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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Department of Entomology

Faculty - Dr. Jerry Zhu

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Research Entomologist, Associate Professor (Adjunct) USDA-ARS
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Agroecosystem Management Research Unit
304A Entomology Hall
Lincoln, NE 68583-0938
Phone: (402) 437-5793
FAX: (402) 437-5260
Email: Jerry.Zhu@ars.usda.gov

 

Appointment: 100% Research

 

Education:
  1. B.S. in Biology (Entomology), Shanghai Normal University, 1982
  2. Ph.D. in Chemical Ecology, Lund University, Sweden, 1995

 

Professional Responsibilities and Activities:
Development of environmental-friendly technologies for integrated pest management on livestock animals.
Studying mechanisms underlined the infochemical interactions among pest insects, hosts and host plants.

 

Publications:

35 Refereed Journal Articles, 5 US Patents and 3 licensed technology transfers.

 

  1. J. Zhu, X. Zeng, M. O'Neal, G. Schults, B. Tucker, J. Coats, L. Bartholomay and R. Xue. 2008. Mosquito larvicidal activity of botanical-based repellents J. Am. Mosq. Contr. Assc. 24:161-168.
  2. J. Zhu, A. Zhang, K-C. Park, T. Baker, B. Lang, R. Jurenka, J. Obrycki, W. Graves, J. Pickett, D. Smiley, K. Chauhan, and J. Klun (2006). Sex pheromone of the soybean aphid, Aphis glycines Matsumura, and its potential use in semiochemical-based control. Environ. Entomol. 35:249-257
  3. J. Wei, J. Zhu, L. Kang (2006). Volatiles released from bean plants in response to agromyzid flies. Planta 224:279-287.
  4. J. Zhu and K-C. Park (2005). Methyl salicylate, a soybean aphid-induced plant volatile attractive to the predator Coccinella septempunctata. J. Chem Ecol. 31:1733-1746
  5. J Zhu, Kye-Chung Park, and Thomas C. Baker (2003) Volatiles identified from overripe mango attractive to vinegar fruit flies, Drosophila melanogaster. J. Chem. Ecol. 29:881-891
  6. J Zhu, Rikard Unelius, Kye-Chung Park, Sameul A. Ochieng, John Obrycki, and Thomas, C. Baker (2000) Identification of (Z)-4-tridecene from the defensive secretion of the green lacewing, Chrysoperla carnea (Neuroptera, Chrysopidae). J. Chem. Ecol. 26(10):2421-2434
  7. J Zhu, Christer Löfstedt and Bengt O. Bengtsson. (1996) Genetic variation in the strongly canalized pheromone system of the European corn borer, Ostrinia nubilalis Hübner (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Genetics 144 (2):757-766
  8. J Zhu, Chenghua Zhao, Fang Lu, Marie Bengtsson and Christer Löfstedt. (1996) Pheromone reductase specificity and its ratio regulation of the European corn borer, Ostrinia nubilalis (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Insect Biochem. Molec. Biol. 26 (2):171-176

 

Notable Distinctions:
  • National Tibbetts Award (2007)
  • Iowa SBIR/STTR Most Innovative Award (2007)
  • Iowa State University Inventors Award (2006 and 2002)
  • The Royal Swedish Academy of Science-Hierta-Retzius Foundation Award (1992)