Complex interactions in biological control

生物控制中复杂的相互作用

• 批准号: RGPIN-2016-06527
• 负责人: Brodeur, Jacques
• 金额: $ 3.79万
• 依托单位: Université de Montréal
• 依托单位国家: 加拿大
• 项目类别: Discovery Grants Program - Individual
• 财政年份: 2017
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2017-01-01 至 2018-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=631774
• 关键词: Complex; interactions; biological; control

Biological control is the use of natural enemies (pathogens, parasites and predators) to suppress pest populations. It is a viable and sustainable alternative to synthetic pesticides. However, numerous biotic and abiotic factors may influence the effectiveness of biocontrol agents. My research is aimed at identifying some of the governing ecological principles and mechanisms of multispecies interactions within arthropod communities. This research is both essential and timely, for an increasing number of biocontrol agents are available in agriculture. Furthermore, climate change may compromise biological control.

生物防治是利用天敌（病原体、寄生虫和捕食者）来抑制害虫种群。它是合成农药的可行和可持续的替代品。然而，许多生物和非生物因素可能会影响生物防治剂的有效性。我的研究旨在确定一些管理生态学原则和节肢动物群落内多物种相互作用的机制。这项研究是必要的和及时的，因为越来越多的生物控制剂可用于农业。此外，气候变化可能损害生物控制。