Plants Get Sick Too! Exploring Plant Pathogens with S.P.O.R.E.

Explore plant pathogens with MSU’s plant pathology graduate student organization, S.P.O.R.E.! From the forest to the field, discover the fascinating biology of the microorganisms behind some of the most devastating diseases afflicting plants. 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. Participants have the opportunity to observe various pathogens on their hosts on the microscopic scale and what these organisms look like in pure culture.