Lei Zhang- Assistant Professor Botany and Plant Pathlology, Purdue University Thursday September 26th, at 3:30pm, HORT 117 or via Zoom. “Integrating Basic and Applied Nematology for Effective Management of Root-knot Nematodes” Root-knot nematodes (RKN; Meloidogyne spp.) are among the critical yield-limiting pests of specialty crops in the US and around the world. The presence and[Read More…]
Kranthi Varala – Assistant Professor Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Thursday September 12th, at 3:30pm, HORT 117 or via Zoom. “Gene regulatory networks: Role they play in plant development and responses to the environment” Plants exhibit great plasticity in their shape, size and growth patterns to best adapt to their environment. This degree of flexibility requires[Read More…]