Development and control of Botrytis in UK sunflower crops.

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Church, V. J., Rawlinson, C. J. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1990. Development and control of Botrytis in UK sunflower crops. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases, 1990.. pp. 739-744.

Authors	Church, V. J., Rawlinson, C. J. and Fitt, B. D. L.
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Both mating types are present in Rhynchosporium commune, R. agropyri and R. secalis populations

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Development of typical and atypical Rynchosporium lesions on different grass hosts

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King, K. M., West, J. S., Dyer, P. S. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2011. Development of typical and atypical Rynchosporium lesions on different grass hosts. Crop protection in Southern Britain. Aspects of Applied Biology 106 . pp. 1-6

Climate change and arable crop disease control: mitigation and adaptation

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Fitt, B. D. L., Evans, N., Gladders, P., Hughes, D. J., Madgwick, J. W., Jeger, M. J., Townsend, J. A., Turner, J. A. and West, J. S. 2011. Climate change and arable crop disease control: mitigation and adaptation. Deising, H. B., Lyr, H., Russell, P. E., Kuck, K. H., Gisi, U. and Dehne, H. W. (ed.) Modern Fungicides and Antifungal Compounds VI: Proceedings 16th Reinhardsbrunn Symposium, Friedrichroda, 25-29 April 2010 . Deutsche Phytomedizinische Gesellschaft, Braunschweig. pp. 17-26

Disease control on UK winter oilseed rape contributes to climate change mitigation

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Mahmuti, M., West, J. S., Watts, J., Gladders, P., Hughes, D. J. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2011. Disease control on UK winter oilseed rape contributes to climate change mitigation. Abstracts 13th International Rapeseed Congress, Prague, 5-9 June 2011 . pp. 1330-1333

Effects of disease control by fungicides on greenhouse gas emissions by UK arable crop production

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Hughes, D. J., West, J. S., Atkins, S. D., Gladders, P., Jeger, M. J. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2011. Effects of disease control by fungicides on greenhouse gas emissions by UK arable crop production. Pest Management Science. 67 (9), pp. 1082-1092. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.2151

Effects of fungicide on growth of Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa (phoma stem canker) in oilseed rape

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Huang, Y-J., Hood, J., Rossall, S., Ashworth, M., King, G. J. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2011. Effects of fungicide on growth of Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa (phoma stem canker) in oilseed rape. Abstracts 13th International Rapeseed Congress, Prague, 5-9 June 2011 . pp. 1177-1180

Effects of Leptosphaeria maculans race structure and fitness cost of virulence on management of phoma cell canker in oilseed rape

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Huang, Y-J., Balesdent, M., Van De Wouw, A., Stonard, J., Evans, N., West, J. S., Rouxel, T. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2011. Effects of Leptosphaeria maculans race structure and fitness cost of virulence on management of phoma cell canker in oilseed rape. Abstracts 13th International Rapeseed Congress, Prague, 5-9 June 2011 . pp. 1181-1184

Impacts of climate change on phoma stem canker and light leaf spot on UK winter oilseed rape

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Fitt, B. D. L., Evans, N., Huang, Y-J., West, J. S. and Gladders, P. 2011. Impacts of climate change on phoma stem canker and light leaf spot on UK winter oilseed rape. Abstracts 13th International Rapeseed Congress, Prague, 5-9 June 2011 . pp. 1226-1229

Resistance to Pyrenopeziza brassicae (light leaf spot) in Brassica napus (oilseed rape) stops asexual but not sexual sporulation

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Boys, E. F., Roques, S., West, J. S., Werner, C. P., King, G. J., Dyer, P. S., Hughes, D. J. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2011. Resistance to Pyrenopeziza brassicae (light leaf spot) in Brassica napus (oilseed rape) stops asexual but not sexual sporulation. Abstracts 13th International Rapeseed Congress, Prague, 5-9 June 2011 .

Effects of fungicide on growth of Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa in relation to development of phoma stem canker on oilseed rape (Brassica napus)

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Huang, Y. J., Hood, J. R., Eckert, M. R., Stonard, J. F., Cools, H. J., King, G. J., Rossall, S., Ashworth, M. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2011. Effects of fungicide on growth of Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa in relation to development of phoma stem canker on oilseed rape (Brassica napus). Plant Pathology. 60 (4), pp. 607-620. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3059.2010.02416.x

Erratum: The impact of climate change on disease constraints on production of oilseed rape

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Evans, N., Butterworth, M. H., Baierl, A., Semenov, M. A., West, J. S., Barnes, A., Moran, D. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2011. Erratum: The impact of climate change on disease constraints on production of oilseed rape. Food Security. 3 (1), pp. 117-120. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12571-010-0105-0

Impacts of climate change on wheat anthesis and fusarium ear blight in the UK

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Madgwick, J. W., West, J. S., Wright, R. P., Semenov, M. A., Townsend, J. A., Turner, J. A. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2011. Impacts of climate change on wheat anthesis and fusarium ear blight in the UK. European Journal of Plant Pathology. 130 (1), pp. 117-131. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10658-010-9739-1

Arable crop disease control, climate change and food security

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Fitt, B. D. L., Evans, N., Gladders, P., Hughes, D. J., Jeger, M. J., Turner, J. A. and West, J. S. 2011. Arable crop disease control, climate change and food security. Crop protection in Southern Britain. Aspects of Applied Biology 106 . pp. 161-169

Impacts of changing air composition on severity of arable crop disease epidemics

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Fitt, B. D. L., Fraaije, B. A., Chandramohan, P. and Shaw, M. W. 2011. Impacts of changing air composition on severity of arable crop disease epidemics. Plant Pathology. 60 (1), pp. 44-53. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3059.2010.02413.x

Effects of environment on stability of QTL for resistance to Leptosphaeria maculans on oilseed rape (Brassica napus)

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Huang, Y-J., Jestin, C., Welham, S. J., King, G. J., Fitt, B. D. L. and Delourme, R. 2010. Effects of environment on stability of QTL for resistance to Leptosphaeria maculans on oilseed rape (Brassica napus). Abstracts 17th Crucifer Genetics Workshop, Saskatoon, 5-8 September 2010 . pp. 124

Adaptation to increasing severity of phoma stem canker on winter oilseed rape in the UK under climate change

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Barnes, A. P., Wreford, A., Butterworth, M. H., Semenov, M. A., Moran, D., Evans, N. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2010. Adaptation to increasing severity of phoma stem canker on winter oilseed rape in the UK under climate change. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 148, pp. 683-694. https://doi.org/10.1017/S002185961000064X

Determining frequencies of avirulent alleles in airborne Leptosphaeria maculans inoculum using quantitative PCR

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Van De Wouw, A. P., Stonard, J. F., Howlett, B. J., West, J. S., Fitt, B. D. L. and Atkins, S. D. 2010. Determining frequencies of avirulent alleles in airborne Leptosphaeria maculans inoculum using quantitative PCR. Plant Pathology. 59 (5), pp. 809-818. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3059.2010.02311.x

Analysis of leaf appearance, leaf death and phoma leaf spot, caused by Leptosphaeria maculans, on oilseed rape (Brassica napus) cultivars

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Powers, S. J., Pirie, E. J., Latunde-Dada, A. O. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2010. Analysis of leaf appearance, leaf death and phoma leaf spot, caused by Leptosphaeria maculans, on oilseed rape (Brassica napus) cultivars. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 157 (1), pp. 55-70. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.2010.00409.x

Pathogenesis, parasitism and mutualism in the trophic space of microbe-plant interactions

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Newton, A. C., Fitt, B. D. L., Atkins, S. D., Walters, D. R. and Daniell, T. J. 2010. Pathogenesis, parasitism and mutualism in the trophic space of microbe-plant interactions. Trends in Microbiology. 18, pp. 365-373. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tim.2010.06.002

Climate change and arable crop disease control: mitigation and adaptation

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Fitt, B. D. L., Evans, N., Gladders, P., Hughes, D. J., Madgwick, J. W., Jeger, J., Townsend, J. A., Turner, J. A. and West, J. S. 2010. Climate change and arable crop disease control: mitigation and adaptation. Abstracts 16th International Reinhardsbrunn Symposium: Modern Fungicides and Antifungal Compounds, Friedrichroda, 25-29 April 2010 . pp. 18

Stem scald (false eyespot)

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Fitt, B. D. L. 2010. Stem scald (false eyespot). in: Bockus, W. W. (ed.) Compendium of wheat diseases and pests, 3rd ed American Phytopathological Society (APS). pp. 77-78

The impact of climate change on disease constraints on production of oilseed rape

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Evans, N., Butterworth, M. H., Baierl, A., Semenov, M. A., West, J. S., Barnes, A., Moran, D. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2010. The impact of climate change on disease constraints on production of oilseed rape. Food Security. 2 (2), pp. 143-156. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12571-010-0058-3

Use of QPCR techniques to predict light leaf spot resistance of oilseed rape varieties

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Booth, E. J., West, J. S., Fitt, B. D. L., Rodgers, S. L., White, Robin P., Todd, A. D., Latunde-Dada, A. O., Thomas, J. E. and Gladders, P. 2010. Use of QPCR techniques to predict light leaf spot resistance of oilseed rape varieties. Proceedings Dundee Conference on Crop Protection in Northern Britain, Dundee, 23-24 February 2010 . pp. 87-90

The epidemiological importance of asymptomatic infection of winter barley by Rhynchosporium secalis and its consequences for crop protection and breeding

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Atkins, S. D., Fitt, B. D. L., Fraaije, B. A., Harvey, S., Lynott, J. and Newton, A. C. 2010. The epidemiological importance of asymptomatic infection of winter barley by Rhynchosporium secalis and its consequences for crop protection and breeding. Proceedings Dundee Conference on Crop Protection in Northern Britain, Dundee, 23-24 February 2010 . pp. 81-86

Geostatistical analysis of the distribution of Leptosphaeria species causing phoma stem canker on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus) in England

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Stonard, J. F., Marchant, B. P., Latunde-Dada, A. O., Liu, Z., Evans, N., Gladders, P., Eckert, M. R. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2010. Geostatistical analysis of the distribution of Leptosphaeria species causing phoma stem canker on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus) in England. Plant Pathology. 59 (1), pp. 200-210. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3059.2009.02178.x

Fitness cost of virulence differs between the AvrLm1 and AvrLm4 loci in Leptosphaeria maculans (phoma stem canker of oilseed rape)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Huang, Y-J., Balesdent, M-H., Li, Z-Q., Evans, N., Rouxel, T. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2010. Fitness cost of virulence differs between the AvrLm1 and AvrLm4 loci in Leptosphaeria maculans (phoma stem canker of oilseed rape). European Journal of Plant Pathology. 126, pp. 279-291. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10658-009-9539-7

Effects of fungicides on in vitro spore germination and mycelial growth of the phytopathogens Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa (phoma stem canker of oilseed rape)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Eckert, M. R., Rossall, S., Selley, A. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2010. Effects of fungicides on in vitro spore germination and mycelial growth of the phytopathogens Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa (phoma stem canker of oilseed rape). Pest Management Science. 66 (4), pp. 396-405. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.1890

Quantitative resistance increases the durability of qualitative resistance to Leptosphaeria maculans in Brassica napus

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Brun, H., Chevre, A-M., Fitt, B. D. L., Powers, S. J., Besnard, A-L., Ermel, M., Huteau, V., Marquer, B., Eber, F., Renard, M. and Andrivon, D. 2010. Quantitative resistance increases the durability of qualitative resistance to Leptosphaeria maculans in Brassica napus. New Phytologist. 185 (1), pp. 285-299. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8137.2009.03049.x

Geographic variation in severity of phoma stem canker and Leptosphaeria maculans/L.biglobosa populations on UK winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Stonard, J. F., Latunde-Dada, A. O., Huang, Y-J., West, J. S., Evans, N. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2010. Geographic variation in severity of phoma stem canker and Leptosphaeria maculans/L.biglobosa populations on UK winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus). European Journal of Plant Pathology. 126, pp. 97-109. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10658-009-9525-0

North-South divide: contrasting impacts of climate change on crop yields in Scotland and England

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Butterworth, M. H., Semenov, M. A., Barnes, A., Moran, D., West, J. S. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2010. North-South divide: contrasting impacts of climate change on crop yields in Scotland and England. Journal of the Royal Society Interface. 7, pp. 123-130. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2009.0111

Controlling crop disease to mitigate climate change

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

West, J. S., Mahmuti, M., Watts, J., Townsend, J. A., Gladders, P. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2009. Controlling crop disease to mitigate climate change. Measuring and Marketing the Environmental Costs and Benefits of Agricultural Practice. Aspects of Applied Biology 95 . pp. 25-31

Comparative analyses of the abundance of Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa ascospores in air samples using traditional PCR and Real-Time PCR

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Kaczmarek, J., Jedryczka, M., Irzykowski, W., Fitt, B. D. L., Lucas, J. A. and Latunde-Dada, A. O. 2009. Comparative analyses of the abundance of Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa ascospores in air samples using traditional PCR and Real-Time PCR. in: Kachlicki, P., Krajewski, P. and Naganowska, B. (ed.) Genetyka i genomika w doskonaleniu roslin uprawnych Instytut Genetyki Roslin PAN, Poznan. pp. 103-110

Improving disease resistant crops - a matter of quantity versus quality

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Fitt, B. D. L. and King, G. J. 2009. Improving disease resistant crops - a matter of quantity versus quality. BBSRC Business. April 2009, pp. 10-11.

Preface to 'Phoma stem canker on oilseed rape' by Ze (Arthur) Liu

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Fitt, B. D. L. 2009. Preface to 'Phoma stem canker on oilseed rape' by Ze (Arthur) Liu.

Stem canker of oilseed rape: molecular tools and mathematical modelling to deploy durable resistance. Project summary for EU Cordis

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Evans, N., Fitt, B. D. L., Huang, Y-J., Van Den Bosch, F., Demon, I. and Gladders, P. 2009. Stem canker of oilseed rape: molecular tools and mathematical modelling to deploy durable resistance. Project summary for EU Cordis. pp. 4pp

Determining frequencies of avirulent alleles in airborne inoculum of Leptosphaeria maculans using molecular assays

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Van De Wouw, A. P., Stonard, J. F., Atkins, S. D., Howlett, B. J., West, J. S. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2009. Determining frequencies of avirulent alleles in airborne inoculum of Leptosphaeria maculans using molecular assays. Proceedings 16th Australian Research Assembly on Brassicas, Ballarat, 14-16 September 2009 . pp. 150-153

Molekularna detekcja inokulum pierwotnego chorobotworczych grzybow Leptosphaeria maculans i L. biglobosa w probach powietrza z regionu Dolnego Slaska [Molecular detection of the primary inoculum of the pathogenic fungi Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa in Lower Silesia air samples]

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Kaczmarek, J., Jedryczka, M., Fitt, B. D. L., Lucas, J. A. and Latunde-Dada, A. O. 2009. Molekularna detekcja inokulum pierwotnego chorobotworczych grzybow Leptosphaeria maculans i L. biglobosa w probach powietrza z regionu Dolnego Slaska [Molecular detection of the primary inoculum of the pathogenic fungi Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa in Lower Silesia air samples]. Rosliny Oleiste - Oilseed Crops. 30, pp. 9-20.

North-south divide: contrasting impacts of climate change on crop yields in Scotland and England

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Butterworth, M. H., Semenov, M. A., Barnes, A., Moran, D., West, J. S. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2009. North-south divide: contrasting impacts of climate change on crop yields in Scotland and England. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1307/6/7/372051

Altered distribution and life cycles of major pathogens in Europe

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Evans, N., Gladders, P., Fitt, B. D. L. and Tiedemann, A. V. 2009. Altered distribution and life cycles of major pathogens in Europe. Furk, C., Alford, D. V. and Feldmann, F. (ed.) Crop plant resistance to biotic and abiotic factors . Deutsche Phytomedizinische Gesellschaft, Braunschweig. pp. 302-308

Climate change in Europe: altered life cycles and spread of major pathogens in oilseed rape

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Evans, N., Gladders, P., Fitt, B. D. L. and Von Tiedemann, A. 2009. Climate change in Europe: altered life cycles and spread of major pathogens in oilseed rape. Abstracts GCIRC Rapeseed/Mustard Technical Meeting, Delhi, 2-4 February 2009 .

Analyses of air samples for ascospores of Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa by light microscopy and molecular techniques

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Kaczmarek, J., Jedryczka, M., Fitt, B. D. L., Lucas, J. A. and Latunde-Dada, A. O. 2009. Analyses of air samples for ascospores of Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa by light microscopy and molecular techniques. Journal of Applied Genetics. 50 (4), pp. 411-419.

Controlling crop disease contributes to both food security and climate change mitigation

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mahmuti, M., West, J. S., Watts, J., Gladders, P. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2009. Controlling crop disease contributes to both food security and climate change mitigation. International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability. 7, pp. 189-202. https://doi.org/10.3763/ijas.2009.0476

Phoma stem canker: the effect of geographical location

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Stonard, J. F., Latunde-Dada, A. O. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2009. Phoma stem canker: the effect of geographical location. TAG Research Bulletin. 22, pp. 14-15.

Quantitative resistance to symptomless growth of Leptosphaeria maculans (phoma stem canker) in Brassica napus (oilseed rape)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Huang, Y. J., Pirie, E. J., Evans, N., Delourme, R., King, G. J. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2009. Quantitative resistance to symptomless growth of Leptosphaeria maculans (phoma stem canker) in Brassica napus (oilseed rape). Plant Pathology. 58 (2), pp. 314-323. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3059.2008.01957.x

Autumn sowing increases severity of pasmo (Mycosphaerella linicola) on linseed in the UK

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Perryman, S. A. M., Gladders, P. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2009. Autumn sowing increases severity of pasmo (Mycosphaerella linicola) on linseed in the UK. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 154 (1), pp. 19-32. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.2008.00271.x

Development of Oculimacula yallundae and O. acuformis (eyespot) lesions on stems of winter wheat in relation to thermal time in the UK

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bock, C. H., Wan, A. M. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2009. Development of Oculimacula yallundae and O. acuformis (eyespot) lesions on stems of winter wheat in relation to thermal time in the UK. Plant Pathology. 58 (1), pp. 12-22. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3059.2008.01942.x

Detection of airborne plant pathogens: halting epidemics before they start

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

West, J. S., Atkins, S. D. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2009. Detection of airborne plant pathogens: halting epidemics before they start. Outlooks on Pest Management. 20, pp. 11-14.

Comparative analyses of ratio between ascospores of Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa in air samples, using traditional PCR and Real-Time PCR

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Kaczmarek, J., Latunde-Dada, A. O., Jedryczka, M. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2008. Comparative analyses of ratio between ascospores of Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa in air samples, using traditional PCR and Real-Time PCR. Abstracts 2nd National Conference on Genetics and Genomics in Crop Improvement - from a Model Plant to a New Cultivar, Poznan, 24-26 November 2008 . pp. 24

Zastosowanie metody RealTime-PCR do detekcji grzybow z rodzaju Leptosphaeria w Regionie nadmorskim (2004-2006) [The use of Real-Time PCR for the detection and quantification of airborne ascospores of Leptosphaeria spp. in the Littoral region (2004-2006)]

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Kaczmarek, J., Latunde-Dada, A. O., Jedryczka, M. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2008. Zastosowanie metody RealTime-PCR do detekcji grzybow z rodzaju Leptosphaeria w Regionie nadmorskim (2004-2006) [The use of Real-Time PCR for the detection and quantification of airborne ascospores of Leptosphaeria spp. in the Littoral region (2004-2006)]. Abstracts XV Konferecja Krajowa pt.: Grzyby Mikroskopowe i ich Metabolity, Poznan, 17 April 2008 . pp. 17-18

Molekularna detekcja zarodnikow grzybow chorobotworczych rodzaju Leptosphaeria z prob powietrza

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Kaczmarek, J., Latunde-Dada, A. O., Jedryczka, M. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2008. Molekularna detekcja zarodnikow grzybow chorobotworczych rodzaju Leptosphaeria z prob powietrza. Abstracts X Dni Alergii Pylkowej w Krakowie, 30-31 May 2008 [10th Pollen Allergy Days, Krakow, 30-31 may 2008] . pp. 31-32

Effect of climate on the proportions of Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa in phoma stem cankers on oilseed rape

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Stonard, J. F., Gladders, P., Latunde-Dada, A. O., Evans, N., Liu, Z., Eckert, M., Marchant, B. P., Rossall, S. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2008. Effect of climate on the proportions of Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa in phoma stem cankers on oilseed rape. Abstracts HGCA R&D Conference: Arable Cropping in a Changing Climate, Belton Woods, 23-24 January 2008 . pp. 138

StEm Canker of oilseed rape: molecular tools and mathematical modelling to deploy dUrable Resistance (SECURE). Final report on EU contract

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Evans, N., Fitt, B. D. L., Van Den Bosch, F., Demon, I., Gladders, P. and Other External Partners 2008. StEm Canker of oilseed rape: molecular tools and mathematical modelling to deploy dUrable Resistance (SECURE). Final report on EU contract.

