Alphabetical by section.
Biology of Pathogens
Coordinated Regulation of Fungal Development and Secondary Metabolism during Pathogenesis
Sunday, August 2, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.; B110-112
Section: Biology of Pathogens
Organizers: Won-Bo Shim, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, U.S.A.; Burt Bluhm, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, U.S.A.
Moderator: Won-Bo Shim, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, U.S.A.
Sponsoring Committees: Mycotoxicology; Molecular & Cellular Phytopathology
Recently, a clearer understanding has begun to emerge regarding fungal development in the context of plant colonization. Specifically, exciting new information on fungal morphogenesis and secondary metabolism during pathogenesis has come to light. Accumulating evidence also suggests that host and environmental factors play important roles in the regulation. This symposium will highlight the current state of knowledge in this complex area of investigation.
1:00 p.m. S-1. Aspects of habitat important to Fusarium verticillioides during pathogenesis of maize kernels. C. WOLOSHUK (1). (1) Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, U.S.A
1:30 p.m. S-2. Regulation of morphogenesis, secondary metabolism, and pathogenicity. A. CALVO (1). (1) Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, U.S.A.
2:00 p.m. S-3. Elicitors to toxins: Plant interactions with Trichoderma virens. C. KENERLEY (1). (1) Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, U.S.A.
2:30 p.m. S-4. Bioprotective secondary metabolites from fungal endophytes of cool season grasses. C. YOUNG (1). (1) The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Ardmore, OK, U.S.A.
3:00 p.m. S-5. Light and pathogenesis among Cercospora: Evidence for coordinated responses to photoperiod? B. BLUHM (1). (1) University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, U.S.A.
“New” Nuances in Virus-Vector Biology
Sunday, August 2, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.; B113-114
Section: Biology of Pathogens
Organizers/Moderators: Anna Whitfield, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, U.S.A.; Judith Brown, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
Sponsoring Committee: Virology
With the development of genomic and proteomic technologies, scientists are beginning to uncover the viral and vector proteins that are required for virus transmission by arthropods. This session will highlight new developments in our understanding of the molecular interactions between plant viruses and their vectors.
1:00 p.m. S-16. Elucidating the functional role of the crinivirus capsid protein(s) in mediating semi-persistent transmission by whitefly vectors. J. NG (1). (1) University of California, Riverside, CA, U.S.A.
1:30 p.m. S-17. -Omics for exploring whitefly-begomovirus interactions. J. BROWN (1). (1) University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
2:00 p.m. S-18. Vector and virus proteins contributing to the regulation of yellow dwarf virus (Luteoviridae) transmission by aphids. F. GILDOW (1), S. Gray (2). (1) Penn State, University Park, PA, U.S.A.; (2) USDA-ARS, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, U.S.A.
2:30 p.m. S-19. Exploiting vector specificity to inhibit tospovirus transmission. T. GERMAN (1). (1) University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, U.S.A.
3:00 p.m. S-20. Molecular and cellular interactions between rhabdoviruses and their insect hosts. A. WHITFIELD (1). (1) Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, U.S.A.
Quorum Sensing and Biofilm Formation in Plant-Associated Bacteria
Sunday, August 2, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.; B115-116
Section: Biology of Pathogens
Organizers: Caroline Roper, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, U.S.A.; Susanne von Bodman, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, U.S.A.
Moderator: Caroline Roper, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, U.S.A.
Sponsoring Committee: Bacteriology
The concept of bacterial multi-cellularity or social behavior is at the forefront of modern microbiology. Bacteria communicate with one another via self-produced small molecules often called autoinducers. Perception of these small molecules allows bacteria to mount a coordinated response in a population density-dependent manner. This phenomenon is known as quorum sensing (QS). Recent advances have shown that QS can occur in organized microbial communities called biofilms. Biofilms are often associated with chronic infections. Understanding the molecular mechanisms that mediate biofilm formation and the bacterial signaling that goes on inside a microbial biofilm is key in developing successful disease management strategies for bacterial plant pathogens.
1:00 p.m. S-28. Quorum sensing in the plant pathogenic bacteria: The Pantoea stewartii paradigm. S. VON BODMAN (1). (1) University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, U.S.A.
1:30 p.m. S-29. Polar attachment, a unipolar polysaccharide adhesin and cellular asymmetry determinants of Agrobacterium tumefaciens. C. FUQUA (1). (1) Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, U.S.A.
2:00 p.m. S-30. The Role of Quorum Sensing and Phenazine Antibiotics in Biofilm Formation by Pseudomonas chlororaphis 30-84. E. PIERSON (1). (1) University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
2:30 p.m. S-31. Plant factors and other bacterial residents modulate iron levels on leaves thereby influencing quorum sensing controlled epiphytic fitness and virulence in Pseudomonas syringae. S. LINDOW (1). (1) University of California, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.
3:00 p.m. S-32. DSF signalling and biofilm formation in Xanthomonas campestris. M. DOW (1), M. R. Marano (2), A. A. Vojnov (3). (1) University College Cork, Ireland; (2) University of Rosario, Argentina; (3) Fundacion Pablo Cassara, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Schroth Faces of the Future Symposium in Bacteriology
Tuesday, August 4, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.; A107-109
Section: Biology of Pathogens
Organizer/Moderator: Lyndon Porter, USDA-ARS, Prosser, WA, U.S.A.
Sponsoring Committee: Early Career Professionals
This symposium organized by Early Career Professionals, is designed to acknowledge the "up-and-comers" in the bacteriology discipline of plant pathology. The speakers will present their current research and speculate on the future direction of their discipline in this special session.
1:00 p.m. S-156. Erwinia amylovora IQ and gene regulatory network (GRN). Y. ZHAO (1). (1) University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, U.S.A.
1:30 p.m. S-157. Xylella fastidiosa transmission by vectors – from molecules to models. R. P. P. ALMEIDA (1). (1) University of California, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.
2:00 p.m. S-158. Individual-based ecology of plant-associated bacteria. J. H. J. LEVEAU (1). (1) University of California, Davis, CA, U.S.A.
2:30 p.m. S-159. Biology of Enterobacter cloacae and its association with onions. B. K. SCHROEDER (1). (1) Washington State University, Pullman, WA, U.S.A.
Diseases of Plants
APS – ISF Collaboration to Implement a System to Standardize Naming of Plant Pathogen Races and Strains
Monday, August 3, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.; A106
Section: Diseases of Plants
Organizer: Phyllis Himmel, Monsanto Vegetable Seeds, Woodland, CA, U.S.A.
Moderator: Lindsey du Toit, Washington State University, Mount Vernon, WA, U.S.A.
Sponsoring Committees: Seed Pathology; Ad Hoc Committee on Culture Collections; APS-ISF Ad Hoc Committee on Naming Pathogen Races/Strains
Inconsistency in protocols used to name plant pathogen races and strains can undermine the value of disease resistance claims made for specific cultivars, particularly in specialty crops such as vegetables. A broader understanding of the impact of naming pathogen races and strains on the vegetable industry is needed. For example, inconsistencies in naming of races, pathotypes and or strains of the downy mildew pathogens of spinach and lettuce, as well as the Fusarium wilt pathogens of tomato, melon and watermelon, cause continuing confusion for growers, the vegetable seed industry and academia. There is no internationally recognized authority on nomenclature for new races and strains. Readily available sets of differential host cultivars and reference cultures of pathogen races and strains are needed to help standardize the nomenclatural system and provide clarity for claims of disease resistance. Members of APS, the American Seed Trade Association and the International Seed Federation are collaborating to implement a network of private and public research laboratories and seed companies in the US for the maintenance, storage, multiplication and distribution of reference pathogen cultures and seed of differential host cultivars, to facilitate standardizing the naming of plant pathogen races and strains. The proposed system should complement existing systems in Europe (i.e., Naktuinbouw in the Netherlands and Group for Control and testing Varieties and Seeds - GEVES in France) and comply with US regulatory requirements. The complexity and challenges of implementing this system, demand for such a system, and proposed protocols will be discussed in the symposium. Feedback from the APS community is critical to development of a system of reference pathogen cultures and differential host sets for naming of pathogen races and strains with guidelines that are accepted globally by the scientific community.
1:00 p.m. S-82. Overview of proposed system. P. HIMMEL (1). (1) Monsanto, Woodland, CA, U.S.A.
1:30 p.m. S-83. Current European systems. C. VAN ETTEKOVEN (1). (1) Naktuinbouw, Roelofarendsveen, The Netherlands
2:00 p.m. S-84. Proposed U.S. permitting strategy for pathogen race and strain distribution. R. DUNKLE (1). (1) American Seed Trade Association, Alexandria, VA, U.S.A
2:30 p.m. S-85. Naming of spinach downy mildew races, a case study. J. C. CORRELL (1), S. T. Koike (2), S. Smilde (3). (1) Department of Plant Pathology, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, U.S.A.; (2) University of California Cooperative Extension, Salinas CA, U.S.A.; (1) University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AK, U.S.A
3:00 p.m. Discussion
Current Status of Citrus Huanglongbing Research and Control
Monday, August 3, 8:30 – 10:45 a.m.; B117-119
Section: Diseases of Plants
Organizer: Jianchi Chen, USDA-ARS, Parlier, CA, U.S.A.
