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PlantopiaSpurring Onward: Confessions of a Midwestern Plant PathologistIn the season 4 premier of Plantopia, new host Matt Kasson, associate professor of forest pathology and mycology at West Virginia University, talks to Dr. Jim Bradeen, season 2 and 3 host of Plantopia, professor of plant pathology, and associate vice president at Colorado State University Spur Campus. The two discussed what interested Jim in plant sciences, what he's passionate about, the importance of pursuing a master's degree, his impact on the establishment of CSU's Spur Campus, advice for students and people in academia, leadership, and the future of Plantopia.
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2024-01-3051 minPlantopiaA Perfect Trifecta: A Plant Health Career in Government, Academia and the Private SectorIn this episode, Dr. Rubella Goswami, director for the Plant Protection Division at USDA’s-National Institute of Food and Agriculture, joins host Jim Bradeen to talk about her vast career in plant pathology, how a global perspective influenced her career, transitioning from academia to industry, the challenges for women in science, and advice for young professionals in the field.
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The full transcript for this episode can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/3buv4jse
This episode is produced by Association Briefings.Special Guest: Rubella Goswami.
2023-12-2839 minPlantopiaPlant Health is a Global AffairIn this episode, recorded live at the 12th International Congress of Plant Pathology in Lyon, France, Dr. Yong-Hwan Lee, president of the International Society for Plant Pathology, joins host Jim Bradeen to talk about global plant health, his career in plant pathology, opportunities and challenges facing the industry, academic leadership, international collaborations, and a preview of the next International Congress of Plant Pathology, held in Australia in 2028.
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The full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/yc7a5vfk
For more information on that International Society for...
2023-11-3026 minPlantopiaMaking a Big WAVE in Food SecurityIn this episode, recorded live at the 12th International Congress Of Plant Pathology in Lyon, France, Dr. Justin Pita, Executive Director
for the West African Virus Epidemiology (WAVE) for Food Security, joins host Jim Bradeen to talk about plant health opportunities and challenges throughout the 10 countries represented by the WAVE, his career in plant pathology, the need to build or equip facilities for viral diagnoses, the importance of cassava in Western and Central Africa, and moving beyond your comfort zone.Special Guest: Justin Pita.
2023-10-3030 minPlantopiaSaying “Yes” to Mungbeans and Multi-disciplinarityIn this episode, Evelyn Planter Heidt, a masters student in both plant pathology and entomology at Iowa State University, joins host Jim Bradeen for a conversation about her passions, goals and impact in plant pathology. The two chat about her career journey in the field; her involvement in the World Food Prize; her ongoing research on mung beans, its importance to the U.S., and its genetic diversity; and the use of AI in agriculture.
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The full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/2tdvyu5c
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2023-09-3036 minPlantopiaOne Health, One Epic Conference (ICPP Edition)In this episode, recorded live at the 12th International Congress Of Plant Pathology in Lyon, France, Mathias Choquer, co-chair of ICCP23, joins host Jim Bradeen to talk about this year's event, the French Society of Plant Pathology, reasons why early career professionals should get involved in their societies, his research into the gray mold fungus Botrytis cinerea and vesicular trafficking, and his passion for education.
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The full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/2ec4c6v9
French Society of Plant Pathology: https://www.sfp-asso.org/presentation-in-english
2023-08-2932 minPlantopiaPlant Health from the Ground UpIn this episode, Dr. Prasanna Kankanala, director of research and development at Trace Genomics, joins host Jim Bradeen for a conversation about her career in plant pathology. The two chat about her career journey in the field, the advantages of having a career in industry, some of the most common misperceptions of industry careers in plant pathology, the importance of mentorship, microbiomes, and some of the biggest opportunities available for agriculture.
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The full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/3vkr3as9
This episode is produced by...
2023-07-3138 minPlantopiaWest Wing Confidential: Tales of a Career in MycologyIn this episode, Dr. Mary Palm, former National Mycologist with USDA APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine, joins host Jim Bradeen for a conversation about her career in mycology. The two chat about her career journey in mycology, her passion for fungi, her impactful career with USDA APHIS and the influential people she met along the way, the skills needed to be a national mycologist, her leadership roles in the American Phytopathological Society and the Mycology Society of America, and the importance of getting involved.
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2023-06-2633 minPlantopiaNo Stowaways: The Science of International Seed Trade and Plant HealthIn this episode, Ric Dunkle, PhD, Senior Director of Seed Health and Trade for the American Seed Trade Association, joins host Jim Bradeen for an engaging conversation about seed quality and research. The two chat about Ric's career journey in seed pathology, seed pathogens and microbes, international seed trade, the importance of the American Seed Trade Association, and advice for young professionals wanting to have a career in seed pathology.
