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Appointment:
25% Extension, 25% Research
Education:
Professional Responsibilities and Activities: Research: Conduct plant resistance to insects research in maize with emphasis on the European corn borer and the Western corn rootworm. Studies involve efficacy testing of transgenes and identification of new native genes. Extension: Activities are focused on providing support for the Nebraska crop insects extension programs with an emphasis on maize. Teaching: Although he has no formal teaching appointment, Dr. Foster teaches Plant Resistance to Insects, Insect Genetics and Laboratory Techniques in Insect Genetics. Publications: Published over 150 refereed journal articles and research bulletins, 4 book chapters and 30 extension bulletins and other publications dealing with insect and plant genetics, crop protection and sustainable agriculture. Released 9 germplasm lines, 8 cultivars and published on 9 crops. Notable Distinctions:
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Department of Entomology
- SUPPORT ENTOMOLOGY
Breaking Entomological News...
- Online searchable program for the North Central Branch - Entomological Society of America meeting
- North Central Branch - Entomological Society of America Program Summary
- Dr. Shripat Kamble Receives the 2012 Distinguished Achievement Award from the National Conference on Urban Entomology.
- Dung Beetles May Be Key to Improving Rangeland Management
- Tiffany Heng-Moss Receives UNL's Outstanding Teaching and Instructional Creativity Award
- Western Nebraska Likely to See Reduced Grasshopper Numbers in 2012
- UNL will host the North Central Branch meeting of the ESA June 3-6, 2012
- New "Discover Entomology" brochure available from the Entomological Society of America
- Scientists Refute Greenpeace Claims About GM Corn
- White Paper - Crop Protection and Global Food Security
- iPad App Available to Help Producers Scout for Soybean Aphids
- Emerald Ash Borer Look-Alike Insects Sheet
