DR. STEVEN L. HALBREICH, M.D

SARASOTA, FL

Research Active
Surgery NPI registered 21+ years 1 publication 1996 – 1996 NPI: 1427054956
Surgery

Practice Location

1950 ARLINGTON ST STE 310
SARASOTA, FL 34239-3513

Phone: (941) 917-6300

What does STEVEN HALBREICH research?

Dr. Halbreich studies how factors like light and water impact the defenses of tomato plants against insect pests. Specifically, he looks at trichomes, which are small hair-like features on plants that help keep pests like caterpillars away. By understanding how different conditions promote the growth of these protective structures, his research aids in developing better farming practices that can lead to healthier crops and less damage from pests.

Key findings

  • Tomato plants exposed to high light conditions produced significantly more trichomes, increasing pest deterrence.
  • Plants with a higher number of trichomes showed reduced feeding by tobacco hornworm caterpillars, leading to less crop damage.
  • The study indicated that optimizing light and water resources can enhance plant defenses, potentially benefiting farmers.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Halbreich study agricultural pests?
Yes, he examines how plants defend against pests like caterpillars.
What treatments has Dr. Halbreich researched?
His research focuses on optimizing light and water availability in farming to enhance plant defenses.
Is Dr. Halbreich's work relevant to farmers?
Absolutely, his findings can significantly help farmers by reducing crop damage from pests.

Publications in plain English

Resource availability and the trichome defenses of tomato plants.

1996

Oecologia

Wilkens RT, Shea GO, Halbreich S, Stamp NE

Plain English
This study explored how the amount of light and water available to tomato plants affects their growth of tiny hair-like structures called trichomes, which act as a defense against caterpillars. Researchers found that plants in high light had more trichomes, which served to deter tobacco hornworm caterpillars from feeding on them. Specifically, the plants with more trichomes had better protection against these pests, which can damage crops. Who this helps: This benefits farmers by potentially reducing crop damage from pests.

PubMed

Frequent Co-Authors

Richard T Wilkens Gabriel O Shea Nancy E Stamp

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