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I am a plant ecologist with expertise in chemical ecology of crop interactions with microbes and insects. My research is focusing on the improvement of sustainability in crop systems utilizing natural products and beneficial organisms aiming to replacing the need for pesticides in controlling weeds and insect outbreaks. To this end, I use an integrative research approach that combines chemical-analysis (LC-MS, HR-LC-MS) of small plant molecules (phytohormones, plant specialized compounds) and volatile organic compounds (GC-MS) and the impact on multi-trophic ecological networks in crop production to identify key phytochemical drivers steering ecosystem services for smart and sustainable crop production. We then identify strategies to replace synthetic pesticides in agricultural crop management practices and develop efficient production systems based on multiple ecosystem services to improve abiotic/biotic stress resistance and crop yield.
Areas of expertise
- chemical ecology
- trophic interactions
- plant defense
- phytochemistry
- pest control
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Projects
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OCH: One Crop Health for Next Generation Crop Protection
Rasmussen, C. (PI), Kudsk, P. (PI), Kristensen, M. (PI), Fuchs, B. (PI), Melander, B. (PI), Banisetti, S. (Participant) & Thystrup, A. (Participant)
01/01/2024 → 31/12/2029
Project: Research
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Assessment of relevant limit value and measurement method for the occurrence of clopyralid and aminopyralid in solid organic fertilizer products and growing media
Fuchs, B. & Fomsgaard, I. S., 10 Feb 2025, 12 p.. No. 2024-0741829 , Feb 07, 2025. (Rådgivningsrapport fra DCA - Nationalt Center for Fødevarer og Jordbrug).Research output: Memorandum/exposition › Memorandum
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Bumblebees (Bombus terrestris) forage on plants treated with glyphosate-based herbicides despite potential behavioral consequences
Kaakinen, K., Ramula, S., Fuchs, B., Blande, J. D., Vaajamo, E.-M. & Helander, M., 1 Dec 2025, In: Environmental Research. 286, Pt 3, p. 123017 123017.Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaper › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Ecology and evolution of plant chemodiversity
Müller, C., Fuchs, B., Schnitzler, J. P., Unsicker, S. B. & Whitehead, S. R., Aug 2025, In: Plant Biology. 27, 5, p. 633-636 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaper › Editorial › peer-review
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Glyphosate and phosphate treatments in soil differentially affect crop microbiomes depending on species, tissue and growth stage
Smolander, N., Fuchs, B., Helander, M., Puigbò, P., Tamminen, M., Saikkonen, K. & Mathew, S. A., Dec 2025, In: Scientific Reports. 15, 1, 25502.Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaper › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Glyphosate residues in soil alter herbivore-induced plant volatiles and affect predatory insect behaviour
Fuchs, B., Blande, J. D. & Weijola, V., 6 Oct 2025, (E-pub / Early view) In: Plant Biology.Research output: Contribution to journal/Conference contribution in journal/Contribution to newspaper › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Activities
- 1 Member of committee, council or board
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Editorial Board Journal "Plant Biology"
Fuchs, B. (Lecturer)
1 Jan 2024Activity: Presentations, memberships, employment, ownership and other activities › Member of committee, council or board