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Dr. Silvana V. Paula-Moraes is an Associate Professor at the University of Florida, affiliated with the UF/IFAS West Florida Research and Education Center. She holds a 70% research and 30% teaching appointment, focusing on applied insect ecology and integrated pest management (IPM). Her work addresses economic thresholds, sampling plans, host plant resistance, and invasive pest risks. Key areas include insect resistance management (IRM) to Bt toxins and pest migration dynamics.
Her research spans crop systems like corn, soybean, and peanut, with emphasis on pests such as Helicoverpa zea, fall armyworm, and aphids. She investigates resistance reversal mechanisms, pest dispersal, and sustainable bio-based crops like carinata. Publications emphasize field studies on Bt efficacy, insecticide resistance, and pest population dynamics.
Dr. Paula-Moraes contributes to entomology outreach and teaching, with a focus on practical solutions for agricultural pests. Her work bridges laboratory research and field applications, addressing both local and global challenges in crop protection.