Moderators: Jianchi Chen, USDA-ARS, Parlier, CA, U.S.A.; Caroline Roper, University of California, Riverside, CA, U.S.A.
Sponsoring Committee: Bacteriology
Huanglongbing (HLB or yellow shoot disease) is a highly destructive disease of citrus worldwide. This disease has been endemic in most of the citrus-growing areas in Asia and Africa. HLB was found in Sao Paolo, Brazil, in 2004. In the U.S., HLB was found in Florida in 2005 and in Louisiana in 2008. The recent spread of HLB to the Americas is threatening the citrus industry in U.S. and Brazil; both are major citrus-growing countries. Extensive efforts have been made to study and control HLB in many citrus-producing countries in the past 50 years. Two major challenges remain: 1) Limited information is available about HLB biology, particularly the disease etiology, and 2) Effective HLB control strategies are not available. This symposium will discuss the geographical, historical, biological, and control perspectives of the disease. HLB researchers with working experience from different countries will share their most recent information and first-hand experience in combating the HLB problem.
8:30 a.m. S-33. Citrus HLB, its pathogens and vectors. R. LEE (1). (1) USDA-ARS, Riverside, CA, U.S.A.
8:45 a.m. S-34. Historical and current status of HLB in China. X. DENG (1), P. Zhang (1), R. Liu (1). (1) South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
9:00 a.m. S-35. Current HLB research in Brazil. S. LOPES (1). (1) Fundecitrus, Araraquara, Sao Paulo, Brazil
9:15 a.m. S-36. Research on HLB in South Africa. J. DA GRACA (1), G. Pietersen (2), S. P. van Vuuren (3). (1) Texas A & M University-Kingsville, Citrus Center, Weslaco, TX, U.S.A.; (2) University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa; (3) Citrus Research International, Nelspruit, S. Africa
9:30 a.m. S-37. Huanglongbing in India. K. L. MANJUNATH (1). (1) USDA-ARS, Riverside, CA, U.S.A.
9:45 a.m. S-38. HLB diagnosis. J. HARTUNG (1). (1) USDA-ARS, Beltsville, MD, U.S.A.
10:00 a.m. S-39. Epidemiology of HLB in U.S. T. GOTTWALD (1). (1) USDA-ARS, Fort Pierce, FL, U.S.A
10:15 a.m. S-40. Isolation, cultivation, and Koch’s postulates of the HLB bacterium. N. SCHAAD (1), A. Sechler (1), E. Schuenzel (1). (1) USDA-ARS, Ft. Detrick, MD, U.S.A
10:30 a.m. S-41. Genome sequencing of "Ca. Liberibacter asiaticus". Y. DUAN (1), L. Zhou (1), T. Gottwald (1). (1) USDA-ARS, Fort Pierce, FL, U.S.A.
Perplexing Potato Problems
Wednesday, August 5, 8:30 – 11:00 a.m.; B110-112
Section: Disease of Plants
Organizers: Susan Meyer, USDA ARS Nematology Laboratory, Beltsville, MD, U.S.A.; Tamra Jackson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, U.S.A.
Moderators: Dennis Johnson, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, U.S.A.; Susan Meyer, USDA ARS Nematology Laboratory, Beltsville, MD, U.S.A.; Tamra Jackson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, U.S.A.
Sponsoring Committees: Nematology; Soil Microbiology and Root Diseases
The "Perplexing Potato Problems" symposium will highlight potato diseases and interactions among soilborne pathogens. Presentations will include research results on diseases caused by nematodes, fungi, and viruses. The session will conclude with a panel discussion on "Societal and economic ramifications of potato diseases." This will encompass various pathogens and will also feature discussion of sampling procedures for potato cyst nematode.
8:30 a.m. S-178. Potato early dying. A. MCGUIDWIN (1). (1) University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, U.S.A.
9:00 a.m. S-179. Impact of nematodes on potato quality. R. E. INGHAM (1), N. L. David (2), B. A. Charlton (3), P. B. Hamm (4). (1) Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, U.S.A.; (2) North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, U.S.A.; (3) Oregon State University, Klamath Falls, OR, U.S.A.; (4) Oregon State University, Hermiston, OR, U.S.A.
9:30 a.m. S-180. Important soilborne fungal diseases of potato. P. B. HAMM (1). (1) Hermiston Agricultural Research & Extension Center, Hermiston, OR, U.S.A.
10:00 a.m. S-181. Detection and control of infestation foci of potato cyst nematodes (Globodera rostochiensis and G. pallida). C. SCHOMAKER (1), T. H. Been (1). (1) Plant Research International, Wageningen, The Netherlands
10:30 a.m. Discussion: societal and economic ramifications of potato diseases
Epidemiology/Ecology/Environmental Biology
Forensic Plant Pathology: Science in the Courtroom
Sunday, August 2, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.; B117-119
Section: Epidemiology/Ecology/Environmental Biology
Organizers: Forrest Nutter, Jr., Iowa State University, Ames, IA, U.S.A.; Jacqueline Fletcher, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, U.S.A.; Carla Thomas, University of California, Davis, CA, U.S.A.
Moderators: Forrest Nutter, Jr., Iowa State University, Ames, IA, U.S.A.; Jacqueline
Fletcher, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, U.S.A.
Sponsoring Committees: Epidemiology and the Plant Pathogen Forensics Interest Group; Crop Loss and Risk Evaluation
The emerging field of microbial forensics is focused on the tracing and attribution of criminal activities involving microbes. An important component of the field is the new sub-discipline of forensic plant pathology. Speakers will define and address the goals and objectives of this field, describe exciting new technological tools for its practice, discuss the potential roles and contributions of plant pathologists in it, and lead audience members through its application in a plant disease case study.
1:00 p.m. Introduction
1:30 p.m. S-6. Critical issues in determining if disease outbreaks were deliberate attacks on U.S. agriculture. J. FLETCHER (1). (1) Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, U.S.A.
2:00 p.m. S-7. Engaging plant pathologists to meet law enforcement needs. B. BUDOWLE (1). (1) FBI, DOJ, Quantico, VA, U.S.A.
2:30 p.m. S-8. Role of Imagery, Spatial Pattern Analyses, and Sampling in Plant Pathogen Forensics. F. W. NUTTER, JR. (1). (1) Iowa State University, Ames, IA, U.S.A.
3:00 p.m. S-9. New molecular tools for microbial forensics investigations. J. BURANS (1). (1) NBFC, DHS, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
3:30 p.m. S-10. Forensics in the trenches: Learning through exercises. C. THOMAS (1). (1) University of California-Davis, Davis, CA, U.S.A.
9th I. E. Melhus Graduate Student Symposium: Integrating Pre- and Postharvest Views of Yield and Quality Loss
Tuesday, August 5, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.; A107-109
Section: Epidemiology/Ecology/Environmental Biology
Organizers: John Rupe, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, U.S.A.; David Gent, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR, U.S.A.; Serge Savary, International Rice Research Institute, Metro Manila, Philippines; Neil McRoberts, Scottish Agricultural College, Edinburgh, United Kingdom; Ahmed Fakhoury, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, U.S.A.
Sponsoring Committees: APS Crop Loss Assessment and Risk Evaluation; Postharvest Plant Pathology and Mycotoxicology
This session will feature six presentations on graduate thesis work highlighting research aimed at providing a better understanding of the links between pre- and postharvest losses in yield and quality. Postharvest losses resulting from infections initiated in the field can be particularly high in perishable produce crops, which are key to healthy diets and help reduce public health service costs. Globally, the availability of affordable, high quality produce to consumers depends on non-renewable resources. Are these supply chains sustainable into the future? What can plant pathologists contribute to developing more sustainable alternatives? Mycotoxin contamination continues to threaten human and livestock health, increase production costs, and reduce production efficiency across the globe. How are plant pathologists combining their skills with other disciplines to solve these problems? The graudate student presenters have been selected on the basis of the significance of the contribution to new understanding in the area of plant disease management in supply chains.
8:30 a.m. S-96. Aflatoxins in Kenyan maize: Etiology holds clues to recurrent human aflatoxin poisonings. C. PROBST (1), and P. J. Cotty (2). (1) Departmentt of Plant Sciences, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.; (2) USDA-ARS, Department of Plant Sciences, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
9:00 a.m. S-97. Distinct roles of VeA and LaeA in Aspergillus flavus. S. AMAIKE (1), N. P. Keller (2). (1) Department of Plant Pathology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, U.S.A.; (2) Department of Plant Pathology, Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Bacteriology University of Wisconsin, Madison WI, U.S.A.
9:30 a.m. S-98. Development of biological control strategies for management of pre- and postharvest diseases of apple in Pennsylvania. A. M. POLEATEWICH (1), P. A. Backman (1), J. W. Travis (2). (1) Department of Plant Pathology, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, U.S.A.; (2) The Pennsylvania State University Fruit Research and Extension Center, Biglerville, PA, U.S.A.
