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The American Phytopathological Society • Mycological Society of America

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Mind the Gap

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■ Experience more plenary sessions and lectures.

■ Discover even more scientific opportunities with the joint meeting, with more mycological sessions and more chances to interact with scientists in various disciplines.

■ Get roped into the Industry & Extension Social, now being held Monday evening.

■ Enjoy even more networking opportunities. Additional open evenings will give you time to mosey on to socials, network with colleagues, or relax with friends.

■ Spend the afternoon with poster authors, both Monday and Tuesday.

■ Celebrate with APS and MSA! Ya’ll will want to stay Wednesday night and help close the 2013 Joint Meeting with an evening you won’t forget.

Don’t get left in the dust—register now to join your colleagues in Austin, Texas!

The American Phytopathological Society (APS) has been dedicated to high-quality, innovative plant pathology research for more than a century. APS’s premier event, the annual meeting, attracts as many as 1,500 participants each year. It’s the place where the latest information on plant pathology is unveiled and where attendees have the opportunity to participate in scientific and technical sessions, present research results, view hundreds of technical posters, attend special events, learn about new products and services, and connect with others who share their interests. Visit www.apsnet.org for more information.

The Mycological Society of America (MSA), founded in 1932, is a scientific society dedicated to advancing the science of mycology—the study of fungi of all kinds, including mushrooms, molds, truffles, yeasts, lichens, plant pathogens, and medically important fungi. Visit http://msafungi.org for more information.

2013 JOINT MEETING PROGRAM TEAMAPS Meeting Program Chair ................. George S. Abawi, Cornell University, U.S.A.

APS Meeting Program Vice Chair ......... Rick Bennett, University of Arkansas, U.S.A.

MSA Meeting Program Chair ................ Kerry O’Donnell, NCAUR-ARS-USDA, U.S.A.

Annual Meeting Board (AMB)Director ................................................... Scott Adkins, USDA ARS USHRL, U.S.A.

Workshop Chair ....................................... James Buck, University of Georgia, U.S.A.APS Section Chairs ................................... Janna Beckerman, Purdue University, U.S.A. Amy Charkowski, University of Wisconsin, U.S.A. Paul Esker, University of Costa Rica, Costa Rica Aaron Hert, Helena Research, U.S.A. Peter Ojiambo, North Carolina State University, U.S.A. Jeffrey Rollins, University of Florida, U.S.A.

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TABLE OF CONTENTSJoint Meeting Program Team ..................................2

Invitations from the APS and MSA Presidents ........3

Schedule-at-a-Glance ............................................4

Meeting Highlights ................................................5

Leadership Opportunities .......................................7

Scientific Program ..................................................8

Field Trips ...........................................................8

Workshops .........................................................9

Special Sessions ...................................................10

Technical Orals and Posters ................................. 18

Preliminary Schedule ...........................................19

General Information .............................................23

Hotel Information and Reservations .....................24

Meeting Registration ...........................................25

The Exhibit Hall ....................................................26

Registration Form ................................................27

An Invitation from the APS PresidentAs APS president, I am honored to invite you to this year’s meeting. Having the advantage of being very close to the planning of this meeting, I can assure you that a phenom-enal scientific program awaits you in Austin. This year we are especially excited to be sharing the meeting with The Mycological Society of America (MSA) and to have some extra informative fungi science in queue.

As an annual meeting attendee for the past 25+ years, I have always looked forward to our annual meetings to reconnect with the science and the scientists. When I was first starting out in my career, I looked to the meetings as a way of accessing those senior to me who were doing incredible things and making amazing advances. Twenty-five years later, I still get that same excitement from every meeting I attend, both for that same reason and for the excitement of seeing all of the new faces and names, eager to learn and continue the advancement of plant pathology.

As a country and world, we are at a critical impasse in terms of where plant pathology is as a science and where it needs to be to continue to support the ever-increasing demands of our growing population. This year’s meeting theme—Mind the Gap—stems from this impasse. Together we will explore our current position in a variety of situations and then we will examine our end goals and what we will need to do in order to achieve them.

I hope you join us in Austin, Texas, U.S.A.—Live Music Capitol of the World—as we make some noise of our own!

Looking forward to seeing you in Austin,

Michael BoehmAPS President

An Invitation from the MSA PresidentOn behalf of The Mycological Society of America, I am delighted to extend to you a warm invitation to participate in the 2013 Joint Meeting of MSA and The American Phytopathological Society in Austin, Texas. Expect an infusion of applied biology and biology of plant-microbe interactions into MSA’s usual strong program in fungal biology, ecology, and systematics.

On display in summer 2013 will be the benefits we reap from a flood of whole-genome sequences, as well as from expanding techniques for tracing genes, gene products, or genotypes through cellular and environmental space and time. Joint APS-MSA symposia reflect our shared concerns about global ecology, climate change, and spread of diseases.

Whatever your career stage and interests, the 2013 APS-MSA Joint Meeting is a great place to exchange ideas, plan collaborations, catch up with colleagues, and make new friends. I predict that you, like me, will find MSA and APS to be an amazing, generous community of people who will be interested in you and your work throughout your career.

Mary BerbeeMSA President

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(see full schedule) Workshops/Field Trips6:30 – 8:00 p.m. APS Committee Meetings8:00 – 9:30 p.m. APS Committee Meetings

SuNdAy, AuGuST 118:30 – 10:00 a.m. APS Committee Meetings10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. APS Opening General Session and Awards & Honors Ceremony10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. MSA Business Meeting and Awards Ceremony 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. Technical Sessions1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Special Sessions2:45 – 4:00 p.m. Technical Sessions4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Welcome Reception with Exhibition and Posters

MONdAy, AuGuST 128:30 – 9:45 a.m. Technical Sessions8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Special Sessions10:15 – 11:30 a.m. Technical Sessions1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Plenary Session2:30 – 3:30 p.m. MSA Karling Lecture3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Poster Author Time6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Industry & Extension Social

TuESdAy, AuGuST 138:30 – 9:45 a.m. Technical Sessions8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Special Sessions10:15 – 11:30 a.m. Technical Sessions1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Plenary Session1:00 – 2:00 p.m. MSA Presidential Address2:15 – 3:30 p.m. Technical Sessions3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Poster Author Time

wEdNESdAy, AuGuST 148:30 – 9:45 a.m. Technical Sessions8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Special Sessions10:15 – 11:30 a.m. Technical Sessions1:00 – 2:15 p.m. Technical Sessions1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Special Sessions2:45 – 4:00 p.m. Technical Sessions5:00 – 7:00 p.m. MSA Auction, Awards, and Social6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Final Night Celebration

(Preliminary—subject to change)

Full schedule can be found on page 19.

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■ SuNdAy, AuGuST 11APS Opening General Session and Awards & Honors Ceremony10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Your official welcome to Austin and the joint meeting! Join fellow colleagues and scientists from around the world and help us acknowledge our members with awards and honors in recognition of their hard work and dedication to the science. Hear about important society goals and accomplishments straight from APS leaders and get updates on the 2013 Joint Meeting program.

MSA Business Meeting and Awards Ceremony10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Celebrate the winners of this year’s MSA graduate student Mentor Travel Awards and Research Awards. Meet the new officers of MSA, and hear updates on MSA’s meeting plans, publishing, and finances.

9th Annual APS-OIP Silent Auction12:00 – 6:00 p.m.

A marvelous selection of items from around the world will again be available for bidding. Proceeds support the APS Office of International Program’s Global Experience Program. Support this effort both with your bids and by donating items from around the world. Items can

be brought with you or sent directly in advance, visit www.apsnet.org/members/outreach/oip/Pages/SilentAuction.aspx for details.

Welcome Reception with Exhibition and Posters4:30 – 6:30 p.m.Exhibits! Posters! Food and fun! Mingle with familiar faces and meet new APS and MSA colleagues, visit the exhibits, and bid on APS-OIP Silent Auction items while enjoying light snacks and drinks. Ticket is included with full registration. Guest tickets are available for purchase on the registration form.

■ MONdAy, AuGuST 12Plenary Session1:00 – 2:30 p.m.APS President Mike Boehm takes his theme, Mind the Gap (a spoof on the London tube warning), to the 21st Century as we face the gaps in a variety of areas including science, technology, food security, climate change, demographics, health & wellness, and diversity. In this plenary, you’ll not only hear from experts in their respective areas of global food security and its connection to health and wellness, you’ll also be engaged in the discussion through moderator lead conversations with the experts. Stay tuned for updates on this unique and timely session…there is much more to come.

MSA Karling Lecture2:30 – 3:30 p.m.The John Karling Annual Lecture is MSA’s most prestigious invited talk presented by an outstanding scientist. This year’s Karling Lecturer is Barbara Howlett, a professor in the Depart-ment of Botany at the University of Melbourne in Australia. An internationally recognized expert on fungal interactions and diseases of plants, she focuses on Leptosphaeria maculans, which causes blackleg, the major disease of canola worldwide. Her work spans molecular, genetic, and genomic approaches wed with field work. Her overall goal is to develop improved strategies for control of this important plant crop disease.

Afternoon Poster Viewing with Authors3:30 – 5:30 p.m.Too many posters to view and not enough time? We’ve divided poster author time between Monday and Tuesday afternoons to assist you in making your poster author connections!

APS Early Career Professionals’ Social with Employer Networking Opportunity5:30 – 6:30 p.m.Tickets: $10Connect with your fellow early career professionals and at the same time mingle with employers to learn about new job opportunities. Academic, government, and industry employers are invited to join the social to network with prospective em-ployees. Refreshments and appetizers are included in the price of the ticket. Preregistration is required.

Meeting Highlights continued

Check out the highlights and learn more about the meeting’s updated format, including more scientific sessions and new poster-viewing options.

