Professor Emerit Brian Staskawicz and co-authors break down the last half-century of breakthroughs in the study of plant immunity in the 50th-anniversary issue of Cell.
Patrick Shih named 2024 Spark Award recipient
Shih joins professors Daniel Nomura, Joseph Shapiro, and other UC Berkeley faculty members as recipients of funding, resources, and entrepreneurial mentorship.
Advancing scientific understanding of calcium signaling
Recent studies led by Plant and Microbial Biology professor Sheng Luan shed light on the role calcium plays in plant immunity and defense.
Student Spotlight: Trinity Reimer
Fourth-year microbial biology major Trinity Reimer speaks about her background, experience at UC Berkeley and as a Bakar Ignite Scholar, and plans for the future
Karine Gibbs on microbiology and mentorship
The PMB professor and former Packard Fellow speaks about her research on complex bacterial behavior and encouraging scientists to bring their authentic selves to work
How algae protect against sudden changes in sunlight
PMB professor Krishna Niyogi co-led a study on photoprotective memory in algae, which may help scientists develop more productive plants and improve crop yields.
In Memoriam: Milton Scroth
The renowned plant pathologist and professor emeritus died on October 11 at the age of 90.
A rainy season wake-up call for bacteria
Newly published research from Alexa Nicolas, PhD '23, and PMB professor Michi Taga details links between soil viruses and carbon emissions.
PMB Alumni + Student Voices Newsletter
The fall 2023 edition of our newsletter features profiles, a spotlight on the Biological Imaging Facility in Koshland Hall, class notes, and more.
Innovations on the Menu
Conference engages industry leaders, policymakers, academics, investors, and entrepreneurs in discussions of revolutions in agricultural and food science.
Professor Ben Williams named 2023 Spark Award recipient
Williams joins NST professor Anders Näär and other UC Berkeley faculty as recipients of funding, resources, and entrepreneurial mentorship.
Microbes to the rescue with John Coates
Coates, a professor in PMB and director of the Energy and Biosciences Institute, spoke to the American Society for Microbiology about his research in applied and environmental microbiology.
2023 Faculty Retirements
Rausser College of Natural Resources congratulates professors Steve Beissinger, Richard Dodd, and Brian Staskawicz on their retirement from UC Berkeley.
A Roadmap for Gene Regulation in Plants
A novel approach to synthetic biology uncovered by PMB and Berkeley Lab researchers could revolutionize how scientists improve plants for bioenergy and agriculture.
Why Climate Scientists Are Sweet on Sorghum
Professor of Cooperative Extension Peggy Lemaux explains why sorghum, a heat-loving cereal grain, may play a key role in carbon removal efforts.
Understanding the social behavior of cells
Professor Karine Gibbs recently spoke to the Energy and Biosciences Institute about her research on bacteria and her journey to UC Berkeley.
Michi Taga recognized with Leon A. Henkin Citation
The citation honors exceptional faculty commitment to the educational development of students from underrepresented groups.
Three Rausser College graduate programs are among the best in the U.S.
The latest U.S. News & World Report rankings place Berkeley programs in microbiology, environmental science, and environmental policy and management in the top 5.
Student Spotlight: Tanmayi Patharkar
Last summer, the third-year microbial biology major documented the first instance of an Aegean wall lizard preying on a venomous centipede.
Research Brief: A new mechanism of potassium regulation in Arabidopsis
New findings by PMB researchers may hold the key to growing healthy crops in nutrient-deficient environments.