Betty Benrey

This study evaluates milpa polycultures, finding they increase productivity through crop complementarity and carry-over effects, with benefits extending into the next growing season.

The paper shows that a plant immune receptor detects caterpillar oral secretions and triggers volatile emissions that attract predatory wasps, linking plant immunity to tritrophic interactions.

The paper tests if caterpillar oral secretions trigger plant volatiles that attract predatory wasps, finding that secretions enhance volatile emissions and increase predation.