Tylka Nematology Lab

Department of Plant Pathology
351 Bessey Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011

Phone: 515-294-9128
Fax: 515-294-9420
Email: avendano@iastate.edu

Education:

• B.S./M.S. 1993, Zoology / Parasitology, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Argentina.
• Ph.D. 2002, Entomology (Nematology), Michigan State University.

Employment history:

• 1993 Graduate Assistant, Parasitology, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Argentina
• 1994-1996 Research Assistant, Parasitology, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
• 1997-1998 Research Technician, Entomology (Nematology), Michigan State University.
• 2003-2005 Postdoctoral Research Associate, Plant Pathology, Iowa State University.
• 2005-present Postdoctoral Research Associate, Plant Pathology/Entomology, Iowa State University

Current job responsibilities:

• Investigations of interactions between the soybean aphid and soybean cyst nematode. Project funded by Iowa Soybean Association.
• How does soybean cyst nematode affect specialty soybean grain composition and yield? Project funded by Iowa Crop Improvement Association.
• Instructor, Biology 101 - Biology Program at Iowa State University.

Publications:

• Avendano, M. F., O. Schabenberger, F. J. Pierce, and H. Melakeberhan. 2003. Geostatistical analysis of field spacial distribution patterns of soybean cyst nematode. Agronomy Journal. 95:936-948.
• Avendano, M. F., F. J. Pierce, O. Schabenberger and H. Melakeberhan. 2004. The spatial distribution of soybean cyst nematode in relation to soil texture and soil map unit. Agronomy Journal, 96:181-194.
• Avendano, F., F. J. Pierce, and H. Melakeberhan. Spatial analysis of soybean yield in relation to soil texture, soil fertility and soybean cyst nematode. 2004. Nematology, 6:527-546.
• Avendano, F., F. J. Pierce, and H. Melakeberhan. The relationship between soybean cyst nematode seasonal population dynamics and soil texture. 2004. Nematology, 6:511-526.

Scientific and honorary scientific memberships:

• 1998-present, Society of Nematologists (SON)
• 2001-present, Organization of Nematologists of Tropical America (ONTA)

Honors and awards:

• 2000. Eugenia McDaniel Teaching Award. Department of Entomology, Michigan State University. Recognition of outstanding achievement in teaching.