Makayla Rutski
@makaylarutski.bsky.social
Ph.D. Candidate @ Univ of Florida 🐊
Studying fungal disease resistance in southern pine trees 🌲🧬
Studying fungal disease resistance in southern pine trees 🌲🧬
Reposted by Makayla Rutski
🌿 Join us for the 10th Annual UF Plant Science Symposium – Flora for the Future!
📅 Jan 20–21, 2026 | Gainesville, FL (or online)
💰 Free to attend + cash prizes!
📝Post-Symposium workshops on Jan 22
Abstracts due Dec 5 & Dec 19
Learn more at 👉 ufplants.org/2026-symposium
#PSS2026 #PlantScience
📅 Jan 20–21, 2026 | Gainesville, FL (or online)
💰 Free to attend + cash prizes!
📝Post-Symposium workshops on Jan 22
Abstracts due Dec 5 & Dec 19
Learn more at 👉 ufplants.org/2026-symposium
#PSS2026 #PlantScience
October 20, 2025 at 11:32 PM
🌿 Join us for the 10th Annual UF Plant Science Symposium – Flora for the Future!
📅 Jan 20–21, 2026 | Gainesville, FL (or online)
💰 Free to attend + cash prizes!
📝Post-Symposium workshops on Jan 22
Abstracts due Dec 5 & Dec 19
Learn more at 👉 ufplants.org/2026-symposium
#PSS2026 #PlantScience
📅 Jan 20–21, 2026 | Gainesville, FL (or online)
💰 Free to attend + cash prizes!
📝Post-Symposium workshops on Jan 22
Abstracts due Dec 5 & Dec 19
Learn more at 👉 ufplants.org/2026-symposium
#PSS2026 #PlantScience
March 15, 2025 at 5:47 PM
It has been an honor to work with such an amazing team to organize this year's symposium! We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow—whether in Gainesville or online!
🌱 The 9th Annual Plant Science Symposium is Tomorrow!
📅 Join us on Jan 21, 2025, at 8:30 AM EST!
✨ Highlights:
✅ Inspiring talks from 10 keynote speakers
✅ FREE two-day hybrid event
👉 Event Newsletter: www.ufplants.org/symposium
See you there! 🌿
#PlantScience #PSS2025 #Botany
📅 Join us on Jan 21, 2025, at 8:30 AM EST!
✨ Highlights:
✅ Inspiring talks from 10 keynote speakers
✅ FREE two-day hybrid event
👉 Event Newsletter: www.ufplants.org/symposium
See you there! 🌿
#PlantScience #PSS2025 #Botany
January 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM
It has been an honor to work with such an amazing team to organize this year's symposium! We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow—whether in Gainesville or online!
Reposted by Makayla Rutski
📢Save the date!
🌲8th International Workshop on Resistance Mechanisms and Breeding in ForestTrees🌳
📍Vernon, British Columbia, Canada
🗓️2-6 June 2025
Registration: ➡️evoque.swoogo.com/iufro…
Abstract Submission: ➡️evoque.swoogo.com/iufro…
#ForestScience #ForestResearch #WeCantLiveWithoutForests
🌲8th International Workshop on Resistance Mechanisms and Breeding in ForestTrees🌳
📍Vernon, British Columbia, Canada
🗓️2-6 June 2025
Registration: ➡️evoque.swoogo.com/iufro…
Abstract Submission: ➡️evoque.swoogo.com/iufro…
#ForestScience #ForestResearch #WeCantLiveWithoutForests
November 25, 2024 at 8:01 AM
📢Save the date!
🌲8th International Workshop on Resistance Mechanisms and Breeding in ForestTrees🌳
📍Vernon, British Columbia, Canada
🗓️2-6 June 2025
Registration: ➡️evoque.swoogo.com/iufro…
Abstract Submission: ➡️evoque.swoogo.com/iufro…
#ForestScience #ForestResearch #WeCantLiveWithoutForests
🌲8th International Workshop on Resistance Mechanisms and Breeding in ForestTrees🌳
📍Vernon, British Columbia, Canada
🗓️2-6 June 2025
Registration: ➡️evoque.swoogo.com/iufro…
Abstract Submission: ➡️evoque.swoogo.com/iufro…
#ForestScience #ForestResearch #WeCantLiveWithoutForests
Submissions close TODAY!
⏳📢 Abstract submissions for the 9th Annual Plant Science Symposium 2025 close TOMORROW (Jan 2)!
