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Gail Schumann, PhD

Gail Schumann is Professor Emerita of plant pathology from the University of Massachusetts and author of the book Plant Diseases: Their Biology and Social Impact. She is currently Editor-in-Chief of the APSnet Education Center and an adjunct professor at Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI.

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Facts by Gail Schumann (5)

Biology

Ergot, Witches & Rye. Oh My!

Did you know that a disease of rye is connected to LSD and witches? Ergot is caused by a fungus that attacks a…

Biology

Luck Of The Irish?

In the 1800s many Irish were poor tenant farmers who farmed mainly for the landowner and relied on small plots…

Biology

Tea Time!

Did you know that a disease of coffee plantations made the British tea drinkers? In the 1700s Britain had many…

Biology

The Gingerbread Man

Did you know that gingerbread came about because of a smut disease of wheat?

Biology

Yes! We Have New Bananas

Did you know that a plant disease determined what banana variety is in your market? Bananas, which originated…