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Li, F., Ma, K., Chen, X., Zhou, J-J. and Gao, X. 2019. The regulation of three new members of the cytochrome P450 CYP6 family and their promoters in the cotton aphid Aphis gossypii by plant allelochemicals. Pest Management Science. 75 (1), pp. 152-159. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.5081

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Liu, D., Huang, X., Jing, W., An, X., Zhang, Q., Zhang, H., Zhou, J-J., Zhang, Y. and Guo, Y. 2018. Identification and functional analysis of two P450 enzymes of Gossypium hirsutum involved in DMNT and TMTT biosynthesis. Plant Biotechnology Journal. 16 (2), pp. 581-590. https://doi.org/10.1111/pbi.12797

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Bruno, D., Grossi, G., Salvia, R., Scala, A., Farina, D., Grimaldi, A., Zhou, J-J., Bufo, S. A., Vogel, H., Grosse-Wilde, E., Hansson, B. S. and Falabella, P. 2018. Sensilla Morphology and Complex Expression Pattern of Odorant Binding Proteins in the Vetch Aphid Megoura viciae (Hemiptera: Aphididae). Frontiers in Physiology. 9 (777). https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2018.00777

Expressional and functional comparisons of two general odorant binding proteins in Agrotis ipsilon

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Huang, G-Z., Liu, J-T., Zhou, J-J., Wang, Q., Dong, J-Z., Zhang, Y-J., Li, X-C., Li, J. and Gu, S-H. 2018. Expressional and functional comparisons of two general odorant binding proteins in Agrotis ipsilon. Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 98 (July), pp. 34-47. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibmb.2018.05.003

Suitability of brachiaria grass as a trap crop for management of Chilo partellus

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Cheruiyot, D., Midega, C. A.O., Van Den Berg, J., Pickett, J. A. and Khan, Z. R. 2018. Suitability of brachiaria grass as a trap crop for management of Chilo partellus. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 166 (2), pp. 139-148. https://doi.org/10.1111/eea.12651

Identification of novel bioinspired synthetic mosquito repellents by combined ligand-based screening and OBP-structure-based molecular docking

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Thireou, T., Kythreoti, G., Tsitsanou, K. E., Koussis, K., Drakou, C. E., Kinnersley, J., Kröber, T., Guerin, P. M., Zhou, J-J., Iatrou, K., Eliopoulos, E. and Zographos, S. E. 2018. Identification of novel bioinspired synthetic mosquito repellents by combined ligand-based screening and OBP-structure-based molecular docking. Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 98 (July), pp. 48-61. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibmb.2018.05.001

A climate-adapted push-pull system effectively controls fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J E Smith), in maize in East Africa

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Midega, C. A. O., Pittchar, J. O., Pickett, J. A., Hailu, G. W. and Khan, Z. R. 2018. A climate-adapted push-pull system effectively controls fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J E Smith), in maize in East Africa. Crop Protection. 105, pp. 10-15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2017.11.003

Host shift induces changes in mate choice of the seed predator Acanthoscelides obtectus via altered chemical signalling

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Vuts, J., Woodcock, C. M., Koenig, L., Powers, S. J., Pickett, J. A., Szentesi, A. and Birkett, M. A. 2018. Host shift induces changes in mate choice of the seed predator Acanthoscelides obtectus via altered chemical signalling. PLOS ONE. 13 (11), p. e0206144. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0206144

Persistence and efficacy of a new formulation based on dog allomonal repellents against Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato tick

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

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

Neonicotinoids

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bass, C. and Field, L. M. 2018. Neonicotinoids. Current Biology. 28 (14), pp. R772-R773. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2018.05.061

(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

Using Hermetia illucens to process Ugandan waragi waste

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dobermann, D., Field, L. M. and Michaelson, L. V. 2018. Using Hermetia illucens to process Ugandan waragi waste . Journal of Cleaner Production. 211 (20 February), pp. 303-308. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.11.176

The effect of an initial high-quality feeding regime on the survival of Gryllus bimaculatus (black cricket) on bio-waste

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dobermann, D., Michaelson, L. V. and Field, L. M. 2018. The effect of an initial high-quality feeding regime on the survival of Gryllus bimaculatus (black cricket) on bio-waste. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed. 5 (2), pp. 117-123. https://doi.org/10.3920/JIFF2018.0024

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

Unravelling the molecular determinants of bee sensitivity to neonicotinoid insecticides

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Manjon, C., Troczka, B. J., Zaworra, M., Beadle, K., Randall, E., Hertlein, G., Singh, K. S., Zimmer, C. T., Homem, R. A., Lueke, B., Reid, R., Kor, L., Kohler, M., Benting, J., Williamson, M. S., Davies, T. G. E., Field, L. M., Bass, C. and Nauen, R. 2018. Unravelling the molecular determinants of bee sensitivity to neonicotinoid insecticides. Current Biology. 27 (7), p. 1137–1143. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2018.02.045

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

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

Genetic mitigation strategies to tackle agricultural GHG emissions: The case for biological nitrification inhibition technology

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Subbarao, G. V., Arango, J., Masahiro, K., Hooper, A. M., Yoshihashi, T., Ando, Y., Nakahara, K., Deshpande, S., Ortiz-Monasterio, I., Ishitani, M., Peters, M., Chirinda, N., Wollenberg, L., Lata, J. C., Gerard, B., Tobita, S., Rao, I. M., Braun, H. J., Kommerell, V., Tohme, J. and Iwanaga, M. 2017. Genetic mitigation strategies to tackle agricultural GHG emissions: The case for biological nitrification inhibition technology. Plant Science. 262, pp. 165-168. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plantsci.2017.05.004

The interactions of piperonyl butoxide and analogues with the metabolic enzymes FE4 and CYP6CY3 of the green peach aphid Myzus persicae (Hemiptera: Aphididae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Panini, M., Tozzi, F., Bass, C., Zimmer, C. T., Field, L. M., Borzatta, V., Mazzoni, E. and Moores, G. D. 2017. The interactions of piperonyl butoxide and analogues with the metabolic enzymes FE4 and CYP6CY3 of the green peach aphid Myzus persicae (Hemiptera: Aphididae). Pest Management Science. 73 (2), pp. 371-379. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.4314

Insecticidal effects of deltamethrin in laboratory and field populations of Culicoides species: how effective are hostcontact reduction methods in India

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

De Keyser, R., Cassidy, C., Laban, S., Gopal, P., Pickett, J. A., Reddy, Y. K., Prasad, M., Prasad, G., Chirukandoth, S., Senthilven, K., Carpenter, S. and Logan, J. G. 2017. Insecticidal effects of deltamethrin in laboratory and field populations of Culicoides species: how effective are hostcontact reduction methods in India. Parasites & Vectors. 10 (54). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-017-1992-0

Drought-tolerant Desmodium species effectively suppress parasitic striga weed and improve cereal grain yields in western Kenya

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Midega, C. A. O., Wasonga, C. J., Hooper, A. M., Pickett, J. A. and Khan, Z. R. 2017. Drought-tolerant Desmodium species effectively suppress parasitic striga weed and improve cereal grain yields in western Kenya. Crop Protection. 98 (August), pp. 94-101. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2017.03.018

A maize landrace that emits defense volatiles in response to herbivore eggs possesses a strongly inducible terpene synthase gene

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Tamiru, A., Bruce, T. J. A., Richter, A., Woodcock, C. M., Midega, C. A. O., Degenhardt, J., Kelemu, S., Pickett, J. A. and Khan, Z. R. 2017. A maize landrace that emits defense volatiles in response to herbivore eggs possesses a strongly inducible terpene synthase gene. Ecology and Evolution. 7 (8), pp. 2835-2845. https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.2893

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.

Protecting cows in small holder farms in East Africa from tsetse flies by mimicking the odor profile of a non-host bovid

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Saini, R. K., Orindi, B. O., Mbahin, N., Andoke, J. A., Muasa, P. N., Mbuvi, D. M., Muya, C. M., Pickett, J. A. and Borgemeister, C. W. 2017. Protecting cows in small holder farms in East Africa from tsetse flies by mimicking the odor profile of a non-host bovid. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 11 (10), p. e0005977. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0005977

Aphid Genomics and its contribution to understanding aphids as crop pests

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Field, L. M., Bass, C., Davies, T. G. E., Williamson, M. S. and Zhou, J-J. 2017. Aphid Genomics and its contribution to understanding aphids as crop pests. in: Van Emden, H. F. and Harrington, R. (ed.) Aphids as crop pests, 2nd edition (Chapter 2) CABI International, Wallingford, Oxon (CABI). pp. 37-49

Biochemical evaluation of interactions between synergistic molecules and phase I enzymes involved in insecticide resistance in B- and Q-type Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Panini, M., Tozzi, F., Zimmer, C. T., Bass, C., Field, L. M., Borzatta, V., Mazzoni, E. and Moores, G. D. 2017. Biochemical evaluation of interactions between synergistic molecules and phase I enzymes involved in insecticide resistance in B- and Q-type Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae). Pest Management Science. 73 (9), pp. 1873-1882. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.4553

Searching for wheat resistance to aphids and wheat bulb fly in the historical Watkins and Gediflux wheat collections

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Aradottir, G. I., Martin, J. L., Clark, S. J., Pickett, J. A. and Smart, L. E. 2017. Searching for wheat resistance to aphids and wheat bulb fly in the historical Watkins and Gediflux wheat collections. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 170 (2), pp. 179-188. https://doi.org/10.1111/aab.12326

Use of the synergist piperonyl butoxide can slow the development of alpha-cypermethrin resistance in the whitefly Bemisia tabaci

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zimmer, C. T., Panini, M., Singh, K. S., Randall, E. L., Field, L. M., Roditakis, E., Mazzoni, E. and Bass, C. 2017. Use of the synergist piperonyl butoxide can slow the development of alpha-cypermethrin resistance in the whitefly Bemisia tabaci. Insect Molecular Biology. 26 (2), pp. 152-163. https://doi.org/10.1111/imb.12276

Functional characterization of (E)-β-caryophyllene synthase from lima bean and its up-regulation by spider mites and alamethicin

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Li,F-Q, Fu, N-N, Zhou, J-J. and Wang, G-R. 2017. Functional characterization of (E)-β-caryophyllene synthase from lima bean and its up-regulation by spider mites and alamethicin. Journal of Integrative Agriculture. 16 (10), pp. 60345-7. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2095-3119(16)61593-9

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

Voltage-gated sodium channels as targets for pyrethroid insecticides

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Field, L. M., Davies, T. G. E., O'Reilly, A. O., Williamson, M. S. and Wallace, B. A. 2017. Voltage-gated sodium channels as targets for pyrethroid insecticides. European Biophysics Journal. 46 (7), pp. 675-679. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00249-016-1195-1

RNAi-induced electrophysiological and behavioral changes reveal two pheromone binding proteins of Helicoverpa armigera involved in the perception of the main sex pheromone component Z11–16:Ald

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dong, K., Sun, L., Liu, J-T., Gu, S-H., Zhou, J-J., Yang, R-N., Dhiloo, K. H., Gao, X-W., Guo, Y-Y. and Zhang, Y-J. 2017. RNAi-induced electrophysiological and behavioral changes reveal two pheromone binding proteins of Helicoverpa armigera involved in the perception of the main sex pheromone component Z11–16:Ald. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 43 (2), pp. 207-214. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-016-0816-6

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

Opportunities and hurdles of edible insects for food and feed

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dobermann, D., Swift, J. A. and Field, L. M. 2017. Opportunities and hurdles of edible insects for food and feed. Nutrition Bulletin. 42 (4), pp. 293-308. https://doi.org/10.1111/nbu.12291

Rapid selection for resistance to diamide insecticides in Plutella xylostella via specific amino acid polymorphisms in the ryanodine receptor

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Troczka, B. J., Williamson, M. S., Field, L. M. and Davies, T. G. E. 2017. Rapid selection for resistance to diamide insecticides in Plutella xylostella via specific amino acid polymorphisms in the ryanodine receptor. Neurotoxicology. 60 (May), pp. 224-233. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuro.2016.05.012

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

Michael Elliott CBE. 30 September 1924 — 17 October 2007

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pickett, J. A. 2016. Michael Elliott CBE. 30 September 1924 — 17 October 2007. Biographical Memoirs of Fellows of the Royal Society. 62, pp. 109-123. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsbm.2016.0018

Resistance mutation conserved between insects and mites unravels the benzoylurea insecticide mode of action on chitin biosynthesis

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Douris, V., Steinbach, D., Panteleri, R., Livadaras, I., Pickett, J. A., Van Leeuwen, T., Nauen, R. and Vontas, J. 2016. Resistance mutation conserved between insects and mites unravels the benzoylurea insecticide mode of action on chitin biosynthesis. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 113 (51), pp. 14692-14697. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1618258113

Virus Infection of Plants Alters Pollinator Preference: A Payback for Susceptible Hosts?

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Groen, S. C., Jiang, S. J., Murphy, A. M., Cunniffe, N. J., Westwood, J. H., Davey, M. P., Bruce, T. J. A., Caulfield, J. C., Furzer, O. J., Reed, A., Robinson, S. I., Miller, E., Davis, C. N., Pickett, J. A., Whitney, H. M., Glover, B. J. and Carr, J. P. 2016. Virus Infection of Plants Alters Pollinator Preference: A Payback for Susceptible Hosts? PLOS Pathogens. 12 (8). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.ppat.1005790

Novel mutations in the voltage-gated sodium channel of pyrethroid-resistant Varroa destructor populations from the Southeastern USA

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Gonzalez-Cabrera, J., Rodriguez-Vargas, S., Davies, T. G. E., Field, L. M., Schmehl, D., Ellis, J. D., Krieger, K. and Williamson, M. S. 2016. Novel mutations in the voltage-gated sodium channel of pyrethroid-resistant Varroa destructor populations from the Southeastern USA. PLOS ONE. 11 (5). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0155332

An Indirect Defence Trait Mediated through Egg-Induced Maize Volatiles from Neighbouring Plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mutyambai, D. M., Bruce, T. J. A., Van Den Berg, J., Midega, C. A. O., Pickett, J. A. and Khan, Z. R. 2016. An Indirect Defence Trait Mediated through Egg-Induced Maize Volatiles from Neighbouring Plants. PLOS ONE. 11 (7). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0158744

Validation of reference genes for qRT-PCR analysis in Megoura viciae (Hemiptera Aphididae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Cristiano, G., Grossi, G., Scala, A., Fanti, P., Zhou, J-J., Bufo, S. A., Palazzo, L. and Falabella, P. 2016. Validation of reference genes for qRT-PCR analysis in Megoura viciae (Hemiptera Aphididae). Bulletin of Insectology. 69 (2), pp. 229-238.

Insecticide resistance mediated by an exon skipping event.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Berger, M., Puinean, A. M., Randall, E., Zimmer, C. T., Silva, W. M., Bielza, P., Field, L. M., Hughes, D. J., Mellor, I., Hassani-Pak, K., Siqueira, H. A. A., Williamson, M. S. and Bass, C. 2016. Insecticide resistance mediated by an exon skipping event. Molecular Ecology. 25 (22), pp. 5692-5704. https://doi.org/10.1111/mec.13882

Plant volatile-mediated signalling and its application in agriculture: successes and challenges

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pickett, J. A. and Khan, Z. R. 2016. Plant volatile-mediated signalling and its application in agriculture: successes and challenges. New Phytologist. 212 (4), pp. 856-870. https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.14274

Emerging agricultural biotechnologies for sustainable agriculture and food security

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Anderson, J. A., Gipmans, M., Hurst, S., Layton, R., Nehra, N., Pickett, J. A., Shah, D. M., Souza, T. L. P. O. and Tripathi, L. 2016. Emerging agricultural biotechnologies for sustainable agriculture and food security. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry - JAFC. 64 (2), pp. 383-393. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.5b04543

Detection, identification, and significance of phytoplasmas in wild grasses in East Africa

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Asudi, G. O., Van Den Berg, J., Midega, C. A. O., Schneider, B., Seemuller, E., Pickett, J. A., Khan, Z. R. and Udwell, A. 2016. Detection, identification, and significance of phytoplasmas in wild grasses in East Africa. Plant Disease. 100 (1), pp. 108-115. https://doi.org/10.1094/pdis-11-14-1173-re

Averting a malaria disaster: will insecticide resistance derail malaria control?

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hemingway, J., Ranson, H., Magill, A., Kolaczinski, J., Fornadel, C., Gimnig, J., Coetzee, M., Simard, F., Roch, D. K., Hinzoumbe, C. K., Pickett, J. A., Schellenberg, D., Gething, P., Hoppe, M. and Hamon, N. 2016. Averting a malaria disaster: will insecticide resistance derail malaria control? The Lancet. 387 (10029), pp. 1785-1788. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0140-6736(15)00417-1

The significance of Napier Grass Stunt Phytoplasma and its transmission to cereals and sugarcane

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Asudi, G. O., Van Den Berg, J., Midega, C. A. O., Pickett, J. A. and Khan, Z. R. 2016. The significance of Napier Grass Stunt Phytoplasma and its transmission to cereals and sugarcane. Journal of Phytopathology. 164 (6), pp. 378-385. https://doi.org/10.1111/jph.12465

The essential need for GM crops

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pickett, J. A. 2016. The essential need for GM crops. Nature Plants. 2 (6), p. 16078. https://doi.org/10.1038/nplants.2016.78

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

Push-pull: chemical ecology-based integrated pest management technology

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Khan, Z., Midega, C. A. O., Hooper, A. M. and Pickett, J. A. 2016. Push-pull: chemical ecology-based integrated pest management technology. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 42 (7), pp. 689-697. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-016-0730-y

Differential gene expression according to race and host plant in the pea aphid

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Eyres, I., Jaquiery, J., Sugio, A., Duvaux, L., Gharbi, K., Zhou, J-J., Legeai, F., Nelson, M., Simon, J-C., Smadja, C. M., Butlin, R. and Ferrari, J. 2016. Differential gene expression according to race and host plant in the pea aphid. Molecular Ecology. 25 (17), pp. 4197-4215. https://doi.org/10.1111/mec.13771

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

Multifaceted biological insights from a draft genome sequence of the tobacco hornworm moth Manduca sexta

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Kanost, M. R., Arrese, E. L., Cao, X., Chen, Y-R., Chellapilla, S. and Zhou, J-J. 2016. Multifaceted biological insights from a draft genome sequence of the tobacco hornworm moth Manduca sexta. Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 76 (September), pp. 118-147. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibmb.2016.07.005

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

β-Ionone as putative semiochemical suggested by ligand binding on an odorant-binding protein of Hylamorpha elegans and electroantennographic recordings

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Venthur, H., Zhou, J-J., Mutis, A., Ceballos, R., Mella-Herrera, R., Larama, G., Avila, A., Iturriaga-Vasquez, P., Faundez-Parragues, M., Alvear, M. and Quiroz, A. 2016. β-Ionone as putative semiochemical suggested by ligand binding on an odorant-binding protein of Hylamorpha elegans and electroantennographic recordings. Entomological Science. 19 (3), pp. 188-200. https://doi.org/10.1111/ens.12180

Molecular and functional characterisation of a candidate sex pheromone receptor OR1 in Spondoptera litura

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhang, Q-H., Wu, Z-N., Zhou, J-J. and Du, Y-J. 2016. Molecular and functional characterisation of a candidate sex pheromone receptor OR1 in Spondoptera litura. Insect Science and its Application. https://doi.org/10.1111/1744-7917.12294

The use of substituted alkynyl phenoxy derivatives of piperonyl butoxide to control insecticide-resistant pests

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Philippou, D., Borzatta, V., Capparella, E., Moroni, L., Field, L. M. and Moores, G. D. 2016. The use of substituted alkynyl phenoxy derivatives of piperonyl butoxide to control insecticide-resistant pests. Pest Management Science. 72 (10), pp. 1946-1950. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.4234

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

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

Crystal structures and binding dynamics of odorant-binding protein 3 from two aphid species Megoura viciae and Nasonovia ribisnigri

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Northey, T., Venthur, H., De Biasio, F., Chauviac, F-X., Cole, A., Ribeiro, K. A. L. Junior, Grossi, G., Falabella, P., Field, L. M., Keep, N. H. and Zhou, J-J. 2016. Crystal structures and binding dynamics of odorant-binding protein 3 from two aphid species Megoura viciae and Nasonovia ribisnigri. Scientific Reports. 6, p. 24739. https://doi.org/10.1038/srep24739

The potential for land sparing to offset greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lamb, A., Green, R., Bateman, I., Broadmeadow, M., Bruce, T. J. A., Burney, J., Carey, P., Chadwick, D. R., Crane, E., Field, R., Goulding, K. W. T., Griffiths, H., Hastings, A., Kasoar, T., Kindred, D., Phalan, B., Pickett, J. A., Smith, P., Wall, E., Zu Ermgassen, E. K. H. J. and Balmford, A. 2016. The potential for land sparing to offset greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture. Nature Climate Change. 6, pp. 488-492. https://doi.org/10.1038/nclimate2910

Biosynthesis of natural and novel C-glycosylflavones utilising recombinant Oryza sativa C-glycosyltransferase (OsCGT) and Desmodium incanum root proteins

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hao, B., Caulfield, J. C., Hamilton, M. L., Pickett, J. A., Midega, C. A. O., Khan, Z. R., Wang, J. and Hooper, A. M. 2016. Biosynthesis of natural and novel C-glycosylflavones utilising recombinant Oryza sativa C-glycosyltransferase (OsCGT) and Desmodium incanum root proteins. Phytochemistry. 125 (May 2016), pp. 73-87. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phytochem.2016.02.013

Maize landraces are less affected by Striga hermonthica relative to hybrids in Western Kenya

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Midega, C. A. O., Pickett, J. A., Hooper, A. M., Pittchar, J. and Khan, Z. R. 2016. Maize landraces are less affected by Striga hermonthica relative to hybrids in Western Kenya. Weed Technology. 30 (1), pp. 21-28. https://doi.org/10.1614/WT-D-15-00055.1

Unique features of a global human ectoparasite identified through sequencing of the bed bug genome

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Benoit, J. B., Zhou, J-J., Aldeman, Z. N., Reinhardt, K., Dolan, A., Poelchau, M., Jennings, E. C., Szuter, E. M., Hagen, R. W., Gujar, H., Shukla, J. N., Zhu, F., Mohan, M., Nelson, D. R., Rosendale, A. J., Derst, C., Resnik, V., Wernig, S., Menegazzi, P., Wegener, C., Peschel, N., Hendershot, J. M., Blenau, W., Predel, R., Johnston, P. R., Ioannidis, P., Waterhouse, R. M., Nauen, R., Schorn, C., Ott, M-C., Maiwald, F., Johnston, J. S., Gondhalekar, A. D., Scharf, M. E., Peterson, B. F. and Raje, K. R. 2016. Unique features of a global human ectoparasite identified through sequencing of the bed bug genome. Nature Communications. 7, p. 10165. https://doi.org/10.1038/ncomms10165

Guilty until proven innocent

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Field, L. M. 2015. Guilty until proven innocent. New Statesman. Supplement 20-26 March 2015, p. 11.

Identification and comparative expression analysis of odorant binding protein genes in the tobacco cutworm Spodoptera litura

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Gu, S-H., Zhou, J-J., Gao, S., Wang, D-H., Li, X-C., Guo, Y-Y. and Zhang, Y-J. 2015. Identification and comparative expression analysis of odorant binding protein genes in the tobacco cutworm Spodoptera litura. Scientific Reports. 5, p. 13800. https://doi.org/10.1038/srep13800

Unseen dangers of inappropriate legislation in agriculture

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Field, L. M. 2015. Unseen dangers of inappropriate legislation in agriculture. Food and Energy Security. 4 (1), pp. 1-2. https://doi.org/10.1002/fes3.55

Using 31P-NMR to investigate dynamics of soil phosphorus compounds in the Rothamsted Long Term Experiments

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Blackwell, M. S. A., Turner, B., Granger, S. J., Hooper, A. M., Darch, T., Hawkins, J. M. B., Yuan, H. and McGrath, S. P. 2015. Using 31P-NMR to investigate dynamics of soil phosphorus compounds in the Rothamsted Long Term Experiments. EGU.

Insecticide synergists: good or bad for honey bees?

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Alptekin, S., Philippou, D., Field, L. M., Wegorek, P., Zamojska, J. and Moores, G. D. 2015. Insecticide synergists: good or bad for honey bees? Outlooks on Pest Management. 26, pp. 75-77. https://doi.org/10.1564/v26_apr_07

A restatement of recent advances in the natural science evidence base concerning neonicotinoid insecticides and insect pollinators

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Godfray, H. C. J., Blacquiere, T., Field, L. M., Hails, R. S., Potts, S. G., Raine, N. E., Vanbergen, A. J. and Mclean, A. R. 2015. A restatement of recent advances in the natural science evidence base concerning neonicotinoid insecticides and insect pollinators. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Series B Biological Sciences. 282, p. 20151821. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2015.1821

Responses of parasitoids to volatiles induced by Chilo partellus oviposition on teosinte, a wild ancestor of maize

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mutyambai, D. M., Bruce, T. J. A., Midega, C. A. O., Woodcock, C. M., Caulfield, J. C., Van Den Berg, J., Pickett, J. A. and Khan, Z. R. 2015. Responses of parasitoids to volatiles induced by Chilo partellus oviposition on teosinte, a wild ancestor of maize. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 41, pp. 323-329. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-015-0570-1

Climate-adapted companion cropping increases agricultural productivity in East Africa

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Midega, C. A. O., Bruce, T. J. A., Pickett, J. A., Pittchar, J. O., Murage, A. and Khan, Z. R. 2015. Climate-adapted companion cropping increases agricultural productivity in East Africa. Field Crops Research. 180, pp. 118-125. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2015.05.022

Ecological management of cereal stemborers in African smallholder agriculture through behavioural manipulation

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Midega, C. A. O., Bruce, T. J. A., Pickett, J. A. and Khan, Z. R. 2015. Ecological management of cereal stemborers in African smallholder agriculture through behavioural manipulation. Ecological Entomology. 40 (Supplement S1), pp. 70-81. https://doi.org/10.1111/een.12216

The biosynthesis of allelopathic di-C-glycosylflavones from the roots of Desmodium incanum (G. Mey) DC

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hao, B., Caulfield, J. C., Hamilton, M. L., Pickett, J. A., Midega, C. A. O., Khan, Z. R., Wang, J. R. and Hooper, A. M. 2015. The biosynthesis of allelopathic di-C-glycosylflavones from the roots of Desmodium incanum (G. Mey) DC. Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry. 13, pp. 11663-11673. https://doi.org/10.1039/c5ob01926e

Stable expression and functional characterisation of the diamondback moth ryanodine receptor G4946E variant conferring resistance to diamide insecticides

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Troczka, B. J., Williams, A. J., Williamson, M. S., Field, L. M., Luemmen, P. and Davies, T. G. E. 2015. Stable expression and functional characterisation of the diamondback moth ryanodine receptor G4946E variant conferring resistance to diamide insecticides. Scientific Reports. 5, p. 14680. https://doi.org/10.1038/srep14680

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

Isolation and identification of Desmodium root exudates from drought tolerant species used as intercrops against Striga hermonthica

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hooper, A. M., Caulfield, J. C., Hao, B., Pickett, J. A., Midega, C. A. O. and Khan, Z. R. 2015. Isolation and identification of Desmodium root exudates from drought tolerant species used as intercrops against Striga hermonthica. Phytochemistry. 117, pp. 380-387. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phytochem.2015.06.026

The first crop plant genetically engineered to release an insect pheromone for defence

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Identification and expression analysis of putative chemosensory receptor genes in Microplitis mediator by antennal transcriptome screening

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Wang, S-N., Peng, Y., Lu, Z-Y., Dhiloo, K. H., Gu, S-H., Li, R-J., Zhou, J-J., Zhang, Y-J. and Guo, Y-Y. 2015. Identification and expression analysis of putative chemosensory receptor genes in Microplitis mediator by antennal transcriptome screening. International Journal of Biological Sciences. 11, pp. 737-751. https://doi.org/10.7150/ijbs.11786

Pheromone bouquet of the dried bean beetle, Acanthoscelides obtectus (Col.: Chrysomelidae), now complete

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

The Lepidoptera Odorant Binding Protein gene family: gene gain and loss within the GOBP/PBP complex of moths and butterflies

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Vogt, R. G., Grosse-Wilde, E. and Zhou, J-J. 2015. The Lepidoptera Odorant Binding Protein gene family: gene gain and loss within the GOBP/PBP complex of moths and butterflies. Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 62, pp. 142-153. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibmb.2015.03.003

Aphid sex pheromone compounds interfere with attraction of common green lacewings to floral bait

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Dynamic transcriptiome analysis and volatile profiling of Gossypium hirsutum in response to the cotton bollworm Helicoverpa armigera

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Huang, X-Z., Chen, J-Y., Xiao, H-J., Xiao, Y-T., Wu, J., Wu, J-X., Zhou, J-J., Zhang, Y-J. and Guo, Y-Y. 2015. Dynamic transcriptiome analysis and volatile profiling of Gossypium hirsutum in response to the cotton bollworm Helicoverpa armigera. Scientific Reports. 5, p. 11867. https://doi.org/10.1038/srep11867

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Determinants of adoption of climate-smart push-pull technology for enhanced food security through integrated pest management in eastern Africa

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Murage, A. W., Midega, C. A. O., Pittchar, J. O., Pickett, J. A. and Khan, Z. R. 2015. Determinants of adoption of climate-smart push-pull technology for enhanced food security through integrated pest management in eastern Africa. Food Security. 7, pp. 709-724. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12571-015-0454-9

Heritability of attractiveness to mosquitoes

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Fernandez-Grandon, G. M., Gezan, S. A., Armour, J. A. L., Pickett, J. A. and Logan, J. G. 2015. Heritability of attractiveness to mosquitoes. PLOS ONE. 10, p. e0122716. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0122716

Dynamics of copy number variation in host races of the pea aphid

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Duvaux, L., Geissmann, Q., Gharbi, K., Zhou, J-J., Ferrari, J., Smadja, C. M. and Butlin, R. K. 2015. Dynamics of copy number variation in host races of the pea aphid. Molecular Biology And Evolution. 32, pp. 63-80. https://doi.org/10.1093/molbev/msu266

Napier grass stunt disease in East Africa: farmers' perspectives on disease management

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Asudi, G. O., Van Den Berg, J., Midega, C. A. O., Pittchar, J., Pickett, J. A. and Khan, Z. R. 2015. Napier grass stunt disease in East Africa: farmers' perspectives on disease management. Crop Protection. 71, pp. 116-124. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2015.02.008

Chemosensillum immunolocalization and ligand specificity of chemosensory proteins in the alfalfa plant bug Adelphocoris lineolatus (Goeze)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Sun, L., Zhou, J-J., Gu, S-H., Xiao, H-J., Guo, Y-Y., Liu, Z-W. and Zhang, Y-J. 2015. Chemosensillum immunolocalization and ligand specificity of chemosensory proteins in the alfalfa plant bug Adelphocoris lineolatus (Goeze). Scientific Reports. 5, p. 8073. https://doi.org/10.1038/srep08073

An evolutionarily-unique heterodimeric voltage-gated cation channel found in aphids

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Amey, J. S., O'Reilly, A. O., Burton, M. J., Puinean, A. M., Mellor, I. R., Duce, I. R., Field, L. M., Wallace, B. A., Williamson, M. S. and Davies, T. G. E. 2015. An evolutionarily-unique heterodimeric voltage-gated cation channel found in aphids. FEBS Letters. 589 (5), pp. 598-607. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.febslet.2015.01.020

Molecular cloning, characterisation and mRNA expression of the ryanodine receptor from the peach-potato aphid, Myzus persicae

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Troczka, B. J., Williams, A. J., Bass, C., Williamson, M. S., Field, L. M. and Davies, T. G. E. 2015. Molecular cloning, characterisation and mRNA expression of the ryanodine receptor from the peach-potato aphid, Myzus persicae. Gene. 556, pp. 106-112. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gene.2014.11.035

Underground allies - how and why do mycelial networks help plants defend themselves? What are the fitness, regulatory, and practical implications of defence-related signaling between plants via common mycelial networks?

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Babikova, Z., Johnson, D., Bruce, T. J. A., Pickett, J. A. and Gilbert, L. 2014. Underground allies - how and why do mycelial networks help plants defend themselves? What are the fitness, regulatory, and practical implications of defence-related signaling between plants via common mycelial networks? Bioessays. 36 (1), p. 21/06/2017. https://doi.org/10.1002/bies.201300092

First GM crop releasing an insect pheromone for defence and evidence for further opportunities from agroecology

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Pickett, J. A. 2014. First GM crop releasing an insect pheromone for defence and evidence for further opportunities from agroecology.  248th National Meeting of the American-Chemical-Society (ACS)Aug 10-14, 2014San Francisco, CA. American Chemical Society (ACS).

Exploiting phytochemicals for developing sustainable crop protection strategies to withstand climate change: example from Africa

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Khan, Z. R., Midega, C. A. O., Pittchar, J. O. and Pickett, J. A. 2014. Exploiting phytochemicals for developing sustainable crop protection strategies to withstand climate change: example from Africa. in: Singh, D. (ed.) Advances in plant biopesticides Springer, New Delhi. pp. 35-46

Quantitative differences in gene expression of defence genes in Solanum tuberosum and S. sisymbriifolium infected with Globodera pallida

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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.

