Department of Plant Pathology has internationally recognized scientists working side by side with M.S. and Ph.D. students to solve threats to the world’s food supply.
The department offers one of the most comprehensive plant pathology programs in the country.
We are engaged in a wide range of research activities that address biological, molecular, epidemiological, and biotechnological investigations into diverse groups of microorganisms that threaten the sustainability and profitability of numerous economically important crops.
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Assistantship Application
Assistantships may be available for students to work in a wide variety of research areas.
Courses
Our wide range of available courses provides opportunities to tailor your degree program.
Seminars
Seminar is held Monday afternoon at 4:10 pm in Johnson Hall 343 during the academic semester.
In the News
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Washington State University announced a $3 million gift to establish the Rosalie & Harold Rea Brown Distinguished Endowed Chair in Plant Pathology. The gift, from…
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Congratulations on your $ 10,000.00 grant award from the Storkan-Hanes-McCaslin Research Foundation for 2020! This award has been awarded for him to attend the APS…
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Dr. Maren Friesen’s research on utilizing microbes to combat plant stressors. Tiny, symbiotic fungi play an outsized role in helping plants survive stresses like drought…
Diagnostic Clinic
The WSU Plant Pest Diagnostic Clinic is dedicated to providing the highest quality service by providing plant disease and disorder diagnosis, pest identification, and management strategies.
