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Anurag Agrawal is the James Perkins Professor of Environmental Studies in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Cornell University. His research program addresses critical questions at the intersection of ecology and evolution, particularly focusing on the interactions between plants and insect herbivores. He studies aspects such as herbivory, phenotypic plasticity, and phylogenetics, utilizing rigorous field experiments to understand the ecological and evolutionary factors that contribute to plant-insect interactions. His laboratory also focuses on conservation ecology, particularly the biology of Monarch butterflies, and the genetic modification of milkweeds to study interactions with insect herbivores. Anurag's work emphasizes the importance of plant-herbivore dynamics in maintaining biodiversity and exploring pest management strategies in agricultural systems. He is also deeply committed to teaching, mentoring students across various educational levels, and has developed a diverse range of courses in field ecology, chemical ecology, and community ecology.
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