Karen Garrett

Professor, Plant Pathology Department (@UFPlantPath), Global Food Systems Institute (@GFSI_UF_IFAS), and Emerging Pathogens Institute (@UF_EPI) @UF

[Karen Garrett @Garrett_Lab]

Disaster plant pathology: effects of disasters on plant health & design of management solutions

New work by @Berea_Etherton @rob_choudhury @ricardoI_ @mouafo_romaric @PlexAaron @ashishadh7 @robledo_jacobo @jandrade2221 @OgeroKo @isranavarrete_

Open: https://t.co/xfqz4gsDZy

[Romaric A. Mouafo-Tchinda @mouafo_romaric]

Excited to share our first 2026 paper, published in Agricultural Systems.
A great way to start the new year.
Link: https://t.co/fst7Nzoepo

@Garrett_Lab , @UFPlantPath , @UF_IFAS_GFSI, @UF_EPI, @Biopterre

[Joshua OKONYA 🇺🇬 @joshuaokonya]

Sharing our latest paper on pathogen & pest risks for banana, cassava, potato & sweetpotato in Africa’s Great Lakes region in @ElsevierConnect's #AgriculturalSystems Journal https://t.co/QCblXsutaC��
@ASARECA, @UF, @Cipotato, @IITA_CGIAR, @RwandaAgriBoard, @BiovIntCIAT_eng

[Phytopathology® @PhytopathologyJ]

Just announced: Phytopathology is accepting manuscripts for the forthcoming focus issue, “Seedborne Pathogens: Risks, Research, and Resilience.” 🌱 Submit by June 15, 2026! Learn more about the scope and relevant topics: https://t.co/DtDeNVpzuF

[Phytopathology® @PhytopathologyJ]

Just published! Explore how AI, ML, and multiple 'omics approaches are driving new discoveries in plant pathology in the new Phytopathology Focus Issue, “From Chaos to Clarity: Deriving Meaningful Biology from Big Data in Plant Pathology."

👉 https://t.co/8T1qoS6Ew4

[Karen Garrett @Garrett_Lab]

@phytopathafrica @plantdisease It was my pleasure to join the meeting - great to learn more about all the great projects!

[African Phytopathology Group @phytopathafrica]

Our annual meeting was a success, with over 150 participants in attendance. Thank you to the @plantdisease team, especially Emma, our President @Garrett_Lab, President-Elect Carolee Bull; for your kind support throughout the meeting. #apsafrica #africandivision #africaphytopath

[Edel Pérez-López @Edel_PLopez]

📢 PhD Position #1:
Microbiome Diversity and Evolution in Leafhoppers Across Canada 🇨🇦

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented PhD student to join our research group (https://t.co/xf3JFxSdLM) at Université Laval (Québec City, Canada) to investigate the diversity and evolution of the microbiome in Nearctic leafhoppers.

This exciting project will involve sequencing over 100 leafhopper species collected across Canada, with the goal of identifying strategies to manipulate the insect microbiome as a biocontrol tool, reducing the need for insecticides 🌿

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in microbiology, entomology, genomics, or related fields, and a keen interest in insect–microbe interactions, symbiosis, or biological control. A Master’s degree is required (completed before the start date). Applications without a Master’s degree will not be considered.

📨 To apply, please send the following documents in a single PDF file:
* A cover letter describing your motivation and research interests ✍️
* Your curriculum vitae (CV) 📄 (please remove picture, date of birth or any personal information).
* Academic transcripts from your undergraduate and Master’s degrees 📚

⚠️ Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
🗓️ Expected start date: January 2026
📧 Please send your application or questions to: [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you! 🌱

[The American Phytopathological Society @plantdisease]

We’re excited to announce that Dr. Mamta Sharma from ICRISAT is joining our Closing Plenary session at #PlantHealth2025!

