Dr. Rami Kassam

PhD | Postdoctoral Researcher in Nematology & Biological Control | University of Florida

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Honored to serve as both an oral presenter and judge at the 9th South Florida Student & Post-Doc Research Symposium at UF/IFAS TREC. Great to share our research, learn from outstanding presentations, and connect with fellow scientists.

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@UFSustainableAg @NSF @EvergladesREC @MdShakil_Uddin_ congratulation

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A memorable week at #SON2026!

Grateful to present my research, connect with colleagues and friends, exchange ideas, and enjoy the beauty of Baltimore. Leaving inspired and proud to be part of such an amazing nematology community.

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Excited to share our new paper published in Vibrational Spectroscopy (IF 3.1)!
ATR-FTIR Spectroscopy for Biochemical Analysis and Identification of Entomopathogenic Nematodes
The study highlights ATR-FTIR as a rapid tool for biochemical characterization and identification of EPNs

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Honored to present my research at the 65th Annual Meeting of the Society of Nematologists (#SON2026)
I shared our work on the biological control of Meloidogyne enterolobii using native bacterial isolates under laboratory and screenhouse conditions.
Great and valuable feedback!

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Proud to present my poster at the 65th Annual Meeting of the Society of Nematologists (#SON2026)
I shared our research on the biocontrol potential of Oscheius nematodes and their associated bacteria against economically important insect pests.

Valuable discussions and feedback

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Excited to share that our paper is published in the July 2026 issue of Nematology and featured as the journal cover article!
First report of three Oscheius spp. from Florida and their associated bacteria with promising biocontrol potential. Congratulations to my co-authors!

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I am pleased to share that our research article, "Identification and biocontrol potential of Oscheius nematodes and their associated bacteria from Florida tropical fruit orchards against selected pests in laboratory conditions," has been published in the journal Nematology.

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Excited to share our new publication in Plant Disease!
“Characterization of Neocosmospora falciformis associated with root rot of guava in the United States.”
A contribution toward better understanding guava diseases and pathogen identification in the U.S.#PlantPathology #APS #UF

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Excited to share our new publication in Journal of Phytopathology (Wiley)!

“Biocontrol Potential of Talaromyces spp. Against Root-Knot Nematodes with focus on T. pinophilus.”

A step toward sustainable nematode management 🌱

#Nematology #Biocontrol #PlantPathology

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Attended the 37th South Florida Turfgrass Landscape Research & Expo Field Day at UF/IFAS 🌱
Great to see the latest in turfgrass research, field demos, & innovation.
Proud to be a co-author on a poster presented by MSc student Michelle under the guidance of @UFnema_southFL

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Proud to present Detection & Control of Plant-Parasitic Nematodes at the Master Gardener Volunteer Class (Feb 18, 2026) with UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions 🌱
Loved sharing this work and thankful to my advisor, @UFnema_southFL , for his guidance!

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Pasteuria penetrans is a beneficial bacterium that parasitizes plant-feeding nematodes, including the common turf-damaging lance nematode (Hoplolaimus galeatus), by attaching to them, infecting their bodies, and halting reproduction, making it a great natural biocontrol agent.

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I’m very happy to be part of an exciting experiment evaluating a new eco-friendly fertilizer product, SMART 4 Growing, conducted through a collaboration between the University of Florida and the company.
Grateful for the opportunity to contribute to sustainable agriculture. 🌱

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@NematodeGuy @EricaGuri Congratulation @EricaGuri wish you the best

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Honored to contribute as a peer reviewer for three Springer Nature journals in 2025.
Grateful for the opportunity to support the scientific community and stay engaged with new research in microbiology, plant science, and biotechnology.

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@UFnema_southFL @EvergladesREC There is a saying in my country: No strong wind can move a mountain