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The full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/PlantopiaS3E5
For more information on the American...
2023-05-2631 minPlantopiaCollecting Samples, Bridging Silos: Plant Diagnostics and the NPDNIn this episode, Dr. Carrie Harmon, an extension specialist in the Department of Plant Pathology at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, joins host Jim Bradeen for a fun conversation about plant diagnostics. The two chat about recommended standards of diagnostic validation for reference collections, how she got her start in plant pathology, desktop diagnoses, and the National Plant Diagnostic Network.
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The full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://bit.ly/3n2AaQF
Visit Carrie Harmon's Twitter at @flplantdr
Lapaire Harmon, C...
2023-04-2742 minPlantopiaOn the Right FootingIn this episode, Febina Mathew, an associate professor of Plant Pathology at North Dakota State University, joins host Jim Bradeen for a conversation about her career in plant pathology. The two chat about her journey, the importance of practical research, making research decisions, the future of plant pathology, mentorship, and even some dance pointers!
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The full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://bit.ly/3lX1ZJn
Visit Febina Mathew's Twitter at @febina_m
LinkedIn: Febina Mathew
Natalia Ingebretsen Kucirkova (2023) Academia’s culture of overwork al...
2023-03-2935 minPlantopiaWhen Research Goes Up In SmokeIn this episode, Dr. Jason Smith, Professor of Forest Pathology at the School of Forest, Fisheries & Geomatics Sciences at the University of Florida, joins host Jim Bradeen for an engaging conversation about Pyroaerobiology - the aerosolization and transport of viable microbial life by wildland fire. The two chat about his research in the field, his study of laurel wilt and valley fever, environmental management strategies, and insights for early career scientists who are interested in plant pathology.
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The full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://bit.ly/3EAuoLB
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2023-02-2735 minPlantopiaA Feeling for the Organism: Perspectives on a Career in Plant PathologyIn this episode, Dr. Jan Leach, the Associate Dean for Research in the College of Agriculture and a University Distinguished Professor at Colorado State University, joins host Jim Bradeen for an engaging conversation about careers in plant pathology. The two chat about the importance of mentorship, working internationally, research, and how to get involved in various societies within the plant pathology field.
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The full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://bit.ly/3JgqLgU
Dr. Jan Leach is the Associate Dean for Research in the College of Agriculture and...
2023-01-2632 minPlantopiaThe Science Behind Healthy Christmas TreesIn this episode, Gary Chastagner, a professor of plant pathology and an extension specialist in the Department of Plant Pathology at Washington State University, joins host Jim Bradeen for a timely conversation about the science behind Christmas trees. The two chat about his initial interests in plant pathology, his research specific to Christmas trees and diseases impacting them, genetically modified Christmas trees, and the interactions between root rotting Phythophthora, Abies Christmas trees and the environment.
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The full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://bit.ly/3EUC4cc
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2022-11-2251 minPlantopiaGraduate student professional development, industry careers, and plant defenseIn this episode, Dr. Karen Ferreira da Silva, Field Scientist at Corteva Agrisciences, joins host Jim Bradeen for a candid conversation about her perspectives in plant pathology.The two chat about her career journey to plant pathology, her unique PhD research on plant responses to biotic challenges and her experimental approach, and leadership development opportunities for graduate students in plant sciences
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The full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://bit.ly/3zOOXS0
Da Silva, K.F., Everhart, S.E., and Louis, J. (2021) Impact of maize hormonal interactions on...
2022-11-0739 minPlantopiaThe Science of Plant Pathology and Indigenous Ways of KnowingIn this episode, Dr. Hanareia Ehau-Taumaunu, postdoctoral scientist at Bioprotection Aotearoa and Plant and Food Research, joins host Jim Bradeen for a conversation about her perspectives as an Indigenous woman and a scientist.The two chat about Indigenous ways of knowing, what shaped her career path, and her research on phyllosphere composition.
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The full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://bit.ly/3SfxqJ4
Ehau-Taumauna, H. and Hockett, K. (2022) Passaging phyllosphere microbial communities develop suppression towards bacterial speck disease in tomato. Phytobiomes. https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/10.1094/PBIOMES-05-22...