10:00 a.m. S-99. Trichothecene dynamics and Fusarium graminearum infection patterns in wheat heads. K. T. WILLYERD (1), G. A. Kuldau (1). (1) Department of Plant Pathology, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, U.S.A.
10:30 a.m. S-100. Pre-harvest moisture impacts wheat quality through Fusarium head blight (FHB) development and deoxynivalenol (DON)accumulation. P. GAUTAM (1) and R. Dill-Macky (1). (1) Department of Plant Pathology, University of Minnesota, St. Paul MN, U.S.A.
11:00 a.m. S-101. Resistance in winter wheat to Fusarium head blight. P. HOREVAJ (1) and E. A. Milus (1). (1) Department of Plant Pathology, University of Arkansas, AR, U.S.A.
Globetrotting Plant Pathogens and Factors Making a Difference in Management Outcomes.
Tuesday, August 4, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.; B113-114
Section: Epidemiology/Ecology/Environmental Biology
Organizers: Jenifer Huang McBeath, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK, U.S.A.; Judith K. Brown, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.; Karen A. Garrett, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, U.S.A.; Richard Lee, USDA ARS National Clonal Germplasm Repository for Citrus & Dates, Riverside CA, U.S.A.
Moderators: Jenifer Huang McBeath, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK, U.S.A.; Karen A. Garrett, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, U.S.A.
Sponsoring Committees: OIP; Tropical Plant Pathology; Epidemiology & Forest Pathology
This symposium examines plant pathogens whose long distance introductions to new regions have resulted in endangerment of local and national agriculture and ecosystems, extraordinary economic damage or threats to trade. We also present synthesis of key factors and strategies attributable to their successful management.
1:00 p.m. S-141. Globalization and new waves of immigration of plant pathogens. J. H. MCBEATH (1). (1) University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK, U.S.A.
1:30 p.m. S-142. Invasive bacterial pathogens with vectors: Management success and failure. S. MILLER (1), R. Lee (2). (1) Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, U.S.A.; (2) USDA ARS National Clonal Germplasm Repository for Citrus & Dates, Riverside CA, U.S.A.
2:00 p.m. S-143. Advance of the fungi in a world without borders. D. HUBER (1). (1) Purdue University, Lafayette, IN, U.S.A.
2:30 p.m. S-144. Capsids with wings. J. BROWN (1), and C. Herron (2). (1) University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.; (2) IITA-Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
3:00 p.m. S-145. Stealth invaders: Lessons on nematode dissemination. J. OLE BECKER (1). (1) University of California, Riverside, CA, U.S.A.
3:30 p.m. S-146. Lessons learned for successful management of invasive pathogens. K. A. GARRETT (1) and M. M. Roca (2). (1) Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, U.S.A.; (2) KS & Zamorano University, Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Meta-Analysis for Evidence Synthesis in Plant Disease Epidemiology and Management
Tuesday, August 4, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.; B115-116
Section: Epidemiology/Ecology/Environmental Biology
Organizers: Larry Madden, Ohio State University, Wooster, OH, U.S.A.; Harald Scherm, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, U.S.A.
Moderator: Harald Scherm, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, U.S.A.
Sponsoring Committees: Epidemiology; Crop Loss Assessment and Risk Evaluation
Meta-analysis has been a fundamental method for data analysis in the medical, sociological, behavioral, and ecological sciences for many years, but is only now being used in plant pathology. This symposium will address the use of meta-analysis as a quantitative approach for evidence synthesis in plant pathology. Speakers will address: 1) justifications for combining results from multiple studies as opposed to relying solely on the results from individual studies to make conclusions regarding treatment effects and relationships among variables; 2) different methods for quantifying treatment effects across studies, obtaining treatment effect-size information from published and unpublished studies, and interpretation of the results for different types of chosen effect sizes; 3) use of Bayesian and likelihood-based approaches for synthesizing evidence from simple and complex studies (consisting of one-to-several effect sizes); and 4) case studies on the use of meta-analysis in plant protection and epidemiology.
1:00 p.m. S-151. Introduction: What is meta-analysis and how is it used for evidence synthesis? L. MADDEN (1). (1) Ohio State University, Wooster, OH, U.S.A.
1:30 p.m. S-152. How should one measure the effect of a treatment (effect size) and obtain this information from published and unpublished studies? P. PAUL (1) and L. Madden (1). (1) Ohio State University, Wooster, OH, U.S.A.
2:00 p.m. S-153. Effect of foliar fungicides used to control soybean rust. P. ESKER (1), and H. Scherm (2). (1) University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, U.S.A.; (2) University of Georgia, Athens, GA, U.S.A.
2:30 p.m. S-154. What is the best treatment for biocontrol of fire blight? H. NGUGI (1). (1) Penn State University, Biglerville, PA, U.S.A.
3:00 p.m. S-155. A Bayesian approach to meta-analysis. A. MILA (1), and H. Ngugi (2). (1) North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.; (2) Penn State University, Biglerville, PA, U.S.A.
Phytophthoras in Forests: New Paradigms for an Old Genus
Monday, August 3, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.; A107-109
Section: Epidemiology/Ecology/Environmental Biology
Organizer: Everett Hansen, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, U.S.A.
Sponsoring Committees: Forest Pathology; Mycology
Exploration of growing knowledge of the diversity and evolution, ecology and pathogenesis of Phytophthoras in forest ecosystems.
8:30 a.m. S-62. Phytophthora in forests: New species, new threats, and new questions. E. HANSEN (1). (1) Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, U.S.A.
9:00 a.m. S-63. Progress in understanding Phytophthora evolutionary biology: 1983 revisited. C. BRASIER (1). (1) British Forestry Commission (retired), Alton, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
9:30 a.m. S-64. Examining the population diversity of Phytophthora species in natural and agricultural ecosystems. K. IVORS (1). (1) North Carolina State University, Mills River, NC, U.S.A.
10:00 a.m. S-65. Phytophthora in forests: Feedbacks between pathogen and plant communities in forests. D. RIZZO (1). (1) University of California-Davis, Davis, CA, U.S.A.
10:30 a.m. S-66. Landscape epidemiology of Phytophthora ramorum: measuring, mapping, and modeling spread. R. MEENTEMEYER (1). (1) University North Carolina, Charlotte, NC, U.S.A.
11:00 a.m. S-67. Pathogenicity of Phytophthora ramorum. D. MANTER (1). (1) ARS Fort Collins, Fort Collins, CO, U.S.A.
Molecullar/Cellular Plant Microbe Interactions
Application of Advanced Sequencing and Gene Expression Technologies for Characterization of Phytopathogens
Monday, August 3, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.; B113-114
Section: Molecular/Cellular/Plant-Microbe Interactions
Organizers: Jonathan Jacobs, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, U.S.A.; Daniel Kluepfel, USDA-ARS, Davis, CA, U.S.A.
Sponsoring Committees: Bacteriology Committee; Biotechnology
The advent of genomics unveiled complete sequences of pathogenic phytobacteria such as Xyllela fastidiosa, Ralstonia solanacearum, and Agrobacterium tumefaciens. These whole genome sequences demanded extensive labor, time, and money investment. Since then, the technology of high throughput sequencing has permitted scientists to quickly and easily sequence phytopathogen genomes from all domains of life. Our tool box of new and cost effective pyrosequencing and microarray technologies remains a largely untapped resource for the examination of plant pathogens and soilborne microbial communities. Furthermore, molecular phytopathologists have uncovered the biology that underlies pathogenesis through gene expression analysis using these sequencing technologies and DNA microarrays. This symposium highlights the technologies and research supporting pyro- and high throughput sequencing, DNA microarrays, and gene expression analysis to communicate the impact of this knowledge.
1:00 p.m. S-76. Integrating molecular and computational methods to evaluate the Pseudomonas syringae transcriptome I. M. FILIATRAULT (1), and P. Stodghill (1). (1) USDA-ARS Plant-Microbe Interactions Research Unit, Ithaca, NY, U.S.A.
1:30 p.m. S-77. Integrating molecular and computational methods to evaluate the Pseudomonas syringae transcriptome II. P. STODGHILL (1), and M. Filiatrault (1). (1) USDA-ARS Plant-Microbe Interactions Research Unit, Ithaca, NY, U.S.A
2:00 p.m. S-78. Genomic perspectives on plant-associate enterobacteria. J. D. GLANSER (1). (1) Genome Center of Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, U.S.A.
2:30 p.m. S-79. GeoChip: A high throughput genomics technology for characterizing microbial functional community structure. J. ZHOU (1). (1) Institute for Environmental Genomics and Department of Botany and Microbiology, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, U.S.A.
3:00 p.m. S-80. Comparative and functional genomics of oomycete infection. B. M. TYLER (1). (1) Virginia Bioinformatics Institute, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, U.S.A.
3:30 p.m. S-81. Comparative genomics, sequence mining and transcript profiling of cyst nematodes during plant parasitism. A. A. ELLING (1). (1) Department of Plant Pathology, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, U.S.A.
