Agricultural and Life Sciences (IFAS)
Dhillon Lab
Led by Braham Dhillon · Plant Pathology
What we study
The Dhillon Lab studies fungal pathogens of palms and other plants using genomics tools to understand how they infect hosts and evolve. Their work aims to develop sustainable management strategies for nurseries and stakeholders.
What working here is like
- Wet lab
- Computational
- Plants
- Bacteria & microbes
- Coding helps
- Project
- 1
- Papers
- 4
Current projects
Palm Mycology
Research on fungal pathogens infecting and colonizing palm tissues using genomic tools.
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Recent papers, explained
- First Report of Pestalotiopsis adusta Species Complex Causing Leaf Spot on Red Mangrove ( Rhizophora mangle ) in Florida
2026 · Plant Disease
Reports a new fungal disease causing leaf spots on red mangroves in Florida.
- Complete mitochondrial genome of the fungal pathogen Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. palmarum responsible for fusarium wilt of palms
2025 · Microbiology Resource Announcements
Sequences the mitochondrial DNA of a palm-wilt fungus to study its genes.
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- Detached Leaf Assay for Palms Identifies Variable Disease Resistance to Thielaviopsis Species
2025 · Plant Disease
Tests palm leaves for resistance to fungal diseases using a new method.
- A Meta-Analysis of Plant Diseases Reported Across the Globe
2025 · Plant Disease
Analyzes global plant disease data to improve tracking and management.
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How to reach out
Braham Dhillon hasn't set up this page yet. Their UF Scholars profile lists their publications.