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Many of the projects within the department involve interdisciplinary activity. These studies include close cooperation and interaction with soil scientists, plant geneticists, horticulturists, veterinarians, and ecologists. For instance, the department has special interest and expertise in alternative methods of insect and disease management such as biological control, resistant cultivars, integrated pest management, and cultural control techniques, to help meet the need for healthful food production without, or with reduced, use of pesticides.

Extension Programs

We serve Tennessee clientele throughout the state. Extension programs provide educational information about insect pests and plant diseases. Other on-going programs include, Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey, Integrated Pest Management, National Pesticide Impact Assessment Program, and Pesticide Safety Education Program... more

Research Programs

Current research projects focus on fungal, insect, nematode and viral pathogens of crops and animals. Consult the list of research specialties/expertise for specific research areas and the list of faculty members for faculty publications.

Teaching Programs

Our teaching programs offer a graduate program leading to the Master of Science with a major in entomology and plant pathology, and the Doctor of Philosophy through the interdisciplinary plants, soils and insects program. Students in the entomology concentration may specialize in crop entomology, medical and veterinary entomology, insect biology, insect pest management, or biological control. Students in the plant pathology concentration may specialize in foliar and stem fungus diseases, soilborne pathogens, disease physiology, biocontrol, plant nematology, or virology...more

News and Announcements

New Assistantship! A new assistantship in biological control is available. Please check out our financial aid page for details.