Speaker: Man-yeon Choi, Ph.D., research entomologist, USDA Horticultural Crops Disease and Pest Management Research Unit

PESTICIDE CLASS: Spanish Translation

This seminar will explore key biological targets, including neurohormones, their receptors, small proteins, bioactive peptides, and pheromones identified in western flower thrips. It will also introduce advanced molecular tools such as genomics, proteomics, and analytical chemistry. By leveraging these cutting-edge approaches, the seminar aims to introduce novel biologically based targets for developing innovative integrated pest management (IPM) strategies for thrips control, contributing to more sustainable and effective pest management solutions.