2022-10-1841 minPlantopiaSmall RNAs: From Plant/Microbe Interactions to COVID VaccinesIn this episode, Juliana Gonzalez-Tobon from Cornell University, joins host Jim Bradeen to talk about her research on small non-coding RNAs and the role they play in regulating plant pathogen interactions. The two also discuss her social media presence and what she's doing to fight COVID misinformation and raise the profile of science communication.
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The full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://bit.ly/3LMPB7r
See Juliana's social media on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, TicToc: @epiplantpath
Juliana Gonzaělez-Toboěn, Alejandra Rodriěguez-Jaramillo, Laura Milena Forero, Lau...
2022-09-2848 minPlantopiaBrains Like to ThinkIn this episode, recorded live at Plant Health 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Dr. Leonor Leandro professor in the Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology at the Iowa State University, joins host Jim Bradeen to talk about her passion for teaching, her unique approach to the classroom and team-based learning (TBL), and her insights in plant pathology education.
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The full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://bit.ly/3Ucik9B
This episode is produced by Association Briefings.Special Guest: Leonor Leandro.
2022-09-1432 minPlantopiaLeveraging the Social Sciences for Greater Plant HealthIn this episode, Sara García Figuera , agricultural engineer, plant pathologist and agri-business consultant for Prospero & Partners, joins host Jim Bradeen for a conversation about social sciences and its impact on plant health. The two chat about her career path, her research on Huanglongbing, collective action, and the importance of mentorship.
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The full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://bit.ly/3TnpiIe
Figuera, S.G., Babcock, B., Lubell, M., and McRoberts, N. (2022) Collective action in the area-wide management of an invasive plant disease. Ecology & Society. 27:12. https://ecologyandsociety.org/v...
2022-08-3139 minPlantopiaAPS Leadership: Unified Vision Even in Times of ChangeIn this episode, recorded live at Plant Health 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, outgoing APS president Dr. Amy Charkowski, and incoming APS president Ron Walcott, join host Jim Bradeen for an engaging conversation wrapped around serving the APS membership, challenges of leading during times of change, and advice for others looking to move up in the organization.
The full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://bit.ly/3QLXVpm
This episode is produced by Association Briefings.Special Guests: Amy Charkowski and Ron Walcott.
2022-08-1532 minPlantopiaOf Peeps and People…and Plant PathologyIn this episode, Matthew Kasson, associate professor of forest pathology and mycology at West Virginia University, joins host Jim Bradeen for an engaging conversation wrapped around SciComm and a viral experiment involving injecting Peeps with certain types of fungi. The two also get personal, discussing mental health issues in academia; the responsibilities of organizations to speak out on social issues; and the importance of social media in advancing interests in plant pathology.
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The full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://bit.ly/3cpYoyt
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2022-07-2137 min
PlantopiaWhen plant health meets human health: Is agriculture contributing to the rise of antibiotic-resistant human pathogens?In this episode, Marin Talbot Brewer, Fungal enthusiast and professor of mycology and plant pathology at the University of Georgia, joins host Jim Bradeen for an in-depth conversation about plant pathogenic fungi and emerging crop diseases. The two discuss her research of population biology of emerging fungal diseases in plants and people; the discovery of a new Neofusicoccum fungus species; and her career as a plant pathologist and getting her students interested in a similar career.
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The full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://bit.ly/3yysQPm.
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2022-06-1736 minPlantopiaRising to the Occasion: Moving Up Through the Plant Pathology IndustryIn this episode, Don Mathre, Professor Emeritus at Montana State University and veteran plant pathologist, joins host Jim Bradeen and provides his perspective on our field. He talks about his vast career; the rationale behind California’s One-Variety Law and the ‘political side’ of plant pathology; advice for young professionals just entering the field and the importance of mentorship; and his many roles in the American Phytopathological Society.
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For a full transcript of this episode, go here: https://bit.ly/3AfuZAZ
Student Travel Fund referenced during our discussion: https://www.apsnet.org/me...
2022-06-0928 minPlantopiaInsights on Streak Mosaic Virus and Its Impact on Cereal CropsIn this episode, Uta McKelvy, Associate Extension Specialist Plant Pathology at Montana State University, joins host Jim Bradeen for a fascinating discussion about her passion for plants and how they fit into the environment. The two discuss streak mosaic virus and its implications on wheat and other cereal crops; the challenges and opportunities of being an extension plant pathologist; and being an impactful woman in plant pathology.
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For a full transcript of this episode, go here: https://bit.ly/3ywp358
McKelvy’s publication mentioned in the podcast: https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/do...
2022-06-0937 minPlantopiaSeason 2 Coming Soon!New host. New guests. Same great topics! Season 2 of Plantopia launches June 2022.
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