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Retired USDA scientist, Co-Editor-in-Chief of Nematology. PSU and Duke alum. Writing the next chapter.

Andrea Skantar

A new issue of #Nematology journal is now available! Delve into the latest research here: brill.com/view/journal... @andreaskantar.bsky.social

Home grown gourds made into presents for my family. 🌱

First Christmas with my new sidekick, Gus.

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Had a great time at #esn2026 in lovely Egmond aan Zee. It’s always great to catch up with my fellow EIC, Rolo Perry and to thank Nematology authors and reviewers in person. Thanks to DeGruyter-Brill for their support and to the organizers for a great conference. #nematology

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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

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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....

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.

Devastating impact on ag research. My heart goes out to my former colleagues at BARC.

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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.

#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

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Andrea Skantar

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Andrea Skantar

We urge you to watch the attached video, starting at 2:07. We vehemently oppose the impending relocations of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) services. The Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) is an indispensable program in our nation, providing critical insights to guarantee (1/2)

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We need your email power to support Dept of Agriculture! USDA is opening a 30-day public comment period on the Department's reorganization plan now through Aug. 26, 2025. Say yes to SNAP! Say yes to Research! Say yes to conservation! To submit feedback, please email [email protected].

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