The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology provides scientific knowledge on insects and plant and animal diseases that affect all Tennesseans.
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27 Jun 2025
Congratulations to Anugya Bhattarai on receiving the 2025 Steven C. Nelson Early Career Development Fellowship from @plantdisease. With support from APS, Anugya will visit study how robotic tools and deep learning can help identify wild grapes resistant to downy mildew. #epptn
ALT Anugya standing outside in front of a tree.
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25 Jun 2025
Recent @UT_Herbert graduate Rachel Carpenter used her HERO internship to gain hands-on experience. She now works as a research technician for the CoEvolution Lab, where she channels her lifelong passion for science. #epptn @UTIAg @UTKnoxville
Learn More: epp.tennessee.edu/building-a…
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15 Jun 2025
Summer brings ticks, mosquitoes, and disease risks like Lyme and West Nile virus. For National Mosquito Control Awareness Week, UT experts highlight the VECTOR Library, a national resource to help prevent their spread, developed in part by @epp_tn faculty: utianews.tennessee.edu/learn…
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13 Jun 2025
Come and celebrate pollinators with us at Garden Buzz: The Celebration of Pollinators on Tuesday, June 17.
12 Jun 2025
Pollinator Week 2025 is kicking off next week! Celebrate with us at our annual Garden Buzz event on Tuesday, June 17 at UT Gardens locations in Knoxville, Crossville and Jackson. Learn more: utianews.tennessee.edu/celeb…
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12 Jun 2025
Graduate student Amanda Penicks, inspired by her farming community and 4-H activities, is pursuing a master’s in entomology and plant pathology while working in the Plant Virology Lab. Learn more about Penicks and her graduate research: epp.tennessee.edu/tomato-pla…. #epptn @UT_Herbert
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27 May 2025
Want to discover the sweet side of summer? Join us June 10 in Spring Hill for our Fruits of the Backyard Field Day and get free tips from UTIA experts on berries, irrigation, raised beds & more! Details: utianews.tennessee.edu/inter…
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27 May 2025
Join us on June 12 at the 2025 Green Industry Field Day, where @utextension specialists Midhula Gireesh and Nar Ranabhat will present on herbaceous and woody plants and pest management. #epptn
23 May 2025
Calling all green industry pros! 🌱
Join us June 12 for the 2025 Green Industry Field Day in Knoxville! This event is packed with expert-led sessions on pest management, soil health, nursery automation and more. utianews.tennessee.edu/tenne…
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19 May 2025
Please help us welcome Daria, our new HR specialist.
Daria is a two-time @utknoxville graduate and brings experience in leadership and human resources. Welcome to the team, Daria. #epptn
ALT Daraia Safaipour standing in front of stairs.
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9 May 2025
Raj Roy graduates next Thursday with his PhD in entomology and plant pathology with a concentration in bioinformatics, genomics and molecular interactions. Raj came to the US from India to earn his PhD and research the fall armyworm. Congrats, Raj! 🧡 🎓 #HerbertProud
ALT A graduate wearing a white lab coat and a black graduation cap with a gold tassel stands confidently on a campus with buildings in the background.
ALT Person standing in front of the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture sign, wearing a blue t-shirt with a logo and headphones around neck.
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8 May 2025
The bees are buzzing! Registration is now open for the TN Master Beekeeping Program. Be sure to review all the details and requirements before signing up.
Basic Classes - tiny.utk.edu/mbp_basic
Advanced Classes: tiny.utk.edu/mbp_adv
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6 May 2025
Fungal threats like Discula destructiva are a growing concern for forests and ornamental crops. Our latest study investigates how this dogwood anthracnose pathogen breaks down plant defenses using powerful enzymes. #epptn @UTAgResearch
Learn More: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4029…
ALT Figure 1. Influence of medium composition on fungal growth dynamics. An example of D. destructiva isolates (AS111 and E145) and their differences in growth based upon varying compositions of media. The top row displays the growth of D. destructiva (AS111) 21 days after inoculation on the four media. The bottom row displays the growth of D. destructiva (E145) 21 days after inoculation on the four media. Media are displayed from left to right as the following: OWA, SDA, ½-stength PDA, and modified Plich. Credit: Marcin Nowicki Lab
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2 May 2025
Congratulations to professor Jerome Grant for receiving the Excellence in Teaching Award and the L.R. Hesler Award for Excellence in Teaching and Service at the annual Academic Honors Banquet. #epptn @UTKnoxville @UTIAg @UT_Herbert
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ALT UT Provost John Zomick and EPP Professor Jerome Grant holding one of two award plaques at the annual Academic Honors Banquet.
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11 Apr 2025
Didn’t get your fill of cicadas last year? Don’t worry - Brood XIV is on the way! These 17-year cicadas will emerge across Tennessee from late April to early May, bringing their signature song statewide. Learn more from UT Extension: utianews.tennessee.edu/get-r…
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10 Apr 2025
#StudentSpotlight: Trinity Hamm
Hamm, a PhD student, is studying which genes in flowering dogwoods control the pink and red colors in the leaves and bracts. With her love for plants, it’s no surprise she enjoys seeing cherry trees and tulips around campus. tiny.utk.edu/spotlight-trini…
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8 Apr 2025
#StudentSpotlight: Nathan Arey
Arey, a @UT_Herbert doctoral student, is exploring the effects of ThryvOn cotton on clouded plant and stink bugs. He also founded the West Tennessee Graduate Student Association to help support his peers.
Learn more: tiny.utk.edu/spotlight-natha…
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7 Apr 2025
This week is Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week! Check out the activities happening across campus and join us in celebrating our amazing students.⬇️
4 Apr 2025
Next week is Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week! Check out the schedule of events offered to celebrate our grad students and provide opportunities for engagement and networking. news.utk.edu/2025/03/31/ut-c…
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3 Apr 2025
"Masters of Disguise – Tennessee Edition" - That’s what master’s student Rebekka Horn calls her latest insect dome, and we couldn’t agree more. This stunning display showcases how insects use camouflage to blend into their surroundings. #epptn @UT_Herbert @UTKGradSchool
ALT EPP master's student Rebecca Horn holding a handmade insect-dome.
ALT Insect-dome sitting on a countertop
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2 Apr 2025
Solanum ensifolium, also known as erubia, is a critically endangered plant native to Puerto Rico. Researchers mapped its chloroplast genome, revealing a possible genetic bottleneck. Understanding its genetics can help preserve its future. Learn more: bmcplantbiol.biomedcentral.c…
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1 Apr 2025
With support from @USDA_NIFA, doctoral student Holly Brabazon is working alongside her mentors and experts at @penn_state to study cacao genetics and pollination.
Learn more about her research and how it could shape the future of cacao: landlifeandscience.tennessee…. 🍫🌱 #epptn
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28 Mar 2025
Help us celebrate Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week by giving GradVols a shoutout on the GPSAW appreciation board! Please take a moment to say some kind words about GradVols or say thank you! Post your appreciation at tiny.utk.edu/thank-a-grad
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