Geoff Gurr

2011

Insect attraction to synthetic herbivore-induced plant volatile-treated field crops

Simpson, M., Gurr, G. M., Simmons, A. T., Wratten, S. D., James, D. G., Leeson, G. & Nicol, H. I., Feb 2011, In: Agricultural and Forest Entomology. 13, 1, p. 45-57 13 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

75 Citations (Scopus)

Multiplication and movement of Xylella fastidiosa in Australian native plant species

Rathe, A. A., Pilkington, L. J. & Gurr, G. M., Jun 2011, In: Phytopathology. 101, 6S, p. S151-S151 1 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review

Parasitoid fauna of Queensland fruit fly, Bactrocera tryoni Froggatt (Diptera: Tephritidae) in inland New South Wales, Australia and their potential for use in augmentative biological control

Spinner, J., Cowling, A., Gurr, G., Jessup, A. J. & Reynolds, O., Nov 2011, In: Austral Entomology. 50, 4, p. 445-452 8 p.

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24 Citations (Scopus)

Parasitoids of Asian rice planthopper (Hemiptera: Delphacidae) pests and prospects for enhancing biological control by ecological engineering

Gurr, G., Liu, J., Read, D., Catindig, J. L. A., Cheng, J. A., Lan, L. P. & Heong, K. L., Mar 2011, In: Annals of Applied Biology. 158, 2, p. 149-176 28 p.

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110 Citations (Scopus)

Potential for biological control of Zophiuma butawengi (Heller) (Hemiptera: Lophopidae) in coconut and oil palms using the hymenopterans Ooencyrtus sp.(Encyrtidae) and Parastethynium maxwelli (Girault) (Mymaridae)

Gitau, C. W., Gurr, G. M., Dewhurst, C. F., Nicol, H. & Fletcher, M., Nov 2011, In: Biological Control. 59, 2, p. 187-191 5 p.

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4 Citations (Scopus)

Re-description and biology of Parastethynium maxwelli (Hymenoptera: Mymaridae), an egg parasitoid of Zophiuma lobulata (Hemiptera: Lophopidae), and description of a new species of Parastethynium from Indonesia

Huber, J. T., Gitau, C. W., Gurr, G. M., Dewhurst, C. F. & Fletcher, M. J., 06 Jan 2011, In: Zootaxa. 2733, p. 49-62 14 p.

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4 Citations (Scopus)

Review of the planthopper genus Zophiuma Fennah (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha: Lophopidae) with first description of the male of Zophiuma pupillata Stål

Gitau, A., Fletcher, M., Mitchell, A., Dewhurst, C. & Gurr, G., Feb 2011, In: Austral Entomology. 50, 1, p. 86-92 7 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

8 Citations (Scopus)

Rubidium labelling demonstrates movement of predators from native vegetation to cotton

Perovic, D., Gurr, G., Simmons, A. & Raman, A., Oct 2011, In: Biocontrol Science and Technology. 21, 10, p. 1143-1146 4 p.

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8 Citations (Scopus)

Silk production by the Australian endemic leafhopper Kahaono montana Evans (Cicadellidae: Typhlocybinae: Dikraneurini) provides protection from predators

Gurr, G. & Fletcher, M., 2011, In: Australian Journal of Entomology. 50, 3, p. 231-233 3 p.

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The effect of woody plant diversity and other stand and landscape factors on the diversity and abundance of birds using farm shelterbelts

Bonifacio, R., Kinross, C., Gurr, G. & Nicol, H., Mar 2011, In: Pacific Conservation Biology. 17, 1, p. 22-35 14 p.

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9 Citations (Scopus)

Zophiuma lobulata (Hemiptera: Lophopidae) causes Finschhafen disorder of coconut and oil palms

Gitau, A., Gurr, G., Dewhurst, C. F., Mitchell, A., Fletcher, M., Leifting, L. W. & Cowling, A., Jan 2011, In: Annals of Applied Biology. 158, 1, p. 139-148 10 p.

