Citrus Pathology Lab

Early May (May 3, 2025), Gainesville, FL: Dr. Ozgur Batuman gave a seminar during UF/IFAS Plant Pathology's inaugural Plant Breeders Workshop, w hich brought together faculty and staff members from various departments to foster collaboration across disciplines. Dr. Ozgur Batuman gave a seminar during UF/IFAS Plant Pathology's inaugural Plant Breeders Workshop  June 8-10, Bonita Springs , FL: Dr. Ozgur Batuman, Dr. Sanju Kunwar, and Lauren Fessler Mathews attended the 38th An

Dr. Ozgur Batuman and master's student Lauren Fessler Mathews recently attended the Florida Phytopathological Society Meeting, held from May 6–8, 2025, at the UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center in Fort Pierce, FL. The event brought together plant pathologists from across the state, providing an opportunity to connect and learn about the latest research on a wide range of plant disease topics. Lauren presented a poster titled "Can Ascorbic Acid Improve the Stab

Lauren was recently awarded the F.A. Wood Memorial Travel Award. This award is named after the late plant pathologist Dr. Francis Aloysius "Al" Wood who was a pioneer in the epidemiology of plant diseases and who previously served as the Dean of Research for UF IFAS. Lauren Fessler Mathews: Graduate Student at SWFREC in Dr. Batuman’s Plant Pathology Lab Each year, award recipients are chosen based on the benefits of their research to the scientific community and society, the

On Thursday, April 10, 2025, Dr. Ozgur Batuman presented at Citrus Field Day at the SWFREC, highlighting ongoing research from his citrus pathology program at the University of Florida. His presentation focused on the benefits of rotating different pesticides for managing Huanglongbing (HLB) and citrus canker. Field data demonstrated that such rotation strategies can effectively reduce reliance on oxytetracycline (OTC) and copper-based treatments, helping to delay the develop

As part of Graduate Student Appreciation Week, Lauren Fessler Mathews presented at Southwest Florida Research and Education Center's (SWFREC) Inaugural 3-Minute Thesis Competition on Monday, April 7th. Her presentation titled "Bridging the Gap for Florida Citrus" underlined the importance of maintaining and enhancing the efficacy of trunk injections for management of HLB in Florida. Lauren Fessler Mathews presenting “Bridging the Gap for Florida Citrus” during the inaugural 3