Why Insects Avoid Healthy Plants with Dr. Tom Dykstra and Dr. Elaine Ingham

Discover why insects steer clear of healthy plants with Dr. Thomas Dykstra!
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Dive into examples where insects target lower-quality food and learn how to assess plant health using a refractometer—a tool that measures the output of photosynthesis. Dr. Dykstra also touches on the role of broken versus complete proteins in insect digestion. Plus, don't miss the detailed chart explaining four levels of plant health and how they relate to different insect groups. This video is a must-watch for anyone interested in plant-insect interactions!

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Over the last four decades, Dr. Elaine Ingham has advanced our knowledge of the Soil Food Web. An internationally-recognized leader in soil microbiology, Dr. Ingham has collaborated with other scientists and with farmers around the world to further our understanding of how soil organisms work together and with plants. Dr. Ingham is an author of the USDA's Soil Biology Primer and a founder of the Soil Food Web School.

Dr. Thomas Dykstra has served the past 26 years as the Laboratory Director of his own lab, Dykstra Laboratories in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Dykstra consults for farmers, agricultural companies, tech firms, attorneys, international governments, and insurance agencies and holds three degrees from Cornell University and the University of Florida. He instructs both farmers and agricultural consultants how to raise healthy crops for their families and for profit.

00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:43 Insects and Healthy Plants: A Scientific Overview
00:10:22 Insects' Role in Ecosystem
00:19:37 Refractometer Measurement for Plant Health
00:27:47 Digestive Systems and Nutrient Absorption
00:37:05 Photosynthesis, Plant Health, and Agricultural Practices
00:52:17 GMOs, Soybean Aphids, and Plant Health
01:06:23 Insect Attraction to Trees and Fruit
01:13:34 Plant Resistance, Insects, and Healthy Plants
01:15:42 Q&A Session

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