[Plantsci] Please Join Us! Today SPLS Seminar Dr. Dave Norman 2/20

[Shinagawa, Keenia Alejandra Ibarra - (kshinagawa)]

Dear all,

Please join us today for Dr. Dave Norman seminar titled:
Bacterial Wilt: Global Movement, Unexpected Hosts, and Innovative Solutions,
in Marley 230 on Tue, Feb 20th at 4:00 PM  (refreshments will be provided in the Marley Lobby at 3:30 PM).

Zoom link: https://arizona.zoom.us/j/83044711714 (password: spls23).


Bacterial Wilt: Global Movement, Unexpected Hosts, and Innovative Solutions

Bacterial wilt, caused by a species complex with a broad and poorly understood host range, is easily spread through propagative cuttings. With an estimated 4 billion cuttings imported annually into the US alone, globalization of agriculture drives movement of pathogens to new environments, leading to unpredictable outbreaks. This risk is further heightened by global warming, enabling establishment in previously unsuitable areas. This talk will explore the global movement of the bacterial wilt pathogen, focusing on genetically diverse populations identified in pothos, geranium, mandevilla, blueberry, and rose. It will also discuss ways to mitigate outbreaks, including identifying genes associated with pathogen survival and developing resistant crop varieties. Finally, it will address the threats posed by globalization and climate change in facilitating pathogen spread and disease emergence. By understanding the complex dynamics of bacterial wilt spread and evolution, we can work towards mitigating outbreaks in a globalized world.

Thank you and have a great day,



Keenia Shinagawa, M. Ed. she/her

Student Support | Graduate Coordinator

THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

School of Plant Sciences (SPLS)
College of Ag., Life & Environ. Sci (CALES)
Office: Forbes, 317
PO Box 210036 | Tucson, AZ 85721

O: (520) 621-1336
kshinagawa at arizona.edu<mailto:kshinagawa at arizona.edu>
www.arizona.edu<https://www.arizona.edu/>
facebook<https://www.facebook.com/UASchoolofPlantSciences> | twitter<https://twitter.com/UAPlantSciences> | instagram<https://www.instagram.com/uarizona> | linkedin<https://www.linkedin.com/school/the-university-of-arizona>

Student Resources:

CALS Life Management Counselors<https://cals.arizona.edu/life-management-services> | CALS Learning Lab<https://cals.arizona.edu/learning-lab> | Grad Path User Guides<https://grad.arizona.edu/gsas/gradpath/gradpath-user-guides>
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <https://list.cals.arizona.edu/pipermail/plantsci/attachments/20240220/9c32636a/attachment.htm>