Jerome F Grant
Specialization: Biological Control of Insects and Weeds
I am a native Tennessean and was excited to join the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology in December 1985. I came to UTIA from Clemson University, where I had been a Research Assistant Professor for two year gaining valuable teaching, research and advisory experience. My main research areas at Clemson focused on evaluating the potential of introduced natural enemies as biological control tools to manage insect pests of soybean.
At UTIA, I have a 25% Teaching and 75% Research appointment. My primary teaching responsibilities include advising graduate students and teaching several undergraduate and graduate courses, including Integrated Pest Management, Advanced Integrated Pest and Pathogen Management, Field Crop and Vegetable Pests, and A Bug’s Life (a freshman course); I also co-teach Diseases and Insects of Ornamental Plants.
While at UTIA, I have had the opportunity and privilege to mentor graduate students and postdoctoral associates, and serve on more than 40 graduate student committees. I also actively work with undergraduate students who play a vital role in my laboratory, where they assist with various research projects. I also am active in outreach programs with kids and adults of all ages, where I can share the wild, wonderful world of insects with anyone who will listen. I encourage students to become passionate about things that interest them and to pursue and nurture that passion in their lives and in their professions.
As the leader of UTIA's IPM/Biological Control Research Lab, I tackle agricultural, forest, and natural resource challenges. My research centers on invasive species, incorporating biological control in IPM strategies.
Teaching has been my vocation and avocation for over 30 years. It requires dedication to scholarly discipline, deep subject knowledge, and a passion for inspiring, motivating, and exciting students.
- What is population dynamics of invasive species (such as emerald ash borer, hemlock woolly adelgid, kudzu bug, brown marmorated stink bug, etc.)?
- What environmental (abiotic and biotic) factors contribute to spread of, and damage by, invasive species?
- Are there ‘weak links’ in life history of invasive species that can be targeted by biological control agents?
- How can we best target those ‘weak links’ by introducing and evaluating biological control agents from other countries?
- How can we mitigate/manage invasive species?
- What role does biological control play in integrated pest management programs against invasive species?
2505 E J Chapman Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4560
- Doctorate, Plant Sciences, General, Clemson University, 1983
Jerome F Grant
2505 E J Chapman Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4560
- Doctorate, Plant Sciences, General, Clemson University, 1983
I am a native Tennessean and was excited to join the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology in December 1985. I came to UTIA from Clemson University, where I had been a Research Assistant Professor for two year gaining valuable teaching, research and advisory experience. My main research areas at Clemson focused on evaluating the potential of introduced natural enemies as biological control tools to manage insect pests of soybean.
At UTIA, I have a 25% Teaching and 75% Research appointment. My primary teaching responsibilities include advising graduate students and teaching several undergraduate and graduate courses, including Integrated Pest Management, Advanced Integrated Pest and Pathogen Management, Field Crop and Vegetable Pests, and A Bug’s Life (a freshman course); I also co-teach Diseases and Insects of Ornamental Plants.
While at UTIA, I have had the opportunity and privilege to mentor graduate students and postdoctoral associates, and serve on more than 40 graduate student committees. I also actively work with undergraduate students who play a vital role in my laboratory, where they assist with various research projects. I also am active in outreach programs with kids and adults of all ages, where I can share the wild, wonderful world of insects with anyone who will listen. I encourage students to become passionate about things that interest them and to pursue and nurture that passion in their lives and in their professions.
As the leader of UTIA's IPM/Biological Control Research Lab, I tackle agricultural, forest, and natural resource challenges. My research centers on invasive species, incorporating biological control in IPM strategies.
Teaching has been my vocation and avocation for over 30 years. It requires dedication to scholarly discipline, deep subject knowledge, and a passion for inspiring, motivating, and exciting students.
- What is population dynamics of invasive species (such as emerald ash borer, hemlock woolly adelgid, kudzu bug, brown marmorated stink bug, etc.)?
- What environmental (abiotic and biotic) factors contribute to spread of, and damage by, invasive species?
- Are there ‘weak links’ in life history of invasive species that can be targeted by biological control agents?
- How can we best target those ‘weak links’ by introducing and evaluating biological control agents from other countries?
- How can we mitigate/manage invasive species?
- What role does biological control play in integrated pest management programs against invasive species?