Discover groundbreaking research on combatting Myrtle rust using double-stranded RNA at the upcoming QAAFI Science seminar by PhD candidate Rebecca Degnan. Join us to explore this innovative solution with potential applications for ag challenges beyond. 👉bit.ly/3PQuynO

A high-tech spray developed by #UQ and Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Queensland can both prevent and cure the fungal disease, myrtle rust, which is threatening native Australian plants.
Find out more about this exciting development below:
bit.ly/489ma96
@beg_Degnan Anne Sawyer Louise Shuey @UQScience

Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science!
Dr Anne Sawyer's research focuses on developing RNA vaccines as an environmentally friendly alternative to chemical fungicides.
Read more here - tinyurl.com/y7kn3krh
Anne Sawyer Bec Degnan

Fantastic recognition for the talented Bec Degnan 🪴 #Ritmanscholar thank you Euphresco network

🌾 Student bursary applications to attend the Australasian Plant Pathology Society Biennial Conference (APPS2023) close THIS FRIDAY 30th June! 🌾

More details and application form at: appsnet.org/careers/bursar…

Australasian Plant Pathology Society QLD Plant Pathogens (APPS)

Congratulations to PhD student Zeinab Sweidan for her winning entry in the #plantheathTV video youtube.com/watch?v=h1oSHs…
Plant Health Student Network #PlantHealthDay
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#OnThisDay in 1903, Marie Skłodowska Curie defended her doctoral thesis on radioactive substances at Université de la Sorbonne in Paris – becoming the first woman in France to receive a doctoral degree in physics.

The #myrtlerust community is deeply collaborative and supportive one - and that is exactly what will be needed to save our endemic Myrtaceae species in Aoteoroa and Aus.
Feeling incredibly grateful and freshly inspired after a successful #AMRC2023

Bec Degnan sharing amazing work on how use of dsRNA treatments can prevent severe #MyrtleRust symptoms when applied both pre-infection and post-infection! These early findings have implications for ex situ collections of rust affected spp. 👏 #AMRC2023

🥳 We're excited to see the winner of the 2023 Plant Health TV contest next week! 🥳

Still wanting to submit an abstract for the 2023 Australasian Myrtle Rust Conference? There is still time! The deadline has been extended to 31 May. The conference will be in Sydney, 21-23 June. eee.eventsair.com/myrtle-rust-co…

(1/5) 🧪🧫🧬 EAPS 2023 is here!
In our complex and ever-changing world, deeply collaborative science is critical to reflect the diversity of people, challenges, environments and industries. So this year, EAPS 2023 is 'moving forward through collaboration'!

Great opportunity from QAAFI Student Association! These afternoons are always a great way to get some inspiration on possible next steps!

In our complex and ever-changing world, deeply collaborative science is critical to reflect the
diversity of people, challenges, environments and industries. Come join us at #EAPS2023 to celebrate the beauty of interdisciplinary molecular biology!
More @ eaps.org.au!

🔎🌿🟡 March iNaturalist NZ — Mātaki Taiao report: 185 observations and the highest number of infections reported this season. Luckily, we're likely to see fewer infections as the weather cools. #MyrtaceaeMonday bit.ly/3q0f7eN

This beautiful native Peperomia hanging out front of our apartment always makes me smile! This was grown from a tiny cutting, a gift from the lovely Sharon and Russell at Limpinwood Garden Nursery.

A fabulous talk on careers and communication from Louise Shuey at the 3rd Plant Health Student Network forum reminded me of this Myrtle rust film and of how completely amazing it is... it's truly worth a watch if you haven't come across it already!
youtu.be/377xA_FeJoA

🌱 The agenda is out for our 3rd meeting happening this week! 🌿

Fill in the EOI form to be added to the meeting (and the mailing list) forms.office.com/r/eHfBsrJUDU

Theme: #scicomm #sciencecommunication