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Upcoming Live Webinars & Events

Advances in Phytobacteriology Series

Challenges in Elucidating the Weapons of the Non-Model Plant-Pathogenic Bacterium Acidovorax Citrulli

Broadcast Date: January 16, 2025 | 11:00am - 12:00pm Central

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Using High-Throughput Methods to Explore Pathogen Adaptation Tactics

Broadcast Date: February 4, 2025 | 11:00am - 12:00pm Central

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Coming Soon:

Phytoplasma associated diseases: the hidden threat in the world of agriculture
March 10, 2025
Engaging in Warfare Against a Multitude of Foes with a Diverse Arsenal of Weapons
April 7, 2025
Huanglongbing is a Pathogen-Triggered Immune Disease and CRISPR Genome Editing in Improving Disease Resistance
May 6, 2025
Taxonomic History of Curtobacterium Flaccumfacien
June 11, 2025

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On-Demand Webinars

Unless otherwise noted, webinars in a series can be attended independently from one another. You may register for whichever part(s) you wish to attend. On-Demand webinars will be posted 5-7 business days after the completion of the live event.

Featured Series | Advances in Phytobacteriology

Advances in Phytobacteriology Series
This Burns Me: Tales of Fire Blight Disease and the Bacterial Pathogenem Erwinia amylovora
Broadcast Date: November 14, 2024
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Interactions between Bacteriophages and Soft Rot Pectobacteriaceae bacteria – from Genes to Environment and Back
Broadcast Date: December 9, 2024
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On-Demand Webinars by Year

2024 On-Demand Webinars
2024 On-Demand Webinars
Available for Free to APS Members & Nonmember Registrants
Caregiver Support: For You, For Me, and the Next Generation of Plant Pathologists
Broadcast Date: November 6, 2024 | 2:00pm - 3:30pm Central
Too Hot to Handle: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Historic, Foreign, and Quarantined Pathogen Collections
Broadcast Date: November 7, 2024 | 1:00pm - 2:30pm Central
Integrated Management of Mycotoxins in a Changing Climate: Technological Innovations and Future Directions
Broadcast Date: August 28, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Unlock Your Future: Career Pathways for Early Professionals
Broadcast Date: May 22, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Exploring Career Paths in Biotechnology
Broadcast Date: May 9, 2024
Funding Regulatory Plant Pathogen Research Through PPA 7721
Broadcast Date: May 3, 2024
Host Resistance Mechanisms Against Necrotrophs
Presented by the Host Resistance Committee
Broadcast Date: April 30, 2024 | 10:00 AM CST
Advances on CRISPR-based pathogen detection
Presented in partnership with the Diagnostic Assay Validation Network
Broadcast Date: April 29, 2024 | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Virology Then & Now: Bridging Generations of Expertise in Teaching Plant Virology
Broadcast Date: March 26, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Cotton Virus A: Study and Characterization of New DNA Virus
Broadcast Date: March 19, 2024
Isothermal Diagnostics for Critical Plant Pathogens: Design, Development, and Implementation
presented in partnership with the Diagnostic Assay Validation Network
Broadcast Date: March 14, 2024
Alternatives to Methyl Bromide for Soil-Borne Disease Management
Broadcast Date: March 8, 2024
Methods And Tools for Plant Pathogen Immunoassay Design, Development and Analysis
presented in partnership with the Diagnostic Assay Validation Network
Broadcast Date: February 6, 2024

Sequence-Based Diagnostic Technology
presented in partnership with the Diagnostic Assay Validation Network
Broadcast Date: January 24, 2024
2023 On-Demand Webinars
2023 On-Demand Webinars
Available for Free to APS Members & Nonmember Registrants

Using RCA for Detecting and Studying Diseases: Examples for Plant DNA Viruses
presented in partnership with the Diagnostic Assay Validation Network
Broadcast Date: December 6, 2023

The Endangered Species Act and Its Implications on Pesticide Registrations
Broadcast Date: November 6, 2023