Don’t miss your chance to showcase your research at this FREE event. 🌱✨
📅 Symposium Dates: Jan 21-22, 2025
📍 Gainesville, FL
💻 Submit here: ufplants.org/symposium
#PlantScience #PSS2025
Don’t miss your chance to showcase your research at this FREE event. 🌱✨
📅 Symposium Dates: Jan 21-22, 2025
📍 Gainesville, FL
💻 Submit here: ufplants.org/symposium
#PlantScience #PSS2025
January 2, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Submissions close TODAY!
Reposted by Makayla Rutski
📢 Calling all undergrad and grad students in plant science!
🚨 Apply for the PSS2025 Student Travel Award by December 20th for a chance to be a featured speaker in Gainesville, FL!
Don't miss this incredible opportunity!
#PlantScience #PlantPathology #Agronomy #Science #Symposium #PSS2025
🚨 Apply for the PSS2025 Student Travel Award by December 20th for a chance to be a featured speaker in Gainesville, FL!
Don't miss this incredible opportunity!
#PlantScience #PlantPathology #Agronomy #Science #Symposium #PSS2025
December 8, 2024 at 7:32 PM
📢 Calling all undergrad and grad students in plant science!
🚨 Apply for the PSS2025 Student Travel Award by December 20th for a chance to be a featured speaker in Gainesville, FL!
Don't miss this incredible opportunity!
#PlantScience #PlantPathology #Agronomy #Science #Symposium #PSS2025
🚨 Apply for the PSS2025 Student Travel Award by December 20th for a chance to be a featured speaker in Gainesville, FL!
Don't miss this incredible opportunity!
#PlantScience #PlantPathology #Agronomy #Science #Symposium #PSS2025
November 24, 2024 at 7:27 PM
Big pine cone or little dog?
November 24, 2024 at 7:14 PM
Big pine cone or little dog?
Reposted by Makayla Rutski
The climate crisis has to be addressed at the national and international level, but consumer choice plays a role. One thing we can do is switch from almonds (R in photo) to pecans (L). Both are similar in nutrition, but it is water use and geography that makes a difference. 1/4
November 24, 2024 at 6:30 PM
The climate crisis has to be addressed at the national and international level, but consumer choice plays a role. One thing we can do is switch from almonds (R in photo) to pecans (L). Both are similar in nutrition, but it is water use and geography that makes a difference. 1/4
Reposted by Makayla Rutski
🍅 Announcing our fourth speaker for the 9th Annual Plant Science Symposium: Dr. Jessica Chitwood-Brown a Tomato Breeder at the University of Florida.
Want to learn more about breeding for disease resistance?
Register now for this FREE 2-day hybrid event! www.ufplants.org/symposium
#PlantScience
Want to learn more about breeding for disease resistance?
Register now for this FREE 2-day hybrid event! www.ufplants.org/symposium
#PlantScience
November 21, 2024 at 3:24 PM
🍅 Announcing our fourth speaker for the 9th Annual Plant Science Symposium: Dr. Jessica Chitwood-Brown a Tomato Breeder at the University of Florida.
Want to learn more about breeding for disease resistance?
Register now for this FREE 2-day hybrid event! www.ufplants.org/symposium
#PlantScience
Want to learn more about breeding for disease resistance?
Register now for this FREE 2-day hybrid event! www.ufplants.org/symposium
#PlantScience
Reposted by Makayla Rutski
🌱🎉Announcing our third speaker for the 9th Annual Plant Science Symposium: Dr. Awais Khan of Cornell University!
Want to learn more about how Dr. Khan is tackling grand challenges in plant science?
Register now for this FREE 2-day hybrid event! www.ufplants.org/symposium
#PlantScience #PSS2025
Want to learn more about how Dr. Khan is tackling grand challenges in plant science?
Register now for this FREE 2-day hybrid event! www.ufplants.org/symposium
#PlantScience #PSS2025
November 20, 2024 at 4:08 PM
🌱🎉Announcing our third speaker for the 9th Annual Plant Science Symposium: Dr. Awais Khan of Cornell University!
Want to learn more about how Dr. Khan is tackling grand challenges in plant science?
Register now for this FREE 2-day hybrid event! www.ufplants.org/symposium
#PlantScience #PSS2025
Want to learn more about how Dr. Khan is tackling grand challenges in plant science?
