What happens to insects when you increase CO2? That's what Liam's trying to find out! This time Nick and Liam are discussing Liam's work at the new institute of forest research at the University of Birmingham and they're joined by Professor Jon Sadler.
Sponsored by the Royal Entomological Society.
Intro music is by the lovely Kevin MacLeod at incompetech, find more of his music here.
Show Notes
Introduction to FACE experiments
How might plants respond to changing carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere
How might insects react to increased CO2
Trees can have a secondary flush of leaves
Insect herbivory and nutrient cycling
Change in carbon/nitrogen ratio and effects on herbivory
Wasps use honeydew to find aphids
Jon's Leverhulme research project with the Noble Chafer
