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Sehrish Gulzar

Postdoctoral Scholar

USDA-ARS, Southeastern Fruit and Tree Nut Research Station


Area of Expertise

Entomology

Project Role

Dr. Gulzar is focusing on the microbial control (entomopathogenic nematodes) component of the project.

Research Bio

Dr. Gulzar’s research interests include insect pathology, with an emphasis on entomopathogenic nematodes, entomopathogenic fungi and endophytic fungi, and their application against various insect pests. Her work also includes the assessment of entomopathogenic nematode behaviors, specifically environmental tolerance, group movement, and the effects of pheromones.

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:

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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