Avoidance of intraguild predators by parasitoids: chemical mechanisms, behaviour and field evaluation
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Nakashima, Y., Birkett, M. A. and Powell, W. 2005. Avoidance of intraguild predators by parasitoids: chemical mechanisms, behaviour and field evaluation. Proceedings International Symposium on Biological Control of Aphids and Coccids, Tsuruoka, Japan, 25-29 September 2005 .
| Authors | Nakashima, Y., Birkett, M. A. and Powell, W. |
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| Year of Publication | 2005 |
| Funder project or code | Centre for Sustainable Pest and Disease Management (PDM) |
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De Oliveira Filho, J. G., Ferreira, L. L., De Oliveria Silva, F., Menezes, K. M. F., Muniz, E. R., De Paula, L. G. F., Sarria, A. L. F., Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A., Mascarin, G. M. and Borges, L. M. F. 2018. Persistence and efficacy of a new formulation based on dog allomonal repellents against Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato tick. Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária. 27 (3), pp. 313-318. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1984-296120180054
Identification of volatile compounds involved in host location by Anthonomus grandis (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Maghalaes, D. M., Borges, M., Laumann, R. A., Woodcock, C. M., Withall, D., Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A. and Blassioli-Moraes, M. C. 2018. Identification of volatile compounds involved in host location by Anthonomus grandis (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution. July (6), p. 98. https://doi.org/10.3389/fevo.2018.00098
Variability in herbivore-induced signalling across different maize genotypes impacts significantly on natural enemy foragin behaviour
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Michereff, M. F. F., Magalhães, D. M., Hassemer, M. J., Laumann, R. A., Zhou, J-J., Ribeiro, P. E. de. A., Viana, P. A., Guimarães, P. E. de O., Schimmelpfeng, P. H. C., Borges, M., Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A. and Blassioli-Moraes, M. C. 2018. Variability in herbivore-induced signalling across different maize genotypes impacts significantly on natural enemy foragin behaviour. Journal of Pest Science. 92 (2), pp. 723-736. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10340-018-1033-6
Influence of constitutive and induced volatiles from mature green coffee berries on the foraging behaviour of female coffee berry borer, Hypothenemus hampei (Ferrari) (Coleoptera: Curclionidae: Scolytinae)
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Blassiolo-Moraes, M. C., Michereff, M. F. F., Magalhaes, D. M., Morals, S. D., Hassemer, M. J., Laumann, R. A., Meneghin, A. M., Birkett, M. A., Withall, D., Medeiros, L. N., Correa, C. M. C. and Borges, M. 2018. Influence of constitutive and induced volatiles from mature green coffee berries on the foraging behaviour of female coffee berry borer, Hypothenemus hampei (Ferrari) (Coleoptera: Curclionidae: Scolytinae). Arthropod-Plant Interactions. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11829-018-9631-z
Environmentally vulnerable noble chafers exhibit unusual pheromone-mediated behaviour
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Harvey, D. J., Vuts, J., Hooper, A. M., Finch, P., Woodcock, C. M., Caulfield, J. C., Kadej, M., Smolis, A., Withall, D., Henshall, S., Pickett, J. A. and Birkett, M. A. 2018. Environmentally vulnerable noble chafers exhibit unusual pheromone-mediated behaviour. PLOS ONE. 13 (11), p. e0206526. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0206526
Attractiveness of host banana leaf materials to the banana weevil, Cosmopolites sordidus in Ghana for development of field management strategies
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Abagale, S. A., Woodcock, C. M., Chamberlain, K., Ofaso-Acquaah, S., Van Emden, H., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A. and Braimah, H. 2018. Attractiveness of host banana leaf materials to the banana weevil, Cosmopolites sordidus in Ghana for development of field management strategies . Pest Management Science. 75 (2), pp. 549-555. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.5182
(2R,5S)‐Theaspirane Identified as the Kairomone for the Banana Weevil, Cosmopolites sordidus, from Attractive Senesced Leaves of the Host Banana, Musa spp.
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Abagale, S. A., Woodcock, C. M., Hooper, A. M., Caulfield, J. C., Withall, D., Chamberlain, K., Acquaah, S. O., Van Emden, H., Braimah, H., Pickett, J. A. and Birkett, M. A. 2018. (2R,5S)‐Theaspirane Identified as the Kairomone for the Banana Weevil, Cosmopolites sordidus, from Attractive Senesced Leaves of the Host Banana, Musa spp. Chemistry-A European Journal. 24 (37), pp. 9217-9219. https://doi.org/10.1002/chem.201800315
Prospects for management of whitefly using plant semiochemicals, compared with related pests
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Schlaeger, S., Pickett, J. A. and Birkett, M. A. 2018. Prospects for management of whitefly using plant semiochemicals, compared with related pests . Pest Management Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.5058
Plasmodium-associated changes in human odor attract mosquitoes
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Robinson, A., Busula, A. O., Voets, M. A, Beshir, K. B., Caulfield, J. C., Powers, S. J., Verhulst, N. O., Winskill, P., Muwanguzi, J., Birkett, M. A., Smallegange, R. C., Masiga, D. K., Mukabana, W. R., Sauerwein, R. W., Sutherland, C. J., Bousema, T., Pickett, J. A., Takken, W., Logan, J. G. and De Boer, J. G. 2018. Plasmodium-associated changes in human odor attract mosquitoes. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 115 (18), pp. E4209-E4218. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1721610115
Isolation and identification of floral attractants from a nectar plant for the dried bean beetle, Acanthoscelides obtectus (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae, Bruchinae)
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Vuts, J., Woodcock, C. M., Caulfield, J. C., Powers, S. J., Pickett, J. A. and Birkett, M. A. 2018. Isolation and identification of floral attractants from a nectar plant for the dried bean beetle, Acanthoscelides obtectus (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae, Bruchinae). Pest Management Science. 74 (9), pp. 2069-2075. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.4903
Invasive egg predators and food availability interactively affect maternal investment in egg chemical defence
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Paul, S. C., Stevens, M., Burton, J., Pell, J. K., Birkett, M. A. and Blount, J. D. 2018. Invasive egg predators and food availability interactively affect maternal investment in egg chemical defence. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution. 6 (4). https://doi.org/10.3389/fevo.2018.00004
Parental phenotype not predator cues influence egg warning coloration and defence levels
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Birkett, M. A., Paul, S., Stevens, M., Burton, J., Pell, J. K. and Blount, J. D. 2018. Parental phenotype not predator cues influence egg warning coloration and defence levels. Animal Behaviour. 140 (June), pp. 177-186. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anbehav.2018.04.014
Attractiveness of Host Plant Volatile Extracts to the Asian Citrus Psyllid, Diaphorina citri, is Reduced by Terpenoids from the Non-Host Cashew
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Fancelli, M., Borges, M., Laumann, R. A., Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A. and Blassioli-Moraes, M. C. 2018. Attractiveness of Host Plant Volatile Extracts to the Asian Citrus Psyllid, Diaphorina citri, is Reduced by Terpenoids from the Non-Host Cashew. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 44 (4), pp. 397-405. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-018-0937-1
Conspecific and Heterogeneric Lacewings Respond to (Z)-4-Tridecene Identified from Chrysopa formosa (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae)
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Koczor, S., Szentkiralyi, F., Vuts, J., Caulfield, J. C., Withall, D. M., Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A. and Toth, M. 2018. Conspecific and Heterogeneric Lacewings Respond to (Z)-4-Tridecene Identified from Chrysopa formosa (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae). Journal of Chemical Ecology. 44 (2), pp. 137-146. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-017-0920-2
Expression of lima bean terpene synthases in rice enhances recruitment of a beneficial enemy of a major rice pest
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Li, F., Li, W., Lin, Y-J., Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A., Wu, K., Wang, G. and Zhou, J. 2018. Expression of lima bean terpene synthases in rice enhances recruitment of a beneficial enemy of a major rice pest. Plant, Cell and Environment. 41 (1), pp. 111-120. https://doi.org/10.1111/pce.12959
Investigating the influence of plasmodium infection on the human volatile odour profile in an endemic setting
C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Robinson, A., de Boer, J., Busula, A. O., Powers, S., Caulfield, J., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A., Takken, W. and Logan, J. 2017. Investigating the influence of plasmodium infection on the human volatile odour profile in an endemic setting. ISTD Bites Conference. American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene.
Migratory flight behaviour of the pollen beetle Meligethes aeneus
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Mauchline, A. L., Cook, S. M., Powell, W., Chapman, J. W. and Osborne, J. L. 2017. Migratory flight behaviour of the pollen beetle Meligethes aeneus. Pest Management Science. 73 (6), pp. 1076-1082. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.4550
cis-jasmone elicits aphid-induced stress signalling in potatoes
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Sobhy, I. S., Woodcock, C. M., Powers, S. J., Caulfield, J. C., Pickett, J. A. and Birkett, M. A. 2017. cis-jasmone elicits aphid-induced stress signalling in potatoes. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 43 (1), pp. 39-52. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-016-0805-9
Brown dog tick, Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato, infestation of susceptible dog hosts is reduced by slow release of semiochemicals from a less susceptible host
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
De Oliveira Filho, J. G., Ferreira, L. L., Sarria, A. L. F., Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A., Mascarin, G. M., De Leon, A. A. P. and Borges, L. M. F. 2017. Brown dog tick, Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato, infestation of susceptible dog hosts is reduced by slow release of semiochemicals from a less susceptible host. Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases. 8 (1), pp. 139-145. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ttbdis.2016.10.010
Leaf volatile patterns of oak decline problems: opportunities for control via chemical ecology
G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications
Vuts, J., Caulfield, J. C., Plummer, S., Denman, S., Pickett, J. A. and Birkett, M. A. 2017. Leaf volatile patterns of oak decline problems: opportunities for control via chemical ecology. Forest Insects and their Allies Newsletter. 2017 (3), p. 2.
Odours of Plasmodium falciparum-infected participants influence mosquito-host interactions
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
De Boar, J. G., Robinson, A., Powers, S. J., Burgers, S. L. G. E., Caulfield, J. C., Birkett, M. A., Smallegange, R. C., Van Genderen, P. J. J., Bousema, T., Sauerwein, R. W., Pickett, J. A., Takken, W. and Logan, J. G. 2017. Odours of Plasmodium falciparum-infected participants influence mosquito-host interactions. Scientific Reports. 7 (1), p. 9283. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-08978-9
Metodologias para o Estudo da Defesa de Memoria (Priming) em Plantas Frente a Estresse Biotico
G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications
Borges, M., Michereff, M. F. F., Moraes, M. C. B., Hassemer, M. J., Laumann, R. A. and Birkett, M. A. 2017. Metodologias para o Estudo da Defesa de Memoria (Priming) em Plantas Frente a Estresse Biotico. Embrapa Circular Técnica. 91.
Antifeedant activity of red clover root isoflavonoids on Hylastinus obscurus.
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Quiroz, A., Mendez, L., Mutis, A., Hormazabal, E., Ortega, F., Birkett, M. A. and Parra, L. 2017. Antifeedant activity of red clover root isoflavonoids on Hylastinus obscurus. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. 17 (1), pp. 231-239.
DIMBOA levels in hexaploid Brazilian wheat are not associated with antibiosis against the cereal aphids Rhopalosiphum padi and Sitobion avenae
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Periera J. F., Sarria, A. L. F., Powers, S. J., Aradottir, G. I., Caulfield, J. C., Martin, J. L., Smart, L. E., Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A. and Pereira, P. V. R .S 2017. DIMBOA levels in hexaploid Brazilian wheat are not associated with antibiosis against the cereal aphids Rhopalosiphum padi and Sitobion avenae. Theoretical and Experimental Plant Physiology. 29 (2), pp. 61-75. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40626-017-0084-z
Electrophysiological and behavioral responses of female African rice gall midge, Orseolia oryzivora Harris and Gagné, to host plant volatiles
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Ogah, E. O., Smart, L. E., Woodcock, C. M., Caulfield, J. C., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A., Nwilene, F. E. and Bruce, T. 2017. Electrophysiological and behavioral responses of female African rice gall midge, Orseolia oryzivora Harris and Gagné, to host plant volatiles. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 43 (1), pp. 13-16. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-016-0788-6
Field evaluation of synthetic aphid sex pheromone in enhancing suppression of aphid abundance by their natural enemies
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Nakashima, Y., Ida, T. Y., Powell, W., Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A., Taki, H. and Takabayashi, J. 2016. Field evaluation of synthetic aphid sex pheromone in enhancing suppression of aphid abundance by their natural enemies. BioControl. 61 (5), pp. 485-496. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10526-016-9734-3
The natural plant stress elicitor cis-jasmone causes cultivar-dependent reduction in growth of the stink bug, Euschistus heros and associated changes in flavonoid concentrations in soybean, Glycine max
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Da Graca, J. P., Ueda, T. E., Janegitz, T., Vieira, S. S., Salvador, M. C., De Oliveira, M. C., Zingaretti, S. M., Powers, S. J., Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A. and Hoffmann-Campo, C. B. 2016. The natural plant stress elicitor cis-jasmone causes cultivar-dependent reduction in growth of the stink bug, Euschistus heros and associated changes in flavonoid concentrations in soybean, Glycine max. Phytochemistry. 131 (November), pp. 84-91. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phytochem.2016.08.013
Quantification of brown dog tick repellents, 2-hexanone and benzaldehyde, and release from tick-resistant beagles, Canis lupus familiaris.
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
De Oliveira Filho, J. G., Sarria, A. L. F., Ferreira, L. L., Caulfield, J. C., Powers, S. J., Pickett, J. A., De Leon, A. A., Birkett, M. A. and Borges, L. M. F. 2016. Quantification of brown dog tick repellents, 2-hexanone and benzaldehyde, and release from tick-resistant beagles, Canis lupus familiaris. Journal Of Chromatography B. 1022 (1 June 2016), pp. 64-69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jchromb.2016.03.014
Disruption of host-seeking behaviour by the salmon louse, Lepeophtheirus salmonis, using botanically derived repellents
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
O'Shea, B., Wadsworth, S., Marambio, J. P., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A. and Mordue (Luntz), A. J. 2016. Disruption of host-seeking behaviour by the salmon louse, Lepeophtheirus salmonis, using botanically derived repellents. Journal Of Fish Diseases. 40 (4), pp. 495-505. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfd.12526
Revisiting the male-produced aggregation pheromone of lesser mealworm, Alphitobius diaperinus (Coleoptera, Tenebrionidae): identification of a six-component pheromone from a Brazilian population
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Hassemer, M. J., Sant'Ana, J., Borges, M., Withall, D., Pickett, J. A., Oliveira, M. W. M., Laumann, R. A., Birkett, M. A. and Blassioli-Moraes, M. C. 2016. Revisiting the male-produced aggregation pheromone of lesser mealworm, Alphitobius diaperinus (Coleoptera, Tenebrionidae): identification of a six-component pheromone from a Brazilian population. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry - JAFC. 64, pp. 6809-6818. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.6b02235
Influence of two acyclic homoterpenes (tetranorterpenes) on the foraging behaviour of Anthonomus grandis Boh
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Magalhaes, D. M., Borges, M., Laumann, R. A., Woodcock, C. M., Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A. and Blassioli-Moraes, M. C. 2016. Influence of two acyclic homoterpenes (tetranorterpenes) on the foraging behaviour of Anthonomus grandis Boh. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 42, pp. 305-313. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-016-0691-1
Identification and field evaluation of the sex pheromone of a Brazilian population of Spodoptera cosmioides
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Blassioli-Moraes, M. C., Borges, M., Viana, A. R., Laumann, R. A., Miranda, J. E., Magalhaes, D. M. and Birkett, M. A. 2016. Identification and field evaluation of the sex pheromone of a Brazilian population of Spodoptera cosmioides. Pesquisa Agropecuaria Brasileira. 51, pp. 545-554. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0100-204X2016000500015
Responses of the two-spotted oak buprestid, Agrilus biguttatus (Coleoptera:Buprestidae) to host tree volatiles
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Vuts, J., Woodcock, C. M., Sumner, M. E., Caulfield, J. C., Reed, K., Inward, D. J. G., Leather, S. R., Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A. and Denman, S. 2016. Responses of the two-spotted oak buprestid, Agrilus biguttatus (Coleoptera:Buprestidae) to host tree volatiles. Pest Management Science. 72 (4), pp. 845-851. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.4208
Horn fly larval survival in cattle dung is reduced by endophyte infection of tall fescue pasture
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Parra, L., Mutis, A., Chacon, M., Lizama, M., Rojas, C., Catrileo, A., Rubilar, O., Tortella, G., Birkett, M. A. and Quiroz, A. 2016. Horn fly larval survival in cattle dung is reduced by endophyte infection of tall fescue pasture. Pest Management Science. 72 (7), pp. 1328-1334. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.4153
Identification of non-host semiochemicals for the brown dog tick, Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato (Acari: Ixodidae), from tick-resistant beagles, Canis lupus familiaris
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Borges, L. M. F., Filho, J. G. De O., Ferreira, L. L., Louly, C. C. B., Pickett, J. A. and Birkett, M. A. 2015. Identification of non-host semiochemicals for the brown dog tick, Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato (Acari: Ixodidae), from tick-resistant beagles, Canis lupus familiaris. Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases. 6, pp. 676-682. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ttbdis.2015.05.014
The first crop plant genetically engineered to release an insect pheromone for defence
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Bruce, T. J. A., Aradottir, G. I., Smart, L. E., Martin, J. L., Caulfield, J. C., Doherty, A., Sparks, C. A., Woodcock, C. M., Birkett, M. A., Napier, J. A., Jones, H. D. and Pickett, J. A. 2015. The first crop plant genetically engineered to release an insect pheromone for defence. Scientific Reports. 5, p. 11183. https://doi.org/10.1038/srep11183
Pheromone bouquet of the dried bean beetle, Acanthoscelides obtectus (Col.: Chrysomelidae), now complete
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Vuts, J., Francke, W., Mori, K., Zarbin, P. H. G., Hooper, A. M., Millar, J. G., Pickett, J. A., Toth, M., Chamberlain, K., Caulfield, J. C., Woodcock, C. M., Troger, A. G., Balintne Csonka, E. and Birkett, M. A. 2015. Pheromone bouquet of the dried bean beetle, Acanthoscelides obtectus (Col.: Chrysomelidae), now complete. European Journal Of Organic Chemistry. 22 (22), pp. 4843-4846. https://doi.org/10.1002/ejoc.201500196
Aphid sex pheromone compounds interfere with attraction of common green lacewings to floral bait
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Koczor, S., Szentkiralyi, F., Pickett, J. A. and Birkett, M. A. 2015. Aphid sex pheromone compounds interfere with attraction of common green lacewings to floral bait. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 41 (6), pp. 550-556. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-015-0585-7
Molecular characterization of two isoforms of a farnesyl pyrophosphate synthase gene in wheat and their roles in sesquiterpene synthesis and inducible defence against aphid infestation
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Zhang, Y., Li, Z-X., Yu, X-D., Fan, J., Pickett, J. A., Jones, H. D., Zhou, J-J., Birkett, M. A., Caulfield, J., Napier, J. A., Zhao, G-Y., Cheng, X-G., Shi, Y., Bruce, T. J. A. and Xia, L-Q. 2015. Molecular characterization of two isoforms of a farnesyl pyrophosphate synthase gene in wheat and their roles in sesquiterpene synthesis and inducible defence against aphid infestation. New Phytologist. 206 (3), pp. 1101-1115. https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.13302
Multiple roles of a male-specific compound in the sexual behavior of the dried bean beetle, Acanthoscelides obtectus
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Vuts, J., Powers, S. J., Caulfield, J. C., Pickett, J. A. and Birkett, M. A. 2015. Multiple roles of a male-specific compound in the sexual behavior of the dried bean beetle, Acanthoscelides obtectus. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 41, pp. 287-293. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-015-0560-3
Novel olfactory ligands via terpene synthases
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Touchet, S., Chamberlain, K., Woodcock, C. M., Miller, D. J., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A. and Allemann, R. K. 2015. Novel olfactory ligands via terpene synthases. Chemical Communications. 51 (35), pp. 7550-7553. https://doi.org/10.1039/c5cc01814e
Chemical cues modulating electrophysiological and behavioural responses in the parasitic wasp Cotesia sesamiae
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Tamiru, A., Bruce, T. J. A., Woodcock, C. M., Birkett, M. A., Midega, C. A. O., Pickett, J. A. and Khan, Z. R. 2015. Chemical cues modulating electrophysiological and behavioural responses in the parasitic wasp Cotesia sesamiae. Canadian Journal Of Zoology. 93, pp. 281-287. https://doi.org/10.1139/cjz-2014-0266
New chemical ecology based opportunities for agriculture in the face of global climate and population challenges
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Birkett, M. A. 2014. New chemical ecology based opportunities for agriculture in the face of global climate and population challenges. American Chemical Society (ACS).
