This research focuses on plant-insect interactions as they are affected by genetic manipulation of the host plant to reduce losses due to insect pests. Major areas of research involve the study of plant resistance-breaking biotypes, and investigation of tri-trophic relationships.

Dr. Shaonpius Mondal
Assistant Professor
Arthropod vector of plant pathogens

Kashish Verma
Graduate Research Assistant
Plant-Insect Interactions

Esha Kaler

Edith Ikuze
Graduate Student
Plant-Insect Interactions, Biotechnology
208 Entomology Hall
1700 East Campus Mall
Lincoln, NE 68583-0816
1700 East Campus Mall
Lincoln, NE 68583-0816

Dr. Suresh Varsani
Post Doctoral Research Associate
Plant-Insect Interactions
109A ENTO Hall
1700 East Campus Mall
Lincoln, NE 68583-0816
1700 East Campus Mall
Lincoln, NE 68583-0816

Dr. David Onstad
Adjunct Faculty
Resistance management, Ecology, IPM

Dr. Matheus Ribeiro
Post Doctoral Research Associate
Insecticide Toxicology, Crop Protection and Cropping Systems

Dr. Pritha Kundu
Post Doctoral Research Associate
Molecular Plant-Insect Interactions
312 Entomology Hall
1700 East Campus Mall
Lincoln, NE 68583-0816
1700 East Campus Mall
Lincoln, NE 68583-0816

Kaitlin Chapman
Extension Educator
Urban Entomology
Lancaster County Extension
444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A
Lincoln, NE 685258-1591
444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A
Lincoln, NE 685258-1591

Heena Puri
Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistant
UNL Entomology Department
208 Entomology Hall
1700 East Campus Mall
Lincoln, NE 68583-0816
208 Entomology Hall
1700 East Campus Mall
Lincoln, NE 68583-0816