Module as block course: 27.01. - 31.01.2025; 09:00 – 15:30 (& mandatory pre-meeting) in presence
You should plan for one intense week to prepare your coursework.

Additional module information: Modulbeschreibung Anwendungsaspekte von Pflanzen-Insekten Interaktionen

UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): 2, 10, 11, 12, 15

Content:
The scientific work will focus on applied aspects of actual ecological topics. (Als Vertiefungsmodul im MSc Biodiversität verwendbar.)

Ecological and econonic aspects of mutualistic and antagonistic plant-insect interactions, ecosystem services and anthropogenic impacts on these; underlying mechanisms (plant signals, behaviour and sensory input of herbivores as well as their antagonists); utilisation of biological interactions to increase yield, foster pest control and further biodiversity; regulatory framework. Critical analysis and synthesis of scientific publications.
Presentation of research results and project drafts.

Learning objectives:
The students will acquire application-oriented knowledge on plant-insect interactions. You will learn to screen scientific literature for potential sustainable plant protection applications to support yield gain and biodiversity. You will train to critically summarise literature findings, gain insights on the framework required to put ecological research results to practice and develop as well as present own project ideas.