Insect-pheromones and climate change: Effects of ozone and warming on sexual communication and plant induced resistance

Bidragets beskrivning

Pheromones mediate sexual communication within species, and (interspecific) interactions with other organisms, such as elicitation of induced plant resistance. Progress in pheromone identification has enabled their implementation in many integrated pest management (IPM) programs worldwide. In related species, qualitative and quantitative variation among pheromone components enables recognition of the right partner. Importantly, climate change may affect pheromone composition and the integrity of pheromonal communication. The study will combine the disciplines of entomology, chemistry and plant physiology to assess the effects of warming and elevated ozone on intra- and interspecific interactions mediated by insect sexual pheromones. The results will help predict the likelihood of sexual isolation being broken down and speciation occurring in the future and will shed light on plant responses to insect-derived cues. The sustainability of pheromones as an IPM tool will be determined.
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Startår

2025

Slutår

2028

Beviljade finansiering

Delia Milagros Pinto Zevallos Orcid -palvelun logo
421 711 €

Finansiär

Finlands Akademi

Typ av finansiering

Akademiprojekt

Beslutfattare

Forskningsrådet för biovetenskap, hälsa och miljö
12.06.2024

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Finansieringsbeslutets nummer

362556

Vetenskapsområden

Miljövetenskap

Forskningsområden

Ympäristötiede