Lin Field

Name	Lin Field
Job title	Principal Research Scientist - Head of Biointeractions and Crop Protection Department
Email address	lin.field@rothamsted.ac.uk
Department	Biointeractions and Crop Protection
Research cluster	BCP: Pesticide Resistance
ORCID	https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3328-2513
Preferred citation	Field, L. M.
Office	Harpenden

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Research outputs

Investigating the status of pyrethroid resistance in UK populations of the cabbage stem flea beetle (Psylliodes chrysocephala)

Willis, C., Foster, S. P., Zimmer, C. T., Elias, J., Chang, X., Field, L. M., Williamson, M. S. and Davies, T. G. E. 2020. Investigating the status of pyrethroid resistance in UK populations of the cabbage stem flea beetle (Psylliodes chrysocephala) . Crop Protection. p. 105316.

Evolutionary trade-offs of insecticide resistance – the fitness costs associated with target-site mutations in the nAChR of Drosophila melanogaster

Homem, R. A., Buttery, B., Richardson, E., Tan, Y., Field, L. M., Williamson, M. S. and Davies, T. G. E. 2020. Evolutionary trade-offs of insecticide resistance – the fitness costs associated with target-site mutations in the nAChR of Drosophila melanogaster. Molecular Ecology. 29, pp. 2661-2675.

The effects of knock-down resistance mutations and alternative splicing on voltage-gated sodium channels in Musca domestica and Drosophila melanogaster

Thompson, A. J., Verdin, P. S., Burton, M. J., Davies, T. G. E., Williamson, M. S., Field, L. M., Baines, R. A., Mellor, I. R. and Duce, I. R. 2020. The effects of knock-down resistance mutations and alternative splicing on voltage-gated sodium channels in Musca domestica and Drosophila melanogaster. Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 122, p. 103388.

Assessing the acute toxicity of insecticides to the buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris audax)

Reid, R. J., Troczka, B. J., Kor, L., Randall, E., Williamson, M. S., Field, L. M., Nauen, R., Bass, C. and Davies, T. G. E. 2020. Assessing the acute toxicity of insecticides to the buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris audax) . Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology. 166, p. 104562.

A flavin-dependent monooxgenase confers resistance to chlorantraniliprole in the diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella

Mallott, M., Hamm, S., Troczka, B. J., Randall, E., Pym, A., Grant, C., Baxter, S., Vogel, H., Shelton, A.M., Field, L. M., Williamson, M. S., Paine, M., Zimmer, C.T., Slater, R., Elias, J. and Bass, C. G. 2019. A flavin-dependent monooxgenase confers resistance to chlorantraniliprole in the diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella. Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 115, p. 103247.

Impact of heat processing on the nutritional content of Gryllus bimaculatus (black cricket)

Dobermann, D., Field, L. M. and Michaelson, L. V. 2019. Impact of heat processing on the nutritional content of Gryllus bimaculatus (black cricket). Nutrition Bulletin. pp. 1-7.

Genomic insight into neonicotinoid sensitivity in the solitary bee Osmia bicornis

Beadle, K., Singh, K. S., Troczka, B. J., Randall, E., Zaworra, M., Zimmer, C. T., Hayward, A., Reid, R., Kor, L., Kohler, M., Buer, B., Nelson, D. R., Williamson, M. S., Davies, T. G. E., Field, L. M., Nauen, R. and Bass, C. 2019. Genomic insight into neonicotinoid sensitivity in the solitary bee Osmia bicornis. PLOS Genetics. 15 (2), p. e1007903.

Structural and biochemical evaluation of Ceratitis capitata odorant-binding protein 22 affinity for odorants involved in intersex communication

Falchetto, M., Ciossani, G., Scolari, F., Di Cosimo, A., Nenci, S., Field, L. M., Mattevi, A., Zhou, J-J., Gasperi, G. and Forneris, F. 2019. Structural and biochemical evaluation of Ceratitis capitata odorant-binding protein 22 affinity for odorants involved in intersex communication . Insect Molecular Biology. 28 (3), pp. 431-443.

Identification and functional characterisation of a novel N-cyanoamidine neonicotinoid metabolising cytochrome P450, CYP9Q6, from the buff-tailed bumblebee Bombus terrestris

Troczka, B. J., Homem, R. A., Reid, R., Beadle, K., Kohler, M, Zaworra, M, Field, L. M., Williamson, M. S., Nauen, R., Bass, C. and Davies, T. G. E. 2019. Identification and functional characterisation of a novel N-cyanoamidine neonicotinoid metabolising cytochrome P450, CYP9Q6, from the buff-tailed bumblebee Bombus terrestris. Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 111 (103171).

