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William D. J. Kirk
Researcher at Keele University
Publications - 63
Citations - 2231
William D. J. Kirk is an academic researcher from Keele University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Thrips & Western flower thrips. The author has an hindex of 25, co-authored 63 publications receiving 1874 citations. Previous affiliations of William D. J. Kirk include University of Adelaide & University of Cambridge.
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The spread of the western flower thrips Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande)
TL;DR: Since the late 1970s, the western flower thrips has spread from its original distribution in western North America to become a major worldwide crop pest.
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Ecologically selective coloured traps.
TL;DR: Analysis of catches of flower thrips, grass thrips and predatory flies in water‐traps of seven colours finds patterns similar to those observed in previous studies of thrips in the wild.
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Invasion Biology, Ecology, and Management of Western Flower Thrips.
TL;DR: Information is synthesized on effective integrated management approaches for western flower thrips that have developed through research on its biology, behavior, and ecology that facilitate its use as a model study organism and will guide development of appropriate management practices.
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Identification of a male-produced aggregation pheromone in the western flower thrips Frankliniella occidentalis
TL;DR: This work reports the first identification of an aggregation pheromone in the order Thysanoptera, and the possible role of (R)-lavandulyl acetate, which was identified in naturally infested crops of sweet pepper grown in large plastic greenhouses in Spain.
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Pollen-feeding in thrips (Insecta: Thysanoptera)
TL;DR: Eight species of thrips in three families fed readily on individual grains of pollen, but left the pollen wall, and pollen-feeding appears to be widespread among flower thrips.