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September 2024
A big THANK-YOU to our "old" Convenors for their invaluable work over the past one/two decades
We wish to extend our deepest appreciation to Prof. Dr. Malgorzata Jedryczka and Dr. Samantha Cook for their outstanding leadership and dedication to the IOBC-Working Group on Integrated Control in Oilseed Crops. Since their elections as Convenors in 2013 (Prof. Dr, Jedryczka) and 2004 (Dr Cook), their tireless efforts in organizing and leading our meetings have set a standard of excellence and fostered significant scientific advancements in our field. Their vision and commitment have not only guided the group but have also inspired many within our community. The high-quality meetings and collaborative environment they cultivated have greatly contributed to our collective success and progress.
As we move forward, we will continue to build upon the strong foundations they have established. Their legacy of dedication and innovation will remain a guiding force for the future of the group. While we very much look forward to you both attending future meetings, we again thank you both for your invaluable contributions as Convenors and for leaving an enduring impact on our work.
Nazanin Zamani-Noor & Ivan Juran
on behalf of all members of the WG-ICOC
Another Special PMS issue
Another Special Issue of the journal Pest Management Science has been approved! ‘Next Generation Integrated Pest Management in Oilseed Rape’ will open September 20th for all submissions on new research regarding the control of insect pests, pathogens and weeds of oilseed rape crops. Accepted papers can be published as regular articles or Open Access. Simply select this Special Issue from the drop-down menu at the Submission stage when asked if your submission is for a Special Issue, and include this request in your covering letter to the Editor.
Contact Sam Cook for any further details.
New WG-ICOC convenors elected
September 11th.
Dr. Nazanin Zamani-Noor was elected as the new WG-convenor and successor of Prof. Jedryczka. Dr. Cook handed over to Dr. Ivan Juran who was confirmed to become sub-convenor of our entomology sub-group. Link for more information on our convenors.
Next WG-ICOC Meeting in Dresden, Germany
Our next working group meeting in Dresden is coming up soon (10-11 September). Jutta Ludwig-Müller is hosting this meeting, which will be followed-up by the International Clubroot Workshop on Friday, September 12. Details can be seen in the webpage https://tu-dresden.de/mn/biologie/pflanzenphysiologie/iobc-2024.
It is also the time to pass the stick to a younger generation and to find a new ICOC WG convenor. Please find the biogram of Dr. Nazanin Zamani-Noor and Dr. Kevin King - the candidates for the next convenor. Assoc. Prof. Ivan Juran from the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Zagreb is eager to convene the entomology subgroup. We are still looking for the other candidates. If someone is willing to take this position please contact me asap (mjed@igr.poznan.pl, please write CONVENOR CANDIDATE in the subject of the mail).
Greetings to everybody and see you soon in Dresden!
Gosia (Malgorzata Jedryczka)
Election - Convenor candidates 2024
Dr. Nazanin Zamani Noor, JKI Braunschweig, Germany (b.1977)
I am originally from Shiraz/Iran, where I completed my BSc and MSc in Plant Pathology-Mycology. Subsequently, in 2007, I moved to Germany and got my PhD from the Department of Plant Pathology and Crop Protection at the University of Göttingen. Since 2012, I have been a scientist specializing in oil and protein crops at the Julius Kühn-Institute, Federal Research Centre for Cultivated Plants; Institute for Plant Protection in Field Crops and Grassland in Braunschweig, Germany.
My primary focus is developing tools and strategies for the integrated and sustainable control of fungal pathogens in oilseed rape cultivations. This includes characterizing German Plasmodiophora brassicae populations, exploring strategies to suppress clubroot disease, monitoring Sclerotinia stem rot, and enhancing the forecasting model SkleroPro. I also study fungicide resistance through extensive monitoring programs and evaluate management strategies. Additionally, I screen for disease resistance in oilseed rape lines during the official examination for the German Federal Office of Plant Varieties (BSA).
Furthermore, I evaluate the efficacy of fungicides and plant growth regulators within the context of authorizing plant protection products in Europe. As an active member of the EPPO Panel on Efficacy Evaluation of Fungicides and Insecticides, I contribute to international standards in plant protection.
