Dig Where the Potatoes Are: A Conversation with Jonathan Jones on Curiosity, Recognition, and the Future of Molecular Plant–Microbe Interactions

Jonathan Jones, senior group leader at The Sainsbury Laboratory, and his collaborators Jeff Dangl and Brian Staskawicz, have received the 2025 Wolf Foundation Prize in Agriculture. MPMI Assistant Features Editor Jawahar Singh spoke with Dr. Jones about the award, the mentors and moments that shaped his career, his most influential work, and his advice for the next generation of scientists.