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Insect-Plant Dynamics
Insect-Plant Dynamics
Insect-plant dynamics study the complex relationships between insects and plants, impacting ecosystems and agriculture. Pollinators like bees and butterflies facilitate plant reproduction, ensuring higher yields. Conversely, pests such as aphids and beetles can damage crops, necessitating effective control measures. Plants have evolved defense mechanisms, like producing secondary metabolites, to deter harmful insects. Farmers leverage these interactions by promoting beneficial insects and implementing integrated pest management (IPM) strategies. This balance between insects and plants is vital for biodiversity conservation, sustainable farming, and securing food supplies amidst environmental changes.
Committee Members
Dachang Zhang
National Research Center for Geoanalysis and Water & Eco Crisis Foundation, United States
Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy
Alabama A&M University, United States
Alexandra D Solomou
Hellenic Agricultural Organization – Dimitra, Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems (IMFE), GreeceSubmit your abstract Today
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Shashi Vemuri, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India
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Shabbar Ali, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Srinivasa Rao Mentreddy, Alabama A&M University, United States
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Vijayan Gurumurthy Iyer, Techno-Economic-Environmental Study and Check Consultancy Services, India
Title : Monitoring, threats and conservation strategies for plant biodiversity in Greek forest ecosystems
Alexandra D Solomou, Hellenic Agricultural Organization – Dimitra, Institute of Mediterranean Forest Ecosystems (IMFE), Greece
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Stephen Jennewein, University of Florida, United States