Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology to Host Brenna Broussard for Spring 2026 Seminar Series

The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology will present speaker Brenna Broussard as part of the Spring 2026 Seminar Series Tuesday, Feb. 24. Brenna is a graduate student in the department under adviser Dr. Martin Egan. More information is provided below:

Seminar Title: "Investigating the cellular and genetic adaptation to temperature stress in the model filamentous fungus, Magnaporthe oryzae"

• Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 3:30 p.m.
• AGRI 115 or via Zoom (link below)
• Speaker: Brenna Broussard

Snacks will be provided prior to the seminar in AGRI 115. We look forward to seeing you there!

The department encourages everyone to attend in person, but if you are unable to do so, please see the Zoom information below:

Topic: ENPL Seminar Series Spring 2026

Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 849 9570 1178
Passcode: email enpl@uark.edu

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