Vol. 60 (2007)

• Foreword

  P.S. Stevens

  xiii-xiii

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• Potential strategies to manage bronze beetle (Eucolaspsis sp) in organic apple orchards

  D.J. Rogers, L.M. Cole, T.M. Fraser, J.T.S. Walker

  1-6

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• The incidence of storage rots after postharvest apple washing

  R.W.A. Scheper, D.J. Rogers, J.T.S. Walker, M.A. Manning, P.N. Wood

  7-14

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• Fungicide timing for control of summer rots of apples

  K.R. Everett, O.E. Timudo-Torrevilla, J.T. Taylor, J. Yu

  15-20

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• Aestivation in apple leafcurling midge (Diptera Cecidomyiidae) parasitoid Platygaster demades Walker (Hymenoptera Platygastridae)

  X.Z. He, Q. Wang

  21-25

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• Host range testing of a nucleopolyhedrovirus of the lightbrown apple moth Epiphyas postvittana

  J. Poulton, N.P. Markwick, V.K Ward, V. Young

  26-32

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• Effects of EppoNPV infection on gene expression in Epiphyas postvittana larvae

  H.S. Gatehouse, N.P. Markwick, J. Poulton, V.K. Ward, V. Young, S. Wilson, R. Dellow, K. Sneddon, L.N. Gatehouse, R.M. Simpson, B.J. Janssen, R. Bishop, R.J. Schaffer, J.T. Christeller

  33-41

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• Incidence and control of thrips on outdoor lettuce at Pukekohe

  P.J. Workman, G.P. Walker, S. Winkler

  42-49

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• Effect of temperature on the development longevity and oviposition of greenhouse thrips (Heliothrips haemorhoidalis) on lemon fruit

  A. Chhagan, P.S. Stevens

  50-55

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• Pyridine compounds increase trap capture of Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande) in a covered crop

  M.M. Davidson, R.C. Butler, S. Winkler, D.A.J. Teulon

  56-60

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• Combination of two odour chemical lures does not increase thrips capture in field bioassays

  D.A.J. Teulon, M-C. Nielsen, D.E. James, S. Winkler, A.R.G. Mclachlan, N.B. Perry

  61-66

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• Impact of pheromone mating disruption and pesticides on oriental fruit moth (Grapholita molesta) on peaches

  P.L. Lo, L.M. Cole

  67-71

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• Development rates longevity and fecundity of sixspotted mite (Eotetranychus sexmaculatus) at constant temperatures

  L.E. Jamieson, P.S. Stevens

  72-77

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• Host plant testing of the spittle bug carystoterpa fingens by stylet penetration behaviour

  W.R.M. Sandanayaka, A. Chhagan, P. Ramankutty

  78-84

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• Effects of host plant characteristics on spray deposition

  S.F. Gous, B. Richardson

  85-88

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• Predator mite application methods for biological control of twospotted mites in hops

  P.W. Shaw, D.R. Wallis

  89-93

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• Fieldapplied fungicides and postharvest treatments to control asparagus diseases posing biosecurity threats to New Zealand

  L-H. Cheah, C.M. Horlock

  94-98

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• In vitro fungicide testing for control of avocado fruit rots

  K.R. Everett, O.E. Timudo-Torrevilla

  99-103

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• Preharvest sanitisers and fungicides for reducing Penicillium digitatum inoculum on cv Satsuma mandarin

  P.A. Rheinl?nder, R.A. Fulerton

  104-107

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• Reduced sensitivity to carbendazim in isolates of Botrytis allii

  S.L.H. Viljanen-Rolinson, M.V. Maroni, R.C. Butler

  108-113

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• Timing of fungicide application for Botrytis cinerea control in blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum)

  M. Walter, F.O. Obanor, J.T. Smith, C. Ford, K.S.H. Boyd-Wilson, P. Haris-Virgin, G.I. Langford

  114-122

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• Susceptibility of grapes to Botrytis cinerea in relation to berry nitrogen and sugar concentration

  D.C. Mundy, R.M. Beresford

  123-127

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• Prediction of disease risk using sitespecific estimates of weather variables

  K.S. Kim, R.M. Beresford, W.R. Henshall

  128-132

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• Initial screening of herbicides tolerated by native plants

  K.C. Harrington, H.K. Schmitz

  133-136

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• Monitoring scrub weed change in the Canterbury region using satellite imagery

  J.D. Shepherd, J.R. Dymond, J.R.I. Cuff

  137-140

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• Control of gorse (Ulex europaeus) in dryland pasture converted from Pinus radiata forest

  G.R. Edwards, K.N. Tozer, T.M.R. Maxwell, A.J. Marshall

  141-145

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• The phenology of Cydia succedana on gorse in Canterbury

  C.R. Sixtus, R.R. Scott, G.D. Hill

  146-151

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• Interactions between nodding thistle seed predators

  R. Groenteman, D. Kelly, S.V. Fowler, G.W. Bourd?t

  152-157

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• Natural enemies of Japanese honeysuckle Lonicera japonica in New Zealand