Don't miss her insights on August 5. Register now to be part of this inspiring session: https://t.co/WnwPMNKoq5

#plantpathology #plenarysession #registernow

[Samuel Martins @samjmartins]

Excited to share our new publication! W/ @JosiePasche (MS), Roshni Sawlani (UG), & @buttros_vh (visiting scholar), we showed how collagen & chitin soil amendments fight plant nematodes by boosting beneficial microbes. Free study: https://t.co/usbxRONCXp

[Joshua OKONYA 🇺🇬 @joshuaokonya]

Join us at @spekeresort for the #APAUG2025 @ASARECA Side Event on 26 May 25, moderated by @lusike of @kalromkulima. In this policy dialogue, the 8 @jumuiya partner states will discuss and evaluate the implementation of #EAC Seed Potato Strategy and Action Plan 2022-2032 @SGNduva

[African Phytopathology Group @phytopathafrica]

CLOCK TICKING!!!
Abstract submission will close in 24 hours. Students can still take advantage of the remaining time to submit their entries.
Those who have submitted theirs will receive communication regarding the next steps soon !

[African Phytopathology Group @phytopathafrica]

Friendly reminder: Abstracts submission will close on April 30th, 2025.
For details about submission, see here 👇

[IPPC | International Plant Protection Convention @ippcnews]

🗓️Get ready for #PlantHealthDay on 12 May 2025!

Join the global movement to raise awareness on how plant health is crucial for food security, safe trade & our environment.

📘 Get Involved Guide
🎨 Kids' Activity Book
🌍 Impact Reports
👉https://t.co/xUXRsta7LC

#PlantHealth🌱#OneHealth

[African Phytopathology Group @phytopathafrica]

We are delighted to announce that early bird abstracts submission for our annual business meeting scheduled for August 20th, 2025 is NOW OPEN.
Details about the submission guidelines and process can be found here 👇🏽
https://t.co/AJqewcJvuj

[UF/IFAS Plant Pathology Department @UFPlantPath]

UF/IFAS was well-represented among the top 2024 articles from @plantdisease, the world's largest organization of plant pathologists. UF authors swept the top 3 most-read articles in the journal Phytopathology, and had 2 of the 3 most-read articles in Plant Health Progress.

[bioRxiv Ecology @biorxiv_ecology]

Pathogen and pest communities in food security crops across climate gradients: Anticipating future challenges in the Great Lakes ... https://t.co/SgLHExNw5p #biorxiv_ecology

[The American Phytopathological Society @plantdisease]

Get crucial funding to support #PlantPathology research, education, professional development/mentoring, and travel. The #APSFoundation offers many opportunities for members - apply by February 28, 2025.

Learn more and apply today! https://t.co/7EY8cLjohH

[Tropical Plant Clinic & Research Lab @ClinicPlant]

Last #extension activity of the year!

You are invited to attend this online seminar in which my colleagues and I will introduce and discuss our recently funded USDA SCRI #avocado #laurelwilt grant!

Register in advance for this meeting: https://t.co/uteXsQamHB

@USDA_NIFA @NifaScriAvocado @NZ_Avocado @AvocadoKE @AvosFromMexico @corpohass @IUFROdivision7 @USDA @CAFarmBureau @CA_Avocados @UCAvocado @UCRiverside @UF_IFAS @UFPlantPath @UFTropical @FDACS @txextension @avosfromperu @AvocadosAu @WestPak_Avocado @FAO @FSHS_Hort @uhmanoa @APS_Extension @Garrett_Lab @UF_EPI @EntsocAmerica @ufhorticulture @UFEntNem

#aguacate #palta #planthealth #breeding

[Samuel Martins @samjmartins]

Excited to share our latest research on antibiotic-induced dysbiosis in citrus: metabolic & physiological effects! 🍊🔬
Freely available on: https://t.co/Cf51UH0wVp

A big congrats to @ketehouli_t!

Thanks Erica Goss and Marina Ascunse.
#Phytobiomes
@UFPlantPath @UF_IFAS

[Svetlana Folimonova @FolimonovaLab]

A postdoctoral position is available in the Folimonova Lab at the Univ. of Florida, Department of Plant Pathology, Gainesville, FL to conduct research in the area of molecular biology and molecular genetics of RNA viruses. If interested, please contact me at [email protected].