Virology Then & Now: Engaging with stakeholders--Lessons from across eras in plant virus-vector interactions
Broadcast Date: September 21, 2023

Talking Science: How to Have Productive Conversations on Difficult Topics: Research, Market, and Farmer Perspectives on Pesticides in East Africa
Broadcast Date: August 9, 2023

Agricultural Resilience: Ensuring Readiness and Resiliency Against Deliberate or Natural High-Consequence Events
Broadcast Date: July 28, 2023

Interviews 101
Broadcast Date: July 14, 2023

Virology Then & Now: Tackling global problems of plant pathogenic viruses through international cooperation
Broadcast Date: July 7, 2023

Talking Science: How to Have Productive Conversations on Difficult Topics
Broadcast Date: June 30, 2023

Demystifying Mechanisms of Biological Controls and Mycotoxins: Translating Fundamental Discoveries into Next Generation Postharvest Decay/Mycotoxin Abatement Strategies
Broadcast Date: May 25, 2023

Exploring Career Paths in Biotechnology
Broadcast Date: April 28, 2023

CVs 101
Broadcast Date: April 14, 2023

Then & Now Webinar Series: A retrospective on the evolution of plant virus diagnostics
Broadcast Date: March 21, 2023

Schroth Faces of the Future Honorable Mentions, Epidemiology and Disease Management
Broadcast Date: March 6, 2023

Improved Turfgrass Diagnostic Tactics
Broadast Date: February 27, 2023
2022 On-Demand Webinars
2022 On-Demand Webinars
Available for Free to APS Members & Nonmember Registrants

Got a Job Offer in Industry? Now What?
Broadcast Date: Friday, April 8, 2022

The Nine Things We Wish We Knew Before We Started Teaching
Broadcast Date: Friday, April 22, 2022

Got a Job Offer in Industry? Time to Negotiate!
Broadcast Date: Friday, May 20, 2022

Crafting an Engaging Introduction to your Research
Broadcast Date: Friday, June 17, 2022

APS Chemical Control Committee Webinar Series
- Registration and Labeling of Conventional Fungicides
  Broadcast Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2022
- Interpreting Fungicide Labels & Communication with Farmers & Extension Agents
  Broadcast Date: Tuesday, June 14, 2022
- Discovery, Development, and Proper Use of Fungicides
  Broadcast Date: Thursday, June 30, 2022
Biosecurity Rules and Their Impact on Pathogen Movement
Broadcast Date: September 13, 2022

3-Part Series on Climate Change and the Future of our Natural and Agricultural Systems
Broadcast Dates: September 20 & 27, October 4, 2022
LGBTQIA+ Disparities in STEM: Missing Data Leads to Missing Representation for Gender and Sexual Minorities in Science
Broadcast Date: October 11, 2022

3-part Webinar Series: The Role of the Microbiome in Forest Disease, Regeneration, and Biodiversity
Broadcast dates: October 11, 12, and 19, 2022

Mentoring Relationships
Broadcast Date: December 13, 2022
2021 On-Demand Webinars
2021 On-Demand Webinars
Available for Free to APS Members & Nonmembers Registrants

Lights, Camera, Pathogens!
Broadcast Date: March 17 & 24, 2021

Technology Transfer: From the Lab to the Diagnostician's Bench Series: High Throughput Sequencing
- Part 1 - An Introduction to High-Throughput Sequencing and Industry Applications
  Broadcast Date: February 17, 2021
- Part 2 - International Guidelines and Practical Examples
  Broadcast Date: March 3, 2021
- Part 3 - HTS for Plant Certification and Expedited Release of Quarantined Propagative Plant Material
  Broadcast Date: March 10, 2021
- Part 4 - HTS in Regulatory Services
  Broadcast Date: March 31, 2021
The Invasive Species Compendium: a Global Open Access Resource Covering Plant Pathogens and other Invasives of Special Interest to the USA
Broadcast Date: April 29^th, 2021

Rapid, Simple Diagnostic Method for Insect-Transmitted Plant Pathogen and Insect Identification
Broadcast Date: July 8, 2021

