Microbiology and Cell Science

Editorial Team

• Eric Triplett - Editor, Chair, Approver
• Amanda Quintos - ICS Editor

New and Revised Publications

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Rice Blast Disease

Nalleli Garcia, Rachel Kalicharan, and Jessie Fernandez Garcia

The purpose of this document is to increase awareness of rice blast disease by describing its lifestyle, symptoms, and current disease mitigation practices. Given that the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) plays a vital role in rice cultivation, this publication is also intended for Florida rice growers to be used as a diagnostic field guide in the identification and management of rice blast disease. Written by Nalleli Garcia, Rachel Kalicharan, and Jessie Fernandez Garcia, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Microbiology and Cell Science, September 2024.

What is a vaccine?

Melissa K. Jones, Meghan A. Berryman, Kelley Lobean McKinley, and Jennifer C. Drew

This publication discusses the purpose of a vaccine, clarifies a few important definitions, and describes the types of vaccines currently available. Written by Melissa K. Jones, Meghan A. Berryman, Kelley Lobean McKinley, and Jennifer C. Drew, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Microbiology and Cell Science, May 2022.

Common Vaccine Myths

Kelley Lobean McKinley, Meghan A. Berryman, Melissa K. Jones, and Jennifer C. Drew

In this publication, five of the most common vaccine myths are discussed and dispelled. Written by Kelley Lobean McKinley, Meghan A. Berryman, Melissa K. Jones, and Jennifer C. Drew, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Microbiology and Cell Science, March 2022.