Dean & Faculty
Tennessee State University is a distinctive Land-Grant University located in the urban setting of Nashville, Tennessee. We are a people-friendly university that carries out the unique mission of the Land Grant system: teaching, research, and extension. At TSU, we are also one of America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), with a rich tradition and heritage, and a vibrant student body.
FACULTY
Chandra Reddy
Dean and Director of Research/Administrator of Extension
Dean and Director of Research/Administrator of Extension
Chandra Reddy
Contact Information
Office Location: 218 Agricultural Biotechnology Building
Telephone: 615-963-7561
FAX: 615-963-5888
Email: creddy@tnstate.edu
Research Areas
Sustainable Agriculture, Environmental agronomy, etc.
Publications
Refereed journal Articles: 52
Books/Bulletins: 4
Intl. Conference Proceedings: 43
Extension publications: 9
Technical reports: 18
Research abstracts: 78
Conference Presentations and Invited Lectures: 43
Most Significant Publications
Reddy, K. C., Reddy, S. S., Malik, R. K., Lemunyon, J. and Reeves, D. W. 2008. Nitrate movement and P, K, Ca and Mg accumulation in Soil as a result of 5-yr Continuous Poultry Litter Application for cotton. Agronomy Journal 100(4):1-9.
Reddy, K.C., Malik, R., K. Reddy, S.S., and Nyakatawa, E.Z. 2007. Cotton growth and yield response to nitrogen applied through fresh and composted litter. The Journal of Cotton Science 11:26-34.
Reddy, K.C. 1988. Alternative Production Strategies for Millet and Cowpea in Rainfed Agriculture in Niger. Publ. Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907/INRAN, B.P. 429 Niamey, Niger. 46p (Handbook, Fr.).
Teaching
SPS 616-Modeling Natural Resources Management
SPS 416/516-Principles of Sustainable Agriculture
SPS-554/454 Tropical Soils
SPS 523/423-Tropical Food Crop Production
SPS-101 Introduction to Plant Science
Extension
Developed and extended no-till farming practices in Alabama and dryland cropping systems in West Africa.
Recent Honors and Awards
Fellow, the Soil Science Society of America, Madison, WI, 2010.
Fellow, the Food Systems Leadership Institute (FSLI), APLU, Washington, DC, 2010 – 2012
Outstanding Scientist, the Association of Agricultural Scientists of Indian Origin (AASIO), Long Beach, CA, 2010.
Member, The National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board (NAREEEAB); appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture, US Federal Govt., Washington, DC, 2010 – 2013
George Washington Carver Agricultural Excellence Award, US State Dept/USAID, Washington, D.C., 2008.
Fellow, American Society of Agronomy, 2006
Education
B.Sc (Ag). –Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University
M.Sc (Ag). – Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University
Ph.D. – University of Florida
Date joined staff: 2008
Aditya R. Khanal
Associate Professor
Associate Professor
Aditya R. Khanal
Associate Professor
Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
College of Agriculture
Contact Information
204D Farrell Westbrook Complex
Telephone: 615-963-4986
akhanal1@tnstate.edu
Website: /faculty/akhanal/
Research Areas
Agribusiness Finance and Management
Small Farm Business, Income Risk and Diversification
Technology Adoption
Food Security, Food Demand, Economic Development
Recent Peer Reviewed Publications
Khanal A. R., Mishra. A. K., and W. Keithly. 2015. Heterogeneity in Food Demand among Rural Households: The Role of Demographics. Canadian Journal of Agricultural Economics. Forthcoming
Khanal A. R., Mishra A. K. and K. H. Koirala. 2015. Access to the Internet and Financial Performance of Small Farm Business Households. Electronic Commerce Research, 15: 159-175.
Mishra A. K., Mottaleb Kh. A., Khanal A. R., and S. Mohanty, 2015. Abiotic Stress and its Impact on Production Efficiency: the Case of Rice Farming in Bangladesh. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, 199,1: 146-153.
Khanal A. R., and A. K. Mishra. 2014. Agritourism and Off-farm Work: Survival Strategy for Small Farms. Agricultural Economics, 45.S1: 65-76.
Khanal, A. R., and A. K. Mishra. 2014. Is ’Buying Winners and Selling Losers’ Trading Strategy Profitable in the New Economy? Applied Economics Letters, 21, 15: 1090-1093.
Khanal A. R., Mishra A. K., and Kh. A. Mottaleb. 2014. Impact of Mergers and Acquisitions on Stock Prices: The US Ethanol-based Biofuel industry. Biomass and Bioenergy, 61: 138-145.
D’antoni, J., Khanal A. R., and A. K. Mishra. 2014. Examining Labor Substitution: Does Family Matter for U.S. Cash Grain Farmers? Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics, 46, 2: 273-284.
D’antoni, J., Mishra A. K., and A. R. Khanal, 2014. Effect of Health Insurance Coverage on Labor Allocation: Evidence from US Farm Sector. Health Economics Review, 4: 19.
Khanal A.R. and J.M. Gillespie. 2013. Adoption and Profitability of Breeding Technologies: Evidence from U.S. Dairy Farms. AgBioForum: the Journal of Agrobiotechnology Management and Economics,16(1):53-65.
Khanal, A. R., Gillespie J. M., and J. MacDonald. 2010. Adoption of Technology, Management Practices, and production Systems in U.S. Milk Production. Journal of Dairy Science 93(12):6012-6022.
Mishra, A. K. and A. R. Khanal. 2013. Is Participation in Agri-environmental Programs Affected by Liquidity and Solvency? Land Use Policy 35:163-170.
Joo, H., Khanal, A. R., and A. K. Mishra. 2013. Farmers’ participation in Agritourism: Does it Affect the Bottom Line? Agricultural and Resource Economics Review, 42: 471-490.
Uematsu, H., Khanal, A. R., and A. K. Mishra. 2013. The Impact of Natural Amenity on Farmland Values: A Quantile Regression Approach. Land Use Policy 33:151-160.
Work in Progress/Ongoing projects
Sitienei, I., Ashok K. Mishra, and A. R. Khanal. Informal “Ganyu” Labor Supply and Food Security: The Case of Malawi. Book Chapter in Food Security in a Food Abundant World; Vol 16, Emerald Press, London, UK. Editors: Schmitz A., Kennedt L., and Schmitz T.G.
Khanal, A.R., Mishra A. K., and M. Bhattarai 2015. Assessing the Impact of Weather Risk on Land Use Intensity: A Non-Stationary and Dynamic Panel Modeling Approach. Land Economics
Khanal A. R and A.K. Mishra. 2015. Financial Performance of Small Farm Business Households: The Role of Information Technology. Chinese Agricultural Economics Review.
Khanal, A.R., Mishra A. K., and G. D. Schaible. 2015. Are Agricultural, Structural, Environmental and Income Diversification Strategies Interlinked?. Agribusiness: An International Journal.
Khanal A. R. and A.K. Mishra. 2015. Can Weather Risk Alter Food Crop Portfolio Choices? Empirical Evidence from India. Food Policy.
Khanal, A.R., Mishra A. K., Lambert D., and K. P. Paudel. 2015. Modelling Post-adoption Decision in Precision Technology: A Bayesian Analysis. Australian Journal of Agricultural Economics.
Khanal A. R., and A.K. Mishra. Stock Dividend Announcement and Stock Price Reaction: An Event Study Approach. Economic Systems.
Joo, H. A. R. Khanal., and Ashok K. Mishra. Off-Farm Income and its Impact on Food Security: Evidence from South Korea. Global Food Security.
Mishra A. K. and A. R. Khanal. 2015. Effect of Health Insurance Coverage and Labor Allocation: The Case of Beginning Farmers in the U.S. Health Economics Review
Conference paper/ Proceedings: 13
Research bulletin/ Report/Extension publication: 6
Participation in professional national and international conferences/workshop: 18
Recent Honors and Awards
AAEA Foundation Young Professional and Graduate Student Travel Grant, 2013.
Outstanding PhD Student Award, Department of Agricultural Economics, LSU, 2014.
Gamma Sigma Delta Graduate Student Merit Honor Roll Award from Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society LSU Chapter, April 2014.
Graduate Student Travel Grant from Graduate school of Louisiana State University
Education
PhD, Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
MS, Finance, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
MA, Economics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
BS, Agricultural Sciences, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
Date Joined Faculty: 2015
Agnes Kilonzo-Nthenge
Research Professor
Research Professor
Agnes Kilonzo-Nthenge
Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
College of Agriculture
Contact Information
Office Location: 111E CARP Building
Telephone: 615-963-5437
FAX: 615-963-5157
Email: akilonzontheng@tnstate.edu
Research Areas
Antimicrobial Drug Resistance of Foodborne Pathogens
Microbial safety of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Characterization of microorganisms in consumer homes
Most Significant Publications
Kilonzo-Nthenge, A., Brown, A., Nahashon, S. N., Long, D. 2015. Occurrence and Antimicrobial Resistance of Enterococci Isolated from Organic and Conventional Retail Chicken. J. Food Prot. 4: 636-858
Kilonzo-Nthenge, A., Rotich E., Nahashon S. N. 2013. Evaluation of drug-resistant Enterobacteriaceae in retail poultry and beef. Poult Sci. 4:1098-1107.
Nahashon, Samuel N and Kilonzo-Nthenge Agnes K. 2013. Soybean in Monogastric Nutrition: Modifications to Add Value and Disease Prevention Properties. Agricultural and Biological Sciences: Soybean – Bio-Active Compounds. ISBN 978-953-51-0977-8.
Kilonzo-Nthenge Agnes, E. Rotich, S. Godwin, S. Nahashon, and F. Chen. 2012. Prevalence and Antimicrobial Resistance of Cronobacter sakazakii Isolated from Domestic Kitchens in Middle Tennessee, United States. J. Food Prot. 75:1512-1517
Agnes K. Kilonzo-Nthenge (2012). Gamma Irradiation for Fresh Produce, Gamma Radiation, Feriz Adrovic (Ed.), ISBN: 978-953-51-0316-5, InTech, Available from: http://www.intechopen.com/books/gamma-radiation/gamma-irradiation-for-fresh-producce
Chen, F-C., L. Godwin, S. and Agnes Kilonzo-Nthenge. 2011. Relationship between Cleaning Practices and Microbiological Contamination in Domestic Kitchens. Food Protection Trends, Vol. 31, No. 11, Pages 672–67
Kilonzo-Nthenge, E. Rotich, S. Godwin and T. Huang. 2009. Consumer Storage Period and Temperature for Peanut Butter and Their Effects on Survival of Salmonella and Escherichia coli O157:H7. J. Food Prot Trends, Vol. 29, No. 11, Pages 787–792.
Kilonzo-Nthenge, S. N. Nahashon, F. Chen, and N. Adefope. 2008. Prevalence and Antimicrobial Resistance of Pathogenic Bacteria in Chicken and Guinea Fowl. Poult. Sc.87:1841-1848
Kilonzo-Nthenge Agnes, F. Chen, and S.Godwin. 2008. Occurrence of Listeria and Enterobacteriaceae in Domestic Refrigerators. J. Food Prot. 71:608-612
Kilonzo-Nthenge Agnes, Jean. S. Weese, Melvin Carter, and Cheng-I Wei, and Tung- Shi Huang. 2007. Efficacy of Gamma Irradiation and Aqueous Chlorine on Escherichia
Kilonzo-Nthenge Agnes, F. Chen, and S. Godwin. 2006. Efficacy of home washing methods in removing microbial contamination from the surface of fresh produce. J. Food Prot. 69:330-334
Chen, Fur-Chi., Y.-H. Hsieh Peggy, C. Bridgman, and Kilonzo-Nthenge Agnes. 2006. Kinetics of Tropomyosin Denaturation as a Predictive Model for Verifying Thermal Processing of Beef Products. J. Food Prot. 69: 2447-2453
Teaching
AGSC 3530 – Food Microbiology
Recent Honors and Awards
Distinguished Research Support Scientist Award December, 2007
Auburn university Presidential Graduate Fellowship 1999-2003
Certificate of Excellence in Research Auburn University 2000
Institute of Food Technology Paper Competition Award 2000
Education
B.Sc (Ag). – University of East African, Eldoret, Kenya M.Sc Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, Alabama
Ph.D. – Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama
Date joined staff: 2003
Dr. Ahmad Aziz
Professor
Professor
Dr. Ahmad Aziz
Contact Information
Office Location: 202C Farrell-Westbrook Complex
Telephone: 615-963-1595 (o), 615-963-5130 (lab)
Lab location: 121 Farrell-Westbrook Building
Email: aaziz@tnstate.edu
Research Areas
Biotechnology, Sorghum Genetics, Biofuel Feedstock
Publications
Refereed Journal Articles 32
Books/Bulletins 3
Intl. Conference Proceedings 34
Technical reports 1
Research abstracts 32
Conference Presentations and Invited Lectures 51
Most Significant Publications
Dilovan K. Yahya, Matthew W. Blair, Aron M. Felts, Ahmad N. Aziz. 2024. Individual Microspore Genotyping in Sorghum (S. bicolor) Cultivars Using a KASP Panel of Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Markers. Annals of Plant Sciences.13(3): 6199-6211, ISSN 2287-688X. https://annalsofplantsciences.com/index.php/aps/article/view/1129.
Aron Felts, Bharat Pokharel, Dilovan Yahya and A. Naseer Aziz. 2022. Whole Genomic DNA Amplifications from Individually Isolated Sweet Sorghum Microspores. Applications in Plant Sciences. 10(6): e11501. https://doi.org/10.1002/aps3.11501.
Binod Gyawali, M. Younas Khan Barozai and A. Naseer Aziz. 2021. Comparative Expression Analysis of MicroRNAs and Their Targets in Emerging Biofuel Crop Sweet Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.). Plant Gene. 26, 100274, ISSN 2352-4073, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plgene.2021.100274. (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352407321000044)
A. Naseer Aziz. 2019. Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism based Phylogenetic Relationships of Heirloom Tomato and Dark Green Vegetable Accessions. In: Dilip Nandwani (editor), Genetic Diversity in Horticultural Crops. Springer International Publishing AG, Cham, Switzerland. ISBN10 3319964534, ISBN13 9783319964539. pp300.
Aron Felts, Deependra Bhatta, Sarabjit Bhatti and Ahmad N. Aziz. 2019. Comparative Profiling of Gossypol Enantiomers and Seed Traits’ Related Transcripts in Cotton Lines. Pure and Applied Biology. 8:(2): 1850-1860.
M. Younas Khan Barozai and A. Naseer Aziz. 2018. Recent Plant Growth and Stress Management Related Significant Advancements in Epigenetics. Annals of Agrarian Science. 16 (4): 416-421.
A. Naseer Aziz, Abdul Mujeed Yakubu and Sherya Singh Hamal. 2017. Genotyping of Individually Isolated Gametes from Gossypium hirsutum Chromosome Substitution Lines. Single Cell Biology. 6:3, DOI: 10.4172/2168-9431.1000169.
Diwas K. Silwal, Nsoki Phambu, Bharat Pokharel and A. Naseer Aziz. 2017. Identification of Hydrated and Dehydrated Lipids and Protein Secondary Structures in Seeds of Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) Lines. Pure and Applied Biology. 6(3): 965-975. http://dx.doi.org/10.19045/bspab.2017.600102 .
A. Naseer Aziz, Fisseha Tegegne, Jason de Koff and Roger Wiemers. 2017. Biofuel Training Workshops for Diverse Stakeholders Ranging from Pre-College Students to Educators. Natural Sciences Education. 46 (1). doi:10.4195/nse2016.11.0033.
H Ali, MYK Barozai, M Din and AN Aziz. 2016. A review on the Sorghum for Biofuel and microRNAs. Pure and Applied Biology. 5(4): 1064-1100. http://dx.doi.org/10.19045/bspab.2016.50131.
G. C. C. Tai, J. E. A. Seabrook and A. N. Aziz. 2000. Linkage Analysis of Anther-Derived Monoploids Showing Distorted Segregation of Molecular Markers. Theoretical and Applied Genetics 101: 126-130.
Teaching
AGSC 3210 General Agricultural Botany
AGSC 3710 Biotechnology and Society
BIOL 4100 Special Topics, Section 2, Bioinformatics
AGSC 6620 Research Ethics in Agricultural Sciences
AGSC 7010 Advancement in Agricultural Biotechnology
AGSC 7030 Gene Expression and Regulation in Higher Plants
Extension
Conducted biotechnology training and outreach for underserved communities in selected Tennessee counties as well as various clientele in Ghana (Africa). Also remained engaged in biofuel and environmental education-related outreach activities as well as anti-agro-terrorism training at TSU. Also developed three interactive educational phyto-forensics activities as DNA-fingerprinting courses for secondary school educators towards virtual availability on http://www.mobileag.org/curriculum.php (V. The Connection Between Agriculture and Technology- Lesson Plans for Grades 9-12).
Research Grants
Innovative Pre-Breeding of Corn to Find New Genes for Adaptation to Growing Conditions in Middle Tennessee. 2024. Tennessee Corn Promotion Board Award.
Creating a bank, transformation and regeneration system for sorghum microspores. 2022. Bayer Crop Science
Center of Excellence in Natural Resources, Sustainable Energy, and the Environment: A Climate Smart Approach. 2022. USDA/NIFA
Mobile Experiential Learning towards Creating a High School Pipeline in Middle Tennessee through Integrated Research on Crops’ Wild Relatives. 2020. USDA/NIFA.
Cochran and Borlaug Fellowship Programs: Hosting Scientists from Ethiopia, Kenya, Morocco, Malaysia and Pakistan. 2017, 2016, 2014 & 2013. USDA Foreign Agricultural Service
Genome-Wide microRNAs and Single Gamete Based Genetic Profiling of Sweet Sorghum Varieties for Biofuel Production. 2015. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.
Biofuel Education and Training Program with Infusion of Foundation Concepts and Outreach. 2013. USDA/NIFA.
Establishing a Professional Science Master’s Program to Develop Future Biotechnology Workforce with Business Skills for Sustainable Agriculture. 2011. USDA
Agricultural Biotechnology: Assessing Perceptions of Farmers and Consumers and Providing Training Workshops for Stakeholders in Ghana. 2008. USDA Foreign Agricultural Service.
Integrating Agriculture, Bioscience and Biotechnology Concepts in School Curriculum: Preparing Students for Careers in Agriculture. 2006. USDA 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grant.
Consortium for Bio-informatics Instruction. 2005. USDA 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grant.
A Science-based Training Program to Enhance Capacity in Food and Agricultural Bio-Security. 2005. USDA 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grant.
Enhancement of Tennessee State University’s Master of Science Program in Agricultural Biotechnology. 2004. USDA 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grant.
Honors and Awards
Travel Grant Award for the ‘CRISPR in the Classroom’ Workshop, University of Houston, TX 2023.
Poster Award on the Innovation and Feasibility Evaluations, Association of Pre-Professional Life Scientists 2013.
Travel Grant Award, for the CSREES Grantsmanship Workshop, North Carolina State University, NC, 2009.
Gold Medalists, first position among all undergraduates across campuses in the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (Pakistan), 1988.
Education
B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture- 1988, Barani Agricultural College, Rawalpindi (Pakistan).
M.Phil. (Molecular Biology)- 1991, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad (Pakistan).
Ph.D. (Molecular Genetics)- 1998, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton (Canada).
Date joined faculty: March 2000
Akua Adu-Gyamfi
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Akua Adu-Gyamfi
Contact Information
113 AITC
Telephone: 615-277-1641
Email: aadugyam@tnstate.edu
Research Areas
Agricultural Workforce development
Environmental adaptation strategies
Sustainable Agriculture and Food security
Youth, Rural and International Development
Education
PhD, Agricultural Education, Auburn University, Al
MS, Rural Sociology, Auburn University, Al
BS, Kwame University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana
Certificate- Program Evaluation, Auburn University
Honors and Award
2022 Guyton foundation future leaders fellow Award ($5000), AIARD
2022 Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education Travel Award
($500)
2022 Auburn University Curriculum and Teaching Department Travel Award ($500)
2022 Auburn University College of Education Travel Award ($1000)
2022 Auburn University Graduate Student Council Travel Award ($300)
2022 Auburn University Graduate School Travel Award ($500)
2021 Auburn University Merriwether Fellowship Award (2000), for Outstanding Contribution
to Curriculum and Teaching department
2021 Cargill Thrive Scholarship (1500), MANRRS
2021 NADSA/ Ag policy summit Award ($1000), MANRRS
2021 Rural Studies Institute Fellowship Award, MANRRS
Selected Publications
Tackie, D.N.O, Bartlett, J.R., Adu-Gyamfi, A., Quarcoo, F.A., McKenzie-Jakes, A., Perry, B.J., & Nunoo, N.I. (2021). A Comparative Analysis of Selected Producer Characteristics and Production Practices of Small Livestock Producers in Three Southeastern States of the US. Professional Agricultural Workers Journal, 8 (1), 63-76.
Tackie, D.N.O., Bartlett, J.R., Nunoo, N.I., & Adu-Gyamfi, A. (2020). A comparative examination of selected farm, economic, and marketing characteristics of small livestock producers in three southeastern states of the U.S. International Journal of Economics, Commerce & Management, 8 (4),78-100.
Tackie, D.N.O., Bartlett, J.R., McKenzie-Jakes, A., Adu-Gyamfi, A., Perry, B.J., & Nunoo, N.I. (2020). Do socioeconomic factors matter in acreage owned and acreage farmed by small livestock producers in georgia? Journal of Agricultural Science, 12 (8), 42-54.
Bartlett, J.R., Tackie, D.N.O., Reid, D., Adu-Gyamfi, A., & McKenzie Jakes, A. (2018). An analysis of the characteristics and practices of selected florida small livestock producers: A focus on production and processing. Professional Agricultural Workers Journal, 5 (2), 40-58. [Presented at the 48th Southern Rural Sociological Association Conference (SRSA) Mobile, Alabama]
Tackie, D.N.O., Adu-Gyamfi, A., Bartlett, J. R., De-heer, S.M., Quarcoo, F. A., & Perry, B. J. (2018). An analysis of the characteristics and practices of selected georgia small livestock producers: A focus on economics and marketing. International Journal of Economics, Commerce & Management, 6 (4), 90-113. [Presented at the 49th Southern Rural Sociological Association Conference (SRSA) Jacksonville, FL].
Tackie, D.N.O., Bartlett, J. R., Adu-Gyamfi, A., Reid, D., Perry, B. J., & Quarcoo, F. A. (2018). An analysis of the characteristics and practices of selected georgia small livestock producers: A focus on production and processing. Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, 9 (8), 1-13. [Presented at the 49th Southern Rural Sociological Association Conference (SRSA) Jacksonville, FL]
Adu-Gyamfi, A., Omer, R.I., Bartlett, J.R., Tackie, D.N.O., & Perry, B.J. (2016). Assessing florida consumer attitudes and beliefs on locally or regionally produced livestock and products. Professional Agricultural Workers Journal, 4 (1), 1-17. [Presented at the 73rd Professional Agricultural Workers Conference, Tuskegee Al]
Date Joined Faculty: August 2024
Dr. Ala Abudabos
Associate Professor
Associate Professor
Dr. Ala Abudabos
Contact Information:
106-A Lawson Hall
Telephone: 614-736-9881
Email: aabudabo@tnstate.edu
Poultry Nutrition & Management. Department of Food and Animal Sciences, College of Agriculture, Tennessee State University.
ONLINE RESEARCH PROFILE:
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Alaeldein-Abudabos
EDUCATION
B.Sc. (1993): Animal Production, JUST, Jordan
M.Sc. (1998): Animal Science, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
Ph.D. (2003): Nutrition, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA.
PROFESIONAL EXPERIENCE
02/2023 – Present Associate Professor of Animal Nutrition and Management.
Department of Agriculture, School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, Alcorn State University, Lorman, Mississippi 39096, US
10/2009 – 8/2022 Full Professor of Poultry Nutrition and Management.
Animal Production Department, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
09/2006 – 09/2009 Assistant Professor of Poultry Nutrition and Production. Department of Animal Production, Mu’tah University, Karak, Jordan.
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS (peer-refereed original full papers)
1. Hafeez, A., K. Imran, S. Naz, I. Alhidary, R. Khan, A.E. Abudabos, 2025. Enzyme and fermentation inclusion in canola-based diets generate different responses in growth indicators, nutrient digestibility, and biochemical parameters in broiler chickens during the starter phase. Submitted to the Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition.
2. Qazi, M., E.U. Khan, S. Naveed, S. Mehmood, M. Muneeb, A.E. Abudabos, T. Ebeid, M. Talha, S. Ahmad, 2025. Effect of Bioactive Peptides and Encapsulated Butyric Acid on Growth Performance, Gut Health, Immune Status, and Nutrient Digestibility in Broilers. Submitted, Tropical Animal Health and Production.
3. Abudabos A.E., Zafar M. Hakami, Ali R. Al Sulaiman, Riyadh S. Aljumaah, Valentino Palombo, Mashael R. Aljumaah, Mariasilvia D’Andrea, Abdulrahman S. Alharthi, Rashed A. Alhotan. RNA Sequencing-based Transcriptome Analysis of Liver in Laying Hens Supplemented with Dietary Probiotic Bacillus Species and Prebiotic Yeast (Saccharomyces Cerevisiae) Cell Walls. Accepted, Animals, 2025.
4. Mushtaq, M., H Al-Khalaifah., Q. ul-Ain, I. Ullah, M. shah, I. Alhidary, S. Naz, R.U. Khan, A.E. Abudabos, 2025. Effects of lactobacillus and serratopeptidase supplementation on growth performance, hematology, immune response, and intestinal morphology in broiler chicks. Poultry Science 104(10), 105500-105556. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2025.105500
5. Siddique, H., E. Khan, M. Muneeb, S. Naveed, E. Soumeh, S. Ahmad, R. Alhotan, A. Alharthi, A.E. Abudabos, 2025. Optimizing Low Crude Protein Diets with Coated Cysteamine Hydrochloride and Exogenous Alkaline Protease Supplementation in Broiler Chickens Vet. Sci. 2025, 12, 622. https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci12070622.
6. Pervez A., S. Khan, Rafiullah, R. Khan, S. Naz, I. Alhidary, A.E. Abudabos, 2025. Lactobacillus-enriched Zophobas morio Larvae Impact Performance, Digestibility, Immunity, and Economics in Broilers. Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.1111/jpn.14131.
7. Hakami, Z., R. Alhotan, A. Al Sulaiman, R. Aljumaaha, V. Palombo, M. D’Andrea, A. Alharthi, A.E. Abudabos, 2025. Enhancing Laying Hen Productivity and Health: Influence of Dietary Probiotic Bacillus Strains and Prebiotic Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Yeast Cell Wall on Production Performance, Egg Quality, and Immune Response, Animals 15(10):1-20. DOI: 10.3390/ani15101398.
8. Nazir, A., E. Khan, M. Muneeb, S.N. Qaisrani, S. Naveed, S. Ahmad, R. Yameen, A.R. Al Sulaiman, R.A. Alhotan, A.E. Abudabos, 2025. Influence of Dietary Supplementation with Yeast Culture and Microencapsulated Butyric Acid on Growth Performance, Carcass Traits, Gut Health, and Immune Status in Broilers. Veterinary Sciences 12(4):1-14 DOI:10.3390/vetsci12040359.
9. Abudabos, A.E., 2025. The influence of bacillus-based probiotic and yeast cell wall-derived prebiotic supplementation on performance, egg quality, and immune response across various laying stages. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences 70(1).
10. Almalamha, N., R.S. Aljumaaha, A.S. Alharthi, M.A. Al-Garadi, H.H. Albadani, Z.M. Hakami, A.E. Abudabos, 2024. Effects of three different strains of Bacillus-based probiotics and Saccharomyces cerevisiae-based prebiotics on performance, egg components, and gene expression of laying hens during Phase II of production. Italian Journal of Animal Science 23 (1), 1649–1660. https://doi.org/10.1080/1828051X.2024.2418409
11. Abudabos, A.E., R.S. Aljumaah, A.A. Alabdullatif, A.R. Al Sulaiman, Z. Hakmi, A.S. Alharthi, 2024. Effectiveness of hydrated sodium calcium aluminosilicates and discarded date pits as dietary adsorbents for aflatoxin B1 in enhancing broiler chicken productive performance, hepatic function, and intestinal health. Animals 14(14), 2124; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14142124.
12. Alqhtani, A.H., A.R. Al Sulaiman, A.S. Alharthi, A. Abudabos, 2024. Evaluating the effectiveness of Toxfin and Novasil as dietary aflatoxin-binding agents in broilers for sustaining hepatic antioxidant capacity and intestinal health status during aflatoxin B1 41(1):25-35 DOI: 10.1007/s12550-024-00567-w.
13. Alqhtani, A.H., A.R. Al Sulaiman, A.S. Alharthi, A. Abudabos, 2024. Growth performance and nutrient digestibility of broilers fed low-energy corn-soybean diets supplemented with an exogenous enzyme cocktail as a combined activity. Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia 53 https://doi.org/10.37496/rbz5320230100.
14. Abudabos, A., 2024. Effect of different doses of isoquinoline alkaloids (IQs) on growth and microbiological parameters in broilers exposed to Clostridium Perfringens challenge. Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences 69(1).
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42. Abudabos, A.M., M.H. Ali, M.A. Nassan, A.A. Saleh, 2019. Ameliorative Effect of Bacillus Subtilis on Zootechnical Characteristics and Intestinal Architecture in Broiler Inoculated with Salmonella Infection. Animals 2019, 9(4), 190; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani9040190.
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44. Rashed A. Alhotan and A.M. Abudabos, 2019. Anticoccidial and Antioxidant Effects of Plants Derived Polyphenol in Broilers Exposed to Experimentally Induced Coccidiosis. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 26:14194–14199 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-019-04615-2.
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49. Saleh, A.A., T.A. Ebeid, A.M. Abudabos, 2018. Effect of Dietary Phytogenics (Herbal Mixture) Supplementation on Growth Performance, Nutrient Utilization, Antioxidative Properties, and Immune Response in Broilers. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 25(15), 14606-14613. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-018-1685-z
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51. Abudabos, A.M., A.N. Al-Owaimer, E.O.S. Hussein, M. H. Ali, M.Q. Al-Ghadi, 2018. Effect of Natural Ascorbic Acid on Performance and Certain Haemato-Biochemical Values in Layers Exposed to Heat Stress. The Journal of Animal and Plant Science 28(2): 441-448
52. Saleh, A.A., M.M. Ragab, A.M.E. Ahmed, A.M. Abudabos, T.A. Ebeid, 2018. Effect of Dietary Zinc-Methionine Supplementation on Growth Performance, Nutrient Utilization, Antioxidative Properties, and Immune Response in Broiler Chickens under High Ambient Temperature. Journal of Applied Animal Research 46(1): 820-827, DOI: 10.1080/09712119.2017.1407768
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54. Al-Atiyat, R.M., R.S. Aljumaah, A.M. Abudabos, M.N. Alotybi, R.M. Harron, A.S. Algawaan, H.S. Aljooan, 2017. Differentiation of free-ranging chicken using discriminant analysis of phenotypic traits.
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55. Khan, R.U., S. Naz, A.M. Abudabos, 2017. Towards a better understanding of the therapeutic applications and corresponding mechanisms of action of honey. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 24:27755–27766 doi: 10.1007/s11356-017-0567-0
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61. Al-Sagan, A.A., A.M. Abudabos, 2017. Effect of a prebiotic, probiotic, and symbiotic on the performance of broilers under Clostridium Perfringens challenge. The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine 47(2): 257-264.
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63. Abudabos, A.M., R.S. Aljumaah, A.S. Algawaan, H. Al-Sornokh, R.M, Al-Atiyat, 2017. Effects of Hen Age and Egg Weight Class on the Hatchability of Free-Range Indigenous Chicken Eggs. Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science 19(1): 033-040. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1806-9061-2016-0264.
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68. Alzawqari, M.H., H.H. Al-Baadani, I.B. Alhidary, A.N. Al-Owaimer, A.M. Abudabos, 2016. Effect of Taurine and Bile Acid Supplementation and Their Interaction on Performance, Serum Components, Ileal Viscosity and Carcass Characteristics of Broiler Chickens. South African Journal of Animal Science 46(4): 448-457.
69. Abudabos, A.M., A.H. Alyemni, Y. M. Dafalla, R.U. Khan, 2016. The Effect of Phytogenic Feed Additives to Substitute in-Feed Antibiotics on Growth Traits and Blood Biochemical Parameters in Broiler Chicks Challenged with Salmonella Typhimurium. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 23:24151-24157. DOI 10.1007/s11356-016-7665-2.
70. Sami, A., G. Suliman, A.M. Abudabos, M. Abdelrahman, 2016. Effect of Feeding Different Levels of Date Pits with Growth Promotors on Carcass Characteristics and Meat Quality Merits of Naimi Lambs. Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences 53(3): 713-717.
71. Al-Baadani, H.H., A.M. Abudabos, S.I. Al-Mufarrej, M. Alzawqari, 2016. Effects of Dietary Inclusion of Probiotic, Prebiotic and Symbiotic on Intestinal Histological Changes in Challenged Broiler Chickens. South African Journal of Animal Science 46(2): 157-165.
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74. Chand, N., H. Faheem, R.U. Khan, M.S. Qureshi, I.A. Alhidary, A.M. Abudabos, 2016. Anticoccidial Effect of Mananoligosacharide against Experimentally Induced Coccidiosis in Broiler. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 23:14414–14421.
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76. Abudabos, A.M., A.H. Alyemni, H.A.H. Zakaria, 2016. Effect of Two Strains of Probiotics on Antioxidant Capacity, Oxidative Stress, and Immune Responses in Salmonella-Challenged Broiler Chicks. Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science 18(1): 175-180.
77. Murshed M.A., A.M. Abudabos, 2015. Effects of Dietary Inclusion of Probiotic, Prebiotic, and Symbiotic on Growth Performance of Broiler Chickens. Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science 117(5):99-104.
78. Abudabos, A.M., H.A. Al-Batshan and M.A. Murshed, 2015. Effects of Prebiotics and Probiotics on the Performance and Bacterial Colonization of Broiler Chickens. South African Journal of Animal Science 45(4): 419-428.
79. Al-Atiyat, R.M., R.S. Aljumaah, A.M. Abudabos, A.A. Alghamdi, A.S. Alharthi, H.S. AlJooan, M.N. Alotybi, 2015. Current Situation and Diversity of Indigenous Cattle Breeds of Saudi Arabia. Animal Genetic Resources 57: 39–49
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82. Alhidary, I.A. S. Shini, R.A.M. Al Jassim, A.M. Abudabos, J.B. Gaughan, 2015. Effects of Selenium and Vitamin E on Performance, Physiological Response, and Selenium Balance in Heat-Stressed Sheep. Journal of Animal Science 93: 576–588.
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84. Al-Sagan, A.A., A.M. Abudabos, 2014. Effect of Eubiotic Feed Additives on Broiler Performance under Induced Challenge. Mitteilungen Klosterneuburg 64(9): 146-156.
85. Abudabos, A. M., 2014. Effect of Fat Source, Energy Level and Enzyme Supplementation and their Interactions on Broiler Performance. South African Journal of Animal Science 44(No.3): 280-287.
86. Al-Owaimer A.N., A.H. Alyemni, G.M. Suliman, A.M. Abudabos, 2014. Effect of Different Probiotics on Breast Quality Characteristics of Broilers under Salmonella enterica subsp. typhimurium Challenge. Italian Journal of Animal Science 13(3): 450-454.
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88. Abudabos, A.M., S.I. Al-Mufarrej, A.H. Alyemni, H.M. Yehia, A. R. Garelnabi. M.N. Alotybi, 2014. Effect of Using Organic Acids to Substitute Antibiotic Growth Promoters on Broiler Chickens Performance. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment 12 (2): 447-451.
89. Al-Atiyat, R., A.M. Abudabos, 2014. Molecular diversity of different chicken populations based on nucleotide sequencing. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment 12 (2): 379-382.
90. Haj Elsheikh, A., H.E. Mohamed, A.M. Abudabos, M.J. Al-Hassan, 2014. Effect of Injectable Sodium Selenite on the Level of Stress Biomarkers in Male Aardi Goats. Indian Journal of Animal Research 48 (3): 239-243.
91. Abudabos, A.M., G.M. Suliman, A.H. Alyemni, A.N. Al-Owaimer, 2014. Effect of different organic acids on breast quality characteristics of broilers challenged with Salmonella enterica. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment 12 (2): 193-197.
92. Abudabos, A.M., H.M. Yehia, M.N. Alotybi, A.R. Garelnabi, A.H. Alyemni, 2014. Effects of Direct-Fed Microbial on Broiler Performance and Susceptibility to Oral Salmonella Enteritidis Challenge. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment 12 (2): 30-34.
93. Yousif, I.E., A.M. Abudabos, 2013. Data Envelope Analysis to Assess Broiler Responses to Reduced Protein and Energy Diets Supplemented with Essential Amino Acids. Report and Opinion 5(8): 68-73. http://www.sciencepub.net/report.
94. Abudabos, A.M., A. Alyemni, 2013. Effects of the essential oil blend CRINA® Poultry in feed on broiler performance and gut microbiology. Italian Journal of Animal Science vol. 12(4): 513-517.
95. Al-Badwi, M.A., H.E. Mohamed, A. M. Abudabos, M.J. Al-Hassan, 2013. The Effects of Transportation on Antioxidative Biomarkers, Rectal and Skin Temperatures in Aardi Goats. Indian Journal of Animal Research 47(5):392-396.
96. Abudabos, A., 2013. Feeding Alternative Sources of Fat to Broilers. Researcher 5(10): 84-87. http://www.sciencepub.net/researcher.
97. Abudabos, A.M., H.M. Yehia, 2013. Performance, Intestinal Morphology and Microbiology of Broilers Fed Corn-Soybean Meal Diets Supplemented with Enzyme and Antibiotic. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment Vol. 11 (3&4): 132-136.
98. Abudabos, A.M., A. Alyemni, B.A. Al Marshad, 2013. Bacillus subtilis PB6-based probiotic (CloSTATTM) improves the intestinal morphological and microbiological status of broiler chickens under the Clostridium Perfringens challenge. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology 15(6): 978-982.
99. Yehia, H.M., A.M. Abudabos, M.F. Elkhadragy, E.M. Al-Olayan, A.M. Khalaf-Allah, N.M. El-Shimi, 2013. Cloning, sequencing, and expressing of the carotenoid biosynthesis genes of ß-carotene from epiphytic bacteria Erwinia uredovora in non-carotenogenic bacteria E. coli. Life Science Journal 10(3): 1904-1917.
100. Abudabos, A. M., G.M. Suliman, E.O. Hussien, M.Q. Al-Ghadi., A. Al-Owaimer, 2013. Effect of Mineral-Vitamin Premix Reduction on Performance and Certain Hemato-biochemical Values in Broiler Chickens. Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances 8(5): 747-753.
101. Abudabos, A. M., M.M. Abdelrahman, H.M. Yehia, M.Q. Al-Ghadi, I. A. Alhidary, 2013. Effect of Stocking Density on Intestinal Histology and Ileal Bacterial Count in Broilers. Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances 8(5): 740-746.
102. Al-Atiyat, R., A.M. Abudabos, 2013. Phylogenetic Trees Reconstruction for Jordan Indigenous Chickens and Commercial Broiler from DNA Sequencing. International Journal of Agriculture and Biology 15: 761-766.
103. Abudabos, A.M., 2013. Effect of Lysine Addition on Performance and Yield of Broilers. Journal of King Saud University 25(1): 9-15.
104. Abudabos, A.M., 2013. Use of a Competitive Exclusion Product (Aviguard®) to Prevent Clostridium Perfringens Colonization in Broiler Chickens under Induced Challenge. Pakistan Journal of Zoology 45(2): 371-376.
105. Abudabos, A.M., H.M. Yehia, 2013. Effect of Dietary Mannan Oligosaccharide from Saccharomyces Cerevisiae on Live Performance of Broilers under Clostridium Perfringens Challenge. Italian Journal of Animal Science. 12: 231-235. DOI: 10.4081/ijas. 2013.e38
106. Abudabos, A.M., E.M. Samara, E.O. Hussien, R. Al-Atiyat, A.A. Al-Haidary, 2013. Influence of stocking density on welfare indices of broilers. Italian Journal of Animal Science. 12: 213-218. DOI: 10.4081/ijas. 2013.e35.
107. Abudabos, A.M., A.B. Okab, R. Aljumaah, E.M. Samara, K.A. Abdoun, A.A. Al-Haidary, 2013. Nutritional Value of Green Seaweed (Ulva lactuca) for Broiler Chickens. Italian Journal of Animal Science. 12: 177-181. DOI: 10.4081/ijas. 2013.e28.
108. Abudabos, A.M., E. Samara, E.O. Hussien, M.Q. Al-Ghadi, R.M. Al-atiyat, 2013. Impacts of Stocking Density on the Performance and Welfare of Broiler Chickens. Italian Journal of Animal Science 12: 66-71. DOI: 10.4081/ijas. 2013.e11.
109. Abudabos, A.M., 2012. Effect of Primalac® or Enramycin Supplementation on Performance, Intestinal Morphology and Microbiology of Broilers under Clostridium Perfringens Challenge. Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment 10 (3&4): 595-599.
110. Abudabos, A.M., 2012. Intestinal Phytase Activity in Chickens (Gallus Domesticus). African Journal of Microbiology Research 6(23): 4932-4938. DOI: 10.5897/AJMR11.1428.
111. Abudabos, A.M., 2012. Phosphorus Requirements for Laying Hen. Journal of King Saud University 24(1): 7-13.
112. Abudabos, A.M., R. Aljumaah, 2012. Broiler Responses to Reduced Protein and Energy Diets Supplemented with Lysine, Methionine and Threonine. Journal of Poultry Science 49: 101-105. doi:10.2141/jpsa.011058.
113. Abudabos, A.M., 2012. Effect of Dietary Phosphorus and Calcium on Performance of Broilers from 3 to 7 Weeks of Age. Avian Biology Research 5(1): 31-39. DOI: 10.3184/175815512X13267443354616
114. Abudabos, A.M., 2012. Optimal Dietary Phosphorus for Broiler Performance, Bone Integrity, and Reduction of Phosphorus Excretion. Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Science Advances 7 (4): 288-298. DOI: 10.3923/ajava.2012.288.298
115. Abudabos, A. M., 2012. Phytate Phosphorus Utilization and Intestinal Phytase Activity in Laying Hens. Italian Journal of Animal Science 11(8): 41-46. Doi:10.4081/ijas. 2012.e8
116. Abudabos, A.M., 2012. Optimal Dietary Phosphorus for Broiler Performance Based on Body Weight Group. Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Science Advances 7: 20-29. DOI: 10.3923/ajava.2012.20.29.
117. Abudabos, A.M., 2011. Effect of Enzyme Supplementation to Normal and Low-Density Broiler Diets Based on Corn-Soybean Meal. Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Science Advances 7(2): 139-148. DOI: 10.3923/ajava.2012.139.148
118. Abudabos, A.M., 2011. Effect of Enzyme Supplementation and Wheat Middlings as an Alternative to Corn on Laying Hens Performance. Italian Journal of Animal Science 10(4): 254-259. DOI: 10.4081/ijas. 2011.e57.
119. Abudabos, A.M., 2011. Enzyme Supplementation of Layer Diets Containing Wheat Middlings. Avian Biology Research 4 (3): 110–117
120. Abudabos, A.M., R. Aljumaah, 2010. Evaluation of Digestible Lysine Needs for Male Broiler. International Journal of Poultry Science 9 (12): 1146-1151.
121. Abudabos, A.M., 2010. Enzyme Supplementation of Corn-Soybean Meal Diets Improves Performance in Broiler Chicken. International Journal of Poultry Science 9 (3): 292-297
122. Abudabos, A.M., 2010. The Effect of Broiler Breeder Strain and Parent Flock Age on hatchability and fertile hatchability. International Journal of Poultry Science 9 (3): 231-235.
123. Maurice, D.V., S.F. Lightsey, J.E. Toler, A.M. Abudabos, H. Lindler, 2009. L-Gulonolactone Oxidase Activity, Tissue Ascorbic Acid and Total Antioxidant Capacity in Vitamin A-Deficient Chickens, Gallus Gallus. Journal of Poultry Science 46(1): 13-18.
124. Abudabos, A., 2009. Kofat as an Alternative Source of Fat for Poultry. Bull. Fac. Agric. Cairo University, 60: 264-267
125. Hantesh, T.M., E.A. Abu-Basha, D.A. Roussan, A.M. Abudabos, 2008. Pharmacokinetics and Bioequivalence of Doxycycline (Providox® and Doxyvet 0-50 S®) Oral Powder Formulations in Chickens. International Journal of Poultry Science 7 (2): 161-164.
126. Abu-Basha, E.A., S.M. Gharaibeh, A.M. Abudabos, A.F. Shunaq, A.M. Al-Majali, 2008. Pharmacokinetics and Bioequivalence of two Norfloxacin Oral Dosage Forms (Vapcotril-10%® and Mycomas 10 %®) in Healthy Broiler Chickens. International Journal of Poultry Science 7 (3): 289-293.
127. Scheideler, S.E., M.M. Beck, A.M. Abudabos, C. Wyatt, 2005. Multiple-Enzyme (Avizyme) Supplementation of Corn-Soy Based Layer Diets. Journal of Applied Poultry Research 14: 77-86.
128. Al Jassim, R.A.M., G. Brown, E.D. Salman, A.M. Abudabos, 2002. Effect of Tail Docking in Awassi Lambs on Metabolizable Energy Requirements and Chemical Composition of Carcasses. Animal Science 75(3), 359-366.
129. Maurice, D.V., S.F. Lightsey, A.M. Abudabos, J.E. Toler, 2002. Factors Affecting Ascorbic Acid Biosynthesis in Chickens: III. Effect of Dietary Fluoride on L-Gulonolactone Oxidase Activity and Tissue Ascorbic Acid (AsA) Concentration. Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition 86: 383-388
130. Al Jassim, R.A.M., K.I. Ereifej, A.M. Abudabos, 1998. Utilization of Concentrate Diets Containing Acrons (Quercus Aegilops and Quercus Coccifera) and Urea by Growing Awassi Lambs. Small Ruminant Research 29: 289-293.
131. Al Jassim, R.A.M., F.T Awadeh, A.M. Abudabos, 1997. Supplementary Feeding Value of Urea-Treated Olive Cake When Fed to Growing Awassi Lambs. Journal of Animal Feed Science and Technology 64: 287-292.
MEETINGS, WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS
• Judo, O., A. Abudabos. The effect of different doses of isoquinoline alkaloids (IQs) on the performance of broilers exposed to clostridium perfringens challenge. Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC July 14-17, 2025.
• Abudabos, A., The effect of dietary supplementation of specific Saccharomyces cerevisiae on poultry performance. Invited Speaker in Phileo Regional Poultry Symposium, 5-6 May 2025. Cairo, Egypt.
• Abudabos, A., Effects of bacillus-based probiotics and saccharomyces cerevisiae-based prebiotics on performance, egg components, and gene expression of laying hens during the late production cycle. 89th Annual MAS Meeting, Gulf Coast Coliseum and Convention Center, 2350 East Beach Boulevard Biloxi, MS. March 20-21, 2025.
• Abudabos, A., Influence of bacillus-based probiotic and yeast cell wall-derived prebiotic supplementation across various laying stages on performance, egg quality, and immune response. 2025 International Poultry Scientific Forum. January 27-28, 2025, sponsored by the Southern Poultry Science Society, the Southern Conference on Avian Diseases, and the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association.
• PSA Professional Development Conference. Renaissance Hotel, Columbus, Ohio Oct 27-29.
• Judo, O., A.R. Al Sulaiman, A. Abudabos. Effect of post-hatch delayed access to feed and water with dietary betaine supplementation on intestinal morphology, blood parameters, antioxidant status, and body temperature of broiler chickens reared under cyclic heat stress. 2024 Poultry Science Association Annual Meeting. The Galt House, Hotel, Louisville, KY July 15-18.
• Abudabos A. Effect of dietary betaine supplementation and post-hatch delayed access to feed and water on performance, digestion of nutrients, and carcass characteristics of heat-stressed broiler chicks. 2024 Poultry Science Association Annual Meeting, The Galt House, Hotel, Louisville, KY July 15-18.
• A. Abudabos, Effect of hatched chick’s weight and delayed feed and water access after placement on growth performance, blood indices, and intestinal histology. Association of Research Directors, Inc., 21st Biennial Research Symposium, April 7-9, 2024, Nashville, Tennessee.
• Abudabos, A., Effect of different doses of isoquinoline alkaloids (IQs) on growth and microbiological parameters in broilers exposed to Clostridium Perfringens challenge. 88th Annual Mississippi Academy of Sciences. Thad Cochran Center 121 West Memorial Drive, Hattiesburg, MS. Feb 29 – March 1, 2024.
• Abudabos A.M. February 8, 2024. 10th Annual Center for Research Excellence Symposium. Effect of hatched chick’s weight and delayed feed and water access after placement on growth performance, blood indices, and intestinal histology. Alcorn State University, Lorman, Mississippi.
• Poultry Science Association, Annual Meeting. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania July 10-13, 2023.
• Precision Livestock Farming Conference, USPLF. May 21-24, 2023, Knoxville, Tennessee.
• Abudabos A.M., April 2017. Antimicrobial growth promotes poultry nutrition. Invited Speaker. April 20, ARASCO Third Educational program about nutrition and disease of poultry. Qassim, Saudi Arabia.
• Abudabos A.M., September 2016. Prevention of Salmonella and Clostridium perfringens in poultry production. Invited Speaker. September 23-27, Kufstein-Austria.
• Abudabos A.M., January 2016. The relationship between guanidino acetic acid and metabolizable energy levels of diets on performance of broiler chickens. International Poultry Scientific Forum. January 25-27, Atlanta, GA.
• Abudabos A.M., December 10, 2015. Invited speaker at ARASCO First Educational program about nutrition and disease of poultry. Qassim, Saudi Arabia.
• Abudabos A.M., July 27-30, 2015. Effect of Eubiotic administration to broiler’s feed on Ileal morphology and microbiology under Clostridium perfringens challenge. PSA Annual Meeting, Louisville, Kentucky.
• Arab Lab, the Expo March 23-26, 2015.
• Abudabos A.M., January 2015. Effect of feeding organic acids as antibiotic replacer to broiler chickens challenged with salmonella. International Poultry Scientific Forum. January 27-30, Atlanta, GA.
• Abudabos A.M., April 2014. Poultry gut health challenges and natural solutions. Invited speaker. Kemin Expert Panel Meeting Middle East. Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition and Health VI. Izmir, Turkey
• Abudabos A.M., January 2014. The Effect of Feeding a Commercial Essential Oil Product to Broilers Challenged with Clostridium Perfringens. International Poultry Scientific Forum. January 27-30, Atlanta, GA.
• February 2013. Conference of Sustainability of Camel Population and Production, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Science, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsaa, Saudi Arabia
• Abudabos A.M., January 2013. Bacillus subtilis PB6-based probiotic (CloSTATTM) improves intestinal morphology and microbiological status of broiler chickens under the Clostridium Perfringens challenge. International Poultry Scientific Forum Meeting, Atlanta-GA.
• Abudabos A.M., October 2012. Effect of Primalac or Enramycin supplementation on performance, intestinal morphology, and microbiology of broilers under Clostridium perfringens challenge. The Seventh Agricultural Conference SSAC, Irbid-Jordan.
• Abudabos A.M., January 2012. Evaluation of Lysine, Methionine, and Threonine Needs of Broilers after 10 Days of Age. International Poultry Scientific Forum Meeting, Atlanta-GA.
• Abudabos A.M., March 2009. Kofat as an alternative source of fat for poultry. World Poultry Conference, Taba, Egypt.
• Abudabos A.M., S. F. Lightsey, W. C. Bridges, Jr., D. V. Maurice. August 2002. Phytate phosphorus utilization and intestinal phytase activity in laying hen. Poultry Science Association Meeting, Newark, Delaware.
• Abudabos A.M., S. F. Lightsey, D. V. Maurice. April 2002. Dietary factors affect intestinal phytase activity in chickens. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Meeting, New Orleans, LA.
• Abudabos A.M., S. F. Lightsey, W. C. Bridges, Jr., D. V. Maurice. January 2002. Effect of dietary phosphorus and calcium on performance of broilers from 3 to 7 weeks of age. International Poultry Science Forum Meeting, Atlanta-GA.
• Abudabos A.M., D. V. Maurice, S. F. Lightsey, W. C. Bridges, Jr. July 2001. Total phosphorus requirements of meat chickens from 3 to 7 weeks of age. Poultry Science Association Meeting, Indianapolis-IN.
• Abudabos A.M., S. F. Lightsey, W. C. Bridges, Jr., D. V. Maurice. January 2001. Nutritional approach to reduce phosphorus excretion by broilers from 3 to 7 weeks of age. International Poultry Science Forum Meeting, Atlanta-GA.
• Abudabos A.M., S. F. Lightsey, J. E. Toller, D. V. Maurice. August 2000. Intestinal phytase activity in meat-type chickens. Poultry Science Association Meeting, Montreal- Canada.
• Abudabos A.M., S. F. Lightsey, J. E. Toller, D. V. Maurice. January 2000. Phytate phosphorus utilization by broiler chicken. Southern Poultry Science Society Meeting, Atlanta-GA.
• Scheidler S. E., A.M. Abudabos, C. Wyatt. August 1998. Enzyme supplementation of corn-soy based layer diets Poultry Science Association Meeting, University Park, PA.
SERVICE TO SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY
• 2009-2022: I worked with the poultry industry in Saudi Arabia on projects to solve current issues and problems in nutrition, mainly with ARASCO (one of the biggest poultry firms in the area).
• Outside Advisory Review Committee as a representative from Alcorn State University: Evaluate applications for the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure program (RFSI) through a cooperative agreement with USDA (Equipment and Infrastructure). The purpose of the Resilient Food System Infrastructure (RFSI) program is to assist states in building resilience in the middle of the supply chain and strengthening local food systems by creating new revenue streams for producers.
• I served as a reviewer in USDA, NIFA, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), Food Safety, Nutrition and Health program for one grant application cycle, 11-12/2024.
• Oral section judge, Association of Research Directors, Inc. 21st Biennial Research Symposium April 7-9, 2024, Nashville, Tennessee
• Poster section judge, Association of Research Directors, Inc. 21st Biennial Research Symposium April 7-9, 2024, Nashville, Tennessee.
• Special Issue Editors, Animals. Special issue title: Broiler Gut Health. Submission Deadline: 15 May 2025
• Technical editor and reviewer for several scientific poultry nutrition and production journals.
• Technical Editor
Asian Journal of Poultry Science
Current Research in Poultry Science
• Reviewer
Poultry Science
British Poultry Science
Journal of Applied Animal Research
Animals
Food and Chemical Toxicology.
Veterinary Medicine and Science
Microbial Pathogenesis
Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science.
Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia.
Italian Journal of Animal Science.
International Journal of Molecular Science
Tropical Animal Health and Production.
Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Science Advances.
Scientia Agricola.
Annals of Animal Science.
Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology.
Iranian Journal of Veterinary Research.
GRADUATE STUDENTS
Alcorn State University
Research Advisory committee-member
• Opeoluwa Judo
• Ahriel Jones
• Maryon Means
• Jordan Davis
King Saud University
• Co-Supervisor: M.Sc. degree
Student Name: Hussein Y.A. Hawileh
An evaluation of hygienic practices in the small-scale broiler supply chain in Amman Province. 2012.
Van Hall Larenstein University of Applied Sciences Wageningen, Netherland
• Major Supervisor: M.Sc. degree
Student Name: Mutee A.S. Murshed
The Effect of Antibiotic and Eubiotic on Broilers Performance: A Comparative Study. King Saud University. 2015.
• Major Supervisor: M.Sc. degree
Student Name: Hani H.M. Saeed
Effect of Dietary Supplementation of Probiotic, Prebiotic, and Symbiotic on Blood Parameters, Antioxidants Capacity and Intestinal Histological Changes in Broiler Chickens. King Saud University. 2016
• Co-Supervisor: PhD degree
Student Name: Asad M.M. Yaseen
Estimating Lysine, Methionine, and Threonine Requirements in Broiler chickens from one to ten Days of Age.
King Saud University. 2016
• Co-Supervisor: PhD degree
Student Name: Ahmed M. Al-Zahrani
Responses of epigenetic temperature acclimated broiler chickens to heat stress.
King Saud University. 2018
• Major Supervisor: M.Sc. degree
Student Name: Emad G.S. Salih
The effects of the Inclusion rate of DDGS on growth performance and blood metabolites in broiler Chickens.
Sudan University of Science and Technology, 2018
Major Supervisor: master’s degree
Student Name: Hemiar A. AL-Houri
Effects of two Bacillus-based probiotics on Performance, intestinal histology and blood parameters in broiler chickens exposed to Salmonella Typhimurium and Clostridium perfringens challenges.
King Saud University. 2019
Major Supervisor: master’s degree
Student Name: Saud Alhasan
Effect of two commercial sources of exogenous enzymes on growth performance and nutrient digestibility of broilers fed corn/soy diets.
King Saud University. 2019
Co-Supervisor: M.Sc. degree
Student Name: Masheal R. Aljumaah
The Impact of Some Dietary Supplements on Intestinal Microbiome Diversity of Broiler Chicken Challenged with Salmonella Typhimurium and Clostridium perfringens.
King Saud University. 2019
Supervisor: PhD degree
Student Name: Muamer Musa
Effect of Dietary kemzyme on Performance of Broiler Chicks and Layers.
University of Khartoum, 2019
Supervisor: PhD degree
Student Name: Elsayed O.S. Hussein
Effect of natural feed additives alone or in combination on growth performance, blood biochemistry, intestinal histopathology, and meat characteristics in broiler exposed to Clostridium perfringens challenge during the finishing period.
Sudan University of Science and Technology, 2019.
Supervisor: M.Sc. degree
Student Name: Ali Alsuliman
Effect of Post Hatch Delayed Access to Feed and Water with Dietary Betaine Supplementation on Physiological Responses of Broiler Chickens Reared under Cyclic Heat Stress.
King Saud University, 2020.
Supervisor: M.Sc. degree
Student Name: Mazen Alessa
The effect of post-hatch delayed access to feed and betaine supplementation on production performance of broiler chickens exposed to heat stress.
King Saud University, 2021.
