Basu, S.*; Moroz, N.; Lee, B.W.; Tanaka, K.; Oeller, L.; Baerlocher, C.W.; Crowder, D.W. Diversity and Traits of Multiple Biotic Stressors Elicit Differential Defense Responses in Legumes. Agriculture 2023, 13, 2093. Malhotra, P.; Basu, S*. The Intricate Role of Ecdysis Triggering Hormone Signaling in Insect Development and Reproductive Regulation. Insects 2023, 14, 711. https://doi.org/10.3390/ insects14080711 Cohen A, Basu S, Crowder DW. […]
Saumik Basu (PI) My research is directed toward Molecular Ecology and Pest Biocontrol in various agriculturally important systems of Palouse. I work in the interface of basic and applied research to find sustainable, effective and eco-friendly strategies to improve crop yield and achieve enhanced plant tolerance. I am also involved in developing effective biopesticides to […]
My lab is focused on multiple research directions from molecular ecology, disease ecology, sustainable pest and pathology management and honey bee research (biocontrol of honey bee pests). I work in the interface of basic and applied research. I use molecular/biochemical and ecological tools to study various aspects of complex species to community interactions in my […]
Prospective Postdoc Basu lab is looking for a postdoc to join the WSU Entomology honey bee team to work on Biocontrol of major honey bee pest varroa mite using the biopesticide Metarhizium fungus. Interested candidates with strong beekeeping and some knowledge of molecular biology are encouraged to apply. For more information or details contact me […]
My lab is currently working on 1) working on the Metarhizium (a sporulating soil fungus) project and investigating the effects of microbial biopesticides on controlling varroa mites and understanding the molecular aspects of honeybee-mite-fungus interactions. We are also involved in developing new strains which will be more effective in controlling varroa mites and tolerant to warmer […]
Saumik Basu (PI) Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Entomology at Washington State University (WSU). I completed my PhD in Life Sciences from Jawaharlal Nehru University in India. Then I did postdocs at University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Washington State University before joining as a faculty member at WSU Entomology. I published over 30 journal […]