Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Helen Hesketh"
Helen Hesketh's research focuses on the interactions between entomopathogenic fungi and insect populations, aiming to improve pest control strategies amidst challenges like pesticide resistance and environmental changes.
Key findings include the development of novel methods for evaluating fungal growth and testing the efficacy of fungal treatments against common pests such as the greenhouse whitefly, highlighting the importance of standardized bioassays in biocontrol.
Hesketh's studies also emphasize the influence of thermal ecology and chemical exposures on insect-pathogen dynamics, which could inform future ecological management and conservation strategies for agricultural ecosystems.
