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View article: Evaluating a Software Project Management Course Collaboration Framework at a Second Institution
Evaluating a Software Project Management Course Collaboration Framework at a Second Institution Open
Previous work has described and evaluated a collaboration between a software project management (SPM) course and an introductory software development course. That collaboration has successfully supported the experiential learning of SPM sk…
View article: Interdisciplinary engineering capstone course sequence designed for career preparation
Interdisciplinary engineering capstone course sequence designed for career preparation Open
This abstract is intended to be fleshed out into a full paper for the conference. Our engineering senior design year-long capstone course sequence is designed to mimic a high technology incubator and involve students working in interdiscip…
View article: Effects of three chitin synthesis inhibitors on egg masses, nymphs and adults of <i>Halyomorpha halys</i> (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae)
Effects of three chitin synthesis inhibitors on egg masses, nymphs and adults of <i>Halyomorpha halys</i> (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) Open
Background Halyomorpha halys, (brown marmorated stink bug, BMSB), is a high‐concern invasive species causing severe damage to orchards in many countries outside its native Asian range. Management methods other than frequent sprays of broad…
View article: Combined Effects of Mating Disruption, Insecticides, and the Sterile Insect Technique on Cydia pomonella in New Zealand
Combined Effects of Mating Disruption, Insecticides, and the Sterile Insect Technique on Cydia pomonella in New Zealand Open
Codling moth was introduced into New Zealand, and remains a critical pest for the apple industry. Apples exported to some markets require strict phytosanitary measures to eliminate the risk of larval infestation. Mating disruption and inse…
View article: Spatial Ecology of Sub-Adult Green Turtles in Coastal Waters of the Turks and Caicos Islands: Implications for Conservation Management
Spatial Ecology of Sub-Adult Green Turtles in Coastal Waters of the Turks and Caicos Islands: Implications for Conservation Management Open
Marine turtles are of conservation concern throughout their range, with past population declines largely due to exploitation through both legal and illegal take, and incidental capture in fisheries. Whilst much research effort has been foc…
View article: Will Peri-Urban Cydia pomonella (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) Challenge Local Eradication?
Will Peri-Urban Cydia pomonella (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) Challenge Local Eradication? Open
Codling moth, Cydia pomonella (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), is a phytosanitary pest of New Zealand’s export apples. The sterile insect technique supplements other controls in an eradication attempt at an isolated group of orchards in Hawke’s…
View article: Peri-Urban Community Attitudes towards Codling Moth Trapping and Suppression Using the Sterile Insect Technique in New Zealand
Peri-Urban Community Attitudes towards Codling Moth Trapping and Suppression Using the Sterile Insect Technique in New Zealand Open
New, more socially-acceptable technologies are being developed to suppress horticultural pests, because suppression is technically difficult with current technologies, especially in urban areas. One technique involves the release of steril…
View article: Annual and regional variability in adult <i>Dasineura mali</i> (apple leafcurling midge) emergence in New Zealand
Annual and regional variability in adult <i>Dasineura mali</i> (apple leafcurling midge) emergence in New Zealand Open
Apple leafcurling midge is an important quarantine pest for New Zealand apple exports. Season-long pheromone trapping was conducted in Hawke’s Bay and Nelson from 2004—2017, and from 2012—2017 in Central Otago. Four generations occurred an…
View article: Development of a ‘lure and kill’ technique for apple leafcurling midge, <i>Dasineura mali</i>
Development of a ‘lure and kill’ technique for apple leafcurling midge, <i>Dasineura mali</i> Open
Apple leafcurling midge (ALCM) is an important quarantine pest of New Zealand apples. Current methods for ALCM control have difficulty meeting the strict phytosanitary standards of some export markets. ‘Lure and kill’ is a new strategy aga…
View article: Holding back the tiger: Successful control program protects Australia from Aedes albopictus expansion
Holding back the tiger: Successful control program protects Australia from Aedes albopictus expansion Open
The program has successfully reduced Ae. albopictus populations on Thursday Island and Horn Island to levels where it is undetectable in up to 90% of surveys, and has largely removed the risk of mainland establishment via that route. The v…
View article: Occurrence of oriental fruit moth (<i>Grapholita molesta</i>) in apple orchards in New Zealand
Occurrence of oriental fruit moth (<i>Grapholita molesta</i>) in apple orchards in New Zealand Open
Grapholita molesta (Oriental Fruit Moth OFM) primarily infests stonefruit but overseas it has adapted to pipfruit and become a major pest of apples and pears in some places The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of OFM…
View article: Use of the sterile insect technique in New Zealand Benefits and constraints
Use of the sterile insect technique in New Zealand Benefits and constraints Open
The sterile insect technique (SIT) is increasingly being evaluated as a potential complementary strategy for pest suppression or elimination New Zealands export fruit sector has an imperative to meet strict international phytosanitary requ…
View article: Apple washers removal of insect pests and contaminants from export apples
Apple washers removal of insect pests and contaminants from export apples Open
Export markets require highquality fruit free from insects and mites of quarantine significance and with minimal or no agrichemical residues This presents a challenge for New Zealands pipfruit sector when developing novel pest management s…
View article: Overview of the National Occupational Mortality Surveillance (NOMS) system: Leukemia and acute myocardial infarction risk by industry and occupation in 30 US states 1985–1999, 2003–2004, and 2007
Overview of the National Occupational Mortality Surveillance (NOMS) system: Leukemia and acute myocardial infarction risk by industry and occupation in 30 US states 1985–1999, 2003–2004, and 2007 Open
Background Cancer and chronic disease are leading causes of death in the US with an estimated cost of $46 billion. Methods We analyzed 11 million cause‐specific deaths of US workers age 18–64 years in 30 states during 1985–1999, 2003–2004,…
View article: Vulnerability of pest management in New Zealand apples pesticide toxicity to <i>Aphelinus mali</i> (Hymenoptera Encyrtidae)
Vulnerability of pest management in New Zealand apples pesticide toxicity to <i>Aphelinus mali</i> (Hymenoptera Encyrtidae) Open
New pest management practices in New Zealands apple sector have provided ecological and economic outcomes that are recognised by growers and exporters Integrated Fruit Production (IFP) pest control systems that combine biological control s…
View article: Risks to pest management in New Zealands pipfruit Integrated Fruit Production programme
Risks to pest management in New Zealands pipfruit Integrated Fruit Production programme Open
Pest management in New Zealands pipfruit Integrated Fruit Production (IFP) programme relies on selective pesticides biological control and pheromone mating disruption The current situation is potentially precarious and one concern the impa…
View article: Apple Futures New Zealands low pesticide residue apple production programme
Apple Futures New Zealands low pesticide residue apple production programme Open
Apple Futures was a 3year initiative (200810) to implement a low pesticide residue production system for New Zealand apple growers targeting European Union (EU) supermarket food safety initiatives Its objectives included reducing pesticide…
View article: Enhancing innovation and technology transfer in the New Zealand apple industry learnings from Apple Futures
Enhancing innovation and technology transfer in the New Zealand apple industry learnings from Apple Futures Open
Apple Futures was a research implementation project designed to produce export quality ultralow residue apples while meeting the phytosanitary requirements of over 60 countries In 3 years from 2007/08 to 2009/10 seasons it was successfully…