In addition to my research, I lecture at the University of Hannover, teaching General Plant Pathology and Integrated Pest and Pathogen Management. My experience in both academic and practical aspects of plant pathology underscores my commitment to advancing sustainable agricultural practices.
I am eager to become the Convenor for the IOBC Working Group on Integrated Control in Oilseed Crops. In this role, I plan to organize meetings with international experts to discuss integrated pest management and explore EU-funded project opportunities. This position will allow me to strength my expertise and collaborate globally to develop innovative solutions for oilseed crop protection.
Dr. Kevin M. King, Rothamsted Research, UK (b. 1987)
I am a plant pathologist, holding a PhD from the University of Nottingham (UK) in 2013 that investigated the fungal genus Rhynchosporium (barley leaf scald). Following my PhD, I was employed for two years as a postdoc at Forest Research (UK) working on tree diseases. In 2015, I was employed as a postdoc at Rothamsted Research, and in 2023 was promoted to a permanent position as a senior postdoctoral research scientist.
I have a keen interest in oilseeds pathology – predominantly the light leaf spot pathogen Pyrenopeziza brassicae and the Phoma (Blackleg) pathogens Plenodomus lingam / P. biglobosus. For P. brassicae, my recent research highlights include the discovery of a new evolutionary lineage causing disease outbreaks in North America and the confirmation and molecular profiling of widespread resistance to azole (DMI) resistance in western European pathogen populations. For Phoma, highlights include the discovery of the P. biglobosus ‘canadensis’ subclade in Europe, and identification of rapid and recent emergence of resistance to azole fungicides in P. lingam in western Europe (although not yet P. biglobosus). These studies highlight the need to thoroughly understand population biology / genetics in order to underpin OSR disease management / fungicide resistance management strategies; they further demonstrate a need to prevent the introduction and spread of genetic variants of known pathogens that may pose an increased threat to OSR crop health.
I wish to be considered for the role of Convenor (pathogens) of the IOBC Working Group on Integrated Control in Oilseed Crops. If selected, I would work hard to ensure the success of the next conference plus use it as a platform to strengthen international oilseeds research collaborations. From a personal perspective, the role will also increase my knowledge of pest/pathogen threats to OSR and allow the formation of new scientific collaborations.
Associate Professor Dr. Ivan Juran, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Agriculture, Croatia (b. 1983)
Ivan is the head of the Department of Agricultural Zoology at the University of Zagreb. He is an IOBC member since 2011 and participated in our WG ICOC from 2013. He was the local organizer of the 17th IOBC-wprs ICOC meeting held in 2018 at his home university, which was a great event and has been very well organized (refer to the report page, which you´ll find under "Former Meetings"). Ivan´s interest cover integrated and sustainable control of oilseed rape pests and alternative methods in OSR pest control.
April 2024
SPECIAL ISSUE on Integrated Pest Management in Oilseed Crops published!
We are happy to inform that the SPECIAL ISSUE of the journal Pest Management Science on Integrated Pest Management in Oilseed Crops has been published. For more details refer to our ACHIEVEMENTS page.
September 2022
SPECIAL ISSUE on Integrated Pest Management in Oilseed Crops'
We are happy to announce a SPECIAL ISSUE of the journal Pest Management Science to highlight the work of our WG work on integrated control in oilseed crops!
All work presented at the online meeting in May - and any other relevant work on integrated pest control in oilseed crops - is invited for submission to a SPECIAL ISSUE on Integrated Pest Management in Oilseed Crops'.
EXTENDED DEADLINE is 31st October 2022
PMS has a high impact factor of 4.462 and individual articles in Special Issues usually attract a higher visibility rate than when published in regular issues - so it's win-win for individuals and for our IOBC group - which will also receive increased visibility as a result of this initiative.
The normal journal review process will take place and will be guest edited by Sam Cook (Rothamsted Research, UK) & Małgorzata Jędryczka (Poznan University, Poland). Accepted papers will incur normal open access fee charges for the journal* and will be available in early view until publication of the issue. Alternatively, accepted papers can also be published free of charge and will appear in the final printed issue and online (as pay-per-view).
*5100 USD/ 3400 GBP/ 4600 EUR.
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