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Welcome to PMB
The Department of Plant and Microbial Biology at UC Berkeley consistently ranks among top institutions worldwide for research and training in plant biology and microbiology.
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Research
In the fields of biochemistry, plant genetics, genomics, host-microbe interactions, biotechnology, ecology, and much more, our department is making groundbreaking discoveries and advancements.
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Our Community
At PMB, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive department by actively working to rectify existing inequities. We aim to educate our members about the historical oppression faced by disenfranchised groups, in order to empower our community to shepherd a welcoming and nondiscriminatory research environment.
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Upcoming Events

Taylor-White Lecture: The Curious Life of Basidiobolus: a gastrointestinal symbiont of reptiles and amphibians

April 02

Eco-evolutionary processes of assembly in wild microbial communities

April 09

Genes on the move: Measuring the rate and evolutionary impact of horizontal gene transfer in simple bacterial communities

April 16

Breaking down non-host resistance to better understand the plant immunity system

April 23
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Graduate Programs

Graduate Programs

Graduate Programs

Our graduate programs are designed to enhance student preparation, engagement, and research training. Students experience the excitement of discovery in fundamental and applied research, and the satisfaction of teaching in the classroom.

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Brian Staskawicz awarded Wolf Prize in Agriculture

The award recognizes the plant biology professor’s groundbreaking discoveries of the immune system and disease resistance in plants.

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