A5040132433- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Research on scale insects
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
- Plant Virus Research Studies
- Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control
- Insect behavior and control techniques
- Phytoplasmas and Hemiptera pathogens
- Nematode management and characterization studies
- Insect Resistance and Genetics
- Yeasts and Rust Fungi Studies
- Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny
- Plant and Fungal Interactions Research
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Plant Pathogenic Bacteria Studies
- Plant Pathogens and Resistance
- Agricultural pest management studies
- Plant and animal studies
- Insect Pheromone Research and Control
- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
- Insects and Parasite Interactions
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Cocoa and Sweet Potato Agronomy
- Powdery Mildew Fungal Diseases
University of Florida
2023
United States Virgin Islands Department of Health
2023
Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority
2017-2023
University of East Anglia
2023
Wageningen University & Research
1995-2022
University of the Republic of San Marino
2021-2022
University of California, Berkeley
2022
Generalitat Valenciana
2022
Agricultural Research Service
2022
New South Wales Department of Primary Industries
2021
EFSA JournalVolume 16, Issue 8 e05350 GuidanceOpen Access Guidance on quantitative pest risk assessment Panel Plant Health (PLH), Search for more papers by this authorMichael Jeger, authorClaude Bragard, authorDavid Caffier, authorThierry Candresse, authorElisavet Chatzivassiliou, authorKatharina Dehnen-Schmutz, authorJean-Claude Grégoire, authorJosep Anton Jaques Miret, authorAlan MacLeod, authorMaria Navajas Navarro, authorBjörn Niere, authorStephen Parnell, authorRoel Potting, authorTrond...
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Article 42 of the European Regulation (EU) 2016/2031, on protective measures against pests plants, introduces concept 'high risk plant products and other objects' that are identified basis a preliminary assessment to be followed by commodity assessment.Following request Commission, this Guidance was developed establish methodology when performing for high commodities (high objects).The performed EFSA will based information provided National Plant Protection Organisations non-EU countries...
Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA Plant Health Panel updated its pest categorisation of Xylella fastidiosa, previously delivered as part risk assessment published in 2015. X. fastidiosa is Gram-negative bacterium, responsible for various plant diseases, including Pierce's disease, phony peach citrus variegated chlorosis, olive quick decline syndrome, almond leaf scorch and other diseases. The pathogen endemic Americas present Iran. In EU, it reported southern Apulia...
The EFSA Panel on Plant Health (PLHP) performed a pest categorisation of Spodoptera litura (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) for the EU. S. is widely distributed across South and East Asia Oceania.It established in tropical subtropical regions where there are no, or few, frost days each year.It can extend its range into cooler temperate during summer months.S. highly polyphagous feeding hosts within at least 40 botanical families, including economically important crops Brassicaceae, Cucurbitaceae,...
Abstract In accordance with the EFSA Strategy 2027 outlining need for fit‐for‐purpose protocols generic scientific assessments, Panel on Plant Health (PLH Panel) developed standard to harmonise problem formulation process and outputs mandates addressing recurrent questions. Three types of recurring plant health require assessments: (i) pest categorisation; (ii) commodity risk assessment purpose derogation provisions EU law (iii) quantitative assessment. The three are tailored appropriate...
Abstract Following a request from the European Commission, EFSA Panel on Plant Health performed quantitative risk assessment of Leucinodes orbonalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae), eggplant fruit and shoot borer, for EU. The focused potential pathways entry, climatic conditions favouring establishment, spread impact. Options reduction are discussed but effectiveness was not quantified. L. is key pest (aubergine/brinjal) in Indian subcontinent occurs throughout most southern Asia with records...
Experimental data on the relationship between plant patch size and population density of herbivores within fields often deviates from predictions theory island biogeography resource concentration hypothesis. Here we argue that basic features foraging behaviour can explain different responses specialist to habitat heterogeneity. In a combination field simulation studies, applied knowledge strategies three herbivores: cabbage aphid ( Brevicoryne brassicae ), butterfly Pieris rapae L.)...
Abstract The braconid Cotesia plutellae is an important larval parasitoid of the diamondback moth ( Plutella xylostella ), a major pest crucifers in tropics and sub‐tropics. in‐flight searching behaviour C. was investigated wind tunnel close‐range attack observed cages. relative importance volatile stimuli emanating from plant‐host‐complex, oilseed rape Brassica napus ) – P. , long‐range attraction investigated. Plants that were mechanically damaged, or damaged by larvae, attractive to...
