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APS is the premier society dedicated to high-quality, innovative plant pathology research. www.apsnet.org

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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 16h
Our Fungicide Resistance Demystified on-demand course delivers current research and practical insights to help you manage fungicide resistance. Stay aligned with the latest science—and apply it with confidence. Start now: bit.ly/45nVdQK #PlantHealth #OnDemandCourse
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
🌱 A new episode of Plantopia dropped! Dr. Laura Kaminsky joins host Matt Kasson to explore her career in soil microbiology and ecology, her work with Pasa Sustainable Agriculture, and the role sustainable farming plays in the broader plant health landscape. 🎧 www.plantopiapodcast.org/76
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Train your whole lab in High Throughput Sequencing (HTS)! Groups of 5+ from the same organization save 10% on our on-demand course. Tag a colleague who should join you! Enroll now: bit.ly/3QVwfQG #APScourse #HTS #PlantPathology
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Heading out for a conference, field visit, or international trip? Consider making room in your luggage for APS books or resources. Learn more about donating materials through our OIP Library Assistance/Donation Program: www.apsnet.org/members/engagement/o…
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Join us on Nov. 4 for “Developing Grower-Relevant Extension While Building an Academic Career” to learn the realities of balancing #Extension priorities, research, and career progression. Free for members. Register: www.apsnet.org/edcenter/resources/W…
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Enroll in both the Seed Pathology Fundamentals and Developing & Validating Seed Health Assays on-demand courses and save 20% or more! Perfect for early-career professionals or teams. Start learning: bit.ly/3PEMNPy #SeedPathology #PlantHealth #ContinuingEd #OnDemand
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Now on demand: "Growing Under Pressure." Join our panel of Extension professionals, mental health experts, and a grower for a real conversation about grower mental health. Watch anytime—free for members: bit.ly/4xG6h7N #APSWebinar #OnDemand
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Do you or a colleague have ideas for the future of plant pathology and are passionate about APS? APS is now accepting #nominations and self-nominations for Vice President and Councilor-at-Large. Submit by Dec. 1: www.apsnet.org/members/leadership/g…
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Hosting or presenting a seminar? Share your event with the APS community! Submit the event details, and we’ll include it in #PhytopathologyNews to showcase the knowledge-sharing happening across our membership. Share today: forms.scisoc.org/aps-phytopathology…
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Experience the content of our ​​High Throughput Sequencing course for yourself​​ and see how it has helped researchers gain confidence in applying HTS and strengthen plant disease diagnostics. Now available on demand: bit.ly/3QVwfQG #APScourse #APSeducation
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Do you know a colleague who's advancing the science of plant pathology? Good news—nominations are now open for the 2027 APS Honorary Awards! Submit your nomination by December 1, 2026: www.apsnet.org/members/give-awards/… #APSAwards #APSMembership
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Build practical skills in developing and validating robust seed health assays—designed to support accurate, reliable results across research, industry, and regulatory settings. Available on demand—start anytime: bit.ly/3ZDIVAS #apscourse #seedassays
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Join us tomorrow when our panel tackles the conversations #Extension professionals aren't trained for—how to recognize when a grower is struggling, how to bring it up, and where to point them for help. Gain practical strategies you can use. Register now: bit.ly/4xG6h7N
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Module 3 of our Fungicide Resistance Demystified on-demand course covers risk factors—learn which crop–pathogen–fungicide combos are most vulnerable & why, with a potato late blight case study. Enroll now: bit.ly/45nVdQK #riskmanagement #cropprotection
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
On demand: Watch the latest event in our Advances in Phytobacteriology webinar series to see how computational biology, structure prediction, and AI are shaping the future of plant immune receptor engineering. www.apsnet.org/edcenter/resources/W…
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
What can bacteria teach us about plant disease? 🌱🦠 2026 APS Fellow Dr. Boris Vinatzer joins host Matt Kasson to explore plant pathogens, ice nucleation and how genome-based approaches are advancing plant disease diagnostics and bacterial identification. www.plantopiapodcast.org/75
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
New to high throughput sequencing? Start here. Our on-demand HTS course builds diagnostic skills in ~10 self-paced hours—no sequencing experience needed. Enroll now: bit.ly/3QVwfQG #apscourse #hts #planthealth #plantpathology