Evolutionary and Functional Genomics of Virus-Plant Interactions
Monday, August 3, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.; B113-114
Section: Molecular/Cellular/Plant-Microbe Interactions
Organizers/Moderators: Alexander Karasev, Department of Plant, Soil and Entomological Sciences, Moscow, ID, U.S.A.; Savithramma Dinesh-Kumar, Yale University, New Haven, CT, U.S.A.
Sponsoring Committee: Virology
The life cycle of a plant virus is intimately linked to the normal plant genome expression. To survive and successfully evolve, viruses acquired a host of counter-measures to evade and overcome host plant defenses. Virus replication and underlying virus-host interactions in a plant may become visible through a range of virus-induced symptoms, and sometimes result in plant disease. In recent years, many such virus-induced outcomes were studied in great detail. We want to address modern developments in the studies of virus-plant interactions on the broadest possible scale. These will include mechanisms of plant defense systems, host and virus factors shaping the disease response, and evolutionary aspects of virus-host interactions.
8:30 a.m. S-42. Small RNA-Directed Silencing Pathways in Plants. J. C. CARRINGTON (1). (1) Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, U.S.A.
9:00 a.m. S-43. Mechanisms of plant resistance to viruses. S.P. DINESH-KUMAR (1). (1) Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, Yale University, New Haven, CT, U.S.A.
9:30 a.m. S-44. The diverse routes of plant virus evolution. E. V. KOONIN (1). (1) National Library of Medicine, NIH, Bethesda, MD
10:00 a.m. S-45. TMV MP gates plasmodesmata via ANK, a tobacco ankyrin-repeat protein which down-regulates callose deposits. V. CITOVSKY (1). S. Ueki (1). (1) Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, State University of New York, Stony Brook, NY, U.S.A.
10:30 a.m. S-46. Yeast as a model host to explore plant virus - host interactions. P. D. NAGY (1). (1) Department of Plant Pathology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, U.S.A.
11:00 a.m. S-47. Virus-host "arms race" as a shaping force in virus evolution. V.V. DOLJA (1). (1) Department of Botany & Plant Pathology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, U.S.A.
Mechanisms of Post-Transcriptional Control of Gene Functions in Plant-Microbe Interactions (AS, PTGS, sumoylation and more…)
Tuesday, August 4, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.; B117-119
Section: Molecular/Cellular/Plant-Microbe Interactions
Organizers: Paola Veronese, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.; Steffen Heber, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.
Sponsoring Committee: Genetics
Plants acquire resistance to environmental stress by reprogramming gene expression and metabolism, gaining a new equilibrium between growth, development, and survival. Important advances have been made in the understanding of transcriptional changes induced by environmental constraints and in the identification of signaling proteins and transcription factors which regulate the stress-induced gene expression. Although stress-responsive genes still represent an important aspect of stress adaptation, the simple observation of the transcriptome provides only a rough and largely incomplete picture of plant response to stress. The amount of mRNA available for translation can be affected at different steps of the process of RNA maturation, ranging from RNA transcription to splicing, from transport to translation initiation, and degradation by RNAi. Evidence is accumulating about reciprocal actions among different kinds of transcriptional, post-transcriptional, and post-translational regulations. The characterization of this regulatory network is crucial for the deeper understanding of the molecular mechanisms governing plant adaptation to the environment as well as for the practical purpose of improving crop disease resistance.
1:00 p.m. S-147. Alternative splicing in plant-microbe interactions. P. VERONESE (1), S. Heber (1). (1) North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.
1:30 p.m. S-148. Regulation of plant disease resistance gene function by alternative splicing. W. GASSMANN (1), X. C. Zhang (1), S. H. Kim (1). (1) Department of Plant Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, U.S.A.
2:00 p.m. S-149. A novel role for protein farnesylation in plant innate immunity. S. GORITSCHNIG (1), X. Li (1). (1) Laboratories and Dept of Botany, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
2:30 p.m. S-150. Endogenous Small RNAs and Host RNAi Machinery Added a Fundamental Layer of Regulation In Plant Immunity. H. JIN (1). (1) University of California, Riverside, CA, U.S.A.
Microbial Genomes Off the Beaten Path
Wednesday, August 5, 8:30 – 11:00 a.m.; B113-114
Section: Molecular/Cellular/Plant-Microbe Interactions
Organizers: Won-Bo Shim, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, U.S.A.; Thomas Mitchell, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, U.S.A.
Moderator: Burton Bluhm, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AK, U.S.A.
Sponsoring Committees: Molecular and Cellular Phytopathology; Bacteriology
With the advent of genomics, several model systems have been characterized extensively. However, genomic resources for most agronomically important pathogens are just emerging. This session will highlight pathogens whose genomes are in various stages of sequencing and assembly. More importantly, the speakers will discuss how genomic technologies enabled them to better understand the biology of these fastidious phytopathogens and the challenges/benefits of working on difficult pathosystems with smaller communities.
8:30 a.m. S-167. Genome plasticity in the genus Mycosphaerella. S. GOODWIN (1). (1) USDA-ARS, West Lafayette, IN, U.S.A.
9:00 a.m. S-168. Why is Ralstonia solanacearum Race 3 cold tolerant? Using post-genomic analysis to explore strain-specific traits. C. ALLEN (1). (1) University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, U.S.A.
9:30 a.m. S-169. Rhizoctonia solani genome project: Providing insight into a link between beneficial and plant pathogenic fungi. M. CUBETA (1). (1) North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.
10:00 a.m. S-170. Streptomyces find the path to plant pathogenicity: A genomics story. R. LORIA (1). (1) Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, U.S.A.
10:30 a.m. S-171. Evolutionary relationship of enteric plant pathogenic bacteria. M. D. P. MARQUEZ VILLAVICENCIO (1) and A. Charkowski (1). (1) University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, U.S.A.
Molecular Mechanisms of Host Susceptibility
Tuesday, August 4, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.; B113-114
Section: Molecular/Cellular/Plant-Microbe Interactions
Organizers/Moderators: S. Rao Uppalapati, Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Ardmore, OK, U.S.A.; Guo-Liang Wang, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, U.S.A.
Sponsoring Committees: Molecular and Cellular Phytopathology; Host Resistance; Pathogen Resistance; Mycology
Host factors associated with disease resistance and the pathogen effectors that trigger host defenses have been extensively investigated in the last decade. Recently, increasing attention has been focused on host and pathogen factors that promote compatible interactions and disease development. This symposium will focus on emerging paradigms, beyond classic Type III secretion delivery systems, in host susceptibility to fungal, Oomycete, and bacterial pathogens in diverse crop and model pathosystems.
8:30 a.m. S-121. Victoria Blight: A convergence of plant disease susceptibility and resistance? T. WOLPERT (1), J. M. Lorang (1), B. M. Gilbert (1), C. S. Bradford II (1). (1) Department of Botany and Plant Pathology and Center for Genome Research and Biocomputing, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, U.S.A.
9:00 a.m. S-122. The Biotrophic Interfacial Complex and effector translocation during rice blast disease. B. VALENT (1), C.H. Khang (1), M.C. Giraldo (1), G. Mosquera (1,4), R. Berruyer (1,5), P. Kankanala (1,6), M. Yi (1), K. Czymmek (2), S.-Y. Park (3,7), S. Kang (3). (1) Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, U.S.A.; (2) University of Delaware, Newark, DE, U.S.A.; (3) Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, U.S.A.; (4) International Center for Tropical Agriculture, Cali, Colombia; (5) Université d'Angers, Angers, France; (6) Edenspace Systems Corporation, Manhattan, KS, U.S.A.; (7) Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
9:30 a.m. S-123. Negative regulators of basal defense in cereal-fungal interactions. R. WISE (1,2,3), Y. Meng (2), M. J. Moscou (2,3), G. S. Fuerst (1,2), W. Xu (2). (1) Corn Insects and Crop Genetics Research, USDA-ARS, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, U.S.A.; (2) Department of Plant Pathology and Center for Plant Responses to Environmental Stresses, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, U.S.A.; (3) Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, U.S.A.
10:00 a.m. S-124. How oomycete effectors condition susceptibility to Phytophthora sojae. B. M. TYLER (1), S. D. Kale (1), D. Dou (1,2), D. Capelluto (1), W. Qunqing (2), H. Changzhi (2), S. Li (3), B. Gu (1,4), R. Anderson (1), A. Ferreira (1), S. Tripathy (1), F. Arredondo (1), R. Hanlon (1), H. Brar (3), S. Grosic (3), W. Xiaoli (2), Y. Xiaoli (2), L. Tiuli (2), Y. Yao (2), W. Xinle (2), D. Suomeng (2), Z. Zhengguang (2), Z. Xiaobo (2), C. Lawrence (1), W. Shan (4), J. McDowell (1), M. K. Bhattacharyya (3), Y. Wang (2). (1) Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, U.S.A.; (2) Nanjing Agricultural University, China; (3) Iowa State University, Ames, IA, U.S.A.; (4) Northwest Agricultural and Forestry University, China
10:30 a.m. S-125. Mechanisms of bacterial speck disease development in tomato: Functional role of a ubiquitin ligase and the chloroplast targeting virulence factor, coronatine. S. RAO UPPALAPATI (1), Y. Ishiga (1), T. Wangdi (2), C.M. Ryu (1), K. S. Mysore (1), C. L. Bender (2). (1) Plant Biology Division, Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Ardmore, OK, U.S.A.; (2) Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, U.S.A.
