The research and teaching program lead by Dr. Denita Hadziabdic in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at the University of Tennessee focuses on population genetics of fungal plant pathogens, population biology, forest health, forest pathology, and diversity and conservation efforts of native plants. Dr. Hadziabdic’s lab is interested in understanding the complexity of host-pathogen-vector interactions and the microbial communities that comprise the phytobiome of plant hosts across their introduced and native ranges. Increases in both native and introduced pathogens as a result of climate change have provided numerous opportunities in basic and applied research. Her program’s main goal is to utilize novel genetic and genomic tools to integrate molecular data into pragmatic management decisions and provide solutions for the preservation of biodiversity, conservation of native species, and improvement of forest tree species. In addition, her research goal is to contribute to hunger eradication efforts on the African continent by preserving biodiversity of indigenous and nutritional plants adapted to climate change. This will not only provide regional food security, but will promote science literacy, and recruit and educate the next generation of science ambassadors in sub-Saharan African countries. Dr. Hadziabdic’s research, teaching, and outreach efforts over the past 12 years will be discussed in the seminar.
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112 Buckhout Laboratory
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Denita Hadziabdic