2 Postdocs (Cambridge, UK) Mathematical and computational modelling of plant disease spread and control with @nikcunniffe.bsky.social at @camplantsci.bsky.social More details: http://iddjobs.org/jobs/2555
Nik Cunniffe
@nikcunniffe.bsky.social
Plant disease modelling at the Department of Plant Sciences, University of Cambridge
My second first-author paper from my PhD is out! (co-author @nikcunniffe.bsky.social) Read about how planting a companion crop alongside a main crop confers disease control benefits for aphid-transmitted plant viruses, by changing aphid behaviour: doi.org/10.1111/ppa....
Two four-year PDRAs in plant epidemic modelling with me @camplantsci.bsky.social, to develop process-based modelling approaches to support plant health surveillance, risk assessment and control strategies. Details at www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/researc... and www.girton.cam.ac.uk/news/plant-p...
Research Assistant / Research Associate x 2 (Fixed Term)
Research Associates: Mathematical and Computational Modelling of Plant Disease We are seeking to appoint two Postdoctoral Research Associates to work on mathematical and computational modelling of pla...
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Latest #Xylella control options reviewed – have your say! Our new draft scientific opinions cover direct vector control strategies, experimental treatments in plants, and other risk reduction measures. Public consultation open until 10 April 2026. link.europa.eu/PHhCQN
Latest Xylella control options reviewed – have your say!
The draft analyses show that EU‑approved synthetic active substances currently demonstrate the most consistent effects in reducing vector survival, while a wide range of biological, non‑synthetic acti...
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“Wow, many of the papers are highly cited and classic in the field. This will be useful site for students studying plant pathology and the history of the field.” —Jean Ristaino (North Carolina State University) Explore the virtual issue: https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/landmarksphyto
Opportunities and Challenges in Combining Optical Sensing and Epidemiological Modeling | Phytopathology® apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/10.1094/...
Opportunities and Challenges in Combining Optical Sensing and Epidemiological Modeling | Phytopathology®
Plant diseases impair the yield and quality of crops and threaten the health of natural plant communities. Epidemiological models can predict disease and inform management. However, data are scarce, b...
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PhD position (Cordoba, Spain) Smart surveillance of plant pathogens through epidemiological modelling, remote sensing and molecular tools with @janavascortes.bsky.social @rcalderonmadrid.bsky.social at @iascsic.bsky.social More details: http://iddjobs.org/jobs/2398
PhD position (Cambridge, UK) Modelling fungicide resistance dynamics for monocyclic plant pathogens with @nikcunniffe.bsky.social at University of Cambridge @camplantsci.bsky.social More details: http://iddjobs.org/jobs/2400
PhD position (Cambridge, UK) Modelling pest and pathogen entry and spread pathways to enhance the UK Plant Health Risk Register with @nikcunniffe.bsky.social at University of Cambridge @camplantsci.bsky.social More details: http://iddjobs.org/jobs/2401
Preprint alert! The epidemiology of wild–crop interfaces: Integrating ecology, evolution, and management through modeling - www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/abs/10.3...
The epidemiology of wild-crop interfaces: integrating ecology, evolution, and management through modeling. | agriRxiv
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A must read for every plant pathologist. Highlights some of the monumental research contributions in our field. More reason to publish your work in Phytopathology.
Phytopathology®@phytopathology.bsky.social · 11mo agoNEW: "Landmarks in Phytopathology" celebrates influential research that has helped to shape the field of plant pathology. This virtual issue features seminal studies and thoughtful reflections from authors and senior editors. Explore it here: apsjournals.apsnet.org/landmarksphyto
NEW: "Landmarks in Phytopathology" celebrates influential research that has helped to shape the field of plant pathology. This virtual issue features seminal studies and thoughtful reflections from authors and senior editors. Explore it here: apsjournals.apsnet.org/landmarksphyto
Everybody needs a friend! Elin Falla from the University of Cambridge is talking about companion plants to control non-persistently transmitted plant viruses.
Come join me at Oregon State! We’re hiring a new assistant professor in population and disease dynamics of cereal pathogens. Our department is dynamic and fun, our building is newly renovated, and Oregon is wonderful! jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/171...
Assistant Professor: Population and Disease Dynamics of Cereal Pathogens
The Department of Botany & Plant Pathology invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 9-month, tenure track Assistant Professor: Population and Disease Dynamics of Cereal Pathogens position.We a...
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We still have a PhD position open to work on a great project, developing strategies for ergot control on-farm. It's open to Home applicants only unfortunately, registered @camplantsci.bsky.social, working mainly @niab-uk.bsky.social fully funded for 4 years. niab.com/phds-at-niab
Spread of #Xylella fastidiosa in Majorca Island Agroecosystems: Interaction Between Insect Vectors, Woody Hosts and Bacterial Subspecies - Llompart - Plant Pathology - Wiley Online Library bsppjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Spread of Xylella fastidiosa in Majorca Island Agroecosystems: Interaction Between Insect Vectors, Woody Hosts and Bacterial Subspecies
Philaenus spumarius is the main vector of Xylella fastidiosa in Majorca, maintaining high infectivity on wild hosts and facilitating pathogen spread in almonds and vineyards.
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Take a First Look at the paper about "Opportunities and Challenges in Combining Optical Sensing and Epidemiological Modelling" by Alexey Mikaberidze et al., very recently published in @phytopathology.bsky.social: doi.org/10.1094/PHYT...
The preprint of my second first-author paper (with @nikcunniffe.bsky.social) is out! Read to find out how virus-resistant companion plants can control spread of non-persistently transmitted plant viruses: www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/10.31220... @camplantsci.bsky.social @caiuscollege.bsky.social
Fully funded PhD project (UK applicants only) "Developing strategies for the control of ergot on-farm" #planthealth #plantpathology at @niab-uk.bsky.social and @camplantsci.bsky.social www.plantsci.cam.ac.uk/postgraduate... Note the short deadline. @bspp.bsky.social
Very relevant info to set the strategy againts #HLB in the #EU 🍊🇪🇺
Department of Plant Sciences Cambridge@camplantsci.bsky.social · last yr.A tool predicting how to protect European citrus farms from a deadly epidemic shows how mathematical modelling can help prepare for future plant disease invasions. Read the latest research from @nikcunniffe.bsky.social & colleagues: tinyurl.com/5ame5t7e @uniofcam.bsky.social
A tool predicting how to protect European citrus farms from a deadly epidemic shows how mathematical modelling can help prepare for future plant disease invasions. Read the latest research from @nikcunniffe.bsky.social & colleagues: tinyurl.com/5ame5t7e @uniofcam.bsky.social