Friday, February 16, 2024

New Species of Insect-killing Nematode Discovered by UCR Researchers

















A team of researchers from UC Riverside and Naresuan University in Thailand led by Adler Dillman, Professor of Nematology and ETOX faculty member that included ETOX graduate student Kyle Anesko, has discovered a new species of insect-killing nematode that has the potential to be a new tool for controlling insect pests. The new species was recently described in the journal Parasitology, and the team's work has been highlighted in an article in UCR News and in Newsweek magazine.  Our congratulations to Adler, Kyle and their team for this interesting discovery.  [The photos above are from their Parasitology article.]