Microgreens

Raka Mitra, PhD, Dominique Holtappels PhD, Tiffany Mak PhD
  • 4.8 (17)
  • LIFE SCIENCES

Stories of microbes, plants and the people who study them. Microgreens is the official podcast of the journal Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions (MPMI), published by The American Phytopathological Society (APS). MPMI is a member journal of APS and the International Society of Plant-Microbe Interactions. 

  1. 11/22/2024

    Conversation with Dr. Jane Parker

    Dear Microgreens listeners,  Tiff and I are excited to share with you the last episode of this season of Microgreens. And we have something very special for you! Dr. Jane Parker from the Max Planck Institute in Germany walked us through the latest insights in the field of plant immunity.  We hope you enjoy this episode!  We would also like to thank Dr. Tim Friesen and Dr. Tessa Burch-Smith for their continued support.  Music is from Bluedot Sessions.

    28 min

  2. 04/12/2024

    Building a career in Academia - Dr. David Thoms

    How do you build a career in Academia?  In this episode, you will be hearing from Dr. David Thoms on his experience with diversity in academia as a  Junior Professor, the importance of mentorship and peer support, and the ongoing journey in overcoming self-doubt. Special thanks to Dr. David Thoms for sharing his journey with us. Music adapted from Blue Dot Sessions. A transcript is made available for this episode. Podcast produced by Dr. Tiff Mak and Dr. Dominique Holtappels.

    21 min

  3. 11/23/2023

    Practicing inclusion: The importance of mentorship and disability justice in science

    What does it mean to be practicing inclusion in science? In this episode, we interviewed Dr. Amie Fornah Sankoh, who shared stories about her journey in becoming the first deaf, Black woman to receive a doctorate in a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) discipline in the United States. A full transcript to the audio recording of the interview can be found here. A video version of the recording will be released at a later date for audiences to experience and engage with Amie through the embodiment of sign language.  Special thanks to Dr. Gloshanda Lawyer, Taylor Harris and Jolanta Galloway for their help with interpretation. Music adapted from Blue Dot Sessions. Podcast produced by Dr. Tiff Mak and Dr. Dominique Holtappels.

    46 min

  4. 07/20/2023

    Peeking through the doors of MPMI: How a paper is born - an interview with Dr. Tessa Burch-Smith

    Did you ever wonder what happens to your manuscript after you submit it to a journal? Or do you want to hear some tips and tricks about publishing?  We do!  In this episode we get a sneak peek behind the scenes of MPMI with associate editor-in-chief Dr. Tessa Burch-Smith. Enjoy!  Music is adapted from Blue Dot Sessions.  A podcast by Dr. Dominique Holtappels, Dr. Tiff Mak and Prof. Raka Mitra.

    1h 4m

  5. 05/18/2023

    How do plants recognize friend from foe? An interview with Cara Haney and David Thoms

    Do you ever wonder how plants recognize friend for foe? In this episode, we explore  together with Prof. Cara Haney and Prof. David Thoms the different strategies plants have to make this distinction! You can find the article here: https://doi.org/10.1094/MPMI-11-20-0318-FI

    18 min

  6. 12/16/2022

    Ralph and Matt write a Review

    How do scientists collaborate when writing? In this episode, Ralph Panstruga and Matthew Moscou discuss how they wrote a review paper together while residing in two different countries, working at two different institutions, and living through a pandemic. The editorial, titled "What is the Molecular Basis of Nonhost Resistance?" can be found here: https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/10.1094/MPMI-06-20-0161-CR

    18 min

  7. 03/04/2022

    The plant immune system and nonhost resistance. An interview with Ralph Panstruga and Matthew Moscou

    One of the top 10 unanswered questions in molecular plant-microbe interactions asks  "What is the molecular basis of nonhost resistance?"  But answering this question may be impossible. Ralph Panstruga and Matthew Moscou consider how to re-frame it. The editorial, titled "What is the Molecular Basis of Nonhost Resistance?" can be found here: https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/10.1094/MPMI-06-20-0161-CR

    16 min

  8. 10/12/2021

    Diversity, equity, and, inclusion in research spaces with The Lewis Lab

    Welcome to part III of the Lewis Lab Series. This episode features  Dr. Jennifer Lewis, an adjunct professor at the University of California Berkeley as well as a few of her lab members, Nate Diplock, Jamie Calma, and Mael Baudin. In today's episode, we wander through the Lewis Lab to dive into how diversity, equity, and inclusion can foster a culture of scientific excellence!  If you'd like to hear more about Jennifer Lewis's research on Huanglongbing, check out the What New In MPMI Seminar, titled "Comparative Genomics Screen Identifies Microbe-Associated Molecular Patterns from ‘Candidatus Liberibacter’ spp. That Elicit Immune Responses in Plants" that can be found here: https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/whatsnew_jenniferlewis.

    17 min
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Stories of microbes, plants and the people who study them. Microgreens is the official podcast of the journal Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions (MPMI), published by The American Phytopathological Society (APS). MPMI is a member journal of APS and the International Society of Plant-Microbe Interactions. 

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  • Creator
    Raka Mitra, PhD, Dominique Holtappels PhD, Tiffany Mak PhD
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 Microgreens
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