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- 35 results
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2025
Flower strips in winter reduce barley yellow dwarf virus incidence in cereal crops
Roudine, S., Le Ralec, A., Bouvaine, S., Alford, L., Duval, F., Buchard, C., Llopis , S., Cloteau , R., Georges, R., Jambon, O., van Baaren, J. & Lann, C. L., 1 Feb 2025, In: Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment. 378, 109275.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
2024
Aphids: Mothers and Daughters
Alford, L., 5 Sept 2024, RES Insects: Discover the Science and Secrets Behind the World of Insects. Dorling Kindersley, p. 32-33Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter in a book
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Climate Change
Alford, L., 5 Sept 2024, RES Insects: Discover the Science and Secrets Behind the World of Insects. Dorling Kindersley, p. 196-197Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter in a book
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Editorial: Role of entomopathogenic fungi in sustainable agriculture
Vivekanandhan, P., Alford, L. & Krutmuang, P., 17 Dec 2024, In: Frontiers in Microbiology. 15, 2 p., 1504175.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial (Academic Journal) › peer-review
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No evidence for competition over floral resources between winter-active parasitoids and pollinators in agroecosystems
Alford, L., Roudine, S., Valsami, D., Fontaine-Guenel, T., Namintraporn, T., Guedon, A., Normand, R., Lagneau, L., Lann, C. L. & van Baaren, J., 26 Jan 2024, In: Scientific Reports. 14, 1, 10 p., 2239.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
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Study on the virulence of Metarhizium anisopliae against Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith, 1797)
Vivekanandhan, P., Kannan, S., Alford, L., Pittarate, S. & Krutmuang, P., 1 May 2024, In: Journal of Basic Microbiology. 64, 5, 17 p., 2300599.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
15 Citations (Scopus) -
2023
Biocontrol effect of entomopathogenic fungi Metarhizium anisopliae ethyl acetate‐derived chemical molecules: An eco‐friendly anti‐malarial drug and insecticide
Vivekanandhan, P., Kannan, S., Alford, L., Pittarate, S., Mekchay, S., Reddy, G., Elangovan, D. & Krutmuang, P., 27 Jul 2023, In: Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology. 114, 2, p. 1-19 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
31 Citations (Scopus) -
Can insects be warm-blooded?
Alford, L., 2023, In: Biological Sciences Review. 35, p. 8-11Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
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Entomopathogenic fungi based microbial insecticides and their physiological and biochemical effects on Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith)
Vivekanandhan, P., Kannan, S., Alford, L., Pittarate, S. & Krutmuang, P., 11 Dec 2023, In: Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. 13, 1254475, 11 p., 1254475.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
Open Access21 Citations (Scopus) -
First report on the enzymatic and immune response of Metarhizium majus bag formulated conidia against Spodoptera frugiperda: An ecofriendly microbial insecticide.
Vivekanandhan, P., Swathy , K., Alford, L., Pittarate, S., Geedi, R., Elangovan, D., Marimuthu, R. & Krutmuang, P., 2 Mar 2023, In: Frontiers in Microbiology. 14, 1104079, 1104079.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
Open Access31 Citations (Scopus) -
Landscape effects on the thermotolerance of carabid beetles and the role of behavioral thermoregulation
Alford, L., Roudine, S., Pierre, J.-S., Burel, F. & van Baaren, J., 8 Feb 2023, In: Insect science. 30, 1, p. 251-263 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus)26 Downloads (Pure) -
2022
Insect Control Agents
Alford, L. (Inventor), Dow, J. (Inventor), Davies, S. (Inventor) & Nachman , R. (Inventor), 10 Feb 2022, IPC No. A01N 63/50 (2006.01), A01N 37/46 (2006.01), C07K 14/435 (2006.01), A01P 7/04 (2006.01), Patent No. PCT / EP2019 / 083553, 3 Dec 2019, Priority date 3 Dec 2018, Priority No. 62/774,546Research output: Patent
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Toxicity of Metarhizium flavoviride conidia virulence against Spodoptera litura (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and its impact on physiological and biochemical activities
Vivekanandhan, P., Swathy, K., Alford, L., Pittarate, S., Subala, S., Mekchay, S., Elangovan, D. & Krutmuang, P., 6 Oct 2022, In: Scientific Reports. 12, 1, 16775.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
Open AccessFile31 Citations (Scopus)81 Downloads (Pure) -
2020
Insect Control Agents
Alford, L. (Inventor), Dow, J. (Inventor), Davies, S. (Inventor) & Nachman , R. (Inventor), 11 Jun 2020, IPC No. C07K 7/06 (2006.01), A01N 37/00 (2006.01), C07K 14/435 (2006.01), A01M 1/20 (2006.01), Patent No. WO 2020/115076 A2, 3 Dec 2019, Priority date 3 Dec 2018, Priority No. 62/774,546Research output: Patent
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Measuring the evolutionary potential of a winter-active parasitic wasp to climate change
Alford, L., Louâpre, P., Mougel , F. & van Baaren , J., 22 Sept 2020, In: Oecologia. 194, p. 41-50 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus) -
The power of flowers in agricultural landscapes
Alford, L., 2020, In: Biological Sciences Review. 33, p. 35-38Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
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2019
Assessment of neuropeptide binding sites and the impact of biostable kinin and CAP2b analogue treatment on aphid (Myzus persicae and Macrosiphum rosae) stress tolerance
Alford, L., Marley, R., Dornan , A., Pierre, J.-S., Dow, J., Nachman , R. & Davies, S., 7 Feb 2019, In: Pest Management Science. 75, p. 1750-1759Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
16 Citations (Scopus) -
Desiccation, thermal stress and associated mortality in Drosophila fruit flies induced by neuropeptide analogue treatment
Alford, L., Marley, R., Dornan, A., Dow, J., Nachman, R. & Davies, S., 14 Mar 2019, In: Journal of Pest Science. 92, p. 1123-1137Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
11 Citations (Scopus) -
Effect of interference and exploitative competition on associative learning by a parasitoid wasp: a mechanism for ideal free distribution?