Changes in wheat root morphology under different phosphorus fertiliser supply rates

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Blackwell, M. S. A., Yuan, H., McGrath, S. P., Granger, S. J., Hawkins, J. M. B., Dunham, S. J., Hooper, A. M., George, T. and Shen, J. 2014. Changes in wheat root morphology under different phosphorus fertiliser supply rates. Abstracts 5th Conference on Phosphorus in Soils and Plants, Montpellier, 26-29 August 2014 . pp. P242

Push-pull: a novel IPM strategy for the Green Revolution in Africa

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Khan, Z. R., Midega, C. A. O., Pittchar, J. O. and Pickett, J. A. 2014. Push-pull: a novel IPM strategy for the Green Revolution in Africa. in: Pimental, D. and Peshin, R. (ed.) Integrated pest management Springer, Dordrecht. pp. 333-348

Plant volatile analogues strengthen attractiveness to insect

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Sun, Y., Yu, H., Zhou, J-J., Pickett, J. A. and Wu, K-M. 2014. Plant volatile analogues strengthen attractiveness to insect. PLOS ONE. 9, p. e99142. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0099142

Delivering sustainable crop protection systems via the seed: exploiting natural constitutive and inducible defence pathways

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Genetic engineering of secondary metabolism for plant protection

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Pickett, J. A. 2014. Genetic engineering of secondary metabolism for plant protection. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nbt.2014.05.1737

Chemical ecology in the post genomics era

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pickett, J. A. 2014. Chemical ecology in the post genomics era. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 40 (4), pp. 319-319. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-014-0418-0

Farmers' knowledge and perceptions of the stunting disease of Napier grass in Western Kenya

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Khan, Z. R., Midega, C. A. O., Nyang'au, I. M., Murage, A., Pittchar, J., Agutu, L. O., Amudavi, D. M. and Pickett, J. A. 2014. Farmers' knowledge and perceptions of the stunting disease of Napier grass in Western Kenya. Plant Pathology. 63 (6), pp. 1426-1435. https://doi.org/10.1111/ppa.12215

Poor survival on an artificial diet of two genotypes of the aphid Myzus persicae: a fitness cost of insecticide resistance?

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Van Emden, H. F., Foster, S. P. and Field, L. M. 2014. Poor survival on an artificial diet of two genotypes of the aphid Myzus persicae: a fitness cost of insecticide resistance? Agricultural and Forest Entomology. 16 (4), pp. 335-340. https://doi.org/10.1111/afe.12063

The effect of artificial diet on the production of alarm pheromone by Myzus persicae

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Van Emden, H. F., Dingley, J., Dewhirst, S. Y., Pickett, J. A., Woodcock, C. M. and Wadhams, L. J. 2014. The effect of artificial diet on the production of alarm pheromone by Myzus persicae. Physiological Entomology. 39 (4), pp. 285-291. https://doi.org/10.1111/phen.12074

Behaviour and biology of Chilo partellus on maize landraces

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mutyambai, D. M., Midega, C. A. O., Bruce, T. J. A., Van Den Berg, J., Pickett, J. A. and Khan, Z. R. 2014. Behaviour and biology of Chilo partellus on maize landraces. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 153 (2), pp. 170-181. https://doi.org/10.1111/eea.12237

Increasing phosphorus supply is not the mechanism by which arbuscular mycorrhiza increase attractiveness of bean (Vicia faba) to aphids

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Babikova, Z., Gilbert, L., Randall, K. C., Bruce, T. J. A., Pickett, J. A. and Johnson, D. 2014. Increasing phosphorus supply is not the mechanism by which arbuscular mycorrhiza increase attractiveness of bean (Vicia faba) to aphids. Journal of Experimental Botany. 65, pp. 5231-5241. https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/eru283

Semiochemistry of Scarabaeoidea

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Oviposition acceptance and larval development of Chilo partellus stemborers in drought-stressed wild and cultivated grasses of East Africa

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Chidawanyika, F., Midega, C. A. O., Bruce, T. J. A., Duncan, F., Pickett, J. A. and Khan, Z. R. 2014. Oviposition acceptance and larval development of Chilo partellus stemborers in drought-stressed wild and cultivated grasses of East Africa. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 151 (3), pp. 209-217. https://doi.org/10.1111/eea.12186

Vertebrate pheromones and other semiochemicals: the potential for accommodating complexity in signalling by volatile compounds for vertebrate management

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Ligand binding and homology modelling of insect odorant-binding proteins

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Venthur, H., Mutis, A., Zhou, J-J. and Quiroz, A. 2014. Ligand binding and homology modelling of insect odorant-binding proteins. Physiological Entomology. 39 (3), pp. 183-198. https://doi.org/10.1111/phen.12066

The antenna-specific odorant-binding protein AlinOBP13 of the alfalfa plant bug Adelphocoris lineolatus is expressed specifically in basiconic sensilla and has high binding affinity to terpenoids

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Sun, L., Xiao, H-J., Gu, S-H., Zhou, J-J., Guo, Y-Y., Liu, Z-W. and Zhang, Y-J. 2014. The antenna-specific odorant-binding protein AlinOBP13 of the alfalfa plant bug Adelphocoris lineolatus is expressed specifically in basiconic sensilla and has high binding affinity to terpenoids. Insect Molecular Biology. 23 (4), pp. 417-434. https://doi.org/10.1111/imb.12089

Odorant binding characteristics of three recombinant odorant binding proteins in Microplitis mediator (Hymenoptera: Braconidae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Li, K., Wang, S., Zhang, K., Ren, L., Ali, A., Zhang, Y., Zhou, J-J. and Guo, Y. 2014. Odorant binding characteristics of three recombinant odorant binding proteins in Microplitis mediator (Hymenoptera: Braconidae). Journal of Chemical Ecology. 40, pp. 541-548. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-014-0458-5

Molecular characterization and differential expression of olfactory genes in the antennae of the black cutworm moth Agrotis ipsilon

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Gu, S-H., Sun, L., Yang, R-N., Wu, K-M., Guo, Y-Y., Li, X-C., Zhou, J-J. and Zhang, Y-J. 2014. Molecular characterization and differential expression of olfactory genes in the antennae of the black cutworm moth Agrotis ipsilon. PLOS ONE. 9, p. e103420. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0103420

The evolution of insecticide resistance in the peach potato aphid, Myzus persicae

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bass, C., Puinean, A. M., Zimmer, C. T., Denholm, I., Field, L. M., Foster, S. P., Gutbrod, O., Nauen, R., Slater, R. and Williamson, M. S. 2014. The evolution of insecticide resistance in the peach potato aphid, Myzus persicae. Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 51, pp. 41-51. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibmb.2014.05.003

Push-pull farming systems

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pickett, J. A., Woodcock, C. M., Midega, C. A. O. and Khan, Z. R. 2014. Push-pull farming systems. Current Opinion in Biotechnology. 26, pp. 125-132. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.copbio.2013.12.006

A comparison of the levels of hydroxamic acids in Aegilops speltoides and a hexaploid wheat and effects on Rhopalosiphum padi behaviour and fecundity

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Elek, H., Smart, L. E., Ahmad, S., Anda, A., Werner, C. P. and Pickett, J. A. 2014. A comparison of the levels of hydroxamic acids in Aegilops speltoides and a hexaploid wheat and effects on Rhopalosiphum padi behaviour and fecundity. Acta Biologica Hungarica. 65, pp. 38-46. https://doi.org/10.1556/ABiol.65.2014.1.4

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and aphids interact by changing host plant quality and volatile emission

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Babikova, Z., Gilbert, L., Bruce, T. J. A., Dewhirst, S. Y., Pickett, J. A. and Johnson, D. 2014. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and aphids interact by changing host plant quality and volatile emission. Functional Ecology. 28 (2), pp. 375-385. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2435.12181

A restatement of the natural science evidence base concerning neonicotinoid insecticides and insect pollinators

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Godfray, H. C. J., Blacquiere, T., Field, L. M., Hails, R. S., Petrokofsky, G., Potts, S. G., Raine, N. E., Vanbergen, A. J. and Mclean, A. R. 2014. A restatement of the natural science evidence base concerning neonicotinoid insecticides and insect pollinators. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Series B Biological Sciences. 281, p. 20140558. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2014.0558

Achieving food and environmental security: new approaches to close the gap

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Cumulative effects and economic benefits of intercropping maize with food legumes on Striga hermonthica infestation

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Midega, C. A. O., Salifu, D., Bruce, T. J. A., Pittchar, J., Pickett, J. A. and Khan, Z. R. 2014. Cumulative effects and economic benefits of intercropping maize with food legumes on Striga hermonthica infestation. Field Crops Research. 155, pp. 144-152. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2013.09.012

Achieving food security for one million sub-Saharan African poor through push-pull innovation by 2020

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Genome sequence of the tsetse fly (Glossina morsitans): vector of African trypanosomiasis

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

International Glossina Genome Initiative, Zhou, J-J. and Field, L. M. 2014. Genome sequence of the tsetse fly (Glossina morsitans): vector of African trypanosomiasis. Science - AAAS. 344, pp. 380-386. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1249656

Prospects of genetic engineering for robust insect resistance

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Silencing in Apolygus lucorum of the olfactory coreceptor Orco gene by RNA interference induces EAG response declining to two putative semiochemicals

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhou, Y-L., Zhu, X-Q., Gu, S-H., Cui, H-H., Guo, Y-Y., Zhou, J-J. and Zhang, Y-J. 2014. Silencing in Apolygus lucorum of the olfactory coreceptor Orco gene by RNA interference induces EAG response declining to two putative semiochemicals. Journal of Insect Physiology. 60, pp. 31-39. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinsphys.2013.10.006

Development of a female attractant for the click beetle pest Agriotes brevis

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Sniffing out chemosensory genes from the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Siciliano, P., Scolari, F., Gomulski, L. M., Falchetto, M., Manni, M., Gabrieli, P., Field, L. M., Zhou, J-J., Gasperi, G. and Malacrida, A. R. 2014. Sniffing out chemosensory genes from the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata. PLOS ONE. 9, p. e85523. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0085523

Predictive 3D modelling of the interactions of pyrethroids with the voltage-gated sodium channels of ticks and mites

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

O'Reilly, A. O., Williamson, M. S., Gozalez-Cabrera, J., Turberg, A., Field, L. M., Wallace, B. A. and Davies, T. G. E. 2014. Predictive 3D modelling of the interactions of pyrethroids with the voltage-gated sodium channels of ticks and mites. Pest Management Science. 70 (3), pp. 369-377. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.3561

Molecular characterization and expression profiles of olfactory receptor genes in the parasitic wasp, Microplitis mediator (Hymenoptera: Braconidae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ma, L., Gu, S-H., Liu, Z-W., Wang, S-N., Guo, Y-Y., Zhou, J-J. and Zhang, Y-J. 2014. Molecular characterization and expression profiles of olfactory receptor genes in the parasitic wasp, Microplitis mediator (Hymenoptera: Braconidae). Journal of Insect Physiology. 60, pp. 118-126. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinsphys.2013.11.007

A mutation (L1014F) in the voltage-gated sodium channel of the grain aphid, Sitobion avenae, is associated with resistance to pyrethroid insecticides

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Foster, S. P., Paul, V. L., Slater, R., Warren, A., Denholm, I., Field, L. M. and Williamson, M. S. 2014. A mutation (L1014F) in the voltage-gated sodium channel of the grain aphid, Sitobion avenae, is associated with resistance to pyrethroid insecticides. Pest Management Science. 70 (8), pp. 1249-1253. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.3683

Identification and expression profile of two putative odorant-binding proteins from the neotropical brown stink bug, Euschistus heros (Fabricius) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Bee balanced [Letter]

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Field, L. M. 2013. Bee balanced [Letter]. New Scientist. 218 (2911), p. 33. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0262-4079(13)60884-2

How rapid is aphid-induced signal transfer between plants via common mycelial networks?

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Babikova, Z., Johnson, D., Bruce, T. J. A., Pickett, J. A. and Gilbert, L. 2013. How rapid is aphid-induced signal transfer between plants via common mycelial networks? Communicative and Integrative Biology. 6, p. e25904. https://doi.org/10.4161/cib.25904

Gene amplification and microsatellite polymorphism underlie a recent insect host shift

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bass, C. G., Zimmer, C. T., Riveron, J. M., Wilding, C. S., Wondji, C. S., Kaussmann, M., Field, L. M., Williamson, M. S. and Nauen, R. 2013. Gene amplification and microsatellite polymorphism underlie a recent insect host shift. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 110 (48), pp. 19460-19465. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1314122110

Responses of herbivore and predatory mites to tomato plants exposed to jasmonic acid seed treatment

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Smart, L. E., Martin, J. L., Limpalaer, M., Bruce, T. J. A. and Pickett, J. A. 2013. Responses of herbivore and predatory mites to tomato plants exposed to jasmonic acid seed treatment. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 39, pp. 1297-1300. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-013-0345-5

The semiochemistry of aphids

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Hydroxamic acids in Aegilops species and effects on Rhopalosiphum padi behaviour and fecundity

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Elek, H., Smart, L. E., Martin, J. L., Ahmad, S., Gordon-Weeks, R., Anda, A., Welham, S. J., Werner, P. and Pickett, J. A. 2013. Hydroxamic acids in Aegilops species and effects on Rhopalosiphum padi behaviour and fecundity. Bulletin of Insectology. 66, pp. 213-220.

Molecular identification and characterization of the Orco orthologue of Spodoptera litura

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Wu, Z-N., Chen, X., Du, Y-J., Zhou, J-J. and Zhuge, Q-C. 2013. Molecular identification and characterization of the Orco orthologue of Spodoptera litura. Insect Science. 20 (2), pp. 175-182. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7917.2011.01483.x

The preferential binding of a sensory organ specific odorant binding protein of the alfalfa plant bug Adelphocoris lineolatus AlinOBP10 to biologically active host plant volatiles

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Sun, L., Gu, S-H., Xiao, H-J., Zhou, J-J., Guo, Y-Y., Liu, Z-W. and Zhang, Y-J. 2013. The preferential binding of a sensory organ specific odorant binding protein of the alfalfa plant bug Adelphocoris lineolatus AlinOBP10 to biologically active host plant volatiles. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 39, pp. 1221-1231. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-013-0333-9

Food security: intensification of agriculture is essential, for which current tools must be defended and new sustainable technologies invented

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Pickett, J. A. 2013. Food security: intensification of agriculture is essential, for which current tools must be defended and new sustainable technologies invented. Food and Energy Security. 2, pp. 167-173. https://doi.org/10.1002/fes3.32

Identification and expression profile analysis of odorant-binding protein genes in Apolygus lucorum (Hemiptera: Miridae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ji, P., Gu, S-H., Liu, J-T., Zhu, X-Q., Guo, Y-Y., Zhou, J-J. and Zhang, Y-J. 2013. Identification and expression profile analysis of odorant-binding protein genes in Apolygus lucorum (Hemiptera: Miridae). Applied Entomology and Zoology. 48, pp. 301-311. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13355-013-0188-0

Identification of genes expressed in the sex pheromone gland of the black cutworm Agrotis ipsilon with putative roles in sex pheromone biosynthesis and transport

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Gu, S-H., Wu, K-M., Guo, Y-Y., Pickett, J. A., Field, L. M., Zhou, J-J. and Zhang, Y-J. 2013. Identification of genes expressed in the sex pheromone gland of the black cutworm Agrotis ipsilon with putative roles in sex pheromone biosynthesis and transport. BMC Genomics. 14, p. 636. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2164-14-636

An amino acid substitution (L925V) associated with resistance to pyrethroids in Varroa destructor

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Gonzalez-Cabrera, J., Davies, T. G. E., Field, L. M., Kennedy, P. J. and Williamson, M. S. 2013. An amino acid substitution (L925V) associated with resistance to pyrethroids in Varroa destructor. PLOS ONE. 8, p. e82941. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0082941

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

Identification and expression profiling of odorant binding proteins and chemosensory proteins between two wingless morphs and a winged morph of the cotton aphid Aphis gossypii Glover

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Gu, S-H., Wu, K-M., Guo, Y-Y., Field, L. M., Pickett, J. A., Zhang, Y-J. and Zhou, J-J. 2013. Identification and expression profiling of odorant binding proteins and chemosensory proteins between two wingless morphs and a winged morph of the cotton aphid Aphis gossypii Glover. PLOS ONE. 8, p. e73524 (15pp). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0073524

Differential expression patterns in chemosensory and non-chemosensory tissues of putative chemosensory genes identified by transcriptome analysis of insect pest the purple stem borer Sesamia inferens (Walker)

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Zhang, Y-N., Jin, J-Y., Jin, R., Xia, Y-H., Zhou, J-J., Deng, J-Y. and Dong, S-L. 2013. Differential expression patterns in chemosensory and non-chemosensory tissues of putative chemosensory genes identified by transcriptome analysis of insect pest the purple stem borer Sesamia inferens (Walker). PLOS ONE. 8, p. e69715. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0069715

MS-desi, a desiccation-related protein in the floral nectar of the evergreen velvet bean (Mucuna sempervirens Hemsl): molecular identification and characterization

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Zha, H-G., Liu, T., Zhou, J-J. and Sun, H. 2013. MS-desi, a desiccation-related protein in the floral nectar of the evergreen velvet bean (Mucuna sempervirens Hemsl): molecular identification and characterization. Planta. 238, pp. 77-89. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00425-013-1876-2

Specific involvement of two amino acid residues in cis -nerolidol binding to odorant-binding protein 5 AlinOBP5 in the alfalfa plant bug, Adelphocoris lineolatus (Goeze)

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Wang, S-Y., Gu, S-H., Han, L., Guo, Y-Y., Zhou, J-J. and Zhang, Y-J. 2013. Specific involvement of two amino acid residues in cis -nerolidol binding to odorant-binding protein 5 AlinOBP5 in the alfalfa plant bug, Adelphocoris lineolatus (Goeze). Insect Molecular Biology. 22 (2), pp. 172-182. https://doi.org/10.1111/imb.12012

Identification and characterization of pheromone receptors and interplay between receptors and pheromone binding proteins in the diamondback moth, Plutella xyllostella

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Sun, M., Liu, Y., Walker, W. B., Liu, C., Lin, K., Gu, S., Zhang, Y., Zhou, J-J. and Wang, G. 2013. Identification and characterization of pheromone receptors and interplay between receptors and pheromone binding proteins in the diamondback moth, Plutella xyllostella. PLOS ONE. 8, p. e62098. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0062098

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

Aedes aegypti mosquitoes exhibit decreased repellency by DEET following previous exposure

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Stanczyk, N. M., Brookfield, J. F. Y., Field, L. M. and Logan, J. G. 2013. Aedes aegypti mosquitoes exhibit decreased repellency by DEET following previous exposure. PLOS ONE. 8, p. e54438. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0054438

Development of a high-throughput real-time PCR assay for the detection of the R81T mutation in the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor of neonicotinoid-resistant Myzus persicae

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Puinean, A. M., Elias, J., Slater, R., Warren, A., Field, L. M., Williamson, M. S. and Bass, C. 2013. Development of a high-throughput real-time PCR assay for the detection of the R81T mutation in the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor of neonicotinoid-resistant Myzus persicae. Pest Management Science. 69 (2), pp. 195-199. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.3300

The interactions between piperonyl butoxide and E4, a resistance-associated esterase from the peach-potato aphid, Myzus persicae Sulzer (Hemiptera: Aphididae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Philippou, D., Borzatta, V., Capparella, E., Moroni, L., Field, L. M. and Moores, G. D. 2013. The interactions between piperonyl butoxide and E4, a resistance-associated esterase from the peach-potato aphid, Myzus persicae Sulzer (Hemiptera: Aphididae). Pest Management Science. 69 (4), pp. 499-506. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.3400

Effects of mulching, N-fertilization and intercropping with Desmodium uncinatum on Striga hermonthica infestation in maize

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Midega, C. A. O., Pittchar, J., Salifu, D., Pickett, J. A. and Khan, Z. R. 2013. Effects of mulching, N-fertilization and intercropping with Desmodium uncinatum on Striga hermonthica infestation in maize. Crop Protection. 44, pp. 44-49. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2012.10.018

Molecular identification and differential expression of sensory neuron membrane proteins in the antennae of the black cutworm moth Agrotis ipsilon

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Gu, S-H., Yang, R-N., Guo, M-B., Wang, G-R., Wu, K-M., Guo, Y-Y., Zhou, J-J. and Zhang, Y-J. 2013. Molecular identification and differential expression of sensory neuron membrane proteins in the antennae of the black cutworm moth Agrotis ipsilon. Journal of Insect Physiology. 59, pp. 430-443. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinsphys.2013.02.003

Sex pheromone recognition and immunolocalization of three pheromone binding proteins in the black cutworm moth Agrotis ipsilon

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Gu, S-H., Zhou, J-J., Wang, G-R., Zhang, Y-J. and Guo, Y-Y. 2013. Sex pheromone recognition and immunolocalization of three pheromone binding proteins in the black cutworm moth Agrotis ipsilon. Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 43, pp. 237-251. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibmb.2012.12.009

The potential of hydroxamic acids in tetraploid and hexaploid wheat varieties as resistance factors against the bird-cherry oat aphid, Rhopalosiphum padi

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Elek, H., Smart, L. E., Martin, J. L., Ahmad, S., Gordon-Weeks, R., Welham, S. J., Nadasy, M., Pickett, J. A. and Werner, C. P. 2013. The potential of hydroxamic acids in tetraploid and hexaploid wheat varieties as resistance factors against the bird-cherry oat aphid, Rhopalosiphum padi. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 162 (1), pp. 100-109. https://doi.org/10.1111/aab.12005

Investigating the molecular mechanisms of organophosphate and pyrethroid resistance in the fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Carvalho, R. A., Omoto, C., Field, L. M., Williamson, M. S. and Bass, C. 2013. Investigating the molecular mechanisms of organophosphate and pyrethroid resistance in the fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda. PLOS ONE. 8, p. e62268. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0062268

Underground signals carried through common mycelial networks warn neighbouring plants of aphid attack

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Red oilseed rape? The potential for manipulation of petal colour in control strategies for the pollen beetle (Meligethes aeneus)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Cook, S. M., Skellern, M. P., Doring, T. F. and Pickett, J. A. 2013. Red oilseed rape? The potential for manipulation of petal colour in control strategies for the pollen beetle (Meligethes aeneus). Arthropod-Plant Interactions. 7, pp. 249-258. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11829-013-9252-5

Development of an integrated pest management strategy for control of pollen beetles in winter oilseed rape (HGCA Project Report No 504)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Cook, S. M., Doring, T. F., Ferguson, A. W., Martin, J. L., Skellern, M. P., Smart, L. E., Watts, N. P., Welham, S. J., Woodcock, C. M., Pickett, J. A., Bardsley, E., Bowman, J., Burns, S., Clarke, M., Davies, J., Gibbard, C., Johnen, A., Jennaway, R., Meredith, R., Murray, D., Nightingale, M., Padbury, N., Patrick, C., Von Richthofen, J-S., Taylor, P., Tait, M. and Werner, P. 2013. Development of an integrated pest management strategy for control of pollen beetles in winter oilseed rape (HGCA Project Report No 504). Kenilworth Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA).

Large-scale candidate gene scan reveals the role of chemoreceptor genes in host plant specialization and speciation in the pea aphid.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Smadja, C. M., Canback, B., Vitalis, R., Gautier, M., Ferrari, J., Zhou, J-J. and Butlin, R. K. 2012. Large-scale candidate gene scan reveals the role of chemoreceptor genes in host plant specialization and speciation in the pea aphid. Evolution. 66 (9), pp. 2723-2738.

Semiochemical (Patent US 8221736 B2)

H1 - Patents granted

Hick, J. A., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Napier, J. A. 2012. Semiochemical (Patent US 8221736 B2). US 8221736 B2

The re-emergence of the bed bug as a nuisance pest - implications of resistance to the pyrethroid insecticides

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Davies, T. G. E., Field, L. M. and Williamson, M. S. 2012. The re-emergence of the bed bug as a nuisance pest - implications of resistance to the pyrethroid insecticides. Medical and Veterinary Entomology. 26 (3), pp. 241-54. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2915.2011.01006.x

Specificity determinants of the silkworm moth sex pheromone

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Xu, P., Hooper, A. M., Pickett, J. A. and Leal, W. S. 2012. Specificity determinants of the silkworm moth sex pheromone. PLOS ONE. 7, p. e44190. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0044190

New synthesis: chemical ecology and sustainable food production

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Pickett, J. A. 2012. New synthesis: chemical ecology and sustainable food production. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 38, p. 1071. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-012-0186-7

Indirect routes to reproductive success

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Pickett, J. A. 2012. Indirect routes to reproductive success. eLife. 1, p. e00240. https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.00240

Metabolic engineering of plant-derived (E)-beta-farnesene synthase genes for a novel type of aphid-resistant genetically modified crop plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Yu, X-D., Pickett, J. A., Ma, Y-Z., Bruce, T. J. A., Napier, J. A., Jones, H. D. and Xia, L-Q. 2012. Metabolic engineering of plant-derived (E)-beta-farnesene synthase genes for a novel type of aphid-resistant genetically modified crop plants. Journal of Integrative Plant Biology. 54 (5), pp. 282-299. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7909.2012.01107.x

Identification of host kairomones from maize, Zea mays, for the maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

The effectiveness of dissemination pathways on adoption of 'push-pull' technology in western Kenya

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Murage, A. W., Obare, G., Chianu, J., Amudavi, D. M., Midega, C. A. O., Pickett, J. A. and Khan, Z. R. 2012. The effectiveness of dissemination pathways on adoption of 'push-pull' technology in western Kenya. Quarterly Journal of International Agriculture. 51, pp. 51-71.

Farmers' perceptions of cotton pests and their management in western Kenya

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Farmers' knowledge and perceptions of blister beetles, Hycleus spp. (Coleoptera: Meloidae) as pest herbivores of Desmodium legumes in western Kenya

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lebesa, L. N., Khan, Z. R., Kruger, K., Bruce, T. J. A., Hassanali, A. and Pickett, J. A. 2012. Farmers' knowledge and perceptions of blister beetles, Hycleus spp. (Coleoptera: Meloidae) as pest herbivores of Desmodium legumes in western Kenya. International Journal of Pest Management. 58, pp. 165-174. https://doi.org/10.1080/09670874.2012.673032

Comparison of different synthetic baits in field experiments with respect to attractivity to green lacewings (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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.

The impact of Desmodium spp. and cutting regimes on the agronomic and economic performance of Desmodium- maize intercropping system in western Kenya

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Kifuko-Koech, M., Pypers, P., Okalebo, J. R., Othieno, C. O., Khan, Z. R., Pickett, J. A., Kipkoech, A. K. and Vanlauwe, B. 2012. The impact of Desmodium spp. and cutting regimes on the agronomic and economic performance of Desmodium- maize intercropping system in western Kenya. Field Crops Research. 137 (20 October), pp. 97-107. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2012.08.007

Interference in foraging behaviour of European and American house dust mites Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus and Dermatophagoides farinae (Acari: Pyroglyphidae) by catmint, Nepeta cataria (Lamiaceae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Aphid antixenosis in cotton is activated by the natural plant defence elicitor cis- jasmone

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Elucidation of the biosynthesis of the di-C- glycosylflavone isoschaftoside, an allelopathic component from Desmodium spp. that inhibits Striga spp. development

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hamilton, M. L., Kuate, S. P., Brazier-Hicks, M., Caulfield, J. C., Rose, R., Edwards, R., Torto, B., Pickett, J. A. and Hooper, A. M. 2012. Elucidation of the biosynthesis of the di-C- glycosylflavone isoschaftoside, an allelopathic component from Desmodium spp. that inhibits Striga spp. development. Phytochemistry. 84, pp. 169-176. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phytochem.2012.08.005

Association of neonicotinoid insensitivity with a conserved residue in the loop D binding region of the tick nicotinic acetylcholine receptor

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Erdmanis, L., O'Reilly, A. O., Williamson, M. S., Field, L. M., Turberg, A. and Wallace, B. A. 2012. Association of neonicotinoid insensitivity with a conserved residue in the loop D binding region of the tick nicotinic acetylcholine receptor. Biochemistry. 51, pp. 4627-4629. https://doi.org/10.1021/bi300522s

The effect of the A genome species (Triticum monococcum and Triticum boeoticum) on the fecundity and behaviour of Rhopalosiphum padi - bird cherry-oat aphid

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Elek, H., Martin, J. L., Ahmad, S., Werner, P., Anda, A., Pickett, J. A. and Smart, L. E. 2012. The effect of the A genome species (Triticum monococcum and Triticum boeoticum) on the fecundity and behaviour of Rhopalosiphum padi - bird cherry-oat aphid. Georgikon for Agriculture. 15, pp. 1-17.

Resistance to diamide insecticides in diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) is associated with a mutation in the membrane-spanning domain of the ryanodine receptor

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Troczka, B. J., Zimmer, C. T., Elias, J., Schorn, C., Bass, C. G., Davies, T. G. E., Field, L. M., Williamson, M. S., Slater, R. and Nauen, R. 2012. Resistance to diamide insecticides in diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) is associated with a mutation in the membrane-spanning domain of the ryanodine receptor. Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 42, pp. 873-880. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibmb.2012.09.001

Activation of defence in sweet pepper, Capiscum annuum, by cis- jasmone, and its impact on aphid and aphid parasitoid behaviour

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Use of honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) to detect the presence of Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata Wiedemann) larvae in Valencia oranges

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Chamberlain, K., Briens, M., Jacobs, J. H., Clark, S. J. and Pickett, J. A. 2012. Use of honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) to detect the presence of Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata Wiedemann) larvae in Valencia oranges. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 92 (10), pp. 2050-2054. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.5742

Chlorpyrifos resistance is associated with mutation and amplification of the acetylcholinesterase-1 gene in the tomato red spider mite, Tetranychus evansi

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Carvalho, R., Yang, Y., Field, L. M., Gorman, K., Moores, G. D., Williamson, M. S. and Bass, C. G. 2012. Chlorpyrifos resistance is associated with mutation and amplification of the acetylcholinesterase-1 gene in the tomato red spider mite, Tetranychus evansi. Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology. 104 (2), pp. 143-149. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pestbp.2012.05.009

Sex pheromone communication in two sympatric neotropical stink bug species Chinavia ubica and Chinavia impicticornis

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Identification of mutations associated with pyrethroid resistance in the voltage-gated sodium channel of the tomato leaf miner (Tuta absoluta)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Haddi, K., Berger, M., Bielza, P., Cifuentes, D., Field, L. M., Gorman, K., Rapisarda, C., Williamson, M. S. and Bass, C. G. 2012. Identification of mutations associated with pyrethroid resistance in the voltage-gated sodium channel of the tomato leaf miner (Tuta absoluta). Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 42, pp. 506-513. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibmb.2012.03.008

The use of Pluronic F-127 to study the development of the potato cyst nematode, Globodera pallida

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Unique features of odorant-binding proteins of the parasitoid wasp Nasonia vitripennis revealed by genome annotation and comparative analyses

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Vieira, F. G., Foret, S., He, X., Rozas, J., Field, L. M. and Zhou, J-J. 2012. Unique features of odorant-binding proteins of the parasitoid wasp Nasonia vitripennis revealed by genome annotation and comparative analyses. PLOS ONE. 7, p. e43043. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0043034

Two-step learning involved in acquiring olfactory preferences for plant volatiles by parasitic wasps

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Evolution

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Smadja, C. M., Canback, B., Vitalis, R., Gautier, M., Ferrari, J., Zhou, J-J. and Butlin, R. K. 2012. Evolution. Evolution. 66 (9), pp. 2723-2738. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1558-5646.2012.01612.x

Functional characterizations of chemosensory proteins of the alfalfa plant bug Adelphocoris lineolatus indicate their involvement in host recognition

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Gu, S-H., Wang, S-Y., Zhang, X-Y., Ji, P., Liu, J-T., Wang, G-R., Wu, K-M., Guo, Y-Y., Zhou, J-J. and Zhang, Y-J. 2012. Functional characterizations of chemosensory proteins of the alfalfa plant bug Adelphocoris lineolatus indicate their involvement in host recognition. PLOS ONE. 7, p. e42871. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0042871

A diastereoselective synthesis of (1SR,3SR,7RS)-3-methyl-alpha-himachalene, the sex pheromone of the sandfly, Lutzomyia longipalpis, (Diptera: Psychodidae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dufour, S., Castets, P., Pickett, J. A. and Hooper, A. M. 2012. A diastereoselective synthesis of (1SR,3SR,7RS)-3-methyl-alpha-himachalene, the sex pheromone of the sandfly, Lutzomyia longipalpis, (Diptera: Psychodidae). Tetrahedron. 68 (25), pp. 5102-5108. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tet.2012.04.037

Alligator pepper, Aframomum melegueta, and ginger, Zingiber officinale, reduce stored maize infestation by the maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais in traditional African granaries

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

The effect of piperonyl butoxide/tau-fluvalinate mixture on pollen beetle (Meligethes aeneus) and honey bees (Apis mellifera)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Moores, G. D., Wegorek, P., Zamojska, J., Field, L. M. and Philippou, D. 2012. The effect of piperonyl butoxide/tau-fluvalinate mixture on pollen beetle (Meligethes aeneus) and honey bees (Apis mellifera). Pest Management Science. 68 (5), pp. 795-800. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.2328

Insecticide resistance in the aphid Myzus persicae

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Field, L. M., Bass, C. G., Davies, T. G. E., Foster, S. P., Stevens, M. and Williamson, M. S. 2012. Insecticide resistance in the aphid Myzus persicae. RRA Newsletter. April 2012, pp. 1-2.

