Bhawana Ghimire, Ph.d., Plant, Disease, and Insect Diagnostician

Bhawana Ghimire, Ph.D., Plant, Disease, and Insect Diagnostician at Bartlett Tree Experts, works out of the Bartlett Tree Research Lab.

2024-Present: Plant, Disease, and Insect Diagnostician, Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories

2020: Research Technician, University of Georgia
2014-2017: Project Officer and Field Coordinator, Local Initiatives for Biodiveristy Research and Development (LIBIRD), Nepal

2023: Tennessee State University – Ph.D. in Agricultural Science

2019: University of Georgia – Master of Science in Plant Pathology
2014: Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science, Tribhuvan University – Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Concentration in Plant Pathology)

Diagnosis of biotic and abiotic plant problems utilizing microscopic and culturing.
Identification of clues to narrow down plant issues and determine if they are caused by biotic (pest or pathogen) or abiotic factors.
Utilization of knowledge in plant hosts, diseases, pests (insects and mites), location/site conditions, soil and foliar nutrient levels, recent environmental events, chemistry, and modes of action of chemical controls.
Provision of management recommendations for plant health care based on diagnostic findings.
Transfer of diagnostic information to Arborist Representatives and clients through scientific reports.
Inclusion of cultural and chemical management recommendations in the scientific reports provided to clients.

Bhawana Ghimire, Ph.D.