Quantitative differences in gene expression of defence genes in Solanum tuberosum and S. sisymbriifolium infected with Globodera pallida
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Sasaki-Crawley, A., Dybal, K., Powers, S. J., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A., Nelson, D., Blackshaw, R., Carvalho, R. and Curtis, R. H. C. 2014. Quantitative differences in gene expression of defence genes in Solanum tuberosum and S. sisymbriifolium infected with Globodera pallida. Indian journal of nematology. 44 (1), pp. 62-72.
Delivering sustainable crop protection systems via the seed: exploiting natural constitutive and inducible defence pathways
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Pickett, J. A., Aradottir, G. I., Birkett, M. A., Bruce, T. J. A., Hooper, A. M., Midega, C. A. O., Jones, H. D., Matthes, M. C., Napier, J. A., Pittchar, J. O., Smart, L. E., Woodcock, C. M. and Khan, Z. R. 2014. Delivering sustainable crop protection systems via the seed: exploiting natural constitutive and inducible defence pathways. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences. 369 (1639), p. 20120281. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2012.0281
Flight of Meligethes aeneus at a range of altitudes
C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Mauchline, A. L., Cook, S. M., Powell, W., Chapman, J. W. and Osborne, J. L. 2014. Flight of Meligethes aeneus at a range of altitudes. IOBC.
Semiochemistry of Scarabaeoidea
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Vuts, J., Imrei, Z., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A., Woodcock, C. M. and Toth, M. 2014. Semiochemistry of Scarabaeoidea. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 40, pp. 190-210. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-014-0377-5
Vertebrate pheromones and other semiochemicals: the potential for accommodating complexity in signalling by volatile compounds for vertebrate management
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Pickett, J. A., Barasa, S. and Birkett, M. A. 2014. Vertebrate pheromones and other semiochemicals: the potential for accommodating complexity in signalling by volatile compounds for vertebrate management. Biochemical Society Transactions. 42, pp. 846-850. https://doi.org/10.1042/BST20140134
Achieving food and environmental security: new approaches to close the gap
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Poppy, G. M., Jepson, P. C., Pickett, J. A. and Birkett, M. A. 2014. Achieving food and environmental security: new approaches to close the gap. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences. 369, p. 20120272. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2012.0272
Achieving food security for one million sub-Saharan African poor through push-pull innovation by 2020
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Khan, Z. R., Midega, C. A. O., Pittchar, J. O., Murage, A. W., Birkett, M. A., Bruce, T. J. A. and Pickett, J. A. 2014. Achieving food security for one million sub-Saharan African poor through push-pull innovation by 2020. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences. 369, p. 20120284. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2012.0284
Prospects of genetic engineering for robust insect resistance
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Birkett, M. A. and Pickett, J. A. 2014. Prospects of genetic engineering for robust insect resistance. Current Opinion in Plant Biology. 19, pp. 59-67. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pbi.2014.03.009
Development of a female attractant for the click beetle pest Agriotes brevis
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Vuts, J., Furlan, L., Csonka, E. B., Woodcock, C. M., Caulfield, J. C., Mayon, P., Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A. and Toth, M. 2014. Development of a female attractant for the click beetle pest Agriotes brevis. Pest Management Science. 70 (4), pp. 610-614. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.3589
Identification of pheromone components and their binding affinity to the odorant binding protein CcapOBP83a-2 of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata
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Siciliano, P., He, X. L., Woodcock, C. M., Pickett, J. A., Field, L. M., Birkett, M. A., Kalinova, B., Gomulski, L. M., Scolari, F., Gasperi, G., Malacrida, A. R. and Zhou, J-J. 2014. Identification of pheromone components and their binding affinity to the odorant binding protein CcapOBP83a-2 of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata. Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 48, pp. 51-62. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibmb.2014.02.005
Identification and expression profile of two putative odorant-binding proteins from the neotropical brown stink bug, Euschistus heros (Fabricius) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)
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Farias, L. R., Paula, D. P., Zhou, J-J., Liu, R., Pappas, G. J. Jr., Moraes, M. C. B., Laumann, R. A., Borges, M., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A., Field, L. M. and Bao, S. N. 2014. Identification and expression profile of two putative odorant-binding proteins from the neotropical brown stink bug, Euschistus heros (Fabricius) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae). Neotropical Entomology. 43, pp. 106-114. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13744-013-0187-4
Differences in the fly-load of Haematobia irritans (Diptera: Muscidae) on cattle is modified by endophyte infection of pastures
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Parra, L., Rojas, C., Catrileo, A., Galdames, R., Mutis, A., Birkett, M. A. and Quiroz, A. 2013. Differences in the fly-load of Haematobia irritans (Diptera: Muscidae) on cattle is modified by endophyte infection of pastures. Electronic Journal Of Biotechnology. 16, p. 4. https://doi.org/10.2225/vol16-issue5-fulltext-4
The semiochemistry of aphids
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Pickett, J. A., Allemann, R. K. and Birkett, M. A. 2013. The semiochemistry of aphids. Natural Product Reports. 30, pp. 1277-1283. https://doi.org/10.1039/c3np70036d
Prevalence and infection intensity of sea lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis) on Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) host is reduced by the non-host compound 2-aminoacetophenone
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Hastie, L. C., Wallace, C., Birkett, M. A., Douglas, A., Jones, O., Mordue (Luntz), A. J., Ritchie, G., Pickett, J. A., Webster, J. L. and Bowman, A. S. 2013. Prevalence and infection intensity of sea lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis) on Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) host is reduced by the non-host compound 2-aminoacetophenone. Aquaculture. 410-411, pp. 178-183. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2013.06.035
Tracking bed bugs (Cimex lectularius:) a study of the effect of physiological and extrinsic factors on the response to bed bug-derived volatiles
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Weeks, E. N. I., Logan, J. G., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A. and Cameron, M. M. 2013. Tracking bed bugs (Cimex lectularius:) a study of the effect of physiological and extrinsic factors on the response to bed bug-derived volatiles. Journal Of Experimental Biology. 216, pp. 460-469. https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.074930
The role of semiochemicals in short-range location of aggregation sites in Adalia bipunctata (Coleoptera, Coccinellidae)
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Susset, E. C., Ramon-Portugal, F., Hemptinne, J-L., Dewhirst, S. Y., Birkett, M. A. and Magro, A. 2013. The role of semiochemicals in short-range location of aggregation sites in Adalia bipunctata (Coleoptera, Coccinellidae). Journal of Chemical Ecology. 39, pp. 591-601. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-013-0285-0
Evaluation of a nonanal-trimethylamine lure for collection of Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae) in gravid traps
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Irish, S. R., Moore, J., Bruce, J., Birkett, M. A. and Cameron, M. M. 2013. Evaluation of a nonanal-trimethylamine lure for collection of Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae) in gravid traps. Journal of Medical Entomology. 50, pp. 619-623. https://doi.org/10.1603/ME12229
Underground signals carried through common mycelial networks warn neighbouring plants of aphid attack
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Babikova, Z., Gilbert, L., Bruce, T. J. A., Birkett, M. A., Caulfield, J. C., Woodcock, C. M., Pickett, J. A. and Johnson, D. 2013. Underground signals carried through common mycelial networks warn neighbouring plants of aphid attack. Ecology Letters. 16 (7), pp. 835-843. https://doi.org/10.1111/ele.12115
Priming of production in maize of volatile organic defence compounds by the natural plant activator cis- jasmone
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Oluwafemi, S., Dewhirst, S. Y., Veyrat, N., Powers, S. J., Bruce, T. J. A., Caulfield, J. C., Pickett, J. A. and Birkett, M. A. 2013. Priming of production in maize of volatile organic defence compounds by the natural plant activator cis- jasmone. PLOS ONE. 8, p. e62299. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0062299
Effects of non-host plant odour on Melingethes aeneus during immigration to oilseed rape
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Mauchline, A. L., Cook, S. M., Powell, W. and Osborne, J. L. 2013. Effects of non-host plant odour on Melingethes aeneus during immigration to oilseed rape. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 146 (3), pp. 313-320. https://doi.org/10.1111/eea.12030
Effect of small lipophilic molecules in tomato and rice root exudates on the behaviour of Meloidogyne incognita and M. graminicola
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Dutta, T. K., Powers, S. J., Gaur, H. S., Birkett, M. A. and Curtis, R. H. C. 2012. Effect of small lipophilic molecules in tomato and rice root exudates on the behaviour of Meloidogyne incognita and M. graminicola. Nematology. 14, pp. 309-320. https://doi.org/10.1163/156854111X612306
Identification of host kairomones from maize, Zea mays, for the maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais
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Ukeh, D. A., Woodcock, C. M., Pickett, J. A. and Birkett, M. A. 2012. Identification of host kairomones from maize, Zea mays, for the maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 38, pp. 1402-1409. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-012-0191-x
Oviposition induced volatile emissions from African smallholder farmers' maize varieties
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Tamiru, A., Bruce, T. J. A., Midega, C. A. O., Woodcock, C. M., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A. and Khan, Z. R. 2012. Oviposition induced volatile emissions from African smallholder farmers' maize varieties. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 38, pp. 231-234. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-012-0082-1
Herbivory by a phloem-feeding insect inhibits floral volatile production
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Pareja, M., Qvarfordt, E., Webster, B., Mayon, P., Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A. and Glinwood, R. 2012. Herbivory by a phloem-feeding insect inhibits floral volatile production. PLOS ONE. 7, p. e31971. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0031971
Farmers' perceptions of cotton pests and their management in western Kenya
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Midega, C. A. O., Nyang'au, I. M., Pittchar, J., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A., Borges, M. and Khan, Z. R. 2012. Farmers' perceptions of cotton pests and their management in western Kenya. Crop Protection. 42, pp. 193-201. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2012.07.010
Semiochemicals from herbivory induced cotton plants enhance the foraging behaviour of the cotton boll weevil, Anthonomus grandis
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Magalhaes, D. M., Borges, M., Laumann, R. A., Sujii, E. R., Mayon, P., Caulfield, J. C., Midega, C. A. O., Khan, Z. R., Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A. and Blassioli-Moraes, M. C. 2012. Semiochemicals from herbivory induced cotton plants enhance the foraging behaviour of the cotton boll weevil, Anthonomus grandis. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 38, pp. 1528-1538. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-012-0216-5
Comparison of different synthetic baits in field experiments with respect to attractivity to green lacewings (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae)
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Koczor, S., Szentkiralyi, F., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A., Voigt, E. and Toth, M. 2012. Comparison of different synthetic baits in field experiments with respect to attractivity to green lacewings (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae). Novenyvdelem. 48, pp. 501-506.
Interference in foraging behaviour of European and American house dust mites Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus and Dermatophagoides farinae (Acari: Pyroglyphidae) by catmint, Nepeta cataria (Lamiaceae)
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Khan, M. A., Jones, I., Loza-Reyes, E., Cameron, M. M., Pickett, J. A. and Birkett, M. A. 2012. Interference in foraging behaviour of European and American house dust mites Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus and Dermatophagoides farinae (Acari: Pyroglyphidae) by catmint, Nepeta cataria (Lamiaceae). Experimental and Applied Acarology. 57, pp. 65-74. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10493-012-9532-2
Isolation and identification of host cues from mango, Mangifera indica, that attract gravid female oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis
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Kamala Jayanthi, P. D., Woodcock, C. M., Caulfield, J. C., Birkett, M. A. and Bruce, T. J. A. 2012. Isolation and identification of host cues from mango, Mangifera indica, that attract gravid female oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 38, pp. 361-369. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-012-0093-y
Aphid antixenosis in cotton is activated by the natural plant defence elicitor cis- jasmone
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Hegde, M., Oliveira, J. N., Da Costa, J. G., Loza-Reyes, E., Bleicher, E., Santana, A. E. G., Caulfield, J. C., Mayon, P., Dewhirst, S. Y., Bruce, T. J. A., Pickett, J. A. and Birkett, M. A. 2012. Aphid antixenosis in cotton is activated by the natural plant defence elicitor cis- jasmone. Phytochemistry. 78 (June), pp. 81-88. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phytochem.2012.03.004
Collection of Culicoides (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) using CO2 and enantiomers of 1-octen-3-ol in the United Kingdom
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Harrup, L. E., Logan, J. G., Cook, J. I., Golding, N., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A., Sanders, C., Barber, J., Rogers, D. J., Mellor, P. S., Purse, B. V. and Carpenter, S. 2012. Collection of Culicoides (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) using CO2 and enantiomers of 1-octen-3-ol in the United Kingdom. Journal of Medical Entomology. 49, pp. 112-121. https://doi.org/10.1603/ME11145
Activation of defence in sweet pepper, Capiscum annuum, by cis- jasmone, and its impact on aphid and aphid parasitoid behaviour
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Dewhirst, S. Y., Birkett, M. A., Loza-Reyes, E., Martin, J. L., Pye, B. J., Smart, L. E., Hardie, J. and Pickett, J. A. 2012. Activation of defence in sweet pepper, Capiscum annuum, by cis- jasmone, and its impact on aphid and aphid parasitoid behaviour. Pest Management Science. 68 (10), pp. 1419-1429. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.3326
Sex pheromone communication in two sympatric neotropical stink bug species Chinavia ubica and Chinavia impicticornis
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Blassioli-Moraes, M. C., Laumann, R. A., Oliveira, M. W. M., Woodcock, C. M., Mayon, P., Hooper, A. M., Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A. and Borges, M. 2012. Sex pheromone communication in two sympatric neotropical stink bug species Chinavia ubica and Chinavia impicticornis. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 38, pp. 836-845. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-012-0142-6
Odour-mediated orientation behaviour of the lily beetle Lilioceris lilii
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Salisbury, A., Cook, S. M., Powell, W. and Hardie, J. 2012. Odour-mediated orientation behaviour of the lily beetle Lilioceris lilii. Physiological Entomology. 37 (1), pp. 97-102. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3032.2011.00823.x
The use of Pluronic F-127 to study the development of the potato cyst nematode, Globodera pallida
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Sasaki-Crawley, A., Curtis, R. H. C., Birkett, M. A., Papadopoulos, A., Blackshaw, R. and Pickett, J. A. 2012. The use of Pluronic F-127 to study the development of the potato cyst nematode, Globodera pallida. Nematology. 14, pp. 869-873. https://doi.org/10.1163/156854112X631944
Two-step learning involved in acquiring olfactory preferences for plant volatiles by parasitic wasps
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Takemoto, H., Powell, W., Pickett, J. A., Kainoh, Y. and Takabayashi, J. 2012. Two-step learning involved in acquiring olfactory preferences for plant volatiles by parasitic wasps. Animal Behaviour. 83, pp. 1491-1496. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anbehav.2012.03.023
The sex pheromones of mealy plum (Hayalopterus pruni) and leaf-curl plum (Brachycaudus helichrysi) aphids: identification and field trapping of male and gynoparous aphids in prune orchards
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Symmes, E. J., Dewhirst, S. Y., Birkett, M. A., Campbell, C. A. M., Chamberlain, K., Pickett, J. A. and Zalom, F. G. 2012. The sex pheromones of mealy plum (Hayalopterus pruni) and leaf-curl plum (Brachycaudus helichrysi) aphids: identification and field trapping of male and gynoparous aphids in prune orchards. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 38 (5), pp. 576-583. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-012-0121-y
Alligator pepper, Aframomum melegueta, and ginger, Zingiber officinale, reduce stored maize infestation by the maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais in traditional African granaries
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Ukeh, D. A., Umoetok, S. B. A., Bowman, A. S., Mordue (Luntz), A. J., Pickett, J. A. and Birkett, M. A. 2012. Alligator pepper, Aframomum melegueta, and ginger, Zingiber officinale, reduce stored maize infestation by the maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais in traditional African granaries. Crop Protection. 32, pp. 99-103. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2011.10.013
Aspects of insect chemical ecology: exploitation of reception and detection as tools for deception of pests and beneficial insects
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Pickett, J. A., Aradottir, G. I., Birkett, M. A., Bruce, T. J. A., Chamberlain, K., Khan, Z. R., Midega, C. A. O., Smart, L. E. and Woodcock, C. M. 2012. Aspects of insect chemical ecology: exploitation of reception and detection as tools for deception of pests and beneficial insects. Physiological Entomology. 37 (1), pp. 2-9. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3032.2011.00828.x
Fast and efficient microwave-assisted synthesis of functionalized peptoids via Ugi reactions
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Barreto, A. De F. S., Vercillo, O. E., Birkett, M. A., Caulfield, J. C., Wessjohann, L. A. and Andrade, C. K. Z. 2011. Fast and efficient microwave-assisted synthesis of functionalized peptoids via Ugi reactions. Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry. 9, pp. 5024-5027. https://doi.org/10.1039/C1OB05471F
Aspects of the behaviour of Globodera pallida in the rhizosphere of the trap crop, Solanum sisymbriifolium
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Sasaki-Crawley, A., Curtis, R. H. C., Birkett, M. A., Powers, S. J., Papadopoulos, A., Blackshaw, R. and Pickett, J. A. 2011. Aspects of the behaviour of Globodera pallida in the rhizosphere of the trap crop, Solanum sisymbriifolium. Abstracts SEE11 Joint Meeting of the Royal Entomological Society of London and the Soil Ecology Society, Plymouth, 14-16 September 2011 .
