November 21, 2002

Sudden Oak Death Expert in Biology Lecture on Nov. 26

On Tuesday, Nov. 26 at noon, Dr. Matteo Garbelotto, of the Dept. of Environmental Science, Policy & Management, UC Berkeley, will discuss the evolution, biology and control strategies for Phytophthera ramorum. The pathogen causes Sudden Oak Death, a plant disease that has reached epidemic levels in the coastal ranges of California.

The lecture is part of the fall semester's Biology Colloquium and will be held in Darwin 108 on the Sonoma State University campus, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park.

For further information, contact Dr. Nathan Rank, Professor of Biology, (707) 664-3053.


Jean Wasp
Media Relations Coordinator
University Affairs
(707) 664-2057
jean.wasp@sonoma.edu