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The SDSU Plant Science Department website is maintained by Julia Fausti in accordance with SDSU guidelines. Last updated 3 November 2009 |
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HOST PLANT RESISTANCE · aphid host plant resistance · classical and conservation biological control · developing aphid molecular markers for populatin genetic studies · soybean Integated Pest Management · endangered insect species study · plant disease vectoring by insects · insect behavioral ecology
My long-term scientific goal is to develop an IPM system for soybean insect pests that minimizes insecticide use and costs, and maximizes the role of natural enemies and resistant soybean varieties.
Research Objectives/Action Plan · test pest resistance genes/resistant lines in the field · determine the interaction between host plant resistance and natural enemies with regard to insect pests · basic research on the breakdown of host plant resistance to specific insect pests · insect population dynamic studies |
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Kelley J. Tilmon (click to email) |
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Northern Plains Biostress Laboratory 248B (605) 688-4601
South Dakota State University |
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Dr. Tilmon’s research program is centered around insect ecology, with particular emphasis on biological control and integrated pest management of pest insects in leguminous crops. She currently studies soybean insect pests and their natural enemies. Other current projects include collaborative work with the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks to estimate the population size of an endangered insect species in South Dakota and chief editorial responsibilities for an upcoming book on the evolutionary biology of insect-plant associations.
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