Seasonal abundance of Maiestas banda (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae), a vector of phytoplasma, and other leafhoppers and planthoppers (Hemiptera: Delphacidae) associated with Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum) in Kenya

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Koji, S., Fujinuma, S., Midega, C. A. O., Mohamed, H. M., Ishikawa, T., Wilson, M. R., Asche, M., Degelo, S., Adati, T., Pickett, J. A. and Khan, Z. R. 2012. Seasonal abundance of Maiestas banda (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae), a vector of phytoplasma, and other leafhoppers and planthoppers (Hemiptera: Delphacidae) associated with Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum) in Kenya. Journal of Pest Science. 85, pp. 37-46. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10340-011-0376-z

Crystal structure of Sol i 2: a major allergen from fire ant venom

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Borer, A. S., Wassmann, P., Schmidt, M., Hoffman, D. R., Zhou, J-J., Wright, C., Schirmer, T. and Markovic-Housley, Z. 2012. Crystal structure of Sol i 2: a major allergen from fire ant venom. Journal of Molecular Biology. 415 (4), pp. 635-648. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmb.2011.10.009

Expression of chemosensory proteins in the tsetse fly Glossina morsitans morsitans is related to female host-seeking behaviour

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Liu, R., He, X., Lehane, S., Lehane, M., Hertz-Fowler, C., Berriman, M., Field, L. M. and Zhou, J-J. 2012. Expression of chemosensory proteins in the tsetse fly Glossina morsitans morsitans is related to female host-seeking behaviour. Insect Molecular Biology. 21 (1), pp. 41-48. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2583.2011.01114.x

Investigating the potential of selected natural compounds to increase the potency of pyrethrum against houseflies Musca domestica (Diptera: Muscidae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Joffe, T., Gunning, R. V., Allen, G. R., Kristensen, M., Alptekin, S., Field, L. M. and Moores, G. D. 2012. Investigating the potential of selected natural compounds to increase the potency of pyrethrum against houseflies Musca domestica (Diptera: Muscidae). Pest Management Science. 68 (2), pp. 178-184. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.2241

(E) -beta-Farnesene synthase genes affect aphid (Myzus persicae) infestation in tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Yu, X., Jones, H. D., Ma, Y., Wang, G., Xu, Z., Zhang, B., Zhang, Y., Ren, G., Pickett, J. A. and Xia, L. 2012. (E) -beta-Farnesene synthase genes affect aphid (Myzus persicae) infestation in tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum). Functional and Integrative Genomics. 12, pp. 207-213. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10142-011-0244-1

Transgenic wheat emitting aphid alarm pheromone, (E)-beta-farnesene

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Bruce, T. J. A., Smart, L. E., Martin, J. L., Doherty, A., Jones, H. D., Napier, J. A. and Pickett, J. A. 2011. Transgenic wheat emitting aphid alarm pheromone, (E)-beta-farnesene. GM Crops: from Basic Research to Application. Aspects of Applied Biology 110 . Association of Applied Biologists (AAB) Wellesbourne Warwick . pp. 24

Transgenic wheat emitting aphid alarm pheromone, (E)-beta-farnesene

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Bruce, T. J. A., Smart, L. E., Aradottir, G. I., Martin, J. L., Doherty, A., Jones, H. D., Napier, J. A. and Pickett, J. A. 2011. Transgenic wheat emitting aphid alarm pheromone, (E)-beta-farnesene. GM Crops: from Basic Research to Application. Aspects of Applied Biology 110 . Association of Applied Biologists (AAB) Wellesbourne Warwick . pp. 112

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 .

Transgenic wheat emitting aphid alarm pheromone, (E)-beta-farnesene

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Bruce, T. J. A., Smart, L. E., Aradottir, G. I., Martin, J. L., Doherty, A., Jones, H. D., Napier, J. A. and Pickett, J. A. 2011. Transgenic wheat emitting aphid alarm pheromone, (E)-beta-farnesene. Abstracts Ento' 11 Symposium on Chemical Ecology: Reception, Detection and Deception, Chatham, 7-9 September 2011 . pp. 54

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Interactions of piperonyl butoxide and its analogue with CYP3A4

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Moores, G. D., Alptekin, S., Field, L. M. and Philippou, D. 2011. Interactions of piperonyl butoxide and its analogue with CYP3A4. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.copbio.2011.05.210

The crystal structure of odorant binding protein 7 from Anopheles gambiae exhibits an outstanding adaptability of its binding site

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lagarde, A., Spinelli, S., Tegoni, M., He, X., Field, L. M., Zhou, J-J. and Cambillau, C. 2011. The crystal structure of odorant binding protein 7 from Anopheles gambiae exhibits an outstanding adaptability of its binding site. Journal of Molecular Biology. 414, pp. 401-412. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmb.2011.10.005

A tetrodoxin resistant voltage-gated sodium channel gene orthologue identified in aphids

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Davies, T. G. E., Amey, J. S., Burton, M. J., O'Reilly, A. O., Mellor, I. R., Wallace, B. A., Field, L. M. and Williamson, M. S. 2011. A tetrodoxin resistant voltage-gated sodium channel gene orthologue identified in aphids. Abstracts Neuroscience 2011, Washington DC, 12-16 November 2011 .

Interactions of piperonyl butoxide and its analogue with CYP3A4

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Moores, G. D., Alptekin, S., Field, L. M. and Philippou, D. 2011. Interactions of piperonyl butoxide and its analogue with CYP3A4. Abstracts European Biotechnology Congress, Istanbul, 28 September-1 October 2011 .

Delivering resistance to a major constraint for rain-fed rice production

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pickett, J. A. and Hooper, A. M. 2011. Delivering resistance to a major constraint for rain-fed rice production. New Phytologist. 192 (4), pp. 792-794. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-8137.2011.03961.x

Overexpression of a cytochrome P450 monooxygenase, CYP6ER1, is associated with resistance to imidacloprid in the brown planthopper, Nilaparvata lugens

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bass, C. G., Carvalho, R. A., Oliphant, L., Puinean, A. M., Field, L. M., Nauen, R., Williamson, M. S., Moores, G. D. and Gorman, K. 2011. Overexpression of a cytochrome P450 monooxygenase, CYP6ER1, is associated with resistance to imidacloprid in the brown planthopper, Nilaparvata lugens. Insect Molecular Biology. 20 (6), pp. 763-773. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2583.2011.01105.x

Pheromone gland development and pheromone production in Lutzomyia longipalpis (Diptera: Psychodidae: Phlebotominae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Spiegel, C. N., Batista-Pereira, L. G., Bretas, J. A. C., Eiras, A. E., Hooper, A. M., Pelxoto, A. A. and Soares, M. J. 2011. Pheromone gland development and pheromone production in Lutzomyia longipalpis (Diptera: Psychodidae: Phlebotominae). Journal of Medical Entomology. 48, pp. 489-495. https://doi.org/10.1603/ME10133

Emerging roles in plant defense for cis- jasmone-induced cytochrome P450 CYP81D11

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Matthes, M. C., Bruce, T. J. A., Chamberlain, K., Pickett, J. A. and Napier, J. A. 2011. Emerging roles in plant defense for cis- jasmone-induced cytochrome P450 CYP81D11. Plant Signaling and Behavior. 6, pp. 563-565. https://doi.org/10.4161/psb.6.4.14915

Responses of the blister beetle Hycleus apicicornis to visual stimuli

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lebesa, L. N., Khan, Z. R., Hassanali, A., Pickett, J. A., Bruce, T. J. A., Skellern, M. P. and Kruger, K. 2011. Responses of the blister beetle Hycleus apicicornis to visual stimuli. Physiological Entomology. 36 (3), pp. 220-229. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3032.2011.00787.x

Identification of semiochemicals released by cotton, Gossypium hirsutum, upon infestation by the cotton aphid, Aphis gossypii

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Functional characterization and immunolocalization of odorant binding protein 1 in the lucerne plant bug, Adelphocoris lineolatus (Goeze)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Gu, S-H., Wang, W-X., Wang, G-R., Zhang, X-Y., Guo, Y-Y., Zhang, Z., Zhou, J-J. and Zhang, Y-J. 2011. Functional characterization and immunolocalization of odorant binding protein 1 in the lucerne plant bug, Adelphocoris lineolatus (Goeze). Archives Of Insect Biochemistry And Physiology. 77 (2), pp. 81-98. https://doi.org/10.1002/arch.20427

Enantiomeric selectivity in behavioural and electrophysiological responses of Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Differential resistance of insect sodium channels with kdr mutations to deltamethrin, permethrin and DDT

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Burton, M. J., Mellor, I. R., Duce, I. R., Davies, T. G. E., Field, L. M. and Williamson, M. S. 2011. Differential resistance of insect sodium channels with kdr mutations to deltamethrin, permethrin and DDT. Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 41, pp. 723-732. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibmb.2011.05.004

Development of semiochemical attractants for monitoring bean seed beetle, Bruchus rufimanus

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bruce, T. J. A., Martin, J. L., Smart, L. E. and Pickett, J. A. 2011. Development of semiochemical attractants for monitoring bean seed beetle, Bruchus rufimanus. Pest Management Science. 67 (10), pp. 1303-1308. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.2186

Pyrethroid resistance in Sitophilus zeamais is associated with a mutation (T9291) in the voltage-gated sodium channel

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Araujo, R. A., Williamson, M. S., Bass, C. G., Field, L. M. and Duce, I. R. 2011. Pyrethroid resistance in Sitophilus zeamais is associated with a mutation (T9291) in the voltage-gated sodium channel. Insect Molecular Biology. 20 (4), pp. 437-445. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2583.2011.01079.x

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

Pyrethroid resistance in the tomato red spider mite, Tetranychus evansi, is associated with mutation of the para- type sodium channel

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Nyoni, B. N., Gorman, K. J., Mzilahowa, T., Williamson, M. S., Navajas, M., Field, L. M. and Bass, C. 2011. Pyrethroid resistance in the tomato red spider mite, Tetranychus evansi, is associated with mutation of the para- type sodium channel. Pest Management Science. 67 (8), pp. 891-897. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.2145

Perception of plant volatile blends by herbivorous insects - Finding the right mix

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bruce, T. J. A. and Pickett, J. A. 2011. Perception of plant volatile blends by herbivorous insects - Finding the right mix. Phytochemistry. 72, pp. 1605-1611. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phytochem.2011.04.011

Mutation of a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor beta subunit is associated with resistance to neonicotinoid insecticides in the aphid Myzus persicae

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bass, C., Puinean, A. M., Andrews, M., Cutler, P., Daniels, M., Elias, J., Paul, V. L., Crossthwaite, A. J., Denholm, I., Field, L. M., Foster, S. P., Lind, R., Williamson, M. S. and Slater, R. 2011. Mutation of a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor beta subunit is associated with resistance to neonicotinoid insecticides in the aphid Myzus persicae. BMC Neuroscience. 12 (51). https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2202-12-51

Gene amplification and insecticide resistance

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bass, C. and Field, L. M. 2011. Gene amplification and insecticide resistance. Pest Management Science. 67 (8), pp. 886-890. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.2189

Cooperative interactions between odorant-binding proteins of Anopheles gambiae

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Qiao, H., He, X., Schymura, D., Ban, L., Field, L. M., Dani, F. R., Michelucci, E., Caputo, B., Della Torre, A., Iatrou, K., Zhou, J-J., Krieger, J. and Pelosi, P. 2011. Cooperative interactions between odorant-binding proteins of Anopheles gambiae. Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences. 68, pp. 1799-1813. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00018-010-0539-8

Behavioral responses of the leafhopper, Cicadulina storeyi China, a major vector of maize streak virus, to volatile cues from intact and leafhopper-damaged maize

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Duration analysis of technology adoption effects of dissemination pathways: a case of 'push-pull' technology for control of Striga weeds and stemborers in Western Kenya

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Murage, A. W., Obare, G., Chianu, J., Amudavi, D. M., Pickett, J. A. and Khan, Z. R. 2011. Duration analysis of technology adoption effects of dissemination pathways: a case of 'push-pull' technology for control of Striga weeds and stemborers in Western Kenya. Crop Protection. 30, pp. 531-538. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2010.11.009

Push-pull technology: a conservation agriculture approach for integrated management of insect pests, weeds and soil health in Africa: UK government's Foresight Food and Farming Futures project

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Khan, Z., Midega, C., Pittchar, J., Pickett, J. A. and Bruce, T. J. A. 2011. Push-pull technology: a conservation agriculture approach for integrated management of insect pests, weeds and soil health in Africa: UK government's Foresight Food and Farming Futures project. International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability. 9, pp. 162-170. https://doi.org/10.3763/ijas.2010.0558

Identification and tissue distribution of odorant binding protein genes in the lucerne plant bug Adelphocoris lineolatus (Goeze)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Gu, S-H., Wang, S-P., Zhang, X-Y., Wu, K-M., Guo, Y-Y., Zhou, J-J. and Zhang, Y-J. 2011. Identification and tissue distribution of odorant binding protein genes in the lucerne plant bug Adelphocoris lineolatus (Goeze). Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 41, pp. 254-263. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibmb.2011.01.002

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]

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Determining smallholder farmers' preferences for technology dissemination pathways: the case of 'push-pull' technology in the control of stemborer and Striga weeds in Kenya

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Murage, A. W., Amudavi, D. M., Obare, G., Chianu, J., Midega, C. A. O., Pickett, J. A. and Khan, Z. R. 2011. Determining smallholder farmers' preferences for technology dissemination pathways: the case of 'push-pull' technology in the control of stemborer and Striga weeds in Kenya. International Journal of Pest Management. 57, pp. 133-145. https://doi.org/10.1080/09670874.2010.539715

Semiochemicals of the common bed bug, Cimex lectularius L. (Hemiptera: Cimicidae), and their potential for use in monitoring and control

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Egg deposition elicits Brachiaria plants to produce defence signals that attract natural enemies antagonistic to a major cereal pest

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Tamiru, A., Bruce, T. J. A., Midega, C. A. O., Ogol, C. K. P. O., Pickett, J. A. and Khan, Z. R. 2011. Egg deposition elicits Brachiaria plants to produce defence signals that attract natural enemies antagonistic to a major cereal pest.

Characterising metabolic resistance in pyrethroid-insensitive pollen beetle (Meligethes aeneus F.) from Poland and Switzerland

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Philippou, D., Field, L. M., Wegorek, P., Zamojska, J., Andrews, M. C., Slater, R. and Moores, G. D. 2011. Characterising metabolic resistance in pyrethroid-insensitive pollen beetle (Meligethes aeneus F.) from Poland and Switzerland. Pest Management Science. 67 (2), pp. 239-243. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.2061

Host plant selection behaviour of Chilo partellus and its implication for effectiveness of a trap crop

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Midega, C. A. O., Khan, Z. R., Pickett, J. A. and Nylin, S. 2011. Host plant selection behaviour of Chilo partellus and its implication for effectiveness of a trap crop. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 138 (1), pp. 40-47. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1570-7458.2010.01073.x

Repellent activity of catmint, Nepeta cataria, and iridoid nepetalactone isomers against Afro-tropical mosquitoes, ixodid ticks and red poultry mites

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Semiochemical (Patent US 7820153 B2)

H1 - Patents granted

Hick, A. J., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Napier, J. A. 2010. Semiochemical (Patent US 7820153 B2) . US 7820153 B2

Semiochemical (Patent US 2010/0226877 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Hick, A. J., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Napier, J. A. 2010. Semiochemical (Patent US 2010/0226877 A1) . US 2010/0226877 A1

First report of a phytoplasma associated with Bermuda grass white leaf disease in Kenya

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Obura, E., Masiga, D., Midega, C. A. O., Wachira, F., Pickett, J. A., Deng, A. L. and Khan, Z. R. 2010. First report of a phytoplasma associated with Bermuda grass white leaf disease in Kenya. New Disease Reports. 21, p. 23. https://doi.org/10.5197/j.2044-0588.2010.021.023

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 .

Insect odorant-binding proteins: do they offer an alternative pest control strategy?

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Zhou, J-J., Field, L. M. and He, X. L. 2010. Insect odorant-binding proteins: do they offer an alternative pest control strategy? Outlooks on Pest Management. 21, pp. 31-34. https://doi.org/10.1564/21feb08

Electrophysiological responses and field attraction of the grey corn weevil, Tanymecus (Episomecus) dilaticollis Gyllenhal (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) to synthetic plant volatiles

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Toshova, T. B., Velchev, D. I., Subchev, M. A., Toth, M., Vuts, J., Pickett, J. A. and Dewhirst, S. Y. 2010. Electrophysiological responses and field attraction of the grey corn weevil, Tanymecus (Episomecus) dilaticollis Gyllenhal (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) to synthetic plant volatiles. Chemoecology. 20, pp. 199-206. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00049-010-0051-5

Control of stem borers and striga in African cereals: a low input push-pull approach with rapidly expanding impact

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Khan, Z. R., Pickett, J. A., Hamilton, M. L., Hassanali, A., Hooper, A. M., Kuate, S. P., Midega, C. A. O., Pittchar, J. and Torto, B. 2010. Control of stem borers and striga in African cereals: a low input push-pull approach with rapidly expanding impact. Agriculture: Africa's 'engine for growth' - plant science and biotechnology hold the key. Aspects of Applied Biology 96 . pp. 71-76

Genome sequence of the pea aphid Acyrthosiphon pisum

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

International Aphid Genomics Consortium, Zhou, J-J., He, X-L., Liu, R., Field, L. M., Davies, T. G. E. and Williamson, M. S. 2010. Genome sequence of the pea aphid Acyrthosiphon pisum. PLOS Biology. 8, p. e1000313 (24pp). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.1000313

Repellent activity of Nepeta grandiflora and Nepeta clarkei (Lamiaceae) against the cereal aphid, Sitobion avenae (Homoptera: Aphididae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Binding of the general odorant binding protein of Bombyx mori BmorGOBP2 to the moth sex pheromone components

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

He, X., Tzotzos, G., Woodcock, C. M., Pickett, J. A., Hooper, A. M., Field, L. M. and Zhou, J-J. 2010. Binding of the general odorant binding protein of Bombyx mori BmorGOBP2 to the moth sex pheromone components. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 36, pp. 1293-1305. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-010-9870-7

The role of the benzoxazinone pathway in aphid resistance in wheat (HGCA Project Report No. PR473)

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential

Gordon-Weeks, R., Smart, L. E., Ahmad, S., Zhang, Y., Elek, H., Jing, H-C., Martin, J. L. and Pickett, J. A. 2010. The role of the benzoxazinone pathway in aphid resistance in wheat (HGCA Project Report No. PR473). Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) Stoneleigh.

Odorant-binding proteins in insects

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Zhou, J-J. 2010. Odorant-binding proteins in insects. in:

The vector population monitoring tool (VPMT): high-throughput DNA-based diagnostics for the monitoring of mosquito vector populations

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bass, C. G., Nikou, D., Vontas, J., Donnelly, M. J., Williamson, M. S. and Field, L. M. 2010. The vector population monitoring tool (VPMT): high-throughput DNA-based diagnostics for the monitoring of mosquito vector populations. Malaria Research and Treatment. 2010 (190434). https://doi.org/10.4061/2010/190434

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

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

Exploiting phytochemicals for developing a 'push-pull' crop protection strategy for cereal farmers in Africa

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Khan, Z. R., Midega, C. A. O., Bruce, T. J. A., Hooper, A. M. and Pickett, J. A. 2010. Exploiting phytochemicals for developing a 'push-pull' crop protection strategy for cereal farmers in Africa. Journal of Experimental Botany. 61, pp. 4185-4196. https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/erq229

Aphid pheromones

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dewhirst, S. Y., Pickett, J. A. and Hardie, J. 2010. Aphid pheromones. Vitamins and Hormones. 83, pp. 551-574. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0083-6729(10)83022-5

Developing IPM tactics for pollen beetles in oilseed rape

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Cook, S. M., Ferguson, A. W., Martin, J. A., Skellern, M. P., Smart, L. E., Watts, N. P. and Pickett, J. A. 2010. Developing IPM tactics for pollen beetles in oilseed rape. Abstracts 9th European Congress of Entomology, Budapest, 22-27 August 2010 . pp. 196

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

The transcriptome of cis -jasmone-induced resistance in Arabidopsis thaliana and its role in indirect defence

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Matthes, M. C., Bruce, T. J. A., Ton, J., Verrier, P. J., Pickett, J. A. and Napier, J. A. 2010. The transcriptome of cis -jasmone-induced resistance in Arabidopsis thaliana and its role in indirect defence. Planta. 232, pp. 1163-1180. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00425-010-1244-4

Natural variation in priming of basal resistance: from evolutionary origin to agricultural exploitation

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ahmad, S., Gordon-Weeks, R., Pickett, J. A. and Ton, J. 2010. Natural variation in priming of basal resistance: from evolutionary origin to agricultural exploitation. Molecular Plant Pathology. 11 (6), pp. 817-827. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1364-3703.2010.00645.x

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

Arm-in-cage testing of natural human-derived mosquito repellents

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Logan, J. G., Stanczyk, N. M., Hassanali, A., Kemei, J., Santana, A. E. G., Ribeiro, K. A. L., Pickett, J. A. and Mordue (Luntz), A. J. 2010. Arm-in-cage testing of natural human-derived mosquito repellents. Malaria Journal. 9, p. 239 (10pp). https://doi.org/10.1186/1475-2875-9-239

Behavioral insensitivity to DEET in Aedes aegypti is a genetically determined trait residing in changes in sensillum function

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Stanczyk, N. M., Brookfield, J. F. Y., Ignell, R., Logan, J. G. and Field, L. M. 2010. Behavioral insensitivity to DEET in Aedes aegypti is a genetically determined trait residing in changes in sensillum function. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 107, pp. 8575-8580. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1001313107

Prospects for the development of odour baits to control the tsetse flies Glossina tachinoides and G. palpalis s.l.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Rayaisse, J. B., Tirados, I., Kaba, D., Dewhirst, S. Y., Logan, J. G., Diarrassouba, A., Salou, E., Omolo, M. O., Solano, P., Lehane, M. J., Pickett, J. A., Vale, G. A., Torr, S. J. and Esterhuizen, J. 2010. Prospects for the development of odour baits to control the tsetse flies Glossina tachinoides and G. palpalis s.l. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 4, p. e632 (13pp). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0000632

Companion cropping to manage parasitic plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pickett, J. A., Hamilton, M. L., Hooper, A. M., Khan, Z. R. and Midega, C. A. O. 2010. Companion cropping to manage parasitic plants. Annual Review of Phytopathology. 48, pp. 161-177. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-phyto-073009-114433

Isoschaftoside, a C -glycosylflavonoid from Desmodium uncinatum root exudate, is an allelochemical against the development of Striga

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hooper, A. M., Tsanuo, M. K., Chamberlain, K., Tittcomb, K., Scholes, J., Hassanali, A., Khan, Z. R. and Pickett, J. A. 2010. Isoschaftoside, a C -glycosylflavonoid from Desmodium uncinatum root exudate, is an allelochemical against the development of Striga. Phytochemistry. 71, pp. 904-908. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phytochem.2010.02.015

Production of semiochemical and allelobiotic agents as a consequence of aphid feeding

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dewhirst, S. Y. and Pickett, J. A. 2010. Production of semiochemical and allelobiotic agents as a consequence of aphid feeding. Chemoecology. 20, pp. 89-96. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00049-009-0032-8

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

Amplification of a cytochrome P450 gene is associated with resistance to neonicotinoid insecticides in the aphid Myzus persicae

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Puinean, A. M., Foster, S. P., Oliphant, L., Denholm, I., Field, L. M., Millar, N. S., Williamson, M. S. and Bass, C. 2010. Amplification of a cytochrome P450 gene is associated with resistance to neonicotinoid insecticides in the aphid Myzus persicae. PLOS Genetics. 6, p. e1000999 (11pp). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgen.1000999

Integrated management of Striga hermonthica and cereal stemborers in finger millet (Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn.) through intercropping with Desmodium intortum

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Midega, C. A. O., Khan, Z. R., Amudavi, D. M., Pittchar, J. and Pickett, J. A. 2010. Integrated management of Striga hermonthica and cereal stemborers in finger millet (Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn.) through intercropping with Desmodium intortum. International Journal of Pest Management. 56, pp. 145-151. https://doi.org/10.1080/09670870903248843

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

Genome annotation and comparative analyses of the odorant-binding proteins and chemosensory proteins in the pea aphid Acyrthosiphon pisum

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhou, J-J., Vieira, F. G., He, X-L., Smadja, C., Liu, R., Rozas, J. and Field, L. M. 2010. Genome annotation and comparative analyses of the odorant-binding proteins and chemosensory proteins in the pea aphid Acyrthosiphon pisum. Insect Molecular Biology. 19 (Suppl. 2), pp. 113-122. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2583.2009.00919.x

Volatiles functioning as host cues in a blend become nonhost cues when presented alone to the black bean aphid

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Webster, B., Bruce, T. J. A., Pickett, J. A. and Hardie, J. 2010. Volatiles functioning as host cues in a blend become nonhost cues when presented alone to the black bean aphid. Animal Behaviour. 79, pp. 451-457. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anbehav.2009.11.028

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

Characterisations of odorant-binding proteins in the tsetse fly Glossina morsitans morsitans

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Liu, R., Lehane, S., He, X., Lehane, M., Hertz-Fowler, C., Berriman, M., Pickett, J. A., Field, L. M. and Zhou, J-J. 2010. Characterisations of odorant-binding proteins in the tsetse fly Glossina morsitans morsitans. Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences. 67, pp. 919-929. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00018-009-0221-1

Identification of ion channel genes in the Acyrthosiphon pisum genome

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dale, R. P., Jones, A. K., Tamborindeguy, C., Davies, T. G. E., Amey, J. S., Williamson, S., Wolstenholme, A., Field, L. M., Williamson, M. S., Walsh, T. K. and Sattelle, D. B. 2010. Identification of ion channel genes in the Acyrthosiphon pisum genome. Insect Molecular Biology. 19(Suppl. 2), pp. 141-153. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2583.2009.00975.x

Development of high-throughput real-time PCR assays for the identification of insensitive acetylcholinesterase (ace-1R) in Anopheles gambiae

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bass, C., Nikou, D., Vontas, J., Williamson, M. S. and Field, L. M. 2010. Development of high-throughput real-time PCR assays for the identification of insensitive acetylcholinesterase (ace-1R) in Anopheles gambiae. Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology. 96, pp. 80-85. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pestbp.2009.09.004

Between plant and diurnal variation in quantities and ratios of volatile compounds emitted by Vicia faba plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Webster, B., Gezan, S. A., Bruce, T. J. A., Hardie, J. and Pickett, J. A. 2010. Between plant and diurnal variation in quantities and ratios of volatile compounds emitted by Vicia faba plants. Phytochemistry. 71, pp. 81-89. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phytochem.2009.09.029

Metabolic enzyme(s) confer imidacloprid resistance in a clone of Myzus persicae (Sulzer) (Hemiptera: Aphididae) from Greece

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Philippou, D., Field, L. M. and Moores, G. D. 2010. Metabolic enzyme(s) confer imidacloprid resistance in a clone of Myzus persicae (Sulzer) (Hemiptera: Aphididae) from Greece. Pest Management Science. 66 (4), pp. 390-395. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.1888

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

Cis-jasmone As Semiochemical (Patent CA 2388964 C)

H1 - Patents granted

Wadhams, L. J., Hick, A. J., Pickett, J. A. and Napier, J. A. 2009. Cis-jasmone As Semiochemical (Patent CA 2388964 C) . CA 2388964 C

Aphid resistance in wheat varieties

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Elek, H., Werner, P., Smart, L. E., Gordon-Weeks, R., Nadasy, M. and Pickett, J. A. 2009. Aphid resistance in wheat varieties. Communications in Agricultural and Applied Biological Sciences. 74 (1), pp. 233-41.

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 .

Update on ordering of pea aphid scaffolds by HAPPY mapping

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Pachebat, J., Bass, C. G., Haseloff, J., Richards, S., Stern, D., Dear, P. and Field, L. M. 2009. Update on ordering of pea aphid scaffolds by HAPPY mapping. Abstracts 2nd Pea Aphid Genome Annotation Workshop, Barcelona, 4-5 June 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

Pest wars - press paper

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Lucas, J. A., Field, L. M., Cools, H. J. and Hammond-Kosack, K. E. 2009. Pest wars - press paper. Pest Wars: British Science Festival, Guildford, 8 September 2009 .

Characterising a plant C-glycosyltransferase from the biosynthesis of C-glycosylflavones, allelochemicals that control Striga parasitic weeds in Africa

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Hamilton, M. L., Caulfield, J., Pickett, J. A. and Hooper, A. M. 2009. Characterising a plant C-glycosyltransferase from the biosynthesis of C-glycosylflavones, allelochemicals that control Striga parasitic weeds in Africa. Abstracts 25th Annual Meeting of the International Society for Chemical Ecology, Neuchatel, 23-27 August 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

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

Characterisation of Bombyx mori odorant-binding proteins reveals that a 'general odorant-binding protein' discriminates between sex pheromone components

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Zhou, J-J. 2009. Characterisation of Bombyx mori odorant-binding proteins reveals that a 'general odorant-binding protein' discriminates between sex pheromone components. Abstracts 25th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Chemical Ecology (ISCE), Neuchatel, 23-27 August 2009 .

Comparative genomic analyses of the odorant-binding proteins in the pea aphid Acyrthosiphon pisum

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Vieira, F. G., Zhou, J-J., He, X-L., Smadja, C., Liu, R., Rozas, J. and Field, L. M. 2009. Comparative genomic analyses of the odorant-binding proteins in the pea aphid Acyrthosiphon pisum. Abstracts 2nd Pea Aphid Genome Annotation Workshop, Barcelona, 4-5 June 2009 . pp. 35

Recilia banda Kramer (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae), a vector of Napier stunt phytoplasma in Kenya

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Obura, E., Midega, C. A. O., Masiga, D., Pickett, J. A., Hassan, M., Koji, S. and Khan, Z. R. 2009. Recilia banda Kramer (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae), a vector of Napier stunt phytoplasma in Kenya. Naturwissenschaften - The Science of Nature. 96, pp. 1169-1176. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00114-009-0578-x

Molecular identification and characterisation of the Myzus persicae voltage gated sodium channel gene

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Amey, J., O'reilly, A., Williamson, M. S., Field, L. M., Wallace, B. A. and Davies, T. G. E. 2009. Molecular identification and characterisation of the Myzus persicae voltage gated sodium channel gene.

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 .

Development of multiplex real-time PCR assays for identification of members of the Anopheles funestus species group

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Vezenegho, S. B., Bass, C. G., Puinean, M., Williamson, M. S., Field, L. M., Coetzee, M. and Koekemoer, L. L. 2009. Development of multiplex real-time PCR assays for identification of members of the Anopheles funestus species group. Malaria Journal. 8, p. 282 (9pp). https://doi.org/10.1186/1475-2875-8-282

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

Non-target effects of the 'push-pull' habitat management strategy: parasitoid activity and soil fauna abundance

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Midega, C. A. O., Khan, Z. R., Van Den Berg, J., Ogol, C. K. P. O., Bruce, T. J. A. and Pickett, J. A. 2009. Non-target effects of the 'push-pull' habitat management strategy: parasitoid activity and soil fauna abundance. Crop Protection. 28, pp. 1045-1051. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2009.08.005

Electrophysiological and behavioural responses of Aphidius ervi (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) to tomato plant volatiles

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Sasso, R., Iodice, L., Woodcock, C. M., Pickett, J. A. and Guerrieri, E. 2009. Electrophysiological and behavioural responses of Aphidius ervi (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) to tomato plant volatiles. Chemoecology. 19, pp. 195-201. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00049-009-0023-9

Integration of edible beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) into the push-pull technology developed for stemborer and Striga control in maize-based cropping systems

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Khan, Z. R., Midega, C. A. O., Wanyama, J. M., Amudavi, D. M., Hassanali, A., Pittchar, J. and Pickett, J. A. 2009. Integration of edible beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) into the push-pull technology developed for stemborer and Striga control in maize-based cropping systems. Crop Protection. 28, pp. 997-1006. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2009.05.014

Role of natural products in nature: plant-insect interactions

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Gordon-Weeks, R. and Pickett, J. A. 2009. Role of natural products in nature: plant-insect interactions. in: Osbourn, A. E. and Lanzotti, V. (ed.) Plant-derived natural products: synthesis, function and application Springer, New York. pp. 321-347

Assessment of technical efficiency of farmer teachers in the uptake and dissemination of push-pull technology in Western Kenya

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Amudavi, D. M., Khan, Z. R., Wanyama, J. M., Midega, C. A. O., Pittchar, J., Nyangau, I. M., Hassanali, A. and Pickett, J. A. 2009. Assessment of technical efficiency of farmer teachers in the uptake and dissemination of push-pull technology in Western Kenya. Crop Protection. 28, pp. 987-996. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2009.04.010

Semiochemicals used in host location by the coffee berry borer, Hypothenemus hampei

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mendesil, E. , Bruce, T. J. A., Woodcock, C. M., Caulfield, J. C., Seyoum, E. and Pickett, J. A. 2009. Semiochemicals used in host location by the coffee berry borer, Hypothenemus hampei. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 35, pp. 944-950. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-009-9685-6

Modifying the alkylglusosinolate profile in Arabidopsis thaliana alters the tritrophic interaction with the herbivore Brevicoryne brassicae and parasitoid Diaeretiella rapae

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Kissen, R., Pope, T. W., Grant, M., Pickett, J. A., Rossiter, J. T. and Powell, G. 2009. Modifying the alkylglusosinolate profile in Arabidopsis thaliana alters the tritrophic interaction with the herbivore Brevicoryne brassicae and parasitoid Diaeretiella rapae. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 35, pp. 958-969. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-009-9677-6

C-glucosylflavonoid biosynthesis from 2-hydroxynaringenin by Desmodium uncinatum (Jacq.) (Fabaceae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hamilton, M. L., Caulfield, J. C., Pickett, J. A. and Hooper, A. M. 2009. C-glucosylflavonoid biosynthesis from 2-hydroxynaringenin by Desmodium uncinatum (Jacq.) (Fabaceae). Tetrahedron Letters. 50, pp. 5656-5659. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tetlet.2009.07.118

High-throughput ESI-MS analysis of binding between the Bombyx mori pheromone-binding protein BmorPBP1, its pheromone components and some analogues

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hooper, A. M., Dufour, S. G. L., He, X., Muck, A., Zhou, J-J., Almeida, R., Field, L. M., Svatos, A. and Pickett, J. A. 2009. High-throughput ESI-MS analysis of binding between the Bombyx mori pheromone-binding protein BmorPBP1, its pheromone components and some analogues. Chemical Communications. No 38, pp. 5725-5727. https://doi.org/10.1039/b914294k

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

Discrimination of alarm pheromone (E )-beta-farnesene by aphid odorant-binding proteins

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Qiao, H., Tuccori, E., He, X., Gazzano, A., Field, L. M., Zhou, J-J. and Pelosi, P. 2009. Discrimination of alarm pheromone (E )-beta-farnesene by aphid odorant-binding proteins. Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 39, pp. 414-419. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibmb.2009.03.004

Single channel study of deltamethrin interactions with wild-type and mutated rat Nav1.2 sodium channels expressed in Xenopus oocytes

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Peng, F., Mellor, I. R., Williamson, M. S., Davies, T. G. E., Field, L. M. and Usherwood, P. N. R. 2009. Single channel study of deltamethrin interactions with wild-type and mutated rat Nav1.2 sodium channels expressed in Xenopus oocytes. Neurotoxicology. 30, pp. 358-367. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuro.2009.02.016

Identification and biological activity of sex pheromone components from females of the plum moth Illiberis rotundata Jordan (Lepidoptera: Zygaenidae: Procridinae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Subchev, M., Toshova, T., Koshio, C., Franke, S., Troger, A., Twele, R., Francke, W., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 2009. Identification and biological activity of sex pheromone components from females of the plum moth Illiberis rotundata Jordan (Lepidoptera: Zygaenidae: Procridinae). Chemoecology. 19, pp. 47-54. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00049-009-0008-8

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

New genetic opportunities from legume intercrops for controlling Striga spp. parasitic weeds

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hooper, A. M., Hassanali, A., Chamberlain, K., Khan, Z. and Pickett, J. A. 2009. New genetic opportunities from legume intercrops for controlling Striga spp. parasitic weeds. Pest Management Science. 65 (5), pp. 546-552. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.1731

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

Evaluation of farmers' field days as a dissemination tool for push-pull technology in Western Kenya

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Amudavi, D. M., Khan, Z. R., Wanyama, J. M., Midega, C. A. O., Pittchar, J., Hassanali, A. and Pickett, J. A. 2009. Evaluation of farmers' field days as a dissemination tool for push-pull technology in Western Kenya. Crop Protection. 28, pp. 225-235. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2008.10.008

Push-pull strategy for insect pest management

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Khan, Z. R. and Pickett, J. A. 2008. Push-pull strategy for insect pest management. in: Capinera, John L. (ed.) Encyclopedia of Entomology Springer Netherlands. pp. 3074-3082

Host foraging for differentially adapted brassica-feeding aphids by the braconid parasitoid Diaeretiella rapae (Article addendum)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Blande, J. D., Pickett, J. A. and Poppy, G. M. 2008. Host foraging for differentially adapted brassica-feeding aphids by the braconid parasitoid Diaeretiella rapae (Article addendum). Plant Signaling and Behavior. 3, pp. 580-582.