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13 Citations (Scopus)

2010

(Special Issue Introduction) Australia and New Zealand Biological Conference: Emerging Themes, Future Prospects.

Gurr, G., Horne, P., Page, J., Pilkington, L. & Ash, G., 2010, In: Biological Control. p. 195-197 3 p.

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Australia and New Zealand biocontrol conference: emerging themes, future prospects

Gurr, G., Horne, P., Page, J., Ash, G. & Pilkington, L., Mar 2010, In: Biological Control. 52, 3, p. 195-197 3 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

3 Citations (Scopus)

Effect of landscape composition and arrangement on biological control agents in a simplified agricultural system: A cost'distance approach

Perovic, D., Gurr, G., Raman, A. & Nicol, H., Mar 2010, In: Biological Control. 52, 3, p. 263-270 8 p.

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78 Citations (Scopus)

Plant diversity and habitat structure affect tree growth, herbivory and natural enemies in shelterbelts

Gamez-Virues, S., Gurr, G., Raman, A. & Nicol, H., Sept 2010, In: Basic and Applied Ecology. 11, 6, p. 542-549 8 p.

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14 Citations (Scopus)

Rearing the biological control agent Diachasmimorpha kraussii (Fullaway) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) on irradiated larvae of the Queensland fruit fly

Harris, A., Pratt, C., Jessup, A., Banos, C., Lindhout, K., Gurr, G. & Reynolds, O., 2010, 18th ISFFEI Proceedings: Natural enemies & biocontrol. Spain: ISFEI, p. 229-251 23 p.

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Silicon enhances natural enemy attraction and bilogical control through induced plant defences

Reynolds, O., An, M., Choi, Y.-S. & Gurr, G., Jun 2010, In: Bulletin of Entomological Research. 100, 3, p. 367-371 5 p.

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Synergizing biological control: Scope for sterile insect technique, induced plant defences and cultural techniques to enhance natural enemy impact

Gurr, G. & Reynolds, O., 2010, In: Biological Control. 52, 3, p. 198-207 10 p.

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76 Citations (Scopus)

Taxonomic revision of the Australian Eucarpiini (hemiptera: fulgoromorpha: cixiidae) with the description of nine new species

Löcker, B., Fletcher, M. J. & Gurr, G. M., 13 Apr 2010, In: Zootaxa. Apr 2010, 2425, p. 1-31 31 p.

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12 Citations (Scopus)

2009

Effects of flowering groundcover vegetation on diversity and activity of wasps in a farm shelterbelt in temperate Australia

Gamez-Virues, S., Gurr, G., Raman, A., La Salle, J. & Nicol, H., Apr 2009, In: BioControl. 54, 2, p. 211-218 8 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

21 Citations (Scopus)

Insect pests and insect-vectored diseases of palms

Gitau, A., Gurr, G., Dewhurst, C. F., Fletcher, M. & Mitchell, A., 2009, In: Austral Entomology. 48, 4, p. 328-342 15 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

33 Citations (Scopus)

Prospects for ecological engineering for planthoppers and other arthropod pests in rice.

Gurr, G. M., 2009, Planthoppers: new threats to the sustainability of intensive rice production systems in Asia. Heong, K. L. & Hardy, B. (eds.). 15 ed. Philippines: International Rice Research Institute, p. 371-388 18 p.

Research output: Book chapter/Published conference paper › Chapter

2008

Biological control models

Gurr, G., 2008, Encyclopedia of Ecology. editor-in-chief, S. E. J.E.-I. & Fath associate editor-in-chief Brian D Fath, A.E.-I.-C. B. D. F. A.E.-I.-C. B. D. (eds.). 4 ed. Amsterdam: Elsevier, Vol. B. p. 403-408 6 p.

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Ecological restoration of farmland: progress and prospects

Wade, M., Gurr, G. & Wratten, S., 2008, In: Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences. 363, 1492, p. 831-847 17 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

94 Citations (Scopus)

Recent advances in conservation biolgical control of arthropods by arthropods

Jonsson, M., Wratten, S., Landis, D. & Gurr, G., 2008, In: Biological Control. 45, 2, p. 172-175 4 p.

