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- The Texas A & M University Department of Entomology provides several programs
of research and study. They include:
-Discoveries on the structure, regulation, and function of biological
molecules within arthropods continue to provide unique insights and
applications to human, animal and plant health.
-The Texas A&M University Insect Collection is the centerpiece of
entomological systematics as it houses more than two million curated specimens
and serves as a foundational piece to understanding biological diversity.
-Transitional research programs elucidating the interactions of arthropods
with their environment and each other are essential to understanding the
dynamics of arthropod systems. Often, this knowledge is used in creating novel,
environmentally friendly approaches to controlling arthropod pests of plants,
animals, and man. Indeed, discovery and transitional research supplies the
infrastructure for designing and testing hypothetical control systems.
-The Extension faculty and agents within the Texas IPM Program conduct
research that evaluates and tailors new discoveries to provide immediate
benefit in improving health, the production of food, fiber, and ornamentals,
and quality of life.
-The Apiary Inspection Service supports applied research, conducts educational
programs, and provides a vital regulatory role in serving the Texans interested
in bees.
The Department enjoys a long-standing and productive collaboration with
numerous agencies, universities and organizations worldwide. The Department is
particularly proud of its collaboration with the United States Department of
Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) in multiple research areas
as well as its joint involvement in graduate student training.
Website: "http://insects.tamu.edu/"
[Summary provided by Texas A & M University.]
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