Olfactory recognition of host plants in the absence of host-specific volatile compounds (article addendum)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Webster, B., Bruce, T. J. A., Pickett, J. A. and Hardie, J. 2008. Olfactory recognition of host plants in the absence of host-specific volatile compounds (article addendum). Communicative and Integrative Biology. 1 (2), pp. 167-169. https://doi.org/10.4161/cib.1.2.7111

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

Comparative innate responses of the aphid parasitoid Diaeretiella rapae to alkenyl glucosinolate derived isothiocyanates, nitriles and epithionitriles

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pope, T. W., Kissen, R., Grant. M., Pickett, J. A., Rossiter, J. T. and Powell, G. 2008. Comparative innate responses of the aphid parasitoid Diaeretiella rapae to alkenyl glucosinolate derived isothiocyanates, nitriles and epithionitriles. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 34, pp. 1302-1310. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-008-9531-2

Natural variation in responsiveness of Arabidopsis thaliana to methyl jasmonate is developmentally regulated

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Matthes, M. C., Pickett, J. A. and Napier, J. A. 2008. Natural variation in responsiveness of Arabidopsis thaliana to methyl jasmonate is developmentally regulated. Planta. 228, pp. 1021-1028. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00425-008-0804-3

A novel assay reveals the blockade of esterases by piperonyl butoxide

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Khot, A. C., Bingham, G., Field, L. M. and Moores, G. D. 2008. A novel assay reveals the blockade of esterases by piperonyl butoxide. Pest Management Science. 64 (11), pp. 1139-1142. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.1603

Knockdown resistance to DDT and pyrethroids: from target-site mutations to molecular modelling

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Davies, T. G. E., O'Reilly, A. O., Field, L. M., Wallace, B. A. and Williamson, M. S. 2008. Knockdown resistance to DDT and pyrethroids: from target-site mutations to molecular modelling. Pest Management Science. 64 (11), pp. 1126-1130. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.1617

PCR-based detection of Plasmodium in Anopheles mosquitoes: a comparison of a new high-throughput assay with existing methods

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bass, C. G., Nikou, D., Blagborough, A. M., Vontas, J., Sinden, R. E., Williamson, M. S. and Field, L. M. 2008. PCR-based detection of Plasmodium in Anopheles mosquitoes: a comparison of a new high-throughput assay with existing methods. Malaria Journal. 17, p. 177 (9 pages). https://doi.org/10.1186/1475-2875-7-177

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

Cloning and characterisation of a phenyltransferase from the aphid Myzus persicae with potential involvement in alarm pheromone synthesis

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lewis, M. J., Prosser, I. M., Mohib, A. and Field, L. M. 2008. Cloning and characterisation of a phenyltransferase from the aphid Myzus persicae with potential involvement in alarm pheromone synthesis. Insect Molecular Biology. 17 (4), pp. 437-443. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2583.2008.00815.x

Desmodium species and associated biochemical traits for controlling Striga species: present and future prospects

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Khan, Z. R., Pickett, J. A., Hassanali, A., Hooper, A. M. and Midega, C. A. O. 2008. Desmodium species and associated biochemical traits for controlling Striga species: present and future prospects. Weed Research. 48 (4), pp. 302-306. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3180.2008.00641.x

Development of a multiplex real-time PCR assay for identification of members of the Anopheles gambiae species complex

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bass, C. G., Williamson, M. S. and Field, L. M. 2008. Development of a multiplex real-time PCR assay for identification of members of the Anopheles gambiae species complex. Acta Tropica. 107, pp. 50-53. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actatropica.2008.04.009

Responses of pollen beetles to petal colour: towards habitat management via manipulation of visual signals used in host-plant location

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Cook, S. M., Skellern, M. P. and Pickett, J. A. 2008. Responses of pollen beetles to petal colour: towards habitat management via manipulation of visual signals used in host-plant location. Abstracts 23rd International Congress of Entomology (ICE 2008), Durban, 6-12 July 2008 .

Influence of visual and olfactory cues on field trapping of the pollen beetle, Astylus atromaculatus (Col.: Melyridae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Van Den Berg, J., Torto, B., Pickett, J. A., Smart, L. E., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 2008. Influence of visual and olfactory cues on field trapping of the pollen beetle, Astylus atromaculatus (Col.: Melyridae). Journal of Applied Entomology. 132 (6), pp. 490-496. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0418.2007.01259.x

Multiple functions of an odorant-binding protein in the mosquito Aedes aegypti

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Li, S., Picimbon, J-F., Ji, S., Kan, Y., Chuanling, Q., Zhou, J-J. and Pelosi, P. 2008. Multiple functions of an odorant-binding protein in the mosquito Aedes aegypti. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 372, pp. 464-468. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbrc.2008.05.064

Chemical ecology and conservation biological control

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Khan, Z. R., James, D. G., Midega, C. A. O. and Pickett, J. A. 2008. Chemical ecology and conservation biological control. Biological Control. 45, pp. 210-224. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2007.11.009

Economic performance of the 'push-pull' technology for stemborer and Striga control in smallholder farming systems in western Kenya

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Khan, Z. R., Midega, C. A. O., Njuguna, E. M., Amudavi, D. M., Wanyama, J. M. and Pickett, J. A. 2008. Economic performance of the 'push-pull' technology for stemborer and Striga control in smallholder farming systems in western Kenya. Crop Protection. 27, pp. 1084-1097. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2008.01.005

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

Identification of odorant-binding proteins of the yellow fever mosquito Aedes aegypti : genome annotation and comparative analyses

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhou, J-J., He, X-L., Pickett, J. A. and Field, L. M. 2008. Identification of odorant-binding proteins of the yellow fever mosquito Aedes aegypti : genome annotation and comparative analyses. Insect Molecular Biology. 17 (2), pp. 147-163. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2583.2007.00789.x

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

Response of ground-dwelling arthropods to a 'push-pull' habitat management system: spiders as an indicator group

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Midega, C. A. O., Khan, Z. R., Van Den Berg, J., Ogol, C. K. P. O., Dippenaar-Schoeman, A. S., Pickett, J. A. and Wadhams, L. J. 2008. Response of ground-dwelling arthropods to a 'push-pull' habitat management system: spiders as an indicator group. Journal of Applied Entomology. 132, pp. 248-254. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0418.2007.01260.x

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

On-farm evaluation of the 'push-pull' technology for the control of stemborers and striga weed on maize in western Kenya

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Khan, Z. R., Midega, C. A. O., Amudavi, D. M., Hassanali, A. and Pickett, J. A. 2008. On-farm evaluation of the 'push-pull' technology for the control of stemborers and striga weed on maize in western Kenya. Field Crops Research. 106, pp. 224-233. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2007.12.002

Farmers' perceptions of a 'push-pull' technology for control of cereal stemborers and Striga weed in western Kenya

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Khan, Z. R., Amudavi, D., Midega, C. A. O., Wanyama, J. M. and Pickett, J. A. 2008. Farmers' perceptions of a 'push-pull' technology for control of cereal stemborers and Striga weed in western Kenya. Crop Protection. 27, pp. 976-987. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2007.12.001

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

Integrated pest management: the push-pull approach for controlling insect pests and weeds of cereals, and its potential for other agricultural systems including animal husbandry

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hassanali, A., Herren, H., Khan, Z. R., Pickett, J. A. and Woodcock, C. M. 2008. Integrated pest management: the push-pull approach for controlling insect pests and weeds of cereals, and its potential for other agricultural systems including animal husbandry. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences. 363, pp. 611-621. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2007.2173

Temporal synergism can enhance carbamate and neonicotinoid insecticidal activity against resistant crop pests

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bingham, G., Gunning, R. V., Delogu, G., Borzatta, V., Field, L. M. and Moores, G. D. 2008. Temporal synergism can enhance carbamate and neonicotinoid insecticidal activity against resistant crop pests. Pest Management Science. 64 (1), pp. 81-85. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.1477

Interactions between host-plant volatiles and the sex pheromones of the bird cherry-oat aphid, Rhopalosiphum padi and the damson-hop aphid, Phorodon humuli

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pope, T. W., Campbell, C. A. M., Hardie, J., Pickett, J. A. and Wadhams, L. J. 2007. Interactions between host-plant volatiles and the sex pheromones of the bird cherry-oat aphid, Rhopalosiphum padi and the damson-hop aphid, Phorodon humuli. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 33, pp. 157-165. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-006-9199-4

Chemicals involved in post-germination inhibition of Striga by Desmodium : opportunities for utilizing the associated allelopathic traits

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Pickett, J. A., Khan, Z. R., Hassanali, A. and Hooper, A. M. 2007. Chemicals involved in post-germination inhibition of Striga by Desmodium : opportunities for utilizing the associated allelopathic traits. in: Gressel, J. and Ejeta, G. (ed.) Integrating new technologies for Striga control: towards ending the witch-hunt World Scientific, New Jersey. pp. 61-69

Field developments on Striga control by Desmodium intercrops in a "push-pull" strategy

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Khan, Z. R., Midega, C. A. O., Hassanali, A. and Pickett, J. A. 2007. Field developments on Striga control by Desmodium intercrops in a "push-pull" strategy. in: Gressel, J. and Ejeta, G. (ed.) Integrating new technologies for Striga control: towards ending the witch-hunt World Scientific, New Jersey. pp. 241-252

Mutations in DIIS5 and the DIIS4-S5 linker of Drosophila melanogaster sodium channel define binding domains for pyrethroids and DDT

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Usherwood, P. N. R., Davies, T. G. E., Mellor, I. R., O'Reilly, A. O., Peng, F., Vais, H., Khambay, B. P. S., Field, L. M. and Williamson, M. S. 2007. Mutations in DIIS5 and the DIIS4-S5 linker of Drosophila melanogaster sodium channel define binding domains for pyrethroids and DDT. FEBS Letters. 581 (28), pp. 5485-5492. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.febslet.2007.10.057

Chemical ecology

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Pickett, J. A. and Glinwood, R. T. 2007. Chemical ecology. in: Harrington, R. and van Emden, H. (ed.) Aphids as crop pests Wallingford, Oxon CAB International (CABI). pp. 235-260

Synthesis of (2S,7S)- dibutyroxynonane, the sex pheromone of the orange wheat blossom midge, Sitodiplosis mosellana (Gehin) (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), by diastereoselective silicon-tethered ring-closing metathesis

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hooper, A. M., Dufour, S., Willaert, S., Pouvreau, S. and Pickett, J. A. 2007. Synthesis of (2S,7S)- dibutyroxynonane, the sex pheromone of the orange wheat blossom midge, Sitodiplosis mosellana (Gehin) (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), by diastereoselective silicon-tethered ring-closing metathesis. Tetrahedron Letters. 48, pp. 5991-5994. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tetlet.2007.06.124

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

Identification of the main malaria vectors in the Anopheles gambiae species complex using a TaqMan real-time PCR assay

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bass, C. G., Williamson, M. S., Wilding, C. S., Donnelly, M. J. and Field, L. M. 2007. Identification of the main malaria vectors in the Anopheles gambiae species complex using a TaqMan real-time PCR assay. Malaria Journal. 6, p. 155 (9pp). https://doi.org/10.1186/1475-2875-6-155

Structure, ratios and patterns of release in the sex pheromone of an aphid, Dysaphis plantaginea

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Stewart-Jones, A., Dewhirst, S. Y., Durrant, L., Fitzgerald, J. D., Hardie, J., Hooper, A. M., Pickett, J. A. and Poppy, G. M. 2007. Structure, ratios and patterns of release in the sex pheromone of an aphid, Dysaphis plantaginea. Journal Of Experimental Biology. 210, pp. 4335-4344. https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.009944

Stressful 'memories' of plants: evidence and possible mechanisms

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bruce, T. J. A., Matthes, M. C., Napier, J. A. and Pickett, J. A. 2007. Stressful 'memories' of plants: evidence and possible mechanisms. Plant Science. 173, pp. 603-608. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plantsci.2007.09.002

Plant defence signalling induced by biotic attacks

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bruce, T. J. A. and Pickett, J. A. 2007. Plant defence signalling induced by biotic attacks. Current Opinion in Plant Biology. 10, pp. 387-392. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pbi.2007.05.002

The cabbage aphid: a walking mustard oil bomb

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Kazana, E., Pope, T. W., Tibbles, L., Bridges, M., Pickett, J. A., Bones, A. M., Powell, G. and Rossiter, J. T. 2007. The cabbage aphid: a walking mustard oil bomb. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Series B Biological Sciences. 274, pp. 2271-2277. https://doi.org/10.1098/rspb.2007.0237

The role of the hydroxamic acid pathway in aphid resistance in wheat

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Gordon-Weeks, R., Zhang, Y., Birkemeyer, C., Provis-Evans, C. and Pickett, J. A. 2007. The role of the hydroxamic acid pathway in aphid resistance in wheat. Abstracts 4th UK Small Grain Cereals Genetic and Genomics Workshop: From Genes to Traits, Cambridge, 14-16 March 2007 .

A highly efficient method for the generation of a recombinant Bombyx mori nuclear-polyhedrosis-virus Bacmid and large-scale expression of foreign proteins in silkworm (B. mori) larvae

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Yao, L. G., Liu, Z. C., Zhang, X. M., Kan, Y. C. and Zhou, J-J. 2007. A highly efficient method for the generation of a recombinant Bombyx mori nuclear-polyhedrosis-virus Bacmid and large-scale expression of foreign proteins in silkworm (B. mori) larvae. Biotechnology And Applied Biochemistry. 48, pp. 45-53. https://doi.org/10.1042/BA20070017

Detection of knockdown resistance (kdr) mutations in Anopheles gambiae : a comparison of two new high- throughput assays with existing methods

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bass, C. G., Nikou, D., Donnelly, M. J., Williamson, M. S., Ranson, H., Ball, A., Vontas, J. and Field, L. M. 2007. Detection of knockdown resistance (kdr) mutations in Anopheles gambiae : a comparison of two new high- throughput assays with existing methods. Malaria Journal. 6, p. 111. https://doi.org/10.1186/1475-2875-6-111

The synthesis and enzymic hydrolysis of (E) -2-[2,3-2H2] propenyl glucosinolate: confirmation of the rearrangement of the thiohydroximate moiety

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Rossiter, J. T., Pickett, J. A., Bennett, M. H., Bones, A. M., Powell, G. and Cobb, J. 2007. The synthesis and enzymic hydrolysis of (E) -2-[2,3-2H2] propenyl glucosinolate: confirmation of the rearrangement of the thiohydroximate moiety. Phytochemistry. 68, pp. 1384-1390. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phytochem.2007.02.030

Evaluation of Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum) varieties for use as trap plants for the management of African stemborer (Busseola fusca) in a push-pull strategy

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Khan, Z. R., Midega, C. A. O., Wadhams, L. J., Pickett, J. A. and Mumuni, A. 2007. Evaluation of Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum) varieties for use as trap plants for the management of African stemborer (Busseola fusca) in a push-pull strategy. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 124 (2), pp. 201-211. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1570-7458.2007.00569.x

Behaviour and biology of Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) on Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth. infested and uninfested maize plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mohamed, H. M., Khan, Z. R., Mueke, J. M., Hassanali, A., Kairu, E. and Pickett, J. A. 2007. Behaviour and biology of Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) on Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth. infested and uninfested maize plants. Crop Protection. 26, pp. 998-1005. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2006.09.008

DDT, pyrethrins, pyrethroids and insect sodium channels

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Davies, T. G. E., Field, L. M., Usherwood, P. N. R. and Williamson, M. S. 2007. DDT, pyrethrins, pyrethroids and insect sodium channels. IUBMB Life. 59 (3), pp. 151-162. https://doi.org/10.1080/15216540701352042

A comparative study of voltage-gated sodium channels in the Insecta: implications for pyrethroid resistance in Anopheline and other Neopteran species

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Davies, T. G. E., Field, L. M., Usherwood, P. N. R. and Williamson, M. S. 2007. A comparative study of voltage-gated sodium channels in the Insecta: implications for pyrethroid resistance in Anopheline and other Neopteran species. Insect Molecular Biology. 16 (3), pp. 361-375. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2583.2007.00733.x

C-methylated and C-prenylated isoflavonoids from root extract of Desmodium uncinatum

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Guchu, S. M., Yenesew, A., Tsanuo, M. K., Gikonyo, N. K., Pickett, J. A., Hooper, A. M. and Hassanali, A. 2007. C-methylated and C-prenylated isoflavonoids from root extract of Desmodium uncinatum. Phytochemistry. 68, pp. 646-651. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phytochem.2006.11.035

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

Assessment of different legumes for the control of Striga hermonthica in maize and sorghum

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Khan, Z. R., Midega, C. A. O., Hassanali, A., Pickett, J. A. and Wadhams, L. J. 2007. Assessment of different legumes for the control of Striga hermonthica in maize and sorghum. Crop Science. 47, pp. 728-734. https://doi.org/10.2135/cropsci2006.07.0487

A comparison of semiochemically mediated interactions involving specialist and generalist Brassica -feeding aphids and the braconid parasitoid Diaeretiella rapae

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Blande, J. D., Pickett, J. A. and Poppy, G. M. 2007. A comparison of semiochemically mediated interactions involving specialist and generalist Brassica -feeding aphids and the braconid parasitoid Diaeretiella rapae. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 33, pp. 767-779. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-007-9264-7

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.

Development of a pheromone trap monitoring system for orange wheat blossom midge, Sitodiplosis mosellana in the UK

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bruce, T. J. A., Hooper, A. M., Ireland, L., Jones, O. T., Martin, J. L., Smart, L. E., Oakley, J. and Wadhams, L. J. 2007. Development of a pheromone trap monitoring system for orange wheat blossom midge, Sitodiplosis mosellana in the UK. Pest Management Science. 63 (1), pp. 49-56. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.1307

Temporal synergism by microencapsulation of piperonyl butoxide and alpha-cypermethrin overcomes insecticide resistance in crop pests

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bingham, G., Gunning, R. V., Gorman, K. J., Field, L. M. and Moores, G. D. 2007. Temporal synergism by microencapsulation of piperonyl butoxide and alpha-cypermethrin overcomes insecticide resistance in crop pests. Pest Management Science. 63 (3), pp. 276-281. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.1336

The use of push-pull strategies in integrated pest management

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Cook, S. M., Khan, Z. R. and Pickett, J. A. 2007. The use of push-pull strategies in integrated pest management. Annual Review of Entomology. 52, pp. 375-400. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.ento.52.110405.091407

Piperonyl butoxide, restores the efficacy of Bacillus thuringiensis toxin in transgenic cotton against resistant Helicoverpa armigera

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Gunning, R. V., Nicholson, I. C., Kemp, F. C., Borzatta, V., Cottage, E. L. A., Field, L. M. and Moores, G. D. 2006. Piperonyl butoxide, restores the efficacy of Bacillus thuringiensis toxin in transgenic cotton against resistant Helicoverpa armigera. Biopesticides International. 2, pp. 129-136.

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).

Management of witchweed, Striga hermonthica , and stemborers in sorghum, Sorghum bicolor , through intercropping with greenleaf desmodium, Desmodium intortum

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Khan, Z. R., Midega, C. A. O., Hassanali, A., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Wanjoya, A. 2006. Management of witchweed, Striga hermonthica , and stemborers in sorghum, Sorghum bicolor , through intercropping with greenleaf desmodium, Desmodium intortum. International Journal of Pest Management. 52, pp. 297-302. https://doi.org/10.1080/09670870600816991

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

Production of semiochemical and allelobiotic agents as a consequence of aphid feeding

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Pickett, J. A. 2006. Production of semiochemical and allelobiotic agents as a consequence of aphid feeding. American Chemical Society (ACS).

Host propagation permits extreme local adaptation in a social parasite of ants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Schonrogge, K., Gardner, M. G., Elmes, G. W., Napper, E. K. V., Simcox, D. J., Wardlaw, J. C., Breen, J., Barr, B., Knapp, J. J., Pickett, J. A. and Thomas, J. A. 2006. Host propagation permits extreme local adaptation in a social parasite of ants. Ecology Letters. 9 (9), pp. 1032-1040. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1461-0248.2006.00957.x

Soluble proteins in insect chemical communication

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pelosi, P., Zhou, J-J., Ban, L. P. and Calvello, M. 2006. Soluble proteins in insect chemical communication. Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences. 63, pp. 1658-1676. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00018-005-5607-0

Genome and EST analyses and expression of a gene family with putative functions in insect chemoreception

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhou, J-J., Kan, Y., Antoniw, J. F., Pickett, J. A. and Field, L. M. 2006. Genome and EST analyses and expression of a gene family with putative functions in insect chemoreception. Chemical Senses. 31, pp. 453-465. https://doi.org/10.1093/chemse/bjj050

Cloning and functional characterisation of a cis -muuroladiene synthase from black peppermint (Mentha x piperita) and direct evidence for a chemotype unable to synthesise farnesene

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Prosser, I. M., Adams, R. J., Beale, M. H., Hawkins, N. D., Phillips, A. L., Pickett, J. A. and Field, L. M. 2006. Cloning and functional characterisation of a cis -muuroladiene synthase from black peppermint (Mentha x piperita) and direct evidence for a chemotype unable to synthesise farnesene. Phytochemistry. 67, pp. 1564-1571. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phytochem.2005.06.012

Farmers' perceptions of importance, control practices and alternative hosts of maize stemborers in Uganda

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Kalule, T., Khan, Z. R., Bigirwa, G., Alupo, J., Okanya, S., Pickett, J. A. and Wadhams, L. J. 2006. Farmers' perceptions of importance, control practices and alternative hosts of maize stemborers in Uganda. International Journal Of Tropical Insect Science. 26, pp. 71-77. https://doi.org/10.1079/IJT2006103

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

Combined control of Striga hermonthica and stemborers by maize-Desmodium spp. intercrops

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Khan, Z. R., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J., Hassanali, A. and Midega, C. A. O. 2006. Combined control of Striga hermonthica and stemborers by maize-Desmodium spp. intercrops. Crop Protection. 25, pp. 989-995. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2006.01.008

Maize stemborer predator activity under 'push-pull' system and Bt-maize: a potential component in managing Bt resistance

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Midega, C. A. O., Khan, Z. R., Van Den Berg, J., Ogol, C. K. P. O., Pickett, J. A. and Wadhams, L. J. 2006. Maize stemborer predator activity under 'push-pull' system and Bt-maize: a potential component in managing Bt resistance. International Journal of Pest Management. 52, pp. 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1080/09670870600558650

Managing polycropping to enhance soil system productivity: a case study from Africa

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Khan, Z., Hassanali, A. and Pickett, J. A. 2006. Managing polycropping to enhance soil system productivity: a case study from Africa. in: Ball, A. S., Thies, J., Sanginga, N., Sanchez, P., Pretty, J., Palm, C., Laing, M., Herren, H., Fernandes, E. and Uphoff, N. (ed.) Biological approaches to sustainable soil systems CRC Press, Boca Raton, Florida. pp. 575-586

Synthesis of 9-methylgermacrene B, racemate of the sex pheromone of Lutzomyia longipalpis (Lapinha), from the renewable source, Geranium macrorrhizum essential oil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hooper, A. M., Farcet, J-B., Mulholland, N. P. and Pickett, J. A. 2006. Synthesis of 9-methylgermacrene B, racemate of the sex pheromone of Lutzomyia longipalpis (Lapinha), from the renewable source, Geranium macrorrhizum essential oil. Green Chemistry. 8, pp. 513-515. https://doi.org/10.1039/b602875f

Plant volatiles yielding new ways to exploit plant defence

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Pickett, J. A., Bruce, T. J. A., Chamberlain, K., Hassanali, A., Khan, Z. R., Matthes, M. C., Napier, J. A., Smart, L. E., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 2006. Plant volatiles yielding new ways to exploit plant defence. in: Takken, W. and Dicke, M. (ed.) Chemical ecology: from gene to ecosystem Springer, Amsterdam. pp. 161-173

Modelling insecticide-binding sites in the voltage-gated sodium channel

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

O'Reilly, A. O., Khambay, B. P. S., Williamson, M. S., Field, L. M., Wallace, B. A. and Davies, T. G. E. 2006. Modelling insecticide-binding sites in the voltage-gated sodium channel. Biochemical Journal. 396, pp. 255-263. https://doi.org/10.1042/BJ20051925

The roles of olfaction and vision in host-plant finding by the diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Couty, A., Van Emden, H., Perry, J. N., Hardie, J., Pickett, J. A. and Wadhams, L. J. 2006. The roles of olfaction and vision in host-plant finding by the diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella. Physiological Entomology. 31 (2), pp. 134-145. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3032.2006.00499.x

Diel periodicity in the production of green leaf volatiles by wild and cultivated host plants of stemborer moths, Chilo partellus and Busseola fusca

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Chamberlain, K., Khan, Z. R., Pickett, J. A., Toshova, T. and Wadhams, L. J. 2006. Diel periodicity in the production of green leaf volatiles by wild and cultivated host plants of stemborer moths, Chilo partellus and Busseola fusca. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 32, pp. 565-577. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-005-9016-5

Sex pheromone of the soybean aphid, Aphis glycines Matsumura, and its potential use in semiochemical-based control

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhu, J-W., Zhang, A-J., Park, K-C., Baker, T., Lang, B., Jurenka, R., Obrycki, J. J., Graves, W. R., Pickett, J. A., Smiley, D. W. M., Chauhan, K. R. and Klun, J. A. 2006. Sex pheromone of the soybean aphid, Aphis glycines Matsumura, and its potential use in semiochemical-based control. Environmental Entomology. 35, pp. 249-257.

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

Molecular characterisation of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor subunits from the cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis (Siphonaptera: Pulicidae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bass, C. G., Lansdell, S. J., Millar, N. S., Schroeder, I., Turberg, A., Field, L. M. and Williamson, M. S. 2006. Molecular characterisation of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor subunits from the cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis (Siphonaptera: Pulicidae). Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 36, pp. 86-96. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibmb.2005.11.003

Semiochemical (Patent US 2005/0147635 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Hick, A. J., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Napier, J. A. 2005. Semiochemical (Patent US 2005/0147635 A1). US 2005/0147635 A1

Semiochemical (Patent US 6890525 B2)

H1 - Patents granted

Hick, A. J., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Napier, J. A. 2005. Semiochemical (Patent US 6890525 B2) . US 6890525 B2

Cis-jasmone As Semiochemical (Patent EP 1235483 B1)

H1 - Patents granted

Hick, A. J., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Napier, J. A. 2005. Cis-jasmone As Semiochemical (Patent EP 1235483 B1) . EP 1235483 B1

Development of a pheromone trap for monitoring the orange wheat blossom midge (Sitodiplosis mosellana)

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Oakley, J. N., Talbot, G. E., Bruce, T. J. A., Smart, L. E., Wadhams, L. J., Hooper, A. M., Jones, O. T., Casagrande, E. D. and Brown, N. J. 2005. Development of a pheromone trap for monitoring the orange wheat blossom midge (Sitodiplosis mosellana). Proceedings BCPC International Congress - Crop Science and Technology, Glasgow, 31 October-2 November 2005 . pp. 867-872

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

(1S,3S,7R)-3-methyl-alpha-himachalene from the male sandfly Lutzomyia longipalpis (Diptera: Psychodidae) induces neurophysiological responses and attracts both males and females

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Spiegel, C. N., Jeanbourquin, P., Guerin, P. M., Hooper, A. M., Claude, S., Tabacchi, R., Sano, S. and Mori, K. 2005. (1S,3S,7R)-3-methyl-alpha-himachalene from the male sandfly Lutzomyia longipalpis (Diptera: Psychodidae) induces neurophysiological responses and attracts both males and females. Journal of Insect Physiology. 51, pp. 1366-1375. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinsphys.2005.08.007

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

OS-D- like genes and their expression in aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jacobs, S. P., Liggins, A. P., Zhou, J-J., Pickett, J. A., Jin, X. and Field, L. M. 2005. OS-D- like genes and their expression in aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae). Insect Molecular Biology. 14 (4), pp. 423-432. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2583.2005.00573.x

Attraction of two lacewing species to volatiles produced by host plants and aphid prey

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhu, J., Obrycki, J. J., Ochieng, S. A., Baker, T. C., Pickett, J. A. and Smiley, D. W. M. 2005. Attraction of two lacewing species to volatiles produced by host plants and aphid prey. Naturwissenschaften - The Science of Nature. 92, pp. 277-281.

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.

A primer on planting and managing 'push-pull' fields for stemborer and striga weed control in maize

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Khan, Z. R., Muyekho, F. N., Njuguna, E., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J., Dibogo, N., Ndiege, A., Genga, G. and Lusweti, C. 2005. A primer on planting and managing 'push-pull' fields for stemborer and striga weed control in maize.

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.

Identification and expression of odorant-binding proteins of the malaria-carrying mosquitoes Anopheles gambiae and Anopheles arabiensis

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Li, Z-X., Pickett, J. A., Field, L. M. and Zhou, J-J. 2005. Identification and expression of odorant-binding proteins of the malaria-carrying mosquitoes Anopheles gambiae and Anopheles arabiensis. Archives Of Insect Biochemistry And Physiology. 58 (3), pp. 175-189. https://doi.org/10.1002/arch.20047

A two-component high-affinity nitrate uptake system in barley

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Tong, Y., Zhou, J-J., Li, Z. and Miller, A. J. 2005. A two-component high-affinity nitrate uptake system in barley. The Plant Journal. 41 (3), pp. 442-450. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-313X.2004.02310.x

A single amino acid substitution found in pirimicarb-insensitive acetylcholinesterase (AChE) of the peach-potato aphid, Myzus persicae (Sulz.)

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Andrews, M. C., Callaghan, A., Williamson, M. S., Field, L. M. and Moores, G. D. 2004. A single amino acid substitution found in pirimicarb-insensitive acetylcholinesterase (AChE) of the peach-potato aphid, Myzus persicae (Sulz.). Inestrosa, N. C. and Campus, E. O. (ed.) Proceedings 7th International Meeting on Cholinesterases. Cholinesterases in the Second Millennium: Biomolecular and Pathological Aspects, Pucon, Chile, 8-12 November 2002 . FONDAP-Biomedicina, Chile. pp. 229-231

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 .

Identification and expression profiling of putative odorant-binding proteins in the malaria mosquitoes, Anopheles gambiae and A. arabiensis

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Li, Z. X., Zhou, J-J., Shen, Z. R. and Field, L. M. 2004. Identification and expression profiling of putative odorant-binding proteins in the malaria mosquitoes, Anopheles gambiae and A. arabiensis. Science in China Series C-Life Sciences. 47, pp. 567-576.

Vermin repellent (Patent application)

H2 - Patents applied for

Birkett, M. A., Pettersson, J. and Pickett, J. A. 2004. Vermin repellent (Patent application).

A single amino acid substitution found in pirimicarb- insensitive acetylcholinesterase (AChE) of the peach-potato aphid, Myzus persicae (Sulzer)

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Andrews, M. C., Bass, C. G., Williamson, M. S., Callaghan, A., Field, L. M. and Moores, G. D. 2004. A single amino acid substitution found in pirimicarb- insensitive acetylcholinesterase (AChE) of the peach-potato aphid, Myzus persicae (Sulzer). Fisher, A., Silman, I., Michaelson, D. M., Anglister, L. and Soreq, H. (ed.) Cholinergic mechanisms: function and dysfunction . Taylor & Francis, London. pp. 38-

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

Exploiting rhizosphere interactions in pest and weed management

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Pickett, J. A. and Hooper, A. M. 2004. Exploiting rhizosphere interactions in pest and weed management. Abstracts AAB Centenary Conference on Advances in Applied Biology: Providing New Opportunities for Consumers and Producers in the 21st Century, Oxford, 15-17 December 2004 .

