Virtual Nematology Conference 2025

Six postdoc students from the PAPAS team recently presented their research at the Virtual Nematology Conference, November 13-14, 2025. Organized by Young Nematologists Network, Society of Nematologists, and Active Plant Nematologists, the bi-annual, virtual conference is designed for early career researchers in nematology. 

Presentations included: 

Predicting Impact of Globodera pallida on Potato Yield in Idaho
Paige Hickman, Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Idaho

Impact of Root Volatiles from Solanum sisymbriifolium on Globodera pallida
Lindsay Schulz, Research Associate and Ph.D. Candidate, University of Idaho

Mapping QTL for Resistance to Potato Cyst Nematode, Globodera pallida, in Russet-skinned Potato
Rocio Silvestre, Postdoctoral Associate, University of Idaho

Effect of Steroidal Glycoalkaloids on Induced Oxidative stress on Globodera pallida
Chandni Shah, Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Idaho

Localization and Characteristic of Potato Cyst Nematode Rhabdovirus (PCRV)
Zahra-Bita Amiri, Doctoral Student and Laboratory Manager, University of Idaho

Pathotypes and Rhylogeny of Peruvian Globodera Species to Assess Diversity of South American Populations
Bhupendra Bhatta, Graduate Research Assistant, University of Idaho

Learn more about the conference at youngnematologists.net/virtual-nematology-conference.