avenae from Soil.

Low Incidence of ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’ in Murraya paniculata and Associated Diaphorina citri.

Adaptation to Brassica Host Genotypes by a Single-Spore Isolate and Population of Plasmodiophora brassicae (Clubroot).

Semipersistent Whitefly Transmission of Squash vein yellowing virus, Causal Agent of Viral Watermelon Vine Decline.

Effect of the Timing of Fungicide Application on Fusarium Head Blight and Mycotoxin Contamination in Wheat.

Analysis of Diversity in Pythium aphanidermatum Populations from a Single Greenhouse Reveals Phenotypic and Genotypic Changes over 2006 to 2011.

Effects of Single and Double Infections of Winter Wheat by Triticum mosaic virus and Wheat streak mosaic virus on Yield Determinants.

Biometrical, Biochemical, and Molecular Diagnosis of Portuguese Meloidogyne hispanica Isolates.

Sanitation of a South African Forestry Nursery Contaminated with Fusarium circinatum Using Hydrogen Peroxide at Specific Oxidation Reduction Potentials.

Resistance in Maize Inbred Lines to Fusarium verticillioides and Fumonisin Accumulation in South Africa.

Toward a Reliable Evaluation of Forecasting Systems for Plant Diseases: A Case Study Using Fusarium Head Blight of Wheat.

A Lucid Key to the Common Species of Phytophthora.First Report of the Crucifer Pathogen Pseudomonas

cannabina pv. alisalensis Causing Bacterial Blight on Radish (Raphanus sativus) in Germany.

First Report of Streptomyces stelliscabiei Causing Potato Common Scab in Michigan.

First Report of Ralstonia solanacearum Causing Bacterial Wilt of Yacon in China.

First Report of Neofusicoccum nonquaesitum Causing Branch Cankers on Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) in North America.

First Report of Botryosphaeria obtusa as Causal Agent of Olive Tree Branch Dieback in Tunisia.

First Report of Powdery Mildew of Pumpkin Caused by Golovinomyces cichoracearum in Neelum Valley, Azad Kashmir.

First Report of Zonate Leaf Spot of Glycine max Caused by Cristulariella moricola in Korea.

First Report of Stem Canker Disease of Pitaya (Hylocereus undatus and H. polyrhizus) Caused by Neoscytalidium dimidiatum in Taiwan.

First Report of Alternaria petroselini Causing Leaf Blight of Fennel in Spain.

Alternaria tenuissima Causing Alternaria Blight on Pigeonpea in India.

First Report of Powdery Mildew Caused by Erysiphe heraclei on Dill in Korea.

Gray Mold of Green Shiso (Perilla frutescens), Caused by Botrytis cinerea, in California.

First Report of Grass Species (Poaceae) as Naturally Occurring Hosts of the Pine Pathogen Gibberella circinata.

First Report of Leaf Spot of Kentucky Bluegrass (Poa pratensis) Caused by Nigrospora oryzae in Ontario.

First Report of Medical Tree Peony Root Rot Caused by Fusarium solani in Tongling, China.

First Report of Leaf Spot of Garden Lupin (Lupinus polyphyllus) Caused by Pleiochaeta setosa in Italy.

First Report of Fruit Rot in Pear Caused by Botryosphaeria dothidea in Italy.

First Report of Stem and Leaf Blight Caused by Sclerotinia scle rotiorum on Eustoma in Taiwan.

First Report of Laurel Wilt Disease Caused by Raffaelea lauricola on Silk Bay in Florida.

First Report of Fusarium Wilt of Strawberry Caused by Fusarium oxysporum in South Carolina.

First Report of Leaf Blight of Basella alba Caused by Rhizoctonia solani AG 1-IB in India.

First Report of Leaf Spot of Rudbeckia hirta var. pulcherrima Caused by Septoria rudbeckiae in Korea.

First Report of Oidium neolycopersici on Greenhouse Tomatoes in Serbia.

First Report of Glomerella Leaf Spot of Apple Caused by Glomerella cingulata in China.

Identification and Characterization of Eutypa lata on Grapevine in Serbia.

First Report of Fusarium proliferatum Causing Fruit Rot of Winter Jujube (Zizyphus jujuba) in Storage in China.

First Report of Gray Mold of Strawberry Caused by Botrytis caroliniana in North Carolina.

First Report of Pestalotiopsis clavispora Causing Dieback on Blueberry in Uruguay.

First Report of Brown Spot Needle Blight on Pinus thunbergii Caused by Lecanosticta acicola in Korea.

First Report of Anthracnose Caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides on Cymbidium sinense in China.

First Report of Leaf Spot on Gerbera jamesonii Caused by Corynespora cassiicola in China.

Phytophthora hedraiandra Detected from Irrigation Water at a Perennial Ornamental Plant Nursery in Virginia.

Sclerotinia Rot of Broomrape (Orobanche cumana) Caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum in China.

Shot-Hole Reaction of Trichilia emetica in Response to Infection by Cocconia concentrica in South Africa.

First Report of Bipolaris peregianensis Causing Leaf Spot of Cynodon dactylon in China.

First Report of Pepper mottle virus Infecting Tomato in Hawaii.

First Report of Groundnut bud necrosis virus in Tomato in Bangladesh.

First Report of Tomato spotted wilt virus Infecting Onion and Garlic in Serbia.

First Report of Passiflora virus Y Infecting Macroptilium atropurpureum in Taiwan.

