Plant Pathology 535 (MBioS 535)
Molecular Genetics of Plant-Pathogen Interactions, Spring 2008
Course Syllabus
Class Meets 9-10:30 am Tuesdays and Thursdays in 326 Johnson Hall
Schedule:
Jan. 8 Hulbert Class introduction begin gene for gene
Jan. 10 Hulbert Gene for Gene model construction
Jan. 15 Hadwiger Defense responses
Jan. 17 Discussion led by Lee
Jan 22 Okubara Innate immunity & interactions w/ necrotrophic fungi
Jan. 24 Discussion led by Chuntao
Jan. 29 Peever Fungal infection
Jan. 31 Discussion led by Xiaodong
Feb. 5 Okubara Pathogen genomics
Feb. 7 Discussion led by Jane
Feb. 12 Pappu Viral movement
Feb. 14 Discussion led by Dipak
Feb. 19 Pappu Gene silencing
Feb. 21 Discussion led by Sanchita?
Feb. 26 Hulbert Resistance gene structure and function
Feb. 28 Hulbert Resistance gene function and evolution
March 4 Midterm Exam
March 6 Hulbert
Spring Break
March 18 Hulbert Tomato Pto model system, continued
March 20 Discussion led by Sahar
March 25 Hulbert Tomato Pto model system, continued
March 27 Discussion led by Grant
April 1 Navarre Systemic acquired resistance
April 3 Discussion led by Ebrahiem
April 8 Peever Toxins and pathogenicity
April 10 Discussion led by?
April 15 Schroeder Bacterial Pathogenesis
April 17 Discussion led by?
April 22 Schroeder Type III secretion systems
April 24 Discussion led by Derick
Johnson
Hall 329 (office) &
328 (lab)
Tel.: (509)335-3733
Fax: (509)335-9581
E-mail: carris@mail.wsu.edu
Teaching:
General Mycology PlP 421/521-offered every fall semester (PLP521 Online)
Advanced Fungal Biology PlP 526 -offered alternate spring semesters
Molds, Mildews and Mushrooms: The Fifth Kingdom PlP150 -offered every spring semester
Other Teaching Activities:
"Hunting Fall Mushrooms," Community Enrichment Program, University of Idaho
Mushroom forays for Palouse Mycological Association.
Professional Activities:
Liaison, WSU Association for Faculty Women (2005-present)
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