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Welcome to PMB
The Department of Plant and Microbial Biology at UC Berkeley consistently ranks among top institutions worldwide for research and training in plant biology and microbiology.
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Research
In the fields of biochemistry, plant genetics, genomics, host-microbe interactions, biotechnology, ecology, and much more, our department is making groundbreaking discoveries and advancements.
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Our Community
At PMB, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive department by actively working to rectify existing inequities. We aim to educate our members about the historical oppression faced by disenfranchised groups, in order to empower our community to shepherd a welcoming and nondiscriminatory research environment.
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Upcoming Events

[Kustu Lecture] Context matters: agathokakological roles for redox-active "antibiotics"

Dianne K. Newman
February 01, 12 - 1 p.m.

Stochasticity and Robustness in Arabidopsis sepal development

Adrienne Roeder
February 08, 12 - 1 p.m.

Maverick microbes: communication, competition, and the need for speed during "Streptomyces" exploration

Marie Elliot
February 15, 12 - 1 p.m.

Exploring the electric side of photosynthesis

Arpita Bose
February 22, 12 - 1 p.m.
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Graduate Programs

Graduate Programs

Our graduate programs are designed to enhance student preparation, engagement, and research training. Students experience the excitement of discovery in fundamental and applied research, and the satisfaction of teaching in the classroom.

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Rausser College faculty and affiliates among the most highly cited in their fields

The selected researchers rank in the top 1% in the number of scholarly citations worldwide over the last decade.

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