Protecting Crops and the Environment

TitleProtecting Crops and the Environment
TypeScience Department
InstituteRothamsted Research
HeadJulian Smith
Executive AssistantDiane Roberts

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Human-derived host masking compounds in Scottish biting midges

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Seal, N. J., Birkett, M. A., Wadhams, L. J., Pickett, J. A. and Mordue (Luntz), A. J. 2004. Human-derived host masking compounds in Scottish biting midges.

The reproductive biology and mating behaviour of the salmon louse Lepeophtheirus salmonis (Crustacea: Caligidae)

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Mordue Luntz, A. J., Pike, A. W., Ingvarsdottir, A., Birkett, M. A., Wadhams, L. J., Mordue, W. and Pickett, J. A. 2004. The reproductive biology and mating behaviour of the salmon louse Lepeophtheirus salmonis (Crustacea: Caligidae).

The search for natural repellents from human beings against mosquitoes

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Logan, J. G., Birkett, M. A., Wadhams, L. J. and Pickett, J. A. 2004. The search for natural repellents from human beings against mosquitoes. Abstracts Strength in Diversity: 22nd International Congress of Entomology, Brisbane, 15-21 August 2004 .

The search for natural repellents from human beings against mosquitoes

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Logan, J. G., Birkett, M. A., Wadhams, L. J., Mordue (Luntz), A. J. and Pickett, J. A. 2004. The search for natural repellents from human beings against mosquitoes.

Towards an organic system for cattle fly control: a push and a pull?

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Birkett, M. A. 2004. Towards an organic system for cattle fly control: a push and a pull? Hopkins, A. (ed.) Organic farming: science and practice for profitable livestock and cropping (British Grassland Society Occasional Symposium No. 37). British Grassland Society (BGS) Hurley. pp. 101-104

Radar observations reveal the efficacy of path integration mechanisms in flying bees

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Smith, A. D., Osborne, J. L., Carreck, N. L., Reynolds, D. R. and Riley, J. R. 2004. Radar observations reveal the efficacy of path integration mechanisms in flying bees. Abstracts Strength in Diversity: 22nd International Congress of Entomology, Brisbane, 15-21 August 2004 .

Pushing insects around: the use of 'push-pull' strategies in integrated pest management

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Cook, S. M., Powell, W., Smart, L. E., Watts, N. P. and Williams, I. H. 2004. Pushing insects around: the use of 'push-pull' strategies in integrated pest management. Abstracts Strength in Diversity: 22nd International Congress of Entomology, Brisbane, 15-21 August 2004 .

Migration strategies of UK populations of the green lacewing Chrysoperla carnea

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Chapman, J. W., Reynolds, D. R., Smith, A. D. and Woiwod, I. P. 2004. Migration strategies of UK populations of the green lacewing Chrysoperla carnea. Abstracts Entomology 2004: National Meeting of the Royal Entomological Society, York, 21-23 July 2004 .

Radar studies of the high-altitude immigration of the diamondback moth to the UK

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Chapman, J. W., Reynolds, D. R., Smith, A. D., Riley, J. R. and Woiwod, I. P. 2004. Radar studies of the high-altitude immigration of the diamondback moth to the UK.

COmponents of Resistance to DISeases in winter Oilseed Rape: CORDISOR

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

Induction of infection plaques in Oculimacula spp. the cereal eyespot fungi

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Maguire, K., Dickinson, M., Bowyer, P., Perrone, S., Lucas, J. A. and Hammond-Kosack, K. E. 2004. Induction of infection plaques in Oculimacula spp. the cereal eyespot fungi. Abstracts 7th European Conference on Fungal Genetics, Copenhagen, 17-20 April 2004 .

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

Symposium: the Broadbalk long-term experiment at Rothamsted: what has it told us about weeds?

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Moss, S. R., Storkey, J., Cussans, J. W., Perryman, S. A. M. and Hewitt, M. V. 2004. Symposium: the Broadbalk long-term experiment at Rothamsted: what has it told us about weeds? Weed Science. 52, pp. 864-873. https://doi.org/10.1614/WS-04-012R1

Exploiting Triticum monococcum as a source of disease resistance traits to important UK fungal and viral pathogens

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Kornyukhin, D., Kanyuka, K., Lovell, D. J., Maguire, K., West, J. S., Mitrofanova, O. P. and Hammond-Kosack, K. E. 2004. Exploiting Triticum monococcum as a source of disease resistance traits to important UK fungal and viral pathogens. Abstracts Discovery, Development and Delivery in Plant Pathology: 7th Conference of the European Foundation for Plant Pathology and BSPP Presidential Meeting 2004, Aberdeen, 5-10 September 2004 . pp. 54

Plant pathogens: how can molecular genetic information on plant pathogens assist in breeding disease resistant crops

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Hammond-Kosack, K. E., Urban, M., Baldwin, T., Daudi, A., Rudd, J. J., Keon, J., Lucas, J. A., Magiure, K., Kornyukhin, D., Jing, H-C., Bass, C. G. and Antoniw, J. F. 2004. Plant pathogens: how can molecular genetic information on plant pathogens assist in breeding disease resistant crops. Fischer, T. (ed.) New Directions for a Diverse Planet: Proceedings 4th International Crop Science Congress, Brisbane, 26 September-1 October 2004 . Regional Institute, Gosford. pp. www.cropscience.org.au

A controlled environment test for resistance to Soil-borne cereal mosaic virus (SBCMV) and its use to determine the mode of inheritance of resistance in wheat cv. Cadenza and for screening Triticum monococcum genotypes for sources of SBCMV resistance

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Kanyuka, K., Lovell, D. J., Mitrofanova, O. P., Hammond-Kosack, K. E. and Adams, M. J. 2004. A controlled environment test for resistance to Soil-borne cereal mosaic virus (SBCMV) and its use to determine the mode of inheritance of resistance in wheat cv. Cadenza and for screening Triticum monococcum genotypes for sources of SBCMV resistance. Plant Pathology. 53 (2), pp. 154-160. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3059.2004.01000.x

Responses of female orange wheat blossom midge, Sitodiplosis mosellana , to wheat panicle volatiles

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Birkett, M. A., Bruce, T. J. A., Martin, J. L., Smart, L. E., Oakley, J. and Wadhams, L. J. 2004. Responses of female orange wheat blossom midge, Sitodiplosis mosellana , to wheat panicle volatiles. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 30, pp. 1319-1328.

