We are currently searching for two postdoc positions to work on _Phytophthora ramorum_ population genomics, comparative genomics, ecology, evolution, transcriptomes as well as signatures of microbiomes associated with sudden oak death.
__OPP__ provides a series of interviews with scientists in __Plant Pathology__ or related areas who have embraced open science and contributed knowledge and tools to advance the field. OPP is a community of plant pathologists, mostly computationally-oriented, that supports several forms of Open Science practices. We support efforts from individuals or groups to develop and deliver next-generation databases and tools for plant pathology-related subjects and applications using open source software, data and repositories.
Thanks for inviting me to give a seminar and workshop on our R population genetic and genomic tools during the CIP workshop 'New tools for understanding late blight resistance and population structure of _Phytophthora infestans_' in Lima, Peru.
Ariena H. C. van Bruggen, my PhD mentor, retires from the University of Florida. I was lucky to be able to participate in her memorable retirement symposium entitled Microbial Cycling in Food Webs. The symposium was a resounding success and we all wish Ariena the best in retirement.