Leshu Li (PhD)
Office: TIG/1.39
Tel: +49 641/99-35903
Justus Liebig University Giessen
Institute for Insect Biotechnology
Department of Insect Biotechnology in Plant Protection
Winchester Str. 2
35394 Gießen
Curriculum vitae
| 2023-present | PhD student at the Department for Insect Biotechnology in Plant Protection, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Germany |
| 2020-2023 | Master of Agriculture, Southwest University, Chongquing, China |
| 2016-2020 | Bachelor of Agriculture, Southwest University, Chongquing, China |
PhD topic
Development of novel conditional systems for the genetic controls of Drosophila suzukii
Research experience and skills
Potential of EPF for biological control of Panonychus citri
- Evaluation of the pathogenicity of EPF against Panonychus citri
- Observation of fungal infection (with multiple observation methods)
- Bioassays for the combined application of EPF with acaricides
- Evaluation of the compatibility with predatory mites (direct virulence and impact on the oviposition and functioanal response of Neoseiulus barkeri)
Skills: Bioassay methods, statistics analysis, fluorescent and frozen sections, scanning electron microscope manipulation, laser confocal, RNAi, etc.
Publications
Chanissata Thongsamut, Le Shu Li, Yong Jun Zhang, Guo Rui Yuan, Jin Jun Wang, Wei Dou. (under review) Potential of entomopathogenic fungi for biocontrol of Panonychus citri (Acari: Tetranychidae)
Awards
- First Prize Scholarship of Southwest University (2021)
- Postgraduate recommendation of Southwest University (2020)
- First Prize Scholarship of Southwest University (2020)
- Language certification: CET4:541 ＆ CET6:440