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UMN Plant Pathology Postdoc. Studying Biosurveillance of Invasive Forest Pathogens in Minnesota๐ŸŒฒ1st Gen. Forest Pathology and Mycology๐Ÿ„ Wolverhampton Wanderers Fan ๐Ÿบ

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#UpTheWolves we almost handed it to your B teamโ€ฆ enjoy the Prem next year weโ€™ll be playing on Tuesday/Saturday

29.10.2025 22:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Same genera as Russian olive trees!

28.08.2025 22:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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More "plant destroyer" water mold species discovered in Minnesota Scientists at the University of Minnesota say they've discovered more than a dozen different types of a mold known as "plant destroyers."

PLPA on WCCO News:
@nickrajtar.bsky.social
discusses "plant destroyer" water molds in Minnesota @wcconews.bsky.social www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...

11.08.2025 16:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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More "plant destroyer" water mold species discovered in Minnesota Scientists at the University of Minnesota say they've discovered more than a dozen different types of a mold known as "plant destroyers."

Check out my feature on WCCO yesterday on my new paper!

www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...

07.08.2025 13:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Youโ€™re correct! I think youโ€™re thinking of NEMF. I went the last two years but couldnโ€™t make it work this year :/

06.08.2025 01:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I really wanted to attend this year but my field season was stacked. Iโ€™ll be at NAMA if youโ€™re going. Whereโ€™s MSA next year?

05.08.2025 22:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New paper just out on Phytophthora species in Minnesota - 14 new records for the state doi.org/10.1080/0706...

01.08.2025 15:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Surveys of nurseries, forests and waterways in Minnesota revealed the presence of 14 new records of Phytophthora species Many Phytophthora species are plant pathogens with the capacity to inflict extensive damage and economic losses in nurseries, forest stands and other urban and natural landscapes. This survey aimed...

Read our new paper out on 14 previously undetected Phytophthora species from Minnesota's nurseries, forests and waterways. If you'd like access to the full article don't pay for it please DM me and I can share it with you. @forestmycology.bsky.social
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

01.08.2025 14:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I liked him. He was formally a Wolverhampton Wanderer (even though he never actually played for them) and Wolves are my team so Iโ€™m sad to see him go :/

21.07.2025 23:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Old growth forests have very special fungi - like these spectacular Ganoderma tsugae #fungi #reishi #lingzhi #mushrooms

08.07.2025 16:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Interested in unusual fungi? New article is out discussing the witches cauldron and devils urn #fungi #mushrooms #mycology forestpathology.cfans.umn.edu/sites/forest...

20.06.2025 14:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 38    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We are hearing a lot about chickens right now and the "chicken of the woods" is JUST coming out in Minnesota. Nice young, plumb, tender "chicken" for tonight's chicken tacos

30.05.2025 13:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The starting 11 players for the Wolverhampton Wanderers last match of the season at home against Brentford. Joรฃo Gomes picture is featured in the Wolves old gold kit. The starting 11 is: Sa, Semedo (c), Doherty, Agbadou, Toti, Ait-Nouri, Andre, J. Gomes, Munetsi, Cunha, and Guedes.

The starting 11 players for the Wolverhampton Wanderers last match of the season at home against Brentford. Joรฃo Gomes picture is featured in the Wolves old gold kit. The starting 11 is: Sa, Semedo (c), Doherty, Agbadou, Toti, Ait-Nouri, Andre, J. Gomes, Munetsi, Cunha, and Guedes.

Last match of the season, itโ€™s been one hell of a roller coaster but Iโ€™m proud of how far weโ€™ve come. I canโ€™t wait to spend the 2025-2026 season with @mn-wwfc.bsky.social . Up the Wolves!! ๐Ÿบ

25.05.2025 14:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ooo I just got your samples today and will extract tomorrow.

21.05.2025 01:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A picture of three blonde morels in leaf litter. They still have some time to grow and are small only an inch or so tall.

A picture of three blonde morels in leaf litter. They still have some time to grow and are small only an inch or so tall.

A selfie of Nick Rajtar (on the left) and Colin Peters on the right. Nick is wearing a winter Peruvian hat with tassels. Colin is holding a single blonde morel. Both mycologists look elated to have found such a treat.

A selfie of Nick Rajtar (on the left) and Colin Peters on the right. Nick is wearing a winter Peruvian hat with tassels. Colin is holding a single blonde morel. Both mycologists look elated to have found such a treat.

Morel mushrooms are out in Minnesota! Colin Peters and myself found some yesterday (Sunday) morning!!@forestmycology.bsky.social @umnplantpath.bsky.social

28.04.2025 14:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Five. In. A. Row.

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20.04.2025 15:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 66    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

With the gracious help of @nickrajtar.bsky.social at UMN, weโ€™re gonna make it happen! Thanks for the encouragement Kayla!

15.04.2025 04:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Just followed you back!

15.04.2025 03:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Iโ€™ll sequence it. Dm me please.

14.04.2025 22:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Three huge points on the road ๐Ÿ’›

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05.04.2025 16:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 77    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5
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Another three points on the board ๐Ÿ™Œ

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01.04.2025 21:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 64    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
A hollowed out tree trunk shaped like a heart on the Department of Plant Pathology Stakman Table of Diseases and Delights. Thereโ€™s a piece of paper under the tree trunk that reads โ€œGot heart rot this holiday? What a pithyโ€ฆ Have no fear Forest Pathology is here!โ€.

A hollowed out tree trunk shaped like a heart on the Department of Plant Pathology Stakman Table of Diseases and Delights. Thereโ€™s a piece of paper under the tree trunk that reads โ€œGot heart rot this holiday? What a pithyโ€ฆ Have no fear Forest Pathology is here!โ€.

14.02.2025 18:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

And it fruits/grows underwater! Read the open access article now

13.02.2025 22:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Nandor dressed elegantly saying โ€œWe will be spending this Sunday evening at our neighbor Seanโ€™s Superb Owl party.โ€ 

Guillermo is in the background fixing Nadorโ€™s outer robe looking unimpressed.

Nandor dressed elegantly saying โ€œWe will be spending this Sunday evening at our neighbor Seanโ€™s Superb Owl party.โ€ Guillermo is in the background fixing Nadorโ€™s outer robe looking unimpressed.

Happy Superb Owl Sunday! I hope the owl makes an appearance at your party and lets you touch his beak.

09.02.2025 18:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

They are abundant here in Minnesota, we have a lot of old growth oaks!

23.01.2025 03:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
An oak tree filled with chicken of the woods mushrooms at the base of the tree.

An oak tree filled with chicken of the woods mushrooms at the base of the tree.

An oak tree filled with chicken of the woods mushrooms at the middle and base of the tree.

An oak tree filled with chicken of the woods mushrooms at the middle and base of the tree.

An oak tree filled with a large flush chicken of the woods mushrooms at the middle and base of the tree.

An oak tree filled with a large flush chicken of the woods mushrooms at the middle and base of the tree.

Iโ€™ve tried them and love them. They taste like chicken. Very easy to find here in Minnesota.

23.01.2025 02:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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All square at the break.

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20.01.2025 21:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 24    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thatโ€™s how you start the weekend! ๐Ÿบ๐Ÿบ

11.01.2025 14:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

FULL TIME
BRISTOL CITY 1-2 WOLVES
Not a Cup tie that will live long in the memory but Wolves are through, and deservedly so. Despite only being at their best fleetingly, they created quite a few good chances.
Bristol City gave it a go in the second half but only had one clear sight of goal. #WWFC

11.01.2025 13:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 20    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Wolves ADVANCE!! A great way to start a Saturday morning.

11.01.2025 13:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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