Lincoln Graduate Students Recognized for Research at Regional Plant Pathology Conference

Written By Lexx Thornton Two Lincoln University of Missouri graduate students, Monika Pokharel and Ujjwal Kamboj, got recognized for their research and professional development in June at the 77th annual meeting of the American Phytopathological Society (APS) North Central Division in Brookings, South Dakota. Both students are pursuing master’s degrees in sustainable agriculture and began their programs in fall 2024.   Pokharel is researching fungal pathogens affecting heirloom tomatoes, while Kamboj is focused on postharvest diseases in sweet potatoes. Their work includes identifying disease-causing agents and testing disease management strategies.   The annual meeting brought together plant pathologists from universities, industries, and

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