Zane Grabau

Zane Grabau is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Entomology and Nematology at the University of Florida/IFAS. His work focuses on nematology, particularly the management of plant-parasitic nematodes in agronomic and horticultural crops.

• Primary research areas: Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN), Root-Knot Nematodes, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), and cover crop strategies
• Key institutional affiliations: UF/IFAS Nematode Assay Lab, Agronomy Department

Dr. Grabau specializes in nematode biology, population dynamics, and sustainable management practices. His research evaluates chemical control (fumigants, non-fumigants, aldicarb), cultural methods (cover crop rotation, fallow periods), and biological control strategies.

Recent publications analyze nematode impacts on corn, soybean, sweetpotato, and cotton. He emphasizes practical diagnostics, soil sampling protocols, and economic considerations for growers. As a member of the UF/IFAS Nematode Assay Lab team, he contributes to molecular species identification and field-specific recommendations.