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231 Citations (Scopus)

2007

Arthropod pest management in organic crops

Zehnder, G., Gurr, G., Kühne, S., Wade, M. R., Wratten, S. & Wyss, E., Jan 2007, In: Annual Review of Entomology. 52, 1, p. 57-80 24 p.

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463 Citations (Scopus)

Arthropod prey of shelterbelt-associated birds: linking faecal samples with biological control of agricultural pests

Gamez-Virues, S., Bonifacio, R. S., Gurr, G., Kinross, C., Raman, A. & Nicol, H. I., Nov 2007, In: Austral Entomology. 46, 4, p. 325-331 7 p.

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18 Citations (Scopus)

Conservation, biodiversity, and integrated pest management

Wratten, S. D., Hochuli, D. F., Gurr, G., Tylianakis, J. & Scarret, S. L., 2007, Perspectives in ecological theory and integrated pest management. 7 ed. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press, p. 223-245 23 p.

Research output: Book chapter/Published conference paper › Chapter

5 Citations (Scopus)

Cultural control

Wratten, S. D., Gurr, G. M., Tylianakis, J. M. & Robinson, K. A., 26 Jul 2007, Aphids as Crop Pests. CABI, p. 423-445 23 p.

Research output: Book chapter/Published conference paper › Chapter

14 Citations (Scopus)

Cultural Control of Aphids

Wratten, S., Gurr, G., Tylianakis, J. & Robinson, K., 2007, Aphids as crop pests. Emden, H. F. V. & Harrington, R. (eds.). 16 ed. Wallingford, United Kingdom: CABI, p. 423-445 23 p.

Research output: Book chapter/Published conference paper › Chapter

Ecology of predator-prey and parasitoid-host systems: its role in integrated pest management

Gurr, G., Price, P., Urrutia, M., Wade, M., Wratten, S. & Simmons, A., 2007, Ecologically based integrated pest management. Koul, O. & Cuperus, G. W. (eds.). 11 ed. Wallingford, United Kingdom: CABI, p. 222-248 27 p.

Research output: Book chapter/Published conference paper › Chapter

2 Citations (Scopus)

First report of a "Candidatus Phytoplasma australiense": related strain in lucerne (Medicago sativa) in Australia

Getachew, M. A., Mitchell, A., Gurr, G., Fletcher, M., Pilkington, L. J., Nikandrow, A. & Elliot, E., 2007, In: Plant Disease. 91, 1, p. 111-111 1 p.

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Management of pests and diseases in New Zealand and Australian vineyards

Gurr, G., Scarratt, S., Jacometti, M. & Wratten, S., 2007, Biological control: a global perspective : case studies from around the world. 43 ed. Wallingford, United Kingdom: CABI, p. 392-398 7 p.

Research output: Book chapter/Published conference paper › Chapter

5 Citations (Scopus)

Review of Nezara viridula (L.) management strategies and potential for IPM in field crops with emphasis on Australia

Knight, K. M. M. & Gurr, G. M., 01 Jan 2007, In: Crop Protection. 26, 1, p. 1-10 10 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

40 Citations (Scopus)

Revision of the Australian Andini (hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha: Cixiidae) with a description of five new species

Löcker, B., Fletcher, M., Holzinger, W. & Gurr, G., 17 May 2007, In: Zootaxa. 1475, 1475, p. 43-49 7 p.

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6 Citations (Scopus)

Revision of the genus Innobindus Jacobi (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha: Cixiidae) with the description of six new species and comments on other Australian Brixiini genera

Löcker, B., Fletcher, M. & Gurr, G., Feb 2007, In: Austral Entomology. 46, 1, p. 45-55 11 p.

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7 Citations (Scopus)

2006

Evaluation of plant disease for control of alligator weed in Australia.