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
APS committee volunteers help shape research priorities, steward the awards and peer review that uphold our standards, and inform the policy and funding decisions that affect plant health nationally. Get involved: forms.scisoc.org/aps-committee-and-…
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
⏳ 1 week left! Got research with real-world impact? The APS Outreach Project puts your work in front of growers, regulators & policymakers. Submit by August 31 for a shot at FREE Plant Health 2027 registration: bit.ly/45H1xCh #APSOutreach
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Extension expertise + mental health expertise + a grower's firsthand experience. Meet the "Growing Under Pressure" panel. Join us live September 10. Free for members. Register: www.apsnet.org/edcenter/resources/W… #APSWebinar #Extension #education
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Your learning doesn’t stop at the modules. Participants in the #plantpathology Fundamentals On-Demand Course get: 📖 Recommended resources 💬 Private discussion forum 🎓 Certificate ➕ 12 months of access to the materials! Enroll today: bit.ly/3PEMNPy
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Whether you’re a student, an early-career professional, or in a senior role—APS membership helps you build meaningful connections, mentorship, and leadership experience. Explore #APSmembership: www.apsnet.org/members/community/jo… #leadership #mentoring #networking
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
TOMORROW: Explore decades of progress in pattern recognition receptor engineering with Danielle Stevenson of the University of California, Berkeley. Register for the August 19 #APSwebinar: www.apsnet.org/edcenter/resources/W…
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Completed a degree or academic milestone recently? Celebrate your achievement with APS and your fellow members! Submit your update for inclusion in #PhytopathologyNews today! Share now: forms.scisoc.org/aps-phytopathology…
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Our Seed Health Assays on-demand course features professionals in seed pathology, diagnostics, and regulatory science. Expert presenters explain how seed health assays are developed, validated, and applied across research, industry, and regulatory. Enroll: bit.ly/3ZDIVAS
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
How are computational biology, structure prediction, and AI changing plant immune receptor engineering? Find out on August 19 in "Insights and Engineering of Pattern Recognition Receptors Through the Decades." www.apsnet.org/edcenter/resources/W…
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Plant pathologists are the doctors of the plant world. Borlaug’s Army connects undergraduates to the resources, people, and opportunities that shape careers in plant health. Explore our free undergraduate membership. www.apsnet.org/members/community/jo…
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Take your research beyond borders. The OIP International Research Achievement Award recognizes APS members conducting impactful #plantpathology research outside their home country. Apply by Dec. 31! www.apsnet.org/members/engagement/o… #globalresearch
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Growers carry more than a crop. Join Extension professionals, mental health experts, and a grower on Sept. 10 for a candid panel on grower stress and how to help. Free for members. Register: www.apsnet.org/edcenter/resources/W… #APSwebinar
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Thank you for attending #PlantHealth2026! 🌱 You made this year's meeting one to remember. We can't wait to see you next year in Minneapolis, July 31–August 3! Save the date: www.apsnet.org/meetings/annual/PH20… #plantpathology #PlantHealth2027
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Missed the live #APSwebinar? Tune in now to the most recent event in our Advances in Phytobacteriology series. Watch Carmen R. Beuzón explain how phenotypic heterogeneity and bacterial specialization contribute to cooperative virulence in 𝘗𝘴𝘦𝘶𝘥𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘺𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘦. bit.ly/3RwNfB2
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Submit your completed research topic or impact statement to the APS Outreach Project by August 31 for an opportunity to be featured and a chance to win FREE registration to Plant Health 2027 in Minneapolis! Submit now: bit.ly/45H1xCh #outreach #research #planthealth
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
The American Pathological Society (APS) has refreshed our brand to lead us into the next generation. See it for yourself and learn about all that we can do for you! Learn more: bit.ly/3RKsvWt
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Participants in the #APSGivesBack: Providence Parks field trip spent the morning of August 1 making a positive impact in our host city. Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and energy! #PlantHealth2026
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Congrats to the Student Travel Awardees! These students represent the future of #PlantPathology, bringing fresh ideas, curiosity, and passion to our community. Thanks to support from the #APSFoundation, they're connecting with peers and presenting research at #PlantHealth2026!
