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Prof. Birgit Zange is a Professor of Plant Protection and Botany at the Department of Horticulture and Food Technology, Weihenstepfan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences. She serves as Chairwoman of the Examination Board and leads multiple research projects focusing on pest management and substrate science. Her work integrates entomology, agricultural engineering, and environmental science to develop sustainable solutions for fungal gnat control and substrate optimization.
Research Interests: Her primary areas of expertise include plant protection strategies, entomological pest control, and soil-substrate interactions. She investigates how substrate composition influences insect behavior, develops eco-friendly biopesticides, and explores innovative materials for horticultural applications. Current projects address cross-border pest management for invasive species like the marmorated stink bug and substrate formulations reducing gnat infestations.
Publications Trends: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles since 2009 demonstrate expertise in gnat behavior, bioassay methods, and sustainable substrates. Recent work emphasizes integrated pest management (IPM) strategies and biodegradable alternatives to chemical pesticides. Key topics include repellency mechanisms in substrates, microbial biocontrol agents, and substrate pH effects on pest development.
Awards: No specific awards listed, though her research has national and EU project funding for applied agricultural innovation.
Grants & Advising: Leads HSWT-funded projects on substrate pest control (2023–2025) and cross-border wanze regulation (2022–2024). Supervises graduate research in entomology and horticultural technology through collaborative projects with industry partners.
Labs/Teams: Active in the university's Plant Protection Lab and collaborates with the Horticultural Materials Research Group. Coordinates interdisciplinary teams for applied agritech solutions involving chemists, entomologists, and agricultural engineers.