StEm Canker of oilseed rape: molecular tools and mathematical modelling to deploy dUrable Resistance (SECURE). Fourth interim annual report on EU contract

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Evans, N., Fitt, B. D. L., Huang, Y-J., Van Den Bosch, F., Demon, I., Gladders, P. and Other External Partners 2008. StEm Canker of oilseed rape: molecular tools and mathematical modelling to deploy dUrable Resistance (SECURE). Fourth interim annual report on EU contract.

Components of resistance to diseases in winter oilseed rape cultivars: CORDISOR (HGCA Project Report No. 446)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

West, J. S., Fitt, B. D. L., Rogers, S. L., White, Robin P., Todd, A. D., Latunde-Dada, A. O., Gladders, P., Thomas, J., Booth, E., Jennaway, R., Clarke, M., Padbury, N., Bowman, J., Nightingale, M., Werner, P. and Jellis, G. 2008. Components of resistance to diseases in winter oilseed rape cultivars: CORDISOR (HGCA Project Report No. 446). Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) London.

Preharvest qPCR diagnostics for better management of phoma stem canker and light leaf spot in oilseed rape

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Latunde-Dada, A. O., Downes, K., Stonard, J. F., Rogers, S. L., West, J. S. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2008. Preharvest qPCR diagnostics for better management of phoma stem canker and light leaf spot in oilseed rape. Abstracts BSPP Presidential Meeting on Cereal Pathosystems, London, 16-17 December 2008 .

Population structures of global isolate collections of Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa , the causal organsims of phoma stem canker and stem lesions on oilseed rape

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Latunde-Dada, A. O., Liu, Z., Downes, K., Fitt, B. D. L., Lucas, J. A. and Crute, I. R. 2008. Population structures of global isolate collections of Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa , the causal organsims of phoma stem canker and stem lesions on oilseed rape. Abstracts BSPP Presidential Meeting on Cereal Pathosystems, London, 16-17 December 2008 .

Report on the 9th International Congress of Plant Pathology

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Boys, E., Fitt, B. D. L., Holdgate, S. and Smith, M. 2008. Report on the 9th International Congress of Plant Pathology. BSPP News. No 57, pp. 17-18.

Genetic analysis of phoma stem canker pathogen Leptosphaeria biglobosa from China, Europe and Canada using AFLP markers (in Chinese with English abstract)

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Liu, Z., Latunde-Dada, A. O., Hall, A. M. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2008. Genetic analysis of phoma stem canker pathogen Leptosphaeria biglobosa from China, Europe and Canada using AFLP markers (in Chinese with English abstract).

Isolation and identification of phoma stem canker causal agent from infected oilseed rape in China (in Chinese with English abstract)

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Liu, Z., Li, Q., Hall, A. M. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2008. Isolation and identification of phoma stem canker causal agent from infected oilseed rape in China (in Chinese with English abstract). pp. 172-176

Barley disease management guide 2009

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Blake, J., Paveley, N., Fitt, B. D. L., Oxley, S., Bingham, I. and Cockerell, V. 2008. Barley disease management guide 2009.

Effect of climate on the proportions of Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa in phoma stem cankers on oilseed rape in England

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Stonard, J. F., Marchant, B. P., Latunde-Dada, A. O., Liu, Z., Evans, N., Gladders, P., Eckert, M. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2008. Effect of climate on the proportions of Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa in phoma stem cankers on oilseed rape in England. Effects of Climate Change on Plants: Implications for Agriculture. Aspects of Applied Biology 88 . Association of Applied Biologists (AAB) Wellesbourne Warwick . pp. 161-164

Detection by Real-time PCR and quantification of Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa in air samples from Rarwino, north Poland

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Laczmarek, J., Fitt, B. D. L., Jedryczka, M. and Latunde-Dada, A. O. 2008. Detection by Real-time PCR and quantification of Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa in air samples from Rarwino, north Poland. Abstracts One Day Conference on Applied Aspects of Aerobiology, Harpenden, 19 November 2008 .

Detection by real-time PCR and quantification of Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa in air samples from north Poland

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Kaczmarek, J., Fitt, B. D. L., Jedryczka, M. and Latunde-Dada, A. O. 2008. Detection by real-time PCR and quantification of Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa in air samples from north Poland. Applied aspects of aerobiology. Aspects of Applied Biology 89 . Association of Applied Biologists (AAB) Wellesbourne Warwick . pp. 71-76

Asymptomatic infection of winter and spring barley by Rhynchosporium secalis: effects and implications for epidemiology and host resistance

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Atkins, S. D., Stonard, J. F., Fraaije, B. A., Lucas, J. A., Fitt, B. D. L. and Newton, A. C. 2008. Asymptomatic infection of winter and spring barley by Rhynchosporium secalis: effects and implications for epidemiology and host resistance. Abstracts 10th International Barley Genetics Symposium (IBGS), Alexandria, 5-10 April 2008 .

The dynamics of Rynchosporium secalis in winter and spring barley and the role of inoculum sources

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Atkins, S. D., Fraaije, B. A., Lucas, J. A. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2008. The dynamics of Rynchosporium secalis in winter and spring barley and the role of inoculum sources.

Detecting airborne inoculum to forecast arable crop diseases

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

West, J. S., Atkins, S. D., McCartney, H. A. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2008. Detecting airborne inoculum to forecast arable crop diseases. Aspects of Applied Biology. 89, pp. 1-6.

Phoma stem canker and light leaf spot on oilseed rape in a changing climate

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Fitt, B. D. L., Evans, N., Gladders, P., Huang, Y-J. and West, J. S. 2008. Phoma stem canker and light leaf spot on oilseed rape in a changing climate. Effects of Climate Change on Plants: Implications for Agriculture. Aspects of Applied Biology 88 . pp. 143-145

Range and severity of phoma stem canker (Leptosphaeria maculans ) of winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus) increased by global warming

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Evans, N., Baierl, A., Semenov, M. A., Gladders, P. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2008. Range and severity of phoma stem canker (Leptosphaeria maculans ) of winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus) increased by global warming.

Oilseed rape diseases: geographic variation in stem canker

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Stonard, J., Latunde-Dada, A. O. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2008. Oilseed rape diseases: geographic variation in stem canker. TAG Research Bulletin. 18, pp. 8-9.

PCR to predict risk of airborne disease

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

West, J. S., Atkins, S. D., Emberlin, J. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2008. PCR to predict risk of airborne disease. Trends in Microbiology. 16, pp. 380-387. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tim.2008.05.004

Quantifying DNA of Leptosphaeria maculans and Pyrenopeziza brassicae in oilseed rape tissues using QPCR

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

West, J. S., Rogers, S. L., Latunde-Dada, A. O., Pirie, E. J., Stonard, J. F., Huang, Y. J., Atkins, S. D. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2008. Quantifying DNA of Leptosphaeria maculans and Pyrenopeziza brassicae in oilseed rape tissues using QPCR.

Detection and monitoring of airborne pathogens by optical reflectance and air sampling

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

West, J. S., Rogers, S. L., Atkins, S. D. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2008. Detection and monitoring of airborne pathogens by optical reflectance and air sampling.

Long-term dynamics in wheat of Phaeosphaeria nodorum and Mycosphaerella graminicola

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Shaw, M. W., Bearchell, S. J., Fitt, B. D. L. and Fraaije, B. A. 2008. Long-term dynamics in wheat of Phaeosphaeria nodorum and Mycosphaerella graminicola.

Detection and quantification of airborne ascopores of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum by QPCR

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Rogers, S. L., Atkins, S. D., West, J. S. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2008. Detection and quantification of airborne ascopores of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum by QPCR.

Phytophthora infestans identified in archival potato tubers from trials at Rothamsted, 1876-1879

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Ristaino, J. B., Hu, C. H. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2008. Phytophthora infestans identified in archival potato tubers from trials at Rothamsted, 1876-1879.

Targeting the symptomless phase of pathogen growth to understand quantitative resistance to Leptosphaeria maculans

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Huang, Y. J., Jestin, C., Delourme, R., King, G. J. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2008. Targeting the symptomless phase of pathogen growth to understand quantitative resistance to Leptosphaeria maculans.

Effects of fungicides on control of Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa (phoma stem canker) in oilseed rape

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Hood, J. R., Huang, Y. J., Evans, N., Rossall, S., Ashworth, M. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2008. Effects of fungicides on control of Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa (phoma stem canker) in oilseed rape.

Evolution of Leptosphaeria species on brassicas in a changing climate

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Fitt, B. D. L., Mcdonald, B. A. and Rouxel, T. 2008. Evolution of Leptosphaeria species on brassicas in a changing climate. Abstracts 12th International Congress of Mycology, Istanbul, 5-9 August 2008 .

Strategies to stop spread of Leptosphaeria maculans (phoma stem canker) onto oilseed rape in China

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Fitt, B. D. L., Hu, B. C., Li, Z. Q., Liu, S. Y., Lange, R. M., Kharbanda, P. D., Butterworth, M. H. and White, Robin P. 2008. Strategies to stop spread of Leptosphaeria maculans (phoma stem canker) onto oilseed rape in China.

Resistance to Pyrenopeziza brassicae (light leaf spot) in Brassica napus (winter oilseed rape)

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Boys, E. F., West, J. S., Werner, C. P., King, G. J., Dyer, P. S. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2008. Resistance to Pyrenopeziza brassicae (light leaf spot) in Brassica napus (winter oilseed rape).

Investigating the phenotype of a major gene-mediated resistance to Pyrenopeziza brassicae in Brassica napus

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Boys, E. F., Reilly, K. H., West, J. S., Werner, C. P., Dyer, P. S. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2008. Investigating the phenotype of a major gene-mediated resistance to Pyrenopeziza brassicae in Brassica napus.

Phoma stem canker and light leaf spot on oilseed rape in a changing climate

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Fitt, B. D. L., Evans, N., Gladders, P., Huang, Y. J. and West, J. S. 2008. Phoma stem canker and light leaf spot on oilseed rape in a changing climate. Abstracts BSPP Workshop on Break Crops, Peterborough, 24 June 2008 . pp. 3

Strategies to prevent spread of Leptosphaeria maculans (phoma stem canker) onto oilseed rape crops in China; costs and benefits

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Fitt, B. D. L., Hu, B. C., Li, Z. Q., Liu, S. Y., Lange, R. M., Kharbanda, P. D., Butterworth, M. H. and White, R. P. 2008. Strategies to prevent spread of Leptosphaeria maculans (phoma stem canker) onto oilseed rape crops in China; costs and benefits. Plant Pathology. 57 (4), pp. 652-664. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3059.2008.01841.x

Forecasting oilseed rape diseases from airborne inoculum

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

West, J. S., Atkins, S. D., Rogers, S. L. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2008. Forecasting oilseed rape diseases from airborne inoculum. Abstracts BSPP Workshop on Break Crops, Peterborough, 24 June 2008 . pp. 4

Factors affecting canker and light leaf spot severity in oilseed rape

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

West, J. S., Gladders, P., Booth, E., Thomas, J., Jennaway, R., Werner, P., Bowman, J., Nightingale, M., Padbury, N., Clarke, M., Rogers, S. L., Kenyon, D., Atkins, S. D., Boys, E. F., Huang, Y-J., Evans, N., Latunde-Dada, A. O., Li, Q. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2008. Factors affecting canker and light leaf spot severity in oilseed rape. Abstracts BSPP Workshop on Break Crops, Peterborough, 24 June 2008 . pp. 16

Investigating the phenotype of major gene-mediated resistance to Pyrenopeziza brassicae in Brassica napus

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Boys, E. F., Reilly, K. H., West, J. S., Werner, C. P., Dyer, P. S. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2008. Investigating the phenotype of major gene-mediated resistance to Pyrenopeziza brassicae in Brassica napus. Abstracts BSPP Workshop on Break Crops, Peterborough, 24 June 2008 .

Resistance to Pyrenopeziza brassicae (light leaf spot) in winter oilseed rape

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Reilly, K. , Boys, E. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2008. Resistance to Pyrenopeziza brassicae (light leaf spot) in winter oilseed rape. Mycologist News. 2008(1), p. 22.

Range and severity of a plant disease increased by global warming

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Evans, N., Baierl, A., Semenov, M. A., Gladders, P. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2008. Range and severity of a plant disease increased by global warming. Journal of the Royal Society Interface. 5, pp. 525-531. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2007.1136

Resistance, epidemiology and sustainable management of Rhynchosporium secalis populations on barley

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhan, J., Fitt, B. D. L., Pinnschmidt, H. O., Oxley, S. J. P. and Newton, A. C. 2008. Resistance, epidemiology and sustainable management of Rhynchosporium secalis populations on barley. Plant Pathology. 57 (1), pp. 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3059.2007.01691.x

Climate change set to worsen severity of stem canker

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

West, J. S., Rogers, S., Gladders, P. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2008. Climate change set to worsen severity of stem canker. Abstracts HGCA R&D Conference on Arable Cropping in a Changing Climate, Belton Woods, 23-24 January 2008 . pp. 135

Are green islands red herrings? Significance of green islands in plant interactions with pathogens and pests

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Walters, D. R., Mcroberts, N. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2008. Are green islands red herrings? Significance of green islands in plant interactions with pathogens and pests. Biological Reviews of the Cambridge Philosophical Society. 83 (1), pp. 79-102. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-185X.2007.00033.x

Climate change and phoma stem canker

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Evans, N., Fitt, B. D. L. and Gladders, P. 2008. Climate change and phoma stem canker. Proceedings HGCA R&D Conference: Arable Cropping in a Changing Climate, Belton, 23-24 January 2008 . pp. 78-86

Long-term relationships between environment and abundance of wheat of Phaeosphaeria nodorum and Mycosphaerella graminicola

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Shaw, M. W., Bearchell, S. J., Fitt, B. D. L. and Fraaije, B. A. 2008. Long-term relationships between environment and abundance of wheat of Phaeosphaeria nodorum and Mycosphaerella graminicola. New Phytologist. 177 (1), pp. 229-238. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8137.2007.02236.x

Severity of plant disease increased by global warming

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Evans, N., Fitt, B. D. L., Baierl, A., Semenov, M. A. and Gladders, P. 2007. Severity of plant disease increased by global warming. RRA Newsletter. Issue 25, p. 4.

White leaf spot

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Inman, A. J. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2007. White leaf spot. in: Rimmer, S. R., Buchwaldt, L. and Shattuck, V. I. (ed.) Compendium of Brassica diseases American Phytopathological Society (APS). pp. 50-54

Relating plant and pathogen development to optimise fungicide control of phoma stem canker (Leptosphaeria maculans) on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Steed, J. M., Baierl, A. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2007. Relating plant and pathogen development to optimise fungicide control of phoma stem canker (Leptosphaeria maculans) on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus). European Journal of Plant Pathology. 118, pp. 359-373. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10658-007-9137-5

New methods to understand quantitative resistance to Leptosphaeria maculans and Pyrenopeziza brassicae in oilseed rape

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Latunde-Dada, A. O., West, J. S., Measures, S., Huang, Y-J., Pirie, E. J. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2007. New methods to understand quantitative resistance to Leptosphaeria maculans and Pyrenopeziza brassicae in oilseed rape. Abstracts 12th International Rapeseed Congress, Wuhan, 26-30 March 2007 .

Effects of temperature and rainfall on date of release of ascospores of Leptosphaeria maculans (phoma stem canker) from winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus) debris in the UK

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Huang, Y-J., Liu, Z., West, J. S., Todd, A. D., Hall, A. M. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2007. Effects of temperature and rainfall on date of release of ascospores of Leptosphaeria maculans (phoma stem canker) from winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus) debris in the UK. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 151 (1), pp. 99-111. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.2007.00157.x

Resistance to infection by stealth: Brassica napus (winter oilseed rape) and Pyrenopeziza brassicae (light leaf spot)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Boys, E. F., Roques, S. E., Ashby, A. M., Evans, N., Latunde-Dada, A. O., Thomas, J. E., West, J. S. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2007. Resistance to infection by stealth: Brassica napus (winter oilseed rape) and Pyrenopeziza brassicae (light leaf spot). European Journal of Plant Pathology. 118, pp. 307-321. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10658-007-9141-9

Phytophthora infestans identified in archival potato tubers from Hoosfield plot trials of Sir John Bennet Lawes and Joseph Gilbert at Rothamsted, 1876-1901

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Ristaino, J., Hu, C. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2007. Phytophthora infestans identified in archival potato tubers from Hoosfield plot trials of Sir John Bennet Lawes and Joseph Gilbert at Rothamsted, 1876-1901.

Comparison of Leptosphaeria biglobosa- induced and chemically induced systemic resistance to L. maculans in Brassica napus

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Liu, S-Y., Liu, R-H., Latunde-Dada, A. O., Cools, H. J., Foster, S. J., Huang, Y-J. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2007. Comparison of Leptosphaeria biglobosa- induced and chemically induced systemic resistance to L. maculans in Brassica napus. Chinese Science Bulletin. 52, pp. 1053-1062. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11434-007-0181-5

Two weather-based models for predicting the onset of seasonal release of ascospores of Leptosphaeria maculans or L. biglobosa

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Salam, M. U., Fitt, B. D. L., Aubertot, J-N., Diggle, A. J., Huang, Y-J., Barbetti, M. J., Gladders, P., Jedryczka, M., Khangura, R. K., Wratten, N., Fernando, W. G. D., Penaud, A., Pinochet, X. and Sivasithamparam, K. 2007. Two weather-based models for predicting the onset of seasonal release of ascospores of Leptosphaeria maculans or L. biglobosa. Plant Pathology. 56 (3), pp. 412-423. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3059.2006.01551.x

Phoma population survey

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Stonard, J. F., Fitt, B. D. L. and Latunde-Dada, A. O. 2007. Phoma population survey. TAG Bulletin. 12, pp. 18-19.