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APS Graduate Student Social5:30 – 6:30 p.m.Tickets: $10Make plans to attend the one social spot where all plant pa-thology students come together to connect. Light snacks and beverages will be served. This event is limited to students only. Preregistration is required.

Industry & Extension Social6:30 – 9:30 p.m.Tickets: $30Join your industry and extension colleagues and friends on this new evening, Monday, August 12, at Speakeasy, one of downtown Austin’s most celebrated event and entertainment venues. Located in the heart of the Austin Warehouse District and easy walking distance from the convention center, Speakeasy is a step back in time and features vintage bowling lanes, a full-size pool table, karaoke room, and much more. We will have the entire space to ourselves and you will be treated to a truly unique experience with a Roaring Twenties vibe. There will be numerous food stations as well as a fine array of beverages. Preregistration is required. A limited number of tickets is available at the discounted rate of $30. When those tickets are sold, additional tickets will be available at the event price.

■ TuESdAy, AuGuST 13APS Department Heads’ Breakfast and Meeting7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Tickets: $35Plant pathology department heads/chairs, or their representa-tives, are encouraged to participate in this important event to meet with colleagues and review priority issues regarding the future of the discipline, hear updates on recent actions, and identify opportunities for advancing the APS/academic part-nership. Ticket includes breakfast. Preregistration is required.

Plenary Session1:00 – 2:00 p.m.New this year, we’ve added a second plenary session that will take a lighter approach to a topic of interest to the group. Tentative plans for this session focus on the timely and always interesting topic of life and work balance. More details will be available in future meeting promotions.

MSA Presidential Address1:00 – 2:00 p.m.Following MSA tradition, President Mary Berbee will talk about the development of her interests and about collabora-tors and friends in the context of research on the origins and diversification of fungi.

Afternoon Poster Viewing with Authors3.30 – 5:30 p.m.Too many posters to view and not enough time? We’ve divided poster author time between Monday and Tuesday afternoons to assist you in making your poster author connections!

■ wEdNESdAy, AuGuST 14Scientific Sessions All Day8:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.We’ve always had sessions on Wednesday morning. Be sure to plan your travel to attend the sessions that are now planned for Wednesday afternoon!

MSA Auction, Awards, and Social5:00 – 7:00 p.m.Tickets: $20Bid on the books, photographs, and fungus-related memorabilia that everyone needs. Join MSA for pre-final night celebration snacks and drinks from the cash bar. From 5:00 to 5:30 p.m., MSA will present awards to some of our distinguished scientists and teachers, as well as awards for outstanding graduate student talks and posters. The silent auction will run from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., with simultaneous live auction items up for bid. Preregistration is required. Guest tickets are available for purchase on the registration form.

Final Round Up6:30 – 9:30 p.m.Wednesday night continues the Austin experience with a Round Up. It’s a great way to wrap up the meeting, relax, and make one final connection with your colleagues and friends before heading home. Ticket is included with full registration. Guest tickets are available for purchase on the registration form.

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APS Leadership Institute: Effective Team LeadershipSaturday, August 108:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Organizers: Bill Schneider, USDA ARS, Fort Detrick, MD, U.S.A.; Janna Beckerman, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, U.S.A.; Eric Tedford, Syngenta Crop Protection, Greensboro, NC, U.S.A.Sponsoring Committee: APS Leadership Institute CommitteeSponsored in-part by: Monsanto CompanyFee: $75 regular / $50 post-doc / $25 students

Continuing the tradition of providing leadership skills training through APS, this workshop will explore effective methods for developing goals, communicating your vision to others, building and working with a team, and motivating others to work with you toward team goals. Designed to develop effective future leaders for APS, this workshop is intended for graduate students, post-docs, early and mid-career professionals, but all career levels are welcome. Preregistration is required. Attendance is limited to 50 participants. The cost of the ticket includes continental breakfast, lunch, and workshop materials.

FIELd TRIPSCurrent Perspectives on Abiotic and Biotic Threats to Forest and Shade Trees of Texas ......... 8

Ornamental and Urban Farming .......................................................................................... 8

Texas Foray .......................................................................................................................... 8

Texas Hill Country Fruit Disease ........................................................................................... 8

Turfgrass ............................................................................................................................. 8

wORkShOPSComparative Fungal Genomics with MycoCosm .................................................................. 9

Genotyping-by-Sequencing ................................................................................................ 9

How to Get Engaged: Advocacy Etiquette ............................................................................ 9

Sampling Terms, Concepts, and Best Practices for Plant Pathologists .................................. 9

SPECIAL SESSIONS

13th I. E. Melhus Graduate Student Symposium: What’s in Our Toolbox to Minimize the Risk of Plant Disease? .................................................................................................. 13

An Unconventional Classroom: Reaching New Students with Online and Distance Courses and Programs ....................................................................................................... 14

Counting Beans & Tooting Horns: Effective Metrics for Documenting the Impact of Research and Extension ..................................................................................................... 14

Emerging Issues of Mycotoxins in Food Safety ................................................................... 12

Exploring Genomic and Molecular Mechanisms of Host-Parasite Interactions for Crop Protection ............................................................................................................. 13

Filling in the Gaps: How Do Xanthomonads Adapt to Diverse Hosts, Tissues, and Environments? ............................................................................................................ 17

Filling the Gap: Understanding Factors Driving Expanding Distributions of Plant Viruses .................................................................................................................. 15

Functional, Evolutionary, and Ecological Diversity of Wood Decay Systems ....................... 10

Fungal Ecology Beyond Boundaries: From Communities to the Globe ............................... 10

Innovations in Microbial Forensics and Plant Biosecurity ................................................... 12

Innovations in Seed Treatments for Crop Protection and Health ........................................ 13

Insect-Transmitted Bacterial Diseases: Passing the Gift ..................................................... 17

Interaction Between Plants and Human Pathogens .......................................................... 12

Interactions and Mechanisms of Symptomless Plant Symbioses ....................................... 16

Invasive Threats to Palm Trees ........................................................................................... 15

New Horizons in the Cell Biology of Fungi ......................................................................... 16

New Products & Services ................................................................................................... 14

One Fungus, One Name: The Impact of Recent Changes in Fungal Nomenclature .............. 10

Plant Pathologists of the Future: Showcasing the Top Graduate Students from APS Division Meetings ........................................................................................................ 14

Responses of Plant-Symbiotic Fungi to Climate Change: Diversity, Distribution, and Function ..................................................................................................................... 11

Schroth Faces of the Future: New Frontiers in Mycology .................................................... 11

Small Noncoding RNAs: New Paradigms in Plant-Microbe Interactions ............................. 16

Status and Challenges in Identification and Diagnosis of Graminicolous Downy Mildews .......... 11

Virus Intracellular Accumulation and Movement as a Target for Disease Control ............... 15

Photo courtesy ACVB, Austin Convention Center

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Current Perspectives on Abiotic and Biotic Threats to Forest and Shade Trees of TexasSaturday, August 109:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Organizers: Matthew Kasson, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, U.S.A.; Isabel Munck, USDA Forest Service, Durham, NH, U.S.A.; Jim Houser, Texas Forest Service, Austin, TX, U.S.A.Sponsoring Committee/Sponsor: Forest PathologyFee: $60

The field trip will emphasize current abiotic and biotic threats, including oak wilt, Hypoxylon canker, leaf scorch, fire, and drought, to Texas forest and shade trees. Participants will visit several locations, including the Bastrop State Park, which was devastated by wildfires in 2011. Attendees will interact with local forest health specialists and pathologists to discuss research, surveys, and long-term drought and fire and their impact on forest health planning.

Ornamental and Urban FarmingSaturday, August 107:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Organizer: Kevin Ong, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, College Station, TX, U.S.A.Sponsoring Committees/Sponsors: Diseases of Ornamental Plants; ExtensionFinancial Sponsor: Texas Nursery and Landscaping AssociationFee: $55

This field trip will explore various green industries that impact the urban areas of Central Texas (Austin-San Antonio). We will visit several local commercial greenhouse and nursery operations. We will also explore some aspects of food production in the urban and immediate surrounding areas. The field trip will focus on storage, pathology, and processing of fruits, grains, and vegetables that are produced in the Austin, Texas area.

Texas ForaySaturday, August 108:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.Organizers: Brian Shaw, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, U.S.A.; Harold Keller, Botanical Research Institute of Texas, Arlington, TX, U.S.A.; Sydney Everhart, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, U.S.A.Sponsoring Committees/Sponsors: APS; MSAFee: $35

Get your boots dirty on this fungal foray for macro- and microfungi in natural settings. This excursion will take you to Barton Creek Greenbelt, considered one of Austin’s best outdoor destinations. Novices and experts alike will have a chance to forage for fungi, and at midmorning, participants will return to the convention center to examine and identify specimens and listen to a lecture by a local expert. Lunch will be on your own at any of downtown Austin’s many dining options.

Texas Hill Country Fruit DiseaseSaturday, August 107:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Organizers: David Appel, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, U.S.A.; Sheila McBride, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, College Station, TX, U.S.A.Sponsoring Committee/Sponsor: ExtensionFee: $50

The field trip will consist of visits to commercial vineyards and wineries in the beautiful Texas Hill Country to highlight diseases of wine grapes, including Pierce’s disease, cotton root rot, crown gall, and other challenging pathogens. Other features will be a peach orchard, where common diseases will be viewed. Alternative crops, such as pomegranate, fig, and pear, will be viewed and discussed at a Texas A&M University experimental facility in Fredericksburg, Texas.