Gilbert, R. L., Gurr, G., Priest, M. J. & Nielsen, S., 2006, 15th conference proceedings: Managing Weeds in a Changing Climate. Preston, J. H. W. C. & D Crossman, N. D. C. N. D. (eds.). Adelaide, SA: Weed Management Society of South Australia, p. 588-590 3 p.

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First record of the planthopper tribe Mnemosynini in Australia with the description of two new species (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha: Cixiidae)

Loecker, B., Fletcher, M. & Gurr, G., 2006, In: Russian Entomological Journal. 15, 3, p. 287-294 8 p.

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Increasing floral diversity for selective enhancement of biological control agents: A double-edged sward?

Lavandero, B., Wratten, S., Didham, R. & Gurr, G., 2006, In: Basic and Applied Ecology. 7, 3, p. 236-243 8 p.

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154 Citations (Scopus)

Resistance of wild Lycopersicon species to the potato moth, Phthorimaea operculella (Zeller) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)

Simmons, A., Nicol, H. & Gurr, G., 2006, In: Austral Entomology. 45, 1, p. 81-86 6 p.

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17 Citations (Scopus)

Structure-property and structure-function relations of leafhopper (Kahaono montana) silk

Chang, J., Gurr, G., Fletcher, M. & Gilbert, R., 2006, In: Australian Journal of Chemistry. 59, 8, p. 579-585 7 p.

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7 Citations (Scopus)

Taxonomic and phylogenetic revision of the Gelastocephalini (Hemiptera: Cixiidae)

Löcker, B., Fletcher, M., Lariviere, M.-C., Gurr, G., Holzinger, W. & Locker, H., 2006, In: Invertebrate Systematics. 20, 1, p. 59-160 102 p.

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13 Citations (Scopus)

The Australian Pentastirini (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha: Cixiidae)

Löcker, B., Fletcher, M. J., Larivière, M. C. & Gurr, G. M., 14 Aug 2006, In: Zootaxa. 1290, 1290, p. 3-138 136 p.

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24 Citations (Scopus)

The effect on the biological control agent Mallada signata of trichomes of F1 Lycopersicon esculentum x L. cheesmanii f. minor and L. esculentum x L. pennellii hybrids

Simmons, A. & Gurr, G., 2006, In: Biological Control. 38, 2, p. 174-178 5 p.

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5 Citations (Scopus)

Using selective food plants to maximize biological control of vineyard pests

Begum, M., Gurr, G., Wratten, S., Hedberg, P. & Nicol, H., 2006, In: Journal of Applied Ecology. 43, 3, p. 547-554 8 p.

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136 Citations (Scopus)

2005

A new silk: Mechanical, compositional, and morphological characterization of leafhopper (Kahaono montana) silk

Chang, J. C., Fletcher, M. J., Gurr, G., Kent, D. S. & Gilbert, R. G., 2005, In: Journal of Polymer Research. 46, 19, p. 7909-7917 9 p.

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10 Citations (Scopus)

A pilot program to monitor fruit fly infestation of fruit intercepted at roadside inspections in New South Wales

Domminak, B., Gurr, G., Simmons, A. & Begum, M., 2005, In: General and Applied Entomology. 34, n/a, p. 15-16 2 p.

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Cultural Manipulations to Enhance Biological Control in Australia and New Zealand: Progress and Prospects

Gurr, G. M., Wratten, S., Kehrli, P. & Scarratt, S., 2005, Second International Symposium on Biological Control of Arthropods. Hoddle, M. S. (ed.). USA: USDA Forest Service Publication, p. 154-166 13 p.

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Effect of plant nectars on adult longevity of the stinkbug parasitoid, Trissolcus basalis

Rahat, S., Gurr, G., Wrattan, S. D., Mo, J. & Neeson, R., 2005, In: International Journal of Pest Management. 51, 4, p. 321-324 4 p.

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44 Citations (Scopus)

Insect interactions with other pests (weeds, pathogens, nematodes)

Tylianakis, J., Gurr, G. & Wratten, S., 2005, Encyclopedia of plant and crop science. Goodman, R. M. (ed.). n/a ed. New York: Marcel Dekker

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