Regional variation in UK populations of Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa (phoma stem canker) on oilseed rape

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Stonard, J. F., Gladders, P., Latunde-Dada, A. O., Evans, N., Liu, Z., Eckert, M., Rossall, S. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2007. Regional variation in UK populations of Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa (phoma stem canker) on oilseed rape. Proceedings 12th International Rapeseed Congress. IV: Sustainable Development in Cruciferous Oilseed Crops Production, Wuhan, China, 26-30 March 2007 . Science Press, USA. pp. 201-204

Development of phoma stem canker (Leptosphaeria maculans) and light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae) on current and historical oilseed rape cultivars in 2003/04, 2004/05 and 2005/06 UK growing seasons

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Stonard, J. F., Downes, K., Pirie, E. J., Fitt, B. D. L. and Evans, N. 2007. Development of phoma stem canker (Leptosphaeria maculans) and light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae) on current and historical oilseed rape cultivars in 2003/04, 2004/05 and 2005/06 UK growing seasons. Proceedings 12th International Rapeseed Congress. IV: Sustainable Development in Cruciferous Oilseed Crops Production, Wuhan, China, 26-30 March 2007 . Science Press, USA. pp. 197-200

Interactions between Leptosphaeria maculans, L. biglobosa and fungicides in oilseed rape

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Hood, J. R., Evans, N., Rossall, S., Ashworth, M., Allin, J. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2007. Interactions between Leptosphaeria maculans, L. biglobosa and fungicides in oilseed rape. Proceedings 12th International Rapeseed Congress. IV: Sustainable Development in Cruciferous Oilseed Crops Production, Wuhan, China, 26-30 March 2007 . Science Press, USA. pp. 184-186

Strategies to prevent spread of Leptosphaeria maculans (phoma stem canker) onto oilseed rape crops in China

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Fitt, B. D. L., Hu, B., Li, Z., Liu, S., Lange, R. M., Kharbanda, P. D. and White, Robin P. 2007. Strategies to prevent spread of Leptosphaeria maculans (phoma stem canker) onto oilseed rape crops in China. Proceedings 12th International Rapeseed Congress. IV: Sustainable Development in Cruciferous Oilseed Crops Production, Wuhan, China, 26-30 March 2007 . Science Press, USA. pp. 28-31

Leptosphaeria maculans avirulence management for durable control of phoma stem canker on oilseed rape

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

West, J. S., Latunde-Dada, A. O., Rogers, S. L., Huang, Y-J., Evans, N. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2007. Leptosphaeria maculans avirulence management for durable control of phoma stem canker on oilseed rape. Proceedings 12th International Rapeseed Congress. IV: Sustainable Development in Cruciferous Oilseed Crops Production, Wuhan, China, 26-30 March 2007 . Science Press, USA. pp. 2-4

Understanding symptomless growth of Leptosphaeria maculans in Brassica napus (oilseed rape) to manage phoma stem canker

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Huang, Y-J., Pirie, E. J., Evans, N., Delourme, R., King, G. J. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2007. Understanding symptomless growth of Leptosphaeria maculans in Brassica napus (oilseed rape) to manage phoma stem canker. Proceedings 12th International Rapeseed Congress. IV: Sustainable Development in Cruciferous Oilseed Crops Production, Wuhan, China, 26-30 March 2007 . Science Press, USA. pp. 14-16

Development and validation of a model to describe the progress of phoma stem canker epidemics in England and France

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Evans, N., Pirie, E. J., Fitt, B. D. L., Papastamati, K., Gladders, P., Pinochet, X., Penaud, A. and Van Den Bosch, F. 2007. Development and validation of a model to describe the progress of phoma stem canker epidemics in England and France. Proceedings 12th International Rapeseed Congress. IV: Sustainable Development in Cruciferous Oilseed Crops Production, Wuhan, China, 26-30 March 2007 . Science Press, USA. pp. 161-164

The SECURE project - stem canker of oilseed rape: molecular methods and mathematical modeling to deploy durable resistance

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Evans, N., Fitt, B. D. L., Van Den Bosch, F., Huang, Y-J., Eckert, M., Pietravalle, S., Demon, I., Papastamati, K., Karolewski, Z., Rouxel, T., Balesdent, M-H., Ross, S., Fudal, I., Gout, L., Brun, H., Andrivon, D., Bousset, L., Besnard, A. L., Gladders, P., Pinochet, X., Penaud, A., Jedryczka, M., Kachlicki, P., Irzykowski, W., Stachowiak, A., Olechnowicz, J., Podlesna, A., Happstadius, I. and Renard, M. 2007. The SECURE project - stem canker of oilseed rape: molecular methods and mathematical modeling to deploy durable resistance. Proceedings 12th International Rapeseed Congress. IV: Sustainable Development in Cruciferous Oilseed Crops Production, Wuhan, China, 26-30 March 2007 . Science Press, USA. pp. 187-189

Investigating resistance to Leptosphaeria maculans (phoma stem canker) in oilseed rape

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pirie, E. J., Latunde-Dada, A. O. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2007. Investigating resistance to Leptosphaeria maculans (phoma stem canker) in oilseed rape. Crop Protection in Southern Britain. Aspects of Applied Biology 83 . pp. 43-46

Effects of pre-treatment with acibenzolar-S-methyl or Leptosphaeria biglobosa on development of phoma stem canker (L. maculans) epidemics on winter oilseed rape

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Liu, Z., Latunde-Dada, A. O., Fitt, B. D. L. and Hall, A. M. 2007. Effects of pre-treatment with acibenzolar-S-methyl or Leptosphaeria biglobosa on development of phoma stem canker (L. maculans) epidemics on winter oilseed rape. Crop Protection in Southern Britain. Aspects of Applied Biology 83 . pp. 71-74

Effects of position and wetness on maturation of Leptosphaeria maculans/L. biglobosa ascospores in pseudothecia on oilseed rape debris

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Liu, Z., Fitt, B. D. L. and Hall, A. M. 2007. Effects of position and wetness on maturation of Leptosphaeria maculans/L. biglobosa ascospores in pseudothecia on oilseed rape debris. Crop Protection in Southern Britain. Aspects of Applied Biology 83 . pp. 65-69

Effect of spray timing of flusilazole on the incidence and severity of phoma leaf spot (Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa) on winter oilseed rape

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Hood, J. R., Evans, N., Rossall, S., Ashworth, M. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2007. Effect of spray timing of flusilazole on the incidence and severity of phoma leaf spot (Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa) on winter oilseed rape. Crop Protection in Southern Britain. Aspects of Applied Biology 83 . pp. 29-32

Use of autumn fungicide sprays to control stem canker (Leptosphaeria maculans) in winter oilseed rape

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Gladders, P., Ashworth, M. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2007. Use of autumn fungicide sprays to control stem canker (Leptosphaeria maculans) in winter oilseed rape. Crop Protection in Southern Britain. Aspects of Applied Biology 83 . pp. 23-27

Detection and quantification of Leptosphaeria maculans in the leaf petiole of Brassica napus

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pirie, E. J., Latunde-Dada, A. O., Werner, P. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2006. Detection and quantification of Leptosphaeria maculans in the leaf petiole of Brassica napus.

Detection of Pyrenopeziza brassicae (light leaf spot) infection of winter oilseed rape

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Karolewski, Z. R., Fitt, B. D. L., Latunde-Dada, A. O., Evans, N. and Foster, S. J. 2006. Detection of Pyrenopeziza brassicae (light leaf spot) infection of winter oilseed rape.

Effects of temperature on Rlm6 -mediated resistance to Leptosphaeria maculans in Brassica napus

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Huang, Y-J., Liu, R., Li, Z., Evans, N., Chevre, A-M., Delourme, R., Renard, M. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2006. Effects of temperature on Rlm6 -mediated resistance to Leptosphaeria maculans in Brassica napus.

Prediction of the date of onset of phoma leaf spot epidemics on oilseed rape in the UK

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Evans, N., Baierl, A., Gladders, P., Hall, B. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2006. Prediction of the date of onset of phoma leaf spot epidemics on oilseed rape in the UK.

SECURE - stem canker of oilseed rape: molecular methods and mathematical modeling to deploy durable resistance (QLK5-CT-2002-01813)

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Evans, N., Fitt, B. D. L., Van Den Bosch, F., Huang, Y-J., Pietravalle, S., Eckert, M., Papastamati, K., Demon, I., Karolewski, Z., Rouxel, T., Balesdent, M-H., Fudal, I., Gout, L., Brun, H., Andrivon, D., Bousset, L., Gladders, P., Pinochet, X., Penaud, A., Jedryczka, M., Kachlicki, P., Stachowiak, A., Olechnowicz, J., Podlesna, A., Happstadius, I., Meyer, J. and Renard, M. 2006. SECURE - stem canker of oilseed rape: molecular methods and mathematical modeling to deploy durable resistance (QLK5-CT-2002-01813).

Development of light leaf spot and phoma cell canker on a range of current and historical oilseed rape cultivars at Rothamsted in 2003/04 and 2004/05 growing seasons

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Downes, K., Evans, N., Pirie, E. J. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2006. Development of light leaf spot and phoma cell canker on a range of current and historical oilseed rape cultivars at Rothamsted in 2003/04 and 2004/05 growing seasons.

Avirulence management for durable control of stem canker of oilseed rape in Europe

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

West, J. S., Latunde-Dada, A. O., Huang, Y-J., Evans, N. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2006. Avirulence management for durable control of stem canker of oilseed rape in Europe. Delivering Sustainability within Profitable Farming Systems - is it Possible? Aspects of Applied Biology 80 . pp. 171-176

OREGIN - the Defra-funded Oilseed Rape Genetic Improvement Network

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Evans, N., Latunde-Dada, A. O., Hornby, P., Fitt, B. D. L., Stonard, J., King, G., Barker, J., Teakle, G. and Pink, D. 2006. OREGIN - the Defra-funded Oilseed Rape Genetic Improvement Network. Abstracts Cereals 2006, Nocton, 14-15 June 2006 .

Development and uptake of a scheme for predicting risk of severe light leaf spot on oilseed rape

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Evans, N., Welham, S. J., Antoniw, J. F. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2006. Development and uptake of a scheme for predicting risk of severe light leaf spot on oilseed rape. Outlooks on Pest Management. 17 (6), pp. 243-245. https://doi.org/10.1564/17dec02

Application of quantitative real-time PCR to monitor Rynchosporium secalis in barley cultivars

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Atkins, S. D., Fountaine, J. M., Fitt, B. D. L. and Fraaije, B. A. 2006. Application of quantitative real-time PCR to monitor Rynchosporium secalis in barley cultivars. Abstracts International Workshop on Barley Leaf Blights, Edmonton, 23-27 July 2006 .

Coexistence of related pathogen species on arable crops in space and time

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Fitt, B. D. L., Huang, Y-J., Van Den Bosch, F. and West, J. S. 2006. Coexistence of related pathogen species on arable crops in space and time. Annual Review of Phytopathology. 44, pp. 163-182. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.phyto.44.070505.143417

Resistance to Leptosphaeria maculans (phoma stem canker) in Brassica napus (oilseed rape) induced by L. biglobosa and chemical defence activators in field and controlled environments

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Liu, S. Y., Liu, Z., Fitt, B. D. L., Evans, N., Foster, S. J., Huang, Y. J., Latunde-Dada, A. O. and Lucas, J. A. 2006. Resistance to Leptosphaeria maculans (phoma stem canker) in Brassica napus (oilseed rape) induced by L. biglobosa and chemical defence activators in field and controlled environments. Plant Pathology. 55 (3), pp. 401-412. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3059.2006.01354.x

Visual and PCR assessment of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae) on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus) cultivars

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Karolewski, Z., Fitt, B. D. L., Latunde-Dada, A. O., Foster, S. J., Todd, A. D., Downes, K. and Evans, N. 2006. Visual and PCR assessment of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae) on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus) cultivars. Plant Pathology. 55 (3), pp. 387-400. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3059.2006.01383.x

Dispersal of foliar plant pathogens: mechanisms, gradients and spatial patterns

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

McCartney, H. A., Fitt, B. D. L. and West, J. S. 2006. Dispersal of foliar plant pathogens: mechanisms, gradients and spatial patterns. in: Cooke, B. M., Kaye, B. and Gareth-Jones, D. (ed.) Epidemiology of plant diseases, 2nd ed. Springer, Amsterdam. pp. 159-192

Environmental biophysics applied to the dispersal of fungal spores by rain-splash

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Huber, L., Madden, L. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2006. Environmental biophysics applied to the dispersal of fungal spores by rain-splash. in: Cooke, B. M., Kaye, B. and Gareth-Jones, D. (ed.) Epidemiology of plant diseases, 2nd ed. Springer, Amsterdam. pp. 417-444

Pest and disease management system for supporting winter oilseed rape decisions (PASSWORD) - vaildation phase (HGCA Project Report No. 390)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Gladders, P., Dyer, C., Fitt, B. D. L., Evans, N., Van Den Bosch, F., Baierl, A., Turner, J., Walters, K., Northing, P., Sutherland, K., Oxley, S., Foster, V., Ellerton, D., Myers, N., Selley, A., Ashworth, M. and Hall, B. 2006. Pest and disease management system for supporting winter oilseed rape decisions (PASSWORD) - vaildation phase (HGCA Project Report No. 390). London Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA).

Light leaf spot risk reduced due to "dry" winter

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Evans, N., Welham, S. J., Antoniw, J. F. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2006. Light leaf spot risk reduced due to "dry" winter. RRA Newsletter. No. 21, p. 1.

Fitness cost associated with loss of the AvrLm4 avirulence function in Leptosphaeria maculans (phoma stem canker of oilseed rape)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Huang, Y-J., Li, Z-Q., Evans, N., Rouxel, T., Fitt, B. D. L. and Balesdent, M-H. 2006. Fitness cost associated with loss of the AvrLm4 avirulence function in Leptosphaeria maculans (phoma stem canker of oilseed rape). European Journal of Plant Pathology. 114, pp. 77-89. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10658-005-2643-4

World-wide importance of phoma stem canker (Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa) on oilseed rape (Brassica napus)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Fitt, B. D. L., Brun, H., Barbetti, M. J. and Rimmer, S. R. 2006. World-wide importance of phoma stem canker (Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa) on oilseed rape (Brassica napus). European Journal of Plant Pathology. 114 (1), pp. 3-15. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10658-005-2233-5

Foreword

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Fitt, B. D. L., Evans, N., Howlett, B. J. and Cooke, M. 2006. Foreword. in: Fitt, B. D. L., Cooke, M., Howlett, B. J. and Evans, N. (ed.) Sustainable strategies for managing Brassica napus (oilseed rape) resistance to Leptosphaeria maculans (phoma stem canker) Dordrecht Springer Nature. pp. 1

Sustainable strategies for managing Brassica napus (oilseed rape) resistance to Leptosphaeria maculans (phoma stem canker) (Reprinted from European Journal of Plant Pathology Volume 114 Issue 1, 2006)

E - Books edited/written by staff member, alone/with others

Fitt, B. D. L., Evans, N. and Howlett, B. J. Cooke, B. M. (ed.) 2006. Sustainable strategies for managing Brassica napus (oilseed rape) resistance to Leptosphaeria maculans (phoma stem canker) (Reprinted from European Journal of Plant Pathology Volume 114 Issue 1, 2006). Springer, Dordrecht.

Understanding resistance of oilseed rape to Pyrenopeziza brassicae (Cylindrosporium concentricum) (Project report to GIE Procolza and HGCA)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Downes, K., Evans, N. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2006. Understanding resistance of oilseed rape to Pyrenopeziza brassicae (Cylindrosporium concentricum) (Project report to GIE Procolza and HGCA).

Temperature and leaf wetness duration affect phenotypic expression of Rlm6 -mediated resistance to Leptosphaeria maculans in Brassica napus

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Huang, Y-J., Evans, N., Li, Z-Q., Eckert, M., Chevre, A-M, Renard, M. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2006. Temperature and leaf wetness duration affect phenotypic expression of Rlm6 -mediated resistance to Leptosphaeria maculans in Brassica napus. New Phytologist. 170 (1), pp. 129-141. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8137.2006.01651.x

Stem canker of oilseed rape: molecular tools and mathematical modelling to deploy durable resistance

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Evans, N., Fitt, B. D. L., Van Den Bosch, F., Eckert, M., Huang, Y-J., Pietravalle, S., Rouxel, T., Balesdent, M., Ross, S., Gout, L., Brun, H., Andrivon, D., Bousset, L., Gladders, P., Pinochet, X., Penaud, A., Jedryczka, M., Kachlicki, P., Stachowiak, A., Olechnowicz, J., Happstadius, I., Podlesna, A., Renard, M. and Karolewski, Z. 2005. Stem canker of oilseed rape: molecular tools and mathematical modelling to deploy durable resistance. Abstracts 9th International Workshop on Plant Disease Epidemiology: Facing Challenges of the 21st Century, Landerneau, 11-15 April 2005 . pp. 28

StEm Canker of oilseed rape: molecular tools and mathematical modelling to deploy dUrable Resistance (SECURE). Third interim annual report for period 1 September 2004-31 August 2005 on EU contract QLK5-CT-2002-01813

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Evans, N., Huang, Y-J., Pietravalle, S., Van Den Bosch, F., Fitt, B. D. L. and Papastamati, K. 2005. StEm Canker of oilseed rape: molecular tools and mathematical modelling to deploy dUrable Resistance (SECURE). Third interim annual report for period 1 September 2004-31 August 2005 on EU contract QLK5-CT-2002-01813.

Resistance to Leptosphaeria maculans in Brassica napus (oilseed rape) leaves (phoma leaf spot) and stems (canker)

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pirie, E. J., Huang, Y-J., Evans, N. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2005. Resistance to Leptosphaeria maculans in Brassica napus (oilseed rape) leaves (phoma leaf spot) and stems (canker). Proceedings BCPC International Congress - Crop Science and Technology, Glasgow, 31 October-2 November 2005 . pp. 471-474

Effects of temperature on Rlm6 -mediated resistance to Leptosphaeria maculans in Brassica napus

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Huang, Y-J., Liu, R-H., Li, Z-Q., Evans, N., Chevre, A-M., Delourme, R., Renard, M. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2005. Effects of temperature on Rlm6 -mediated resistance to Leptosphaeria maculans in Brassica napus. Abstracts Biannual Meeting IOBC Working Group on Integrated Control in Oilseed Crops, Poznan, 11-12 October 2005 .

Use of risk prediction models for integrated control of diseases of oilseed rape in the UK

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Evans, N., Welham, S. J., Baierl, A., Antoniw, J. F., Papastamati, K., Van Den Bosch, F., Fitt, B. D. L., Gladders, P., Turner, J. A. and Elcock, S. 2005. Use of risk prediction models for integrated control of diseases of oilseed rape in the UK. Proceedings BCPC International Congress - Crop Science and Technology, Glasgow, 31 October-2 November 2005 . pp. 649-654

Population dynamics and dispersal of Leptosphaeria maculans (blackleg of canola)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

West, J. S. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2005. Population dynamics and dispersal of Leptosphaeria maculans (blackleg of canola). Australasian plant pathology. 34, pp. 457-461. https://doi.org/10.1071/AP05086

Factors affecting co-existence of related pathogen species on arable crops

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

West, J. S., Huang, Y-J., Van Den Bosch, F. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2005. Factors affecting co-existence of related pathogen species on arable crops. Abstracts 15th Biennial Australasian Plant Pathology Society Conference, Geelong, Australia, 26-29 September 2005 . pp. 92

Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated transformation of Leptosphaeria app. and Oculimacula spp. with the reef coral gene DsRed and the jellyfish gene gfp

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Eckert, M., Maguire, K. L., Urban, M., Foster, S. J., Fitt, B. D. L., Lucas, J. A. and Hammond-Kosack, K. E. 2005. Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated transformation of Leptosphaeria app. and Oculimacula spp. with the reef coral gene DsRed and the jellyfish gene gfp. FEMS Microbiology Letters. 253, pp. 67-74. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.femsle.2005.09.041

Enhanced avirulence management for durable control of blackleg in Europe

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

West, J. S., Latunde-Dada, A. O., Huang, Y-J., Evans, N. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2005. Enhanced avirulence management for durable control of blackleg in Europe. Proceedings 14th Australian Research Assembly on Brassicas, Port Lincoln, South Australia, 3-7 October 2005 . pp. 76-81

Evidence for the eastward spread of the aggressive oilseed rape pathogen Leptosphaeria maculans in Europe

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

West, J. S., Fitt, B. D. L., Jedryczka, M. and Karolewski, Z. 2005. Evidence for the eastward spread of the aggressive oilseed rape pathogen Leptosphaeria maculans in Europe. Plant Protection and Plant Health in Europe: Introduction and Spread of Invasive Species. British Crop Protection Council Symposium Proceedings No 81 . British Crop Protection Council (BCPC). pp. 293-294

Phoma in winter oilseed rape

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Stonard, J., Evans, N. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2005. Phoma in winter oilseed rape. TAG Bulletin. 8, pp. 16-17.

In vitro mutation and selection of doubled-haploid Brassica napus lines with improved resistance to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Liu, S., Wang, H., Zhang, J., Fitt, B. D. L., Xu, Z., Evans, N., Liu, Y., Yang, W. and Guo, X. 2005. In vitro mutation and selection of doubled-haploid Brassica napus lines with improved resistance to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. Plant Cell Reports. 24, pp. 133-144.

Methods for assessment of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) on winter oilseed rape

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Karolewski, Z., Fitt, B. D. L. and Evans, N. 2005. Methods for assessment of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) on winter oilseed rape. Abstracts 27th Scientific Conference on Oilseed Crops, Poznan, 12-13 April 2005 . pp. 130-132

Patterns of ascospore release in relation to phoma stem canker epidemiology in England (Leptosphaeria maculans ) and Poland (Leptosphaeria biglobosa )

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Huang, Y-J., Fitt, B. D. L., Jedryczka, M., Dakowska, S., West, J. S., Gladders, P., Steed, J. M. and Li, Z-Q. 2005. Patterns of ascospore release in relation to phoma stem canker epidemiology in England (Leptosphaeria maculans ) and Poland (Leptosphaeria biglobosa ). European Journal of Plant Pathology. 111, pp. 263-277. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10658-004-4421-0

Wheat archive links long-term fungal pathogen population dynamics to air pollution

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bearchell, S. J., Fraaije, B. A., Shaw, M. W. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2005. Wheat archive links long-term fungal pathogen population dynamics to air pollution. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 102 (15), pp. 5438-5442. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0501596102

Development of Oculimacula yallundae and O. acuformis (eyespot) on leaf sheaths of winter wheat in the UK in relation to thermal time

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Wan, A. M., Bock, C. H., Fitt, B. D. L., Harvey, J. L. and Jenkyn, J. F. 2005. Development of Oculimacula yallundae and O. acuformis (eyespot) on leaf sheaths of winter wheat in the UK in relation to thermal time. Plant Pathology. 54 (2), pp. 144-155. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3059.2005.01165.x

COmponents of Resistance to DISeases in winter Oilseed Rape: CORDISOR

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

West, J. S., Thomas, J., Gladders, P., Booth, E., Latunde-Dada, A. O., Evans, N. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2005. COmponents of Resistance to DISeases in winter Oilseed Rape: CORDISOR. RRA Newsletter. No 16, p. 4.

Identification and characterization of polymorphic minisatellites in the phytopathogenic ascomycete Leptosphaeria maculans

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Eckert, M., Gout, L., Rouxel, T., Blaise, F., Jedryczka, M., Fitt, B. D. L. and Balesdent, M-H. 2005. Identification and characterization of polymorphic minisatellites in the phytopathogenic ascomycete Leptosphaeria maculans. Current genetics. 47, pp. 37-48.

StEm Canker of oilseed rape: molecular tools and mathematical modelling to deploy dUrable Resistance (SECURE). Second interim report for period 1 September 2003-31 August 2004 on EU contract QLK5-CT-2002-01813

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Evans, N., Huang, Y-J., Pietravalle, S., Van Den Bosch, F., Fitt, B. D. L. and Papastamati, K. 2004. StEm Canker of oilseed rape: molecular tools and mathematical modelling to deploy dUrable Resistance (SECURE). Second interim report for period 1 September 2003-31 August 2004 on EU contract QLK5-CT-2002-01813.

Leptosphaeria maculans, L. biglobosa and fungicides: preliminary results from in vitro and winter oilseed rape experiments

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Eckert, M., Fitt, B. D. L. and Selley, A. 2004. Leptosphaeria maculans, L. biglobosa and fungicides: preliminary results from in vitro and winter oilseed rape experiments.

Spatial aspects of Leptosphaeria maculans (phoma stem canker) epidemiology

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Evans, N., Baierl, A., Steed, J. S., Huang, Y-J. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2004. Spatial aspects of Leptosphaeria maculans (phoma stem canker) epidemiology.

Development of an 'ascospore shower' method for inoculating oilseed rape leaves with Leptosphaeria maculans

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Huang, Y-J., Balesdent, M-H., Evans, N. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2004. Development of an 'ascospore shower' method for inoculating oilseed rape leaves with Leptosphaeria maculans.

Field and controlled environment assessment of winter oilseed rape resistance to Pyrenopeziza brassicae (light leaf spot)

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Karolewski, Z., Arkell, D. H. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2004. Field and controlled environment assessment of winter oilseed rape resistance to Pyrenopeziza brassicae (light leaf spot).

Comparing fungal diseases on oilseed rape in England, France and Poland

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

West, J. S., Jedryczka, M., Penaud, A. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2004. Comparing fungal diseases on oilseed rape in England, France and Poland.

The PASSWORD project: a decision support system for managing pests and diseases of winter oilseed rape in the UK

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Gladders, P., Evans, N., Fitt, B. D. L., Walters, K., Turner, J., Northing, P., Sutherland, K., Campbell, S., Selley, A., Hall, B., Ellerton, D. and Naylor, D. 2004. The PASSWORD project: a decision support system for managing pests and diseases of winter oilseed rape in the UK.

SECURE - possibilities for durable resistance to stem canker?

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Evans, N., Fitt, B. D. L., Van Den Bosch, F., Eckert, M., Huang, Y-J., Pietravalle, S., Karolewski, Z., Rouxel, T., Balesdent, M-H., Ross, S., Gout, L., Brun, H., Andrivon, D., Bousset, L., Gladders, P., Pinochet, X., Penaud, A., Jedryczka, M., Kachlicki, P., Stachowiak, A., Olechnowicz, J., Podlesna, A., Happstadius, I. and Renard, M. 2004. SECURE - possibilities for durable resistance to stem canker?

Resistance to Leptosphaeria maculans in the petiole of Brassica napus

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Pirie, E. J., Fitt, B. D. L. and Latunde-Dada, A. O. 2004. Resistance to Leptosphaeria maculans in the petiole of Brassica napus. Abstracts Discovery, Development and Delivery in Plant Pathology: 7th Conference of the European Foundation for Plant Pathology and BSPP Presidential Meeting 2004, Aberdeen, 5-10 September 2004 . pp. 54

Leptosphaeria biglobosa can induce higher resistance of Brassica napus to Phoma stem canker by triggering earlier JA/ET pathway and stronger SA pathway both locally and systematically

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Liu, R., Liu, S., Fitt, B. D. L., Cools, H. J., Latunde-Dada, A. O., Huang, Y-J., Li, Z. and Lucas, J. A. 2004. Leptosphaeria biglobosa can induce higher resistance of Brassica napus to Phoma stem canker by triggering earlier JA/ET pathway and stronger SA pathway both locally and systematically. Abstracts Discovery, Development and Delivery in Plant Pathology: 7th Conference of the European Foundation for Plant Pathology and BSPP Presidential Meeting 2004, Aberdeen, 5-10 September 2004 . pp. 38

Biodiversity and genetic resources for Brassica napus and its major fungal pathogens within the UK Defra Oilseed Rape Genetic Improvement Network (OREGIN)

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Latunde-Dada, A. O., Teakle, G. R., Evans, N., Hornby, P., Pink, D. A. C., Huang, Y-J., Fitt, B. D. L., King, G. J. and Crute, I. R. 2004. Biodiversity and genetic resources for Brassica napus and its major fungal pathogens within the UK Defra Oilseed Rape Genetic Improvement Network (OREGIN). GCIRC Bulletin. 21, pp. 76-78.

Development of the oilseed rape light leaf spot forecast: from model to mobile phone

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Evans, N., Welham, S. J., Baierl, A., Antoniw, J. F. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2004. Development of the oilseed rape light leaf spot forecast: from model to mobile phone. Aspects of Applied Biology. 72, pp. 67-74.

Development of a decision support system for phoma and light leaf spot in winter oilseed rape ('PASSWORD' Project) (HGCA Project Report No. 357)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Gladders, P., Dyer, C., Fitt, B. D. L., Evans, N., Van Den Bosch, F., Steed, J. M., Baierl, A., Turner, J., Walters, K., Northing, P., Sutherland, K., Campbell, S., Ellerton, D., Selley, A., Hall, B., Naylor, D. and Parker, C. 2004. Development of a decision support system for phoma and light leaf spot in winter oilseed rape ('PASSWORD' Project) (HGCA Project Report No. 357). Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) London.

Predicting light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) risk on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) in England and Wales, using survey, weather and crop information

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Welham, S. J., Turner, J. A., Gladders, P., Fitt, B. D. L., Evans, N. and Baierl, A. 2004. Predicting light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) risk on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) in England and Wales, using survey, weather and crop information. Plant Pathology. 53, pp. 713-724.

Amplification of plant defensin and oxalic acid oxidase genes and their expressions induced by pathogens and chemicals in Brassica napus

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Liu, S-Y., Fitt, B. D. L., Liu, R-H., Evans, N., Dong, C-H. and Huang, Y-J. 2004. Amplification of plant defensin and oxalic acid oxidase genes and their expressions induced by pathogens and chemicals in Brassica napus. Chinese Journal of Oil Crop Sciences. 26, pp. 43-49.

COmponents of Resistance to DISeases in winter Oilseed Rape: CORDISOR

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

West, J. S., Thomas, J., Gladders, P., Booth, E., Latunde-Dada, A. O., Evans, N. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2004. COmponents of Resistance to DISeases in winter Oilseed Rape: CORDISOR. GCIRC Bulletin. 21, pp. 79-81.

Wurzelhals- und Stangelfaule des Rapses: zwei Krankheitserreger vs ein Fungizid

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Eckert, M. R., Fitt, B. D. L. and Selley, A. 2004. Wurzelhals- und Stangelfaule des Rapses: zwei Krankheitserreger vs ein Fungizid.

Biodiversity and genetic resources for Brassica napus and its pathogens within the UK Defra Oilseed Rape Genetic Improvement Network (OREGIN)

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Teakle, G. R., Latunde-Dada, A. O., Evans, N., Hornby, P., Fitt, B. D. L., Pink, D. A. C., Crute, I. R. and King, G. J. 2004. Biodiversity and genetic resources for Brassica napus and its pathogens within the UK Defra Oilseed Rape Genetic Improvement Network (OREGIN). Abstracts 5th Annual GARNET Meeting, Leicester, 1-2 September 2004 .

Biodiversity and genetic resources for Brassica napus and its major pathogens within the UK Defra Oilseed Rape Genetic Improvement Network (OREGIN)

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Latunde-Dada, A. O., Teakle, G. R., Evans, N., Hornby, P., Pink, D. A. C., Fitt, B. D. L., King, G. J. and Crute, I. R. 2004. Biodiversity and genetic resources for Brassica napus and its major pathogens within the UK Defra Oilseed Rape Genetic Improvement Network (OREGIN). Abstracts Diversity, Development and Delivery in Plant Pathology: 7th Conference of the European Foundation for Plant Pathology and BSPP Presidential Meeting 2004, Aberdeen, 5-10 September 2004 . pp. 56

Comparative epidemiology of Pyrenopeziza brassicae (light leaf spot) ascospores and conidia from Polish and UK populations

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Karolewski, Z., Evans, N., Fitt, B. D. L., Baierl, A., Todd, A. D. and Foster, S. J. 2004. Comparative epidemiology of Pyrenopeziza brassicae (light leaf spot) ascospores and conidia from Polish and UK populations. Plant Pathology. 53 (1), pp. 29-37. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-3059.2003.00952.x

Evolution of sibling fungal plant pathogens in relation to host specialization

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Gudelj, I., Fitt, B. D. L. and Van Den Bosch, F. 2004. Evolution of sibling fungal plant pathogens in relation to host specialization. Phytopathology. 94 (7), pp. 789-795. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO.2004.94.7.789

StEm Canker of oilseed rape: molecular tools and mathematical modelling to deploy dUrable Resistance (SECURE). First interim annual report for period 1 September 2002-31 August 2003 on EU contract QLK5-CT-2002-01813

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Evans, N., Huang, Y-J., Pietravalle, S., Van Den Bosch, F., Fitt, B. D. L. and Papastamati, K. 2003. StEm Canker of oilseed rape: molecular tools and mathematical modelling to deploy dUrable Resistance (SECURE). First interim annual report for period 1 September 2002-31 August 2003 on EU contract QLK5-CT-2002-01813.

Preliminary evaluation of root disease of winter oilseed rape in the UK (HGCA Project Report No. OS62)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Evans, N., Steed, J. M., Fitt, B. D. L., Norman, K., Bryson, R., Alford, J. and Cavell, P. 2003. Preliminary evaluation of root disease of winter oilseed rape in the UK (HGCA Project Report No. OS62). Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) London.

Potential benefits of crop-specific models for forecasting light leaf spot severity

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Baierl, A., Evans, N., Fitt, B. D. L. and Gladders, P. 2003. Potential benefits of crop-specific models for forecasting light leaf spot severity. GCIRC Bulletin. 20, pp. 48-55.

Co-existence between Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglibosa in the UK

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Fitt, B. D. L., Huang, Y-J., Gudelj, I. and Van Den Bosch, F. 2003. Co-existence between Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglibosa in the UK.

Effects of temperature and maturation of pseudothecia of Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa on oilseed rape stem debris

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Toscano-Underwood, C., Huang, Y-J., Fitt, B. D. L. and Hall, A. M. 2003. Effects of temperature and maturation of pseudothecia of Leptosphaeria maculans and L. biglobosa on oilseed rape stem debris. Plant Pathology. 52 (6), pp. 726-736. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3059.2003.00930.x

Survival of A-group and B-group Leptosphaeria maculans (phoma stem canker) ascospores in air and mycelium on oilseed rape stem debris

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Huang, Y-J., Fitt, B. D. L. and Hall, A. M. 2003. Survival of A-group and B-group Leptosphaeria maculans (phoma stem canker) ascospores in air and mycelium on oilseed rape stem debris. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 143 (3), pp. 359-369. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.2003.tb00305.x

Isolation and characterisation of the mating-type (MAT ) locus from Rhynchosporium secalis

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Foster, S. J. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2003. Isolation and characterisation of the mating-type (MAT ) locus from Rhynchosporium secalis. Current genetics. 44, pp. 277-286.

Spatial aspects of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) epidemic development on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) in the United Kingdom

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Evans, N., Baierl, A., Brain, P., Welham, S. J. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2003. Spatial aspects of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) epidemic development on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) in the United Kingdom. Phytopathology. 93 (6), pp. 657-665. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO.2003.93.6.657

Maturation of Leptosphaeria maculans pseudothecia in relation to forecasting phoma leaf spots (stem canker) on oilseed rape

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Huang, Y-J., Fitt, B. D. L., Steed, J. M. and Hall, A. 2003. Maturation of Leptosphaeria maculans pseudothecia in relation to forecasting phoma leaf spots (stem canker) on oilseed rape. Proceedings 11th International Rapeseed Congress, Copenhagen, 6-10 July 2003 . pp. 1153-1155

Development of phoma canker (Leptosphaeria maculans ) on stems of winter oilseed rape in England in relation to thermal time

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Fitt, B. D. L., Sun, P., Steed, J. M., Toscano-Underwood, C. and West, J. S. 2003. Development of phoma canker (Leptosphaeria maculans ) on stems of winter oilseed rape in England in relation to thermal time. Proceedings 11th International Rapeseed Congress, Copenhagen, 6-10 July 2003 . pp. 1148-1150

Use of fungicides to control early and late epidemics of stem canker (Leptosphaeria maculans ) in winter oilseed rape in England

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Gladders, P., Mcdonough, S., Fitt, B. D. L., Steed, J. M. and West, J. S. 2003. Use of fungicides to control early and late epidemics of stem canker (Leptosphaeria maculans ) in winter oilseed rape in England. Proceedings 11th International Rapeseed Congress, Copenhagen, 6-10 July 2003 . pp. 1151

Relations between light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ), pod canopy size and winter oilseed rape yield in England

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Fitt, B. D. L., Lunn, G. D., Steed, J. M., Baierl, A., Evans, N. and Gladders, P. 2003. Relations between light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ), pod canopy size and winter oilseed rape yield in England. Proceedings 11th International Rapeseed Congress, Copenhagen, 6-10 July 2003 . pp. 1076-1078

Leptosphaeria maculans (stem canker) on winter oilseed rape in England: some relationships between plant and pathogen development

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Steed, J. M. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2003. Leptosphaeria maculans (stem canker) on winter oilseed rape in England: some relationships between plant and pathogen development. Proceedings 11th International Rapeseed Congress, Copenhagen, 6-10 July 2003 . pp. 1137-1139

Development of Pyrenopeziza brassicae on oilseed rape leaves at different temperatures and wetness durations

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Karolewski, Z., Evans, N. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2003. Development of Pyrenopeziza brassicae on oilseed rape leaves at different temperatures and wetness durations. Proceedings 11th International Rapeseed Congress, Copenhagen, 6-10 July 2003 . pp. 1079-1081

Epidemiology and global distribution of A-group and B-group Leptosphaeria maculans on oilseed rape

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Huang, Y-J., Fitt, B. D. L., Hu, X. and Hall, A. 2003. Epidemiology and global distribution of A-group and B-group Leptosphaeria maculans on oilseed rape. Proceedings 11th International Rapeseed Congress, Copenhagen, 6-10 July 2003 . pp. 744-746

Development of eyespot on winter wheat in the UK II: infection and lesion development on stems in relation to thermal time

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Bock, C. H., Wan, A., Fitt, B. D. L., Jenkyn, J. F., Harvey, J. L. and Goulds, A. 2003. Development of eyespot on winter wheat in the UK II: infection and lesion development on stems in relation to thermal time.

Development of eyespot on winter wheat in the UK I: penetration and infection of leaf sheaths in relation to thermal time

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Wan, A., Bock, C. H., Fitt, B. D. L., Jenkyn, J. F., Harvey, J. L. and Goulds, A. 2003. Development of eyespot on winter wheat in the UK I: penetration and infection of leaf sheaths in relation to thermal time.

Stem canker of oilseed rape: molecular tools and mathematical modelling to deploy durable resistance

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Evans, N., Fitt, B. D. L., Van Den Bosch, F., Eckert, M., Huang, Y-J., Pietravalle, S., Karolewski, Z., Rouxel, T., Balesdent, M-H., Ross, S., Gout, L., Brun, H., Andrivon, D., Bousset, L., Gladders, P., Pinochet, X., Penaud, A., Jedryczka, M., Kachlicki, P., Stachowiak, A., Olechnowicz, J., Podlesna, A., Happstadius, I., Meyer, J. and Renard, M. 2003. Stem canker of oilseed rape: molecular tools and mathematical modelling to deploy durable resistance. Proceedings 11th International Rapeseed Congress, Copenhagen, 6-10 July 2003 . pp. 36-38

Interactive forecasting of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) risk for winter oilseed rape on the internet

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Evans, N., Steed, J. M., Welham, S. J., Antoniw, J. F., Baierl, A., Turner, J. A., Gladders, P. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2003. Interactive forecasting of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) risk for winter oilseed rape on the internet. Proceedings 11th International Rapeseed Congress, Copenhagen, 6-10 July 2003 . pp. 1067-1069

Comparative biology and epidemiology of A-group and B-group Leptosphaeria maculans on winter oilseed rape

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Huang, Y-J., Fitt, B. D. L., Hu, X. and Hall, A. 2003. Comparative biology and epidemiology of A-group and B-group Leptosphaeria maculans on winter oilseed rape. GCIRC Bulletin. 19, pp. 32-35.

Changes in distribution of A-group and B-group Leptosphaeria maculans (stem canker)

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Huang, Y-J., Fitt, B. D. L., Steed, J. M. and Hall, A. 2003. Changes in distribution of A-group and B-group Leptosphaeria maculans (stem canker). GCIRC Bulletin. 19, pp. 36-39.

Stem canker of oilseed rape: molecular tools and mathematical modelling to deploy durable resistance

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Evans, N., Fitt, B. D. L., Van Den Bosch, F., Rouxel, T., Balesdent, M-H., Brun, H., Andrivon, D., Gladders, P., Pinochet, X., Penaud, A., Jedryczka, M., Kachlicki, P., Happstadius, I., Meyer, J., Karolewski, Z. and Renard, M. 2003. Stem canker of oilseed rape: molecular tools and mathematical modelling to deploy durable resistance. GCIRC Bulletin. 19, pp. 40-42.

Effects of temperature on ascospore germination and penetration of oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) leaves by A- or B-group Leptosphaeria maculans (phoma stem canker)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Huang, Y-J., Toscano-Underwood, C., Fitt, B. D. L., Hu, X. J. and Hall, A. M. 2003. Effects of temperature on ascospore germination and penetration of oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) leaves by A- or B-group Leptosphaeria maculans (phoma stem canker). Plant Pathology. 52 (2), pp. 245-255. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-3059.2003.00813.x

Modelling the daily progress of light leaf spot epidemics on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ), in relation to Pyrenopeziza brassicae inoculum concentrations and weather factors

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Papastamati, K., Van Den Bosch, F., Welham, S. J., Fitt, B. D. L., Evans, N. and Steed, J. M. 2002. Modelling the daily progress of light leaf spot epidemics on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ), in relation to Pyrenopeziza brassicae inoculum concentrations and weather factors. Cambridge University Press (CUP).

Interactive forecasting on the Internet of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) risk for winter oilseed rape

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Evans, N., Steed, J. M., Welham, S. J., Antoniw, J. F., Turner, J. A., Gladders, P. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2002. Interactive forecasting on the Internet of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) risk for winter oilseed rape.

Effects of temperature and incubation time on germination of ascospores of Leptosphaeria maculans and Leptosphaeria biglobosa in vitro

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Huang, Y-J., Fitt, B. D. L., Toscano-Underwood, C., Todd, A. D., West, J. S., Hall, A. and Jedryczka, M. 2002. Effects of temperature and incubation time on germination of ascospores of Leptosphaeria maculans and Leptosphaeria biglobosa in vitro.

Optimising control of phoma stem canker in winter oilseed rape in the UK

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Steed, J. M., Fitt, B. D. L., Gladders, P. and Naik, A. 2002. Optimising control of phoma stem canker in winter oilseed rape in the UK.

New perspectives on the epidemiology and management of phoma stem canker of winter oilseed rape in England

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

West, J. S., Huang, Y-J., Steed, J. M., Leech, P. K., Fitt, B. D. L. and Gladders, P. 2002. New perspectives on the epidemiology and management of phoma stem canker of winter oilseed rape in England. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases, 2002 . pp. 563-568

Factors affecting the pathogenicity of Verticillium dahliae to spring linseed

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Gkilpathi, D., Fitt, B. D. L., Ward, E. and Todd, A. D. 2002. Factors affecting the pathogenicity of Verticillium dahliae to spring linseed.

Maturation of ascospores of A-group and B-group Leptosphaeria maculans (stem canker) on oilseed rape debris

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Huang, Y-J., Fitt, B. D. L. and Hall, A. M. 2002. Maturation of ascospores of A-group and B-group Leptosphaeria maculans (stem canker) on oilseed rape debris. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases, 2002 . pp. 729-732

Development of leaf blotch (Rhynchosporium secalis ) epidemics on barley

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Henman, D. F., Davis, H. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2002. Development of leaf blotch (Rhynchosporium secalis ) epidemics on barley. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases 2002 . pp. 605-610

Effects of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) infection on winter survival and yield of oilseed rape (Brassica napus )

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Baierl, A., Evans, N., Steed, J. M., Fitt, B. D. L. and Sutherland, K. G. 2002. Effects of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) infection on winter survival and yield of oilseed rape (Brassica napus ). Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases 2002 . pp. 629-634

Effects of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) infection on canopy size and yield of winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus )

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Lunn, G. D., Steed, J. M., Baierl, A., Evans, N., Fitt, B. D. L., Gladders, P. and Stokes, D. T. 2002. Effects of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) infection on canopy size and yield of winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ). Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases, 2002 . pp. 933-940

Sporulation of Pyrenopeziza brassicae (light leaf spot) on oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) leaves inoculated with ascospores or conidia at different temperatures and wetness durations

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Karolewski, Z., Evans, N., Fitt, B. D. L., Todd, A. D. and Baierl, A. 2002. Sporulation of Pyrenopeziza brassicae (light leaf spot) on oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) leaves inoculated with ascospores or conidia at different temperatures and wetness durations. Plant Pathology. 51 (5), pp. 654-665. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-3059.2002.00746.x

Biology of Leptosphaeria maculans ascospore release in England and Poland

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

West, J. S., Jedryczka, M., Leech, P. K., Dakowska, S., Huang, Y-J., Steed, J. M. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2002. Biology of Leptosphaeria maculans ascospore release in England and Poland.

Effects of timing on Leptosphaeria maculans ascospore release and fungicide regime on phoma leaf spot and phoma stem canker development on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) in southern England

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

West, J. S., Fitt, B. D. L., Leech, P. K., Biddulph, J. E., Huang, Y-J. and Balesdent, M-H. 2002. Effects of timing on Leptosphaeria maculans ascospore release and fungicide regime on phoma leaf spot and phoma stem canker development on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) in southern England. Plant Pathology. 51 (4), pp. 454-463. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-3059.2002.00726.x

Effects of temperature on germination of UK and Polish Leptosphaeria maculans ascospores and on phoma leaf spot development

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Toscano-Underwood, C., Huang, Y-J., Fitt, B. D. L., Jedryczka, M. and Karolewski, Z. 2002. Effects of temperature on germination of UK and Polish Leptosphaeria maculans ascospores and on phoma leaf spot development. GCIRC Bulletin. B18, p. http://195.101.239.21/publications/B18/textbrucefitt.htm.

Colonization of winter oilseed rape tissues by A/Tox+ and B/Tox0 Leptosphaeria maculans (phoma stem canker) in France and England

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

West, J. S., Balesdent, M-H., Rouxel, T., Narcy, J. P., Huang, Y-J., Roux, J., Steed, J. M., Fitt, B. D. L. and Schmit, J. 2002. Colonization of winter oilseed rape tissues by A/Tox+ and B/Tox0 Leptosphaeria maculans (phoma stem canker) in France and England. Plant Pathology. 51 (3), pp. 311-321. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-3059.2002.00689.x

Development of a DSS for diseases and pests in winter oilseed rape

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Sutherland, K. G., Evans, N., Fitt, B. D. L., Gladders, P., Morgan, D., Northing, P., Turner, J. A., Walters, K. F. A. and Parker, C. 2002. Development of a DSS for diseases and pests in winter oilseed rape. Proceedings Crop Protection in Northern Britain, Dundee, 19-20 February 2002 . pp. 163-168

Simulation of vertical spread of plant diseases in a crop canopy by stem extension and splash dispersal

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pielaat, A., Van Den Bosch, F., Fitt, B. D. L. and Jeger, M. J. 2002. Simulation of vertical spread of plant diseases in a crop canopy by stem extension and splash dispersal. Ecological Modelling. 151, pp. 195-212.

Modelling the daily progress of light leaf spot epidemics on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ), in relation to Pyrenopeziza brassicae inoculum concentrations and weather factors

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Improved PCR-based assays for pre-symptomatic diagnosis of light leaf spot and determination of mating type of Pyrenopeziza brassicae on winter oilseed rape

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Foster, S. J., Ashby, A. M. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2002. Improved PCR-based assays for pre-symptomatic diagnosis of light leaf spot and determination of mating type of Pyrenopeziza brassicae on winter oilseed rape. European Journal of Plant Pathology. 108, pp. 379-383.

Changes in populations of the eyespot fungi Tapesia yallundae and T. acuformis under different fungicide regimes in successive crops of winter wheat, 1984-2000

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bierman, S. M., Fitt, B. D. L., Van Den Bosch, F., Bateman, G. L., Jenkyn, J. F. and Welham, S. J. 2002. Changes in populations of the eyespot fungi Tapesia yallundae and T. acuformis under different fungicide regimes in successive crops of winter wheat, 1984-2000. Plant Pathology. 51 (2), pp. 191-201. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-3059.2002.00673.x

Factors affecting the development of Botrytis cinerea (grey mould) on linseed (Linum usitatissimum ) buds, flowers and capsules

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Perryman, S. A. M., Fitt, B. D. L. and Harold, J. F. S. 2002. Factors affecting the development of Botrytis cinerea (grey mould) on linseed (Linum usitatissimum ) buds, flowers and capsules. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 140 (1), pp. 1-12.

Interactive on-line forecasts of oilseed rape disease

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Evans, N. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2002. Interactive on-line forecasts of oilseed rape disease. BBSRC Business. January 2002, p. 6.

Pyrenopeziza brassicae - light leaf spot

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Evans, N., Foster, S. J. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2001. Pyrenopeziza brassicae - light leaf spot.

Improving stem canker control in winter oilseed rape by accurate timing of fungicide applications based on disease forecasts (HGCA Project Report No. OS51)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Gladders, P., Green, M. R., Steed, J. M., West, J. S. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2001. Improving stem canker control in winter oilseed rape by accurate timing of fungicide applications based on disease forecasts (HGCA Project Report No. OS51). Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) London.

Aerobiology and plant disease epidemiology

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Fitt, B. D. L. and McCartney, H. A. 2001. Aerobiology and plant disease epidemiology. Abstracts 8th International Workshop on Plant Disease Epidemiology, Ouro Preto, Brazil, 6-11 May 2001 .

Modelling the daily progress of light leaf spot epidemics on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) in relation to Pyrenopeziza brassicae inoculum concentrations and weather factors

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Papastamati, K., Van Den Bosch, F., Welham, S. J., Fitt, B. D. L., Evans, N. and Steed, J. M. 2001. Modelling the daily progress of light leaf spot epidemics on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) in relation to Pyrenopeziza brassicae inoculum concentrations and weather factors. Abstracts 8th International Workshop on Plant Disease Epidemiology, Ouro Preto, Brazil, 6-11 May 2001 .

Modelling the progress of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) in relation to leaf wetness and temperature

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Papastamati, K., Welham, S. J., Fitt, B. D. L. and Gladders, P. 2001. Modelling the progress of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) in relation to leaf wetness and temperature. Plant Pathology. 50 (2), pp. 154-164. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-3059.2001.00551.x

Factors affecting development of phoma canker (Leptosphaeria maculans ) on stems of winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) in southern England

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Sun, P., Fitt, B. D. L., Steed, J. M., Toscano-Underwood, C. and West, J. S. 2001. Factors affecting development of phoma canker (Leptosphaeria maculans ) on stems of winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) in southern England. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 139 (2), pp. 227-242. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.2001.tb00399.x

Effects of temperature on germination and hyphal growth from ascospores of A-group and B-group Leptosphaeria maculans (phoma stem canker of oilseed rape)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Huang, Y-J., Toscano-Underwood, C., Fitt, B. D. L., Todd, A. D., West, J. S., Koopmann, B. and Balesdent, M-H. 2001. Effects of temperature on germination and hyphal growth from ascospores of A-group and B-group Leptosphaeria maculans (phoma stem canker of oilseed rape). Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 139 (2), pp. 193-207. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.2001.tb00396.x

Diseases of winter linseed: occurrence, effects and importance ((HGCA Project Report No. OS50)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Perryman, S. A. M., Gladders, P., Barrow, A., Simons, B. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2001. Diseases of winter linseed: occurrence, effects and importance ((HGCA Project Report No. OS50). Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) London.

Development of Pyrenopeziza brassicae apothecia on agar and oilseed rape debris

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Gilles, T., Ashby, A. M., Fitt, B. D. L. and Cole, T. 2001. Development of Pyrenopeziza brassicae apothecia on agar and oilseed rape debris. Mycological Research. 105, pp. 705-714.

Diseases of rapeseed=canola (B. napus L. and Brassica rapa L. (=B. campestris L.)

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Kharbanda, P. D., Fitt, B. D. L., Lange, R. M., West, J. S., Lamey, A. H. and Phillips, D. V. 2001. Diseases of rapeseed=canola (B. napus L. and Brassica rapa L. (=B. campestris L.).

Effects of environmental factors on the development of Pyrenopeziza brassicae (light leaf spot) apothecia on oilseed rape debris

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Gilles, T., Fitt, B. D. L. and Jeger, M. J. 2001. Effects of environmental factors on the development of Pyrenopeziza brassicae (light leaf spot) apothecia on oilseed rape debris. Phytopathology. 91 (4), pp. 392-398. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO.2001.91.4.392

The roles of ascospores and conidia of Pyrenopeziza brassicae in light leaf spot epidemics on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) in the UK

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Gilles, T., Fitt, B. D. L., McCartney, H. A., Papastamati, K. and Steed, J. M. 2001. The roles of ascospores and conidia of Pyrenopeziza brassicae in light leaf spot epidemics on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) in the UK. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 138 (2), pp. 141-152. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.2001.tb00096.x

Modelling the effects of temperature and wetness duration on development of light leaf spot on oilseed rape leaves inoculated with Pyrenopeziza brassicae conidia

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Gilles, T., Fitt, B. D. L., Welham, S. J., Evans, N., Steed, J. M. and Jeger, M. J. 2001. Modelling the effects of temperature and wetness duration on development of light leaf spot on oilseed rape leaves inoculated with Pyrenopeziza brassicae conidia. Plant Pathology. 50 (1), pp. 42-52. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-3059.2001.00542.x

Epidemiology and management of Leptosphaeria maculans (phoma stem canker) on oilseed rape in Australia, Canada and Europe

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

West, J. S., Kharbanda, P. D., Barbetti, M. J. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2001. Epidemiology and management of Leptosphaeria maculans (phoma stem canker) on oilseed rape in Australia, Canada and Europe. Plant Pathology. 50 (1), pp. 10-27. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-3059.2001.00546.x

Development of phoma lesions on oilseed rape leaves inoculated with ascospores of A-group and B-group Leptosphaeria maculans (stem canker) at different temperatures and wetness durations

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Toscano-Underwood, C., West, J. S., Fitt, B. D. L., Todd, A. D. and Jedryczka, M. 2001. Development of phoma lesions on oilseed rape leaves inoculated with ascospores of A-group and B-group Leptosphaeria maculans (stem canker) at different temperatures and wetness durations. Plant Pathology. 50 (1), pp. 28-41. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-3059.2001.00526.x

Forecasting as an aid to control stem canker of winter oilseed rape

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

West, J. S., Biddulph, J. E., Leech, P. K., Williams, R. H., Fitt, B. D. L. and Gladders, P. 2000. Forecasting as an aid to control stem canker of winter oilseed rape. Blackleg News. December 1999/June 2000.

Forecasting light leaf spot on winter oilseed rape (HGCA Oilseeds Project Report No. OS41)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Steed, J. M. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2000. Forecasting light leaf spot on winter oilseed rape (HGCA Oilseeds Project Report No. OS41). Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) London.

Relationships between phoma leaf spot and development of stem canker (Leptosphaeria maculans ) on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) in southern England

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Sun, P., Fitt, B. D. L., Gladders, P. and Welham, S. J. 2000. Relationships between phoma leaf spot and development of stem canker (Leptosphaeria maculans ) on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) in southern England. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 137 (2), pp. 113-125. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.2000.tb00043.x

Yield responses to control of pasmo (Mycosphaerella linicola ) in winter linseed

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Perryman, S. A. M. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2000. Yield responses to control of pasmo (Mycosphaerella linicola ) in winter linseed. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases, 2000 . pp. 823-828

Pathogenicity of Verticillium dahliae isolates to spring linseed cultivars

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Gkilpathi, D. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2000. Pathogenicity of Verticillium dahliae isolates to spring linseed cultivars. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases, 2000 . pp. 515-518

A comparison of modelling methods for forecasting light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) on winter oilseed rape in the UK

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Welham, S. J., Papastamati, K., Fitt, B. D. L., Turner, J. A. and Gladders, P. 2000. A comparison of modelling methods for forecasting light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) on winter oilseed rape in the UK. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases, 2000 . pp. 801-808

New molecular tools for diagnosis of light leaf spot on winter oilseed rape

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Foster, S. J., Ashby, A. M. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2000. New molecular tools for diagnosis of light leaf spot on winter oilseed rape. GCIRC Bulletin. 17, pp. 53-55.

Introducing an interactive Internet based forecasting system for light leaf spot of winter oilseed rape in the UK

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Evans, N., Antoniw, J. F., Fitt, B. D. L., Gladders, P. and Welham, S. J. 2000. Introducing an interactive Internet based forecasting system for light leaf spot of winter oilseed rape in the UK. GCIRC Bulletin. 17, pp. 48-52.

Effects of diseases on the growth and yield of spring linseed (Linum usitatissimum ), 1988-1998

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Perryman, S. A. M. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2000. Effects of diseases on the growth and yield of spring linseed (Linum usitatissimum ), 1988-1998. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 136 (3), pp. 197-207. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.2000.tb00026.x

Epidemiology in relation to methods for forecasting light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) severity on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) in the UK

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Gilles, T., Evans, N., Fitt, B. D. L. and Jeger, M. J. 2000. Epidemiology in relation to methods for forecasting light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) severity on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) in the UK. European Journal of Plant Pathology. 106, pp. 593-605.

Predicting leaf infection by Leptosphaeria maculans on winter oilseed rape

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

West, J. S., Evans, N., Leech, P. K., Fitt, B. D. L., Welham, S. J., Jedryczka, M. and Penaud, A. 2000. Predicting leaf infection by Leptosphaeria maculans on winter oilseed rape.

Effects of stem canker (Leptosphaeria maculans ) and light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) on yield of winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) in southern England

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhou, Y., Fitt, B. D. L., Welham, S. J., Evans, N. and Gladders, P. 2000. Effects of stem canker (Leptosphaeria maculans ) and light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) on yield of winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) in southern England. Plant Pathology. 49, pp. 487-497.

Effects of temperature and wetness duration on conidial infection, latent period and asexual sporulation of Pyrenopeziza brassicae on leaves of oilseed rape

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Gilles, T., Fitt, B. D. L., Kennedy, R., Welham, S. J. and Jeger, M. J. 2000. Effects of temperature and wetness duration on conidial infection, latent period and asexual sporulation of Pyrenopeziza brassicae on leaves of oilseed rape. Plant Pathology. 49 (4), pp. 498-508. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-3059.2000.00474.x

Influence of simulated rain on dispersal of rust spores from infected wheat seedlings

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Geagea, L., Huber, L., Sache, I., Flura, D., McCartney, H. A. and Fitt, B. D. L. 2000. Influence of simulated rain on dispersal of rust spores from infected wheat seedlings. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology. 101, pp. 53-66. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0168-1923(99)00155-0

Effects of Verticillium dahliae on linseed (Linum usitatissimum ) crops

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Fitt, B. D. L., Cook, A. J. and Harold, J. F. S. 2000. Effects of Verticillium dahliae on linseed (Linum usitatissimum ) crops. Natural Fibres - Wlokna Naturalne. 42, pp. 13-17.

Comparison between Polish and United Kingdom populations of Leptosphaeria maculans , cause of stem canker of winter oilseed rape

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jedryczka, M., Fitt, B. D. L., Kachlicki, P., Lewartowska, E., Balesdent, M-H. and Rouxel, T. 1999. Comparison between Polish and United Kingdom populations of Leptosphaeria maculans , cause of stem canker of winter oilseed rape. Zeitschrift fur Pflanzenkrankheiten und Pflanzenschutz. 106, pp. 608-617.

The effect of climate on the release of ascospores of Leptosphaeria maculans (stem canker of oilseed rape)

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

West, J. S., Evans, N., Leech, P. K. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1999. The effect of climate on the release of ascospores of Leptosphaeria maculans (stem canker of oilseed rape). Abstracts 9th Conference on Microscopic Fungi - Plant Pathogens and their Metabolites, Poznan, 29 April 1999 .

Forecasting light leaf spot of winter oilseed rape in the UK

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Evans, N., Fitt, B. D. L. and Welham, S. J. 1999. Forecasting light leaf spot of winter oilseed rape in the UK.

Effects of diseases on the yield of winter linseed

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Perryman, S. A. M., Fitt, B. D. L. and Gladders, P. 1999. Effects of diseases on the yield of winter linseed. Aspects of Applied Biology. 56, pp. 211-218.

Infection of linseed by Alternaria linicola ; effects of inoculum density, temperature, leaf wetness and light regime

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Vloutoglou, I., Fitt, B. D. L. and Lucas, J. A. 1999. Infection of linseed by Alternaria linicola ; effects of inoculum density, temperature, leaf wetness and light regime. European Journal of Plant Pathology. 105, pp. 585-595.

Conditions for infection of winter oilseed rape leaves by conidia and ascospores of Pyrenopeziza brassicae , causing light leaf spot

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Gilles, T., Fitt, B. D. L. and Jeger, M. J. 1999. Conditions for infection of winter oilseed rape leaves by conidia and ascospores of Pyrenopeziza brassicae , causing light leaf spot. Proceedings 10th International Rapeseed Congress: New Horizons for an Old Crop, Canberra, 26-29 September 1999. (CD-ROM) .

Optimising the use of fungicides to control stem canker of oilseed rape

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

West, J. S., Leech, P. K., Fitt, B. D. L., Welham, S. J., Penaud, A., Peres, A. and Poisson, B. 1999. Optimising the use of fungicides to control stem canker of oilseed rape. Proceedings 10th International Rapeseed Congress: New Horizons for an Old Crop, Canberra, 26-29 September 1999. (CD-ROM) .

Improving strategies to control canker in the UK

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Gladders, P., Fitt, B. D. L. and Turner, J. A. 1999. Improving strategies to control canker in the UK. Proceedings 10th International Rapeseed Congress: New Horizons for an Old Crop, Canberra, 26-29 September 1999. (CD-ROM) .

Yield loss of winter oilseed rape in relation to severity of stem canker (Leptosphaeria maculans ) in the UK

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Zhou, Y., Fitt, B. D. L., Welham, S. J., Gladders, P., Sansford, C. E. and West, J. S. 1999. Yield loss of winter oilseed rape in relation to severity of stem canker (Leptosphaeria maculans ) in the UK. Proceedings 10th International Rapeseed Congress: New Horizons for an Old Crop, Canberra, 26-29 September 1999. (CD-ROM) .

Effects of temperature and wetness duration on infection of oilseed rape by ascospores of A-group or B-group Leptosphaeria maculans (stem canker)

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Biddulph, J. E., Fitt, B. D. L., Jedryczka, M., West, J. S. and Welham, S. J. 1999. Effects of temperature and wetness duration on infection of oilseed rape by ascospores of A-group or B-group Leptosphaeria maculans (stem canker). Proceedings 10th International Rapeseed Congress: New Horizons for an Old Crop, Canberra, 26-29 September 1999. (CD-ROM) .

Epidemiology, forecasting and management of winter oilseed rape diseases in the UK

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Fitt, B. D. L., Gladders, P., Sutherland, K. G., Turner, J. A. and Welham, S. J. 1999. Epidemiology, forecasting and management of winter oilseed rape diseases in the UK. Proceedings 10th International Rapeseed Congress: New Horizons for an Old Crop, Canberra, 26-29 September 1999. (CD-ROM) .

The influence of wetness and temperature on the release of ascospores of Leptosphaeria maculans (blackleg) from oilseed rape debris

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Jedryczka, M., Dakowska, S., West, J. S. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1999. The influence of wetness and temperature on the release of ascospores of Leptosphaeria maculans (blackleg) from oilseed rape debris. Materia y z Sympozjum Naukowego Polskiego Towarzystwa Fitopatologicznego: Bioroznorodnosc w Fitopatologii Europejskiej na Przelomie Wiekow, Poznan, 7-9 Wrzesien 1999 . pp. 75

Forecasting light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) of winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) on the Internet

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Souter, S. D., Castells-Brooke, N. I. D., Antoniw, J. F., Welham, S. J., Fitt, B. D. L., Evans, N., Gladders, P., Turner, J. A. and Sutherland, K. 1999. Forecasting light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) of winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) on the Internet. Aspects of Applied Biology. 55, pp. 37-42.

Effects of severity and timing of stem canker (Leptosphaeria maculans ) symptoms on yield of winter oilseed rape (Brasica napus ) in the UK

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhou, Y., Fitt, B. D. L., Welham, S. J., Gladders, P., Sansford, C. E. and West, J. S. 1999. Effects of severity and timing of stem canker (Leptosphaeria maculans ) symptoms on yield of winter oilseed rape (Brasica napus ) in the UK. European Journal of Plant Pathology. 105, pp. 715-728. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1008761219493

Epidemiology of Leptosphaeria maculans in relation to forecasting stem canker severity on winter oilseed rape in the UK

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

West, J. S., Biddulph, J. E., Fitt, B. D. L. and Gladders, P. 1999. Epidemiology of Leptosphaeria maculans in relation to forecasting stem canker severity on winter oilseed rape in the UK. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 135 (2), pp. 535-546. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1999.tb00885.x

Weed and disease control in winter linseed. HGCA Topic Sheet No. 30

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Turley, D. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1999. Weed and disease control in winter linseed. HGCA Topic Sheet No. 30.

Optimising fungicide timing for control of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) on winter oilseed rape in the UK

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Steed, J. M., Fitt, B. D. L., Gladders, P. and Sutherland, K. G. 1999. Optimising fungicide timing for control of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) on winter oilseed rape in the UK. Protection and Production of Combinable Break Crops. Aspects of Applied Biology 56 . pp. 117-122

Implementation of results from rain tower experiments into a simulation model for vertical spore distribution

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pielaat, A., Van Den Bosch, F., Marshall, D. C. A., Fitt, B. D. L., McCartney, H. A. and Jeger, M. J. 1999. Implementation of results from rain tower experiments into a simulation model for vertical spore distribution. Information Technology for Crop Protection. Aspects of Applied Biology 55 . pp. 15-20

Occurrence and importance of diseases of winter linseed

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Gladders, P., Jones, A. M., Lockley, K. D., Young, C. S., Turley, D., Fitt, B. D. L. and Towns, H. 1999. Occurrence and importance of diseases of winter linseed. Protection and Production of Combinable Break Crops. Aspects of Applied Biology 56 . pp. 177-182

Canker control strategies in oilseed rape

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Gladders, P. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1999. Canker control strategies in oilseed rape.

Pathogenicity of Verticillium dahliae to spring linseed

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Gkilpathi, D. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1999. Pathogenicity of Verticillium dahliae to spring linseed. Protection and Production of Combinable Break Crops. Aspects of Applied Biology 56 . pp. 173-176

Infectivity of ascospores of Pyrenopeziza brassicae on leaves and factors affecting maturation of apothecia on debris of oilseed rape

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Gilles, T. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1999. Infectivity of ascospores of Pyrenopeziza brassicae on leaves and factors affecting maturation of apothecia on debris of oilseed rape. Protection and Production of Combinable Break Crops. Aspects of Applied Biology 56 . pp. 61-66

Conditions for infection of winter oilseed rape leaves by conidia and ascospores of Pyrenopeziza brassicae , causing light leaf spot

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Gilles, T., Fitt, B. D. L. and Jeger, M. J. 1999. Conditions for infection of winter oilseed rape leaves by conidia and ascospores of Pyrenopeziza brassicae , causing light leaf spot. Abstracts Asia-Pacific Plant Pathology for the New Millennium: 12th Biennial Conference of the Australasian Plant Pathology Society, Canberra, 27-30 September 1999 . pp. 311

Assessment of grey mould (Botrytis cinerea ) on sunflower heads

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Fitt, B. D. L., Church, V. J. and McCartney, H. A. 1999. Assessment of grey mould (Botrytis cinerea ) on sunflower heads. Protection and Production of Combinable Break Crops. Aspects of Applied Biology 56 . pp. 157-162

Effects of temperature and wetness duration on infection of oilseed rape leaves by ascospores of Leptosphaeria maculans (stem canker)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Biddulph, J. E., Fitt, B. D. L., Leech, P. K., Welham, S. J. and Gladders, P. 1999. Effects of temperature and wetness duration on infection of oilseed rape leaves by ascospores of Leptosphaeria maculans (stem canker). European Journal of Plant Pathology. 105, pp. 769-781.

Relationships between regional weather and incidence of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) on winter oilseed rape in England and Wales

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Welham, S. J., Fitt, B. D. L., Turner, J. A., Gladders, P. and Sutherland, K. 1999. Relationships between regional weather and incidence of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) on winter oilseed rape in England and Wales. Protection and Production of Combinable Break Crops. Aspects of Applied Biology 56 . pp. 51-59

Modelling the progress of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus) in relation to weather criteria

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Papastamati, K., Welham, S. J., Fitt, B. D. L. and Gladders, P. 1999. Modelling the progress of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus) in relation to weather criteria. Information Technology for Crop Protection. Aspects of Applied Biology 55 . pp. 49-55

Sampling winter oilseed rape crops to assess incidence of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) in the UK

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Evans, N., Fitt, B. D. L., McCartney, H. A., Welham, S. J. and Mcroberts, N. 1999. Sampling winter oilseed rape crops to assess incidence of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) in the UK. Protection and Production of Combinable Break Crops. Aspects of Applied Biology 56 . pp. 123-128

Differentiating A and B groups of Leptosphaeria maculans , causal agent of stem canker (blackleg) of oilseed rape

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Williams, R. H. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1999. Differentiating A and B groups of Leptosphaeria maculans , causal agent of stem canker (blackleg) of oilseed rape. Plant Pathology. 48 (2), pp. 161-175.

Conditions for the development of mature apothecia of Pyrenopeziza brassicae and the role of ascospores in epidemics of light leaf spot on winter oilseed rape

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Gilles, T. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1999. Conditions for the development of mature apothecia of Pyrenopeziza brassicae and the role of ascospores in epidemics of light leaf spot on winter oilseed rape. GCIRC Bulletin. 16, pp. 84-86.

Development of PCR based diagnostic techniques for the two mating types of Pyrenopeziza brassicae (light leaf spot) on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ssp. oleifera )

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Foster, S. J., Singh, G., Fitt, B. D. L. and Ashby, A. M. 1999. Development of PCR based diagnostic techniques for the two mating types of Pyrenopeziza brassicae (light leaf spot) on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ssp. oleifera ). Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology. 55, pp. 111-119.

Investigating the horizontal spatial spread of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) of winter oilseed rape in the UK

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Evans, N., Fitt, B. D. L., McCartney, H. A., Welham, S. J. and Mcroberts, N. 1999. Investigating the horizontal spatial spread of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) of winter oilseed rape in the UK. Information Technology for Crop Protection. Aspects of Applied Biology 55 . pp. 31-36

Conditions for infection of oilseed rape leaves by ascospores of UK (A group) and Polish (B group) Leptosphaeria maculans (stem canker)

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Biddulph, J. E., Fitt, B. D. L., Gladders, P., Jedryczka, M., West, J. S. and Welham, S. J. 1999. Conditions for infection of oilseed rape leaves by ascospores of UK (A group) and Polish (B group) Leptosphaeria maculans (stem canker). GCIRC Bulletin. 16, pp. 82-83.

Ascospores as primary inoculum for epidemics of white leaf spot (Mycosphaerella capsellae ) in winter oilseed rape in the UK

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Inman, A. J., Fitt, B. D. L., Todd, A. D. and Evans, R. L. 1999. Ascospores as primary inoculum for epidemics of white leaf spot (Mycosphaerella capsellae ) in winter oilseed rape in the UK. Plant Pathology. 48 (3), pp. 308-319.

The effects of fungicides on diseases and yields of winter linseed

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Perryman, S. A. M. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1999. The effects of fungicides on diseases and yields of winter linseed. Oilseeds and Industrial Crops. 16(4).

Application of molecular methods to the forecasting of severe stem canker epidemics in winter oilseed rape in the UK

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Williams, R. H. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1998. Application of molecular methods to the forecasting of severe stem canker epidemics in winter oilseed rape in the UK. Abstracts ICPP98 7th International Congress for Plant Pathology, Edinburgh, 9-16 August 1998 . pp. 3.3.34

Empirical models for prediction of regional light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) incidence on winter oilseed rape in the UK

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Welham, S. J., Turner, J. A., Fitt, B. D. L., Gladders, P. and Sutherland, K. G. 1998. Empirical models for prediction of regional light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) incidence on winter oilseed rape in the UK. Abstracts ICPP98 7th International Congress of Plant Pathology, Edinburgh, 9-16 August 1998 . pp. 2.1.9

Development of a system for forecasting severe light leaf spot in winter oilseed rape

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Sutherland, K. G., Fitt, B. D. L., Gladders, P., Steed, J. M., Turner, J. A. and Welham, S. J. 1998. Development of a system for forecasting severe light leaf spot in winter oilseed rape. Abstracts ICPP98 7th International Congress of Plant Pathology, Edinburgh, 9-16 August 1998 . pp. 3.1.16

Simulation modelling of the progress of light leaf spot on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) in relation to criteria for infection by Pyrenopeziza brassicae

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Papastamati, K., Welham, S. J., Fitt, B. D. L. and Gladders, P. 1998. Simulation modelling of the progress of light leaf spot on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) in relation to criteria for infection by Pyrenopeziza brassicae. Abstracts ICPP98 7th International Congress of Plant Pathology, Edinburgh, 9-16 August 1998 . pp. 2.1.15

Effects of temperature and wetness duration on infection of winter oilseed rape leaves by Pyrenopeziza brassicae (Light leaf spot)

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Gilles, T., Fitt, B. D. L. and Jeger, M. J. 1998. Effects of temperature and wetness duration on infection of winter oilseed rape leaves by Pyrenopeziza brassicae (Light leaf spot). Abstracts ICPP98 7th International Congress of Plant Pathology, Edinburgh, 9-16 August 1998 . pp. 2.5.17

Development of a PCR-based diagnostic technique for light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus subsp. Oleifera )

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Foster, S. J., Fitt, B. D. L. and Ashby, A. M. 1998. Development of a PCR-based diagnostic technique for light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus subsp. Oleifera ). Abstracts ICPP98 7th International Congress of Plant Pathology, Edinburgh, 9-16 August 1998 . pp. 3.3.39

Development of a PCR based diagnostic technique for light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) on winter oilseed rape

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Foster, S. J., Ashby, A. M. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1998. Development of a PCR based diagnostic technique for light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) on winter oilseed rape. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases, 1998 . pp. 299-300

Forecasting and management of light leaf spot and stem canker on winter oilseed rape

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Fitt, B. D. L., Steed, J. L., Welham, S. J., West, J. S., Gladders, P. and Meakin, P. 1998. Forecasting and management of light leaf spot and stem canker on winter oilseed rape. Abstracts ARIA Meeting, Harpenden, 4 November 1998 .

Effects of temperature and wetness duration on infection of oilseed rape leaves by ascospores of Leptosphaeria maculans (stem canker)

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Biddulph, J. E., Fitt, B. D. L. and Welham, S. J. 1998. Effects of temperature and wetness duration on infection of oilseed rape leaves by ascospores of Leptosphaeria maculans (stem canker). Abstracts ICPP98 7th International Congress of Plant Pathology, Edinburgh, 9-16 August 1998 . pp. 2.5.13

New insights in the epidemiology of Leptosphaeria maculans ; perspectives for forecasting and control of stem canker of oilseed rape

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

West, J. S., Leech, P. K., Fitt, B. D. L., Penaud, A., Jedryczka, M., Rouxel, T. and Balesdent, M-H. 1998. New insights in the epidemiology of Leptosphaeria maculans ; perspectives for forecasting and control of stem canker of oilseed rape. Abstracts Jean Chevaugeon Rencontres de Mycologie/Phytopathologie, Aussois, 27 September-1 October 1998 .

The effects of rainfall on numbers of air-borne ascospores of Leptosphaeria maculans and the development of phoma leaf lesions on winter oilseed rape

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

West, J. S., Leech, P. K. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1998. The effects of rainfall on numbers of air-borne ascospores of Leptosphaeria maculans and the development of phoma leaf lesions on winter oilseed rape. Abstracts ICPP98 7th International Congress of Plant Pathology, Edinburgh, 9-16 August 1998 . pp. 2.1.7

Development and control of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) epidemics in winter oilseed rape in the UK

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Sutherland, K. G., Fitt, B. D. L., Steed, J. M., Welham, S. J., Gladders, P. and Turner, J. A. 1998. Development and control of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) epidemics in winter oilseed rape in the UK. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases, 1998 . pp. 1053-1058

Dispersal of foliar fungal plant pathogens: mechanisms, gradients and spatial patterns

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

McCartney, H. A. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1998. Dispersal of foliar fungal plant pathogens: mechanisms, gradients and spatial patterns. in: Jones, D. G. (ed.) The epidemiology of plant diseases Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, Netherlands. pp. 138-160

Rain-splash and spore dispersal: a physical perspective

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Huber, L., Madden, L. V. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1998. Rain-splash and spore dispersal: a physical perspective. in: Jones, D. G. (ed.) The epidemiology of plant diseases Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, Netherlands. pp. 348-370

Diagnosis of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) in the UK

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Fitt, B. D. L., Doughty, K. J., Gladders, P., Steed, J. M. and Sutherland, K. G. 1998. Diagnosis of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) in the UK. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 133 (2), pp. 155-166. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1998.tb05816.x

Methods of assessment of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) symptoms on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) in the UK

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Fitt, B. D. L., Doughty, K. J., Gilles, T., Gladders, P., Steed, J. M., Su, H. and Sutherland, K. G. 1998. Methods of assessment of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) symptoms on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) in the UK. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 133, pp. 329-341.

Effects of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) on yield of winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus )

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Su, H., Fitt, B. D. L., Welham, S. J., Sansford, C. E. and Sutherland, K. G. 1998. Effects of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) on yield of winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ). Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 132 (3), pp. 371-386. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1998.tb05215.x

Epidemiology and forecasting of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) on winter oilseed rape in the UK

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Fitt, B. D. L., Gladders, P., Sutherland, K. G., Turner, J. A., Welham, S. J., Biddulph, J. E., Hardwick, N. V. and Wale, S. J. 1998. Epidemiology and forecasting of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) on winter oilseed rape in the UK.

Effects of Verticillium dahliae on linseed (Linum usitatissimum ) crops

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Fitt, B. D. L., Cook, A. J. and Harold, J. F. S. 1998. Effects of Verticillium dahliae on linseed (Linum usitatissimum ) crops.

Estimating yield loss from light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) in the UK

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Su, H., Sansford, C. E., Fitt, B. D. L., Gladders, P., Lockley, K. D., Sutherland, K. G. and Welham, S. J. 1998. Estimating yield loss from light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) in the UK.

Development of a rapid technique for early detection of Pyrenopeziza brassicae (light leaf spot) on winter oilseed rape in the UK

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Foster, S. J., Ashby, A. M. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1998. Development of a rapid technique for early detection of Pyrenopeziza brassicae (light leaf spot) on winter oilseed rape in the UK. GCIRC Bulletin. 15, pp. 77-78.

Molecular diagnosis of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) on winter oilseed rape.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Foster, S. J., Ashby, A. M. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1998. Molecular diagnosis of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) on winter oilseed rape.

Influence of target characteristics on the amount of water splashed by impacting drops

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Huber, L., McCartney, H. A. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1997. Influence of target characteristics on the amount of water splashed by impacting drops. Agricultural and Forest Meteorology. 87, pp. 201-211.

Aerobiologie and plant pathology

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Fitt, B. D. L. 1997. Aerobiologie and plant pathology. Gewasbescherming. 28(3), p. 48.

Development of a PCR based detection technique for Pyrenopeziza brassicae , causal agent of light leaf spot on winter oilseed rape

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Foster, S. J., Ashby, A. M. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1997. Development of a PCR based detection technique for Pyrenopeziza brassicae , causal agent of light leaf spot on winter oilseed rape. Abstracts Meeting on Plant Pathology: Global Perspectives of an Applied Science, York, 16-18 December 1997 .

Diseases of linseed and fibre flax

E - Books edited/written by staff member, alone/with others

Kolte, S. J. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1997. Diseases of linseed and fibre flax. Shipra Publications, New Delhi.

Sampling bioaerosols in plant pathology

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McCartney, H. A., Fitt, B. D. L. and Schmechel, D. 1997. Sampling bioaerosols in plant pathology. Journal Of Aerosol Science. 28, pp. 349-364.

Insect injury to linseed in south-east England

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ferguson, A. W., Fitt, B. D. L. and Williams, I. H. 1997. Insect injury to linseed in south-east England. Crop Protection. 16 (7), pp. 643-652. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0261-2194(97)00045-8

Philip Herries Gregory 1907-1986: pioneer aerobiologist, versatile mycologist

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lacey, J., Lacey, M. E. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1997. Philip Herries Gregory 1907-1986: pioneer aerobiologist, versatile mycologist. Annual Review of Phytopathology. 35, pp. 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.phyto.35.1.1

Effects of temperature, cultivar and isolate on the incubation period of white leaf spot (Mycosphaerella capsellae ) on oilseed rape (Brassica napus )

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Inman, A. J., Fitt, B. D. L., Welham, S. J., Evans, R. L. and Murray, D. A. 1997. Effects of temperature, cultivar and isolate on the incubation period of white leaf spot (Mycosphaerella capsellae ) on oilseed rape (Brassica napus ). Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 130, pp. 239-253.

Estimating yield loss from light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassica ) on winter oilseed rape

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Su, H., Fitt, B. D. L., Gladders, P., Hardwick, N. V., Lockley, K. D., Sansford, C. E., Sutherland, K. G. and Welham, S. J. 1997. Estimating yield loss from light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassica ) on winter oilseed rape. GCIRC Bulletin. 13, pp. 75-78.

Temperature and effects of seed-borne Botrytis cinerea or Alternaria linicola on emergence of linseed (Linum usitatissimum ) seedlings

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Harold, J. F. S., Fitt, B. D. L. and Landau, S. 1997. Temperature and effects of seed-borne Botrytis cinerea or Alternaria linicola on emergence of linseed (Linum usitatissimum ) seedlings. Journal of Phytopathology. 145 (42796), pp. 89-97. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0434.1997.tb00369.x

Predicting severe light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) on winter oilseed rape in the U.K.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Fitt, B. D. L., Gladders, P., Turner, J. R., Sutherland, K. G. and Welham, S. J. 1997. Predicting severe light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) on winter oilseed rape in the U.K. GCIRC Bulletin. 13, pp. 72-74.

Effect of wind on the dispersal of oospores of Peronosclerospora sorghi from sorghum

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bock, C. H., Jeger, M. J., Fitt, B. D. L. and Sherington, J. 1997. Effect of wind on the dispersal of oospores of Peronosclerospora sorghi from sorghum. Plant Pathology. 46 (3), pp. 439-449. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-3059.1997.d01-31.x

Prospects for developing a forecasting scheme to optimise use of fungicides for disease control on winter oilseed rape in the UK

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Fitt, B. D. L., Gladders, P., Turner, J. A., Sutherland, K. G., Welham, S. J. and Davies, J. M. L. 1997. Prospects for developing a forecasting scheme to optimise use of fungicides for disease control on winter oilseed rape in the UK. Optimising Pesticide Applications. Aspects of Applied Biology 48 . pp. 135-142

Oilseed rape: disease development, forecasting and yield loss relationships. (Home-Grown Cereals Authority Project Report No. OS17)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Sansford, C. E., Fitt, B. D. L., Gladders, P., Lockley, K. D. and Sutherland, K. G. 1996. Oilseed rape: disease development, forecasting and yield loss relationships. (Home-Grown Cereals Authority Project Report No. OS17). H-GCA, London.

Predicting risk of severe light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) on winter oilseed rape in the UK

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Fitt, B. D. L., Gladders, P., Turner, J. A., Sutherland, K. G. and Welham, S. J. 1996. Predicting risk of severe light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) on winter oilseed rape in the UK. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases, 1996 . pp. 239-244

Effects of wetness period and temperature on development of dark pod spot (Alternaria brassicae ) on oilseed rape (Brassica napus )

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hong, C. X., Fitt, B. D. L. and Welham, S. J. 1996. Effects of wetness period and temperature on development of dark pod spot (Alternaria brassicae ) on oilseed rape (Brassica napus ). Plant Pathology. 45 (6), pp. 1077-1089. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-3059.1996.d01-193.x

Germination of Alternaria linicola conidia on linseed: effects of temperature, incubation time, leaf wetness and light regime

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Vloutoglou, I., Fitt, B. D. L. and Lucas, J. A. 1996. Germination of Alternaria linicola conidia on linseed: effects of temperature, incubation time, leaf wetness and light regime. Plant Pathology. 45 (3), pp. 529-539. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-3059.1996.d01-2.x

The incorporation of pathogen spores into rain-splash droplets: a modelling approach

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Huber, L., Fitt, B. D. L. and McCartney, H. A. 1996. The incorporation of pathogen spores into rain-splash droplets: a modelling approach. Plant Pathology. 45 (3), pp. 506-517. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-3059.1996.d01-141.x

Factors affecting the incubation period of dark leaf and pod spot (Alternaria brassicae ) on oilseed rape (Brassica napus )

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hong, C. X. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1996. Factors affecting the incubation period of dark leaf and pod spot (Alternaria brassicae ) on oilseed rape (Brassica napus ). European Journal of Plant Pathology. 102, pp. 545-553.

Effects of inoculum concentration, leaf age and wetness period on the development of dark leaf and pod spot (Alternaria brassicae ) on oilseed rape (Brassica napus )

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hong, C. X. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1995. Effects of inoculum concentration, leaf age and wetness period on the development of dark leaf and pod spot (Alternaria brassicae ) on oilseed rape (Brassica napus ). Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 127 (2), pp. 283-295. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1995.tb06673.x

Studies on dispersal of Alternaria linicola conidia

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Wadia, K. D. R., McCartney, H. A., Vloutoglou, I. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1995. Studies on dispersal of Alternaria linicola conidia. Abstracts Symposium of the Pan-American Aerobiology Association, Tulsa, 1995 . pp. 3.4

Survival and seed to seedling transmission of Alternaria linicola on linseed

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Vloutoglou, I., Fitt, B. D. L. and Lucas, J. A. 1995. Survival and seed to seedling transmission of Alternaria linicola on linseed. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 127 (1), pp. 33-47. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1995.tb06649.x

Periodicity and gradients in dispersal of Alternaria linicola in linseed crops

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Vloutoglou, I., Fitt, B. D. L. and Lucas, J. A. 1995. Periodicity and gradients in dispersal of Alternaria linicola in linseed crops. European Journal of Plant Pathology. 101, pp. 639-653.

Incidence and effects of diseases on seven winter oilseed rape cultivars in 1991/92 and 1992/93

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Church, V. J. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1995. Incidence and effects of diseases on seven winter oilseed rape cultivars in 1991/92 and 1992/93.

A case study in measurement and analysis of disease gradients

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Welham, S. J., McCartney, H. A. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1995. A case study in measurement and analysis of disease gradients. Field Experimental Techniques. Aspects of Applied Biology %B43 $B. pp. 77-85

Early development of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae) on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus) in relation to temperature and leaf wetness

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Figueroa, L., Fitt, B. D. L., Welham, S. J., Shaw, M. W. and McCartney, H. A. 1995. Early development of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae) on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus) in relation to temperature and leaf wetness. Plant Pathology. 44 (4), pp. 641-654. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3059.1995.tb01688.x

Epidemiology of white leaf spot (Mycosphaerella capsellae) on oilseed rape

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Inman, A. J., Fitt, B. D. L. and Evans, R. L. 1995. Epidemiology of white leaf spot (Mycosphaerella capsellae) on oilseed rape. Rapeseed Today and Tomorrow: Proceedings 9th International Rapeseed Congress, Cambridge, 4-7 July 1995 .

Factors affecting the development of dark leaf and pod spot (Alternaria brassicae ) on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) in the UK

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Hong, C. X. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1995. Factors affecting the development of dark leaf and pod spot (Alternaria brassicae ) on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) in the UK. Abstracts 13th International Plant Protection Congress, The Hague, 2-7 July 1995 . Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, Netherlands.

Effects of infection conditions on the incubation period of dark leaf spot (Alternaria brassicae) on oilseed rape (Brassica napus)

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Hong, C. X. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1995. Effects of infection conditions on the incubation period of dark leaf spot (Alternaria brassicae) on oilseed rape (Brassica napus). Rapeseed Today and Tomorrow: Proceedings 9th International Rapeseed Congress, Cambridge, 4-7 July 1995 .

Effects of inoculum concentration and leaf age on the severity of dark leaf spot (Alternatia brassicae) on oilseed rape (Brassica napus)

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Hong, C. X. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1995. Effects of inoculum concentration and leaf age on the severity of dark leaf spot (Alternatia brassicae) on oilseed rape (Brassica napus). Rapeseed Today and Tomorrow: Proceedings 9th International Rapeseed Congress, Cambridge, 4-7 July 1995 .

Forecasting development of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae) epidemics on winter oilseed rape

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Gladders, P., Fitt, B. D. L. and Welham, S. J. 1995. Forecasting development of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae) epidemics on winter oilseed rape. Rapeseed Today and Tomorrow: Proceedings 9th International Rapeseed Congress, Cambridge, 4-7 July 1995 .

Predicting early development of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae) on winter oilseed rape

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Gladders, P., Fitt, B. D. L., Figueroa, L., McCartney, H. A., Shaw, M. W. and Welham, S. J. 1995. Predicting early development of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae) on winter oilseed rape.

Effects of diseases on growth and yield of five cultivars of linseed, 1991-1993

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Fitt, B. D. L. and Harold, J. F. S. 1995. Effects of diseases on growth and yield of five cultivars of linseed, 1991-1993.

The effect of wind on dispersal of oospores of Peronosclerospora sorghi [(Weston and Uppal) G. G. Shaw] from systemically infected sorghum leaves

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Bock, C. H., Jeger, M. J., Fitt, B. D. L. and Sherrington, J. 1995. The effect of wind on dispersal of oospores of Peronosclerospora sorghi [(Weston and Uppal) G. G. Shaw] from systemically infected sorghum leaves. Abstracts British Mycological Society International Symposium on the Downy Mildew Fungi, Thunersee, Switzerland, 29 August-2 September 1995 .

Dispersal of downy mildew and powdery mildew conidia from rapeseed by wind and rain

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Pundhir, V. S., Fitt, B. D. L. and Nashaat, N. I. 1995. Dispersal of downy mildew and powdery mildew conidia from rapeseed by wind and rain. Abstracts Global Conference on Advances in Research on Plant Diseases and their Management, Udaipur, 12-17 February, 1995 . pp. 68

Effects of temperature on the development of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae) on oilseed rape (Brassica napus)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Figueroa, L., Fitt, B. D. L., Shaw, M. W., McCartney, H. A. and Welham, S. J. 1995. Effects of temperature on the development of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae) on oilseed rape (Brassica napus). Plant Pathology. 44 (1), pp. 51-62. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3059.1995.tb02715.x

Oilseed rape: disease development and yield loss relationships

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Sansford, C. E., Fitt, B. D. L., Gladders, P. and Sutherland, K. G. 1995. Oilseed rape: disease development and yield loss relationships. GCIRC Bulletin. 11, pp. 101-104.

Diseases of linseed in the United Kingdom

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Mercer, P. C., Hardwick, N. V., Fitt, B. D. L. and Sweet, J. B. 1994. Diseases of linseed in the United Kingdom. Plant Varieties and Seeds. 7, pp. 135-150.

Forecasting light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae) on winter oilseed rape

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Fitt, B. D. L., Gladders, P., Figueroa, L. and Murray, G. 1994. Forecasting light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae) on winter oilseed rape. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases, 1994 . pp. 265-270

Effects of temperature and leaf wetness on the latent period of Rhynchosporium secalis (leaf blotch) on leaves of winter barley

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Davis, H. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1994. Effects of temperature and leaf wetness on the latent period of Rhynchosporium secalis (leaf blotch) on leaves of winter barley. Journal of Phytopathology. 140 (3), pp. 269-279. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0434.1994.tb04816.x

Dispersal of conidia of Ascochyta fabae f. sp. lentis from infected lentil plants by simulated wind and rain

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pedersen, E. A., Morrall, R. A. A., McCartney, H. A. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1994. Dispersal of conidia of Ascochyta fabae f. sp. lentis from infected lentil plants by simulated wind and rain. Plant Pathology. 43 (1), pp. 50-55. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3059.1994.tb00552.x

Factors affecting growth and yield of winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ), 1985-1989

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Leach, J. E., Darby, R. J., Williams, I. H., Fitt, B. D. L. and Rawlinson, C. J. 1994. Factors affecting growth and yield of winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ), 1985-1989. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 122 (3), pp. 405-413. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600067332

Effects of previous cropping and fungicide timing on the development of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) seed yield and quality of winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus )

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Figueroa, L., Shaw, M. W., Fitt, B. D. L., McCartney, H. A. and Welham, S. J. 1994. Effects of previous cropping and fungicide timing on the development of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae ) seed yield and quality of winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus ). Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 124 (2), pp. 221-239. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1994.tb04130.x

Atypical, green leaf blotch lesions on barley leaves infected by Rhynchosporium secalis (Oud.) Davis

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Davis, H., Fitt, B. D. L. and Evans, R. L. 1994. Atypical, green leaf blotch lesions on barley leaves infected by Rhynchosporium secalis (Oud.) Davis. New Phytologist. 127 (1), pp. 139-145. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8137.1994.tb04268.x

Sampling to determine patterns of disease in linseed

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Welham, S. J. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1994. Sampling to determine patterns of disease in linseed. Sampling to Make Decisions. Aspects of Applied Biology .

Observer behaviour in assessment of lodging in cereals

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Goulds, A., Welham, S. J. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1994. Observer behaviour in assessment of lodging in cereals. Sampling to Make Decisions. Aspects of Applied Biology .

Influence of weather on lesion development

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Fitt, B. D. L. 1993. Influence of weather on lesion development. in: A Decade of experience of eyespot control pp. 53-57

The incorporation of spores into splash droplets: a simulation approach

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Huber, L., Fitt, B. D. L. and McCartney, H. A. 1993. The incorporation of spores into splash droplets: a simulation approach. Abstracts 6th International Congress of Plant Pathology, Montreal, 28th July - 6th August 1993 . pp. 103

Disease gradients and spread of Alternaria lineola in a linseed field

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Vloutoglou, I. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1993. Disease gradients and spread of Alternaria lineola in a linseed field. Abstracts 6th International Congress of Plant Pathology, Montreal, 28th July - 6th August 1993 . pp. 101

Concentrations of air-borne Botrytis cinerea conidia in relation to development of grey mould on linseed and weather in 1991-92

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Fitt, B. D. L. and Harold, J. F. S. 1993. Concentrations of air-borne Botrytis cinerea conidia in relation to development of grey mould on linseed and weather in 1991-92. Abstracts 6th International Congress of Plant Pathology, Montreal, 28th July - 6th August 1993 . pp. 105

Effects of temperature and leaf wetness duration on the incubation and latent periods of light leaf spot on oilseed rape

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Figueroa, L., Fitt, B. D. L. and McCartney, H. A. 1993. Effects of temperature and leaf wetness duration on the incubation and latent periods of light leaf spot on oilseed rape. Abstracts 6th International Congress of Plant Pathology, Montreal, 28th July - 6th August 1993 . pp. 105

Influence of weather on survival, sporulation and infection of eyespot

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Fitt, B. D. L. 1993. Influence of weather on survival, sporulation and infection of eyespot. in: Palmer, G. D. (ed.) Exploring the depths of eyespot Schering AG Pflanzenschutz, Berlin. pp. 45-64

Seasonal differences in incidence and effects of diseases on linseed at Rothamsted, 1988-1991

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Fitt, B. D. L. 1993. Seasonal differences in incidence and effects of diseases on linseed at Rothamsted, 1988-1991.

Methods for detection of early infection by Pyrenopeziza brassicae (light leaf spot) on winter oilseed rape in the UK

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Figueroa, L., Fitt, B. D. L., Shaw, M. W. and McCartney, H. A. 1993. Methods for detection of early infection by Pyrenopeziza brassicae (light leaf spot) on winter oilseed rape in the UK.

Response to fungicides of six cultivars of winter oilseed rape in 1990/1991

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Church, V. J. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1993. Response to fungicides of six cultivars of winter oilseed rape in 1990/1991.

White leaf spot (Mycosphaerella capsellae ) on oilseed rape in the UK

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Inman, A. J., Fitt, B. D. L. and Evans, R. L. 1993. White leaf spot (Mycosphaerella capsellae ) on oilseed rape in the UK. GCIRC Bulletin. 9, pp. 79-87.

Effects of fungal diseases on linseed (Linum usitatissimum ) growth and yield, 1988-1990

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Fitt, B. D. L. and Ferguson, A. W. 1993. Effects of fungal diseases on linseed (Linum usitatissimum ) growth and yield, 1988-1990. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 120 (2), pp. 225-232. https://doi.org/10.1017/S002185960007427X

Dispersal of the entomopathogen Hirsutella cryptosclerotium by simulated rain

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Fernandez-Garcia, E. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1993. Dispersal of the entomopathogen Hirsutella cryptosclerotium by simulated rain. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 61, pp. 39-43.

Seasonal changes in primary and secondary inoculum during epidemics of leaf blotch (Rhynchosporium secalis) on winter barley

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Davis, H. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1992. Seasonal changes in primary and secondary inoculum during epidemics of leaf blotch (Rhynchosporium secalis) on winter barley. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 121 (1), pp. 39-49. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1992.tb03985.x

Epidemiology of grey mould (caused by Botrytis cinerea ) on sunflower in the UK

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Church, V. J., Fitt, B. D. L. and McCartney, H. A. 1992. Epidemiology of grey mould (caused by Botrytis cinerea ) on sunflower in the UK. Proceedings 13th International Sunflower Conference, Pisa, Italy, 8-10 September 1992 .

Epidemiology in relation to control of white leaf spot (Mycosphaerella capsellae) on oilseed rape

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Inman, A. J. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1992. Epidemiology in relation to control of white leaf spot (Mycosphaerella capsellae) on oilseed rape. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases,1992 . pp. 681-686

The occurrence of Verticillium dahliae on linseed in the UK

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Fitt, B. D. L. and Burhenne, S. 1992. The occurrence of Verticillium dahliae on linseed in the UK. Flax as a Fibre and Oil Bearing Crop. Proceedings FAO European Regional Workshop on Flax, Brno, Czechoslovakia, June 1991. pp. 346-352

Occurrence and pathogenicity of Alternaria spp. on linseed in the UK

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Fitt, B. D. L. and Coskun, H. 1992. Occurrence and pathogenicity of Alternaria spp. on linseed in the UK. Flax as a Fibre and Oil Bearing Crop. Proceedings FAO European Regional Workshop on Flax, Brno, Czechoslovakia, June 1991. pp. 338-346

A species of Unguicularia on oilseed rape, and its importance in studies of the epidemiology of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Inman, A. J., Fitt, B. D. L. and Evans, R. L. 1992. A species of Unguicularia on oilseed rape, and its importance in studies of the epidemiology of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae). Plant Pathology. 41 (5), pp. 646-652.

Linseed diseases in the UK and their control

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Mercer, P. C., Ruddock, A., Fitt, B. D. L. and Harold, J. F. S. 1992. Linseed diseases in the UK and their control. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases,1992 . pp. 921-930

Winter oilseed rape gross margins in relation to inputs and price

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Fitt, B. D. L. and Leach, J. E. 1992. Winter oilseed rape gross margins in relation to inputs and price. Oilseeds. 10, p. 13.

Seasonal changes in primary and secondary inoculum during epidemics of leaf blotch (Rhynchosporium secalis) on winter barley

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Seasonal differences in occurrence and the effects of diseases on linseed at Rothamsted, 1988-1990

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Ferguson, A. W. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1992. Seasonal differences in occurrence and the effects of diseases on linseed at Rothamsted, 1988-1990. Flax as a Fibre and Oil Bearing Crop. Proceedings FAO European Regional Workshop on Flax, Brno, Czechoslovakia, June 1991. pp. 224-232

Insect infestations on linseed in the south east of England

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Ferguson, A. W. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1992. Insect infestations on linseed in the south east of England. Flax as a Fibre and Oil Bearing Crop. Proceedings FAO European Regional Workshop on Flax, Brno, Czechoslovakia, June 1991. pp. 201-211

Splash dispersal of spores of Pseudocercosporella capsellae (White leaf spot) from oilseed rape leaves of different inclination, flexibility and age

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Fitt, B. D. L., Inman, A. J., Lacey, M. E. and McCartney, H. A. 1992. Splash dispersal of spores of Pseudocercosporella capsellae (White leaf spot) from oilseed rape leaves of different inclination, flexibility and age. Journal of plant diseases and protection. 99, pp. 234-244.

Incidence - severity relationships for grey mould (Botrytis cinerea) on sunflower heads

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Fitt, B. D. L., Church, V. J. and McCartney, H. A. 1992. Incidence - severity relationships for grey mould (Botrytis cinerea) on sunflower heads. Abstracts AAB Presidential Meeting Monitoring and Forecasting to Improve Crop and Environment Protection, Rennes, September 1992 . Association of Applied Biologists (AAB) Wellesbourne Warwick . pp. 147-148

Physical factors influencing the splash dispersal of plant pathogen spores

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Huber, L., Fitt, B. D. L. and McCartney, H. A. 1992. Physical factors influencing the splash dispersal of plant pathogen spores. Abstracts AAB Presidential Meeting Monitoring and Forecasting to Improve Crop and Environment, Rennes, September 1992. Association of Applied Biologists (AAB) Wellesbourne Warwick . pp. 152-154

Dispersal of pathogens in relation to development of diseases on linseed

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Fitt, B. D. L., Vloutoglou, I. and Harold, J. F. S. 1992. Dispersal of pathogens in relation to development of diseases on linseed. Abstracts AAB Presidential Meeting Monitoring and Forecasting to Improve Crop and Environment Protection, Rennes, September 1992 . Association of Applied Biologists (AAB) Wellesbourne Warwick . pp. 144-146

Effects of fungicide timing on fungal diseases, growth and yield of linseed

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Davis, H. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1992. Effects of fungicide timing on fungal diseases, growth and yield of linseed. Annals of Applied Biology (Tests of Agrochemicals and Cultivars). 13, pp. 68-69.

