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Warming and drought combine to increase pest insect fitness on urban trees

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Adam G. Dale, and Steven D. Frank, 2017-03-09, Warming and drought combine to increase pest insect fitness on urban trees: PLOS ONE.

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Abstract (from http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0173844): Urban habitats are characterized by impervious surfaces, which increase temperatures and reduce water availability to plants. The effects of these conditions on herbivorous insects are not well understood, but may provide insight into future conditions. Three primary hypotheses have been proposed to explain why multiple herbivorous arthropods are more abundant and damaging in cities, and support has been found for each. First, less complex vegetation may reduce biological control of pests. Second, plant stress can increase plant quality for pests. And third, urban warming can directly increase pest fitness and abundance. These hypotheses are not [...]

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Author :
Adam G. Dale, Steven D. Frank
Funding Agency :
Southeast CSC

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  • National and Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers
  • Southeast CASC

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Wildlife and Plants
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citationTypeJournal Article
journalPLOS ONE
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