How does Solanum sisymbriifolium affect Globodera pallida behaviour?
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Sasaki-Crawley, A., Curtis, R. H. C., Birkett, M. A., Powers, S. J., Papadopoulos, A., Blackshaw, R. P. and Pickett, J. A. 2011. How does Solanum sisymbriifolium affect Globodera pallida behaviour? Abstracts 43rd ONTA Annual Meeting, Coimbra, 4-9 September 2011 .
Antifungal activity of volatile metabolites emitted by mycelial cultures of saprophytic fungi
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Schalchli, H., Hormazabal, E., Becerra, J., Birkett, M. A., Alvear, M., Vidal, J. and Quiroz, A. 2011. Antifungal activity of volatile metabolites emitted by mycelial cultures of saprophytic fungi. Chemistry And Ecology. 27, pp. 503-513. https://doi.org/10.1080/02757540.2011.596832
Plant-nematode interactions: Globodera pallida and Solanum sisymbriifolium
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Sasaki-Crawley, A., Curtis, R. H. C., Birkett, M. A., Powers, S. J., Papadopoulos, A., Blackshaw, R. and Pickett, J. A. 2011. Plant-nematode interactions: Globodera pallida and Solanum sisymbriifolium. Abstracts AAB Conference Advances in Nematology, London, 13 December 2011 .
Maize landraces recruit egg and larval parasitoids in response to egg deposition by a herbivore
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Tamiru, A., Bruce, T. J. A., Woodcock, C. M., Caulfield, J. C., Midega, C. A. O., Ogol, C. K. P. O., Mayon, P., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A. and Khan, Z. R. 2011. Maize landraces recruit egg and larval parasitoids in response to egg deposition by a herbivore. Ecology Letters. 14 (11), pp. 1075-1083. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1461-0248.2011.01674.x
Fitness trade-off in peach-potato aphids (Myzus persicae) between insecticide resistance and vulnerability to parasitoid attack at several spatial scales
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Foster, S. P., Denholm, I., Poppy, G. M., Thompson, R. and Powell, W. 2011. Fitness trade-off in peach-potato aphids (Myzus persicae) between insecticide resistance and vulnerability to parasitoid attack at several spatial scales. Bulletin of Entomological Research. 101 (6), pp. 659-666. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007485310000623
Identification of semiochemicals released by cotton, Gossypium hirsutum, upon infestation by the cotton aphid, Aphis gossypii
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Hegde, M., Oliveira, J. N., Da Costa, J. G., Bleicher, E., Santana, A. E. G., Bruce, T. J. A., Caulfield, J., Dewhirst, S. Y., Woodcock, C. M., Pickett, J. A. and Birkett, M. A. 2011. Identification of semiochemicals released by cotton, Gossypium hirsutum, upon infestation by the cotton aphid, Aphis gossypii. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 37, pp. 741-750. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-011-9980-x
Enantiomeric selectivity in behavioural and electrophysiological responses of Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes
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Cook, J. I., Majeed, S., Ignell, R., Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A. and Logan, J. G. 2011. Enantiomeric selectivity in behavioural and electrophysiological responses of Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes. Bulletin of Entomological Research. 101, pp. 541-550. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007485311000162
Development of female-targeted attractant in two Agriotes click beetles (Coleoptera: Elateridae)
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Vuts, J., Furlan, L., Csonka, E., Woodcock, C. M., Caulfield, J., Mayon, P., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A. and Toth, K. 2011. Development of female-targeted attractant in two Agriotes click beetles (Coleoptera: Elateridae). Abstracts Ento' 11 Symposium on Chemical Ecology: Reception, Detection and Deception, Chatham, 7-9 September 2011 . pp. 63
Behavioral responses of the leafhopper, Cicadulina storeyi China, a major vector of maize streak virus, to volatile cues from intact and leafhopper-damaged maize
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Oluwafemi, S., Bruce, T. J. A., Pickett, J. A., Ton, J. and Birkett, M. A. 2011. Behavioral responses of the leafhopper, Cicadulina storeyi China, a major vector of maize streak virus, to volatile cues from intact and leafhopper-damaged maize. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 37, pp. 40-48. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-010-9891-2
Differential preference of Capiscum spp. cultivars by Aphis gossypii is conferred by variation in volatile semiochemistry
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Da Costa, J. G., Pires, E. V., Riffel, A., Birkett, M. A., Bleicher, E. and Sant'ana, A. E. G. 2011. Differential preference of Capiscum spp. cultivars by Aphis gossypii is conferred by variation in volatile semiochemistry. Euphytica. 177, pp. 299-307. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-010-0250-8
Erratum to 'Repellent activity of Nepeta grandiflora and Nepeta clarkei (Lamiaceae) against the cereal aphid, Sitobion avenae (Homoptera: Aphididae)' [Phytochem. Lett. 3 (2010) 139-142]
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Birkett, M. A., Bruce, T. J. A. and Pickett, J. A. 2011. Erratum to 'Repellent activity of Nepeta grandiflora and Nepeta clarkei (Lamiaceae) against the cereal aphid, Sitobion avenae (Homoptera: Aphididae)' [Phytochem. Lett. 3 (2010) 139-142]. Phytochemistry Letters. 4, p. 57. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phytol.2010.10.008
Semiochemicals of the common bed bug, Cimex lectularius L. (Hemiptera: Cimicidae), and their potential for use in monitoring and control
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Weeks, E. N. I., Birkett, M. A., Cameron, M. M., Pickett, J. A. and Logan, J. G. 2011. Semiochemicals of the common bed bug, Cimex lectularius L. (Hemiptera: Cimicidae), and their potential for use in monitoring and control. Pest Management Science. 67 (1), pp. 10-20. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.2024
Repellent activity of catmint, Nepeta cataria, and iridoid nepetalactone isomers against Afro-tropical mosquitoes, ixodid ticks and red poultry mites
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Birkett, M. A., Hassanali, A., Hoglund, S., Pettersson, J. and Pickett, J. A. 2011. Repellent activity of catmint, Nepeta cataria, and iridoid nepetalactone isomers against Afro-tropical mosquitoes, ixodid ticks and red poultry mites. Phytochemistry. 72, pp. 109-114. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phytochem.2010.09.016
A bioassay for studying behavioural responses of the common bed bug, Cimex lectularius (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) to bed bug-derived volatiles
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Weeks, E. N. I., Logan, J. G., Gezan, S. A., Woodcock, C. M., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A. and Cameron, M. M. 2011. A bioassay for studying behavioural responses of the common bed bug, Cimex lectularius (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) to bed bug-derived volatiles. Bulletin of Entomological Research. 101, pp. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007485309990599
Aspects of behaviour of Globodera pallida in the rhizosphere of the trap crop, Solanum sisymbriifolium
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Sasaki-Crawley, A., Curtis, R. H. C., Birkett, M. A., Powers, S. J., Papadopoulos, A., Pickett, J. A., Blackshaw, R. and Kerry, B. R. 2010. Aspects of behaviour of Globodera pallida in the rhizosphere of the trap crop, Solanum sisymbriifolium. Abstracts 30th International Symposium of the European Society of Nematologists, Vienna, 19-23 September 2010 . pp. 157
Behaviour of Globodera pallida in the rhizosphere of the trap crop, Solanum sisymbriifolium
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Sasaki-Crawley, A., Curtis, R. H. C., Birkett, M. A., Powers, S. J., Papadopoulos, A., Blackshaw, R. and Pickett, J. A. 2010. Behaviour of Globodera pallida in the rhizosphere of the trap crop, Solanum sisymbriifolium. Abstracts AAB Conference on Advances in Nematology, London, 14 December 2010 .
Repellent activity of Nepeta grandiflora and Nepeta clarkei (Lamiaceae) against the cereal aphid, Sitobion avenae (Homoptera: Aphididae)
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Birkett, M. A., Bruce, T. J. A. and Pickett, J. A. 2010. Repellent activity of Nepeta grandiflora and Nepeta clarkei (Lamiaceae) against the cereal aphid, Sitobion avenae (Homoptera: Aphididae). Phytochemistry Letters. 3, pp. 139-142. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phytol.2010.05.001
Attraction of Chrysoperla carnea complex and Chrysopa spp. lacewings (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae) to aphid sex pheromone components and a synthetic blend of floral compounds in Hungary
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Koczor, S., Szentkiralyi, F., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A., Voigt, E. and Toth, M. 2010. Attraction of Chrysoperla carnea complex and Chrysopa spp. lacewings (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae) to aphid sex pheromone components and a synthetic blend of floral compounds in Hungary. Pest Management Science. 66 (12), pp. 1374-1379. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.2030
Identification of neryl formate as the airborne aggregation pheromone for the American house dust mite and the European house dust mite (Acari: Epidermoptidae)
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Skelton, A. C., Cameron, M. M., Pickett, J. A. and Birkett, M. A. 2010. Identification of neryl formate as the airborne aggregation pheromone for the American house dust mite and the European house dust mite (Acari: Epidermoptidae). Journal of Medical Entomology. 47, pp. 798-804. https://doi.org/10.1603/ME09295
Signalling and behaviour of potato cyst nematode in the rhizosphere of the trap crop, Solanum sisymbriifolium
C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Sasaki-Crawley, A., Curtis, R. H. C., Birkett, M. A., Powers, S. J., Papadopoulos, A., Pickett, J. A., Blackshaw, R. and Kerry, B. R. 2010. Signalling and behaviour of potato cyst nematode in the rhizosphere of the trap crop, Solanum sisymbriifolium. 3rd Symposium on Potato Cyst Nematodes. Aspects of Applied Biology 103 . pp. 45-51
Is quality more important than quantity? Insect behavioural responses to changes in a volatile blend after stemborer oviposition on an African grass
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Bruce, T. J. A., Midega, C. A. O., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A. and Khan, Z. R. 2010. Is quality more important than quantity? Insect behavioural responses to changes in a volatile blend after stemborer oviposition on an African grass. Biology Letters. 6, pp. 314-317. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsbl.2009.0953
The chemistry of plant signalling
B - Book chapters etc edited externally
Birkett, M. A. 2010. The chemistry of plant signalling. in: Baluska, F. and Ninkovic, V. (ed.) Plant communication from an ecological perspective Springer, Berlin. pp. 21-41
Exploiting phytochemical diversity to control pests of agriculture and vectors of human and animal disease
C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Hooper, A. M., Khan, Z. R., Torto, B., Birkett, M. A., Bruce, T. J. A. and Pickett, J. A. 2010. Exploiting phytochemical diversity to control pests of agriculture and vectors of human and animal disease. Midiwo, J. O. and Clough, J. M. (ed.) Aspects of African Biodiversity: Proceedings of the Pan Africa Chemistry Network Biodiversity Conference, Nairobi, 10-12 September 2008 . Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Cambridge. pp. 43-48
Chemical ecology of animal and human pathogen vectors in a changing global climate
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A., Dewhirst, S. Y., Logan, J. G., Omolo, M. O., Torto, B., Pelletier, J., Syed, Z. and Leal, W. S. 2010. Chemical ecology of animal and human pathogen vectors in a changing global climate. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 36, pp. 113-121. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-010-9739-9
Behavioural responses of the maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais, to host (stored-grain) and non-host plant volatiles
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Ukeh, D. A., Birkett, M. A., Bruce, T. J. A., Allan, E. J., Pickett, J. A. and Mordue (Luntz), A. J. 2010. Behavioural responses of the maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais, to host (stored-grain) and non-host plant volatiles. Pest Management Science. 66 (1), pp. 44-50. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.1828
Susceptibility of six Lilium to damage by the lily beetle, Lilioceris lilii (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Salisbury, A., Clark, S. J., Powell, W. and Hardie, J. 2010. Susceptibility of six Lilium to damage by the lily beetle, Lilioceris lilii (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 156 (1), pp. 103-110. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.2009.00368.x
Novel use of stir bar sorptive extraction (SBSE) as a tool for isolation of oviposition site attractants for gravid Culex quinquefasciatus
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Carson, C., Birkett, M. A., Logan, J. G., Mawa, K., Pates, H. V., Pickett, J. A., Rwegoshora, R. T., Tungu, P. K. and Cameron, M. M. 2010. Novel use of stir bar sorptive extraction (SBSE) as a tool for isolation of oviposition site attractants for gravid Culex quinquefasciatus. Bulletin of Entomological Research. 100, pp. 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007485309006701
Scents and sex: insect pheromones
G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications
Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A., Woodcock, C. M. and Zhou, J-J. 2009. Scents and sex: insect pheromones. The Biochemist. 31 (2), pp. 28-32. https://doi.org/10.1042/BIO03102028
Hypotheses for developing new controls for animal and human disease vectors
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A., Logan, J., Dewhirst, S. and Torto, B. 2009. Hypotheses for developing new controls for animal and human disease vectors. Abstracts 25th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Chemical Ecology, Neuchatel, 23-27 August 2009 .
Investigating the interaction between maize and the leafhopper Cicadulina storeyi China (Homoptera: Cicadellidae), a major vector of maize streak virus
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Oluwafemi, S., Bruce, T. J. A., Pickett, J. A., Ton, J. and Birkett, M. A. 2009. Investigating the interaction between maize and the leafhopper Cicadulina storeyi China (Homoptera: Cicadellidae), a major vector of maize streak virus. Abstracts 25th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Chemical Ecology, Neuchatel, 23-27 August 2009 .
Attraction of the stink bug egg parasitoid Telenomus podisi to defence signals from soybean activated by treatment with cis- jasmone
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Moraes, M. C., Laumann, R. A., Pareja, M., Sereno, F. T. P. S., Michereff, M. F. F., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A. and Borges, M. 2009. Attraction of the stink bug egg parasitoid Telenomus podisi to defence signals from soybean activated by treatment with cis- jasmone. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 131 (2), pp. 178-188. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1570-7458.2009.00836.x
Prospects for the development of odour baits to control the Palpalis group species of tsetse flies, vectors of Human African Trypanosomiasis in West Africa
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Dewhirst, S. Y., Esterhuizen, J., Logan, J. G., Rayaisse, J. B., Tirados, I., Salou, E., Birkett, M. A., Woodcock, C. M., Vale, G. A., Solano, P., Torr, S. J., Lehane, M. J. and Pickett, J. A. 2009. Prospects for the development of odour baits to control the Palpalis group species of tsetse flies, vectors of Human African Trypanosomiasis in West Africa. Abstracts 25th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Chemical Ecology, Neuchatel, 23-27 August 2009 .
Identification of sex pheromones for the Brazilian stinkbug species, Chinavia ubica and Chinavia impicticornis (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Borges, M., Moraes, M. C. B., Laumann, R. A., Wandre, M., Woodcock, C. M., Birkett, M. A. and Pickett, J. A. 2009. Identification of sex pheromones for the Brazilian stinkbug species, Chinavia ubica and Chinavia impicticornis (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae). Abstracts 25th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Chemical Ecology, Neuchatel, 23-27 August 2009 .
cis- Jasmone as an activator of plant defence: understanding underlying mechanisms and towards field deployment
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Birkett, M. A., Blassioli-Moraes, M. C., Borges, M., Bruce, T. J. A., Gordon-Weeks, R., Goulart Santana, A. E., Smart, L. E., Woodcock, C. M. and Pickett, J. A. 2009. cis- Jasmone as an activator of plant defence: understanding underlying mechanisms and towards field deployment. Abstracts 25th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Chemical Ecology, Neuchatel, 23-27 August 2009 .