The chemistry of rhizosphere-mediated allelopathic interactions between Desmodium uncinatum and the parasitic weed Striga hermonthica

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Hooper, A. M., Mayon, P., Tsanuo, M. K., Hassanali, A. and Pickett, J. A. 2004. The chemistry of rhizosphere-mediated allelopathic interactions between Desmodium uncinatum and the parasitic weed Striga hermonthica. Abstracts AAB Centenary Conference on Advances in Applied Biology: Providing New Opportunities for Consumers and Producers in the 21st Century, Oxford, 15-17 December 2004 .

Identification of mutations associated with pyrethroid resistance in the para -type sodium channel of the cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bass, C. G., Schroeder, I., Turberg, A., Field, L. M. and Williamson, M. S. 2004. Identification of mutations associated with pyrethroid resistance in the para -type sodium channel of the cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis. Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 34, pp. 1305-1313.

Insect alarm pheromones

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Hooper, A. M., Napper, E. K. V. and Pickett, J. A. 2004. Insect alarm pheromones.

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.

Attack rate and success of the parasitoid Diaeretiella rapae on specialist and generalist feeding aphids

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Blande, J. D., Pickett, J. A. and Poppy, G. M. 2004. Attack rate and success of the parasitoid Diaeretiella rapae on specialist and generalist feeding aphids. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 30, pp. 1781-1795.

Identification of the RD1 mutation in laboratory and field strains of the cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis (Siphonaptera: Pulicidae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bass, C. G., Schroeder, I., Turberg, A., Field, L. M. and Williamson, M. S. 2004. Identification of the RD1 mutation in laboratory and field strains of the cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis (Siphonaptera: Pulicidae). Pest Management Science. 60 (12), pp. 1157-1162. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.937

Identification of mutations conferring insecticide-insensitive AChE in the cotton-melon aphid, Aphis gossypii Glover

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Andrews, M. C., Callaghan, A., Field, L. M., Wiliamson, M. S. and Moores, G. D. 2004. Identification of mutations conferring insecticide-insensitive AChE in the cotton-melon aphid, Aphis gossypii Glover. Insect Molecular Biology. 13 (5), pp. 555-561. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0962-1075.2004.00517.x

A mechanism-based approach to monitoring for insecticide resistance in the peach-potato aphid, Myzus persicae

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Williamson, M. S., Andrews, M. C., Anstead, J. A., Field, L. M., Moores, G. D., Foster, S. P., Devonshire, A. L. and Denholm, I. 2004. A mechanism-based approach to monitoring for insecticide resistance in the peach-potato aphid, Myzus persicae. Usherwood, P. N. R., Mellor, I. R. and Beadle, D. J. (ed.) Neurotox '03: neurotoxicological targets from functional genomics and proteomics . Society of Chemical Industry, London. pp. 87-95

Biosynthesis of methionine-derived glucosinolates in Arabidopsis thaliana : recombinant expression and characterization of methylthioalkylmalate synthase, the condensing enzyme of the chain-elongation cycle

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Textor, S., Bartram, S., Kroymann, J., Falk, K. L., Hick, A., Pickett, J. A. and Gershenzon, J. 2004. Biosynthesis of methionine-derived glucosinolates in Arabidopsis thaliana : recombinant expression and characterization of methylthioalkylmalate synthase, the condensing enzyme of the chain-elongation cycle. Planta. 218, pp. 1026-1035.

New mosquito larvicidal tetranortriterpenoids from Turraea wakefieldii and Turraea floribunda

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ndung'u, M. W., Kaoneka, B., Hassanali, A., Lwande, W., Hooper, A. M., Tayman, F., Zerbe, O. and Torto, B. 2004. New mosquito larvicidal tetranortriterpenoids from Turraea wakefieldii and Turraea floribunda. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry - JAFC. 52, pp. 5027-5031.

New opportunities in neuroscience, but a great danger that some may be lost

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pickett, J. A. 2004. New opportunities in neuroscience, but a great danger that some may be lost. Usherwood, P. N. R., Mellor, I. R. and Beadle, D. J. (ed.) Proceedings Neurotox '03: Neurotoxicological Targets from Functional Genomics and Proteomics, Nottingham, 1-4 September 2003 . Society of Chemical Industry, London. pp. 1-10

The 'push-pull' strategy for stemborer management: a case study in exploiting biodiversity and chemical ecology

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Khan, Z. R. and Pickett, J. A. 2004. The 'push-pull' strategy for stemborer management: a case study in exploiting biodiversity and chemical ecology. in: Wratten, S. D., Altieri, M. A. and Gurr, G. M. (ed.) Ecological engineering for pest management: advances in habitat manipulation for arthropods CABI International, Wallingford, Oxon (CABI). pp. 155-164

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

Isolation and expression pattern of two putative acyl-ACP desaturase cDNAs for Bassia scoparia

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Whitney, H. M., Sayanova, O. V., Pickett, J. A. and Napier, J. A. 2004. Isolation and expression pattern of two putative acyl-ACP desaturase cDNAs for Bassia scoparia. Journal of Experimental Botany. 55, pp. 787-789.

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.

Glucosinolate biosynthesis: demonstration and characterization of the condensing enzyme of the chain elongation cycle in Eruca sativa

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Falk, K. L., Vogel, C., Textor, S., Bartram, S., Hick, A. J., Pickett, J. A. and Gershenzon, J. 2004. Glucosinolate biosynthesis: demonstration and characterization of the condensing enzyme of the chain elongation cycle in Eruca sativa. Phytochemistry. 65, pp. 1073-1084.

Orientation and feeding responses of the pollen beetle, Meligethes aeneus , to candytuft, Iberis amara

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bartlet, E., Blight, M. M., Pickett, J. A., Smart, L. E., Turner, G. and Woodcock, C. M. 2004. Orientation and feeding responses of the pollen beetle, Meligethes aeneus , to candytuft, Iberis amara. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 30, pp. 913-925.

Semiochemistry

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Hooper, A. M. and Pickett, J. A. 2004. Semiochemistry. in: Atwood, J. L. (ed.) Encyclopedia of supramolecular chemistry Marcel Dekker Inc, New York. pp. 1270-1277

DNA methylation in insects

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Field, L. M., Lyko, F., Mandrioli, M. and Prantera, G. 2004. DNA methylation in insects. Insect Molecular Biology. 13 (2), pp. 109-115. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0962-1075.2004.00470.x

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.

"Plus-C" odorant-binding protein genes in two Drosophila species and the malaria mosquito Anopheles gambiae

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhou, J-J., Huang, W., Zhang, G-A., Pickett, J. A. and Field, L. M. 2004. "Plus-C" odorant-binding protein genes in two Drosophila species and the malaria mosquito Anopheles gambiae. Gene. 327 (1), pp. 117-129. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gene.2003.11.007

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

Semiochemical (Patent US 2003/0109586 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J., Hick, A. J. and Napier, J. A. 2003. Semiochemical (Patent US 2003/0109586 A1). US 2003/0109586 A1

Introduction: crop protection science at IACR

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Crute, I. R., Denholm, I., Kerry, B. R., Lucas, J. A. and Pickett, J. A. 2003. Introduction: crop protection science at IACR. Pest Management Science. 59 (2), pp. 125-127. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.621

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 .

Attack rate and success of Diaeretiella rapae on specialist and generalist crucifer feeding aphids

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Blande, J. D., Poppy, G. M. and Pickett, J. A. 2003. Attack rate and success of Diaeretiella rapae on specialist and generalist crucifer feeding aphids. Abstracts 51st Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America, Cincinnati, 26-29 October 2003 .

Combined use of trap and repellent plants in a 'push-pull' strategy to control cereal stemborers (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae; Noctuidae) in Africa

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Khan, Z. R. and Pickett, J. A. 2003. Combined use of trap and repellent plants in a 'push-pull' strategy to control cereal stemborers (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae; Noctuidae) in Africa. Abstracts 51st Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America, Cincinnati, 26-29 October 2003 .

Strategies for control of cereal stemborers and striga weed in maize-based farming systems in eastern Africa involving 'push-pull' and alleopathic tactics, respectively

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Khan, Z. R., Hassanali, A., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Muyekho, F. 2003. Strategies for control of cereal stemborers and striga weed in maize-based farming systems in eastern Africa involving 'push-pull' and alleopathic tactics, respectively. Abstracts 6th Conference of the African Crop Science Society: Harnassing Crop Technologies to Alleviate Hunger and Poverty in Africa, Nairobi, 12-17 October 2003 .

Human derived repellents against midges. (Leaflet for Proof of Concept Awards ceremony, Glasgow, 9 June 2003)

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Mordue, A. J. and Pickett, J. A. 2003. Human derived repellents against midges. (Leaflet for Proof of Concept Awards ceremony, Glasgow, 9 June 2003).

A potential role for volatile signals in plant-fungal interactions

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Latunde-Dada, A. O., Rassmussen, H., Pickett, J. A. and Lucas, J. A. 2003. A potential role for volatile signals in plant-fungal interactions. Abstracts 8th International Congress of Plant Pathology, Christchurch, 2-7 February 2003 .

Induced and constitutive plant signalling

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Pickett, J. A. 2003. Induced and constitutive plant signalling.

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.

Odorant binding proteins (OBPs) and chemosensory proteins (CSP) in the aphids

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Jacobs, S., Liggins, A. P., Zhou, J-J., Pelosi, P. and Field, L. M. 2003. Odorant binding proteins (OBPs) and chemosensory proteins (CSP) in the aphids. Abstracts Royal Entomological Society International Symposium on Insect Evolutionary Ecology and Entomology 2003, Reading, 28-31 July 2003 . pp. 31

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

Characterisation of a mutation in acetylcholinesterase (AChE) of the peach-potato aphid, Myzus persicae (Sulz.) that confers resistance to pirimicarb insecticide

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Andrews, M. C., Callaghan, A., Williamson, M. S., Field, L. M. and Moores, G. D. 2003. Characterisation of a mutation in acetylcholinesterase (AChE) of the peach-potato aphid, Myzus persicae (Sulz.) that confers resistance to pirimicarb insecticide. Abstracts Royal Entomological Society International Symposium on Insect Evolutionary Ecology and Entomology 2003, Reading, 28-31 July 2003 . pp. 52

A mechanism-based approach to monitoring for insecticide resistance in the peach-potato aphid Myzus persicae

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Williamson, M. S., Anstead, J. A., Field, L. M., Moores, G. D., Foster, S. P., Devonshire, A. L. and Denholm, I. 2003. A mechanism-based approach to monitoring for insecticide resistance in the peach-potato aphid Myzus persicae. Abstracts Neurotox 2003: Neurotoxicological Targets from Functional Genomics and Proteomics, Nottingham, 1-4 September 2003 .

A single point mutation in acetylcholinesterase confers resistance to pirimicarb in Myzus persicae

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Andrews, M. C., Williamson, M. S., Callaghan, A., Field, L. M. and Moores, G. D. 2003. A single point mutation in acetylcholinesterase confers resistance to pirimicarb in Myzus persicae. Abstracts Neurotox 2003: Neurotoxicological Targets from Functional Genomics and Proteomics, Nottingham, 1-4 September 2003 .

Odorant binding proteins and chemosensory proteins in Drosophila and aphids

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Field, L. M., Jacobs, S. P., Zhou, J-J. and Pickett, J. A. 2003. Odorant binding proteins and chemosensory proteins in Drosophila and aphids.

The use of insects as biosensors for the detection of volatile compounds

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Field, L. M. 2003. The use of insects as biosensors for the detection of volatile compounds. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00249-003-0323-x

Virulence gene expression enhances Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of rice

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Goddard, M., Kannaiyan, L., Andras, S. C., Davey, M. R., Power, J. B. and Pickett, J. A. 2003. Virulence gene expression enhances Agrobacterium-mediated transformation of rice.

Ring A-seco mosquito larvicidal limonoids from Turraea wakefieldii

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ndung'u, M., Hassanali, A., Hooper, A. M., Chhabra, S., Miller, T. A., Paul, R. L. and Torto, B. 2003. Ring A-seco mosquito larvicidal limonoids from Turraea wakefieldii. Phytochemistry. 64, pp. 817-823.

Characterization of acetylcholinesterases, and their genes, from the hemipteran species Myzus persicae (Sulzer), Aphis gossypii (Glover), Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) and Trialeurodes vaporariorum (Westwood)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Javed, N., Viner, R., Williamson, M. S., Field, L. M., Devonshire, A. L. and Moores, G. D. 2003. Characterization of acetylcholinesterases, and their genes, from the hemipteran species Myzus persicae (Sulzer), Aphis gossypii (Glover), Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) and Trialeurodes vaporariorum (Westwood). Insect Molecular Biology. 12 (6), pp. 613-620. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2583.2003.00446.x

New lipid-derived signals in plants and their role in modulating gene expression

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Matthes, M. C., Michaelson, L. V., Beaudoin, F., Garton, S., Pickett, J. A. and Napier, J. A. 2003. New lipid-derived signals in plants and their role in modulating gene expression.

Isolation, characterisation and synthesis of an insecticidal tetramethyltetrahydrochromenedione-spiro-bicyclo[3.1.1] cycloheptane from two species of Myrtaceae

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Khambay, B. P. S., Beddie, D. G., Hooper, A. M. and Simmonds, M. S. J. 2003. Isolation, characterisation and synthesis of an insecticidal tetramethyltetrahydrochromenedione-spiro-bicyclo[3.1.1] cycloheptane from two species of Myrtaceae. Tetrahedron. 59, pp. 7131-7133.

Sex pheromone of the leaf-miner Phyllonorycter platani : (Z10)-tetradecenyl acetate

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Subchev, M., Mircheva, A., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J., Woodcock, C. M., Dos Santos, A., Franke, S. and Francke, W. 2003. Sex pheromone of the leaf-miner Phyllonorycter platani : (Z10)-tetradecenyl acetate. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 29, pp. 2391-2395.

Effects of molasses grass, Melinis minutiflora volatiles on the foraging behavior of the cereal stemborer parasitoid, Cotesia sesamiae

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Gohole, L. S., Overholt, W. A., Khan, Z. R., Pickett, J. A. and Vet, L. E. M. 2003. Effects of molasses grass, Melinis minutiflora volatiles on the foraging behavior of the cereal stemborer parasitoid, Cotesia sesamiae. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 29, pp. 731-745.

Drosophila pseudoobscura mRNA for putative dimer odorant-binding protein OBP17284 (OBP17284 gene)

K - Protein or DNA sequences submitted to database

Zhou, J-J. 2003. Drosophila pseudoobscura mRNA for putative dimer odorant-binding protein OBP17284 (OBP17284 gene).

Drosophila pseudoobscura mRNA for putative dimer odorant-binding protein OBP13939 (OBP13939 gene)

K - Protein or DNA sequences submitted to database

Zhou, J-J. 2003. Drosophila pseudoobscura mRNA for putative dimer odorant-binding protein OBP13939 (OBP13939 gene).

Drosophila pseudoobscura mRNA for putative dimer odorant-binding protein OBP30074 (OBP30074 gene)

K - Protein or DNA sequences submitted to database

Zhou, J-J. 2003. Drosophila pseudoobscura mRNA for putative dimer odorant-binding protein OBP30074 (OBP30074 gene).

Drosophila pseudoobscura mRNA for putative dimer odorant-binding protein OBP83CD (OBP83CD gene)

K - Protein or DNA sequences submitted to database

Zhou, J-J. 2003. Drosophila pseudoobscura mRNA for putative dimer odorant-binding protein OBP83CD (OBP83CD gene).

Drosophila pseudoobscura mRNA for putative dimer odorant-binding protein OBP83EF (OBP83EF gene)

K - Protein or DNA sequences submitted to database

Zhou, J-J. 2003. Drosophila pseudoobscura mRNA for putative dimer odorant-binding protein OBP83EF (OBP83EF gene).

Aedes aegypti partial mRNA for putative odorant-binding protein OBP83a (OBP83a gene)

K - Protein or DNA sequences submitted to database

Zhou, J-J. 2003. Aedes aegypti partial mRNA for putative odorant-binding protein OBP83a (OBP83a gene).

Alignment of subgroup 3 odorant binding proteins from Drosophila melanogaster

K - Protein or DNA sequences submitted to database

Zhou, J-J. 2003. Alignment of subgroup 3 odorant binding proteins from Drosophila melanogaster.

Alignment of insect Plus-C odorant-binding protein sequences

K - Protein or DNA sequences submitted to database

Zhou, J-J. 2003. Alignment of insect Plus-C odorant-binding protein sequences.

Anopheles gambiae mRNA for odorant-binding protein OBPjj83d (OBPjj83d gene)

K - Protein or DNA sequences submitted to database

Zhou, J-J. 2003. Anopheles gambiae mRNA for odorant-binding protein OBPjj83d (OBPjj83d gene).

Anopheles gambiae mRNA for odorant-binding protein OBPjj83c (OBP83c gene)

K - Protein or DNA sequences submitted to database

Zhou, J-J. 2003. Anopheles gambiae mRNA for odorant-binding protein OBPjj83c (OBP83c gene).

Anopheles gambiae mRNA for odorant-binding protein OBPjj83b (OBPjj83b gene)

K - Protein or DNA sequences submitted to database

Zhou, J-J. 2003. Anopheles gambiae mRNA for odorant-binding protein OBPjj83b (OBPjj83b gene).

Anopheles gambiae mRNA for odorant-binding protein OBPjj83a (OBPjj83a gene)

K - Protein or DNA sequences submitted to database

Zhou, J-J. 2003. Anopheles gambiae mRNA for odorant-binding protein OBPjj83a (OBPjj83a gene).

Anopheles gambiae mRNA for odorant-binding protein OBPjj7a (OBPjj7a gene)

K - Protein or DNA sequences submitted to database

Zhou, J-J. 2003. Anopheles gambiae mRNA for odorant-binding protein OBPjj7a (OBPjj7a gene).

Anopheles gambiae mRNA for odorant-binding protein OBPjj6b (OBPjj6b gene)

K - Protein or DNA sequences submitted to database

Zhou, J-J. 2003. Anopheles gambiae mRNA for odorant-binding protein OBPjj6b (OBPjj6b gene).

Anopheles gambiae mRNA for odorant-binding protein OBP14426 (OBP14426 gene)

K - Protein or DNA sequences submitted to database

Zhou, J-J. 2003. Anopheles gambiae mRNA for odorant-binding protein OBP14426 (OBP14426 gene).

Anopheles gambiae mRNA for odorant-binding protein OBP5470 (OBP5470 gene)

K - Protein or DNA sequences submitted to database

Zhou, J-J. 2003. Anopheles gambiae mRNA for odorant-binding protein OBP5470 (OBP5470 gene).

Anopheles gambiae mRNA for odorant-binding protein OBPjj5c (OBPjj5c gene)

K - Protein or DNA sequences submitted to database

Zhou, J-J. 2003. Anopheles gambiae mRNA for odorant-binding protein OBPjj5c (OBPjj5c gene).

Anopheles gambiae mRNA for odorant-binding protein OBPjj5a (OBPjj5a gene)

K - Protein or DNA sequences submitted to database

Zhou, J-J. 2003. Anopheles gambiae mRNA for odorant-binding protein OBPjj5a (OBPjj5a gene).

Anopheles gambiae mRNA for putative odorant-binding protein OBPjj1 (OBP5479 gene)

K - Protein or DNA sequences submitted to database

Zhou, J-J. 2003. Anopheles gambiae mRNA for putative odorant-binding protein OBPjj1 (OBP5479 gene).

Anopheles gambiae mRNA for putative odorant-binding protein OBPjj1 (OBPjj4 gene)

K - Protein or DNA sequences submitted to database

Zhou, J-J. 2003. Anopheles gambiae mRNA for putative odorant-binding protein OBPjj1 (OBPjj4 gene).

Anopheles gambiae mRNA for putative odorant-binding protein OBPjj1 (OBP3788 gene)

K - Protein or DNA sequences submitted to database

Zhou, J-J. 2003. Anopheles gambiae mRNA for putative odorant-binding protein OBPjj1 (OBP3788 gene).

Anopheles gambiae mRNA for putative odorant-binding protein OBPjj1 (OBPjj2 gene)

K - Protein or DNA sequences submitted to database

Zhou, J-J. 2003. Anopheles gambiae mRNA for putative odorant-binding protein OBPjj1 (OBPjj2 gene).

Anopheles gambiae mRNA for putative odorant-binding protein OBPjj1 (OBPjj1 gene)

K - Protein or DNA sequences submitted to database

Zhou, J-J. 2003. Anopheles gambiae mRNA for putative odorant-binding protein OBPjj1 (OBPjj1 gene).

Insecticide resistance: from science to practice

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Williamson, M. S., Anstead, J. A., Devine, G. J., Devonshire, A. L., Field, L. M., Foster, S. P., Moores, G. D. and Denholm, I. 2003. Insecticide resistance: from science to practice. Proceedings BCPC International Congress - Crop Science and Technology, Glasgow, 10-12 November 2003 . pp. 681-688

Responses of the aphids Phorodon humuli and Rhopalosiphum padi to sex pheromone stereochemistry in the field

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Campbell, C. A. M., Cook, F. J., Pickett, J. A., Pope, T. W., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 2003. Responses of the aphids Phorodon humuli and Rhopalosiphum padi to sex pheromone stereochemistry in the field. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 29, pp. 2225-2234.

Functional characterisation of two cytochrome b 5-fusion desaturases from Anemone leveillei : the unexpected identification of a fatty acid delta6-desaturase

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Whitney, H. M., Michaelson, L. V., Sayanova, O. V., Pickett, J. A. and Napier, J. A. 2003. Functional characterisation of two cytochrome b 5-fusion desaturases from Anemone leveillei : the unexpected identification of a fatty acid delta6-desaturase. Planta. 217 (6), pp. 983-992. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00425-003-1069-5

New chemical signals in plant protection against herbivores and weeds

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Matthes, M. C., Napier, J. A., Pickett, J. A. and Woodcock, C. M. 2003. New chemical signals in plant protection against herbivores and weeds. Proceedings BCPC International Congress - Crop Science and Technology, Glasgow, 10-12 November 2003 . pp. 1227-1236

Isoflavanones from the allelopathic aqueous root exudate of Desmodium uncinatum

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Tsanuo, M. K., Hassanali, A., Hooper, A. M., Khan, Z., Kaberia, F., Pickett, J. A. and Wadhams, L. J. 2003. Isoflavanones from the allelopathic aqueous root exudate of Desmodium uncinatum. Phytochemistry. 64, pp. 265-273.

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.

cis -Jasmone treatment induces resistance in wheat plants against the grain aphid, Sitobion avenae (Fabricius) (Homoptera: Aphididae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Bruce, T. J. A., Martin, J. L., Pickett, J. A., Pye, B. J., Smart, L. E. and Wadhams, L. J. 2003. cis -Jasmone treatment induces resistance in wheat plants against the grain aphid, Sitobion avenae (Fabricius) (Homoptera: Aphididae). Pest Management Science. 59 (9), pp. 1031-1036. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.730

Characterisation of target-site resistance to ACCase-inhibiting herbicides in the weed Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Moss, S. R., Cocker, K. M., Brown, A. C., Hall, L. and Field, L. M. 2003. Characterisation of target-site resistance to ACCase-inhibiting herbicides in the weed Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass). Pest Management Science. 59 (2), pp. 190-201. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.623

Insecticide resistance in the aphid Myzus persicae (Sulzer): chromosome location and epigenetic effects on esterase gene expression in clonal linkages

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Field, L. M. and Blackman, R. L. 2003. Insecticide resistance in the aphid Myzus persicae (Sulzer): chromosome location and epigenetic effects on esterase gene expression in clonal linkages. Biological Journal of the Linnean Society. 79, pp. 107-113. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1095-8312.2003.00178.x

Cis -jasmone switches on plant defence against insects

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Bruce, T. J. A., Pickett, J. A. and Smart, L. E. 2003. Cis -jasmone switches on plant defence against insects. Pesticide Outlook. 14, pp. 96-98.

Field trapping of Chrysopa cognata (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae) with aphid sex pheromone components in Korea

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Boo, K. S., Kang, S. S., Park, J. H., Pickett, J. A. and Wadhams, L. J. 2003. Field trapping of Chrysopa cognata (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae) with aphid sex pheromone components in Korea. Journal Of Asia-Pacific Entomology. 6, pp. 29-36.

Plant stress signalling: understanding and exploiting plant-plant interactions

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pickett, J. A., Rasmussen, H. B., Woodcock, C. M., Matthes, M. C. and Napier, J. A. 2003. Plant stress signalling: understanding and exploiting plant-plant interactions. Biochemical Society Transactions. 31 (1), pp. 123-127. https://doi.org/10.1042/bst0310123

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.

Integrated management of two-spotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae on hops using hop beta-acids as an antifeedant together with the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Jones, G., Campbell, C. A. M., Hardie, J., Pickett, J. A., Pye, B. J. and Wadhams, L. J. 2003. Integrated management of two-spotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae on hops using hop beta-acids as an antifeedant together with the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 13, pp. 241-252.

CYP79F1 and CYP79F2 have distinct functions in the biosynthesis of aliphatic glucosinolates in Arabidopsis

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Chen, S., Glawischnig, E., Jorgensen, K., Naur, P., Jorgensen, B., Olsen, C-E., Hansen, C. H., Rasmussen, H. B., Pickett, J. A. and Halkier, B. A. 2003. CYP79F1 and CYP79F2 have distinct functions in the biosynthesis of aliphatic glucosinolates in Arabidopsis. The Plant Journal. 33 (5), pp. 923-937. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-313X.2003.01679.x

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

Cis-jasmone As Semiochemical (Patent EP 1235483 A2)

H1 - Patents granted

Hick, A. J., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Napier, J. A. 2002. Cis-jasmone As Semiochemical (Patent EP 1235483 A2). EP 1235483 A2

Salmon farming: towards an Integrated Pest Management strategy for sea lice. SCI Meeting at Department of Zoology, University of Aberdeen, Scotland, 18–19 June 2001. Closing discussion: the way forward

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pickett, J. A., Ryan, J., Butler, J., Murray, S., Semple, W., Rosie, A., Grant, A., Hoy, T., Mchenery, J., Rae, G., Stark, M., Read, J., Mordue, J., Balls, P., Braidwood, J., Fraser, P., Denholm, I., Gowland, B. and Jones, O. 2002. Salmon farming: towards an Integrated Pest Management strategy for sea lice. SCI Meeting at Department of Zoology, University of Aberdeen, Scotland, 18–19 June 2001. Closing discussion: the way forward. Pest Management Science. 58 (6), pp. 622-629. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.513

Odorant binding proteins and chemosensory proteins in insects

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Field, L. M., Liggins, A. P., Jacobs, S. P., Zhou, J-J. and Pickett, J. A. 2002. Odorant binding proteins and chemosensory proteins in insects.

Striga-affecting semiochemicals associated with root exudates of Desmodium uncinatum

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Khamis, T. M., Hassanali, A., Hooper, A. M., Khan, Z. R., Kaberia, F., Pickett, J. A. and Wadhams, L. J. 2002. Striga-affecting semiochemicals associated with root exudates of Desmodium uncinatum. Abstracts Conference on Biotechnology, Breeding and Seed Systems for African Crops: Research and Product Development that Reaches Farmers, Entebbe, 4-7 November 2002 .

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.

Direct and indirect effects of cis -jasmone on the grain aphid, Sitobion avenae

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Bruce, T. J. A., Martin, J. L., Pickett, J. A., Pye, B. J. and Smart, L. E. 2002. Direct and indirect effects of cis -jasmone on the grain aphid, Sitobion avenae. Abstracts 19th Annual Meeting of the Society of Chemical Ecology, Hamburg, 3-7 August 2002 . pp. 223

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 .

Reproductive cues of generalist and specialist aphids

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Tosh, C. R., Powell, G., Hardie, J., Hooper, A. M. and Pickett, J. A. 2002. Reproductive cues of generalist and specialist aphids. Abstracts 19th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Chemical Ecology, Hamburg, 3-8 August 2002 . pp. 46

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

Chemical ecology and integrated control of the orange wheat blossom midge, Sitodiplosis mosellana

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Bruce, T. J. A., Hooper, A. M., Martin, J. L., Smart, L. E. and Wadhams, L. J. 2002. Chemical ecology and integrated control of the orange wheat blossom midge, Sitodiplosis mosellana. Abstracts 19th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Chemical Ecology, Hamburg, 3-8 August 2002 . pp. 158

Lacewing chemical ecology - a push and a pull?

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Hooper, A. M., Donato, B., Holmes, N., Woodcock, C. M., Park, J-H., Paul, R., Boo, K-S., Hardie, J. and Pickett, J. A. 2002. Lacewing chemical ecology - a push and a pull? Abstracts 19th Annual Meeting of the International Society of Chemical Ecology, Hamburg, 3-8 August 2002 .

Synthetic pyrethroid molecular probe to investigate interactions at the MET918THR super-kdr mutation in the para-voltage gated sodium channel

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Boyes, A. L., Atkinson, S., Vais, H., Usherwood, P. N., Williamson, M. S., Khambay, B. P. S. and Pickett, J. A. 2002. Synthetic pyrethroid molecular probe to investigate interactions at the MET918THR super-kdr mutation in the para-voltage gated sodium channel. Abstracts 10th International IUPAC Congress on the Chemistry of Crop Protection, Basel, 4-9 August 2002 . pp. 240

Control of witchweed Striga hermonthica by intercropping with Desmodium spp., and the mechanism defined as allelopathic

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Khan, Z. R., Hassanali, A., Overholt, W., Khamis, T. M., Hooper, A. M., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 2002. Control of witchweed Striga hermonthica by intercropping with Desmodium spp., and the mechanism defined as allelopathic. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 28, pp. 1871-1885.

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.

Amplified esterase genes and their relationship with other insecticide resistance mechanisms in English field populations of the aphid, Myzus persicae (Sulzer)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Field, L. M. and Foster, S. P. 2002. Amplified esterase genes and their relationship with other insecticide resistance mechanisms in English field populations of the aphid, Myzus persicae (Sulzer). Pest Management Science. 58 (9), pp. 889-894. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.552

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.

An overview of insecticide resistance

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hemingway, J., Field, L. M. and Vontas, J. 2002. An overview of insecticide resistance. Science - AAAS. 298, pp. 96-97.

(+)-(10R )-germacrene A synthase from goldenrod, Solidago canadensis ; cDNA isolation, bacterial expression and functional analysis

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Prosser, I. M., Phillips, A. L., Gittings, S., Lewis, M. J., Hooper, A. M., Pickett, J. A. and Beale, M. H. 2002. (+)-(10R )-germacrene A synthase from goldenrod, Solidago canadensis ; cDNA isolation, bacterial expression and functional analysis. Phytochemistry. 60, pp. 691-702.

Characterization of (1R ,4S ,4aR ,7S ,7aR ) -dihydronepetalactol as a semiochemical for lacewings, including Chrysopa spp. and Peyerimhoffina gracilis

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hooper, A. M., Donato, B., Woodcock, C. M., Park, J. H., Paul, R. L., Boo, K. S., Hardie, J. and Pickett, J. A. 2002. Characterization of (1R ,4S ,4aR ,7S ,7aR ) -dihydronepetalactol as a semiochemical for lacewings, including Chrysopa spp. and Peyerimhoffina gracilis. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 28, pp. 849-864.

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

Repellents

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Pickett, J. A. and Olagbemiro, T. O. 2002. Repellents.

An isoleucine to leucine substitution in the ACCase of Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass) is associated with resistance to the herbicide sethoxydim

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Brown, A. C., Moss, S. R., Wilson, Z. A. and Field, L. M. 2002. An isoleucine to leucine substitution in the ACCase of Alopecurus myosuroides (black-grass) is associated with resistance to the herbicide sethoxydim. Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology. 72 (3), pp. 160-168. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0048-3575(02)00004-4

Sethoxydim resistance: a point mutation in the Alopecurus myosuroides ACCase gene

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Brown, A. C., Moss, S. R., Wilson, Z. A. and Field, L. M. 2002. Sethoxydim resistance: a point mutation in the Alopecurus myosuroides ACCase gene. Resistant pest management newsletter. 11(2), pp. 40-41.

Encoding of host and non-host plant odours by receptor neurones in the eucalyptus woodborer, Phoracantha semipunctata (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Barata, E. N., Mustaparta, H., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Araujo, J. 2002. Encoding of host and non-host plant odours by receptor neurones in the eucalyptus woodborer, Phoracantha semipunctata (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae). Journal of Comparative Physiology A. 188, pp. 121-133.

Semiochemical (Patent WO 2001/041568 A2)

H2 - Patents applied for

Hick, A. J., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L .J. and Napier, J. A. 2001. Semiochemical (Patent WO 2001/041568 A2) . WO 2001/041568 A2

Semiochemical (Patent CA 2388964 A1)

H2 - Patents applied for

Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J., Hick, A. J. and Napier, J. A. 2001. Semiochemical (Patent CA 2388964 A1) . CA 2388964 A1

Habitat management strategies for the control of cereal stemborers and striga in maize in Kenya

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Khan, Z. R., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Muyekho, F. 2001. Habitat management strategies for the control of cereal stemborers and striga in maize in Kenya. Insect Science and its Application. 21, pp. 375-380.

CYP83B1 is the oxime-metabolizing enzyme in the glucosinolate pathway in Arabidopsis

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hansen, C. H., Du, L., Naur, P., Olsen, C. E., Axelsen, K. B., Hick, A. J., Pickett, J. A. and Halkier, B. A. 2001. CYP83B1 is the oxime-metabolizing enzyme in the glucosinolate pathway in Arabidopsis. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 276, pp. 24790-24796.

Methylating DNA in insects

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Field, L. M. 2001. Methylating DNA in insects. Chemistry in Britain. 37, pp. 20-21.

Arabidopsis thaliana mRNA for putative component of high affinity nitrate transporter (nar2.2 gene)

K - Protein or DNA sequences submitted to database

Zhou, J-J. 2001. Arabidopsis thaliana mRNA for putative component of high affinity nitrate transporter (nar2.2 gene).

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.

