Merijn R. Kant

This paper presents a high-quality genome assembly and CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing system for Tetranychus evansi, enabling studies of pesticide resistance and host adaptation.

The paper reports the first occurrence of Tetranychus ludeni in the Netherlands and Belgium, analyzing genetic and phenotypic variation across populations and assessing their agricultural impact.

This study investigates how T. evansi suppresses bean defences and facilitates T. urticae colonization, revealing spatial and molecular mechanisms of competitor displacement.