Spatial population dynamics and heterogeneity of an insect/pathogen interaction

Ruth C. Plymale; Andrew M. Liebhold; Ann E. Hajek

Spatial population dynamics and heterogeneity of an insect/pathogen interaction

Informally Refereed

Authors:	Ruth C. Plymale, Andrew M. Liebhold, Ann E. Hajek
Year:	2009
Type:	Other
Station:	Northern Research Station
Source:	In: McManus, Katherine A; Gottschalk, Kurt W., eds. Proceedings. 20th U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency research forum on invasive species 2009; 2009 January 13-16; Annapolis, MD. Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-P-51. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station: 92.

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Abstract

Dispersal and habitat heterogeneity are known to play important roles in the dynamics of interactions between natural enemies and their hosts. The fungal pathogen Entomophaga maimaiga was first found in North America in 1989 and subsequently spread across the gypsy moth distribution, causing epizootics in gypsy moth populations.

Parent Publication

Proceedings. 20th U.S. Department of Agriculture interagency research forum on invasive species 2009

Citation

Plymale, Ruth C.; Liebhold, Andrew M.; Hajek, Ann E. 2009. Spatial population dynamics and heterogeneity of an insect/pathogen interaction. In McManus, K.A.; Gottschalk K.W.; eds. Proceedings, 20th U.S. Department of Agriculture Interagency Research Forum on Invasive Species 2009; 2009 January 13-16; Annapolis, MD. Gen. Tech. Rep. NRS-P-51. Newtown Square, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northern Research Station: 92. Abstract.