Effects of Phytoplasma Infection on Aster Leafhopper (Macrosteles quadrilineatus) Settling Behavior and Development on Brassica napus
Experimental work on how aster yellows phytoplasma infection in canola affects aster leafhoppers
Research
Economic thresholds for Hypera nigrirostris in red clover seed production
Field trials quantifying yield loss vs. larval density to support decision-making for red clover seed growers.
Temperature-dependent development and survival of Hypera nigrirostris
Growth chamber assays evaluating development rates across 5–30°C to inform phenology and risk forecasting.
Chemical ecology of forage seed pests
Identifying behaviorally active compounds to support pheromone- or attractant-based management tools.
Drought, Soil Microbes, and Bumblebee Foraging
How drought and soil microbial communities shape bumblebee foraging behaviour and colony performance in red clover.