Dr. ZinThuZar Maung is currently working as a Research Associate at Kearney Agriculture Research and Extension Center, University of California (Riverside). She has been actively participating in independent and collaborative research on soil health management, and integrated management of plant parasitic nematode in annuals and perennials. Her research mainly focuses on monitoring soil nematode community in different cropping systems and soil types to comprehend soil health conditions, looking for alternative practices in nematode managements such as screening, practicing cover cropping systems, and applying soil amendments towards sustainable agriculture.