Investigating the impact of plant activators upon induced plant defence against root-knot nematode and potato cyst nematode infection in tomatoes
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Curtis, R. H. C., Birkett, M. A., Pye, B., Pickett, J. A. and Kerry, B. R. 2009. Investigating the impact of plant activators upon induced plant defence against root-knot nematode and potato cyst nematode infection in tomatoes. Abstracts Nemagenics: Exploiting Genomics to Understand Plant-Nematode Interactions. COST 872 3rd Annual Meeting, Toledo, 25-28 May 2009 . pp. 37-38
Learning is involved in the response of parasitic wasps Aphidius ervi (Haliday) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) to volatiles from a broad bean plant, Vicia faba (Fabaceae), infested by aphids Acyrthosiphon pisum (Harris) (Homoptera: Aphididae)
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Takemoto, H., Powell, W., Pickett, J. A., Kainoh, Y. and Takabayashi, J. 2009. Learning is involved in the response of parasitic wasps Aphidius ervi (Haliday) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) to volatiles from a broad bean plant, Vicia faba (Fabaceae), infested by aphids Acyrthosiphon pisum (Harris) (Homoptera: Aphididae). Applied Entomology and Zoology. 44, pp. 23-28. https://doi.org/10.1303/aez.2009.23
Aspects of the plant-nematode interactions: host recognition and plant signalling molecules
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Curtis, R. H. C., Birkett, M. A., Pye, B. J., Pickett, J. A. and Kerry, B. R. 2009. Aspects of the plant-nematode interactions: host recognition and plant signalling molecules. Abstracts 2nd International Congress of Tropical Nematology, Maceio, Brazil, 4-9 October 2009 .
Signalling and behaviour of potato cyst nematode in the rhizosphere of the trap crop, Solanum sisymbriifolium
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Sasaki-Crawley, A., Curtis, R. H. C., Birkett, M. A., Powers, S. J., Barker, A., Pickett, J. A., Blackshaw, R. and Kerry, B. R. 2009. Signalling and behaviour of potato cyst nematode in the rhizosphere of the trap crop, Solanum sisymbriifolium. Abstracts AAB Conference on Advances in Nematology, London, 15 December 2009 .
Plant defences induced by foliar application of jasmonates reduces infection of Meloidogyne incognita and Globodera pallida in Solanum lycopersicum
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Curtis, R. H. C., Matthews, M., Pankaj, Birkett, M. A., Pye, B., Napier, J. A., Pickett, J. A. and Kerry, B. R. 2009. Plant defences induced by foliar application of jasmonates reduces infection of Meloidogyne incognita and Globodera pallida in Solanum lycopersicum. Abstracts AAB Conference on Advances in Nematology, London, 15 December 2009 .
Investigating the impact of plant activators upon induced plant defence against root-knot nematode and potato cyst-nematode infection in tomato
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Curtis, R. H. C., Birkett, M. A., Pye, B., Pickett, J. A. and Kerry, B. R. 2009. Investigating the impact of plant activators upon induced plant defence against root-knot nematode and potato cyst-nematode infection in tomato. Abstracts 19th Symposium of the Nematological Society of Southern Africa (N.S.S.A.), Hazy View, South Africa, 17-21 May 2009 . pp. 71
Olfactory response of Haematobia irritans (Diptera: Muscidae) to cattle-derived volatile compounds
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Oyarzun, M. P., Palma, R., Alberti, E., Hormazabal, E., Pardo, F., Birkett, M. A. and Quiroz, A. 2009. Olfactory response of Haematobia irritans (Diptera: Muscidae) to cattle-derived volatile compounds. Journal of Medical Entomology. 46 (6), pp. 1320-1326. https://doi.org/10.1603/033.046.0610
Repellent activity of alligator pepper, Aframomum melegueta and ginger, Zingiber officinale against the maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Ukeh, D. A., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A., Bowman, A. S. and Mordue Luntz, A. J. 2009. Repellent activity of alligator pepper, Aframomum melegueta and ginger, Zingiber officinale against the maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais. Phytochemistry. 70, pp. 751-758. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phytochem.2009.03.012
A review of host finding behaviour in the parasitic sea louse, Lepeophtheirus salmonis (Caligidae: Copepoda)
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Mordue (Luntz), A. J. and Birkett, M. A. 2009. A review of host finding behaviour in the parasitic sea louse, Lepeophtheirus salmonis (Caligidae: Copepoda). Journal Of Fish Diseases. 32 (1), pp. 3-13. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2761.2008.01004.x
Identification of human-derived volatile chemicals that interfere with attraction of the Scottish biting midge and their potential use as repellents
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Logan, J. G., Seal, N. J., Cook, J. I., Stanczyk, N. M., Birkett, M. A., Clark, S. J., Gezan, S. A., Wadhams, L. J., Pickett, J. A. and Mordue (Luntz), A. J. 2009. Identification of human-derived volatile chemicals that interfere with attraction of the Scottish biting midge and their potential use as repellents. Journal of Medical Entomology. 46 (2), pp. 208-219. https://doi.org/10.1603/033.046.0205
Vicia faba-Lygus rugulipennis interactions: induced plant volatiles and sex pheromone enhancement
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Frati, F., Chamberlain, K., Birkett, M. A., Dufour, S. G. L., Mayon, P., Woodcock, C. M., Wadhams, L. J., Pickett, J. A., Salerno, G., Conti, E. and Bin, F. 2009. Vicia faba-Lygus rugulipennis interactions: induced plant volatiles and sex pheromone enhancement. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 35, pp. 201-208. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-008-9572-6
Electrophysiological and behavioural responses of the pollen beetle, Meligethes aeneus , to volatiles from a non-host plant, lavender, Lavandula angustifolia (Lamiaceae)
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Mauchline, A. L., Birkett, M. A., Woodcock, C. M., Pickett, J. A., Osborne, J. L. and Powell, W. 2008. Electrophysiological and behavioural responses of the pollen beetle, Meligethes aeneus , to volatiles from a non-host plant, lavender, Lavandula angustifolia (Lamiaceae). Arthropod-Plant Interactions. 2, pp. 109-115. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11829-008-9038-3
Dolichodial: a new aphid sex pheromone component?
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Dewhirst, S. Y., Birkett, M. A., Fitzgerald, J. D., Stewart-Jones, A., Wadhams, L. J., Woodcock, C. M., Hardie, J. and Pickett, J. A. 2008. Dolichodial: a new aphid sex pheromone component? Journal of Chemical Ecology. 34, pp. 1575-1583. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-008-9561-9
Chemical stimuli supporting foraging behaviour of Coccinella septempunctata L. (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae): volatiles and allelobiosis
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Pettersson, J., Ninkovic, V., Glinwood, R., Al Abassi, S., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A. and Wadhams, L. J. 2008. Chemical stimuli supporting foraging behaviour of Coccinella septempunctata L. (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae): volatiles and allelobiosis. Applied Entomology and Zoology. 43, pp. 315-321. https://doi.org/10.1303/aez.2008.315
Aggregation of parasitism risk in an aphid-parasitoid system: effects of plant patch size and aphid density
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Pareja, M., Brown, V. K. and Powell, W. 2008. Aggregation of parasitism risk in an aphid-parasitoid system: effects of plant patch size and aphid density. Basic and Applied Ecology. 9, pp. 701-708. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.baae.2007.10.008
Endoparasitism in cereal aphids: molecular analysis of a whole parasitoid community
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Traugott, M., Bell, J. R., Broad, G. R., Powell, W., Van Veen, F. J. F., Vollhardt, I. M. G. and Symondson, W. O. C. 2008. Endoparasitism in cereal aphids: molecular analysis of a whole parasitoid community. Molecular Ecology. 17 (17), pp. 3928-3938. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-294X.2008.03878.x
Identification of volatile compounds used in host location by the black bean aphid, Aphis fabae
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Webster, B., Bruce, T. J. A., Dufour, S. G. L., Birkemeyer, C. S., Birkett, M. A., Hardie, J. and Pickett, J. A. 2008. Identification of volatile compounds used in host location by the black bean aphid, Aphis fabae. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 34, pp. 1153-1161. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-008-9510-7
DEET repels ORNery mosquitoes
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A. and Logan, J. G. 2008. DEET repels ORNery mosquitoes. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 105, pp. 13195-13196. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0807167105
Behavioral and olfactory responses of female Salaria pavo (Pisces: Blenniidae) to a putative multi-componenet male pheromone
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Serrano, R. M., Barata, E. N., Birkett, M. A., Hubbard, P. C., Guerreiro, P. S. and Canario, A. V. M. 2008. Behavioral and olfactory responses of female Salaria pavo (Pisces: Blenniidae) to a putative multi-componenet male pheromone. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 34, pp. 647-658. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-008-9466-7
Antiectoparasitic activity of the gum resin, gum haggar, from the East African plant, Commiphora holtziana
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Birkett, M. A., Al Abassi, S., Krober, T., Chamberlain, K., Hooper, A. M., Guerin, P. M., Pettersson, J., Pickett, J. A., Slade, R. and Wadhams, L. J. 2008. Antiectoparasitic activity of the gum resin, gum haggar, from the East African plant, Commiphora holtziana. Phytochemistry. 69, pp. 1710-1715. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phytochem.2008.02.017
Host recognition by the specialist hoverfly Microdon mutabilis , a social parasite of the ant Formica lemani
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Schonrogge, K., Napper, E. K. V., Birkett, M. A., Woodcock, C. M., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Thomas, J. A. 2008. Host recognition by the specialist hoverfly Microdon mutabilis , a social parasite of the ant Formica lemani. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 34, pp. 168-178. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-007-9417-8
cis- Jasmone induces accumulation of defence compounds in wheat, Triticum aestivum
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Moraes, M. C. B., Birkett, M. A., Gordon-Weeks, R., Smart, L. E., Martin, J. L., Pye, B. J., Bromilow, R. H. and Pickett, J. A. 2008. cis- Jasmone induces accumulation of defence compounds in wheat, Triticum aestivum. Phytochemistry. 69, pp. 9-17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phytochem.2007.06.020
Identification of human-derived volatile chemicals that interfere with attraction of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Logan, J. G., Birkett, M. A., Clark, S. J., Powers, S. J., Seal, N. J., Wadhams, L. J., Mordue (Luntz), A. J. and Pickett, J. A. 2008. Identification of human-derived volatile chemicals that interfere with attraction of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 34, pp. 308-322. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-008-9436-0
cis- Jasmone induces Arabidopsis genes that affect the chemical ecology of multitrophic interactions with aphids and their parasitoids
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Bruce, T. J. A., Matthes, M. C., Chamberlain, K., Woodcock, C. M., Mohib, A., Webster, B., Smart, L. E., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A. and Napier, J. A. 2008. cis- Jasmone induces Arabidopsis genes that affect the chemical ecology of multitrophic interactions with aphids and their parasitoids. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 105, pp. 4553-4558. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0710305105
Developments in aspects of ecological phytochemistry: the role of cis -jasmone in inducible defence systems in plants
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A., Bruce, T. J. A., Chamberlain, K., Gordon-Weeks, R., Matthes, M. C., Napier, J. A., Smart, L. E. and Woodcock, C. M. 2007. Developments in aspects of ecological phytochemistry: the role of cis -jasmone in inducible defence systems in plants. Phytochemistry. 68 (22-24), pp. 2937-2945. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phytochem.2007.09.025
Effect of the presence of a nonhost herbivore on the response of the aphid parasitoid Diaeretiella rapae to host-infested cabbage plants
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Agbogba, B. C. and Powell, W. 2007. Effect of the presence of a nonhost herbivore on the response of the aphid parasitoid Diaeretiella rapae to host-infested cabbage plants. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 33, pp. 2229-2235. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-007-9379-x
Foraging behaviour of the parasitoid Lysiphlebus testaceipes (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) in response to plant volatiles, with reference to biocontrol of aphids in peri-urban vegetable production systems
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Lopez Perez, M., Fernandez Argudin, M. and Powell, W. 2007. Foraging behaviour of the parasitoid Lysiphlebus testaceipes (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) in response to plant volatiles, with reference to biocontrol of aphids in peri-urban vegetable production systems. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 17, pp. 677-686. https://doi.org/10.1080/09583150701408949
Behavioural side-effects of insecticide resistance in aphids increase their vulnerability to parasitoid attack
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Foster, S. P., Tomiczek, M., Thompson, R., Denholm, I., Poppy, G. M., Kraaijeveld, A. R. and Powell, W. 2007. Behavioural side-effects of insecticide resistance in aphids increase their vulnerability to parasitoid attack. Animal Behaviour. 74 (3), pp. 621-632. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anbehav.2006.12.018
Responses of Phradis parasitoids to volatiles of lavender, Lavendula angustifolia - a possible repellent for their host, Meligethes aeneus
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Cook, S. M., Jonsson, M., Skellern, M. P., Murray, D. A., Anderson, P. and Powell, W. 2007. Responses of Phradis parasitoids to volatiles of lavender, Lavendula angustifolia - a possible repellent for their host, Meligethes aeneus. BioControl. 52, pp. 591-598. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10526-006-9057-x
Semiochemicals for biting fly control: their identification and exploitation
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Logan, J. G. and Birkett, M. A. 2007. Semiochemicals for biting fly control: their identification and exploitation. Pest Management Science. 63 (7), pp. 647-657. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.1408
Response of the aphid parasitoid Aphidius funebris to volatiles from undamaged and aphid-infested Centaurea nigra
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Pareja, M., Moraes, M. C. B., Clark, S. J., Birkett, M. A. and Powell, W. 2007. Response of the aphid parasitoid Aphidius funebris to volatiles from undamaged and aphid-infested Centaurea nigra. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 33 (April), pp. 695-710. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-007-9260-y
Behavioural and chemical ecology underlying the success of turnip rape (Brassica rapa) trap crops in protecting oilseed rape (Brassica napus) from the pollen beetle (Meligethes aeneus)
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Cook, S. M., Rasmussen, H. B., Birkett, M. A., Murray, D. A., Pye, B. J., Watts, N. P. and Williams, I. H. 2007. Behavioural and chemical ecology underlying the success of turnip rape (Brassica rapa) trap crops in protecting oilseed rape (Brassica napus) from the pollen beetle (Meligethes aeneus). Arthropod-Plant Interactions. 1, pp. 57-67. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11829-007-9004-5
Olfactory responses of medically and economically important mites (Acari: Epidermoptidae and Acaridae) to volatile chemicals
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Skelton, A. C., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A. and Cameron, M. M. 2007. Olfactory responses of medically and economically important mites (Acari: Epidermoptidae and Acaridae) to volatile chemicals. Journal of Medical Entomology. 44, pp. 367-371. https://doi.org/DOI:10.1603/0022-2585(2007)44[367:OROMAE]2.0.CO;2
cis -Jasmone as allelopathic agent in inducing plant defence
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A., Blassioli Moraes, M. C., Bruce, T. J. A., Chamberlain, K., Gordon-Weeks, R., Matthes, M. C., Napier, J. A., Smart, L. E., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 2007. cis -Jasmone as allelopathic agent in inducing plant defence. Allelopathy Journal. 19 (1), pp. 109-118.
Functional biodiversity of aphid natural enemies: positive intra-guild interactions
C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Powell, W., Pell, J. K., Nakashima, Y., Baverstock, J. and Birkett, M. A. 2006. Functional biodiversity of aphid natural enemies: positive intra-guild interactions.
State of science review: interrogation of signals/biomarkers (Review commissioned as part of the UK Government's Foresight project, Infectious Diseases: preparing for the future)
D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential
Birkett, M. A. and Pickett, J. A. 2006. State of science review: interrogation of signals/biomarkers (Review commissioned as part of the UK Government's Foresight project, Infectious Diseases: preparing for the future).
Sex attractant pheromone from the rice stalk stink bug, Tibraca limbativentris Stal
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Borges, M., Birkett, M. A., Aldrich, J. R., Oliver, J. E., Chiba, M., Murata, Y., Laumann, R. A., Barrigossi, J. A., Pickett, J. A. and Moraes, M. C. B. 2006. Sex attractant pheromone from the rice stalk stink bug, Tibraca limbativentris Stal. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 32, pp. 2749-2761. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-006-9197-6
Electrophysiological responses of the lepidopterous stemborers Chilo partellus and Busseola fusca to volatiles from wild and cultivated host plants
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Birkett, M. A., Chamberlain, K., Khan, Z. R., Pickett, J. A., Toshova, T., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 2006. Electrophysiological responses of the lepidopterous stemborers Chilo partellus and Busseola fusca to volatiles from wild and cultivated host plants. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 32 (11), pp. 2475-2487. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-006-9165-1
Chemically mediated intraguild predator avoidance by aphid parasitoids: interspecific variability in sensitivity to semiochemical trails of ladybird predators
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Nakashima, Y., Birkett, M. A., Pye, B. J. and Powell, W. 2006. Chemically mediated intraguild predator avoidance by aphid parasitoids: interspecific variability in sensitivity to semiochemical trails of ladybird predators. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 32, pp. 1989-1998. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-006-9123-y
Aphid alarm pheromone produced by transgenic plants affects aphid and parasitoid behavior
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Beale, M. H., Birkett, M. A., Bruce, T. J. A., Chamberlain, K., Field, L. M., Huttly, A. K., Martin, J. L., Parker, R., Phillips, A. L., Pickett, J. A., Prosser, I. M., Shewry, P. R., Smart, L. E., Wadhams, L. J., Woodcock, C. M. and Zhang, Y. 2006. Aphid alarm pheromone produced by transgenic plants affects aphid and parasitoid behavior. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 103, pp. 10509-10513. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0603998103
The role of semiochemicals in host location and non-host avoidance by salmon louse (Lepeophtheirus salmonis) copepodids
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Bailey, R. J. E., Birkett, M. A., Ingvarsdottir, A., Mordue (Luntz), A. J., Mordue, W., O'shea, B., Pickett, J. A. and Wadhams, L. J. 2006. The role of semiochemicals in host location and non-host avoidance by salmon louse (Lepeophtheirus salmonis) copepodids. Canadian Journal Of Fisheries And Aquatic Sciences. 63, pp. 448-456. https://doi.org/10.1139/F05-231
cis -Jasmone as an allelopathic agent through plant defence induction
C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A., Bruce, T. J. A., Chamberlain, K., Gordon-Weeks, R., Matthes, M. C., Moraes, C. B., Napier, J. A., Smart, L. E., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 2005. cis -Jasmone as an allelopathic agent through plant defence induction. Wu, H., Kent, J., Harper, J. and An, M. (ed.) Establishing the Scientific Base: Proceedings 4th World Congress on Allelopathy, Wagga Wagga, 21-26 August 2005 . Regional Institute, Gosford. pp. 122-127
Foraging behaviour of Coccinella septempunctata (L.): volatiles and allelobiosis
C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Pettersson, J., Ninkovic, V., Glinwood, R. T., Al Abassi, S., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A. and Wadhams, L. J. 2005. Foraging behaviour of Coccinella septempunctata (L.): volatiles and allelobiosis. Proceedings International Symposium on Biological Control of Aphids and Coccids, Tsuruoka, Japan, 25-29 September 2005 . pp. 187-192
Response of economically important aphids to components of Hemizygia petiolata essential oil
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Bruce, T. J. A., Birkett, M. A., Blande, J., Hooper, A. M., Martin, J. L., Khambay, B. P. S., Prosser, I. M., Smart, L. E. and Wadhams, L. J. 2005. Response of economically important aphids to components of Hemizygia petiolata essential oil. Pest Management Science. 61 (11), pp. 1115-1121. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.1102
Foraging in a complex environment - semiochemicals support searching behaviour of the seven spot ladybird
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Pettersson, J., Ninkovic, V., Glinwood, R., Birkett, M. A. and Pickett, J. A. 2005. Foraging in a complex environment - semiochemicals support searching behaviour of the seven spot ladybird. European Journal of Entomology. 102, pp. 365-370. https://doi.org/10.14411/eje.2005.053
The behavioural responses of the pollen beetle (Meligethes aeneus )to floral colours and odours: designing a 'push-pull' pest management strategy
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Cook, S. M., Rasmussen, H. B., Skellern, M. P., Watts, N. P., Williams, I. H. and Powell, W. 2005. The behavioural responses of the pollen beetle (Meligethes aeneus )to floral colours and odours: designing a 'push-pull' pest management strategy. Abstracts Entomology 2005, Brighton, 12-14 September 2005 . pp. 27
Scanning electron microscopy of foreleg tarsal sense organs of the poultry red mite, Dermanyssus gallinae (DeGeer) (Acari: Dermanyssidae)
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Soler Cruz, M. D., Vega Robles, M. C., Jespersen, J. B., Kilpinen, O., Birkett, M. A., Dewhirst, S. Y. and Pickett, J. A. 2005. Scanning electron microscopy of foreleg tarsal sense organs of the poultry red mite, Dermanyssus gallinae (DeGeer) (Acari: Dermanyssidae). Micron. 36, pp. 415-421.
Responses of the stem borer larval endoparasitoid Cotesia flavipes (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) to plant derived synomones: laboratory and field cage experiments
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Ngumbi, E. N., Ngi-Song, A. J., Njagi, E. N. M., Torto, R., Wadhams, L. J., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A., Overholt, W. A. and Torto, B. 2005. Responses of the stem borer larval endoparasitoid Cotesia flavipes (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) to plant derived synomones: laboratory and field cage experiments. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 15, pp. 271-279.
Antennal electrophysiological responses of three parasitic wasps to caterpillar-induced volatiles from maize (Zea mays mays ), cotton (Gossypium herbaceum ) and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata )
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Gouinguene, S., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J., Birkett, M. A. and Turlings, T. C. J. 2005. Antennal electrophysiological responses of three parasitic wasps to caterpillar-induced volatiles from maize (Zea mays mays ), cotton (Gossypium herbaceum ) and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata ). Journal of Chemical Ecology. 31, pp. 1023-1038.
The effects of non-host plant essential oil volatiles on the behaviour of the pollen beetle Meligethes aeneus
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Mauchline, A. L., Osborne, J. L., Martin, A. P., Poppy, G. M. and Powell, W. 2005. The effects of non-host plant essential oil volatiles on the behaviour of the pollen beetle Meligethes aeneus. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 114 (3), pp. 181-188. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1570-7458.2005.00237.x
Insect behavioural ecology and other factors affecting the control efficacy of agro-ecosystem diversification strategies
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Potting, R. P. J., Perry, J. N. and Powell, W. 2005. Insect behavioural ecology and other factors affecting the control efficacy of agro-ecosystem diversification strategies. Ecological Modelling. 182, pp. 199-216.
Reduced response of insecticide-resistant aphids and attraction of parasitoids to aphid alarm pheromone; a potential fitness trade-off
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Foster, S. P., Denholm, I., Thompson, R., Poppy, G. M. and Powell, W. 2005. Reduced response of insecticide-resistant aphids and attraction of parasitoids to aphid alarm pheromone; a potential fitness trade-off. Bulletin of Entomological Research. 95 (1), pp. 37-46. https://doi.org/10.1079/BER2004336
Understanding chemical ecology and long term biotechnological opportunities for management of stem borers and striga in Northern Africa
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Hassanali, A., Khan, Z. R., Birkett, M. A., Chamberlain, K., Hooper, A. M., Mayon, P., Wadhams, L. J., Woodcock, C. M., Khamis, T. M., Van Den Berg, J. and Toshova, T. 2004. Understanding chemical ecology and long term biotechnological opportunities for management of stem borers and striga in Northern Africa. Abstracts 2nd National Pest Management Conference in the Sudan, Wad Medany, 6-9 December 2004 .
Vermin repellent (Patent application)
H2 - Patents applied for
Birkett, M. A., Pettersson, J. and Pickett, J. A. 2004. Vermin repellent (Patent application).
The role of volatile semiochemicals in mediating host location and selection by nuisance and disease-transmitting cattle flies
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Birkett, M. A., Agelopoulos, N. G., Jensen, K-M. V., Jespersen, J. B., Pickett, J. A., Prijs, H. J., Thomas, G-, Trapman, J. J., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 2004. The role of volatile semiochemicals in mediating host location and selection by nuisance and disease-transmitting cattle flies. Medical and Veterinary Entomology. 18 (4), pp. 313-322. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0269-283X.2004.00528.x
Parasitoid impact on aphid populations in UK cereal crops and attempts at manipulation
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Powell, W. 2004. Parasitoid impact on aphid populations in UK cereal crops and attempts at manipulation. Abstracts Strength in Diversity: 22nd International Congress of Entomology, Brisbane, 15-21 August 2004 .
Host plant location: correlating electrophysiology with behaviour
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Van Den Berg, J., Birkett, M. A., Chamberlain, K., Khan, Z. R., Pickett, J. A., Toshova, T., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 2004. Host plant location: correlating electrophysiology with behaviour. Abstracts Strength in Diversity: 22nd International Congress of Entomology, Brisbane, 15-21 August 2004 .
Chemical ecology of the house dust mite: a potential alternative to their control
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Skelton, A. S., Cameron, M., Birkett, M. A. and Pickett, J. A. 2004. Chemical ecology of the house dust mite: a potential alternative to their control. Abstracts Strength in Diversity: 22nd International Congress of Entomology, Brisbane, 15-21 August 2004 .
Human-derived host masking compounds in Scottish biting midges
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Seal, N. J., Birkett, M. A., Wadhams, L. J., Pickett, J. A. and Mordue (Luntz), A. J. 2004. Human-derived host masking compounds in Scottish biting midges.
The reproductive biology and mating behaviour of the salmon louse Lepeophtheirus salmonis (Crustacea: Caligidae)
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Mordue Luntz, A. J., Pike, A. W., Ingvarsdottir, A., Birkett, M. A., Wadhams, L. J., Mordue, W. and Pickett, J. A. 2004. The reproductive biology and mating behaviour of the salmon louse Lepeophtheirus salmonis (Crustacea: Caligidae).
The search for natural repellents from human beings against mosquitoes
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Logan, J. G., Birkett, M. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Pickett, J. A. 2004. The search for natural repellents from human beings against mosquitoes. Abstracts Strength in Diversity: 22nd International Congress of Entomology, Brisbane, 15-21 August 2004 .
The search for natural repellents from human beings against mosquitoes
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Logan, J. G., Birkett, M. A., Wadhams, L. J., Mordue (Luntz), A. J. and Pickett, J. A. 2004. The search for natural repellents from human beings against mosquitoes.
Towards an organic system for cattle fly control: a push and a pull?
C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Birkett, M. A. 2004. Towards an organic system for cattle fly control: a push and a pull? Hopkins, A. (ed.) Organic farming: science and practice for profitable livestock and cropping (British Grassland Society Occasional Symposium No. 37). British Grassland Society (BGS) Hurley. pp. 101-104
Pushing insects around: the use of 'push-pull' strategies in integrated pest management
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Cook, S. M., Powell, W., Smart, L. E., Watts, N. P. and Williams, I. H. 2004. Pushing insects around: the use of 'push-pull' strategies in integrated pest management. Abstracts Strength in Diversity: 22nd International Congress of Entomology, Brisbane, 15-21 August 2004 .
Responses of female orange wheat blossom midge, Sitodiplosis mosellana , to wheat panicle volatiles
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Birkett, M. A., Bruce, T. J. A., Martin, J. L., Smart, L. E., Oakley, J. and Wadhams, L. J. 2004. Responses of female orange wheat blossom midge, Sitodiplosis mosellana , to wheat panicle volatiles. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 30, pp. 1319-1328.
Variation in the load of the horn fly, Haematobia irritans , in cattle herds is determined by the presence or absence of individual heifers
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Jensen, K-M. V., Jespersen, J. B., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A., Thomas, G-, Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 2004. Variation in the load of the horn fly, Haematobia irritans , in cattle herds is determined by the presence or absence of individual heifers. Medical and Veterinary Entomology. 18 (3), pp. 275-280. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0269-283X.2004.00506.x
Pleiotropic effects of insecticide resistance genes in an aphid pest on vulnerability to attack by parasitoid wasps
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Foster, S. P., Denholm, I. and Powell, W. 2004. Pleiotropic effects of insecticide resistance genes in an aphid pest on vulnerability to attack by parasitoid wasps. Abstracts Strength in Diversity: 22nd International Congress of Entomology, Brisbane, 15-21 August 2004 .
Laboratory and field responses of the mosquito, Culex quinquefasciatus , to plant-derived Culex spp. oviposition pheromone and the oviposition cue skatole
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Olagbemiro, T. O., Birkett, M. A., Mordue (Luntz), A. J. and Pickett, J. A. 2004. Laboratory and field responses of the mosquito, Culex quinquefasciatus , to plant-derived Culex spp. oviposition pheromone and the oviposition cue skatole. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 30, pp. 965-976.
The role of semiochemicals in the avoidance of the seven-spot ladybird, Coccinella septempunctata , by the aphid parasitoid, Aphidius ervi
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Nakashima, Y., Birkett, M. A., Pye, B. J., Pickett, J. A. and Powell, W. 2004. The role of semiochemicals in the avoidance of the seven-spot ladybird, Coccinella septempunctata , by the aphid parasitoid, Aphidius ervi. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 30, pp. 1103-1116.
Identification of two sex pheromone components of the potato aphid, Macrosiphum euphorbiae (Thomas)
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Goldansaz, S. H., Dewhirst, S., Birkett, M. A., Hooper, A. M., Smiley, D. W. M., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Mcneil, J. N. 2004. Identification of two sex pheromone components of the potato aphid, Macrosiphum euphorbiae (Thomas). Journal of Chemical Ecology. 30, pp. 819-834.
Genetic manipulation of natural enemies: can we improve biological control by manipulating the parasitoid and/or the plant?
B - Book chapters etc edited externally
Poppy, G. M. and Powell, W. 2004. Genetic manipulation of natural enemies: can we improve biological control by manipulating the parasitoid and/or the plant? in: Mateille, T., Ehler, L. E. and Sforza, R. (ed.) Genetics, evolution and biological control CABI International, Wallingford, Oxon (CABI). pp. 219-233
Antifeedant compounds from three species of Apiaceae active against the field slug, Deroceras reticulatum (Muller)
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Birkett, M. A., Dodds, C. J., Henderson, I. F., Leake, L. D., Pickett, J. A., Selby, M. J. and Watson, P. 2004. Antifeedant compounds from three species of Apiaceae active against the field slug, Deroceras reticulatum (Muller). Journal of Chemical Ecology. 30, pp. 563-576.
Feeding responses of carabid beetles to dimethoate- contaminated prey
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Mauchline, A. L., Osborne, J. L. and Powell, W. 2004. Feeding responses of carabid beetles to dimethoate- contaminated prey. Agricultural and Forest Entomology. 6 (2), pp. 99-104. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1461-9563.2004.00208.x
Revisiting the odorant-binding protein LUSH of Drosophila melanogaster : evidence for odour recognition and discrimination
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Zhou, J-J., Zhang, G-A., Huang, W., Birkett, M. A., Field, L. M., Pickett, J. A. and Pelosi, P. 2004. Revisiting the odorant-binding protein LUSH of Drosophila melanogaster : evidence for odour recognition and discrimination. FEBS Letters. 558 (42795), pp. 23-26. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0014-5793(03)01521-7
Use of semiochemicals to control sea-lice (Patent application)
H2 - Patents applied for
Mordue, A. J., Pickett, J. A. and Birkett, M. A. 2003. Use of semiochemicals to control sea-lice (Patent application).
Cholinergic receptors as target sites for ladybird toxins
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Duce, I., Mellor, I., Birkett, M. A., Khambay, B. P. S. and Pickett, J. A. 2003. Cholinergic receptors as target sites for ladybird toxins. Abstracts Neurotox 2003: Neurotoxicological Targets from Functional Genomics and Proteomics, Nottingham, 1-4 September 2003 .
Sex pheromone of the potato aphid Macrosiphum euphorbiae
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Dewhirst, S. Y., Hooper, A. M., Birkett, M. A., Hardie, J., Mcneil, J. N., Pickett, J. A. and Wadhams, L. J. 2003. Sex pheromone of the potato aphid Macrosiphum euphorbiae. Abstracts Royal Entomological Society Aphid Special Interest Group Meeting, Wellesbourne, 26 November 2003 .
Behavioural responses of larval sea lice to host odours
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Bailey, R. J. E., Genna, R. L., Birkett, M. A., Wadhams, L. J., Mordue, W., Pickett, J. A. and Mordue (Luntz), A. J. 2003. Behavioural responses of larval sea lice to host odours.
Towards controlling the Scottish biting midge
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Mordue (Luntz), A. J., Carpenter, S., Turner, J., Kraushaar, D., Sutherland, S., Tholozan, F., Birkett, M. A., Wadhams, L. J., Pickett, J. A. and Mordue, W. 2003. Towards controlling the Scottish biting midge. Abstracts Royal Entomological Society International Symposium on Insect Evolutionary Ecology and Entomology 2003, Reading, 28-31 July 2003 . pp. 39
Using field margin diversification in agri-environment schemes to enhance aphid natural enemies
C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Powell, W., Walters, K., A'hara, S., Ashby, J., Stevenson, H. and Northing, P. 2003. Using field margin diversification in agri-environment schemes to enhance aphid natural enemies.
Determination of plant foraging preferences in the aphid parasitoid Aphidius colemani : emergence conditioning, learning and memory
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Powell, W., Storeck, A., Poppy, G. M. and Van Emden, H. 2003. Determination of plant foraging preferences in the aphid parasitoid Aphidius colemani : emergence conditioning, learning and memory. Oxford Univ Press Inc.
Avoidance of intraguild predators by parasitoids: chemically mediated behavioural mechanisms and field evaluation
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Nakashima, Y., Birkett, M. A. and Powell, W. 2003. Avoidance of intraguild predators by parasitoids: chemically mediated behavioural mechanisms and field evaluation. Oxford University Press (OUP) Oxford. https://doi.org/10.1093/jis/3.1.33
Volatiles from whitefly-infested plants elicit a host-locating response in the parasitoid, Encarsia formosa
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Birkett, M. A., Chamberlain, K., Guerrieri, E., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Yasuda, T. 2003. Volatiles from whitefly-infested plants elicit a host-locating response in the parasitoid, Encarsia formosa. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 29, pp. 1589-1600.
Aphid sex pheromones: from discovery to commercial production
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Birkett, M. A. and Pickett, J. A. 2003. Aphid sex pheromones: from discovery to commercial production. Phytochemistry. 62 (5), pp. 651-656. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0031-9422(02)00568-X
Change in acceptability of barley plants to aphids after exposure to allelochemicals from couch-grass (Elytriga repens )
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Glinwood, R., Pettersson, J., Ahmed, E., Ninkovic, V., Birkett, M. A. and Pickett, J. A. 2003. Change in acceptability of barley plants to aphids after exposure to allelochemicals from couch-grass (Elytriga repens ). Journal of Chemical Ecology. 29, pp. 261-274.
Manipulation of parasitoids for aphid pest management: progress and prospects
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Powell, W. and Pickett, J. A. 2003. Manipulation of parasitoids for aphid pest management: progress and prospects. Pest Management Science. 59 (2), pp. 149-155. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.550
Semiochemical strategies for sea lice control
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Ingvarsdottir, A., Mordue, W., Mordue (Luntz), A. J., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Duce, I. 2002. Semiochemical strategies for sea lice control.
Development of new control methods against chicken mites
C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Kilpinen, O., Steenberg, T., Jespersen, J. B., Birkett, M. A., Wadhams, L. J., Pickett, J. A. and Soler Cruz, M. 2002. Development of new control methods against chicken mites. Pithan, K., Sol, J., Good, H., O'Brien, D., Losson, B. and Hall, M. (ed.) Mange and myiasis of livestock. COST 833. Annex 9 . Commission of the European Communities (CEC), Luxembourg. pp. 33-35
Mating behaviour and the sex pheromone of Culicoides nubeculosus
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Mordue (Luntz), A. J., Logan, J., Robertson, S. L., Birkett, M. A., Dewhirst, S. Y., Wadhams, L. J., Pickett, J. A., Mellor, P., Dennison, E. and Mordue, W. 2002. Mating behaviour and the sex pheromone of Culicoides nubeculosus.
Chemical ecology and conservation of the stag beetle, Lucanus cervus
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Chapman, J. W., Wood, P. J., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A. and Woodcock, C. M. 2002. Chemical ecology and conservation of the stag beetle, Lucanus cervus. Abstracts 2nd Symposium and Workshop on the Conservation of Saproxylic Beetles in Ancient Trees, London, 25-27 June 2002 .
Differential response of pollen beetle Meligethes aeneus to different varieties of oilseed rape
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Rasmussen, H. B., Cook, S. M., Birkett, M. A., Woodcock, C. M. and Pickett, J. A. 2002. Differential response of pollen beetle Meligethes aeneus to different varieties of oilseed rape. Abstracts 19th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Chemical Ecology, Hamburg, 3-8 August 2002 . pp. 204
Changes in acceptability of barley plants to aphids after exposure to allelochemicals from couch-grass (Elytrigia repens )
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Glinwood, R. T., Pettersson, J., Ahmed, E., Ninkovic, V., Birkett, M. A. and Pickett, J. A. 2002. Changes in acceptability of barley plants to aphids after exposure to allelochemicals from couch-grass (Elytrigia repens ). Abstracts 19th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Chemical Ecology, Hamburg, 3-8 August 2002 . pp. 199
Exploiting plant secondary metabolism in insect pheromone production
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Birkett, M. A., Hooper, A. M., Olagbemiro, T. O. and Pickett, J. A. 2002. Exploiting plant secondary metabolism in insect pheromone production. Abstracts 19th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Chemical Ecology, Hamburg, 3-8 August 2002 . pp. 127
Mating behaviour and the sex pheromone of Culicoides nubeculosus (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae)
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Mordue (Luntz), A. J., Logan, J., Robertson, S. L., Birkett, M. A., Dewhirst, S., Wadhams, L. J., Pickett, J. A., Mellor, P. S., Dennison, E. and Mordue, W. 2002. Mating behaviour and the sex pheromone of Culicoides nubeculosus (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae). Abstracts 19th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Chemical Ecology, Hamburg, 3-8 August 2002 . pp. 78
Role of semiochemicals in mate location by parasitic sea louse, Lepeophtheirus salmonis
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Ingvarsdottir, A., Birkett, M. A., Duce, I., Mordue, W., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Mordue (Luntz), A. J. 2002. Role of semiochemicals in mate location by parasitic sea louse, Lepeophtheirus salmonis. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 28, pp. 2107-2117.
Plant-to-plant communication mediating in-flight orientation of Aphidius ervi
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Guerrieri, E., Poppy, G. M., Powell, W., Rao, R. and Pennacchio, F. 2002. Plant-to-plant communication mediating in-flight orientation of Aphidius ervi. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 28, pp. 1703-1715.
Possibilities and constraints of agro-ecosystem diversification as a pest management strategy: a simulation approach
C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Potting, R. P. J., Perry, J. N. and Powell, W. 2002. Possibilities and constraints of agro-ecosystem diversification as a pest management strategy: a simulation approach. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases, 2002 . pp. 91-96
Sub-lethal effects of the insecticides pirimicarb and dimethoate on the aphid parasitoid Diaeretiella rapae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) when attacking and developing in insecticide-resistant hosts
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Umoru, P. A. and Powell, W. 2002. Sub-lethal effects of the insecticides pirimicarb and dimethoate on the aphid parasitoid Diaeretiella rapae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) when attacking and developing in insecticide-resistant hosts. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 12, pp. 605-614.
Parasitoid interactions between crop and margin habitat
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Powell, W. 2002. Parasitoid interactions between crop and margin habitat. Abstracts 7th European Congress of Entomology, Thessaloniki, 7-13 October 2002 . pp. 61
Chemical ecology and conservation of the stag beetle, Lucanus cervus
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Chapman, J. W., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A., Woodcock, C. M. and Wood, P. J. 2002. Chemical ecology and conservation of the stag beetle, Lucanus cervus.
Identification of non-host plant volatiles repellent to pollen beetles
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Stevenson, A. L., Birkett, M. A., Woodcock, C. M., Pickett, J. A., Osborne, J. L. and Powell, W. 2002. Identification of non-host plant volatiles repellent to pollen beetles. Abstracts 19th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Chemical Ecology, Hamburg, 3-8 August 2002 .
Semiochemical strategies for sea louse control: host location cues
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Ingvarsdottir, A., Birkett, M. A., Duce, I., Genna, R. L., Mordue, W., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Mordue (Luntz), A. J. 2002. Semiochemical strategies for sea louse control: host location cues. Pest Management Science. 58 (6), pp. 537-545. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.510
Alkaloid toxins from 2-spot and 7-spot ladybirds affect nicotinic acetylcholine receptors
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Mellor, I. R., Duce, I., Birkett, M. A., Khambay, B. P. S. and Pickett, J. A. 2001. Alkaloid toxins from 2-spot and 7-spot ladybirds affect nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. Abstracts 14th European Symposium on Animal, Plant and Microbial Toxins, Stockholm, 4-6 October 2001 .
Mating behaviour and chemical ecology of the stag beetle, Lucanus cervus
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Wood, P. J., Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A. and Chapman, J. W. 2001. Mating behaviour and chemical ecology of the stag beetle, Lucanus cervus. Abstracts Royal Entomological Society Insect Ecology Special Interest Group Meeting on Ecology of Insect Herbivores, 3 October 2001 .
Behavioural and electrophysiological responses from sea lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis ) to semiochemical stimuli
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Ingvarsdottir, A., Mordue (Luntz), A. J., Mordue, W., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Duce, I. 2001. Behavioural and electrophysiological responses from sea lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis ) to semiochemical stimuli. Abstracts Royal Entomological Society Annual Meeting, Aberdeen, 10-12 September 2001 .
Behavioural and electrophysiological responses of sea lice Lepeophtheirus salmonis (Copepoda: Caligidae) to semiochemical stimuli
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Mordue (Luntz), A. J., Ingvarsdottir, A., Birkett, M. A., Duce, I., Reader, J., Wadhams, L. J., Mordue, W., Pickett, J. A. and Jones, O. 2001. Behavioural and electrophysiological responses of sea lice Lepeophtheirus salmonis (Copepoda: Caligidae) to semiochemical stimuli. Abstracts 18th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Chemical Ecology, Lake Tahoe, 7-12 July 2001 . pp. 72
Plant biodiversity: new approaches to exploiting wild plants in pest control and beyond
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Birkett, M. A., Chamberlain, K., Hooper, A. M., Pickett, J. A. and Woodcock, C. M. 2001. Plant biodiversity: new approaches to exploiting wild plants in pest control and beyond. Abstracts BBSRC Workshop on Natural Products Biology, Warwick, 21-22 May 2001 .
Electrophysiological recordings from sea lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis ) antennae in response to semiochemicals
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Ingvarsdottir, A., Mordue (Luntz), A. J., Mordue, W., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Duce, I. 2001. Electrophysiological recordings from sea lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis ) antennae in response to semiochemicals. Abstracts SEB Annual Meeting, Canterbury, 2-6 April 2001 . pp. A12.27
Insect calcium channels as target sites for ladybird toxins
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Duce, I., Mellor, I., Birkett, M. A., Khambay, B. P. S. and Pickett, J. A. 2001. Insect calcium channels as target sites for ladybird toxins. Abstracts SEB Annual Meeting, Canterbury, 2-6 April 2001 . pp. A12.26
Chemical ecology of Culicoides nebeculosus
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Robertson, S. L., Birkett, M. A., Wadhams, L. J., Pickett, J. A., Mellor, P. S., Denison, E., Mordue, W. and Mordue (Luntz), A. J. 2001. Chemical ecology of Culicoides nebeculosus. Abstracts SEB Annual Meeting, Canterbury, 2-6 April 2001 . pp. A11.13
Behavioural responses of sea lice, Lepeophtheirus salmonis (Copepoda: Caligidae), to semiochemical stimuli
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Ingvarsdottir, A., Mordue (Luntz), A. J., Mordue, W., Pike, A., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Duce, I. 2001. Behavioural responses of sea lice, Lepeophtheirus salmonis (Copepoda: Caligidae), to semiochemical stimuli. Abstracts SEB Annual Meeting, Canterbury, 2-6 April 2001 . pp. A11.06
Does allelopathy offer real promise for practical weed management and for explaining rhizosphere interactions involving higher plants?
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Birkett, M. A., Chamberlain, K., Hooper, A. M. and Pickett, J. A. 2001. Does allelopathy offer real promise for practical weed management and for explaining rhizosphere interactions involving higher plants? Plant and Soil. 232, pp. 31-39.
Chemical ecology of the stag beetle, Lucanus cervus
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Chapman, J. W., Wood, P. J., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A. and Woodcock, C. M. 2001. Chemical ecology of the stag beetle, Lucanus cervus. Abstracts Royal Entomological Society Insect Conservation Special Interest Group Meeting, London, 5 December 2001 .
Electroantennogram and behavioural responses of the malaria vector Anopheles gambiae to human-specific sweat components
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Costantini, C., Birkett, M. A., Gibson, G., Ziesmann, J., Sagnon, N. F., Mohammed, H. A., Coluzzi, M. and Pickett, J. A. 2001. Electroantennogram and behavioural responses of the malaria vector Anopheles gambiae to human-specific sweat components. Medical and Veterinary Entomology. 15 (3), pp. 259-266. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.0269-283x.2001.00297.x
Can aphid-induced plant signals be transmitted aerially and through the rhizosphere?
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Chamberlain, K., Guerrieri, E., Pennacchio, F., Pettersson, J., Pickett, J. A., Poppy, G. M., Powell, W., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 2001. Can aphid-induced plant signals be transmitted aerially and through the rhizosphere? Biochemical Systematics And Ecology. 29, pp. 1063-1074.
Comparison of two field-scale approaches for the study of effects of insecticides on polyphagous predators in cereals
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Kennedy, P. J., Conrad, K. F., Perry, J. N., Powell, D., Aegerter, J., Todd, A. D., Walters, K. F. A. and Powell, W. 2001. Comparison of two field-scale approaches for the study of effects of insecticides on polyphagous predators in cereals. Applied Soil Ecology. 17 (3), pp. 253-266. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0929-1393(01)00142-1
Response of the ladybird parasitoid Dinocampus coccinellae to toxic alkaloids from the seven-spot ladybird, Coccinella septempunctata
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Al Abassi, S., Birkett, M. A., Pettersson, J., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 2001. Response of the ladybird parasitoid Dinocampus coccinellae to toxic alkaloids from the seven-spot ladybird, Coccinella septempunctata. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 27, pp. 33-43.
Repellency of non-host plants to oilseed rape pests
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Stevenson, A. L., Osborne, J. L. and Powell, W. 2001. Repellency of non-host plants to oilseed rape pests. Abstracts British Ecological Society Winter Meeting, Birmingham, 3-5 January 2001 . pp. 56
A simple sequence repeat-based linkage map of barley
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Ramsay, L., Macaulay, M., Degli Ivanissevich, S., Maclean, K., Cardle, L., Fuller, J., Edwards, K. J., Tuvesson, S., Morgante, M., Massari, A., Maestri, E., Marmiroli, N., Sjakste, T., Ganal, M., Powell, W. and Waugh, R. 2000. A simple sequence repeat-based linkage map of barley. Genetics. 156, pp. 1997-2005.
The use of field margins in the manipulation of parasitoids for aphid control in arable crops
C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Powell, W. 2000. The use of field margins in the manipulation of parasitoids for aphid control in arable crops. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases, 2000 . pp. 579-584
Aphid-induced plant volatiles influencing parasitoid behaviour
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Poppy, G. M., Powell, W., Guerrieri, E. and Pennacchio, F. 2000. Aphid-induced plant volatiles influencing parasitoid behaviour. Abstract Book 1: 21st International Congress of Entomology, Foz do Iguassu, Brazil, 20-26 August 2000 .
Host selection strategies by the aphid parasitoid Aphidius ervi
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Pennacchio, F., Battaglia, D., Guerrieri, E., Poppy, G. M., Powell, W., Romano, A. and Tranfaglia, A. 2000. Host selection strategies by the aphid parasitoid Aphidius ervi. Abstracts Book 1: 21st International Congress of Entomology, Foz do Iguassu, Brazil, 20-26 August 2000 .
Principles for regulatory testing and interpretation of semi-field and field studies with non-target arthropods
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Candolfi, M., Bigler, F., Campbell, P., Heimbach, U., Schmuck, R., Angeli, G., Bakker, F., Brown, K., Carli, G., Dinter, A., Forti, D., Forster, R., Gathmann, A., Hassan, S., Mead-Briggs, M., Melandri, M., Neuwmann, P., Pasqualini, E., Powell, W., Reboulet, J-N., Romijn, K., Sechser, B., Thieme, Ufer, A., Vergnet, Ch. and Vogt, H. 2000. Principles for regulatory testing and interpretation of semi-field and field studies with non-target arthropods. Anzeiger fur Schadlingskunde/Journal of Pest Science. 73 (6), pp. 141-147.
Movement of aphid parasitoids over different spatial scales studied using molecular markers
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Loxdale, H. D., Brookes, C. P. and Powell, W. 2000. Movement of aphid parasitoids over different spatial scales studied using molecular markers. Abstracts 21st International Congress of Entomology, Foz de Iguassu, Brazil, 20-26 August 2000 . pp. 2
Fitting host-parasitoid models with CV2>1 using hierarchical generalized linear models
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Perry, J. N., Noh, M. S., Lee, Youngsook, Alston, R. D., Mohd Norowi, H., Powell, W. and Rennolls, K. 2000. Fitting host-parasitoid models with CV2>1 using hierarchical generalized linear models. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Series B Biological Sciences. 267, pp. 2043-2048.
Response of the seven-spot ladybird to an aphid alarm pheromone and an alarm pheromone inhibitor is mediated by paired olfactory cells
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Al Abassi, S., Birkett, M. A., Pettersson, J., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 2000. Response of the seven-spot ladybird to an aphid alarm pheromone and an alarm pheromone inhibitor is mediated by paired olfactory cells. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 26, pp. 1765-1771.
Physical and chemical cues influencing the oviposition behaviour of Aphidius ervi
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Battaglia, D., Poppy, G. M., Powell, W., Romano, A., Tranfaglia, A. and Pennacchio, F. 2000. Physical and chemical cues influencing the oviposition behaviour of Aphidius ervi. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 94 (3), pp. 219-227. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1570-7458.2000.00623.x
The role of plant chemical cues in determining host preference in the generalist aphid parasitoid Aphidius colemani
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Storeck, A., Poppy, G. M., Van Emden, H. F. and Powell, W. 2000. The role of plant chemical cues in determining host preference in the generalist aphid parasitoid Aphidius colemani. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 97 (1), pp. 41-46. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1570-7458.2000.00714.x
New roles for cis-jasmone as an insect semiochemical and in plant defense
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Birkett, M. A., Campbell, C. A. M., Chamberlain, K., Guerrieri, E., Hick, A. J., Martin, J. L., Matthes, M. C., Napier, J. A., Pettersson, J., Pickett, J. A., Poppy, G. M., Pow, E. M., Pye, B. J., Smart, L. E., Wadhams, G. H., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 2000. New roles for cis-jasmone as an insect semiochemical and in plant defense. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 97 (16), pp. 9329-9334. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.160241697
The effect of spatial scale on interactions between two weevils and their parasitoid
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Mohd Norowi, Hamid, Perry, J. N., Powell, W. and Rennolls, K. 2000. The effect of spatial scale on interactions between two weevils and their parasitoid. Ecological Entomology. 25 (2), pp. 188-196. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2311.2000.00242.x
Reinvestigacao sobre o feromonio sexual da broca pequena da cana-de-acucar Diatraea saccharalis (Lepidoptera, Pyralidae)
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Carvalho, S. A. S., Lima, I. S., Do Nascimento, R. R., Santana, A. E. G. and Birkett, M. A. 1999. Reinvestigacao sobre o feromonio sexual da broca pequena da cana-de-acucar Diatraea saccharalis (Lepidoptera, Pyralidae). Abstracts 1st Brazilian Chemical Ecology Society Meeting, Curitiba, 1-4 December 1999 . pp. 80
Isolamento e identificacao de compostos volateis presentes em agua poluida que contribuem na escolha do sitio de oviposicao da femea do Aedes aegyyptii L. (Diptera: Culicidae)
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Birkett, M. A., Navarro, D. M. A. F., Pickett, J. A. and Santana, A. E. G. 1999. Isolamento e identificacao de compostos volateis presentes em agua poluida que contribuem na escolha do sitio de oviposicao da femea do Aedes aegyyptii L. (Diptera: Culicidae). Abstracts 1st Brazilian Chemical Ecology Society Meeting, Curitiba, 1-4 December 1999 . pp. 81
Chemical ecology of carniverous insects: nuisance pests and disease carriers
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Birkett, M. A. 1999. Chemical ecology of carniverous insects: nuisance pests and disease carriers. Abstracts 1st Brazilian Chemical Ecology Society Meeting, Curitiba, 1-4 December 1999 . pp. 2
Plant derived semiochemicals as part of an integrated mosquito control strategy
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Olagbemiro, T. O., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A. and Mordue (Luntz), A. J. 1999. Plant derived semiochemicals as part of an integrated mosquito control strategy. Abstracts GRIF '99: Gateway to Renewable Industrial Feedstocks Conference, Norwich, 2-3 November 1999 .
Plant derived semiochemicals as part of an integrated mosquito control strategy
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Olagbemiro, T. O., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A. and Mordue (Luntz), A. J. 1999. Plant derived semiochemicals as part of an integrated mosquito control strategy. Abstracts MIM African Malaria Conference, Durban, 14-19 March 1999 . pp. C-130
Parasitoid hosts
B - Book chapters etc edited externally
Powell, W. 1999. Parasitoid hosts. in: Hardie, J. and Minks, A. K. (ed.) Pheromones of non-lepidopteran insects associated with agricultural plants Wallingford, Oxon CAB International (CABI). pp. 405-427
Aphid-induced plant volatiles and the specific attraction of aphid parasitoids
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Poppy, G. M. and Powell, W. 1999. Aphid-induced plant volatiles and the specific attraction of aphid parasitoids. Abstracts 14th International Plant Protection Congress, Jerusalem, July 1999 .
Induction and systemic release of herbivore-induced plant volatiles mediating in-flight orientation of Aphidius ervi
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Guerrieri, E., Poppy, G. M., Powell, W., Tremblay, E. and Pennacchio, F. 1999. Induction and systemic release of herbivore-induced plant volatiles mediating in-flight orientation of Aphidius ervi. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 25, pp. 1247-1261.
Responses to aphid sex pheromones by the pea aphid parasitoids Aphidius ervi and Aphidius eadyi
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Glinwood, R. T., Du, Y-J. and Powell, W. 1999. Responses to aphid sex pheromones by the pea aphid parasitoids Aphidius ervi and Aphidius eadyi. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 92 (2), pp. 227-232. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1570-7458.1999.00541.x
The effect of spatial scale on interactions between two weevils and their food plant
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Hamid, Mohd Norowi, Perry, J. N., Powell, W. and Rennolls, K. 1999. The effect of spatial scale on interactions between two weevils and their food plant. Acta Oecologica - International journal of ecology. 20, pp. 537-549.
Behavioural responses of western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis ) to host plant volatiles
C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Pow, E. M., Bennison, J. A., Birkett, M. A., Luszniak, M. C., Manjunatha, M., Pickett, J. A., Segers, I. S., Wadhams, L. J., Wardlow, L. R. and Woodcock, C. M. 1999. Behavioural responses of western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis ) to host plant volatiles. Proceedings 6th International Symposium on Thysanoptera, Antalya, Turkey, 27 April-1 May 1998 . pp. 121-128
Aphids, predators and parasitoids
C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Wadhams, L. J., Birkett, M. A., Powell, W. and Woodcock, C. M. 1999. Aphids, predators and parasitoids. Goode, J. A. and Chadwick, D. J. (ed.) Insect-plant Interactions and Induced Plant Defence. Novartis Foundation Symposium 223 . John Wiley & Sons Chichester, West Sussex. pp. 60-73
Production of (5R , 6S )-6-acetoxy-5- hexadecanolide, the mosquito oviposition pheromone, from the seed oil of the summer cypress plant, Kochia scoparia (Chenopodiaceae)
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Olagbemiro, T. O., Birkett, M. A., Mordue (Luntz), A. J. and Pickett, J. A. 1999. Production of (5R , 6S )-6-acetoxy-5- hexadecanolide, the mosquito oviposition pheromone, from the seed oil of the summer cypress plant, Kochia scoparia (Chenopodiaceae). Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry - JAFC. 47, pp. 3411-3415.
Comparative responses of parasitoids to synthetic and plant-extracted nepetalactone component of aphid sex pheromones
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Glinwood, R. T., Du, Y-J., Smiley, D. W. M. and Powell, W. 1999. Comparative responses of parasitoids to synthetic and plant-extracted nepetalactone component of aphid sex pheromones. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 25, pp. 1481-1488.
Strategies for developing natural products as crop protection agents employing neurotoxicological and other neurophysiological modes of action
B - Book chapters etc edited externally
Birkett, M. A., Khambay, B. P. S., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1999. Strategies for developing natural products as crop protection agents employing neurotoxicological and other neurophysiological modes of action. in: Beadle, D. J. (ed.) Progress in neuropharmacology and neurotoxicology of pesticides and drugs (SCI Special Publication No 232) Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Cambridge. pp. 184-192
Spatial aspects in modelling pest-crop interactions
C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Mohd Norowi, H., Perry, J. N., Powell, W. and Rennolls, K. 1999. Spatial aspects in modelling pest-crop interactions. Proceedings 5th International Conference on Plant Protection in the Tropics, Kuala Lumpur, 15-18 March 1999 . Malaysian Plant Protection Society, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. pp. 29-34
Aphid sex pheromones: manipulation of beneficial insects for aphid population control
C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Glinwood, R. T., Smiley, D. W. M., Hardie, J., Pickett, J. A., Powell, W., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1999. Aphid sex pheromones: manipulation of beneficial insects for aphid population control. Wiley.
Exploiting semiochemicals in insect control
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Agelopoulos, N. G., Birkett, M. A., Hick, A. J., Hooper, A. M., Pickett, J. A., Pow, E. M., Smart, L. E., Smiley, D. W. M., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1999. Exploiting semiochemicals in insect control. Pesticide Science. 55 (3), pp. 225-235. https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1096-9063(199903)55:3<225::AID-PS887>3.3.CO;2-Z
Two human specific acids reduce the trap response to carbon dioxide of West African Anopheles gambiae s.l. in the field
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A., Costantini, C. and Coluzzi, M. 1998. Two human specific acids reduce the trap response to carbon dioxide of West African Anopheles gambiae s.l. in the field. Abstracts Congress of the Italian Society of Parasitology, Rome, 1998 .
Responses of western flower thrips to flower volatiles
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Wadhams, L. J., Bennison, J. A., Birkett, M. A., Hooper, A. M., Manjunatha, M., Pickett, J. A. and Pow, E. M. 1998. Responses of western flower thrips to flower volatiles. Abstracts 10th International Symposium on Insect-Plant Relationships, Oxford, 4-11 July 1998 .
Control of dipteran pests of cattle: development of a push-pull strategy
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J., Woodcock, C. M., Trapman, J. J., Thomas, G-, Prijs, H. J., Jensen, K-M. V. and Jespersen, J. B. 1998. Control of dipteran pests of cattle: development of a push-pull strategy. Abstracts 9th International Congress on Pesticide Chemistry: the Food-Environment Challenge, London, 2-7 August 1998 . pp. 3D-021
Western flower thrips: attractive Chrysanthemum volatiles
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Pow, E. M., Wadhams, L. J., Bennison, J. A., Woodcock, C. M., Segers, I. S., Manjunatha, M., Birkett, M. A. and Pickett, J. A. 1998. Western flower thrips: attractive Chrysanthemum volatiles. Abstracts 9th International Congress on Pesticide Chemistry: the Food-Environment Challenge, London, 2-7 August 1998 . pp. 3D-013
New chemical studies on the seven-spot ladybird, Coccinella septempunctata L., for exploitation as a pest predator
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J., Woodcock, C. M., Al Abassi, S. and Pettersson, J. 1998. New chemical studies on the seven-spot ladybird, Coccinella septempunctata L., for exploitation as a pest predator. Abstracts 9th International Congress on Pesticide Chemistry: the Food-Environment Challenge, London, 2-7 August 1998 . pp. 3D-004
Aphid sex pheromones: manipulation of beneficial insects for aphid population control
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Glinwood, R., Smiley, D. W. M., Hardie, J., Pickett, J. A., Powell, W., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1998. Aphid sex pheromones: manipulation of beneficial insects for aphid population control. Abstracts 9th International Congress on Pesticide Chemistry: the Food-Environment Challenge, London, 2-7 August 1998 . pp. 3D-002
Assessment of risks posed by pesticides to non-target arthropods
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Birnie, L. C., Kennedy, P. J., Shaw, K. E., Denholm, I., Perry, J. N. and Powell, W. 1998. Assessment of risks posed by pesticides to non-target arthropods. Abstracts 9th International Congress on Pesticide Chemistry: the Food-Environment Challenge, London, 2-7 August 1998 . pp. 8B-025
Ladybird attractant (UK Patent 9801712.2)
H2 - Patents applied for
Birkett, M. A. and Pickett, J. A. 1998. Ladybird attractant (UK Patent 9801712.2).
Pest control by a community of natural enemies
C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Sunderland, K. D., Axelsen, J. A., Dromph, K., Freier, B., Hemptinne, J-L., Holst, N. H., Mols, P. J. M., Petersen, M. K., Powell, W., Ruggle, P., Triltsch, H. and Winder, L. 1998. Pest control by a community of natural enemies.
The complementary roles of laboratory and field testing in ecotoxicological risk assessment
C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Denholm, I., Birnie, L. C., Kennedy, P. J., Shaw, K. E., Perry, J. N. and Powell, W. 1998. The complementary roles of laboratory and field testing in ecotoxicological risk assessment. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases, 1998 . pp. 583-590
Direct and indirect effects of transgenic potatoes expressing the snowdrop lectin (GNA) on the aphid parasitoid, Aphidius ervi
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Couty, A., Poppy, G. M., Powell, W. and Gatehouse, A. M. R. 1998. Direct and indirect effects of transgenic potatoes expressing the snowdrop lectin (GNA) on the aphid parasitoid, Aphidius ervi. Abstracts 10th International Symposium on Insect-Plant Relationships, Oxford, 4-11 July 1998 . pp. 55
Aphid sex pheromones to enhance parasitoid efficiency (Home-Grown Cereals Authority Project Report No. 155)
D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential
Powell, W. and Glinwood, R. T. 1998. Aphid sex pheromones to enhance parasitoid efficiency (Home-Grown Cereals Authority Project Report No. 155). H-GCA, London.
Semiochemicals to increase parasitism in aphid pest control
C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Powell, W. 1998. Semiochemicals to increase parasitism in aphid pest control. Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1096-9063(1998110)54:3<291::AID-PS804>3.0.CO;2-9
Increased parasitization of aphids on trap plants alongside vials releasing synthetic aphid sex pheromone and effective range of the pheromone
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Glinwood, R. T., Powell, W. and Tripathi, C. P. M. 1998. Increased parasitization of aphids on trap plants alongside vials releasing synthetic aphid sex pheromone and effective range of the pheromone. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 8 (4), pp. 607-614. https://doi.org/10.1080/09583159830126
Identification of semiochemicals released during aphid feeding that attract parasitoid Aphidius ervi
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Du, Y., Poppy, G. M., Powell, W., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1998. Identification of semiochemicals released during aphid feeding that attract parasitoid Aphidius ervi. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 24, pp. 1355-1368.
Ladybird beetle odour identified and found to be responsible for attraction between adults
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Al Abassi, S., Birkett, M. A., Pettersson, J., Pickett, J. A. and Woodcock, C. M. 1998. Ladybird beetle odour identified and found to be responsible for attraction between adults. Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences. 54, pp. 876-879. https://doi.org/10.1007/s000180050215
Strategies involved in the location of hosts by the parasitoid Aphidius ervi Haliday (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Aphidiinae)
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Powell, W., Pennacchio, F., Poppy, G. M. and Tremblay, E. 1998. Strategies involved in the location of hosts by the parasitoid Aphidius ervi Haliday (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Aphidiinae). Biological Control. 11, pp. 104-112.
Electrophoretic study of five aphid parasitoid species of the genus Aphidius (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), including evidence for reproductively isolated sympatric populations and a cryptic species
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Atanassova, P., Brookes, C. P., Loxdale, H. D. and Powell, W. 1998. Electrophoretic study of five aphid parasitoid species of the genus Aphidius (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), including evidence for reproductively isolated sympatric populations and a cryptic species. Bulletin of Entomological Research. 88 (1), pp. 3-13. https://doi.org/10.1017/S000748530004150X
The use of single-species spatially explicit models
C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Topping, C. J., Booij, K., Daamen, R. A., Dinter, A., Heimbach, U., Kennedy, P. J., Langer, V., Perry, J. N., Powell, W., Skirvin, D., Stilmant, D., Thomas, C. F. G. and Winstone, L. 1997. The use of single-species spatially explicit models.
Herbivore-induced synomones regulating the flight behaviour of the aphid parasitoid Aphidius ervi (Hymenoptera: Braconidae)
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Poppy, G. M., Guerrieri, E., Powell, W., Pennacchio, F. and Tremblay, E. 1997. Herbivore-induced synomones regulating the flight behaviour of the aphid parasitoid Aphidius ervi (Hymenoptera: Braconidae). Abstracts 6th European Workshop on Insect Parasitoids, Valencia, March 1997 .
Aphid-induced plant synomones affecting the foraging behaviour of the parasitoid Aphidius ervi
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Poppy, G. M., Guerrieri, E., Powell, W. and Pennacchio, F. 1997. Aphid-induced plant synomones affecting the foraging behaviour of the parasitoid Aphidius ervi. Abstracts Entomology '97, Newcastle, 10-12 September 1997 .
Physical and chemical cues regulating the oviposition behaviour of Aphidius ervi Haliday (Hymenoptera: Braconidae)
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Battaglia, D., Pennacchio, F., Poppy, G. M., Powell, W., Romano, A. and Tranfaglia, A. 1997. Physical and chemical cues regulating the oviposition behaviour of Aphidius ervi Haliday (Hymenoptera: Braconidae). Abstracts 6th European Workshop on Insect Parasitoids, Valencia, March 1997 .
Chemically mediated associative learning in the host foraging behavior of the aphid parasitoid Aphidius ervi (Hymenoptera: Braconidae)
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Du, Y., Poppy, G. M., Powell, W. and Wadhams, L. J. 1997. Chemically mediated associative learning in the host foraging behavior of the aphid parasitoid Aphidius ervi (Hymenoptera: Braconidae). Journal of Insect Behavior. 10, pp. 509-522.
Aphid parasitoid responses to semiochemicals - genetic, conditioned or learnt?
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Poppy, G. M., Powell, W. and Pennacchio, F. 1997. Aphid parasitoid responses to semiochemicals - genetic, conditioned or learnt? Entomophaga. 42, pp. 193-199.
Sublethal effects of pesticides on locomotory behaviour of beneficial arthropods
C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Kennedy, P. J., Umoru, P. A. and Powell, W. 1997. Sublethal effects of pesticides on locomotory behaviour of beneficial arthropods. Haskell, P. T. and McEwen, P. K. (ed.) New studies in ecotoxicology . Welsh Pest Management Forum. pp. 37-41
'Push-Pull' strategies for pest control
G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications
Smart, L. E., Pickett, J. A. and Powell, W. 1997. 'Push-Pull' strategies for pest control. Grain Legumes. No. 15, pp. 14-15.
The occurrence of aphid parasitoids in arable crops in northern Pakistan
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Rehman, A., Powell, W., Deadman, M. L. and Hashmi, A. A. 1997. The occurrence of aphid parasitoids in arable crops in northern Pakistan. Abstracts 3rd International Congress of Entomological Sciences, Islamabad, 18-20 March 1997 .
Influence of wheat and oat cultivars on the development of the cereal aphid parasitoid Aphidius rhopalosiphi and the generalist aphid parasitoid Ephedrus plagiator
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Fuentes-Contreras, J. E., Powell, W., Wadhams, L. J., Pickett, J. A. and Niemeyer, H. M. 1996. Influence of wheat and oat cultivars on the development of the cereal aphid parasitoid Aphidius rhopalosiphi and the generalist aphid parasitoid Ephedrus plagiator. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 128 (2), pp. 181-187. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1996.tb05742.x
Host preference behaviour of the aphid parasitoids Praon volucre and Praon myzophagum (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae)
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Rehman, A., Powell, W. and Deadman, M. L. 1996. Host preference behaviour of the aphid parasitoids Praon volucre and Praon myzophagum (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae). Abstracts 2nd International Congress of Entomological Sciences, Islamabad, 19-21 March 1996 . pp. 69-70
Parasitoid responses to semiochemicals - innate, conditioned or learnt?
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Poppy, G. M., Powell, W. and Pennacchio, F. 1996. Parasitoid responses to semiochemicals - innate, conditioned or learnt? Proceedings Aphidophaga 6, Gembloux, 2-6 September 1996 .
Reproduction of beneficial predators and parasitoids in agroecosystems in relation to habitat quality and food availability
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Sunderland, K. D., Bilde, T., Den Nijs, L. J. M. F., Dinter, A., Heimbach, U., Lys, J. A., Powell, W. and Toft, S. 1996. Reproduction of beneficial predators and parasitoids in agroecosystems in relation to habitat quality and food availability. Acta Jutlandica. 71(2), pp. 117-153.
Genetic influences on aphid parasitoid host selection
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Powell, W. and Rehman. A. 1996. Genetic influences on aphid parasitoid host selection.
Strategies involved in the location of hosts by the aphid parasitoid Aphidius ervi Halliday (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Aphidiinae)
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Powell, W., Pennacchio, F., Poppy, G. M. and Tremblay, E. 1996. Strategies involved in the location of hosts by the aphid parasitoid Aphidius ervi Halliday (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Aphidiinae). Proceedings 20th International Congress of Entomology, Firenze, 25-31 August 1996 . pp. 623
The role of host-induced plant synomones on in-flight orientation of the aphid parasitoid Aphidius ervi Haliday (Hymenoptera, Braconidae)
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Guerrieri, E., Du, Y.J., Poppy, G. M., Powell, W., Pennacchio, F. and Tremblay, E. 1996. The role of host-induced plant synomones on in-flight orientation of the aphid parasitoid Aphidius ervi Haliday (Hymenoptera, Braconidae). Proceedings 20th International Congress of Entomology, Firenze, 25-31 August 1996 . pp. 647
Relative importance of semiochemicals from first and second trophic levels in host foraging behaviour of Aphidius ervi
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Du, Y.J., Poppy, G. M. and Powell, W. 1996. Relative importance of semiochemicals from first and second trophic levels in host foraging behaviour of Aphidius ervi. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 22, pp. 1591-1605.
Colour vision and oviposition behaviour in Aphidius ervi Haliday (Hymenoptera, Braconidae)
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Battaglia, D., Pennacchio, F., Romano, A., Tranfaglia, A., Poppy, G. M. and Powell, W. 1996. Colour vision and oviposition behaviour in Aphidius ervi Haliday (Hymenoptera, Braconidae). Proceedings 20th International Congress of Entomology, Firenze, 25-31 August 1996 . pp. 647
The foraging efficiency of the parasitoid Diaeretiella rapae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) in relation to the spatial distribution of aphids on plants
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Powell, W. and Nickless, A. 1996. The foraging efficiency of the parasitoid Diaeretiella rapae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) in relation to the spatial distribution of aphids on plants. Acta Jutlandica. 71(2), pp. 97-106.
Sex pheromone of aphid parasitoid Praon volucre (Hymenoptera, Braconidae)
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Nazzi, F., Powell, W., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1996. Sex pheromone of aphid parasitoid Praon volucre (Hymenoptera, Braconidae). Journal of Chemical Ecology. 22, pp. 1169-1175.
Aphid attack - working on the insides
G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications
Powell, W. 1996. Aphid attack - working on the insides. Farming and Conservation. April 1996, pp. 12-14.
