Jian-Min Zhou, Ph.D., Purdue University. Description and mission Plant pathology is the study of plant diseases, their cause, effects, and control. The discipline is closely integrated with the other biological sciences, and we have unique strengths in basic and applied research. Molecular genetics is a departmental strength. Invited seminars Our Department has an exceptionally strong invited seminar series, averaging 18 speakers per year from universities, research centers, government agencies, and private industry around the world.
All seminars are open to the rest of the academic community and to the public.
Seminars are presented throughout the year. We are a diverse Department with a global climate in which ideas thrive and people excel. Facilities and equipment Our Department has 39,000 sq. This has been described as the largest university plant science complex in the country. Faculty have individual research labs, all well-equipped for the types of research they do.