Supervisor: PhD degree
Student Name: Zafer M. Hakami
Impact of Probiotics and Prebiotics on Performance, Cytokine Levels, and Health Traits Expression in Laying Hens
King Saud University, 2022.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
• Animal Production (AS213)
• Animal Production Lab (AS213L)
• Poultry Management (AS333)
• Animal Management (AS 363)
• Feeds and Feeding (AS 483)
• Parasitology of Farm Animals (AS 336)
• Physio & Anat of Farm Animals (AS 533)
• Animal Nutrition (AS 413)
• Livestock Disease (AS323)
• Endocrine (AS586)
• Special Problems in Animal Science (AS544)
• Animal Production Systems (ANP 106)
• Poultry Nutrition (ANP 333)
• Research and Seminar (ANP 345)
• Field Training in Poultry (ANP 401- 403)
• Computer applications in Animal Production (ANP 455)
• Independent Study (ANP 463)
• Advanced Poultry Nutrition (ANPR 512)
• Advanced Poultry Physiology (ANPR 516)
• Broiler Production (ANPR 564)
• Advances in Poultry Production Research (ANPR 593)
• Mineral and Vitamin Metabolism (ANPR 622)
• Protein Nutrition (ANPR 623)
RESEARCH INTEREST AND FUNDED PROJECTS
• Alternatives To Antibiotics in Poultry Diets.
• Microbiota in the Gut of Poultry.
• Improving Immunity in Broilers.
• Initial Body Weight of Chicks and Access to Feed After Hatch.
• Aflatoxins In Poultry Feed.
• Feed Additives Supplementation (Enzymes, Betaine).
• Amino Acids Nutrition for Poultry.
• Meat Quality and Characteristics.
• Gene Regulation by Dietary Supplements.
• Vitamins And Minerals Nutrition.
• Use Of Non-Traditional Feed Ingredients.
• Stocking Density and Animal Welfare.
Current Funded Projects
• Utilization of natural remedies, dietary and management strategies to enhance the well-being of broiler chickens during heat stress and coccidiosis challenges. Evans-Allen, budget $360,000. 8/1/2024-7/30/2027
• Effect of different doses of natural betaine supplementation on performance, immune responses, and intestinal microbiota of broiler chickens exposed to heat stress. Mini-grants program-Alcorn State University, budget $10,000. 8/1/2024-11/1/2024
Pending
• The future of feed formulation for farm animals: toward a more sustainable production system. Professional development. NIFA-USDA, asking for a budget of $100,000. 5/1/2025-04/30/2026
In preparation
• Saccharomyces Cerevisiae as an alternative approach for antimicrobial growth-promoting antibiotics in broilers’ diet
• Effect of post-hatch body weight and delayed feed and water access after placement with dietary probiotic supplementation on growth performance, blood indices, and intestinal microbiology and histology
CONTINUOUS EDUCATION
• Building Supportive Communities: The Clery Act and Title IX take a close look at the issue of sexual harassment, including sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking, in higher education.
• Program Learning outcome (PLOs). Alcorn State University, 12-14 December 2023.
• ACUE course in creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment: Cohort D. Association of College and University Educators [Mar 7, 2024]
• ACUE course in promoting active learning: Cohort E. Association of College and University Educators [April 25, 2024].
• ACUE course in designing learner-centered and equitable courses: Cohort F. Association of College and University Educators [June 25, 2024].
• ACUE Course in inspiring inquiry and preparing lifelong learners: Cohort H. Association of College and University Educators [December 06, 2024].
• The certificates are co-issued by the American Council on Education and distinguish faculty for their commitment to educational excellence and student success.
Date joined staff: 2025
Ali Taheri
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Ali Taheri
Contact Information
124 Farrell-Westbrook (Lab)
204F Farrell-Westbrook (Office)
Dept. of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Tennessee State University
3500 John A Merritt Blvd.
Nashville, TN, 37209
615-963-6056
Email: ataheri1@tnstate.edu
Website: http://taheri.weebly.com/
Research Areas
Plant Molecular Genetics and Breeding
High-throughput genotyping and phenotyping
Functional genomics
Patents
Dillon JR, Ali Taheri, T Kusalik and R Parti. Detecting Neisseria Gonorrhoeae and Its Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Determinants Using Specific Marker Sequences. In process
Recent Publications
Sumudu R Perera, Ali Taheri, Nurul H Khan, Rajinder P Parti, Stephanie Stefura, Pauline Skiba, Jason P Acker, Irene Martin, Anthony Kusalik and Jo-Anne R Dillon. 2018. Evaluation of a Hydrogel-Based Diagnostic Approach for the Point-of-Care Based Detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Antibiotics 2018, 7(3), 70. DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics7030070
Margaret Gruber, Ushan Alahakoon, Ali Taheri, Nayidu Nagubushana, Rong Zhou, Banyar Aung, Andrew Sharpe, Abdelali Hannoufa, Peta Bonham-Smith and Dwayne D. Hegedus D. 2018. The biochemical composition and transcriptome of cotyledons from Brassica napus lines expressing the AtGL3 transcription factor and exhibiting reduced flea beetle feeding. BMC Plant Biology. 18:64
Perera, Sumudu R., Nurul H. Khan, Irene Martin, Ali Taheri, Rajinder P. Parti, Paul N. Levett, Greg B. Horsman, Anthony Kusalik, and Jo-Anne R. Dillon. 2017. Multiplex Real-Time PCR Assay for Simultaneous Identification of Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Its Ciprofloxacin Susceptibility Status. Journal of clinical microbiology 55, no. 11 (2017): 3201-3209
Gruber MY, Xia J, Yu M, Steppuhn H, Wall K., Messer D, Sharpe A, Acharya SN, Wishart DS, Johnson D, Miller DR and Taheri A. 2016. Transcript analysis in two alfalfa salt tolerance selected breeding populations relative to a non-tolerant population. Genome. 2016 Oct doi: 10.1139/gen-2016-0111
Rolfe SA, Strelkov SE, Links MG, Clarke WE, Robinson SJ, Djavaheri M, Malinowski R, Haddadi P, Kagale S, Parkin IA, Taheri A, Borhan MH. 2016. The compact genome of the plant pathogen Plasmodiophora brassicae is adapted to intracellular interactions with host Brassica spp. BMC Genomics. 2016 Mar 31;17:272. doi: 10.1186/s12864-016-2597-2
Alahakoon UI, Taheri A, Nayidu NK, Epp D, Yu M, Parkin I, Hegedus D, Bonham-Smith P, Gruber MY. 2016. Hairy Canola (Brasssica napus) re-visited: Down-regulating TTG1 in an AtGL3-enhanced hairy leaf background improves growth, leaf trichome coverage, and metabolite gene expression diversity. BMC Plant Biol. Jan 6;16(1):12. doi: 10.1186/s12870-015-0680-5
Ali Taheri, Gao Peng, Min Yu, Dejun Cui, Sharon Regan, Isobel Parkin and Margaret Gruber. 2015. A landscape of hairy and twisted: Hunting for new trichome mutants in Arabidopsis T-DNA population. Plant Biology. doi: 10.1111/plb.12230
Naghabushana K. Nayidu, Yifang Tan, Ali Taheri, Xiang Li, Trent C. Bjorndahl, Jacek Nowak, David S. Wishart, Dwayne Hegedus, Margaret Y. Gruber. 2014. Brassica villosa, a system for studying non‑glandular trichomes and genes in the Brassicas. Plant Molecular Biology. DOI 10.1007/s11103-014-0201-1
Naghabushana K. Nayidu , Sateesh Kagale, Ali Taheri, Thushan S. Withana-Gamage, Isobel A. P. Parkin, Andrew G. Sharpe, Margaret Y. Gruber. 2014. Comparison of Five Major Trichome Regulatory Genes in Brassica villosa with Orthologues within the Brassicaceae. PLoS ONE 9(4): e95877. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0095877
Ali Taheri, Stephen J Robinson, Isobel AP Parkin and Margaret Y Gruber. 2012. Revised selection criteria for candidate restriction enzymes in genome walking. PLoS ONE 7(4): e35117. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0035117
Ali Taheri, Subramanian Jayasankar, John A. Cline, Manish N. Raizada & Peter K. Pauls. 2012. A WD-repeat gene from peach (Prunus persica L.) is a functional ortholog of Arabidopsis thaliana TRANSPARENT TESTA GLABRA1. In Vitro Cell. Dev. Biol. 48:23–29
Ali Taheri, J. Cline, S. Jayasankar and K. P. Pauls. 2012. Ethephon-induced abscission of “Redhaven” peach. American Journal of Plant Sciences. 3: 295-301
El-kereamy Ashraf, El-sharkawy Isla, Ramamoorthy R, Ali Taheri, Errampalli Deena, et al. 2011. Prunus domestica pathogenesis-related protein-5 activates the defense response pathway and enhances the resistance to fungal infection. PLoS ONE 6(3): e17973
Ashraf El-kereamy, Subramanian Jayasankar, Ali Taheri, Deena Errampalli and Gopinadhan Paliyath. 2009. Expression analysis of a plum pathogenesis related 10 (PR10) protein during brown rot infection. Plant Cell Reports. 28: 95-102
Ali Taheri. 2009. Molecular analysis of ethylene-induced fruit thinning and trichome development in peach. PhD Thesis. University of Guelph, Guelph, ON. 140 pgs
Education
PhD in Plant Molecular Biology 2009, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada
MSc in Horticulture, 2000, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
Date joined staff: 2014
Aliyar Fouladkhah, PhD, MPH, CFS
Associate Professor
Associate Professor
Aliyar Fouladkhah, PhD, MPH, CFS
Contact Information
112 / 114 Lawson Hall
Telephone: (615) 963-7471
Email: afouladk@tnstate.edu
Additional information about Dr. Fouladkhah’s lab here.
Research Areas
Antibiotic Resistance and Antimicrobial Interventions against Foodborne Bacterial Pathogens
Ecology of Planktonic Cells and Biofilms of Food and Environmental Bacteria
Foodborne Diseases Epidemiology
Extension Areas
Food Safety Modernization Act and HACCP Outreach
Product Development and Quality Control in Food Manufacturing
Teaching
AGSC 5540 – Food Policies and Regulations
AGSC 4280 – Food Safety and Quality Assurance
Professional Experience
2021-present: Associate Professor (Tenured), Tennessee State University
2015-2021: Assistant Professor, Tennessee State University
2015-2015: Faculty Research Associate, Cooperative Extension Program, Florida A&M University
2014-2015: Quality Control Supervisor, Boulder Brands, Evol Division, Boulder, CO
2013-2014: Advanced Professional MPH candidate, Yale School of Public Health
2012- 2013: Product Development Scientist, Rodelle Inc. Fort Collins, CO
2009-2012: Graduate Research Assistant (Food Microbiology), Colorado State University
2009-2009: Microbiology & Chemistry Analyst I, Microbac Laboratories, Boulder, CO
2008-2009: Graduate Teaching Assistant (Food Chemistry), Colorado State University
2007-2009: Graduate Research Assistant (Sensory & Food Chemistry), Colorado State University
Selected Publications
Kafle, R. and Fouladkhah*, A.C., 2024. Effects of Thermally-Assisted and High-Pressure Processing on Background Microbiota and the Listeria monocytogenes Load of a Minimally Processed Commodity. Microorganisms, 12(9), p.1858.
Raut, R., Maharjan*, P. and Fouladkhah*, A.C., 2023. Practical Preventive Considerations for Reducing the Public Health Burden of Poultry-Related Salmonellosis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(17), p.6654.
Asefaw, S.; Aras, S.; Kabir, M.N.; Wadood, S.; Chowdhury, S.; Fouladkhah*, A.C. Public Health Importance of Preventive Measures for Salmonella Tennessee and Salmonella Typhimurium Strain LT2 Biofilms. Microbiol. Res. 2023, 14, 714–726. https://doi.org/10.3390/microbiolres14020051
Chowdhury, A., Aras, S., Kabir, N., Wadood, S., Allison, A., Chowdhury, S., and Fouladkhah*, A.C. 2022. Susceptibility of Pathogenic Nontyphoidal Salmonella Serovars and Avirulent Salmonella LT2 to Elevated Hydrostatic Pressure and CitricidalTM. Journal of Tennessee Academy of Science, Health and Medical Sciences Division of Journal of the Tennessee Academy of Science 2022, 96(1): 49–54.
Aras, S.; Kabir, N.; Wadood, S.; George, J.; Chowdhury, S.; Fouladkhah, A.C. Synergistic Effects of Nisin, Lysozyme, Lactic Acid, and CitricidalTM for Enhancing Pressure-Based Inactivation of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, Geobacillus stearothermophilus, and Bacillus atrophaeus Endospores. Microorganisms 2021, 9, 653.
Allison A., Fouladkhah, A. Sensitivity of Wild-Type and Rifampicin-Resistant O157 and Non-O157 Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli to Elevated Hydrostatic Pressure and Lactic Acid in Ground Meat and Meat Homogenate. Plos One, 2021, 16(2), p.e0246735.
Allison, A., Fouladkhah, A. Sensitivity of planktonic cells and biofilm of wild-type and pressure-stressed Cronobacter sakazakii and Salmonella enterica serovars to sodium hypochlorite. Food Protection Trends, 2021, Vol. 41, No. 2, p. 195–203.
Kabir, N., Aras, S., George, J., Wadood, S., Chowdhury, S., Fouladkhah, A. High-pressure and thermal-assisted pasteurization of habituated, wild-type, and pressure-stressed Listeria monocytogenes, Listeria innocua, and Staphylococcus aureus. LWT- Food Science and Technology, 2021, 137: 110445.
Fouladkhah, A.; Thompson, B.; Camp, J.S. The Threat of Antibiotic Resistance in Changing Climate. Microorganisms 2020, 8, 748. Impact factor (2018-2019): 4.167
Kabir, M.N.; Aras, S.; Wadood, S.; Chowdhury, S.; Fouladkhah, A. Fate and Biofilm Formation of Wild-Type and Pressure-Stressed Pathogens of Public Health Concern in Surface Water and on Abiotic Surfaces. Microorganisms 2020, 8, 408. Impact factor (2018-2019): 4.167
Aras, S.; Kabir, M.N.; Chowdhury, S.; Fouladkhah, A. Augmenting the Pressure-Based Pasteurization of Listeria monocytogenes by Synergism with Nisin and Mild Heat. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2020, 17, 563. Impact factor (2018-2019): 2.469
Fouladkhah, A.; Thompson, B.; Camp, J.S. Safety of Food and Water Supplies in the Landscape of Changing Climate. Microorganisms 2019, 7, 469. Impact factor (2018-2019): 4.167
Kumar, A.; Allison, A.; Henry, M.; Scales, A.; Fouladkhah, A. 2019. Development of Salmonellosis as Affected by Bioactive Food Compounds. Microorganisms 2019, 7, 364. The Featured Paper of Volume 7, Issue 9 (September 2019). Impact factor (2018-2019): 4.167
Kabir, M.N., Aras, S., Allison, A., Adhikari, J., Chowdhury, S. and Fouladkhah, A., 2019. Interactions of Carvacrol, Caprylic Acid, Habituation, and Mild Heat for Pressure-Based Inactivation of O157 and Non-O157 Serogroups of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli in Acidic Environment. Microorganisms, 7(5), p.145. Impact factor (2018-2019): 4.167
Henry, M., Fouladkhah, A. 2019. Outbreak History, Biofilm Formation, and Preventive Measures for Control of Cronobacter sakazakii in Infant Formula and Infant Care Settings. Microorganisms 2019, 7(3), 77; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms7030077. Impact factor (2018-2019): 4.167
Allison, A., Chowdhury, S., Fouladkhah, A. Synergism of Mild Heat and High-Pressure Pasteurization against Listeria monocytogenes and Natural Microflora in Phosphate-Buffered Saline and Raw Milk. Microorganisms 2018, 6(4), 102. Impact factor (2018-2019): 4.167
Allison, A., Daniels, E., Chowdhury, S., and Fouladkhah, A. Effects of Elevated Hydrostatic Pressure against Mesophilic Background Microflora and Habituated Salmonella Serovars in Orange Juice. Microorganisms 2018, 6(1), 23
Allison, A., and Fouladkhah, A. Adoptable Interventions, Human Health, and Food Safety Considerations for Reducing Sodium Content of Processed Food Products. Foods 2018, 7(2), 16.
Fouladkhah, A. The Need for Evidence-Based Outreach in the Current Food Safety Regulatory Landscape. Journal of Extension, Commentary Section, 16097COM JOE, 2017.
Fouladkhah, A., Bruntz, D., Berlin, D. High-sodium processed foods: Public health burden and sodium reduction strategies for industry practitioners. Food Reviews International 2015. 31(4): 341-354.
Chung, C., Fouladkhah, A., Gan, G., Tracy, G., Nadkami, R., Mary D. Assessing the impact of a community-based nutrition education program in the Haven Free Clinic. Practice Based Community Health Research Report. 2014. Elischolar Publication of Yale University, School of Public Health.
Fouladkhah, A., Geornaras, I., Sofos, J. Biofilm formation of O157 and non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli and multidrug-resistant and susceptible Salmonella Typhimurium and Newport and their inactivation by sanitizers. Journal of Food Science 2013. 78(6): M880-M886.
Fouladkhah, A., Geornaras, I., Yang, H., and Sofos, J. Lactic Acid Resistance of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli and Multidrug-resistant and Susceptible Salmonella Typhimurium and Salmonella Newport in Meat Homogenate. Food Microbiology 2013. 36(2): 260-266.
Fouladkhah, A., Geornaras, I., Nychas, J., Sofos J. Antilisterial properties of marinades during refrigerated storage and microwave oven reheating against post-cooking inoculated chicken breast meat. J. of Food Science 2013. 78(2): M285-289.
Fouladkhah, A., Geornaras, I., Yang H., Belk K., Nightingale KK, Woerner D., Smith GC, and Sofos JN. Sensitivity of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, multidrug resistant Salmonella, and antibiotic susceptible Salmonella to lactic acid on inoculated beef trimmings. J. of Food protection 2012. 75(10):1751-1758.
Fouladkhah, A., Geornaras, I., Sofos, J. Effects of reheating against Listeria monocytogenes inoculated on cooked chicken breast stored aerobically at 7°C. Food Protection Trends. 2012. 32(11): 697-704.
Fouladkhah, A., Bunning, M., Stone, M., Stushnoff, C., Kendall P., Stonaker. F. Consumer hedonic evaluation of eight fresh specialty leafy greens and their relationship to instrumental quality attributes and indicators of secondary metabolites. J. of Sensory Studies 2011. 26(3): 175-183.
Fouladkhah, A., Avens, J. Effects of Combined Heat and Acetic Acid on Natural Microflora Reduction of Cantaloupe melons. Journal of Food Protection 2010. 73(5):981-984.
Book and Book Chapter
Fouladkhah, A.; Bagheri M. November 2023. Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: Evidence-Based Decision Making in Public Health in Statistical Approaches for Epidemiology: From Concept to Application (Editor Amal K. Mitra). Springer Nature Switzerland AG. ISBN-10: 3031417836 and ISBN-13: 978-3031417832. [Book Chapter].
Fouladkhah, A.; Bisha, B. Advances in Prevention of Foodborne Pathogens of Public Health Concern during Manufacturing. 1st ed. 2019. ISBN 978-3-03921-932-2 (Pbk); ISBN 978-3-03921-933-9 (PDF). MDPI, St. Alban-Anlage 66 4052 Basel, Switzerland. Available at: https://www.mdpi.com/books/pdfview/book/1849
Selected Invited Talks and Workshops
Fouladkhah, A. C. 2024. Impact of Climate Change on Food Security and Crop Nutrition. Bridging food security, nutrition, and health issues webinar. Tufts University, the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, 1890 Universities Foundation, and USAID feed the future Initiative. August 29, 2024.
Fouladkhah, A. C. 2024. Public Health Microbiology in the 21st Century Under the Landscape of Changing Climate. Webinar Series of National Board of Public Health Examiners. April 10, 2024.
F ouladkhah, A. C. 2023. Two-hour presentation on the topic area of “Public Health Biology and Human Disease Risk” domain of Certified in Public Health national Examination of National Board of Public Health Examiners. DC Health (Government of District of Colombia) employees and staff on May 12, 2023 (delivered via Zoom).
Fouladkhah, A. C. 2023. National and International Importance of Food Safety Modernization Act. Funded by USAID F2F Partners of America and Public Health Microbiology Foundation. Hosted and presented in Jamaica: Northeast Regional Health Authority in partnership with St. Ann Health Department. May 31, 2023.
Fouladkhah, A.C. 2022. Global Impact of Changing Climate on Infectious Diseases and Food Security Public Health Institute/Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention Fellowship Program (Professional Development training for PHI/CDC fellows), November 15, 2022, via Zoom.
Fouladkhah, A. 2022. (Thrice for c. 800 students). Inspiring the Future Generation of Climate-Smart Young Scholars: Public Health Microbiology Under the Landscape of Climate Change. Presented Virtually in Yale Global Scholar Program. June 30, July 7, and July 29, 2022. Yale University, New Haven, CT.
Fouladkhah A., 2020. Fortification of Staple Commodities and Microbial Safety Requirements for Human Food Production. Ranfòse Abitid Nitrisyon pou Fè Ogmante Sante (RANFOSE), food industry, and Ministry of Health, Ouest, Haiti (Via Zoom). USAID Project. December 7, 2020.
Fouladkhah A., 2019. Foodborne and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases in the Landscape of Changing Climate. Climate Change and the Global Response: A Multi-Disciplinary Perspective. Vanderbilt School of Engineering. Nashville, TN, October 16, 2019.
Fouladkhah, A., 2018. Food Safety and Consumer-Driven Change: Assisting Emerging Entrepreneurs and Small Farmers Meeting Requirements of the New Food Safety Regulatory Climate. 5th Annual Yale Food Symposium Conference, Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, New Haven, CT, February 23, 2018.
Fouladkhah, A., 2017. Regulatory Requirements for Early-Career Labor and Emerging Entrepreneurs in the Current Food Safety Regulatory Landscape. Harvard Just Food? Forum on Labor across the Food System. Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA, April 1, 2017.
Fouladkhah, A., 2017. Microbial Challenge and Inoculation Studies using Planktonic and Biofilms of Foodborne Bacteria. USAID training workshop and lecture series for faculty and staff of ISA University, Santiago, Dominican Republic. August 23 to 30, 2017. Available at: http://farmertofarmer.blogspot.com/2017/10/enhancing-meat-processing-through.html
Fouladkhah, A. 2016. Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Effects on Small Producers and Processors. Small Farm Expo, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, July 21, 2016.
Fouladkhah, A. 2015. TSU Public Health Microbiology Research and Outreach Laboratory. First Southern FSMA Training Center Meeting. University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences/ USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (CRIS Number 1007735), Orlando, FL. January 21, 2016.
Fouladkhah, A. 2015. Highlights of Surveillance and Food Safety Modernization Act for Producers. 5th Annual Tennessee Local Food Summit. Nashville, TN, December 5, 2015.
Fouladkhah, A., 2014. High-Sodium Processed Foods: Health Concerns and Sodium Reduction Strategies. 2014 Conference of Food Studies, Prato, Italy, October 20-21, 2014.
Recent Grants
USDA-NIFA Food Safety Outreach Project TENX2023-03025. 2023-2026. Public Health Microbiology and Process Authority Support for Tennessean Entrepreneurs. $300,000. 2023-2026. (Role: A. Fouladkhah PI).
USDA-NIFA Project 2024-2027. Project number SUB00004398. Southern Regional Center and Lead Centers for FSMA Food Safety Training and Outreach. $990,000. 2024-2027. (Role: A. Fouladkhah Co-PI and Subawardee).
USDA-NIFA Higher Education Challenge Grant Project 2017-06088. Development of a Curricula for a MPH Degree Tracked in Food Safety and Foodborne Disease Epidemiology. $37,500. 2017-2019 (Role: A. Fouladkhah PI).
USDA-NIFA Food Safety Outreach Project 2017-07975. FSMA Outreach and Technical Assistance. $164,981. 2017-2019 (Role: A. Fouladkhah PD for funds)
USDA-NIFA Capacity Building Project 2017-07534. Food and Waterborne Disease Prevention. $350,000. 2017-2020 (Role: A. Fouladkhah PI).
USDA-NIFA Food Safety Outreach Project 2016-07430. Assisting Producers and Processors in the New Food Safety Regulatory Landscape. $59,550. 2016-2018 (Role: A. Fouladkhah PI)
Pressure BioScience Inc., Boston, MA. Hydrostatic Pasteurization for elimination of microbial spores, foodborne pathogens of public health concern, and pressure-adopted organisms. $33,000 (Contribution-in-kind for equipment and consumables). 2015-2019 (Role: A. Fouladkhah PI)
USDA-NIFA Project 2015-70020-24397. Southern Training, Education, Extension, Outreach, and Technical Assistance Center to Enhance Produce Safety. $1,197,751. 2015-2018 (Role: A. Fouladkhah Co-PI)
Recent Honors and Awards
Excellence in Climate Leadership Award. By the Center for Climate Health and Equity of American Public Health Association (2024).
American Public Health Association (APHA) 2024 Catherine Cowell Award. Award recognizes “excellence and achievement in administration, planning, mentoring, and team building in public health nutrition, including meeting the special needs of urban populations and young children,” and is provided by Food and Nutrition section’s of APHA. (2024).
USAID Volunteer of the Year Award. For USAID ACDI/VOCA project in Country of Georgia. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Agricultural Cooperative Development International (ACDI), Volunteers in Overseas Cooperative Assistance (VOCA). 2020. The award was provided after visit to the Capitol Hill and could be accessed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWn5WMLnMwk
Distinguished Industrial Scientist Award. Tennessee Academy of Science. (2022).
Outstanding Service Award. Yale Alumni Association (Yale University Club of Middle Tennessee). (2022).
The Best Volunteer Award, Association for Agricultural Development, Zugdidi, Georgia. “Recognition for conducting microbiology, food safety, and climate change training and certification.” (2023).
Outstanding Technical Support Award, ACDI/VOCA, Republic of Georgia. “Recognition for developing a food microbiology laboratory in low-income agricultural communities in Zugdidi, Georgia.” (2023).
Outstanding Section Volunteer Award (recognized five times). Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) for service to Tennessee (Volunteer section) of IFT. Jun 2017, June 2018, July 2019, July 2020, July 2022.
Certificate of Appreciation (thrice). From the Consortium of Universities for Global Health and the Public Health Institute/US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For “Outstanding service on the global health workforce panel 2020, 2021 and 2022.”
Outstanding Reviewer Awards. Pathogens Journal Editorial Office, Basel, Switzerland (2020)
Featured Paper, Microorganisms Journal, Volume 7, Issue 9, as the co-corresponding author (2019)
Certificate of Appreciation. IFT for “Leadership and dedication as President of Volunteer section IFT (2019)
IFT Section of Excellence Recognition, as Past-president of Volunteer (Tennessee) section IFT (2019).
IFT Section of Merit Recognition, as President of Volunteer (Tennessee) section IFT (2018)
Outstanding Section Volunteer Award, Institute of Food Technologists (2017-2018)
Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award (2017-2018)
Graduate Scholar Award, Food Studies Conference, Prato, Italy (2014)
Fellowship, School of Public Health (Bliss and EPH) Grants, Yale University (2013 & 2014)
Outstanding Volunteer Service Award. Certificate of appreciation from Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) in recognition of achievements during serving Rocky Mountain IFT (2013)
IFT Section of Excellence Recognition, as immediate past-chair of Rocky Mountain IFT (2013)
IFT Section of Excellence Recognition, as chair of Rocky Mountain IFT (2012)
Excellence in Leadership Award Graduate Fellowship, IFT (2012)
Lydia P. Cole Memorial Scholarship, Rocky Mountain Food Safety Conferences (2011 & 2012)
International Stockmen’s Educational Foundation Fellowship, Denver, Colorado (2010)
Rocky Mountain section of IFT, Educational Scholarship (2009)
First Place in Poster Presentation. Poster competition of quantitative research methods training, Education Department, Colorado State University (2009)
Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of serving as Global Ambassador at Colorado State University, from president of Fort Collins International Center, and director of International Student and Scholars of Colorado State University (2008)
International Graduate Student Entrance Scholarship, Faculty of Graduate Studies of Manitoba University, Winnipeg, Canada (2007, not attended)
Society Memberships
American College of Epidemiology (Joined 2017)
Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (Joined 2015)
American Public Health Association (Joined 2014)
National Environmental Health Association (Joined 2012)
American Society for Microbiology (Joined 2011)
American Statistical Association (Joined 2011)
International Association for Food Protection (Joined 2010)
Institute of Food Technologists (Joined 2008)
Kappa Omicron Nu, the honor society of human sciences (Joined 2012)
Phi Tau Sigma, the honor society of food science and technology (Joined 2011)
Sigma Alpha Lambda, the national leadership and honors organization (Joined 2011)
Gamma Beta Phi, the honor society with community service emphasis (Joined 2011)
Sigma Xi, the honor society for scientific research (Joined 2010)
Education
Yale University School of Public Health, AP MPH, Applied Biostatistics and Epidemiology
Yale University School of Public Health, Graduate Certificate, Regulatory Affairs
Yale University School of Public Health, Certificate, Climate Change and Health
Colorado State University, PhD, Meat Science and Food Safety (Food Microbiology)
Colorado State University, Graduate Certificate, Applied Statistics and Data Analysis
Colorado State University, MS, Food Science & Nutrition
Date Joined Faculty: 2015
Ankit Patras
Associate Professor
Associate Professor
Ankit Patras
Contact Information
206 Agricultural Biotechnology Building
Telephone: 615-963-6007
Fax: 615-963-5436
Email: apatras@tnstate.edu
Research Areas
Developing optical based technologies for food applications
Bioassay testing, Fluid optics
Application of ozone, ultrasonics, high hydrostatic pressure processing
Food Analysis
Food Physics
Process modeling (Kinetics, optical modeling)
Analytical method development (HPLC, absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy)
Health promoting properties of polyphenols, glucosinolates, polyacetylenes, carotenoids
By-product utilization and extractions
Impact of food and its components on health and wellness
Publications
Patents: 1 [US patent filed under serial number 61/962,758]
Refereed Journal Articles: 32
Book Chapters/Bulletins: 5
Intl. Conference Proceedings: 5
Technical reports: 15
Conference Presentations and Invited Lectures: 20
Click here for full resume of Dr. Patras
Date Joined TSU: Spring 2014
Anthony Witcher
Research Associate Professor
Research Associate Professor
Anthony Witcher
Contact Information:
Office Location: 472 Cadillac Lane, McMinnville,TN 37110
Telephone: 931-815-5147
FAX: 931-668-3141
Email: awitcher@tnstate.edu
Area of Research
Sustainable nursery crop production with an emphasis on weed management, crop nutrition, and alternative soil/substrate amendments
Peer-reviewed Publications
Panth, M., A. Witcher, and F. Baysal-Gurel. 2021. Response of Cover Crops to Phytopythium vexans, Phytophthora nicotianae, and Rhizoctonia solani, Major Soilborne Pathogens of Woody Ornamentals. Agriculture 11:742. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture11080742.
Witcher, A. and I. Poudel. 2020. Pre-Emergence Herbicides and Mulches for Weed Control in Cutting Propagation. Agronomy 10:1249. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10091249.
Wiggins, Z., O. Akaeze, D. Nandwani, and A. Witcher. 2020. Substrate Properties and Fertilizer Rates on Yield Responses of Lettuce in a Vertical Growth System. Sustainability 12:6465. doi:10.3390/su12166465.
Panth, M., F. Baysal-Gurel, T. Simmons, K.M. Addesso, and A. Witcher. 2020. Impact of Winter Cover Crop Usage in Soilborne Disease Suppressiveness in Woody Ornamental Production System. Agronomy 10:995. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10070995.
Witcher, A.L., J.M. Pickens, and E.K. Blythe. 2020. Container Color and Compost Substrate Affect Root Zone Temperature and Growth of ‘Green Giant’ Arborvitae. Agronomy 10:484. doi:10.3390/agronomy10040484.
Witcher, A.L., Pickens, J.M.; Blythe, E.K. 2020. Container Type and Substrate Affect Root Zone Temperature and Growth of ‘Green Giant’ Arborvitae. Horticulturae 6:22. doi:10.3390/horticulturae6020022.
Witcher, A.L., F. Baysal-Gurel, E.K. Blythe, and D.C. Fare. 2019. Container Size and Shade Duration Affect Growth of Flowering Dogwood. HortTechnology 29:842-853.
Alexander, L.W., A. Witcher, and F. Baysal-Gurel. 2019. Growth, Flowering, and Powdery Mildew-related Responses of Witchhazels in Tennessee. HortTechnology 29:507-515.
Alexander, L.W., A. Witcher, and M. Arnold. 2018. ‘Sunglow’ American witchhazel. HortScience 53:575-577.
Addesso, K.M., A. Witcher, D. Fare, and P. O’Neal. 2018. Amblyseius swirskii Athias-Henriot Slow-Release Sachets as a Pest Management Tool in Outdoor Woody Ornamental Production. HortTechnology 28:391-398.
Witcher, A.L., E.K. Blythe, G.B. Fain, and K.J. Curry. 2015. Suitability of Whole Pine Tree Substrates for Seed Propagation. J. Environ. Hort. 33:20-28.
Witcher, A.L., E.K. Blythe, G.B. Fain, and K.J. Curry. 2014. Stem Cutting Propagation in Whole Pine Tree Substrates. HortTechnology 24:30-37.
Sakhanokho, H.F., A.L. Witcher, C.T. Pounders, and J.M. Spiers. 2012. ‘Ramata’: A New Dwarf and Variegated Hedychium (Ornamental Ginger) Cultivar. HortScience 47:803-805.
Witcher, A.L., G.B. Fain, E.K. Blythe, and C.T. Pounders. 2011. Nitrogen Form Affects pH and EC of Whole Pine Tree Substrate and Growth of Petunia. J. Environ. Hort. 29:213-219.
Murphy, A., C.H. Gilliam, G.B. Fain, H.A.Torbert, T.V. Gallagher, J.L. Sibley, S.C. Marble, and A.L. Witcher. 2010. Extending Pine Bark Supplies with WholeT ree and Clean Chip Residual Substrates. J. Environ. Hort. 28:217-223.
Bi, G., W. B. Evans, J.M. Spiers, and A.L. Witcher. 2010. Effects of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Marigold Growth and Flowering. HortScience 45:1373-1377.
Fain, G.B., C.H. Gilliam, J.L. Sibley, C.R. Boyer, and A. L. Witcher. 2008. WholeTree Substrate and Fertilizer Rate in Production of Greenhouse-grown Petunia (Petunia x hybrida Vilm.) and Marigold (Tagetes patula L.). HortScience 43: 700-705.
Education
Ph.D. in Environmental Biology – University of Southern Mississippi, 2013
M.S. in Horticulture – Louisiana State University, 2003
B.S. in Horticulture – Louisiana Tech University, 1998
Date joined faculty: March, 2015
Dr. Armine Poghosyan
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Dr. Armine Poghosyan
Contact Information
Telephone: (615) 963-7561
Email: apoghosy@tnstate.edu
Research Areas
Price Analysis, Economic Development, Environmental Economics, Consumer Economics, Food Demand, Pedagogy
Education
Ph.D. in Economics Aug. 2024
Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA
M.A. in Data Analysis and Applied Statistics May 2024
Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA
M.S. in Agricultural Economics Aug. 2017 – Dec. 2018
Texas A&M-Commerce Commerce, TX
B.S. in Mathematical Methods and Modeling in Economics Sept. 2012 – June 2016
Armenian State University of Economics
Certificate
Principles of Effective Teaching Certificate Program Nov. 2023
Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA
Future Professoriate May, 2022
Graduate School, Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA
Publications
A. Poghosyan, O. Isengildina-Massa \Evaluating Student Learning Outcomes from Participation in
Student-Managed Investment Funds” Work in progress
A. Poghosyan, E. Benami., O. Ng, S. Brunelin \Measures and mediators of household vulnerability
to poverty in the Sahel” Work in progress
A. Poghosyan, O. Isengildina-Massa, S. Stewart. \Futures Based Forecasts of Cotton Prices: Beyond
Historical Averages” Submitted to the Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics
P. Tajanpure, A. Poghosyan, R. Rudd, M. Gupta, C. Back, E. Benami, S. Chen \Sensing Drought in
the Sahel for Household Resilience.” Data Science for the Public Good Program, Virginia Tech, 2022
R. Bakhtavoryan, A. Poghosyan, J. A. Lopez, and A. Ogunc. \An Empirical Analysis of Household
Demand for Organic and Conventional Flour in the United States: Evidence from the 2014 Nielsen
Homescan Data.” Journal of Agribusiness, 37, 2019:97-116.
Teaching
Tennessee State University
AGSC 3120: Introduction to Applied Statistics
AGSC 3040: Agricultural Policy
AGSC 4100: Organization and Contemporary Issues Facing Agriculture Firms
AGSC 3010: Farm Management
AGSC 3020: Food Economics
AGSC 4010: Rural Finance
AGSC 4040: World Agriculture
Virginia Tech
AAEC 3514: Agricultural Futures and Options
AAEC 4504: Agricultural Price Analysis
AAEC 3004: Agricultural Production and Consumption Economics
AAEC 3014: Analytical Methods
AAEC 4504: Agricultural Price Analysis (instructor)
AAEC 2104: Personal Financial Planning (instructor)
Texas A&M University-Commerce
AEC 316: Agricultural Marketing
AEC 435: Agricultural Policy
AEC 219: Agricultural Economic
AEC 445: Natural Resource Economics
AEC 455: Commodity Futures and Options
PSCI 497: U.S.-Ukraine Relations. Study Abroad Program
Honors and Awards
Graduate Teaching Award, North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture 2024
Graduate Teaching Scholar, Virginia Tech 2021 – 2024
VA 811 Fellowship, Virginia Tech 2023
Armenian Student Association of America Scholarship 2020 – 2024
Armenian General Benevolent Union Scholarship 2020 – 2023
Armenian International Women’s Association Scholarship 2021, 2024
Ralph G. Kline Fellowship 2021
Commodity Investing by Students (COINS) Fellowship, Virginia Tech 2019 – 2020
Global Learner Status, Texas A&M University – Commerce 2018
Tommy M. Lovell Scholarship , Texas A&M University – Commerce 2018
Second place winner at the Federation of North Texas Area Universities Conference 2018
Travel Grant, Texas A&M University-Commerce 2018
Hirair & Anna Hovnanian Foundation Scholarship 2016
Mendeleev Scholarship 2012 – 2017
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Arvazena E. Clardy
Associate Professor
Associate Professor
Arvazena E. Clardy
Associate Professor
4-SET and NRCS Outreach Coordinator
Department of Agricultural Sciences and Engineering
College of Agriculture
Contact Information
Office Location:
214 I Farrell-Westbrook
Telephone: 615-963-4887
FAX: 615-963-5833
Email: aclardy@tnstate.edu
Research Areas
Small Farm Outreach and International, Alternative and Niche Vegetables and Fruits
Teaching
AGSC 1200: Introduction to Plant Science
Extension
Research experiments in Ornamental Grasses
Research Using Aquatic Plant Species for Phytoremediation of Agricultural Pollutants in Ponds and Small Farmers
Provide leadership for Youth Development in Science, Engineering and Technology
Plan and conduct statewide educational programs in Horticulture
Education
B.Sc Plant Science, option in Ornamental Horticulture-Tennessee State University
M.Sc Agriculture, option in Plant Science-Tennessee State University
Ph.D Soil and Plant Science, option in Plant Physiology-Alabama A & M University
Tennessee State University, Fifteen (15) Graduate Hours in Education, Curriculum and Development
Date joined staff: May 2008
Priscilla Ayine, PhD
Assistant Professor/Extension Specialist
Assistant Professor/Extension Specialist
Priscilla Ayine, PhD
Assistant Professor/Extension Specialist
Nutrition Security and Healthy Eating
Office Location: 214-A Farrell-Westbrook Complex
Phone number: 615 963 5536
Research/Extension Focus
Food and Nutrition security
Food Systems and Healthy food access
School-based health initiatives
community-engaged level interventions
POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING
Postdoctoral Research Associate. Institute for Advancing Health through Agriculture, Texas A&M AgriLife. Dallas, TX.
EDUCATION
PhD, Nutrition Science, Auburn University. Auburn, AL.
MS, Tuskegee University, Food and Nutritional Science Department. Tuskegee, AL.
BEd, Basic Education, University of Education. Winneba, Ghana.
Teaching Diploma, Boscos College of Education. Navrongo, Ghana
PAST RESEARCH FUNDING
American Heart Association (Resigned) Ayine ($143,177.00)
Role: PI 4/1/2023 – 3/31/2025
Evaluating and Promoting Parent Engagement in the Healthy School Recognized Campus (HSRC) Initiative.
The aims of this project are (1) to evaluate the cardiovascular health outcomes of parents who actively participate in the HSRC initiative vs parents who do not actively participate in the HSRC initiative, and (2) use a sequential mixed methods approach to explore barriers, facilitators, and psychosocial health benefits (e.g., reduced stress, increased energy) of parents who actively participate in the HSRC initiative vs parents who do not actively participate in HSRC.
GMaP Training Grant (Completed) Uribe/Ayine ($7500.00)
Role: Co-Investigator
Understanding fruit and vegetables intake among low-income infants and caregivers in Dallas, Texas to address cancer health disparities.
The objective of this pilot study is to characterize Fruit and Vegetable consumption among infants and their caregivers and understand ways primary caregivers of low income can increase fruit and vegetable intake in transitioning infants (1 – 3 years old).
HONORS AND AWARDS
2022 GMaP Travel Award ($2500)
2022 Texas A&M University Postdoctoral Scholar Travel Award ($500)
2021 Auburn University Graduate School Distinguished Dissertation Awards in Humanities/Fine Arts and Biological/Life Sciences.
2021 Second Place Award for Oral Presentation in Human Sciences, Social Sciences, Creative Arts and Humanities. Auburn University – Office of Vice President for Research and Economic Development. Student Research Symposium.
2020 Second Place Award for Poster Presentation in Human Sciences, Social Sciences, Creative Arts and Humanities. Auburn University – Office of Vice President for Research and Economic Development. Student Research Symposium.
2016 First Place for Graduate Student Poster Presentation. Tuskegee University College of Agriculture, Environment, Nutrition Science. The George Washington Carver Lecture Series.
2016 Outstanding Graduate Student Leadership Award. Institute of Food Technologist (Southeastern Section).
Selected Publications
1. Rebecca A. Seguin-Fowler; Karla L. Hanson; Deyaun Villarreal; Chad D. Rethorst; Priscilla Ayine; Sara C. Folta; Jason E. Maddock; Megan S. Patterson; Grace A. Marshall; Leah C. Volpe; Galen D. Eldridge; Meghan Kershaw; Vi Luong; Hua Wang; Don Kenkel. Evaluation of a Civic Engagement Approach to Catalyze Built Environment Change and Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity among Rural Residents: A Cluster (Community) Randomized Controlled Trial. – BMC Public Health DOI 10.1186/s12889-022-13653-4. [IF-3.98].
2. Ayine P; Selvaraju V; Venkatapoorna CMK; Bao Y; Gaillard P; Geetha T. Eating behaviors in relation to child weight status and maternal education. Children 2021; 8(1):32. doi: 10.3390/children8010032 [IF-2.863].
3. Balakrishnan B; Selvaraju V; Chen J; Ayine P; Yang L; Ramesh Babu J; Geetha T; Taneja V. Ethnic variability associating gut and oral microbiome with obesity in children. Gut Microbes 2021; 13(1):1-15. doi: 10.1080/19490976.2021 [IF-10.245].
4. Ayine P; Selvaraju V; Venkatapoorna C; Geetha T. Parental feeding practices in relation to maternal education and childhood obesity. Nutrients 2020; 12: 1033 [IF-6.706].
5. Venkatapoorna C; Ayine P; Selvaraju V; Parra EP; Koenigs T; Babu JR; Geetha T. The relationship between obesity and sleep timing behavior, television exposure, and dinnertime among elementary school-age children. J. Clin. Sleep Med. 2020; 16: 129-136 [IF-4.324].
6. Selvaraju V; Ayine P; Fadamiro M; Babu JR; Brown M; Geetha T. Urinary biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress are elevated in obese children and correlate with a marker of endothelial dysfunction. Oxid. Med. Cell. Longev. 2019; 9604740. [IF-7.310].
7. Venkatapoorna C; Ayine P; Parra EP; Koenigs T; Phillips M; Babu JR; Sandey M; Geetha T. Association of salivary amylase (AMY1) gene copy number with obesity in Alabama elementary school children. Nutrients 2019; 11: 1379 [IF-6.706].
Date joined faculty: October, 2023
Behnaz Molaei, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist of Irrigation Engineering
Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist of Irrigation Engineering
Behnaz Molaei, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist of Irrigation Engineering
Department of Agricultural Sciences and Engineering
College of Agriculture
Office:
214F Farrell-Westbrook Agricultural Complex
3500 John A Merritt Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209
Dr. Molaei’s Lab: The PAISE Lab
E-mail: bmolaei@tnstate.edu
Office Phone: (615) 963-2171
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=XA1lbsgAAAAJ&hl=en
Twitter: @Behnaz_Molaei
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/behnaz-molaei-555a1055
Education and Experience:
Ph.D. (2022) Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Washington State University, USA
M.Sc. (2013) Agricultural Engineering (Irrigation & Drainage Systems), Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran
B.Sc. (2009) Water Engineering, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran
Research Area:
Mapping Evapotranspiration with Energy Balance Modeling (UAV, and Satellite)
Efficiency of Irrigation Systems
Irrigation Scheduling
Automation and Precision Irrigation
Smart Irrigation Scheduling for Agricultural Water Management
Crop Sensing (ground/aerial system) for Precision Irrigation Management
AI and Remote sensing for Automated Irrigation System
Academic Teaching:
AGSC 5830 Precision Agriculture, Graduate Level (Fall 2025)
Extension Training:
Drip Irrigation Systems
Sprinkler Irrigation Systems
Sensors for Precision Irrigation Management
Awarded Grants:
Lead PI, Funding Agency: USDA-NIFA-AFRI, Program Area Priority Name: Engineering for Precision Crop and Water Management, Partners and Sub-awardees: University of Georgia, USDA-ARS PA CPRL Conservation & Production Research Laboratory, Title: PARTNERSHIP: Improving Crop Water Use Estimation with UAS-Based Models and Controlled Automated Temperature Reference Surfaces, Award Amount: $727,944, Award Number: 2024-67022-43792, Project Duration: 2024-2028
Lead PI, Funding Agency: USDA-NIFA-CBG, Sub awardee: University of Tennessee, Collaborators: USDA-ARS, Title of Project: Capacity Building of Irrigation Systems Engineering and Precision Water Management for Sustainable Agriculture at Tennessee, Award Amount: $599,842.00, Award Number: 2025-38821-45498, Project Duration: 2026-2030
Co-PI, Funding Agency: USDA-NIFA-CBG, Title: Advancing Climate-Smart Agriculture through Nitrogen and Water Management in Cover Crop- Based No-till Crop Production Systems, Award Amount: $499,998, Award Number: 2024-38821-42058, Project Duration 2024-2027
Co-PI, Funding Agency: USDA-NIFA-CBG, Title: Sustainable Production Practices for Field-grown Nursery Crops, Award Amount: $598,950, Award Number: 2025-38821-45499, Project Duration 2026-2029
Peer-Reviewed Journal Article:
Molaei, B., A.K. Chandel, R.T. Peters, L.R. Khot, A. Khan, F. Maureira, C.O. Stöckle. 2023. Investigating Practical Artificial Hot and Cold Reference Surfaces for Improved ET Estimation Using the UAS-METRIC Energy Balance Model. Agricultural Water Management. 284(30), 108346 . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2023.108346
Molaei, B., R.T. Peters, L.R. Khot, C.O. Stöckle. 2022. Assessing Suitability of Auto-Selection of Hot and Cold Anchor Pixels of the UAS-METRIC Model for Developing Crop Water Use Maps, Remote Sensing Journal, Remote Sensing-Based Evapotranspiration Models. 14(18), 4454 . https://doi.org/10.3390/rs14184454
Mohamed, A. Z., Peters, R. T., Sarwar, A., Molaei, B., and McMoran, D. 2021. Impact of the Intermittency Movement of Center Pivots on Irrigation Uniformity. Water, 13(9), 1167; https://doi.org/10.3390/w13091167
Molaei, B., A. Chandel, R.T. Peters, L.R. Khot, and J.Q. Vargas. 2022. Investigating Lodging in Spearmint with Overhead Sprinklers Compared to Drag Hoses Using the Texture Feature from Low Altitude RGB Imagery. Information Processing in Agriculture. 9(2): 335–341 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.inpa.2021.02.003
Chandel, A.K., L.R. Khot, B. Molaei, R.T. Peters, C.O. Stöckle, P. W. Jacoby. 2021. High-Resolution Spatiotemporal Water Use Mapping of Surface and Direct-Root-Zone Drip-Irrigated Grapevines Using UAS-Based Thermal and Multispectral Remote Sensing. Remote Sensing. 13(5), 954. https://doi.org/10.3390/rs13050954
Molaei, B., R.T. Peters, Mohamed, A.Z., Sarwar, A. 2021. Large Scale Evaluation of a LEPA/LESA system compared with MESA on Spearmint and Peppermint. Industrial Crops & Products. 159: 113048. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2020.113048
Chandel, A.K., B. Molaei, L.R. Khot, R.T. Peters, C.O. Stöckle. 2020. High-Resolution Geospatial Evapotranspiration Mapping of Irrigated Field Crops Using Multispectral and Thermal Infrared Imagery with METRIC Energy Balance Model. Drones. 4(52); https://doi.org/10.3390/drones4030052
Vargas, J. Q., L.R. Khot, R.T. Peters, A.K. Chandel and B. Molaei. 2019. Low Orbiting Satellite and Small UAS based High-Resolution Imagery Data to Quantify Crop Lodging: A Case Study in Irrigated Mint Crop. IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Letters. p. 1–5. 10.1109/LGRS.2019.2935830
Honors and Awards:
National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA), Communication award, Computer generated presentation, Southern Regional Finalist, 2024
Tennessee Association of Agricultural Agents and Specialists (TAAA&S) Communication award, Computer generated presentation, 1st place, 2024
American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE), Best oral presentation within Machinery Systems Technical Community at ASABE Annual International Meeting in Houston, Texas, https://bsyse.wsu.edu/people/students/ , 2022
College of Agriculture, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) at Washington State University, Graduate Student Leadership Award, https://cahnrs.wsu.edu/academics/2022-student-award-winners/ , 2022
Graduate School at Washington State University, The Karen DePauw Leadership Award, awarded by two different organizations: the Association for Faculty Women (AFW), https://afw.wsu.edu/awards/outstanding-students-in-graduate-studies/previous-recipients/ , 2022
Graduate and Professional Students Association (GPSA) at Washington State University, College Representative of the Year, https://www.gpsa.wsu.edu/programs/excellence-awards/ , 2022
Department of Biological Systems Engineering at Washington State University, Outstanding Graduate Student, Arnie & Marta Kegel Fellowship, 2022
Department of Biological Systems Engineering at Washington State University, Outstanding Graduate Student, Walter and Vinnie Hinz Endowed Scholarship, 2022
Irrigation E3 Program Travel Award of Irrigation Show and Education Week, IA-ASABE 6th Decennial National Irrigation Symposium, San Diego, California, December 6-10, 2021, https://www.irrigation.org/IA/Workforce_Development/Irrigation_E3/Irrigation_E3_Winners/IA/Workforce_Development/Irrigation_E3/Irrigation-E3-Winners.aspx?hkey=6281d892-77a6-4c72-8d13-a1d866897f77 , 2021
Digital Agathon at Washington State University organized by Microsoft and Washington State University, Honorable Mention Group (Smart CougChard), 2020
Date joined staff: May 2023
Dr. Brahmaiah Pendyala
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Dr. Brahmaiah Pendyala
ood and Animal Sciences
Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
College of Agriculture
Contact information
Office Location: 202N Farrell-Westbrook Ag Complex
Office Phone: (615) 963-5824
Email: bpendyal@tnstate.edu
Research Areas
Phytochemistry, Chemo-bioinformatics
Identifying the roles of natural bioactive compounds in promoting health and disease prevention
Focus health promoting effects: antivirals, antimicrobials, anticancer and senolytic compounds
Selected Publications
Pendyala, B*., Patras, A. and Dash, C. (2021). Phycobilins as Potent Food Bioactive Broad-Spectrum Inhibitors Against Proteases of SARS-CoV-2 and Other Coronaviruses: A Preliminary Study. Frontiers in Microbiology, 12, 1399.
Pendyala, B*. and Patras, A. (2020). In silico screening of food bioactive compounds to predict potential inhibitors of COVID-19 main protease (Mpro) and RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp). ChemRxiv, https://doi.org/10.26434/chemr
Chaganti, T. and Pendyala, B*. (2022). In silico screening of novel senolytic compounds from natural food sources. bioRxiv. https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.05.12.491721
Pendyala, B*., Patras, A., Pokharel, B. and D’Souza, D. (2020). Genomic modeling as an approach to identify surrogates for use in experimental validation of SARS-CoV-2 and HuNoV inactivation by UV-C treatment. Frontiers in Microbiology, 11.
Pendyala, B., Chaganti, S. R., Thadikamala, S. and Reddy Shetty, P. (2013). Heterologous expression of CYP102A5 from B. cereus CYPPB-1 and validation of model for predicting metabolism of human P450 probe substrates. Applied Microbiology & Biotechnology, 97, 8107-8119.
Pendyala, B., Hanifzadeh, M., Abel, G. A., Viamajala, S. and Varanasi, S. (2020). Production of organic acids via autofermentation of microalgae: a promising approach for sustainable algal biorefineries. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 59(5), 1772-1780.
Pendyala, B#., Vadlamani, A#., Viamajala, S*. and Varanasi, S. (2018). High productivity cultivation of microalgae without concentrated CO2 input” ACS Sustainable chemistry & Engineering, 7, 1933-1943.
Vadlamani, A., Viamajala, S*., Pendyala, B. and Varanasi, S. (2017). Cultivation of microalgae at extreme alkaline pH conditions – a novel approach for biofuel production. ACS Sustainable chemistry & Engineering, 5, 7284-7294.
Pendyala, B., Patras, A., Gopisetty, V. V. S., Vashisht, P. and Ravi, R. (2022). Inactivation of B. cereus spores in whole milk and almond milk by serpentine path coiled tube UV-C system: Numerical simulation of flow field, lipid peroxidation and volatiles analysis. Food Research International, 160, 111652.
Vashisht, P., Pendyala, B., Patras, A., Gopisetty, V. V. S. and Ravi, R. (2022). Design and efficiency evaluation of a mid-size serpentine Dean flow UV-C system for the processing of whole milk using computational fluid dynamics and biodosimetry. Journal of Food Engineering, 111168.
Pendyala, B*., Patras, A*., Gopisetty, V. V. S. and Sasges, M. (2021). UV-C inactivation of microorganisms in a highly opaque model fluid using a pilot scale ultra-thin film annular reactor: Validation of delivered dose. Journal of Food Engineering, 294, 110403.
Vashisht, P., Pendyala, B*., Gopisetty, V. V. S. and Patras, A*. (2021). Modeling and validation of delivered fluence of a continuous Dean flow pilot scale UV system: monitoring fluence by biodosimetry approach. Food Research International, 148, 110625.
Stanley, J., Patras, A., Pendyala, B*., Vergne, M. J. and Bansode, R. R. (2020). Performance of a UV-A LED system for degradation of aflatoxins B 1 and M 1 in pure water: kinetics and cytotoxicity study. Scientific reports, 10(1), 1-12.
Pendyala, B., Patras, A., Ravi, R., Gopisetty, V. V. S. and Sasges, M. (2020). Evaluation of UV-C irradiation treatments on microbial safety, ascorbic acid, and volatile aromatics content of watermelon beverage. Food and Bioprocess Technology, 13(1), 101-111.
Pendyala, B., Patras, A., Gopisetty, V. V. S., Sasges, M. and Balamurugan, S. (2019). Inactivation of Bacillus and Clostridium spores in coconut water by ultraviolet light. Foodborne pathogens and disease, 16(10), 704-711.
Pendyala, B., Chaganti, S. R., Lalman, J. A. and Heath, D. D. (2016). Optimizing the performance of microbial fuel cells fed a combination of different synthetic organic fractions in municipal solid waste.” Waste Management, 49, 73-82.
Pendyala, B., Chaganti, S. R., Lalman, J. A., Shanmugam, S. R., Heath, D. D. and Lau, P. C. K. (2012). Pretreating mixed anaerobic communities from different sources: Correlating the hydrogen yield with hydrogenase activity and microbial diversity. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 37, 12175–12186.
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=O082dfcAAAAJ
Education
Ph.D., Biotechnology, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad, India
M.Sc., Biotechnology, Periyar University, Salem, India
B.Sc., Microbiology, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, India
Date joined faculty: July 2022
Dr. Brione Lockett
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Dr. Brione Lockett
Health Equity and Wellness
Department of Human Sciences
College of Agriculture
Contact Information:
Office Location: 214 H Farrell-Westbrook
Office Phone: (615) 963- 6930
Email: Blocket2@tnstate.edu
Research Areas:
Health Equity & Wellness
Social Determinants
Health Disparities
Health Policy
Biopsychosocial Health Risk Factors
Native Americans health and well-being
Mental health and Substance Use Disorders
Classes Previously Taught:
Individualized Studies Seminar, Interdisciplinary Studies, Marginalized Medicine, BIPOC Experience in a Diverse Society, Diversity in Education.
Publications:
Lockett, B. H. (2020). Learning From The Past So That The People May Live: An Ethnographic Study on Federal Policies and Mental Health among Native Americans [Unpublished doctoral dissertation] Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
McDaniel, J. T., Hangadoumbo, F. S., Brewer, K., Moss, A., Yahaya, M., Lockett, B., Alruwaili, M., Godfrey, K., and Albright, D. L. (2019) Rural-urban disparities in physical activity among service member and veteran cancer survivors. Military Behavioral Health
Lockett, B. H., McKenzie, L. A., Sherrill, T. A., Kapatamoyo, K., Hangadoumbo, F. S., Diehr, A. J., (2019) Collaborative Statewide Public Health Career Fair: Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation. ESG Health Education Monograph Series.
Education:
B.A. History, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
B.A. Africana Studies, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
MPH. Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Ph.D. Health Education, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Date joined faculty: 2022
Christine A. Ondzighi-Assoume, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Christine A. Ondzighi-Assoume, Ph.D.