TurfgrassSaturday, August 108:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Organizers: Gerald (Lee) Miller, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, U.S.A.; John Inguagiato, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, U.S.A.; Young-Ki Jo, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, U.S.A.Sponsoring Committee/Sponsor: Turfgrass PathologyFee: $50

This field trip will highlight the challenges of maintaining aesthetic and playable turfgrass areas in the southcentral region of the United States. Possible sites include the University of Texas athletic facilities (including Texas Memorial Stadium), Austin Golf Club, Barton Creek Golf Club, and the newly constructed Circuit of the Americas racetrack facility. The field trip will focus on the impact of these facilities on the economy and the particular management problems that are unique to the region, such as water management.

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Comparative Fungal Genomics with MycoCosmSaturday, August 109:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Organizer: Igor Grigoriev, DOE Joint Genome Institute, Walnut Creek, CA, U.S.A.Fee: $35

MycoCosm is a web-based fungal genomics resource developed by the U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute. It integrates genomic data from more than 200 fungi with interactive analysis tools. This workshop will give participants hands-on experience exploring genomic data in both a genome-centric and comparative genomics manner.

Genotyping-by-SequencingSaturday, August 101:00 – 5:00 p.m.Organizers: Lance Cadle-Davidson, USDA-ARS, Geneva, NY, U.S.A.; Katie Hyma, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, U.S.A.; Maria Jimenez-Gasco, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, U.S.A.Sponsoring Committee/Sponsor: Evolutionary Genetics and GenomicsFee: $60

Genotyping-by-sequencing (GBS) uses barcoding and next-generation sequencing of DNA or RNA samples for high-resolution, low-cost genotyping. In this workshop, we will provide an overview of GBS theory and library preparation followed by step-by-step computational analyses of sequence data. Attendees will become familiar with resources for GBS, its limitations, and some real-world examples of its applications, including those for organisms without a reference genome.

How to Get Engaged: Advocacy EtiquetteSaturday, August 101:00 – 5:00 p.m.Organizers: Angela Records, APS Policy Fellow, Washing-ton, DC, U.S.A.; Jan Leach, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, U.S.A.Sponsoring Committee/Sponsor: Public Policy BoardFee: $40

This workshop will train participants in how to devise a compelling message and deliver it to legislators in both oral and written formats. Our plan is to invite an active congressional legislative assistant to participate in the training and mock advocacy meetings. In addition, expertise will be provided by professional policy advocates.

Sampling Terms, Concepts, and Best Practices for Plant PathologistsSaturday, August 1010:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Lunch on own 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.)Organizers: Forrest Nutter, Jr., Iowa State University, Ames, IA, U.S.A.; Paul Esker, University of Costa Rica, San Jose, Costa RicaSponsoring Committees/Sponsors: Epidemiology; Crop Loss Assessment and Risk Evaluation (CARE); Pathogen ForensicsFee: $50

The processes of selecting sampling units (pathogen isolates, plants, leaves, fields, etc.) without bias is an everyday necessity in plant pathology. In this workshop, sampling terms, concepts, and best practices will be presented. Emphasis will be placed on examining relevant issues related to the power of the test, sample size estimation, hierarchical sampling, and sampling for bulk tests. Examples related to pathogen detection, mean separation, yield loss estimation, and seed health tests will be used.

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Functional, Evolutionary, and Ecological Diversity of Wood Decay SystemsOrganizer: David Hibbett, Clark University, Worcester, MA, U.S.A.Section: Ecology and EpidemiologySponsoring Committee/Sponsor: Mycology

Wood decay has profound biogeochemical consequences, impacts timber-based industries, and has potential applications in biofuels. Wood decayers have been divided into two categories: white rot and brown rot, but genomics has revealed diversity within each class, and ecologists have long shown substrate and habitat preferences of particular species. This session highlights the diversity of wood decay systems from the perspectives of genomics, biochemistry, evolutionary biology, and ecology.

• Mechanisms of wood decay inferred from recent genome investigations. D. CULLEN, USDA Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, WI, U.S.A.

• Time-dependent expression of genes encoded by Phanerochaete carnosa during growth on heartwood from deciduous and coniferous wood. E. MASTER, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada

• Wood decay in the Ozark Highlands: Variation across species, space, and time. A. ZANNE, George Washington University, Washington, DC, U.S.A.

• Wood-rotting fungi have a dark history: Evidence from the fossil record. C. HARPER, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, U.S.A.

• Wood decay in extreme environments. R. BLANCHETTE, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN, U.S.A.

• Novel industrial lignocellulose-degrading enzymes. A. BERLIN, Novozymes, Inc., Davis, CA, U.S.A.

• Diversification of wood decay systems in early evolution of Agaricomycotina. L. NAGY, Clark University, Worcester, MA, U.S.A.

Fungal Ecology Beyond Boundaries: From Communities to the GlobeOrganizer: Nicole Hynson, University of Hawaii-Manoa, Honolulu, HI, U.S.A.Section: Ecology and EpidemiologyFinancial Sponsors: New Phytologist Trust; Fungal Ecology/Elsevier Publishing; MSA Ecology Committee

This session will bring together leading international research-ers from the field of ecology whose research foci include topics in fungal ecology at the community, landscape, ecosystem, or global scales. Since there is often a disconnect between researchers working at different biological or geographical scales, this session will provide a venue with which to bridge

this gap, giving researchers from a diversity of backgrounds and expertise a chance to present and to interact with new potential colleagues.

• The functioning of arbuscular mycorrhizal symbioses from local communities to biomes. J. KLIRONOMOS, The University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus, Kelowna, BC, Canada

• Fungal ecology in a community context: Nectar microfungi interacting with bacteria, plants, and birds. T. FUKAMI, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, U.S.A.

• Does nitrogen availability affect ectomycorrhizal fungal communities at the regional scale? F. COX, University of Manchester, Manchester, England, United Kingdom

• Functional geography of fungal decomposition pathways. J. TALBOT, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, U.S.A.

• Aboveground-belowground linkages: Extrapolating local to global fungal biodiversity. D. L. TAYLOR, Institute of Arctic Biology-University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK, U.S.A.

• Strangers in a strange land: Do Alnus and Salix trees associate with different ectomycorrhizal fungi outside their native ranges. P. KENNEDY, Lewis and Clark College, Portland, OR, U.S.A.

• The relative influence of evolutionary history, climate, and space on current distributions of arbuscular mycor-rhizal fungi at the global scale. S. KIVLIN, University of Texas-Austin, Austin, TX, U.S.A.

• From roots to biomes: A continental-scale look at fungal diversity in North American pine forests. K. PEAY, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, U.S.A.

One Fungus, One Name: The Impact of Recent Changes in Fungal NomenclatureOrganizers: Carrie Harmon, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, U.S.A.; Carol Stiles, Georgia Military College, Valdosta, GA, U.S.A.Section: Biology of PathogensSponsoring Committees/Sponsors: Mycology; Diagnostics; Widely Prevalent Plant-Pathogenic Fungi List Working Group; International Commission on the Taxonomy of FungiFinancial Sponsor: Widely Prevalent Plant-Pathogenic Fungi List Working Group

Until recently, two systems of nomenclature existed for many fungi: one name for the sexual state and one for the asexual state. The coexistence of these two naming systems is now abolished in the International Code of Nomenclature (ICN), and a given fungus will receive a single name. This session will cover nomenclature within the revised ICN as well as provide updates for the process of registering names in some of the major groups of fungal plant pathogens. Join us for a lively discussion!

Listed by subject matter. Sessions are preliminary and subject to change. Visit www.apsnet.org/meet for complete session details.

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• Overview of changes affecting fungal nomenclature in the International Code of Nomenclature and progress of nomenclatural working groups. K. SEIFERT, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada

• Impact of ICN changes on scientific names of fungal plant pathogens. M. PALM, USDA APHIS PPQ National Identification Services, Beltsville, MD, U.S.A.

• Colletotrichum and Dothideomycetes. P. CROUS, Fungal Biodiversity Centre, Utrecht, Netherlands

• Fusarium. D. GEISER, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, U.S.A.

• Magnaporthe/Pyricularia. N. ZHANG, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, U.S.A.

• Discussion

Responses of Plant-Symbiotic Fungi to Climate Change: Diversity, Distribution, and FunctionOrganizer: Christine Hawkes, University of Texas-Austin, Austin, TX, U.S.A.Section: Ecology and EpidemiologySponsoring Committee/Sponsor: MSA

Symbiotic fungi are a key component of terrestrial ecosys-tems, important for both plant communities and ecosystem functioning. Yet symbiont responses to climate change remain poorly understood. In this session, we address the ecological and evolutionary responses of fungal symbionts to changing climatic conditions, as well as their consequences for plant communities and ecosystem processes.

• Fungal community responses to discrete precipitation pulses under altered rainfall intervals. A. JUMPPONEN, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, U.S.A.

• Climatic drivers of fungal endophyte distributions and their impacts on plant drought resistance. H. GIAUQUE, University of Texas-Austin, Austin, TX, U.S.A.

• Climate change, endophyte symbiosis, and ecosystem engineering in dunes: Can fungi improve coastal defense against storm surge? J. RUDGERS, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, U.S.A.

• Mycorrhizal feedback with global change: An ecophysio-logical perspective. G. MALCOLM, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, U.S.A.

• Fires as global change: Responses by mycorrhizal fungi. K. TRESEDER, University of California, Irvine, CA, U.S.A.

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Schroth Faces of the Future: New Frontiers in MycologyOrganizers: Christopher Wallis, USDA-ARS, Parlier, CA, U.S.A.; Teresa Hughes, USDA-ARS, West Lafayette, IN, U.S.A.Section: Diseases of PlantsSponsoring Committees/Sponsors: Early Career Profession-als; Mycology

Schroth Faces of the Future is an annually occurring endowed session recognizing early career professionals (those within 10 years of receiving their Ph.D. degree) who are making an impact in plant pathology research. Each year, Schroth covers a different discipline of plant pathology, with 2013 to cover Faces of the Future in mycology.

