Focusing on the impacts of climate change and phytosanitary practices, my studies are concentrating on a generalist predator serving farmers in apple orchards: Forficula pubescens. My thesis involves studying the biology of the species and its population dynamics in apple orchards in the south of France. I am studying the responses of the model to biotic and abiotic stresses, using enzyme assays and behavioural studies in relation to agricultural practices. Ultimately, the aim is to promote F. pubescens in biological control systems in Mediterranean orchards.
"Physiological and behavioural responses of the generalist predator, Forficula pubescens (Dermaptera: Forficulidae) in the face of various biotic and abiotic constraints with a view to biological control in apple orchards".
Funding: Region - Pink Lady Europe ®
Director: Magali Rault - IMBE, Avignon
Co-supervision: Hazem Dib - IMBE, Avignon
Implementation of the FALBio-Sud thesis project: Forficule, Agriculture et Lutte Biologique en région Sud.
IMBE – UMR CNRS 7263 / IRD 237 / Aix Marseille Université / Avignon Université.
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