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Plantopia

The American Phytopathological Society (APS)

Healthy plants are the foundation for life on our planet. They produce the oxygen we breathe and over 80% of the food we eat. The Plantopia podcast series explains how protecting plant health can ensure a sustainable future. Inspired by the United Nations declaration of 2020 as the International Year of Plant Health, the American Phytopathological Society created Plantopia so you can explore the world of plant health in company with plant pathologists—people on a mission to protect plants and our

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43:32

Soilborne in the U.S.A.

Plantopia ·

2024/02/28

In this episode, join host Matt Kasson as he engages in a conversation with Dr. Megan McCaghey, Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology in the Department of Plant Pathology at the University of Minnesota. Dr. McCaghey shares insights into her career journey shaped by agriculture, the deliberate choice to pursue a master's degree before a PhD, and her ongoing research on Southern blight and Phytophthora sojae. The discussion also explores her current and future teaching commitments, the transformative

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51:10

Spurring Onward: Confessions of a Midwestern Plant...

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2024/01/30

In 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

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39:50

A Perfect Trifecta: A Plant Health Career in...

Plantopia ·

2023/12/28

In 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.Show notes The full transcript for this episode can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/3buv4jse

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26:50

Plant Health is a Global Affair

Plantopia ·

2023/11/30

In 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. Show notes The full transcript for

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30:01

Making a Big WAVE in Food Security

Plantopia ·

2023/10/30

In 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

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36:41

Saying “Yes” to Mungbeans and Multi-disciplinarity

Plantopia ·

2023/09/30

In 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. Show notes The full transcript for this episode can be found

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32:02

One Health, One Epic Conference (ICPP Edition)

Plantopia ·

2023/08/29

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. Show notes The full transcript for this episode can be found here:

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38:27

Plant Health from the Ground Up

Plantopia ·

2023/07/31

In 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. Show notes The full transcript for this

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33:57

West Wing Confidential: Tales of a Career in Mycology

Plantopia ·

2023/06/26

In 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

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31:37

No Stowaways: The Science of International Seed Trade...

Plantopia ·

2023/05/26

In 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. Show notes The full transcript for this episode can be

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42:21

Collecting Samples, Bridging Silos: Plant Diagnostics...

Plantopia ·

2023/04/27

In 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. Show notes The full transcript for this episode can be found

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35:11

On the Right Footing

Plantopia ·

2023/03/29

In 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! Show notes The full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://bit.ly/3lX1ZJn (https://bit.ly/3lX1ZJn) Visit Febina Mathew's Twitter at

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35:56

When Research Goes Up In Smoke

Plantopia ·

2023/02/27

In 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

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32:10

A Feeling for the Organism: Perspectives on a Career...

Plantopia ·

2023/01/26

In 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. Show notes The full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://bit.ly/3JgqLgU

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51:20

The Science Behind Healthy Christmas Trees

Plantopia ·

2022/11/22

In 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

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39:12

Graduate student professional development, industry...

Plantopia ·

2022/11/07

In 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 Show notes The full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://bit.ly/3zOOXS0

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41:30

The Science of Plant Pathology and Indigenous Ways of...

Plantopia ·

2022/10/18

In 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. Show notes The full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://bit.ly/3SfxqJ4 Ehau-Taumauna, H. and Hockett, K. (2022) Passaging phyllosphere

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48:36

Small RNAs: From Plant/Microbe Interactions to COVID...

Plantopia ·

2022/09/28

In 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. Show notes The full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://bit.ly/3LMPB7r (https://bit.ly/3LMPB7r) See Juliana's social media on

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32:50

Brains Like to Think

Plantopia ·

2022/09/14

In 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. Show notes The full transcript for this episode can be found here: https://bit.ly/3Ucik9B (https://bit.ly/3Ucik9B) This episode is

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39:46

Leveraging the Social Sciences for Greater Plant Health

Plantopia ·

2022/08/31

In 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. Show notes 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)

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