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Plant Diseases Presented by Student Phytopathological Organization for Research and Education (SPORE)

Learn about plant diseases, then decorate a leaf cutout to “make our own plant disease”.

Presented by:

  • John Spafford, Research Assistant, Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences, MSU

Suggested for ages: Kindergarten and Pre-K, Elementary school age, Middle school age, High school age, 18 years and above

Scientific Disciplines:

  • Science Education
  • Choose Your Own Campus Adventure! 31
  • Celery-brate Plants 16

For more information:

Read more about Plant Diseases Presented by Student Phytopathological Organization for Research and Education (SPORE) (external site)

Time and Location

  • 4/18/2026 12:00 - 4:00 PM

    Location: Molecular Plant Sciences Building Atrium Room 1000

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