Prof. Borges

Dr. Renee M Borges

Associate Professor,
Centre for Ecological Sciences,
Indian Institute of Science,
Bangalore -560 012,
India.
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(office):91-80-23602972
(lab):    91-80-22933103

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(office): 91-80-23601428

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In my lab we study the behavioural ecology of species interactions. Our current research falls under two major themes: plant-animal interactions and the interactions between ants and ant-mimicking spiders. We work in the areas of plant-pollinator/seed-disperser, plant-herbivore, and model-mimic interactions.

My major research interests are:

Behavioural Ecology and Plant-animal Interactions especially:

  • Ant-plant interactions
  • Fig biology
  • Evolution of sexual displays in plants
  • Phytochemicals and their role in food selection by arboreal mammalian herbivores
  • Ant-mimicking spiders

Conservation biology especially:

  • Pollination in low density populations

History and philosophy of science especially:

  • Ethics and evolution