11:00 a.m. S-126. Breakdown of basal resistance in Nicotiana benthamiana and Arabidopsis against host and nonhost pathogens. K. S. MYSORE (1), K. Wang (1), S. K. Muthappa (1), C. M. Ryu (1), L. Kang (1). (1) Samuel Roberts Noble Research Foundation, Ardmore, OK, U.S.A.
The Balance is Tilting: Finding Resistance to Vascular Wilting
Tuesday, August 4, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.; B110-112
Section: Molecular/Cellular/Plant-Microbe Interactions
Organizers: Dennis Halterman, USDA/ARS University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, U.S.A.; Gary Vallad, University of Florida, Wimauma, FL, U.S.A.
Moderator: Dennis Halterman, USDA/ARS University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, U.S.A.
Sponsoring Committees: Host Resistance; Cellular and Molecular Phytopathology
Financial Sponsors: Seminis, USDA/NRI
Pathogens that infect the vascular systems of plants and cause wilting, such as some species of Verticillium, Ralstonia, and Fusarium, are as diverse as the plants they infect. However, difficulty in quantitating disease symptoms, developing rapid screening methods for resistance, separating immunity and tolerance, and incorporating resistance into breeding lines, all present challenges regardless of the pathogen or host being studied. By bringing together scientists studying resistance to these diseases, we hope to foster discussion of challenges and successes that might not normally be presented in a session that is specific to the pathogen type.
1:00 p.m. S-130. Breeding for resistance – new approaches and challenges. R. HAYES (1), G. E. Vallad (2), L. K. McHale (3), M. J. Truco (3), O. E. Ochoa (3), R. W. Michelmore (3), S. J. Klosterman (1); K. Maruthachalam (4) K. V. Subbarao (4). (1) USDA/ARS, Salinas, CA, U.S.A.; (2)University of Florida, Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, Wimauma, FL, U.S.A.; (3)University of California, The Genome Center and Department of Plant Sciences, Davis, CA, U.S.A.; (4) University of California, Department of Plant Pathology, Salinas, CA, U.S.A.
1:30 p.m. S-131. Molecular mechanisms of resistance - functions of major R genes. D. HALTERMAN (1). (1) USDA/ARS, Madison, WI, U.S.A.
2:00 p.m. S-132. Secondary metabolites and toxins - what is causing disease symptoms? A. BELL (1), J. Liu (1), R. D. Stipanovic (1). (1) USDA/ARS, College Station, TX, U.S.A.
2:30 p.m. S-133. Molecular interactions between Fusarium oxysporum and Arabidopsis. A. DIENER (1). (1) University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
3:00 p.m. S-134. Molecular responses to quantitative bacterial wilt resistance in tomato. A. MILLING (1). (1) University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, U.S.A.
Plant Disease Management
Carboxoylic Acid Amide Fungicides (CAA) FRAC Group 40
Monday, August 3, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.; B110-112
Section: Plant Disease Management
Organizers: Gilberto Olaya, Syngenta Crop Protection, Vero Beach, FL, U.S.A.; Alex Cochran, Syngenta, Roseville, CA, U.S.A.
Moderator: Gilberto Olaya, Syngenta Crop Protection, Vero Beach, FL, U.S.A.
Sponsoring Committees: Chemical Control; Pathogen Resistance
Financial Sponsor: FRAC
Carboxylic Acid Amide is a class of fungicides that are very active against Phytophthora and downy mildews. Six compounds belong to this group: benthiavalicarb, dimethomorph, flumorph, iprovalicarb, mandipropamid, and valifenalate. The symposium will focus on the mode of action, biological performance, mechanism of resistance, sensitivity monitoring and resistance management recommendations.
1:00 p.m. S-86. Molecular and genetic aspects of CAA mode of action and resistance. U. GISI (1), M. Blum (1), F. Moulin (1), R. Fonné (1), H. Sierotzki (1). (1) Syngenta, Stein, Switzerland
1:30 p.m. S-87. Activity of CAA fungicides against Phytophthora infestans and Bremia lactucae. Y. COHEN (1), A. Rubin (1), U. Gisi (2), H. Sierotzki (2), D. Hermann (2), (1) Faculty of Life Sciences, Bar-Ilan University, Israel; (2) Syngenta Crop Protection Stein, Switzerland
2:00 p.m. S-88. Mandipropamid and dimethomorph baseline sensitivity distribution and resistance monitoring. G. OLAYA (1), U. Gisi (2), H. Sierotzki (2), A. Tally (3). (1) Syngenta Crop Protection, Vero Beach, FL, U.S.A.; (2) Syngenta Crop Protection, Stein, Switzerland; (3) Syngenta Crop Protection, Greensboro, NC, U.S.A.
2:15 p.m. S-89. Biological effect of some carboxylic acid amide fungicides on growth and sporulation of three species of Phytophthora and the diseases they cause. M. MATHERON (1), and M. Porchas (1). (1) University of Arizona, Yuma, AZ, U.S.A.
2:30 p.m. S-90. Dimethomorph efficacy studies and resistance management. W. KIRK (1), and J. Stein (1,2). (1) Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, U.S.A.; (2) South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD, U.S.A.
Challenges for Managing Insect Vectored Diseases
Monday, August 3, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.; B115-116
Section: Plant Disease Management
Organizers: Phillip Brannen, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, U.S.A.; Soumaila Sanogo, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, U.S.A.
Moderator: Phillip Brannen, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, U.S.A.
Sponsoring Committees: Integrated Plant Disease Management; Bacteriology/Virology
Among many new or expanding diseases of significant importance are those vectored by insects. These include phytoplasma, virus, and bacterial diseases. Examples include introduction of diseases and/or vectors, such as Plum pox virus in the Northeast (vectored by aphids) or the introduction of the glassy-winged sharpshooter in California which has increased losses from Pierce’s disease (Xylella fastidiosa). In addition, warming environments have often resulted either in increased insect survival or introduction to regions where previously excluded; Pierce’s disease is once more an example, as it is becoming more problematic in higher elevations in Georgia, North Carolina and Virginia, and warmer winter temperatures may increase the disease in other regions as well. In addition, many new diseases have been observed in the last few years, and in some cases, the vector relationship is not well understood, though propagation is certainly involved. These include examples such as Blackberry yellow vein virus, Blueberry red ringspot virus, and bacterial leaf scorch of blueberry. There are many classical and some new methods of controlling vectored or propagated diseases. Speakers will address new and expanding diseases and their management.
1:00 p.m. S-91. Changes in the epidemiology of Pierce’s disease in California due to the introduction of the glassy-winged sharpshooter. M. SISTERSON (1). (1) USDA-ARS, Parlier, CA, U.S.A.
1:30 p.m. S-92. Expansion of Xylella fastidiosa into blueberries in Georgia and Florida. P. BRANNEN (1), H. Scherm (1), C.J. Chang (2). (1) University of Georgia, Athens, GA, U.S.A.; (2) University of Georgia, Griffin, GA, U.S.A.
2:00 p.m. S-93. Transmission and management of cucurbit yellow vine, caused by the bacterial pathogen Serratia marcescens. A. WAYADANDE (1). (1) Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, U.S.A.
2:30 p.m. S-94. Management of Curly top virus in vegetables. R. CREAMER (1). (1) New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, U.S.A.
3:00 p.m. S-95. Managing whitefly vectors of three cucurbit viruses new to Florida. S. WEBB (1), P. D. Roberts (1), P. A. Stansly (1), S. Adkins (2), W. W. Turechek (2), C. S. Kousik (3). (1) University of Florida, Immokalee, FL, U.S.A.; (2) USDA-ARS U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory, Fort Pierce, FL, U.S.A.; (3) USDA-ARS U.S. Vegetable Laboratory, Charleston, SC, U.S.A.
Cucurbit Downy Mildew: Re-emergence of a Historical Disease
Tuesday, August 4, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.; C120-122
Section: Plant Disease Management
Organizer: Gerald Holmes, Valent U.S.A. Corporation, Cary, NC, U.S.A.; David Gent, USDA ARS, Corvallis, OR, U.S.A.
Sponsoring Committees: Epidemiology; Crop Loss Assessment and Risk Evaluation
Financial Sponsors: Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc., Valent U.S.A. Corporation
After more than four decades of successful control using resistant cultivars, downy mildew (caused by Pseudoperonospora cubensis) reemerged as the single most important problem facing cucumber production in the eastern United States. The problem was first detected in North Carolina in 2004 and has since expanded its geographic range to include the upper Midwest, parts of Canada, west Texas, and most states in between. Yield losses have been catastrophic, in some cases forcing growers to abandon fields within one to two weeks after disease detection. How did this happen and what has been the response from producers, extension, industry, and research? Answers to these questions and the lessons learned along the way are germane to many pathosystems and to phytopathology in the broadest sense. This session will feature the programs that have been on the front lines and will highlight the latest research and extension efforts on this important pathosystem.
