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Dr Schmidt is an ecologist studying how global change influences ecosystem functioning, biodiversity and species interactions. Her research focuses on pollination ecology and plant-pollinator systems, with particular expertise in pollinator diversity, including bees and flower-visiting flies. She uses a combination of field-based studies, manipulative experiments and emerging technologies to understand the ecological drivers of community dynamics and ecosystem processes. Her work addresses applied questions in conservation and land management, particularly how to support insect communities and maintain ecosystem services in changing agricultural, urban and natural landscapes. She is especially interested in the role of non-bee pollinators and the integration of ecological research into practical strategies for biodiversity conservation under global change.
Research Interests
- Functional Trait Ecology
- Pollination Ecology
- Ecosystem Services
- Global Change
- Biodiversity Conservation
- Landscape Ecology
- Habitat Management
- Nature-Based Solutions
- Sustainable Agri-Food Systems
Approved to Supervise
- Approved PhD/HDR supervisor
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Do laboratory-reared flies perform differently as pollinators? Morphology, behaviour and pollination performance of Eristalis tenax (Syrphidae)
Davis, A. E., Schmidt, L. A., Santos, K. C. B. S., Harrington, S., Rowbottom, R., Lucas, A., Spurr, C., Dawson, B. M. & Rader, R., 12 Feb 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of Applied Entomology. Special Issue, p. 1-12Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Managed fly pollinators ensure berry crop yields under variable weather conditions
Davis, A. E., Rowbottom, R., Preradovic, J., Schmidt, L. A., Santos, K. C. B. S., Dawson, B. M., Manrique, M., Wright, D., Shermeister, B., Hocking, B., Branco, J., Rocchetti, A., Spurr, C. & Rader, R., 15 Apr 2026, In: Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment. 400, 110254, p. 1-10Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Addressing pollination challenges in cucurbit production: enhancing resilience in Australia’s horticultural sector
Jelinek, S. & Schmidt, L. A., 27 May 2025, Australian Grower, p. 119-119.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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Environmental drivers, spatiotemporal dynamics, and pollination effectiveness of insect floral visitors in Australian seed carrot agroecosystems
Davis, A. E., Schmidt, L. A., Santos, K. C. B. S., Rowbottom, R., Lucas, A., Harrington, S., Spurr, C. & Rader, R., 1 May 2025, In: Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment. 383, p. 1-9 109553.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Better pollination knowledge can grow better berries
Rader, R., Jones, J., Santos, K. C. B. S., Schmidt, L., Preradovic, J., Dawson, B., Perović, D. J., Davis, A., Rocchetti, M., Scalzo, J. & Shermeister, B., 30 Jun 2023, Australian Berry Journal, 2023, p. 44-46.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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