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

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

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Identification of semiochemicals from cowpea, Vigna unguiculata, for low-input management of the Legume Pod Borer, Maruca vitrata

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Osei-Owusu, J., Vuts, J., Caulfield, J. C., Woodcock, C. M., Withall, D., Hooper, A. M., Osafo-Acquaah, S. and Birkett, M. A. 2020. Identification of semiochemicals from cowpea, Vigna unguiculata, for low-input management of the Legume Pod Borer, Maruca vitrata. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 46, pp. 288-298. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-020-01149-7

Environmentally vulnerable noble chafers exhibit unusual pheromone-mediated behaviour

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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

(2R,5S)‐Theaspirane Identified as the Kairomone for the Banana Weevil, Cosmopolites sordidus, from Attractive Senesced Leaves of the Host Banana, Musa spp.

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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.

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

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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

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

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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

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

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Vuts, J., Francke, W., Mori, K., Zarbin, P. H. G., Hooper, A. M., Millar, J. G., Pickett, J. A., Toth, M., Chamberlain, K., Caulfield, J. C., Woodcock, C. M., Troger, A. G., Balintne Csonka, E. and Birkett, M. A. 2015. Pheromone bouquet of the dried bean beetle, Acanthoscelides obtectus (Col.: Chrysomelidae), now complete. European Journal Of Organic Chemistry. 22 (22), pp. 4843-4846. https://doi.org/10.1002/ejoc.201500196

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

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

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Pickett, J. A., Aradottir, G. I., Birkett, M. A., Bruce, T. J. A., Hooper, A. M., Midega, C. A. O., Jones, H. D., Matthes, M. C., Napier, J. A., Pittchar, J. O., Smart, L. E., Woodcock, C. M. and Khan, Z. R. 2014. Delivering sustainable crop protection systems via the seed: exploiting natural constitutive and inducible defence pathways. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B-Biological Sciences. 369 (1639), p. 20120281. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2012.0281

Specificity determinants of the silkworm moth sex pheromone

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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

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

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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

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

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Blassioli-Moraes, M. C., Laumann, R. A., Oliveira, M. W. M., Woodcock, C. M., Mayon, P., Hooper, A. M., Pickett, J. A., Birkett, M. A. and Borges, M. 2012. Sex pheromone communication in two sympatric neotropical stink bug species Chinavia ubica and Chinavia impicticornis. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 38, pp. 836-845. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-012-0142-6

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 .

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

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

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Zhou, J-J., Robertson, G., He, X., Dufour, S. G. L., Hooper, A. M., Pickett, J. A., Keep, N. H. and Field, L. M. 2009. Characterisation of Bombyx mori odorant-binding proteins reveals that a general odorant-binding protein discriminates between sex pheromone components. Journal of Molecular Biology. 389, pp. 529-545. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmb.2009.04.015

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(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

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 .

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 .

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.

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.

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.

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

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 .

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.

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.

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.

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 .

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

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

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 .

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.

(+)-(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.

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 .

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 .

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

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

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

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-#