Autoecological research on pests and natural enemies

What is Autoecology?

• It is the study of the biology of particular species and their interactions with their environment. Often referred as natural history.

Physiology

Behavior

Ecology

EvolutionRight Species ID

Intraguild predationIntraguild predation

Synergistic InteractionSynergistic Interaction

OlfactometerOlfactometer

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Tobacco

Meloidogyne incognitaIan Kaplan

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Manduca sextaLarval Weight (mg)

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Induced Plant Defenses (e.g., Nicotine)Induced Plant Defenses (e.g., Nicotine)