PhD Balance: Graduate Student Mental Health
Broadcast Date: July 26, 2021

APS Journals – Reviewing a Manuscript 101
Broadcast Date: Tuesday, October 5, 2021

[Factors Affecting] Changes in Virus Prevalence Over Time in Different Crop Types
Broadcast Date: Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Colletotrichum Management: A Complex Challenge
Broadcast Date: November 17, 2021 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 PM US Central Time
2020 On-Demand Webinars
2020 On-Demand Webinars
Available for Free only to APS Members

Intro to R for Plant Pathologists: Part 1
Broadcast Date: February 18, 2020

Intro to R for Plant Pathologists: Part 2
Broadcast Date: February 26, 2020

Technology Transfer Series: From the Lab to the Diagnostician's Bench
- Part 1 - Valitest Update
  Broadcast Date: April 8, 2020
- Part 2 - Diagnosing the Need for New Methods Using Real World Data
  Broadcast Date: May 13, 2020
- Part 3 - Let us Break it for You: Inclusion of End-Users in the Development Process
  Broadcast Date: May 20, 2020
- Part 4 - A Balancing Act
  Broadcast Date: May 27, 2020
Plant Pathology Education Online: Best Practices in Developing and Delivering Courses
Broadcast Date: July 30, 2020

The Corn Blight of 1970: Scientific Credibility in Response to Unexpected Outcomes from Changing Technology
Broadcast Date: August 11, 2020

Introduction to International Agriculture and Development for Plant Pathologists: A 3-Part Series
- Part 1 - Call to Action: Plant Pathologists to Advance Food Security in the Developing World
  Broadcast Date: September 16, 2020
- Part 2 - Stronger Together: The Study of Plant Diseases and Their Social Impact
  Broadcast Date: September 30, 2020
- Part 3 - Managing Mycotoxins in Low-Resource Settings
  Broadcast Date: October 12, 2020
Intended New Research for Development Activity: Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Current and Emerging Threats
Broadcast Date: September 21, 2020

APS OIP Global Experience Award: Get Funded for Your Globally Collaborative Ideas
Broadcast Date: October 9, 2020

Engaging Students Online: A Two-Part Webinar Featuring Synchronous vs Asynchronous Virtual Learning
Broadcast Date: December 1 & 7, 2020

How to write a Graduate Student SARE Grant
Broadcast Date: December 15, 2020
2019 On-Demand Webinars
2019 On-Demand Webinars
Available for Free to both Members & Nonmembers

Tips for Successfully Communicating your Research Project
Broadcast Date: January 30, 2019

Scientific Presentations Don't Have to be Boring: Designing Slides with Your Audience in Mind
Broadcast Date: March 20, 2019

Non-linear Path to a Career in Plant Sciences
Broadcast Date: May 22, 2019

How to Become Involved in Collaborative International Agricultural Development
Broadcast Date: September 4, 2019
2018 On-Demand Webinars
2018 On-Demand Webinars
Available for Free to both Members & Nonmembers

Beyond the Ad Hoc Science Talk: Strategies for Creating and Maintaining Meaningful Collaborations with Middle School and High School STEM Teachers
Broadcast Date: January 24, 2018

Getting Your Manuscript Accepted by APS Journals (Even if English is Your Second Language)
Broadcast Date: February 21, 2018

Approachable Science on Genetically Engineered Crops (GMOs)
Broadcast Date: April 18, 2018

Preparing to Teach a New Course
- Part 1 - Strategies for Success
  Broadcast Date: June 6, 2018
- Part 2 - Teaching Styles and Assessment
  Broadcast Date: June 20, 2018
How to Get or Write a Killer Letter of Recommendation
Broadcast Date: September 12, 2018
2017 On-Demand Webinars
2017 On-Demand Webinar
Available for Free to both Members & Nonmembers

Project Reporting and Writing Impacts: Who Cares? You Should!
Broadcast Date: May 24, 2017

Fieldside Manner: Serving Plant Pathology’s Stakeholders
Broadcast Date: October 5 & 25, 2017

