The research performed in our lab aims to understand how multitrophic interactions between herbivores and natural enemies take place, the factors and the mechanisms underlying those interactions, using four perspectives:
ecological, behavioral, evolutionary and applied (biological control)
Interactions among organisms are complex and can involve several species or taxa. Our lab focuses on understanding the interactions among some organisms (plants, herbivores, and natural enemies) and what factors regulate these interactions.
Some publications on this topic include:
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Biology: our group performs studies to know fundamental aspects in the biology of insects such as their life cycles, the duration of their developmental periods, and their reproduction processes.
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Biological Control is a pest control alternative that employs natural enemies to keep pest populations under control. We study natural enemies' performance controlling crop pests and the processes underlying this pest control strategy.
Some publications on this topic include:
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Behavior is a major component of survivorship, fitness, and animal adaptation. This is why we are interested in describing behavioral aspects of insects. We focus mainly on foraging behavior and courtship behavior.
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Evolution: we are interested in understanding the extent to which behavior can influence the genetic structure in genetically different populations.
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We also have experience assessing lethal and sublethal effects of insecticides, transgenic crops, crop resistance to herbivores, and attraction/repulsion tests to odors. These bioassays are essential and help to assess biosafety, the effectiveness of insecticides, potential employment of odors as attractants or repellents, and determining the resistance of crops to herbivores.
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