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IS-MPMI Rewind: Microbial Infection, Effectors, and Plant Signaling

Explore recordings and posters from sessions on microbial infection strategies, effector interference, and local/inter-organ signaling in plant immunity and mutualistic interactions available in IS-MPMI Rewind….

Connect with IS-MPMI on Social!

Connect and collaborate with members in our new IS-MPMI Member Online Community on LinkedIn, and follow IS-MPMI and MPMI on Bluesky to keep up on events, news, and the latest research….

Imposter Syndrome: Dr. Dan Klessig Continues the Discussion

Editor’s note: Below is a response to the article in the last issue on imposter syndrome, which was written by Michelle Marks and Katelyn Butler. This response was written by IS-MPMI Interactions Advisory Board member Dr. Dan Klessig. As you will learn from his response, imposter syndrome can affect anyone,…

Welcome New IS-MPMI Members

Join us in welcoming new members to the IS-MPMI community….

Host a Satellite Meeting at the IS-MPMI XVIII Congress!

Interested in holding a satellite meeting at the congress? Facilities are available for groups wishing to hold such events in association with the congress. More information is on the meeting homepage.

Wild Grass Offers New Genetic Clues to Combat Deadliest Pathogen of Wheat

A new study by Rune Hansen et al. published in MPMI has identified Aegilops cylindrica, a wild grass closely related to wheat, as a genetic reservoir for resistance against the fungal pathogen Zymoseptoria tritici—the cause of Septoria tritici blotch. These findings open the door to breeding more resilient wheat varieties…

Featured InterView: Angela Sessitsch

This InterView with Angela Sessitsch, head of the Competence Unit at the Austrian Institute of Technology, was conducted by Bruna Gonçalves Coutinho, a post-doc at the University of Washington. If you are interested in completing your own InterView, please contact Interactions Editor-in-Chief Dennis Halterman. Bruna Gonçalves Coutinho (BGC): You have…

Catch Up on Recent MPMI Editor’s Picks

Catch up on recent MPMI Editor’s Picks authored by Xiaoxiao Zhang et al., “Translocation of Effector Proteins into Plant Cells by the Flax Rust Pathogen Melampsora lini,” and Po-Yuan Shih et al., “A Salivary Effector of the Pea Aphid Interacts with Pea Proteins and Enhances Its Performance on the Host…

March Issue of Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions Online

Advance Registration for ICPP2018 Available Through April 12, 2018

Improving Potato Crops Through Stacked R-Gene Technology

Most of us spend the majority of our time in the lab or office, but I know that some members are passionate about moving our newly found technologies into the field to improve crop production and provide food security throughout the world. To this end, I would like to highlight…

Connect with the Next Generation of Scientists: Get Involved with Frontiers for Young Minds!

​Authors of journal articles generally aim to educate an audience made up of people already in their field. But what can researchers do to inspire new scientists—particularly kids? That’s where Frontiers for Young Minds comes in. Frontiers for Young Minds publishes journals with articles written by experts and then edited…

Satellite Meetings at IS-MPMI XVIII Congress Announced!

Dynamics and Mechanism of Insect-Transmitted Pathogens Sunday 14th July, 08:30 – 15:00 This satellite meeting brings together scientists with an interest in studying the diverse aspects of insect-transmitted plant pathogen interactions with their plant hosts and insect vectors. These pathogens cause the most destructive diseases of plants and are often…

Watch for the IS-MPMI XVIII Congress Booth at ICPP2018

In Memoriam: Kjeld Marcker, a Pioneer of Molecular Biology

Welcome to the New IS‑MPMI Website!

Greetings! Welcome to the relaunched website of IS‑MPMI. Scientific societies play vital roles in the lives of scientists. IS‑MPMI supports career development by providing forums for the exchange of ideas that can lead to collaborations, and platforms for dissemination of the latest discoveries through Webinars, Newsletters and our Biannual International…
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InterView with Professor Emeritus Dr. Valerie Williamson

Dr. Valerie M. Williamson, professor emeritus at UC Davis, in the Department of Plant Pathology, was recently interviewed by Ani Chouldjian and Jennifer D. Lewis concerning her career at UC Davis and her studies on the Mi gene. The Mi gene is found in tomato and confers resistance to root-knot…

InterStellar: Interview with Newly Elected AAAS Fellow Dr. Barbara Kunkel

In recognition of her contributions to the scientific community as an educator, mentor, and researcher, Dr. Barbara Kunkel was named a 2020 AAAS Fellow. Yeram Hong and Jennifer D. Lewis interviewed Dr. Kunkel about her career, female role models in science, and diversity and inclusion in the scientific community….
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InterStellar: Interview with APS Award of Distinction Honoree Dr. Jan Leach

Dr. Jan Leach is the 2020 recipient of the APS Award of Distinction. This honor is presented to persons who have made exceptional contributions to plant pathology. Dr. Kamal Kumar Malukani recently interviewed Dr. Leach to learn more about the qualities needed to become a leader in plant pathology….
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InterStellar: Interview with World Agriculture Prize Recipient Dr. Pamela Ronald

Dr. Pamela Ronald was recently awarded the 2020 World Agriculture Prize for her achievements in agricultural research and science education. Nick Colaianni interviewed Dr. Ronald to learn more about her accomplishments, the challenges faced in food production, and how science is being used to address these issues….
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