Population and community ecology lab

Mating strategies shape tropical plants' invasive ability phys.org/news/2026-07-s… via @physorg_com

Welcome to Dr Gaurav Baruah, newest faculty member at CES-IISc. He works eco-evolutionary dynamics of species assemblages, using theory and data to understand how species interactions and trait evolution shape the resilience of ecological communities. ces.iisc.ac.in/?q=node/1195

A nice paper out from our lab on the association of invasiveness with plant mating system. Congrats Narashiman Nagendra Rao! link.springer.com/10.1007/s10530…

🚨 WE’RE HIRING! 🚨 Fascinated by how animals navigate diet choices under the threat of predators & competitors? 🦗🕷️ We have 2 open positions (1 JRF & 1 Field Assistant) in our lab at @GITAMUniversity, Visakhapatnam, funded by @ANRFIndia! Details below 🧵👇

#IIScOpenDay2026 The most fun yet chaotic day of the year. We are set with a lot of fun games and documentaries. Do visit us and get your favorite animal character painted on your face 🦋🪲 @Anaswar_P_ @Saskyavn @ShreyaGangwal @Prakruti_mehta @PoCoEcoLab @CES_IISc @IISC

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Prof Madhav Gadgil on 7 January 2026. He will be remembered for his prolific academic contributions, extensive knowledge and love of the Western Ghats, and formidable legacy in nature conservation. iisc.ac.in/events/remembe…

A group of colleagues from @iiscbangalore is offering a course on Fundamentals of Ecology via @nptelindia! This is suitable for students pursuing their Bachelors or Masters degree, and are interested in ecology. See more here: nptel.ac.in/courses/127108…

In India’s forests, ecologists harness the power of fieldwork nature.com/articles/d4415…

PocoEco lab is part of BUGNET, a collaborative research project focused on top-down effects on grassland plant communities. Check out this newly published BUGNET methods paper. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/share/3XWZBXSW… @bugnet.bsky.social

Our new paper on infection of the invasive lanternfly by two native fungi in NE USA academic.oup.com/ee/advance-art…

The Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) is inviting applications for MSc dissertation fellowships through its Action for Mountains and Peoples (AMP) programme in the Himalaya. This fellowship is open to students enrolled in MSc programmes at universities located in the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR). The AMP programme focuses on biodiversity conservation, landscape restoration and enhancing human well-being in the IHR. Priority will be given to candidates from the IHR, particularly women and individuals from underrepresented groups. For more details, go to the link in our bio.

Queer Circle at SCCS 2025 🌈 A closed, safe, and supportive space for queer-identifying field ecologists & conservation scientists. Online meet: 23 Sept (Day 2) In-person meet (Bengaluru): 24 Sept (Day 3) Visit the SCCS website to register! Come as you are. You are not alone.

🌿 Exciting news! 🌿 Day Passes for SCCS Bengaluru 2025 are now available! 🎉 Attend all sessions (excl. workshops) Workshops may be registered on-spot (subject to availability) Register online or at the desk Limited passes only #SCCSBengaluru2025 #ConservationScience #DayPass

📢 #NewCourseAnnouncement! 🌳 Foundations of Field Ecology by @NCBS_Bangalore Indica School of Field Ecology and Conservation 📆 December 2025 (tentative) 📍 NCBS Field Station, Pachmarhi, MP. ⌛ Deadline: 15 August 2025, 5:00 PM (IST) 🔗Apply here: ncbs.res.in/academic/indic…

Inviting Indian diaspora for research collaboration !! @IndiaDST invites applications under VAIshwik BHArtiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Fellowship for collaboration between scientists of Indian Diaspora with Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs), Universities and Research Labs.

⚖️In this article, Keasar et al discuss the impact of #democratic political governance systems on ecological and #conservation research, #education, and practice, focusing on radical proposed changes to the judicial system in Israel. Read more at doi.org/10.1111/csp2.7… #science

See Shreya's (@ShreyaGangwal) great article in the IISc campus magazine, Connect, to learn about the fascinatingly varied things students here are doing on the side! @PoCoEcoLab, @iiscbangalore, @CES_IISc connect.iisc.ac.in/wp-content/upl…

Our paper is out. And it is distressing. Rapid butterfly declines across the United States during the 21st century | Science science.org/doi/10.1126/sc…