Transformacion genetica de trigo mediante bombardeo de particulas: una tecnica utilizada para la produccion de plantas resistentes a plagas de insectos

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

De La Vina, G., Parry, M. A. J., Martin, J. L., Smart, L. E., Pickett, J. A., Lazzeri, P. A. and Barcelo, P. 2001. Transformacion genetica de trigo mediante bombardeo de particulas: una tecnica utilizada para la produccion de plantas resistentes a plagas de insectos. Abstracts 7th Congress of the Spanish Society of Plant Physiology (SEFV), Badajoz, 23-27 September 2001 .

Volatile components in dorsal gland secretions of the white-lipped peccary, Tayassu pecari , from Bolivia

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Waterhouse, J. S., Hudson, M., Pickett, J. A. and Weldon, P. J. 2001. Volatile components in dorsal gland secretions of the white-lipped peccary, Tayassu pecari , from Bolivia. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 27, pp. 2459-2469.

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 .

Mechanisms of Striga hermonthica suppression by Desmodium spp

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Khan, Z. R., Hassanali, A., Khamis, T. M., Pickett, J. A. and Wadhams, L. J. 2001. Mechanisms of Striga hermonthica suppression by Desmodium spp. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Weeds, 2001 . pp. 895-900

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.

Pheromone traps for the dissemination of an entomopathogen by the damson-hop aphid Phorodon humuli

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hartfield, C. M., Campbell, C. A. M., Hardie, J., Pickett, J. A. and Wadhams, L. J. 2001. Pheromone traps for the dissemination of an entomopathogen by the damson-hop aphid Phorodon humuli. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 11, pp. 401-410.

Peyerimhoffina gracilis (Schneider, 1851) (Neur.: Chrysopidae): a green lacewing new to Britain

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Donato, B., Brooks, S. J., Pickett, J. A. and Hardie, J. 2001. Peyerimhoffina gracilis (Schneider, 1851) (Neur.: Chrysopidae): a green lacewing new to Britain. Entomologist's Record and Journal of Variation. 113, pp. 131-135.

Switching on plant genes by external chemical signals

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pickett, J. A. and Poppy, G. M. 2001. Switching on plant genes by external chemical signals. Trends in Plant Science. 6, pp. 137-139.

Cytochrome P450 CYP79F1 from Arabidopsis catalyzes the conversion of dihomomethionine and trihomomethionine to the corresponding aldoximes in the biosynthesis of aliphatic glucosinolates

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hansen, C. H., Wittstock, U., Olsen, C. E., Hick, A. J., Pickett, J. A. and Halkier, B. A. 2001. Cytochrome P450 CYP79F1 from Arabidopsis catalyzes the conversion of dihomomethionine and trihomomethionine to the corresponding aldoximes in the biosynthesis of aliphatic glucosinolates. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 276, pp. 11078-11085.

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.

Evolution of amplified esterase genes as a mode of insecticide resistance in aphids

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Field, L. M., Blackman, R. L. and Devonshire, A. L. 2001. Evolution of amplified esterase genes as a mode of insecticide resistance in aphids. in: Ishaaya, I. (ed.) Biochemical sites of insecticide action and resistance Springer, Berlin. pp. 209-219

Referee voices criticisms

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pickett, J. A. 2000. Referee voices criticisms. Chemistry & Industry. (5), pp. 169-169.

Airborne volatiles from Melinis minutiflora P. Beauv., a non-host plant of the spotted stem borer

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Kimani, S. M., Chhabra, S. C., Lwande, W., Khan, Z. R., Hassanali, A. and Pickett, J. A. 2000. Airborne volatiles from Melinis minutiflora P. Beauv., a non-host plant of the spotted stem borer. Journal of essential oil research. 12, pp. 221-224.

Isolation of two putative acyl-acyl carrier protein desaturase enzymes from Kochia scoparia

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Whitney, H., Sayanova, O. V., Lewis, M. J., Pickett, J. A. and Napier, J. A. 2000. Isolation of two putative acyl-acyl carrier protein desaturase enzymes from Kochia scoparia. Biochemical Society Transactions. 28 (6), pp. 623-624. https://doi.org/10.1042/bst0280623

A high affinity fungal nitrate carrier with two transport mechanisms

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhou, J-J., Trueman, L. J., Boorer, K. J., Theodoulou, F. L., Forde, B. G. and Miller, A. J. 2000. A high affinity fungal nitrate carrier with two transport mechanisms. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 275, pp. 39894-39899.

Characterisation of nitrate transport using nitrate-selective microelectrodes and heterologous expression in Xenopus oocytes

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Smith, S. J., Zhou, J-J. and Miller, A. J. 2000. Characterisation of nitrate transport using nitrate-selective microelectrodes and heterologous expression in Xenopus oocytes. in: Canovas, F. M. and Florencio, F. J. (ed.) Avances en el metabolismo del nitrogeno: bioquimica, fisiologia y biologia Universidad de Malaga, Malaga. pp. 345-350

Molecular studies in insect olfaction

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Field, L. M., Pickett, J. A. and Wadhams, L. J. 2000. Molecular studies in insect olfaction. Insect Molecular Biology. 9 (6), pp. 545-551. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2583.2000.00221.x

Oviposition and behavioral responses of Culex quinquefasciatus to skatole and synthetic oviposition pheromone in Tanzania

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mboera, L. E. G., Takken, W., Mdira, K. Y., Chuwa, G. J. and Pickett, J. A. 2000. Oviposition and behavioral responses of Culex quinquefasciatus to skatole and synthetic oviposition pheromone in Tanzania. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 26 (5), pp. 1193-1203. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1005432010721

Sampling gravid Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae) in Tanzania with traps baited with synthetic oviposition pheromone and grass infusions

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mboera, L. E. G., Takken, W., Mdira, K. Y. and Pickett, J. A. 2000. Sampling gravid Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae) in Tanzania with traps baited with synthetic oviposition pheromone and grass infusions. Journal of Medical Entomology. 37, pp. 172-176. https://doi.org/10.1603/0022-2585-37.1.172

Exploiting chemical ecology and species diversity: stem borer and striga control for maize and sorghum in Africa

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Khan, Z. R., Pickett, J. A., Van Den Berg, J., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 2000. Exploiting chemical ecology and species diversity: stem borer and striga control for maize and sorghum in Africa. Pest Management Science. 56 (11), pp. 957-962. https://doi.org/10.1002/1526-4998(200011)56:11<957::AID-PS236>3.0.CO;2-T

Salmon lice, Lepeophtheirus salmonis , exhibit specific chemotactic responses to semiochemicals originating from the salmonid, Salmo salar

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Devine, G. J., Ingvarsdottir, A., Mordue, W., Pike, A. W., Pickett, J. A., Duce, I. and Mordue (Luntz), A. J. 2000. Salmon lice, Lepeophtheirus salmonis , exhibit specific chemotactic responses to semiochemicals originating from the salmonid, Salmo salar. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 26, pp. 1833-1847.

Identification of host and nonhost semiochemicals of eucalyptus woodborer Phoracantha semipunctata by gas chromatography-electroantennography

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Barata, E. N., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J., Woodcock, C. M. and Mustaparta, H. 2000. Identification of host and nonhost semiochemicals of eucalyptus woodborer Phoracantha semipunctata by gas chromatography-electroantennography. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 26, pp. 1877-1895.

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.

Comparison of the transport properties of three plant sucrose carriers expressed in Xenopus oocytes

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhou, J-J. and Miller, A. J. 2000. Comparison of the transport properties of three plant sucrose carriers expressed in Xenopus oocytes. Australian journal of plant physiology. 27, pp. 725-732.

A high affinity nitrate transport system from Chlamydomonas requires two gene products

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhou, J-J., Fernandez, E., Galvan, A. and Miller, A. J. 2000. A high affinity nitrate transport system from Chlamydomonas requires two gene products. FEBS Letters. 466 (1), pp. 225-227. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0014-5793(00)01955-4

Xenopus oocytes as an expression system for plant transporters

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Miller, A. J. and Zhou, J-J. 2000. Xenopus oocytes as an expression system for plant transporters. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Biomembranes. 1465 (1-2), pp. 343-358. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0005-2736(00)00148-6

Site-directed mutagenesis of sucrose carriers confirms the role of phosphorylation in regulating transport activity

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Zhou, J-J. and Miller, A. J. 2000. Site-directed mutagenesis of sucrose carriers confirms the role of phosphorylation in regulating transport activity. Abstracts Society for Experimental Biology Plant Transport Group Meeting, Hatfield, 6-9 September 2000 .

Methylation and expression of amplified esterase genes in the aphid Myzus persicae (Sulzer)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Field, L. M. 2000. Methylation and expression of amplified esterase genes in the aphid Myzus persicae (Sulzer). Biochemical Journal. 349 (3), pp. 863-868. https://doi.org/10.1042/bj3490863

Major sex pheromone component of female herald moth Scoliopteryx libatrix is the novel branched alkene (6Z,13)-methylheneicosene

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Franke, W., Plass, E., Zimmermann, N., Tietgen, H., Tolasch, T., Franke, S., Subchev, M., Toshova, T., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 2000. Major sex pheromone component of female herald moth Scoliopteryx libatrix is the novel branched alkene (6Z,13)-methylheneicosene. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 26, pp. 1135-1149.

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

Plant signalling and induced defence in insect attack

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Chamberlain, K., Pickett, J. A. and Woodcock, C. M. 2000. Plant signalling and induced defence in insect attack. Molecular Plant Pathology. 1 (1), pp. 67-72. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1364-3703.2000.00009.x

Sex pheromone of the peach aphid, Tuberocephalus momonis , and optimal blends for trapping males and females in the field

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Boo, K. S., Choi, M. Y., Chung, I. B., Eastop, V. F., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 2000. Sex pheromone of the peach aphid, Tuberocephalus momonis , and optimal blends for trapping males and females in the field. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 26, pp. 601-609.

Factors affecting volatile emissions of intact potato plants, Solanum tuberosum : variability of quantities and stability of ratios

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Agelopoulos, N. G., Chamberlain, K. and Pickett, J. A. 2000. Factors affecting volatile emissions of intact potato plants, Solanum tuberosum : variability of quantities and stability of ratios. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 26, pp. 497-511.

The ideal glucosinolate profile for pest resistance in oilseed rape

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Bartlet, E., Williams, I. H. and Pickett, J. A. 1999. The ideal glucosinolate profile for pest resistance in oilseed rape.

Amplification and methylation of an esterase gene associated with insecticide-resistance in greenbugs, Schizaphis graminum (Rondani) (Homoptera: Aphididae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ono, M., Swanson, J. J., Field, L. M., Devonshire, A. L. and Siegfried, B. D. 1999. Amplification and methylation of an esterase gene associated with insecticide-resistance in greenbugs, Schizaphis graminum (Rondani) (Homoptera: Aphididae). Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 29, pp. 1065-1073.

A sodium channel point mutation is associated with resistance to DDT and pyrethroid insecticides in the peach-potato aphid, Myzus persicae (Sulzer) (Hemiptera: Aphididae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Martinez-Torres, D., Foster, S. P., Field, L. M., Devonshire, A. L. and Williamson, M. S. 1999. A sodium channel point mutation is associated with resistance to DDT and pyrethroid insecticides in the peach-potato aphid, Myzus persicae (Sulzer) (Hemiptera: Aphididae). Insect Molecular Biology. 8 (3), pp. 339-346. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2583.1999.83121.x

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

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

Synthesis of prelactone B

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hanefeld, U., Hooper, A. M. and Staunton, J. 1999. Synthesis of prelactone B. Synthesis. 3, pp. 401-403.

New insecticidal tetradecahydroxanthenediones from Callistemon viminalis

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Khambay, B. P. S., Beddie, D. G., Hooper, A. M., Simmonds, M. S. J. and Green, P. W. C. 1999. New insecticidal tetradecahydroxanthenediones from Callistemon viminalis. Journal of Natural Products. 62, pp. 1666-1667.

An Umpolung approach to fluorinated non-ester pyrethroids

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Hooper, A. M., Beddie, D. G. and Khambay, B. P. S. 1999. An Umpolung approach to fluorinated non-ester pyrethroids. Wiley.

The regulation and kinetic characterization of plant sucrose carriers

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Zhou, J-J. and Miller, A. J. 1999. The regulation and kinetic characterization of plant sucrose carriers. Abstracts Society for Experimental Biology Plant Transport Group Meeting, Southampton, 8-10 September 1999 .

Aphid responses to non-host epicuticular lipids

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Powell, G., Maniar, S. P., Pickett, J. A. and Hardie, J. 1999. Aphid responses to non-host epicuticular lipids. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 91 (1), pp. 115-123. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1570-7458.1999.00473.x

Volatile isoprenoids that control insect behaviour

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Hooper, A. M., Hamilton, J. G. C., Mori, K., Pickett, J. A. and Sano, S. 1999. Volatile isoprenoids that control insect behaviour.

Responses of Russian wheat aphid (Homoptera: Aphididae) to aphid alarm pheromone

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Shah, P. A., Pickett, J. A. and Vandenberg, J. D. 1999. Responses of Russian wheat aphid (Homoptera: Aphididae) to aphid alarm pheromone. Environmental Entomology. 28, pp. 983-985.

Influence of synthetic oviposition pheromone and volatiles from soakage pits and grass infusions upon oviposition site-selection of Culex mosquitoes in Tanzania

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mboera, L. E. G., Mdira, K. Y., Salum, F. M., Takken, W. and Pickett, J. A. 1999. Influence of synthetic oviposition pheromone and volatiles from soakage pits and grass infusions upon oviposition site-selection of Culex mosquitoes in Tanzania. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 25, pp. 1855-1865.

9-Methylgermacrene-B is confirmed as the sex pheromone of the sandfly Lutzomyia longipalpis from Lapinha, Brazil, and the absolute stereochemistry defined as S

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hamilton, J. G. C., Hooper, A. M., Ibbotson, H. C., Kurosawa, S., Mori, K., Muto, S. and Pickett, J. A. 1999. 9-Methylgermacrene-B is confirmed as the sex pheromone of the sandfly Lutzomyia longipalpis from Lapinha, Brazil, and the absolute stereochemistry defined as S. Chemical Communications. 1999, pp. 2335-2336.

Composicao quimica da glandula abdominal da femea da mariposa Castnia licus (Drury) (Lepidoptera:Castniidae): possiveis feromonios e precursores

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Reboucas, L. M. C., Caraciolo, M. Do S. B., Sant'ana, A. E. G., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Pow, E. M. 1999. Composicao quimica da glandula abdominal da femea da mariposa Castnia licus (Drury) (Lepidoptera:Castniidae): possiveis feromonios e precursores. Quimica Nova. 22, pp. 645-648.

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

Secondary metabolites in plant-insect interactions: dynamic systems of induced and adaptive responses

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pickett, J. A., Smiley, D. W. M. and Woodcock, C. M. 1999. Secondary metabolites in plant-insect interactions: dynamic systems of induced and adaptive responses. Advances in botanical research. 30, pp. 91-115. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0065-2296(08)60227-X

Aphids

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Pickett, J. A., Pow, E. M. and Smiley, D. W. M. 1999. Aphids. in: Hardie, J. and Minks, A. K. (ed.) Pheromones of non-lepidopteran insects associated with agricultural plants CABI International, Wallingford, Oxon (CABI). pp. 227-250

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.

Verbena x hybrida flower volatiles attractive to Western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Hooper, A. M., Bennison, J. A., Luszniak, M. C., Pickett, J. A., Pow, E. M. and Wadhams, L. J. 1999. Verbena x hybrida flower volatiles attractive to Western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis. Wiley.

Exploiting insect responses in identifying plant signals

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pickett, J. A., Chamberlain, K., Poppy, G. M. and Woodcock, C. M. 1999. Exploiting insect responses in identifying plant signals. 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. 253-265

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

A novel approach for isolation of volatile chemicals released by individual leaves of a plant in situ

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Agelopoulos, N. G., Hooper, A. M., Maniar, S. P., Pickett, J. A. and Wadhams, L. J. 1999. A novel approach for isolation of volatile chemicals released by individual leaves of a plant in situ. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 25, pp. 1411-1425.

Volatile isoprenoids that control insect behaviour and development

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hick, A. J., Luszniak, M. C. and Pickett, J. A. 1999. Volatile isoprenoids that control insect behaviour and development. Natural Product Reports. 16, pp. 39-54.

3-Methyl-alpha-himachalene is confirmed, and the relative stereochemistry defined, by synthesis as the sex pheromone of the sandfly Lutzomyia longipalpis from Jacobina, Brazil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hamilton, J. G. C., Hooper, A. M., Mori, K., Pickett, J. A. and Sano, S. 1999. 3-Methyl-alpha-himachalene is confirmed, and the relative stereochemistry defined, by synthesis as the sex pheromone of the sandfly Lutzomyia longipalpis from Jacobina, Brazil. Chemical Communications. 1999, pp. 355-356.

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.

Relationship between amount of esterase and gene copy number in insecticide- resistant Myzus persicae (Sulzer)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Field, L. M., Blackman, R. L., Tyler-Smith, C. and Devonshire, A. L. 1999. Relationship between amount of esterase and gene copy number in insecticide- resistant Myzus persicae (Sulzer). Biochemical Journal. 339, pp. 737-742.

The evolution of insecticide resistance in the peach-potato aphid, Myzus persicae

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

Field, L. M., Foster, S. P., Moores, G. D., Williamson, M. S. and Blackman, R. L. Devonshire, A. L., Pickett, J. A. and Denholm, I. (ed.) 1999. The evolution of insecticide resistance in the peach-potato aphid, Myzus persicae. CABI, Wallingford / the Royal Society.

Variation in chromosomal distribution of amplified esterase (FE4 ) genes in Greek field populations of Myzus persicae (Sulzer)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Blackman, R. L., Spence, J. M., Field, L. M. and Devonshire, A. L. 1999. Variation in chromosomal distribution of amplified esterase (FE4 ) genes in Greek field populations of Myzus persicae (Sulzer). Heredity. 82, pp. 180-186.

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 .

Response of western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis and its predator Amblyseius cucumeris to chrysanthemum volatiles in olfactometer and greenhouse trials

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Manjunatha, M., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Nazzi, F. 1998. Response of western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis and its predator Amblyseius cucumeris to chrysanthemum volatiles in olfactometer and greenhouse trials. Insect Science and its Application. 18, pp. 139-144.

The effects of sampling by SPME on the ratios of volatile compounds present in the headspace of biological samples

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Agelopoulos, N. G. and Pickett, J. A. 1998. The effects of sampling by SPME on the ratios of volatile compounds present in the headspace of biological samples. Abstracts 2nd International Symposium on Insect Pheromones, Wageningen, 30 March-3 April 1998 .

Producing transgenic wheat resistant to aphids

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

De La Vina, G., Smart, L. E., Pickett, J. A., Lazzeri, P. A. and Barcelo, P. 1998. Producing transgenic wheat resistant to aphids. Abstracts 9th International Congress on Pesticide Chemistry: the Food-Environment Challenge, London, 2-7 August 1998 . pp. 3E-003

Reposta do macho Castnia licus Drury (Lepidoptera-Castniidae) frente aos extractos de glandula sexual da femea

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Reboucas, L. M. C., Caraciolo, M. Do S. B., Sant-Ana, A. E. G., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Pow, E. M. 1998. Reposta do macho Castnia licus Drury (Lepidoptera-Castniidae) frente aos extractos de glandula sexual da femea. Abstracts XVII Congresso Brasileiro de Entomologia e VIII Encontro Nacional de Fitossanitaristas, Rio de Janeiro, 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

Exploiting semiochemicals from animal host by-products: a study of cattle urine and cattle flies

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Agelopoulos, N. G., Prijs, H. J., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J., Woodcock, C. M., Trapman, J. J. and Thomas, G- 1998. Exploiting semiochemicals from animal host by-products: a study of cattle urine and cattle flies. Abstracts 9th International Congress on Pesticide Chemistry: the Food-Environment Challenge, London, 2-7 August 1998 . pp. 3D-020

Verbena flower volatiles attractive to western flower thrips

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Hooper, A. M., Pow, E. M., Wadhams, L. J., Luszniak, M. C., Pickett, J. A. and Bennison, J. A. 1998. Verbena flower volatiles attractive to western flower thrips. Abstracts 9th International Congress on Pesticide Chemistry: the Food-Environment Challenge, London, 2-7 August 1998 . pp. 3D-014

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

Control of cereal stem borers in Africa: manipulation of pest and benficial insects with forage plants, in a 'push-pull' strategy

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Pickett, J. A., Smart, L. E., Wadhams, L. J., Woodcock, C. M., Hassanali, A., Khan, Z. R., Overholt, W. A. and Lwande, W. 1998. Control of cereal stem borers in Africa: manipulation of pest and benficial insects with forage plants, in a 'push-pull' strategy. Abstracts 9th International Congress on Pesticide Chemistry: the Food-Environment Challenge, London, 2-7 August 1998 . pp. 3D-012

A new approach for monitoring plant stress compounds

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Agelopoulos, N. G., Pickett, J. A. and Wadhams, L. J. 1998. A new approach for monitoring plant stress compounds. Abstracts 9th International Congress on Pesticide Chemistry: the Food-Environment Challenge, London, 2-7 August 1998 . pp. 3D-011

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

An integrated management of cereal stemborers and Striga weed in a maize-based cropping system in Africa

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Khan, Z. R., Overholt, W. A., Hassanali, A., Chiliswa, P., Wandera, J., Muyekho, F., Pickett, J. A., Smart, L. E. and Wadhams, L. J. 1998. An integrated management of cereal stemborers and Striga weed in a maize-based cropping system in Africa. Abstracts 6th Regional Maize Conference, Addis Ababa, 21-25 September 1998 .

Asymmetric synthesis of cyclopentanoids as attractants for aphids and their parasitoids

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Smiley, D. W. M. and Pickett, J. A. 1998. Asymmetric synthesis of cyclopentanoids as attractants for aphids and their parasitoids. Abstracts 9th International Congress on Pesticide Chemistry: the Food-Environment Challenge, London, 2-7 August 1998 . pp. 3C-001

An umpolung approach to fluorinated non-ester pyrethroids

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Hooper, A. M., Khambay, B. P. S. and Beddie, D. G. 1998. An umpolung approach to fluorinated non-ester pyrethroids. Abstracts 9th International Congress on Pesticide Chemistry: the Food-Environment Challenge, London, 2-7 August 1998 . pp. 1A-003

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

Novel strategies for improving biological control of western flower thrips on protected ornamentals - attraction of western flower thrips to verbena plants

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pow, E. M., Hooper, A. M., Luszniak, M. C., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Bennison, J. A. 1998. Novel strategies for improving biological control of western flower thrips on protected ornamentals - attraction of western flower thrips to verbena plants. Proceedings Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases, 1998 . pp. 417-422

SEMIOCHEM: semiochemicals for aphid control

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Pickett, J. A., Smiley, D. W. M. and Wadhams, L. J. 1998. SEMIOCHEM: semiochemicals for aphid control. LINK Competitive Industrial Materials from Non-Food Crops Newsletter. No. 1, p. 3.

Ladybird attractant (UK Patent 9801712.2)

H2 - Patents applied for

Birkett, M. A. and Pickett, J. A. 1998. Ladybird attractant (UK Patent 9801712.2).

Knowledge of gene sequences and its use in combating pesticide resistance

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Miflin, B. J., Field, L. M., Williamson, M. S., Devonshire, A. L. and Denholm, I. 1998. Knowledge of gene sequences and its use in combating pesticide resistance. in: Copping, L. G., Livingstone, D. and Dixon, G. K. (ed.) Genomics: commercial opportunities from a scientific revolution BIOS Scientific Publishers Limited. pp. 189-198

The exploitation of plant/insect interactions to elucidate mechanisms of plant signalling and to provide new genetic targets for agriculture

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Pickett, J. A. 1998. The exploitation of plant/insect interactions to elucidate mechanisms of plant signalling and to provide new genetic targets for agriculture. Oxford University Press (OUP) Oxford.

Sex pheromone of female vine bud moth, Theresimima ampellophaga comprises (2S)-butyl (7Z)-tetradecenoate

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Subchev, M., Harizanov, A., Francke, W., Franke, S., Plass, E., Reckziegel, A., Schroder, F., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1998. Sex pheromone of female vine bud moth, Theresimima ampellophaga comprises (2S)-butyl (7Z)-tetradecenoate. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 24, pp. 1141-1151.

Mode of action of insecticides and mechanisms of resistance

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Field, L. M. 1998. Mode of action of insecticides and mechanisms of resistance. American Chemical Society (ACS).

The effects of antifeedant compounds and mineral oil on stylet penetration and transmission of potato virus Y by Myzus persicae (Sulz.) (Hom., Aphididae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Powell, G., Hardie, J. and Pickett, J. A. 1998. The effects of antifeedant compounds and mineral oil on stylet penetration and transmission of potato virus Y by Myzus persicae (Sulz.) (Hom., Aphididae). Journal of Applied Entomology. 122, pp. 331-333. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0418.1998.tb01507.x

Insects and chemical signals: a volatile situation

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pickett, J. A. 1998. Insects and chemical signals: a volatile situation. Proceedings of the Royal Institution of Great Britain. 69, pp. 243-257.

Pflanzen rufen um Hilfe

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Pickett, J. A. 1998. Pflanzen rufen um Hilfe. Mitteilungen DLG. 9/1998, p. 6.

Insect supersense: mate and host location by insects as model systems for exploiting olfactory interactions

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1998. Insect supersense: mate and host location by insects as model systems for exploiting olfactory interactions. The Biochemist. August, pp. 8-13.

Pest semiochemicals in arable crop protection

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pickett, J. A. 1998. Pest semiochemicals in arable crop protection. Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1096-9063(1998110)54:3<290::AID-PS803>3.0.CO;2-D

Self-defence for plants

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Luszniak, M. C. and Pickett, J. A. 1998. Self-defence for plants. Chemistry in Britain. 34(7), pp. 29-32.

Proinsecticides effective against insecticide-resistant peach-potato aphid (Myzus persicae (Sulzer))

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hedley, D., Khambay, B. P. S., Hooper, A. M., Thomas, R. D. and Devonshire, A. L. 1998. Proinsecticides effective against insecticide-resistant peach-potato aphid (Myzus persicae (Sulzer)). Pesticide Science. 53 (3), pp. 201-208. https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1096-9063(199807)53:3<201::AID-PS760>3.0.CO;2-#

Evolution of amplified esterase genes in resistant Myzus persicae

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Field, L. M., Spence, J. M., Blackman, R. L. and Devonshire, A. L. 1998. Evolution of amplified esterase genes in resistant Myzus persicae. Abstracts 9th International Congress on Pesticide Chemistry: the Food-Environment Challenge, London, 2-7 August 1998 . pp. 4B-034

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.

The evolution of insecticide resistance in the peach-potato aphid, Myzus persicae

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Devonshire, A. L., Field, L. M., Foster, S. P., Moores, G. D., Williamson, M. S. and Blackman, R. L. 1998. The evolution of insecticide resistance in the peach-potato aphid, Myzus persicae. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences. 353 (1376), pp. 1677-1684. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.1998.0318

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

Headspace analysis in chemical ecology: effects of different sampling methods on ratios of volatile compounds present in headspace samples

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Agelopoulos, N. G. and Pickett, J. A. 1998. Headspace analysis in chemical ecology: effects of different sampling methods on ratios of volatile compounds present in headspace samples. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 24, pp. 1161-1172.

Characterization of three different higher plant sucrose transporters expressed in Xenopus oocytes

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Zhou, J-J. and Miller, A. J. 1998. Characterization of three different higher plant sucrose transporters expressed in Xenopus oocytes. Abstracts 11th International Workshop on Plant Membrane Biology, Cambridge, 9-14 August 1998 . pp. 254

Response of the lacewing Chrysopa cognata to pheromones of its aphid prey

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Boo, K. S., Chung, I. B., Han, K. S., Pickett, J. A. and Wadhams, L. J. 1998. Response of the lacewing Chrysopa cognata to pheromones of its aphid prey. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 24, pp. 631-643.

Cloning and functional characterization of a Brassica napus transporter that is able to transport nitrate and histidine

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhou, J-J., Theodoulou, F. L., Muldin, I., Ingemarsson, B. and Miller, A. J. 1998. Cloning and functional characterization of a Brassica napus transporter that is able to transport nitrate and histidine. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 273 (20), pp. 12017-12023. https://doi.org/10.1074/jbc.273.20.12017

Nepetalactol oxidoreductase in trichomes of the catmint Nepeta racemosa

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hallahan, D. L., West, J. M., Smiley, D. W. M. and Pickett, J. A. 1998. Nepetalactol oxidoreductase in trichomes of the catmint Nepeta racemosa. Phytochemistry. 48, pp. 421-427.

Evidence that the E4 and FE4 esterase genes responsible for insecticide resistance in the aphid Myzus persicae are part of a gene family

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Field, L. M. and Devonshire, A. L. 1998. Evidence that the E4 and FE4 esterase genes responsible for insecticide resistance in the aphid Myzus persicae are part of a gene family. Biochemical Journal. 330, pp. 169-173.

'Talking' plants and insects

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Pickett, J. A. and Hick, A. J. 1997. 'Talking' plants and insects. Chemistry & Industry. No. 7 (7), p. 238.

Semiochemicals mediating spacing behaviour of bird cherry-oat aphid, Rhopalosiphum padi , feeding on cereals

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Quiroz, A., Pettersson, J., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Niemeyer, H. M. 1997. Semiochemicals mediating spacing behaviour of bird cherry-oat aphid, Rhopalosiphum padi , feeding on cereals. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 23, pp. 2599-2607.

Sex pheromone stereochemistry and purity affect field catches of male aphids

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hardie, J., Peace, L., Pickett, J. A., Smiley, D. W. M., Storer, J. R. and Wadhams, L. J. 1997. Sex pheromone stereochemistry and purity affect field catches of male aphids. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 23, pp. 2547-2554.

Semiochemically-induced inhibition of behaviour of Tomicus destruens (Woll.) (Coleoptera: Scolytidae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Guerrero, A., Feixas, J., Pajares, J., Wadhams, L. J., Pickett, J. A. and Woodcock, C. M. 1997. Semiochemically-induced inhibition of behaviour of Tomicus destruens (Woll.) (Coleoptera: Scolytidae). Naturwissenschaften - The Science of Nature. 84, pp. 155-157.

Use of biochemical and DNA diagnostics for characterising multiple mechanisms of insecticide resistance in the peach-potato aphid, Myzus persicae (Sulzer)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Field, L. M., Anderson, A. P., Denholm, I., Foster, S. P., Harling, Z. K., Javed, N., Martinez-Torres, D., Moores, G. D., Williamson, M. S. and Devonshire, A. L. 1997. Use of biochemical and DNA diagnostics for characterising multiple mechanisms of insecticide resistance in the peach-potato aphid, Myzus persicae (Sulzer). Pesticide Science. 51 (3), pp. 283-289.

When nature knows pest

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Bennison, J., Pow, E. M. and Pickett, J. A. 1997. When nature knows pest. Horticulture Week. 6/11/97, pp. 22-25.

Entrainment of plant-derived semiochemicals mediating insect-plant interactions

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Agelopoulos, N. G. and Pickett, J. A. 1997. Entrainment of plant-derived semiochemicals mediating insect-plant interactions. Abstracts 1st Balkan Botanical Congress 1997 .

Characterization of low and high affinity nitrate cotransporters expressed in Xenopus oocytes

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Zhou, J-J., Theodoulou, F. L. and Miller, A. J. 1997. Characterization of low and high affinity nitrate cotransporters expressed in Xenopus oocytes. Abstracts Phytosfere '97, Dublin, 23-25 April 1997 .

Expression in Xenopus oocytes and kinetic characterization of known sucrose carriers

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Zhou, J-J. and Miller, A. J. 1997. Expression in Xenopus oocytes and kinetic characterization of known sucrose carriers. Abstracts Meeting of EC Source Sink Projects, Pisa, 10-13 September 1997 .

Functional expression of the crnA high affinity nitrate transporter of Aspergillus nidulans in Xenopus oocytes

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Zhou, J-J., Trueman, L. J., Theodoulou, F. L., Forde, B. G. and Miller, A. J. 1997. Functional expression of the crnA high affinity nitrate transporter of Aspergillus nidulans in Xenopus oocytes. Abstracts SEB Plant Transport Group Workshop, Glasgow, 8-10 September 1997 . pp. N6

Developing sustainable pest control from chemical ecology

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1997. Developing sustainable pest control from chemical ecology. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment. 64, pp. 149-156.

Laboratory evaluation of antifeedant compounds for inhibiting settling by cereal aphids

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Powell, G., Hardie, J. and Pickett, J. A. 1997. Laboratory evaluation of antifeedant compounds for inhibiting settling by cereal aphids. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 84 (2), pp. 189-193. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1570-7458.1997.00214.x

Intercropping increases parasitism of pests

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Khan, Z. R., Ampong-Nyarko, K., Chiliswa, P., Hassanali, A., Kimani, S., Lwande, W., Overholt, W. A., Pickett, J. A., Smart, L. E., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1997. Intercropping increases parasitism of pests. Nature. 388 (6643), pp. 631-632. https://doi.org/10.1038/41681

Sex pheromone of cabbage aphid Brevicoryne brassicae : identification and field trapping of male aphids and parasitoids

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Gabrys, B. J., Gadomski, H. J., Klukowski, Z., Pickett, J. A., Sobota, G. T., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1997. Sex pheromone of cabbage aphid Brevicoryne brassicae : identification and field trapping of male aphids and parasitoids. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 23, pp. 1881-1890.

Identification of floral volatiles involved in recognition of oilseed rape flowers, Brassica napus by honeybees, Apis mellifera

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Blight, M. M., Le Metayer, M., Pham Delegue, M-H., Pickett, J. A., Marion-Poll, F. and Wadhams, L. J. 1997. Identification of floral volatiles involved in recognition of oilseed rape flowers, Brassica napus by honeybees, Apis mellifera. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 23, pp. 1715-1727.

