Publications by authors named "Diego V Anjos"
Historically, ferns have been described as underutilized by insects. However, studies have shown a diversity of insects interacting with ferns, although the evolutionary and ecological drivers of these interactions are still to be untangled. To fill these gaps, we compiled more than 100 yr of global data on insect-fern interactions from the literature comprising 374 fern and 649 insect species.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe effects of ants on pest control: a meta-analysis.
Diego V Anjos
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Alejandro Tena
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Arleu Barbosa Viana-Junior
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Raquel L Carvalho
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Helena Torezan-Silingardi
Proc Biol Sci
August 2022
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the role of ants in biological pest control, showing that they help reduce non-honeydew-producing pests and plant damage while enhancing crop yields, particularly in shaded crops.
- Despite their benefits, ants can also negatively affect ecosystems by decreasing natural enemies and promoting the abundance of honeydew-producing pests, highlighting their dual role as both beneficial and harmful.
- The findings underscore the advantages of incorporating shaded crop systems in sustainable agriculture, suggesting that they can enhance the positive impact of ants on pest control and crop production over time.