Register now for this FREE 2-day hybrid event! www.ufplants.org/symposium
#PlantScience #PSS2025
Reposted by Makayla Rutski
🌱🎉Announcing our second featured speaker for the 9th Annual Plant Science Symposium: Dr. Sue Rhee, direct of MSU's Plant Resilience Institute. Want to learn more?
Register for our FREE 2-day symposium (In-person & Online)!
www.ufplants.org/symposium
#PlantScience #PlantResilience #PSS2025
Register for our FREE 2-day symposium (In-person & Online)!
www.ufplants.org/symposium
#PlantScience #PlantResilience #PSS2025
November 19, 2024 at 10:18 PM
🌱🎉Announcing our second featured speaker for the 9th Annual Plant Science Symposium: Dr. Sue Rhee, direct of MSU's Plant Resilience Institute. Want to learn more?
Register for our FREE 2-day symposium (In-person & Online)!
www.ufplants.org/symposium
#PlantScience #PlantResilience #PSS2025
Register for our FREE 2-day symposium (In-person & Online)!
www.ufplants.org/symposium
#PlantScience #PlantResilience #PSS2025
Reposted by Makayla Rutski
📣OPEN CALL!!
📯New Special Issue at ForestSystems_J @elcsic.bsky.social on Advances in large-scale 🌳🌲🌱forest monitoring networks and on the new integration of RS 🛰️ and field data ⛰️for ecosystem research, assessment and management.
#DiamondOpenAccess #4RealOpenScience
📯New Special Issue at ForestSystems_J @elcsic.bsky.social on Advances in large-scale 🌳🌲🌱forest monitoring networks and on the new integration of RS 🛰️ and field data ⛰️for ecosystem research, assessment and management.
#DiamondOpenAccess #4RealOpenScience
November 18, 2024 at 2:04 PM
📣OPEN CALL!!
📯New Special Issue at ForestSystems_J @elcsic.bsky.social on Advances in large-scale 🌳🌲🌱forest monitoring networks and on the new integration of RS 🛰️ and field data ⛰️for ecosystem research, assessment and management.
#DiamondOpenAccess #4RealOpenScience
📯New Special Issue at ForestSystems_J @elcsic.bsky.social on Advances in large-scale 🌳🌲🌱forest monitoring networks and on the new integration of RS 🛰️ and field data ⛰️for ecosystem research, assessment and management.
#DiamondOpenAccess #4RealOpenScience
Reposted by Makayla Rutski
🌱 🚀We’re excited to announce our first keynote speaker for the 9th Annual Plant Science Symposium: Dr. Rob Ferl, director of the Space Institute at the University of Florida!
This event is FREE and can be joined in-person or via Zoom!
Register: ufplants.org/symposium
#PlantScience #Symposium
This event is FREE and can be joined in-person or via Zoom!
Register: ufplants.org/symposium
#PlantScience #Symposium
November 18, 2024 at 6:24 PM
🌱 🚀We’re excited to announce our first keynote speaker for the 9th Annual Plant Science Symposium: Dr. Rob Ferl, director of the Space Institute at the University of Florida!
This event is FREE and can be joined in-person or via Zoom!
Register: ufplants.org/symposium
#PlantScience #Symposium
This event is FREE and can be joined in-person or via Zoom!
Register: ufplants.org/symposium
#PlantScience #Symposium
Hi everyone! I'm Makayla and I'm a PhD candidate studying plant breeding and forest genetics at the University of Florida. My research is focused on breeding for fungal disease resistance in southern pine trees 🧬🌲
November 16, 2024 at 9:59 PM
Hi everyone! I'm Makayla and I'm a PhD candidate studying plant breeding and forest genetics at the University of Florida. My research is focused on breeding for fungal disease resistance in southern pine trees 🧬🌲
Up in the lift collecting pine needles from an ADEPT 2 project population in North Florida 🌲🧬
November 16, 2024 at 9:51 PM
Up in the lift collecting pine needles from an ADEPT 2 project population in North Florida 🌲🧬
Reposted by Makayla Rutski
From #phylogenomics to breeding: Can universal target capture probes be used in the development of SNP markers for kinship analysis?
New in #AppsPlantSci by Kedra Ousmael & Ole Hansen
bsapubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... #botany #Angiosperms353 #iamabotanist
New in #AppsPlantSci by Kedra Ousmael & Ole Hansen
bsapubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... #botany #Angiosperms353 #iamabotanist
November 14, 2024 at 6:59 PM
From #phylogenomics to breeding: Can universal target capture probes be used in the development of SNP markers for kinship analysis?