A kinetic model with ordered cytoplasmic dissociation for SUC1, an Arabidopsis H+/sucrose cotransporter expressed in Xenopus oocytes

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhou, J-J., Theodoulou, F. L., Sauer, N., Sanders, D. and Miller, A. J. 1997. A kinetic model with ordered cytoplasmic dissociation for SUC1, an Arabidopsis H+/sucrose cotransporter expressed in Xenopus oocytes. Journal Of Membrane Biology. 159, pp. 113-125.

Higher plants as a clean source of semiochemicals and genes for their biotechnological production

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Hick, A. J., Pickett, J. A., Smiley, D. W. M., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1997. Higher plants as a clean source of semiochemicals and genes for their biotechnological production. in: Hayes, M., Chrystal, E., Thomas, R. and Wrigley, S. (ed.) Phytochemical diversity: a source of new industrial products Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Cambridge. pp. 220-236

Structure and organisation of amplicons containing the E4 esterase genes responsible for insecticide resistance in the aphid Myzus persicae (Sulzer)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Field, L. M. and Devonshire, A. L. 1997. Structure and organisation of amplicons containing the E4 esterase genes responsible for insecticide resistance in the aphid Myzus persicae (Sulzer). Biochemical Journal. 322, pp. 867-871.

'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.

First steps in the use of aphid sex pheromones

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1997. First steps in the use of aphid sex pheromones. in: Carde, R. T. and Minks, A. K. (ed.) Insect pheromone research: new directions Chapman & Hall, New York. pp. 439-444

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

Multiple sites of the amplified esterase genes that confer resistance to insecticides in Myzus persicae (Sulzer) (Homoptera: Aphididae) revealed by fluorescence in situ hybridisation

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Blackman, R. L., Spence, J. M., Field, L. M. and Devonshire, A. L. 1996. Multiple sites of the amplified esterase genes that confer resistance to insecticides in Myzus persicae (Sulzer) (Homoptera: Aphididae) revealed by fluorescence in situ hybridisation. Proceedings 20th International Congress of Entomology, Firenze, 25-31 August 1996 . pp. 586

What do we know about the origin of amplified esterase genes in Myzus persicae ?

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Field, L. M. and Devonshire, A. L. 1996. What do we know about the origin of amplified esterase genes in Myzus persicae ? Proceedings 20th International Congress of Entomology, Firenze, 25-31 August 1996 . pp. 585

Polymerase chain reaction-based identification of insecticide resistance genes and DNA methylation in the aphid Myzus persicae (Sulzer)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Field, L. M., Crick, S. E. and Devonshire, A. L. 1996. Polymerase chain reaction-based identification of insecticide resistance genes and DNA methylation in the aphid Myzus persicae (Sulzer). Insect Molecular Biology. 5 (3), pp. 197-202. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2583.1996.tb00054.x

Analysis of amplicons containing the esterase genes responsible for insecticide resistance in the peach-potato aphid Myzus persicae (Sulzer)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Field, L. M., Devonshire, A. L. and Tyler-Smith, C. 1996. Analysis of amplicons containing the esterase genes responsible for insecticide resistance in the peach-potato aphid Myzus persicae (Sulzer). Biochemical Journal. 313, pp. 543-547.

3-Methyl-alpha-himachalene: proposed structure for novel homosesquiterpene sex pheromone of Lutzomyia longipalpis (Diptera: Psychodidae) from Jacobina, Brazil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hamilton, J. G. C., Dawson, G. W. and Pickett, J. A. 1996. 3-Methyl-alpha-himachalene: proposed structure for novel homosesquiterpene sex pheromone of Lutzomyia longipalpis (Diptera: Psychodidae) from Jacobina, Brazil. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 22, pp. 2331-2340.

Chemical ecology of adult vine weevil

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pickett, J. A., Bartlet, E., Buxton, J. H., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1996. Chemical ecology of adult vine weevil.

Effect of primary-host kairomones on the attractiveness of the hop-aphid sex pheromone to Phorodon humuli males and gynoparae

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Losel, P. M., Lindemann, M., Scherkenbeck, J., Campbell, C. A. M., Hardie, J., Pickett, J. A. and Wadhams, L. J. 1996. Effect of primary-host kairomones on the attractiveness of the hop-aphid sex pheromone to Phorodon humuli males and gynoparae. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 80 (1), pp. 79-82.

The potential of semiochemicals for control of Phorodon humuli (Homoptera: Aphididae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Losel, P. M., Lindemann, M., Scherkenbeck, J., Maier, J., Engelhard, B., Campbell, C. A. M., Hardie, J., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J., Elbert, A. and Thielking, G. 1996. The potential of semiochemicals for control of Phorodon humuli (Homoptera: Aphididae). Pesticide Science. 48 (4), pp. 293-303. https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1096-9063(199612)48:4<293::AID-PS479>3.0.CO;2-5

Expression of amplified esterase genes in insecticide-resistant Myzus persicae (Sulzer)

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Field, L. M., Hick, C. A., Devonshire, A. L., Javed, N., Spence, J. M. and Blackman, R. L. 1996. Expression of amplified esterase genes in insecticide-resistant Myzus persicae (Sulzer). Brown, T. M. (ed.) Molecular Genetics and Evolution of Pesticide Resistance. ACS Symposium Series 645 . American Chemical Society (ACS). pp. 72-78

The aphid sex pheromone cyclopentanoids: synthesis in the elucidation of structure and biosynthetic pathways

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dawson, G. W., Pickett, J. A. and Smiley, D. W. M. 1996. The aphid sex pheromone cyclopentanoids: synthesis in the elucidation of structure and biosynthetic pathways. Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry. 4 (3), pp. 351-361. https://doi.org/10.1016/0968-0896(96)00012-0

Volatile components in dorsal gland secretions of the collared peccary, Tayassu tajacu (Tayassuidae, Mammalia)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Waterhouse, J. S., Ke, J., Pickett, J. A. and Weldon, P. J. 1996. Volatile components in dorsal gland secretions of the collared peccary, Tayassu tajacu (Tayassuidae, Mammalia). Journal of Chemical Ecology. 22 (7), pp. 1307-1314. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02266967

The role of mosquito olfaction in oviposition site location and in the avoidance of unsuitable hosts

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pickett, J. A. and Woodcock, C. M. 1996. The role of mosquito olfaction in oviposition site location and in the avoidance of unsuitable hosts. Olfaction in Mosquito-host Interactions. Ciba Foundation Symposium 200 . Wiley. pp. 109-123

9-Methylgermacrene-B; proposed structure for novel homosesquiterpene from the sex pheromone glands of Lutzomyia longipalpis (Diptera: Psychodidae) from Lapinha, Brazil

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hamilton, J. G. C., Dawson, G. W. and Pickett, J. A. 1996. 9-Methylgermacrene-B; proposed structure for novel homosesquiterpene from the sex pheromone glands of Lutzomyia longipalpis (Diptera: Psychodidae) from Lapinha, Brazil. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 22, pp. 1477-1491.

Release of alkenyl isothiocyanates and other volatiles from Brassica rapa seedlings during infection by Alternaria brassicae

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Doughty, K. J., Blight, M. M., Bock, C. H., Fieldsend, J. K. and Pickett, J. A. 1996. Release of alkenyl isothiocyanates and other volatiles from Brassica rapa seedlings during infection by Alternaria brassicae. Phytochemistry. 43 (2), pp. 371-374. https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(96)00189-6

Slug chemical ecology: electrophysiological and behavioural studies

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Dodds, C. J., Ford, M. G., Henderson, I. F., Leake, L. D., Martin, A. P., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Watson, P. 1996. Slug chemical ecology: electrophysiological and behavioural studies. Slug and Snail Pests in Agriculture. British Crop Protection Council Symposium Proceedings No. 66 . British Crop Protection Council (BCPC). pp. 73-81

Mating attempts between the Scarlet Tiger Moth, Callimorpha dominula L., and the Cinnabar Moth, Tyria jacobaeae L. (Lepidoptera: Arctiidae), involve a common sex pheromone composition

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Clarke, C. A., Cronin, A., Francke, W., Philipp, P., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1996. Mating attempts between the Scarlet Tiger Moth, Callimorpha dominula L., and the Cinnabar Moth, Tyria jacobaeae L. (Lepidoptera: Arctiidae), involve a common sex pheromone composition. Experientia. 52, pp. 636-638.

Inheritance of amplified esterase genes responsible for insecticide resistance in Myzus persicae (Homoptera: Aphididae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Blackman, R. L., Spence, J. M., Field, L. M., Javed, N., Devine, G. J. and Devonshire, A. L. 1996. Inheritance of amplified esterase genes responsible for insecticide resistance in Myzus persicae (Homoptera: Aphididae). Heredity. 77, pp. 154-167.

Characterization of low and high affinity nitrogen cotransporters expressed in Xenopus oocytes

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Zhou, J-J., Theodoulou, F. L., Muldin, I., Ingemarsson, B. and Miller, A. J. 1996. Characterization of low and high affinity nitrogen cotransporters expressed in Xenopus oocytes. Abstracts SEB Plant Transport Group Workshop, Saltash, 23-25 September 1996 .

Characterisation of high-affinity nitrate transporter homologues from higher plants

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Trueman, L. J., Dunn, S. M., Jennings, A. J., Onyeocha, I., Theodoulou, F. L., Zhang, H., Zhou, J-J., Miller, A. J. and Forde, B. G. 1996. Characterisation of high-affinity nitrate transporter homologues from higher plants. Abstracts SEB Plant Transport Group Workshop, Saltash, 23-25 September 1996 .

Effects of the repellent polygodial on stylet penetration behaviour and non-persistent transmission of plant viruses by aphids

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Powell, G., Hardie, J. and Pickett, J. A. 1996. Effects of the repellent polygodial on stylet penetration behaviour and non-persistent transmission of plant viruses by aphids. Journal of Applied Entomology. 120, pp. 241-243. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-0418.1996.tb01598.x

Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry in insect pheromone identification: three extreme case histories

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pickett, J. A. 1996. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry in insect pheromone identification: three extreme case histories. Techniques in Plant-Insect Interactions and Biopesticides. Proceedings IFS Workshop in Chemical Ecology, Santiago, 24-30 September 1995 . pp. 25-37

Changes in the methylation of amplified esterase DNA during loss and reselection of insecticide resistance in peach-potato aphids, Myzus persicae

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hick, C. A., Field, L. M. and Devonshire, A. L. 1996. Changes in the methylation of amplified esterase DNA during loss and reselection of insecticide resistance in peach-potato aphids, Myzus persicae. Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 26, pp. 41-47.

Kinetic characterisation and mutational analysis of STP1, an Arabidopsis H=/hexose cotransporter expressed in Xenopus oocytes

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Theodoulou, F. L., Zhou, J-J., Miller, A. J. and Sanders, D. 1995. Kinetic characterisation and mutational analysis of STP1, an Arabidopsis H=/hexose cotransporter expressed in Xenopus oocytes. Abstracts International Conference on the Transport of Photoassimiltes, Canterbury, 13-17 August 1995 . pp. 35

Antennal perception of oilseed rape, Brassica napus (Brassicaceae), volatiles by the cabbage seed weevil Ceutorhynchus assimilis (Coleoptera, Curculionidae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Blight, M. M., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1995. Antennal perception of oilseed rape, Brassica napus (Brassicaceae), volatiles by the cabbage seed weevil Ceutorhynchus assimilis (Coleoptera, Curculionidae). Journal of Chemical Ecology. 21, pp. 1649-1664.

Integrated use of pheromones and other semiochemicals for pest control

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Pickett, J. A. 1995. Integrated use of pheromones and other semiochemicals for pest control. Oxford University Press (OUP) Oxford.

Non-host interactions in insect chemical ecology

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1995. Non-host interactions in insect chemical ecology. Proceedings 1st International Conference on Insects: Chemical, Physiological and Environmental Aspects, Ladek Zdroj, Poland, 26-29 September 1994 . University of Wroclaw, Wroclaw. pp. 126-133

Characterization of low affinity nitrogen transporters expressed in Xenopus oocytes

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Zhou, J-J., Theodoulou, F. L., Muldin, I., Ingemarsson, B. and Miller, A. J. 1995. Characterization of low affinity nitrogen transporters expressed in Xenopus oocytes. Abstracts 4th International Symposium on Inorganic Nitrogen Assimilation, Darmstadt, 23-28 July 1995 . pp. 144

Chemical studies on cyclopentanoid biosynthesis

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Smiley, D. W. M., Dawson, G. W., Pickett, J. A. and Knight, D. 1995. Chemical studies on cyclopentanoid biosynthesis. Abstracts International Conference on Biological Challenges for Organic Chemistry, St. Andrews, 10-13 July 1995 . pp. 55

Behavioural evidence for detection of the repellent polygodial by aphid antennal tip sensilla

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Powell, G., Hardie, J. and Pickett, J. A. 1995. Behavioural evidence for detection of the repellent polygodial by aphid antennal tip sensilla. Physiological Entomology. 20 (2), pp. 141-146. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3032.1995.tb00810.x

Minimising pesticide input in oilseed rape by exploiting natural regulatory processes

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pickett, J. A., Butt, T. M., Doughty, K. J., Wallsgrove, R. M. and Williams, I. H. 1995. Minimising pesticide input in oilseed rape by exploiting natural regulatory processes. Rapeseed Today and Tomorrow: Proceedings 9th International Rapeseed Congress, Cambridge, 4-7 July 1995 .

Exploiting chemical ecology for sustainable pest control

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1995. Exploiting chemical ecology for sustainable pest control. Integrated Crop Protection: Towards Sustainability. British Crop Protection Council Monograph 63 . British Crop Protection Council (BCPC). pp. 353-362

The sex pheromone of the grain aphid, Sitobion avenae (Fab.) (Homoptera, Aphididae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Lilley, R., Hardie, J., Merritt, L. A., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1995. The sex pheromone of the grain aphid, Sitobion avenae (Fab.) (Homoptera, Aphididae). Chemoecology. 5/6 (1), pp. 43-46.

Chemical studies on glucosinolate biosynthesis

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Hick, A., Dawson, G. W. and Pickett, J. A. 1995. Chemical studies on glucosinolate biosynthesis. Abstracts International Conference on Biological Challenges for Organic Chemistry, St. Andrews, 10th-13th July 1995 . pp. 54

Release of isothiocyanates from Brassica rapa seedlings during infection by Alternaria brassicae

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Blight, M. M., Bock, C. H., Doughty, K. J., Fieldsend, J. K. and Pickett, J. A. 1995. Release of isothiocyanates from Brassica rapa seedlings during infection by Alternaria brassicae. Rapeseed Today and Tomorrow: Proceedings 9th International Rapeseed Congress, Cambridge, 4-7 July 1995 .

Oilseed rape volatiles cueing host-plant recognition by the seed weevil, Ceutorhynchus assimilis : chemical, electrophysiological and behavioural studies

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Blight, M. M., Hick, A. J., Pickett, J. A., Smart, L. E., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1995. Oilseed rape volatiles cueing host-plant recognition by the seed weevil, Ceutorhynchus assimilis : chemical, electrophysiological and behavioural studies. Rapeseed Today and Tomorrow: Proceedings 9th International Rapeseed Congress, Cambridge, 4-7 July 1995 .

Recognition of oilseed rape volatiles by pollen beetles, Meligethes spp.: electrophysiological and chemical studies

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Blight, M. M., Pickett, J. A., Ryan, J., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1995. Recognition of oilseed rape volatiles by pollen beetles, Meligethes spp.: electrophysiological and chemical studies. Rapeseed Today and Tomorrow: Proceedings 9th International Rapeseed Congress, Cambridge, 4-7 July 1995 .

Chromosomal location of the amplified esterase genes conferring resistance to insecticides in Myzus persicae (Homoptera: Aphididae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Blackman, R. L., Spence, J. M., Field, L. M. and Devonshire, A. L. 1995. Chromosomal location of the amplified esterase genes conferring resistance to insecticides in Myzus persicae (Homoptera: Aphididae). Heredity. 75, pp. 297-302. https://doi.org/10.1038/hdy.1995.138

Characterization of low affinity nitrogen cotransporters expressed in Xenopus oocytes

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Zhou, J-J., Theodoulou, F. L., Muldin, I., Ingemarsson, B. and Miller, A. J. 1995. Characterization of low affinity nitrogen cotransporters expressed in Xenopus oocytes. Abstracts 10th International Workshop on Plant Membrane Biology, Regensberg, August 1995 . pp. R38

Kinetic characterization and mutational analysis of STP1, an Arabidopsis H+/hexose cotransporter expressed in Xenopus oocytes

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Theodoulou, F. L., Zhou, J-J., Sanders, D. and Miller, A. J. 1995. Kinetic characterization and mutational analysis of STP1, an Arabidopsis H+/hexose cotransporter expressed in Xenopus oocytes. Abstracts 10th International Workshop on Plant Membrane Biology, Regensberg, August 1995 . pp. R01

Esterases in resistant peach-potato aphids, Myzus persicae (Sulzer)

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Devonshire, A. L. and Field, L. M. 1995. Esterases in resistant peach-potato aphids, Myzus persicae (Sulzer). Wiley.

Purification and characterisation of an acyclic monoterpene primary alcohol: NADP+ oxidoreductase from catmint (Nepeta racemosa)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hallahan, D. L., West, J. M., Wallsgrove, R. M., Smiley, D. W. M., Dawson, G. W., Pickett, J. A. and Hamilton, J. G. C. 1995. Purification and characterisation of an acyclic monoterpene primary alcohol: NADP+ oxidoreductase from catmint (Nepeta racemosa). Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics. 318 (1), pp. 105-112. https://doi.org/10.1006/abbi.1995.1210

Responses of Myzus persicae to the repellent polygodial in choice and no-choice video assays with young and mature leaf tissue

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Powell, G., Hardie, J. and Pickett, J. A. 1995. Responses of Myzus persicae to the repellent polygodial in choice and no-choice video assays with young and mature leaf tissue. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 74, pp. 91-94.

Selective induction of glucosinolates in oilseed rape leaves by methyl jasmonate

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Doughty, K. J., Kiddle, G. A., Pye, B. J., Wallsgrove, R. M. and Pickett, J. A. 1995. Selective induction of glucosinolates in oilseed rape leaves by methyl jasmonate. Phytochemistry. 38 (2), pp. 347-350. https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(94)00653-B

Carboxylesterase FE4 - green peach aphid (564 residues)

K - Protein or DNA sequences submitted to database

Field, L. M. 1994. Carboxylesterase FE4 - green peach aphid (564 residues).

Carboxylesterase E4 - green peach aphid (552 residues)

K - Protein or DNA sequences submitted to database

Field, L. M. 1994. Carboxylesterase E4 - green peach aphid (552 residues).

Methyl salicylate and (-)-(1R,5S)-myrtenal are plant-derived repellents for black bean aphid, Aphis fabae scop. (Homoptera: Aphididae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hardie, J., Isaacs, R., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1994. Methyl salicylate and (-)-(1R,5S)-myrtenal are plant-derived repellents for black bean aphid, Aphis fabae scop. (Homoptera: Aphididae). Journal of Chemical Ecology. 20, pp. 2847-2855.

The peach-potato aphid Myzus persicae and the tobacco aphid Myzus nicotianae have the same esterase-based mechanisms of insecticide resistance

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Field, L. M., Javed, N., Stribley, M. F. and Devonshire, A. L. 1994. The peach-potato aphid Myzus persicae and the tobacco aphid Myzus nicotianae have the same esterase-based mechanisms of insecticide resistance. Insect Molecular Biology. 3, pp. 143-148. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2583.1994.tb00161.x

Winter host component reduces colonization by Bird-cherry-oat aphid, Rhopalosiphum padi (L.) (Homoptera, Aphididae), and other aphids in cereal fields

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pettersson, J., Pickett, J. A., Pye, B. J., Quiroz, A., Smart, L. E., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1994. Winter host component reduces colonization by Bird-cherry-oat aphid, Rhopalosiphum padi (L.) (Homoptera, Aphididae), and other aphids in cereal fields. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 20, pp. 2565-2574.

Attempts to control aphid pests by integrated use of semiochemicals

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1994. Attempts to control aphid pests by integrated use of semiochemicals. Brighton Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases, 1994 . pp. 1239-1246

From the laboratory to the field: the major problem in developing pheromones and other semiochemicals for pest management

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pickett, J. A. 1994. From the laboratory to the field: the major problem in developing pheromones and other semiochemicals for pest management. Comparing Glasshouse and Field Pesticide Performance II: British Crop Protection Council Monograph 59 . British Crop Protection Council (BCPC). pp. 317-318

Expression of nitrate transporters in Xenopus oocytes

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Zhou, J-J., Theodoulou, F. L. and Miller, A. J. 1994. Expression of nitrate transporters in Xenopus oocytes. Abstracts Society for Experimental Biology Plant Transport Group Workshop, Newcastle, September 1994 .

Kinetics of STP1- an Arabidopsis hexose/proton cotransporter expressed in Xenopus oocytes

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Theodoulou, F. L., Zhou, J-J., Smith, S. J., Sanders, D. and Miller, A. J. 1994. Kinetics of STP1- an Arabidopsis hexose/proton cotransporter expressed in Xenopus oocytes. Abstracts Society for Experimental Biology Plant Transport Group Workshop, Newcastle, September 1994 .

Biotechnological approaches to rice genetic improvement

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Cocking, E. C., Blackhall, N. W., Brar, D. S., Davey, M. R., Khush, G. S., Ladha, J. K., Pickett, J. A., Power, J. B. and Shewry, P. R. 1994. Biotechnological approaches to rice genetic improvement. Proceedings Food Security in Asia: Contributions of IRRI and British Science,, The Royal Society, London, 1st November 1994 . pp. 23-26

Cytochrome P450-catalysed monoterpenoid oxidation in catmint (Nepeta racemosa ) and avocado (Persea americana ): evidence for related enzymes with different activities

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hallahan, D. L., Lau, S-M. C., Harder, P. A., Smiley, D. W. M., Dawson, G. W., Pickett, J. A., Christoffersen, R. E. and O'Keefe, D. P. 1994. Cytochrome P450-catalysed monoterpenoid oxidation in catmint (Nepeta racemosa ) and avocado (Persea americana ): evidence for related enzymes with different activities. Biochimica et Biophysica Acts (BBA) - General Subjects. 1201 (1), pp. 94-100. https://doi.org/10.1016/0304-4165(94)90156-2

Myzus persicae esterases and their amplified genes

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Field, L. M., Javed, N. and Devonshire, A. L. 1994. Myzus persicae esterases and their amplified genes. Abstracts 8th IUPAC International Congress of Pesticide Chemistry, Washington DC, 4th-9th July 1994 .

Enemy-induced dispersal in a parasitic wasp

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Holler, C., Micha, S. G., Schulz, S., Francke, W. and Pickett, J. A. 1994. Enemy-induced dispersal in a parasitic wasp. Experientia. 50, pp. 182-185.

Development of field strategies incorporating semiochemicals for the control of the pea and bean weevil, Sitona lineatus L.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Smart, L. E., Blight, M. M., Pickett, J. A. and Pye, B. J. 1994. Development of field strategies incorporating semiochemicals for the control of the pea and bean weevil, Sitona lineatus L. Crop Protection. 13, pp. 127-136.

Myzus persicae mRNA for esterase FE4 (1849bp)

K - Protein or DNA sequences submitted to database

Field, L. M. 1993. Myzus persicae mRNA for esterase FE4 (1849bp).

Myzus persicae mRNA for esterase E4 (21581bp)

K - Protein or DNA sequences submitted to database

Field, L. M. 1993. Myzus persicae mRNA for esterase E4 (21581bp).

Gene amplification and insecticide resistance in aphids

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Field, L. M. and Devonshire, A. L. 1993. Gene amplification and insecticide resistance in aphids. Abstracts 17th International Congress of Genetics: Genetics and the Understanding of Life, Birmingham U.K., August 1993 . pp. 97

Pheromones and other semiochemicals in the control of aphids

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Pickett, J. A. 1993. Pheromones and other semiochemicals in the control of aphids.

Ovipostion attractants for Culex quinquefasciatus

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Mordue (Luntz), A. J., Blackwell, A., Hansson, B. S., Wadhams, L. J. and Pickett, J. A. 1993. Ovipostion attractants for Culex quinquefasciatus.

A behavioural and electrophysiological study of oviposition cues for Culex quinquefasciatus

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Blackwell, A., Mordue (Luntz), A. J., Hansson, B. S., Wadhams, L. J. and Pickett, J. A. 1993. A behavioural and electrophysiological study of oviposition cues for Culex quinquefasciatus. Physiological Entomology. 18 (4), pp. 343-348.

Synthesis of glucosinolate precursors and investigations into the biosynthesis of phenylalkyl- and methylthioalkylglucosinolates

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dawson, G. W., Hick, A. J., Bennett, R. N., Donald, A., Pickett, J. A. and Wallsgrove, R. M. 1993. Synthesis of glucosinolate precursors and investigations into the biosynthesis of phenylalkyl- and methylthioalkylglucosinolates. Journal of Biological Chemistry. 268, pp. 27154-27159.

Chemical precursors for studying the effects of glucosinolate catabolites on diseases and pests of oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) or related plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dawson, G. W., Doughty, K. J., Hick, A. J., Pickett, J. A., Pye, B. J., Smart, L. E. and Wadhams, L. J. 1993. Chemical precursors for studying the effects of glucosinolate catabolites on diseases and pests of oilseed rape (Brassica napus ) or related plants. Pesticide Science. 39 (4), pp. 271-278. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.2780390404

Exploiting behaviourally active phytochemicals in crop protection

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1993. Exploiting behaviourally active phytochemicals in crop protection. Vanbeek, T. A. and Breteler, H. (ed.) Phytochemistry and agriculture . Clarenden Press, Oxford. pp. 62-75

Honey bee pheromones: some recent developments in controlling honey bee behaviour

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Pickett, J. A. 1993. Honey bee pheromones: some recent developments in controlling honey bee behaviour. in: Free, J. B. (ed.) Keeping bees Cardiff Academic Press, Cardiff. pp. 163-171

Analysis of the amplified esterase genes in insecticide-resistant Myzus persicae

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Field, L. M., Williamson, M. S., Moores, G. D. and Devonshire, A. L. 1993. Analysis of the amplified esterase genes in insecticide-resistant Myzus persicae. Abstracts 2nd International Symposium on Molecular Insect Science, Flagstaff Arizona, July 1993 . pp. 61

Effects of the antifeedant polygodial on plant penetration by aphids, assessed by video and electrical recording

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Powell, G., Hardie, J. and Pickett, J. A. 1993. Effects of the antifeedant polygodial on plant penetration by aphids, assessed by video and electrical recording. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 68 (2), pp. 193-200.

New approaches for semiochemicals in insect control

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1993. New approaches for semiochemicals in insect control. Muralidharan, K. and Siddiq, E. A. (ed.) New Frontiers in Rice Research: Proceedings International Symposium on Rice Research, Hyderabad, November, 1990 . pp. 235-240

Specificity of sex pheromones, the role of host plant odour in the olfactory attraction of males, and mate recognition in the aphid Cryptomyzus

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Guldemond, J. A., Dixon, A. F. G., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1993. Specificity of sex pheromones, the role of host plant odour in the olfactory attraction of males, and mate recognition in the aphid Cryptomyzus. Physiological Entomology. 18 (2), pp. 137-143. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3032.1993.tb00460.x

Evidence for glycosaminoglycans as a major component of trail mucus from the terrestrial slug Arion ater L.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Cottrell, J. M., Henderson, I. F., Pickett, J. A. and Wright, D. J. 1993. Evidence for glycosaminoglycans as a major component of trail mucus from the terrestrial slug Arion ater L. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology - Part B: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. 104 (3), pp. 455-468. https://doi.org/10.1016/0305-0491(93)90267-9

Spring migration of damson-hop aphid, Phorodon humuli (Homoptera, Aphididae), and summer host plant-derived semiochemicals released on feeding

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Campbell, C. A. M., Pettersson, J., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1993. Spring migration of damson-hop aphid, Phorodon humuli (Homoptera, Aphididae), and summer host plant-derived semiochemicals released on feeding. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 19, pp. 1569-1576.

A comparison of the flower volatiles from hawthorn and four raspberry cultivars

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Robertson, G. W., Griffiths, D. W., Woodford, J. A. T., Birch, A. N. E., Pickett, J. A. and Wadhams, L. J. 1993. A comparison of the flower volatiles from hawthorn and four raspberry cultivars. Phytochemistry. 33, pp. 1047-1053.

Cloning and analysis of the esterase genes conferring insecticide resistance in the peach-potato aphid Myzus persicae (Sulzer)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Field, L. M., Williamson, M. S., Moores, G. D. and Devonshire, A. L. 1993. Cloning and analysis of the esterase genes conferring insecticide resistance in the peach-potato aphid Myzus persicae (Sulzer). Biochemical Journal. 294, pp. 569-574.

Chemical ecology of plants and insects: helping crops to help themselves

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pickett, J. A. and Woodcock, C. M. 1993. Chemical ecology of plants and insects: helping crops to help themselves. Interdisciplinary Science Reviews. 18, pp. 68-72.

Attraction of field flying aphid males to synthetic sex pheromone

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hardie, J., Nottingham, S. F., Dawson, G. W., Harrington, R., Pickett, J. A. and Wadhams, L. J. 1992. Attraction of field flying aphid males to synthetic sex pheromone. Chemoecology. 3, pp. 113-117.

Behavioural and electrophysiological evaluation of oviposition attractants for Culex quinquefasciatus Say (Diptera: Culicidae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mordue, A. J., Blackwell, A., Hansson, B. S., Wadhams, L. J. and Pickett, J. A. 1992. Behavioural and electrophysiological evaluation of oviposition attractants for Culex quinquefasciatus Say (Diptera: Culicidae). Experientia. 48, pp. 1109-1111.

Effects of the plant-derived antifeedant polygodial on aphid host selection behaviour

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Powell, G., Hardie, J. and Pickett, J. A. 1992. Effects of the plant-derived antifeedant polygodial on aphid host selection behaviour. Menken, S. B. J., Harrewijn, P. and Visser, J. H. (ed.) Proceedings 8th International Symposium on Insect-Plant Relationships. Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, Netherlands. pp. 181-182

The role of host-plant odour and sex pheromones in mate recognition in the aphid Cryptomyzus

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Guldemond, J. A., Dixon, A. F. G., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1992. The role of host-plant odour and sex pheromones in mate recognition in the aphid Cryptomyzus. Menken, S. B. J., Harrewijn, P. and Visser, J. H. (ed.) Proceedings 8th International Symposium on Insect-Plant Relationships. Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, Netherlands. pp. 119-121

Volatile plant metabolites involved in host-plant recognition by the cabbage seed weevil, Ceutorhynchus assimilis Payk.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Blight, M. M., Hick, A. J., Pickett, J. A., Smart, L. E., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1992. Volatile plant metabolites involved in host-plant recognition by the cabbage seed weevil, Ceutorhynchus assimilis Payk. Menken, S. B. J., Harrewijn, P. and Visser, J. H. (ed.) Proceedings 8th International Symposium on Insect-Plant Relationships. Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, Netherlands. pp. 105-106

Potential of novel chemical approaches for overcoming insecticide resistance

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pickett, J. A. 1992. Potential of novel chemical approaches for overcoming insecticide resistance. Devonshire, A. L., Hollomon, D. W. and Denholm, I. (ed.) Resistance '91: achievements and developments in combating pesticide resistance. Elsevier Applied Science Publishers, London. pp. 354-365

Even safer insecticides?

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Pickett, J. A. 1992. Even safer insecticides? Chemistry & Industry. No 1, pp. 25-26.

The action of a range of volatile compounds on a tentacular preparation of the field slug, Deroceras reticulatum (Mull.)

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Garraway, R., Leake, L. D., Forde, M. G. and Pickett, J. A. 1992. The action of a range of volatile compounds on a tentacular preparation of the field slug, Deroceras reticulatum (Mull.). Wiley.

Molecular biology of insecticide resistance

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Devonshire, A. L., Field, L. M. and Williamson, M. S. 1992. Molecular biology of insecticide resistance. Insect Molecular Science. Proceedings 16th Symposium of the Royal Entomological Society London, Imperial College London, September 1991. pp. 173-183

Esterase genes conferring insecticide resistance in aphids

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Field, L. M. and Devonshire, A. L. 1992. Esterase genes conferring insecticide resistance in aphids. Mullin, C. A. and Scott, J. G. (ed.) Molecular Mechanisms of Insecticide Resistance. Diversity Among Insects. American Chemical Society (ACS).

Semiochemicals: molecular determinants of activity and biosynthesis

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Pickett, J. A. and Woodcock, C. M. 1992. Semiochemicals: molecular determinants of activity and biosynthesis. in: Crampton, J. M. and Eggleston, P. (ed.) Insect Molecular Science. Proceedings 16th Symposium of the Royal Entomological Society London, Imperial College London, September 1991 Academic Press, London. pp. 141-151

Potential applications of semiochemicals in aphid control

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pickett, J. A., Pye, B. J., Wadhams, L. J., Woodcock, C. M. and Campbell, C. A. M. 1992. Potential applications of semiochemicals in aphid control. Insect Pheromones and Other Behaviour-Modifying Chemicals. British Crop Protection Council Monograph. British Crop Protection Council (BCPC).

The future of chemical pest control

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pickett, J. A. and Woodcock, C. M. 1992. The future of chemical pest control. Korean journal of applied entomology. 31, pp. 304-313.

Insecticide resistance by gene amplification in Myzus persicae

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Field, L. M. 1992. Insecticide resistance by gene amplification in Myzus persicae. Devonshire, A. L., Hollomon, D. W. and Denholm, I. (ed.) Resistance '91: achievements and developments in combating pesticide resistance. Elsevier Applied Science Publishers, London. pp. 240-250

Molecular determinants of pheromone activity

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1992. Molecular determinants of pheromone activity. Duce, I. R. (ed.) Proceedings Neurotox '91: Molecular Basis of Drug and Pesticide Action, University of Southampton, April 1991. pp. 339-347

Characterisation of the delta11-palmitoyl-CoA-desaturase from Spodoptera littoralis (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Rodriguez, F., Hallahan, D. L., Pickett, J. A. and Camps, F. 1992. Characterisation of the delta11-palmitoyl-CoA-desaturase from Spodoptera littoralis (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 22 (2), pp. 143-148. https://doi.org/10.1016/0965-1748(92)90152-5

Pest control - novel approaches based on plant secondary metabolism

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pickett, J. A. 1992. Pest control - novel approaches based on plant secondary metabolism. Proceedings V Congresso Nazionale della Societa Italiana di Fitochimica, Ischia, Napoli.

