You won't want to miss a UC Davis seminar by Jiue-in Yang, assistant professor of nematology at UC Riverside.
She'll speak on "Artificial Intelligence and Biological Control for Plant-Parasitic Nematodes Management" at a seminar hosted by the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology at 4:10 p.m., Monday, Jan. 27 in Room 122 Briggs Hall.
The Zoom link is https://ucdavis.zoom.us/j/95882849672.
"Plant-parasitic nematodes are a major threat to global agriculture, causing substantial crop yield losses worldwide," Yang says in her abstract. "Management strategies vary depending on the region, crop type, nematode species, and local regulations. Accurate identification of nematode species, population density assessments, and the selection of appropriate management approaches are critical for successful nematode population control in agricultural fields. These processes, however, remain time-intensive and largely reliant on the specialized expertise of plant nematologists. As agriculture faces increasing challenges from climate change and emerging pests, there is a growing emphasis on sustainable farming practices. This presentation will explore innovative strategies for managing plant parasitic nematodes, focusing on integrating recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) co-pilot systems and the utilization of nematophagous microbes from natural suppression soils."
Yang joined the UC Riverside faculty as an assistant professor of nematology in September 2023 after serving on the faculty of National Taiwan University, Taipei City from February 2015 to August 2023. She achieved tenure as associate professor.
At UC Riverside, Yang researches microbe-plant nematode interactions and plant nematode adaptation. Specifically, her lab studies biological control mechanisms, nematode-suppressive soils, and the physiological reactions of plant nematodes under environmental stress.
Yang is the recipient of the prestigious Ta-You Wu Memorial Award in Taiwan, awarded by the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) to nurture young researchers. She represented Taiwan in the 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) ASPIRE Award competition, a science prize for innovation, research and education.
Yang received her bachelor's degree in plant pathology and microbiology in 2006 from National Taiwan University, and her doctorate in plant pathology and microbiology in 2012 from UC Riverside. Her career includes serving as a plant quarantine officer, Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine (BAPHIQ) for eight months, ending in February 2007.
Nematologist Amanda Hodson, assistant professor, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, coordinates the weekly seminars, held every Monday at 4:10 p.m. in 122 Briggs Hall. She may be reached at akhodson@ucdavis.edu for any Zoom issues. The seminar recordings are archived at https://entnem.ucdavis.edu/seminars.