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Introducing CALIBER

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Benign infections or damaging epidemics: the influence of biology, the environment and agricultural practice on vector-borne phytobacteria. We aim to understand the biology and societal impact of the insect vectors of Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum.

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Meet the Team

Adrian Fox, Fera Science. Project leader and WP2 leader.
Neil Boohan, Newcastle University. WP1 leader: Diagnostic Development.
David Kenyon, SASA. WP3 leader: UK-Wide diversity and distribution of Lso vector species
Fiona Highet, SASA. WP4 leader: Transmission and feeding experiments.
Glyn Jones, Newcastle University and Fera. WP5 leader: Modelling policy led changes in pathway risk.
Saskia Hogenhout, John Innes Centre. Co-I.
Ramiro Morales Hojas, Rothamsted Research. Co-I.
Adam Kleczkowski, University of Strathclyde. Co-I.
Darren Evans, Newcastle University. Co-I.
Jason Sumner-Kalkun, SASA. Co-I.
Rati Bell, Fera Science. PDRA WP2/3.

Our Publications and Protocols

Sumner-Kalkun JC, Highet F et al (2020) Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum' distribution and diversity in Scotland and the characterisation of novel haplotypes from Craspedolepta spp. (Psyllidae: Aphalaridae). Sci Rep. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-73382-9.
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  • BPD Projects
    • BRIGIT >
      • Xylella Seminar Series
    • BAC-STOP
    • CALIBER
    • Xanthomonas Threats
    • Pseudomonas- Prunus
    • Future Oak
    • Disease Suppressive Microbes
    • Blackleg (DeS-BL)
    • Ralstonia Phage Biocontrol
  • Coordination Team
  • BPD News
  • Events
  • Publications