Expression analysis of genes involved in defence mechanisms against biotic and abiotic stresses. Identification at genomic level by massive sequencing of miRNAs related to biotic and abiotic stress situations in plants.
Study of predatory and parasitoid insects as natural enemies of pests caused by other insects from different aspects: systematics, morphology, anatomy, ecology and conservation. Methodologies for biological and integrated control of insect pests in agricultural, forestry and urban environments. Faunistics and conservation of diplurans, odonates and hymenopterans.
Pest examination, detection and control. Natural enemies, biorational insecticides and pheromones included. Compatibility of insecticides with useful fauna. Especially in urban and agricultural environments. Primarily urban pests (cockroaches) and vectors (mosquitoes).
Identification of new plant defence proteins against pathogens through massive and targeted proteomic analysis. Analysis of the potentiating effect of natural inducers of plant defences on the action of B. thuringiensis toxins.