Contact Information:
Office location: 205BB Lawson W. Hall
Tennessee State University
ORCID ID: 0000-0001-9184-9525
Email: condzigh@tnstate.edu
Office Phone: 615-963-6334
Lab Phone: 615-963-6781
Fax: 615-963-5833
Areas of Expertise
Biotechnology, Physiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Genetic and Molecular Engineering, and Bioenergy
Postdoctoral Experience
2014-2016: Research Associate – Department of Plant Science, Tennessee University
2011-2014: Research Associate – Department of Plant Biology, University of Vermont
2009-2011: Research Associate – Great Lake Bioenergy Research Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison
2005-2008: Research Associate – Dept. of MCDB, University of Colorado-Boulder and Dept. MBB, University of Hawaii-Manoa at Honolulu
Teaching Courses:
• AGSC 1600-01 – Introductory Biotechnology (3 credits)
• AGSC 3109-01 – Principles and Methods of Biotechnology I (4 credits)
• AGSC 3110-01 – Principles and Methods of Biotechnology II (4 credits)
• AGSC 3540-01 – Energy, Resource and Sustainability (3 credits)
• AGSC 3710-01 – Biotechnology and Society (3 credits)
• AGSC 4340-01 – Cell and Tissue Culture (4 credits)
• AGSC 5270-01 – Biosecurity and Bioforensics (3 credits)
• AGSC 5340-01 – Cell and Tissue Culture (4 credits)
• AGSC 7010-80 – Thesis Writing (5 credits)
Publications in Peer-reviewed Journals: 19
Book chapters and Drafts: 3
Conferences and invited talks: 50
Major Publications in Peer-reviewed Journals
Christine A. Ondzighi-Assoume, Jonathan D. Willis, Wilson K. Ouma, Sara M. Allen, Zachary King, Wayne A. Parrott, Wusheng Liu, Jason N. Burris, Scott C. Lenaghan, and C. Neal Stewart, Jr. (2019). Embryogenic Cell Suspensions for High Capacity Genetic Transformation and Regeneration of Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) (Panicum virgatum L.). (In press Biotechnology for Biofuels)
Wusheng Liu, Mary R. Rudis, Matthew H. Cheplick, Reginald J. Millwood, Jian-Ping Yang, Christine A. Ondzighi-Assoume, Garrett A. Montgomery, Kellie P. Burris, Mitra Mazarei, Jonathan D. Chesnut, Charles Neal Stewart (2019). Lipofection-mediated genome editing using DNA-free delivery of the Cas9/gRNA ribonucleoprotein into plant cells. Plant Cell Reports, pp 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00299-019-02488-w
Jeanne M. Harris and Christine A. Ondzighi-Assoume (2017). Environmental Nitrate Signals Through Abscisic Acid in the Root Tip. Plant Signal & Behavior, 12:1, e1273303. DOI 10.1080/15592324.2016.1273303.
Christine A. Ondzighi-Assoume, Sanhita Chakraborty and Jeanne M. Harris (2016). Environmental Nitrate Stimulates Abscisic Acid Accumulation in Arabidopsis Root Tips by Releasing it from Inactive Stores. The Plant Cell, DOI 10.1105/tpc.15.00946. First author profile featured in The Plant Cell, March 2016.
Christine A. Ondzighi-Assoume et al. (2016), The Plant Cell in Brief: Putting Down Roots: How Nitrate and Abscisic Acid Help Shape Root System Architecture by Jennifer Lockhart, Science Editor. The Plant Cell, DOI 10.1105/tpc.16.00132.
Eun Ju Cho, Christen Y.L., Byung-Ho Kang, Christine A. Ondzighi, L. Andrew Staehelin and David A. Christopher (2011). Protein Disulfide Isomerase-2 Traffics and Localizes to Both Secretory Pathway Compartments and to the Nucleus Where It Interacts with Maternal Effect-Embryo Arrest Transcription Factor-8 and Regulates Seed Development. Molecule and Cell, DOI/10.1007/s10059-011-0150-3.
C. Andème Ondzighi, David A. Christopher, Eun Ju Cho, Shu Shoeng-Chang and L. Andrew Staehelin (2008). Arabidopsis Protein Disulfide Isomerase-5 Inhibits Cysteine Proteases during Trafficking to Vacuoles before Programmed Cell Death of the Endothelium in Developing Seeds. The Plant Cell, 20: 2205-2220. www.plantcell.org/cgi/doi/10.1105/tpc.108.058339.
David A Christopher, Tamas Borsics, Christen YL Yuen, Wendy Ullmer, Christine Andème-Ondzighi, Marilou A. Andres, Byung-Ho Kang and L Andrew Staehelin (2007). The cyclicnucleotide-gated cation channel AtCNGC10 traffics from the ER via Golgi vesicles to the plasma membrane of Arabidopsis root and leaf cells. Biomedical Central Plant Biology 7(48): 1471-2229. http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2229/7/48.
Tamás Borsics, David Webb, Christine A. Ondzighi, L. Andrew Staehelin and David A. Christopher (2007). The cyclicnucleotide-gated calmodulin-binding channel AtCNGC10 localizes to the plasma membrane and influences numerous growth responses and starch accumulation in Arabidopsis thaliana. Planta, 225: 563-573. DOI: 10.1007/s00425-006-0372-3.
T. Boudjeko, C. Andème-Onzighi, M. Vicré, P.A. Balangé, D. Omokolo and A. Driouich (2006). Loss of pectins an early event during infection of cocoyam roots by Pythium myriotylum. Planta, 223: 271-282. DOI: 10.1007/s00425-005-0090-2.
E. Nguema-Ona/C. Andème-Onzighi, S. Aboughe-Angone, M. Bardor, T. Ishii, P. Lerouge and A. Driouich (2006). The reb1-1 mutation of Arabidopsis: Effect on the structure and localization of galactose-containing cell wall polysaccharides. Plant Physiology, 140: 1406-1417. www.plantphysiol.org/cgi/doi/10.1104/pp.105.074997.
C. Andème-Onzighi, O. Douchiche, A. Driouich and C. Morvan (2005). Composition of Flax hypocotyls fibres. Journal of Natural Fibers, Vol. 2, Number 3. Electronic ISSN : 1544-046.
O. Lerouxel, G. Mouille, C. Andème-Onzighi, M-P. Bruyant, C. Loutelier-Bourhis, A. Driouich, H. Höfte and P. Lerouge (2005). Mutants in DEFECTIVE GLYCOSYLATION, an Arabidopsis homolog of an oligosaccharridyltransferase complex subunit, show protein underglycosylation and defects in cell differentiation and growth. The Plant Journal, 42: 455-468. DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-313X.2005.02392.x.
M. D. Serpe, A.J. Muir, C. Andème-Onzighi and A. Driouich (2004). Differential distribution of callose and a (1,4)-ß-D-galactanepitopes in the laticiferous plant Euphorbia heterophylla L. Int. J. of Plant Science, 165(4): 571-585. http://dx.doi.org/10.1086/386563.
Claudine Morvan, Christine Andème-Onzighi, David S. Himmelsbach, Azeddine Driouich and Danny E. Akin (2003). Building flax fibres: more than one brick in the walls. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, 41: 935-944. Doi:10.1016/j.plaphy.2003.07.001.
C. Andème-Onzighi, M. Sivaguru, J. Judy-March, T.I. Baskin and A. Driouich (2002). The rebI-I mutation of Arabidopsis alters the morphology of trichoblasts, the expression of arabinogalactan-proteins and the organization of cortical microtubules Planta, 215: 949-958. DOI 10.1007/s00425-002-0836-z.
I.His / C. Andème-Onzighi, C. Morvan, and A. Driouich (2001). Microscopic studies on mature flax fibers embedded in LR White: Immunogold localization of cell wall matrix polysaccharides. J. Of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry, 49(12): 1525-1535. DOI: 10.1177/002215540104901206.
R. Girault, I. His, C. Andème-Onzighi, A. Driouich and C. Morvan (2000). Identification and characterization of structural proteins from flax fibers. Planta, 211: 256-264. DOI: 10.1007/s004250000281.
C. Andème-Onzighi, R. Girault, I. His, C. Morvan and A. Driouich (2000). Immunocytochemical characterization of early-developing flax fiber cell walls. Protoplasma, 213: 235-245. DOI: 10.1007/BF01282161.
C. Andème-Onzighi, F. Lhuissier, M. Vicré, H. Yamada and A. Driouich (2000). A (13,6)-β-D-galactosyl-rich epitope associated bioactive pectins occurs in discrete cell wall domains in hypocotyl and root tissues of flax seedlings. Histochemistry and Cell Biology, 113: 61-70. DOI: 10.1007/s004180050008.
Book Chapters and Drafts in Brief
P. Michoneau, A. Driouich, C. Andème-Onzighi, C. Morvan, J.Y. Rault, B. Métais and P. Fleurat-Lessard. (2000). Stress et lignification dans le rosier miniature: vers une topographie moléculaire des interfaces clés de compartimentation des nutriments. In Arbre 2000, the three. IQ Eds, Montréal, pp: 345-349. http://www.iqe.qc.ca/en/?page_id=586.
R. Girault, C. Andème-Onzighi, I. His, A. Driouich and C. Morvan (2000). Composition and structure of cell walls of flax fibers: targets for biotechnology. In Natural Polymers and Composites. LH Capparelli-Mattoso, A. Leo, E. Frollini, pp: 16-21. Natural and Wood Fibre Reinforcement in Polymers. ISBN 1-85957-359-2. Accession no.802241.
C. Andème-Onzighi et al., (2002). Imaging the Primary Cell Wall by Tobias I. Baskin. The Science and Lore of the Plant Cell Wall (2006), Biosynthesis, Structure & Function. Edited by Takahisa Hayashi. Brown Walker Press, Boca Raton • 2006, pp: 11-29
Awards
2017: ASPB Travel grant to attend the Annual Plant Biology Meeting, Honolulu, Hi, USA.
Education
Ph.D. (Cell Biology and Biochemistry) University of Rouen – France
D.E.A. Cell Biology Diploma of Advanced Studies) University of Rouen – France
M.S. (Molecular and Cell Biochemistry) University of Rouen – France
B.S. (Biochemistry) University of Rouen – France
Date Joined staff: October 1, 2016
C. Korsi Dumenyo
Research Assistant Professor
Research Assistant Professor
C. Korsi Dumenyo
Contact Information
Office Location: 111B CARP Building
Lab Location: 214 CARP Building
Office Telephone: 615-963-5634
Lab Telephone: 615-963-1884
FAX: 615-963-5436
Email: cdumenyo@tnstate.edu
Research Areas
Genetics of plant-associated bacteria; soft rot pathogenesis
Publications
Refereed journal Articles: 16
Book Chapters: 6
Conference Presentations and Invited Lectures: 32
Most Significant Publications
Shi, Xiang Yang, C. Korsi Dumenyo, R. Hernandez-Martinez, H. Azad, and D. A. Cooksey. 2007. Characterization of Regulatory Pathways in Xylella fastidiosa: Genes and Phenotypes Controlled by algU. Applied & Environmental Microbiology 73: 6748-6756.
Dumenyo, C. Korsi, A. Chatterjee, and A. K. Chatterjee. 2000. Phytobacteriology In: Otis C. Maloy and Timothy D. Murray (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Plant Pathology. Pages 762-769. John Wiley and Sons.
Dumenyo, C. Korsi, A. Mukherjee, W. Chun and A. K. Chatterjee, 1998. Genetic and physiological evidence for the production of N-acyl homoserine lactone analogs by Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae and other fluorescent plant pathogenic Pseudomonas species. European Journal of Plant Pathology 104:569-582.
Teaching
BIO 3400: Introductory Microbial Physiology
BIO 3401: Introductory Microbial Physiology Lab
Awards and Honors
1993. 2nd Place Graduate Paper, Sigma Xi Research Symposium, Tuskegee University.
1999. Superior Graduate Achievement Award, University of Missouri Graduate School.
2001. Elected full Member of Sigma Xi, Scientific Research Society.
2003. AAAS Travel grant to attend the inaugural meeting of National Postdoc Association and 3rd Annual Postdoc Network Meeting.
2007. Carl Storm Underrepresented Minority Fellowship to attend Gordon Research Conference on Applied and Environmental Microbiology.
Education
Ph.D. University of Missouri
M. Sc. (Plant and Soil Sciences) – Tuskegee University
B. Sc. (Crop Science). – University of Ghana – Legon, Ghana
Date joined staff: 2005
Chenchen Kang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor – Precision Agriculture
Assistant Professor – Precision Agriculture
Chenchen Kang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor – Precision Agriculture
Department of Agricultural Science and Engineering
(931) 259-4304 (office)
Otis L. Floyd Nursery Research Center
472 Cadillac Lane, McMinnville, TN
ckang1@tnstate.edu
Tennessee State University
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Education and Experience
The Pennsylvania State University
Postdoctoral Scholar
2023 – 2025
Washington State University
Ph.D., Biological and Agricultural Engineering
August 2018 – May 2023
China Agricultural University
M.S., Agricultural Mechanization Engineering
September 2016 – June 2018
China Agricultural University
B.S., Agricultural Engineering (Outstanding Graduate)
September 2012 – June 2016
Research Interests and Expertise
Precision and autonomous agricultural machinery
AI, computer vision, and field robotics in agriculture
Modeling, simulation, and control of agricultural systems
Teaching Interests
Electrohydraulic systems and control, Machine vision, AI applications in agriculture, Applied data science in
agriculture.
Grant and Proposal Writing
1. Multi-functional and low-cost sensor station for orchard management. 2025. State Horticultural
Association of Pennsylvania. (Co-PI, $9981)
2. A low-cost microclimate monitoring system for orchard disease management. 2024. State
Horticultural Association of Pennsylvania. (Co-PI, $10,983)
3. AgShred: Affordable grape selective harvesting via robotic elimination of defectives. 2023. USDA
Agricultural Marketing Service. (Assisting in proposal writing)
4. Precision crop load management with targeted chemical blossom thinning for apples. 2023. USDA
AFRI. (Assisting in proposal writing, $601,250)
Publications
Journal Articles
1. Kang, C., Krishna Kumar, S ., & He L. (2025) Integrated approach to green fruit thinning:
Combining computer vision and precision sprayers for effective chemical thinning. Precision
Agriculture. (Under review)
2. Kang, C., Mu, X., Seffrin, A. N., Di Gioia, F., & He, L. (2025). A recursive segmentation model
for Bok Choy growth monitoring with Internet of Things (IoT) technology in controlled
enviroment agriculture. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 230 10966.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2024.109866
3. Kang, C., Diverres, G., Karkee, M., Zhang, Q., & Keller, M. (2024). Assessing grapevine water
status through fusion of hyperspectral imaging and 3D point clouds. Computers and Electronics in
Agriculture, 226, 109488. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2024.109488
4. Kang, C., He, L., & Zhu, H. (2024). Assessment of spray patterns and efficiency of unmanned
sprayers used in planar growing systems. Precision Agriculture, 1-21.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11119-024-10166-5
5. Huan, X., Wu, M., Bian, X., Jia, J., Kang, C., Wu, C., . . . Chen, J. (2024). Design and
experiment of ordinary tea profiling harvesting device based on light detection and ranging
perception. Agriculture, 14(7), 1147. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture14071147
6. Kang, C., Diverres, G., Achyut, P., Karkee, M., Zhang, Q., & Keller, M. (2023). Estimating soil
and grapevine water status using ground based hyperspectral imaging under diffused lighting
conditions: Addressing the effect of lighting variability in vineyards. Computers and Electronics in
Agriculture, 212, 108175. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2023.108175
7. Kang, C., Diverres, G., Karkee, M., Zhang, Q., & Keller, M. (2023). Decision-support system
for precision regulated deficit irrigation management for wine grapes. Computers and Electronics in
Agriculture, 208, 107777. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2023.107777
8. Thapa, S., Kang, C., Diverres, G., Karkee, M., Zhang, Q., & Keller, M. (2022). Assessment of
water stress in vineyards using on-the-go hyperspectral imaging and machine learning algorithms.
Journal of the ASABE, 0. https://doi.org/10.13031/ja.14663
9. Zhou, Z., Diverres, G., Kang, C., Thapa, S., Karkee, M., Zhang, Q., & Keller, M. (2022).
Ground-based thermal imaging for assessing crop water status in grapevines over a growing season.
Agronomy, 12(2), 322. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12020322
Dr. Chetan Sharma
Research Assistant Professor
Research Assistant Professor
Dr. Chetan Sharma
Department of Food and Animal Sciences
Contact Information:
Office Location:
Telephone:
Email: csharma@tnstate.edu
Dr. Sharma is a seasoned sensory scientist with a primary focus on sensory science and consumer behavior research. His work is pivotal in understanding evolving tastes and adapting to changing consumer needs, benefiting both food processors and producers. Dr. Sharma’s research spans methodological investigations, human perception of food and personal care products, and consumer behavior analysis. His lab welcomes students from diverse backgrounds including language studies, sociology, psychology, statistics, data science, food science, biochemistry, and biology. Dr. Sharma’s research directly influences food taste enhancement.
Selected Publications:
Sharma C and Deutsch J (2023) Upcycling in the context of biotechnology-based solutions for food quality, loss, and consumer perception. Curr Opinions in Biotech 81 – Special Issue https://doi.org/10.1016/j.copbio.2023.102920
Hutchings S, Cha W, Dunshea F, Sharma C, and Torrico D (2022) Understanding dominance: The effect of changing the definition of dominance when using TDS with consumers. J Sensory Studies 37(4); https://doi.org/10.1111/joss.12750
Thakur M, Sharma C, Mehta A, and Torrico DD (2022) Health claim effects on consumer acceptability, emotional responses, and purchase intent of protein bars. J of Agriculture & Food Res 8; doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2022.100291
Liu Y, Sharma C, Xu Q, Gonzalez VC, Fuentes S, and Torrico DD (2022) Influence of label design and country of origin information in wines on consumers’ visual, sensory, and emotional responses. Sensors 22(6), 2158; doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/s22062158
Chen Z, Gurdian C, Sharma C, Prinyawiwatkul W, and Torrico DD (2021) Exploring text mining for recent consumer and sensory studies about alternative proteins. Foods 10(11) 2537; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods10112537
Sharma C, Torrico DD, Carpenter L, and Harrison R (2021) Indigenous meanings of provenance in the context of alternative food movements and supply-chain traceability: A review. Social Sciences 10(7), 255; https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci10070255
Dong Y, Sharma C, Mehta A, and Torrico DD (2021) Application of Augmented Reality in the Sensory Evaluation of Yogurts. Fermentation 7(3), 147; https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation7030147
Mehta A, Sharma C, Manjunath MK, Thakur M, Harrison R, and Torrico DD (2021) Self-reported emotions and facial expressions on consumer acceptability: A study using energy drinks. Foods 10(2) 330, https://doi.org/10.3390/foods10020330
Torrico DD, Sharma C, Dong W, Fuentes S, Viejo CG, and Dunshea FR (2021) Virtual reality environments on the sensory acceptability and emotional responses of no- and full-sugar chocolate. LWT 137; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2020.110383
Jiang R, Sharma C, Bryant R, Mohan MS, Al-Marashdeh O, Edwards P, Harrison R, and Torrico DD (2021) Animal welfare information affects consumers’ hedonic and emotional response towards milk. Food Res Int 141; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2020.110006
Sharma C, Jayanty SS, Chambers E IV, and Talavera M (2020) Segmentation of potato consumers based on sensory and attitudinal aspects. Foods 9(2) 161; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods9020161
Kong Y, Sharma C, Kanala M, Thakur M, Li L, Xu D, and Torrico DD (2020) The effect of virtual reality and immersive environments on sensory perception of chocolate products. Foods 9(4) 515; https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/foods9040515
Sharma C, Chambers E IV, Jayanty SS, Sathuvalli VR, Holm DG, and Talavera M (2020) Development of a lexicon to describe the sensory characteristics of wide a wide variety of potato cultivars. J Sensory Studies 35(4), https://doi.org/10.1111/joss.12577
Torrico DD, Han Y, Sharma C, Fuentes S, Viejo CG, and Dunshea FR (2020) Effects of context and virtual reality environments on the wine tasting experience, acceptability, and emotional responses of consumers. Foods 9(2) 191; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods9020191
Sharma C, Swaney-Stueve M, Severns B, and Talavera M (2019) Using correspondence analysis to evaluate terminology generated by consumers to understand the effects of smoking method and type of wood on the sensory perception of smoked meat. J Sensory Studies 34(6), https://doi.org/10.1111/joss.12535
Chen G, Ehmke L, Sharma C, Miller R, Faa P, Smith G, and Li Y (2019) Physicochemical properties and gluten microstructures of hard wheat flour doughs as affected by salt. Food Chem 275, 569-576, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.07.157
Sharma C, Manepalli PH, Thatte A, Thomas S, Kalarikkal N, and Alavi S (2017) Biodegradable Starch/PVOH/Laponite RD based bionanocomposite films coated with Graphene oxide: Preparation and Performance characterization for Food Packaging applications. Colloid and Polymer Sci 295(9), 1695-1708, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00396-017-4114-9
Sharma C, Singh B, Hussain SZ, and Sharma S (2017) Investigation of process and product parameters for physicochemical properties of rice and mung bean (Vigna radiata) flour based extruded snacks. J Food Sci Technol 54(6) 1711-1720, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13197-017-2606-8
Sharma C, Kaur A, Thind SS, Singh B, and Raina S (2015) Advanced Glycation End-products (AGEs): An emerging concern for processed food industries (A Review). J Food Sci Technol 52(12), 7561-7576, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13197-015-1851-y
Book Chapters:
Sharma C, Damir D Torrico, and Singh S (2022) Sensory methods for shelf life assessment of foods. In: Dar B (Ed) Shelf life and Food safety. CRC Press, USA, https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003091677-3
Joseph M and Sharma C (2022) Product development: Science, shelf life and quality. In: Dar B (Ed), Shelf life and Food safety. CRC Press, USA, https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003091677-6
Singh B, Sharma C, and Sharma S (2017) Fundamentals of extrusion processing. In: Nanda V and Sharma S (Eds), Novel Food Processing Technologies, New India Publishing Agency, New Delhi, https://doi.org/10.31219/osf.io/xqa5n
Education:
Ph.D. Human Nutrition – Sensory Analysis & Consumer Behavior, Kansas State University
Graduate Certificate in Statistics, Kansas State University, United States of America
M.S. Food Technology (Major – Cereal Science), Punjab Agricultural University, India
B.S. Food Science and Technology (Honors), Guru Nanak Dev University, India
Professional Appointments:
2023-2024: Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, USA
2022-2023: Postdoc, Dept. of Food and Hospitality Management at Drexel University, USA
2019-2022: Postdoc in Sensory Science at Lincoln University, Aotearoa New Zealand
Dr. Clement E. Akumu
Research Associate Professor
Research Associate Professor
Dr. Clement E. Akumu
Department of Agricultural Sciences and Engineering
College of Agriculture
Contact Information
Office Location: 113 Farrell-Westbrook Building
Office Telephone: 615-963-5616
FAX: 615-963-1557
Research Areas
Applied Remote Sensing and GIS
Precision Agriculture
Weeds Detection and Mapping using Drones.
Crops Performance monitoring
Land cover/Land use change.
Publications
1) Akumu, C.E., Oppong, J.N., Dennis, S. (2024) Examining the Percent Canopy Cover and Health of Winter Wheat in No-Till and Conventional Tillage Plots Using a Drone. Agriculture, 14 (760), doi.org/10.3390/agriculture14050760
2) Akumu, C.E. & Dennis, S. (2023) Effect of the Red-Edge Band from Drone Altum Multispectral Camera in Mapping the Canopy Cover of Winter Wheat, Chickweed, and Hairy Buttercup. Drones,7 (277), doi.org/10.3390/drones7040277
3) Akumu, C.E. & Dennis, S. (2023) Exploring the Exploring the Addition of Airborne Lidar-DEM and Derived TPI for Urban Land Cover and Land Use Classification and Mapping. Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing, 89 (1):19–26
4) Akumu, C.E. & Dennis, S. (2022) Urban Land Cover and Land Use Mapping, Monitoring and Change Detection analysis Using Multi-Temporal Landsat OLI with LiDAR- DEM and Derived TPI. Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing, 88 (4): 243–253
5) Akumu, C.E. & Eze, A. (2022) Examining the Integration of Landsat Operational Land Imager (OLI) with Sentinel-1 and Vegetation Indices in Mapping of Southern Yellow Pines (Loblolly, Shortleaf and Virginia Pines). Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing, 88 (1): 29–38
6) Akumu, C.E. & Smith, R., Haile, S. (2021) Mapping and Monitoring the Canopy Cover and Greenness of Southern Yellow Pines (Loblolly, Shortleaf, and Virginia Pines) in Central‐Eastern Tennessee Using Multi‐Temporal Landsat Satellite Data. Forests, 12 (499), doi.org/10.3390/f12040499
7) Akumu, C.E., Amadi, E., Dennis, S. (2021) Application of Drone and WorldView-4 Satellite Data in Mapping and Monitoring Grazing Land Cover and Pasture Quality: Pre- and Post-Flooding. Land, 10 (321), doi.org/10.3390/land10030321
8) Akumu, C.E., Baldwin, K., Dennis, S. (2019) GIS-based modeling of forest soil moisture regime classes: Using Rinker Lake in northwestern Ontario, Canada as a case study. Geoderma, 351: 25–35
9) Akumu, C.E., Dennis, S., Reddy C., (2018). Land cover land use mapping and change detection analysis using geographic information system and remote sensing. International Journal of Human Capital in Urban Management, 3(3): 167-178
10) Akumu, C.E., Henry, J., Gala, T., Dennis, S., Reddy, C., Tegegne, F., Haile, S., Archer, R.S. (2018) Inland wetlands mapping and vulnerability assessment using an integrated geographic information system and remote sensing techniques. Global Journal of Environmental Science and Management,4(4), 387-400
11) Akumu, C.E., Woods, M., Johnson, J.A., Pitt, D.G., Uhlig, P., McMurray, S. (2016) GIS-fuzzy logic technique in modeling soil depth classes: Using parts of the Clay Belt and Hornepayne region in Ontario, Canada as a case study. Geoderma, 283, 78–87
12) Akumu, C.E, Johnson, J.A., Etheridge, D., Uhlig, P., Woods, M., Pitt, D. & McMurray, S. (2015) GIS-Fuzzy Logic based approach in modeling soil texture: using parts of the Clay Belt and Hornepayne region in Ontario Canada as a case study. Geoderma, 239–240, 13–24
13 ) Akumu, C.E. and McLaughlin, J. (2014) Modeling peatland carbon stock in a delineated portion of the Nayshkootayaow river watershed in Far North Ontario, using an integrated GIS and Remote Sensing approach. Catena, 121, 297-306
14 ) Akumu, C.E. and McLaughlin, J. (2013) Regional variation in peatland carbon stock assessments, northern Ontario, Canada. Geoderma, 209-210, 161-167
15 ) Akumu, C.E., Pathirana, S., Baban, S. and Bucher, D. (2011) Examining the potential impacts of sea level rise on coastal wetlands in north-eastern NSW, Australia. Journal of Coastal Conservation, 15(1), 15-22
16) Akumu, C.E., Pathirana, S., Baban, S. and Bucher, D. (2010) Modeling methane emission from wetlands in north-eastern New South Wales, Australia using Landsat ETM+. Remote Sensing, 2 (5), 1378-1399
17) Akumu, C.E., Pathirana, S., Baban, S. and Bucher, D. (2010) Monitoring coastal wetland communities in north-eastern NSW using ASTER and Landsat Satellite data. Wetlands Ecology and Management, 18(3), 357–365
Teaching
AGSC 6525 Remote Sensing and Image Analysis (Graduate)
AGSC 6510 Advanced Geospatial Information Systems (Graduate)
Education
BS (2003), Environmental Sciences – University of Buea (UB), Cameroon
MS (2006), Environmental Sciences – University College Cork (UCC), Ireland
PhD (2011), Applied Geoinformatics – Southern Cross University (SCU), Australia
Dr. Dharma Pitchay
Professor and Director
Professor and Director
Dr. Dharma Pitchay
Agricultural Research and Education Center
Department of Agricultural Sciences and Engineering
College of Agriculture
Contact Information
Office Location: 202M Farrell-Westbrook Complex
Telephone: 615-963-4890
FAX: 615-963-1557
Email: dpitchay@tnstate.edu
Research Areas
Plant nutrition, sustainable organic farming, greenhouse/plasticulture production and tropical horticulture
Most Significant Publications
Pitchay, D.S. and Diaz-Perez, J.C. 2008. Is it possible to produce healthy organic herbal plug seedlings through different proportions of organic materials? Acta Hort. (ISHS) 782:215-222. http://www.actahort.org/books/782/782_25.htm
Pitchay, D.S., Jonathan M. Frantz and James C. Locke, Charles R. Krause and George CJ, Fernandez. 2007. Impact of Applied Nitrogen Concentration on Growth of Elatior Begonia and New Guinea Impatiens and Susceptibility of Begonia to Botrytis cinerea. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 132(2):193–201.
Díaz-Pérez, J.C., Silvoy, J., Phatak, S.C., Pitchay, D.S. and Morse, R. 2008. Organic Tomato Transplanting Production in Compost -Amended Substrate. Acta Hort. (ISHS) 782:241-244.
http://www.actahort.org/books/782/782_29.htm
Frantz, J., Locke, J.C., Pitchay, D.S. 2007. Improving Growth of Calibrachoa in Hanging Flower Pouches. HortTechnology. 17(2): 199 – 204.
Frantz, J., Locke, J.C., Pitchay, D.S., Krause, C.R. 2005. Actual performance versus theoretical advantages of polyacrylamide hydrogel throughout bedding plant production. Hortscience 40(7):2040-2046.
Frantz, J., Pitchay, D.S., Locke, J.C., Horst, L., C.R. Krause 2005. Foliar Silica Deposition in New Guinea Impatiens. Plant Health Progress. Available:
Arora, R., Pitchay, D.S., and Bearce, B.C.1998. Water stress induced tolerance in geraniums leaf tissue:Evidence for cross adaptation. Physiol. Plantarum103:24-34.
James L. Gibson, Pitchay, D.S., Amy L. Rhodes, Brian E. Whipker, Paul V. Nelson, and John M. Dole. 2007. Nutrient Deficiencies of Bedding Plants: A Pictorial Guide for Identification with Corrective Procedures. Ball Publishing, Batavia Illinois, USA
Teaching
Mineral Nutrition in Plants – graduate level course
Greenhouse Operation and Management – undergraduate
Extension
Developed and extended vegetables, ornamentals and tropical fruits best management cultural practices to growers.
Developed and extended cultural techniques of plant propagation and, nursery and greenhouse operation and management.
Outreach technical advisory services on fertility management of plantation crops such as coconut (Cocos nucifera), oil palm (Elaeis guineensis), Rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) & cocoa (Theobroma cacao).
Awards & Honors
Award 2007 from the USA President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation
Brochure award for 2001 by the American Society of Horticultural Science for Outstanding Extension Publication
Leaflet award for 2001 by the American Society of Horticultural Science for Outstanding Extension Publication
Pi Alpha Xi, Honor Society of Horticulture.
Gamma Sigma Delta, Honor Society of Agriculture
Working Group Chair 2008 – Seed & Stand Establishment, American Society for Horticultural Science
Education
B. Agric. Sc. University of Agriculture, Malaysia
M.S. (Horticultural Sc.) West Virginia University
Ph.D. (Horticultural Sc.) North Carolina State University
Date joined staff: 2008
Dilip Nandwani
Professor
Professor
Dilip Nandwani
Department of Agricultural Sciences and Engineering
College of Agriculture
Contact Information
106B Lawson Hall, 3202 John A. Merritt Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 963-1897
dnandwan@tnstate.edu
Fellow – The American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS)
More information about our organic agriculture program here.
Research Interests and Specialization
Vegetable Production (Organic & Conventional)
Sustainable Horticulture, Tropical Fruits, Roots & Tubers
Organic Certification, Plant Tissue Culture, International Agriculture
Teaching
AGSC 4555/5015 (3 credit, Undergraduate/Graduate): Principles of Organic Agriculture
AGSC 3260: Sustainable Crop Production (Undergraduate)
AGSC 3210: Principles of Crop Science (Undergraduate)
Non-Traditional Teaching (non-credit): Organic Certification, Organic Vegetable Gardening, Grafting fruits and vegetables, Pruning
Research Publications (Peer-reviewed, TSU)
List of publications:
1. Sochinwechi Nwosisi, Dilip Nandwani and Elbert Lewis Myles . 2025. Antiproliferative potential of sweetpotato on breast (BT549) and lung (A549) cancer cell lines . BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 25:79 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-025-04770-9
2. Pinkky Kanabar, Ying Wu, and Dilip Nandwani. 2024. Effect of fulvic acid (FA) on phytochemicals and antioxidant capacity of organic bell pepper grown under open-field conditions. Sustainability 2024, 16, 6745. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16166745
3. Pinkky Kanabar and Dilip Nandwani. 2023. Effect of Fulvic Acid on Yield Performance of Organic Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) Under Open-Field Conditions in Tennessee. Organic Agriculture, Springer Nature DOI 10.1007/s13165-023-00437-2 .
4. ZaDarreyal Wiggins, Dilip Nandwani, Onyekachukwu Akaeze and Dafeng Hui. 2023. Yield Efficacy Based on the Use of Humic Substances on Cantaloupe in Organic Management System. Technology in Horticulture2023, 3:7 https://doi.org/10.48130/TIH-2023-0007
5. Onyekachukwu Akaeze, Agnes Kilonzo-Nthenge, Dilip Nandwani, Abdullah Ibn Mafiz, Maureen Nzomo and Tobenna Aniume. 2022. Incidence of Drug-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Strains in Organic and Conventional Watermelons Grown in Tennessee. Foods, 11, 3316. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/foods11213316
6. Kripa Dhakal and Dilip Nandwani. 2022. Growth and Yield Responses of Leafy Vegetables Grown in Organic and Conventional Agriculture Systems. Organic Farming (Liberello Publishing). Vol: 8, 1 Pp 3–9 DOI: 10.12924/of2022.08010003
7. Kripa Dhakal, Madhav Parajuli, Siyang Jian, Jianwei Li, Dilip Nandwani. 2022. Responses of Soil Heterotrophic Respiration and Microbial Biomass to Organic and Conventional Production Systems. Frontiers in Soil Science. DOI 10.3389/fsoil.2022.999139
8. Kripa Dhakal, Ramasamy Ravi and Dilip Nandwani. 2021. Comparative Study of Sensory Attributes of Leafy Green Vegetables Grown Under Organic and Conventional Management. Int. J Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Vol 2 (3) 29-45 DOI: 10.46676/IJ-FANRES.V2I3.52
9. Ramasamy Ravi, Dilip Nandwani* and Sochinwechi Nwosisi. 2021. Volatile Profiles of Cooked Organic Sweetpotato by Electronic Nose. Organic Agriculture. DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s13165-021-00376-w
10. Sochinwechi Nwosisi, Prabodh Illukpitiya, Dilip Nandwani, Tubosun Arebi and Obinna Nwosisi. 2021. Organic and Conventional Sweetpotato Production in the Southeastern of United States: A Comparative Analysis. Agricultural and Food Security.10:27 https://doi.org/10.1186/s40066-021-00298-6
11. KC Diwakar, Dinesh Jamarkattel, Tek Maraseni, Dilip Nandwani* and Pratibha Karki. The Effects of Tunnel Technology on Crop Productivity and Livelihood of Smallholder Farmers in Nepal. Sustainability 2021, 13, 7935. https:// doi.org/10.3390/su13147935
12. Dilip Nandwani, Dinesh Jamarkattel, Khemraj Dahal, Ritikshya Poudel, Suman Giri and Toyanath Joshi. 2021. Attitudes of Fruit and Vegetable Farmers towards Organic Farming in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. Sustainability, 13, 3888. https://doi.org/10.3390/ su13073888
13. Onyekachukwu Akaeze and Dilip Nandwani. 2020. Urban agriculture in Asia to meet the food production challenges of urbanization: A review. Urban Agric Region Food Syst. 2020; 2020;5:e20002. https://doi.org/10.1002/uar2.20002
14. ZaDarreyal Wiggins, Onyekachukwu Akaeze, Dilip Nandwani* and Anthony Witcher. 2020. Substrate Properties and Fertilizer Rates on Yield Responses of Lettuce in a Vertical Growth System. Sustainability, 12, 6465; doi:10.3390/su12166465
15. ZaDarreyal Wiggins and Dilip Nandwani. 2020. Innovations of Organic Agriculture, Challenges and Organic Certification in the United States. Sustainable Agriculture Research, 9(3); 50-57 (doi:10.5539/sar.v9n3p50)
16. Kripa Dhakal and Dilip Nandwani. 2020. Evaluation of Row Covers in Yield Performance of Leafy Green Vegetables in Organic Management System. Org. Agr. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13165-020-00298-z
17. Dilip Nandwani, Tariq Muhammad, Sochinwechi Nwosisi and Shahidullah Chowdhury. 2019. Evaluation of Nutrient Solution on the Growth and Yield Performance of Organic Lettuce Grown in Vertical Towers. J Agron Agri Sci 2019, 2: 014 DOI: 10.24966/AAS-8292/100014
18. Roland Ebel, Esmaeil Fallahi, John L. Griffis, Jr, Dilip Nandwani, Donielle Nolan, Ross H. Penhallegon and Mary Rogers. 2019. Workshop: Urban Horticulture, from Local Initiatives to Global Success Stories. HortScience. Vol. 30 (1): 4-5. https://doi.org/10.21273/ HORTTECH04525-19
19. Sochinwechi Nwosisi, Dilip Nandwani and Ramasamy Ravi. 2019. Texture profile analysis of organic sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) cultivars as affected by different thermal processing methods. Int. J. Agric. Envron. Food Sc., 3(2), 93-100. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.31015/ jaefs.2019.2.7
20. Akther, M.M., Islam, M.A., Rahman, M.S., Rahman, M.H. and Nandwani, D. 2019. Effects of organic and inorganic fertilizer combination with insect netting on the production of Indian spinach (Basella alba L.). Archives of Agriculture and Environmental Science, 4(3): 268-272, https://dx.doi.org/10.26832/24566632.2019.040302
21. Sochinwechi Nwosisi and Dilip Nandwani. 2019. Mulch treatment for weed management in organic sweetpotato production. Agronomy 9, 190; doi:10.3390/agronomy9040190
22. Sochinwechi Nwosisi, Dilip Nandwani and Ramasamy Ravi. 2019. Texture profile analysis (TPA) of organic sweetpotato (Ipomea batatas) cultivars as affected by different processing methods. J. Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences. Vol 8 (6): 1254-1259 DOI: 10.15414/jmbfs.2019.8.6.1254-1259
23. Dilip Nandwani and Sochinwechi Nwosisi. 2018. Assessing seaweed extract as a biostimulant on the yield of organic leafy greens in Tennessee. J. Agric. Univ. P.R. Vol. 102 (1-2). 53- 64.
24. Ding X, Jiang Y, Zhao H, Guo D, He L, Liu F, Qiang Zhou , Dilip Nandwani, Dafeng Hui, and Jizhu Yu. 2018. Electrical conductivity of nutrient solution influenced photosynthesis, quality, and antioxidant enzyme activity of pakchoi (Brassica campestris L. ssp. Chinensis) in a hydroponic system. PLoS ONE 13(8): e0202090. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal . pone. 0202090
25. Varinder Sidhu, Dilip Nandwani, Li Wang, and Ying Wu. 2017. A Study on Organic Tomatoes: Effect of a Biostimulator on Phytochemical and Antioxidant Activities. Journal of Food Quality Vol. 2017, Article ID 5020742, 8 pages https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/5020742
Books (Editor)
1. Dilip Nandwani. 2019. Genetic Diversity in Horticultural Plants. Springer Cham, pp 326 (ISBN 978-3-319-96453-9)
2. Dilip Nandwani. 2018. Urban Horticulture. Sustainability for the Future. Springer Cham, pp 260 (ISBN 978-3-319-67017-1)
3. Dilip Nandwani. 2016. Organic Farming for Sustainable Development. Springer Cham, pp 360 (ISBN 978-3-319-26803-3)
4. Dilip Nandwani. 2014. Sustainable Horticultural Systems: Issues, Technology and Innovation. Springer Cham, pp 385 (ISBN 978-3-319-06904-3)
·Proceedings papers and conference presentations-74
·Abstracts-58
·Book chapters- 8
·Extension Booklets & factsheets- 21
·Popular articles-22
·Training workshops, In-service trainings, Field days: 84
·Honors and Awards- 15
·Editor/Panel Reviewer/Board member: 11
·Scientific/professional membership: 13
Education
1991: Ph. D. (Botany), University of Jodhpur, Jodhpur, India
1987: M. Sc. (Botany), University of Jodhpur, Jodhpur, India
1985: B. Sc. (Biology), University of Jodhpur, Jodhpur, India
Date Joined TSU: January 2014
Dr. Doc Lap Tran
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Dr. Doc Lap Tran
Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
College of Agriculture
Contact Information
211F-211D CARP Building
(615) 963-6520
dtran2@tnstate.edu
Research Areas
Consumer Economics
Food Safety
Value Chains in Agriculture
Water Resource Management
Publications
Tran Hoai Nam, Quy Minh Trung, Le Thi Hue Trang, Tran Doc Lap, Nguyen Minh Ton (2021). Analysis of factors affecting the application of net-house model in agricultural productions of famers in Ninh Phuoc District, Ninh Thuan Province. Journal of Forestry Science and Technology, No 1, 2021.
Tran H. Nam, Tran D. Lap, Le Vu, Nguyen M. Ton, Nguyen V. Cuong (2020). Analysis of factors affecting the awareness probability about the fair-trade model of the coffee farmers in Xuan Truong commune, Dalat city, Lam Dong province. Van Hien Journals, 7(1). 74-84, ISSN 1859
Nguyen Minh Ton, Tran Doc Lap, Nguyen Duyen Linh (2018). Factors affecting new technology adaptation in asparagus production in An Hai commune, Ninh Phuoc, NinhThuan Province. Journal of Trade and Industry, 15, 2018.
Tran Hoai Nam, Le Vu, Nguyen Duyen Linh, Nguyen Anh Tuan, Tran Doc Lap (2017). Optimizing input factors in coffee cultivation in Lam Ha district, Lam Dong province. Van Hien University Journal of Science, Vol 5(3), 2017. ISSN 1859 – 2961.
Tran Doc Lap, Dang Duc Huy, Le Vu, Le Thanh Tung (2017). The comparative advantage of coffee production in lam ha district, Lam Dong province, Vietnam: A domestic resource cost approach. Van Hien University Journal of Science, Vol 5(2), 2017. ISSN 1859 – 2961.
Tran Doc Lap and Nguyen Anh Tuan (2016). The Economic Efficiency of Crop Switching: a case study on switching from the growing of robber tree to pomelo at Hieu Liem commune, Tan Uyen District, Binh Duong Province. Journal of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Nong Lam University HCMC, No2, 2016.
Tran, L.D., David Zilberman., Schilizzi, S., Chalak, M., Kingwell, R (2016). Policy implication of managing reservoir water for multiple-use of irrigation and fisheries in Vietnam. Water Utility Journal- European Water Resource Association. 69-81, Issue 13.
Tran Doc Lap, Thai Anh Hoa, Nguyen Minh Ton (2013). Optimized water management for rice production under uncertain weather conditions. Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, Nong Lam University, HCMC No. 1/2013.
Tran, L.D., Schilizzi, S., Chalak, M., Kingwell, R., (2012). Modelling the management of multiple-use reservoirs: Deterministic or stochastic dynamic programming? The Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society 2012, Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia, p27, ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/124463.
Tran Lap Doc, Schilizzi Steven, Chalak Morteza, Kingwell Ross S (2011). Optimizing competitive uses of water for irrigation and fisheries Optimizing competitive uses of water for irrigation and fisheries. Agricultural Water Management. Volume 101, Issue 1, Pages 42-51.
Tran, L.D., Schilizzi, S., Kingwell, R., (2010). Dynamic Trade-offs in Water Use Between Irrigation and Reservoir Aquaculture in Vietnam. The Australian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society 2010, Adelaide, Australia, pp. 37. ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/124463.
Books
J-D Cesaro , D. Sautier, Nguyen Manh Cuong, I. Baltenweck, Tran Doc Lap, Le Thi Thanh Huyen (2019). Chapter 4: The sustainability of pig production. Cesaro J.-D., Duteurtre G., Nguyen Mai Huong (Eds.), 2019. Atlas of Livestock Transitions in Vietnam: 1986-2016, IPSARD, CIRAD, Montpellier, Hanoi, 64 p. [In both English and French].
Doc Lap Tran (2016). Multiple-use resource management: optimal reservoir water release strategies for irrigation and fisheries in Vietnam. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany.
Le Thanh Loan and Tran Doc Lap (2000). Chapter 3: The Economic Performance of the Southeast Region. Nguyen Van Ngai and Le Thanh Loan (Eds) (2000), Bases for Territory – Based Rural Development in Southeast Region, Viet Nam, National University-HCMC Publisher. [In both English and Vietnamese]
Grants
Australian Center for International Agricultural Research, Australian Government, 2019-2020
Department Of Science and Technology Of An Giang Province, Vietnamese Government, 2018- 2021
Nong Lam University-HCMC, 2018 – 2020
Department Of Science and Technology Of An Giang Province, Vietnamese Government, 2017- 2020
The International Livestock Research Center (ILRI), 2013 – 2015
Australian Center For International Agricultural Research, Australian Government, 2011-2012
Teaching
AGSC-4100 Organization and Contemporary Issues
Awards
First Prize Award 2014
The 6th Annual Youth Scientific and Technological Conference of
Agriculture – Forestry – Fisheries – for Universities and Colleges, Tay Nguyen University, Vietnam
Overseas Travel Award 2009 The University of Western Australia
Fellowships
Fulbright Fellowship, Us Government 2015
Endeavor Research Fellowship, Australian Government 2014
John Allwright Fellowship, Australian Government 2007
Nong Lam University Scholarship for Postgraduate Study 2003
Fulbright Economics Teaching Program in Vietnam, Us Government 2000
Education
Postdoc Study, Agricultural Economics 2015 University of California, Berkeley
PhD, Agricultural Economics 2012 The University of Western Australia
MSC, Agricultural Economics 2003 Nong Lam University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Postgraduate Diploma, Applied Economics for Public Policy Analysis 2001 Fulbright Economics Teaching Program in Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Harvard University
B.A, Agricultural Economics 1998 Nong Lam University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Date joined TSU: August 2022
Elyse Shearer, PhD, RD, LD
Assistant Professor/DPD Director
Assistant Professor/DPD Director
Elyse Shearer, PhD, RD, LD
Office Location: 305A Humphries
Telephone: 615-963-4933
Email: eshearer@tnstate.edu
Research Areas
Obesity prevention
Childhood obesity
Digital technology
Funded Projects
USDA AFRI “Children Eating Well Smartphone App for WIC” Co-Principle Investigator
Publications
Shearer EA, Wideman L, Lovelady CA. Body composition, diet quality, and changes in CRP in overweight, lactating women. FASEB J. 2015; 29:580.5.
Shearer, E, Wideman, L, Lovelady CA. Changes in body composition and C-reactive protein in overweight, lactating women. FASEB J. 2014;28:247.8.
Teaching
NUFS 2010 – Basic Nutrition
NUFS 2110 – Elementary Nutrition
FACS 3500 – Professional Ethics
FACS 4600 – Field Experience in Nutrition
NUFS 4530 – Medical Nutrition Therapy I
NUFS 4540 – Medical Nutrition Therapy II
Education
Ph.D. Nutrition – University of North Carolina at Greensboro
M.S. Public Health Nutrition – Case Western Reserve University
B.S. Nutrition – Case Western Reserve University
Dr. Emmanuel C. Omondi
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Dr. Emmanuel C. Omondi
Department of Agricultural Sciences and Engineering
College of Agriculture
Contact Information
Office Location: 204 A Farrell-Westbrook Complex
Telephone: 615-963-5830
FAX: 615-963-5833
Email: eomondi@tnstate.edu
Research Areas
Industrial hemp agronomy, sustainable agriculture, cropping systems agronomy, conservation agriculture
Research Focus
My current research focus is on industrial hemp agronomy. Field and greenhouse research work is assessing best management approaches to include industrial hemp in prevailing common crop rotations, potential of hemp in reduced tillage strategies, variety trials to determine ideal ones for Tennessee, nutrient management requirements, ideal time in the year to grow it, pest and diseases, and economic and supply chain analysis. My goal is to increase the decision-making ability of stakeholders involved in hemp production and enhance the income and sustainability of farmers.
Publications
Pearsons, K. A.*, Craig Chase, E. C. Omondi, G. Zinati, R. Seidel, A. Smith, and Y. Rui*. 2022. Does reducing tillage improve the profitability of organic and conventional agricultural systems? Results from a long-term field trial. Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems. (Revision February 7, 2022).
Bagnall D. K.; C.L.S. Morgan; K.D. Flynn; J.A. Howe; K.L.H. Greub; G.M. Bean; S.B. Cappellazzi; M. Cope; D. Liptzin; E. C. Omondi et al. 2022. Carbon-Sensitive Pedotransfer Functions for Plant Available Water. Soil Science Society of America Journal. DOI: 10.1002/saj2.20395. (In Print).
Pearsons, K. A., E. C. Omondi, B. J. Heins, G. Zinati, A. Smith, and Y. Rui*. 2022. Reducing tillage affects long-term yields but not grain quality of maize, soybeans, oats, and wheat produced in three contrasting farming systems. Sustainability Journal. 14(2): 631
Omondi, E. C.*, M. S. Wagner, A. Mukherjee, and K. Nichols. 2021. Long Term Organic and Conventional Farming Effects on Nutrient Density of Oats. Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems. 1-15. doi:10.1017/S1742170521000387.
Alfahham, A., M. Amato, E. C. Omondi, D. Gimenez, and A.F. Plante*. 2021. Assessing the impact of agricultural management on soil structure and hydraulic properties in a long-term experiment. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 85(6):2135-48.
Sanderman, J., K. E. Savage *, S. R. S. Dangal, G. Duran, C. Rivard, M. Cavigelli, H. T. Gollany, V. Jin, M. A. Liebig, E. C. Omondi, Y. Rui, and C. E. Stewart. 2021. Can agricultural management induced changes in soil organic carbon be detected using mid-infrared spectroscopy. Remote Sensing Journal. 13(12):2265.
Littrell, J., S. Jagadamma*, E. C. Omondi, S. Xu, D. Saha, and J. Lee. 2021. Long-term organic management combined with conservation tillage enhanced soil organic carbon accumulation and aggregation. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 85:1741–1754
Rheay, H., E.C. Omondi, and C.E. Brewer*. 2020. Research Review: Potential of hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) for paired phytoremediation and bioenergy production. GCB Bioenergy Journal. DOI:10.1111/gcbb.12782.
Mukherjee, A., E.C. Omondi*, P. R. Hepperly, R. Seidel, and W. Heller. 2020. Impacts of long term organic and conventional management on vegetative nutritional level. Sustainability Journal.12(21): 8965.
Wang, H., R. Bier, L. Zgleszewski, M. Peipoch, E.C. Omondi, A. Mukherjee, F. Chen, C. Zhang, and J. Kan*. 2020. Distinct distribution of Archaea from soil to freshwater to estuary: implications of archaeal composition and function in different environments. Frontiers in Microbiology 11: 2641
Harms, K., E.C. Omondi*, and A. Mukherjee. 2020. Investigating Bat Activity in Various Agricultural Landscapes in North Eastern United States. Sustainability 2:1959.
Sbatella G.M.*, A.R. Kniss, E. C. Omondi, and R.G. Wilson. 2017. Volunteer Corn (Zea mays) interference in Dry beans (Phaseolus vulgaris). Weed Technology. 30(4): 937-942
Lamb, J.N.*, K.M. Moore, J. Norton, E.C. Omondi, R. Laker-Ojok, D.N. Sikuku, D.S. Ashilenje and J. Odera. 2016. A social networks approach for strengthening participation in technology innovation: lessons learnt from the Mount Elgon region of Kenya and Uganda. International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability, pp 1-17
Odhiambo, J.A., U. Norton*, D. A. Ashilenje, E. C. Omondi, and J. B. Norton. 2015. Weed dynamics during transition from conventionally tilled maize/bean intercropping to conservation agriculture practices in western Kenya. PLOS ONE 10(8): e0133976.
Omondi, E.C.* and A.R. Kniss. 2014. Interplanting annual ryegrass, wheat, oat, and corn to mitigate iron deficiency in dry beans in calcareous soils. PLOS ONE 9(12): e115673.
Odhiambo, J.A., U. Norton*, E.C. Omondi, and J. Norton. 2014. Soil carbon and nitrogen mineralization and crop parameters in typical maize-bean production in western Kenya. International Journal of Plant and Soil Sciences 5(3): 127-142.
Omondi, E.C.*, J.B. Norton, and D.A. Shibonje. 2014. Performance of a local open pollinated maize variety and a common hybrid variety under intensive small-scale farming practices. African Journal of Agricultural Research 9(11): 950-955.
Omondi, E. C.*, M. Ridenour, C. Ridenour, and R. Smith*. 2010. The effect of intercropping annual ryegrass with pinto beans in mitigating iron deficiency in calcareous soils. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture 34 (3):244-257.
Omondi, E.C.* 1996. The smallest possible area to grow food and feed – an investigation into sustainable diet and dairy production. A Technical Working Paper, Ecology Action Publication, CA, U.S.A.
Grants
Co-PI, USDA, NIFA Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI). A Comprehensive Assessment of Industrial Hemp as a Potential Crop for Organic Farmers. Purdue University and Rodale Institute partnership. $955,458, Project duration 2019-2022
PI, Dr. Bronners, Nutiva, and Joshua Hendricks. Industrial Hemp Project: Utilizing industrial hemp as dual cash or cover crop to manage weeds, reduce tillage, enhance soil health, and increase farm income. $103,333, Project duration 2017-2019
PI, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Evaluating organic nutrient management practices to improve industrial hemp yield and quality. $20,000, 2018-1019
Co-PI, USDA, NIFA Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI). Microbial contribution to building and stabilizing soil organic matter under long-term crop management practices in agroecosystems. University of Wisconsin, Iowa State University, and Rodale Institute partnership. $500,000, Project duration 2020-2022
Co-PI, William Penn Foundation. Evaluating how conventional, conservation, and organic farming management practices enhance soil health and improve water quality in the Delaware Watershed region. Rodale Institute and Stroud Water Research Center. $6,000,000, Project duration 2018-2022
Co-PI, USDA NRCS CIG. Innovations in cover-crop-based organic no-till systems to improve soil health and nutrient management. A partnership between Iowa State University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Rodale Institute. $1.13 million, Project duration 2018-2021
Co-PI and Project Manager, USAID Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resource Management Collaborative Research Support Program (SANREM CRSP). Development and transfer of conservation agriculture production systems for small-holder farms in eastern Uganda and western Kenya. $1,385,000, Project duration 2010-2014.
Project Leader, Tudor Trust, U.K., Ecology Action, U.S.A., and Participatory Ecological Land Use and Management Network, Kenya. GROW BIOINTENSIVE Pan African workshop and symposium on a truly African green revolution; 140 participants from Africa. $75,000, Project duration 2007.
Project Leader, Western SARE Graduate Student Fellow Grants in Sustainable Agriculture, U.S.A. Potential of managing iron and zinc deficiency in dry beans with interplantings of annual ryegrass. $18,928, Project duration 2007-2011.
PI, Noyce and Irving Foundation U.S.A., International Foundation, U.S.A. Biointensive Agriculture at Manor House Agricultural Centre, Kenya. $450,000, Project duration 1996-2006.
PI, Tudor Trust, U.K. and the Rotary Club of Palo Alto, U.S.A. Community resource center establishment: a project designed to introduce internet centers in rural areas of western Kenya. $55,000, Project duration 2005-2007.
PI, Conservation Food and Health Foundation, U.S.A. and Tudor Trust, U.K. Integrated community development through mini-training centers in western Kenya. $79,539, Project duration 2004-2006.
PI, Tudor Trust, U.K. Strengthening the MHAC’s extension outreach through the established community mini-training centers. $108,700, Project duration 2002-2004.
Project leader, Tudor Trust, U.K. Improvement and expansion of training and seminar facilities at Manor House Agricultural Center, Kenya. $153,850, Project duration 1999-2002.
PI, Ford Foundation – U.S.A. Farmer outreach and community extension program in Kenya. $100,000, Project duration 1997-1999.
Honors and Awards
First Prize, A. K. Dobrenz Student Paper Competition, Western Society of Crop Science, 2011
Gamma, Sigma, Delta Honor Society of Agriculture, University of Wyoming Chapter since 2006
Dick & Lynne Cheney Fellowship for Excellence in Study Abroad, University of Wyoming, 2011
University of Wyoming International Graduate Student Award for Excellence in Internationalization, 2010
International Students and Scholars Scholarship, University of Wyoming, 2007-2011
Brand of Excellence Scholarship, College of Agriculture, University of Wyoming, 2008-2010
First Prize, Paper Competition, Graduate Student Symposium, University of Wyoming, 2007.
National Scholars Honors Society (Magna Cum Laude), 2008
Education
Ph.D. (Agronomy) University of Wyoming
M.Sc. (Agronomy) University of Wyoming
B.Sc (General Agriculture) University of Nairobi, Kenya
Date joined staff: 2020
Fulya Baysal-Gurel
Associate Dean for Research
Associate Dean for Research
Fulya Baysal-Gurel
College of Agriculture
Department of Agricultural Science and Engineering
Otis L. Floyd Nursery Research Center
Office Location: 472 Cadillac Lane, McMinnville, TN
Telephone: 931-815-5143 FAX: 931-668-3134
Email: fbaysalg@tnstate.edu
Research Interests
Plant Pathology
Mycology
Plant Disease Diagnosis
Plant Disease Management
Integrated Pest management
Biological Control of Plant Diseases and Biopesticides
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles (Last five years)
Baysal-Gurel, F., Bika, R., Jennings, C., Palmer, C., and Simmons, T. 2020. Comparative performance of chemical and biologically-based products in management of algal leaf spot on magnolia. HortTechnology. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH04692-20. (Baysal-Gurel-corresponding author).
Bika, R., Palmer, C., Alexander, L., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2020. Comparative performance of reduced-risk fungicides and biorational products in management of post-harvest Botrytis cinerea on hydrangea cut flowers.HortTechnology. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH04656-20. (Baysal-Gurel-corresponding author).
Panth, M., Baysal-Gurel, F., Avin, F., and Simmons, T. 2020. Identification, chemical and biological management of Phytopythium vexans, the causal agent of Phytopythium root and crown rot of woody ornamentals. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-05-20-0987-RE. (Baysal-Gurel-corresponding author).
Brown, M.S., Addesso, K.M., Baysal-Gurel, F., Youssef, N.N., and Oliver, J.B. 2020. Permethrin residual activity against ambrosia beetle (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) attacks following field aging and simulated weathering. Journal of Economic Entomology. 1-9. doi: 10.1093/jee/toaa186.
