On Friday, November 24th 2023, students who enroll class of Analisis Resiko Organisme Pengganggu Tumbuhan have visited Class II Balai Karantina Pertanian, Yogyakarta to have a deeper discussion about Pest Risk Analysis. We learn about the definition, process from start to end, and also do QnA and sharing session. We would say thank you to Dr. Suputa for bringing us and also the staffs for giving us a chance to go there and give us a warm welcome. Such a great experience! Go Karantina Indonesia!
On November 17th, 2023, we were honored to host a guest lecture by Prof. Toru Iwanami, lecturer from Tokyo University of Agriculture. In this class, we discuss about Serious Threats from Phloem-Limited Bacteria to Tree Crops, for example Citrus Greening caused by Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus and Candidatus Liberibacter africanus, starting from symptoms, distribution, and transmission. It was a great and insightful discussion regarding phloem-limited bacteria which can be expand our understanding to studying the pathogen causing plant diseases and opening a new gates to collaboration to find the best way for new solution.
Field Practice of Bioinformatics and Plant Disease Diagnostics in Magelang: Syngenta Learning and Development Center, Ngablak on September 16th 2023 where all the practician do the disease signs and symptoms observation on horticultural commodities. It is also a way to improve the quality of learning in our study program.
On October 30th, 2023, we were honored to host a guest lecture by Eirene Brugman, S.P., M. Sc, our alumni from Phytopathology, Universitas Gadjah Mada. This is also a part of Bioinfromatis and Plant Disease Diagnosis class in our magister program.
In this class, we discuss about Population Genetics of Phythopthora sp. using Microsatellite Markers. It was a great and insightful discussion regarding population genetics studies which can be applied to studying the pathogen causing plant diseases.
Congratulations to the accomplished graduates who have successfully earned their master’s degrees in phytopathology!
