We explore the observed plasticity in Tuta absoluta age and size at pupation in response to water and nutrients scarcity. Using a minimal theoretical model, we demonstrate that the observed plasticity can be viewed as a strategic adaptation of individuals aimed at maximizing their reproductive output under stressful environmental conditions. T. absoluta plasticity is then found to align with expectations from fundamental principles of life history theory.
Life history theory explains observed plasticity in Tuta absoluta age and size at pupation
Bevacqua, Daniele;Coppola, Andrea;Casagrandi, Renato
2024-01-01
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We explore the observed plasticity in Tuta absoluta age and size at pupation in response to water and nutrients scarcity. Using a minimal theoretical model, we demonstrate that the observed plasticity can be viewed as a strategic adaptation of individuals aimed at maximizing their reproductive output under stressful environmental conditions. T. absoluta plasticity is then found to align with expectations from fundamental principles of life history theory.File in questo prodotto:
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