Bika, R., Baysal-Gurel, F., and Jennings, C. 2020. Botrytis cinerea management in ornamental production: A continuous battle. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology. https://doi.org/10.1080/07060661.2020.1807409 (Baysal-Gurel-corresponding author).
Baysal-Gurel, F., Simmons, T., F., Avin, F.A., Bika, R., and Jennings, C. 2020. First report of powdery mildew on Physocarpus opulifolius caused by Podosphaera physocarpi in Tennessee. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-06-20-1286-PDN (Baysal-Gurel-corresponding author).
Baysal-Gurel, F., Liyanapathiranage, P., Panth, M., Avin, F.A., and Simmons, T. 2020. First report of Phytopythium vexans causing root and crown rot on flowering cherry in Tennessee. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-06-20-1166-PDN (Baysal-Gurel-corresponding author).
Panth, M., Baysal-Gurel, F., Simmons, T., Addesso, K., and Witcher, A. 2020. Impact of winter cover crop usage in soilborne disease suppressiveness in woody ornamental production system. Agronomy 10(7), 995; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10070995 (Baysal-Gurel-corresponding author).
Castroagudín, V. L., Weiland, J. E., Baysal-Gurel, F., Cubeta, M. A., Daughtrey, M., Gauthier, N. W., LaMondia, J., Luster, D. G., Hand, F. P., Shishkoff, N., Williams-Woodward, J., Yang, X., LeBlanc, N., and Crouch, J. A. 2020. One clonal lineage of Calonectria pseudonaviculata is primarily responsible for the boxwood blight epidemic in the United States. Phytopathology. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-04-20-0130-R.
Hudson, O., Walilullah, S. Hand, J. Gazis-Seregina, R., Baysal-Gurel, F., and Ali, E. 2020. Novel method for detection of Phytophthora capsici in irrigation water using loop-mediated isothermal amplification. J. Vis. Exp., e61478, doi:10.3791/61478.
Baysal-Gurel, F., Avin, F.A., Oksel, C., and Simmons, T. 2020. First report of stem canker of goldenrain tree caused by Lasiodiplodia theobromae in Tennessee. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-05-20-0963-PDN. (Baysal-Gurel-corresponding author).
Oksel, C., Avin, F., Simmons, T. and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2020. First report of bacterial leaf spot caused by Xanthomonas arboricola infecting saucer magnolia in Tennessee. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-03-20-0671-PDN. (Baysal-Gurel-corresponding author).
Farinas, C., Jourdan, P.S., Paul, P.A., Slot, J.C., Daughtrey, M.L., Devi Ganeshan, V., Baysal-Gurel, F., Peduto Hand, F. 2020. Phlox species show quantitative and qualitative resistance to a population of powdery mildew isolates from the eastern United States. Phytopathology. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-12-19-0473-R
Baysal-Gurel, F., Farinas, C., Peduto Hand, F., Avin, F.A. 2020. First report of powdery mildew of Phlox caused by Golovinomyces magnicellulatus in Tennessee. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-11-19-2498-PDN. (Baysal-Gurel-corresponding author).
Panth, M., Hassler, S., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2020. Methods for management of soilborne diseases in crop production. Agriculture. Agriculture 10 (1), 16; https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture10010016. (Baysal-Gurel corresponding author).
Tekin, N.T., Kaplanoglu, E., Erdemir, E., Baysal-Gurel, F., Uyanik, C., and Hargrove, S. K. 2020. Modeling and testing of magnetic speed controlled submersible robot for hydroponic production. IEEE pp. 1-4. DOI:10.1109/SoutheastCon42311.2019.9020356.
Dawadi, S., Baysal-Gurel, F., Addesso, K.M., Oliver, J.B., and Simmons, T. 2019. Impact of cover crop usage on soilborne diseases in field nursery production. Agronomy Vol:9, 753. DOI:10.3390/agronomy9110753 (Baysal-Gurel-corresponding author).
Hassler, S., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2019. Unmanned aircraft system (UAS) technology and applications in agriculture. Agronomy. Agronomy 2019, Vol: 9, 618. DOI: 10.3390/agronomy9100618 (Baysal-Gurel-corresponding author) (It was selected as cover story and cover picture for this volume).
Witcher, A., Baysal-Gurel, F., Blythe, E. K. and Fare, D. C. 2019. Container size and shade duration affect growth of flowering dogwood. HortTechnology. DOI: 10.21273/HORTTECH04392-19, Page 1-12.
Alexander, L., Witcher, A., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2019. Growth, flowering, and powdery mildew related responses of witchhazels in Tennessee. HortTechnology. DOI:10.21273/HORTTECH04349-19, Vol 29: Issue 4 Page 507-515 (Baysal-Gurel-corresponding author).
Baysal-Gurel, F. and Kabir, Md N. 2019. Evaluation of fungicides and biocontrol products for the control of Phytophthora root rot of hydrangeas.Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection, DOI: 10.1080/03235408.2019.1648023 Page 1-16 (Baysal-Gurel-corresponding author).
Brown, M., Baysal-Gurel, F., Oliver, J., and Addesso, K. 2019. Evaluation of fungicides and biofungicide to control Phytophthora root rot (Phytophthora cinnamomi Rands) and ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) on flowering dogwoods exposed to simulated flood events. Crop Protection. Vol: 124 104834, Page 1-8. DOI: 10.1016/j.cropro.2019.05.028 (Baysal-Gurel-corresponding author)
Baysal-Gurel, F., Liyanapathiranage, P., Addesso, K. 2019. Effect of Brassica crop-based biofumigation on soilborne disease suppression in woody ornamentals. The Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology. DOI: 10.1080/07060661.2019.1625444 (Baysal-Gurel-corresponding author).
Baysal-Gurel, F., Kabir, N., Liyanapathiranage, P. 2019. Effect of organic inputs and solarization for the suppression of Rhizoctonia solani in woody ornamental plant production. Plants 2019, 8(5),138; https://doi.org/10.3390/plants8050138 (Baysal-Gurel-corresponding author).
Baysal-Gurel, F., Liyanapathiranage, P. 2019. Pathogenicity of Rhizoctonia solani and Phytophthora nicotianae to Brassicaceae cover crops. Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection. Page: 1-15. DOI: 10.1080/03235408.2019.1617499 (Baysal-Gurel-corresponding author).
Brown, M., Baysal-Gurel, F., Oliver, J., and Addesso, K. 2019. Comparative performance of fungicides, biofungicides, and host plant defense inducers in suppression of Phytophthora root rot in flowering dogwood during simulated root flooding events. Plant Disease. 103:1703-1711. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-09-18-1597-RE (Baysal-Gurel-corresponding author).
Pandey, M., Addesso, K. M., Archer, R. S., Valles, S. M., Baysal-Gurel, F., Ganter, P. F., Youssef, N. N., and Oliver, J. B. 2019. Worker size, geographical distribution, and introgressive hybridization of the invasive Solenopsis invicta and Solenopsis richteri (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in Tennessee. Environmental Entomology. Page: 1-6. doi: 10.1093/ee/nvz023.
Baysal-Gurel, F., Liyanapathiranage, P., Mullican, J. 2018. Biofumigation: opportunities and challenges for control of soilborne diseases in nursery production. Plant Health Progress. 19:332-337. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHP-08-18-0049-RV P. 332-337 (Baysal-Gurel-corresponding author).
Baysal-Gurel, F., Kabir, N. 2018. Comparative performance of fungicides and biocontrol products in suppression of Rhizoctonia root rot in viburnum. Journal of Plant Pathology and Microbiology Vol:9 Issue:9 DOI: 10.4172/2157-7471.1000451 (Baysal-Gurel-corresponding author).
Addesso, K., Baysal-Gurel, F., Oliver, J., Ranger, C., O’Neal, P. 2018. Interaction of a preventative fungicide treatment and root rot pathogen on ambrosia beetle attacks during a simulated flood event. Insects 2018, 9, 83; doi:10.3390/insects9030083.
Mirik, M., Aysan, Y., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2018. Bacterial spot and blight diseases of ornamental plants caused by different Xanthomonas species in Turkey. Plant Protection Science. P. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.17221/10/2017-PPS (Baysal-Gurel-corresponding author).
Baysal-Gurel, F., Simmons, T., Kabir, N., Liyanapathiranage, P. 2016. First report of bacterial leaf spot caused by Xanthomonas axonopodis infecting fragrant sumac in Tennessee. Plant Disease 100(9) DOI:10.1094/PDIS-02-16-0195-PDN (Baysal-Gurel-corresponding author).
Yasuhara-Bell, J., Baysal-Gurel, F., Miller, S.A., Alvarez, A., 2015. Utility of a loop-mediated amplification assay for detection of Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. michiganensis in seeds and plant tissues. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology. Published online: 04 Jun 2015 DOI:10.1080/07060661.2015.1053988.
Baysal-Gurel, F. and Cinar, A. 2015. First report of taro leaf blight caused by Phytophthora colocasiae infecting taro in Turkey. Plant Disease. Vol. 99, No. 10, P. 1445. http://dx.doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-12-14-1311-PDN (Baysal-Gurel-corresponding author).
Testen, A.L., Baysal-Gurel, F., Mamiro, D.P., Miller, S.A. 2015. First report of tomato big bud caused by a 16SrII-C phytoplasma in Tanzania. Plant Disease. Vol. 99, No. 12, P. 1854. http://dx.doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-05-15-0510-PDN.
Li, R., Baysal-Gurel, F., Abdo, Z., Miller, S.A., Ling, K., 2015. Evaluation of disinfectants to prevent mechanical transmission of viruses and a viroid in greenhouse tomatoes. Virology Journal 2015, 12:5. doi:10.1186/s12985-014-0237-5
Subedi, N., Testen, A.L., Baysal-Gurel, F., Miller, S.A. 2015. First report of black leaf mold of tomato caused by Pseudocercospora fuligena in Ohio.Plant Disease. Vol. 99, No. 2, P. 285. http://dx.doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-06-14-0625-PDN
Baysal-Gurel, F., Li, R., Ling, K., Miller, S.A. 2015.First report of Tomato chlorotic spot virus infecting tomatoes in Ohio. Plant Disease. Vol. 99, No. 1, P. 163. http://dx.doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-06-14-0639-PDN
Baysal-Gurel, F. and Cinar, A. 2015. First report of Fusarium root rot caused by Fusarium oxysporum infecting pigmented grapefruit trees in Turkey. Plant Disease. Vol. 99, No. 4, P. 553. http://dx.doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-07-14-0746-PDN (Baysal-Gurel-corresponding author).
Baysal-Gurel, F., Li, R., Ling, K., Kurowski, C., Miller, S.A. 2015. Developing hygiene protocols against mechanically transmitted pathogens in greenhouse tomato production systems. Acta Hort. (ISHS) No. 1069, P. 275-280. (Baysal-Gurel-corresponding author).
Baysal-Gurel, F., Miller, S.A. 2015. Management of powdery mildew in greenhouse tomato production with biorational products and fungicides. Acta Hort. (ISHS) No. 1069, P. 179-184. (Baysal-Gurel-corresponding author).
Li, R., Ling, K., Baysal-Gurel, F., Miller, S.A., Kurowski, C., 2015. Evaluation of disinfectants to control mechanical transmission of tomato viruses and viroids in greenhouse tomatoes. Acta Hort. (ISHS) No. 1069, P. 221-228.
Miller, S.A., Lewis Ivey, M., Baysal-Gurel, F., Xu, X. 2015. A systems approach to tomato disease management. Acta Hort. (ISHS) No. 1069, P. 167-172.
Teaching and Workshops
Graduate Course
TSU Independent Study of Contemporary Issues AGSC5350: Plant Diseases, Diagnosis and Their Management. Summer 2020- June 4-August 6, 2020 Instructor: Fulya Baysal-Gurel.
Guest Lecturer
Landscape Horticulture (AGHT 3400), Dr. Doug Airhardt. Tennessee Tech University Ornamental Disease Management, Mar 18, 2019.
Plant Disease Diagnosis PP5685, Management of vegetable diseases, 12 May 2014 (Guest Lecturer).
Fruit and Vegetable Diseases PP5150, Vegetable diseases, 2012 (Guest Lecturer).
Plant Pathology PP615.01, Management of vegetable diseases in greenhouses and high tunnels, 18 January 2011 (Guest Lecturer).
Plant Pathology PP615.01, Management of Vegetable Diseases in Greenhouses and High Tunnels. 29 January 2009 (Guest lecturer).
Workshops and Trainings
Plants get sick, too! 2020 TSU College of Agriculture Virtual Apprenticeship Program. Online- June 17, 2020.
2020 Tennessee Warren County Master Gardener Class. McMinnville, TN. March 3, 2020.
Climate change workshop series. Murfreesboro and Jackson, TN. January and March 2020.
Diseases of Trees- Carroll County 4-H forestry teams. SUNRC- McMinnville, TN. October 8, 2019.
Junior Master Gardener Daycamp. June 18, 2019. McMinnville, TN.
2019 Tennessee Warren County Master Gardener Class. March 19, 2019. McMinnville, TN.
A fungus among us. Junior Master Gardener Camp, McMinnville, TN, June 16, 2017 (instructor).
Identification and management of diseases and pests of ornamental crops workshop. Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey, 11-14 April, 2017 (organizer and instructor).
2017 Tennessee Warren County Master Gardener Class. McMinnville, TN. January 17, 2017.
TSU Diagnostics workshop between August 10-19, 2016 for TSU graduate students, TSU staff, USDA staff and TDA employee (organizer and instructor).
TSU Preparing a Quality Scientific Poster for Professional Meetings & Competitions. July 8th, 2016, noon-1 pm.
Diseases of trees- Shelby and Williamson Counties 4-H group, McMinnville, TN, May 2, 2016.
2016 Tennessee Warren County Master gardener classes. TSUNRC, McMinnville, TN, February 2, 2016.
Diseases of trees- Williamson Co. 4-H group, McMinnville, TN, August 14, 2015.
SARE-sponsored In-Service Education workshop on “Sustainable Management of Soil-Borne Diseases and Weeds” June 4-5, 2013, Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Missouri (Instructor).
Plant Disease Diagnostic Workshop in Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. May 6-8, 2013. Funded by The APS Office of International Programs Global Experience (Coordinator and Instructor).
IPM CRSP Southeast Asia Regional Program, Plant Disease and diagnostic. 22-23 July 2010, Bogor, West Java, Indonesia (Coordinator and instructor).
Pest and disease diagnostics for international trade and food security an international short course. 2008-2014, Wooster, OH (Instructor).
IPM-CRSP USAID International Plant Diagnostic Network (IPDN) Workshop August 26 – September 8, 2007. Wooster, OH (Instructor).
Webinar
Sanitation and disease management. AmericanHort. 2018.
Seminar
Sanitation for Plant Disease Management, TSU Departmental Seminar Nashville, TN. October 18, 2018.
Biofumigation: Opportunities and challenges for control of soilborne diseases in nursery production. University of Georgia, Athens, GA. Aug 27, 2018.
Fungicide resistance management. TSU Departmental seminar. Nashville, TN. November 16, 2017.
System approach on disease management. Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey, April 10, 2017.
Diseases of woody ornamentals in nursery production systems. Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey, December 30, 2015.
Developing advanced research tools strengthens plant disease management. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, September 4, 2015.
Honors and Awards
2020 Expanding the Network of STEM 2020 Virtual Writing Group Scholarship
2017 TSU/College of Agriculture Outstanding Early Career Award
2014 The OSU/ The Office of Outreach and Engagement Travel Award
2013 The APS Office of International Programs Global Experience Award
2008 – 2014 The OSU/OARDC Professional Growth Scholarship
2004 Sustainable Strategies in Plant Protection Focusing on the Security of Agricultural Products Pre-15th IPPC Workshop Travel Award, Beijing, China
1994-1997 Cukurova University Presidential Fellow
1994 B.S. with Honors in Plant Protection, Cukurova University
Editorial Service
Plant Disease, 2020-present, Senior editor
PhytoFrontiers™ Journal, 2020-present, Editor
Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology, 2019-present, Associate Editor
Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection, 2018-present, Editor
Phytopathology, 2018-present, Associate Editor
SNA Research Conference Plant Pathology and Nematology Section, 2017-present, Section Editor
Plant Disease Management Reports, 2015-present, Section Editor
Academic Journal Magazine, University of Ordu, Faculty of Agriculture, Ordu, Turkey,2015-present , Advisory board
Education
B.S. (Plant Protection) Cukurova University, Agriculture Faculty, Turkey
Teaching Certificatein Pedagogical formation, Cukurova University, Turkey
M.S. (Plant Pathology) Cukurova University, Natural and Applied Sciences Institute, Turkey
Ph.D. (Plant Pathology) Cukurova University, Natural and Applied Sciences Institute, Turkey
Date joined staff: June 2015
CV available here.
Fur-Chi Chen
Research Professor
Research Professor
Fur-Chi Chen
Food Science
Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
College of Agriculture
Contact Information
Office Location: 111B CARP Building
Telephone: 615-963-5410
Email: fchen1@tnstate.edu
Research Areas
Developing molecular fingerprint and biosensor methods for the detection of foodborne pathogens in foods
Developing immunoassays for food safety applications including detection of food allergens, toxins, and adulterants
Assessing risks associated with and developing microbial models of food safety practices during processing and storage.
Publications
Chen, F.C., S. L. Godwin, D. Chambers, E. Chambers IV, S. Cates, R. Stone, and A. Donelan. 2018. Contamination by Meat Juice When Shopping for Packages of Raw Poultry. J. Food Prot. 81(5):835-841
Chen, F.C., Godwin, S.L., and Chambers, E. 2016. An Immunoassay for Quantification of Contamination by Raw Chicken Juice on Food Contact Surfaces. Journal of Food Protection 79(11):1971-1976
Chen, F.C., Zhou, S., Nahashon, S., and Bridgman, R.C. 2016. Detection of Salmonella and Campylobacter in chicken rinse water using a surface plasmon resonance sensor. In “Microbes in the spotlight: recent progress in the understanding of beneficial and harmful microorganisms” (pp186-190). A. Mendez-Vilas (Ed.), Brown Walker Press, Boca Raton, FL
Zhou, S., Bhatti, S., Wei, S., and Chen, F.C. 2016. Organic strawberry production in Tennessee, USA, and areas of comparable climate in China. In Nandwani, Dilip (Ed.), Organic Farming for Sustainable Agriculture (pp37-69). New York, NY: Springer.
Bohannon-Stewart, A., Kelley, G., Kimathi, B., Subramanya, S., Donkor, J., Darris, C., Tyus, J., Payne, A., Byers, S., Hui, D., Nahashon, S., Chen, F.C., Ivy, M., and Wang, X. 2014. Expression of potential regulatory genes in abdominal adipose tissue of broiler chickens during early development. Genetics Research International, Volume 2014, p1-10.
Chen, F.C., and Godwin, S.L. 2012. The bacteria content of bagged, pre-washed greens as related to the best if used by date. J. Food Dist. Res. 42(3): 1-6.
Godwin, S.L., and Chen, F.C. 2012. Microbiological quality of packaged lunchmeat as related to the sell-by-date. J. Food Dist. Res. 42(3): 13-18.
Kilonzo-Nthenge, A., Rotich, E., Godwin, S.L. Nahashon, S., Chen, F.C. 2012. Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of Cronobacter sakazakii isolated from domestic kitchens in middle Tennessee, United States. J. Food Prot. 75(8): 1512-1517.
Chen, F.C., Godwin, S.L. and Kilonzo-Nthenge, A. 2011. Relationship between cleaning practices and microbiological contamination in domestic kitchens. Food Protection Trends, 31(11):672-679.
Kilonzo-Nthenge, A., Chen, F-C., and Godwin, S.L. 2008. Occurrence of Listeria and Enterobacteriaceae in Domestic Refrigerators. J. Food Prot: 71(3):608-612.
Kilonzo-Nthenge, A., Nahashon, S., Chen, F-C, and Adefope, N. 2008. Prevalence and Antimicrobial Resistance of Pathogenic Bacteria in Chicken and Guinea Fowl. Poultry Sci. 87: 1841-1848
Dodo, H. W., Konan, K. N., Chen, F-C., Egnin, M., and Viquez, O. M. 2008. Alleviating Peanut Allergy Using Genetic Engineering: The Silencing Of The Immunodominant Allergen Ara H 2 Leads To Its Significant Reduction And A Decrease In Peanut Allergenicity. Plant Biotechnology Journal 6 (2), 135–145.
Zhou, S., Sauve, R., and Chen, F-C. 2007. Structure and temperature regulated expression of a cysteine proteinase gene in pachysandra terminalis Sieb. & Zucc. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 132(1):97–101.
Godwin, S.L., Chen, F-C., Chamber, E., Coppings, R., and Chamber, D. 2007. A comprehensive evaluation of temperatures within home refrigerators. Food Protection Trends, 27 (3): 168-173.
Chen, F-C., Hsieh, Y-H. P., Bridgman, R. C., and Kilonzo-Nthenge, A. 2006. Kinetics of tropomyosin denaturation as a predictive model for verifying thermal processing of beef products. J. Food Protection, 69(10):2447-2453.
Chen, F-C., and Godwin, S. L. 2006. Comparison of a rapid ATP bioluminescence assay and standard plate count methods for assessing microbial contamination of consumer’s refrigerators. J. Food Protection, 69(10):2534-2538.
Godwin, S. L., Chen, F-C., and Coppings, R. 2006. Correlation of visual perceptions of cleanliness and reported cleaning practices with measures of microbial contamination in home refrigerators. Food Protection Trends, 26 (7): 474-480.
Kilonzo-Nthenge, A., Chen, F-C., and Godwin, S. L. 2006. Efficacy of home washing methods in controlling surface microbial contamination on fresh produce. J. Food Protection, 69(2): 330-334.
Zhou, S., Chen, F-C., Nahashon, S., and Chen, T. 2006. Cloning and characterization of glycolate oxidase and NADH-dependent hydropyruvate reductase genes in Pachysandra terminalis. Hort. Science, 41(5):1-5.
Liu, L., Chen, F-C., Dorsey, J. L., and Hsieh, Y-H. P. 2006. Sensitive monoclonal antibody-based sandwich ELISA for the detection of porcine skeletal muscle in meat and feed products. J. Food Science, 71(1): 1-6.
Teaching
NUFS 1110 Food Principles and Meal Management
NUFS-2110 Elementary Nutrition
NUFS-3110 Experimental Food
NUFS- 4500 Senior Project
AGSC-4460 Food Chemistry
Awards and Honors
National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI), 2010-2014
Distinguished Research Scientist Award, IAgER, Tennessee State University, 12/2007
Faculty Research Award, Tennessee State University, 04/2007
Education
Ph.D. Food Science, Auburn University
M.S. Food Science, University of Wisconsin-Stout
B.S. Nutrition, Chung Shan Medical & Dental College, Taiwan
Date joined staff: 2002
Dr. Gabriel Spandau
Agricultural Communications Professor
Agricultural Communications Professor
Dr. Gabriel Spandau
Agricultural Communications Professor
Department of Agricultural Business and Education
College of Agriculture
Email: gspandau@tnstate.edu
Gabe Spandau’s CV
Research Areas
Knowledge gain and sense of place through communication technologies, cannabis safety and education
Research Publications
Spandau, G., Loizzo, J., Jury, H., Bunch, J. C., Stedman, N., Pearson, B., & Goodin, A. J. (2024). Patients’ perceptions of cannabis contamination in Florida’s medical program. Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids, 1–33. https://doi.org/10.1159/000542929
Loizzo, J., Barnett, C., Krebs, C. & Spandau, G. (2022). Streaming Science #3: Using scientist online electronic field trips for engagement with your target audience. UF/IFAS Electronic Data Information Source (EDIS). https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/wc424
Loizzo, J., Spandau, G., Barnett, C., Akers, A., Bolger, A., Meyers, C. (2023) Streaming Science #5: Using Virtual Reality Tours for Engagement with your Target Audience. UF/IFAS Electronic Data Information Source (EDIS). https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/WC440
Fechtel, H., Sajdeya, R., Wang, Y., Spandau, G., Goodin, A., Winterstein, A., & Cook, R. (2022). Medical Marijuana & Me (M3): Designing measures of medical marijuana dose in an observational study. Abstracts from the 2022 Scientific Meeting of the Research Society on Marijuana, July 22nd-24th, 2022. https://doi.org/10.26828/cannabis.2022.02.000.25
Sajdeya, R., Fechtel, H. J., Spandau, G., Goodin, A. J., Brown, J. D., Jugl, S., Smolinski, N. E., Winterstein, A. G., Cook, R. L., Wang, Y. (2023). Protocol of a combined cohort and cross-sectional study of persons receiving medical cannabis in Florida, USA: The medical marijuana and me (M3) study. Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids, 6(1), 46–57. https://doi.org/10.1159/000530052
Loizzo, J., Hundemer, S., Spandau, G., Smidt, S., Akers, A., Bhadha, J., Her, Y. (2024). An exploration of early career agricultural and natural resource scientists’ perceptions. International Journal of Science Education, Part B, 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1080/21548455.2024.2335673
Cook, R., Fechtel, H. J., Sajdeya, R., Spandau, G., & Wang, Y. (2024). Factors associated with risk for cannabis use disorder among adults using medical marijuana in Florida. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 260, 110127. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2023.110127
Honors and Awards
Outstanding Research Poster- Association for Communication Excellence (ACE) 2023
University of Florida Water Institute Symposium Scholarship 2024
UF Water Institute Symposium Student Poster Award 2024
Education
B.S (Agricultural Education and Communication) University of Florida
M.S (Medical Cannabis Sciences and Therapeutics) University of Maryland- College Park
Ph.D. (Agricultural Communication) University of Florida
Date joined faculty: 2025
Dr. Gajender Aleti
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Dr. Gajender Aleti
Food and Animal Sciences
Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
College of Agriculture
Contact Information
204 Farrell Westbrook Complex
(615) 963-5431
galeti@tnstate.edu
Research Areas
Understanding the interactions between diet, microbiome and gut health
Investigating the role of bioactive small molecules produced or transformed by gut microbiota
Investigating the interactions between gut microbiome and nervous system (Gut-Brain Axis)
Selected Publications
Aleti G, Kohn JN, Troyer EA, Weldon K, Huang S, Tripathi A, Dorrestein PC, Swafford AD, Knight R, Hong S. 2022. Salivary bacterial signatures in depression-obesity comorbidity are associated with neurotransmitters and neuroactive dipeptides. BMC Microbiol 22.
Beauchamp-Walters J, Aleti G, Herrera L, Debelius J, Lima N, Dalal P, Hong S, Knight R, Rhee KE. 2022. Impact of exclusive enteral nutrition on the gut microbiome of children with medical complexity. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr https://doi.org/10.1002/JPEN.2392.
Schmid R, Petras D, Nothias LF, Wang M, Aron AT, Jagels A, Tsugawa H, Rainer J, Garcia-Aloy M, Dührkop K, Korf A, Pluskal T, Kameník Z, Jarmusch AK, Caraballo-Rodríguez AM, Weldon KC, Nothias-Esposito M, Aksenov AA, Bauermeister A, Albarracin Orio A, Grundmann CO, Vargas F, Koester I, Gauglitz JM, Gentry EC, Hövelmann Y, Kalinina SA, Pendergraft MA, Panitchpakdi M, Tehan R, Le Gouellec A, Aleti G, Mannochio Russo H, Arndt B, Hübner F, Hayen H, Zhi H, Raffatellu M, Prather KA, Aluwihare LI, Böcker S, McPhail KL, Humpf HU, Karst U, Dorrestein PC. 2021. Ion identity molecular networking for mass spectrometry-based metabolomics in the GNPS environment. Nat Commun 12.
Torralba MG, Aleti G, Li W, Moncera KJ, Lin YH, Yu Y, Masternak MM, Golusinski W, Golusinski P, Lamperska K, Edlund A, Freire M, Nelson KE. 2021. Oral Microbial Species and Virulence Factors Associated with Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Microb Ecol 82.
Troyer EA, Kohn JN, Ecklu-Mensah G, Aleti G, Rosenberg DR, Hong S. 2021. Searching for host immune-microbiome mechanisms in obsessive-compulsive disorder: A narrative literature review and future directions. Neurosci Biobehav Rev 125:517.
Schorn MA, Verhoeven S, Ridder L, Huber F, Acharya DD, Aksenov AA, Aleti G, Moghaddam JA, Aron AT, Aziz S, Bauermeister A, Bauman KD, Baunach M, Beemelmanns C, Beman JM, Berlanga-Clavero MV, Blacutt AA, Bode HB, Boullie A, Brejnrod A, Bugni TS, Calteau A, Cao L, Carrión VJ, Castelo-Branco R, Chanana S, Chase AB, Chevrette MG, Costa-Lotufo L V., Crawford JM, Currie CR, Cuypers B, Dang T, de Rond T, Demko AM, Dittmann E, Du C, Drozd C, Dujardin JC, Dutton RJ, Edlund A, Fewer DP, Garg N, Gauglitz JM, Gentry EC, Gerwick L, Glukhov E, Gross H, Gugger M, Guillén Matus DG, Helfrich EJN, Hempel BF, Hur JS, Iorio M, Jensen PR, Kang K Bin, Kaysser L, Kelleher NL, Kim CS, Kim KH, Koester I, König GM, Leao T, Lee SR, Lee YY, Li X, Little JC, Maloney KN, Männle D, Martin H C, McAvoy AC, Metcalf WW, Mohimani H, Molina-Santiago C, Moore BS, Mullowney MW, Muskat M, Nothias LF, O’Neill EC, Parkinson EI, Petras D, Piel J, Pierce EC, Pires K, Reher R, Romero D, Roper MC, Rust M, Saad H, Saenz C, Sanchez LM, Sørensen SJ, Sosio M, Süssmuth RD, Sweeney D, Tahlan K, Thomson RJ, Tobias NJ, Trindade-Silva AE, van Wezel GP, Wang M, Weldon KC, Zhang F, Ziemert N, Duncan KR, Crüsemann M, Rogers S, Dorrestein PC, Medema MH, van der Hooft JJJ. 2021. A community resource for paired genomic and metabolomic data mining. Nat Chem Biol 17:363–368.
Jarmusch AK, Wang M, Aceves CM, Advani RS, Aguirre S, Aksenov AA, Aleti G, Aron AT, Bauermeister A, Bolleddu S, Bouslimani A, Caraballo Rodriguez AM, Chaar R, Coras R, Elijah EO, Ernst M, Gauglitz JM, Gentry EC, Husband M, Jarmusch SA, Jones KL, Kamenik Z, Le Gouellec A, Lu A, McCall LI, McPhail KL, Meehan MJ, Melnik A V., Menezes RC, Montoya Giraldo YA, Nguyen NH, Nothias LF, Nothias-Esposito M, Panitchpakdi M, Petras D, Quinn RA, Sikora N, van der Hooft JJJ, Vargas F, Vrbanac A, Weldon KC, Knight R, Bandeira N, Dorrestein PC. 2020. ReDU: A Framework to Find and Re-analyze Public Mass Spectrometry Data. Nat Methods 17:901.
Kohn JN, Kosciolek T, Marotz C, Aleti G, Guay-Ross RN, Hong S-H, Hansen S, Swafford A, Knight R, Hong S. 2020. Differing salivary microbiome diversity, community and diurnal rhythmicity in association with affective state and peripheral inflammation in adults. Brain Behav Immun https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbi.2020.02.004.
Gauglitz JM, Aceves CM, Aksenov AA, Aleti G, Almaliti J, Bouslimani A, Brown EA, Campeau A, Caraballo-Rodríguez AM, Chaar R, da Silva RR, Demko AM, Di Ottavio F, Elijah E, Ernst M, Ferguson LP, Holmes X, Jarmusch AK, Jiang L, Kang KB, Koester I, Kwan B, Li J, Li Y, Melnik AV, Molina-Santiago C, Ni B, Oom AL, Panitchpakdi MW, Petras D, Quinn R, Sikora N, Spengler K, Teke B, Tripathi A, Ul-Hasan S, van der Hooft JJJ, Vargas F, Vrbanac A, Vu AQ, Wang SC, Weldon K, Wilson K, Wozniak JM, Yoon M, Bandeira N, Dorrestein PC. 2020. Untargeted mass spectrometry-based metabolomics approach unveils molecular changes in raw and processed foods and beverages. Food Chem 302.
Aleti G, Baker JL, Tang X, Alvarez R, Dinis M, Tran NC, Melnik A V., Zhong C, Ernst M, Dorrestein PC, Edlund A. 2019. Identification of the Bacterial Biosynthetic Gene Clusters of the Oral Microbiome Illuminates the Unexplored Social Language of Bacteria during Health and Disease. MBio 10:1–19.
Pessoa L, Aleti G, Choudhury S, Nguyen D, Yaskell T, Zhang Y, Li W, Nelson KE, Neto LLS, Sant’Ana ACP, Freire M. 2019. Host-Microbial Interactions in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Periodontitis. Front Immunol 10.
Hussain I, Aleti G, Naidu R, Puschenreiter M, Mahmood Q, Rahman MM, Wang F, Shaheen S, Syed JH, Reichenauer TG. 2018. Microbe and plant assisted-remediation of organic xenobiotics and its enhancement by genetically modified organisms and recombinant technology: A review. Sci Total Environ. Elsevier B.V. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.02.037.
Sarwar A, Brader G, Corretto E, Aleti G, Abaidullah M, Sessitsch A, Hafeez FY. 2018. Qualitative analysis of biosurfactants from Bacillus species exhibiting antifungal activity. PLoS One 13:e0198107.
Aleti G, Nikolić B, Brader G, Pandey RV, Antonielli L, Pfeiffer S, Oswald A, Sessitsch A. 2017. Secondary metabolite genes encoded by potato rhizosphere microbiomes in the Andean highlands are diverse and vary with sampling site and vegetation stage. Sci Rep 7.
Aleti G, Lehner S, Bacher M, Compant S, Nikolic B, Plesko M, Schuhmacher R, Sessitsch A, Brader G. 2016. Surfactin variants mediate species-specific biofilm formation and root colonization in Bacillus. Environ Microbiol 18:2634–2645.
Aleti G, Antonielli L, Corretto E, Nikolić B, Sessitsch A, Brader G. 2016. The draft genome sequence of Paenibacillus polymyxa strain CCI-25 encompasses high potential for secondary metabolite production. Genome Announc 4.
Aleti G, Sessitsch A, Brader G. 2015. Genome mining: Prediction of lipopeptides and polyketides from Bacillus and related Firmicutes. Comput Struct Biotechnol J. Elsevier https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csbj.2015.03.003.
Doggett K, Jiang J, Aleti G, White-Cooper H. 2011. Wake-up-call, a lin-52 paralogue, and Always early, a lin-9 homologue physically interact, but have opposing functions in regulating testis-specific gene expression. Dev Biol 355:381–393.
Education
PhD Microbial Ecology, Austrian Institute of Technology & The University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Austria
MSc Bioinformatics, University of Abertay Dundee, Dundee, UK
MSc Biotechnology, Government City College, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India
BSc Botany, Zoology and Chemistry, University Post Graduate College, Osmania University, Secunderabad, India
Date joined TSU: August 2022
Hongwei Si
Professor
Professor
Hongwei Si
Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
College of Agriculture
Contact Information:
Office Location: 111-E CARP Building
Telephone: 615-963-5443
FAX: 615-963-5888
Email: hsi@tnstate.edu
Research Areas
Identification and characterization of bioactive food compounds in the prevention of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes, and prolong of healthy lifespan.
Understanding the comprehensive and integrative relationship among nutrients, lifestyle and health.
Development of preventive/therapeutic strategies and approaches to treat and prevent chronic diseases and strengthen health life.
Most Significant Publications (since 2010)
Ahmed B, Si Hongwei. (2015) Combinations of genistein, EGCG and resveratrol synergistically inhibit pre-adipocyte differentiation by suppressing PPAR-gamma/C/EBP signaling pathway. Molecular Nutrition and Food Research (In press )
Si Hongwei (2015) Corn oil and aging: insights from basic research. Corn and Coconut Oil: Antioxidant, Properties, Uses and Health Benefits. Nova Science Publishers, New York. Chapter 5.
Jia Z, Nallasamy P, Liu D, Shah H, Li Z, Chitrakar R, Si Hongwei, McCormick J, Zhu H, Zhen W, Li Y. (2015) Luteolin protects against vascular inflammation in mice and TNF-alpha- induced monocyte adhesion to endothelial cells via suppressing IΚBα/NF-κB signaling pathway. Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry (Impact Factor, IF: 3.794). 26(3):293-302
Si Hongwei, Zhang L, Liu S, LeRoith T, Virgous C. (2014) High corn oil dietary intake improves health and longevity of aging mice. Experimental Gerontology (IF: 3.802). 58:244-249
Si Hongwei, Liu D. (2014) Dietary anti-aging phytochemicals and mechanisms associated with prolonged survival. Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry (IF: 3.794). 25 (6):581-91
Nallasamy P, Si Hongwei, Velayutham A, Pan D, Fu Y, Brooke E, Shah H, Zhen W, Zhu H, Liu D, Li Y, Jia Z. (2014) Sulforaphane reduces vascular inflammation in mice and prevents TNF-alpha-induced monocyte adhesion to primary endothelial cells through interfering with the NF-kappa B pathway. Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry (IF: 3.794). 25 (8):824-33
Si Hongwei, Wyeth R, Liu D. (2014) Flavonoid luteolin increases vasodilatation through promoting the activity of nitric oxide synthase. European Journal of Nutrition (IF: 3.467). 53(1):269-75
Jia Z, Babu PV, Si Hongwei, Nallasamy P, Zhu H, Zhen W, Misra HP, Li Y, Liu D, Zhu H, Li Y, Saha S, Misra HP, Liu D. (2013) Genistein inhibits TNF-α-induced endothelial inflammation through the protein kinase pathway A and improves vascular inflammation in C57BL/6 mice. International Journal of Cardiology (IF: 4.093). 168(3):2637-45
Si Hongwei, Liu D. (2012) Phytoestrogen genistein up-regulates human endothelial nitric oxide synthase expression through activation of PKA/CREB pathway. Endocrinology (IF: 4.503). 153 (7):3190-3198
Si Hongwei, Velayutham A, Liu D. (2012). Genistein prevents endothelial dysfunction in db/db mice by reducing vascular inflammation. Journal of Nutrition (IF: 3.9). 142(4):724-730
Velayutham A, Si Hongwei, Liu D. (2012). Epigallocatechin gallate reduces vascular inflammation in db/db mice possibly through an NF-κB-mediated mechanism. Molecular Nutrition and Food Research (IF: 4.603). 56(9): 1424-1432
Wang A, Si Hongwei, Liu D, Jiang H (2012) Butyrate activates the cAMP-protein kinase A-cAMP response element-binding protein signaling pathway in caco-2 cells. Journal of Nutrition (IF: 3.9). 142(1):1-6
Si Hongwei, Fu Z, Babu PV, Zhen W, Leroith T, Meaney MP, Voelker KA, Jia Z, Grange RW, Liu D. (2011) Dietary epicatechin promotes survival of obese diabetic mice and drosophila melanogaster. Journal of Nutrition (IF: 3.9). 141(6):1095-1100
Guri, AJ, Hontecillas R, Ferrer G, Casagran O, Liu D, Si Hongwei and Bassaganya-Riera J. (2010) Abscisic acid ameliorates atherosclerosis by suppressing macrophage and CD4(+) T cell recruitment into the aortic wall. Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry. 21(12):1178-1185
Grants/projects:
Anti-inflammatory Effects of Combinations of Soy Genistein, Green Tea EGCG and/or Grape Resveratrol in Preventing Diabetes-induced Vascular Inflammation. Soy Health Research Program- Incentive Award. 10/1/2015 – 9/30/2019. Role: PI.
Cocoa and its bioactive epicatechin extend lifespan in aging mice fed a standard diet. TENX-1506-FS (USDA). 10/1/ 2015-9/31/2018. Role: PI.
N-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and human health and disease. NC_TEMP1039 (USDA) 10/1/2012-9/30/2017. Role: Co-PI.
American ginseng and childhood obesity: the effects and mechanisms in mice and preadipocytes. TENX-2011-0255 (USDA) 9/1/2011-8/31/2015. Role: PI.
How does cocoa epicatechin improves vascular health and prolongs lifespan. TENX-1103-FS (USDA) 1/1/ 2011-8/31/2014. Role: PI.
Teaching:
NUFS 4560 Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals (Classroom instruction)
NUFS 3350 Life Span Nutrition (Classroom instruction)
NUFS 2110 Elementary Nutrition (Classroom and online instruction)
NUFS 4110 Advanced Human Nutrition
NUFS 4520 Clinical Nutrition
Recent Honors and Awards:
Outstanding Young Researcher, College of Agriculture, Human and Natural Sciences, Tennessee State University, 2013
Hepler Fellowship, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2007
John Lee Pratt Fellowship, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2004 – 2007
Education:
D.V.M. –Gansu Agricultural University
M.Sc (Microbiology and Immunology – Gansu Agricultural University
Ph.D. (Human Nutrition) – Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Date joined staff: 2010
Dr. James M. Muriuki
Assistant Research Professor
Assistant Research Professor
Dr. James M. Muriuki
Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
College of Agriculture
3500 John A. Merritt Boulevard, Nashville, TN
Contact Information
Office Location: 204K, Farrell-Westbrook Complex (The Barn)
Email: jmuriuki@tnstate.edu
Telephone: (615) 963-5776
Research Areas
Dr. Muriuki’s research resides at the crossroads of several fields, including agribusiness management, consumer economics, agricultural marketing, food security and the economics of conflict. His work utilizes advanced econometric and causal inference tools and frequently, non-traditional methods such as machine learning. His extensive training equips him with a robust multidisciplinary foundation, enabling him to engage in diverse research areas and foster interdisciplinary collaborations.
Currently, he is actively involved in investigating the economics of SNAP food benefits and its relationship with consumer choice and health outcomes. He is also working with household level data from Sub-Saharan Africa to explore the causal effect of conflict on food security and the resilience strategies households use to mitigate such effects. His research portfolio showcases a commitment to addressing pressing issues through a multifaceted and interdisciplinary approach.
Current Teaching
AGSC 3010: Farm Production and Management
AGSC 3000: Agricultural Marketing
AGSC 5014: Food Marketing and Retail Management
Previously Taught Courses
Fundamentals of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Intro to Ag Management, Ag Commodities & Price Analysis, Ag Consulting & Sales, Agribusiness Capstone, Agribusiness Internship, Agribusiness Seminar, Trends & issues in Agriculture, Sustainable Food Production, Production & Quality Systems, Financial and Commodity Futures
Publications
Muriuki, J., Hudson, D., & Fuad, S. (2024). Household resilience and mitigating strategies to conflicts and shocks: evidence from household data in Uganda and Malawi. Agrekon, 1-17.
Muriuki, J., Hudson, D., & Fuad, S. (2023). “The impacts of conflicts on food security: evidence from household data in Ethiopia and Malawi.” Agriculture & Food Security, 12 (41)
Muriuki, J., Hudson, D., Fuad, S., March, R., & Lacombe, D. (2023). “Spillover effect of violent conflicts on food insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa.” Food Policy, 115 (102417)
Mbogori, T. & Muriuki, J. (2023). A descriptive analysis of the relationship between place of birth and type of birth attendant with breastfeeding feeding practices among children in Kenya. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 10(3), 913–918
Education
Ph.D. Agricultural and Applied Economics, Texas Tech University
M.S. Agricultural and Applied Economics, Texas Tech University
B.S. Agribusiness Management, Egerton University (Kenya)
Associate. Horticulture, Egerton University (Kenya)
Date Joined Faculty: September 2023
Jason P. de Koff
Extension Professor
Extension Professor
Jason P. de Koff
Program Leader – Agriculture and Natural Resources
Department of Agricultural Sciences and Engineering
College of Agriculture
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Contact Information
Office Location: 105 Agricultural Biotechnology Building
Telephone: 615-963-4929
FAX: 615-963-5833
Email: jdekoff@tnstate.edu
Research Areas
Winter canola, biofuel crop production, sustainable agriculture, soil chemistry
Research Publications
McDade, A., T. Broyles, J. de Koff, S. Nahashon, T. Tabler, and P. Maharjan. 2024. Assessing poultry knowledge and identifying the needs of small flock poultry on Tennessee farms: A county-based survey. Int. J. Poult. Sci. 23:13-20. https://doi.org/10.3923/ijps.2024.13.20
Chen, Y, D. Young, J.P. de Koff, and K. Britwum. 2023. Extension agents’ perceptions, practices, and needs of urban forestry: A case study from Tennessee, United States. Sustainability 15, 15328. https://doi.org/10.3390/su152115328
de Koff, J.P. 2023. Effectiveness of a remote pilot certification training for agricultural professionals. Natural Sciences Education 52(2) https://doi.org/10.1002/nse2.20121
Saini, P., J.P. de Koff, S. Rakshit. 2023. In-situ ATR-FTIR spectroscopy for evidencing the adsorption mechanism of ammonium on a pinewood-derived biochar. Agricultural and Environmental Letters 8(1) https://doi.org/10.1002/ael2.20097
Gill, T., S.K. Gill, D.K. Saini, Y. Chopra, J.P. de Koff, and K.S. Sandhu. 2022. A comprehensive review of high throughput phenotyping and machine learning for plant stress phenotyping. Phenomics, 1-28. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43657-022-00048-z
McGeary, K.D., J.P. de Koff, B. Pokharel, R. Link, P. Saini, and T. Gill. 2022. Effect of winter canola cultivar on seed yield, oil, and protein content. Agrosystems, Geosciences, & Environment https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20254
Saini, P., J.P. de Koff, R. Link, and C. Robbins. 2021. Soil health beneath amended switchgrass: Effects of biochar and nitrogen on active carbon and wet aggregate stability. Sustainability 13(13):7176 https://doi.org/10.3390/su13137176
de Koff, J.P. 2021. Utilizing teaching technologies for higher education in a post-COVID-19 environment. Natural Sciences Education 50(1) https://doi.org/10.1002/nse2.20032
de Koff, J.P., and T. Broyles. 2019. Extension agents’ perceptions of climate change and training needs. Natural Sciences Education 48:1-9. doi:10.4195/nse2019.01.0001.
Tetteh, E., J.P. de Koff, B. Pokharel, R. Link, and C. Robbins. 2019. Effect of winter canola cultivar on seed yield, oil, and protein content. Agron. J. 111:1-10. doi:10.2134/agronj2018.08.0494
Illukpitiya, P., and J.P. de Koff. 2019. An economic assessment of nutrient removal from switchgrass production. Research in Applied Economics 11(2):26-38. doi: 10.5296/rae.v11i2.14998
Hui, D., C.-L. Yu, Q. Deng, P. Saini, K. Collins, and J. de Koff. 2018. Weak effects of biochar and nitrogen fertilization on switchgrass photosynthesis, biomass, and soil respiration. Agriculture 8:1-12. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/agriculture8090143
Li, J. S. Jian, J.P. de Koff, C.S. Lane, G. Wang, M.A. Mayes, and D. Hui. 2018. Differential effects of warming and nitrogen fertilization on soil respiration and microbial dynamics in switchgrass croplands. GCB Bioenergy 1-12. doi: 10.1111/gcbb.12515
de Koff, J.P. 2017. Drones in Extension programming: Implementation of adult and youth activities. Journal of Extension 55(6):6FEA6. Available at: https://www.joe.org/joe/2017december/pdf/JOE_v55_6a6.pdf
de Koff, J.P., J.C. Ricketts, C. Robbins, P. Illukpitiya, and A. Wade. 2017. Meeting stakeholder energy technology education needs using a mobile demonstration. Journal of Extension 55(6):6FEA8. Available at: https://www.joe.org/joe/2017december/pdf/JOE_v55_6a8.pdf
Saini, P., J.P. de Koff, A. Allison, and C. Hamilton. 2017. Changes in lignocellulosic polymers, carbon and energy in switchgrass for bioenergy production. Agronomy Journal 109:1-9. doi:10.2134/agronj2017.02.0063
Aziz, A., F. Tegegne, J.P. de Koff, and R. Wiemers. 2017. Biofuel training workshops for diverse stakeholders ranging from pre-college students to educators. Natural Sciences Education 46. doi:10.4195/nse2016.11.0033Akinya,
Illukpitya, A., P. and J.P. de Koff. 2016. Economic analysis of small scale on-farm production of biodiesel and vegetable oil for industrial use from winter oilseed crops. Journal of Global Agriculture and Ecology 5(1):19-29.
de Koff, J.P., A. Allison. 2015. Changes in nutrient characteristics of switchgrass for bioenergy. Agronomy Journal 107:2401-2409.
de Koff, J.P., P.A. Moore, Jr., R.D. Williams, R. Young, and P.J.A. Kleinman. 2013. Utilizing water treatment residuals to reduce phosphorus runoff from biosolids. J. Environ. Sci. and Eng. A 2:405-41
de Koff, J.P., P.A. Moore, Jr., S.J. Formica, M. Van Eps, and P.B. DeLaune. 2011. Effects of pasture renovation on hydrology, nutrient runoff, and forage yield. J. Environ. Qual. 40:320-328
de Koff, J.P., B.D. Lee, R.S. Dungan, and J.B. Santini. 2010. Effect of compost-, sand-, or gypsum-amended waste foundry green sands on turfgrass yield and nutrient content. J. Environ. Qual. 39:375-383.
de Koff, J.P., B.D. Lee, and R.S. Dungan. 2008. Amelioration of physical strength in waste foundry green sands for reuse as a soil amendment. J. Environ. Qual. 37:2332-2338.
de Koff, J., M.A. Anderson, and C. Amrhein. 2008. Geochemistry of iron in the Salton Sea, California. Hydrobiologia604:111-121.
Dungan, R.S., B.D. Lee, P. Shouse, and J.P. de Koff. 2007. Saturated hydraulic conductivity of soils blended with waste foundry sands. Soil Science 172(10):751-758.
de Koff, J.P., R.C. Graham, K.R. Hubbert, and P.M. Wohlgemuth. 2006. Pre- and post- fire erosion of soil nutrients within a chaparral watershed. Soil Science 171(12):915-928.
Grants
PI – Southern SARE Education Grant, Soil SMaRTS 2: Virtual farm tours for enhanced and inclusive learning about soil health. $44,864, Project duration 2024 – 2026.
Co-PI – USDA-NIFA Capacity Building Grant, Growing Future Climate-resilient Urban Forests from an Equity Perspective. $500,000, Project duration 2024 – 2027.
Co-PI – US DOE, Biochar-enhanced Ecosystem Services for Energy Crop Systems in the Southeast. $4,551,944 Project duration 2024 – 2029.
Co-PI, NSF Engines Type 1: Greening the Southeast: Converting carbon neutral crops to sustainable consumer goods while building a diverse agriscience workforce and reviving rural economies. $1,000,000 Project duration 2023 – 2025.
Co-PI, USDA-NRCS Climate Smart Commodities, Climate Smart Grasslands – the Root of Agricultural Carbon Markets. $33,544,848 Project duration 2023 – 2028.
Co-PI, USDA-NIFA Small and Mid-Sized Farms of the AERC Program, Managing pasture rotation in a small flock free range egg-type breed using drone technology. $300,000 Project duration 2023 – 2025.
Co-PI, USDA-NIFA Centers of Excellence at 1890 Institutions, Center for Innovation and Sustainability for Small Farms, Ranches, and Forest Lands (CISFRL) Thrust Area 1: Farm Commodity, Process & Systems. Award number 2020-38427-31515, $55,000, Project duration 2020 – 2021.
Co-PI, NSF HBCU-UP Excellence in Research, Excellence in Research: Mechanistic Prediction of Soil Microbial Response to Temperature Change. Award number 1900885, $999,429, Project duration 2019-2022.
Co-PI, USDA-NIFA Capacity Building Grant, Improving Production and Profitability of Nursery Production Using an Unmanned Aircraft System. Award number 2019-38821-29062, $599,925, Project duration 2019-2021.
PI, Southern SARE Professional Development Program, Soil SMaRTS (Specific Management and Resources Training for Sustainability) for soil health in Tennessee. Award number ES18-141, $77,414, Project duration 2018-2020.
PI, USDA-NIFA Capacity Building Grant, Building Extension Capacity by Developing Relevant Opportunities for Novel Experiences (DRONEs) in Agriculture. Award number 2018-38821-27763, $249,147, Project duration 2018-2021.
Co-PI, NSF GEOPATHS, TSU-Vanderbilt Partnership – A Pathway to Broaden Participation of Underrepresented Groups in Graduate School and the Geoscience Workforce. Award number 1801389, $350,000, Project duration 2018-2021.
PI, Southern SARE Professional Development Program, Sustainable ACEs (Agriculture, Curricula, Energy) for Tennessee. Award number ES14-121, $77,757, Project duration 2015-2017.
PI, USDA-NIFA Capacity Building Grant, Building Extension Capacity Using a Mobile Biodiesel Production Platform. Award number 2012-38821-20283, $249,744, Project duration 2012-2015.
Co-PI, USDA-NIFA Capacity Building Grant, Identification and modulation of functional protein association networks for drought tolerance in switchgrass. Award number 2012-38821-19989, $499,995, Project duration 2012-2015.
Co-PI, USDA-NIFA Capacity Building Grant, Biofuel Education and Training Program with Infusion of Foundation Concepts and Outreach. Award number 2013-38820-21450, $150,000, Project duration 2013-2015.
Co-PI, USDA 2501 Outreach Assistance to Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers (OASDFR) Competitive Grants Program, Award number 59-2501-11-022, $400,000, Project duration 2011-2013.
Teaching
AGSC 5110 – Research Methods
AGSC 5180 – Soil Taxonomy
SWSC 100 – Introduction to Soil Science Laboratory
ENSC 2204 – Soil Science
Extension
Assist producers in biofuel crop production, soil health, drone technology
Lead seminars and workshops for Extension agents and producers related to biofuel crops
Extension Publications
de Koff, J.P., and J. Howard. 2024. Drone applicator technology. Tennessee State University Cooperative Extension Program, ANR-B25. Available at: https://www.tnstate.edu/extension/documents/Applicator.pdf
Saini, P., and J.P. de Koff. 2023. Using drones in forestlands and nurseries. Tennessee State University Cooperative Extension Program, ANR-B24. Available at: https://www.tnstate.edu/extension/documents/Forestlands.pdf
de Koff, J.P., and P. Saini. 2022. Using drones in animal production. Tennessee State University Cooperative Extension Program, ANR-B23. Available at: https://www.tnstate.edu/extension/documents/DroneAnimal.pdf
Yuldashev, F., and J.P. de Koff. 2020. Growing degree days. Tennessee State University Cooperative Extension Program, ANR-B22. Available at: https://www.tnstate.edu/faculty/jdekoff/documents/GrowingDegreeDays.pdf
de Koff, J.P. 2020. Using software to capture and analyze drone images. Tennessee State University Cooperative Extension Program, ANR-B21. Available at: https://www.tnstate.edu/faculty/jdekoff/documents/DroneSoftware.pdf
de Koff, J.P. 2020. Drone and sensor options and costs. Tennessee State University Cooperative Extension Program, ANR-B20. Available at: https://www.tnstate.edu/faculty/jdekoff/documents/DronesandSensors.pdf
de Koff, J.P. 2020. Drone laws and regulations. Tennessee State University Cooperative Extension Program, ANR-B19. Available at: https://www.tnstate.edu/faculty/jdekoff/documents/DroneLaws.pdf
de Koff, J.P., and P. Saini. 2020. Agricultural uses for drones. Tennessee State University Cooperative Extension Program, ANR-B18. Available at: https://www.tnstate.edu/faculty/jdekoff/documents/DronesinAg.pdf
Gill, T., E. Tetteh, and J.P. de Koff. 2020. Comparison of winter canola cultivars in middle Tennessee. Tennessee State University Cooperative Extension Program, ANR-B17. Available at: https://www.tnstate.edu/faculty/jdekoff/documents/WinterCanola.pdf
de Koff, J.P. 2020. Measuring infiltration rate in the field. Tennessee State University Cooperative Extension Program, ANR-16. Available at: https://www.tnstate.edu/faculty/jdekoff/documents/InfiltrationRate.pdf
de Koff, J.P., P. Illukpitiya, S. Chawla, and R. Link. 2017. Industrial oilseed crops for Tennessee. Tennessee State University Cooperative Extension Program, ANR-B15. Available at: https://www.tnstate.edu/extension/documents/Fact%20Sheet-Industrial%20oilseeds.pdf
de Koff, J.P. 2016. Growing winter canola for biodiesel production. Tennessee State University Cooperative Extension Program, ANR-B14.
de Koff, J.P. 2015. Agricultural feedstocks for cellulosic ethanol and biodiesel. Tennessee State University Cooperative Extension Program, ANR-B13.
de Koff, J.P. 2015. The state of the energy industry. Tennessee State University Cooperative Extension Program, ANR-B12.
de Koff. J.P. 2014. Maximizing the biodiesel process. Tennessee State University Cooperative Extension Service, ANR-B8. Available at: /extension/documents/Maximizing%20the%20Biodiesel%20Process.pdf
Link, R., J.P. de Koff. 2014. Cool-season pasture weeds. Tennessee State University Cooperative Extension Service, ANR-B7. Available at: /extension/documents/Fact%20Sheet%20-%20Cool-season%20weeds.pdf
Link, R., J.P. de Koff. 2014. Warm-season pasture weeds. Tennessee State University Cooperative Extension Service, ANR-B6. Available at: /extension/documents/Fact%20Sheet%20-%20Warm-season%20weeds.pdf
de Koff, J.P. 2013. Using audience response devices for Extension programming. Journal of Extension 51(3):3TOT4 Available at: http://www.joe.org/joe/2013june/tt4.php
de Koff, J.P. 2013. Small-scale biodiesel production. Tennessee State University Cooperative Extension Service, ANR-B5. Available at: /extension/documents/Small%20Scale%20Biodiesel%20Production.pdf
de Koff, J.P. 2013. Native warm-season perennial grasses for drought management in forage production. Tennessee State University Cooperative Extension Service, ANR-B4. Available at: /extension/documents/Native%20warm%20season%20grasses%20for%20drought%20management.pdf
de Koff, J.P. 2012. Bioenergy from agriculture. Tennessee State University Cooperative
Extension Service, ANR-B3. Available at: /extension/documents/Bioenergy.pdf
de Koff, J.P., D.S. Pitchay, and J.O. Joshua. 2012. Leveraging university diversity to reach potential immigrant farmers. Journal of Extension 50(4) Article IW1.
de Koff, J.P., and C. Robbins. 2012. Calibrating seed drill seeding rates for native warm-season grasses. Tennessee State University Cooperative Extension Service, ANR-B2. Available at: /extension/documents/Calibrating%20Seed%20Drill.pdf
de Koff, J.P., and D.D. Tyler. 2011. Improving switchgrass yields for bioenergy production. Tennessee State University Cooperative Extension Service, ANR-B1; University of Tennessee Cooperative Extension Service, W271.www.tnstate.edu/agriculture/documents/W271.pdf
de Koff, J.P., B.D. Lee, and M.V. Mickelbart. 2008. Household composting: composting with worms. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service. HENV-104-W.
de Koff, J.P., B.D. Lee, and A.P. Schwab. 2007. Avoiding arsenic exposure from treated lumber around the home. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service. HENV-100-W.
de Koff, J.P., B.D. Lee, and A.P. Schwab. 2007. Protecting your family from lead in the home. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service. HENV-101-W.
de Koff, J.P., B.D. Lee, and P.L. Ziemer. 2007. Radon: how to assess the risks and protect your home. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service. HENV-102-W.
de Koff, J.P., B.D. Lee, and M.V. Mickelbart. 2007. Household composting: methods and uses for compost. Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service. HENV-103-W.
