Vimal Pandey

The interplay between microorganisms and plants in degradation of diphenyl ether herbicides is unclear. In their paper published in MPMI, Yanning Tian et al. found that the bacterium Bacillus sp. Za increases root exudate secretion by maize, leading to improved rhizosphere colonization, biofilm formation, and herbicide degradation….

Ye-Eun Seo et al. received the MPMI Best Student Paper Award for their paper on “Phytophthora infestans RxLR Effector PITG06478 Hijacks 14-3-3 to Suppress PMA Activity Leading to Necrotrophic Cell Death.” Honorable Mentions were given to Jiyeong Choi et al. and Xing Wang et al. Learn more about these exciting…

Plan to attend the 2025 IS-MPMI Congress Sunday through Thursday, July 13–17, in Cologne, Germany. More information is available online. IS-MPMI members will receive discounted registration rates for the conference. Scientists from some countries are eligible for discounted membership in IS-MPMI.

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The IS-MPMI Election Committee is accepting nominations for President-Elect to join the IS-MPMI Board of Directors. Board member responsibilities include participating in monthly board video conferences, including congress meeting planning, fundraising, and communications to the membership. Board members also partner in new initiatives to support and cultivate diversity and inclusion…

The 20th IS-MPMI Congress was held in Providence, Rhode Island, on July 16–20, 2023. There were 762 attendees, representing 40 different countries, 33 plenary speakers and approximately 80 concurrent session speakers, awards, contests, new sessions, and more!…

Harold H. Flor’s gene-for-gene concept provided a new framework for how we think about plant–microbe interactions. Named in his honor, an H.H. Flor Distinguished Review is an invited review written by visionary scientists who have changed the way we think about an area of molecular plant–microbe interactions, providing both a…

Don’t miss the chance to have your latest findings on effectors published in the open access MPMI Focus Issue “Effectors at the Interface of Plant–Microbe Interactions.” Submissions are due by the end of September 2023….

Discover the recently published MPMI Editor’s Pick by Joshua MacCready et al., who used genomic and transcriptomic data to provide insights into how Phyllachora maydis invades corn. Plan to attend upcoming “What’s New in MPMI!” online seminars highlighting trending MPMI papers. These virtual seminars are free to attend and open…

Join us for the first in our series highlighting early-career scientists and their recent discoveries. Graduate student Danielle Stevens and postdoctoral scientist Dr. Alba Moreno Pérez from the Coaker lab at UC Davis answer questions about their advice for choosing and navigating graduate school and their scientific inspirations. Learn about…

Dr. Patricia Baldrich González, director of Strategic Initiatives and Research Funding at the UC Davis Genome Center, describes her journey from Spain to the United States studying plant-microbe interactions and experiencing science across cultures….

Submit your research for possible inclusion in the MPMI Focus Issue on Fine Grain: Molecular, Cellular, and Genomic Details of Cereal Crop Diseases. Learn more about this issue and submit your research by September 1, 2024….

There are four Focus Issues of MPMI, Phytobiomes Journal, PhytoFrontiers, and Phytopathology with upcoming deadlines. Learn more about these Special Issues and submit your research….

In the May MPMI Editor’s Pick, Julien Alassimone et al. shed light on gene-for-gene resistance mechanisms in the wheat-Zymoseptoria tritici pathosystem. Read the commentary by Manish Tiwari on this Editor’s Pick. Catch up on Editor’s Picks from January and April and the H. H. Flor Review from February….

IS-MPMI is part of ROOT & SHOOT, a Research Coordination Network of six plant science societies that aims to catalyze cultural changes and provide training and opportunities in mentoring and allyship across plant biology. Learn more….

The 2025 IS-MPMI Congress will be held July 13–17 in Cologne, Germany. IS-MPMI members will receive discounted registration rates. Scientists from some countries are eligible for discounted IS-MPMI membership. A short list of upcoming events is included….

Join The American Phytopathological Society July 27–30 in Memphis, TN, for Plant Health 2024! Engage in dynamic sessions, immerse yourself in interactive experiences, and network with leading professionals in the field at this premier event….

Tune in to the new Microgreens episode with Dr. David Thoms, assistant professor at Florida State University, who discusses how to navigate the twists and turns of an academic career….