Genetics, Cell Biology, and Molecular Biology

Research on Genetics, Cell Biology, and Molecular Biology focuses on understanding the fundamental biology of plant-microbe associations, including epiphytic survival, pathogenesis, and disease resistance mechanisms.

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Plant Pathology Graduates Create Research Endowment at Iowa State University

Navi receives Memorial PI Industries Award

President Leath Visits Plant Pathology and Microbiology

Bogdanove's research named 2011 Method of the Year

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Plant Viruses Reprogram the Expression of Plant Genes

"The vast majority of plant viruses are very simple entities comprising a nucleic acid genome encoding from 4 to 10 proteins needed for multiplication, systemic spread within the host plant, and transmission to a new plant. Since the late 1800’s viruses have been recognized as significant pathogens on plants, and they lead to numerous diseases that cause significant yield losses in a variety of crops. " Read More

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