Abstract When brussels sprouts leaves were exposed to air passed over a single calling Mamestra brassicae moth, sex pheromone was adsorbed onto the leaf surface such an extent that it subsequently elicited behavioural responses in conspecific male moths, as well female Trichogramma evanescens , egg parasitoids of M. brassicae. Male moths responded odour‐treated short distance (c. 5 cm) wind tunnel, but not attracted at 1 m. In contrast, and re‐released from glass wall tunnel compartment...
The European Commission requested EFSA to conduct a pest categorisation of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) with hosts in 27 plant families. Favoured include maize, rice and sorghum (Poaceae). Hosts also crops within the Brassicaceae, Cucurbitaceae, Solanaceae, Rutaceae other S. is taxonomic entity reliable methods for identification. It regulated EU as harmful organism whose introduction into banned. native tropical subtropical regions Americas migrates temperate North South...
Abstract The European Commission requested the EFSA Panel on Plant Health to evaluate probability of entry pests (likelihood pest freedom at entry), including both, regulated and non-regulated pests, associated with unrooted cuttings genera Petunia Calibrachoa produced under physical isolation in Guatemala. relevance any for this opinion was based evidence following defined criteria, methodology used high-risk plants adapted specificity assessment. Nineteen EU (Bemisia tabaci, pepper golden...
Abstract Following the commodity risk assessment of Prunus persica and P. dulcis plants for planting from Türkiye, in which Lepidosaphes pistaciae (Hemiptera: Diaspididae), pistachio oyster scale or yellow scale, was identified as a pest possible concern, EFSA Panel on Plant Health performed categorisation territory European Union (EU). L. is reported polyphagous which, however, mainly affects genus Pistacia. Originating Asia, it widely distributed producing countries Central, South West...
Abstract Following the commodity risk assessment of Acer palmatum plants grafted on davidii from China, in which Morganella longispina (Hemiptera: Diaspididae) was identified as a pest possible concern, European Commission requested EFSA Panel Plant Health to conduct categorisation M. for territory Union (EU). The origin scale insect is uncertain, with either South America or eastern Asia suggested native range. geographic distribution species includes many countries continents Africa, North...
Abstract The European Commission requested the EFSA Panel on Plant Health to prepare and deliver risk assessments for commodities listed in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2019 as ‘high‐risk plants, plant products other objects’. Taking into account available scientific information, including technical information provided by applicant country, this Scientific Opinion covers health risks posed following commodities: Alnus cordata, A. glutinosa incana graftwood, bare‐root plants rooted pots...
Abstract The European Commission requested the EFSA Panel on Plant Health to deliver a risk assessment likelihood of pest freedom from regulated EU quarantine pests, with emphasis Bursaphelenchus xylophilus and its vectors Monochamus spp. debarked conifer wood chips fumigated sulfuryl fluoride as proposed by United States (US) outlined in ISPM 28 ‐ PT23 (SF) fumigation treatment for nematodes insects wood. considered different phases chips' production, special SF treatment. In addition B....
Abstract The European Commission requested the EFSA Panel on Plant Health to prepare and deliver risk assessments for commodities listed in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2019 as ‘High plants, plant products other objects’. This Scientific Opinion covers health risks posed by plants of Taxus baccata imported from United Kingdom (UK) as: (a) bundles 2‐year‐old bare root (whips), (b) 2‐ 7‐year‐old either exported single or bundles, (c) cell grown (d) 3‐ 15‐year‐old pots. assessment was...
Abstract The European Commission requested the EFSA Panel on Plant Health to prepare and deliver risk assessments for commodities listed in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2019 as ‘High plants, plant products other objects’. This Scientific Opinion covers health risks posed by plants of Populus alba, nigra tremula imported from United Kingdom (UK) as: (a) 1‐ 7‐year‐old bare root (b) 3‐ 15‐year‐old pots, (c) 2‐year‐old cell grown (d) bundles cuttings/graftwood (only P. tremula), taking into...
Abstract The European Commission requested the EFSA Panel on Plant Health to prepare and deliver risk assessments for commodities listed in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2019 as ‘High plants, plant products other objects’. This Scientific Opinion covers health risks posed by: grafted potted plants up 15 years old or bundles of bare root 3 graftwood 2 Prunus armeniaca, P. cerasifera, domestica, incisa persica imported from United Kingdom (UK), taking into account available scientific...