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Jean–Yves Rasplus is a leading evolutionary biologist and entomologist whose work centers on the systematics, phylogenomics, and evolutionary ecology of parasitic wasps—particularly chalcid wasps used in biological control. His major contributions include pioneering molecular and genomic methods for studying minute arthropods, which have historically been challenging to analyze due to their small size and limited DNA yields. Rasplus co-developed optimized protocols for DNA extraction and library preparation tailored to these organisms, enabling high-throughput target enrichment and robust phylogenomic inference. His most-cited paper (2019, 91 citations) provides a critical methodological advance that has been widely adopted by researchers working on tiny insects, facilitating studies on their evolutionary history, biodiversity, and biocontrol potential. Beyond this technical innovation, Rasplus has made substantial contributions to understanding the diversification, host-parasitoid interactions, and biogeography of chalcid wasps, with hundreds of publications and thousands of citations. His work bridges fundamental evolutionary biology and applied pest management, making him a key figure in both fields.
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