
James Blande
Professor
Head of the Environmental Ecology Research Group
Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology, Department of Environmental and Biological Sciences
james.blande@uef.fi | +358 40 355 3210
My main research interest is to understand the multiple mechanisms through which atmospheric pollutants, in conjunction with other abiotic factors, can impinge upon volatile-mediated interactions. We theorise that by developing a detailed understanding of the means through which volatile-mediated interactions are affected by the abiotic world, it will enable better prediction of how to use volatiles to manipulate ecosystem services and deliver agricultural and horticultural benefit. Our current projects investigate the effects of pollutants, especially ozone pollution, on various volatile-mediated interactions, including plant-plant, plant-pollinator, plant-herbivore, and tritrophic interactions. We utilise model systems, including Brassicaceous plants, boreal forest trees (including birch, pine and spruce) and sagebrush.
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A potential ozone defense in intercellular air space: Clues from intercellular BVOC concentrations and stomatal conductance
Yu, Hao; Blande, James D. 2022. Science of the total environment. 852: A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Airborne cues accelerate flowering and promote photosynthesis in Brassica rapa
Brosset, Agnès; Yu, Hao; Blande, James D.. 2022. Journal of ecology. 2023; 111: 578-588 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Amplified Drought and Seasonal Cycle Modulate Quercus pubescens Leaf Metabolome
Saunier, Amélie; Greff, Stéphane; Blande, James D.; Lecareux, Caroline; Baldy, Virginie; Fernandez, Catherine; Ormeño, Elena. 2022. Metabolites. 12: A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Concurrent anthropogenic air pollutants enhance recruitment of a specialist parasitoid
Ryalls, James M. W.; Bromfield, Lisa M.; Bell, Luke; Jasper, Jake; Mullinger, Neil J.; Blande, James D.; Girling, Robbie D.. 2022. Proceedings of the Royal Society B : biological sciences. 289: A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Editorial: Adaptation of Trees to Climate Change: Mechanisms Behind Physiological and Ecological Resilience and Vulnerability
Ghirardo, Andrea; Blande, James D.; Ruehr, Nadine K.; Balestrini, Raffaella; Külheim, Carsten. 2022. Frontiers in forests and global change. 4: B1 Non-refereed journal articles -
Effect of ozone exposure on the foraging behaviour of Bombus terrestris
Saunier, Amélie; Grof-Tisza, Patrick; Blande, James D.. 2022. Environmental pollution. 2023; 316: A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Multivariate model-based investigation of the temperature dependence of ozone concentration in Finnish boreal forest
Isokääntä, Sini; Mikkonen, Santtu; Laurikainen, Maria; Buchholz, Angela; Schobesberger, Siegfried; Blande, James D.; Nieminen, Tuomo; Ylivinkka, Ilona; Bäck, Jaana; Petäjä, Tuukka; Kulmala, Markku; Yli-Juuti, Taina. 2022. Atmospheric environment. 289: A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Ozone Mitigates the Adverse Effects of Diesel Exhaust Pollutants on Ground-Active Invertebrates in Wheat
Ryalls, James M. W.; Staton, Tom; Mullinger, Neil J.; Bromfield, Lisa M.; Langford, Ben; Pfrang, Christian; Nemitz, Eiko; Blande, James D.; Girling, Robbie D.. 2022. Frontiers in ecology and evolution. 10: A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Soil microbiota explain differences in herbivore resistance between native and invasive populations of a perennial herb
Kalske, Aino; Blande, James D.; Ramula, Satu. 2022. Journal of ecology. 110: 2649-2660 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Tree Communication: the Effects of “Wired” and “Wireless” Channels on Interactions with Herbivores
Rasheed, Muhammad Usman; Brosset, Agnès; Blande, James D.. 2022. Current forestry reports. 2023; 9: 33-47 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research