Kishani Farahani, H., Moghadassi, Y., Alford, L. & van Baaren, J., 2019, In: Animal Behaviour.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
7 Citations (Scopus) -
2018
Using insects to protect crops
Alford, L., 2018, In: Biological Reviews. 31, p. 22-25Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
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2017
Early life nutritional quality effects on adult memory retention in a parasitic wasp
Kishani Farahani, H., Ashouri, A., Zibaee, A., Abroon, P., Alford, L., Pierre, J.-S. & Van Baaren, J., 2017, In: Behavioral Ecology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus) -
Flowering cover crops in winter increase pest control but not trophic link diversity
Damien, M., Lann, C. L., Desneux, N., Alford, L., Hassan, D. A., Georges, R. & Baaren, J. V., Sept 2017, In: Agriculture, ecosystems & environment..Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
47 Citations (Scopus) -
Renal neuroendocrine control of desiccation and cold tolerance by Drosophila suzukii.
Terhzaz, S., Alford, L., Yeoh, J., Marley, R., Dornan, A., Dow, J. & Davies, S., Aug 2017, In: Pest Management Science.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
22 Citations (Scopus) -
The effect of landscape complexity and microclimate on the thermal tolerance of a pest insect.
Alford, L., Tougeron, K., Pierre, J.-S., Burel, F. & van Baaren , J., Jun 2017, In: Insect science.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
22 Citations (Scopus) -
Why is there no impact of the host species on the cold tolerance of a generalist parasitoid?
Alford, L., Kishani, H., Pierre, J.-S., Burel, F. & van Baaren, J., Oct 2017, In: Journal of Insect Physiology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
7 Citations (Scopus) -
2016
Comparing thermal tolerance across contrasting landscapes: First steps towards understanding how landscape management could modify ectotherm thermal tolerance
Tougeron, K., van Baaren, J., Burel, F. & Alford, L., 2016, In: Insect conservation and diversity.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
36 Citations (Scopus) -
Improving methods to measure critical thermal limits in phloem‐feeding pest insects
Alford, L., van Baaren, J. & Burel, F., Apr 2016, In: Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
11 Citations (Scopus) -
Potential Host Manipulation by the Aphid Parasitoid Aphidius avenae to Enhance Cold Tolerance.
Alford, L., Androdias, A., Franco, T., Pierre, J.-S., Burel, F. & van Baaren , J., Dec 2016, In: PLoS ONE.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
8 Citations (Scopus) -
The effect of host nutritional quality on multiple components of Trichogramma brassicae fitness
Kishani Farahani, H., Ashouri, A., Zibaee, A., Abroon, P. & Alford, L., 24 May 2016, In: Bulletin of Entomological Research. 106, 5, 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
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2015
Effects of three insecticides on adult bionomics of the parasitoid Encarsia formosa
Heidari, A., Alford, L. & Kishani Farahani, H., 2015, In: Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
2014
Could behaviour and not physiological thermal tolerance determine winter survival of aphids in cereal fields?
Alford, L., Andrade, T., Georges, R., Burel, F. & van Baaren , J., Dec 2014, In: PLoS ONE.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
32 Citations (Scopus) -
2012
Effect of latitude and acclimation on the lethal temperatures of the peach‐potato aphid Myzus persicae
Alford, L., Blackburn, T. & Bale, J., Feb 2012, In: Agricultural and forest entomology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
34 Citations (Scopus) -
Effects of acclimation and latitude on the activity thresholds of the aphid Myzus persicae in Europe
Alford, L., Blackburn, T. & Bale, J., Jun 2012, In: Journal of applied entomology = Zeitschrift fur angewandte Entomologie.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
26 Citations (Scopus) -
2011
Walking speed adaptation ability of Myzus persicae to different temperature conditions.
Alford, L., Hughes, G., Blackburn, T. & Bale, J., Nov 2011, In: Bulletin of Entomological Research.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
7 Citations (Scopus) -
2010
Thermal activity thresholds of the predatory mirid Nesidiocoris tenuis: Implications for its efficacy as a biological control agent
Hughes, G., Alford, L., Sterk, G. & Bale, J., 2010, In: BioControl.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
28 Citations (Scopus)