Luigi Ponti

Analysis of thirteen invasive species in Africa: why the biology matters. Environmental Sciences Europe.

[Luigi Ponti @GlobChangeBio]

Boosting the return on investment in biological control and empowering its use as an important tool in sustainable, climate-resilient agriculture.

https://t.co/b0eVL2whyG

[Quanta Magazine @QuantaMagazine]

Mathematician John Baez is investigating a new “green” math that can better capture the workings of Earth’s biosphere and climate.
https://t.co/Kr2BxCHvMK

[Luigi Ponti @GlobChangeBio]

Check out my latest article: Climate change will make screwworm endemic where the highest number of cattle feeding operations are in the US: California https://t.co/oJOk0FIquF via @LinkedIn

[Luigi Ponti @GlobChangeBio]

Comparison of thermal thresholds, fecundity, and longevity across three alfalfa weevil strains reveal significant differences.

PBDM models explore strain adaptation to native environments and invasive potential across the Holarctic.

https://t.co/J8P3n8w6VA

[Luigi Ponti @GlobChangeBio]

Geospatial physiologically based demographic modeling and analysis of thirteen invasive species in Africa: why the biology matters

https://t.co/yFeL8MI22a

[Luigi Ponti @GlobChangeBio]

Screwworm is managed by releasing millions of sterile males that mate with wild females, yielding non-viable eggs.

Given the low average efficacy of sterile screwworm releases (approximately 1.7%), a deeper understanding of screwworm biology is key to tackling this threat.

[Luigi Ponti @GlobChangeBio]

Reemergence of the New World screwworm — why the biology matters

@USDA announces sweeping plans to protect the United States from screwworm. Here's the USDA announcement:

https://t.co/AOVzNEIS2X

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[Luigi Ponti @GlobChangeBio]

2. Non-autochthonous cases of myiasis occur
in North America and, if the fly reestablishes, climate warming by 2045–2055 will expand the area of favourability and increase the frequency and severity of outbreaks. See:

https://t.co/qlAqQLR6ni

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[Benedetto Ponti @PontiBenedetto]

Capture by design - Seminario di studi, @UniperugiaNews, 23 giugno 2025, Aula Dessau, 9.00-13.30.
(PRIN 2022 - State capture and legal polical corruption).

➡️ Con Capture by design facciamo riferimento ad una fase decisionale organizzata strategicamente, tale per cui i relativi esiti (in termini di scelta di una specifica policy) sono in tutto o in parte pre-determinati.
Il design può riguardare uno o più tra i seguenti elementi: gli organi decisionali; le procedure; le opzioni effettivamente disponibili alla scelta. Per effetto di tale design, lo spazio discrezionale è condizionato in modo da rendere determinati esiti di policy molto più probabili e altri preclusi (o comunque improbabili). Il design risponde – generalmente – agli imperativi della dottrina neoliberista, volta ad assicurare la prevalenza del mercato (e dei suoi attori) rispetto ad una piena capacità di mediazione dei poteri pubblici ⬅️

Gli studiosi coinvolti sono chiamati a testare, verificare (o anche smentire) questa chiave di lettura, mediante l'analisi di numerosi casi di studio specifici.

link per seguire in remoto: https://t.co/x7hmmWhTtu

Alice Cauduro , Nicola Matteucci, Gloria Pettinari @MatteoFalcone86 Luigi Pianesi Francesco Merenda Maria Giovanna Bosco Giovanni D'Elia @luciopicci @EnricoCarloni

[bioRxiv Ecology @biorxiv_ecology]

Ex ante analyses can predict natural enemy efficacy in biological control https://t.co/Xycon3fTgl #biorxiv_ecology

[Rubén Bueno @rubueno10]

🦟 #Globalization, #ClimateChange and the spread of #MosquitoBorneDiseases 🦠👉🏻 first detection of #mosquitoes infected by #WestNileVirus in #UK 🇬🇧
#Arboviruses #OneHealth #VectorControl
https://t.co/NFpfEKgW9E

[Luigi Ponti @GlobChangeBio]

Can biological invasions be modeled at the subspecies level?

We developed separate physiologically based demographic models (PBDMs) for three alfalfa weevil populations, showing how invasive strain adaptation to climate change can be tracked effectively.
https://t.co/J8P3n8w6VA

[Jeff McKenna @mapserving]

It's official, the new GRASS logo and brand is here! Also, get your GRASS swag at the official GRASS shop! https://t.co/LBSP7955DF #foss4g

[Luigi Ponti @GlobChangeBio]

Comparison of thermal thresholds, fecundity, and longevity across three alfalfa weevil strains reveal significant differences.

PBDM models explore strain adaptation to native environments and invasive potential across the Holarctic.

https://t.co/J8P3n8w6VA

[Luigi Ponti @GlobChangeBio]

Stabilizing adaptation in an invasive species: Alfalfa weevil as a case study - https://t.co/jAaAa9T4mD #ScholarAlerts

[Savanna Institute @Savannainst]

Why do #agroforestry? Additional income, higher yields, healthier livestock, reduced labor, improved quality of life, and opportunities for leaving a legacy are just some of the reasons why these experienced farmers are incorporating trees and woody shrubs into their farms.

[Luigi Ponti @GlobChangeBio]

@Savannainst Mimic nature! Spot on 👍

BTW, “working to lay the groundwork for widespread agroforestry in the Midwest US”: that's really something. Thumbs up, @Savannainst

[Luigi Ponti @GlobChangeBio]

Could a tiny bacterium stop mosquito-borne diseases?

Wolbachia is transforming mosquito control, cutting dengue transmission by up to 77%!

This review dives into its efficacy, safety, and sustainability.

Read more:
https://t.co/geDa8hLPzr

#MosquitoControl #PublicHealth