Punya Nachappa

Punya Nachappa is an Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural Biology at Colorado State University. Research examines plant-virus-vector interactions to develop sustainable pest management strategies, with emphasis on wheat curl mites, hemp viromes, and vector competence.

Recent publications focus on molecular mechanisms of virus transmission, hemp pathogen resistance, and predictive modeling of pest phenology. Articles demonstrate strong interdisciplinary integration of entomology, virology, and agricultural technology.

Research trends: 40% virology/vector interactions, 30% hemp pathology, 20% predictive modeling, 10% chemical ecology.