
UT Entomology & Plant Pathology
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The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology provides scientific knowledge on insects and plant and animal diseases that affect all Tennesseans.
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With support from NIFA, doctoral student Holly Brabazon is working alongside her mentors and experts at Penn State to study cacao genetics and pollination. Learn more about her research and how it could shape the future of cacao: landlifeandscience.tennessee.edu/periodical/spr…. 🍫🌱 #epptn

Solanum ensifolium, also known as erubia, is a critically endangered plant native to Puerto Rico. Researchers mapped its chloroplast genome, revealing a possible genetic bottleneck. Understanding its genetics can help preserve its future. Learn more: bmcplantbiol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…

"Masters of Disguise – Tennessee Edition" - That’s what master’s student Rebekka Horn calls her latest insect dome, and we couldn’t agree more. This stunning display showcases how insects use camouflage to blend into their surroundings. #epptn Herbert College of Agriculture UT Graduate School



#StudentSpotlight: Nathan Arey Arey, a Herbert College of Agriculture doctoral student, is exploring the effects of ThryvOn cotton on clouded plant and stink bugs. He also founded the West Tennessee Graduate Student Association to help support his peers. Learn more: tiny.utk.edu/spotlight-nath…



Congratulations to professor Jerome Grant for receiving the Excellence in Teaching Award and the L.R. Hesler Award for Excellence in Teaching and Service at the annual Academic Honors Banquet. #epptn UT Knoxville UT Institute of Agriculture Herbert College of Agriculture utianews.tennessee.edu/outstanding-st…


Fungal threats like Discula destructiva are a growing concern for forests and ornamental crops. Our latest study investigates how this dogwood anthracnose pathogen breaks down plant defenses using powerful enzymes. #epptn UT AgResearch Learn More: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40298335





Join us on June 12 at the 2025 Green Industry Field Day, where UT Extension specialists Midhula Gireesh and Nar Ranabhat will present on herbaceous and woody plants and pest management. #epptn


Graduate student Amanda Penicks, inspired by her farming community and 4-H activities, is pursuing a master’s in entomology and plant pathology while working in the Plant Virology Lab. Learn more about Penicks and her graduate research: epp.tennessee.edu/tomato-plant-r…. #epptn Herbert College of Agriculture


Summer brings ticks, mosquitoes, and disease risks like Lyme and West Nile virus. For National Mosquito Control Awareness Week, UT experts highlight the VECTOR Library, a national resource to help prevent their spread, developed in part by UT Entomology & Plant Pathology faculty: utianews.tennessee.edu/learn-more-abo…

Recent Herbert College of Agriculture graduate Rachel Carpenter used her HERO internship to gain hands-on experience. She now works as a research technician for the CoEvolution Lab, where she channels her lifelong passion for science. #epptn UT Institute of Agriculture UT Knoxville Learn More: epp.tennessee.edu/building-a-car…

Congratulations to Anugya Bhattarai on receiving the 2025 Steven C. Nelson Early Career Development Fellowship from The American Phytopathological Society. With support from APS, Anugya will visit study how robotic tools and deep learning can help identify wild grapes resistant to downy mildew. #epptn