Status and Challenges in Identification and Diagnosis of Graminicolous Downy MildewsOrganizers: Z. Gloria Abad, USDA-APHIS-CPHST, Beltsville, MD, U.S.A.; Patricia De Sa Snow, USDA-APHIS-BRS, Riverdale, MD, U.S.A.Section: Diseases of PlantsSponsoring Committees/Sponsors: Regulatory Plant Pathology; Emerging Diseases and Pathogens; Diagnostics

Graminicolous downy mildews affect important crops such as maize, millet, sorghum, and sugarcane where the pathogens are mostly understudied. Some Peronosclerospora and Scleroph-thora species cause destructive diseases and are of biosecurity concern. This session will review aspects of the taxonomy (including new species and the genus Eraphthora published during 2011–2012), the regulatory status, and the challenges in developing robust systems for identification and diagnostics.

• Biology of downy mildews from gramineaceous crops. G. PETERSON, Foreign Disease-Weed Science, USDA-ARS, Fort Detrick, MD, U.S.A.

• Downy mildews from gramineaceous crops in North America and those of regulatory concern. C. MAGILL, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, U.S.A.

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• Environment metagenomics of downy mildews. A. LEVESQUE, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Ottawa, ON, Canada

• Taxonomy and phylogeny of graminicolous downy mildews. M. THINES, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany

• Status, challenges, and tools in identification and diag-nosis of Peronosclerospora and Sclerophthora of regulatory concern. Z. G. ABAD, USDA-APHIS-CPHST, Beltsville, MD, U.S.A.

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Emerging Issues of Mycotoxins in Food SafetyOrganizers: Ramon Jaime, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.; Themis Michailides, University of California-Davis, Parlier, CA, U.S.A.Section: Diseases of PlantsSponsoring Committees/Sponsors: Mycotoxicology; Seed Pathology

New discoveries have demonstrated the production of mycotoxins by fungi not previously known to produce mycotoxins. Additionally, weather-related events have induced contamination in wide production areas. Registrations of atoxigenic biocontrols have created challenges concerning application practices. The scope of this session is to provide information to the public on the risks of mycotoxin contamination in commodities not previously known and on the effects of weather on mycotoxin outbreaks.

• Impacts of the Midwest 2012 drought on aflatoxin contamination of maize. A. E. ROBERTSON, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, U.S.A.

• Influence of weather on aflatoxin-producing fungi and aflatoxin concentrations in crops. P. COTTY, USDA-ARS, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.

• Challenges in using the biopesticide AF36 in pistachio orchards to reduce aflatoxin contamination. T. MICHAILIDES, University of California-Davis, Parlier, CA, U.S.A.

• Fumonisin production by black Aspergillus species in maize. G. MUNKVOLD, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, U.S.A.

• When mycotoxins come in bunches: Fumonisin production by Aspergillus niger in grapes. J. PALUMBO, USDA-ARS, Albany, CA, U.S.A.

• Aflatoxin and fumonisin contamination in corn smut (Ustilago maydis) galls in the field and in the grocery store. H. ABBAS, USDA-ARS, Stoneville, MS, U.S.A.

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Innovations in Microbial Forensics and Plant BiosecurityOrganizers: Jacqueline Fletcher, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, U.S.A.; James Stack, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, U.S.A.; Russ Bulluck, USDA APHIS PPQ CPHST, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.; Forrest Nutter, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, U.S.A.; Carla Thomas, University of California-Davis, Davis, CA, U.S.A.; William Schneider, USDA-ARS, Fort Detrick, MD, U.S.A.Section: Diseases of PlantsSponsoring Committees/Sponsors: Microbial Forensics Interest Group; Emerging Diseases and Pathogens; Crop Loss Assessment and Risk Evaluation (CARE); Epidemiology

Recent technical innovations for forensic plant pathology include enhanced strategies for pathogen detection, strain discrimination, sampling, epidemiology, and bioinformatics. Speakers from both the plant pathology and human forensics communities will address use of platforms for next-generation sequencing and metagenomics, sensor and sampling issues, new bioinformatics tools, and novel strategies such as machine learning.

• Forensic epidemiology: Novel digital epidemiology methods. N. NELSON, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, U.S.A.

• Forensic epidemiology: New sensor-based plant pathogen detection: Where to look for evidence in a 300-acre crop. F. NUTTER, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, U.S.A.

• Advances in pathogen detection for forensic plant pathology. N. BERGMAN, National Bioforensic Analysis Center, Fort Detrick, MD, U.S.A.

• Forensic methods for pathogen strain typing. J. BURANS, National Bioforensic Analysis Center, Fort Detrick, MD, U.S.A.

• Bioinformatics strategies for microbial forensics. Presenter to be announced.

Interaction Between Plants and Human PathogensOrganizers: Maeli Melotto, University of Texas-Arlington, Arlington, TX, U.S.A.; Jacqueline Fletcher, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, U.S.A.Section: Molecular/Cellular/Plant-Microbe InteractionsSponsoring Committees/Sponsors: APS Food Safety Interest Group; Public Policy Board

Contamination of foods with human pathogens is a major issue to society, with increasing numbers of outbreaks in the last several years. Recent studies reveal that plants are not passive to contamination by human pathogens. This session is designed to highlight current knowledge of plant responses toward infection; the biology and ecology of human pathogens on the phyllosphere; and the crucial role that phytopatholo-gists can play in the prevention of human disease outbreaks.

• A microbe is a microbe: What plant pathologists can and do to contribute to food safety research and outreach. S. MILLER, The Ohio State University, Wooster, OH, U.S.A.

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• Biology and ecology of human pathogens on the plant en-vironment. M. BRANDL, USDA-ARS, WRRC, Albany, CA, U.S.A.

• Salmonella’s life in the roots. J. BARAK, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, U.S.A.

• Plant immunity against human pathogens. M. MELOTTO, University of Texas-Arlington, Arlington, TX, U.S.A.

• A food safety perspective on the interactions of enteric viruses with plants. K. KNIEL, University of Delaware, Newark, DE, U.S.A.

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13th I. E. Melhus Graduate Student Symposium: What’s in Our Toolbox to Minimize the Risk of Plant Disease?Organizer: Kira Bowen, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, U.S.A.Section: Disease Control and Pest ManagementSponsoring Committees/Sponsors: Crop Loss Assessment and Risk Evaluation (CARE); APS Foundation

Selected graduate students will present their work on min-imizing plant disease risk. Minimization of this risk might be accomplished through new resistance strategies in plants; knowledge gained through disease forecasting and spatial modeling; or implementation of innovative management pro-grams, new chemistries, or biological control agents. Presenters for this session are selected on the basis of the originality and significance of their approach to reducing plant disease risk.

Exploring Genomic and Molecular Mechanisms of Host-Parasite Interactions for Crop ProtectionOrganizers: Yulin Jia, USDA-ARS, Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center, Stuttgart, Arkansas, U.S.A.; Guo-Liang Wang, Department of Plant Pathology, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, U.S.A.Sponsoring Committees/Sponsors: Working group of the Chinese Society of Plant Pathology (CSPP) and The American Phytopathological Society (APS)Section: Molecular/Cellular/Plant-Microbe Interactions

Over the past two decades, significant breakthroughs in host-pathogen interactions have provided a solid foundation for disease management. The recent rapid evolution of DNA sequencing technology, gene expression profiling, and bioin-formatics has presented unique, exciting, and unprecedented opportunities for international corporations. Presently, diverse powerful molecular and genetic tools have been developed to manage crop diseases worldwide. The present and future chal-lenges for crop protection lie in unpredictable climate changes, pathogen population variability, fungicide resistance, and host genotype shifting. However, rapid accumulation of scientific knowledge on molecular and genetic bases of host-pathogen interactions will allow the development of the most eco-nomical strategies for the management of crop pathogens worldwide. Current advances in host-pathogen interactions

and their immediate applications to crop protection will be presented by selected speakers, three from APS and three from CSPP.

• The Peanut Genome Consortium and peanut genome sequence: Creating a better future through global food security. B. GUO, USDA-ARS, Crop Protection and Management Unit, Tifton, GA, U.S.A.

• The genome of the stripe rust pathogen and interactions with its host plants. X. CHEN, USDA-ARS Wheat Genetics, Quality Physiology and Disease Research, Pullman, WA, U.S.A.

• Global efforts in managing rice blast disease. Y. JIA, USDA-ARS, Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center, Stuttgart, AR, U.S.A.

• Mycotoxins produced by the rice false smut pathogen. L.-G. ZHOU, China Agricultural University, Beijing, Peoples Republic of China

• Mechanisms and management of carbendazim resistance in Gibberella zeae. M.-G. ZHOU, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, Peoples Republic of China

• Mechanisms enabling transmission of rice viruses by vector insects. T.-Y. WEI, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian, Peoples Republic of China

Innovations in Seed Treatments for Crop Protection and HealthOrganizers: Gary Munkvold and Gregory Tylka, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, U.S.A.Section: Disease Control and Pest ManagementSponsoring Committees/Sponsors: Seed Pathology; Nematology

In recent years, the use of seed treatments has expanded dramatically in scope and depth. These changes provide new opportunities and challenges. Scientists from throughout the world will discuss the latest, most innovative aspects of seed treatments for maintaining and increasing plant protection and crop health. Topics include the implementation of multiple active ingredients in seed treatment combinations; microbial treatments; physiological effects on plants; and more!

• Development and formulation of seed treatment com-binations. K. ARTHUR, Valent USA Corp., Plano, TX, U.S.A.

• Implementation of seed treatment formulations by the seed industry. G. LAMKA, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., Johnston, IA, U.S.A.

• Biological control through microbial seed treatments. G. HARMAN, Cornell University, Geneva, NY, U.S.A.

