High Temperature Triggers Latent Variation among Individuals: Oviposition Rate and Probability for Outbreaks
Authors:
Björkman, C., Kindvall, O., Höglund S., Lilja, A., Bärring, L, et al.
Published in:
PLoS ONE 6(1): e16590. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0016590
Date:
January 2011
Summary:
It is anticipated that extreme population events will become more frequent as a consequence of climate change. This article presents data for a willow leaf beetle species, concluding that if climate becomes warmer and there is latent variation among individuals in their temperature response, the probability for outbreaks may indeed increase. However, the likelihood for microevolution to play a role may be low. This conclusion is based on the fact that it has been difficult to show that microevolution affect the probability for extinctions. The results highlight the urge for cautiousness when predicting the future concerning probabilities for extreme population events.
Updated: 2011-01-31
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2012-05-23 – 2012-05-23
Mistra-SWECIA Science seminar: The effects of different energy sources and technological progress on climate change
Fossil energy and technological progress are two important factors that potentially influence climate change. Today, the main source of energy is fossil energy, and its use generates CO2-emissions with global warming as result. Technological progress can however improve the energy efficiency and potentially lead to the implementation of alternative clean energy sources that may partially or fully...