Honors and Awards
American Society of Agronomy (ASA) Agronomic Education and Extension Award, 2024
Joint Council of Extension Professionals Creative Excellence Award, 2023
National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) Search for Excellence, Crop Production, National Finalist, 2022, 2023
Tennessee Association of Agricultural Agents and Specialists (TAAA&S) Communication award, Fact sheet (1st place), 2022
TAAA&S Communication award, Computer generated presentation (1st place), 2022
TAAA&S Communication award, Publication (2nd place), 2022
TAAA&S Communication award, Website (2nd place), 2022
NACAA Search for Excellence, Crop Production, National Finalist, 2021
NACAA Distinguished Service Award, 2021
TAAA&S Fletcher Sweet Communicator of the Year, 2021
TAAA&S Communication award, Fact sheet (1st place), 2021
TAAA&S Communication award, Website (1st place), 2021
TAAA&S Communication award, Feature Story (2nd place), 2021
TAAA&S Communication award, Educational Video Recording (2nd place), 2021
NACAA Communication award, Fact sheet (National Finalist), 2020
TAAA&S Communication award, Fact sheet (1st place), 2020
TAAA&S Communication award, Website (2nd place), 2020
TAAA&S Communication award, Computer generated presentation (1st place), 2019
TAAA&S Communication award, Feature story (1st place), 2019
NACAA Communication award, Learning module (Southern Regional Finalist), 2019
NIFA/APLU 1890s Region Excellence in Extension Award, 2018, 2024
ASA Educational Materials Award, 2018, 2020, 2023
Association of Extension Administrators Excellence in Extension Award, 2018, 2024
TSU Outstanding Teaching Award, 2018
TAAA&S Communication award, Fact sheet (1st place), 2018
TAAA&S Communication award, Website (1st place), 2018
TAAA&S Communication award, Program promotional piece (2nd place), 2018
TAAA&S Communication award, Video recording (2nd place), 2018
TAAA&S Communication award, Feature story (2nd place), 2018
TAAA&S Communication award, Published photo (3rd place), 2018
TAAA&S Communication award, Computer generated presentation (3rd place), 2018
American Society of Agronomy Educational Materials Award, 2017
TAAA&S Hicks Award of Excellence, 2017
NACAA Search for Excellence, Crop Production, National Finalist, 2017, 2016
TAAA&S Fletcher Sweet Communicator of the Year, 2017
TAAA&S Communication award, Learning module (1st place), 2017
TAAA&S Communication award, Fact sheet (1st place), 2017
TAAA&S Communication award, Website (1st place), 2017
TAAA&S Communication award, Program Promotional Piece (1st place), 2017
TAAA&S Communication award, Video (2nd place), 2017
TAAA&S Communication award, Feature story (3rd place), 2017
One of 20 agronomists selected to be featured in “Agronomy – Grow With it”, an agronomy textbook for students, published by the American Society of Agronomy, 2016
NACAA Achievement Award, 2016
NACAA Search for Excellence, Crop Production, National Finalist, 2016
TAAA&S Communication award, Learning module (1st place, Southeast Region), 2016
TAAA&S Communication award, Fact sheet (1st place, Tennessee), 2016
TAAA&S Communication award, Website (2nd place, Tennessee), 2016
TAAA&S Communication award, Video (3rd place, Tennessee), 2016
American Society of Agronomy Early Career Award, 2015
American Society of Agronomy Educational Materials Award, 2015
TSU Outstanding Extension Specialist Award, 2015, 2023
NACAA Search for Excellence, Crop Production State Winner, 2015
TAAA&S Communication award, Website (2nd place, Tennessee), 2015
TAAA&S Communication award, Fact sheet (3rd place, Tennessee), 2015
TSU College of Agriculture Growing Service Award, 2012
Purdue University Agronomy Extension Assistantship, 2007
Gamma Sigma Delta Agricultural Honor Society, Purdue University, 2006
George D. Scarseth Scholarship, 2005
Dean’s Graduate Fellowship at University of California, Riverside, 2001
Presidential Merit Scholarship, 1996
National Honors Society, 1996
Education
B.Sc (Chemistry) Ithaca College
M.Sc (Soil and Water Science) UC Riverside
Ph.D. (Agronomy) Purdue University
Date joined staff: 2010
Complete resume available for download
Jason B. Oliver
Research Professor
Research Professor
Jason B. Oliver
Department of Agricultural Sciences and Engineering
Otis L. Floyd Nursery Research Center
College of Agriculture
Contact Information:
Office Location: 118 Otis L. Floyd Nursery Research Center
472 Cadillac Lane, McMinnville, TN 37110
Telephone: 931-668-3572
FAX: 931-668-3134
Email: joliver@tnstate.edu
Research Areas
Integrated Pest Management, Biological Control, Semiochemicals/Trap Development
Insect focus groups: Japanese Beetle, Imported Fire Ants, and Wood-Boring Beetles
Popular Extension Publications
Fire Ant Control in Nurseries
Calibrating a Fire Ant Bait Spreader
Fire Ant Control for the Nursery Industry
Baiting Nurseries with a Herd GT-77
Changing a Herd Spreader Blocking Plate
Camphor Shot Borer – A New Nursery and Landscape Pest in Tennessee
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid – A new invasive insect in Tennessee
Spotted Wing Drosophila – A new insect in Tennessee
Most Significant Publications
Oliver, J.B., C.M. Ranger, M.E. Reding, N.N. Youssef, and J.J. Moyseenko. 2017. Insecticides and their combinations
evaluated as regulatory immersion treatments for thirdinstar Japanese beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) in field-grown
and containerized nursery plants. Journal of Entomological Science. Accepted 1 May 2017. In Press.
Addesso, K.M., J.B. Oliver, P.A O’Neal, and N. Youssef. 2017. Efficacy of nootka oil as a biopesticide for management of
imported fire ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 2017: 1-9. DOI: 10.1093/jee/tox114.
Werle, C.T., K.A. Addesso, B.J. Sampson, J.B. Oliver, and J.J. Adamczyk. 2016. Integrating kaolin clay for ambrosia
beetle management in ornamental crops of Eastern redbud. HortScience. 52(1): 94-98. DOI: 10.21273/HORTSCI11351-
16.
Klingeman, W.E., N.N. Youssef, J.B. Oliver, and J.P. Basham. 2017. The longhorned beetles (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae)
of Tennessee: Distribution of known species, seasonal adult activity, and new state records. Florida Entomologist.
Reding, M.E., C.M. Ranger, J.B. Oliver, P.B. Schultz, N.N. Youssef, and A.M. Bray. 2017. Ethanol-injection induces
attacks by ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) on a variety of tree species. Agricultural and Forest
Entomology. 19: 34-41. DOI: 10.1111/afe.12178.
Basham, J.P., J.B. Oliver, and C.E. Herzog. 2016. Delayed emergence of Trachykele blondeli blondeli (Coleoptera:
Buprestidae). Florida Entomol. 99(3): 578-579. (Submitted March 2016. Accepted 8 Apr. 2016. Published Sept. 2016).
Ranger, C.M., M.E. Reding, P.B. Schultz, J.B. Oliver, S.D. Frank, K.M. Addesso, J.H. Chong, B. Sampson, C. Werle, S. Gill,
and C. Krause. 2015. Biology, ecology, and management of nonnative ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae:
Scolytinae) in ornamental plant nurseries. Journal of Integrated Pest Management. 7(1): 9; 1-23. DOI:
10.1093/jipm/PMW005.
Addesso, K.M., J.B. Oliver, and P.A. O’Neal. 2015. Survey for spotted-wing drosophila (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in the
five-county nursery production region of middle Tennessee. Florida Entomologist 98(4): 1050-1055.
Oliver, J., M. Reding, C. Ranger, M. Klein, N. Youssef, J. Moyseenko, and S. Dennis. 2015. Insecticides evaluated as
regulatory immersion treatments to eliminate third-instar Japanese beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae), from small-
diameter field-grown nursery plants. Journal of Entomological Science. 51(1): 9-28.
Reding, M.E., C.M. Ranger, B.J. Sampson, C.T. Werle, J.B. Oliver, and P.B. Schultz. 2015. Movement of Xylosandrus
germanus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in ornamental nurseries and surrounding habitats. Journal of Economic
Entomology 108 (4): 1947-1953.
Hansen, J.A., J.K. Moulton, W.E. Klingeman, J.B. Oliver, M.T. Windham, R.N. Trigiano, and M.E. Reding. 2015. Molecular
systematics of the Chrysobothris femorata species group (Coleoptera: Buprestidae). Annals of the Entomological Society
of America 108(5): 950-963.
Klingeman, W.E., J.A. Hansen, J.P. Basham, J.B. Oliver, N.N. Youssef, W. Swink, C.A. Nalepa, D.C. Fare, and J.K.
Moulton. 2015. Seasonal flight activity and distribution of metallic woodboring beetles (Coleoptera: Buprestidae)
collected in North Carolina and Tennessee. Florida Entomologist. 98 (2): 579-587.
Werle, C.T., A.M. Bray, J.B. Oliver, E.K. Blythe, and B.J. Sampson. 2014. Ambrosia beetle (Coleoptera: Curculionidae:
Scolytinae) captures using colored traps in southeast Tennessee and south Mississippi. J. Entomol. Science. 49(4): 373-
382.
Oliver, J.B., P.J. Landolt, N.N. Youssef, J.P. Basham, K.M. Vail, and K.M. Addesso. 2014. Trapping social wasps
(Hymenoptera: Vespidae) in nurseries with acetic acid and isobutanol. Journal of Entomological Science. 49(4): 352-
368.
Oliver, J.B., C.M. Ranger, M.E. Reding, J.J. Moyseenko, N.N. Youssef, and A.M. Bray. 2013. Pre-harvest quarantine treatments of chlorantraniliprole, clothianidin, and imidacloprid-based insecticides for control of Japanese beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) and other scarab larvae in the root zone of field-grown nursery trees. Journal of Economic Entomology. 106(3): 1190-1199.
Oliver, J.B., D.C. Fare, N. Youssef, S.S. Scholl, M.E. Reding, C.M. Ranger, J.J. Moyseenko, and M.A. Halcomb. 2010. Evaluation of a single application of neonicotinoid and multi-application contact insecticides for flatheaded borer management in field grown red maple cultivars. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 28(3): 135-149. Online PDF
Oliver, J.B., R.K. Vander Meer, S.A. Ochieng, N.N. Youssef, E. Pantaleoni, F.A. Mrema, K.M. Vail, P.J. Parkman, S.M. Valles, W.G. Haun, and S. Powell. 2009. Survey of imported fire ant populations in Tennessee. Journal of Entomological Science. 44(2): 1-9. Online PDF
Oliver, J.B., M.E. Reding, N.N. Youssef, M.G. Klein, B. Bishop, and P. Lewis. 2009. Surface-applied insecticide treatments for elimination of larval Japanese beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) from field-grown nursery plants. Pest Management Science. 65(4): 381-390.
Oliver, J.B., D.C. Fare, N. Youssef, M.A. Halcomb, M.E. Reding, and C.M. Ranger. 2009. Evaluation of insecticides for potato leafhopper control in field-grown red maple. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 27: 17-23. Online PDF
Oliver, J.B., M.E. Reding, S.O. Dennis, J.J. Moyseenko, N.N. Youssef, M.G. Klein, A.A. Callcott, S.S. James, L.R. McAnally, and B.L. Bishop. 2008. Drench treatments for management of larval Japanese beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) in field-grown balled and burlapped nursery plants. Journal of Economic Entomology. 101 (4): 1158-1166. Online PDF
Oliver, J.B., M.E. Reding, M.G. Klein, N.N. Youssef, C.M. Mannion, B. Bishop, S.S. James, and A. Callcott. 2007. Chlorpyrifos immersion to eliminate third instars of Japanese beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) in balled and burlapped trees and subsequent treatment effects on red maple. Journal of Economic Entomology. 100 (2): 307-314. Online PDF
Oliver, J.B., M.E. Reding, J.J. Moyseenko, M.G. Klein, C.M. Mannion, B. Bishop. 2006. Survival of adult Tiphia vernalis (Hymenoptera: Tiphiidae) after insecticide, fungicide, and herbicide exposure in laboratory bioassays. Journal of Economic Entomology. 99 (2): 288-294. Online PDF
Oliver, J.B., C. Mannion, M. Klein, and J. Moyseenko. 2005. Effect of insecticides on Tiphia vernalis (Hymenoptera: Tiphiidae) oviposition and survival of progeny to cocoon stage when parasitizing Popillia japonica (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) larvae. Journal of Economic Entomology. 98 (3): 694-703. Online PDF
Oliver, J.B. and C.M. Mannion. 2001. Ambrosia beetle (Coleoptera: Scolytidae) species attacking chestnut and captured in ethanol-baited traps in Middle Tennessee. Environmental Entomology. 30 (5): 909-918. Online PDF
Oliver, J.B. and M.J. Gaylor. 2001. Technique for the collection of adult parasitoids and detection of parasitoids in fourth-instar bandedwinged whitely (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae). Journal of Entomological Science. Note. 36: 97-100.
Additional Refereed Publications
Ranger, C., A. Gorzlancyk, K. Addesso, J.B. Oliver, M. Reding, P. Schultz, and D. Held. 2014. Conophthorin enhances the electroantennogram and field behavioral response of Xylosandrus germanus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) to ethanol. Agricultural and Forest Entomology. Accepted for Publication Jan. 17, 2014. In Press.
Reding, M.E., C.M. Ranger, J.B. Oliver, and P.B. Schultz. 2013. Monitoring attack and flight activity of Xylosandrus spp. (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae): the influence temperature on activity. Journal of Economic Entomology. 106(4): 1780-1787. Online PDF
Ranger, C.M., P.C. Tobin, M.E. Reding, A.M. Bray, J.B. Oliver, P.B. Schultz, S.D. Frank, and A.B. Persad. 2013. Interruption of the semiochemical-based attraction of ambrosia beetles to ethanol-baited traps and ethanol-injected traps trees by verbenone. Environmental Entomology. 42(3): 539-547.
Ranger, C.M., M.E. Reding, J.B. Oliver, J.J. Moyseenko, N. Youssef, and C.R. Krause. 2013. Acute toxicity of plant essential oils to scarab larvae (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) and their analysis by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Journal of Economic Entomology. 106(1): 159-167.
Reding, M.E., J.B. Oliver, P.B. Schultz, C.M. Ranger, and N.N. Youssef. 2013. Ethanol injection of ornamental trees facilitates testing insecticide efficacy against ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 106(1): 289-298. Online PDF
Ranger, C.M., M.E. Reding, P.B. Schultz, and J.B. Oliver. 2013. Influence of flood-stress on ambrosia beetle host-selection and implications for their management in a changing climate. Agricultural and Forest Entomology. 15: 56-64. Online PDF
Hansen, J.A., J.P. Basham, J.B. Oliver, N.N. Youssef, W.E. Klingeman, J.K. Moulton, and D.C. Fare. 2012. New state and host plant records for metallic woodboring beetles (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) in Tennessee, U.S.A. Coleopterist Bulletin. 66(4): 337-343.
Ranger, C.M., M.E. Reding, P.B. Schultz, and J.B. Oliver. 2012. Ambrosia beetle (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) responses to volatile emissions associated with ethanol-injected Magnolia virginiana. Environmental Entomology. 41(3): 636-647.
Werle, C.T., B.J. Sampson, and J.B. Oliver. 2012. Diversity, abundance and seasonality of ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in southern Mississippi. Midsouth Entomologist. 5: 1-5. Online PDF
Hansen, J.A., W.E. Klingeman, J.K. Moulton, J.B. Oliver, M.T. Windham, A. Zhang, and R.N. Trigiano. 2012. Molecular identification of Synanthedonini members (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) using cytochrome oxidase I. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 105(4): 520-528. Online PDF
Reding, M.E., P.B. Schultz, C.M. Ranger, and J.B. Oliver. 2011. Optimizing ethanol-baited traps for monitoring damaging ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae, Scolytinae) in ornamental nurseries. Journal of Economic Entomology. 104 (6): 2017-2024. Online PDF
Ranger, C.M., M.E. Reding, J.B. Oliver, P.B. Schultz, J.J. Moyseenko, and N. Youssef. 2011. Comparative efficacy of plant-derived essential oils for managing ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae, Scolytinae) and their corresponding mass spectral characterization. Journal of Economic Entomology. 104 (5): 1665-1674.
Ranger, C.M., M.E. Reding, K.J. Gandhi, J.B. Oliver, P.B. Schultz, L. Canas, and D.A. Herms. 2011. Species dependent influence of (-)-alpha-pinene on attraction of ambrosia beetles to ethanol-baited traps. Journal of Economic Entomology. 104 (2): 574-579.
Reding, M., J.B. Oliver, P. Schultz, and C. Ranger. 2010. Monitoring ambrosia beetles in ornamental nurseries in Ohio, Tennessee, and Virginia: Influence of trap height. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 28 (2): 85-90. Online PDF
Youssef, N.N., J.B. Oliver, M.E. Reding, C.M. Ranger, J.J. Moyseenko, and M.G. Klein. 2009. Field evaluation of plant-derived essential oils as potential repellents of adult Japanese beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 102(4): 1551-1558. Online PDF
Ranger, C.M., M.E. Reding, J.B. Oliver, J.J. Moyseenko, and N.N. Youssef. 2009. Toxicity of botanical formulations to nursery-infesting white grubs (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 102: 304-308.
Francese, J.A., J.B. Oliver, I. Fraser, D.R. Lance, N. Youssef, A.J. Sawyer, and V.C. Mastro. 2008. Influence of trap placement and design on capture of the emerald ash borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 101 (6): 1831-1837. Online PDF
Mmbaga, M.T. and J.B. Oliver. 2007. Effect of biopesticides on foliar diseases and Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) in roses (Rosa spp.), oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) and crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) Arboriculture and Urban Forestry. 33: 210-219. Online PDF
Valles, S.M., C.A. Strong, D.H. Oi, S.D. Porter, R.M. Pereira, R.K. Vander Meer, Y. Hashimoto, L.M. Hooper-Bùi, H. Sánchez-Arroyo, T. Davis, V. Karpakakunjaram, K.M. Vail, L.C. “Fudd” Graham, J.A. Briano, L.A. Calcaterra, L.E. Gilbert, R. Ward, K. Ward, J.B. Oliver, G. Taniguchi, and D.C. Thompson. 2007. Phenology, distribution, and host specificity of Solenopsis invicta virus. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 96: 18-27. Online PDF
Vogt, J.T. and J.B. Oliver. 2006. Distribution and size of imported fire ant (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) mounds in recently invaded ball-and-burlap nurseries in Tennessee. Journal of Entomological Science. 41: 385-393.
Francese, J.A., V.C. Mastro, J.B. Oliver, D.R. Lance, S.G. Lavallee, and N. Youssef. 2005. Evaluation of colors for trapping Agrilus planipennis (Coleoptera: Buprestidae). Journal of Entomological Science. Note. 40: 93-95.
Mannion, C.M., W. McLane, M.G. Klein, J. Moyseenko, J.B. Oliver, and D. Cowan. 2001. Management of early-instar Japanese beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) in field-grown nursery crops. Journal of Economic Entomology. 94 (5): 1151-1161. Online PDF
Steinkraus, D.C., J.B. Oliver, R.A. Humber, and M.J. Gaylor. 1998. Mycosis of bandedwinged whitefly (Trialeurodes abutilonea) (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) caused by Orthomyces aleyrodis gen. & sp. nov. (Entomophthorales: Entomophthoraceae). Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 72: 1-8. (Selected as feature cover article).
Research / Extension Accomplishments
Grant Funding (2001 – 2014): $1.3 million (PI); $923,346 (Co-PI / Collaborator)
First trap detection of Cnestus mutilatus in Warren Co., TN (spring 2010).
Research supported the approval of Discus N/G, Flagship 25WG and 0.22G, Lada 2F Insecticide, Mallet 2F T&O Insecticide, and Quali-Pro Imidacloprid 2F T&O Insecticide in the Domestic Japanese Beetle Harmonization Plan (JBHP) as in-field nursery treatments. Lada, Mallet, and Quali-Pro also added as sod treatments. The generic 2F formulations have greatly reduced grower costs.
Research supported a label change for OnyxPro Insecticide to immerse balled and burlapped root balls to meet Japanese beetle or imported fire ant certification requirements. The treatment was subsequently approved for the JBHP and Federal Imported Fire ant Quarantine. The fire ant certification was increased from 1 month to 6 months with this change.
Research led to an 8 times reduction in chlorpyrifos immersion rate for quarantine treatment of balled and burlapped nursery stock, reducing grower chemical cost and environmental contamination.
Cooperative research with USDA-APHIS led to the development of the purple-colored survey trap being used in the national emerald ash borer (EAB) survey program. The trap has led to multiple new state and county detections of EAB throughout the U.S.
Research in cooperation with partners at the University of Tennessee has added 58 new Buprestidae species records to the state of Tennessee. In addition, 18 new buprestid host plant records have been added from our plant rearing studies. During 2006, a new non-indigenous buprestid (Agrilus subrobustus Saunders) was detected for the first time in the U.S. by the TSU Entomology Program during a collecting trip in Georgia.
The entomology program museum, coded in the Spiders and Insect Collections of the World as TSRS, now houses over 20,000 metallic wood-boring beetles (Buprestidae), 15,000 long-horned beetles (Cerambycidae), and 10,000 bark and ambrosia beetles (Scolytinae) specimens from Tennessee and surrounding states. Besides additional general insect holdings, other groups moderately well represented in our museum include moths and butterflies (Lepidoptera), tiger beetles (Cicindelidae), stag beetles (Lucanidae), scarab beetles (Scarabaeidae), wasps (Vespidae), and scorpion flies (Mecoptera).
Cooperative project with USDA, Tennessee Department of Agriculture, and the University of Tennessee led to the establishment of a new fire ant biological control agent in middle Tennessee, phorid decapitating flies (Pseudacteon curvatus Borgmeier). Other species released by the TSU entomology program have included Pseudacteon obtusus and Pseudacteon tricuspis. The program has also release Istocheta aldrichi, a tachinid fly parasitoid of Japanese beetle, at three locations in middle Tennessee (establishment presently unknown).
A statewide survey was completed and published in 2009 that described the distributions of black, hybrid, and red imported fire ant populations in Tennessee. An additional outcome of the survey was the first detections of Solenopsis invicta virus (genotype SINV-1A) and polygyne (multiple queen) fire ant colonies in Tennessee.
Discovered a new genus and species of whitefly-infecting fungus (Orthomyces aleyrodis Steinkraus, Humber, & Oliver) during Ph.D. graduate studies.
My program performs annual youth insect presentations at events like Junior Master Gardner Day Care Camp, Warren County Ag Day for third graders, Cumberland County Fair Ag Day for High School, and various elementary schools. An insect collection donated to the Warren County Bridgestone Environmental Education Classroom & Habitat (BEECH) center is potentially viewed by over 5,000 children that visit the facility annually.
Many annual nursery and extension stakeholder presentations at educational workshops.
Chaired the 2012 local arrangements committee for the National Imported Fire Ant Conference held in Nashville, TN. Co-organized two Pest and Disease Management Workshops held at the Otis L. Floyd Nursery Research Center.
Filmed by the BBC program ‘Natures Weirdest’ on 17 Aug. 2012 for an episode on imported fire ants.
Important Service Activities, Honors, or Awards
Invited Member, Expert Working Group, European & Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization (EPPO) Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) for Flatheaded Appletree Borer & Pacific Flatheaded Borer. Virtual Meetings and PRA reviewer (Sept. 2020 to Jan. 2021). Invited webinar on FAB to group.
Southeastern Branch Ent. Soc. Am. Distinguished Achievement Award Hort. Entomology. 2017
Invited Member, CA Dept. Food & Agr. Japanese Beetle Ad Hoc Sci. Advisory Panel (Dec. 2015).
Member, Tennessee Master Nursery Program (TMNP) Committee. The TMNP graduated 45 growers during Jan. 2013, allowing them to qualify for a 50% cost share with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA). Growers estimated the TMNP saved them $4,272 in information gained and practices changed. The TMNP received a $47,000 block grant to support the program from TDA. An online version of the TMNP was launched on the 20 Feb. 2014.
Adjunct Faculty Member, University of Tennessee Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology. 15 Sept. 2013 to present.
Full Member Tennessee State University Graduate Faculty, 31 May 2011.
Outstanding Research Faculty Award, Tennessee State University, School of Agriculture and Consumer Sciences, 9 April 2010.
Tennessee State University, Certificate of Recognition for Excellence in University Service, Fire Ant Research Program, Blue & White All Star Academy Awards, 6 May 2006.
Research Representative (2004 to present). Regulatory Treatment Review Committee, U.S. Domestic Japanese Beetle Harmonization Plan (JBHP). Also appointed by the President of the National Plant Board on 17 Dec. 2012 to be a member of the JBHP Revision Committee.
Core Team Member (2003 to present). Tennessee Fire Ant Research & Education Team (FARET).
Southeastern Branch Entomological Society of America: Elected Member-at-Large (2018-2020), Student Awards Committee (Ex Officio: 2017-2018; Chair: 2016-2017; Member: 2014-2015), Nomination Committee (Member: 2014-2015); Membership Committee (Chair: 2015-2016; Co-Chair 2014-2015). My service to ESA also includes regular journal article reviews, as well as past service as a moderator and student poster judge.
Tennessee Entomological Society: Past President (2003-2004), Constitution Committee (2015-2025), Insect Festival Committee (2015-2017), Prediction & Eval. Committee (2011-2025), Pub. Committee (2013-2014).
Entomology Section Editor (2002-2004). Southern Nursery Association.
Honor Societies: Alpha Zeta, Gamma Sigma Delta, Phi Kappa Phi, Xi Sigma Pi.
Education
B.S. (Wildlife & Fisheries Science, Minor Zoology) University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN.
M.S. (Entomology) University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN.
Ph.D. (Entomology) Auburn University, Auburn, AL.
Date joined staff: March 24, 1997
John C. Ricketts
Professor
Professor
John C. Ricketts
Agricultural & Extension Education
Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
College of Agriculture
Contact Information:
Office Location: 203 Lawson Hall
Telephone: 615.963-7620
FAX: 615.963-5888
Email: jricket1@tnstate.edu
Research Areas:
Agriculture Student Achievement (critical thinking, leadership development, academic, etc.)
Most Significant Publications:
Ricketts, C. & Ricketts, J. C. (2011). Leadership: Personal growth and career success. 3rd edition. Delmar. Clifton Park, NY.
Rhoades, E., Ricketts, J. C., & Friedel, C. (2009). Cognitive potential: How different are agriculture students? Journal of Agricultural Education, 50 (3), 43-55.
Ricketts, J. C. & Rudd, R. D. (2005). Critical thinking of selected youth leaders: The efficacy of critical thinking dispositions, leadership, and academic performance. Journal of Agricultural Education, 46(1), 33-44.
Ricketts, J. C., Irani, T., & Jones, L. (2003). The effect of instructional delivery methods on the critical thinking disposition of distance learners and traditional on-campus learners. Journal of Southern Agricultural Education Research, 53 (1) 57-69.
Ricketts, J. C. & Rudd, R. D. (2002). A comprehensive leadership education model to train, teach, and develop leadership in youth. Journal of Career and Technical Education, 19(1). 7-17.
Teaching:
AGSC 5010 Pedagogy in Agr & Ext Education (AEE)
AGSC 5040 Program Planning, Mgt, & Eval in AEE
AGSC 5030 Organizational Leadership Dev in AEE
AGSC 5020 Experiential Education in AEE
AGSC 3050 Introduction to AEE
AGSC 3060 Intra-curricular and Related Activities in AEE
AGSC 3070 Methods of Teaching AEE
AGSC 3080 Ag Mech Lab Management in AEE
AGSC 3090 Supervised Agricultural Experiences in AEE
AGSC 4760 Internship in AEE
Extension:
Professional development training for agriculture teachers and extension agents at local, state, and national levels
Academic achievement consulting for enhancing youth leadership development and critical thinking
Awards and Honors:
Outstanding Young Agricultural Educator, American Association of Agricultural Education (AAAE), Southern Region, 2008
Outstanding Teaching Faculty Award, University of Georgia (UGA), 2008, 2007, 2005
Outstanding Academic Advisor Award, College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences (CAES), UGA, 2007
Award for Greatly Contributing to Career Development of Students, Class of 2006 & UGA Career Center
Gamma Sigma Delta Jr. Achievement in Teaching Award, 2006
Teacher of Teachers, National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE), Gold Award – 2006; Silver Award – 2005; Bronze Award – 2004
30 Minute Club Award for promoting Agricultural Education, NAAE, 2010, 2006, 2005, 2003
Outstanding Teaching Faculty Award, UGA Collegiate FFA Association, 2005
Who’s Who in Agriculture Academia, 2004
Outstanding Graduate Student, Agricultural Education and Communication, University of Florida, 2002
Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society of Agriculture, University of Florida, 2002
Alpha Tau Alpha Honor Society of Agriculture Education, 2001
Education:
B.Sc (Animal Science/Education). –Middle Tennessee State University
M.Sc (Vocational-Technical Education/Ag Education). – Middle Tennessee State University
Ph.D. – University of Florida
Date joined staff: 2010
Dr. Karla Addesso
Research Professor
Research Professor
Dr. Karla Addesso
Director – Otis L. Floyd Nursery Research Center
Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
College of Agriculture
Contact Information:
Office Location: 472 Cadillac Lane, McMinnville, TN
Telephone: 931-815-5155 FAX: 931-668-3134
Email: kaddesso@tnstate.edu
Laboratory Website: https://www.addessoornamentallab.com/
Research Interests
Integrated Pest Management
Behaviorally-Based Pest Management
Insect Chemical Ecology
Insect Behavior
Plant-Insect Interactions
Referred Publications
Poudel, A., J. B. Oliver, C. Perkovich, K. M. Addesso. 2024. Investigation of hybrid Freeman maple resistance to Chrysobothris flatheaded borers (Coleoptera: Buprestidae). Environmental Entomology. https://10.1093/ee/nvae079
Perkovich, C., A. L. Witcher, J.B. Oliver, K. M. Addesso. 2024. Herbicide stress induces beetle oviposition on red maples. J Chem Ecol. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-024-01539-1
Daniel, J. A., J. B. Woolley, K. M. Addesso. 2024. New records of three parasitoids, Pteroptrix chinensis, Aphytis hispanicus, and Marlattiella prima (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae) associated with an exotic scale, Lopholeucaspis japonica (Hemiptera: Diaspididae) in Tennessee. Journal of Insect Science. 24(2): 10, https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/ieae032
Addesso, K. M., P. A. O’Neal, and K. Dhakal*. 2023. Efficacy of Different Insecticides Against Potato Leafhopper on Red Maple. Arthropod Management Tests. 48(1): tsac144. https://doi.org/10.1093/amt/tsac144
Gonzalez*, A., C. L. Perkovich*, J. B. Oliver, and K. M. Addesso. 2023. Evaluation of winter cover crop methods for management of flatheaded appletree borer (Coleoptera: Buprestidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 116(4): 1268-1275. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad090
Parajuli*, M., C. Oksel*, K. Neupane*, C. M. Ranger, J. B. Oliver, K. M. Addesso and F. Baysal-Gurel. 2023. Acibenzolar-S-methyl induces resistance against ambrosia beetle attacks in dogwoods exposed to simulated flood stress. Journal of Insect Science. 23(4): 12. https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/iead068
Perkovich C.*, A. Witcher, G. Delay*, K. M. Addesso. 2023. Type of stress induces differential responses in Acer rubrum (red maple), but induced responses have no effect on herbivorous pests. International Journal of Plant Biology. 13(4): 400-418. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijpb13040033
Perkovich, C.*, J. B. Oliver, K. M. Addesso, J. Basham, and N. Youssef. 2023. Effects of trap shape, size, and color variations on capture rates of Chrysobothris (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) and other related Buprestids. Florida Entomologist. 106(1):63-66.
Reding, M., C. Ranger, K. M. Addesso, Christopher Werle, and Jason Oliver. 2022. Interception Strategies for Managing Exotic Ambrosia Beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Nurseries. J. Entomol. Sci. 57(3): 436–442. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.106.0111
Neupane, K.*, V. K. Ojha*, J. B. Oliver, K. M. Addesso, and F. Baysal-Gurel. 2022. Integration of d ifferent control strategies to optimize the management of ambrosia beetles and phytophthora root rot in flowering dogwoods in a simulated flooding condition. Journal of Economic Entomology. 10;115(4):1213-1230. doi: 10.1093/jee/toac093.
Perkovich, C. L.*, J. B. Oliver, K. M. Addesso, J. P. Basham, D. C. Fare, and N. N. Youssef. 2022. Effects of color attributes on trap capture rates of Chrysobothris femorata (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) and related species. Environmental Entomology. 51(4): 737–746, https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvac038.
Dhakal, K.*, R. Bika*, B. Ghimire*, M. Parajuli*, S. Neupane*, K. Neupane*, K. M. Addesso and F. Baysal-Gurel. 2022. Arthropod and disease management in boxwood production. Journal of Integrated Pest Management. 13(1):18. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmac013.
Parajuli, M.*, M. Panth*, A. Gonzalez*, K. M. Addesso, A. Witcher, T. Simmons, and F. Baysal-Gurel. 2022. Cover crop usage for the sustainable management of soilborne diseases in woody ornamental nursery production system. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology. DOI: 10.1080/07060661.2021.2020336.
Valles, S. M., Oi, D. H., Weeks, R. D., Addesso, K. M., & Oliver, J. B. 2022. Field evaluation of Solenopsis invicta virus 3 against its host Solenopsis invicta. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 191: 107767. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2022.107767
Dhakal, K.*, P. A. O’Neal, and K. M. Addesso. 2022. Efficacy of insecticides against foliar feeding Japanese beetles on crapemyrtle. Arthropod Management Tests. 47(1). https://doi.org/10.1093/amt/tsac007.
Dawadi, S., F. Baysal-Gurel, K. M. Addesso, P. Liyanapathiranage, and T. Simmons. 2021. Fire Ant Venom Alkaloids: Possible Control Measure for Soilborne and Foliar Plant Pathogens. Pathogens. 10 . https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens10060659
Addesso, K. M., Hans T. Alborn, Robert R. Bruton and Heather J. McAuslane. 2021. A multi-component marking pheromone produced by the pepper weevil, Anthonomus eugeni (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Chemoecology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00049-021-00347-3
Valles, Steven M., Jason B. Oliver, Karla M. Addesso, Omaththage P. Perera. Unique Solenopsis venom protein 2 alleles in Solenopsis invicta x Solenopsis richteri hybrid fire ants. Toxicon. 9-10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.toxcx.2021.100065
Ranger, C. M., M. E. Reding, K. M. Addesso, M. Ginzel, and D. Rassati. 2021. Semiochemical-mediated host selection by Xylosandrus spp. ambrosia beetles (coleoptera: curculionidae) attacking horticultural tree crops: a review of basic and applied science. The Canadian Entomologist. 153 (1): 103-120.
Pandey, M., K. M. Addesso, L. W. Alexander, N. N. Youssef, J. B. Oliver. 2021. Relationship of Imported Fire Ant (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) Integument coloration to cuticular hydrocarbon and venom alkaloid profiles. Environmental Entomology. 50(2): 317-323.
Ranger, Christopher M., Marek Dzurenko, Jenny Barnett, Ruchika Geedi, Louela Castrillo, Matthew Ethington, Matthew Ginzel, Karla Addesso and Michael E. Reding. 2021. Electrophysiological and behavioral responses of an ambrosia beetle to volatiles of its nutritional fungal symbiont. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 47: 463–475. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-021-01263-0
Addesso, Karla M., Jason B. Oliver, Nadeer N. Youssef, and Donna C. Fare. 2020. Evaluation of systemic imidacloprid and herbicide treatments on flatheaded borer (coleoptera: buprestidae) management in field nursery production. Journal of Economic Entomology. 113(6): 2808-2819. doi: 10.1093/jee/toaa228.
Brown, M. S.*, K. M. Addesso, F. Baysal-Gurel, N. Youssef, and J. B. Oliver. 2020. Permethrin residual activity against ambrosia beetle (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) attacks following field aging and simulated rainfall weathering. Journal of Economic Entomology. 113(5): 2418-2426.
Panth, M.*, F. Baysal‐Gurel , T. Simmons, K. M. Addesso and A. Witcher. 2020. Impact of winter cover crop usage in soilborne disease suppressiveness in woody ornamental production system.Agronomy.10: 995. doi:10.3390/agronomy10070995
Liyanapathiranage, P.*, K. M. Addesso and F. Baysal-Gurel. 2020. Effect of Brassica crop-based biofumigation on soilborne disease suppression in woody ornamentals. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology. 42(1): 94-106, DOI: 10.1080/07060661.2019.1625444
Benton, E. and K. M. Addesso. 2019. Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (Hemiptera: Adelgidae) Management
in Forest, Landscape, and Nursery Production. Journal of Insect Science. 19(2). doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/iez031
Brown, M. S.*, F. Baysal-Gurel, J. B. Oliver, and K. M. Addesso. 2019. Management of Phytophthora root rot (Phytophthora cinnamomi Rands) and ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) on flowering dogwoods exposed to simulated flood. Crop Protection. doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2019.05.028
Pandey, M.*, K. M. Addesso, S. Valles, A. M. Calcott, F. Baysal-Gurel, R. S. Archer, P. Ganter, N. Youssef and J. B. Oliver. 2019. Worker size and geographical distribution of imported fire ant (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) species and hybrid in Tennessee. Environmental Entomology. 48(3): 727–732, https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvz023
Brown, M. S.*, F. Baysal-Gurel, J. B. Oliver, and K. M. Addesso. 2019. Comparative performance of fungicides, biofungicides, and host plant defense inducers in suppression of Phytophthora root rot in flowering dogwood during simulated root flooding events. Plant Disease. 103(7): 1703-1711.
Dawadi, S.*, J. B. Oliver, P. A. O’Neal and K. M. Addesso. 2019. Impact of cover cropping on arthropod pests of red maple trees in nursery production. Florida Entomologist. 102(1): 1-7.
Dawadi , S.*, J. B. Oliver, P. O’Neal and K. M. Addesso. 2019. Management of flatheaded appletree borer in woody ornamental nursery production with a winter cover crop. Pest Management Science. doi: 10.1002/ps.5310.
Addesso, K. M. J. B. Oliver, N. Youssef, P. A. O’Neal, C. M. Ranger, M. Reding, P. B. Schultz, and C. T. Werle. 2019. Trap tree and interception trap techniques for management of ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) in nursery production. Journal of Economic Entomology. toy413, https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toy413.
Werle, C. T., C.M. Ranger, P. B. Schultz, M. Reding, K. M. Addesso, J. B. Oliver, and B. J. Sampson. 2018. Integrating repellent and attractant semiochemicals into a push-pull strategy for ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Journal of Applied Entomology. 00:1–11. https://doi.org/10.1111/jen.12594
Addesso, K. M. and P. A. O’Neal. 2019. Foliar and drench insecticides for preventative control of crapemyrtle aphid, 2017, Arthropod Management Tests. Volume 44(1).
Addesso, K. M. J. B. Oliver, N. Youssef, P. A. O’Neal, C. M. Ranger, M. Reding, P. B. Schultz, and C. T. Werle. 2019. Trap tree and interception trap techniques for management of ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) in nursery production. Journal of Economic Entomology. toy413, https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toy413
Dawadi , S.*, J. B. Oliver, P. O’Neal and K. M. Addesso. 2019. Management of flatheaded appletree borer in woody ornamental nursery production with a winter cover crop. Pest Management Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.5310
Werle, C. T., C.M. Ranger, P. B. Schultz, Mi. Reding, K. M. Addesso, J. B. Oliver, and B. J. Sampson. 2018. Integrating repellent and attractant semiochemicals into a push-pull strategy for ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Journal of Applied Entomology. 00:1–11. https://doi.org/10.1111/jen.12594
Addesso, K. M. and P. A. O’Neal. 2018. Evaluation of foliar spray treatments against mite pests, 2017. Arthropod Management Tests. 43(1).
Addesso, K. M., F. Baysal-Gurel, J. B. Oliver and C. M. Ranger. 2018. Protective effect of a fungicide against ambrosia beetle attacks and Phytophthora cinnamomi infection post-flooding. Insects 9(3):83. doi:10.3390/insects9030083
Addesso, K. M., S. Leahy*, K. Trostel*, R. W. Behle and P. A. O’Neal. 2018. Evaluation of a lignin-encapsulated nootkatone formulation against Tetranychus urticae (Acari: Tetranychidae). Florida Entomologist. 101(3): 435-440.
Addesso, K. M., A. Witcher, D. Fare and P. A. O’Neal. 2018. Swirski mite controlled-release sachets as a pest management tool in container tree production. HortTechnology. 28(3): 391-398.
Addesso, K. M. and Paul O’Neal. 2018. Evaluation of systemic pesticides as preventative treatments for Japanese maple scale, 2016-17. Arthropod Management Tests. 43(1). https://doi.org/10.1093/amt/tsy002
Valles, S., J. B. Oliver and K. M. Addesso. 2017. Complete Genome sequence of a new isolate of Solenopsis invicta virus 3 from Solenopsis hybrids. Genome Announcements. 5(48).
Addesso, K. M., J.B. Oliver, P. A. O’Neal, N. Youssef. 2017. Efficacy of nootka oil as a biopesticide treatment for imported fire ants. Journal of Economic Entomology. 110(4):1547-1555.
Addesso, K. M. and Paul O’Neal. 2017. Insecticide trials against adult Japanese beetles, 2016. Arthropod Management Tests. 42 (1): 10.1093/amt/tsx092.
Werle, C. T.*, K. M. Addesso, B. J. Sampson, J. B. Oliver and J. J. Adamczek. 2017. Integrating kaolin clay for ambrosia beetle management in ornamental crops of eastern redbud. HortScience. 52(1): 94-98.
Addesso, K. M., A. Blalock and P.A. O’Neal. 2016. Japanese maple scale activity and management in field nursery production. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 34(2): 41–46.
Ranger, C. M., M. E. Reding, P. B. Schultz, J. B. Oliver, S. D. Frank, K. M. Addesso, J. H. Chong, B. Sampson, C. Werle, and S. Gill. 2016. Biology, ecology, and management of Xylosandrus spp. ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) in ornamental tree nurseries. Journal of Integrated Pest Management. 7(1): 1-9.
Sampson B. J., T. Mallette, K. M. Addesso, O. E. Liburd, L. E. Iglesias, et. al. 2016. Novel aspects of Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) biology and an improved method for culturing this invasive species with a modified D. melanogaster diet. Florida Entomologist, 99(4):774-780.
Addesso K. M., A. Blalock and Paul A. O’Neal. 2016. Japanese maple scale in-field insecticide trials. Arthropod Management Tests. 41 (1): tsw046. doi: 10.1093/amt/tsw046
Addesso, K. M., P. O’Neal and J.B. Oliver. 2015. Survey for spotted wing drosophila in the five-county nursery production region of middle Tennessee. Florida Entomologist. 98(4): 1050-1055.
Oliver, J. B., P. J. Landolt, N. N. Youssef, J. Basham, K. M. Vail, and K. M. Addesso. 2014. Trapping social wasps (Hymenoptera: Vespidae) with acetic acid and isobutanol in nurseries. Journal of Entomological Science. 49(4): 352-368.
Addesso, K. M., P. A. Stansly and H. J. McAuslane. 2014. Organic products for use against pepper weevil. Florida Entomologist. 93(3): 1148-1156.
Ranger, C. M., A. Gorzlancyk, Karla M. Addesso, Jason B. Oliver, Michael E. Reding, Peter B. Schultz and David W. Held. 2014. Conophthorin Enhances the Electroantennogram and field behavioral response of Xylosandrus germanus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) to ethanol. Agricultural and Forest Entomology. doi: 10.1111/afe.12062
Addesso, K. M., K. A. Short*, C. W. Miller, and A. J. Moore. 2014. Context-dependent female mate preferences in leaf-footed cactus bugs. Behaviour. 151: 479–492.
Addesso, K. M., H. J. McAuslane and R. T. Cherry. 2012. Aggregation behavior of the southern chinch bug (Hemiptera: Blissidae). Environmental Entomology 41(4):887-895.
Addesso, K. M., H. J. McAuslane and H. T. Alborn. 2011. Attraction of pepper weevil to volatiles from damaged pepper plants. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata 138: 1-11.
Addesso, K. M. and H. J. McAuslane. 2009a. Pepper weevil response to volatiles from host and non-host plants. Environmental Entomology 38: 216-224.
Addesso, K. M., H. J. McAuslane, P. A. Stansly, F. Slansky and D. J. Schuster. 2009b. Artificial substrates for oviposition and larval development of the pepper weevil, Anthonomus eugenii Cano. Journal of Economic Entomology. 102: 257-264.
Addesso, K. M., H. J. McAuslane, P. A. Stansly, and D. J. Schuster. 2007. Host marking by female pepper weevils, Anthonomus eugenii Cano. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata 125: 269-276.
Grants:
Over $7.7 million in funding from USDA-NIFA, Southern SARE, USDA-FNRI, APHIS, Farm Bill, SCRI, IR4 and industry collaborations.
Education:
Postdoctoral Research Entomologist, 2010-2012, USDA-ARS, Chemistry Unit, Center for Medical, Agricultural and Veterinary Entomology, Gainesville, Florida
Ph.D. in Entomology, 2007, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
B.S. in Biology, 2002, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, New Jersey
Date Joined Staff: June 2012
Dr. Kaushalya G. Amarasekare
Associate Professor and Extension Specialist (Entomology)
Associate Professor and Extension Specialist (Entomology)
Dr. Kaushalya G. Amarasekare
Department of Agricultural Sciences and Engineering
College of Agriculture
Contact information:
Office: 204 C Farrell Westbrook Ag Complex
Fruit, Vegetable and Field Crop Entomology Lab: 136 Farrell Westbrook Ag Complex
Phone: (615) 963-5001 (Office), 615 963 6154 (Lab)
Fax: (615) 963-5436
Email: kamarase@tnstate.edu
Website link
Research Areas:
Integrated pest management (IPM)
Biological control
Pest and natural enemy monitoring
Effects of reduced risk and less risk insecticides on natural enemies
Pesticide efficacy
Biology and life history of pests and natural enemies
Effects of temperature on development, reproduction and survival of pests and natural enemies
Exotic invasive pest insect management
Alternative arthropod pest management practices such as use of insectary plants
Selected Publications:
Amarasekare, K. G., and P. W. Shearer. 2020. Residual Effects of Insecticide on Deraeocoris brevis (Hemiptera: Miridae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 113: 1-6. doi: 10.1093/jee/toz324
Amarasekare, K. G., P.H. Brown and P. W. Shearer. 2019. Field-aged insecticide residues on Chrysoperla johnsoni (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 112: 2109-2115. doi: 10.1093/jee/toz149.
Amarasekare, K. G. and P. W. Shearer. 2017. Stability of Cacopsylla pyricola (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) populations in Pacific Northwest pear orchards
managed with long-term mating disruption for Cydia pomonella (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Insects 8 (4), 105; doi:10.3390/insects8040105 (Special Issue).
Choi, M-Y., Tang, S. B., Ahn, S-J, Amarasekare, K. G., Shearer, P. and Lee, J. C. 2017. Effect of non-nutritive sugars to decrease the survivorship of spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii. J. of Insect Physiology. 99:86-94.
Amarasekare, K. G., P. W. Shearer and N. J. Mills. 2016. Testing the selectivity of pesticide effects on natural enemies in laboratory bioassays. Biological Control. 102: 7-16. (Special Issue).
Beers, E. H., Mills, N. J., Shearer, P. W., Horton, D.R., Milickzy, E., Amarasekare, K. G. and Gontijo, L.M. 2016. Nontarget effects of orchard pesticides on natural enemies: lessons from the field and laboratory. Biological Control. 102: 44-52. (Special Issue).
Shearer, P. W., Amarasekare, K. G., Mills, N. J., Castagnoli S., Beers, E. H., Jones, V. P. and Mills, N. J. 2016. Large-plot field studies to assess impacts of newer insecticides on non-target arthropods in Western U.S. orchards. Biological Control. 102: 26-34. (Special Issue).
Mills, N. J., Beers, E. H., Shearer, P. W., Unruh, T., and Amarasekare, K. G. 2016. Comparative analysis of pesticide effects on natural enemies in western orchards: a synthesis of laboratory bioassay data. Biological Control. 102: 17-25. (Special Issue).
Jones, V., Horton, D.R., Mills, N. J., Unruh, T., Baker, C., Melton, T., Milickzy, E., Steffan, S., Shearer, P. W., and Amarasekare, K. G. 2016. Evaluating plant volatiles for monitoring natural enemies in apple, pear and walnut orchards. Biological Control. 102: 53-65. (Special Issue).
Jones, V., Horton, D.R., Mills, N. J., Unruh, T., Milickzy, E., Shearer, P. W., Amarasekare, K. G., Baker, C., and Melton, T. 2016. Using plant volatile traps to develop phenology models for natural enemies: An example using Chrysopa nigricornis (Burmeister) Neuroptera: Chrysopidae). Biological Control. 102: 77-84. (Special Issue).
Mills, N. J., Jones, V., Baker, C., Melton, T., Steffan, S., Unruh, T., Horton, D.R., Shearer, P. W., Amarasekare, K. G., and Milickzy, E. 2016. Using plant volatiles traps to estimate the diversity of natural enemy communities in orchard ecosystems. Biological Control. 102: 66-76. (Special Issue).
Jones, V., Mills, N. J., Brunner, J.F., Horton, D.R., Beers, E. H., Unruh, T., Shearer, P. W., Goldberger, J., Gallardo, K., Castagnoli, S., Lehrer, N., Steffan, S., Amarasekare, K. G., Chambers, U., and Gadino, A.N. 2016. From planning to execution to the future: an overview of a concerted effort to enhance biological control in apple, pear and walnut orchards in the western U.S. Biological Control. 102: 1-6. (Special Issue).
Amarasekare, K. G. and P. W. Shearer. 2013c. Life history comparison of two green lacewings species, Chrysoperla johnsoni and Chrysoperla carnea (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae). Environmental Entomology. 42:1079-1084.
Amarasekare, K. G. and P. W. Shearer. 2013b. Comparing Effects of insecticides on two green lacewings species, Chrysoperla johnsoni and Chrysoperla carnea (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 106: 1126-1133.
Amarasekare, K. G. and P. W. Shearer. 2013a. Laboratory bioassays to estimate the lethal and sublethal effects of various insecticides and fungicides on Deraeocoris brevis (Hemiptera: Miridae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 106: 776-785.
Amarasekare, K. G., C. M. Mannion and N. D. Epsky. 2012. Developmental time, longevity and lifetime fertility of three introduced parasitoids of the mealybug Paracoccus marginatus (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae). Environmental Entomology 41: 1184-1189.
Amarasekare, K. G. and Mannion C. M. 2011. Life history of a new-to-science exotic soft scale insect Phalacrococcus howertoni (Hemiptera: Coccidae) found in Florida. Florida Entomologist. 94(3): 588-593.
Amarasekare, K. G., C. M. Mannion, and N. D. Epsky. 2010. Host instar susceptibility and selection and interspecific competition of three introduced parasitoids of the mealybug Paracoccus marginatus (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae). Environmental Entomology. 39(5): 1506-1512.
Amarasekare, K. G., C. M. Mannion and N. D. Epsky. 2009. Efficiency and establishment of the three introduced parasitoids of the mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae). Biological Control. 51, 91-95.
Amarasekare, K. G., J.C. Chong, N. D. Epsky, and C. M. Mannion. 2008b. Effect of temperature on the life history of the mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) Journal of Economic Entomology. 101(6):1798-1804.
Amarasekare, K. G., C. M. Mannion, L. S. Osborne and N. D. Epsky. 2008a. Life history of Paracoccus marginatus (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) on four host plant species under laboratory conditions. Environmental Entomology. 37(3): 630-635.
Amarasekare, K. G. and J. V. Edelson. 2004. Effect of temperature on efficacy of insecticides to differential grasshopper (Orthoptera: Acrididae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 97(5): 1595-1602.
Grants:
Amarasekare, K.G. (PI/PD): “Improving sustainable pest management practices to control cucumber beetles in cucurbits”. Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA)-Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG). ($44,992). 2022-2024.
Amarasekare, K.G. (PI/PD), A.R. Khanal (CoPI), and A. Clardy (CoPI). Building capacity in Extension, outreach and technical assistance to promote integrated pest management (IPM) of arthropods in Tennessee. USDA NIFA Capacity Building Grant (CBG). ($249,980). 2019 -2022.
Shearer, P.W., K. G. Amarasekare. Conservation biological control of pear psylla in Pacific Northwest pears. Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission. ($71,571). 2014
Shearer, P.W., K. G. Amarasekare, V.P. Jones, S.A. Steffan. Improving biological control of insect pests of cherry. Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission. ($79,485). 2013
Graduate and Undergraduate Teaching
Graduate: AGSC 5900/AGSC 7900 Applied Entomology (fall semester in every other odd year)
Undergraduate: AGSC 4900 Entomology (fall semester in every other even year)
Extension Activities
In-service training for Extension agents
TSU New Farmer Academy training
Tennessee Naturalist Program training
County-based Extension outreach training
K-12 students lab visits and Entomology training
TSU Small Farm Expo Entomology presentation and training
TSU field research visits for stakeholders
Entomology fact sheets
Entomology Extension curricula
Honors and Awards:
Member-at-large, Entomological Society of America-Southeastern Branch (ESA-SEB) 2022-2025
Past President, Tennessee Entomological Society 2021-2022
President, Tennessee Entomological Society 2020-2021
Board of Directors, Tennessee Entomological Society 2020-2022
Outstanding Young Researcher Award, College of Agriculture, Tennessee State
University, 2019
Entomological Society of America – Student and Young Professional Participation Award 2009-2011
L. Russell Norton Memorial Fellowship–Miami-Dade County Agri-Council, Inc. 2007
Entomological Society of America – Student and Young Professional Participation Award 2007
Gamma Sigma Delta National College Honor Scholarship Society 2007
Alpha Zeta National College Honor Scholarship Society 2004
Phi Kappa Phi National College Honor Scholarship Society 2002
William H. Krome Memorial Fellowship–Miami-Dade County Agri-Council, Inc. 2004
Professional Affiliations:
Entomological Society of America
International Organization for Biological Control (IOBC) – NRS Pacific Branch
Entomological Society of America Southeastern Branch
Florida Entomological Society
Tennessee Entomological Society
Tennessee Academy of Science
Professional Experience:
Graduate faculty Tennessee State University
Volunteer instructor for the Tennessee Naturalist Program
Graduate student mentoring for MS thesis research
Education:
Ph.D. (Entomology) University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
M.S. (Entomology) Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
B.S. (Honors) (Agriculture) University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Full resume of Dr. Amarasekare here.
Date joined staff: November 2015
Dr. Krishna B. Bhandari
Assistant Professor and State Extension Specialist in Forage Agronomy
Assistant Professor and State Extension Specialist in Forage Agronomy
Dr. Krishna B. Bhandari
Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
College of Agriculture
Contact Information
202L Farrell Westbrook Agricultural Complex
Telephone: 615-963-5828
kbhandar@tnstate.edu
Research Interests
Investigating impacts of forage species and mixtures, and management practices on improving forage production, soil health, and promoting native bees.
Studying sustainability of grass-alfalfa systems and alfalfa resilience to water/drought stress.
Addressing climate change through economically viable incorporation of native warm-season grasses into forage production systems since warm-season grasses can contribute to soil carbon sequestration and do not need much nitrogen fertilizers.
Synthetic N fertilizer application is one of the major contributors to agriculture-related greenhouse gases emissions, so I am interested in using low-cost, resilient legume in rotation and mixture with grasses and other row crops.
Collaboration
Measuring greenhouse gas emissions and application of precision agricultural technologies are some of the priorities I have identified for attracting funding and collaborative working relationships.
Peer-reviewed Publications
Bhandari, K.B., V. Acosta-Martinez, L. Pérez-Guzmán, and C.P. West. 2022. Soil health within transitions from irrigation to limited irrigation and dryland management. Agricultural & Environmental Letters, 7, e20077. https://doi.10.1002/ael2.20077
Bhandari, K.B., C.P. West. 2012. Differences in Soil Microbial Communities in Dryland Forage Production Systems in Semi-arid Texas High Plains. Texas Journal of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 34:10-21. https://txjanr.agintexas.org/index.php/txjanr/article/view/415
Bhandari, K.B., S.D. Longing, C.P. West, and C. Lechnar. 2021. Bees and other pollinators in adjacent Old World bluestem and cotton fields in the Texas High Plains. Texas Journal of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 34:1-9. https://txjanr.agintexas.org/index.php/txjanr/article/view/417
Bhandari, K.B., P. Torrance, E. Huffman, J. Bennett, and D.G. Riley. 2020. Insecticide resistance in diamondback moth (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) in Georgia. Journal of Entomological Science, 55(3), 416-420. doi:10.18474/0749-8004-55.3.416
Bhandari, K.B., C.P. West, V. Acosta-Martinez. 2020. Assessing the role of interseeding alfalfa into grass on improving pasture soil health in semi-arid Texas High Plains. Applied Soil Ecology 147. doi:10.1016/j.apsoil.2019.103399
Bhandari, K.B., S.D. Longing, and C.P. West. 2020. Bees occurring in corn production fields treated with atoxigenic Aspergillus flavus (Texas, USA). Agronomy 2020, 10, 571. doi: 10.3390/agronomy10040571
Bhandari, K.B., S.D. Longing, and C.P. West. 2020. Soil microbial communities in corn fields treated with atoxigenic Aspergillus flavus. Soil Systems, 4, 35. doi:10.3390/soilsystems4020035
Bhandari, K.B., C.P. West, D. Klein, S. Subbiah, and K. Surowiec. 2019. Chemical composition of essential oil of ‘WW-B.Dahl’ Old World bluestem grown in the Texas High Plains. Industrial Crops & Products 133:1-9. doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2019.03.013
Bhandari, K.B., C.P. West, S.D. Longing, C.P. Brown, P.E. Green, and E. Barkowsky. 2018. Pollinator abundance in semi-arid pastures as affected by forage species. Crop Science 58 (6): 2665-2671. doi:10.2135/cropsci2018.06.0393.
