Paula Agudelo Assistant Professor, Nematology OFFICE: 206 Long Hall ADDRESS: Dept. of Entomology, Soils, & Plant Sciences, 120 Long Hall, Clemson, SC 29634-0315 TELEPHONE: 864-656-5741 FAX: 864-656-0274 E-MAIL: pagudel@clemson.edu 2008 Plant-parasitic Nematode Identification Short Courses Montréal - June 10-15 Clemson - Dec. 6-13

Qualifications

Ph.D., Plant Sciences, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

M.S., Plant Pathology, Universidad de Caldas, Manizales, Colombia

Ingeniera Agrónoma, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Medellín, Colombia

Research Interests

My research interests are plant-parasitic nematodes and molecular systematics. I use molecular biology tools in studies involving nematode species of economic importance. I am particularly interested in research problems concerning reniform nematode (Rotylenchulus reniformis) and root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne spp.). My applied research interests include the study of intraspecific variation, the impact of variants on breeding for plant resistance strategies, and the use of new technologies for the development of species identification methods. My basic research interests are phylogenetic analysis of population and species evolutionary processes, the integration of classical taxonomy with molecular systematics, and nematode reference collections.

Ph.D. Research Assistantship Opportunities. Funding available for energetic and motivated students interested in research focused on plant-parasitic nematodes. Good laboratory skills and knowledge of basic molecular biology techniques is preferred. Candidates are required to formally apply to and be accepted by the Clemson University Graduate School (http://www.grad.clemson.edu/Admission.php) before consideration. Academic requirements are determined by the Department of Entomology, Soils, and Plant Sciences. For more information please contact Dr. Paula Agudelo (see above).

Outreach

2007 Plant-parasitic Nematode Identification Short Course

Selected Publications

Agudelo, P., S.A. Lewis, M.A. April 2006. First report of root-knot nematode Meloidogyne javanica on chrysanthemum in Colombia. Plant Disease 90:828. http://www.apsnet.org/pd/searchnotes/2006/pd-90-0828a.asp

Agudelo, P., R.T. Robbins, J.McD. Stewart, A. Bell, and A.F. Robinson. 2005. Histological Observations of Rotylenchulus reniformis on Gossypium longicalyx and Interspecific Cotton Hybrids. Journal of Nematology 37:444-447.

Agudelo, P., R.T. Robbins, K.S. Kim, and J.McD. Stewart. 2005. Histological Changes in Gossypium hirsutum Associated with Reduced Reproduction of Rotylenchulus reniformis. Journal of Nematology 37:185-189

Agudelo, P., R.T. Robbins, J.McD. Stewart, and A.L. Szalanski. 2005.Intraspecific variability of Rotylenchulus reniformis from cotton-growing regions in the United States. Journal of Nematology 37: 105-114.

Agudelo, P., R.T. Robbins, J. McD. Stewart, J. B. Murphy. 2004. Glycoproteins in the gelatinous matrix of Rotylenchulus reniformis. Nematropica 34:229-234.

Agudelo, P. and Volcy, C. 1998. Población de nemátodos fitoparásitos en dos municipios cañeros de Antioquia. Fitopatología Colombiana 21:89-96.