Scientific profile / plant biology - Jasmine Cadena

My research interests lie at the interface of plant biology, entomology and plant pathology. I am interested in understanding how interactions among plants, insect vectors and microorganisms shape agricultural systems, particularly through their effects on insect behaviour, host plant use and disease dynamics.

While understanding the biological mechanisms underlying these interactions is highly interesting to me, I am particularly drawn to research questions connected to real-world agricultural challenges and to work that may ultimately contribute to more sustainable approaches to crop protection and agricultural management.