James Blande
Professor
Head of the Environmental Ecology Research Group
Department of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology
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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Can strip cropping reduce pest activity density and damage while increasing yield? A case study of organic cabbage and faba bean
Mäkinen, Joonas K; Himanen, Sari J; Saussure, Stéphanie; Kivijärvi, Pirjo; Kaseva, Janne; Blande, James D. 2023. Agricultural and food science. 32: 219-234 -
First observations of Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura) (Diptera: Drosophilidae) suggest that it is a transient species in Finland
Nissinen, Anne I; Latvala, Satu; Lindqvist, Isa; Parikka, Päivi; Kumpula, Raija; Rikala, Kati; Blande, James D. 2023. Agricultural and food science. 32: 104-111 -
Stimulation of insect vectors of pathogens by sublethal environmental contaminants: A hidden threat to human and environmental health?
Agathokleous, Evgenios; Blande, James D; Calabrese, Edward J; Guedes, Raul Narciso C; Benelli, Giovanni. 2023. Environmental pollution. 336: -
Sublethal chemical stimulation of arthropod parasitoids and parasites of agricultural and environmental importance
Agathokleous, Evgenios; Blande, James D; Masui, Noboru; Calabrese, Edward J; Zhang, Jing; Sicard, Pierre; Guedes, Raul Narciso C; Benelli, Giovanni. 2023. Environmental research. 237: -
Trait-based cropping of brassicaceous plants: Effects on ecosystem services and crop yield
Ruhanen, Helena M; Mofikoya, Adedayo O; Vesterbacka, Arto; Kivimäenpää, Minna; Blande, James D. 2023. Biological control. 187: . 105389 -
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: -
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 -
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: -
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: . 20221692 -
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: . 831701