Bhandari, K.B., C.P. West, V. Acosta-Martinez, J. Cotton, and A. Cano. 2018. Soil health indicators as affected by diverse forage species and mixtures in semi-arid pastures. Applied Soil Ecology 132:179-186. doi:10.1016/j.apsoil.2018.09.002
Bhandari, K.B., C.P. West, S.D. Longing, C.P. Brown, and P.E. Green. 2018. Comparison of arthropod communities among different forage types on the Texas High Plains using pitfall traps. Crop Forage &Turfgrass Management 4:180005. doi:10.2134/cftm2018.01.0005.2018
Bhandari, K.B., C.P. West, and S.D. 2018. Longing. Communities of canopy-dwelling arthropods in response to diverse forages. Agricultural & Environmental Letters 3:180037. doi:10.2134/ael2018.07.0037
Bhandari, K.B., C.P. West, and S.D. Longing. 2018. Fly Densities on cattle grazing ‘WW- B.Dahl’ Old World bluestem pasture systems. Texas Journal of Agriculture and Natural Resources 31: T1-T5.
Google scholar citations https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=m4i35DkAAAAJ&hl=en
Awards and Honors
Gerald O. Mott Award for Meritorious Graduate Student in Crop Science, Crop Science Society of America, 2018
Water Conservation Research Fellowship, The Sandy Land Underground Water Conservation District/Texas Tech University, 2016.
Future Leader Scholar, Association for International Agriculture and Rural Development, 2014.
Education
PhD, Plant and Soil Science, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
MS, Plant Protection and Pest Management, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
BS, Agricultural Sciences, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
Date joined Faculty: August 2023.
Latasha Williams, Ph.D., RD, LD
Assistant Professor/DPD Director
Assistant Professor/DPD Director
Latasha Williams, Ph.D., RD, LD
Department of Human Sciences
College of Agriculture
Contact Information
Office Location: 216A Humphries
Telephone: 615-963-6992
Email: lwill176@tnstate.edu
Research Areas
Food Insecurity
Childcare Outdoor Learning Environments as Active Food Systems
Type 2 Diabetes
Publications
Williams L, Griffith EH, Goodell LS. Abstract: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist’s Perceptions of Helping Mothers Gain Sustainable Access to Healthy Foods. JNEB.2021;53:7, S46-S47. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2021.04.441.
Elliott S, Satterfield SJ, Solorzano G, Bowen S, Hardison-Moody A, and Williams L. Disenfranchised: How Lower-Income Mothers Navigated the Social Safety Net During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Socius: Sociological Research for a Dynamic World 7. https://doi.org/10.1177/2378023121103.
Teaching
NUFS 2010 – Basic Nutrition
NUFS 2110 – Elementary Nutrition
NUFS 3330 – Maternal and Child Nutrition
NUFS 3830 – Nutrition Assessment, Behavior Change, and Counseling
NUFS 4530 – Medical Nutrition Therapy I
NUFS 4540 – Medical Nutrition Therapy II
FACS 4500 – Senior Project
FACS 4600 – Field Experience in Nutrition
Education
Ph.D. Nutrition Science – North Carolina State University
M.S. Nutrition – Meredith College
B.S. Nutrition – North Carolina Central University
B.S. Textile Chemistry – North Carolina State University
Date joined faculty: January 2022
Dr. Latif Lighari
Associate Dean, Extension
Associate Dean, Extension
Dr. Latif Lighari
Contact Information
Office Location: 213 Farrell-Westbrook
Phone: 615-963-5526
Fax: 615-963-4892
Email: llighari@tnstate.edu
Professional Experience
February 2011 to Present, Associate Dean for Extension, CAHNS, TSU
May 2008 – Feb. 2011, Director of South Dakota Cooperative Extension Service; Associate Dean, College of Agriculture & Biological Science, Professor, Agricultural Education, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD
March 2000- May 2008, Associate Administrator, Cooperative Extension Program, TSU
July 1984 – March 2000, Cooperative Extension System, University of Connecticut
July 1980 – July 1984, Instructor, Vocational Agriculture, Hannibal Area Voc. Technical School, Hannibal, Missouri
Education
Ph.D. 1979 – Agricultural Education, University of Missouri
B.S. 1977 – General Agriculture, University of Missouri
M.Sc. 1972 – Agricultural Extension, Sindh Agricultural University, Pakistan
B.Sc. (Honors) 1969 – Agri. Engineering, S. Agri. University, Pakistan
Dr. Lyle T. Wallace
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Dr. Lyle T. Wallace
Department of Agricultural Sciences and Engineering
College of Agriculture
Contact Information:
Office Location: 211B, CARP building
Office Phone: (615) 963-1492
Email: lwalla10@tnstate.edu
Research Areas:
Soybean and legume genetics
Breeding
Selected Publications:
Mugabe D, Frieszell C, Warburton ML, Coyne CJ, Sari H, Uhdre R, Wallace LT, Ma Y, Zheng P, McGee RJ, Main D, Ganjyal G. 2023. Kabuli chickpea seed quality diversity and preliminary GWAS. AGE Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment (Submitted but not yet accepted).
Arkwazee HA*, Wallace LT*, Hart JP, Griffiths PD, Myers JR. 2022. Genome-Wide Association Study (GWAS) of White Mold Resistance in Snap Bean. Genes 13:2297. *Co-first authors.
Parker TA, Gallegos JA, Beaver J, Brick M, Brown JK, Cichy K, Debouck DG, Delgado-Salinas A, Dohle S, Ernest E, de Jensen CE, Gomez F, Hellier B, Karasev AV, Kelly JD, McClean P, Miklas P, Myers JR, Osorno JM, Pasche JS, Pastor-Corrales MA, Porch T, Steadman JR, Urrea C, Wallace LT, Diepenbrock CH, Gepts P. 2022. Genetic Resources and Breeding Priorities in Phaseolus Beans: Vulnerability, Resilience, and Future Challenges. Plant Breeding Reviews 46: 289-420. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119874157.ch6
Huster AR, Wallace LT*, Myers JR. 2021. Associated SNPs, heritabilities, trait correlations, and genomic breeding values for resistance in snap beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) to root rot caused by Fusarium solani (Mart.) f. sp. phaseoli (Burkholder). Front. Plant Sci. 12:697615. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2021.697615. *Co-first author.
Margaret E. Machara
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Margaret E. Machara
Child Development and Family Relations
Department of Human Sciences
College of Agriculture
Contact Information:
Office Location: 305 Humphries Building
Telephone: 615-963-5628
FAX: 615-963-5033
Email: mmachara@tnstate.edu
Research Areas:
Human Development, Parenting, Family Relationships, Healthy Living, Early Learning
Publications:
Books/Bulletins-1
Technical reports-1
Conference Presentations and Invited Lectures-14
Most Significant Publications:
•Machara, M. (2010). Bringing Higher Education to Life Through Service Learning. Network, 22.2, 1-2,4.
•Machara, M. Imperfection is Perfectly Fine. Kein, R. editor of Wisdoms for Parents: Key Ideas from Parent Educators. In review
•Rous, B, Hallam, R., Grove, J., Robinson, S., Machara, M. (2003). Parent Involvement in Early Care and Education Programs: A Review of the Literature. Prepared for the Parent Leadership Initiative.
Teaching:
ECFS 3610 Early Childhood Curriculum
ECFS 4620 Current Issues in Early Childhood Education
ECFS 3520 Observation and Assessment
ECFS 2010 Child Development
ECFS 4650 Principles of Parenting
ECFS 3020 Middle Childhood and Adolescents
ECFS 4600 PreK and Kindergarten Methods and Materials
ECFS 4630 Family Relationships
FACS 4500 Senior Project
ECFS 3530 Infant Clinic
ECFS 4000 Behavior Management
ECFS 4660 Field Placement
Extension:
Developed and facilitated children’s classes for Habitat for Humanity concerning Healthy Living
Facilitated student involvement in Needs Assessment and Resource Materials for Community Action Council.
Recent Honors and Awards:
School of Agriculture and Consumer Sciences Teacher of the Year 2009
Education:
BS (Family and Child Development); Minors (Psychology, Sociology) –Virginia Tech
MS (Family and Child Development) – Auburn University
PhD – University of Kentucky
Date joined staff: 2004
Margaret T. Mmbaga
Research Professor
Research Professor
Margaret T. Mmbaga
Office Location: 105 Agricultural Biotechnology Building
Telephone: 615-963-1386
FAX: 615-963-5436
Email:mmmbaga@tnstate.edu
Contact Information:
Office Location: 105 Agricultural Biotechnology Building
Telephone: 615-963-1386
FAX: 615-963-5436
Email:mmmbaga@tnstate.edu
Research Areas:
Plant Pathology, Integrated Disease Management, Biological Control, Host Resistance, etc.
Publications:
Refereed journal Articles – 47
Conference Proceedings – 52
Extension Publications – 8
Technical Annual Reports – 19
Research Abstracts – 59
Conference Presentations – 132
Most Significant Publications:
1. Li, Yonghao; Mmbaga, Margaret; Windham, Alan; Windham, Mark, Trigiano, Robert 2009. Powdery mildew of dogwoods: Current status and future prospects. Plant Disease Journal. Vol. 93: 1084-1092.
2. Mmbaga, M. T., Mrema F.A. and R.J. Sauve. 2007. Identification of microorganisms for biological control of powdery mildew in Cornus florida. Biological Control Journal Reference(2008): doi:10.1016/j.biolcontrol.2007.10.018.
3. Mmbaga, M. T. and J.B. Oliver 2007. Effect of Biopesticides on foliar diseases and Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica) adults in roses (Rosa spp.), oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) and Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica). Arboriculture and Urban Forestry Journal 33(3) : 1-10.
4. Mmbaga, M.T. and Sauvé, R. 2007. Analysis of Powdery Mildew-resistant dogwood accessions using AFLP. HortScience Journal 42: 28-30.
5. Mmbaga, M.T., Klopfenstein, N. Kim, M., Shi, A. and Mmbaga, N.C 2004. PCR-based DNA analysis of powdery mildew pathogens of dogwood (Cornus spp.). Forest Pathology 34: 321-328.
6. Mmbaga, M. T. and Suave R. J. 2004. Evaluation for multiple disease resistance in dogwood for three foliar pathogens. International J of Arboriculture and Urban Forestry: 30(2):101-106.
7. Mmbaga M.T., J.R. Steadman and J.R. Stavely 1996. The use of host resistance in rust disease management in common beans. Integrated Pest management Reviews.1: 191-200.
8. Mmbaga, M.T., Steadman, J. R. and Eskridge, K.M. 1996. Virulence patterns of Uromyces appendiculatus from different geographic areas and implications for finding durable resistance to rust of common bean. Journal of Phytopathology. 144: 533-541.
9. Mmbaga M. T., J.R. Steadman and J. J. Roberts 1994. Interaction of bean leaf pubescence with rust urediniospore deposition and subsequent infection density. Ann. Appl. Biol. 125: 243-254.
10. Arnaud-Santana, E., M. T. Mmbaga, D. P. Coyne, and J. R. Steadman.1993. Sources of resistance to common bacterial blight and rust in elite Phaseolus vulgaris L. Germplasm. Hortscience 28: 644-646.
11. Mmbaga, M. T., E. Anaurd-Santana, J. R. Steadman and D. Coyne. 1992. New sources of nonspecific resistance to rust and common blight in Pompadour dry bean landrace. Euphytica, 61: 135-144.
12. Mmbaga. M. T. and J. R. Steadman 1992. Nonspecific resistance to rust in pubescent and glabrous common bean genotypes. Phytopathology 82: 1283-1287.
13. Mmbaga, M.T. and J.R. Steadman. 1992. Adult plant rust resistance in common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Plant Disease 76: 1128-1135.
14. Mmbaga, M.T. and Stavely, .R.1988. Pathogenic variability in Uromyces appendiculatus and rust resistance in Tanzanian bean cultivars. Plant Disease 72: 259-262.
Teaching:
Principles of Plant Pathology
Introduction to Mycology
Host parasite Interactions and Disease Control
AGSC 5190 Plant Breeding
Extension:
Provided training on Legume diseases and their control in West Asia and North Africa National Agricultural Research Systems
Recent Awards and Honors:
2009 Outstanding Research Faculty Award, Tennessee State Univ., School of Agriculture and Consumer Science, Nashville, TN
Education:
B.Sc (Botany, Zoology with Education). – University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
M.Sc (Botany). – University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Ph.D. – Plant Pathology University of Wisconsin, Madison WI.
Date joined staff: 1995
Mary Johnson
Interim Director/Lead Teacher, TSU Early Learning Center
Interim Director/Lead Teacher, TSU Early Learning Center
Mary Johnson
Interim Director/Lead Teacher, TSU Early Learning Center
College of Agriculture
Contact Information:
Office Location: 138 Frederick S. Humphries Hall
Telephone: 615-963-5614
FAX: 615-963-5033
Email: mjohnson@tnstate.edu
Education:
B.S. Home Economics (concentration in Child Development and Family Relations)
M.S. General Psychology
Ed. D. Psychology (concentration in Counseling Psychology )
Membership:
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Tennessee Association for the Education of Young Children Nashville Area (AYEC)
Work Experience:
Director (Interim). Early Learning Center, Tennessee State University: August 2009-
Lead Teacher 1978-1993
Research Associate 1976-1987
Research Assistant 1972-1976
Date joined staff: 1972
Matthew Blair
Research Professor
Research Professor
Matthew Blair
Research Professor
Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
College of Agriculture
Contact Information
Office Location: 204 Farrell-Westbrook
Telephone: 615-963-7467
Email: mblair@tnstate.edu
Program Areas
Plant Breeder, Molecular Geneticist
Blair Laboratory information can be found here : https://www.tnstate.edu/faculty/mblair/index.aspx
Teaching
Graduate Courses
1) Advanced Plant Breeding / graduate course, 3 credit course / AGSC5190 / Tennessee State University with required reading of professional articles and supplementation with Xu (Molecular Plant Breeding) and Sleper and Poehlman, 5th Ed. (Breeding Field Crop)
2) International Agriculture under Study Abroad / Independent Study / graduate course, 3 credits / AGSC5350 / Tennessee State University with trip to Buga, Colombia for training at Servicio Empresarial de Aprendizaje Nacional Educacional (SENA), Sponsored by State Department and the government of Colombia through SENA under the auspices of Partners of the Americas.
Undergraduate Courses
1) Introduction to Biotechnology / freshman or sophomore biotechnology concentration course / AGSC1600 / Tennessee State University with required reading from Thielman and Pallatino, any Ed.
2) Plant Breeding / upper level undergraduate 3 credit course / AGSC4310 / Tennessee State University with required reading of Sleper and Poehlman, 5th Ed.
Adjunct and Affiliated Faculty
Cornell University, Department of Plant Breeding, School of Integrated Plant Science, College of Agriculture & Life Science.
Vanderbilt University, Center for Latin American Studies.
Individualized courses
Borlaug Fellow (Morocco) – Dr. Chafika Houasli
Borlaug Fellow (Malaysia) – Ms. Naransa Limpot
Borlaug Fellow (Ethiopia 1) – Mr. Girma Ayana
Borlaug Fellow (Ethiopia 2) – Mr. Habtamu Demessie
Borlaug Fellow (Kenya) – Mr. Geoffrey Karau
GCP Fellow (Ethiopia) – Dr. Asrat Asfaw
Courses on Molecular Breeding (4 since 2011)
February, 2019 – Nashville Tennessee – Illumina sequencing on NextSeq platform
July, 2018 – Nashville Tennessee – Illumina sequencing on MiSeq platform
June 2012 – Montpellier, France – molecular breeding for abiotic stress resistance
March 2011 – Accra, Ghana –molecular breeding module for West Africa Centre for Crop Improv. (WACCI)
Publications
2023
Ambachew DA+, Asfaw A, Blair MW* (2023). Genetic variability for root traits in a panel of Andean common beans grown under with and without Aluminum stress conditions. MDPI –.Agronomy, 13(3), 619; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy13030619
Blair MW, Londoño JM+, Buitrago A+, Wu X+, Brenner D (2023) Differentiation of Andean and Mesoamerican accessions in a proposed core collection of grain amaranths. Front. Plant Sci., 22 March 2023; Sec. Crop and Product Physiology. v.14 – 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2023.1144681
Christian J+, Hui D, Kaur N+, Kieffer C+, Moghaddam S+, Touray A, Borlay J, Blair MW, Mentreddy SR, Tegegne F, Illukpitya P (in press) Effects of Variety and Planting Density on Mung Bean EcoPhysiology and Yield in the Southeastern US. Agricultural Science
Islam ASMF, Limpot N, Blair MW (submitted) Zinc concentration in the grain of a world-wide mung bean (Vigna radiata) core collection as compared to other minerals. MDPI – AGriculture, special issue Biofortification
2022
Blair MW*, Thapa R+, Edwards M+, Damba Y+, Wu X+, Hickok D+, Mackasmiel L, Cortes AJ (2022) Use of Genomics and Phenomics for Diversity Assessment and Implications for Breeding of Grain Amaranths in Americas. Chapter. In M. Farooq & Kadambot H.M. Siddique (eds.) ‘Neglected and Underutilized Crops: Future Smart Food’. Elsevier Press Inc. , Nov 15, 2022
Campuzano LF, Blair MW (2022) Breeding strategies for Robusta Coffee (Coffea canephora) as a new crop in colombia. MDPI – Agriculture. 29 September 2022, 12(10), 1576; https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture12101576
Campuzano LF, Bejarano D, Castillo J, Torres DR, Cortes Aj, Blair MW* (2002) SNP Genotyping for Purity Assessment of a Forage Oat (Avena sativa L.) Variety from Colombia. MDPI -Agronomy 20 July 2022, 12, 1710. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12071710
Cortes AJ, Lopez LF+, Blair MW (2022) Genome–Environment Associations, an Innovative Tool for Studying Heritable Evolutionary Adaptation in Orphan Crops and Wild Relatives. Frontiers in Genetics – Section on Evolutionary and Population Genetics. 13:910386, 05 August 2022, Volume 13 – 2022 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2022.910386
Dharajiya DT, Trivedi GT, Thakkar NJ, Pachchigar KP, Teli B, Tiwari KK, Blair MW* (2022) Genomics-Assisted Design of Biotic Stress Resistant Vegetable Amaranths. In: Kole, C. (eds) Genomic Designing for Biotic Stress Resistant Vegetable Crops. Springer Publishing Inc.,. ISBN-13: 15 July 2022: 9783030977849. Pp. 437
Peláez D, Aguilar PA, Mercado M, López-Hernández F+, Guzmán M, Burbano-Erazo E+, Denning-James K, Medina CI, Blair MW, De Vega JJ, Cortés AJ* (2022) Genotype Selection, and Seed Uniformity and Multiplication to Ensure Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) var. Liborino. MDPI – Agronomy 12(10), 2285; 23 September 2022 https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12102285
Pratap A, Kumar S, Polowick PL, Blair MW, Baum M (2022) Editorial : Accelerating Genetic Gains in Pulses. Division Plant Breeding, Frontiers in Plant Science 13:879377. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.879377
Wu X+, Cortes AJ, Blair MW* (2022) Genetic differentiation of grain, fodder and pod vegetable type cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata L.) identified through genotyping-by-sequencing. Molecular Horticulture. 28 March 2022 https://molhort.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s43897-022-00028-x
2020
Checa OE, Rodriguez M+, Wu X, Blair MW* (2020) Use of an abbreviated method of backcrossing to introduce the afila gene into trellised garden pea (Pisum sativum) varieties. Agronomy MDPI
Rodriguez NC+, Ambachew D+, Melgarejo LM, Blair MW* (2020) Morphological and Agronomic Variability among Accessions of Purple Passion Fruit, Passiflora edulis f. edulis, Grown across Different Elevations. HortScience.
Rodriquez NC+, Melgarejo LM, Blair MW* (2020) Seed structural variability and germination capacity in Passiflora edulis Sims f. edulis. Frontiers in Plant Science – Plant Breeding
Tamayo-Vélez A, Santana-Fonseca GE, Blair MW (2020) Evaluación agronomica de frijoles bio-fortificados en finca de agricultores de Antioquia. Rev. Fac. Nac. Agron. Medellín 73(2): 9143-9149. https://doi.org/10.15446/rfnam.v73n2.75588
Wu X+, Islam ASM F+, Limpot N, Mackasmiel L, Mierzwa J, Cortés AJ, Blair MW* (2020). Genome-wide SNP identification and association mapping for seed mineral concentration in Mung bean (Vigna radiata L.) In Special Issue : (eds. P Symkal and E Von Wettburg “Healthy Food Development through Genetic Changes during Crop Domestication“ Frontiers in GeneticsTamayo-Vélez A, Santana-Fonseca GE, Blair MW (2020) Evaluación agronomica de frijoles bio-fortificados en finca de agricultores de Antioquia. Rev. Fac. Nac. Agron. Medellín 73(2): 9143-9149. https://doi.org/10.15446/rfnam.v73n2.75588
2019
Assefa T, Rubyogo JC, Mahama AA, Cannon EKS, Brown AV, Rao IM, Blair MW, Cannon SB (2019) A Review of Breeding and Genomics Resources for Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Molecular Breeding 39:20.
Hacisalihoglu G, Blair MW (2019) What we know about zinc in soils and plants for improving global food production security. In Special Issue : (eds.) Z Rengel Achieving Sustainable Crop Nutrition Chp16 – Micronutrients: advances in understanding zinc cycling in soils, uptake/use by plants and ways of optimising zinc use efficiency in crop production. Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Rodríguez NC, Melgarejo LM, Blair MW* (2019) Purple Passion Fruit, Passiflora edulis f. Edulis, Variability for Photosynthetic and Physiological Adaptation in Contrasting Environments. Agronomy 9(5), 231; doi:10.3390/agronomy9050231
Thapa R, Blair MW* (2019) Morphological Assessment of Cultivated and Wild Progenitor Grain Amaranth Diversity. In Special Issue : (eds.) P Symkal and E Von Wettburg “Healthy Food Development through Genetic Changes during Crop Domestication. Agronomy 8(11), 272; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy8110272
Yahaya D*, Denwar N, Blair MW* (2019) Effects of Moisture Deficit on the Yield of Cowpea Genotypes in the Guinea Savannah of Northern Ghana. Agricultural Sciences 10, 577-595. DOI: 10.4236/as.2019.104046
Yahaya D*, Denwar N, Mohammed M, Blair MW* (2019) Screening of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) Genotypes for Enhanced N2 Fixation and Water Use Efficiency under Field Conditions in Ghana. American Journal of Plant Sciences 10:4.
Wu J, Wang LF, Fu J, Chen J, Zhang J, Zhang SL, Wei SH, Tang YS, Zhu J, Lei L, Chen ML, Geng Q, Liu CL, Wu L, Li XM, Wang X, Wang Z, Wang Q, Xing S, Zhang H, Blair MW*, Wang S* (2019) Resequencing of 683 common bean genotypes identifies yield component trait associations across a north-south cline. Nature Genetics.
2018
Blair MW*, Cortés AJ, Farmer A, R. Wei H, Ambachew D, Penmetsa V, Carrasquillo N, Assefa T, Cannon S. (2018) Uneven recombination rate and linkage disequilibrium across a reference SNP map for common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). PLoS ONE 13(3): e0189597. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0189597.
Cortés AJ, Hurtado P, Blair MW, Chacón-Sánchez MI (2018) Does the genomic landscape of species divergence in Phaseolus; beans coerce parallel signatures of adaptation and domestication? Frontiers in Plant Science. http://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2018.01816
Cortés AJ, Hurtado P, Blair MW, Chacón-Sánchez MI (2018) Genome Diversity Reveals the Genomic Consequences of Speciation, Adaptation and Domestication in Common and Lima Phaseolus Beans. Bean Genome Diversity Reveals the Genomic Consequences of Speciation, Adaptation, and Domestication. Chapter. In Genetic Diversity in Plant Species – Characterization and Conservation Ed.. M.A. El-Esawi. DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.80512
Cortés AJ, Blair MW* (2018) Naturally Available Genetic Adaptation in Common Bean and Its Response to Climate Change” In Chapter 3 Climate Resilient Agriculture – Strategies and Perspectives, ed. Strategies and Perspectives, Ed. A. Shanker; CoEd; C. Shanker and Ch. Srinivasarao. InTech Publishing DOI: 978-953-51-3896-9. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.72380
Cortés AJ, Blair MW* (2018) Genotyping by Sequencing and Genome-Environment association in wild common bean predict widespread divergent adaptation to drought. Frontiers in Plant Science 9: 128.
Islam ASM F, Blair MW* (2018) Molecular characterization of mung bean germplasm from the USDA core collection using newly developed KASP based SNP markers. Crop Science 58:1–12; doi: 10.2135/cropsci2018.01.0044
Izquierdo P, Astudillo P, Blair MW, Iqbal AM, Raatz B, Cichy KA (2018) Meta-QTL analysis of seed iron and zinc concentration in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Theoretical and Applied Genetics DOI 10.1007/s00122-018-3104-8
Makoudi B, Kabbadj A, Mouradi M, Amenc L, Domergue O, Blair MW, Drevon JJ, Ghoulam J (2018) Phosphorus deficiency increases nodule phytase activity of faba bean–rhizobia symbiosis. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum 40:63. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11738-018-2619-6
Torche Y, Blair MW, Chougui Saida C (2018) Biochemical, physiological and phenological genetic analysis in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) under salt stress. Annals of Agricultural Sciences 63 (2018) 153–161. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aoas.2018.10.002
2017
Asfaw A, Ambachew D, Shah T, Blair MW (2017). Trait associations in diversity panels of the two common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) gene pools grown under well-watered and water-stress conditions. Frontiers in Plant Science, 8, 733.
Bassi D., Briñez B, Santa Rosa J, Rodrigues Oblessuc P, Panhoca de Almeida C, Nucci SM, da Silva LC, Chioratto AF, Pereira Vianello R, Aranha Camargo LE, Blair MW, Benchimol-Reis LL (2017) Linkage and mapping of quantitative trait loci associated with angular leaf spot and powdery mildew resistance in common beans. Genetics and Molecular Biology DOI: 10.1590/1678-4685-gmb-2015-0314
Briñez B, Perseguini JM, Santa Rosa J, Bassi D, Ribeiro Gonçalves JG, Almeida C, de Carvalho Paulino JF, Blair MW, Chioratto AF, Carbonell SAM, Valdisser PAMR, Pereira Vianello R, Benchimol-Reis LL (2017) Mapping QTLs for drought tolerance in a SEA 5 x AND 277 common bean cross with SSRs and SNP markers. Genetics and Molecular Biology, 40, 4, 813-823
Cortés AJ, Blair MW* (2017) Lessons from Common Bean on how wild relatives and landraces can make tropical crops more resistant to climate change. In. O. Grillo (Ed). Rediscovery of Landraces as a Resource for the Future, InTech. ISBN 978-953-51-5806-6
Cortés AJ, Blair MW* (2017) Naturally Available Genetic Adaptation in Common Bean and Its Response to Climate Change. InTech.
Teshale A, Cannon S, Wu XJ, Blair MW, Otyama P, Alemahayu F (2017) Improving adaptation to drought stress in white pea bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L): genotypic effects on grain yield, yield components and pod harvest index. Plant Breeding 136 (4): 548–561.
Xue RF, Wu J, Chen J, Wu J, Ge W, Wang L, Wang S*, Blair MW* (2017) Characterization and Hairy Root Transgene Expression of a Secretory Peroxidase (PvPOX1) from Common Bean Infected by Fusarium wilt. Plant Science 260: 1-7.
Wu X, Blair MW* (2017) Genotyping by Sequencing (GBS) Polymorphism Diversity in Grain Amaranths and Relatives. Frontiers in Plant Science 8:1960; doi: 10.3389/fpls.2017.01960
Wu X, Li N, Zhang XY, Hao JJ, Blair MW* (2017) Genetic diversity and population structure of global and Chinese Pisum core collections. Crop Science, 57:1–11
Zhu J, Wu J, Wang L, Blair MW*, Wang SM* (2017) Novel Alleles for Black and Gray Seed Color Genes in Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Crop Science 2017 57:1603-1610
2016
Blair MW*, Wu J, Wang SM (2016) Editorial: Food Legume Diversity and Legume Research Policies. Crop Journal 4: 339 – 343.
Blair MW*, Wu X, Bhandari D, Zhang X, Hao J (2016) Role of legumes for and as horticultural crops in sustainable agriculture. Chapter 9 (Ed.) D. Nandwani Organic Farming for Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainable Development and Biodiversity Series No. 9, ISBN 978-3-319-26801-9 ISBN 978-3-319-26803-3 (eBook), DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-26803-3 Springer International Publishing Switzerland
Blair MW*, Wu X, Bhandari D, Astudillo C (2016) Inheritance of ICP-detected nutrient accumulation in the whole seed of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Frontiers in Plant Science (Special Issue on Plant Nutrition) 7: 219. Published online 2016 Mar 8. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2016.00219
Blair MW*, Lorigados Miranda S (2016) Diversity of common bean landraces, breeding lines and varieties from Cuba. Crop Science 56:322-330
Darkwa K, Ambachew D, Mohammed H, Asfaw A, Blair MW* (2016) Evaluation of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) genotypes for drought stress adaptation in Ethiopia. Crop Journal 4:367–376.
Fisseha Z, Tesfaye K, Dagne K, Blair MW, Harvey J, Kyallo M, Gepts P (2016) Genetic diversity and population structure of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L) germplasm of Ethiopia as revealed by microsatellite markers. African Journal of Biotechnology. Vol. 15(52), pp. 2824-2847. DOI: 10.5897/AJB2016.15464
Mayor-Duran VM, Raatz B, Blair MW (2016) Developing drought tolerant common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) from inter genepool crosses with genotypes from different origins (Andean and Mesoamerican). Acta Agronomica 65(4): 1-15.
Parikh L, Mmbaga MT, Kodati S, Blair MW, Hui D, Meru G (2016) Broad-sense heritability and genetic gain for powdery mildew resistance in multiple pseudocross pseudo-F2 populations of flowering dogwoods (Cornus florida L.). Scientia Horticulturae 12/2016; 213. DOI:10.1016/j.scienta.2016.09.038
Zhu J, Wu J, Wang L, Blair MW, Zhu Z, Wang S (2016) QTL Analysis and Gene Candidates for Common Bacterial Blight Resistance from a Chinese Common Bean, Longyundou 5. Crop Journal 4: 344 – 352.
2015
Ambachew D, Mekbib F, Asfaw A, Beebe SE Blair MW* (2015) Trait relations in common bean genotypes grown under managed-stress for drought and field infestation of bean fly. The Crop Journal 3: 305 – 316
2013
Blair MW* (2013) Breeding approaches to increasing nutrient use efficiency: Examples from Common Beans. In Z. Rengel (ed.) Improving Water- and Nutrient-Use Efficiency in Food Production Systems. John Wiley & Sons, New York, NY, Chp. 11.
Blair MW*, Cortés A, Penmetsa RV, Carrasquilla-Garcia N, Farmer A, Cook D (2013) Development of high throughput SNP markers for parental polymorphism screening and diversity analysis in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Theoretical Applied Genetics (in press)
Blair MW*, Díaz LM, Acosta Gallegos JA (2013) Diversity of the Mexican Core Collection of Common Bean Landraces. Crop Science (in press)
Blair MW*, Hurtado N, (2013) EST-SSR markers from five sequenced cDNA libraries in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) comparing three bioinformatic algorithms. Molecular Ecology Resources 13: 688–695
Cortés AJ, Monserrate FA, Ramírez-Villegas J, Madriñán S, Blair MW* (2013) Drought Tolerance in Wild Plant Populations: The Case of Common Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). PLoS ONE 8(4): e62898
Garzón LN, Oliveros OO, Rosen B, Ligarreto GA, Cook DR, Blair MW* (2013) Isolation and characterization of NBS resistance gene homologues in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Phytopathology 103(2):156-68
Ramaekers L, Galeano CH, Garzón N, Vanderleyden J, Blair MW* (2013) Identifying quantitative trait loci for symbiotic nitrogen fixation capacity and related traits in common bean. Molecular Breeding 31:163–180
Sharma PN, Díaz LM, Blair MW (2013) Genetic diversity of Indian common beans elucidated with two germplasm collections and by morphological and microsatellite markers. Plant Genetic Resources 1–10
2012
Asfaw AA, Almekinders C, Blair MW, Struick PC (2012) Participatory approach in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) breeding for drought tolerance for Southern Ethiopia. Plant Breeding 131:125-134
Asfaw A, Blair MW* (2012) Quantitative trait loci for rooting pattern traits of common beans grown under drought stress versus non-stress conditions. Molecular Breeding 30 (2): 681-695
Asfaw A, Blair MW*, Struick P (2012) Multi-environment quantitative trait locus analyses for photosynthate acquisition, accumulation and remobilization traits in a common bean. G3: Genetics, Genomics and Genomes 2:579-595
Avila T, Blair MW*, Reyes X, Bertin P (2012) Genetic diversity of bean (Phaseolus) landraces and wild relatives from the primary centre of origin of the Southern Andes. Plant Genetic Resources: Characterization and Utilization 10:83-92
Blair MW*, Galeano CH, Tovar E, Muñoz-Torres MC, Velasco A, Beebe SE, Rao IM (2012) Development of a Mesoamerican intra-genepool genetic map for QTL detection in a drought tolerant x susceptible common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) cross. Molecular Breeding 29:71–88
Blair MW*, Herrera AL, Sandoval TA, Caldas GV, Fileppi M, Sparvoli F (2012) Inheritance of seed phytate and phosphorus levels in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) and association with newly-mapped candidate genes for the phytic acid pathway. Molecular Breeding 30: 1265-1277.
Blair MW*, Hurtado N, Sharma P (2012) Analysis and mapping of gene-derived simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers for common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Molecular Ecology Resources 12(4):661-668.
Blair MW*, Izquierdo P (2012) Use of the advanced backcross-QTL method to transfer seed mineral accumulation nutrition traits from wild to Andean cultivated common beans. Theoretical Applied Genetics
Blair MW*, Pantoja W, Muñoz LC (2012) First use of microsatellite markers in a large collection of cultivated and wild accessions of tepary bean (Phaseolus acutifolius A. Gray). Theoretical Applied Genetics 125 (6):1137-1147
Blair MW*, Soler A, Cortés AJ (2012) Diversification and Population Structure in Common Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). PLOS One 7 (11) e49488.
Briñez B, Blair MW. Killian A, Chiorrato A, Carbonel S, Benchimol L (2012) Development of a DART platform for the evaluation of genetic diversity in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Molecular Breeding 30: 181-193
Checa OE, Blair MW* (2012) Inheritance of yield related traits in climbing beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L). Crop Science 52:1–16
Cortés AJ*, Chavarro M, Madriñan S, This D, Blair MW* (2012)Molecular ecology and selection of drought related Asr gene polymorphisms in wild and cultivated common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). BMC Genetics 13:58
Cortés AJ, This D, Chavarro MC, Madriñan S, Blair MW* (2012)Nucleotide diversity patterns at the drought related DREB encoding genes in wild and cultivated common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Theoretical Applied Genetics 125 (5): 1069-1085
Dwivedi SL, Sahrawat KL, Rai KN, Blair MW, Andersson M, Pfieffer W(2012) Nutritionally enhanced staple food crops. Plant Breeding Reviews 34: 169-262
Galeano CH*, Cortés AJ, Fernández AC, Soler A, Franco-Herrera N, Makunde G, Vanderleyden J*, Blair MW* (2012) Gene-based single nucleotide polymorphism markers for genetic and association mapping in common bean. BMC Genetics 13:
Blair MW*, Astudillo C, Rengifo J, Beebe SE, Graham R (2011) QTL for seed iron and zinc concentrations in a recombinant inbred line population of Andean common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Theoretical Applied Genetics 122:511-523
2011
Blair MW*, Díaz LM, Gil-Langarica H, Mayek Perez N, Acosta JA (2011) Genetic relatedness of Mexican common bean varieties revealed by microsatellite markers. Crop Science 51:2655–2667
Blair MW*, Fernandez AC, Ishitani M, Moreta D, Seki M, Ayling S, Shinosaki S (2011) Construction and EST sequencing of a full-length, drought stress cDNA library for the Andean common bean genotype G19833. BMC Plant Biology 11:171
Blair MW*, Fernandez AC, Pedraza F, Muñoz-Torres MC, Kapu Sella N, K Brown, Lynch JP (2011) Parallel sequencing of ESTs from two cDNA libraries for high and low phosphorus adaptation in common beans. The Plant Genome 4(3):1-14
Blair MW*, Hurtado N, Chavarro MC, Muñoz Torres MC, Tomkins J, Wing R (2011) Gene-based SSR markers for common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) derived from root and leaf tissue ESTs: an integration of the BMc series. BMC Plant Biology 11:50
Cortés A, Chavarro C, Blair MW* (2011) SNP marker diversity in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Theoretical Applied Genetics 123: 827-845
Díaz LM, Buendía HF, Duque MC, Blair MW* (2011) Genetic diversity of Colombian landraces of common bean as detected through the use of silver-stained and fluorescently labeled microsatellites. Plant Genetic Resources: Characterization and Utilization 9(1); 86–96
Galeano CH*, Fernandez AC, Franco-Herrera N, Cichy KA, McClean PE, Vanderleyden J, Blair MW* (2011) Saturation of a unified intra- and inter-genepool common bean consensus linkage map in common bean for fine-mapping and synteny analysis. PLOSOne 6(12): e28135
Miklas PN, Fourie D, Trapp J, Larsen RC, Chavarro C, Blair MW, Gepts P (2011) Genetic Characterization and Molecular Mapping Pse-2 Gene for Resistance to Halo Blight in Common Bean. Crop Science 51:2439–2448
Soule M, Porter G, Medina J, Santana G, Blair MW, Miklas PN (2011) Comparative QTL Map for White Mold Resistance in Common Bean, and Characterization of Partial Resistance in Dry Bean Lines VA19 and I9365-31 Crop Science 51:123-139
Tako E, Blair MW, Glahn RP (2011) Biofortified red mottled beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in a maize and bean diet provide more bioavailable iron than standard red mottled beans: Studies in poultry (Gallus gallus) and an in vitro digestion/Caco-2 model. Nutrition Journal 10:113
Awards and Honors
Erasmus Fund (European Union) Fellowship for Visiting Scholars. France and Sweden 2012
CIAT’s list of most productive scientists for refereed publications: 1st place 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2011.
Bean Improvement Cooperative – Distinguished Achievement Award, 2007
Invited Speaker at Conferences: Bean Improvement Cooperative (USA) – BIC 2005, 2007; Congresso Nacional de Feijão (Brazil) – CONAFE 2008; Crop Science Society of America (USA) – CSSA, 2009; International Crop Legume Genetics and Genomics – ICLGG 2003, 2008, 2010; International Life Sciences Institute – ILSI (Colombia and USA) 2005,2006,2007, 2012; Plant and Animal Genome (USA) – PAG 2002, 2007
Invited Lectures; Cargill Series at Colorado State Univ. (Fort Collins, USA) 2009; Chinese Academy of Agri. Science (Beijing, China) 2008, 2009; Cornell Plant Breeding Seminar Series (Ithaca, USA) 2006; 2008; Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agrícola, Centro de Arroz e Feijão (EMBRAPA-CNPAF) (Goiânia, Brazil) 2004 and 2006.
Students – Where are they now?
PhD Students
MS Students
BSc Honor Students
Fellowship Students
Education
PhD in Plant Breeding, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
MS in Agronomy, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, PR
BS in Agriculture, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Date joined staff: June, 2013
Dr. Philip Osei Hinson
Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Cropping Systems
Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Cropping Systems
Dr. Philip Osei Hinson
Department of Agricultural Sciences and Engineering
202I Farrell Westbrook Complex
(615) 963-2268
phinson2@tnstate.edu
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Agronomy, January 2018 – December 2021 Texas A& M University, College Station, TX, USA.
Dissertation: Transitional organic dual-purpose wheat systems research for the Southern Great Plains.
M.S. in Plant, Soil, and Environmental Science, August 2015 – August 2017 West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX, USA.
Thesis: Effect of temperature on the development of sugarcane aphid, Melanaphis sacchari, on sorghum.
B.S. in Agriculture, August 2009 – May 2013
University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
Project work: Consumers’ knowledge of health effects of agrochemical uses in food production: A study at Agona West Municipality, Central Region,
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Assistant Professor (Cropping Systems), Jan 2024 – Present Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, USA.
Program Overview : The overarching goal of my program is to improve long-term economic and environmental sustainability of cropping systems in Tennessee. To achieve this goal, my colleagues and I design and study cropping systems to help Tennessee growers improve their soil health and enhance their agroecosystem services. Thus, my research interests include designing resource-efficient and resilient cropping systems; enhancing agroecosystem services through cover cropping, crop rotations, and conservation tillage; integrating crop and livestock production; organic crop production; and perennial grain production.
Postdoctoral Research Associate, May 2022 – December 2023 Rodale Institute, Kutztown, PA, USA.
Assessed nutrient density of corn under organic and conventional cropping
Quantified soil-profile organic carbon accumulation and other soil health parameters in different cropping
Investigated the effect of cover crop management on organic no-till soybean production.
Quantified soil microbial communities in long-term cropping systems.
Estimated the impact of organic and conventional cropping systems on water
Assessed the impact of cover crop management on organic no-till corn production.
Collaborated on additional research projects to develop and expand sustainable/regenerative cropping systems in the mid-Atlantic region of
Postdoctoral Research Associate, January 2022 – April 2022
Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Vernon, TX, USA.
Assessed wheat traits and varieties suitable for organic dual-purpose wheat systems in the region.
Quantified biological fixation in regional
Tested the feasibility of Raman Spectroscopy for high-throughput phenotyping in legumes.
Graduate Research Assistant, January 2018 – December 2021
Dept. of Soil and Crop Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA.
Conducted large-scale systems research to develop organic dual-purpose wheat systems for the Southern Great Plains region.
Quantified ecosystem services from organic dual-purpose wheat systems, including legume biological nitrogen fixation.
Assessed soil microbial abundance and diversity, nutrient cycling, and greenhouse gas emissions in organic dual-purpose wheat systems.
Quantified tradeoffs in nodulation and plant productivity with nitrogen in
Assessed wheat developmental and physiological traits associated with elevated grain protein concentration.
Collaborated on additional research projects to expand and improve S. production of guar.
Graduate Research Assistant, August 2015 – August 2017
Dept. of Agricultural Sciences, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX, USA.
Conducted research on the effect of temperature on the development of sugarcane aphid on sorghum.
Assisted with research on tillers in corn production.
Assisted with research on transpiration and water-use efficiencies of corn
Senior Research Assistant, August 2014 – July 2015
Dept. of Agricultural Economics and Extension, University of Cape Coast, Ghana.
Supervised undergraduate research
Assisted with research (data collection, entry, and analysis) on a published paper (farmers’ perception and adaptation to climate change) by Dr. Henry De-Graft
Research and Teaching Assistant, September 2013 – July 2014
Dept. of Agricultural Economics and Extension, University of Cape Coast, Ghana.
Supervised undergraduate research work.
Conducted research on the factors determining enterprise shift behavior among smallholder cocoa farmers in the Mpohor-Wassa East District in the Western Region of Ghana, under the supervision of Moses Kwadzo.
Analyzed data using SPSS for the first phase of the soil-fertility training program in three districts (Jasikan, Hohoe, and Kpando) in the Volta Region of
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Texas A&M University
Teaching assistant for SCSC 105- World Food and Fiber Crop (Fall 2018)
University of Cape Coast
Teaching assistant for AGN 399 – Research Methods (Spring 2015)
Teaching assistant for AEC 201- Elements of Microeconomics (Spring 2015)
Teaching assistant for AEC 202- Elements of Macroeconomics (Fall 2014)
Teaching assistant for AEX 313- Agricultural Extension Communication (Spring 2014)
Teaching assistant for AEX 201- Rural Sociology (Fall 2013)
EXTENSION EXPERIENCE
Trainer, Soil Health Management Practices Training, Armed-to-Farm Training Program, Carlisle, PA, USA, August 16, 2023.
Speaker, Field Day, Rodale Institute, Kutztown, PA, USA, July 21,
Presenter, Farming Systems Trial Tour by Flanner House American Licorice, Kutztown, PA, USA, August 25,
Speaker, Field Day, Rodale Institute, Kutztown, PA, USA, July 22,
Trainer, Organic Agronomy Training Service, Kutztown, PA, USA, July 21,
Participant, On-farm Research Project, Reznik Farm, Dumas, TX, USA, May-August
Trainer, Capacity-building Strategies to Citrus Farmers, Assin Fosu, Ghana, 11-14 November
Supervisor, On-farm Visit of Block Farming Projects, Agona Swedru, Ghana, June – August 2011.
PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
Dhakal, M., Rui, Y., Benson, A. R., Hinson, P. O., Delate, K., Afshar, R. K., Luck, B., &Smith, A. (2024). Cover crop management strategies affect weeds and profitability of organic no-till soybean. Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems, 39, e3, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1017/ S1742170523000522.
Hinson, P. O., Pinchak, B., Adams, C. B. Jones, D., Rajan, N., Kimura, E., & Somenahally, A. (2023). Forage and cattle production during organic transition in dual-purpose wheat systems. Agronomy Journal, 115. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.21284.
Hinson, P. O., Adams, C. B., Jones, D., Pinchak, B., Rajan, N., Kimura, E., & Somenahally, A. (2022). Organic transition in dual-purpose wheat systems: Agronomic performance and soil nitrogen dynamics. Agronomy Journal, 114, 2484-2500. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.21093.
Hinson, P. O., Adams, C. B., Dong, X., Xue, Q., Thapa, S., Feng, G., Kimura, E., Pinchak, , Somenahally, A. & Ibrahim, A. M. H. (2022). Path analysis of phenotypic factors affecting grain protein in dryland wheat. Journal of Crop Improvement, 36, 892-918. https://doi.org/10.1080/15427528.2022.2042882.
MacMillan, J., Adams, C. B., Hinson, P. O., DeLaune, P. B., Trostle, C., & Rajan, N. (2022). Quantifying biological nitrogen fixation of cool-season legumes in three systems in U.S. Southern Great Plains. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment, 5, https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20244.
Shrestha, , Adams, C. B., Ravelombola, W., MacMillan J., Trostle, C., Ale, S., & Hinson, P. O. (2021). Exploring phenotypic variation and association in root nodulation, morphological, and growth characters in 50 guar genotypes. Industrial Crops and Products, 171, 113831. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2021.113831.
MacMillan, J., Shrestha, R., Adams, C. B., Hinson, P. O., & Trostle, C. (2021). The root system of guar: Spatial and temporal analysis of root and nodule development. Annals of Applied Biology, 179, 2278-287. https://doi.org/10.1111/aab.12697.
Hinson, O., & Adams, C. B. (2020). Quantifying tradeoffs in nodulation and plant productivity with nitrogen in guar. Industrial Crops and Products, 153,112617. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2020.112617.
Adams, C. B., Boote, K. J., Shrestha, R., MacMillan, J., Hinson, P. O., & Trostle, C. (2020). Growth stages and developmental patterns of guar [Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub.]. Agronomy Journal, 112, 4990-5001. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/agj2.20415.
PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS IN REVIEW
Hinson, O., Afshar, R., Rui, Y., Benson, A., & Smith, A. (2023). Legacy impacts of organic and conventional cropping systems on corn grain quality. Frontiers in Agronomy.
Manley, A., Ravelombola, W., Adams, C., Shrestha, R., Hinson, P. O., & Trostle, C. (2023). 13 C isotope discrimination variation in guar [Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub.]. Industrial Crops & Products.
EXTENSION AND TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS
Adams, C. B., Hinson, P. O., Kimura, E., Bell, J., Pinchak, B., MacMillan, J., Jones, D., & Abello, F. (2023). Organic transition of dual-purpose wheat systems. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. SCSC-PU-259.
MacMillan, J., Hinson, P. O., Adams, C. B., Kimura, E., & Trostle, C. (2021). Nitrogen fixation by cool-season legumes in agronomic systems. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. SCSC-PU-230.
BOOK CHAPTER
Dhakal, M., Zinati, G., Fulcher, M., Fornara, D., Martani, E., Contina, J. B., Hinson, P. O., Afshar, R. K., & Ghimire, R. (2024). Challenges and Emerging Opportunities for Weed Management in Organic Agriculture. Advances in Agronomy. Academic Press.
GRANTS
Hinson, P. O., Panday, D., & Ghalehgolabbehbahani, A. 2023-2026. Understanding the Effects of Biochar Application on Soil Microbes. Nutrition Science Foundation. $100,000 (Funded).
Hinson, P. O., Rui, Y., & Afshar, R. 2023-2024. Exploring How Soil Health Modulates Wheat Nutritional Quality. Toward Sustainability $15,000 (Funded).
Hinson, P. O., Rui, Y., & Afshar, R. 2023-2024. Understanding the Nexus Between Soil Health and Corn Nutrient Density. Toward Sustainability $15,000 (Funded).
Hinson, P. O., Adams, C. B., Pinchak, B., & Malinowski, D. 2019-2021. The Success of Organic and Other Sustainable Dual-Purpose Wheat Systems Depend on Access to Adapted USDA’s Southern Sustainable Agricultural Research and Education Graduate Students Grants Program. $16,500 (Funded).
Dandekar, K. R., Rosen, G., Ji, H., Sales, C. M., Das, A. K., Hinson, P. O., Rui, Y., & Afshar, R. 2023-2027. Collaborative Research: SitS: Accessible, AI-enabled Wireless Soil Gas Sensor Networks for Enhancing Carbon and Nutrient Cycling to Improve Sustainable Agricultural Practices. NSF Signals in the Soil Grants Program. $1,192,582 (Submitted).
CONTRIBUTED PROJECTS
Evaluating How Conventional, Conservation, and Organic Farming Management Practices Affect Soil Health and Water 2018-2024. William Penn Foundation.
$6,000,000.
Exploring the Link Between Soil and Human Health: Protein, Protein Quality, and the Nutraceutical Amino Acid Ergothioneine. 2021-2025. Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR). $1,000,000.
Introducing Organic to Producers of Grain-only and Pasture-grain Wheat Cropping Systems of Northern Texas. 2017-2021. USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants $500,000.
Enhancing Ecosystem Services Through Integration of Guar into Wheat Cropping Systems of the Southern Great Plains. 2018-2023. USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), Agricultural and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Competitive Grants Program. $500,000.
Connecting Plants Traits with Drought Tolerance and Yield in Texas Wheat. 2018-2019 Texas Wheat Producers Board and Association. $ 20,000.
AWARDS/HONORS/SCHOLARSHIPS
Agrosystems, Geosciences, and Environment (AGE) Outstanding Reviewer: 2022 Editor’s Citation for Excellence.
Third Place Poster Presentation, Ph.D. Students Poster Competition, Southern Branch of the American Society of Agronomy Annual Meeting, Virtual, Jan 30 – Feb 1,
Third Place Poster Presentation, Diversity Students Poster Competition, ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting, Virtual, November 8-13, 2020.
Third Place Oral Presentation, Nutrients and Environmental Quality Community Ph.D. Oral Competition, ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, November 10-13, 2019.
Finalist (Team name – Net Zero Aggies), Patagonia Case Competition, Haas School of Business, Center for Responsible Business, Berkeley, CA, 2018.
First Place Paper, Graduate Student Paper Competition, West Texas A&M University Student Research Conference, Canyon, TX, 2017.
Second Place Presentation, Graduate Students Oral Presentation Competition, West Texas A&M University Student Research Conference, Canyon, TX, 2017.
Third Place Oral Presentation, M.S. Student Competition., Entomological Society Association (Southwestern Branch) 65th Annual Meeting, Austin, TX, April 9-13,
Dryland Agriculture Scholarship, Dept of Agricultural Sciences, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX, 2016, $1000.
Bill Piehl Agriculture Scholarship, Dept of Agricultural Sciences, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX, 2016, $400.
Outstanding Service and Participation, African Students Organization, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX,
LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Peer Reviewer for Agrosystems, Geosciences, and Environment, Agronomy Journal, Frontiers in Soil Science, 2023.
Chair, Agronomic Solutions for Smallholders Community, ASA, 2023.
Committee Member, ASA-CSSA-SSSA’s Peer Review Advisory Committee, 2023.
Technical Reviewer, Southern SARE On-Farm Research Grants Program, 2023 & 2022.
Judge, Student Oral Competition, Organic Management Systems Community, ASA 2022.
Technical Reviewer, Southern SARE Graduate Students Grants Program, 2022 & 2021.
Vice Chair, Agronomic Solutions for Smallholders Community, ASA, 2022.
Peer Reviewer for Agrosystems, Geosciences, and Environment, and Frontiers in Genetics, 2022.
Chair, Agronomy in Africa Community, ASA,
Symposium Organizer, Agronomy in Africa Community, ASA, 2021- Sponsored by the Sustainable Intensification Innovation Lab ($2000).
Judge, Texas A&M University Student Research Week,
Vice Chair, Agronomy in Africa Community, ASA, 2020.
Participant, Graduate Student Leadership Conference, ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting, 2020.
Judge, Patagonia Case Competition, Haas School of Business, Center for Responsible Business, Berkeley, CA,
Member, ASA-CSSA-SSSA, 2018 –
Member, Entomological Society of America, 2015 –
Student Affairs Committee Member, Entomological Society of America (Southwestern Branch), 2015 – 2016.
Secretary, Rotaract Club, West Texas A&M University, 2015 –
Member, African Student Organization, West Texas A&M University, 2015 –
Member, Farm and Ranch Club, West Texas A&M University, 2015 – 2016.
Student Library Advisory Board Member, West Texas A&M University,
Member, Global Youth Innovation Network-Ghana, 2011 –
Member, Young Professionals for Agricultural Development-Ghana, 2013 –
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Speaker, Pennsylvania Farm Show, Harrisburg, PA, January 10-12, 2023.
Presenter, ASA-CSSA-SSSA Rodale Institute Tour, Kutztown, PA, November 6, 2022.
Speaker, Organic Farming Practices and their Environmental Benefits, Lehigh Carbon Community College, Kutztown, October 11, 2022.
Presenter, Wanderers Creek STEM Conference, Chillicothe High School, Chillicothe, TX, March 10, 2020.
Volunteer, West Texas A&M University Engineering Camp, Canyon, TX, June 8, 2017
Volunteer, Rotary District Conference, Big Spring, TX, May 20-21,
Speaker, North Plains Groundwater Conservation Water Festival for Children, Dumas, TX, May 19, 2016.
Volunteer, Salvation Army Fill-the-Truck Project, Canyon, TX, December 2015 and
Volunteer, Clothing Donation to Salvation Army Thrift Store, Amarillo, TX, May and December
Volunteer, Homecoming Parade, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX, September 2015 and
Volunteer, Salvation Army Christmas Gift Distribution to the Needy with Rotaract Club of West Texas A&M University, Amarillo, TX, December 2015 and 2016.
Volunteer, JDRF One Walk, Virgil Henson Activity Center, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX, November 7, 2015.
SCIENTIFIC ABSTRACTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Hinson, P. O. 2023. Climate Benefits of Regenerative Organic Production. Iowa Organic Association Annual Meeting, December 5, Boone, Iowa.
Hinson, P. O, Benson, A., Smith, A. 2023. Effectiveness of Hairy Vetch Mechanical Termination Methods in Rotational No-till Organic Corn. ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting, Oct 29–Nov 2, St. Louis, Missouri.
Hinson, P. O, Benson, A., Smith, A. 2023. Assessing the Impact of Organic and Conventional Cropping Systems on Water Quality. ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting, Oct 29–Nov 2, St. Louis, Missouri.
Hinson, P. O. 2023. Using Soil as a Tool to Fight Climate Change. Rodale Institute Farming Training Program, July 28, Kutztown, Pennsylvania.
Hinson, P. O. 2023. Organic Agriculture: Mitigating and Adapting to Climate Change Through Carbon Sequestration. Rodale Institute Webinar, June 7, Virtual.
Hinson, P. O. 2023. Side-by-Side Comparison Studies of Conventional and Organic Farms. Georgia Organics Conference, Feb 16–18, Perry, Georgia.
Hinson, P. O., Rui, Y., Benson, A., Smith, A. 2022. Soil-Profile Organic Carbon Accumulation in Organic and Conventional Farming Systems: Insights from a Long-Term Experiment. ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting, Nov 6–9, Baltimore, Maryland.
Hinson, P. O., Rui, Y., Benson, A., Smith, A. Nutrient Density of Corn under Organic and Conventional Management Systems in a Long-Term Experiment. 2022. ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting, Nov 6–9, Baltimore, Maryland.
Hinson, P. O. The Farming Systems Trial: 40 Years of Research Comparing Conventional and Organic Systems. UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean Agroecology Webinar, August 31, Virtual.
Ravelombola, W., Adams, C., Trostle, C., Manley, A., Shrestha, R., Cason, J., Hinson, P.O. 2022. Genomic Resources for Guar [Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (L.) Taub.]. ASHS Annual Conference, July 30–August 3, Chicago, Illinois.
Manley, A., Ravelombola, W., Adams, C., Shrestha, R., Trostle, C, Hinson, P. O. Variation in Carbon-13 Isotope Discrimination in Guar Seedlings under Drought Stress. ASHS Annual Conference, July 30–August 3, Chicago, Illinois.
Abello, F., Fan, Y., Adams, C., Pinchak, B., Hinson, P. O. 2022. Economic Analysis on Organic Transition of a Dual-purpose Wheat System in the Southern Great Plains. Southern Agricultural Economic Association Annual Meeting, Feb. 12–15, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Hinson, P. O., Adams, , Pinchak, B., Rajan, N., Somenahally, A., Kimura, E. 2021. Forage Productivity and Nutritive Value of a Transitional Organic Dual-Purpose Wheat System in the Southern Great Plains. ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting, November 7–10, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Hinson, P. O., Adams, C., Dong, X., Thapa, S., Feng, G., Kimura, E., Pinchak, B., Somenahally, A, Xue, Q. 2021. Path Analysis of Phenotypic Factors Affecting Grain Protein in Dryland ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting, November 7–10, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Hinson, P. O., Adams, , Dong, X., Xue, Q., Thapa, S., Feng, G., Kimura, E., Pinchak, B., Somenahally, A. 2021. Analyzing Phenotypic Traits Affecting Grain Protein Concentration in Texas Wheat. Texas Small Grains Workers Meting, August 4–5, Amarillo, Texas.
