Plant Pathology and Crop Physiology Graduate Student Association at LSU

05/13/2026

At the recent AgExcellence Awards Ceremony, PPCP graduate student Dablieny Souza was presented the 2026 LSU Outstanding Graduate Student Award (Ph.D. category). This prestigious honor recognizes excellence in research, leadership, and academic achievement. Dablieny’s research focuses on ontogenic resistance to frogeye leaf spot in soybean under the direction of Dr. Jonathan Richards. Congratulations to Dablieny on this outstanding accomplishment!

05/13/2026

04/24/2026

Masters student Zoe Woody, working in Dr. Raj Singh's lab, recently presented her research at The American Phytopathological Society's 103rd Southern Division Meeting in Athens, GA. Her poster was entitled, "Molecular Characterization of Colletotrichum spp. Associated with Perennial Ornamentals in Louisiana."
When asked about her experience at the conference, Zoe says, "During my trip to SDAPS, I was able to forge new professional relationships and strengthen relationships that I already had. The hands-on professional development my peers and I experienced there is irreplaceable."

04/22/2026

Masters student Cian Butler, working in Dr. Raj Singh's lab, recently presented her research at The American Phytopathological Society's 103rd Southern Division Meeting in Athens, GA. Her poster was entitled, "Prevalence of Phytophthora and Related Species in Commercial Wholesale Nurseries and Their Susceptibility to Mefenoxam."

04/17/2026

Masters student Indira Poudel, working in Dr. Chien-Yu Huang's lab, recently presented her research at the American Phytopathological Society's 103rd Southern Division Meeting in Athens, GA. Her poster was entitled, "Using plant-source natural molecules to manage fungal pathogens."

04/09/2026

About Our Students: Christian Fritsch

03/03/2026

Congratulations to Ph.D. student Joao Morales, advised by Dr. Andre Gama, for being awarded a stipend from the Louisiana Division of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. Recipients are recognized for their academic achievements and performance. Joao was presented with his award at the recent Louisiana Division Meeting in Baton Rouge.