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Mission and History
Mission
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The scientific investigation of environmental and biological causes of plant diseases and the nature of plant-microbe interactions.
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Development and implementation of innovative strategies for environmentally sound and economically viable management of plant disease.
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Education of students, professionals and other stakeholders in all aspects of plant health management.
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Communication of unbiased information on plant health management and related topics to urban and rural citizens.
Our goal is to improve the quality of life in both urban and rural settings and to promote responsible management of natural and renewable resources.
History
Plant pathology has been an important part of The Ohio State University, dating back to our origins as a land grant institution. Read more about key milestones have led to the Department of Plant Pathology as we know it today. > More
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