Dong, X., Feng, G., Xue, Q., Adams, C., Thapa, S., Hinson, P. O., Guillen-Portal, F., Simoneaux, B., Neely C., 2021. Drought Tolerance of Selected Winter Wheat Varieties: An Assessment Using Leaf Osmotic Potentials. Small Grain Workers Meeting, August 4–5, Amarillo,
Hinson, P. O., Adams, , Xue, Q., Thapa, S., Dong, X., Feng, G., Guillen-Portal, F., Neely, C. 2021. Identifying In-Season Phenotypic Predictors of Elevated Grain Protein Concentration in Wheat. ASA Southern Branch Annual Meeting, January 30–February 1, Virtual.
Shrestha, R., Adams, C., MacMillan, J., Hinson, P. O., DeLaune, P. 2020. Assessment of Phenotypic Variation in Root Nodulation and Growth Parameters in 50 Guar (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba) Accessions. 32nd Annual Texas Plant Protection Conference, December 8–10, Virtual.
MacMillan, J., Adams, C., Hinson, P. O., DeLaune, P. 2020. Quantifying Biological Nitrogen Fixation of Cool-Season Legumes in Three Systems in the U.S. Southern Great Plains. 32nd Annual Texas Plant Protection Conference, December 8–10, Virtual.
Hinson, P. O., Adams, C., Pinchak, B., Somenhally, A. 2020. Organic Transition in Dual- Purpose Wheat Systems of the Southern Great Plains: Data and Experience after Two Years of ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting, November 8–13, Virtual.
Hinson, P. O., Adams, , Xue, Q., Thapa, S., Dong, X., Feng, G., Guillen-Portal, F., Neely, C. 2020. Identifying Wheat Traits Associated with Consistently High Grain Protein Concentration in the Southern Great Plains. ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting, November 8–13, Virtual.
Shrestha, R., Adams, C., MacMillan, J., Hinson, P. O. 2020. Assessment of Phenotypic Variation in Root Nodulation and Growth Parameters in 50 Guar [Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub] Accessions. ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting, November 8–13, Virtual.
MacMillan, J., Adams, C., Hinson, P. O., DeLaune, P. 2020. Quantifying Biological Nitrogen Fixation in Winter Legumes in the Southern Great Plains. ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting, November 8–13, Virtual.
MacMillan, J., Adams, C., Hinson, P. O., Shrestha, R. 2020. Tracking Spatial and Temporal Patterns of Guar Root System and Nodule Development. ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting, November 8–13, Virtual.
Adams, C., Boote, K.J., Shrestha, R., MacMillan, J., Hinson, P. O., Trostle, C. 2020. Growth Stages of Guar (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba Taub.). ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting, November 8–13, Virtual.
Adams, , Hinson, P. O., MacMillan, J., Pinchak, B. 2020. Organic Transition in North Texas Wheat Systems: Year Two Research Progress. Texas Small Grains Workers Meting, August 4, Virtual.
Adams, C., Hinson, P. O., MacMillan, J., Shrestha, R., 2020. Managing Biological Nitrogen in Legume. May Chapter Meeting, Rolling Plains Texas Master Naturalists, May 5, Wichita Fall, Texas.
Hinson, P. O., Adams, , Shrestha, R., MacMillan, J. 2020. Quantifying Inhibitory Impacts of Soil Nitrogen on Biological Nitrogen Fixation Potential in Guar. ASA Southern Branch Annual Meeting, February 1–3, Louisville, Kentucky.
Shrestha, R., Adams, C., Hinson, P. O., MacMillan, J. 2020. Growth and Nodulation Response in Guar at Different Soil Moisture Levels and Post-Deficit Recovery Potential upon Moisture Restoration. ASA Southern Branch Annual Meeting, February 1–3, Louisville,
Hinson, P. O., Adams, C., Shrestha, R., MacMillan, J. 2019. Co-optimization of Biological Nitrogen Fixation and Yield in Guar through Soil Nitrogen. ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting, November 10–13, San Antonio, Texas.
Shrestha, R., Adams, C., Hinson, P. O., MacMillan, J. 2019. Root Nodulation in Guar: Impacts of a Range of Static and Dynamic Soil Moisture Regimes. ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting, November 10–13, San Antonio, Texas.
MacMillan, J., Adams, C., Shrestha, R., Hinson, P. O., Trostle, C. 2019. Filling the Inoculant Gap for Guar: Testing the Efficacy of Existing USDA Rhizobia Entries for the ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting, November 10–13, San Antonio, Texas.
Feng, G., Dong, X., Hinson, P. O., Adams, C., Xue, Q., Neely, C. 2019. Can Leaf Osmotic Potential Indicate Drought Tolerance in Winter Wheat? Small Grains Workers Meeting, August 28–29, College Station, Texas.
Hinson, P. O., Shrestha, R., Thapa, S., Adams, C. 2018. Quantifying Effects of Soil Nitrogen on Nodulation, Plant Nitrogen Uptake, and Productivity in Guar. ASA-CSSA International Annual Meeting, November 4–7, Baltimore, Maryland.
Hinson, P. O., Adams C. 2018. Optimizing a Summer Cover Crop Mixture for Use in Southern Great Plains Organic Wheat Cropping System. ASA-CSSA International Annual Meeting, November 4–7, Baltimore, Maryland.
Hinson, P. O., Pendleton, B. 2017. Effect of Temperature on the Development of Sugarcane Aphid (Melanaphis sacchari) on Sorghum. ESA’s Southwestern Branch 65th Annual Meeting, April 9–13, Austin, Texas.
Hinson, P. O., Pendleton, B. 2016. Effect of Temperature on the Growth and Development of Sugarcane Aphid on Sorghum. XXV International Congress of Entomology, September 25–30, Orlando, Florida.
Dr. Prabodh Illukpitiya
Professor and Chair
Professor and Chair
Dr. Prabodh Illukpitiya
Contact Information:
204 H Farrell Westbrook
Telephone: 615-963-1877
pillukpi@tnstate.edu
Teaching:
AGSC 2010: Agribusiness Economics
AGSC 2020: Agribusiness Management
AGSC 3030: Environmental Natural Resource Economics and Management
AGSC 4020: Quantitative Techniques in Decision Making
AGSC 4090: Community Development
AGSC 5080: Agribusiness Management and Market Analysis
Attached Resume
Prabodh is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Agricultural Business and Education at Tennessee State University. He earned his PhD from the University of Hawaii at Mānoa, an MS from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences, and a BS from the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka. With a specialization in production and natural resource economics, Prabodh’s research interests encompass productivity analysis, risk and decision analysis, benefit-cost modeling, economic impact analysis, and environmental valuation. He has also made contributions to the field of bioenergy through his research.
Prabodh has co-authored numerous refereed journal articles and book chapters and has presented his work at both regional and national conferences. His research has been supported by grant funding from USDA-AFRI, USDA-NIFA, USAID, and DOE. His commitment to academia is further demonstrated through his mentorship of students, having overseen numerous thesis projects as both chair and committee member. As the Academic Advisor, he has played a pivotal role in fostering the growth and development of undergraduate students. His dedication to student success has been recognized with several accolades, including the Advisor of the Year award in 2024, the Appreciation of Service to the Department in 2022-23 academic year, Outstanding Teaching Faculty in 2023, and Outstanding Research Faculty in 2018 at the College of Agriculture. He has also received Graduate School recognition for his exceptional guidance of students through their thesis and dissertation processes.
Date Joined Faculty: 2011
Resham Thapa, Ph.D.
Assistant Research Professor, Agronomy
Assistant Research Professor, Agronomy
Resham Thapa, Ph.D.
Department of Agriculture Science and Engineering
College of Agriculture
Tennessee State University
Contact Information:
204I Farrell-Westbrook Building
Telephone: (615)-963-7496
Email: rthapa1@tnstate.edu
Research Interests:
Precision and sustainable agriculture
Soil health
Soil water dynamics and nutrient cycling
Resource use efficiency in cropping systems
Data synthesis and meta-analysis
Cropping systems modeling
Decision support tools
Research Publications:
Singh, M., R. Thapa, M.S. Kukal, S. Irmak, and A. Jhala. 2022. Effect of water stress on weed germination, growth characteristics, and seed production: A global meta-analysis. Weed Science. 70(6):621-640.
Thapa R., M. Cabrera, C. Reberg-Horton, Dann, K.S. Balkcom, D. Fleisher, J. Gaskin, R. Hitchcok, A. Poncet, H.H. Schomberg, D. Timlin, and S.B. Mirsky. 2022. Modeling surface residue decomposition and N release using the Cover Crop Nitrogen Calculator (CC-NCALC). Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems. 124:81-99.
Jennewein, J.S., B.T. Lamb, D.W. Hivley, A. Thieme, R. Thapa, A. Goldsmith, and S.B. Mirsky. 2022. Integration of satellite-based optical and synthetic aperture radar imagery to estimate winter cover crop performance in cereal grasses. Remote Sensing. 14(9):2077.
Thapa R., K.L. Tully, C. Reberg-Horton, H.H. Schomberg, M. Cabrera, J. Gaskin, B.W. Davis, A. Poncet, S.A. Seehaver, R. Hitchcok, D. Timlin, D. Fleisher, and S.B. Mirsky. 2022. Cover crop residue decomposition in no-till corn systems: Insights from multi-state on-farm litter bag studies. Agriculture, Ecosystems, and Environment. 326:107823.
Thapa, R., K.L. Tully, N. Hamovit, S.A. Yarwood, H.H. Schomberg, M.L. Cabrera, C. Reberg-Horton, and S.B. Mirsky. 2022. Microbial processes and community structure as influenced by cover crop residue type and placement during repeated dry-wet cycles. Applied Soil Ecology. 172:104349.
Zhuangji, W., R. Thapa, D. Timlin, S. Li, W. Sun, S. Beegum, D. Fleisher, S. Mirsky, M. Cabrera, T. Sauer, V.R. Reddy, R. Horton, and K. Tully. 2021. Simulations of moisture and thermal dynamics on soil surface with residue mulch and surface runoff. Water Resources Research. 57, e2021WR030431.
Dann, C.E., M.L. Cabrera, R. Thapa, S. Mirsky, K. Tully, C. Reberg-Horton, R. Hitchcock, and F. Morari. 2021. Modeling water potential of cover crop residues on the soil surface. Ecological Modelling. 459:109708.
Thapa R., K.L. Tully, M. Cabrera, C. Dann, H.H. Schomberg, D. Timlin, J. Gaskin, C. Reberg-Horton, and S.B. Mirsky. 2021. Cover crop residue moisture content controls diurnal variations in surface residue decomposition. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology. 308:108537.
Bezak, N., and the Soil Erosion Modelling Team. 2021. Soil erosion modelling: A bibliometric analysis. Environmental Research. 197:111087.
Crystal-Ornelas R., R. Thapa, and K.L. Tully.2021. Soil organic carbon concentrations as affected by organic amendments, conservation tillage, and cover cropping in organic farming systems: A meta-analysis. Agriculture, Ecosystems, and Environment. 312:107356.
Thapa R., K.L. Tully, M. Cabrera, C. Dann, H.H. Schomberg, D. Timlin, J. Gaskin, C. Reberg-Horton, B.W. Davis, and S.B. Mirsky. 2021. Effects of moisture and temperature on C and N mineralization from surface-applied cover crop residues. Biology and Fertility of Soils. 57(4):485-498.
Borrelli, P., and the Soil Erosion Modelling Team. 2021. Soil erosion modelling: A global review and statistical analysis. Science of the Total Environment. 146494.
Thapa R., S.B. Mirsky, and K.L. Tully. 2018. Cover crops reduce nitrate leaching in agroecosystems: a global meta-analysis. Journal of Environmental Quality. 47(6): 1400-1411.
Thapa R., H. Poffenbarger, K.L. Tully, V. Ackyord, M. Kramer, and S.B. Mirsky. 2018. Biomass production and nitrogen accumulation by hairy vetch-cereal rye mixtures: a meta-analysis. Agronomy Journal. 110(4): 1197-1208.
Thapa R., and A. Chatterjee. 2017. Wheat production, nitrogen transformation and nitrogen losses as affected by nitrification and double inhibitors. Agronomy Journal 109(5): 1825-1835.
Thapa R., A. Wick, and A. Chatterjee. 2017. Response of spring wheat to sulfate-based salinity stress under greenhouse and field conditions. Agronomy Journal 109(2): 442-454.
Thapa R., A. Chatterjee, A. Wick, and K. Butcher. 2017. Carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide emissions from naturally occurring sulfate-based saline soils at different moisture contents. Pedosphere 27(5): 868-876.
Ghosh U., R. Thapa, T. DeSutter, Y. He., and A. Chatterjee. 2017. Saline-sodic soils: potential sources of nitrous oxide and carbon dioxide emissions? Pedosphere 27(1):65-75.
Thapa R., A. Chatterjee, R. Awale, D.A. McGranahan, and A. Daigh. 2016. Effect of enhanced efficiency fertilizers on nitrous oxide emissions and crop yields: a meta-analysis. Soil Science Society America Journal 80:1121–1134.
Chatterjee A., N. R. Cattanach, R. Awale, and R. Thapa. 2016. Can we reduce rainfed maize (Zea mays L.) nitrogenous fertilizer application rate with addition of nitrapyrin? Communication in Soil Science and Plant Analysis 47(4): 527-532.
Thapa R., A. Chatterjee, J.M.F. Johnson, and R. Awale. 2015. Stabilized nitrogen fertilizers and application rate influenced nitrogen losses under rainfed spring wheat. Agronomy Journal 107(5): 1885-1894.
Conference proceedings/Presentations: 30
Research bulletin/ Report/Extension Publication: 8
Participation in workshops/Field days: 5
Decision support tool:
Cover Crop Nitrogen Calculator (https://covercrop-ncalc.org/): This calculator aids farmers and agricultural professionals with decision support regarding cover crop residue persistence, as well as the amount and timing of nitrogen availability following cover crop termination. This calculator is parameterized using data from multi-state on-farm experiments and thus, can be used for science-based, site-specific N recommendations for subsequent cash crops following the preceding winter cover crops.
Major Honors and Awards:
Jacob K. Goldhaber Travel Award, University of Maryland-College Park, USA (2019)
ASA Nutrients and Environmental Quality Community Poster Session, American Society of America, USA (2018, 2nd place)
Dean’s Fellowship, University of Maryland-College Park, USA (2016-2020)
IPNI Graduate Scholar Award, International Plant Nutrition Institute, USA (2015)
Environmental Quality Outstanding Graduate Student Award, American Society of America, USA (2015).
Roy A. Erickson Scholarship, North Dakota State University, USA (2013)
Dr. Karnam Lokanadhan Award (Gold medal), Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, India (2013)
ACCOSA Award for Academic Excellence, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, India (2013)
Nepal Aid Fund Scholarship for Undergraduate Program, Government of India (2009-2013)
Education and Training:
Research Associate, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA (2021-2022)
Ph.D. Plant Science, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA (2016 – 2020)
M.Sc. Soil Sciene, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, USA (2014-2016)
B.Sc. Agriculture, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, India (2009-2013)
Date Joined Staff: January 2023
Richard Browning, Jr.
Professor
Professor
Richard Browning, Jr.
Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
College of Agriculture
Contact Information:
Office Location: 202-D Farrell-Westbrook Bldg
Lab Location: 210 Farrell-Westbrook Bldg
Office Telephone: 615-963-5837
Lab Telephone: 615-963-5867
FAX: 615-963-1557
Email: rbrowning@tnstate.edu
Website
Research Areas:
Physiology and Genetics in Beef Cattle and Meat Goats
Selected Publications:
Browning, R., Jr., M. L. Leite-Browning, and M. Byars, Jr. 2010. Reproductive and health traits among Boer, Kiko, and Spanish meat goat does under humid, subtropical pasture conditions of the southeastern United States. Journal of Animal Science doi:10.2527/jas.2010-2930.
Browning, R., Jr. 2008. On-Farm Performance Testing for Meat Goat Herds. Outreach Bulletin #MGB 701.1. Tennessee State University, Nashville. 4 pp.
Browning, R, Jr. 2004.Effects of endophyte-infected tall fescue on indicators of thermal status and growth in Hereford and Senepol steers. Journal of Animal Science 82:634-643.
Extension:
Genetic management and decision-making through breed evaluation and doe herd performance testing in meat goat enterprises.
Teaching:
AGSC 3450 Beef Cattle Production and Management
AGSC 4440 Physiology of Reproduction
Education:
BS (1989), Agriculture – Prairie View A&M University
MS (1992) and PhD (1994), Physiology of Reproduction – Texas A&M University
Date joined staff: 1994
Rita E. Fleming
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Rita E. Fleming
Contact Information
Office Location: 214 G Farrell-Westbrook
Telephone: 615-963-2135
FAX: 615-963-1840
Email: rfleming@tnstate.edu
Research Areas
Community Health
Most Significant Publications
Monthly Health Fact Sheets
TSU Mobilizing Against Threat to Community Health Brochure
Education
B.S. Foods and Nutrition – Tennessee State University
M.S Public Service Management – Cumberland University
Date joined staff: 2008
Dr. Sajid Al Noor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Dr. Sajid Al Noor
Community Resource and Economic Development
Department of Agricultural Science and Engineering
College of Agriculture, Tennessee State University
Contact Information
Office: 202M Farrell-Westbrook Complex
Telephone: 615-963-6642
Email: snoor@tnstate.edu
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sajid-noor-doctor-of-economic-development-7824b769/
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sajid-Noor-3
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=RtkILFAAAAAJ&hl=en
Research Interest and Areas
Regional economic stability.
Rural community resources and economic development.
Agricultural policy analysis.
Oil and gas tax policy analysis
Teaching Interests and previously taught
Community Development, Agricultural Policy, Agricultural Economics, International Trade,
Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics.
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
Enomoto, Carl, Noor, Sajid, and Benjamin Widner. “Is Social Media to Blame for the Sharp Rise in STDs?” Journal of Social Science. Vol. 6, No. 78, (July 2017): 1-12.
Noor, Sajid A., Djaba, Theophilus, and Carl E. Enomoto. “The Role Of Social Networking Websites: Do They Connect People Through Marriage Or Are They Responsible For Divorces?” Journal of International Social Issues, Vol. 4, No. 1, (November 2016): 40-49.”
Enomoto, Carl E., Noor, Sajid A., and Karl R. Geisler. “Non-price competition in the US airline industry: a VAR model”, Journal of Economic Studies, Vol. 44 Issue: 6, (2017): 882-894.
Enomoto, Carl E., Djaba, Theophilus, and Sajid A. Noor. “The Effects of Religion on Depression and Suicide Rates in the United States.” Journal of Philosophy, Culture and Religion, vol. 23, (2016): 74-79.
Enomoto, Carl E., Jazmine, Brantley, and Sajid A. Noor. “The Effects of Religious Freedom Laws on Employment, Small-Minority-Owned Businesses and Minority Populations.” e-Journal of Social & Behavioral Research in Business, vol. 11, no. 2, (2016): 1-28.
Published Technical Research
Adkisson, Richard V. and Noor, Sajid A. “New Mexico’s Industrial Diversity.” Policy and Economic Impact Studies, Arrowhead Center, New Mexico State University, (December 2018): 1-22. https://arrowheadcenter.nmsu.edu/economic-and-policy-studies/
Honors and Awards
Awarded certificate of completion “Colorado – Basic Economic Development Course”. Organized by the Economic Development Council of Colorado accredited by the International Economic Development Council (June 15, 2018).
Awarded certificate of completion “Energizing Entrepreneurs Institutes Certificate Program” by the National Center for Rural Entrepreneurship (June 3, 2016).
Awarded Richard and Justine Adkisson Endowed Scholarship for being an outstanding economic development researcher at New Mexico State University (2019).
Awarded Business General College Scholarship for outstanding academic achievements at New Mexico State University (2017).
Awarded Public Utilities Scholarship for outstanding academic achievements at New Mexico State University (2015 & 2016).
Awarded International Alumni Scholarships by International Scholar Service for being an outstanding new international graduate student at New Mexico State University (2014).
Education
DED. Doctor of Economic Development, New Mexico State University
M.A. Economics, New Mexico State University
B.B.A. Finance and Accounting, East West University, Bangladesh
Date Joined TSU: August 2023
Sam Dennis
Research Professor
Research Professor
Sam Dennis
Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
College of Agriculture
Contact Information:
Office Location: 207 CARP Bld.
Telephone: 615-963-5822
FAX: 615-963-5888
Email: sdennis@tnstate.edu
Research and Extension Areas: (Soils & Water Quality)
Dr. Dennis current Research and Extension work spans water resources and environmental soils. His research and extension work pertains to surface water monitoring for pharmaceuticals and personal care products at the watershed scale; monitoring greenhouse gases at the field scale; monitoring groundwater (wells) with down-well camera; and contaminants transport in soils (vadose zone). He has been involved in coordinating regional technology transfer conferences and multi-state training programs that have educated and increased the capacities of water resource management professionals across the region and nation. Dr. Dennis has served on several research and extension proposal review panels for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Selected Publications
Dennis, S. O. and A. A. Amenyenu. (2016). Keep pharmaceuticals out of our surface and groundwater. Tennessee State University Cooperative Extension Fact Sheet. TSU-16-0178(A)-1582004.
Deng, Q., D. Hui, J. Wang, C.-L. Yu, C. Li, K. C. Reddy, and S. O. Dennis (2016). Assessing the impacts of tillage and fertilization management on nitrous oxide emissions in a cornfield using the DNDC model, J. Geophys. Res. Biogeosci.,121, doi:10.1002/2015JG003239.
Dennis, S.O., Deng, Q., Hui, D.F., Wang, J.M., Iwuozo, S., Yu, C.-L. and Reddy, C. (2015) In-Field Management Practices for Mitigating Soil CO2 and CH4 Fluxes under Corn (Zea mays) Production System in Middle Tennessee. American Journal of Climate Change, 4, 367-378. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/ajcc.2015.44029.
Deng Q, Hui D, Wang J, Iwuozo S, Yu .C, L, Jima T, Smart D, Reddy C and Dennis, S. O. (2015). Corn Yield and Soil Nitrous Oxide Emission under Different Fertilizer and Soil Management: A Three-Year Field Experiment in Middle Tennessee. PLoS ONE Journal: 10(4) e0125406. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0125406.
Qi Deng, Dafeng Hui, Yiqi Luo, James J. Elser, Ying-Ping Wang, Irakli Loladze, Quanfa Zhang, and Sam Dennis. (2015). Down-regulation of tissue N:P ratios in terrestrial plants by elevated CO2. Ecology Vol 96 (12) : 3354-3362. DOI: 10.1890/15-0217.1.
Amenyenu, A. A., S. Hovis, R. Kaur, S. O. Dennis. (2015). Water Quality Variability in Two Creeks of the Collins River sub watershed. In the Southern Nursery Association Research (SNA) Conference Proceedings, Vol 60:239-244.
Dennis, S. O., D Duseja, A. Wade and S. Hovis. (2014). Monitoring Water wells with Down-well Camera Technology in Middle Tennessee. International Jour of Emerging Technology and Advanced Engineering Vol: 4 (4) 551-556.
Huang, H, J. Wang, D. Hui, D. R. Miller, S. Bhattarai, S. O. Dennis, D. Smart, T. Sammis and K. C. Reddy. 2014. Nitrous oxide emissions from a commercial cornfield (Zea mays) measured using the eddy-covariance technique. Jour of atmospheric chemistry and physics. Vol: 14:12839-12854.
Hovis, S. A. A. Amenyenu and S. O. Dennis. (2012). Water Quality Assessment of two creeks in nursery-dominated sub-watershed at base flow. In the Southern Nursery Association Research (SNA) Conference Proceedings, Vol 57: 331-335.
Antonious, G.F. S. O Dennis, J. M. Unrine, J. C Snyder, (2011). Ascorbic acid, β-carotene, sugars, phenols, and heavy metals in sweet potato grown in soil fertilized with municipal sewage sludge. J. Environ Sci. Health Vol: 46 (2): 112-121.
Wang, J., T. W. Sammis, D. R. Miller, A. I. Hiscox, D. Granucci, B. Holmen, J. Kasumba, M. K. Shukla, S. O. Dennis, X. Zhang. (2011). Simulated Regional PM10 Dispersion from Agricultural Tilling Operations using HYSPLIT. Trans. Of the ASABE Vol: 54(5): 1659-1667.
Antonious, G. F, Snyder, and S. O Dennis (2009). Heavy metals in summer squash fruits grown in soil amended with municipal sewage sludge. J. Environ Sci. Health Vol: 45: 167-173.
Dennis, S. O., D. Eskandarnia and A. Clardy. (2009). Know your creek: A look at the water quality of two creeks at the Collins River sub-watershed. In Proceedings Southern Nursery Association Research Conference Vol. 54: 43-47.
Dennis, S. O. T. Tsegaye, R. E. Harrison, S. A. Aburime. (2007). Transport behavior of entomopathogenic nematodes, Steinernema carpocapsae in nursery field soils. Jour. of food, Agriculture & Environment. Vol: 5. (3&4): 454-459.
Tsegaye T, .A. Johnson, W. Mersie, S. O. Dennis, K. Golson. (2007). Transport of atrazine through soil columns with or without switch grass roots. Jour. of food, Agriculture & Environment. Vol 5: 345-350.
Underlined author above is a Post-Doctoral Associate of Dr. Dennis.
Teaching
AGSC 4230 – Soil/Water Conservation
Education
Ph.D. Plant & Soil Science. Alabama A&M University
Emphasis: Soil Physics/Environmental Soil Science
MS. Agricultural Sciences. Tennessee State University
BS. Plant & Soil Science. Middle Tennessee State University
Minor: Mathematics.
Date joined staff: 1994
Samuel N. Nahashon
Research Professor and Department Head
Research Professor and Department Head
Samuel N. Nahashon
Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
College of Agriculture
Contact Information:
Office Location: 204G Farrell-Westbrook
Telephone: 615-963-5829
FAX: 615-963-5436
Email: snahashon@tnstate.edu
Research Areas:
Poultry Nutrition and Genomics, Biotechnology
Publications & Presentations:
Refereed journal Articles: 64
Non-Refereed publications: 8
Books Chapters: 3
Invited Lectures: 8
Research abstracts: >150
Conference Presentations: >150
Most Significant Publications:
Dixon B, Kilonzo-Nthenge A, Nzomo M, Bhogoju S, Nahashon S. 2022. Evaluation of selected bacteria and yeast for probiotic potential in poultry production. Microorganisms. 2022 Apr;10(4):676.
Sarayu Bhogoju, Collins N. Khwatenge, Thyneice Taylor-Bowden, Gabriel Akerele, Boniface M. Kimathi, Joseph Donkor and Samuel N. Nahashon, 2021. Effects of Lactobacillus reuteri and Streptomyces coelicolor on Growth Performance of Broiler Chickens. Microorganisms 2021, 9, 1341. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms 9061341.
Collins N. Khwatenge and Samuel N. Nahashon. 2021. Recent Advances in the Application of CRISPR/Cas9 Gene Editing System in Poultry Species. Frontiers in Genetics 12:1-13 doi: 10.3389/fgene.2021.627714.
Sarayu Bhogoju, Samuel Nahashon, Xiaofei Wang, Carl Darris, and Agnes Kilonzo-Nthenge. 2018. A comparative analysis of microbial profile of guinea fowl and chicken using metagenomic approach. PLoS ONE 13(3): e0191029. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal. Pone.0191029 (Open Access).
Collins N. Khwatenge, Boniface M. Kimathi, and Samuel N. Nahashon. 2020. Transcriptome Analysis and Expression of Selected Cationic Amino Acid Transporters in the Liver of Broiler Chicken Fed Diets with Varying Concentrations of Lysine. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2020, 21, 5594; doi:10.3390/ijms21165594.
Bipradas Roy, Mary E. Curtis Letimicia S. Fears, Samuel N. Nahashon and Hugh M. Fentress. 2016. Molecular Mechanisms of Obesity-Induced osteoporosis and Muscle Atrophy. Frontiers in Physiology, 7:439, http://dx.doi: 10.3389/fphys.2016.00439 (Open Access).
Nahashon, S. N., S. E. Aggrey, N. A. Adefope, A. Amenyenu and D. Wright. 2010. Gomperts-Laird model prediction of optimum utilization of crude protein and metabolizable energy by French guinea fowl broilers. Poultry Science 89:52-57.
Xiaofei Wang, Samuel Nahashon, Tromondae K Feaster, Ann Bohannon-Stewart and Nathaniel Adefope. 2010. An initial map of chromosomal segmental copy number variations in the chicken. BMC Genomics 2010, 11:351 doi: 10.1186/1471-2164-11-351.
Nahashon, S. N., C. O. Briles, S. Louis and J. R. Bartlett, 2000. Performance and adipose cellularity of female progeny of White Plymouth Rock dams and Commercial Broiler Breeder Sires. Animal and Feed Science 9:379-389.
Nahashon, S. N., H. S. Nakaue, and L. W. Mirosh, 1994. Phytase activity, phosphorus and calcium retention and performance of Single Comb White Leghorn layers fed diets containing two levels of available phosphorus and supplemented with direct-fed microbials. Poultry Science 73:1552-1562.
Nahashon, S. N., S. E. Aggrey, N. A. Adefope, A. Amenyenu and D. Wright. 2010. Gomperts-Laird model prediction of optimum utilization of crude protein and metabolizable energy by French guinea fowl broilers. Poultry Science 89:52-57.
Xiaofei Wang, Samuel Nahashon, Tromondae K Feaster, Ann Bohannon-Stewart and Nathaniel Adefope. 2010. An initial map of chromosomal segmental copy number variations in the chicken. BMC Genomics 2010, 11:351 doi: 10.1186/1471-2164-11-351.
Nahashon, S. N. Nahashon, A. .Akuley and N. Adefope. 2010. Genetic relatedness of Pearl Grey guinea fowl and Single Comb White Leghorn chickens. Journal of Poultry Science 47:280-287.
Nahashon, S. N., N. Adefope, A. Amenyenu and D. Wright. 2007. Effect of Varying Concentrations of Dietary Crude Protein and Metabolizable Energy on Laying Performance of Pearl Grey Guinea Fowl Hens. Poultry Science 86:1793-1799.
Nahashon, S. N., C. O. Briles, S. Louis and J. R. Bartlett, 2000. Performance and adipose cellularity of female progeny of White Plymouth Rock dams and Commercial Broiler Breeder Sires. Animal and Feed Science 9:379-389.
Nahashon, S. N., H. S. Nakaue, and L. W. Mirosh, 1994. Phytase activity, phosphorus and calcium retention and performance of Single Comb White Leghorn layers fed diets containing two levels of available phosphorus and supplemented with direct-fed microbials. Poultry Science 73:1552-1562.
Teaching:
AGSC 5170 Advanced Poultry Production and management
AGSC 5350 Independent Study of Contemporary Issues
AGSC 5140 Special problems in animal Science
AGSC 4420 Poultry disease prevention and sanitation
AGSC 2410 Introduction to Poultry Science
AGSC 5280 Advanced Poultry Nutrition and biotechnology
AGSC 5120/35 Thesis Writing
AGSC 5150 Livestock Production and Management
AGSC 3185 Cooperative Education
AGSC 3480 Poultry production and Management
AGSC 4430 Animal Nutrition and Feeding
AGSC 4710/20 Seminar
Honors and Awards:
International Champion Award, Tennessee State University, May 2018.
STEM Innovation Award, BEYA STEM Global Competitiveness, 2018.
US President’s Service Award, 2010 Research Mentorship Award, Tennessee State University, 2010
Distinguished Research Scientist Award, Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Research, Tennessee State University, 2006
Outstanding Service Award, Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Research, Tennessee State University, 2005
Blue & White Award for outstanding performance in Research- Food Safety, Nutrition and Family Well-being Research Team-Tennessee State University, 2005
US President’s Service Award, 2010
Research Mentorship Award, Tennessee State University, 2010
Distinguished Research Scientist Award, Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Research, Tennessee State University, 2006
Outstanding Service Award, Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Research, Tennessee State University, 2005
Blue & White Award for outstanding performance in Research- Food Safety, Nutrition and Family Well-being Research Team-Tennessee State University, 2005
Education:
B.Sc (Agriculture) – Andrews University
M.Sc (Animal and Poultry Science) – Tuskegee University
Ph.D. (Poultry Science; Integrated Minor: Biochemistry & Statistics) – Oregon State University
Date joined staff: 2002
Yongming (Simon) Sang
Professor
Professor
Yongming (Simon) Sang
Animal Genomics and Health
Focus Group Leader – Animal Science
Supervisor/Director: ImmunoGenomics Laboratory
Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
College of Agriculture
Contact Information:
Office Location: 221C CARP Building
Lab Location: 202/204 Lawson Hall
Office Telephone: 615-963-5183
FAX: 615-963-1557
E-mail: ysang@tnstate.edu
Research Interests:
My research efforts are directed at elucidating, molecularly and functionally, animal immune and metabolic genes, in particular those that have antimicrobial activities and therapeutic potential. We are using combined approaches of bioinformatics, genetics and molecular biology to elucidate genes or gene families that are potentially important in animal health. My current projects are focused on the following three directions: (1) antimicrobial regulation against animal viral and bacterial diseases underlying immunometabolic function of immune molecules and cells; (2) Swine genome projects, animal comparative immunogenetics, and immunoreagent development; (3) Development of novel IFN-based antivirals and alternatives to antibiotics.
Selected Publications:
Fleming DS, Miller LC, Li J, Van Geelen A, Sang Y. Transcriptomic Analysis of Liver Indicates Novel Vaccine to Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Virus Promotes Homeostasis in T-Cell and Inflammatory Immune Responses Compared to a Commercial Vaccine in Pigs. Front Vet Sci. 2022 Mar 24;9:791034. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2022.791034.
Khwatenge CN, Pata M, Miller LC, Sang Y. (2021) Immunometabolic Dysregulation at the Intersection of Obesity and COVID-19. Front Immunology 2021 Oct 19;12:732913. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.732913.
Sang Y, Miller LC, Nelli RK, Gimenez-Lirola LG (2021) Harness Organoid Models for Virological Studies in Animals: A Cross-Species Perspective. Front Microbiology, 2021 Sep 16;12:725074. | https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2021.725074
Tian Y, DeJesus FA, Khwatenge C, Li J, Robert J, Sang Y. (2021) Virus-Targeted Transcriptomic and Functional Analyses Implicate Ranaviral Interaction with Host Interferon Response in Frog Virus 3-infected Frog Tissues. Viruses 2021, 13(7), 132.
Tian Y, Khwatenge C, Li J, DeJesus FA, Robert J, Sang Y. (2021) Virus-Targeted Transcriptomic Analyses in Frog Virus 3-infected Frog Tissues Reveal Non-Coding Regulatory Elements in Intergenic Regions of Ranaviral Genome and Their Molecular Interaction with Host Immune Response. Front Immunol. 2021 Jun 17;12:705253.
Sang ER, Tian Y, Miller LC, Sang Y. (2020) Epigenetic evolution of ACE2 and IL-6 genes as non-canonical interferon-stimulated genes correlates to COVID-19 susceptibility in vertebrates. Genes (Basel). 2021 Jan 25;12(2):154.
Lopez L, Sang PC, Pate M, Tian Y, Sang Y. (2020) Dysregulated Interferon Response Underlying Severe COVID19. Viruses, 2020, 12(12), 1433.
Fleming D, Miller LC, Tian Y, Li Y, Ma W, Sang Y. (2020) Impact of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus, Influenza B, and Their Coinfection on Antiviral Response in the Porcine Lung. Pathogens, 2020, 9, 934.
McCoy K, Peterson A., Tian Y, Sang Y. (2020) Immunogenetic Association Underlying Severe COVID19. Vaccines, 2020, 8(4), 700.
Sang ER, Tian Y, Gong Y, Miller LC, Sang Y. (2020) Integrate structural analysis, isoform diversity, and interferon-inductive propensity of ACE2 to refine SARS-COV2 susceptibility prediction in vertebrates. Heliyon. 2020 Sep;6(9):e04818
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Teaching:
AG3340 – Anatomy & Physiology of Domestic Animals (undergraduate course)
AG3430 – Animal Health and Diseases (undergraduate course)
AG5160 – Animal Genetics and Breeding (graduate course)
Education:
PhD, Immuno-physiology, Kansas State University, 2008
DSC, Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Nanjing Agricultural University, 1996
Dr. Sonali Roy
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Dr. Sonali Roy
Department of Agricultural Sciences and Engineering
College of Agriculture
Office Location: 103 Agricultural Biotechnology Building
www.legumegenetics.org
Email: sroy3@tnstate.edu
Twitter: @SonaliRoy_
ORCID: 0000-0002-8114-8300
Education and Training:
Postdoctoral Fellow Noble Research Institute, Ardmore, OK 2016 – 2020
PhD John Innes Centre, Norwich, UK (Legume Molecular Genetics) 2010 – 2014, 2015
MS Bose Institute, Kolkata, India (Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology) 2008-2010
BS University of Delhi, India (Botany) 2005-2008
Research Interests:
Plant roots are responsible for anchorage, nutrient and water uptake and occasionally nutrient storage. Interestingly, they also provide a surface for interactions with soil microbes. Legumes such as Medicago truncatula and its economically-important sister species Medicago sativa (Alfalfa) can associate with soil microbes such as rhizobia bacteria or arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi to form mutually beneficial relationships. In exchange for photosynthetically fixed carbon, these microbes provide nitrogen and phosphorus, that would normally not be available to plants; thus, saving farmers and the agricultural industry billions of dollars that would otherwise be invested into expensive, fossil fuel-based fertilizers.
In my lab, we use molecular genetic tools to understand the basis of these beneficial interactions and how plant roots help take up nitrogen from the environment. We study plant signals specifically peptide hormones to ask the questions
How can we reduce nitrogen-fertilizer dependency in agriculture without compromising overall plant fitness?
How do legumes integrate nutrient-signaling pathways and the symbiosis signaling pathway to acquire nitrogen from their environment?
Besides research, I train my mentees in science communication, research best practices and share my struggles (and victories) with maintaining a healthy work-life balance. I am always looking for interested graduate students to join our team. Contact me directly via email or twitter to ask about current and upcoming openings in the lab!
Publications:
Peer Reviewed Articles
Griffiths M., Roy S., Haichao Guo, Seethepalli A., Huhman D., Yaxin G., Sharp R.E, Fritschi F. B., York L.M, A multiple ion-uptake phenotyping platform reveals shared mechanisms that affect nutrient uptake by maize roots Plant Physiology, 2020 https://doi.org/10.1093/plphys/kiaa080
Boschiero C., Dai X., Lundquist PK., Roy S., de Bang TC., Zhuang Z., Zhang S., Torres-Jerez I., Udvardi MK, Scheible WR, Zhao P. (2020) MtSSPdb: The Medicago truncatula Small Secreted Peptide Database. Plant Physiology, 183(1), 399-413 https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.19.01088
Roy S.*, Liu W.*, Nandetey R., Crook A., Mysore K., Pislariu C., Frugoli, J., Dickstein R., Udvardi, M.K. (2020). Celebrating 20 years of genetic discoveries in legume nodulation and symbiotic nitrogen fixation. The Plant Cell, 32(1), 15-41. https://doi.org/10.1105/tpc.19.00279
Boschiero C.*, Lundquist P.K.*, Roy S.*, Dai X.*, Zhao P.X., and Scheible W.R. (2019). Identification and Functional Investigation of Genome‐Encoded, Small, Secreted Peptides in Plants. Current protocols in plant biology, 4(3), e20098. https://doi.org/10.1002/cppb.20098
Liu C., Breakspear A., Guan D., Cerri M., Abbs K., Robson F., Radhakrishnan G., Roy S., Bone C., Stacey N., Rogers C., Trick M., Niebel A., Oldroyd G. E., Carvalho-Niebel F., Murray J. D. (2019). NIN acts as a network hub controlling a growth module required for rhizobial infection. Plant Physiology, 179(4), 1704-1722. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.18.01572
Roy S.*, Lundquist P.K.*, Udvardi M., Schieble W. (2018). Small and mighty: Peptide hormones in plant biology. Teaching Tools in Plant Biology: Lecture Notes. The Plant Cell (online), https://doi.org/10.1105/tpc.118.tt0718
Pfeilmeier S., George J., Morel A., Roy S., Smoker M., Stransfeld L., Downie J.A, Peeters N., Malone J., Zipfel C. (2019). Expression of the Arabidopsis thaliana immune receptor EFR in Medicago truncatula reduces infection by a root pathogenic bacterium, but not nitrogen‐fixing rhizobial symbiosis. Plant biotechnology journal, 17(3), 569-579. https://doi.org/10.1111/pbi.12999
de Bang T.C., Lundquist P.K., Dai X., Boschiero C., Zhuang Z., Pandey-Pant P., Torres-Jerez I., Roy S., Dickstein R., Udvardi MK, Zhao P, Scheible WR (2017). Genome-wide identification of Medicago peptides involved in macronutrient responses and nodulation. Plant Physiology, 175(4), 1669-1689 https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.17.01096
Roy S., Robson F., Lilley J.L.S., Liu C., Cheng X., Wen J., Bone C., Bennett M.J., Downie J.A., Swarup R., Oldroyd G.E.D., J. Murray (2017). MtLAX2, a functional homologue of the Arabidopsis auxin influx transporter AUX1, is required for nodule organogenesis. Plant Physiology, 174(1), 326-338. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.16.01473
Liu C., Breakspear A., Roy S., and Murray J.D. (2015). Cytokinin responses counterpoint auxin signaling during rhizobial infection. Plant signaling & behavior, 10(6), e1019982. https://doi.org/10.1080/15592324.2015.1019982
Da-Song C., Liu C., Roy S., Stacey N., Cousins D., Murray J. D (2015). Identification of a core set of rhizobial infection genes using data from single cell-types. Frontiers in plant science, 6, 575. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2015.00575
Breakspear A., Liu C., Roy S., Stacey N., Rogers C., Trick M., Morieri G., Mysore K.S., Wen J., Oldroyd G.E.D, Downie J.A., and Murray J.D. (2014). The root hair “infectome” of Medicago truncatula uncovers changes in cell cycle genes and reveals a requirement for auxin signaling in rhizobial infection. The Plant Cell, 26(12), 4680-4701. https://doi.org/10.1105/tpc.114.133496
Macho A. P., Schwessinger B., Ntoukakis V., Brutus A., Segonzac C., Roy S., Kadota Y., Oh M. H., Sklenar J., Derbyshire P., Lozano-Durán R., Malinovsky F. G., Monaghan J., Menke F. L., Huber S. C., He S. Y., Zipfel C. (2014). A bacterial tyrosine phosphatase inhibits plant pattern recognition receptor activation. Science, 343(6178), 1509-1512. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1248849
Book Chapters:
Breakspear A., Liu C., Cousins D.R, Roy S., Guan D. and Murray J.D. “The role of hormones in rhizobial infection,” Biological Nitrogen Fixation Edited by Frans J. de Bruijn (2015).
Editorial Articles:
Roy, S. (2017). Time-Intensive transcriptomics reveal temporal patterns in the jasmonic acid gene regulatory network. The Plant Cell, 29(9), 2078-2079. https://doi.org/10.1105/tpc.17.00742
Roy, S. (2018). Goldilocks Principle: MtNFH1 ensures optimal nod factor activity. The Plant Cell. https://doi.org/10.1105/tpc.18.00114
Roy, S. (2018). Joseph J. Kieber. The Plant Cell. https://doi.org/10.1105/tpc.18.00110
Roy, S. (2018). Nitrate Ahoy! Shoot cytokinin signals integrate growth responses with nitrogen availability. The Plant Cell. https://doi.org/10.1105/tpc.18.00453
Roy, S. (2019). Roger W. Innes. The Plant Cell, 31(3), 555. https://doi.org/10.1105/tpc.19.00097
Roy, S. (2019). Solving a cold case: Identification of promoter elements to complement Medicago nin mutants. The Plant Cell, tpc. 00019.02019. https://doi.org/10.1105/tpc.19.00019
Scientific Blog Posts:
Schwessinger B., Roy S., Ganguly D., Elife, (2019) Levelling Up: Reproducibility for Everyone https://elifesciences.org/inside-elife/88ffb4ed/levelling-up-reproducibility-for-everyone
Roy S., Experimental Reproducibility 101, Plantae, (2018). https://plantae.org/experimental-reproducibility-101-part-1/
Roy S., Three Important Lessons We Learned from Medicago in 2017, (2018) https://www.noble.org/blog/threeimportant-lessons-we-learned-from-medicago-in-2017/
Roy S., Top 5 Resources for Medicago Researchers, (2017). https://www.noble.org/blog/top-5-medicago-resources/
Invited Talks and Conference Presentations:
Invited Seminar – Queen’s University, University of Warwick, Tennessee State University, McGill University Regulation of nitrogen acquisition by peptide hormones. (2020)
Parallel Session – Interaction of Symbiosis with Hormones, GOLVEN peptides control lateral root and nodule organogenetic programs in Medicago truncatula, International congress of Nitrogen Fixation, Wuhan, China. (2019)
Concurrent Session – Symbiosis and Mutualism, “Making a nodule – A role for MtLAX2” XVII Congress on Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions, Portland, USA. (2016)
Young Scientist Award Session, Medicago truncatula MtLAX2, an orthologue of the AtAUX1 auxin influx transporter, mediates auxin control of nodule organogenesis, Society for Experimental Biology Annual Meeting, Prague, Czech Republic. (2015)
Lightening talk, Three ABC B-family transporters are important for root legume symbiosis, ABC Transporter Meeting, Chester, United Kingdom, (2015)
Workshop Oral Presentations:
Running a Research Group in the Next Generation, International Conference on Arabidopsis Research, Seattle, USA, 2021
Reproducibility for Everyone, American Society of Plant Biologists Annual meeting, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 2018
Co-organizer, Introduction to the Transcriptome and Transcriptomics, National Science Foundation and Noble Research Institute, Plant OMICs Workshop, Ardmore, USA, 2018
Peptide Hormones in Nodulation, Noble Medicago Workshop, Ardmore, USA, 2018, 2019, 2020
Session Chair and presenter, Riding the tide of Peptides, Noble Plant Microbe Symposium, 2017
“Making a nodule – A role for MtLAX2,” John Innes Centre, Legume Workshop, Norwich, UK, 2015
Appointments:
International Society of Molecular Plant Microbe Interactions, Ambassador Nov 2020 – Present
Court Appointed Special Advocate of Southern Oklahoma Aug 2016 – 2020
Navjyoti India Foundation Dec 2015
Date Joined Faculty: 2021
Dr. Sougata Bardhan
Associate Professor
Associate Professor
Dr. Sougata Bardhan
Department of Environmental Sciences
College of Agriculture
Office Location: 210 Humphries Building
Email: sbardha1@tnstate.edu
Research Interests
Soil health, soil fertility, agroforestry, soil microbiology, regenerative agriculture
About Sougata
Sougata Bardhan is an Associate Professor of Soil Health at Tennessee State University, an 1890 land grant university in Nashville, TN and a research leader in the field of regenerative agriculture, agroforestry, and soil health with more than 30 peer-reviewed journal articles, 4 book chapters, and multiple extension/popular articles in reputed outlets to his name. He has secured approximately $52 million in extramural funding, with roughly $5 million as PI.
Dr. Bardhan has a wealth of experience in research, teaching, grantsmanship, and managing graduate students and employees. He is a leader in STEM workforce development working with organizations such as NASA, USDA, and other private entities to build the future workforce.
His knowledge base is regenerative agriculture, soil health, biofuel production systems, agronomy, soil fertility, carbon sequestration, greenhouse gas, and soil microbiological research with expertise in experimental design, research and analytical skills.
Grants
USDA, NIFA, 2024 – 2027, Building a Forest Farming Network to Support Greater Farm Diversity and Enhanced Ecosystem Services in Missouri, $749,846, Principal Investigator
NCR-SARE, 2023-2026, Sheep and Goats Master Training Program in Missouri, $91, 926, Co-Principal Investigator
NCR-SARE, 2023-2025, Fencing in Silvopasture for Sheep and Goat Production Across Missouri, $89,245, Co-Principal Investigator
NASA, MUREP DEAP, 2023 – 2026, Using Data Science to Understand Soil, Wildfire, & Social Disparity of Climate Change and Air Pollution, $1,498,099, Principal Investigator
NASA, MUREP PSI, 2023 – 2028, Digital Agriculture, Data Science, & Robotics: Applied Research and Training for Enhancing Motivation in Science, $424,808, Principal Investigator
USDA, Partnership in Climate Smart Commodities, 2023 – 2028, An Integrated Approach to Scaling-Up Climate-Smart Practices for Crop, Livestock and Agroforestry Production, $25,000,000, Co-Principal Investigator
USDA, Partnership in Climate Smart Commodities, 2023 – 2028, Biochar for Climate-Smart Farms in Missouri, $4,935,000, Co-Principal Investigator
USDA, Partnership in Climate Smart Commodities, 2022 – 2027, Scaling up the Industrial Hemp Supply Chain as Carbon Negative Feedstock for Fuel and Fiber, $5,000,000, Co-Principal Investigator
USDA, 1890 Multi-state Climate Change Research, 2022 – 2023, Climate Change: Impacts for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers, Landowners & Communities of Color, $100,000, Co-Principal Investigator
USDA, OREI, 2022 – 2025, Impact of Long-Term Cover Cropped Organic Farming Practices on the Development of Disease Suppressive Soils, $749,331, Principal Investigator
NCR-SARE, 2022-2025, More Than a Woodlot – Developing Natural Resource Professionals’ Capacity to Support Forest Farming, $56,240, Principal Investigator
NASA, MUREP PSI, 2022 – 2023, Climate Change Impact on Agriculture and Ecosystem, $64,058, Principal Investigator
USDA, NIFA, 2021 – 2024, Developing a Framework for Spatial Modelling of Ok Decline in the Ozark Highlands, $589,854, Principal Investigator
NRCS, MO-CIG, 2018 – 2021, Ecosystem Services of Cover Crops, Riparian Buffers, and Crop Rotation with Biochar on Eroded Midwest Corn/Soybean Landscapes, $75,000, Co-Principal Investigator
USDA-NIFA HBCU Capacity Building Grant, USDA, 2018 – 2021, Variability of Soil Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Soil Microbial Diversity and Function in Conventional and Alternate Land Use Systems in Floodplain Soils, $592,211, Principal Investigator (MU)
IUSSTF, Indo-US Joint Clean Energy Research and Development Consortium, 2012 – 2017, Sustainable Biomass Production, $ 12.5 million (MU share $5.4 million) Co-Principal Investigator
Etimine USA, 2015 – 2016, Effects of Various Granular Boron Sources from Etimine USA Inc. on Biomass Yield, Plant Physiology, and Soil Quality for Wheat, Corn, and Soybean, $65,000, Principal Investigator
Tree Fund, Jack Kimmel International Grant, 2013 – 2014, Impact of Storm Water Runoff on Tree Roots, Physiology and Rhizosphere Microbial Diversity in Urban Forests, $10,000, Principal Investigator
Alumni Grants for Graduate Scholarship and Research, OSU. 2008 – 2010. Novel Genes for EPTC Degradation in Soil Metagenome. $1985, Principal Investigator
NCR-SARE Graduate Student Grant. 2004 – 2007. Assessing Agricultural Soil Health and Sustainability of Management Practices. $ 9,912 Principal Investigator
Book Chapters
Umakanth, A.V., S. Bardhan, B. Suresh Reddy, M. Ahuja. 2021. Biomass Feedstocks for Advanced Biofuels: Sustainability and Supply Chain Management, In Advanced Biofuel Technologies – Present Status, Challenges, and Future Prospects; Elsevier Publishing.
Didenko,N., V. Konovalova, S. Razzaghi, A. Bandaogo, S. Bardhan and A. Sundermeier. 2021. Cover Crops for Pests and Soil-borne Disease Control and Insect Diversity In Cover Crops and Sustainable Agriculture, Eds. Rafiq Islam and Bradford Sherman, CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, USA.
Bardhan, S., S. Jose, L. Godsey. 2014. Cellulosic Biofuel in the United States: Targets, Achievements, Bottlenecks and Case Study of Three Advanced Biofuel Facility, Biomass and biofuels: Advanced Biorefineries for Sustainable Production and Distribution, Eds. Jose and Bhaskar.
Jose, S., H.P. Singh, D.R. Batish, R.K. Kohli, S. Bardhan. 2013. Invasive Plant Ecology: The Horse Behind the Cart? In: Invasive Plant Ecology, Eds. Jose, Singh, Batish, and Kohli, CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida, USA.
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Aduloju, O., Pandey, A., Eivazi, F., Bardhan, S., & Afrasiabi, Z. (2025). Evaluating the efficacy of thiolating agents for biochar surface modification. Environments, 12(3), 84.
Khadka, S., He, H. S., & Bardhan, S. (2024). Investigating the spatial pattern of white oak (Quercus alba L.) mortality using Ripley’s K function across the ten states of the eastern US. Forests, 15, 1809.
Ansari, J., Bardhan, S., Davis, M. P., Anderson, S. H., & Al-Awwal, N. (2024). Greenhouse gas emissions from riparian systems as affected by hydrological extremes: A mini-review. Cogent Food & Agriculture, 10(1)
Bardhan, S., Udawatta, R., Jose, S., Gantzer, C., & Bobryk, C. W. (2024). Phospholipid fatty acid profiling for soil microbial community analysis in a soil conservation farm in Missouri. Innovative Farming, 3, 24.
Kronenberg, R., Lovell, S., Thapa, B., Spinka, C., Valdivia, C., Gold, M., & Bardhan, S. (2023). Survey of Missouri landowners to explore the potential of woody perennials to integrate conservation and production. Land, 12(10), 1911.
Bolan, N., Srivastava, P., Rao, C. S., Satyanaraya, P. V., Anderson, G. C., Bolan, S., Nortjé, G. P., Kronenberg, R., Bardhan, S., Abbott, L. K., & Zhao, H. (2023). Distribution, characteristics, and management of calcareous soils. In Advances in Agronomy (pp. 81–130).
Ansari, J., Bardhan, S., Anderson, S. H., & Eivazi, F. (2023). Selected enzyme activities under different land use management in lower Missouri River floodplain soils. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 1–13.
Ansari, J., Bardhan, S., Eivazi, F., Anderson, S. H., & Mendis, S. S. (2023). Bacterial community diversity for three selected land use systems as affected by soil moisture regime. Applied Soil Ecology, 192, 105100.
Ansari, J., Davis, M. P., Anderson, S. H., Eivazi, F., & Bardhan, S. (2022). Greenhouse gas emissions in conventional and alternate land use systems in floodplain soils. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 234, 227–235.
Sumner, W., & Bardhan, S. (2022). Soil nutrient dependency of biochemical pathways for synthesis of plant compounds. Research Biotica, 4, 1–4.
Salceda, M., Udawatta, R. P., Nelson, K. A., Mendis, S. S., & Bardhan, S. (2022). Spatial and temporal variability of soil organic carbon on a corn–soybean watershed with 23 years of agroforestry. Agronomy Journal, 114(1), 440–451.
Burli, P., Lal, P., Wolde, B., Jose, S., & Bardhan, S. (2021). Perceptions about switchgrass and land allocation decisions: Evidence from a farmer survey in Missouri. Land Use Policy, 109, 105615.
Thomas, A. L., Kallenbach, R., Sauer, T. J., Brauer, D. K., Burner, D. M., Coggeshall, M. V., Dold, C., Rogers, W., Bardhan, S., & Jose, S. (2020). Carbon and nitrogen dynamics within four black walnut alley cropping sites across Missouri and Arkansas, USA. Agroforestry Systems, 94, 1625–1638.
Burli, P., Lal, P., Wolde, B., Jose, S., & Bardhan, S. (2019). Factors affecting willingness to cultivate switchgrass: Evidence from a farmer survey in Missouri. Energy Eco., 80, 20–29.
Weerasekara, C. S., Kitchen, N. R., Jose, S., Motavalli, P. P., Bardhan, S., & Mitchell, R. B. (2018). Yield of lignocellulosic warm-season grasses affected by nitrogen and harvest management. Agronomy Journal, 110(3), 890–899.
Bardhan, S., Chattopadhyay, A. K., Jose, S., & Chandrasoma, J. (2017). Impact of boron additions in marginal soils for growth of corn, wheat, soybean, and switchgrass. International Journal of Current Agricultural Science, 7, 155–159.
Bobryk, C. W., Rega, C. C., Bardhan, S., Farina, A., He, H. S., & Jose, S. (2016). A rapid soundscape analysis to quantify conservation benefits of temperate agroforestry systems using low-cost technology. Agroforestry Systems, 90, 997–1008.
Bunyan, M., Bardhan, S., Singh, A., & Jose, S. (2015). Effect of topography on the distribution of tropical montane forest fragments: A predictive modeling approach. Journal of Tropical Forest Science, 27, 30–38.
Udawatta, R., Kremer, R., Nelson, K., Jose, S., & Bardhan, S. (2014). Soil quality indicators of a mature alley cropping agroforestry system in temperate North America. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 45, 2539–2551.
Roberts, B. A., Fritschi, F. B., Horwath, W. R., & Bardhan, S. (2014). Nitrogen mineralization potential as influenced by microbial biomass, cotton residues, and temperature. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 38, 311–324.
Bardhan, S., Jose, S., Udawatta, R., & Fritschi, F. B. (2013). Microbial community diversity in a 21-year old temperate alley cropping system. Agroforestry Systems, 87, 1–11.
Motavalli, P., Nelson, K., Udawatta, R., Jose, S., & Bardhan, S. (2013). Global achievements on sustainable land management. International Soil and Water Conservation Research, 1, 1–10.
Motavalli, P. P., Udawatta, R., & Bardhan, S. (2013). Apparent soil electrical conductivity used to determine soil phosphorus variability in poultry litter-amended pastures. American Journal of Experimental Agriculture, 3(1), 124–141.
Motavalli, P. P., Nelson, K. A., & Bardhan, S. (2013). Development of a variable source N fertilizer management strategy using enhanced efficiency N fertilizers. Soil Science, 178, 693–703.
Bardhan, S., & Jose, S. (2012). Potential for floodplains to sustain a second generation biofuel feedstock production ecosystem. Biofuels, 3(5), 575–588.
