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Makayla Rutski
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Ph.D. Candidate @ Univ of Florida 🐊

Studying fungal disease resistance in southern pine trees 🌲🧬
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🌿 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
October 20, 2025 at 11:32 PM
some beautiful fungal diversity! #plantpathology #foresthealth #fusiformrust
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
January 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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📢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
November 25, 2024 at 8:01 AM
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
January 2, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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📢 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
December 8, 2024 at 7:32 PM
November 24, 2024 at 7:27 PM
Big pine cone or little dog?
November 24, 2024 at 7:14 PM
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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
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🍅 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
November 21, 2024 at 3:24 PM
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🌱🎉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
November 20, 2024 at 4:08 PM
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🌱🎉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
November 19, 2024 at 10:18 PM
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
November 18, 2024 at 2:04 PM
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🌱 🚀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
November 18, 2024 at 6:24 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 🧬🌲
November 16, 2024 at 9:59 PM
Up in the lift collecting pine needles from an ADEPT 2 project population in North Florida 🌲🧬
November 16, 2024 at 9:51 PM
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
November 14, 2024 at 6:59 PM
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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
November 14, 2024 at 4:40 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
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
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
November 13, 2024 at 7:44 PM
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
Some beautiful fusiform rust galls! 🌲 #foresthealth #plantpathology
November 12, 2024 at 10:22 PM