• Bacteriophage seed treatments for control of bacterial pathogens. N. ADACHI, Ishikawa Agricultural Research Center, Kanazawa, Japan

• Nematode-protectant seed treatments: New options for nematode management in row crops. G. TYLKA, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, U.S.A.

• Physiological benefits of seed treatments. P. CASTRO, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

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New Products & ServicesOrganizer: Rubella S. Goswami, DuPont Crop Protection, Newark, DE, U.S.A.Section: Disease Control and Pest ManagementSponsoring Committee/Sponsor: Industry

This session provides a forum for highlighting new products and technologies available to those in the fields of agriculture and plant disease management.

An Unconventional Classroom: Reaching New Students with Online and Distance Courses and ProgramsOrganizers: Maya Hayslett, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, U.S.A.; Anissa Poleatewich, Vineland Research & Innovation Center, Vineland Station, ON, CanadaSection: Professionalism/OutreachSponsoring Committees/Sponsors: Office of Education; Teaching

Technological advances now allow instructors to connect with students at other campuses and universities. With online and distance education courses, instructors are reaching more students, or students who might not otherwise get the chance, with fewer resources. Speakers for this session are instructors who currently teach these kinds of courses. They will discuss the advantages and the challenges of teaching these courses, as well as the kinds of resources that are necessary to start one.

• Selection and use of technology for offering a distance course in plant pathology. D. SHEW, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.

• The challenges and advantages of teaching introductory plant pathology at a distance. E. LITTLE, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, U.S.A.

• Teaching tropical plant pathology to a global audience. J. RISTAINO, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.

• Masters-level agricultural biosecurity education for location-bound adult learners. G. KULDAU, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, U.S.A.

• What’s in it for us? Creating financial and academic incentives for faculty in an online degree program. D. PFEIFFER, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, U.S.A.

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Counting Beans & Tooting Horns: Effective Metrics for Documenting the Impact of Research and ExtensionOrganizer: Amanda Gevens, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, U.S.A.Section: Professionalism/OutreachSponsoring Committees/Sponsors: Extension; Early Career Professionals; Plant Pathogen and Disease Detection

This session will focus on effective metrics for documenting impact in plant pathology programs. Leading researchers and specialists will demonstrate methods and metrics for effectively evaluating the impact of research and extension programs. Documenting impact is highly valued for justifying grant funding and annual reporting to university administration and beyond. Logistics and case studies will be offered in this session designed for all plant pathologists (extension and research).

• Introduction—Defining impact: From website hits to change in practice. A. J. GEVENS, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, U.S.A.

• Planning for evaluation of your research and application. T. BARTHOLOMAY, Minnesota Office of Higher Education, St. Paul, MN, U.S.A.

• The importance of documenting impact—A Washington perspective. M. DRAPER, USDA-NIFA, Washington, DC, U.S.A.

• A case study in documenting impact in research. C. SMART, Cornell University, Geneva, NY, U.S.A.

• Documenting the impact of 10 years of IPM on Wisconsin cranberry production: A case study in documenting impact in extension. J. COLQUHOUN, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, U.S.A.

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Plant Pathologists of the Future: Showcasing the Top Graduate Students from APS Division MeetingsOrganizer: David Schmale, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, U.S.A.Section: Professionalism/OutreachSponsoring Committee/Sponsor: Divisional Forum

This session is designed to showcase the top graduate students (M.S. or Ph.D.) from each of the six APS division meetings. The chosen speakers will give a presentation of their research that won them top honors at their respective division meeting. Speakers are allowed 20 minutes for their presentations, and this includes time for questions. This session will highlight some of the top students in the field of plant pathology and broaden the engagement and visibility of APS divisions.

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Filling the Gap: Understanding Factors Driving Expanding Distributions of Plant VirusesOrganizers: Jing Zhou, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, U.S.A.; Judith Brown, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.Section: Ecology and EpidemiologySponsoring Committees/Sponsors: Virology; Vector-Pathogen Complexes

Plant viruses continuously emerge and encroach on new areas, but there are knowledge gaps in the current understanding of the factors driving expanding virus distribution. This session is a timely examination of the drivers of virus distribution, including changes in weather patterns and cropping systems and changes in domestic and international movement of plant materials, as well as the impact of virus genetic evolutionary on its expanding distribution.• Climate change effects on physiology and population

processes of hosts and vectors that influence the spread of hemipteran-borne plant viruses. A. FERERAS CASTIEL, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Madrid, Spain

• The panacea of host resistance genes: The inadvertent selection of resistance-breaking viruses. J. BROWN, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.

• Evolutionary genetics factors underlying the emergence and spread of plant RNA viruses. S. ELENA, Instituto de Biología Molecular y Celular de Plantas/The Santa Fe Institute, Valencia, Spain

• Suitcase importation and other venues for the introduction of exotic plant pathogens. D. GOLINO, University of California-Davis, Davis, CA, U.S.A.

• Free trade, fair trade, safe trade: The role of plant pathology in filling regulatory gaps. R. GRIFFIN, USDA-APHIS, Washington, DC, U.S.A.

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Virus Intracellular Accumulation and Movement as a Target for Disease ControlOrganizers: Richard Nelson, Noble Foundation, Ardmore, OK, U.S.A.; James Schoelz, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, U.S.A.Section: Molecular/Cellular/Plant-Microbe InteractionsSponsoring Committee/Sponsor: Virology

Disease is a culmination of virus accumulation and intracellular movement to allow systemic infection. A plethora of host proteins that influence virus accumulation and movement have been identified, and reduced systemic virus accumulation has been observed after silencing some of these genes. These host genes should be considered a new generation of resistance targets. The function of these host proteins, along with the potential of applying this research for practical benefit, will be discussed.

• Investigating a new role for the Cauliflower mosaic virus P6 protein: Delivery of virions to plasmodesmata. J. SCHOELZ, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, U.S.A.

• Grapevine fanleaf virus: Virus–host interactions at the plasmodesmata influencing movement. C. RITZENTHALER, CNRS, Strasbourg, France

• The importance of chloroplast interactions for local and systemic movement of some members of the Alphaflexiviridae. J. HAMMOND, USDA-ARS, Beltsville, MD, U.S.A.

• Host membrane recruitment for replication and intercellular movement of Turnip mosaic virus. J.-F. LALIBERTÉ, INRS, Laval, QC, Canada

• Assessing vacuole trafficking and metabolizing components for their influence on tobamovirus-induced disease. X. YANG, Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc., Ardmore, OK, U.S.A.

• Summary of virus accumulation and movement findings and their potential application, with Q&A. R. NELSON, Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc., Ardmore, OK, U.S.A.

Invasive Threats to Palm TreesOrganizers: Richard Lee, USDA ARS NCGRCD, Riverside, CA, U.S.A.; Carlos Angel, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, U.S.A.Section: Diseases of PlantsSponsoring Committees/Sponsors: Tropical Plant Pathology; Diseases of Ornamental Plants; Vector-Pathogen Complexes

Palms used for ornamental and food production in the United States are under increasing threats to invasive pathogens and pests. The purpose of this session is to educate and inform commodity stakeholders, regulatory personnel, nurseries, and interested scientists of the nature of the threats.

• Molecular characterization of lethal yellows and other phytoplasmas. B. BEXTINE, University of Texas-Tyler, Tyler, TX, U.S.A.

• Texas Phoenix palm decline and potential vectors. S. HALBERT, Florida Division of Plant Industry, Gainesville, FL, U.S.A.

• Cadang-cadang disease of palm and other diseases. R. LEE, USDA ARS NCGRCD, Riverside, CA, U.S.A.

• Diagnosis of palm declines in the National Plant Disease Diagnostic Network. K. ONG, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, U.S.A.

• Palm diseases in Central America. M. MERCEDES ROCA, Zamorano University, Tegucigalpa, Honduras

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Interactions and Mechanisms of Symptomless Plant SymbiosesOrganizers: Klara Scharnagl, Florida International University, Miami, FL, U.S.A.; Robin Choudhury and Cassandra Swett, University of California, Davis, CA, U.S.A.Section: Molecular/Cellular/Plant-Microbe InteractionsSponsoring Committees/Sponsors: MSA; Mycology; Phyllosphere Microbiology; Postharvest Pathology; Turfgrass Pathology; Seed Pathology

There has long been difficulty in clearly defining and discuss-ing symptomless infection states of plant-associated microbes. Many of these microbes have a wide variation in the types of host associations they form despite a similarity in mechanism of interaction between microbe and host. This interdisciplinary session focuses on fungi and bacteria with varied symptomless plant associations and the scenarios that can lead to shifts (if any) between mutualism/commensalism and pathogenesis.

• Parallels between mutualism and pathogenesis: A comparison of lichen and pathogenic symbioses. E. MEDINA, Duke University, Durham, NC, U.S.A.

• Dual mutualist-antagonist dynamics of grass endophytes. S. FAETH, University of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC, U.S.A.

• Obligately lichen-associated fungi in the lichen microbiome: How did they get there and what are they doing? J. LAWREY, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, U.S.A.

• Bacterial traits that mediate growth and survival in plants. S. LINDOW, University of California, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.

• Hemibiotrophy: The Magnaporthe oryzae–rice interaction. B. VALENT, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, U.S.A.

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New Horizons in the Cell Biology of FungiOrganizers: Rosa Mouriño-Pérez and Rufina Hernández-Martínez, CICESE, Ensenada, MexicoSection: Molecular/Cellular/Plant-Microbe Interactions

The session will cover a broad scope of the main topics in fungal cell biology, such as secretion, endocytosis, septation, polarity, sexual development, and also the cell biology of plant pathogens, to get an excellent update of the cutting-edge information in this field. We invited renowned researchers who specialize in each of the subjects of the session.

