Research PBG
Pathogen Biology and Genetics (PBG)
| PBG Research Area Committee Members as of: 1/1/25 |
| Chair, Guixia Hao, USDA-ARS, Peoria, IL |
| Vice-Chair, Christopher Toomajian, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS |
| Santiago Mideros, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL |
| Milton Drott, USDA-ARS, St. Paul, MN |
| Gazala Ameen, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD |
Program Description
Research in this area includes studies that address: 1) mycotoxin biosynthesis in vivo or in planta, host-pathogen interactions, pathogen natural diversity and population dynamics, and responses of the pathogen to host resistance mechanisms and different environmental and field conditions. 2) discovery of epiphytic and endophytic microbes and microbial communities useful for FHB control. Research in PBG should provide translational results to stakeholders and other USWBI committees that will lead to improved disease control and/or toxin reduction strategies. See the Pathogen Biology and Genetics (PBG) section of the USWBSI Action Plan for research goals and needs.
| Summary of Funding | ||
| FY24 (2024-25) | FY23 (2023-24) | |
| Number of Projects: | 8 (includes 2 multi-PI projects) | 9 (includes 2 multi-PI projects) |
| Number of PIs: | 8 | 9 |
| Total Award Amount: | $311,870 | $417,834* |
| % of Total Funding: | 4.07% | 4.83% |
| Research Projects: | FY24 | FY23 |
*Received Equipment Request Funding
Research Reports
Workshops/Planning Meetings
- 2024 GDER-PBG Mid-year Meeting, Virtual, April 19, 2024 Agenda
- 2023 GDER-PBG Mid-year Meeting, Virtual, April 27, 2023 Agenda
- Report: 2008 USWBSI PBG Planning Meeting
Publications
Useful Links
- NCBI Fusarium graminearum Genome Sequencing
- FungiDB
- Histology of Fusarium Head Blight - Selected References (PDF)