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PlantopiaChaos in the ClinicIn this episode, Dr. Romina Gazis, Associate Professor of Plant Pathology and Director of the Plant Diagnostic Clinic at the University of Florida, joins host Matt Kasson for an engaging conversation about growing up in Peru, her love of mycology and fungal diseases, and her tireless work to diagnose and manage tropical fruit diseases in Florida.
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University of Florida Tropical Research & Education Center Faculty Profile: https://trec.ifas.ufl.edu/people/romina-gazis/
Find Romina Gazis on X (formerly Twitter): @ClinicPlant
Recent APS Press Publication: Belizaire, C.M., Gañán-Betancur, L...2024-04-2947 min
Forest Health 101Laurel Wilt in Avocado Orchards - Dr. Romina GazisLaurel wilt is a lethal vascular disease caused by Harringtonia lauricola. Since its introduction in 2004, this disease has killed millions of trees in the family Lauraceae, incuding redbay, avocado, and sassafras. Join Demian and Dr. Romina Gazis from University of Florida on a discussion on the impacts and management of laurel wilt.
Romina's Lab: https://trec.ifas.ufl.edu/plantdiagnosticclinic/2023-10-221h 05