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Overview

Maurice W. Sabelis was affiliated with the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Their research focused primarily on Agricultural and Biological Sciences, with a specialization in Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, Insect Science, and Plant Science. Their work contributed to the understanding of insect-plant interactions, plant and animal studies, study of mite species, and plant parasitism and resistance.

Their published papers include:

  • Imperfect diet choice reduces the performance of a predatory mite, 2023, Oecologia
  • Depending on fluctuations in pest densities, a mixed diet can enhance thrips control by the generalist predator Amblyseius swirskii, 2025, Journal of Pest Science

Frequent co-authors of Maurice W. Sabelis included:

  • Arne Janssen
  • Felipe Lemos
  • Sabina Bajda
  • Marcus V. A. Duarte
  • Juan M. Alba

They published regularly in journals such as Oecologia and the Journal of Pest Science. Their work contributed notably to topics related to insect-plant interactions and pest control strategies, particularly concerning predatory mites and biological control agents.

Best Publications

  • Spider mites: their biology, natural enemies and control

    W. Helle;Maurice W. Sabelis

  • PLANT STRATEGIES OF MANIPULATING PREDATOR- PREY INTERACTIONS THROUGH ALLELOCHEMICALS: PROSPECTS FOR APPLICATION IN PEST CONTROL

    Marcel Dicke;Maurice W. Sabelis;Junji Takabayashi;Jan Bruin

  • How Plants Obtain Predatory Mites as Bodyguards

    Marcel Dicke;Maurice W. Sabelis

  • Infochemical terminology: based on cost-benefit analysis rather than origin of compounds?

    M. Dicke;M.W. Sabelis

  • The dynamics of multiple infection and the evolution of virulence

    M. van Baalen;M.W. Sabelis

  • Biological control of two-spotted spider mites using phytoseiid predators

    M.W. Sabelis

  • Location of distant spider mite colonies by phytoseiid predators: demonstration of specific kairomones emitted by Tetranychus urticae and Panonychus ulmi.

    M. W. Sabelis;H. E. Van De Baan

  • Differential Timing of Spider Mite-Induced Direct and Indirect Defenses in Tomato Plants

    Merijn R. Kant;Kai Ament;Maurice W. Sabelis;Michel A. Haring

  • Alternative food, switching predators, and the persistence of predator-prey systems.

    J.N. van Baalen;V. Krivan;P.C.J. van Rijn;M.W. Sabelis

  • Jasmonic Acid Is a Key Regulator of Spider Mite-Induced Volatile Terpenoid and Methyl Salicylate Emission in Tomato

    Kai Ament;Merijn R. Kant;Maurice W. Sabelis;Michel A. Haring

  • Eriophyoid Mites. Their Biology, Natural Enemies and Control.

    Evert E. Lindquist;M. W. Sabelis;J. Bruin

  • HABITAT STRUCTURE AFFECTS INTRAGUILD PREDATION

    Arne Janssen;Maurice W. Sabelis;Sara Magalhães;Marta Montserrat;Marta Montserrat

  • Phytoseiid predators as potential biological control agents for Bemisia tabaci.

    M. Nomikou;A. Janssen;R. Schraag;M.W. Sabelis

  • Mechanisms and ecological consequences of plant defence induction and suppression in herbivore communities.

    M. R. Kant;W. Jonckheere;B. Knegt;F. Lemos

  • Predation by insects and mites.

    M. W. Sabelis;P. C. J. van Rijn;T. Lewis

  • Spider mites: their biology, natural enemies and control: vol. 1A

    W. Helle;M.W. Sabelis

  • A herbivore that manipulates plant defence.

    Renato Almeida Sarmento;Felipe Lemos;Petra M Bleeker;Robert C Schuurink

  • HOW PLANTS BENEFIT FROM PROVIDING FOOD TO PREDATORS EVEN WHEN IT IS ALSO EDIBLE TO HERBIVORES

    Paul C. J. van Rijn;Yvonne M. van Houten;Maurice W. Sabelis

  • Adaptive Dynamics of Infectious Diseases: In Pursuit of Virulence Management

    Ulf Dieckmann;Johan A. J. Metz;Maurice W. Sabelis;Karl Sigmund

  • Long range dispersal and searching behaviour

    M.W. Sabelis;M. Dicke

  • THE DYNAMICS OF MULTIPLE INFECTION AND THE EVOLUTION

    Minus Van Baalen;Maurice W. Sabelis

Frequent Co-Authors

Arne Janssen
Arne Janssen University of Amsterdam
Marcel Dicke
Marcel Dicke Wageningen University & Research
Johan A. J. Metz
Johan A. J. Metz Leiden University
Ulf Dieckmann
Ulf Dieckmann International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
Junji Takabayashi
Junji Takabayashi Kyoto University
Karl Sigmund
Karl Sigmund University of Vienna
Robert C. Schuurink
Robert C. Schuurink University of Amsterdam
André M. de Roos
André M. de Roos University of Amsterdam
Vincent A. A. Jansen
Vincent A. A. Jansen Royal Holloway University of London
Jan Komdeur
Jan Komdeur University of Groningen

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