Dr. Piotr Trębicki, researcher, particularly known for his work in the fields of plant virology, entomology, and the impact of climate change on plant-pathogen-insect interactions and disease epidemiology. His research focuses on how insect vectors, such as aphids, transmit plant pathogens and how environmental factors like elevated CO₂ and temperature influence these processes.

Key Focus Areas:

• Insect Vectors and Virus/Bacteria: Piotr investigates the role of insect vectors, particularly aphids, in spreading plant viruses like Barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) and Turnip yellows virus (TuYV) as well as Xylella vectors and exotic, biosecurity threats.
• Climate Change Impacts: Piotr’s work examines how changing environmental factors, such as rising temperatures, increased CO₂ levels and drought, affect the incidence and sevirity of pests and diseases.
• Pest and Disease Management: Piotr's research helps in understanding how to manage and control pests and diseases, particularly in the context of climate change and its implications for agriculture and current and future food security.

Piotr is recognized for bridging the fields of plant virology, entomology and plant physiology, contributing to our understanding of how pests and diseases will behave in future climates and how that will impact food production and global food security. His research provides vital insights for developing pest and disease management strategies under current and future climate change conditions.