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Dr.
Kamal
J.
Gandhi
2009 OVPR-UGA Research Fellow
Assistant Professor
Forest Entomology; Forest Health and Protection
Research Interests
Patterns of invasion by non-native insects; Community ecology; Insect-plant interactions; Effects of forest disturbances on insects |
Background
EducationPhD, Entomology & Forestry, University of Minnesota, 2005 MS, Biological Sciences, University of Alberta, 1999 BS, Zoology Honors, University of Delhi, 1993
Courses
FANR 3200: The Ecology of Natural Resources,
(Fall 2009)
FORS 4210: Forest Health and Protection,
(Spring 2009)
Publications
Kula, R.R; Knight, K.S; Rebbeck, J; Cappaert, D.L; Bauer, L.S; and Gandhi, K.J. 2010. New record of Leluthia astigma (Ashmead) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Doryctinae) as a parasitoid of Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire (Coleoptera: Buprestidae: Agrilinae), emerald ash borer, with a review of host use in Leluthia Cameron. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington In Press.
Gandhi, K.J and Herms, D.A. 2009. Direct and indirect effects of invasive exotic insect herbivores on ecological processes and interactions in forests of eastern North America. Biological Invasions DOI: 10.1007/s10530-009-9627-9:Invited Paper in a Special Issue.
Gandhi, K.J; Audley, J; Johnson, J; and Raines, M. 2009. Camphor shot borer, Xylosandrus mutilatus (Blandford), an adventive ambrosia beetle in Georgia. The Coleopterists Bulletin In Press.
Gandhi, K.J and Herms, D.A. 2009. North American arthropods at risk due to widespread Fraxinus mortality caused by the non-native emerald ash borer. Biological Invasions DOI 10.1007/s10530-009-9594-1.
Gandhi, K.J and Miller, D.R. 2009. Southern Pine Engraver (Ips) Beetles in your Backyard. University of Georgia, Warnell School, Entomology Series WSFNR09-8, June Issue. [View]
Gandhi, K.J; Gilmore, D.W; Katovich, S.A; Mattson, W.J; Zasada, J.C; and Seybold, S.J. 2008. Catastrophic windstorm and fuel-reduction treatments alter ground beetle (Coleoptera: Carabidae) assemblages in a North American sub-boreal forest. Forest Ecology and Management 256:1104-1123.
Gandhi, K.J; Gilmore, D.W; Katovich, S.A; Mattson, W.J; Spence, J.R; and Seybold, S.J. 2007. Physical effects of weather disturbances on the abundance and diversity of forest insects in North American forests. Environmental Reviews 15:113-152.
Gandhi, K.J; Spence, J.R; Langor, D.W; Morgantini, L.E; and Cryer, K.J. 2004. Harvest retention patches are insufficient as stand analogues of fire residuals for litter-dwelling beetles in northern coniferous forests. Canadian Journal of Forest Research 34:1319-1331.
Grants
"Early detection and monitoring of exotic bark and wood-boring beetle species in Georgia",
GA Department of Agriculture,
$20,542
"Interactions between prescribed-burning, bark and woodboring insects, fungi, and southern pine tree species in Georgia",
USDA Forest Service, Cooperative Agreement,
$41,978
"Development of host preference-risk assessment maps for Eurasian woodwasp (Sirex noctilio) on southern conifer species",
USDA Forest Service, Special Technology Development Grant,
$148,394
"An assessment of the distribution and biology of native Siricidae and associated hymenopteran parasitoid species in Southeastern USA",
USDA Forest Service,
$75,000
"An Assessment of the Effects of Three Beetle Predator Species on Hemlock Woolly Adelgid in Forests of Southeastern USA",
USDA Forest Service, Forest Health Protection,
$62,454
Miscellaneous Info
GRADUATE STUDENTS-- Jamie Dinkins, M.S. Student, August 2009, Responses of Sirex noctilio to southern pine species. -- Jenny Staeben, Ph.D. Student, August 2009, Assessing biological differences between endemic and epidemic populations of southern pine beetle. -- Kayla Brownell, M.S. Student, January 2010, Interactions between bark beetles and fire, and exotic bark beetles in Georgia. -- Jordan Burke, M.S. Student, January 2010, Interactions between bark beetles, fire, and fungi in southern forests. -- Angela Mech, M.S. Student, January 2010, Assessing the efficacy of beetle predators on hemlock woolly adelgid along the Chattooga River. -- Brittany Barnes, M.S. Student, January 2010, Distribution and ecology of native woodwasps and their parasitoids in southeastern US. UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS -- Jackson Audley; Survey of exotic subcortical beetles in urban areas in Georgia. -- Brittany Barnes; Comparison of ground-dwelling arthropod assemblages between burned pine and hardwood forests in Piedmont region of Georgia. -- Jordan Burke; Effects of exotic earthworms on oribatid mites in hardwood forests of New York (with Dr. John Maerz). RESEARCH COORDINATORS -- Lee Ogden (with Dr. Larry Morris) -- Jimmy Dale Porterfield |
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Office:
Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources
331
Building 4
Phone: 706.542.4614
Fax: 706.542.8356
Lab:
Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources
315
Building 4
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