Show Me the Money: Effective Granstmanship in an Era of Growing Competitiveness
Broadcast Date: December 13, 2017
2016 On-Demand Webinars
2016 On-Demand Webinars
Available for Free to both Members & Nonmembers

Take Your Course and Flip It
Broadcast Date: May 26, 2016

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Upcoming Live Webinars & Events

Advances in Phytobacteriology Series

Challenges in Elucidating the Weapons of the Non-Model Plant-Pathogenic Bacterium Acidovorax Citrulli

Using High-Throughput Methods to Explore Pathogen Adaptation Tactics

Coming Soon:

Looking for More Learning Opportunities?

On-Demand Webinars

Featured Series | Advances in Phytobacteriology

This Burns Me: Tales of Fire Blight Disease and the Bacterial Pathogenem Erwinia amylovora

Interactions between Bacteriophages and Soft Rot Pectobacteriaceae bacteria – from Genes to Environment and Back

On-Demand Webinars by Year

2024 On-Demand Webinars

​​​Caregiver Support: For You, For Me, and the Next Generation of Plant Pathologists​​​

Cotton Virus A: Study and Characterization of New DNA Virus​​​​Broadcast Date: March 1​9, 2024

Isothermal Diagnostics for C​​​ritical Plant Pathogens: Design, Development, and Implementation​​​​presented in partnership with the Diagnostic Assay Validation NetworkBroadcast Date: March 1​4, 2024

Alternatives to Methyl Bromide for Soil-Borne Disease Management​​​​Broadcast Date: March 8, 2024

Methods And Tools for Plant Pathogen Immunoassay Design, Development and Analysis​​presented in partnership with the Diagnostic Assay Validation NetworkBroadcast Date: February 6, 2024

Sequence-Based Diagnostic Technologypresented in partnership with the Diagnostic Assay Validation Network

2023 On-Demand Webinars

Using RCA for Detecting and Studying Diseases: Examples for Plant​​ DNA Virusespresented in partnership with the Diagnostic Assay Validation Network

​Talking Science: How to Have Productive Conversations on Difficult Topics: Research, Market, and Farmer Perspectives on P​esticides in East Africa

​Virology Then & Now: Tackling global problems of plant pathogenic viruses through international cooperation

2022 On-Demand Webinars

2021 On-Demand Webinars

Technology Transfer: From the Lab to the Diagnostician's Bench Series: High Throughput Sequencing

2020 On-Demand Webinars

Technology Transfer Series: From the Lab to the Diagnostician's Bench

2019 On-Demand Webinars

2018 On-Demand Webinars

Preparing to Teach a New Course

2017 On-Demand Webinar

2016 On-Demand Webinars

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APS Webinars & Events

**Interactions between Bacteriophages and Soft Rot Pectobacteriaceae bacteria – from Genes to Environment and Back**

Caregiver Support: For You, For Me, and the Next Generation of Plant Pathologists

Cotton Virus A: Study and Characterization of New DNA Virus
Broadcast Date: March 19, 2024

Isothermal Diagnostics for Critical Plant Pathogens: Design, Development, and Implementation
presented in partnership with the Diagnostic Assay Validation Network
Broadcast Date: March 14, 2024

Alternatives to Methyl Bromide for Soil-Borne Disease Management
Broadcast Date: March 8, 2024

Methods And Tools for Plant Pathogen Immunoassay Design, Development and Analysis
presented in partnership with the Diagnostic Assay Validation Network
Broadcast Date: February 6, 2024

Sequence-Based Diagnostic Technology
presented in partnership with the Diagnostic Assay Validation Network

Using RCA for Detecting and Studying Diseases: Examples for Plant DNA Viruses
presented in partnership with the Diagnostic Assay Validation Network

Talking Science: How to Have Productive Conversations on Difficult Topics: Research, Market, and Farmer Perspectives on Pesticides in East Africa

Virology Then & Now: Tackling global problems of plant pathogenic viruses through international cooperation