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Gitta Coaker @gittacoaker.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Charis Ramsing @charisramsing.bsky.social (UC Davis). Very cool (although I am biased) talk on how Clavibacter colonizes the plant with high resolution microscopy and cellular stains; plus an effector protease target that enables escape from xylem rings. #PlantHealth2026
Charis Ramsing at the podium. Slipping through the cracks: how Clavibacter exploits plant anatomy to advance disease.
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Gitta Coaker @gittacoaker.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Nian Wang (U Florida). Engineering disease resistance using genome editing in citrus. Targeting CsLOB1 for control of citrus canker and large-scale editing of important loci for HLB control (transgene free protoplast editing is working well). #PlantHealth2026
Nian Wang at the podium. Engineering plant disease resistance by targeting pathogenicity mechanisms via CRISPR genome editing.
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Gitta Coaker @gittacoaker.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Roger Innes (Indiana U). Talk spanned identifying PBS1 kinase cleavage leading to NLR activation to inserting other protease cleavage sites into PBS1's active site to trigger immunity. Exciting work using this system to recognize a soybean cyst nematode effector protease. #PlantHealth2026
Roger Innes at the podium. Engineering Resistance to Soybean Cyst Nematodes using decoy substrates of SCN proteases.
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Gitta Coaker @gittacoaker.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Nicole Donofrio, U Delaware. Interplay between a beneficial bacterium and plant pathogenic fungi. #PlantHealth2026
Nicole Donofrio at the podium. Microbial wars: understanding the interplay between a potentially plant beneficial bacterium and pathogenic fungi.
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Gitta Coaker @gittacoaker.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Awesome MPMI Symposium at #PlantHealth2026. Translating Molecular interactions into disease management. First up - Sheng Yang He. Effectors that induce watersoaking and nutrient release coupled with inhibitors of these processes. 1/n 🧵
Sheng Yang He at the podium. Bacterial effector biology: from basic understanding to potential applications
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Gitta Coaker @gittacoaker.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Providence. #PlantHealth2026
Gitta and Charis by a river with fire
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Edel Pérez-López 🇨🇦 @edelplopez.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
We want your science! Publish in our @plantdisease.bsky.social journals! 💚 @mpmijournal.bsky.social @plantdiseasej.bsky.social @phytobiomesjournal.bsky.social @phytofrontiers.bsky.social @planthealthprog.bsky.social
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Connections, conversations, and community started bright and early at the Women & Allies in Plant Pathology Breakfast! 🌱 Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this event such a welcoming and impactful start to the day at #PlantHealth2026. 💚
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
What happens when cutting-edge molecular science meets practical disease management? A sold-out symposium and plenty of excitement at #PlantHealth2026! Thank you to everyone who joined "Translating Molecular Interactions into Disease Management." bit.ly/4vYNbbn
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Some moments from the #PlantHealth2026 Opening Reception. Don't forget to stop by the Exhibit Hall during networking breaks on Monday and Tuesday to connect with fellow attendees, shop the APS PRESS bookstore, and connect with industry partners!
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Looking to grow your network at #PlantHealth2026? 🌱 Visit the Divisions Hub during scheduled networking breaks to meet colleagues, connect with Division leaders and members, and discover new opportunities to get involved in APS. We hope to see you there!
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
A highlight from the Welcome Reception was Pitch120. Participants delivered fast-paced research pitches. Attendees got a glimpse of exciting science while supporting colleagues as they honed their science communication skills for our panel of judges. 👏 #PlantHealth2026
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Science and policy are more connected than ever. Attendees at "Public Policy 101 for Plant Pathologists" explored how research, advocacy, and regulatory decision-making intersect and learned how they can help shape the future of plant health. #PlantHealth2026
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
#PlantHealth2026 is officially underway! 🌱 APS President Carolee Bull welcomed attendees during this morning's Opening General Session, setting the stage for 3 days of learning, collaboration, and discovery.
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American Phytopathological Society (APS) @plantdisease.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
The Plant Health community is growing! 🌱 First-time attendees kicked off #PlantHealth2026 by networking with fellow newcomers, meeting experienced attendees, and getting insider tips for a successful meeting experience. Here's to new connections and discoveries!
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