Plant Pathology and Microbiology

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A closeup of a woman standing in front of a classroom lecturing. She is wearing a red top and black pants
November 19, 2024

43 years of interdisciplinary teaching, mentoring, research

Betsy Pierson to retire from Texas A&M Department of Horticultural Sciences

A gloved hand holds two halves of a fruit
November 14, 2024

What is citrus greening — and why is it so hard to stop?

AgriLife Research scientist explains the not-so-sweet citrus disease and efforts to control it

Closeup of blades of green grass
November 7, 2024

AgriLife Extension will host landscape and turf program on Nov. 21 in Fredericksburg

Five-hour course offers continuing education units 

A man wearing a cowboy hat and jeans is seated on a set of stairs while holding an acoustic guitar.
November 6, 2024

First-generation students celebrated by College

Four students share their experiences for National First-Generation College Celebration

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October 28, 2024

New Texas A&M AgriLife faculty member to support research on plant-fungal interactions

Baoye He joins Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology

A wild tobacco plant in light conditions showing the spread of green fluorescence, indicating viral spread.
October 24, 2024

Plant pathologists develop new method to study plant defense against viruses

Landmark study caps off career of Texas A&M AgriLife researcher and professor

College Connect programs
October 10, 2024

Faculty, staff and students celebrated at College Connect

The Association of Former Students College-Level Teaching award winners, tenure and promotion, new faculty also being recognized

A grove of trees with light green leaves
September 20, 2024

Texas tree care challenges focus of new arborist on plant pathology team

Adams set to address diverse tree population and complex health issues

August 20, 2024

Central Texas Turf and Pest Management Workshop set for Sept. 10 in Hewitt

Continuing education units will be offered to pesticide applicator license holders

Perennial sorghum growing at an irrigation trial.
August 7, 2024

Forage sorghum plot tour set for Aug. 20 in Bushland

New hybrid varieties, research updates discussed

July 31, 2024

Superior Service Awards honor outstanding AgriLife Extension employees

Exceptional dedication and service recognized

July 17, 2024

Students gain hands-on learning through internships

See where students from all 15 departments in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are completing internships this summer

July 16, 2024

Marina Rondon joins Texas A&M AgriLife to support plant pathology research and extension efforts

Rondon brings nematode management expertise to Lubbock

A pecan nut cluster on a tree.
July 1, 2024

Pecan mini short course set for July 15 in San Marcos

Event part of Texas Pecan Growers Association annual meeting

A person is speaking about rice research at a rice field day in Beaumont, Texas.
June 20, 2024

Annual Beaumont Rice Field Day set for July 11

76th annual field day to feature rice breeding, disease and pest management research

June 13, 2024

Prevention of kernel smut disease in rice harvest

AgriLife Extension experts cover best practices to mitigate risk of rice disease

Rice plants in a field.
June 11, 2024

Eagle Lake Rice Field Day set for June 25

50th annual field day to feature latest rice research, policy updates

Bales of hay are in a pasture in Corpus Christi.
June 5, 2024

Crop field day set for June 14 in Somerville

Tour stops feature latest research, equipment demonstrations

May 31, 2024

Distinguished Texas A&M plant pathologist receives American Phytopathological Society Syngenta Award

Mandadi selected for research breakthrough to help combat citrus greening, related plant diseases

May 1, 2024

Trio of scientists to unlock mystery, power of microbiome

Cluster hire expands Texas A&M’s microbiome expertise, brings innovative, collaborative research to burgeoning field