Variation in the load of the horn fly, Haematobia irritans , in cattle herds is determined by the presence or absence of individual heifers

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Jensen, K-M. V., Jespersen, J. B., Birkett, M. A., Pickett, J. A., Thomas, G-, Wadhams, L. J. and Woodcock, C. M. 2004. Variation in the load of the horn fly, Haematobia irritans , in cattle herds is determined by the presence or absence of individual heifers. Medical and Veterinary Entomology. 18 (3), pp. 275-280. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0269-283X.2004.00506.x

Pleiotropic effects of insecticide resistance genes in an aphid pest on vulnerability to attack by parasitoid wasps

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Foster, S. P., Denholm, I. and Powell, W. 2004. Pleiotropic effects of insecticide resistance genes in an aphid pest on vulnerability to attack by parasitoid wasps. Abstracts Strength in Diversity: 22nd International Congress of Entomology, Brisbane, 15-21 August 2004 .

Population genetics of kdr-type resistance to pyrethroids in the peach-potato aphid, Myzus persicae

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Anstead, J. A., Denholm, I. and Williamson, M. S. 2004. Population genetics of kdr-type resistance to pyrethroids in the peach-potato aphid, Myzus persicae. Abstracts Strength in Diversity: 22nd International Congress of Entomology, Brisbane, 15-21 August 2004 .

High-throughput detection of knockdown resistance in Myzus persicae using allelic discriminating quantitative PCR

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Anstead, J. A., Williamson, M. S., Eleftherianos, I. and Denholm, I. 2004. High-throughput detection of knockdown resistance in Myzus persicae using allelic discriminating quantitative PCR. Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 34, pp. 871-877.

Migratory and foraging movements in beneficial insects: a review of radar monitoring and tracking methods

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Chapman, J. W., Reynolds, D. R. and Smith, A. D. 2004. Migratory and foraging movements in beneficial insects: a review of radar monitoring and tracking methods. International Journal of Pest Management. 50, pp. 225-232.

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.

Temporal changes in abundance of insects of importance as bird food. Final report to English Nature

D1 - Technical reports: non-confidential
Moore, A., Harrington, R., Hall, M. J. and Woiwod, I. P. 2004. Temporal changes in abundance of insects of importance as bird food. Final report to English Nature.

Modelling seedling growth rates of 18 temperate arable weed species as a function of the environment and plant traits

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Storkey, J. 2004. Modelling seedling growth rates of 18 temperate arable weed species as a function of the environment and plant traits. Annals of Botany. 93, pp. 681-689.

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

Resistance in Myzus persicae : MACE returns?

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications
Waters, J. W. and Foster, S. P. 2004. Resistance in Myzus persicae : MACE returns? TAG Bulletin. No. 2, pp. 18-19.

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.

Do pollen beetles need pollen? The effect of pollen on oviposition, survival and development of a flower-feeding herbivore

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Cook, S. M., Murray, D. A. and Williams, I. H. 2004. Do pollen beetles need pollen? The effect of pollen on oviposition, survival and development of a flower-feeding herbivore. Ecological Entomology. 29 (2), pp. 164-173. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0307-6946.2004.00589.x

Wielding the MACE: recent events regarding resistance and the peach potato aphid, Myzus persicae

G - Articles in popular magazines and other technical publications
Waters, J. W., Denholm, I., Harrington, R., Foster, S. P., Parker, S. J. and Dewar, A. M. 2004. Wielding the MACE: recent events regarding resistance and the peach potato aphid, Myzus persicae. British Sugar Beet Review. 72(1), pp. 28-32.

An aerial netting study of insects migrating at high altitude over England

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals
Chapman, J. W., Reynolds, D. R., Smith, A. D., Smith, E. T. and Woiwod, I. P. 2004. An aerial netting study of insects migrating at high altitude over England. Bulletin of Entomological Research. 94 (2), pp. 123-136. https://doi.org/10.1079/BER2004287

"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

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).

Climate change and soil functions: consequences of inaction and possible mitigations through land management

C2 - Non-edited contributions to conferences
Powlson, D. S., Falloon, P., Coleman, K., Cox, P., Gaunt, J. L., Shield, I. F., Riche, A. B. and Whitmore, A. P. 2003. Climate change and soil functions: consequences of inaction and possible mitigations through land management. Abstracts ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting. Changing Sciences for a Changing World: Building a Broader Vision, Denver, 2-6 November 2003 .

The potential of legumes to reduce nitrogen fertiliser use and protein imports into the UK: financial and environmental imperatives

C1 - Edited contributions to conferences/learned societies
Hall, R., Dixon-Dawson, J., Andrews, M., Andrews, M. E. and Shield, I. F. 2003. The potential of legumes to reduce nitrogen fertiliser use and protein imports into the UK: financial and environmental imperatives. Crop Quality: its Role in Sustainable Livestock Production. Aspects of Applied Biology 70 . pp. 5-15

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