• The glowing guts of Neurospora crassa hyphae. M. RIQUELME, CICESE, Ensenada, Mexico

• Live cell imaging of the dynamic actin cytoskeleton during growth and development in Aspergillus nidulans. B. SHAW, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, U.S.A.

• Talking amongst themselves: Molecular mechanisms of fungal communication. L. GLASS, University of California, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.

• Following the compartmentalization of filamentous fungus. R. MOURIÑO-PÉREZ, CICESE, Ensenada, Mexico

• Molecular signaling in the arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis. N. REQUENA, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe, Germany

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Small Noncoding RNAs: New Paradigms in Plant-Microbe InteractionsOrganizers: James Bradeen, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN, U.S.A.; Leonardo De La Fuente, Auburn University, Auburn, AL, U.S.A.Section: Molecular/Cellular/Plant-Microbe InteractionsSponsoring Committees/Sponsors: Bacteriology; Molecu-lar and Cellular Phytopathology; Widely Prevalent Bacteria Working Group

Emerging scientific consensus suggests that small noncoding RNAs play key roles in gene regulation in plant–microbe interactions. Both partners use small RNAs to manipulate the other, with pathogens modulating plant resistance response pathways and plants modulating expression of both their own genes and those of potential pathogens. The session will focus on the role of small RNAs in regulating innate immunity and the implications for plant disease management and crop improvement.

• The role of small RNAs in host–microbial interactions. H. JIN, University of California, Riverside, CA, U.S.A.

• The role of viral siRNAs in virus infections of maize. V. VANCE, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, U.S.A.

• The role of sRNAs in the virulence of the plant pathogen Xanthomonas campestris. U. BONAS, Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle (Saale), Germany

• Phytophthora produces RNA-silencing repressors to promote infection. W. MA, University of California, Riverside, CA, U.S.A.

• Application of small RNAs and RNA-silencing mechanisms in fungi. R. DEAN, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, U.S.A.

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Filling in the Gaps: How Do Xanthomonads Adapt to Diverse Hosts, Tissues, and Environments?Organizers: Valerie Verdier, Institut de Recherche pour le Développement, Montpellier, France; Lindsay Triplett, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, U.S.A.Section: Biology of Pathogens

Globally important xanthomonads cause diseases on diverse crops, including banana, cassava, and rice. Xanthomonads have evolved different tissue specificities, with some invading the vascular tissues, some restricted to the intercellular spaces, and others colonizing the plant surface. This session, which is co-organized by members of the French and American phytopathology societies, will cover genome plasticity and biological changes that allow adaption to new environments and hosts.

• The xylan utilization system of Xanthomonas campestris controls epiphytic life and reveals common features of animal gut symbionts. M. ARLAT, University of Toulouse, Toulouse, France

• Contribution of type III/TAL effectors to pathogenicity. R. KOEBNIK, IRD, Montpellier, France

• Transcriptome analysis to reveal genome adaptation to new environments and hosts. L. GAGNEVIN, CIRAD, Sainte-Pierre, La Réunion, France

• Differences in TAL effector targets between the vascular and nonvascular pathovars of the rice pathogen Xan-thomonas oryzae. A. BOGDANOVE, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, U.S.A.

• Flagellar motility and fitness in xanthomonads. M. A. JACQUES, INRA, Angers, France

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Insect-Transmitted Bacterial Diseases: Passing the GiftOrganizers: Jeri Barak and Jose Pablo Soto-Arias, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, U.S.A.Section: Biology of PathogensSponsoring Committees/Sponsors: Vector-Pathogen Complexes; Bacteriology

Relationships between insect vectors and those bacterial patho-gens transmitted by them are often not well understood or ap-preciated, which has lead to devastating epidemics of incurable diseases and the lack of effective control strategies. This session would focus on the biology, epidemiology, and management of insect-transmitted bacterial diseases that cause significant agricultural losses, including foodborne diseases.

• Recent advances in understanding the biology of the insect-transmitted bacterium, Xylella fastidiosa. C. ROPER, University of California, Riverside, CA, U.S.A.

• Phytophagous insects, Salmonella enterica, fresh produce: A tritrophic interaction that can make you sick. J. P. SOTO-ARIAS, University Wisconsin, Madison, WI, U.S.A.

• Pantoea stewartii uses distinct type III secretion systems to alternate between host kingdoms. M. REDINBAUGH, USDA-ARS, Ohio State University, Wooster, OH, U.S.A.

• Erwinia tracheiphila: Getting around with a little help from my friends. E. SAALAU-ROJAS, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, U.S.A.

• Genomics of Erwinia amylovora–host interactions: Update and perspective. Y. F. ZHAO, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL, U.S.A.

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200 oral presentations and more than 800 poster presentations will feature the latest scientific research in:• Biology of Pathogens: Bacteriology; Virology; Mycology; Nematology;

Postharvest Pathology and Mycotoxins

• Disease Control and Pest Management: Genetics of Resistance; Cultural Control; Chemical Control; Biological Control; Regulatory Plant Pathology; Integrated Pest Management

• Diseases of Plants: Plant Stress and Abiotic Disorders; Crop Loss Assessment; Disease Detection and Diagnosis; New and Emerging Diseases

• Ecology and Epidemiology: Analytical and Theoretical Plant Pathology; Cropping Systems/Sustainability Pathogen-Vector Interactions; Phyllosphere; Rhizosphere; Population Biology Genetics; Climate Change; Risk Assessment; Systematics/Evolution

• Molecular/Cellular/Plant-Microbe Interactions: Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions; Genetics/Genomics, Biochemistry and Cell Biology of Pathogenesis; Genetics/Genomics, Biochemistry and Cell Biology of Host Resistance; Molecular Aspects of Effectors and Their Host Targets; Plant Defense Responses

• Professionalism/Outreach: Teaching and Learning; Professional Development; Outreach and Engagement; Advising and Mentoring; Networking; Ethics

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■ SATuRdAy, AuGuST 107:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Field Trip: Ornamental and Urban Farming7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Field Trip: Texas Hill Country Fruit Disease8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Field Trip: Texas Foray8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Technologies and Integrated Strategies for Management of Thrips-Transmitted Tospoviruses

Meeting8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Field Trip: Turfgrass8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Leadership Opportunity: APS Leadership Institute: Effective Team Leadership, sponsored in

part by Monsanto Company 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Workshop: Comparative Fungal Genomics with MycoCosm9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Field Trip: Current Perspectives on Abiotic and Biotic Threats to Forest and Shade Trees of

Texas10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Workshop: Sampling Terms, Concepts, and Best Practices for Plant Pathologists (includes

lunch on your own 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.)11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Office of International Programs (OIP) Board Meeting11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. APS PRESS Board Meeting, by invitation12:00 – 6:00 p.m. Registration1:00 – 4:30 p.m. Postharvest Discussion Meeting1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Workshop: Genotyping-by-Sequencing1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Workshop: How to Get Engaged: Advocacy Etiquette1:30 – 6:30 p.m. MSA Council Meeting2:30 – 5:00 p.m. APS Publications Board Meeting, by invitation 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. APS Committee Chair/Vice Chair Orientation 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Microbial Forensics Interest Group 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. First Timers’ Orientation5:00 – 6:30 p.m. PDMR Editors’ Meeting, by invitation 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Committee Meetings

Biotechnology CommitteeCommittee for Diversity and EqualityDiagnostics CommitteeEmerging Diseases and Pathogens Special Committee, by invitationForest Pathology CommitteeIntegrated Plant Disease Management CommitteePathogen Resistance CommitteePhyllosphere Microbiology CommitteePostharvest Pathology CommitteeSoil Microbiology and Root Diseases CommitteeTropical Plant Pathology Committee

8:00 – 9:30 p.m. Committee Meetings Biological Control Committee

Collections and Germplasm Committee Epidemiology Committee Extension Committee Host Resistance Committee Industry Committee Mycotoxicology Committee Nematology Committee

Regulatory Plant Pathology Committee Seed Pathology Committee Turfgrass Pathology Committee Virology Committee

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■ SuNdAy, AuGuST 117:00 – 9:00 a.m. APSnet Education Center Editorial Board Meeting7:00 – 9:00 a.m. Vegetable Seed Industry Breakfast, by invitation 7:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Registration8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Moderator Orientation8:00 – 9:00 a.m. APS Leadership Institute Committee Meeting 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. APS Phytopathology Senior Editors’ Meeting, by invitation 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. APS Plant Disease Senior Editors’ Meeting, by invitation 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. APS Awards & Honors Committee Meeting, by invitation 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Exhibit Set-Up8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Committee Meetings

Bacteriology CommitteeChemical Control CommitteeCrop Loss Assessment and Risk Evaluation (CARE) CommitteeDiseases of Ornamental Plants CommitteeEarly Career Professionals CommitteeEvolutionary Genetics and Genomics CommitteeGraduate Student CommitteeMolecular and Cellular Phytopathology CommitteeMycology CommitteePlant Pathogen and Disease Detection CommitteeTeaching CommitteeVector-Pathogen Complexes Committee

9:00 – 10:00 a.m. APS Phytopathology Editorial Board Meeting, by invitation 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. APS Plant Disease Editorial Board Meeting, by invitation 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. APS Opening General Session and Awards & Honors Ceremony10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. MSA Business Meeting and Awards Ceremony12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch Break 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. APS Division Officers’ Luncheon 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Poster Set-Up12:00 – 6:00 p.m. APS-OIP Silent Auction1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Office of Electronic Communication (OEC) Board Meeting 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Special Sessions and Oral Technical Sessions1:30 – 2:30 p.m. APS–PMN Oversight Committee Meeting, by invitation 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. APS Nominations Committee Meeting2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Plant Health Progress Editorial Board Meeting, by invitation 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. University Alumni Socials4:30 – 6:30 p.m. APS PRESS Bookstore4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Welcome Reception with Exhibition and Posters4:30 – 8:00 p.m. Extended Time! Poster Viewing7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Ornamental Virus Discussion Group 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. NPDRS Meeting