1:00 p.m. S-135. The history and reemergence of cucurbit downy mildew. G. HOLMES (1), C. Thomas (2). (1) Valent USA Corporation, Cary, NC, U.S.A.; (2) USDA ARS (retired), Charleston, SC, U.S.A.
1:30 p.m. S-136. Chemical control of cucurbit downy mildew: A summary of field experiments in the U.S. G. HOLMES (1), P. Ojiambo (2). (1) Valent U.S.A. Corporation, Cary, NC, U.S.A.; (2) North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.
1:45 p.m. S-137. Fungicide resistance and management of cucurbit downy mildew. G. OLAYA, P. Kuhn (1), A. Hert (1), G. Holmes (2), S.Colucci (3). (1) Syngenta Crop Protection, Vero Beach, FL, U.S.A.; (2) Valent U.S.A. Corporation, Cary, NC, U.S.A.; (3) North Carolina State University, Hendersonville, NC, U.S.A.
2:00 p.m. S-138. Forecasting long distance movement of Pseudoperonospora cubensis and the Cucurbit ipmPIPE. P. OJIAMBO (1), L. Kanetis (1), G. Holmes (2). (1) North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.; (2) Valent U.S.A. Corporation, Cary, NC, U.S.A.
2:30 p.m. S-139. Genetic and pathogenic relatedness of Pseudoperonospora cubensis and P. humuli. D. GENT (1), M. N. Mitchell (2), G. Holmes (3). (1) USDA ARS, Corvallis, OR, U.S.A.; (2) Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, U.S.A.; (3) Valent U.S.A. Corporation, Cary, NC, U.S.A.
3:00 p.m. S-140. Epidemiology of downy mildew: A regional and molecular approach. B. DAY (1), and M. Hausbeck (1). (1) Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, U.S.A.
Finding an Exotic Pest – What Do I Do Now?
Tuesday, August 4, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.; B117-119
Section: Plant Disease Management
Organizer/Moderator: Russ Bulluck, USDA APHIS PPQ CPHST, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.
Sponsoring Committees: Regulatory Committee; Emerging Diseases and Pathogens
Every year USDA and State Departments of Agriculture respond to plant health emergencies. Most of these emergencies are detected through the routine surveillance provided by the Departments of Agriculture in cooperation with USDA, but what happens if you as a research scientist find what appears to be an exotic pest or pathogen. What is the next step? How can you help? This session will guide you through the steps that are necessary.
8:30 a.m. S-115. A national perspective of the detection of and response to exotic pests. O. EL-LISSY (1) and R. Bulluck (2). (1) USDA APHIS, Riverdale, MD, U.S.A.; (2) USDA APHIS PPQ CPHST, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.
9:00 a.m. S-116. The role of the technical working group in new pest detections. R. BULLUCK (1) and P. Berger (1). (1) USDA APHIS PPQ CPHST, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.
9:30 a.m. S-117. The role of the NPDN in the detection of and response to exotic pests. K. CARDWELL (1), M. Draper (1), C. S. Thomas (2), R. M. Bostock (2), J. Stack (3), R. Hammerschmidt (4), G. Hudler (5), R. Charudattan (6). (1) USDA CSREES, Washington, DC, U.S.A.; (2) University of California, Davis, CA, U.S.A.; (3) Kansas State University, Manhattan, KA, U.S.A.; (4) Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI, U.S.A.; (5) Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, U.S.A.; (6) University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, U.S.A.
10:00 a.m. S-118. The detection of and response to exotic pests in Florida. W. DIXON (1). (1) Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Products, Gainesville, FL, U.S.A.
10:30 a.m. S-119. The detection of and response to exotic pests in California. K. KOSTA (1). (1) California Department of Food and Agriculture, Sacramento, CA, U.S.A.
11:00 a.m. S-120. Finding an exotic pathogen: An industry perspective. L. SCHMALE (1). (1) Society of American Florists, Alexandria, VA, U.S.A.
Methyl Bromide Alternatives Research: Plant Pathology Outcomes
Sunday, August 2, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.; A105
Section: Plant Disease Management
Organizer: Frank Louws, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.
Moderator: Carla Garzon, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, U.S.A.
Sponsoring Committee: Soil Microbiology and Root Diseases
Methyl bromide has been an important tool to manage soilborne pathogens in high value specialty crops. Integrated research and extension programs were implemented to enable the industry to transition to alternative chemicals and alternative management practices. This symposium will provide an overview on the current status of changing trends in atmospheric methyl bromide levels. The symposium will also educate attendees about the current status of the main chemical alternatives and methods of applications that have emerged and about significant advances in developing and extending discovery research on soil microbial ecology and the biology, etiology, ecology, and management of soilborne pathogens.
1:00 p.m. S-11. The ozone hole: Anthropogenic sources of methyl bromide and recent data on atmospheric methyl bromide levels. J. BUTLER (1), S. Montzka (1). (1) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Boulder, CO, U.S.A.
1:30 p.m. S-12. Current status of chemical alternative technologies for managing soilborne diseases. J. NOLING (1). (1) University of Florida, Lake Alfred, FL, U.S.A.
2:00 p.m. S-13. Towards reduced dependence on fumigants for management of Prunus replant problems: opportunities and challenges. G. BROWN (1). (1) USDA-ARS, University of California, Davis, CA, U.S.A.
2:30 p.m. S-14. Development of a regional transitions program: From discovery research to extension in strawberry production. F. LOUWS (1). (1) North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC U.S.A.
3:00 p.m. S-15. Advances in microbial ecology and farming systems as a replacement for methyl bromide to manage soilborne diseases. D. CHELLEMI (1). (1) USDA ARS, Ft Pierce, FL, U.S.A.
New Products and Services
Monday, August 3, 8:30 – 10:50 a.m.; B115-116
Section: Plant Disease Management
Organizer: Jennifer Chaky, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., Johnston, IA, U.S.A.
Sponsoring Committee: Industry
This session provides a forum for highlighting new products and services that are in the pipeline or are now offered to growers and researchers to aid in managing or understanding plant diseases.
8:30 a.m. S-48. Water Scout Soil Moisture Sensor. C. TURSKI (1). (1) Spectrum Technologies, Plainfield, IL, U.S.A.
8:40 a.m. S-49. New Disease Reports. C. RIDOUT (1). (1) British Society for Plant Pathology, Reading, Berkshire, U.K.
8:50 a.m. S-50. BioAPT. D. GREEN (1). (1) American Peat Technology, Aitkin, MN, U.S.A.
9:00 a.m. S-51. ARM Germplasm Manager. S. GYLLING (1). (1) Gylling Data Management, Inc., Brookings, SD, U.S.A.
9:10 a.m. S-52. Inspire Super and Quadris Top: new premixes for horticultural crops. K. BUXTON (1). (1) Syngenta Crop Protection, Vero Beach, FL, U.S.A.
9:20 a.m. S-53. Metrafenone, A New Powdery Mildew Fungicide for Grapes. S. WALKER (1). (1) BASF Corporation, Research Triangle Park, NC, U.S.A.
9:30 a.m. S-54. Update on Seed Treatments from BASF. H. YPEMA (1). (1) BASF Corporation, Research Triangle Park, NC, U.S.A.
9:40 a.m. S-55. FLUOPYRAM, A New Fungicide from Bayer CropScience. L. FOUGHT (1). (1) Bayer CropScience, Fresno, CA, U.S.A.
9:50 a.m. S-56. Quash and Presidio Fungicides. G. HOLMES (1). (1) Valent USA Corporation, Apex, NC, U.S.A.
10:00 a.m. S-57. Systec Media Preparators. S. JOHNSON (1). (1) Microbiology International, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
10:10 a.m. S-58. AgriStrip Ea - the rapid assay for the on-site detection of fire blight. W. BITTERLIN (1). (1) BIOREBA AG, Reinach, Switzerland
10:20 a.m. S-59. Ionic Spore Trap. R. SCHNEIDER (1). (1) D&S Electrostatic Samplers, LLC, Baton Rouge, LA, U.S.A.
10:30 a.m. S-60. IMS-PCR. K. MCGUIRE (1). (1) EnviroLogix Inc., Portland, ME, U.S.A.
10:40 a.m. S-61. LemnaTec Automatic 3D Phenotyping Platform. J. VANDENHIRTZ (1). (1) LemnaTec, Wuerselen, Germany
Perceptions of Risk, Risk Aversion, and Barriers to Adoption of Decision Support Systems and IPM
Wednesday, August 5, 8:30 – 11:00 a.m.; B117-119
Section: Plant Disease Management
Organizer/Moderator: David H. Gent, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR, U.S.A.
