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Phytophthora agathidicida: research progress, cultural perspectives and knowledge gaps in the control and management of kauri dieback in New Zealand

Kauri (Agathis australis), which is one of the world’s largest and longest-living conifer species, is under threat from a root and collar dieback disease caused…

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The admixed brushtail possum genome reveals invasion history in New Zealand and novel imprinted genes

Combining genome assembly with population and functional genomics can provide valuable insights to development and evolution, as well as tools for species management. Here, we…

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Report

A systematic literature review of attitudes to pest control methods in New Zealand

This systematic literature review on attitudes to pest control methods in New Zealand has been funded as part of New Zealand’s Biological Heritage National Science…

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Webinar

End use cases of reference databases

Wananga 1: End use cases of reference databases Te Tiriti-guided national DNA reference library wānanga series Facilitators: Dr Susie Wood (Cawthron) & Dr Shaun…

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Summary

BRIEF: Evaluating the use of gene drives for wasp control

Introduced wasps in Aotearoa New Zealand damage native ecosystems, harm human health, and threaten the beekeeping industry. Current pest control of wasps relies on spraying…

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Webinar

Crazy & Ambitious 4: Dialogue on complex socio-environmental issues

Online quick-fire presentation from Crazy & Ambitious 4: Dialogue on complex socio-environmental issues, with Marie McEntee, University of Auckland.

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Report

Mātauranga Māori in the Mātauranga Māori Framework for Surveillance of Plant Pathogens – A Literature Review

This report has been commissioned by Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research as part of the research programme ‘Mātauranga Māori Framework for Surveillance (MMFS) of Plant Pathogens’.…

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Video

Kaurilands Summit 3 – 2023

A playlist of presentations given at the Kaurilands Summit 3 held by Ngā Rākau Taketake, 9 – 12 May 2023, at Semenoff Stadium, Whangārei.

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Media

Traditional Māori medicine helps kauri health, long-term monitoring suggests

Trees impacted by kauri dieback disease are showing signs of recovery thanks to traditional Māori medicine, a practitioner says. Rongoā Māori practitioner Tohe Ashby has…

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The cutting-edge technology that could take the sting out of summer

Wasps are a plague every summer, the unwelcome harasser at your picnic or tramping rest stop. Kathryn from Radio New Zealand talks to Gemma McLaughlin,…

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Publication

Notch signalling mediates reproductive constraint in the adult worker honeybee

Here, we demonstrate that chemical inhibition of Notch signalling can overcome the repressive effect of queen pheromone and promote ovary activity in adult worker honeybees.…

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Kauri: The fightback against dieback

The threat to kauri from dieback hasn’t gone away but the disease isn’t spreading as fast as feared. New management techniques and research into the…

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Publication

Approaches for estimating benefits and costs of interventions in plant biosecurity across invasion phases

Non-native plant pests cause billions of dollars in damages. It is critical to prevent or reduce these losses by intervening at various stages of the…

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The Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME) profile of Phytophthora agathidicida and its potential use as diagnostic tool

Phytophthora diseases cause devastation to crops and native ecosystems worldwide. In New Zealand, Phytophthora agathidicida is threatening the survival of kauri, an endemic, culturally and…

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Report

Applied research to progress and support close-to-market pest control tools and their strategic application

A review of recently developed and close-to-market-tools for pest management, and identification of the key research required to support their incremental improvement.

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Presentation

Capturing forest structure with high density laser scanning – Malte Cordes

Presented as part of the Kaurilands Summit 2023, hosted by Ngā Rākau Taketake. To find out more about the Risk Assessment & Ecosystem Impacts…

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Phytophthora agathidicida: research progress, cultural perspectives and knowledge gaps in the control and management of kauri dieback in New Zealand

The admixed brushtail possum genome reveals invasion history in New Zealand and novel imprinted genes

A systematic literature review of attitudes to pest control methods in New Zealand

End use cases of reference databases

BRIEF: Evaluating the use of gene drives for wasp control

Crazy & Ambitious 4: Dialogue on complex socio-environmental issues

Mātauranga Māori in the Mātauranga Māori Framework for Surveillance of Plant Pathogens – A Literature Review

Kaurilands Summit 3 – 2023

Traditional Māori medicine helps kauri health, long-term monitoring suggests

The cutting-edge technology that could take the sting out of summer

Notch signalling mediates reproductive constraint in the adult worker honeybee

Kauri: The fightback against dieback

Approaches for estimating benefits and costs of interventions in plant biosecurity across invasion phases

The Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME) profile of Phytophthora agathidicida and its potential use as diagnostic tool

Applied research to progress and support close-to-market pest control tools and their strategic application

Capturing forest structure with high density laser scanning – Malte Cordes

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