Erika Consoli
Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Nematology
Ph.D. in Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology, Montana State University '24
M.S. in Agro and Env. Nematology, Ghent University, Belgium,'17
M.S. in Agricultural Engineering, ISARA-Lyon, France '14
B.S. in Agricultural Engineering, University of São Paulo (ESALQ/USP), '14
Areas of expertise
- Nematode diagnostics: Morphological and molecular identification, detection and characterization of plant-parasitic, entomopathogenic and free-living nematodes.
- Plant-nematode interactions, ecology and management: Host-nematode relationships, plant responses to nematode infection, nematode pathogenicity, population dynamics, crop damage and integrated nematode management strategies.
- Plant-soil microbiome interactions and crop health: Rhizosphere microbial communities, nematode-associated microbiome dynamics, soil health and crop resistance to biotic stresses.
- Statistical analyses and experimental design: Experimental design, statistical modeling, quantitative data analysis, and interpretation of biological and agricultural research data.
- Extension, outreach and industry partnerships: Technical training, stakeholder engagement, knowledge transfer, and applied research support for growers and industry partners.
Contact me
406-589-9912
29603 U of I Ln, ParmaCollege of Agricultural and Life Sciences; Department of Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematology