Sean Prager
Assistant Professor
Plant Sciences
University of Saskatchewan
Canada
Biography
Dr. Sean Prager is currently working as a Assistant Professor in the Department of Plant Sciences, University of Saskatchewan , Ccanada. His research interests includes broad topic of insect ecology. Within that context, I conduct both fundamental and applied research on a variety of arthropod taxa. My primary fundamental interests are in the ecology and evolution of adaptive traits. I am particularly curious about traits that are associated with choices. This research has examined topics such as social polymorphisms, oviposition behaviors, mate choice, and host choice of parasitioids and herbivores. My applied research generally focuses on ecologically sustainable and sound methods of managing insect pests, especially disease vectors. In that context, I often focus on implications for Integrated Pest Management. Ideally, I strive to combine my two lines of inquiry and apply knowledge of ecological traits to develop management strategies.. He /she is serving as an editorial member and reviewer of several international reputed journals. Dr. Sean Prager is the member of many international affiliations. He/ She has successfully completed his Administrative responsibilities. He /she has authored of many research articles/books related to broad topic of insect ecology. Within that context, I conduct both fundamental and applied research on a variety of arthropod taxa. My primary fundamental interests are in the ecology and evolution of adaptive traits. I am particularly curious about traits that are associated with choices. This research has examined topics such as social polymorphisms, oviposition behaviors, mate choice, and host choice of parasitioids and herbivores. My applied research generally focuses on ecologically sustainable and sound methods of managing insect pests, especially disease vectors. In that context, I often focus on implications for Integrated Pest Management. Ideally, I strive to combine my two lines of inquiry and apply knowledge of ecological traits to develop management strategies..
Research Interest
Dr. Sean Prager is currently working as a Assistant Professor in the Department of Plant Sciences, University of Saskatchewan , Ccanada. His research interests includes broad topic of insect ecology. Within that context, I conduct both fundamental and applied research on a variety of arthropod taxa. My primary fundamental interests are in the ecology and evolution of adaptive traits. I am particularly curious about traits that are associated with choices. This research has examined topics such as social polymorphisms, oviposition behaviors, mate choice, and host choice of parasitioids and herbivores. My applied research generally focuses on ecologically sustainable and sound methods of managing insect pests, especially disease vectors. In that context, I often focus on implications for Integrated Pest Management. Ideally, I strive to combine my two lines of inquiry and apply knowledge of ecological traits to develop management strategies.. He /she is serving as an editorial member and reviewer of several international reputed journals. Dr. Sean Prager is the member of many international affiliations. He/ She has successfully completed his Administrative responsibilities. He /she has authored of many research articles/books related to broad topic of insect ecology. Within that context, I conduct both fundamental and applied research on a variety of arthropod taxa. My primary fundamental interests are in the ecology and evolution of adaptive traits. I am particularly curious about traits that are associated with choices. This research has examined topics such as social polymorphisms, oviposition behaviors, mate choice, and host choice of parasitioids and herbivores. My applied research generally focuses on ecologically sustainable and sound methods of managing insect pests, especially disease vectors. In that context, I often focus on implications for Integrated Pest Management. Ideally, I strive to combine my two lines of inquiry and apply knowledge of ecological traits to develop management strategies..
Publications
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ounas A, Wakil W, Khan Z, Shaaban M, Prager SM. The efficacy ofBeauveria bassiana,jasmonic acid and chlorantraniliprole on larval populations ofHelicoverpa armigerain chickpea crop ecosystems. Pest Management Science [Internet]. Wiley-Blackwell; 2016 May 27;73(2):418–24.
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rager SM, Esquivel I, Trumble JT. Factors Influencing Host Plant Choice and Larval Performance in Bactericera cockerelli. Guedes RNC, editor. PLoS ONE [Internet]. Public Library of Science (PLoS); 2014 Apr 7;9(4):e94047.