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Susan T. Ratcliffe
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University of Illinois Urbana, IL 61801 MC–046 Phone: 217-333-9656 Fax: 217-333-5245 Email: sratclif@illinois.edu Title: Assistant Professional Scientist Office Location: UIUC | ||
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* On-farm research (with many cooperating farmers) to refine the decision-making threshold for western corn rootworms that lay eggs in soybeans in eastern Illinois. * Use of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and restriction fragment length polymorphisms (RFLP) for species and subspecies insect identification. * Development of an Expressed Sequence Tag (EST) database to evaluate gene express in western corn rootworms. * Development of instructional materials for distribution via the internet and the use alternative delivery systems if connectivity is limited. * Current Issues in Insect Management * University of Illinois Extension Information Technology o Use of the internet to deliver educational materials (http://ipm.uiuc.edu) o On-line instructional videos and interactive IPM decision tools o Development of state and regional IPM Programs * Western Corn Rootworm On-Farm Research Programs |
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| Education | PhD, Entomology, University of Illinois, 1999 MS, Entomology, University of Illinois, 1995 BA, Political Science, University of Illinois, 1993 | ||