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Plant Pathogens: Match Plant Diseases to Their Microorganisms!

Type: Presentation

Description:
Explore plant pathogens with S.P.O.R.E., Student Phytopathological Organization for Research and Education! All ages can observe diverse plant pathogenic microorganisms and their symptomatic host plants while learning about the historical and agricultural importance of plant diseases in Michigan. Try to match each host symptom with their respective pathogens. Come see live cultures and plant specimens to get hands-on with phytopathology. A prize will be awarded to individuals that can match most specimens correctly!

Presented by:

  • Alexandra Hernandez, Graduate assistant, Plant, soil, and microbial sciences, MSU
  • Jill Check, Graduate assistant, Plant, soil, and microbial sciences, MSU
  • Carly Hendershot, Graduate assistant, Plant, soil, and microbial sciences, MSU
  • Ryan Hamilton, Graduate assistant, Plant, soil, and microbial sciences, MSU

Ages: Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, Over 21 years only

Scientific Disciplines:

  • Plant and Animal Sciences
  • STEAM Expo Days 120
  • Hands-on Science 80

Time and Location

  • 4/1/2023 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    Location: STEM Teaching and Learning Facility Room 3202

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