A5040132433- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Research on scale insects
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
- Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control
- Plant Virus Research Studies
- 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 Pathogens and Resistance
- Plant Pathogenic Bacteria Studies
- Insect Pheromone Research and Control
- Plant and animal studies
- Agricultural pest management studies
- 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...
EFSA was asked to update the 2015 risk assessment on
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 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...
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 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...
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...
This opinion updates the information included in previous EFSA Scientific Opinion concerning planta control measures for Xylella fastidiosa, with a systematic review and critical analysis of potential treatment solutions that have been published against this pest so far. The output focuses on application chemical or biological treatments living plants. In vitro studies, hot water treatments, use resistant varieties vector are excluded from review. antibiotics is not considered due to risk...
The EFSA Panel on Plant Health performed a pest categorisation of Zaprionus indianus (Diptera: Drosophilidae), the African fig fly for territory EU.This species successfully colonised Indian subcontinent more than four decades ago, and recently South North America.Within EU, occurs in Cyprus, Malta, Portugal (Madeira) Spain (Canary Islands Andalusia).Z. is not listed Annex II Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/ 2072.The larvae this feed 80 plant both cultivated...
The European Commission requested the EFSA Panel on Plant Health to prepare and deliver a scientific opinion risk posed by bonsai plants from China consisting of Pinus parviflora grafted thunbergii taking into account available information, including technical information provided China. All pests associated with P. and/or were evaluated against specific criteria for their relevance this Scientific Opinion. Forty-three that fulfilled all relevant selected further evaluation. For 24 are not...
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...
Abstract: The selection of oviposition sites by the yellow‐fever mosquito, Aedes aegypti , was studied in laboratory. repellent or attractant effects salinity and presence bacteria water collected from a local community on Brazilian coast were investigated. Water contaminated with (waste lagoon water) elicited significantly more than distilled water. Oviposition decreased an increase salinity, almost no above 12%. tolerance A. larvae investigated measuring their mortality response to salt...
EFSA was asked for a partial risk assessment of
The increase in arrivals of new forest pests highlights the need for effective phytosanitary legislation and measures. This paper introduces targeted at prevention management potential introductions pathogens. An overview is given on plant health regulations global regional level with detailed information situation European Union (EU). current discussed, a particular focus eradication contingency plans Fusarium circinatum. We identified key aspects relevant improvement efficacy measures...