A5061048482- Plant and animal studies
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Marine and fisheries research
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Animal and Plant Science Education
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
- Insect Resistance and Genetics
- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control
- Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
- Fire effects on ecosystems
- Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
- Allelopathy and phytotoxic interactions
- Insect Utilization and Effects
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
- Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
Universidade dos Açores
2021-2024
Sustainability Institute
2024
Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University
2017-2023
James Hutton Institute
2014-2021
Institute of Applied Ecology
2019-2021
Para La Tierra
2018-2021
University of Aberdeen
2015
University of Pannonia
2006
Abstract Globally, there is a concerning decline in many insect populations, and this trend likely extends to all arthropods, potentially impacting unique island biota. Native non-endemic endemic species on islands are under threat due habitat destruction, with the introduction of exotic, invasive, species, further contributing decline. While long-term studies plants vertebrate fauna available, arthropod datasets limited, hindering comparisons better-studied taxa. The Biodiversity Arthropods...
Abstract Oceanic islands, recognised for their isolation, high endemic species richness and unique evolutionary paths compared with continental counterparts, are extremely susceptible to anthropogenic activities. The fragmentation of island habitats disruption native ecosystems has increased the risk extinction many species, including arthropods. Extinction is not random, some traits may increase probability entering an trajectory. Studying alongside International Union Conservation Nature...
Empoasca onukii, the tea green leafhopper, is a key pest of whose control often requires extensive use insecticides. As predator mite Anystis baccarum potential biological agent worldwide, though little known about how intercropping cover crops can impact its suppressing effect on E. onukii. Therefore, we conducted field experiment to investigate relationship abundance predatory and leafhopper prey influenced by two different manually weeded inter-row treatment as contrast naturally growing...
Abstract Both field- and landscape-scale factors can influence the predator communities of agricultural pests, but relative importance interactions between these scales are poorly understood. Focusing on spiders, an important taxon for providing biological control, we tested structuring spider in a highly dynamic brassica agroecosystem. We found that local (pesticide-use crop type) forested landscape significantly influenced abundance species richness whilst grassland patches affected...
Abstract Repeatability is the cornerstone of science, and it particularly important for systematic reviews. However, little known on how researchers’ choice database, search platform influence repeatability Here, we aim to unveil computer environment location where was initiated from hit results. We present a comparative analysis time‐synchronized searches at different institutional locations in world evaluate consistency hits obtained within each terms using platforms. revealed large...
The expansion of urban areas threatens biodiversity and disrupts ecological relationships, thereby impeding key ecosystem services. To avert irreversible consequences, there is a focus on improving the value domestic gardens. We employ machine learning network analysis examine gardening practices garden owners' environmental consciousness in Hungary through questionnaire-based study to untangle interplay among socio-demographic factors, management -characteristics. found that activities...
The knowledge on taxonomic diversity of arthropods is key to better understanding the biodiversity patterns and processes guiding sustainable conservation strategies practices. In Azores, terrestrial are relatively well-inventoried following publication comprehensive checklists that have been regularly updated. Nevertheless, every year, new species found as a result arrivals Archipelago from addressing specific lacunae. Here, we update arthropod Azores by reporting for first time 13...
Abstract Tea is an economically important crop, consumed by billions of people. Despite the increasing market for pesticide-free products, use pesticide in tea still high. In order to investigate whether intercropping promotes biological control organisms, Chamaecrista rotundifolia (Pers.) Greene, Indigofera hendecaphylla Jacq., Trifolium repens L., and Vigna sinensis (L.) were separately intercropped with free weeding as a plantation at Yangli, China. Arthropods collected taking sweep-net...
Abstract. 1. Livestock grazing impacts on insect populations in a variety of ways. For phytophagous insects the impact is primarily result altering structure and species assemblage vegetation. However not all react similar ways even within an order there may be winners losers from different regimes. 2. A long‐term, replicated, controlled experiment, comprising four treatments, was established upland acid grassland area Scotland. Auchenorrhyncha were sampled by suction sampling sweep‐netting...
Invertebrates make up over 95% of animal biodiversity on Earth and contribute to multiple ecosystem services (ES) in natural human-dominated systems. One such service, biological control (BC) herbivorous pests, is a core component sustainable intensification agriculture, yet its importance routinely overlooked. Here we report macro-scale, cross-cultural assessment the public visibility (or 'salience') BC invertebrates, using high-throughput analysis large bodies digitized text (i.e.,...
Abstract Semi‐natural grasslands are commonly managed as a grazing resource for domestic livestock but, due to their unique biodiversity, they also of conservation interest. Numerous drivers have impacted on the status these in recent decades, most importantly changing management strategies. These changes potential affect biodiversity associated with habitats, including some rich invertebrate assemblages. Responses, however, often dissimilar between different taxa. We investigated responses...
Abstract Non‐native plant pests and pathogens are increasing exponentially, causing extirpation of foundation species. The impact large‐scale declines in a single host on associated biodiversity is widely documented. However, the multiple loss whether these impacts multiplicative has not been assessed. Ecological theory suggests that systems with greater functional redundancy (alternative hosts) will be more resilient to sympatric hosts. We test this show its importance relation...
1. One‐way, directional changes in both plant and animal associations are likely to be occurring as a result of changing climate. Current knowledge long‐term cycles insect communities is scarce, therefore it difficult assess whether the observed first part trend or parts normal cycles. 2. In this study multivariate methods were used describe trends ground beetle ( C oleoptera: arabidae) assemblages over an 18‐year (1994–2011) period at two S cottish sites. order have deeper insight into...
Island biotas are in imminent threat from anthropogenic impacts. Of these impacts, the negative effects of exotic species on taxonomic and functional diversity local fauna major concern. Exotics may also have a detrimental effect interspecific interactions which, turn, can destabilize ecological networks. Species co-occurrence networks detect species-to-species associations used to predict interaction utilized as tools assess environmental impacts community structure. Here, we aim...
Pandora neoaphidis and Entomophthora planchoniana (phylum Entomophthoromycota) are important fungal pathogens on cereal aphids, Sitobion avenae Rhopalosiphum padi. Here, we evaluated compared for the first time virulence of these two fungi, both produced in S. cadavers, against aphid species subjected to same exposure. Two laboratory bioassays were carried out using a method imitating entomophthoralean transmission field. Healthy colonies exposed conidial shower P. or E. planchoniana, cases...
Abstract A detailed knowledge on the spatial distribution of pests is crucial for predicting population outbreaks or developing control strategies and sustainable management plans. The diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella , one most destructive cruciferous crops worldwide. Despite abundant research species’s ecology, little known about spatio-temporal pattern P . in an agricultural landscape. Therefore, this study, was characterized to assess effect landscape elements a fine-scale by...
Pesticides are one of the most important anthropogenic-related stressors. In times global pollinator decline, role integrated farming and urban gardens in supporting wild pollinators is becoming increasingly important. We circulated an online questionnaire to survey plant protection practices among Hungarian farmers garden owners with a particular emphasis on protection.We found that growers rely heavily pesticide use, pesticides used widely otherwise pollinator-friendly gardens. Whether use...
Abstract A growing body of evidence shows that climate change can alter the phenology plants and animals. In this study long-term data from UK Environmental Change Network (ECN) were analyzed to investigate whether there has been a in ground beetle Pterostichus madidus (Fabricius, 1775). Pitfall trap available 12 ECN sites across United Kingdom, most which have operation for more than 15 years. Weather vegetation datasets also utilized. lines categorized eight types. Trend analysis over time...