Epidemiological and evolutionary models for invasion and persistence of disease
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Cambridge
Department Name: Plant Sciences
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Publications
Lannou C
(2009)
Aggressiveness and adaptation to the host in Puccinia triticina
in International Epidemiology Workshop
Pariaud B
(2013)
Shared influence of pathogen and host genetics on a trade-off between latent period and spore production capacity in the wheat pathogen, Puccinia triticina.
in Evolutionary applications
Van Den Berg F
(2012)
Auto-infection and the evolution of pathogen latent periods
in Journal of Agricultural Science
Van Den Berg F
(2011)
The evolutionary ecology of plant pathogens
in Mathematical Models in Ecology and Evolution
Van Den Berg F
(2014)
Quantitative resistance can lead to evolutionary changes in traits not targeted by the resistance QTLs.
in Evolutionary applications
Van Den Berg F
(2009)
Periodic host absence and the evolution of plant pathogens
in Mathematical Models in Ecology and Evolution
Van Den Berg F
(2012)
High levels of auto-infection in plant pathogens favour short latent periods: a theoretical approach
in Evolutionary Ecology
Van Den Berg F
(2009)
The evolutionary ecology of plant pathogens
in DIMACS Workshop on Models
Van Den Berg F
(2010)
Periodic host absence can select for higher or lower parasite transmission rates
in Evolutionary Ecology
| Description | The research has identified evolutionary mechanisms associated with trade-offs between epidemiological and traits for two major plant pathogens, a rust Puccinia triticina and a soil borne fungus Gaeumannomyces graminis, using a combination of mathematical models and rigorous experimentation. The methods allow analysis of the likely evolutionary changes both past and future that may be expected to arise in these pathogens in relation to agronomic selection pressures. The research also identifies the factors that need to be considered in selecting plants for resistance to plant pathogens in such a manner as to minimise risks of failure. We have subsequently extended this to propose mechanisms to promote durable resistance to disease in plants. |
| First Year Of Impact | 2011 |
| Sector | Agriculture, Food and Drink,Environment |
| Description | Assessing the resistance risks associated with systemic fungicide seed treatments and the effectiveness of risk modifiers. |
| Amount | £168,880 (GBP) |
| Organisation | University of York |
| Department | Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 09/2013 |
| End | 09/2015 |
| Description | Assessing the resistance risks associated with systemic fungicide seed treatments and the effectiveness of risk modifiers. |
| Amount | £168,880 (GBP) |
| Organisation | University of York |
| Department | Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 09/2013 |
| End | 09/2015 |
| Description | Combatting insecticide resistance in major UK pets. |
| Amount | £300,000 (GBP) |
| Organisation | University of York |
| Department | Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 09/2013 |
| End | 09/2015 |
| Description | Combatting insecticide resistance in major UK pets. |
| Amount | £300,000 (GBP) |
| Organisation | University of York |
| Department | Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 09/2013 |
| End | 09/2015 |
| Description | Consequences of intensive fungicide use or integrated disease management for fungicide resistance and sustainable control. |
| Amount | £205,024 (GBP) |
| Organisation | University of York |
| Department | Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 09/2012 |
| End | 09/2015 |
| Description | Consequences of intensive fungicide use or integrated disease management for fungicide resistance and sustainable control. |
| Amount | £205,024 (GBP) |
| Organisation | University of York |
| Department | Centre for Reviews and Dissemination (CRD) |
| Sector | Academic/University |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 09/2012 |
| End | 09/2015 |
| Description | Resistance gene use efficiency. |
| Amount | £285,881 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Department For Environment, Food And Rural Affairs (DEFRA) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 09/2007 |
| End | 09/2010 |
| Description | Underpinning regulatory decisions on fungicide resistance risk assessment. |
| Amount | £416,065 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Department For Environment, Food And Rural Affairs (DEFRA) |
| Department | PSD Pesticides Safety Directorate |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 03/2007 |
| End | 03/2012 |
| Description | Underpinning regulatory decisions on fungicide resistance risk assessment. |
| Amount | £416,065 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Department For Environment, Food And Rural Affairs (DEFRA) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 01/2008 |
| End | 12/2012 |