■ MONdAy, AuGuST 126:30 – 8:00 a.m. Extension Plant Pathologists’ Breakfast 7:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. APS Public Policy Board (PPB) Meeting 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. APS Foundation Board Meeting, by invitation7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Registration7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Poster Viewing8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Special Sessions and Oral Technical Sessions9:00 – 11:00 a.m. APS Associated Organizations Meeting10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. APS PRESS Bookstore10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Exhibits Open10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. APS Public Policy Board (PPB) Open Forum on Hot Topics

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11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. APS Graduate Student & Industry Lunch 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch Break11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. APS Past Presidents’ Lunch, by invitation 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Storkan-Hanes-McCaslin Research Foundation Luncheon, by invitation 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Widely Prevalent Plant-Pathogenic Fungi Working Group 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. USDA-ARS Meeting (Brown Bag Lunch)1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Plenary Session 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. MSA Karling Lecture 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. NPDN Town Hall Meeting 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. APS Divisional Forum3:30 – 5:00 p.m. APS International Society Relations Meeting 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Poster Viewing with Authors5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Early Career Professionals’ Social with Employer Networking Opportunity 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Graduate Student Social 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Journals and APS PRESS Senior Editors’ Reception, by invitation 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. MSA Student Mixer6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Industry & Extension Social

■ TuESdAy, AuGuST 137:00 – 8:30 a.m. APS Sustaining Associates’ Breakfast, by invitation 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. APS Annual Meeting Board Meeting 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. APS Department Heads’ Breakfast and Meeting 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Registration7:30 – 9:00 a.m. Small Fruit Diseases Workers Discussion 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Poster Viewing8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Special Sessions and Oral Technical Sessions10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. APS PRESS Bookstore10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Exhibits Open11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. APHIS Widely Prevalent Virus Committee Meeting, by invitation 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch Break11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Phytopathology News Advisory Committee Meeting 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Orange Rust Sugarcane Meeting (Brown Bag Lunch) 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. APHIS Widely Prevalent Bacteria Committee Meeting, by invitation 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. MSA Presidential Address1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Plenary Session2:15 – 3:30 p.m. Oral Technical Sessions2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Office of Education (OE) Board Meeting 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Poster Viewing with Authors5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Diagnostics Working Group 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Leadership Opportunity and Social: Committee for Diversity and Equality presents

“Networking: Take the Lead!” 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. MSA Volunteers’ Reception6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Exhibit Take-Down

Preliminary Schedule continued

■ wEdNESdAy, AuGuST 147:00 – 8:30 a.m. Food Safety Interest Group 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Registration8:00 – 9:30 a.m. APS-CSPP Working Group Meeting8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Office of International Programs (OIP) Board Meeting 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Poster Take-Down8:00 – 11:00 a.m. APS PRESS Bookstore8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Special Sessions and Oral Technical Sessions9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Office of Industry Relations (OIR) Board Meeting 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. APS 2014 Annual Meeting Program Planning Meeting 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. APS Financial Advisory Committee Meeting11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CADRE Meeting for APS Professional Development Resource 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch Break 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. MSA Editorial Meeting12:00 – 2:00 p.m. APS Council Meeting1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Special Sessions and Oral Technical Sessions1:30 – 4:00 p.m. Office of Public Relations & Outreach (OPRO) Board Meeting 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. MSA Auction, Awards, and Social6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Final Round Up

Photo courtesy ACVB

Photo courtesy ACVB

Photo courtesy ACVBPhoto courtesy ACVB

ACVB Photo by Andy Schrader

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International AttendeesIf you are from a country other than the United States, you will need a valid passport or visa to attend the meeting. Plan accordingly, visas can take up to three months to obtain. The U.S. government is working to expedite visa processing; however, we encourage you to plan ahead to avoid any delays. Note: U.S. legislation requires for-eign nationals to provide to air carriers a valid U.S. address during their stay prior to departure of their U.S.-bound flight. Most airlines require a passport number, as well as a valid U.S. address for the passenger’s stay, at the time of booking. Visit www.aps-net.org/meet (under the City & Travel tab) for more information and relevant links.

The APS-MSA Joint Meeting is registered with the U.S. Department of State.

WeatherAustin temperatures in August will vary from the high 90s°F/33°C during the day, with humidity, to the mid-70s°F/22°C during the evening. Be sure to dress appropri-ately for both the indoors and outdoors; meeting rooms may be cooler than normal during the day to handle the humidity.

DressThe official dress of the joint meeting is business casual.

MediaMembers of the media are extended complimentary registration to the meeting. Onsite interviews can also be arranged. To register or make additional arrangements, please contact Michelle Bjerkness at +1.651.994.3813 or mbjerkness@scisoc.org.

Photo ReleasePhotographs will be taken at the 2013 APS-MSA Joint Meeting. By registering for this meeting, you agree to allow APS and MSA to use your photo in any of their publications or websites.

APS Job ServicesThose interested in highlighting their job opportunities at the meeting should bring copies of their job postings for the board in the registration area. Jobs posted on the APSnet Job Center can also note that a contact will be at the meeting for interviews, visit www.apsnet.org/careers/jobcenter.

APS Foundation Student Travel Awards (Application Process Closes March 21, 2013)APS student members giving oral or poster presentations are eligible to apply to receive $500 to support their travel to the 2013 APS-MSA Joint Meeting. Visit www.apsnet.org/members/foundation/apply for full details.

APS Foundation International Travel Awards (Application Process Closed)A competitive process for travel support for early to mid-career APS members native to and working in developing countries is available each year. However, the application process closed in January. Visit www.apsnet.org/members/foundation/apply for 2014 funding details.

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APS has negotiated discounted hotel rates available only to APS-MSA joint meeting attendees. Staying at one of these hotels is a convenient, easy, and affordable way to support APS and MSA by keeping meeting facility rentals lower, thus keeping registration fees low.

The Hilton Austin (headquarters hotel), Courtyard Marriott/Residence Inn, and Hyatt Place Austin hotels serve as the official joint meeting hotels. The Hilton Austin is directly across the street from the convention center; the other hotels are within one block of the convention center.

Hotel reservations for the 2013 APS-MSA Joint Meeting must be made directly through the hotel of your choice and will be accepted online and by phone.

■ The Hilton Austin (headquarters hotel)500 East 4th Street, Austin, TX 78701(Across the street from the convention center)Discounted Rates:Single: $169.00Double: $189.00Additional people add $20.00/personPlus 15% tax (subject to change)Amenities: High-speed wireless at $15.00 per stay (normal fee $13.95 per day), fitness center and spa, outdoor pool and hot tub, business center, in addition to standard guest room amenities.Check In: 3:00 p.m.; Check Out: 12:00 p.m.Parking: $20.00 per day—self-park; $28.00 per day—valet (subject to change)

Hilton Reservations: Internet: www.apsnet.org/meet Telephone: +1.800.236.1592

■ Downtown Austin Courtyard Marriott /Residence Inn300 East 4th Street, Austin, TX 78701(Less than one block from the convention center)Discounted Rates:Courtyard MarriottStandard Single/Double/Triple/Quad: $139.00Plus 15% tax (subject to change)Residence InnStudio Suite Single: $149.00Plus 15% tax (subject to change)A limited number of government rooms are available by calling the hotel and showing appropriate ID at check-in.Courtyard Amenities: Fitness center, pool and whirlpool, room service, complimentary high-speed Internet in meeting rooms, in addition to standard guest room amenities.Residence Inn Amenities: Shared amenities with Courtyard plus complimentary breakfast and in-room appliances.Check In: 3:00 p.m.; Check Out: 12:00 p.m.Parking: $23.00 per day—self-park; $29.00 per day—valet (subject to change)

Courtyard Reservations: Internet: www.apsnet.org/meet Telephone: +1.800.321.2211

Residence Inn Reservations: Internet: www.apsnet.org/meet Telephone: +1.800.331.3131

■ Hyatt Place Austin (opened March 2013)211 East 3rd Street, Austin, TX 78701(One block from the convention center)Discounted Rates:Single/Double/Triple/Quad: $139.00Plus 15% tax (subject to change)Amenities: Refrigerator and single-serve coffee maker; complimentary high-speed Internet; fitness center; complimentary continental breakfast; Bakery Café offering Starbucks® specialty coffees and more; grab ‘n go case featuring snacks, salads, sandwiches, and beverages; in addition to standard guest room amenities.Check In: 3:00 p.m.; Check Out: 12:00 p.m.Parking: costs are TBD

Hyatt Place Reservations: Internet: www.apsnet.org/meet Telephone: +1.512.476.4440

DeadlineReservations must be made by July 16, 2013, to guarantee convention rates. After that date, room blocks will be released and rooms and rates will be based on availability. All housing changes, cancellations, and inquiries should be made directly with the hotel.

Special Accommodations Indicate any special needs you may have when making reservations either online or by phone.

ConfirmationsConfirmations will be e-mailed to attendees making reservations using the Internet if an e-mail address is provided. Confirmation numbers will be given to attendees making reservations by phone.

Room Deposit, Payment Methods, and TaxAll rates are per room per night and are subject to a 15% tax (subject to change). Reservations may not be accepted without a valid credit card to guarantee one night’s room rate plus tax for each room reserved.

CancellationsAfter July 16, 2013, rooms and rates are subject to availability. Cancellations for The Hilton Austin must be made 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid a one night’s room charge. Cancellations for the Hyatt Place Austin and Courtyard Marriott/Residence Inn must be made by 6:00 p.m. on arrival day to avoid one night’s room charge. Credit cards will only be charged if cancellation is within the penalty period. A charge of the first night’s room and tax will be applied and/or forfeited if you do not cancel or do not arrive (no show). Early departures may be subject to penalties set by the hotel.

