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Nicolai Vitt Meyling serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences at the University of Copenhagen, specifically within the Section for Organismal Biology. His research focuses on the complex interactions between host organisms (insects and plants) and their microbial symbionts, particularly fungi, with applications in integrated pest management and biological control.
- PhD in Insect Pathology and Biological Control (2005), The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Denmark
- MSc (Biology) (2001), University of Copenhagen, Denmark
Meyling's research spans plant-microbe-insect interactions, biological control of insect and mite pests using insect pathogens, combination strategies of biocontrol agents, and insect responses to fungal pathogens including behavioral and immune responses. His work bridges fundamental ecological understanding with practical applications in sustainable agriculture.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on entomopathogenic fungi (particularly Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium species) and their applications in pest control systems. His research increasingly examines multi-trophic interactions, exploring how fungal pathogens affect plant-insect relationships and how these can be harnessed for integrated pest management. A notable trend is the investigation of systemic effects where seed treatments with entomopathogenic fungi influence plant secondary metabolism and subsequent pest resistance across different plant families.
- Associate Editor for BioControl (2012-2023)
- Subject Editor for Bulletin of Entomological Research (2015-2021)
- Editorial Board Member of Fungal Ecology (since 2016)
- Reviewer of over 130 manuscripts for international scientific journals
Meyling has secured significant research funding as Principal Investigator, including multiple Danish EPA projects and EU Horizon 2020 grants totaling millions of DKK. He has supervised numerous PhD students through Marie Curie Actions projects and currently leads the Insect-Microbe Interactions research group. His collaborative network spans multiple countries and institutions, reflecting the international nature of his research on biological control solutions. Meyling has presented over 100 conference abstracts, including 14 invited talks and 1 keynote, and has organized specialist symposia at international conferences.
His research group investigates how entomopathogenic fungi can be deployed through innovative delivery systems like bumblebee vectors, and how these fungi interact with plant immune systems to provide dual protection against pests and pathogens. Current projects focus on strawberry production systems, exploring integrated approaches combining above- and belowground biocontrol agents.
