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​Registration is now open for “Taxonomic History of Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens,” taking place June 11. Explore the classification, taxonomic evolution, and population genetics to enhance quarantine measures and regulatory guidelines of this key plant pathogen that is regulated worldwide.
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Late-breaking abstract submissions allow you to share your most recent findings for poster presentation in Honolulu. Submit your work by June 6!​
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High Throughput Sequencing: Fundamentals for Plant Disease Diagnostics

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Phytobiomes Journal Focus Issue on the Phytovirome Is Now Available Online​

The phytovirome refers to the collection of viruses associated with plants and their related organisms within a specific environment or ecosystem. The study of the phytovirome enhances our understanding of the diversity, interactions, and impact of viruses on plant health and ecosystems. This special issue comprises 11 articles on diverse phytovirome topics, setting a benchmark for current phytovirome research and capturing the breadth and importance of this field of study.

Thank you to the Focus Issue Guest Editors Poliane Alfenas-Zerbini, Joanne B. Emerson, Sébastien Massart, Kerry E. Mauck, Shahideh Nouri, and Anna E. Whitfield.
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