New in #AppsPlantSci by Kedra Ousmael & Ole Hansen
bsapubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... #botany #Angiosperms353 #iamabotanist
New in #AppsPlantSci by Kedra Ousmael & Ole Hansen
bsapubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... #botany #Angiosperms353 #iamabotanist
Reposted by Makayla Rutski
Ever wondered how to make science accessible, engaging, and fun? 🌍 Join Kate Yoshida from MinuteEarth – the YouTube channel with over 3 million followers – for an exclusive workshop on science communication! 🎥✨
📅 Date: January 22 | 3PM -5PM
🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/2eyn66pv
#sciencecommunication
📅 Date: January 22 | 3PM -5PM
🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/2eyn66pv
#sciencecommunication
November 14, 2024 at 4:40 PM
Ever wondered how to make science accessible, engaging, and fun? 🌍 Join Kate Yoshida from MinuteEarth – the YouTube channel with over 3 million followers – for an exclusive workshop on science communication! 🎥✨
📅 Date: January 22 | 3PM -5PM
🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/2eyn66pv
#sciencecommunication
📅 Date: January 22 | 3PM -5PM
🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/2eyn66pv
#sciencecommunication
Abstract submissions are still open for the 9th Annual UF Plant Science Symposium (Deadline: Friday 20th December 2024)! Share your research and join us in advancing the field of plant science. More info: tinyurl.com/UFPSS
#PlantScience #Symposium #PlantPathology #Agronomy #PlantBiotech #PlantPhys
#PlantScience #Symposium #PlantPathology #Agronomy #PlantBiotech #PlantPhys
2025 Plant Science Symposium | ufplants
Join us for the 9th Annual Plant Science Symposium, a free two-day event in Gainesville, FL. Virtual participation available!
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November 13, 2024 at 7:51 PM
Abstract submissions are still open for the 9th Annual UF Plant Science Symposium (Deadline: Friday 20th December 2024)! Share your research and join us in advancing the field of plant science. More info: tinyurl.com/UFPSS
#PlantScience #Symposium #PlantPathology #Agronomy #PlantBiotech #PlantPhys
#PlantScience #Symposium #PlantPathology #Agronomy #PlantBiotech #PlantPhys
Are you interested in plant science research? Join us for the 9th Annual UF Plant Science Symposium, Jan 21–22, 2025, in Gainesville, FL!
🎟️ FREE Admission in-person OR via Zoom 💡 Network and learn w/ plant science leaders!
Register at: tinyurl.com/UFPSS
#plantscience #plantpathology #symposium
🎟️ FREE Admission in-person OR via Zoom 💡 Network and learn w/ plant science leaders!
Register at: tinyurl.com/UFPSS
#plantscience #plantpathology #symposium
November 13, 2024 at 7:44 PM
Are you interested in plant science research? Join us for the 9th Annual UF Plant Science Symposium, Jan 21–22, 2025, in Gainesville, FL!
🎟️ FREE Admission in-person OR via Zoom 💡 Network and learn w/ plant science leaders!
Register at: tinyurl.com/UFPSS
#plantscience #plantpathology #symposium
🎟️ FREE Admission in-person OR via Zoom 💡 Network and learn w/ plant science leaders!
Register at: tinyurl.com/UFPSS
#plantscience #plantpathology #symposium
Reposted by Makayla Rutski
Looking forward to @botsocamerica.bsky.social virtual symposium on Plant Resilience and Conservation for a Changing Climate this Thurs & Fri 11 AM - 3:30 PM Eastern. Postdoc @lucasjalbano.bsky.social & PhD student @kalebgoff.bsky.social are among the stellar lineup of presenters. More info below 🌱
Plant Resilience and Conservation for a Changing Climate
climatesymposium.botany.org
November 12, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Looking forward to @botsocamerica.bsky.social virtual symposium on Plant Resilience and Conservation for a Changing Climate this Thurs & Fri 11 AM - 3:30 PM Eastern. Postdoc @lucasjalbano.bsky.social & PhD student @kalebgoff.bsky.social are among the stellar lineup of presenters. More info below 🌱
Some beautiful fusiform rust galls! 🌲 #foresthealth #plantpathology
November 12, 2024 at 10:22 PM
Some beautiful fusiform rust galls! 🌲 #foresthealth #plantpathology