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Harrison Miles

Doctoral Student


Virginia Tech

Area of Expertise

Invasive Species, Forest Pathology

Project Role

Harrison is conducting experiments on the effects of Verticillium nonalfalfae on tree-of-heaven and interactions with spotted lanternfly.

Research Bio

Harrison's research interests include the ecology of biological invasions, relationships between plants and their microbial symbionts, and the interaction of science and society.

Spotted Lanternfly on a grape vine illustration

Managing Spotted Lanternfly and Tree of Heaven is made possible by USDA-ARS Areawide Program #8080-21000-001-00D.

Contact Information:

tracy.leskey@usda.gov

Appalachian Fruit Research Station

2217 Wiltshire Road

Kearneysville, WV 25430

Research Partners:

USDA-ARS

​Penn State University

Rutgers University

Virginia Tech

University of Georgia

University of Minnesota

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