Eyespot of cereals

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Fitt, B. D. L. 1992. Eyespot of cereals. in: Singh, U. S., Chaube, H. S., Kumar, J. and Mukhopadhyay, A. N. (ed.) Plant Diseases of International Importance: Diseases of Cereals and Pulses Prentice-Hall, New Jersey. pp. 336-354

Strategies for the control of sclerotinia

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Fitt, B. D. L., McCartney, H. A. and Davies, J. M. L. 1992. Strategies for the control of sclerotinia. The Agronomist. No. 1, pp. 12-13.

Epidemiology in relation to control of white leaf spot (Mycosphaerella capsellae)

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Inman, A. J., Fitt, B. D. L. and Evans, R. L. 1992. Epidemiology in relation to control of white leaf spot (Mycosphaerella capsellae). GCIRC Bulletin. 8, pp. 68-71.

Alternaria diseases of linseed

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Fitt, B. D. L. and Vloutoglou, I. 1992. Alternaria diseases of linseed. in: Chelkowski, J. and Visconti, A. (ed.) Alternaria: biology, plant diseases and metabolites Elsevier, Amsterdam.

Changes in oilseed crop production and disease incidence

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Fitt, B. D. L. and Hardwick, N. V. 1992. Changes in oilseed crop production and disease incidence. Mercer, P. C. and Mccracken, A. R. (ed.) Proceedings of BSPP/SIPP Conference on Disease Management in Relation to Changing Agricultural Practice, Belfast, April 1992. pp. 25-31

Occurrence of Verticillium dahliae on linseed Linum usitatissimum in the UK and Germany

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Fitt, B. D. L., Bauers, F., Burhenne, S. and Paul, V. H. 1992. Occurrence of Verticillium dahliae on linseed Linum usitatissimum in the UK and Germany. Plant Pathology. 41 (1), pp. 86-90. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3059.1992.tb02322.x

Epidemiology and early detection of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae) on winter oilseed rape in the UK

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Figueroa, L., Fitt, B. D. L., Shaw, M. W. and McCartney, H. A. 1992. Epidemiology and early detection of light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae) on winter oilseed rape in the UK. GCIRC Bulletin. 8, pp. 72-75.

Splash dispersal of Pseudocercosporella capsellae , cause of white leaf spot of oilseed rape

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Fitt, B. D. L., Inman, A. J., Lacey, M. E. and McCartney, H. A. 1991. Splash dispersal of Pseudocercosporella capsellae , cause of white leaf spot of oilseed rape. Proceedings GCIRC 8th International Rapeseed Conference, Saskatoon, Canada, 9-11 July 1991 . pp. 477-482

Biology of three Alternaria speies on linseed: a comparison

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Fitt, B. D. L., Coskun, H. and Schmechel, D. 1991. Biology of three Alternaria speies on linseed: a comparison. Production and Protection of Linseed. Aspects of Applied Biology .

Vertilcillium on linseed (Linum usitatissimum ) in the United Kingdom

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Fitt, B. D. L., Cook, J. W. and Burhenne, S. 1991. Vertilcillium on linseed (Linum usitatissimum ) in the United Kingdom. Production and Protection of Linseed. Aspects of Applied Biology .

Effects of fungicides on eyespot in five successive crops of winter wheat in plots with different initial or fungicide-selected populations of Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bateman, G. L. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1991. Effects of fungicides on eyespot in five successive crops of winter wheat in plots with different initial or fungicide-selected populations of Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides. Crop Protection. 10, pp. 479-484.

Epidemiology of Alternaria species on linseed

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Fitt, B. D. L., Ferguson, A. W., Dhua, U. and Burhenne, S. 1991. Epidemiology of Alternaria species on linseed. Production and Protection of Linseed. Aspects of Applied Biology .

Production and protection of linseed: research at Rothamsted

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Fitt, B. D. L. and Ferguson, A. 1991. Production and protection of linseed: research at Rothamsted. Linseed Talk: Newsletter of the Linseed Development Association. 1(June), p. 6. https://doi.org/N/A

Insect infestation in linseed: plant injury and distribution within fields

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Ferguson, A. W. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1991. Insect infestation in linseed: plant injury and distribution within fields. Production and Protection of Linseed. Aspects of Applied Biology .

Research on pathogens of oilseed rape at Rothamsted

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

McCartney, H. A., Fitt, B. D. L., Doughty, K. J. and Nashaat, N. I. 1991. Research on pathogens of oilseed rape at Rothamsted. GCIRC Bulletin.

Prediction of eyespot severity on winter wheat or winter barley inoculated with W-type or R-type isolates of Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Goulds, A. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1991. Prediction of eyespot severity on winter wheat or winter barley inoculated with W-type or R-type isolates of Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides. Journal of Phytopathology. 132 (2), pp. 105-115. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0434.1991.tb00101.x

Strategies for control of eyespot (Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides) in UK winter wheat and winter barley

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Fitt, B. D. L., Goulds, A., Hollins, T. W. and Jones, D. R. 1990. Strategies for control of eyespot (Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides) in UK winter wheat and winter barley. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 117 (2), pp. 473-486. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1990.tb04235.x

Changes in the populations of Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides in successive crops of winter wheat in relation to initial populations and fungicide treatments

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bateman, G. L., Fitt, B. D. L., Creighton, N. F. and Hollomon, D. W. 1990. Changes in the populations of Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides in successive crops of winter wheat in relation to initial populations and fungicide treatments. Crop Protection. 9, pp. 135-142.

Symptomless infection of Rhynchosporium secalis on leaves of winter barley

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Davis, H. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1990. Symptomless infection of Rhynchosporium secalis on leaves of winter barley. Mycological Research. 94, pp. 557-560.

The development of eyespot on seedling leaf sheaths in winter wheat and winter barley crops inoculated with W-type and R-type isolates of Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Goulds, A. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1990. The development of eyespot on seedling leaf sheaths in winter wheat and winter barley crops inoculated with W-type and R-type isolates of Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides. Journal of Phytopathology. 130 (2), pp. 161-173. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0434.1990.tb01164.x

Effects of fungicide timing on the severity of eyespot on winter wheat or winter barley inoculated with W-type or R-type isolates of Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Goulds, A. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1990. Effects of fungicide timing on the severity of eyespot on winter wheat or winter barley inoculated with W-type or R-type isolates of Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides. Crop Protection. 9, pp. 265-270.

Responses to pathogen and pest control in linseed.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Fitt, B. D. L. and Ferguson, A. W. 1990. Responses to pathogen and pest control in linseed. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases, 1990.. pp. 733-738.

Symptomless infection of Rhynchosporium secalis on leaves of winter barley.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Davis, H. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1990. Symptomless infection of Rhynchosporium secalis on leaves of winter barley. Mycological Research. 94, pp. 557-560.

Vertical dispersal of plant pathogens by splashing. II. Experimental study of the relationship between raindrop size and the maximum splash height.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Walklate, P. J., McCartney, H. A. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1989. Vertical dispersal of plant pathogens by splashing. II. Experimental study of the relationship between raindrop size and the maximum splash height. Plant Pathology. 38 (1), pp. 64-70. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3059.1989.tb01428.x

Effects of leaf age and position on splash dispersal of Pseudocercosporella capsellae , cause of white leaf spot on oilseed rape.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Fitt, B. D. L., Dhua, U., Lacey, M. E. and McCartney, H. A. 1989. Effects of leaf age and position on splash dispersal of Pseudocercosporella capsellae , cause of white leaf spot on oilseed rape. Production and protection of oilseed rape and other brassica crops. Aspects of Applied Biology 23. pp. 457-464

The role of rain in dispersal of pathogen inoculum.

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Fitt, B. D. L., McCartney, H. A. and Walklate, P. J. 1989. The role of rain in dispersal of pathogen inoculum. in: Annual Reviews.

Transports of blight.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Fitt, B. D. L. and Shaw, M. 1989. Transports of blight. New Scientist. 123(1677), pp. 41-43.

Pathogenicity to wheat and rye of Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides isolates from France and the UK.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Creighton, N. F., Cavelier, N. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1989. Pathogenicity to wheat and rye of Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides isolates from France and the UK. Mycological Research. 92, pp. 13-17.

Eyespot disease of cereals (HGCA Research Review No.1)

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Fitt, B. D. L. 1988. Eyespot disease of cereals (HGCA Research Review No.1). in: pp. 88p

The comparative epidemiology of eyespot (Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides ) types in winter cereal crops.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Goulds, A. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1988. The comparative epidemiology of eyespot (Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides ) types in winter cereal crops.  Proceedings British Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases, Brighton, 1988, 1035-1040.

Eyespot (Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides ) epidemiology in relation to prediction of disease severity and yield loss in winter wheat - a review.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Fitt, B. D. L., Goulds, A. and Polley, R. W. 1988. Eyespot (Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides ) epidemiology in relation to prediction of disease severity and yield loss in winter wheat - a review. Plant Pathology. 37 (3), pp. 311-328. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3059.1988.tb02081.x

Stages in the progress of eyespot epidemics in winter wheat crops.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Fitt, B. D. L. and White, Robin P. 1988. Stages in the progress of eyespot epidemics in winter wheat crops. Zeitschrift fur Pflanzenkrankheiten und Pflanzenschutz. 95, pp. 35-45.

Dispersal of Rhynchosporium secalis conidia from infected barley leaves or straw by simulated rain.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Fitt, B. D. L., McCartney, H. A., Creighton, N. F., Lacey, M. E. and Walklate, P. J. 1988. Dispersal of Rhynchosporium secalis conidia from infected barley leaves or straw by simulated rain. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 112 (1), pp. 49-59. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1988.tb02040.x

Spore dispersal and plant disease gradients; a comparison between two empirical models.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Fitt, B. D. L., Gregory, P. H., Todd, A. D., McCartney, H. A. and Macdonald, O. C. 1987. Spore dispersal and plant disease gradients; a comparison between two empirical models. Journal of Phytopathology. 118 (3), pp. 227-242. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0434.1987.tb00452.x

Spore dispersal gradients and disease development.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

McCartney, H. A. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1987. Spore dispersal gradients and disease development.

Pathogenicity to wheat seedlings of wheat-type and rye-type isolates of Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Fitt, B. D. L., Creighton, N. F. and Bateman, G. L. 1987. Pathogenicity to wheat seedlings of wheat-type and rye-type isolates of Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides. Transactions of the British Mycological Society. 88, pp. 149-155.

Variation in eyespot populations : a field study.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Bateman, G. L., Fitt, B. D. L., Kilby, K. and Hollomon, D. W. 1987. Variation in eyespot populations : a field study.

Effects of leaf age, inoculum dose and freezing on development of chocolate spot (Botrytis fabae) lesions on field bean (Vicia faba) leaves

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Creighton, N. F., Bainbridge, A. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1986. Effects of leaf age, inoculum dose and freezing on development of chocolate spot (Botrytis fabae) lesions on field bean (Vicia faba) leaves. Journal of Phytopathology. 115 (2), pp. 108-115. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0434.1986.tb00866.x

Seasonal changes in populations of Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides (eyespot) in wheat crops.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Bateman, G. L., Fitt, B. D. L., Creighton, N. F. and Hollomon, D. W. 1986. Seasonal changes in populations of Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides (eyespot) in wheat crops.

Factors affecting the germination of Septoria nodorum Pycnidiospores.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Brennan, R. M., Fitt, B. D. L., Colhoun, J. and Taylor, G. S. 1986. Factors affecting the germination of Septoria nodorum Pycnidiospores. Journal of Phytopathology. 117 (1), pp. 49-53. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0434.1986.tb04359.x

Spore dispersal in splash droplets.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Fitt, B. D. L. and Mccartney, A. 1986. Spore dispersal in splash droplets.

Spore dispersal in relation to epidemic models

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Fitt, B. D. L. and McCartney, H. A. 1986. Spore dispersal in relation to epidemic models. in: Leonard, K. J. and Fry, W. E. (ed.) Plant disease epidemiology. Volume 1. Macmillan Company New York. pp. 311-345

Effects of irrigation and benomyl treatment on chocolate spot (Botrytis fabae ) and yield of winter-sown field beans (Vicia fabae ).

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Fitt, B. D. L., Finney, M. E. and Creighton, N. F. 1986. Effects of irrigation and benomyl treatment on chocolate spot (Botrytis fabae ) and yield of winter-sown field beans (Vicia fabae ). The Journal of Agricultural Science. 106 (2), pp. 307-312. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600063899

Effects of rainfall intensity and duration on dispersal of Rhyncosporium secalis conidia from infected barley leaves

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Fitt, B. D. L., Creighton, N. F., Lacey, M. E. and McCartney, H. A. 1986. Effects of rainfall intensity and duration on dispersal of Rhyncosporium secalis conidia from infected barley leaves. Transactions of the British Mycological Society. 86, pp. 611-618.

The development of eyespot (Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides) lesions in winter wheat crops

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Higgins, S., Fitt, B. D. L. and White, Robin P. 1986. The development of eyespot (Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides) lesions in winter wheat crops. Journal of plant diseases and protection. 93, pp. 210-220.

Variation in eyespot populations.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Bateman, G. L., Fitt, B. D. L., Kilby, K. and Hollomon, D. W. 1986. Variation in eyespot populations.

A rain tower and a wind tunnel for studying the dispersal of plant pathogens by rain and wind

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Fitt, B. D. L., Walklate, P. J., McCartney, H. A., Bainbridge, A., Creighton, N. F., Hirst, J. M., Lacey, M. E. and Legg, B. J. 1986. A rain tower and a wind tunnel for studying the dispersal of plant pathogens by rain and wind. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 109, pp. 661-671.

Effects of water potential and temperature on the development of eyespot lesions in wheat

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Higgins, S. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1985. Effects of water potential and temperature on the development of eyespot lesions in wheat. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 107 (1), pp. 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1985.tb01541.x

Use of fungicides to control chocolate spot (botrytis-fabae) on winter field beans (vicia-faba)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bainbridge, A., Fitt, B. D. L., Creighton, N. F. and Cayley, G. R. 1985. Use of fungicides to control chocolate spot (botrytis-fabae) on winter field beans (vicia-faba). Plant Pathology. 34 (1), pp. 5-10. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3059.1985.tb02754.x

Factors affecting the development of eyespot (pseudocercosporella-herpotrichoides) lesions in wheat

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Fitt, B. D. L. 1985. Factors affecting the development of eyespot (pseudocercosporella-herpotrichoides) lesions in wheat. Zeitschrift fur Pflanzenkrankheiten Und Pflanzenschutz-Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection. 92 (5), pp. 455-463.

Epidemiology and control of chocolate spot (Botrytis fabae ) on winter field beans (Vicia faba )

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Creighton, N. F., Bainbridge, A. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1985. Epidemiology and control of chocolate spot (Botrytis fabae ) on winter field beans (Vicia faba ). Crop Protection. 4, pp. 235-243.

Dispersal of Septoria nodorum pycnidiospores by simulated rain and wind

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Brennan, R. M., Fitt, B. D. L., Taylor, G. S. and Colhoun, J. 1985. Dispersal of Septoria nodorum pycnidiospores by simulated rain and wind. Phytopathologische Zeitschrift-Journal of Phytopathology. 112, pp. 291-297. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0434.1985.tb00806.x

Gibellina cerealis , an unusual pathogen of wheat

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Glynne, M. D., Fitt, B. D. L. and Hornby, D. 1985. Gibellina cerealis , an unusual pathogen of wheat. Transactions of the British Mycological Society. 84 (4), pp. 653-659. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0007-1536(85)80120-0

Dispersal of Septoria nodorum pycnidiospores by simulated raindrops in still air

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Brennan, R. M., Fitt, B. D. L., Taylor, G. S. and Colhoun, J. 1985. Dispersal of Septoria nodorum pycnidiospores by simulated raindrops in still air. Phytopathologische Zeitschrift-Journal of Phytopathology. 112, pp. 281-290. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0434.1985.tb00805.x

Pathogenicity of Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides isolates to wheat seedlings and adult plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Higgins, S. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1985. Pathogenicity of Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides isolates to wheat seedlings and adult plants. Zeitschrift fur Pflanzenkrankheiten und Pflanzenschutz. 92, pp. 176-185.

Role of wind and rain in dispersal of Botrytis fabae conidia

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Fitt, B. D. L., Creighton, N. F. and Bainbridge, A. 1985. Role of wind and rain in dispersal of Botrytis fabae conidia. Transactions of the British Mycological Society. 85, pp. 307-312.

Construction of dispersal models

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

McCartney, H. A. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1985. Construction of dispersal models. Advances in plant pathology. 3, pp. 107-143.

Effect of cellulose xanthate on splash dispersal of "pseudocercosporella-herpotrichoides spores

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Fitt, B. D. L. and Bainbridge, A. 1984. Effect of cellulose xanthate on splash dispersal of "pseudocercosporella-herpotrichoides spores. Transactions of the British Mycological Society. 82 (MAY), pp. 570-571. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0007-1536(84)80031-5

Studies on mechanisms of splash dispersal of spores, using Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides spores

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Fitt, B. D. L. and Lysandrou, M. 1984. Studies on mechanisms of splash dispersal of spores, using Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides spores. Phytopathologische Zeitschrift-Journal of Phytopathology. 111, pp. 323-331.

Production and pathogenicity to wheat of Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides conidia

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Higgins, S. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1984. Production and pathogenicity to wheat of Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides conidia. Phytopathologische Zeitschrift-Journal of Phytopathology. 111, pp. 222-231.

Response of eyespot isolates to MBC and MDPC in culture and in pot experiments

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Fitt, B. D. L., Bateman, G. L., Hollomon, D. W. and Smith, C. 1984. Response of eyespot isolates to MBC and MDPC in culture and in pot experiments. Proceedings British Crop Protection Conference 1984 - Pests and Diseases . pp. 91-96

Evaluation of Samplers for Splash‐dispersed Fungus Spores

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Fitt, B. D. L. 1983. Evaluation of Samplers for Splash‐dispersed Fungus Spores . EPPO Bulletin. 13 (2), pp. 57-61. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2338.1983.tb01577.x

Recovery of "pseudocercosporella-herpotrichoides spores from rain-splash samples

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Fitt, B. D. L. and Bainbridge, A. 1983. Recovery of "pseudocercosporella-herpotrichoides spores from rain-splash samples. Phytopathologische Zeitschrift-Journal of Phytopathology. 106 (2), pp. 177-182.

Quantitative studies on dispersal of Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides spores from infected wheat straw by simulated rain

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Fitt, B. D. L. and Nijman, D. J. 1983. Quantitative studies on dispersal of Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides spores from infected wheat straw by simulated rain. Netherlands Journal of Plant Pathology. 89 (5), pp. 198-202. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf01976785

Dispersal of erwinia-carotovora subsp atroseptica in splash droplets

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Fitt, B. D. L., Lapwood, D. H. and Dance, S. J. 1983. Dispersal of erwinia-carotovora subsp atroseptica in splash droplets. Potato research. 26 (2), pp. 123-131. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf02357474

Dispersal of "pseudocercosporella-herpotrichoides spores from infected wheat straw

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Fitt, B. D. L. and Bainbridge, A. 1983. Dispersal of "pseudocercosporella-herpotrichoides spores from infected wheat straw. Phytopathologische Zeitschrift-Journal of Phytopathology. 106 (3), pp. 214-225.

Dispersal of "pseudocercosporella-herpotrichoides and pyrenopeziza-brassicae spores in splash droplets

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Fatemi, F. and Fitt, B. D. L. 1983. Dispersal of "pseudocercosporella-herpotrichoides and pyrenopeziza-brassicae spores in splash droplets. Plant Pathology. 32 (4), pp. 401-404. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3059.1983.tb02854.x

Use of triple-labeled nutrient solution to study the effects of root-infecting fungi on uptake of potassium, calcium and phosphorus by wheat

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Fitt, B. D. L., Smith, G. J. and Hornby, D. 1982. Use of triple-labeled nutrient solution to study the effects of root-infecting fungi on uptake of potassium, calcium and phosphorus by wheat. Plant and Soil. 66 (3), pp. 405-410. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf02183807

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