Insect chemical ecology: identification and production of chemical signals (semiochemicals)
Project (past)
| Project dates | 01 Apr 1999 to end of 31 Mar 2008 |
|---|---|
| Funder | Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council |
| Project number | 4189 |
| Department | Biological Chemistry |
| Research fish code | BBS/E/C/00004189 |
| Grant ID | BBS/E/C/00004189 |
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(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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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 .
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.
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 .
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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