About Us
Buckhout Laboratory is home to the Plant Pathology departmental, faculty, and graduate student offices, research laboratories, and teaching facilities. Buckhout Laboratory is named for Dr. William A. Buckhout, botanist and professor at the Pennsylvania Agricultural College, from 1871-1912, who taught botany and natural sciences.
The Mission of the Department of Plant Pathology is to engage in quality research, education, and extension in phytopathology and mushroom science with emphasis on the management of plant diseases and understanding the relationships among plants, pathogens, and the environment.
We maintain the highest standards of integrity, honesty, responsibility, and accountability.
