Vegetable Pathologist, School of Integrative Plant Science, Cornell University
New York, USA
Joined December 2013
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“Terrestrial photosynthesis inferred from plant carbonyl sulfide uptake | Nature” - led by amazing PhD student @jiamenglai0827 Thanks for all the critical contributions by all collaborators! nature.com/articles/s41586-0…
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Globally, wine producing regions are grappling with climate change.
Is NYS adapting better than most regions? Growers are capitalizing on the increase in growing degree days & utilize Cornell expertise & resources to combat challenges.
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Cheers to AMAZING scientists @CornellCALS - recognized for innovation & impact in NY’s farm community by @GovKathyHochul 👏 Dr. Rangarajan, Dr. Smart & Dr. Ketterings! @leawebbforny @DonnaLupardo on Women’s Day @NYSFair
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Woo hoo! Congratulations Aleah! I am so proud to be her advisor! @CornellAgriTech @CornellCALS
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Transformational gift: The Seneca Foods Foundation has announced a $10 million gift to the @Cornell Food Venture Center at @CornellAgriTech. The gift, the largest in AgriTech history, will grow the food economy in NYS and beyond. @CornellCALS @lreiley news.cornell.edu/stories/202…
Downy mildew was observed on cucumber in western New York July 1 2024. Based on symptom severity and discussions with growers the extension educator estimates several fields in western NY have been infected since June 20.
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The @CornellAgriTech campus will soon be the hub of research & innovation for the U.S. grape industry thanks to a National Grape Improvement Center. Many thanks to @SenSchumer. The future is bright for @Cornell, the @USDA_ARS & national #grape producers. news.cornell.edu/stories/202…
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“Every day is a learning opportunity, a chance to solve new challenges. Being at the decision-making table is crucial to helping shape the future of agriculture," said Chris Smart, Goichman Family Director in a recent Locate Finger Lakes article: locateflx.com/business-journ…
Great keynote address by agInnovation Northeast Executive Director Dr Rick Rhodes at the @CornellAgriTech research symposium!
Great turnout at the start of the @CornellAgriTech Student/Postdoc symposium! All the @CornellCALS @CornellGrad students that had Extension/Outreach Assistantships presented posters about their work. They are so very inspiring 🤩
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This was the honor of my lifetime -- to participate in Vatican Global Climate Summit, overseen by Pope Francis' leadership. Significant actions are underway for a resilient world for all.
Houlton to Vatican climate summit: Ag is ‘most powerful weapon’ news.cornell.edu/stories/202…
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Very exciting to see some of our #rhubarb work featured in the @CornellNews!
@SmartlabCU @ChristineSmart6 @PlantDadDay @CornellAgriTech
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I was an honor to have the FAO Director-General @FAODG and his team visit @CornellAgriTech and @CornellCALS and so pleased to highlight work by @FruitPathology @LynnSosnoskie and @Yu_Cosmo_Jiang
Pleased to visit @Cornell & learn about the exciting research carried out ranging from horticulture & plant pathology to crop sustainability, AI & #AgInnovation. Research, Science & Innovation are vital for the transformation of agrifood systems. #4Betters
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Remembering Richard W. Robinson, a professor at @CornellAgriTech, whose groundbreaking work in cucurbit and tomato breeding is used worldwide. Remembered as a “fearless” plant breeder, Robinson died March 22 in Geneva, New York, at 93. @CornellCALS news.cornell.edu/stories/202…
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What’s up with weeds?🌿
There are reasons why they grow a lot faster and hardier than your lawn and veggies. CALS professor Antonio DiTommaso explains why and shares tips on how to keep them at bay. alumni.cornell.edu/cornellia…
So pleased that @Cornell Kraig Kayser could drop by @CornellAgriTech for a tour of the pilot plant with the amazing Prof Olga Padilla-Zakour and a discussion with Cathy Young about the fantastic work at our @EmpireStateDev Center of Excellence!
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What do pest and disease conditions for apple producers look like across New York state right now? @moniquejrivera and @FruitPathology weigh in this new podcast.
open.spotify.com/show/5WscL4…
@CornellAgriTech is well represented at the Geneva Reads book fair! Handing out the FunFruit and Very Vegetable tour coloring book put together by Betsy Bihn and her National Good Ag Practices team. @CornellCALS
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One of the biggest mistakes gardeners make is starting their transplants for their vegetable garden too early.🌱
Horticulture prof. Steve Reiners shares a planting schedule to assist with your garden prep this year.🍅 morningagclips.com/planning-…