Jose, S., & Bardhan, S. (2012). Agroforestry for biomass production and carbon sequestration: An overview. Agroforestry Systems, 86, 105–111.
Bardhan, S., Jose, S., Jenkins, M., Webster, C., Stehn, S., & Udawatta, R. (2012). Microbial community structure in soils receiving different rates of acid deposition in spruce-fir forests in the Smoky Mountains. Applied Soil Ecology, 61, 60–68.
Bardhan, S., Jose, S., Biswas, S., Kabir, K., & Rogers, W. (2012). Biodiversity in home gardens in Bangladesh – A comparison. Agroforestry Systems, 85, 29–34.
Bunyan, M., Bardhan, S., & Jose, S. (2012). The Shola (tropical montane forest)-grassland ecosystem mosaic of Peninsular India: A review. American Journal of Plant Sciences, 3, 1632–1639.
Bilen, S., Bilen, M., & Bardhan, S. (2011). Effect of boron management on soil microbial properties and enzyme activities in Turkish soils. African Journal of Biotechnology, 10(27), 5311–5319.
Bardhan, S., Chen, Y., & Dick, W. A. (2009). Recycling for sustainability: Plant growth media from coal combustion products, biosolids and composts. International Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 1(4), 177–183
Bardhan , S., Watson, M., Dick. W.A. (2008). Plant Growth Response in Experimental Soilless Mixes Prepared from Coal Combustion Products and Organic Waste Materials. Soil Science, 173, 491 –500.
Extension/Technical Reports
Bardhan, S., and Kronenberg, R. 2023. What Is Forest Farming, Lincoln University Cooperative Extension, Agroforestry, Fact Sheet.
Bardhan, S., and Kronenberg, R. 2023. Forest Farming Site Selection and Preparation Guidelines, Lincoln University Cooperative Extension, Agroforestry, Guide Sheet.
Bardhan, S., and Kronenberg, R. 2023. Non-Timber Forest Product (NTFP) Highlight: Sugar Maple, Lincoln University Cooperative Extension, Agroforestry, Fact Sheet.
Bardhan, S., and Kronenberg, R. 2023. Non-Timber Forest Product (NTFP) Highlight: Mayapple, Lincoln University Cooperative Extension, Agroforestry, Fact Sheet.
Bardhan, S., and Kronenberg, R. 2023. Non-Timber Forest Product (NTFP) Highlight: Ramps, Lincoln University Cooperative Extension, Agroforestry, Fact Sheet.
Bardhan, S., and Kronenberg, R. 2023. Non-Timber Forest Product (NTFP) Highlight: Goldenseal, Lincoln University Cooperative Extension, Agroforestry, Fact Sheet.
Bardhan, S., and Kronenberg, R. 2023. Non-Timber Forest Product (NTFP) Highlight: Ginseng, Lincoln University Cooperative Extension, Agroforestry, Fact Sheet.
Bardhan, S., and Kronenberg, R. 2023. Non-Timber Forest Product (NTFP) Highlight: Black Cohosh, Lincoln University Cooperative Extension, Agroforestry, Fact Sheet.
Bardhan, S., and Kronenberg, R. 2023. Non-Timber Forest Product (NTFP) Highlight: False Unicorn Root, Lincoln University Cooperative Extension, Agroforestry, Fact Sheet.
Teaching Experience
AGSC 2400 (UG) – Fundamentals of Environmental Science (TSU)
AGR 515 (G) – Soil Management (LU)
AGR 414 (UG) – Soil, Air, Water Conservation and Management (LU)
ENVS 1100 (UG) – Environmental Science (UMC)
SOIL 4832 (UG/G) – Environmental Soil Microbiology (UMC)
FOREST 8385 (G) – Ecological Principles of Agroforestry (UMC)
BIOL 201 (UG) – Ecology (Columbia College)
BIOL 395 (UG) – Research Methods of Science (Columbia College)
Professional Memberships and Services
Member, Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) (2004-present)
Member, Crop Science Society of America (CSSA) (2004-present)
Member, American Society of Agronomy (ASA) (2004-present)
Member, Soil and Water Conservation Society (2024-present)
Honors and Awards
University of Missouri, Innovation Award, 2017
Induction to Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society, 2008
Induction to the Sigma-Xi honor Society, 2007
Education:
Ph.D., Ohio State University, Columbus OH
M.S., Ohio State University, Columbus OH
B.Sc. (Honors), G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, India
Date joined staff: 2025
Sue Ballard de Ruiz
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Sue Ballard de Ruiz
Department of Family and Consumer Sciences
College of Agriculture, Human and Natural Sciences
Contact Information:
Office Location: 322 Humphries
Telephone: 615-963-5623
FAX: 615-963-5033
Email: aballard@tnstate.edu
Research Areas:
Sustainable Design, Historic Preservation.
Publications:
Refereed journal Articles 2
Technical reports 10
Books (illustrated) 2
Conference Presentations and Invited Lectures 3
Juried Designs 1
Most Significant Publications:
Publications: Innovative Teaching Ideas Manual (2002) IDEC pub., Idianapolis, IN (authored 2 sections) Mock Trial: a method of teaching fire codes Design Analysis
Teaching:
Dign 2010 Environmental Design
Dign 3000 Fashion Illustration
Dign 3010 Costume/Fashion Design
Dign 3100 Design Analysis
Dign 3500 Studio Laboratory
Dign 4000 History of Interiors
Dign 4100 Textile Design
Dign 4200 Experimental Textile and Apparel Design
Dign 4320 Visual Communications
Dign 4350 Internship
FASH 4000 Display Merchandising
HIDM 3-D Design
Dign 3100 Interior, Fashion and Textile CAD
Dign 3230 Space Planning
Dign 4110 Contract Design
Dign 4120 Furniture and Finishes
Dign 4210 Interior Architecture
Dign 3005 Drafting for Interiors
Dign 3400 Presentation Techniques
HIDM 2-D Design
ID Lighting Design
Education:
B.S. (Interior Design) Western Kentucky University
M.S. (Interior Design) Virginia Tech
Date joined staff: 1996
Suping Zhou
Research Professor
Research Professor
Suping Zhou
Department of Agricultural Sciences and Engineering
College of Agriculture
Contact Information:
Office Location: 202J Farrell-Westbrook
Telephone: 615-963-2146
FAX: 615-963-1557
Email: zsuping@tnstate.edu
Website: www.tnstate.edu/zhoulab/
Research Areas:
Genetics, Physiology and Molecular Biology of Abiotic Stress in Plants
Most Significant Publications:
1. Supping Zhou, Roger Sauve, Tara Fish, and Thoefore, Thannhauser..2009. Salt induced and salt repressed protein in tomato. JASH, in press.
2. Suping Zhou, Roger Sauve, Braden Boone and Shawn Levy.2008. Identification of genes associated with aluminum toxicity in tomato roots using cDNA microarrays. Plant Stress 2:113-120.
3. Irina Berezin, Emil Brook, Keren Mizrahi, Talya Mizrachy-Dagry, Meirav Elazar, Suping Zhou and Orit Shaul. Overexpression of the vacuolar metal/proton exchanger AtMHX in tomato causes decreased cell expansion and modifications in the mineral content. Functional Plant Biology, 2008, 35, 15–25.
4. Suping Zhou, Jonathan D. Meade, Samuel Nahashon, and Peng Liang. 2008. Genome-wide analysis of mRNA expression by fluorescent differential display in Khalid Mekse and Guenter Kahl eds.The Handbook of Plant Genomics.2008.
5. Suping Zhou, Shu Wei, Braden Boone and Shawn Levy. 2007. Microarray analysis of genes affected by salt stress in tomato. African J Environ Sci Techno. 1:014-026.
6. Suping Zhou and Abraham Abraha. 2007. Response to heat stress in warm season and cool season turf grass cultivars. Scientific Research Essay. 2:095-100.
7. Suping Zhou, Fur-chi Chen, Roger Sauve.2007.Structure and Temperature Regulated Expression of A Cysteine Protease Gene in Pachysdandra terminalis Sieb. & Zucc. Journal of American Society of Hortscience. 132:1-5.
8. Suping Zhou, Fur-chi Chen, Samuel Nahashon, Tingting Chen. 2006. Cloning and Characterization of Glycolate Oxidase and NADH-Dependent Hydropyruvate Reductase Genes in Pachysandra terminals. Hortscience. 132:1-5.
9. Suping Zhou, Roger Sauve. Genetic Fingerprints of Goldenseal. 2006. Native Plants. Spring.73-77.
10. Suping Zhou, Roger Sauve and Abudullah Abudullah. 2005. Identification of genes regulated by low temperature in Pachysandra terminalis Sieb.et Zucc using cDNA differential display. HortScience 40(7):1995-1997.
11. Roger J Sauve, Suping Zhou, Yingchun Yu and Wolfram George Schmid. 2005. Randomly Amplified Polymorphic DNA analysis in the Genus Hosta. HortScience. 40(5):1243-1245.
12. Suping Zhou, Roger Sauve and M.T. Mmbaga. 2005. Adaptation of Pachysandra terminalis Sieb. & Zucc. to Freezing Temperatures by the Accumulation of mRNA and Antifreeze Proteins. HortScience. 40(2):346-347.
13. Suping Zhou, Roger Sauve and Chaim Frenkel. 2005.Cold- induced antioxidant enzyme changes in Leucanthemum maximum ‘Silver Princess”. HortScience. 40(3):546-548.
14. Roger Sauve, Margaret Mmbaga and Suping Zhou.2004. In vitro regeneration of the Tennessee coneflower (Echinacea Tennesseenis). In vitro Cell. Dev. Biol. Plant 40:325-328.
15. A. N. Aziz, R. J. Sauve, S. Zhou, and X Meng. 2003. Micorprojectile-mediated genetic transformation and regeneration of Chinese elm. Canadian Journal of Plant Science 587-591.
16. Suping Zhou, Roger Sauve, Eric F. Harward. 2002. Identification of a cell wall peroxidase in red calli of Prunus incisa Thunb. Plant Cell Report . 21: 380-384.
17. Suping Zhou and Roger Sauve. 2002. Use of Fluorescent- amplified fragment length polymorphism for species identification in the genus Pulmonaria. J Environ Hort. 20(2):110-113.
18. Suping Zhou, et al. 1999. Characterization and induction of in vitro corms of diploid taro, Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture., 57:173-178.
19. Suping Zhou, et al.,1999. Morphological mechanism of corm development of diploid and triploid taro. Acta.Bot.Broeal.-Occident. Sinica ,19(3)408~414.
20. Suping Zhou, et al. 1999. In vitro Culture of sour cherry. Communications of Plant Physiology. 35(4) 301~302.
Awards and Honors:
2006, Who is Who America;
2005, Outstanding Research Scientist, Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Research, Tennessee State University.
Education:
Ph.D. Agriculture (Horticulture), Nanjing Agricultural University, P.R. China 1995-1998
M.S. Horticulture, Shandong Agricultural University, P. R. China,
B.S. Horticulture, Hebei Agricultural University, P. R. China 1979-1982
Date joined staff: 2000
Teresia N Mbogori, PhD, RD
Associate Professor, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences
Associate Professor, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences
Teresia N Mbogori, PhD, RD
Tennessee State University
3500 John A. Merritt Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37209
tmbogori@tnstate.edu
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Nutritional Sciences (August 2013- August 2016)
Texas Tech University
Dissertation topic: A Nutrition Education Intervention on Maternal and Child Care Practices Among the Turkana People in Kenya
Sc. Nutritional Sciences (October 2009- August 2011)
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
Thesis Topic: Effect of Insulin Clamp on Milk Fat and Milk Fat Globules Membrane Composition in Goats
Sc. Food Nutrition and Dietetics (August 2001- July 2006)
Egerton University Njoro, Kenya.
Research topic: The Effect of Home Gardening on Nutrition Status of Communities Living in Njokerio Village, Nakuru, Kenya
Licensure & Training
Registered Dietitian (Commission on Dietetic Registration)
Dietetic internship (May 2018-August 2019)
Ball State University
WORK EXPERIENCE
Associate Professor of Nutrition Extension, August 2025-Present – Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee
Conducts nutrition outreach projects in Tennessee
Coordinates the undergraduate program in dietetics
Associate Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics August 2023-July 2025
Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics September, 2016 – August 2023
Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Ball State University, Muncie Indiana.
Developed and taught a wide range of dietetic courses at both graduate and undergraduate levels such as: Principles of Human Nutrition, Micronutrients, Lifecycle Nutrition, Global Nutrition, Maternal and Infant Nutrition, Pediatric Nutrition, Food and Nutrition Policy, and Research Methods.
Mentored several graduate and undergraduate student thesis, dissertation and research projects.
Collaborated with other researchers and students in a wide array or research related activities such as, grant writing, research data collection and analysis, conference presentations and manuscript publications.
Participated in several recruitment and retention activities for the undergraduate and graduate students.
Graduate Program Director – Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Ball State University, Muncie Indiana. January 2023-August 2024
Acted as the liaison among the graduate students, program faculty, and the college and Graduate School administrations.
Independently, and in collaboration with the Office of Online and Distance Education and the Graduate School, developed recruitment materials and conduct outreach to increase enrollment in the program.
Chaired the department’s Graduate Committee that oversees academic graduate activities in the unit (i.e., curriculum, recruitment, admissions, retention, graduate assistants)
Teaching Assistant – Nutrition Department, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas. September 2013-May 2015
Updated lecture materials for the Science of Nutrition laboratory class.
Gave lectures on the Science of Nutrition laboratories and guided the students in conducting the experiments.
Evaluated the student performance by giving and grading tests based on the laboratory materials.
Adjunct Lecturer – Human Nutrition Department, Egerton University Kenya September 2011-August 2012
Developed and delivered lecturers in the following areas: Principles of Human Nutrition, Micro and Macronutrients, Community Nutrition, Meal Planning and Management, and Research Methods.
Guided and supervised student as they developed community nutrition projects in different parts of Kenya.
Supervised students during clinical dietetics practical sessions at the Nakuru Provincial General Hospital in Kenya.
Laboratory assistant – Human Nutrition Department Egerton University January 2007-april 2007
Guided and supervised students as they conducted experiments in Food Selection and Preparation, Meal Planning and Management, Nutrition throughout the Lifecycle and Diet Therapy.
Taught and graded students on budgeting and time management in meal preparation practical sessions.
COMMUNITY PROJECTS
Healthy Lives for Indiana Youth: A Peer-Led Health Promotion Program to Reduce Obesity and Promote Overall Health among Adolescents 2021-2025
Developed a nutrition education curriculum for high school students in collaboration with colleagues from public health and biology education faculty
Supervised students as they delivered nutrition education to high school students in Muncie Indiana
Yes! I Can! A Community-Based Program to Improve Physical Activity and Nutrition Habits of African American Female Middle-School Students 2019-2021
Developed a nutrition education curriculum for middle school students in collaboration with faculty from kinesiology and teachers’ college
Supervised dietetic students as they did food preparation demonstrations to middle school students
Healthy lifestyle center 2018-2021
Collaborated with colleagues from Ball State University departments of kinesiology, nursing, social work speech, and audiology to establish a community program called the healthy lifestyle center. This center
Provided nutrition education and counselling to community members
Collaborate with community partners to improve the health of the community. These partners included Ball Memorial Hospital, Meridian Hospital
Participated in grant writing to fund the project
Muncie Food Hub Partnership 2017-2019
Provided nutrition consultation for a community project that linked local producers and consumers
Collaborated with the community key leaders such as farmers, Purdue extension agents, local businesses and local health centers to seek funding for the project.
SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES
Refereed Publications:
Hassan R, Mahbub MJ, Ali M, Mbogori T, Amin MR. Trends and associated factors of animal source foods consumption among children aged 6-23 months in Bangladesh: evidence from four consecutive national surveys. J Nutr Sci. 2025 Feb 21;14:e20
Apalowo, O. E., Adegoye, G. A., Mbogori, T., Kandiah, J., & Obuotor, T. M. (2024). Nutritional Characteristics, Health Impact, and Applications of Kefir. Foods, 13(7), 1026.
Mbogori, T., Muriuki, J. (2023). A descriptive analysis of the relationship between place of birth and type of birth attendant with breastfeeding feeding practices among children in Kenya. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 10(3), 913-918. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20230600
Khuri, J., Wang, Y., Holden, K., Fly, A. D., Mbogori, T., Mueller, S., Kandiah, J., Zhang, M. (2022). Dietary Intake and Nutritional Status among Refugees in Host Countries: A Systematic Review. Advances in Nutrition, 13(5), 1846-1865.
Mbogori, T., Muriuki, J. (2021). Demographic and Social-Economic Determinants of Malnutrition among Children (0-23 Months Old) in Kenya. International Journal of Child Health and Nutrition, 10(3), 80-87.
Mbogori, T., Freeland, K. (2021). Calorie labeling on the menu: Extent and disparities in use at sit down restaurants in the United States. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 8(7), 3215-3223.
Mbogori, T., Kimmel, K., Zhang, M., Kandiah, J., Wang, Y. (2020). Nutrition Transition and Double Burden of Malnutrition in Africa: A Case study of Four Selected Countries with Different Social Economic Development. AIMS Public Health, 7(3), 425–439.
Mbogori, T. (2020). Lifestyle Modification Advice Provided by Health Care Professionals in the Treatment and Management of Hypertension in Kenya. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 7(6), 2018-2026.
Mbogori, T., Murimi, M. (2019). Effects of a Nutrition Education Intervention on Maternal Nutrition Knowledge, Dietary Intake and Nutritional Status among Food Insecure households in Kenya. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 6(5), 7.
Green, H. C., Mbogori, T., Stroud, J. C., Friesen, C. A. (2019). Attitudes, perceived benefits and barriers, and prevalence of scheduling recess before lunch: A survey of Indiana elementary school principals. The Journal of Child Nutrition and Management, 43(1), 15.
Mbogori, T., Arthur, T. (2019). Perception of Body Weight Status Is Associated with the Health and Food Intake Behaviors of Adolescents in the United States. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 15(3), 347-355.
Mucherah, W. M., Mbogori, T. (2019). Examining Child Development from an African Cultural Context. Global Journal of Transformative Education, 1(1), 11-17.
Mbogori, T., Mucherah, W. M. (2019). Nutrition Transition in Africa: Consequences and Opportunities. Global Journal of Transformative Education, 1(1), 5-10.
Murimi, M., Kanyi, M., Mbogori, T., Amin, M., Rana, Z., Nguyen, B., Moyeda-Carabaza, A. (2018). Voices and Perspectives of Rural Hispanic Households on Food Insecurity in West Texas: a Qualitative Study. Journal of Hunger and Environmental Nutrition, 14(4), 540-557.
Murimi, M. W., Kanyi, M., Mupfudze, T., Amin, M. R., Mbogori, T., Aldubayan, K. (2017). Factors Influencing Efficacy of Nutrition Education Interventions: A Systematic Review. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 49(2), 142-165.e1.
Murimi, M. W., Kanyi, M. G., Mupfudze, T., Mbogori, T., Amin, M. R. (2016). Prevalence of Food Insecurity in Low-Income Neighborhoods in West Texas. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 48(9), 625-630.e1.
Sameer J. Mabjeesh, Nurit Argov-Argman, Chris Sabastian, Mbogori Teresia and Avi Shamay (2013). Expression of Phosphoenolpyruvate Carboxykinase Isoforms in The Mammary Gland of Dairy Goats is Regulated by Insulin Status. The Open Agriculture Journal, 7, 65-72 Pp 65-72
Argov-Argaman, N., Mbogori, T., Sabastian, C., Shamay, A., & Mabjeesh, S. J. (2012). Hyperinsulinemic clamp modulates milk fat globule lipid composition in goats. Journal of Dairy Science, 95(10), 5776–5787. doi:10.3168/jds.2012-5569
Presentations at Conferences
Mbogori, T. Muriuki J. Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, ” Access to Government Support is Associated with Food Access and Consumption in the Households in Kenya” Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, Knoxville, Tennessee (July 30, 2024).
Mbogori, T. , Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, “Demographic and Social Economic Disparities in the Access and Use of Internet Services in Obtaining Health Information and Services in the United States,” Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, Atlanta Georgia. (July 31, 2022).
Mbogori, T., Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, “Place of Birth and Type of Birth Attendant May Influence Breastfeeding Feeding Practices Among Children 0-59 Months Old in Kenya,” Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, Atlanta, Georgia. (July 31, 2022).
Halloran, B., Zhang, M. , Mbogori, T. , Friesen, C. A. , Food and Nutrition Expo: 2021, “Postpartum Depression and Preconception Vitamin Supplementation: An Analysis of the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS), 2016-2018,” Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Virtual. (October 17, 2021).
Mbogori, T., Nutrition, “Awareness and Adherence to Government Guidelines on Physical Activity by American Adults,” American society of Nutrition, Virtual. (June 7, 2021).
Mbogori, T. , Aldape,, J. , Crawford, K. , Freeland, K. , Ritz,, A. , Indiana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Conference, “Frequency of e-Cigarette Use Increases with History of a Depressive Disorder Among 18–24-Year-Olds in the Midwest,” Indiana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Virtual. (April 23, 2021).
Schultz, L. , Pucciarelli, D. L. , Mbogori, T. , Gruver, J. B. , Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo, “An Exploration of Indiana and Ohio Farmers’ Beliefs and Attitudes About Farming Methods and Nutrition,” Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Virtual. (October 20, 2020).
Mbogori, T., Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo, “Racial, Ethnic, Economic, and Gender Disparities Associated with the Use of Calorie Information on the Menu by Individuals Eating at Sit Down Restaurant in the US,” Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Virtual. (October 20, 2020).
Mbogori, T., Zhang, M., Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, “Nutrition-Related Recommendations Provided by Health Care Providers Following Hypertension Diagnosis: Findings from the 2015 Kenya STEPS-Survey,” Society for Nutrition Education and behavior, Virtual conference. (July 23, 2020).
Mbogori, T., Nutrition 2020, “Disparities in the Nutritional Status of Children (0 23 Months) in Kenya,” American Society of Nutrition, Virtual conference. (June 2, 2020).
Zhang, M. , Kilee, K. , Mbogori, T. , Wang, Y. , Obesity Week 2019, “Examining the Double Burden of Malnutrition in High-, Middle- and Low-income Countries in Asia. Poster presentation at the , Las Vegas, NV, 2019,” Las Vegas, NV. (November 2019).
Kimmel, K. , Mbogori, T. , Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, “Nutrition-Related Recommendations and Dietary Habits Following Diabetes Diagnosis: Findings From the 2015 Kenya STEPS-Survey,” Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, Orlando, Florida. (July 27, 2019).
Mucherah, W. M. , Mbogori, T. , 9th Annual AISA International Interdisciplinary Conference in collaboration with Multimedia University of Kenya, “Developing a Positive African Identity in a Global Community: A Close Examination of the Western Influence,” African Interdisciplinary Studies Association (AISA) & Multimedia University of Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya. (July 26, 2019).
Mbogori, T. , Mucherah, W. M. , 9th Annual AISA International Interdisciplinary Conference, “Shifts in Dietary Patterns and the Development of Chronic Diseases in Africa: The Effect of Household Social Economic Status,” African Interdisciplinary Studies Association (AISA) & Multimedia University of Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya. (July 26, 2019).
Arthur, T. , Mbogori, T. , Stoermann, T. L. , 2019 Annual Research Meeting of Academy Health, “Urbanicity and Meal Consumption from Fast-Food and Full-Service Restaurants Away from and at Home Among Adolescents,” Academy Health, Washington, DC. (June 2019).
Mbogori, T. , Arthur, T. , Kimmel, K. , Nutrition conference, “Gender and Racial/Ethnic Disparities in the Perception of Weight Status, Health Status, and Diet Quality Among Adolescents in the USA.,” American SWociety of Nutrition, Baltimore, Maryland. (June 8, 2019).
Kimmel, K. , Mbogori, T. , Zhang, M. , Wang, Y. , Kandiah, J. , Nutrition Conference, “Nutrition Transition & Double Burden of Malnutrition in Africa:A Case Study of Four Selected Countries with Different IncomeLevels,” American Society of Nutrition, Baltimore, Maryland. (June 8, 2019).
Sanchez, M., Mbogori, T. , Place, J. M. S. , Friesen, C. A. , Indiana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Meeting, “Infant Feeding Practices and Subsequent Childhood Obesity Among Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Infants and Children Served by the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children in Indiana between 2008 and 2012,” Indiana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Indianapolis, IN. (April 11, 2019).
McConnell, T. J., Mbogori, T., Mucherah, W. M., Ndemanu, M. T., Global Connections: Centennial Celebration, “Re-imagining Education in the African Context.,” Teachers College, Ball State University. (November 3, 2018).
Mucherah, W. M. , Mbogori, T. , World Conference on Transformative Education, “Examining Child Development from an African Cultural Context,” Global Institute of Transformative Education, Kakamega, Kenya. (July 27, 2018).
Mbogori, T. , Mucherah, W. M. , World Conference on Transformative Education, “Nutrition Transition in Africa: Consequences and Opportunities,” Global Institute of Transformative Education, Kakamega, Kenya. (July 27, 2018).
Mbogori, T. , Arthur, T. , Mennel, K. , Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior Annual Conference, “Perception of Weight Status is Associated With Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables by Adolescents in the US,” Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, Minneapolis, Minnesota. (July 22, 2018).
Mbogori, T., Khubchandani, J., Nutrition 2018 Conference, “Extent and Correlates of Caloric Label Use in Restaurants to Make Food Choices in the United States,” American Society of Nutrition, Boston, Massacheutes. (June 11, 2018).
Arthur, T. , Mbogori, T. , 69th Annual Conference of the Society for Public Health Education, “Frequency of home food preparation, family-based meals, and parental healthy lifestyle role modeling predict adolescents’ self-efficacy to consume fruits and vegetables,” Society for Public Health Education, Columbus, OH. (April 2018).
Arthur, T. , Mbogori, T. , Sanchez, M. , 39th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, “Motivators of and barriers to physical activity among parents of adolescent children,” Society of Behavioral Medicine, New Orleans, LA. (April 2018).
Green, H. C., Mbogori, T., Stroud, J. C. , Friesen, C. A. Indiana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Meeting, “Attitudes, Perceived Benefits and Barriers, and Prevalence of Scheduling Recess before Lunch: A Survey of Indiana Elementary School Principals,” Indiana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Indianapolis, IN. (April 12, 2018).
Mbogori, T., Labor of Love Summit 2017, “Food Allergies in Infants and Young Children,” Indianapolis Marriott Downtown 350 W. Maryland St. Indianapolis, IN 46225. (November 15, 2017).
Mbogori, T., Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, “Poor Diet Quality and Quantity with High Rates Infectious Diseases are Associated with Childhood Malnutrition in Turkana Kenya,” Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, Washington DC. (July 20, 2017).
Mbogori, T. , Murimi, M. , Experimental Biology, “Food Insecurity, Inadequate Dietary Intake and Low Maternal Nutrition Knowledge are Associated with Maternal and Child Malnutrition in Turkana Kenya,” American Society for Nutrition, Chicago, Illinois. (April 24, 2017).
Mbogori, T., Murimi, M., Society for Nutrition education and behavior Annual Conference, “The Effects of a Nutrition Education Intervention on Maternal Nutrition Knowledge, Child Dietary Intake and Nutrition Status,” Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, San Diego, California. (August 2, 2016).
Mbogori, T., Murimi, M. , Association of State Public Health Nutritionists (ASPHN) Annual Meeting, “Effects of a Nutrition Education Intervention on Maternal Knowledge, Dietary Intake and Nutrition Status of Children in Turkana Kenya,” Association of State Public Health Nutritionists (ASPHN), Little Rock, Arkansas. (June 14, 2016).
GRANTS AND FUNDING
Funded
Title: Exploring disparities in SNAP program participation and nutritional and health outcomes in the Southeastern United States: Leveraging machine learning to analyze SNAP-authorized store availability and accessibility
Agency: USDA-NIFA/Capacity Building Grant
Amount: $478,111
Starting and ending date: May 2025 – April 2028
Principal investigator: Muriuki, James
Co-principal investigator(s): Khanal, Aditya; Posey, Sean
Collaborator: Mbogori, Teresia
Title: Healthy Lives for Indiana Youth: A Peer-Led Health Promotion Program to Reduce Obesity and Promote Overall Health among Adolescents
Agency: Ball State University Foundation
Amount: 100000
Starting and ending date: September 2022 – September 2024
Principal investigator: Arthur, Tya
Co-principal investigator(s): Mbogori, Teresia, Robinson-Hill, Rona Marie
Title: Yes! I Can!: A Community-Based Program to Improve Physical Activity and Nutrition Habits of African American Female Middle-School Students
Agency: Indiana Minority Health Coalition
Amount: 52426
Date submitted: July 2019
Status: Active Grant Account Number: A20-0029
Starting and ending date: September 2019 – May 2020
Co-principal investigator(s): Lebeau, Jean-Charles, Friesen, Carol A., Kruzliakova, Natalie, Mbogori, Teresia
Title: Zumba and Good Eats at the Whitely Community Food Pantry
Agency: Indiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
Amount: 2000
Starting and ending date: February 2017 – November 2018
Principal investigator: Doll, Christina
Co-principal investigator(s): Mbogori, Teresia, Powers, Shannon M.
Title: Exercise and Nutrition Community-Based Intervention
Agency: IU Health – Ball Memorial Hospital
Amount: 18000
Date submitted: December 2016
Starting and ending date: December 2016 – December 2018
Principal investigator: Powers, Shannon M.
Co-principal investigator(s): Doll, Christina, Mbogori, Teresia
Title: Nutrition Education Intervention among Women and Children in Turkana Kenya
Agency: Schlumberger Foundation: Faculty for the Future
Amount: 48000
Date submitted: November 2014
Starting and ending date: June 2015 – August 2016
Principal investigator: Mbogori, Teresia
Co-principal investigator(s): Mary, Murimi
Title: Nutrition transition & double burden of malnutrition in Africa: A case study of four selected countries with different income levels.
Agency: ASPiRE Grant Program: Student Travel Support – Graduate
Amount: 700
Date submitted: April 2019
Starting and ending date: April 2019 – July 2019
Principal investigator: Mbogori, Teresia, Kimmel, Kilee*
Title: Identification of Managerial Strategies Used by Food Pantry Administrators in Delaware County, Indiana in their Effort to Alleviate Food Insecurity
Agency: ASPiRE Grant Program: Graduate Student Research Support
Amount: 500
Date submitted: January 2018
Principal investigator: Mbogori, Teresia, Mennel, Kylie*
Title: An Assessment of Food Insecurity, Safety Nets and Coping Strategies Among Households Living in Food Desert Areas in Delaware County
Agency: Ball State University
Amount: 1500
Date submitted: January 2017
Starting and ending date: April 2017 – December 2017
Not Funded
Title: Nutrition Transition in Kenya: Exploring the Perception, Ability and Willingness to Adopt Healthier Lifestyles among Rural and Urban population in Kenya
Agency: Ball State University
Date submitted: January 2020
Principal investigator: Mbogori, Teresia
Title: A Community Food Systems Approach for Improving Food Accessibility for Low-Income Families in East Central Indiana (CFSAIFA-LIFECI)
Agency: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Date submitted: June 2019
Principal investigator: Gruver, Joshua Brion
Co-principal investigator(s): Haeft, Jessique Lee, Mbogori, Teresia, Pucciarelli, Deanna L.
Title: Personalized approach to improving nutrition and health status of Delaware County residents in Indiana
Agency: Allen Foundation, Inc.
Date submitted: January 2019
Principal investigator: Teresia Mbogori
Title: Junior chef cooking classes for middle school children in Muncie Indiana
Agency: Aldi US
Date submitted: December 2019
Starting and ending date: May 2020 – April 2021
Principal investigator: Mbogori, Teresia
Co-principal investigator(s): Kruzliakova, Natalie, Friesen, Carol A.
Title: Localizing the Food System in East Central Indiana (LFSECI): A Revitalization of the Middletown Food Economy
Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Date submitted: March 2017
Status: Not funded
Principal investigator: Gruver, Joshua Brion
Co-principal investigator(s): Mbogori, Teresia
Title: Personalized approach to improving the nutrition and health status of the community in Delaware county, Indiana
Agency: Allen Foundation
Date submitted: January 2019
Starting and ending date: September 2019 – Present
Principal investigator: Mbogori, Teresia
Co-principal investigator(s): Abebe, Sheila
Title: Cardinal Zumba
Agency: United Way of Delaware County
Date submitted: December 2016
Principal investigator: Powers, Shannon M.
Co-principal investigator(s): Doll, Christina, Mbogori, Teresia
Title: Managing Multimorbidity Care with Interprofessional Healthy Lifestyle Education
Agency: Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award: Capacity Building
Date submitted: February 2019
Principal investigator: Abebe, Sheila
Co-principal investigator(s): Mbogori, Teresia, Koontz, Nicole Lyn
Title: A Food Systems Approach for Improving Food Accessibility for Low Income Families in East Central Indiana
Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Date submitted: December 2017
Principal investigator: Haeft, Jessique Lee
Co-principal investigator(s): Mbogori, Teresia, Gruver, Joshua Brion, Pucciarelli, Deanna
Title: Cardinal-Whitely Zumba & Good Eats
Agency: Indiana Clinical Translational Sciences Institute
Date submitted: May 2017
Principal investigator: Doll, Christina
Co-principal investigator(s): Mbogori, Teresia, Powers, Shannon M.
Title: 2017 International Sports Programming Initiative
Date submitted: March 2017
Principal investigator: Blom, Lindsey Christine
Co-principal investigator(s): Judge, Lawrence W., Gerstein, Lawrence H., Wanless, Elizabeth A., Chan, Yuichung
Awards and scholarships (amount and year received)
Mina Lamb Fellowship, $27000, 2013-2015
Hellen Devitt Scholarship, $3500, 2015-2016
Pears Foundation Scholarship, 28800 NIS (approx. $ 7441), 2010-2011
Pears Foundation scholarship $24000, 2009-2010
Professional Organization Affiliations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
American Society for Nutrition
Society for Nutrition education and behavior
Association of State Public Health Nutritionists (Healthy Foods Active Communities Council chair July 2021-June 2024)
Instructional Experience for Most Recent Calendar Year
Undergraduate
NUTR 346: Micronutrients and Phytochemicals
NUTR 275: Personal Nutrition
NUTR 455: Lifecycle Nutrition
NUTR 480: Global Nutrition
NUTR 340: Principles of Human Nutrition
Graduate
NUTR 650: Maternal and Infant Nutrition
NUTR 651: Pediatric Nutrition
NUTR 648: Vitamins and Minerals
NUTR 645: Nutrition and Food Policy
Student Advising
Hand, c., Master’s Thesis Committee Member, Nutrition and Health Science. Effects Of Nutrition Information Nudges on Nutrient Density and Food Decisions in University Students Utilizing On-Campus Food Pantry Services (Spring 2022-Spring 2023).
Halloran, B., Master’s Thesis Committee Chair/Advisor, Nutrition and Health Science, The Association Between Postpartum Depression and Preconception Vitamin Supplementation: A Secondary Analysis of the 2016-2018 Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (Prams) Data. (Spring 2021- Spring 2022).
Al Herz, H., Doctoral committee member, Natural Resources and Environmental Management. Understanding Factors Related to Food Waste in The Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, And Children (WIC). A Qualitative Study in Indianapolis, Indiana (Spring 2017- Fall 2021).
Schultz, L., Master’s Thesis Committee Member, Nutrition and Health. An Exploration of Indiana and Ohio Farmers’ Beliefs and Attitudes About Farming Methods and Nutrition (Fall 2018- Spring 2020).
Mennel, K., Master’s Thesis Committee Chair/Advisor, Nutrition and Health, Identification of Managerial Strategies and Styles Used by Food Pantry
Administrators in Delaware County, Indiana to Alleviate Food Insecurity (Fall 2017-Spring 2019).
Sanchez, M., Master’s Thesis Committee Member, Nutrition and Health Science. Infant Feeding Practices and Subsequent Childhood Obesity among Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Infants and Children Served by the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children in Indiana Between 2008 and 2012. (Fall 2017-Fall 2018).
Green, H., Master’s Thesis Committee Member, Nutrition and Health Sciences, Attitudes, Perceived Benefits and Barriers, and Prevalence of Scheduling Recess
Before Lunch: A Survey of Indiana Elementary School Principals (Spring 2017- Spring 2018).
Franklin, C., Master’s Thesis Committee Member, Natural Resources & Env Management. An exploration of impoverished female Belizean agricultural entrepreneurs’ lived experiences in attempting to access credit to support their microenterprises (Fall 2016- Fall2017).
Driver, N., Master’s Thesis Committee Member, Nutrition and Health Sciences, A Nutrition Education Intervention at LifeStream Services, Inc. Centers on the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Intent to Change Senior Citizens’ Behavior. (Fall 2016- Spring 2017).
University, College, Departmental Committees
Department/program, Curriculum, Committee Member. (August 2021 – Present).
College, Conflict of Interest/Commitment, Committee Member. (February 2021 – Present).
College, Inclusive Excellence, Committee Member. (August 2020 – Present).
Department/program, NHS department Scholarships and Awards, Committee Member. (August 2019 – Present).
University, Graduate Education Committee, Committee Member. (August 2019 – May 2023).
Department/program, Salary Committee Tenure Track, Committee Member. (August 2018 – Present), Committee chair (August 2023-present).
College, Diversity Committee, Committee Member. (January 2017 – May 2020).
College, Tenure Track Advisory Group, Committee Member. (August 2018 – April 2020).
College, BSU Healthy Lifestyle Center Project, Faculty Mentor. (September 2017 – May 2019).
University, Advisory Council for the University’s Office of Institutional Diversity, Committee Member. (August 2017 – May 2019).
Thomas W. Broyles
Extension Associate Professor and State Program Leader
Extension Associate Professor and State Program Leader
Thomas W. Broyles
4-H / Youth Development
Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
College of Agriculture
Contact Information:
Office Location: 214-A Farrell-Westbrook Complex
Office Telephone: 615-963-7885
FAX: 615-963-1840
Email: tbroyle1@tnstate.edu
Research Area:
Problem Solving and Decision Making, Teaching and Learning
Education:
BS (1994), Animal Science – Virginia Tech
MS (2000), Vocational Education – Virginia Tech
PhD (2004), Career and Technical Education – Virginia Tech
Date joined staff: 2013
Veronica J. Oates, Ph.D, RDN, LDN
Professor
Professor
Veronica J. Oates, Ph.D, RDN, LDN
Contact Information:
Office Location: 224 Humphries Hall
Telephone: 615-963-5625
FAX: 615-963-5033
Email: voates@tnstate.edu
YAMS website
Research Areas:
Childhood obesity prevention, weight maintenance issues and the influences of culture and media
Currently Funded Research:
National Science Foundation HBCU-UP grant as TSU PI – Smart Technology-enabled Nutrient Lifecycle and Supply Chain Management for Microgreens
American Heart Association/Aramark Healthy for Life Lay Health Advisor Pilot
USDA AFRI “Strengthening Youth Active and Media Savvy (YAMS)” Principal Investigator
USDA NIFA “Building Capacity of Youth – Active and Media Savvy (YAMS).” Principal Investigator
USDA AFRI “Nashville Children Eating Well (CHEW) for Health.” Co-Investigator
Publications:
Zhou YE, Jackson CD, Oates VJ, Davis GW, Davis C, Takizala Z, Akatue RA, Williams K, Liu J, Hébert JR, Patel KA, Buchowski MS, Schlundt DG, Hargreaves MK. Refining a church-based lifestyle intervention targeting African-American adults at risk for cardiometabolic diseases: a pilot study. Open Journal of Epidemiology. 2017; 7:96-114. https://doi.org/10.4236/ojepi.2017.72009
Miller, Stephania T., Oates, Veronica J., Brooks, Malinda A., Shintani, Ayumi, Gebretsadik, Tebeb, and Jenkins, Darlene M. “Preliminary Efficacy of Group Medical Nutrition Therapy and Motivational Interviewing among Obese African American Women with Type 2 Diabetes: A Pilot Study,” Journal of Obesity, vol. 2014, Article ID 345941, 7 pages, 2014. doi:10.1155/2014/345941.
Gooden, K.M., Carter-Edwards, L., Hoyo, C., Akbar, J., Cleveland R.J., Oates, V., Jackson, E., Furberg, H., Gammon, M.D. “For the patient. Recruitment strategies for cancer research studies.” Ethnicity & disease 2005;15(1):151.
Campbell, M.K., James, A., Hudson, A., Carr, C., Jackson, E., Oates, V., Demissie, S., Farrell, D., Tessaro, I. “Improving multiple behaviors for colorectal cancer prevention among African American church members.” Health Psychology, 23(5): 492-502, 2004.
Thrasher, J.F., Campbell, M.K., Oates, V.J. “Behavior-specific social support for cancer risk behaviors among African American church members: Applying optimal matching theory.” Health Education & Behavior, 31 (2): 193-205, April 2004.
Teaching:
NUFS 2010 – Basic Nutrition
NUFS 2110 – Elementary Nutrition
NUFS 2300 Intro to Food and Culture
NUFS 3120 Nutrition in the Global Community
NUFS 3350 Life Span Nutrition
NUFS 3830 Nutrition Assessment, Behavior Change and Counseling
NUFS 3330 Maternal and Child Nutrition
NUFS 4110 – Advanced Nutrition
FACS 4500 Senior Writing Project
FACS 3720 Special Topics in FCS
NUFS 3350 Life Span Nutrition
FACS 3500 Professional Ethics and Conduct
FACS 1010 Intro to Family and Consumer Sciences
Teaching study abroad courses in TnCIS (www.tncis.org)
Extension:
COPING WITH COVID-19 Making a Diabetes Disaster Kit
Committee Chairperson of the “Tame the Tube” behavior for the Families, Food and Fitness Community of Practice on eXtension (http://www.extension.org).
Recent Honors and Awards:
New Connections 3rd Annual Symposium Travel Award,Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, 2009.
Pink Zone Professor Award, Department of Athletics, Tennessee State University Academic Excellence award, 2009
Education:
Ph.D. (Nutrition) University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
B.S. (Human Sciences) North Carolina Central University
M.S. (Biology) North Carolina Central University
B.S. (Chemistry) North Carolina Central University
B.S. (Biology) North Carolina Central University
Date joined staff: August 2008
Ying Wu, Ph.D.
Professor
Professor
Ying Wu, Ph.D.
Department of Food and Animal Sciences | College of Agriculture | Tennessee State University
3500 John A. Merritt Blvd., Nashville TN 37209
Office: 114 Agricultural Biotechnology Building
Lab: 240 Agricultural Biotechnology Building
Tel: (615) 963-6006 (Ofiice)/6019 (Lab) | Email: ywu@TNState.edu
Website: www.tnstate.edu/agriculture/resumes/ying_wu
Research Area
Product development for prevention of chronic diseases;
Chemical and physical characterization of food components;
Rhoelogical investigation of food macromolecules;
Physiological evaluation of food components with health benefits;
Mechanism elucidation of structure-functionality relationships of polysaccharides;
Encapsulation of probiotics, antibiotic alternatives and nutraceuticals for food/feed application;
Correlation study of dietary fiber and gut health
Selected Publications
Bao, H., Ding, H.H., Charles, A.P.R., Hui, D., Rakshit, S., Nahashon, S., and Wu Y.,* (2023) Application of Yellow Mustard Mucilage in Encapsulation of Essential Oils and Polyphenols using Spray Drying. Food Hydrocolloids 143: 108815, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2023.108815
Julakanti, S., Charles, A.P.R., Zhao, J., Bullock, F., Syed, R., Myles, Y., and Wu, Y.* (2023) Hempseed protein (Cannabis sativa L.): Influence of extraction pH and ball milling on physicochemical and functional properties. Food Hydrocolloids 143:108835, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2023.108835
Julakanti, S., Charles, A.P.R., Syed, R., Bullock, F., and Wu, Y*. (2023) Hempseed polysaccharide (Cannabis sativa L.): Physicochemical characterization and comparison with flaxseed polysaccharide. Food Hydrocolloids 143:108900, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2023.108900 )
Gao, A. & Wu, Y*. (2023) Conformation-emulsification property relationship of partially depolymerized water soluble yellow mustard mucilage. Food Hydrocolloids 141:108669, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2023.108669 .
Qu, F-F, Li, X., Wang, P-Q., Han, Y-H., Wu, Y., Hu, J-H., Zhang, X-F* (2022) Effect of thermal process on the key aroma components of green tea with chestnut-like aroma. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture . http://doi.org /10.1002/jsfa.12177.
Charles, A.P.R., Mu, R., Jin, T., Li, D., Pan, Z., Rakshit, S., Cui, S., Wu, Y* (2022) Application of yellow mustard mucilage and starch in nanoencapsulation of thymol and carvacrol by emulsion electrospray. Carbohydrate Polymers 198:120168, http://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.120148.
Wang, J., Li, X., Wu, Y., Qu, F-F, Liu, L., Wang, B., Wang, P., Han, Y-H., Zhang, X-F* (2022) HS-SPME/GC-MS reveals the season effects on volatile compounds of green tea in high-latitude region. Foods 11:3016. http://doi.org/10.3390/foods11193016.
Joaquim, A., Paul, O., Lbezim, M., Johnson, D., Faconer, A., Wu, Y.*, Williams, F., and Mu, R.* (2022) Electrospray Deposition of Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) Microparticles: Impact of Solvents and Flow Rate. Polymers 14, 2702. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14132702.
Syed, R., Ding, H., Hui, D., Wu, Y.* (2022) Physicochemical and functional properties of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) protein and non-starch polysaccharides. Bioactive Carbohydrates and Dietary Fibre (28) 100317, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcdf.2022.100317.
Wang, L., Clardy, A., Hui, D., Wu, Y*. (2021) Physiochemical properties of encapsulated bitter melon juice using spray drying. Bioactive Carbohydrates and Dietary Fibre , (26) 100278, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcdf.2021.100278.
Charles, P.R.A., Jin, T.Z., Mu, R., Wu, Y.* (2021) Electrohydrodynamic processing of natural polymers for active food packaging: A comprehensive review. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, https://doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.12827.
Wang, P., Wu, Y.* (2021) A Review on Colloidal Delivery Vehicles Using Carvacrol as A Model. Food Hydrocolloids 120 106922, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2021.106922.
Wang, L., Clardy, A., Gao, A., and Wu, Y* (2019) A comparison of antioxidant and anti-diabetic properties of Chinese and Indian bitter melons (Momordica charantia L.) Food Bioscience , 29:73-80.
Chen, M., Wu, Y., Hou, G. and Du, X. (2019) Evaluation of different tea extracts on dough, textural, and functional properties of dry Chinese white salted noodle. LWT – Food Science and Technology 101:456–462.
Syed, R. and Wu, Y* (2018) A review article on health benefits of Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp). International Journal of Food and Nutrition Research 2:15. https://doi.org/10.28933/ijfnr-2018-09-0301.
Sidhu, V., Nandwani, D., Wang, L., and Wu, Y* (2017) A study on organic tomatoes: Effect of a bio-stimulator on phytochemical and antioxidant activities. Journal of Food Quality . doi:10.1155/2017/5020742
Wu, Y., Hui, D., Eskin, N.A.M. and Cui, S. (2016) Water-soluble yellow mustard mucilage: A novel ingredient with potent antioxidant properties. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 91, 710-715.
Perry, J. and Wu, Y.* (2016) A review of physiological effects of soluble and insoluble dietary fibers. Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences 6:2, http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2155-9600.1000476
Ma, Y.-H., Islam, G.S., Wu, Y. Sabour, P.M., Chambers, J.R., Wang, Q., Wu, X.Y., Griffiths, M.W. (2016) Temporal distribution of encapsulated bacteriophages during passage through the chick gastrointestinal tract. Poultry Science 95(12): 2911-2920, doi: 10.3382/ps/pew260.
Islam, Md S., Patras, A., Pokharel, B., Wu, Y., Vergne, M.J., Shade, L., Xiao, H., and Sasges, M. (2016) UV-C irradiation as an alternative disinfection technique: Study of its effect on polyphenols and antioxidant activity of apple juice. Innovative Food Science& Emerging Technologies 34: 344-351. 3
Wu, Y., Eskin, N.A.M. Cui, S. and Pokharel, B. (2015) Emulsifying properties of water soluble yellow mustard mucilage: A comparative study with gum Arabic and citrus pectin. Food Hydrocolloids 47,191-196.
Brummer, Y., Defelice, C. Wu, Y., Kwong, M., Wood P.J. and Tosh S. (2014) Textural and rheological properties of oat beta-glucan gels with varying molecular weight composition. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. DOI: 10.1021/jf405131d. Publication Date (Web): March 26, 2014
Roberts, K.T., Cui, S.W., Wu, Y., Williams, S.A., Wang, C. and Graham, T. (2014) Physicochemical evaluation of fenugreek gum and extrusion modified fenugreek gum and effects on starch degradation in bread. Bioactive Carbohydrates and Dietary Fibre 4, 176-183.
Wu, Y., Li, W., Cui, W., Eskin, N. A. M. and Goff, H. D. (2012) A molecular modeling approach to understand conformation-functionality relationships of galactomannans with different mannose/galactose ratios. Food Hydrocolloids 26, 359-364.
Qian K.Y., Cui, W., Wu, Y. and Goff, H. D. (2012) Flaxseed gum from flaxseed hulls: Extraction, fractionation, and characterization. Food Hydrocolloids 28, 275-283.
Wu, Y., Cui, W., Eskin, N. A. M. and Goff, H. D. (2011) Stress relaxation in synergistically associated polysaccharides: galactomananns and a non-pectic polysaccharide from yellow mustard mucilage. Carbohydrate Polymers 84, 984-989.
Wu, Y., Cui, W., Eskin, N. A. M., Goff, H. D. and Nikiforuk, J. (2011) NMR analysis of a methylated non-pectic polysaccharide fraction from water soluble yellow mustard mucilage. Carbohydrate Polymers 84, 69-75.
Ji, K., Cui, W., Chen, J., Phillips, O. G., Wu,Y., Wang, Q. (2011) New studies on gum ghatti (Anogeissus latifolia) part I. Fractionation, chemical and physical characterization of the gum, Food Hydrocolloids 25(8), 1984-1990.
Guo Q., Cui, W., Wang, Q., Hu, X., Wu, Y., Kang, J. and Yada, R. (2011) Structure characterization of high molecular weight heteropolysacharide isolated from Artemisia Sphaerocephala Krasch seed. Carbohydrate Polymers 86 (2), 742-746.
Wu, Y., Cui, W., Eskin, N. A. M. and Goff, H. D. (2009) Fractionation and partial characterization of non-pectic polysaccharides from yellow mustard mucilage. Food Hydrocolloids 23, 1535-1541.
Wu, Y., Cui, W., Eskin, N. A. M. and Goff, H. D. (2009) An investigation on galactomannans: Effect of mannose/galactose ratio on emulsion and rheological properties. Food Research International 42, 1141-1145.
Wu, Y., Cui, W., Eskin, N. A. M. and Goff, H. D. (2009) Rheological Investigation of synergistic interactions between galactomannans and non-pectic polysaccharide fraction from water soluble yellow mustard mucilage. Carbohydrate Polymers 78, 112-116.
Cui, S. W., Eskin, N. A. M., Wu, Y. and Ding, S. (2006) Synergisms between yellow mustard Mucilage and Galactomannans and Applications in Food Products – A Mini Review. Advances in Colloid and Interface Science 128-130, 249-256.
Wu, Y., Mittal, G.S., Griffiths, W. M. (2005) Effects of pulsed electric field on the inactivation of microorganisms in grape juices with and without antimicrobials. Biosystems Engineering 90, 1-7. 4
Shi, J., Yu, J., Pohorly, J., Young C., Bryan, M. and Wu Y. (2003) Optimization of the extraction of polyphenols from grape seed meal by aqueous ethanol solution. Food, Agriculture & Environment 1, 42-47.
Shi, J., Wu, Y., Bryan, M. and Le Maguer, M. (2002) Oxidation and isomerization of lycopene under thermal treatment and light irradiation in food processing. Preventive Nutrition and Food Science 7(2): 179-183.
Wu, Y., Griffiths, W. M. and McKellar, R. (2000) A comparison of the bioscreen and microscopy for the determination of the times of individual cells of Listeria moncytogenes. Letters in Applied Microbiology 30, 468-472.
Teaching
AGSC 2500 Introduction to Food Science and Technology
AGSC 3510 Food Processing
Education
Ph.D. Department of Food Science, University of Guelph, Canada
MSc. Department of Food Science, University of Guelph, Canada
MSc. Department of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agriculture University, China
B.Sci. Department of Animal Science, Inner Mongolia Agriculture University, China
Date Joined TSU
June 1, 2012
Dr. ZaDarreyal Wiggins
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Dr. ZaDarreyal Wiggins
Department of Agricultural Sciences and Engineering
College of Agriculture
Contact Information
zwiggins@tnstate.edu
Education:
PhD Biology – Tennessee State University
M.S. Plant Science – Florida A&M University
B.S. Agribusiness Management – Alabama A&M University
Research Areas:
Biostimulants, Organic Agriculture, Flavonoids, Vegetable and Fruit Production
Publications:
Chioma OS, Wiggins Z, Rea S, Drake WP. Infectious and non-infectious precipitants of sarcoidosis. J Autoimmun. 2024 May 30:103239. doi: 10.1016/j.jaut.2024.103239. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38821769.
Chioma, O. S., Mallott, E., Shah-Gandhi, B., Wiggins, Z., Langford, M., Lancaster, A. W., . . . Drake, W. P. (2023). Low Gut Microbial Diversity Augments Estrogen-Driven Pulmonary Fibrosis in Female-Predominant Interstitial Lung Disease. Cells, 12(5), 766. https://doi.org/10.3390/cells12050766
Wiggins, Z., Nandwani, D., Akaeze, O., and Hui, D. (2023). “Influence of Humic Acids and Biochar on the Yield of Cantaloupe (Cucumis melo L.) in Organic Management System”; Technology in Horticulture Journal.
Park, M., Williams, D., Turpin, Z., Wiggins, Z., Tsolova, V., Onokpise, O., and Bass, H. “Differential nuclease sensitivity profiling uncovers a drought-responsive change in maize leaf chromatin structure for two large retrotransposon derivatives, Uloh and Vegu”; Plant Direct Journal. August 2021. DOI: 10.1002/pld3.337
Wiggins, Z. and Nandwani, D. “Innovations of Organic Agriculture, Challenges and Organic Certification in the United States”; Sustainable Agriculture Research Journal. May 2020. DOI: 10.5539/sar.v9n3p50
Wiggins, Z., Akaeze, O., and Nandwani, D. “Substrate Properties and Fertilizer Rates on Yield Responses of Lettuce in a Vertical Growth System”; Sustainability Journal. August 2020. DOI: 10.3390/su12166465
Date Joined Staff: August 12, 2024
Yongming (Simon) Sang
Professor
Professor
Yongming (Simon) Sang
Animal Genomics and Health
Focus Group Leader – Animal Science
Supervisor/Director: ImmunoGenomics Laboratory
Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
College of Agriculture
Contact Information:
Office Location: 221C CARP Building
Lab Location: 202/204 Lawson Hall
Office Telephone: 615-963-5183
FAX: 615-963-1557
E-mail: ysang@tnstate.edu
Research Interests:
My research efforts are directed at elucidating, molecularly and functionally, animal immune and metabolic genes, in particular those that have antimicrobial activities and therapeutic potential. We are using combined approaches of bioinformatics, genetics and molecular biology to elucidate genes or gene families that are potentially important in animal health. My current projects are focused on the following three directions: (1) antimicrobial regulation against animal viral and bacterial diseases underlying immunometabolic function of immune molecules and cells; (2) Swine genome projects, animal comparative immunogenetics, and immunoreagent development; (3) Development of novel IFN-based antivirals and alternatives to antibiotics.
Selected Publications:
Fleming DS, Miller LC, Li J, Van Geelen A, Sang Y. Transcriptomic Analysis of Liver Indicates Novel Vaccine to Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Virus Promotes Homeostasis in T-Cell and Inflammatory Immune Responses Compared to a Commercial Vaccine in Pigs. Front Vet Sci. 2022 Mar 24;9:791034. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2022.791034.
Khwatenge CN, Pata M, Miller LC, Sang Y. (2021) Immunometabolic Dysregulation at the Intersection of Obesity and COVID-19. Front Immunology 2021 Oct 19;12:732913. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2021.732913.
Sang Y, Miller LC, Nelli RK, Gimenez-Lirola LG (2021) Harness Organoid Models for Virological Studies in Animals: A Cross-Species Perspective. Front Microbiology, 2021 Sep 16;12:725074. | https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2021.725074
Tian Y, DeJesus FA, Khwatenge C, Li J, Robert J, Sang Y. (2021) Virus-Targeted Transcriptomic and Functional Analyses Implicate Ranaviral Interaction with Host Interferon Response in Frog Virus 3-infected Frog Tissues. Viruses 2021, 13(7), 132.
Tian Y, Khwatenge C, Li J, DeJesus FA, Robert J, Sang Y. (2021) Virus-Targeted Transcriptomic Analyses in Frog Virus 3-infected Frog Tissues Reveal Non-Coding Regulatory Elements in Intergenic Regions of Ranaviral Genome and Their Molecular Interaction with Host Immune Response. Front Immunol. 2021 Jun 17;12:705253.
Sang ER, Tian Y, Miller LC, Sang Y. (2020) Epigenetic evolution of ACE2 and IL-6 genes as non-canonical interferon-stimulated genes correlates to COVID-19 susceptibility in vertebrates. Genes (Basel). 2021 Jan 25;12(2):154.
Lopez L, Sang PC, Pate M, Tian Y, Sang Y. (2020) Dysregulated Interferon Response Underlying Severe COVID19. Viruses, 2020, 12(12), 1433.
Fleming D, Miller LC, Tian Y, Li Y, Ma W, Sang Y. (2020) Impact of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus, Influenza B, and Their Coinfection on Antiviral Response in the Porcine Lung. Pathogens, 2020, 9, 934.
McCoy K, Peterson A., Tian Y, Sang Y. (2020) Immunogenetic Association Underlying Severe COVID19. Vaccines, 2020, 8(4), 700.
Sang ER, Tian Y, Gong Y, Miller LC, Sang Y. (2020) Integrate structural analysis, isoform diversity, and interferon-inductive propensity of ACE2 to refine SARS-COV2 susceptibility prediction in vertebrates. Heliyon. 2020 Sep;6(9):e04818
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Teaching:
AG3340 – Anatomy & Physiology of Domestic Animals (undergraduate course)
AG3430 – Animal Health and Diseases (undergraduate course)
AG5160 – Animal Genetics and Breeding (graduate course)
Education:
PhD, Immuno-physiology, Kansas State University, 2008
DSC, Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Nanjing Agricultural University, 1996