News Archive: Plant Pathology
University of Kentucky Research and Education Center hosts summer commodity field tours in its 100th year
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Jennifer Elwell
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The 2025 Corn, Soybean, and Tobacco Field Day and the Beef and Forage Field Day will be July 22 in Princeton, Kentucky, sharing the latest agronomic information with farmers.
‘Everything comes from plants’: UK professor dedicates 35 years to plant pathology
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Christopher Carney
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University of Kentucky extension professor Paul Vincelli is leaving a legacy at the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment—dedicating more than three decades to the field of plant pathology.
UK Martin-Gatton CAFE recognizes faculty members for achievement in research, graduate student mentorship
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Bailey Vandiver
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Carl Bradley and Daniel Howe recently received Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment faculty awards.
UK researcher receives prestigious award for years of dedication to microbial biodiversity
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Christopher Carney
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University of Kentucky Professor and Plant Pathologist Rick Bennett honored for outstanding leadership and commitment to safeguarding microbials, playing a pivotal role in the science community.
UK plant pathologists spearhead Fusarium head blight research on hemp
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Jordan Strickler
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The University of Kentucky Hemp Research, Extension and Education program at Martin-Gatton CAFE is finding new scientific ways to understand and combat a growing hemp threat.
Gatton Foundation Professorships announced, supporting innovative research in advancing Kentucky
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Christopher Carney
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A group of University of Kentucky researchers are named The Bill Gatton Foundation Professorship, recognizing faculty with funding resources to solve complex agriculture and societal challenges.
UK researcher named an inspiring woman in plant biology
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Lindsay Travis
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Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment researcher Aardra Kachroo was recently nominated for her work on plant immunity.
University of Kentucky plant pathology researcher named AAAS Fellow
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Lindsay Travis
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UK plant pathology researcher Pradeep Kachroo was recently named an American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellow, a prestigious lifetime recognition within the scientific community.
Kentucky High School Crop Scouting Competition registration now open
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Jordan Strickler
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The July 25 competition offers Kentucky high school students the opportunity to gain valuable field experience, network with peers and potentially shape their future careers in agriculture.
Historic $100-million gift will catapult UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
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Gatton’s impact on the University of Kentucky exceeds $180 million. He is the university’s single largest donor.
