The first of several forthcoming papers from the lab about fungal endophyte effects on nematodes has just been published in FEMS Microbiology Ecology. The work was part of Dr. Wenqing Zhou’s PhD project and demonstrated the effects of Chaetomium globosum strain TAMU 520 as an endophyte in cotton on nematodes feeding belowground, as well as aphids and caterpillars attacking the plant aboveground.

The fungal endophyte, Chaetomium globosum, affects both above- and below-ground herbivores in cotton. Zhou, W., Starr, J.T., Krumm, J. & Sword, G.A. (2016) FEMS Microbiology Ecology (early access).

Here’s a story about the lab’s fungal endophyte work and partnership with Indigo Agriculture.
(Alternative title: Greg unveils new Corporate Ecologist look)

Congratulations to Tyler Raszick who won first place in the 19th Annual Graduate Student Forum. His presentation was titled, “Boll weevil (Anthonomus grandis) population genomics as a tool for monitoring and management.” Tyler’s project has been generating some very interesting quality data, and the award was well-deserved.

The Graduate Student Research Forum showcases research conducted by the Department of Entomology’s graduate students. Winners get a fancy certificate and some cash money, which in Tyler’s case was wisely invested in buying his advisor a refreshing pint!

You can read the full story here.