Sponsoring Committees: Crop Loss Assessment and Risk Evaluation; Integrated Plant Disease Management; Epidemiology
Tremendous efforts and resources are expended to develop decision support systems as IPM tools, although many of these systems have not been adopted as tools to inform management decisions at the farm level. The intent of this symposium is to present current information from multiple perspectives on why decision support systems, and IPM in general, are or are not adopted. Speakers will present information on risk from sociological, economic, and practical grower perspectives within a context of agricultural systems in developed and developing countries. Case studies will be presented to emphasize strategies that should be considered when designing decision support tools to improve their value to and adoption by stakeholders.
8:30 a.m. S-172. A brief history of plant disease risk assessment: Successes and challenges. E. DE WOLF (1). (1) Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, U.S.A.
8:45 a.m. S-173. Barriers to IPM adoption in developed and developing countries. P. JEPSON (1). (1) Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, U.S.A.
9:15 a.m. S-174. The sociology of uncertainty, risk, and change. N. MCROBERTS (1) and C. Hall (1). (1) Scottish Agricultural College, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
9:45 a.m. S-175. The cost of making decisions in plant disease management. L. V. MADDEN (1), N. McRoberts (2), G. Hughes (3). (1) Ohio State University, Wooster, OH, U.S.A.; (2) Scottish Agricultural College, Edinburgh, United Kingdom; (3) University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
10:15 a.m. S-176. The challenge of assessing uncertainty and risk in weather-based decision support tools. W. PFENDER (1), D. H. Gent (1), C. Thomas (2), W. F. Mahaffee (1), L. B. Coop (3), Alan Fox (4). (1) USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR, U.S.A.; (2) National Plant Diagnostic Network, Davis, CA, U.S.A.; (3) Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, U.S.A.; (4) Fox Weather, LLC, Fortuna, CA, U.S.A.
10:45 a.m. S-177. Development of management strategies for ray blight of pyrethrum: A case study of successful diffusion. S. PETHYBRIDGE (1), F. Hay (2), D. Gent (3), P. Esker (4), F. Nutter, Jr. (5), C. Wilson (2), T. Groom (1). (1) Botanical Resources Australia, Ulverstone, Tasmania, Australia; (2) Tasmanian Institute of Agricultural Research University of Tasmania, Tasmania, Australia; (3) USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR, U.S.A.; (4) University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, U.S.A.; (5) Iowa State University, Ames, IA, U.S.A.
Primum non Nocere: Risk Assessment for Biological Control
Monday, August 3, 8:30 – 11:00 a.m.; C120-122
Section: Plant Disease Management
Organizer/Moderator: Brantlee Spakes Richter, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.
Sponsoring Committees: Soil Microbiology & Root Disease; Biological Control
Biological control of plant pathogens shows great prospect for suppressing plant diseases where chemical controls are unavailable, ineffective, or cost-prohibitive. As well, they are relied upon by a rapidly growing organic produce industry, a lucrative niche market fed by consumers who have concerns over the health and environmental impacts of agrochemicals. Biocontrol products have the potential to be a sustainable, affordable, environmentally responsible tool in integrated pest management approaches. However, no control method is entirely without its own risks. We have already seen promising biocontrol products drop from the path to development due to concerns over human pathogenicity among immuno-compromised individuals, and recent outbreaks of E. coli have raised concerns over the use of undefined products, such as compost or compost-based microbial amendments. In many cases, the same organisms that have demonstrated efficacy in combating plant pathogens or inducing plant resistance have also been implicated in human maladies, postharvest problems, or other plant diseases. In order to foster the development of biocontrol products that are both safe and effective, we need to ensure that we are including unbiased and thorough risk assessment principles throughout the research and development process. As the unifying and guiding entity for phytopathological research and practice within the Western Hemisphere, and perhaps the world, APS has the responsibility to foster discussion of the potential risks associated with new developments in the field of plant pathology. However promising our research may appear, and however optimistic we may be about our own work, as scientists, researchers, and academics, we must openly face the risks associated with each new idea and incorporate risk assessment into the fabric of our development process.
8:30 a.m. S-68. Beyond efficacy: challenges in the selection of safe bacterial biological control agents. L. THOMASHOW (1), D.M. Weller (1), D.V. Mavrodi (1). (1) Washington State University, Pullman, WA USA
9:00 a.m. S-69. Minimizing risk associated with applications of microbes for biological control. D. P. ROBERTS (1). (1) USDA ARS, Beltsville, MD, U.S.A.
9:30 a.m. S-70. Fusarium spp. as Biocontrol Agents. D. R. FRAVEL (1), T. Odintsova (2), L. Shcherbakova (3), T. Egorov (4), R. W. Jones (1). (1) USDA ARS, Beltsville, MD, U.S.A.; (2) Vavilov Institute of General Genetics, Moscow, Russia; (3) Russian Research Institute of Phytopathology, Moscow Region, Russia; (4) Shemyakin & Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Moscow, Russia
10:00 a.m. S-71. U.S. EPA's approach to risk assessment and regulation of biopesticides. G. TOMIMATSU (1). (1) U.S. EPA, OPP,-BPPD, Microbial Pesticides Branch, Washington, DC, U.S.A.
10:30 a.m. S-72. Improving the risk assessment of beneficial plant pathogens for biological control of weeds: Yellow starthistle and Russian thistle pathogens. W. L. BRUCKART, III (1), K. D. Warner (2). (1) USDA, ARS, FDWSRU, Ft. Detrick, MD, U.S.A.; (2) Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA, U.S.A.
Professionalism/Service/Outreach
Broad-Based Education in Plant Pathology
Tuesday, August 4, 8:30 – 11:00 a.m.; B110-112
Section: Professionalism/Outreach
Organizers: James MacDonald, University of California, Davis, CA, U.S.A.; Jim Moyer, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.
Sponsoring Committee: Teaching
Following a 2007 survey of graduate students and post-doctoral fellows, the heads of graduate programs, and the employers of plant pathologists, APS hosted a national workshop on “The future of education in plant pathology and related disciplines.” The workshop was held March 19-20, 2009 in Washington DC with major financial support from NSF, USDA-CSREES, and USDA-ARS. The workshop brought together a diverse group of people to discuss educational issues in the plant sciences. This special session provides an overview of the topics discussed at the national workshop and action items derived from it. Speakers describe perceived educational vulnerabilities in plant pathology, what constitute core competencies in plant pathologists, how to attract students into the plant sciences, and the proper roles of professional societies like APS in the education arena. The goal of the session is to determine how plant pathology is being affected by the changes taking place in educational institutions, and how APS might engage at a national level to shape the future.
8:30 a.m. S-102. What happened at the “National Workshop on the Future of Education in Plant Pathology and related Disciplines.” J. MACDONALD (1). (1) University of California, Davis, CA, U.S.A.
9:00 a.m. S-103. Adaptive Evolution: Society Collaborations Enhancing Science Education. B. DAHL (1). (1) Botanical Society of America, St. Louis, MO, U.S.A.
9:20 a.m. S-104. The future educational needs of industry employers. B. DOLEZAL (1). (1) Pioneer Hi-Bred Intl. Inc., Johnston, IA, U.S.A.
9:40 a.m. S-105. Plant Pathology at the crossroads: attracting the Millennial Generation. O. ALABI (1). (1) Washington State University, Prosser, WA, U.S.A.
9:50 a.m. S-106. Peace Corps and Plant Pathology: Pathways to Success! K. OWENS (1). (1) USDA APHIS PPQ CPHST, Beltsville, MD, U.S.A.
10:00 a.m. S-107. Graduate Education and Training: What does it mean to be a Graduate Student? M. MOYER (1). (1) Cornell University, Geneva, NY, U.S.A.
10:10 a.m. S-108. Opening doors to opportunity and encouraging students to step through. K. WEBB (1). (1) USDA ARS NPA SBRU, Fort Collins, CO, U.S.A.
10:20 a.m. S-109. Educating plant pathologists: Are we making more problems than we're solving? One department chair's perspective. G. HUDLER (1). (1) Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, U.S.A.
10:50 a.m. Group Discussion: What should be the next steps for APS? J. MOYER (1). (1) North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.
USDA-CSREES Plant Biosecurity Program
Monday, August 3, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; D135
Section: Professionalism/Service/Outreach
Organizers: Liang-Shiou Lin, USDA-CSREES, Washington, DC, U.S.A.; Gera M. Jochum, USDA-CSREES, Washington, DC, U.S.A.
Project director presentations on projects supported by USDA-CSREES NRI funding.
8:00 a.m. Introduction
8:30 a.m. Ralstonia solanacearum Race 3 biovar 2: Detection, exclusion, and analysis of a select agent pathogen. C. ALLEN (1). (1) University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI, U.S.A.
8:50 a.m. Development of a systemic approach for marker selection in Phytophthora uisng mitochondrial genomic sequences. F. MARTIN (1). (1) USDA-ARS-PWA, Byron, GA, U.S.A.
