Larry Madden
@thelarrymadden.bsky.social
Plant disease epidemiologist, statistical modeler. All things Scotland.
If you are a plant pathologist, you should be a member of APS.
American Phytopathological Society (APS)@plantdisease.bsky.social · 7mo agoPlant pathology advances when the community works together. APS membership connects you with scientists, educators, and industry leaders working to advance plant health worldwide. Access leading research, professional networking, and year-round learning: https://bit.ly/4anEiR5
"The best way to understand and remember scientific names is to understand their component parts or roots." —Miguel Ulloa Use promo code BOM to save up to 20% on "Illustrated Generic Names of Fungi" through February 28. Shop now: https://bit.ly/49RENBt
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Travel support is available for eligible APS student and early-career members presenting at #PlantHealth2026. If you are submitting an abstract, review the award criteria and requirements before March 20 to determine your eligibility. https://bit.ly/4rWgQ33 #funding
Meet your experts for our Virology – Then & Now event on December 1! One conversation. Two perspectives. Join us for “Career Advice Across Generations in Plant Virology.” Don't miss these invaluable insights for YOUR career. https://bit.ly/4nyK4CK #mentorship #careeradvice
Have you contributed to international plant pathology through diagnostics, surveys, or disease management research abroad? Apply for the OIP International Research Achievement Award and be recognized for your impact. The deadline is December 26: https://bit.ly/42mc9p7
A trusted and essential resource for more than four decades, “Laboratory Guide for Identification of Plant Pathogenic Bacteria” returns in a fully updated fourth edition. This guide remains the most authoritative reference of its kind. Shop now: https://bit.ly/3L9poDy
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So many of the seminal papers in plant pathology have appeared in Phytopathology over many decades. Read some of the classics here.
Phytopathology®@phytopathology.bsky.social · 11mo ago“This collection highlights major discoveries and groundbreaking approaches that have shaped plant pathology. By curating these landmark papers, the issue offers us a valuable opportunity to reflect on the discipline’s history.” —Nik Grünwald https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/landmarksphyto
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 · 12mo 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
Thank you to everyone who joined us in Honolulu for #PlantHealth2025! Save the date and plan to join us in 2026! Plant Health 2026 August 1–4, 2026 • Providence, Rhode Island Missed this year's meeting? We've got you covered with Plant Health Rewind—launching this fall!
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American Phytopathological Society (APS)@plantdisease.bsky.social · 2y agoRead our latest member letter to learn how APS is supporting our community amid federal policy and personnel changes. Discover ways to take action–and share your story to help us determine where APS should focus our efforts and advocate on your behalf. bit.ly/41hEZFE
Centers for Disease Control cuts expected to devastate Epidemic Intelligence Service, a ‘crown jewel’ of public health in U.S EIS officers investigate disease outbreaks and health threats in the U.S. and abroad www.statnews.com/2025/02/14/t...
CDC cuts expected to devastate Epidemic Intelligence Service, a ‘crown jewel’ of public health
Members of the CDC's Epidemic Intelligence Service were warned Friday that many of them were about to be fired
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Empower education in #PlantHealth! The APS-OIP #BooksfortheWorld Award is your chance to get access to $500 in resources from APS PRESS, perfect for diagnostic and pest management education. PLUS, you’ll receive a 1-year APS membership! Apply by Feb. 28, 2025: www.apsnet.org/members/give...
Books for the World Fund
Purpose of the FundEstablished in 2013, this fund is designed to help scientists, educators, extension personnel and other agriculturalists in developing countries acquire educational materials from ...
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One week left to take advantage of BOGO Compendia in the APS PRESS bookstore! Read the terms and conditions (bit.ly/3VTvtqr) and then browse the extensive collection. Sale ends December 30, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. CST! No promo code needed. Shop now: bit.ly/406TyMQ
Announcing the redesigned APS Education Center! 🌱 Access plant pathology learning and teaching resources, including the free, peer-reviewed Plant Health Instructor. Explore improved navigation and new filters to easily find what you need: www.apsnet.org/edcenter/Pag...
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American Phytopathological Society (APS)@plantdisease.bsky.social · 2y agoOver 45 titles are 40% off, covering agriculture, plant biology, food diversity, pest management, and more! Plus, get a free plant pathology pin set with purchase ($29 value)—add to cart and use promo code PHYTO40 at checkout. my.apsnet.org/APSStore/APS...
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The use of fixed study main effects in arm‐based network meta‐analysis
Methods of network meta-analysis (NMA) can be classified as arm-based and contrast-based approaches. There are several arm-based approaches, and some of these have been criticized because they recove...
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Frontiers | The value of generalized linear mixed models for data analysis in the plant sciences
Modern data analysis typically involves the fitting of a statistical model to data, which includes estimating the model parameters and their precision (stand...
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It was great fun working with Emerson on this paper. Meta-analysis has occupied a major portion of my research time over the past 15+ years. Many plant pathologists are now seeing the benefits of this approach to quantitative research synthesis.
Emerson Del Ponte@edelponte.bsky.social · 2y agoExcited to share here our review on the use of meta-analysis in Plant Pathology. Now available open access in Plant Disease volume 108, number 11. apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/10.1094/...
Had a great time yesterday presenting an online seminar (short title: Meta-analysis in plant pathology) for the department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, Oklahoma State University. Find my slides here: www.linkedin.com/posts/emerso...
Emerson M. Del Ponte on LinkedIn: Meta-analysis in crop protection
Today I gave an online seminar at the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology - Oklahoma State University. In my talk, I showcased the power of…
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Tidyplots for data visualization. www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Tidyplots empowers life scientists with easy code-based data visualization
Code-based data visualization is a crucial tool for understanding and communicating experimental findings while ensuring scalability and reproducibility. However, complex programming interfaces pose a...
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Hey all, please RT this new starter pack for locating our fellow ecological modellers on Blue Sky! And please reply to this post if you'd like to be added to the starter pack! go.bsky.app/EfUQaM2
