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Karin Burghardt is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Entomology at the University of Maryland's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Her research integrates entomology, urban ecology, and biodiversity science, with a focus on how human-altered landscapes influence insect-plant interactions and ecosystem functions.
Research interests span:
- Urban ecosystem dynamics: Impacts of urbanization on insect behavior, soil carbon cycles, and socio-ecological equity (e.g., redlining legacy on street trees).
- Forest biodiversity: Tree diversity effects on herbivory, predator-prey relationships, and microbial communities.
- Agricultural ecology: Sustainable pest management via living mulches and rhizobial interactions in crops.
Her recent publications (2020-2025) emphasize experimental approaches to tree-herbivore interactions, urban habitat management, and environmental justice. Trends include:
- Field experiments quantifying biodiversity effects on ecosystem processes.
- Analysis of historical policies on contemporary ecological patterns.
- Multitrophic interactions mediated by plants, insects, and microbes.
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