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| Bernd Blossey Associate Professor 122E Fernow Hall Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853 Ph: 607-255-5314 Fx: 607-255-0349 e.mail: bb22@cornell.edu website |
Ph.D - University of Kiel (Germany) -
1991 Bernd Blossey joined the Department of Natural Resources in 1992, as a
post-doctoral associate. He subsequently was director of the Biological
Control of Non-Indigenous Plants Species Program at Cornell, until 1999
when he joined the department as an assistant professor. He conducts
research on the impact and control of invasive plant species.
Research
His current research includes (i) impacts of invasive plants on native
flora and fauna,(ii) biological control of non-indigenous
plant species in natural areas, (iii) plant-insect interactions, and (iv) invasion and
conservation biology.
Extension
His extension goals are to make biological control a more predictive
science and allow a widespread adoption of this technology. In part, this
can be achieved by understanding and documenting the impact of spread and
decline of invasive plant species in natural areas on native species
diversity (plants, animals, i.e food web dynamics). He believes another
important aspect in improving the scientific basis of biological weed
control are efforts to help implement biocontrol projects through
partnerships with agencies and private citizens.
Selected Publications
M.S. - University of Kiel (Germany) - 1989