Potential of secondary metabolites in genetic engineering of crops for resistance

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Hallahan, D. L., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J., Wallsgrove, R. M. and Woodcock, C. M. 1992. Potential of secondary metabolites in genetic engineering of crops for resistance. in: Gatehouse, A. M. R., Boulter, D. and Hilder, V. A. (ed.) Plant Genetic Manipulation for Crop Protection CABI International, Wallingford, Oxon (CABI). pp. 215-248

The development of a chemoreceptive neurophysiological assay for the field slug, Deroceras reticulatum (Mull.)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Garraway, R., Leake, L. D., Ford, M. G. and Pickett, J. A. 1992. The development of a chemoreceptive neurophysiological assay for the field slug, Deroceras reticulatum (Mull.). Pesticide Science. 34, pp. 97-98.

The chemical ecology of aphids

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J., Woodcock, C. M. and Hardie, J. 1992. The chemical ecology of aphids. Annual Review of Entomology. 37, pp. 67-90.

Even safer insecticides

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Pickett, J. A. 1992. Even safer insecticides. Chemistry & Industry. No 1, pp. 25-26.

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.

The identification and biological activity of the aggregation pheromone of Sitona lineatus

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Blight, M. M., Dawson, G. W., Pickett, J. A. and Wadhams, L. J. 1991. The identification and biological activity of the aggregation pheromone of Sitona lineatus. Production and Protection of Legumes. Aspects of Applied Biology .

Behavioral and electrophysiological responses of aphids to host and nonhost plant volatiles

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Nottingham, S. F., Hardie, J., Dawson, G. W., Hick, A. J., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1991. Behavioral and electrophysiological responses of aphids to host and nonhost plant volatiles. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 17, pp. 1231-1241.

Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) in insect pheromone identification: three extreme case studies

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Pickett, J. A. 1991. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) in insect pheromone identification: three extreme case studies. in: Wilson, I. D. and McCafferty, A. R. (ed.) Chromatography and isolation of insect hormones and pheromones Plenum Press, New York. pp. 299-309

Lower terpenoids as natural insect control agents

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Pickett, J. A. 1991. Lower terpenoids as natural insect control agents. in: Harborne, J. B. and Tomas-Barberan, F. A. (ed.) Ecological chemistry and biochemistry of plant terpenoids Clarendon Press, Oxford. pp. 297-313

Novel approaches to crop protection

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pickett, J. A. 1991. Novel approaches to crop protection. Proceedings Symposium on Poverty Alleviation through Chemistry for Improved Food Production, Columbo, Sri Lanka, 17 May 1991. pp. 57-62

New approaches to the development of semiochemicals for insect control

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1991. New approaches to the development of semiochemicals for insect control. Proceedings Conference on Insect Chemical Ecology, Tabor, 1990. SPB Academic Publishing, The Hague. pp. 333-345

Pheromones: will their promise in insect pest control ever be achieved?

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Pickett, J. A. 1991. Pheromones: will their promise in insect pest control ever be achieved? Bulletin of Entomological Research. 81 (3), pp. 229-232. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007485300033460

Identification of major component of male-produced aggregation pheromone of larger grain borer,Prostephanus truncatus (Horn) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Cork, A., Hall, D. R., Hodges, R. J. and Pickett, J. A. 1991. Identification of major component of male-produced aggregation pheromone of larger grain borer,Prostephanus truncatus (Horn) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae). Journal of Chemical Ecology. 17, pp. 789-803.

Characterisation of insect-resistant genotypes of the peach-potato aphid, Myzus persicae, by immunoassay and DNA probing techniques

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Field, L. M., Smith, S. D. J. and Devonshire, A. L. 1991. Characterisation of insect-resistant genotypes of the peach-potato aphid, Myzus persicae, by immunoassay and DNA probing techniques. Abstracts: Meeting on Diagnostics in Applied Biology, University of Nottingham, 26-27 March 1991. Association of Applied Biologists, Wellesbourne.

Laboratory evaluation of pest management strategies combining antifeedants with insect growth regulator insecticides

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Griffiths, D. C., Maniar, S. P., Merritt, L. A., Mudd, A., Pickett, J. A., Pye, B. J., Smart, L. E. and Wadhams, L. J. 1991. Laboratory evaluation of pest management strategies combining antifeedants with insect growth regulator insecticides. Crop Protection. 10, pp. 145-151.

Gene amplification and insecticide resistance

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Devonshire, A. L. and Field, L. M. 1991. Gene amplification and insecticide resistance. in:

Monitoring insecticide resistance in Myzus persicae

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Smith, S. D. J., Field, L. M. and Devonshire, A. L. 1990. Monitoring insecticide resistance in Myzus persicae. Pest Resistance Management Newsletter. 2, pp. 12-13.

The effect of a plant-derived antifeedant on Tetranychus urticae$% and Phytoseiulus persimilis: a "first look"

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Sopp, P. I., Palmer, A. and Pickett, J. A. 1990. The effect of a plant-derived antifeedant on Tetranychus urticae$% and Phytoseiulus persimilis: a "first look". Bulletin IOBC/WPRS/SROP . 13, pp. 198-201.

Sex attractant pheromone of damson-hop aphid %Phorodon humili$ (Homoptera, aphididae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Campbell, C. A. M., Dawson, G. W., Griffiths, D. C., Pettersson, J., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1990. Sex attractant pheromone of damson-hop aphid %Phorodon humili$ (Homoptera, aphididae). Journal of Chemical Ecology. 16, pp. 3455-3465.

Aphid semiochemicals - a review, and recent advances on the sex pheromone

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dawson, G. W., Griffiths, D. C., Merritt, L. A., Mudd, A., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1990. Aphid semiochemicals - a review, and recent advances on the sex pheromone. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 16, pp. 3019-3030.

Aphid sex pheromone components: age-dependent release by females and species-specific male response

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Hardie, J., Holyoak, M., Nicholas, J., Nottingham, S. F., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1990. Aphid sex pheromone components: age-dependent release by females and species-specific male response. Chemoecology. 1, pp. 63-68.

Aphid sex pheromones and interaction with host plant volatiles

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Campbell, C., Dawson, G. W., Pettersson, J., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1990. Aphid sex pheromones and interaction with host plant volatiles. Frehse, H., Conway, S. and Kesseler-Schmitz, E. (ed.) Abstracts 7th International Congress of Pesticide Chemistry, Hamburg, 1990. Vol.III. IUPAC, Hamburg. pp. 231

Compounds which mimic isothiocyanate release from glucosinolates

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Hick, A. J., Dawson, G. W. and Pickett, J. A. 1990. Compounds which mimic isothiocyanate release from glucosinolates. Frehse, H., Conway, S. and Kesseler-Schmitz, E. (ed.) Abstracts 7th International Congress of Pesticide Chemistry, Hamburg, 1990. Vol.III. IUPAC, Hamburg. pp. 255

Studies on the genes responsible for insecticide resistance in the peach-potato aphid, Myzus persicae

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Field, L. M., Moores, G. D., Smith, S. D. J. and Devonshire, A. L. 1990. Studies on the genes responsible for insecticide resistance in the peach-potato aphid, Myzus persicae. Frehse, H., Conway, S. and Kesseler-Schmitz, E. (ed.) Abstracts 7th International Congress of Pesticide Chemistry, Hamburg, 1990. Vol.1. IUPAC, Hamburg. pp. 436

Convenient synthesis of mosquito oviposition pheromone and a highly fluorinated analog retaining biological activity.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dawson, G. W., Mudd, A., Pickett, J. A., Pile, M. M. and Wadhams, L. J. 1990. Convenient synthesis of mosquito oviposition pheromone and a highly fluorinated analog retaining biological activity. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 16, pp. 1779-1789.

Chemical ecology and pest management: some recent insights.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1990. Chemical ecology and pest management: some recent insights. Insect Science and its Application. 10, pp. 741-750.

A note on the mosquito oviposition pheromone

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dawson, G. W., Laurence, B. R., Pickett, J. A., Pile, M. M. and Wadhams, L. J. 1989. A note on the mosquito oviposition pheromone. Pesticide Science. 27 (3), pp. 277-280. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.2780270307

Use of insect antifeedants against aphid vectors of plant virus disease

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Griffiths, D. C., Pickett, J. A., Smart, L. E. and Woodcock, C. M. 1989. Use of insect antifeedants against aphid vectors of plant virus disease. Pesticide Science. 27 (3), pp. 269-276. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.2780270306

Gene amplification and insecticide resistance - 10 years on

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Devonshire, A. L. and Field, L. M. 1989. Gene amplification and insecticide resistance - 10 years on. Insect Molecular Genetics Newsletter. 3, pp. 1-2.

Semiochemicals for aphid control.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pickett, J. A. 1989. Semiochemicals for aphid control. Journal Of Biological Education. 23, pp. 180-186.

A new initiative in crop protection research on rape.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Rawlinson, C. J., Pickett, J. A., Shewry, P. R., Wilding, N. and Williams, I. H. 1989. A new initiative in crop protection research on rape. GCIRC Bulletin. 5, pp. 58-59.

Pheromones - case study 2.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Dawson, G. W., Griffiths, D. C., Mudd, A., Pickett, J. A. and Wadhams, L. 1989. Pheromones - case study 2.

Use of antifeedants against aphid vectors of plant virus disease.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Griffiths, D. C., Pickett, J. A., Smart, L. E. and Woodcock, C. M. 1989. Use of antifeedants against aphid vectors of plant virus disease. Pesticide Science. 27, pp. 269-276.

Novel chemical approaches to mollusc control.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Airey, W. J., Henderson, I. F., Pickett, J. A., Scott, G. C., Stephenson, J. W. and Woodcock, C. M. 1989. Novel chemical approaches to mollusc control. Monographs - British Crop Protection Council (BCPC). 41, pp. 301-307.

Antennal responses of Ceutorhynchus assimilis and Psylliodes chrysocephala to volatiles from oilseed rape

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Blight, M. M., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1989. Antennal responses of Ceutorhynchus assimilis and Psylliodes chrysocephala to volatiles from oilseed rape. Aspects of Applied Biology. 23, pp. 329-334.

Secondary plant metabolites as targets for genetic modification of crop plants for pest resistance.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dawson, G. W., Hallahan, D. L., Mudd, A., Patel, M. M., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. A. and Wallsgrove, R. M. 1989. Secondary plant metabolites as targets for genetic modification of crop plants for pest resistance. Pesticide Science. 27 (2), pp. 191-201. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.2780270209

A note on the mosquito oviposition pheromone.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dawson, G. W., Laurence, B. R., Pickett, J. A., Pile, M. M. and Wadhams, L. J. 1989. A note on the mosquito oviposition pheromone. Pesticide Science. 27, pp. 277-280.

Activity of quassinoids as antifeedants against aphids.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Polonsky, J., Bhatnagar, S. C., Griffiths, D. C., Pickett, J. A. and Woodcock, C. M. 1989. Activity of quassinoids as antifeedants against aphids. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 15, pp. 993-998.

The combined use of immunoassay and a DNA diagnostic technique to identify insecticide-resistant genotypes in the peach-potato aphid, Myzus persicae (Sulz.)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Field, L. M., Devonshire, A. L., Ffrench-Constant, R. H. and Forde, B. G. 1989. The combined use of immunoassay and a DNA diagnostic technique to identify insecticide-resistant genotypes in the peach-potato aphid, Myzus persicae (Sulz.). Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology. 34, pp. 174-178.

The aphid sex pheromone.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dawson, G. W., Janes, N. F., Mudd, A., Pickett, J. A., Slawin, A. M. Z., Wadhams, L. J. and Williams, D. J. 1989. The aphid sex pheromone. Pure And Applied Chemistry. 61 (3), pp. 555-558. https://doi.org/10.1351/pac198961030555

A new group of molluscicidal compounds.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Henderson, I. F., Briggs, G. G., Coward, N. P., Dawson, G. W., Pickett, J. A., Bullock, J. I. and Larkworthy, L. F. 1989. A new group of molluscicidal compounds. Slugs and snails in world agriculture. British Crop Protection Council Monograph 41 . I.F. Henderson ed.. British Crop Protection Council (BCPC). pp. 289-294

Changes in DNA methylation are associated with loss of insecticide resistance in the peach-potato aphid Myzus persicae (Sulz.)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Field, L. M., Devonshire, A. L., Ffrench-Constant, R. H. and Forde, B. G. 1989. Changes in DNA methylation are associated with loss of insecticide resistance in the peach-potato aphid Myzus persicae (Sulz.). FEBS Letters. 243 (2), pp. 323-327. https://doi.org/10.1016/0014-5793(89)80154-1

Several aphid alarm pheromone analogues possessing biological activity.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhang, Z-N., Liu, X. and Pickett, J. A. 1988. Several aphid alarm pheromone analogues possessing biological activity. Acta entomologica sinica. 31, pp. 435-438.

Molecular evidence that insecticide resistance in peach-potato aphids (Myzus persicae Sulz.) results from amplification of an esterase gene.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Field, L. M., Devonshire, A. L. and Forde, B. G. 1988. Molecular evidence that insecticide resistance in peach-potato aphids (Myzus persicae Sulz.) results from amplification of an esterase gene. Biochemical Journal. 251, pp. 309-312.

Activity of drimane antifeedants and related compounds against aphids, and comparative biological effects and chemical reactivity of (-)- and (+)- polygodial.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Asakawa, Y., Dawson, G. W., Griffiths, D. C., Lallemand, J. Y., Ley, S. V., Mori, K., Mudd, A., Massoume, P. L., Pickett, J. A., Watanabe, H., Woodcock, C. M. and Zhang, Z-N. 1988. Activity of drimane antifeedants and related compounds against aphids, and comparative biological effects and chemical reactivity of (-)- and (+)- polygodial. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 14, pp. 1845-1855.

The future of semiochemicals in pest control.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Pickett, J. A. 1988. The future of semiochemicals in pest control. Environmental aspects of applied biology. Aspects of Applied Biology 17 , 397-406..

Highly active antifeedants against coleopteran pests.

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies

Griffiths, D. C., Hassanali, A., Merritt, L. A., Mudd, A., Pickett, J. A., Shah, S. J., Smart, L. E., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1988. Highly active antifeedants against coleopteran pests. &nbsp;Proceedings British Crop Protection Conference - Pests and Diseases, Brighton, 1988, 1041-1046..

Plant-derived synergists of alarm pheromone from turnip aphid, Lipaphis(Hydaphis) erysimi (Homoptera, Aphididae).

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dawson, G. W., Griffiths, D. C., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1988. Plant-derived synergists of alarm pheromone from turnip aphid, Lipaphis(Hydaphis) erysimi (Homoptera, Aphididae). Journal of Chemical Ecology. 13, pp. 1663-1671.

Structure/activity studies on aphid alarm pheromone derivatives and their field use against transmission of barley yellow dwarf virus.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dawson, G. W., Griffiths, D. C., Pickett, J. A., Plumb, R. T., Woodcock, C. M. and Zhang, Z-N. 1988. Structure/activity studies on aphid alarm pheromone derivatives and their field use against transmission of barley yellow dwarf virus. Pesticide Science. 22 (1), pp. 17-30. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.2780220103

Chemical pest control - the new philosophy.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Pickett, J. A. 1988. Chemical pest control - the new philosophy. Chemistry in Britain. 24, pp. 137-142.

The sex pheromone of the greenbug Schizaphis graminum.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dawson, G. W., Griffiths, D. C., Merritt, L. A., Mudd, A., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1988. The sex pheromone of the greenbug Schizaphis graminum. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 48, pp. 91-93.

A field trial of the synthetic oviposition pheromone with Culex quinquefasciatus Say (Diptera: Culicidae) in Kenya.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Otieno, W. A., Onyango, T. O., Pile, M. M., Laurence, B. R., Dawson, G. W., Wadhams, L. J. and Pickett, J. A. 1988. A field trial of the synthetic oviposition pheromone with Culex quinquefasciatus Say (Diptera: Culicidae) in Kenya. Bulletin of Entomological Research. 78 (3), pp. 463-470. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007485300013213

Integrating use of beneficial organisms with chemical crop protection.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pickett, J. A. 1988. Integrating use of beneficial organisms with chemical crop protection. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences. B318, pp. 203-211.

The use of aphid alarm pheromone ((E)-beta-farnesene) to increase effectiveness of the entomophilic fungus Verticillium lecanii in controlling aphids on chrysanthemums under glass

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences

Hockland, S. H., Dawson, G. W., Griffiths, D. C., Marples, B., Pickett, J. A. and Woodcock, C. M. 1987. The use of aphid alarm pheromone ((E)-beta-farnesene) to increase effectiveness of the entomophilic fungus Verticillium lecanii in controlling aphids on chrysanthemums under glass. Samson, R. A. and Vlak, J. M. (ed.) Fundamental and Applied Aspects of Invertebrate Pathology: Proceedings 4th International Colloquium of Invertebrate Pathology, Veldhoven, 18-22 August 1986 . pp. 252

Identification of an aphid sex pheromone.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dawson, G. W., Griffiths, D. C., Janes, N. F., Mudd, A., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1987. Identification of an aphid sex pheromone. Nature. 325 (6105), pp. 614-616. https://doi.org/10.1038/325614a0

Juvenile hormone-like activity of (E) -B-farnesene derivatives.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Mauchamp, B. and Pickett, J. A. 1987. Juvenile hormone-like activity of (E) -B-farnesene derivatives. Agronomie. 7, pp. 523-529.

Field attraction of the photosensitive propheromone to the diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L).

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Liu, Xun, Kong, Jie, Zhang, Z-N., Pickett, J. A., Pan, Yoncheng and Meng, Xiaoyun 1987. Field attraction of the photosensitive propheromone to the diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L). Sinozoologia. 5, pp. 15-19.

Plant-derived syndergists of the alarm pheromone from the turnip aphid, Lipaphis (Hydaphis) erysimi (Homoptera, Aphididae).

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dawson, G. W., Griffiths, D. C., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1987. Plant-derived syndergists of the alarm pheromone from the turnip aphid, Lipaphis (Hydaphis) erysimi (Homoptera, Aphididae). Journal of Chemical Ecology. 13, pp. 1663-1671.

Development of plant-derived antifeedants for crop protection.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Pickett, J. A., Dawson, G. W., Griffiths, D. C., Hassanali, A., Merritt, L. A., Mudd, A., Smith, M. C., Wadhams, L. J., Woodcock, C. M. and Zhang, Z-N. 1987. Development of plant-derived antifeedants for crop protection.

Development of the oviposition attractant pheromone for control of Culex sp. mosquitoes.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Pickett, J. A., Dawson, G. W., Laurence, B. R., Pile, M. M., Smith, M. C. and Wadhams, L. J. 1987. Development of the oviposition attractant pheromone for control of Culex sp. mosquitoes.

Development of plant-derived antifeedants for crop protection.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Pickett, J. A., Dawson, G. W., Griffiths, D. C., Hassanali,A., Merritt, L. A., Mudd, A., Smith, M. C., Wadhams, L. J., Woodcock, C. M. and Zhang, Z-N. 1986. Development of plant-derived antifeedants for crop protection.

Plant compounds that synergise activity of the aphid alarm pheromone.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Dawson, G. W., Griffiths, D. C., Pickett, J. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1986. Plant compounds that synergise activity of the aphid alarm pheromone.

Antifeedants: A new concept for control of barley yellow dwarf virus in winter cereals.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Dawson, G. W., Griffiths, D. C., Hassanali, A., Pickett, J. A., Plumb, R. T., Pye, B. J., Smart, L. E. and Woodcock, C. M. 1986. Antifeedants: A new concept for control of barley yellow dwarf virus in winter cereals.

Some fluorine-containing pheromone analogues.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Briggs, G. G., Cayley, G. R., Dawson, G. W., Griffiths, D. C., Macaulay, E. D. M., Pickett, J. A., Pile, M. M., Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 1986. Some fluorine-containing pheromone analogues. Pesticide Science. 17 (4), pp. 441-448. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.2780170415

Using synthetic pheromone lures to attract honeybee colonies in Kenya.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Kigatiira, I. K., Beament, J. W. L., Free, J. B. and Pickett, J. A. 1986. Using synthetic pheromone lures to attract honeybee colonies in Kenya. Journal of Apicultural Research. 25, pp. 85-86. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.1986.11100698

Biotechnology in the service of pest control.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Pickett, J. A. 1986. Biotechnology in the service of pest control.

Use of alarm pheromone and derivatives against aphid-mediated damage.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Pickett, J. A., Cayley, G. R., Dawson, G. W., Griffiths, D. C., Hockland, S. H., Marples, B., Plumb, R. T. and Woodcock, C. M. 1986. Use of alarm pheromone and derivatives against aphid-mediated damage.

Electrostatic sprayers for behaviour-controlling chemicals.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Griffiths, D. C. and Pickett, J. A. 1986. Electrostatic sprayers for behaviour-controlling chemicals.

Field performance of synthetic diamondback moth sex pheromones.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Macaulay, E. D. M., Dawson, G. W., Liu, Xun and Pickett, J. A. 1986. Field performance of synthetic diamondback moth sex pheromones.

Honey bee pheromones : some recent developments in controlling honey bee behaviour.

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications

Pickett, J. A. 1986. Honey bee pheromones : some recent developments in controlling honey bee behaviour.

Production of behaviour-controlling chemicals by crop plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pickett, J. A. 1985. Production of behaviour-controlling chemicals by crop plants. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences. 310 (1144), pp. 235-239. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.1985.0112

An oviposition attractant pheromone in culex-quinquefasciatus say (diptera, culicidae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Laurence, B. R. and Pickett, J. A. 1985. An oviposition attractant pheromone in culex-quinquefasciatus say (diptera, culicidae). Bulletin of Entomological Research. 75 (2), pp. 283-290. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0007485300014371

The influence on activity of replacing hydrogen with fluorine in some insect pheromones

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pickett, J. A., Briggs, G. G., Cayley, G. R., Dawson, G. W., Griffiths, D. C., Macaulay, E. D. M., Laurence, B. R. and Woodcock, C. M. 1985. The influence on activity of replacing hydrogen with fluorine in some insect pheromones. Abstracts of Papers of the American Chemical Society. 190 (SEP), pp. 94-AGO.

Absolute configuration of mosquito oviposition attractant pheromone, 6-acetoxy-5-hexadecanolide

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Laurence, B. R., Mori, K., Otsuka, T., Pickett, J. A. and Wadhams, L. J. 1985. Absolute configuration of mosquito oviposition attractant pheromone, 6-acetoxy-5-hexadecanolide. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 11, pp. 643-648.

Repelling foraging honeybees with alarm pheromones

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B., Pickett, J. A., Ferguson, A. W., Simpkins, J. R. and Smith, M. C. 1985. Repelling foraging honeybees with alarm pheromones. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 105 (2), pp. 255-260. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600056318

A female sex-pheromone in the pea midge, Contarinia pisi

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Wall, C., Pickett, J. A., Garthwaite, D. G. and Morris, N. 1985. A female sex-pheromone in the pea midge, Contarinia pisi. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 39 (1), pp. 11-14. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1570-7458.1985.tb03536.x

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.

Prospects for new chemical approaches to insect control

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pickett, J. A. 1984. Prospects for new chemical approaches to insect control. Chemistry & Industry. (18), pp. 657-660.

Propheromones that release pheromonal carbonyl-compounds in light

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Liu, X., Macaulay, E. D. M. and Pickett, J. A. 1984. Propheromones that release pheromonal carbonyl-compounds in light. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 10 (5), pp. 809-822. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00988545

Propheromones - an approach to the slow release of pheromones

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pickett, J. A., Dawson, G. W., Griffiths, D. C., Xun, L., Macaulay, E. D. M. and Woodcock, C. M. 1984. Propheromones - an approach to the slow release of pheromones. Pesticide Science. 15 (3), pp. 261-264.

Natural inhibition of the aphid alarm pheromone

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dawson, G. W., Griffiths, D. C., Pickett, J. A., Smith, M. C. and Woodcock, C. M. 1984. Natural inhibition of the aphid alarm pheromone. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 36 (2), pp. 197-199. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1570-7458.1984.tb03427.x

Honeybee nasonov pheromone lure

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B., Pickett, J. A., Ferguson, A. W., Simpkins, J. R. and Williams, C. 1984. Honeybee nasonov pheromone lure. Bee World. 65 (4), pp. 175-181. https://doi.org/10.1080/0005772x.1984.11098806

Effects of aphid alarm pheromone derivatives and related-compounds on non-persistent and semi-persistent plant-virus transmission by myzus-persicae

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Gibson, R. W., Pickett, J. A., Dawson, G. W., Rice, A. D. and Stribley, M. F. 1984. Effects of aphid alarm pheromone derivatives and related-compounds on non-persistent and semi-persistent plant-virus transmission by myzus-persicae. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 104 (2), pp. 203-209. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1984.tb05604.x

An aggregation pheromone of sitona-lineatus - identification and initial field studies

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Blight, M. M., Pickett, J. A., Smith, M. C. and Wadhams, L. J. 1984. An aggregation pheromone of sitona-lineatus - identification and initial field studies. Naturwissenschaften - The Science of Nature. 71 (9), pp. 480-480. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00455905

Compounds derived from aphid alarm pheromones of potential use in controlling colonisation and virus transmission by aphids

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Briggs, G. G., Dawson, G. W., Gibson, R. W., Griffiths, D. C., Pickett, J. A., Rice, A. D., Stribley, M. F. and Woodcock, C. M. 1983. Compounds derived from aphid alarm pheromones of potential use in controlling colonisation and virus transmission by aphids. in: Miyamoto, J. (ed.) IUPAC Pesticide Chemistry - Human Welfareand the Environment New York Pergamon Press. pp. 117-122

Wild potato repels aphids by release of aphid alarm pheromone

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Gibson, R. W. and Pickett, J. A. 1983. Wild potato repels aphids by release of aphid alarm pheromone. Nature. 302 (5909), pp. 608-609. https://doi.org/10.1038/302608a0

A synthetic pheromone lure to induce worker honeybees to consume water and artificial forage

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B., Ferguson, A. W. and Pickett, J. A. 1983. A synthetic pheromone lure to induce worker honeybees to consume water and artificial forage. Journal of Apicultural Research. 22 (4), pp. 224-228. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.1983.11100591

Effect of the components of the nasonov pheromone on its release by honeybees at the hive entrance

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B., Ferguson, A. W. and Pickett, J. A. 1983. Effect of the components of the nasonov pheromone on its release by honeybees at the hive entrance. Journal of Apicultural Research. 22 (3), pp. 155-157. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.1983.11100580

Decreased response to alarm pheromone by insecticide-resistant aphids

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dawson, G. W., Griffiths, D. C., Pickett, J. A. and Woodcock, C. M. 1983. Decreased response to alarm pheromone by insecticide-resistant aphids. Naturwissenschaften - The Science of Nature. 70 (5), pp. 254-255. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00405448

(z)-11-eicosen-1-ol, an important new pheromonal component from the sting of the honey bee, apis-mellifera-l (hymenoptera, apidae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pickett, J. A., Williams, I. H. and Martin, A. P. 1982. (z)-11-eicosen-1-ol, an important new pheromonal component from the sting of the honey bee, apis-mellifera-l (hymenoptera, apidae). Journal of Chemical Ecology. 8 (1), pp. 163-175. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00984013

Use of unpurified nasonov pheromone components to attract clustering honeybees

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B., Ferguson, A. W., Pickett, J. A. and Williams, I. H. 1982. Use of unpurified nasonov pheromone components to attract clustering honeybees. Journal of Apicultural Research. 21 (1), pp. 26-29. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.1982.11100512

Nasonov pheromone of the honeybee - apis-mellifera-l (hymenoptera, apidae) .4. Comparative electroantennogram responses

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Williams, I. H., Pickett, J. A. and Martin, A. P. 1982. Nasonov pheromone of the honeybee - apis-mellifera-l (hymenoptera, apidae) .4. Comparative electroantennogram responses. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 8 (2), pp. 567-574. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00987804

Improved preparation of (e)-beta-farnesene and its activity with economically important aphids

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dawson, G. W., Griffiths, D. C., Pickett, J. A., Smith, M. C. and Woodcock, C. M. 1982. Improved preparation of (e)-beta-farnesene and its activity with economically important aphids. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 8 (8), pp. 1111-1117. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00986981

Erythro-6-Acetoxy-5-hexadecanolide, the major component of a mosquito oviposition attractant pheromone

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Laurence, B. R. and Pickett, J. A. 1982. Erythro-6-Acetoxy-5-hexadecanolide, the major component of a mosquito oviposition attractant pheromone. Journal of the Chemical Society-Chemical Communications. (1), pp. 59-60. https://doi.org/10.1039/c39820000059

The effects of the repellents dodecanoic acid and polygodial on the acquisition of non-persistent, semi-persistent and persistent plant-viruses by the aphid myzus-persicae

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Gibson, R. W., Rice, A. D., Pickett, J. A., Smith, M. C. and Sawicki, R. M. 1982. The effects of the repellents dodecanoic acid and polygodial on the acquisition of non-persistent, semi-persistent and persistent plant-viruses by the aphid myzus-persicae. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 100 (1), pp. 55-59. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1982.tb07191.x

Behaviour of alatae of myzus-persicae (sulzer) (hemiptera, aphididae) on chemically treated surfaces after tethered flight

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Griffiths, D. C., Pickett, J. A. and Woodcock, C. M. 1982. Behaviour of alatae of myzus-persicae (sulzer) (hemiptera, aphididae) on chemically treated surfaces after tethered flight. Bulletin of Entomological Research. 72 (4), pp. 687-693. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0007485300008713

Attractiveness of (Z)-11-eicosen-1-ol to foraging honeybees

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B., Williams, I. H., Pickett, J. A., Ferguson, A. W. and Martin, A. P. 1982. Attractiveness of (Z)-11-eicosen-1-ol to foraging honeybees. Journal of Apicultural Research. 21 (3), pp. 151-156. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.1982.11100532

Aphid alarm pheromone derivatives affecting settling and transmission of plant-viruses

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Dawson, G. W., Gibson, R. W., Griffiths, D. C., Pickett, J. A., Rice, A. D. and Woodcock, C. M. 1982. Aphid alarm pheromone derivatives affecting settling and transmission of plant-viruses. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 8 (11), pp. 1377-1388. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf01403101

Synthetic pheromones to attract honeybee (apis-mellifera) swarms

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B., Pickett, J. A., Ferguson, A. W. and Smith, M. C. 1981. Synthetic pheromones to attract honeybee (apis-mellifera) swarms. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 97 (OCT), pp. 427-431. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0021859600040879

The nasonov pheromone of the honeybee apis-mellifera l (hymenoptera, apidae) .2. Bioassay of the components using foragers

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Williams, I. H., Pickett, J. A. and Martin, A. P. 1981. The nasonov pheromone of the honeybee apis-mellifera l (hymenoptera, apidae) .2. Bioassay of the components using foragers. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 7 (2), pp. 225-237. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00995745

Nasonov pheromone of the honey bee, apis-mellifera l (hymenoptera, apidae) .3. Regulation of pheromone composition and production

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pickett, J. A., Williams, I. H., Smith, M. C. and Martin, A. P. 1981. Nasonov pheromone of the honey bee, apis-mellifera l (hymenoptera, apidae) .3. Regulation of pheromone composition and production. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 7 (3), pp. 543-554. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00987702

Evaluation of the various components of the nasonov pheromone used by clustering honeybees

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B., Ferguson, A. W. and Pickett, J. A. 1981. Evaluation of the various components of the nasonov pheromone used by clustering honeybees. Physiological Entomology. 6 (3), pp. 263-268. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3032.1981.tb00270.x

Attraction of honey bees to flowering plants by using synthetic nasonov pheromone

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Williams, I. H., Pickett, J. A. and Martin, A. P. 1981. Attraction of honey bees to flowering plants by using synthetic nasonov pheromone. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 30 (2), pp. 199-201. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1570-7458.1981.tb03098.x

A potential application of aphid alarm pheromones

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Griffiths, D. C. and Pickett, J. A. 1980. A potential application of aphid alarm pheromones. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 27 (2), pp. 199-201. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1570-7458.1980.tb02965.x

Plant volatiles and components influencing behavior of the field slug, deroceras-reticulatum (mull)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pickett, J. A. and Stephenson, J. W. 1980. Plant volatiles and components influencing behavior of the field slug, deroceras-reticulatum (mull). Journal of Chemical Ecology. 6 (2), pp. 435-444. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf01402920

Composition of aphid alarm pheromones

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pickett, J. A. and Griffiths, D. C. 1980. Composition of aphid alarm pheromones. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 6 (2), pp. 349-360. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf01402913

Nasonov pheromone of the honey bee, apis-mellifera l (hymenoptera, apidae) .1. Chemical characterization

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pickett, J. A., Williams, I. H., Martin, A. P. and Smith, M. C. 1980. Nasonov pheromone of the honey bee, apis-mellifera l (hymenoptera, apidae) .1. Chemical characterization. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 6 (2), pp. 425-434. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf01402919

Behaviour Controlling Chemicals

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Pickett, J. A. 1979. Behaviour Controlling Chemicals. Education in chemicals. 16 (2), pp. 41-44.

Techniques for studying honeybee pheromones involved in clustering, and experiments on the effect of nasonov and queen pheromones

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Ferguson, A. W., Free, J. B., Pickett, J. A. and Winder, M. 1979. Techniques for studying honeybee pheromones involved in clustering, and experiments on the effect of nasonov and queen pheromones. Physiological Entomology. 4 (4), pp. 339-344. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3032.1979.tb00625.x