One Hundred Years of Entomopathogenic Nematology: Innovations Biocontrol Through the Generations

Organizer(s)

• DS

  David Shapiro-Ilan (he/him/his)

  USDA-ARS
  Byron, Georgia
• EL

  Edwin Lewis

  University of Idaho
  Moscow, Idaho

Entomopathogenic nematodes have an exceptional legacy as biocontrol agents and as model organisms for various disciplines. This symposium will feature the latest advances in entomopathogenic nematology including fundamental (e.g., genomics, ecology) and applied aspects (production, formulation, application technology). Topics will be applicable to other biocontrol agents in diverse cropping systems.

Presentations:

• 8:00 AM - 8:20 AM Pacific

  Diversity of entomopathogenic nematodes and their symbiotic bacteria
  

  Presenting Author: Patricia Stock (she/her/hers) – Oregon State University
• 8:20 AM - 8:40 AM Pacific

  Innovations in genetics and genomics of entomopathogenic nematodes
  

  Presenting Author: Adler Dillman – University of California
• 8:40 AM - 9:00 AM Pacific

  Infection decisions: Do entomopathogenic nematodes demonstrate the wisdom of the crowd?
  

  Presenting Author: Edwin Lewis – University of Idaho

  Co-Author: Glen N. Stevens – University of Idaho

  Co-Author: David Shapiro-Ilan (he/him/his) – USDA-ARS
• 9:20 AM - 9:40 AM Pacific

  Break
• 9:40 AM - 10:00 AM Pacific

  Interactions of entomopathogenic nematodes with chemical pesticides and other biologicals
  

  Presenting Author: Albrecht M. Koppenhöfer (he/him/his) – Rutgers University
• 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM Pacific

  From theory to practice: Current global commercial status of beneficial nematodes
  

  Presenting Author: Diana Londono – BASF

  Co-Author: Jen Browning – BASF P&SS Turf + Ornamentals

  Co-Author: Matthew Vernon – BASF Corporation

  Co-Author: Katelyn Venner – BASF Corporation
• 10:40 AM - 11:10 AM Pacific

  Panel discussion