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Apurba Barman


Assistant Professor

Entomology

Apurba Barman
Apurba Barman
Areas of expertiseAboutEducationCoursesScholarly works

Areas of expertise

Horticultural Crop Protection (Pests, Diseases and Weeds)Ecological Applications

About

Apurba Barman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Entomology at the University of Georgia and is currently based in the Tifton Campus. He received his Ph.D. degree in entomology from Texas A&M University, where he conducted research on cotton insect pest management. With two Master’s degrees, one from Texas Tech University and another from Assam Agricultural University (India), Dr Barman has a breadth of experience across diverse cropping systems in the United States and abroad. In his current position, Dr. Barman assumes both research and Extension responsibilities for insect pest management in pecan and citrus production in Georgia.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy, Entomology

Texas A&M University, TX, United States (2011)

Master of Science

Texas Tech University, TX, United States (2006)

Courses

  • ENTO 7000: Master's Research (Fall 2025)
  • ENTO 9000: Doctoral Research (Fall 2025)
  • ENTO 7000: Master's Research (Spring 2026)
  • ENTO 9000: Doctoral Research (Spring 2026)
  • ENTO 7000: Master's Research (Summer 2026)
  • ENTO 9000: Doctoral Research (Summer 2026)
  • ENTO 9300: Doctoral Dissertation (Summer 2026)
  • ENTO 7000: Master's Research (Fall 2026)
  • ENTO 9000: Doctoral Research (Fall 2026)

Scholarly Works

  • Molecular and transcriptional regulation of plant defense responses to aphid infestation, STRESS BIOLOGY, (2026).
    Patil V, Rehsawla R, Barman AK
  • The impact of ant populations on pecan aphids and associated beneficial insects in pecan orchards., Environ Entomol, (2026).
    Veerlapati S, Acharya R, Koirala M, Barman AK
  • Spatiotemporal activity of pecan Auchenorrhyncha reflects complex interactions with canopy management, JOURNAL OF PEST SCIENCE, (2026).
    Toledo PFS, Acebes-Doria AL, Cottrell TE, Cornish JW, Barman AK … 3 more
  • Efficacy of common insecticides on pecan aphids, 2025, Arthropod Management Tests, (2026).
    Acharya R, Veerlapati S, Barman AK
  • Addressing the knowledge gaps and management challenges of Lycorma delicatula (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae) in the southeastern United States, JOURNAL OF INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT, (2026).
    Horn RJ, Joseph S, Blaauw BR, Ahmed MZ, Klingeman W … 10 more

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Contact

abarman@uga.edu 229-386-3374

Mailing Address

Entomology Dept
2360 Rainwater Road
Tifton, GA 31793

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Entomology Dept
122 S Entomology Dr
Tifton, GA 31793

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Expert Resources

  • Commercial Pecan Spray Guide

    April 9, 2026

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  • Fruit and Nuts Pest Management

    April 7, 2026

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  • Impact of Pecan Leafroll Mite on Pecan Trees 

    Nov. 3, 2025

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  • Home Pecan Tree Management Calendar

    July 18, 2025

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  • Walnut Caterpillars: A Pest of Pecan Orchards

    June 16, 2025

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  • Sampling and Managing Whiteflies in Georgia Cotton

    Sampling and Managing Whiteflies in Georgia Cotton

    Dec. 6, 2023

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