  N.W. Waipara, C.J. Winks, L.A. Smith, J.P. Wilkie

  158-163

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• Suppression of annual grass weeds by AR542 endophyte infection in dryland tall fescue pastures

  K.N. Tozer, R.J. Lucas, G.R. Edwards

  164-167

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• Ripgut brome (Bromus diandrus) distribution in relation to topography and management on seven high country properties in the South Island

  K.N. Tozer, A.J. Marshall, J.R. Sedcole, G.R. Edwards

  168-173

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• Seed dormancy and germination phenology of grass weeds and implications for their control in cereals

  K.F. Kon, G.B. Follas, D.E. James

  174-182

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• Optimising time of planting and herbicide aplication for control of problem weeds in maize

  T.K. James, A. Rahman, M. Trolove

  183-188

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• Evaluation of organic control methods of the bean beetle Ootheca bennigseni in East Africa

  U.V. Paul, J.K.O. Ampofo, A. Hilbeck, P. Edwards

  189-198

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• Influence of larval density on biological fitness of Ephestia kuehniela Zeler (Lepidoptera Pyralidae )

  J. Xu, Q. Wang, X.Z. He

  199-202

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• Initial establishment of the irish strain of Microctonus aethiopoides in New Zealand

  P.J. Gerard, T.M. Eden, S. Hardwick, C.F. Mercer, M.W.A. Slay, D.J. Wilson

  203-208

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• Clover root weevil in the South Island detection response and current distribution

  C.B. Phillips, M.R. McNeill, S. Hardwick, C.J. Vink, J.M. Kean, D. Bewsell, C.M. Ferguson, L.M. Winder, I.I. Iline, M.C. Barron, B. Stuart

  209-216

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• Influence of trap colour design and height on catch of flying clover root weevil adults

  S. Hardwick, B. Harens

  217-222

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• Cultivar and endophyte effects on a root aphid Aploneura lentisci in perennial ryegrass

  A.J. Popay, P.J. Gerard

  223-227

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• Suitability of phenylalanine ammonia lyase and chitinase activities as biochemical markers of soft rot resistance in Actinidia chinensis kiwifruit

  K.V. Wurms, A. Ah Chee, T. Reglinski, J.T. Taylor

  228-234

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• Negative association between chorus cicada Amphipsalta zelandica and armillaria root disease in kiwifruit

  D.P. Logan, P.A. Alspach

  235-240

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• Effect of cardboard shelter traps on predation of diaspidid scale insects by european earwigs Forficula auricularia in kiwifruit

  D.P. Logan, B.J. Maher, P.G. Connolly, M.J. Pettigrew

  241-248

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• European earwigs Forficula auricularia and predation of scale insects in organic and conventionally managed kiwifruit

  B.J. Maher, D.P. Logan

  249-253

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• A comparison of lepidopteran damage to Hort16A and Hayward kiwifruit

  C.E. McKenna, P.S. Stevens

  254-258

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• The effectiveness of two brushing systems for post harvest disinfestation of kiwifruit

  P.S. Stevens, C.E. McKenna

  259-263

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• First record of Bemisia tabaci biotype Q in New Zealand

  I.A.W. Scott, P.J. Workman, G.M. Drayton, G.M. Burnip

  264-270

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• Effect of climate change on Oriental fruit fly in New Zealand and the Pacific

  D.J. Kriticos, A.E.A. Stephens, A. Leriche

  271-278

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• Predicting the seasonal phenology of fall webworm (Hyphantria cunea) in New Zealand

  J.M. Kean, L.B. Kumarasinghe

  279-285

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• A method for host range testing of a biological control agent for Uraba lugens

  L.A. Berndt, S. Mansfield, T.M. Withers

  286-290

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• Monitoring longdistance spore dispersal by wind a review

  S.L.H. Viljanen-Rollinson, E.L. Parr, M.V. Marroni

  291-296

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• Investigation of oak tree decline in the Auckland region

  M. Braithwaite, C. Inglis, M.A. Dick, T.D. Ramsfield, N.W. Waipara, R.E. Beever, J.M. Pay, C.F. Hill

  297-303

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• The importation of new plant germplasm

  G.R.G. Clover, L.W.M. Liefting, L.I. Ward, B.D. Quinn, H.L. Thompson, T. Wei

  304-304

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Poster Abstracts

• Enhanced growth and vigour of Pinus radiata cuttings and seedlings treated with novel microbial formulations charcoal and mixtures

  R.A. Hill, D.E. Paderes, P.J. Wigley, A.H. Broadwell, D. Than

  305-305

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• Growth of Pinus radiata seedlings in the nursery with novel microbial formulations

  R.A. Hill, D.E. Paderes, P.J. Wigley, A.H. Broadwell

  305-305

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• Detection of Armillaria basidiospore dispersal using molecular techniques

  M.W.P. Power, T.D. Ramsfield, S.L. Dodd, I.A. Hood

  306-306

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• The use of a PCR diagnostic test to predict and control Peronospora sparsa downy mildew of boysenberry

