Chemical Ecology & Plant Biochemistry Publications

1. Development of practical pheromone lures for Lygus hesperus and Lygus elisus (Heteroptera: Miridae)

   Hall, David R., Serrano, Jacqueline, Yokota, Glenn Y., Nieto, Diego J., Farman, Dudley I., McElfresh, J. Stephen, Del Pozo-Valdivia, Alejandro I., Millar, Jocelyn G. and Daane, Kent M. (2024) Development of practical pheromone lures for Lygus hesperus and Lygus elisus (Heteroptera: Miridae). Journal of Economic Entomology. ISSN 0022-0493 (Print), 1938-291X (Online) (In Press)

2. Systemic analysis of lipid metabolism from individuals to multi-organism systems

   Furse, Samuel, Martel, Carlos, Willer, David F., Stabler, Daniel, Fernandez-Twinn, Denise S., Scott, Jennifer, Patterson-Cross, Ryan, Watkins, Adam J., Virtue, Samuel, Prescott, Thomas A. K., Baker, Ellen, Chennels, Jennifer, Vidal-Puig, Antonio, Ozanne, Susan E., Kite, Geoffrey C., Vítová, Milada, Chiarugi, Davide, Moncur, John, Koulman, Albert, Wright, Geraldine A., Snowden, Stuart G. and Stevenson, Philip C. (2024) Systemic analysis of lipid metabolism from individuals to multi-organism systems. Molecular Omics. ISSN 2515-4184 (Online) (doi:10.1039/D4MO00083H )

3. Lablab (Lablab purpureus L.) genotypes and field margin vegetation influence bean aphids and their natural enemies

   Karimi, Joseph M, Nyaanga, Jane G, Mulwa, Richard MS, Ogendo, Joshua, Bett, Philip K, Cheruiyot, Erick K, Arnold, Sarah EJ, Belmain, Steven R. and Stevenson, Philip (2024) Lablab (Lablab purpureus L.) genotypes and field margin vegetation influence bean aphids and their natural enemies. Frontiers in Insect Science, 4:1328235. pp. 1-11. ISSN 2673-8600 (Online) (doi:10.3389/finsc.2024.1328235 )

4. Professor Sue Nicolson 1950-2023. Sweet solutions: pollinators and their physiology

   Pirk, Christian W.W., Crewe, Robin M. and Stevenson, Philip (2024) Professor Sue Nicolson 1950-2023. Sweet solutions: pollinators and their physiology. Journal of Pollination Ecology, 36 (9). pp. 104-111. ISSN 1920-7603 (Online) (doi:10.26786/1920-7603(2024)800 )

5. Pesticidal plant treatments combined with improved soil fertility can reduce damage caused by Fusarium wilt (Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. phaseoli) and bean fly (Ophiomyia phaseoli) in common bean production (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)

   Ngoya, Zuwena, Mkindi, Angela, Vanek, Steven, Stevenson, Philip, Ndakidemi, Patrick and Belmain, Steven R. (2024) Pesticidal plant treatments combined with improved soil fertility can reduce damage caused by Fusarium wilt (Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. phaseoli) and bean fly (Ophiomyia phaseoli) in common bean production (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Sustainability, 16 (19):4866. pp. 1-17. ISSN 2071-1050 (Online) (doi:10.3390/su16114866 )

6. Floral scent changes in response to pollen removal are rare in buzz‑pollinated Solanum

   Moore, C, Douglas, Farman, Dudley, Sarkinen, Tiina, Stevenson, Philip and Vallejo-Marin, Mario (2024) Floral scent changes in response to pollen removal are rare in buzz‑pollinated Solanum. Planta, 260 (15). pp. 1-12. ISSN 0032-0935 (Print), 1432-2048 (Online) (doi:10.1007/s00425-024-04403-4 )

7. Scientific note: Phoretic interaction between Antherophagus (Coleoptera) and Bombus funebris (Hymenoptera), using Chuquiraga jussieui (Asteraceae) as transfer stations in the páramos

