D. Crowder

Differential effects of soil conservation practices on arthropods and crop yields

This study examines how soil conservation practices affect arthropod biodiversity and crop yields in canola fields, finding varied impacts across functional groups and limited overall effect on yield.

Bee communities in canola are affected by landscape context and farm management

The paper examines how landscape context and farm management affect bee communities in canola fields, finding seasonal variations and correlations with floral traits and landscape features.

Legume plant defenses and nutrients mediate indirect interactions between soil rhizobia and chewing herbivores

This study shows that chewing herbivores interact with soil rhizobia through plant-mediated pathways, affecting both herbivore feeding and rhizobial symbiosis.

Predators affect a plant virus through direct and trait-mediated indirect effects on vectors

The paper shows predators affect plant virus transmission through both direct consumption of aphids and indirect effects on aphid behavior and movement.

Orchard management and landscape context mediate the floral microbiome of pear

This study examines how orchard management and landscape context influence bacterial and fungal communities in pear flowers, revealing distinct effects on diversity and distribution of microbial taxa.

Assessing the ecological niche and invasion potential of the Asian giant hornet

This study assesses the ecological niche and invasion potential of the Asian giant hornet using bioclimatic variables and dispersal simulations, identifying suitable habitats globally and highlighting risks in North America.

Orchard layout and plant traits influence fruit yield more strongly than pollinator behaviour and density in a dioecious crop

The paper uses a mathematical model to show that plant traits like flower density and male-to-female ratio influence kiwifruit yield more than pollinator density or behavior.