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Dr. Bryony C. Bonning is an Eminent Scholar and Professor of Entomology and Nematology at the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, where she also serves as Director of the Center for Arthropod Management Technologies (CAMTech), a National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center. Her research program focuses on developing novel, environmentally benign alternatives to chemical insecticides for insect pest management.
Dr. Bonning completed postdoctoral appointments at the Natural Environment Research Council Institute of Virology in Oxford, UK and at the University of California, Davis, USA. She joined the faculty at Iowa State University before moving to the University of Florida in 2017.
Her research centers on insect physiology and pathology, with particular emphasis on citrus pest management targeting $$Diaphorina citri$$ (Asian citrus psyllid). Current projects include studying insect hormones and enzymes, optimizing $$Bacillus thuringiensis$$ toxins, genetic optimization of insect viruses for pest management, insect virus discovery, and the use of viral proteins for development of insect resistant transgenic plants. This work bridges fundamental biological insights with practical applications for sustainable agriculture.
Dr. Bonning's extensive publication record spanning three decades demonstrates a clear trajectory from basic research on insect-pathogen interactions toward practical applications in agriculture. Her work shows increasing sophistication in protein engineering approaches for targeted pest control while minimizing environmental impact, with recent focus on citrus greening disease management.
- Eminent Scholar designation at the University of Florida
- Director of NSF-funded Industry/University Cooperative Research Center (CAMTech)
- Extensive patent portfolio in insect pest management technologies
Dr. Bonning mentors graduate students and postdoctoral researchers while leading a multidisciplinary team through CAMTech. Her laboratory collaborates with industry partners to translate research findings into practical pest management solutions, securing significant grant funding for sustainable agriculture research. The Bonning Lab maintains active research programs in insect pathology, biotechnology, and pest management, with a focus on developing environmentally sustainable approaches to agricultural challenges, particularly in citrus production systems affected by $$Diaphorina citri$$ and citrus greening disease.