  S.L. Dodd, K.S.H. Boyd-Wilson, D. Shanmuganathan, M. Walter

  306-306

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• Evaluation of fungicides for control of downy mildew of lettuce

  P.J. Wright

  307-307

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• Identification pathogenicity and cold tolerance of strawberry leak isolates in New Zealand

  N.W. Waipara, B. Massey, O.E. Timudo-Torrevilla, K.S.H. Boyd-Wilson, G.I. Langford, L.G. Hawes, M. Walter

  307-307

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• Sulphur Compatibility with a DMI for grapevine powdery mildew control

  G. Chivers, A. Domney, G. Harris, P. Lobb

  308-308

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• Evaluation of nitrogen and calcium for control of head rot of broccoli

  P.J. Wright

  309-309

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• Evaluation of copper and surfactants on head rot of broccoli

  P.J. Wright

  309-309

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• Crop rotation affects populations of soilborne pathogens in potato soil

  A.T. Marsh, L-H. Cheah

  310-310

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• Synchytrium endobioticum (potato wart) eradication from New Zealand

  H.G. Pearson, M. Braithwaite, I. Veljkovic

  310-310

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• Microbes associated with dirty shoes intercepted at New Zealands international airports

  S.D. Young, M.R. McNeill, E.M. Gerard, C.B. Phillips, M. O'Callaghan

  311-311

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• Disinfectants for decontamination of footwear to prevent entry of soilborne microorganisms into New Zealand

  L-H. Cheah, A.T. Marsh, M.R. McNeill

  312-312

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• MAF Exotic Pest and Disease Hotline an important tool in biosecurity surveillance

  T.T. Ashcroft, D.R. Elliott, S. Ganev, S. George

  312-312

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• A success story early detection of exotic ants

  G.M. Burnip, M. Sarty, D. Gunawardana, O. Green

  313-313

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• Postborder detections of Lyctus species (Coleoptera Bostrichidae) since 2002

  K.L. Paice, D. Gunawardana, M.S. Bullians, D. Voice

  313-313

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• The public view of an incursion response tool a vegetation control zone in Hamilton New Zealand

  T. White, D. Bewsell

  314-314

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• BIREA Biocontrol Information Resource for ERMA New Zealand Applicants

  B.I.P. Barratt, L.A. Berndt, S.L. Dodd, R.L. Hill, J.M. Kean, D.A.J. Teulon, T.M. Withers, C.M. Ferguson, L. Harrison, B. Pottinger, J.H. Perry

  314-314

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• Lack of response of glassywinged sharpshooter (Homalodisca vitripennis) to a range of chemical lures

  M-C. Nielsen, M.S. Hoddle, N.B. Perry, D.A.J. Teulon

  315-315

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• Measuring the impacts of soil applied Beauveria bassiana on above ground nontarget coleoptera in Waikato pasture

  M.R. McNeill, M. Brownbridge, T.L. Nelson

  315-315

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• Population dynamics of clover root weevil (Sitona lepidus) in the Manawatu

  L.J. Evans, C.F. Mercer, Q. Wang

  316-316

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• The effect of foliar fertilisers on clover flea (Sminthurus viridis (L) (Collembola Sminthuridae)) survival

  S. Hardwick, D.J. Wilson, B.E. Wiloughby

  316-316

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• Grass grub from 450 km satellites to assess damage on an areawide scale across New Zealand

  M.R. McNeill, T.A. Jackson, R.J. Townsend

  317-317

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• Investigating the cause of localised dry spots and pasture damage in Hawkes Bay hill country Are mealybug Balanococcus poae/Rhizoecus spp or root aphid Aploneura lentisci implicated

  M.W.A. Slay, L. MacGillivray

  317-317

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• Polyphenol oxidasemediated resistance to common cutworm

  P. Thipyapong, S. Klakankhai, M.J. Stout, J. Attajarusit

  318-318

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• Latex in different sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatus) varieties against Cylas formicarius infestation

  W. Wanthanalert, J. Attajarusit

  318-318

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• Exploiting the hostfinding behaviour of thrips with colour and odour attractants underlying principles

  K.W. Webster, D.A.J. Teulon, R.W.H.M. Van_Tol, W.J. De Kogel, R.B. Chapman, R. Hale

  319-319

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• Primary parasitoids of aphids (Hemiptera Aphididae) reported in New Zealand

  D.A.J. Teulon, R.F. Van_Toor, I.A.W. Scott

  319-319

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• Biology and massrearing of the buddleia biocontrol agent Cleopus japonicus (Coleoptera Curculionidae)

  B.A. Gresham, R.L. Hill, M.K. Kay, P.M. Taylor, M.C. Watson

  320-320

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• Distribution of bridal creeper rust (Puccinia myrsiphyllii) In New Zealand

  H.M. Harman, N.W. Waipara, C.J. Winks, L.A. Smith, P.G. Peterson, A. Jones, J. Stanley

  320-320

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• Effectiveness of spraying herbicides on the centre compared to the whole plant of scotch thistle (Cirsium vulgare) rosettes

  C. Moyo, K.C. Harrington, P.D. Kemp, J.P.J. Eerens

  321-321

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