   Martel, Carlos, Cifuentes, Laura, Cuesta, Francisco, Stevenson, Philip and Tovar, Carolina (2024) Scientific note: Phoretic interaction between Antherophagus (Coleoptera) and Bombus funebris (Hymenoptera), using Chuquiraga jussieui (Asteraceae) as transfer stations in the páramos. Apidologie, 55:32. pp. 1-6. ISSN 0044-8435 (Print), 1297-9678 (Online) (doi:10.1007/s13592-024-01075-7 )

8. Identification, synthesis, and field evaluation of components of the female‐produced sex pheromone of Helopeltis cinchonae (Hemiptera: Miridae), an emerging pest of tea

   Magsi, Fida Hussain, Cai, Xiaoming, Luo, Zongxiu, Li, Zhaoqun, Bian, Lei, Xiu, Chunli, Fu, Nanxia, Li, Jianlong, Hall, David and Chen, Zongmao (2024) Identification, synthesis, and field evaluation of components of the female‐produced sex pheromone of Helopeltis cinchonae (Hemiptera: Miridae), an emerging pest of tea. Pest Management Science. ISSN 1526-498X (Print), 1526-4998 (Online) (doi:10.1002/ps.8129 )

9. Identification, synthesis, and field evaluation of components of the female‐produced sex pheromone of Helopeltis cinchonae (Hemiptera: Miridae), an emerging pest of tea

   Magsi, Fida Hussain, Cai, Xiaoming, Luo, Zongxiu, Li, Zhaoqun, Bian, Lei, Xiu, Chunli, Fu, Nanxia, Li, Jianlong, Hall, David R and Chen, Zongmao (2024) Identification, synthesis, and field evaluation of components of the female‐produced sex pheromone of Helopeltis cinchonae (Hemiptera: Miridae), an emerging pest of tea. Pest Management Science. ISSN 1526-498X (Print), 1526-4998 (Online) (doi:10.1002/PS.8129 )

10. Botanical extracts control the fungal pathogen Colletotrichum boninense in smallholder production of common bean

    Kushaha, Tamia, Mkindi, Angela, Mbega, Ernest, Stevenson, Philip and Belmain, Steven R. (2024) Botanical extracts control the fungal pathogen Colletotrichum boninense in smallholder production of common bean. Phytopathology Research, 6 (19). pp. 1-13. ISSN 2096-5362 (Print), 2524-4167 (Online) (doi:10.1186/s42483-024-00235-y )

11. Antagonistic and additive effect when combining biopesticides against the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda

    Harte, Steven, Bray, Daniel, Nash-Woolley, Victoria, Stevenson, Philip and Fernandez-Grandon, G. Mandela (2024) Antagonistic and additive effect when combining biopesticides against the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda. Scientific Reports, 14:6029. pp. 1-11. ISSN 2045-2322 (Online) (doi:10.1038/s41598-024-56599-w )

12. Peru’s zoning amendment endangers forests

    Martel, C, Mendieta-Leiva, G, Alvarez-LOayza, PC, Cano, A, Cosio, EG, Decock, C, Farfan-Rios, W, Feeley, K, Coronado, EH, Huamanatupa, I, Ibanez, AJ, Koepcke de Diller, J, Leon, B, Linares-Palomino, R, Marcelo Pena, JL, MIllan, B, Moat, JF, Pennington, RT, Pitman, N, Salinas, N, Rojas-VeraPinto, R, Stevenson, Philip, Tovar, C, Whaley, O and Young, KR (2024) Peru’s zoning amendment endangers forests. Science, 383 (6686). p. 957. ISSN 0036-8075 (Print), 1095-9203 (Online) (doi:10.1126/science.ado0050 )

13. Methyl N,N‐dimethylanthranilate and ethyl propionate: repellents effective against spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii

    Conroy, Christina, Fountain, Michelle T., Whitfield, E. Charles, Hall, David R., Farman, Dudley and Bray, Daniel (2024) Methyl N,N‐dimethylanthranilate and ethyl propionate: repellents effective against spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii. Pest Management Science. pp. 1-12. ISSN 1526-498X (Print), 1526-4998 (Online) (doi:10.1002/ps.8020 )

14. Volatile organic compounds associated with neonectria ditissima infection in apples (Malus pumila cv Gala)

    Yaji, Asoo, Harte, Steven, Goodall, Iain and Colgan, Richard (2023) Volatile organic compounds associated with neonectria ditissima infection in apples (Malus pumila cv Gala). In: 12th International Congress of Plant Pathology, 20th - 25th Aug, 2023, Lyon, France.

15. Hoverfly use for pollination of commercial soft fruits

    Ameen, Safinatu, Hodgkiss, Dylan, Tashia, Tucker, Bray, Daniel, Arnold, Sarah, Fernandez-Grandon, G. Mandela and Harte, Steven (2023) Hoverfly use for pollination of commercial soft fruits. In: LIDo iCASE 1st year workshop, 15th Dec, 2023, Medical Sciences and Anatomy building, UCL.

16. Identification of the aggregation pheromone of the invasive guam strain of coconut rhinoceros beetle, Oryctes rhinoceros, and determination of stereochemistry

    Harte, Steven, Hall, David, Farman, Dudley, Ero, Mark and Pokana, Alfred (2021) Identification of the aggregation pheromone of the invasive guam strain of coconut rhinoceros beetle, Oryctes rhinoceros, and determination of stereochemistry. In: ECR showcase event, 6th Oct, 2021, University of Greenwich, London.

17. Developing a semiochemical baited “smart” trap to monitor vine weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatus)

    Harte, Steven, Hall, David, Bray, Daniel, Roberts, Joe and Pope, Tom (2023) Developing a semiochemical baited “smart” trap to monitor vine weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatus). In: Fruit Focus, 12th Jul, 2023, NIAB EMR, East Malling, Kent.

18. A combination of biopesticides effective against fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, and mitigation of their defence mechanisms

    Harte, Steven, Bray, Daniel, Woolley, Victoria, Stevenson, Philip and Fernandez-Grandon, G. Mandela (2023) A combination of biopesticides effective against fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, and mitigation of their defence mechanisms. In: Innovations in Crop Protection towards Sustainable Agriculture, 18th May, 2023, 14-15 Belgrave Square, London, SW1X 8PS.

19. Nematicidal effect of Beauveria species and the mycotoxin beauvericin against pinewood nematode Bursaphelenchus xylophilus

    Sanchez-Gomez, Tamara, Harte, Steven, Zamora, Paula, Matéo, Bareyre, Julio, Javier D., Baudilio, Herrero, Niño-Sánchez, Jonathan and Martín-García, Jorge (2023) Nematicidal effect of Beauveria species and the mycotoxin beauvericin against pinewood nematode Bursaphelenchus xylophilus. Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, 6:1229456. pp. 67-77. ISSN 2624-893X (Online) (doi:10.3389/ffgc.2023.1229456 )

20. Pheromone traps and climate variations influence populations of Sahlbergella singularis (Hemiptera: Miridae) and associated damage of cocoa in Cameroon

    Mahot, HC, Bagny-Beilhe, L, Mahob, RJ, Begoudé, A-DB, Kuate, AF, Membang, G, Ewane, N, Kemga, A, Bilong, CFB, Hall, David, Fiaboe, KKM and Hanna, R (2024) Pheromone traps and climate variations influence populations of Sahlbergella singularis (Hemiptera: Miridae) and associated damage of cocoa in Cameroon. Environmental Entomology:nvad117. ISSN 0046-225X (Print), 1938-2936 (Online) (doi:10.1093/ee/nvad117 )