(Inform the operator that you are requesting the APS group rate.) A limited number of government rooms are available by phone call only and showing appropriate ID at check-in.

(Inform the operator that you are requesting the APS group rate.) A limited number of government rooms are available by phone call only and showing appropriate ID at check-in.

(Inform the operator that you are requesting the APS group rate.) A limited number of government rooms are available by phone call only and showing appropriate ID at check-in.

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Note: The printed version of the registration form is available on the annual meeting website: www.apsnet.org/meet

3 Easy Ways to RegisterInternet: www.apsnet.org/meetFax or mail: Complete the registration form (found on meeting website)Fax: +1.651.454.0766Mail: APS-MSA Joint Meeting Registration 3340 Pilot Knob Road St. Paul, MN 55121 U.S.A.

Take advantage of advanced registration and register early.

Full registration includes all sessions, posters, exhibits, Opening General Session, and Final Night Celebration.

APS-MSA Registration* Advanced** Regular Late/Onsite(rates apply to APS and MSA) by May 8 by July 8 starting July 9Member $480 $540 $585Nonmember $580 $640 $685Post-Doc Member $370 $430 $475Student Member $285 $345 $390Emeritus Member $170 $190 $200Exhibitor $430 $430 $470Single Day $270 $320 $340Emeritus Single Day $40 $45 $50*Rate for 2013 also includes complimentary access to all conference recording presentations.

**Undergraduate student registration is not available online, registration form must be by fax or mail to APS with payment.

APS—Connect & Save with “Meeting Plus Membership”Joining APS with your meeting registration instantly connects you to the most active global community of plant pathology scientists and practitioners year round, while at the same time provides a significant discount on your registration and membership fees. A special “Meeting Plus Membership” option is offered on the registration form. All the benefits of membership are included in this offer, and a follow-up e-mail will be sent regarding journal options and other membership selections. Simply select the “Meeting Plus Membership” registration rate and join today!

GuestsGuests do not pay for registration. However, guests wishing to attend any of the re-ceptions or other ticketed food functions must purchase tickets in advance or onsite. Guests must have a name badge and ticket to attend ticketed functions.

Cancellations/Refund PolicyMeeting cancellations MUST be made in writing and received by APS headquarters no later than June 12, 2013. Cancellations received by this date are subject to a $75 processing fee; ticketed events will be fully refunded. Ticketed events and meeting registration cancellations received after June 12, 2013, are not subject to a refund.

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■ ExhibitsRepresentatives from more than 35 leading industry suppliers will be available in The Exhibit Hall to answer questions and share information on products and services. The Exhibition features the latest products and services that advance the knowledge of plant pathology.

■ Exhibit and Poster hoursSunday, August 118:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Exhibit Set-Up12:00 – 3:00 p.m. Poster Set-Up4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Welcome Reception with Exhibition and Posters4:30 – 8:00 p.m. Poster Viewing

Monday, August 127:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Poster Viewing10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Exhibits Open3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Poster Viewing with Authors

Tuesday, August 137:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Poster Viewing10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Exhibits Open3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Poster Viewing with Authors6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Exhibit Take-Down

Wednesday, August 148:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Poster Take-Down

■ 2013 APS-MSA Joint Meeting ExhibitorsVisit www.apsnet.org/meet for updated listings. (As of February 12, 2013)• AC Diagnostics, Inc.• Agdia, Inc.• American Peat Technology LLC• Big C: Dino-Lite Scopes• Bio Chambers, Inc.• British Society for Plant Pathology (The)• Campbell Scientific, Inc.• Conviron• Decagon Devices• EnviroLogix, Inc.• Eurofins STA Laboratories, Inc./Bioreba AG• Gylling Data Management, Inc.• Natural Industries, Inc.• OptiGene Limited• Percival Scientific, Inc.• PhytoTechnology Laboratories• Spectrum Technologies, Inc.• Springer

Exhibit, Sponsorship, and Program Book Advertising InformationContact: Cindy Anderson, APS Director of Salescanderson@scisoc.orgPhone: +1.651.994.3848

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Complete the following. Please print clearly to ensure correct spelling on name badge.

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Professional Area (check only one):100 o Academia101 o Government102 o Industry103 o Other

Cancellation/Refund PolicyRegistration cancellations must be made in writing and received no later than June 12, 2013 and are subject to a $75 processing fee; ticketed events will be fully refunded. Registration and ticketed event cancellations received after June 12, 2013, are NOT subject to a refund.

Mail or fax form and payment to:

APS–MSA Joint Meeting Registration3340 Pilot Knob Road

St. Paul, MN 55121 U.S.A.Phone: +1.651.454.7250

Fax: +1.651.454.0766Faxed forms must include credit card

information to be processed.

Register online at www.apsnet.org/meet

2013 APS–MSA Joint MeetingAugust 10–14, 2013•Austin,Texas

2013 Registration Fees

Registrations postmarked or faxed by date listed will be charged appropriate fee.Note: Every presenter of an oral or poster abstract must register by May 23, 2013 or the abstract will be withdrawn from the meeting.

APS–MSA Registration † Advance Regular Late/Onsite Total(rates apply to APS and MSA) by May 8 by July 8 starting July 9

Member $480 $540 $585 ________ Nonmember $580 $640 $685 ________Post-Doc Member $370 $430 $475 ________Graduate Student Member $285 $345 $390 ________Undergraduate Student**** $120 $120 $120 ________Emeritus Member $170 $190 $200 ________Exhibitor* $430 $430 $470 ________Single Day (select one) $270 $320 $340 ________

o Sunday o Monday o Tuesday o WednesdayEmeritus Single Day (select one) $40 $45 $50 ________

o Sunday o Monday o Tuesday o Wednesday

APS Only Meeting Plus Membership**Meeting plus membership renewal available online only. o I would like to become a member of APS Registration+APS Regular

Membership $545 $605 $650 ________Registration+APS Post-Doc Membership*** $425 $485 $530 ________Registration+APS Student Membership*** $315 $375 $420 ________

Total Registration Fees ________

† Full registration includes all sessions, posters, exhibits, Opening General Sessions, and Final Night Celebration. Rate for 2013 also includes complimentary access to all conference recording presentations.

* Each exhibiting company (single booths) receives one complimentary registration. Double booths receive two complimentary registrations. The fee for each additional exhibitor is $430/$470.

** Excludes those who are currently a member and those whose membership lapsed within the past 12 months.

*** Student and post-docs registering with the meeting plus membership option must have a faculty member sign here to qualify.

**** Undergraduate students registering must have a faculty member sign below to attend. Form must be faxed or mailed with payment to APS.

_________________________________________________________Faculty signature

Guests—Guests do not register. However, guests wishing to attend any of the receptions or other ticketed food functions must purchase tickets in advance or onsite. Guests must have a name badge and ticket to attend ticketed functions. Guests do not have access to the sessions. Co-workers and business associates are not considered guests and must pay registration fees.

_________________________________________________________ First and Last Name of Registrant's Guest

o Check here if you require special meals or accommodations to fully participate in this meeting. Please specify.

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Second page must be completed to register. Thanks!

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Ticketed Functions

SATURDAy, AUGUST 10 1. Field Trip: Ornamental and Urban Farming _____ $55 _____ 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

2. Field Trip: Texas Hill Country Fruit Disease _____ $50 _____ 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

3. Field Trip: Texas Foray _____ $35 _____ 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m

4. Field Trip: Turfgrass _____ $50 _____ 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

5. Leadership Opportunity: APS Leadership Institute: Effective Team Leadership

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Regular _____ $75 _____ Post-doc _____ $50 _____ Student _____ $25 _____

6. Workshop: Comparative Fungal Genomics _____ $35 _____ with MycoCosm 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

7. Field Trip: Current Perspectives on Abiotic and _____ $60 _____ Biotic Threats to Forest and Shade Trees of Texas

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

8. Workshop: Sampling Terms, Concepts, and Best _____ $50 _____ Practices for Plant Pathologists 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m (12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch on Your Own)

9. Workshop: Genotyping-by-Sequencing _____ $60 _____ 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

10. Workshop: How to Get Engaged: Advocacy Etiquette _____ $40 _____ 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

11. First Timers Orientation No charge, Check if attending o 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

MONDAy, AUGUST 1212. Extension Plant Pathologists’ Breakfast _____ $25 _____ 6:30 – 8:00 a.m.

13. Graduate Student & Industry Lunch _____ $15 _____ (student and industry registrants only) 11:30 a.m.– 1:00 p.m.

14. Early Career Professionals’ Social _____ $10 ____ 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. (please select from one of the options) o Early Career Attendee o Employer Attendee

15. Graduate Student Social (student registrants only) _____ $10 _____ 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

16. Industry & Extension Social _____ $30 _____ 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

TUESDAy, AUGUST 13 17. APS Department Heads’ Breakfast _____ $35 _____ 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

18. Small Fruit Diseases Workers Discussion No charge, Check if attending o 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.

19. Leadership Opportunity and Social: _____ $15 _____ Committee for Diversity and Equality Presents “Networking: Take the Lead!” 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAy, AUGUST 14 20. MSA Auction, Awards, and Social _____ $20 _____ 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

EXTRA TICKETS–GUESTS 21. Opening Reception Tickets, Sunday, August 11 _____ $20 _____

22. MSA Auction, Awards, and Social, _____ $20 _____ Wednesday, August 14

23. Final Round Up, Wednesday, August 14 _____ $50 _____

Total Ticketed Event Fees $ _______

Grand Total (Registration and Ticket Fees) $ _______

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