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at three locations (IA, MN, and MO) and in three populations by CERCA collaborators. In 2026 samples of the three starting populations, the most recent selected generations from each location, and control
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enemies for development of effective biological control strategies and associated technologies against high-impact invasive insect pests such as spotted lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula (order Hemiptera
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virus (IAV) in swine. This project is within the Intervention Strategies to Control Endemic and New and Emerging Influenza A Virus Infections in Swine project in the Virus and Prion Research Unit
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sound, economically viable systems, treatments, or processes that control quarantine pests, ensure product quality, and increase product value while safeguarding the agriculture of other states. Research
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the production, value, and safety of pecan, peach, nectarine, and plum crops. The participant will learn how to develop methods to improve control of key pecan diseases. The primary disease focus is pecan scab
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distribution of these crops. Research Project: The participant will have the opportunity to take part in projects to optimize plant care in outdoor and controlled environment conditions, sample collection
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. Learning Objectives: The participant will gain experience in field and controlled environment research, including experimental design, breadth of data collection and analysis. They will also learn how to use
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rust (CLR) on different Coffee varieties, and to test natural bio-control of CLR using mycoparasites. The participant will conduct research under the guidance of a mentor. Some level of independence in
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learning, and related topics as needed for the fellow to complete their research. Research Project: This research project focuses on molecular design and genetic manipulation for controlling major pests
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these networks. Under the guidance of a mentor, Virus induced gene silencing and genome editing will be used to characterize gene function and the networks they control. The knowledge generated will be used