Using Hermetia illucens to process Ugandan waragi waste

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.

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

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.

Extension of Partial Gene Transcripts by Iterative Mapping of RNA-Seq Raw Reads

Singh, K. S., Troczka, B. J., Beadle, K., Field, L. M., Davies, T. G. E., Williamson, M. S., Nauen, R and Bass, C. 2019. Extension of Partial Gene Transcripts by Iterative Mapping of RNA-Seq Raw Reads. IEEE-ACM Transactions on Computational Biology and Bioinformatics. 16 (3), pp. 1036-1041.

Neonicotinoids

Bass, C. and Field, L. M. 2018. Neonicotinoids. Current Biology. 28 (14), pp. R772-R773.

Unravelling the molecular determinants of bee sensitivity to neonicotinoid insecticides

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.

Opportunities and hurdles of edible insects for food and feed

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.

Aphid Genomics and its contribution to understanding aphids as crop pests

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

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

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.

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

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.

Voltage-gated sodium channels as targets for pyrethroid insecticides

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.

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

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.

Insecticide resistance mediated by an exon skipping event.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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).

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

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.

Unseen dangers of inappropriate legislation in agriculture

Field, L. M. 2015. Unseen dangers of inappropriate legislation in agriculture. Food and Energy Security. 4 (1), pp. 1-2.

Guilty until proven innocent

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

Insecticide synergists: good or bad for honey bees?

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Identification of pheromone components and their binding affinity to the odorant binding protein CcapOBP83a-2 of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Gene amplification and microsatellite polymorphism underlie a recent insect host shift

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 of the United States of America - PNAS. 110 (48), pp. 19460-19465.

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

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.

Bee balanced [Letter]

Field, L. M. 2013. Bee balanced [Letter]. New Scientist. 218 (2911), p. 33.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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).

Aedes aegypti mosquitoes exhibit decreased repellency by DEET following previous exposure

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Insecticide resistance in the aphid Myzus persicae

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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).

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

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.

Interactions of piperonyl butoxide and its analogue with CYP3A4

Moores, G. D., Alptekin, S., Field, L. M. and Philippou, D. 2011. Interactions of piperonyl butoxide and its analogue with CYP3A4. doi: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

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.

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

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

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 .

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

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.

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

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.

Gene amplification and insecticide resistance

Bass, C. and Field, L. M. 2011. Gene amplification and insecticide resistance. Pest Management Science. 67 (8), pp. 886-890.

Cooperative interactions between odorant-binding proteins of Anopheles gambiae

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.

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

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.

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

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).

Genome sequence of the pea aphid Acyrthosiphon pisum

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).

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

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.

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

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.

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

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).

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

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 of the United States of America - PNAS. 107, pp. 8575-8580.

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

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.

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

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.

Identification of ion channel genes in the Acyrthosiphon pisum genome

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Update on ordering of pea aphid scaffolds by HAPPY mapping

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 .

Pest wars - press paper

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 .

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

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

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

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.

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

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).

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

A novel assay reveals the blockade of esterases by piperonyl butoxide

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.

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

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.

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

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).

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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).

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

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.

DDT, pyrethrins, pyrethroids and insect sodium channels

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Aphid alarm pheromone produced by transgenic plants affects aphid and parasitoid behavior

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 of the United States of America - PNAS. 103, pp. 10509-10513.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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-

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

DNA methylation in insects

Field, L. M., Lyko, F., Mandrioli, M. and Prantera, G. 2004. DNA methylation in insects. Insect Molecular Biology. 13 (2), pp. 109-115.

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

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.

Revisiting the odorant-binding protein LUSH of Drosophila melanogaster : evidence for odour recognition and discrimination

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Insecticide resistance: from science to practice

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

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

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.

Odorant binding proteins and chemosensory proteins in insects

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.

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

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.

An overview of insecticide resistance

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

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

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.

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

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.

Methylating DNA in insects

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

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

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

Molecular studies in insect olfaction

Field, L. M., Pickett, J. A. and Wadhams, L. J. 2000. Molecular studies in insect olfaction. Insect Molecular Biology. 9 (6), pp. 545-551.

Methylation and expression of amplified esterase genes in the aphid Myzus persicae (Sulzer)

Field, L. M. 2000. Methylation and expression of amplified esterase genes in the aphid Myzus persicae (Sulzer). Biochemical Journal. 349 (3), pp. 863-868.

