Bull Lab
We study bacterial diseases of plants and mushrooms
The Pennsylvania State University
Plant Pathology & Environmental Microbiology Department
The focus of our research is Translational Taxonomy of Bacterial Plant Pathogens.
We use taxonomic inquiry to develop management strategies for bacterial diseases of plants and cultivated mushrooms. Management strategies include biological control, host plant resistance, inoculum detection and management, and changes crop production practices (e.g., crop rotation).
We have major projects investigating bacterial disease of Lettuce, Cucurbits, Beets and Chard, Mushrooms, and Potato. We provide taxonomic expertise for researchers and stakeholders in government, academia, and industry.
Bull Lab News
April 2, 2021
2021 Department awards and scholarships recipients announced
The Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology announced its 2021 awards and scholarships recipients during their virtual awards ceremony on March 31.
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February 23, 2021
Department welcomes new support staff
The Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology welcomed a new support staff member, Abigail Deaven, earlier this year. Deaven's position supports department research of bacteriocins and bacteriophage in biological control of pathogens causing blotch on mushrooms.
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January 28, 2021
Department welcomes research technologist
The Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology welcomes new research technologist, Shaheen Bibi, who joined Bull Lab earlier this month. Bibi will serve as the lab manager for the team.
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January 21, 2021
Postdoctoral scholar joins Bull Lab
The Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology welcomes new postdoctoral scholar, Raymond García-Rodríguez, who joined the Bull Lab earlier this month.
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