A5024721277- Yeasts and Rust Fungi Studies
- Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
- Plant Pathogens and Resistance
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Polar Research and Ecology
- Urban Agriculture and Sustainability
- Economic and Environmental Valuation
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
- Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Marine and coastal plant biology
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
- Pacific and Southeast Asian Studies
- Bioenergy crop production and management
- Bat Biology and Ecology Studies
- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
Stellenbosch University
2024
South African National Biodiversity Institute
2024
Macquarie University
2017-2022
Plant Biosecurity Cooperative Research Centre
2017
ACT Government
2017
Abstract Trait databases have become important resources for large-scale comparative studies in ecology and evolution. Here we introduce the AnimalTraits database, a curated database of body mass, metabolic rate brain size, standardised units, terrestrial animals. The has broad taxonomic breadth, including tetrapods, arthropods, molluscs annelids from almost 2000 species 1000 genera. All data recorded are sourced their original empirical publication, metrics measurements included with each...
Many species have been intentionally introduced to new regions for their benefits. Some of these alien cause damage, others do not (or at least yet). There are several approaches address this problem: prohibit taxa that will try limit damages while preserving benefits, or promote safe. In the present article, we unpack safe list approach, which define as "a region interest considered sufficiently low risk invasion and impact can be widely used without concerns negative impacts." We discuss...
Abstract Exotic fungal pathogens can substantially affect individuals and populations of susceptible native plant species, potentially resulting in changes community structure composition. Austropuccinia psidii (myrtle rust) is a pathogenic fungus to South America that affects species the family Myrtaceae. The pathogen was introduced accidentally Australia first detected NSW April 2010. Ecological impacts have been poorly studied range A . even less its Australian range. In order assess...
Abstract In 2010, the parasitic fungus Austropuccinia psidii (myrtle rust) was detected in Australia. infects immature growth of myrtaceous species. Many Australia’s species occur within fire‐prone vegetation communities and have capacity to resprout after fire. Therefore, it is likely that new post‐fire may be vulnerable A . infection, causing subsequent flow‐on effects species’ persistence community dynamics. The aim this study test impacts on native Australian Myrtaceae We grew eight...
Abstract In 2010, the fungal plant pathogen that causes Myrtle rust, Austropuccinia psidii , which is native to South America, was first detected in Australia and has since had significant impacts on several Australian Myrtaceae species. Despite this, our understanding of role secondary metabolites play susceptibility A. limited. This study aimed determine: (1) whether metabolite (phenolics, terpenes) production induced after inoculation if so, (2) how their relates susceptibility. To test...