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Microgreens

12 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratings

Stories of microbes, plants and the people who study them. Microgreens is the official podcast of the journal Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions (MPMI), published by The American Phytopathological Society (APS). MPMI is a member journal of APS and the International Society of Plant-Microbe Interactions. 

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Practicing inclusion: The importance of mentorship and disability justice in science

November 23, 2023 16:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MB

What does it mean to be practicing inclusion in science? In this episode, we interviewed Dr. Amie Fornah Sankoh, who shared stories about her journey in becoming the first deaf, Black woman to receive a doctorate in a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) discipline in the United States. A full transcript to the audio recording of the interview can be found here. A video version of the recording will be released at a later date for audiences to experience and engage with Amie thr...

Peeking through the doors of MPMI: How a paper is born - an interview with Dr. Tessa Burch-Smith

July 20, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MB

Did you ever wonder what happens to your manuscript after you submit it to a journal? Or do you want to hear some tips and tricks about publishing?  We do!  In this episode we get a sneak peek behind the scenes of MPMI with associate editor-in-chief Dr. Tessa Burch-Smith. Enjoy!  Music is adapted from Blue Dot Sessions.  A podcast by Dr. Dominique Holtappels, Dr. Tiff Mak and Prof. Raka Mitra. 

How do plants recognize friend from foe?

May 18, 2023 18:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

Do you ever wonder how plants recognize friend for foe? In this episode, we explore  together with Prof. Cara Haney and Prof. David Thoms the different strategies plants have to make this distinction! You can find the article here: https://doi.org/10.1094/MPMI-11-20-0318-FI 

How do plants recognize friend from foe? An interview with Cara Haney and David Thoms

May 18, 2023 18:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

Do you ever wonder how plants recognize friend for foe? In this episode, we explore  together with Prof. Cara Haney and Prof. David Thoms the different strategies plants have to make this distinction! You can find the article here: https://doi.org/10.1094/MPMI-11-20-0318-FI 

Ralph and Matt write a Review

December 16, 2022 20:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

How do scientists collaborate when writing? In this episode, Ralph Panstruga and Matthew Moscou discuss how they wrote a review paper together while residing in two different countries, working at two different institutions, and living through a pandemic. The editorial, titled "What is the Molecular Basis of Nonhost Resistance?" can be found here: https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/10.1094/MPMI-06-20-0161-CR

The plant immune system and nonhost resistance. An interview with Ralph Panstruga and Matthew Moscou

March 04, 2022 15:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

One of the top 10 unanswered questions in molecular plant-microbe interactions asks  "What is the molecular basis of nonhost resistance?"  But answering this question may be impossible. Ralph Panstruga and Matthew Moscou consider how to re-frame it. The editorial, titled "What is the Molecular Basis of Nonhost Resistance?" can be found here: https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/10.1094/MPMI-06-20-0161-CR

Diversity, equity, and, inclusion in research spaces with The Lewis Lab

October 12, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

Welcome to part III of the Lewis Lab Series. This episode features  Dr. Jennifer Lewis, an adjunct professor at the University of California Berkeley as well as a few of her lab members, Nate Diplock, Jamie Calma, and Mael Baudin. In today's episode, we wander through the Lewis Lab to dive into how diversity, equity, and inclusion can foster a culture of scientific excellence!  If you'd like to hear more about Jennifer Lewis's research on Huanglongbing, check out the What New In MPMI Semina...

The role of side projects in research, with Jennifer Lewis

September 08, 2021 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.02 MB

Welcome to part two of our three-part series featuring Dr. Jennifer Lewis, an adjunct professor at the University of California Berkeley.  Today's episode discusses the role of side projects in research and helps us get to know Jennifer Lewis better as a person, a mentor, and a researcher. If you'd like to hear more about Jennifer Lewis's research on Huanglongbing, check out the What New In MPMI Seminar, titled "Comparative Genomics Screen Identifies Microbe-Associated Molecular Patterns f...

Using genomics in the fight against citrus greening disease. An interview with Jennifer Lewis.

August 09, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

This is the first of a three-part series featuring Dr. Jennifer Lewis who is an adjunct professor at the University of California Berkeley.  We discuss the devastating citrus greening disease also known as HLB. Jennifer Lewis leverages the field's current knowledge in genetics and bioinformatics to discover new potential methods to help fight against this disease. What New In MPMI Seminar, titled "Comparative Genomics Screen Identifies Microbe-Associated Molecular Patterns from ‘Candidatus ...

The MPMI Top 10 list

July 07, 2021 15:00 - 11 minutes - 8.17 MB

What are the big unanswered questions for scientists studying the interactions between plants and microbes?  Researchers ponder and come up with a list of 10. The editorial, titled "What are the Top 10 Unanswered Questions in Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions" can be found here: https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/10.1094/MPMI-08-20-0229-CR

How do plant microbiota influence the immune system? An interview with Jeff Dangl.

July 12, 2019 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.02 MB

Soil is full of microbes and plants needs to discern friend from foe. In this episode, Jeff Dangl from UNC Chapel Hill discusses what he thinks is a major unanswered question in the field of Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions.

What are the big unanswered questions in the field of MPMI?

June 26, 2019 16:00 - 2 minutes - 1.79 MB

This year, at the IS-MPMI meeting in Glasgow, we’ll be asking attendees about the big unanswered questions in the field. This episode introduces the Top 10 Unanswered Questions campaign to IS-MPMI members.