9:10 a.m. Combating the threat of the plant pathogenic bacterium Xyella fastidiosa using genome-based methods linked to national and international monitoring. L. NUNNEY (1). (1) University of CA – Riverside, CA, U.S.A.
9:30 a.m. Break
10:00 a.m. Global Phytophthora Network (GPN): A cyberinfrastructure linking data, e-tools and human capital to support the monitoring and management of Phytophthora. S. KANG (1). (1) Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, U.S.A.
10:20 a.m. Development of Sentinel Plants for Detection of High Risk Pathogens. J. MEDFORD (1). (1) Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, U.S.A.
10:40 a.m. Development of an integrated system to detect, monitor, and forcast the spread of Phytophthora infestans in the lower atmosphere. D. SCHMALE (1). (1) Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, U.S.A.
11:00 a.m. Discussion
Can You Hear Me Now? Expanding Plant Pathology Coverage with Diverse Delivery Tools
Tuesday, August 4, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.; C120-122
Section: Professionalism/Outreach
Organizers/Moderators: Kevin Ong, Texas AgriLife Extension Service, College Station, TX, U.S.A.; Beth Gugino, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, U.S.A.
Sponsoring Committees: Extension Committee; Diagnostics Committee; Teaching Committee; Diseases of Ornamental Plants Committee
This symposium will explore the use of new (and not so new) tools such as wikis, Adobe Connect, podcasting, RSS feeds and online courses to deliver plant pathology information to a wide range of audiences as well as strategies of audience engagement in cyberspace and beyond.
8:30 a.m. S-110. Entering the digital world: How to go from being a newbie to an internet maven. J. LAFOREST (1), C. Bargeron (1), D. Moorhead (1), G.K. Douce (1). (1) Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health, University of Georgia, Tifton, GA, U.S.A.
9:00 a.m. S-111. Online Outreach: Phytophthora training for nursery growers. J. PARKE (1), J. Pscheidt (1), R. Regan (1), J. Hedberg (2), N. Grunwald (3). (1) Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, U.S.A.; (2) Oregon Department of Agriculture, Salem, OR, U.S.A.; (3) USDA-ARS Horticultural Crops Research Lab, Corvallis, OR, U.S.A.
9:30 a.m. S-112. Adobe Connect: What can it do for you? G. SNYDER (1). (1) Department of Communications, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, U.S.A.
10:00 a.m. S-113. ipmPIPE: Legume PIPE – new option for generating, summarizing, and disseminating real-time pest data to stakeholders. H. SCHWARTZ (1), M. Langham (2), S. A.Tolin (3), J. Golod (4), J. LaForest (5), K. F. Cardwell (6). (1) Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, U.S.A.; (2) South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD, U.S.A.; (3) Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, U.S.A.; (4) Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, U.S.A.; (5) University of Georgia, Tifton, GA, U.S.A.; (6) USDA-CSREES, Washington, DC, U.S.A.
10:30 a.m. S-114. eXtension.org – How to use it to deliver your information. T. MEISENBACH (1). (1) eXtension Initiative, Cathedral City, CA, U.S.A.
11:00 a.m. Panel Q&A
Prepare for Your Future: Career Opportunities After Graduate School: Option 1- Industry
Sunday, August 2, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.; A107-109
Section: Professionalism/Service/Outreach
Organizers: Paul Kuhn, Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc., Vero Beach, FL, U.S.A.; Heather Olson, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.; Lorianne Fought, Bayer CropScience LP, Fresno, CA, U.S.A.; Courtney Gallup, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.
Moderators: Heather Olson, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.; James Frank, Private Consultant, Temecula, CA, U.S.A.
Sponsoring Committees: Graduate Student; Industry
This symposium will inform graduate students about careers for plant pathologists in the private sector. The symposium will open by exploring some popular misconceptions about working in industry. Speakers will explore the breadth of opportunities available and discuss the skills needed to obtain your first position and to develop your career. Later symposia in this series will focus on careers in academic and government sectors.
1:00 p.m. S-21. Dispelling the myths of working in industry. P. KUHN (1). (1) Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc, Vero Beach, FL, U.S.A.
1:15 p.m. S-22. Acquiring the skills to get the job you want. B. OLSON (1). (1) Dow AgroSciences LLC, Indianapolis, IN, U.S.A.
1:30 p.m. S-23. Putting it together – getting the job you want with the right resume. R. KAISER (1). (1) Valent BioSciences Corp, Libertyville, IL, U.S.A.
2:00 p.m. S-24. A year in the life of field scientist. R. BOUNDS (1). (1) Syngenta Crop Protection, Visalia, CA, U.S.A.
2:15 p.m. S-25. A year in the life of an agricultural consultant. C. BECKER (1). (1) BAAR Scientific LLC, Romulus, NY, U.S.A.
2:30 p.m. S-26. Pathology Roles in Disease Resistance Discovery and Implementation. P. HIMMEL (1). (1) Seminis Vegetable Seeds, a division of Monsanto, Woodland, CA, U.S.A.
2:45 p.m. S-27. Developing your career in industry. L. FOUGHT (1). (1) Bayer CropScience LP, Fresno, CA, U.S.A.
3:15 p.m. Discussion
Regulation of Pests and Pathogens-Where Are We?
Monday, August 3, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.; B110-112
Section: Professionalism/Service/Outreach
Organizer: James Steadman, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, U.S.A.
Moderator: James Steadman, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, U.S.A.; Bob Martin, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR, U.S.A.
Sponsoring Committee: Public Policy Board
Session will be an update of changes that are in process at PPQ APHIS in 330 Regulations and Permit by Regulation. Interstate movement of pests and pathogens, especially widely prevalent pathogens, will be discussed. A previous session three years ago was instrumental in bringing about positive changes in 526 permitting regulations and ease of obtaining a permit. This session will build on the progress made in the past three years and look to changes being enacted for the future.
8:30 a.m. S-73. Update on APHIS PPQ 7 CRF 330 regulatory changes. S. WAGER-PAGE (1). (1) USDA-APHIS Riverdale, MD, U.S.A.
9:00 a.m. S-74. Update on APHIS PPQ interstate movement permit requirements. J. L. WHITE (1). (1) USDA-APHIS, Riverdale, MD, U.S.A.
9:30 a.m. S-75. Panel discussion on updates, changes and requirements of permits and regulations. J. L. WHITE (1) and S. Wager-Page (1). (1) USDA-APHIS, Riverdale, MD, U.S.A.
The APS Public Policy Board: Pulse on Policy Issues
Wednesday, August 5, 8:30 – 10:45 a.m. ; B115-116
Section: Professionalism/Outreach
Organizer/Moderator: Jacqueline Fletcher, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, U.S.A.
Sponsoring Committees: Public Policy Board; Office of Public Relations & Outreach
Learn how APS members can understand and inform public policy. Highlights will include policy issues of priority to APS, including the future of education in plant pathology, building sustainable microbial culture resources, genomics of plant pathogens, and roles for plant pathology in food safety initiatives. Insights from the APS Public Policy Early Career Intern.
8:30 a.m. S-160. APS and public policy. K. EVERSOLE (1). (1) Eversole Associates, Bethesda, MD, U.S.A.
8:45 a.m. S-161. The APS early career internship. A. RECORDS (1). (1) Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, U.S.A.
9:00 a.m. S-162. The future of plant pathology education. J. MACDONALD (1). (1) University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, U.S.A.
9:15 a.m. S-163. The culture collection resource of the future. S. GOLD (1). (1) University of Georgia, Athens, GA, U.S.A.
9:30 a.m. S-164. Plant pathology contributions to food safety. J. BARAK (1). (1) University Wisconsin, Madison, WI, U.S.A.
9:45 a.m. S-165. Perspectives from the APS-OSTP Fellow. J. L. SHERWOOD (1). (1) University of Georgia, Athens, GA, U.S.A.
10:00 a.m. S-166. Reflections from the Early Career PPB Intern. M. ABRIL (1). (1) Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, U.S.A.
10:15 a.m. Open forum discussion.
Working with Genetically Engineered Plant Pathogens in the Modern Regulatory Environment
8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Section: Professionalism/Service/Outreach
Organizers: Aric Wiest, University of Missouri-Kansas City, FGSC, Kansas City, MO, U.S.A.; Kevin McCluskey, University of Missouri-Kansas City, FGSC, Kansas City, MO, U.S.A.
Moderator: Shuxian Li, USDA-ARS, Stoneville, MS, U.S.A.
Sponsoring Committee: Collections and Germplasm
Speakers from culture collections, industry, and regulatory agencies will present their perspectives on how to navigate the regulations governing work with GMO plant pathogens.
8:30 a.m. S-127. USDA-APHIS. D. HERON (1). (1) USDA-APHIS, Riverdale, MD, U.S.A.
9:00 a.m. S-128. Shipping genetically engineered pathogens. D. STIGER (1). (1) Federal Aviation Administration, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
9:30 a.m. S-129. Culture Collections: an important partner in establishing and enforcing regulations on research with genetically engineered plant pathogenic micro-organisms. K. MCCLUSKEY (1). (1) University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, U.S.A.
