Quantification of the seasonal defoliation by the spongy moth caterpillar (Lymantria dispar) at IDENT and study of the forest resistance to the disturbance as a function of biodiversity

The study takes place at IDENT, an experimental forest plot containing a 6-level biodiversity gradient. The spongy moth caterpillar has been present there for the past few years. This study aims to quantify the damage by the caterpillar via eggsac counts, LAI measurements, and collections of fallen biomass. Furthemore, the collected data will be used to analyse the link between defoliation and forest biodiversity.

Chercheur.e.s :Elsa Bugnot

Collaborateur.rice.s :Fanette Valnon, Émilie Folie-Boivin

Catégorie :Internship

Date:2022-2022

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Quantification of the seasonal defoliation by the spongy moth caterpillar (Lymantria dispar) at IDENT and study of the forest resistance to the disturbance as a function of biodiversity

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Quantification of the seasonal defoliation by the spongy moth caterpillar (Lymantria dispar) at IDENT and study of the forest resistance to the disturbance as a function of biodiversity

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