A5070349502- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Insect behavior and control techniques
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- Insect Utilization and Effects
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Plant and animal studies
- Peacebuilding and International Security
- Agricultural Productivity and Crop Improvement
- Environmental Conservation and Management
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Politics and Conflicts in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Middle East
- Environmental and Biological Research in Conflict Zones
- Soil and Environmental Studies
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Insect Resistance and Genetics
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- Political Conflict and Governance
Queensland University of Technology
2017-2021
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
2018-2019
Agriculture and Food
2018-2019
University of Bremen
2009-2017
Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
2006-2007
Abstract Bactrocera tryoni is a polyphagous fruit fly that predicated to have continuous breeding in tropical and subtropical Australia as temperature hosts are not limiting. Nevertheless, both rainforest agricultural systems, the shows distinct seasonal phenology pattern with an autumn decline spring emergence. Temperature based population models limited predictive capacity for this species so driver(s) observed patterns unknown. Using demographic approach, we studied age-structure of B....
Abstract The Dacini fruit flies are tropical and subtropical insects for which a winter diapause is largely unknown. However, some pest dacines have extended their geographic ranges into temperate areas where temperatures may be limiting. During the 1900s, Bactrocera tryoni (Froggatt) its Australian endemic range to include southern Australia. Starting nearly 100 years ago, several research teams spent considerable effort understanding how ‘tropical’ B . survives winters: this review...
Abstract Around the world, several pest tephritids are extending their ranges from warm tropical or Mediterranean climates into cooler temperate regions. The ability to tolerate climatic diversity is uncommon among insects, and understanding population phenology drivers of such species across different parts range will be critical for management. Here, we determined role temperature versus fruit availability on Queensland fly, Bactrocera tryoni . Using a field site located at...
Predator-prey interactions can affect the behaviour of species involved, with consequences for population distribution and competitive interactions. Under predation pressure, potential prey may adopt evasive strategies. These responses be costly could impact growth. As some more affected than others, pressure also alter dynamics among within communities. In field cages small observation cages, we studied between a generalist predator, African weaver ant, Oecophylla longinoda, two fruit flies...
Abstract Understanding how polyphagous herbivores optimise foraging for multiple hosts remains unclear: prior experiences with and the modification of subsequent behaviours (referred to in broad sense as learning) have been proposed one potential mechanism. A critical feature learning is effect reward value, memory positively linked quality. However, links between host plant quality offspring, experience not researched herbivorous insects. No‐choice dual‐choice olfactometer assays were...
Abstract Body size is an indicator of fitness in fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae), with larger males and females having increased mating success egg production, respectively. Based on laboratory studies, the larval diet its nutritional composition are considered most important factors influencing juvenile growth subsequent adult body size. However, a very limited literature less clear importance as modifier wild flies. Bactrocera tryoni (Froggatt) polyphagous species larvae feeding within...
The surveillance and management of Dacini fruit fly pests are commonly split by gender: male trapping focuses on the dacine 'male-lures', whereas female lures based host-fruit volatiles. Although males several species have been reported to be attracted host volatiles, option using traps for has, date, ignored. Males cue-lure responsive Bactrocera tryoni (Froggatt) recorded as responding volatile blends, but it is not known how frequently this happens, if age-dependent, or strength response...
Phytopathological studies of the state shoots common pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) autumn sowing when grown in protected soil with use Agrotex covering material were carried out. The results survey showed that using fertilizers and activators-nitrogen, phosphorus, boric acid, EM EKO KZ Soil, (NPK) humus, there is a drop seedlings from 7.5 to 32.6%. main reason for death was development spread infectious pathogens seedlings. species composition pathogenic microflora diseased plants represented...