MPMIJune 2012, Volume 25, Number 6Opprimo ergo sum—Evasion and Suppression in the

Root Endophytic Fungus Piriformospora indica.A High-Throughput Virus-Induced Gene-Silencing

Vector for Screening Transcription Factors in Virus-Induced Plant Defense Response in Orchid.

Evaluation of Arabidopsis thaliana as a Model Host for Xylella fastidiosa.

TaMCA4, a Novel Wheat Metacaspase Gene Functions in Programmed Cell Death Induced by the Fungal Pathogen Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici.

Pseudomonas fluorescens Induces Strain-Dependent and Strain-Independent Host Plant Responses in Defense Networks, Primary Metabolism, Photosynthesis, and Fitness.

A Penicillium expansum Glucose Oxidase–Encoding Gene, GOX2, Is Essential for Gluconic Acid Production and Acidification During Colonization of Deciduous Fruit.

Atypical Regulation of Virulence-Associated Functions by a Diffusible Signal Factor in Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae.

The Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase BcSak1 of Botrytis cinerea Is Required for Pathogenic Development and Has Broad Regulatory Functions Beyond Stress Response.

Expression of a Single-Chain Variable-Fragment Antibody Against a Fusarium virguliforme Toxin Peptide Enhances Tolerance to Sudden Death Syndrome in Transgenic Soybean Plants.

Sinorhizobium fredii HH103 rkp-3 Genes Are Required for K-Antigen Polysaccharide Biosynthesis, Affect Lipopolysaccharide Structure and Are Essential for Infection of Legumes Forming Determinate Nodules.

Cucumis melo MicroRNA Expression Profile During Aphid Herbivory in a Resistant and Susceptible Interaction.

Plant Management Networkwww.plantmanagementnetwork.org

Plant Health ProgressThe Pest Potential of Brown Marmorated Stink Bug on

Vegetable Crops.Resistance to Frogeye Leaf Spot in Selected Soybean

Accessions in MG I through MG VI.Boscalid Insensitivity Documented in Didymella

bryoniae Isolated from Watermelon in Florida and North Carolina.

New Outbreaks of Verticillium Wilt on Hop in Oregon Caused by Nonlethal Verticillium albo-atrum. n

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Calendar of Events

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

Other Upcoming Events

June 20123-8 — 22nd International Conference on Virus and Other Graft Transmissible Diseases of Fruit Crops (ICVF). Rome, Italy. www.cra-pavevents.com

18-21 — Eighth International Workshop on Grapevine Trunk Diseases. Valencia, Spain. www.upv.es/gihf/iwgtd

24-27 — Canadian Phytopathological Society/International Plum Pox Virus Joint Meeting. Niagra Falls, Ontario, Canada. www.phytopath.ca/regional/west-ontario/CPS-PPV%202012.htm

24-28 — MycoRed North America (Mycotoxin Reduction in Food and Feed). Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. http://mycored.ca

July 20121-5 — Plant and Canopy Architecture Impact on Disease Epidemiology and Pest Development. Rennes, France. https://colloque.inra.fr/epidemiology_canopy_architecture

9-13 — XVII Biennial Workshop on the Smuts and Bunts. Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. smut2012@163.com

29-August 2 — XV Intl. Congress on MPMI. Kyoto, Japan. www.ismpminet.org

August 201225-28 — 20th Iranian Plant Protection Congress. Shiraz, Iran. www.20thippc.ir

September 20129-14 — Sixth Meeting of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) Working Party 7-02-09 “Phytophthora in Forests and Natural Ecosystems.” Córdoba, Spain.http://iufrophytophthora2012.org

APS Sponsored EventsJune 2012 13-15 — APS North Central Division

Meeting. Wooster, OH. www.apsnet.org/members/divisions/nc

27-29 — APS Pacific Division Meeting. Sacramento, CA.

www.apsnet.org/members/divisions/pac

August 2012 4-8 — APS Annual Meeting. Providence, RI. www.apsnet.org/meetings/annual APS Northeastern Division Meeting will be

joint with the APS Annual Meeting.

February 2013 8-10 — 2012 Southern Division Meeting.

Baton Rouge, LA. www.apsnet.org/members/divisions/south

June 2013 17-19 — 2012 Caribbean/Pacific Division

Meeting. Tucson, AZ. www.apsnet.org/members/divisions/carib

Upcoming APS Annual MeetingsAugust 10-14, 2013 — Austin, TX.August 9-13, 2014 — Minneapolis, MN.

October 20121-5 — 10th EFPP Congress IPM 2.0. Wageningen, the Netherlands. www.efpp.net/ipm2

16-18 — 27th Annual Tomato Diseases Workshop. Wooster, Ohio. (Website info available in June)

November 20124-10 — Third International Symposium on Biological Control of Plant Bacterial Diseases. Agadir, Morocco. www.iavcha.ac.ma/biocontrol2012

19-21 — Sixth Meeting on Induced Resistance in Plants Against Pathogens. Viçosa, Minas Gerais State, Brazil. fabricio@ufv.br

January 201328-Feb 2 — XII International Plant Virus Epidemiology Symposium. Arusha, Tanzania. www.iita.org/IPVE

April 201321-25 — 17th International Reinhardsbrunn Symposium on Modern Fungicides and Antifungal Compounds. Friedrichroda, Germany. www.reinhardsbrunn-symposium.de

22-26 — ISAA 2013—10th International Symposium on Adjuvants for Agrochemicals. Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil. http://events.isaa-online.org

August 201325-30 — 10th International Congress of Plant Pathology. Beijing, China. www.icppbj2013.org n

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