Amplification and methylation of an esterase gene associated with insecticide-resistance in greenbugs, Schizaphis graminum (Rondani) (Homoptera: Aphididae)

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)

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.

Relationship between amount of esterase and gene copy number in insecticide- resistant Myzus persicae (Sulzer)

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

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)

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.

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

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.

Knowledge of gene sequences and its use in combating pesticide resistance

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

Mode of action of insecticides and mechanisms of resistance

Field, L. M. 1998. Mode of action of insecticides and mechanisms of resistance. American Chemical Society (ACS).

Evolution of amplified esterase genes in resistant Myzus persicae

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

Evidence that the E4 and FE4 esterase genes responsible for insecticide resistance in the aphid Myzus persicae are part of a gene family

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.

Use of biochemical and DNA diagnostics for characterising multiple mechanisms of insecticide resistance in the peach-potato aphid, Myzus persicae (Sulzer)

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.

Structure and organisation of amplicons containing the E4 esterase genes responsible for insecticide resistance in the aphid Myzus persicae (Sulzer)

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.

Multiple sites of the amplified esterase genes that confer resistance to insecticides in Myzus persicae (Sulzer) (Homoptera: Aphididae) revealed by fluorescence in situ hybridisation

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 ?

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)

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.

Analysis of amplicons containing the esterase genes responsible for insecticide resistance in the peach-potato aphid Myzus persicae (Sulzer)

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.

Expression of amplified esterase genes in insecticide-resistant Myzus persicae (Sulzer)

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

Inheritance of amplified esterase genes responsible for insecticide resistance in Myzus persicae (Homoptera: Aphididae)

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.

Changes in the methylation of amplified esterase DNA during loss and reselection of insecticide resistance in peach-potato aphids, Myzus persicae

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.

Chromosomal location of the amplified esterase genes conferring resistance to insecticides in Myzus persicae (Homoptera: Aphididae)

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.

Esterases in resistant peach-potato aphids, Myzus persicae (Sulzer)

Devonshire, A. L. and Field, L. M. 1995. Esterases in resistant peach-potato aphids, Myzus persicae (Sulzer). Wiley.

Carboxylesterase FE4 - green peach aphid (564 residues)

Field, L. M. 1994. Carboxylesterase FE4 - green peach aphid (564 residues).

Carboxylesterase E4 - green peach aphid (552 residues)

Field, L. M. 1994. Carboxylesterase E4 - green peach aphid (552 residues).

The peach-potato aphid Myzus persicae and the tobacco aphid Myzus nicotianae have the same esterase-based mechanisms of insecticide resistance

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.

Myzus persicae esterases and their amplified genes

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 .

Myzus persicae mRNA for esterase FE4 (1849bp)

Field, L. M. 1993. Myzus persicae mRNA for esterase FE4 (1849bp).

Myzus persicae mRNA for esterase E4 (21581bp)

Field, L. M. 1993. Myzus persicae mRNA for esterase E4 (21581bp).

Gene amplification and insecticide resistance in aphids

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

Analysis of the amplified esterase genes in insecticide-resistant Myzus persicae

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

Cloning and analysis of the esterase genes conferring insecticide resistance in the peach-potato aphid Myzus persicae (Sulzer)

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.

Molecular biology of insecticide resistance

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

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).

Insecticide resistance by gene amplification in Myzus persicae

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

Characterisation of insect-resistant genotypes of the peach-potato aphid, Myzus persicae, by immunoassay and DNA probing techniques

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.

Gene amplification and insecticide resistance

Devonshire, A. L. and Field, L. M. 1991. Gene amplification and insecticide resistance. in:

Monitoring insecticide resistance in Myzus persicae

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.

Studies on the genes responsible for insecticide resistance in the peach-potato aphid, Myzus persicae

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

Gene amplification and insecticide resistance - 10 years on

Devonshire, A. L. and Field, L. M. 1989. Gene amplification and insecticide resistance - 10 years on. Insect Molecular Genetics Newsletter. 3, pp. 1-2.

The combined use of immunoassay and a DNA diagnostic technique to identify insecticide-resistant genotypes in the peach-potato aphid, Myzus persicae (Sulz.)

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.

Changes in DNA methylation are associated with loss of insecticide resistance in the peach-potato aphid Myzus persicae (Sulz.)

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.

Molecular evidence that insecticide resistance in peach-potato aphids (Myzus persicae Sulz.) results from amplification of an esterase gene.

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.