Hello lovely followers! I invite you to virtually share your work with my group during our lab meetings. We offer speakers attention and enthusiasm and would be delighted to host students/ECRs from diverse backgrounds. Please RT and share signup link! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

The Lovett Lab has arrived at #MassMyco! Kelsey already delivered a stellar talk on her sequence gathering tool arboRist. ☺️ 🧬

Just published! Blaise Jumbam et al. identified the core mycobiome for 8 cyst nematode species. In total, 744 species of fungi were found to be associated with cyst nematodes. Blaise Jumbam, Ph.D. Zasada Lab Purdue Agriculture doi.org/10.1094/PBIOME…

The Department of Plant Pathology at K-State is recruiting an Assistant Professor with expertise in plant bacteriology. This is a 12-month, tenure-track appointment with an approximately 90% research/10% teaching distribution of effort. To apply: tinyurl.com/y2sruus4

4-year PhD studentship available in my group using pangenomes and genetics to improve amaranth and cowpea for 🇿🇦 smallholder farmers. Collaboration with 🇿🇦 ARC. Part of the new BBSRC Yorkshire Bioscience doctoral training programme. Deadline Jan 6th findaphd.com/phds/project/y…

New publication 📜 This re-evaluation of the Fusarium sambucinum species complex clarifies its diversity and solidifies its role as a major producer of harmful plant pathogens and mycotoxins. Read here👇 doi.org/10.3114/sim.20…

Sad to see them go, but it's another good reminder that maybe it's time for me to fully switch over, too.. It is heartening to see that they already have ~13k followers on Blue Sky, though!

What is the role of a scientist in society? A question asked by my undergrad advisor one time that still influences me. I think about both 1. revealing the truth no matter the personal or societal consequences and 2. using society's funds for its advancement. What's your take?

Check out Robigalia, a cool #PlantPathology newsletter/blog by MyrtleRustMartino This week, she characterized #Monilinia polystroma, a cherry pathogen. Haha- She even suggests songs to listen to while you're learning about the diseases! robigalia.beehiiv.com/p/pathogen-pro…

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First PhD paper alert! We found a new virus in cotton, cotton virus a, that is integrated in the plant's genome. We have no idea if the virus or integrated sequences have any effect on disease progression! But it has been integrated for millions of years apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/10.1094/PB…

A tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in Seed Biology and Technology at Cornell AgriTech in Geneva, NY! academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29313

Researchers unveil Robiniigena, a new fungal genus, and document the sexual morph of Ampelomyces quisqualis for the first time. 🔗 doi.org/10.3897/mycoke… #mycology

Fantastic opportunity for graduate students at any Indiana university who are interested in getting experience in #sciencepolicy, talking with representatives about their research or a topic they are passionate about, or practicing #sciencecommunication! Please share widely!

📢 We are thrilled to announce our Spring 2025 Seminar Series! Starting on January 17th, join us every Friday at 11AM for diverse, cutting-edge talks featuring the latest advancements in the #microbialsciences. 🦠🧫🍄

My mother and our family lost our home in Altadena, CA, due to the devastating Eaton Fire. If you’re able to donate and or share our fundraiser we would deeply grateful. gofund.me/b5254985

World meat production is expected to double by 2050. This would require that we convert 80% of existing forests & shrubland for meat & dairy production - an additional 35 million km2 of land, equating to the combined area of Australia & Africa. New study academic.oup.com/oocc/article/5…

📢 Meet the keynote speakers of the XXIV ISCB - Pontevedra 2025! Dr. Jorinde Nuytinck (Jorinde Nuytinck), Researcher at Naturalis Biodiversity Center (Leiden, the Netherlands), will be our speaker for the #mycology keynote session 📌 Mark your calendars for #ISCB2025!

Don't miss this opportunity to work on #ambrosia #beetles Application deadline: Friday, January 24th, 2025 More information here 👇 pitchtube.org/job-opportunit… Entomological Society of America UF/IFAS Entomology & Nematology UF IFAS Solutions

Less than 2 weeks until our in-person workshop with Science and Technology Policy Academy - if you are an Indiana STEM or STEM-related grad student, you are eligible to join us for FREE! We are so grateful to Dr. Stine for her efforts on the day's program - please join us for this great opportunity!