Effect of pirimicarb on the foraging behaviour of Diaeretiella rapae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) on host-free and infested oilseed rape plants
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Umoru, P. A., Powell, W. and Clark, S. J. 1996. Effect of pirimicarb on the foraging behaviour of Diaeretiella rapae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) on host-free and infested oilseed rape plants. Bulletin of Entomological Research. 86 (2), pp. 193-201. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007485300052445
Fatal attraction
G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications
Powell, W. 1995. Fatal attraction. Grower. 124(5), pp. 17-18.
Populations and communities
B - Book chapters etc edited externally
Powell, W. and Walton, M. P. 1995. Populations and communities. in: Jervis, M. A. and Kidd, N. (ed.) Insect natural enemies: practical approaches to their study and evaluation Chapman & Hall, London. pp. 223-292
Within-field spatial heterogeneity of arthropod predators and parasitoids
C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Powell, W., Hawthorne, A., Hemptinne, J. L., Holopainen, J. K., Den Nijs, L. J. F. M., Riedel, W. and Ruggle, P. 1995. Within-field spatial heterogeneity of arthropod predators and parasitoids.
Using mark-release-recapture techniques to study the influence of spatial heterogeneity on carabids
C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Powell, W. and Ashby, J. E. 1995. Using mark-release-recapture techniques to study the influence of spatial heterogeneity on carabids.
Variations of body length, weight, fat content and survival in Coccinella septempunctata at different hibernation sites
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Zhou, X-L, Honek, A., Powell, W. and Carter, N. 1995. Variations of body length, weight, fat content and survival in Coccinella septempunctata at different hibernation sites. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 75 (2), pp. 99-107.
Effects of incorporating or burning straw, and of different cultivation systems, on winter wheat grown on two soil types, 1985-91
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Prew, R. D., Ashby, J. E., Bacon, E. T. G., Christian, D. G., Gutteridge, R. J., Jenkyn, J. F., Powell, W. and Todd, A. D. 1995. Effects of incorporating or burning straw, and of different cultivation systems, on winter wheat grown on two soil types, 1985-91. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 124 (2), pp. 173-194. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600072853
The aphid sex pheromone: a novel host location cur for the parasitoid Praon volucre
C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Lilley, R., Hardie, J., Powell, W. and Wadhams, L. J. 1994. The aphid sex pheromone: a novel host location cur for the parasitoid Praon volucre. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases, 1994 . Wiley.
Electrophoretic studies of geographic and host strains of the aphid parasitoid Aphidius ervi
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Atanassova, P., Powell, W., Brookes, C. and Loxdale, H. 1994. Electrophoretic studies of geographic and host strains of the aphid parasitoid Aphidius ervi. Abstracts 5th European Congress of Entomology, York, 29th August-2nd September 1994 . pp. 251
Seasonal distribution and aerial movement of adult coccinellids on farmland
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Zhou, X-L, Carter, N. and Powell, W. 1994. Seasonal distribution and aerial movement of adult coccinellids on farmland. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 4, pp. 167-175.
Nemec and Stary's "population diversity centre" hypothesis for aphid parasitoids revisited
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Powell, W. 1994. Nemec and Stary's "population diversity centre" hypothesis for aphid parasitoids revisited. Norwegian Journal of Agricultural Sciences. Supplement 16, pp. 163-169.
The responses of Praon spp. parasitoids to aphid sex pheromone components in the field
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Hardie, J., Hick, A. J., Holler, C., Mann, J., Merritt, L., Nottingham, S. F., Powell, W., Wadhams, L. J., Witthinrich, J. and Wright, A. F. 1994. The responses of Praon spp. parasitoids to aphid sex pheromone components in the field. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 71 (2), pp. 95-99.
Design of field trials and its influence on the detection of pesticide side effects
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Kennedy, P. J., Carter, N., Walters, K. F. A., Perry, J. N., Powell, D. and Powell, W. 1994. Design of field trials and its influence on the detection of pesticide side effects. Abstracts Ecotoxicology - Ecological Dimensions: Proceedings 5th Annual Meeting of SETAC-Europe (UK Branch), Sheffield, 12-14 September 1994 . pp. 11
Design of field trials and its influence on the detection of pesticide side effects
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Kennedy, P. J., Carter, N., Walters, K. F. A., Perry, J. N., Powell, D. and Powell, W. 1994. Design of field trials and its influence on the detection of pesticide side effects. Abstracts 5th European Congress of Entomology, York, 29th August-2nd September 1994 . pp. 276
The field attraction of female %Praon parasitoids to an aphid sex pheromone
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Lilley, R. I., Hardie, J., Powell, W. and Wadhams, L. J. 1993. The field attraction of female %Praon parasitoids to an aphid sex pheromone. Abstracts 5th International Symposium of the Global IOBC Working Group on the Ecology of Aphidophaga: Behavioural Ecology, Augmentation and Enhancement of Aphidophaga, Antibes, 6-10 September 1993 .
Electroantennogram and olfactometer responses of aphid parasitoids to nepetalactone, a component of aphid sex pheromones
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Hardie, J., Isaacs, R., Nazzi, F., Powell, W., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1993. Electroantennogram and olfactometer responses of aphid parasitoids to nepetalactone, a component of aphid sex pheromones. Abstracts 5th International Symposium of the Global IOBC Working Group on the Ecology of Aphidophaga: Behavioural Ecology, Augmentation and Enhancement of Aphidophaga, Antibes, 6-10 September 1993 .
Responses of the parasitoid Praon volucre (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) to aphid sex pheromone lures in cereal fields in autumn: implications for parasitoid manipulation
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Powell, W., Hardie, J., Hick, A. J., Holler, C., Mann, J., Merritt, L., Nottingham, S. F., Wadhams, L. J., Witthinrich, J. and Wright, A. F. 1993. Responses of the parasitoid Praon volucre (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) to aphid sex pheromone lures in cereal fields in autumn: implications for parasitoid manipulation. European Journal of Entomology. 90, pp. 435-438.
Sex pheromones in the cereal aphid parasitoids Praon volucre and Aphidius rhopalosiphi
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Decker, U. M., Powell, W. and Clark, S. J. 1993. Sex pheromones in the cereal aphid parasitoids Praon volucre and Aphidius rhopalosiphi. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 69 (1), pp. 33-39. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1570-7458.1993.tb01725.x
Management of genetics of biological control introductions
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Hopper, K. R., Roush, R. T. and Powell, W. 1993. Management of genetics of biological control introductions. Annual Review of Entomology. 38, pp. 27-51.
The relationship between primary parasitoids and hyperparasitoids of cereal aphids: an analysis of field data
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Holler, C., Borgemeister, C. W., Haardt, H. and Powell, W. 1993. The relationship between primary parasitoids and hyperparasitoids of cereal aphids: an analysis of field data. Journal of Animal Ecology. 62 (1), pp. 12-21. https://doi.org/10.2307/5478
Synomones and kairomones from plants and honeydew in susceptible and resistant varieties; their importance to natural enemies.
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Powell, W. 1992. Synomones and kairomones from plants and honeydew in susceptible and resistant varieties; their importance to natural enemies. Abstracts 19th International Congress of Entomology, Beijing, 1992 .
Genetics of biological control introductions
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Hopper, K. R., Rousch, R. T. and Powell, W. 1992. Genetics of biological control introductions. Abstracts 19th International Congress of Entomology, Beijing, 1992 .
Genetics of biological control introductions
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Hopper, K. R., Roush, R. T. and Powell, W. 1992. Genetics of biological control introductions. Abstracts 19th International Congress of Entomology, Beijing, 1992 .
Tritrophic influences on aphid parasitoids (Hym.,Braconidae:Aphidiinae)
C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Powell, W. 1992. Tritrophic influences on aphid parasitoids (Hym.,Braconidae:Aphidiinae).
Honeydew as an ovipositional stimulant for two species of syrphids
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Budenberg, W. J. and Powell, W. 1992. Honeydew as an ovipositional stimulant for two species of syrphids. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 64, pp. 57-61.
The influence of aphids and honeydew on the leaving rate of searching aphid parasitoids from wheat plants
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Budenberg, W. J., Powell, W. and Clark, S. J. 1992. The influence of aphids and honeydew on the leaving rate of searching aphid parasitoids from wheat plants. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 63 (3), pp. 259-264. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1570-7458.1992.tb01582.x
The influence of host food plants on host recognition by four aphidiine parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Braconidae)
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Powell, W. and Wright, A. F. 1992. The influence of host food plants on host recognition by four aphidiine parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Braconidae). Bulletin of Entomological Research. 81 (4), pp. 449-453. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007485300032028
Ecology and population dynamics: Chairman's summing up and comments for the session on ecology and population dynamics
C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Powell, W. 1991. Ecology and population dynamics: Chairman's summing up and comments for the session on ecology and population dynamics. Proceedings 4th European Parasitoid Workshop, Perugia, Italy, 3-5 April 1991 . pp. 5-6
Biochemical interactions between plant-herbivore-parasitoid
C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Pickett, J. A., Powell, W., Wadhams, L. J., Woodcock, C. M. and Wright, A. F. 1991. Biochemical interactions between plant-herbivore-parasitoid. Insect Parasitoids: 4th European Workshop, Perugia, April 1991.
Cereal aphids and their natural enemies
C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Wratten, S. D. and Powell, W. 1991. Cereal aphids and their natural enemies. Carter, N., Potts, G. R., Darbyshire, J. F. and Firbank, L. G. (ed.) The Ecology of Temperate Cereal Fields. Proceedings 32nd Symposium of the British Ecological Society with the Association of Applied Biologists, University of Cambridge, 1991. Blackwell Scientific Publications, Oxford. pp. 233-257
The influence of semiochemicals on the behaviour of cereal aphid parasitoids (Hymenoptera)
C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Powell, W., Decker, U. M. and Budenberg, W. J. 1991. The influence of semiochemicals on the behaviour of cereal aphid parasitoids (Hymenoptera). Chambers, R. J., Hodek, I., Dixon, A. F. G. and Polgar, L. (ed.) Behaviour and impact of Aphidophaga. SPB Academic Publishing, The Hague. pp. 67-71
Synthetic aphid sex pheromone lures female parasitoids
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Hardie, J., Nottingham, S. F., Powell, W. and Wadhams, L. J. 1991. Synthetic aphid sex pheromone lures female parasitoids. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 61 (1), pp. 97-99.
Conservation and manipulation of aphid parasitoids
C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Powell, W., Budenberg, W. J., Decker, U. M. and Wright, A. F. 1990. Conservation and manipulation of aphid parasitoids. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases, 1990. pp. 185-690
Electrophoresis as a tool for estimating levels of hymenopterous parasitism in field populations of the cereal aphid, Sitobion avenae .
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Walton, M. P., Powell, W., Loxdale, H. D. and Allen-Williams, L. J. 1990. Electrophoresis as a tool for estimating levels of hymenopterous parasitism in field populations of the cereal aphid, Sitobion avenae . Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 54 (3), pp. 271-279.
The use of electrophoresis in the study of hymenopteran parasitoids of agricultural pests.
B - Book chapters etc edited externally
Powell, W. and Walton, M. P. 1989. The use of electrophoresis in the study of hymenopteran parasitoids of agricultural pests. in: Electrophoretic studies on agricultural pests. Systematics Association Special Volume H.D. Loxdale & J. Den Hollander eds Clarendon Press, Oxford.
Effectiveness of different insecticides applied at various growth stages to control aphids on winter wheat.
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Carter, N., Powell, W., Wright, A. F. and Ashby, J. E. 1989. Effectiveness of different insecticides applied at various growth stages to control aphids on winter wheat. Crop Protection. 8, pp. 271-276.
Observations on the effects of an autumn application of a pyrethroid insecticide on non-target predatory species in winter cereals.
C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Purvis, G., Carter, N. and Powell, W. 1988. Observations on the effects of an autumn application of a pyrethroid insecticide on non-target predatory species in winter cereals. Integrated crop protection in cereals. Proceedings of the EC Experts' Group Meeting, Littlehampton, 1986. Eds R. Cavalloro & K. Sunderland. pp. 153-159
Honeydew as a kairomone for aphid parasitoids and hyperparasitoids.
C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Budenberg, W. J. and Powell, W. 1988. Honeydew as a kairomone for aphid parasitoids and hyperparasitoids. Proceedings British Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases, Brighton, 1988, 1149-1154..
The abilities of the aphid parasitoids Aphidius ervi Haliday and A. rhopalosiphi De Stefani Perez (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) to transfer between different known host species and the implications for the use of alternative hosts in pest control strategies.
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Powell, W. and Wright, A. F. 1988. The abilities of the aphid parasitoids Aphidius ervi Haliday and A. rhopalosiphi De Stefani Perez (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) to transfer between different known host species and the implications for the use of alternative hosts in pest control strategies. Bulletin of Entomological Research. 78 (4), pp. 683-693. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007485300015546
Accurate estimation of invertebrate density in cereals.
G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications
Sunderland, K. D., Hawkes, C., Stevenson, J. H., Mcbride, T., Smart, L. E., Sopp, P. I., Powell, W., Chambers, R. J. and Carter, O. C. R. 1987. Accurate estimation of invertebrate density in cereals. Bulletin IOBC/WPRS/SROP . 10, pp. 71-81.
Interference between parasitoids (Hym.: Aphididae) and fungi (Entomophthorales) attacking cereal aphids.
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Powell, W., Wilding, N., Brobyn, P. J. and Clark, S. J. 1986. Interference between parasitoids (Hym.: Aphididae) and fungi (Entomophthorales) attacking cereal aphids. Entomophaga. 31, pp. 293-302. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02373339
The influence of weeds on aphid-specific natural enemies in winter wheat.
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Powell, W., Dean, G. J. and Wilding, N. 1986. The influence of weeds on aphid-specific natural enemies in winter wheat. Crop Protection. 5, pp. 182-189.
Biocontrol of cereal aphids in the United Kingdom by a range of natural enemies.
G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications
Powell, W. 1986. Biocontrol of cereal aphids in the United Kingdom by a range of natural enemies.
Enhancing parasitoid activity in crops.
G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications
Powell, W. 1986. Enhancing parasitoid activity in crops.
Assessment of resistance of commercial varieties of winter-wheat to cereal aphids
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Dewar, A. M., Carter, N. and Powell, W. 1985. Assessment of resistance of commercial varieties of winter-wheat to cereal aphids. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 106, pp. 168-169.
Effects of pirimicarb, dimethoate and benomyl on natural enemies of cereal aphids in winter wheat
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Powell, W., Dean, G. J. and Bardner, R. 1985. Effects of pirimicarb, dimethoate and benomyl on natural enemies of cereal aphids in winter wheat. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 106 (2), pp. 235-242. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1985.tb03113.x
The influence of weeds on polyphagous arthropod predators in winter wheat
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Powell, W., Dean, G. J. and Dewar, A. 1985. The influence of weeds on polyphagous arthropod predators in winter wheat. Crop Protection. 4, pp. 298-312.
Pheromones in the management of beneficial insects
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Pickett, J. A., Dawson, G. W., Free, J. B., Griffiths, D. C., Powell, W., Williams, I. M. and Woodcock, C. M. 1984. Pheromones in the management of beneficial insects. Proceedings of the British Crop Protection Council. 1, pp. 247-254.
Pheromones in the management of beneficial insects
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Dawson, G. W., Free, J. B., Griffiths, D. C., Powell, W., Williams, I. M. and Woodcock, C. M. 1984. Pheromones in the management of beneficial insects. Proceedings of the British Crop Protection Council. 1, pp. 247-254.
Reservoirs for Aphidius ervi Haliday (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae), a polyphagous parasitoid of cereal aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae)
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Cameron, P. J., Powell, W. and Loxdale, H. D. 1984. Reservoirs for Aphidius ervi Haliday (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae), a polyphagous parasitoid of cereal aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae). Bulletin of Entomological Research. 74 (4), pp. 647-656. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007485300014024
The role of parasitoids in limiting cereal aphid populations
B - Book chapters etc edited externally
Powell, W. 1983. The role of parasitoids in limiting cereal aphid populations. in: Cavalloro, R. (ed.) Rotterdam, Netherlands A.A. Balkema. pp. 50-56
The reactions of two cereal aphid parasitoids, aphidius-uzbekistanicus and aphidius-ervi to host aphids and their food-plants
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Powell, W. and Zhang, Z. L. 1983. The reactions of two cereal aphid parasitoids, aphidius-uzbekistanicus and aphidius-ervi to host aphids and their food-plants. Physiological Entomology. 8 (4), pp. 439-443. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3032.1983.tb00378.x
The role of parasitoids in limiting cereal aphid populations
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Powell, W. 1982. The role of parasitoids in limiting cereal aphid populations. Aphid antagonists. Proceedings of a meeting of the EC Experts' Group, Portici, Italy, 23-24 November 1982. pp. 50-56.
The identification of hymenopterous parasitoids attacking cereal aphids in Britain
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Powell, W. 1982. The identification of hymenopterous parasitoids attacking cereal aphids in Britain. Systematic Entomology. 7 (4), pp. 465-473. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3113.1982.tb00457.x
Towards integrated control of cereal aphids
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Powell, W., Dean, G. J., Dewar, A. M. and Wilding, N. 1981. Towards integrated control of cereal aphids. Proceedings of the British Insecticide and Fungicide Conference. 11.
The relative abundance of the hymenopterous parasites attacking metopolophium-dirhodum (walker) and sitobion-avenae (f) (hemiptera, aphididae) on cereals during 1973-79 in southern England
A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Dean, G. J., Jones, M. G. and Powell, W. 1981. The relative abundance of the hymenopterous parasites attacking metopolophium-dirhodum (walker) and sitobion-avenae (f) (hemiptera, aphididae) on cereals during 1973-79 in southern England. Bulletin of Entomological Research. 71 (2), pp. 307-315. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0007485300008336
Toxares deltiger (Haliday) (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae) parasiting the cereal aphid, Metopolophium dirhodum (Walker) (Hemiptera: Aphididae), in southern England: a new host-parasitoid record
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Powell, W. 1980. Toxares deltiger (Haliday) (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae) parasiting the cereal aphid, Metopolophium dirhodum (Walker) (Hemiptera: Aphididae), in southern England: a new host-parasitoid record. Bulletin of Entomological Research. 70 (3), pp. 407-409. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0007485300007665
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