Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences Department of Plant Pathology





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Marsha Ann Tate
222 Buckhout Laboratory
University Park, PA 16802
Phone: 814-865-7736
Email: mat1@psu.edu



The Department of Plant Pathology is internationally recognized for its research in Fusarium systematics, mushroom science, and air pollution effects on plants. In addition to these world-class programs, the Department has outstanding strength in epidemiology, virology, phytobacteriology, molecular biology, host-parasite interactions, soil ecology, and mycology.

Efforts focus on several priority areas:

  • Biology of Host-Pathogen and Host-Environmental Stress Interactions
  • Mycology and Mushroom Science (including Spawn Science)
  • Distance Education
  • Adaptive Research and Extension Programs
  • Food Quality and Safety
  • Sustainability, a Central Paradigm of Agriculture
  • Commodity-based Fruit Research Program

Faculty in Plant Pathology have a strong commitment to collaborative research, with on-going programs involving interactions within and among departments, colleges, universities, and nations; and continuing and expanding leadership in interdisciplinary research and education through NSF training grants.

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