New issue of #Nematology is out now! Featuring #OpenAccess research on Elaphonema morphology, a review on nematodes and soil nitrogen, and new studies on plant–nematode interactions, crop management, taxonomy and biodiversity.
Read the issue: brill.com/view/journal...
@andreaskantar.bsky.social
Props to the writers of the series Drops of God on AppleTV for mentioning nematodes of wine grapes. It’s not everyday you hear ‘Xiphinema’ on tv.
This is absolutely bonkers. 🤯
Home grown gourds made into presents for my family. 🌱
First Christmas with my new sidekick, Gus.
Thanks. That one was a few years old. I’ve had to split and repot it, so now I have multiple small ones.
They like to spend the summer outside. Mine thrived in morning sun. Lots of new growth. Then brought back in before it got cold in fall. Tons of blooms by thanksgiving (mine was a thanksgiving cactus).
Well said, Fatma. I think you should testify before congress! They need to hear this—public private parterships are vital!
A new EPPO Datasheet on the rice root-knot nematode Meloidogyne graminicola is now online in the EPPO Bulletin. Thanks to Giovanna Curto, Italy.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
#Nematology friends: preserving the USDA Nematode Collection at #BARC is just one reason to voice your opinions about the ‘disorganization’ plan. Irreplaceable historical research specimens (incl. Cobb) are at risk. We need your support, now more than ever. @son-nemaweb.bsky.social
Over my 28 year career as a scientist at Beltsville, I identified plant parasitic nematodes from nearly every state. The flexibility to pivot to emerging problems as needed was a strength not a weakness. All gone now.
Part of this week’s harvests. I finally suceeded with brussels sprouts. Usually the heat and pests overtake them. That extra cold winter we had is paying off with fewer cucumber beetles.
Devastating impact on ag research. My heart goes out to my former colleagues at BARC.
Here at #SON2025 in beautiful Victoria, BC with my co EIC, Rolo Perry, representing Nematology #degruyterbrill. Stop by and say hi and check our our offerings.
Multi sunflower is popping at my community garden plot, providing a bit of shade for my brussels sprout. This might be the year I get some if it doesn’t bolt.
The napa cabbage was used for kimchi, which I used for kimchi fried rice and kimchi grilled cheese. Yum! #gardening
First bok choy of the season. 🌱
Yesterday I bid farewell to my lab, my favorite ratty old office chair, my colleagues and my 28 years with ARS. It doesn’t feel real.
Obviously he is aiming for a top position in Hell
Text here: https://organizingmythoughts.org/must-reads-and-some-thoughts-on-learning-in-this-moment/
https://organizingmythoughts.org/must-reads-and-some-thoughts-on-learning-in-this-moment/
Great talk from @mskellymhayes.bsky.social on being in college in an era of autocracy and cruelty. I'm showing this to my daughter, who is about to graduate high school. If you've got an older teen or young adult in your life, this is a recommended read. organizingmythoughts.org/must-reads-a...
Cat with glasses and bow tie. Caption of course He is risen. Helium is lighter than air
Happy Easter from Chemistry Cat 🧪
The spring garden feels a little behind this year. Hopefully the warm up will last and I can start hardening off my tomatoes and peppers. Garlic and peas are looking good though.
For those who haven’t heard, I (and several other long time federal nematologists) am retiring sooner than I’d planned. Estimated 200+ years of nematology expertise about to walk out the door.
It’s been an honor.
(I still plan to stay as EIC of Nematology).
I'm constantly trying to get lost in my X-ray microscopy and forget the outside world. Here's a fly-through from an XRM scan of a fixed & contrast enhanced Beech tree bud, infested with nematodes.
@danforthcenter.bsky.social
I’m a fellow Marylander (hi neighbor). I love Crate 61 soap. They have great variety packs.
I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this. So many people who think private industry should replace govt don’t realize how important public-private partnerships are for innovation!
I’m so sorry, Ellie. We’ve lost some people as well. It’s the worst feeling.
REPOST if you support our federal workforce and know how dedicated they are to their jobs. Show them you appreciate them!
All USDA-ARS probationers gone.
