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Publications
Book Chapters
Davidson, J.A., Pande S., Bretag, T.W., Lindbeck, K.D. and Krishna-Kishore, G. (2004) Biology and Management of Botrytis spp. in legume crops. In: Elad, Y., Williamson, B., Tudzynski, P. and Delen N. (eds.) Botrytis: Biology, Pathology and Control. (pp. 295-318) Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, Netherlands.
Scientific publications
Davidson, J.A., Hartley, D., Priest, M., Krysinska-Kaczmarek, M., Herdina, McKay, A. and Scott, E.S. (2009) A new species of Phoma causes ascochyta blight symptoms on field peas (Pisum sativum) in South Australia. Mycologia (in press).
Bretag, T.W., MacLeod, W.J., Kimber, R.B.E., Moore, K.J., Knights, E.J.C. and Davidson, J.A. (2008) Management of ascochyta blight in chickpeas grown in Australia. Australasian Plant Pathology 37: 486-497.
Naseri, B., Davidson, J.A. and Scott, E.S. (2008b) Effect of temperature, cultivar and plant tissue on germination and hyphal growth of Leptosphaeria maculans ascospores. Australasian Plant Pathology 37: 365-372.
Naseri, B., Davidson, J.A. and Scott, E.S. (2008a) Survival of Leptosphaeria maculans and associated mycobiota on oilseed rape stubble buried in soil. Plant Pathology 57: 201-400.
Davidson J.A. and Kimber R.B.E. (2007) Integrated disease management of ascochyta blight in pulse crops. European Journal of Plant Pathology 119: 99-110.
Davidson J.A. and Krysinska-Kaczmarek M. (2007) Effects of inoculum concentration, temperature, plant age and interrupted wetness on infection of lentil (Lens culinaris) by Botrytis spp. conidia. Australasian Plant Pathology 36: 389-396.
Shtienberg D., Kimber R.B.E., McMurray L and Davidson J.A. (2006). Optimisation of the chemical control of Ascochyta blight in chickpeas. Australasian Plant Pathology 35 (6): 715-724.
Sillero J.C., Fondevilla S., Davidson J.A., Vaz Patto M.C., Warkentin T., Thomas J. and Rubiales D. (2006) Screening techniques and sources of resistance to rusts and mildews in grain legumes. Euphytica, 147 (1-2), 255-272.
Tivoli, B., Baranger, A., Avila, C.M., Banniza, S., Barbetti, M., Chen, W., Davidson, J.A., Lindbeck, K., Kharrat, M., Rubiales, D., Sadiki, M., Sillero, J.C., Sweetingham, M., Muehlbauer, F.J (2006). Screening techniques and sources of resistance to foliar diseases caused by major necrotrophic fungi in grain legumes. Euphytica, 147 (1-2), 223-253.
Gill, T.S. and Davidson J. A. (2005) A preservation method for Peronospora viciae conidia. Australasian Plant Pathology, 34 (2), 259-260.
Ballard, R.A., Charman, N., McInnes, A. and Davidson, J.A. (2004) Size, symbiotic effectiveness and genetic diversity of field pea rhizobia (Rhizobium leguminosarum bv. viciae) populations in South Australian soils. Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 36, 1347-1355.
Davidson, J.A., Krysinska-Kaczmarek, M., Kimber, R.B.E. and Ramsey, M.D. (2004) Screening field pea germplasm for resistance to downy mildew (Peronospora viciae) and powdery mildew (Erysiphe pisi). Australasian Plant Pathology, 33 (3), 413-417.
Davidson, J.A. and Ramsey, M.D. (2000) Pea yield decline syndrome in South Australia: the role of diseases and the impact of agronomic practices. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 51, 347-354.
International Conference Proceedings
Coventry, S.A., Davidson, J.A., Salam, M.U. and Scott, E.S. (2008) Factors affecting short and long distance dispersal of fungal pathogens – Chickpea ascochyta blight as a model. 9th International Congress of Plant Pathology, Torino, Italy, 24-29 August.
Vogelzang, B.K., Scott, E.S., Ophel-Keller K. and Davidson J.A. (2008) Simplifying surveillance for air-borne fungal pathogens. 9th International Congress of Plant Pathology, Torino, Italy, 24-29 August.
Salam, M.U., Galloway, J., Davidson, J. A., MacLeod, W. J and Diggle, A. J. (2007) Modelling to improve understanding of epidemiology for development of sustainable strategic and tactical management of crop diseases: a case on management of ascochyta blight in field peas in Australia. 2nd Asian Congress of Mycology and Plant Pathology, Hyderabad, India, 17-22 Dec.
Davidson, J.A., Kimber, R.B.E. and McMurray, L. (2006) Integrated Disease Management of ascochyta blight in pulse crops. 1st International Ascochyta Workshop, July 2-6, France.
Davidson, J.A., Kimber, R.B.E. and Wilmshurst, C. (2006) Aerial Dispersal of Ascochyta spores from infested pea stubble. 1st International Ascochyta Workshop, July 2-6, France.
Kimber, R.B.E., Davidson, J.A. and Paull, J. (2006) Using Genetic Diversity within Faba Bean Germplasm to Develop Resistance to Ascochyta blight. 1st International Ascochyta Workshop, July 2-6, France.
Kimber, R.B.E., Davidson, J.A., Scott, E.S. and Paull J.G. (2006) Development of a screening methodology for cercospora leaf spot in faba beans. International Workshop on Faba Bean Breeding and Agronomy. Cordoba, Spain, 25-17 Oct 2006. Eds Avila C.M., Cubero J.I., Moreno M.T., Suso M.J. and Torres A.M.pp 134-137.
Naseri, B., Davidson, J.A. and Scott E. S. (2006) Effects of temperature, wetness duration, cultivar and leaf position on incubation period of L. maculans on canola in the controlled environment. 17th Iranian Plant Protection Congress.
Davidson, J.A., Materne, M., Lindbeck, K.D., Krysinska-Kaczmarek, M. and Hartley, D. (2004) Understanding Botrytis Grey Mould of lentils in Australia and Identifying Useful Resistance. 5th European Grain Legumes Conference, Dijon, France, 7-11 June, pp83-84.
Kimber, R.B.E., Paull, J. and Davidson J.A. (2004) Screening methodologies to identify resistance to Ascochyta leaf blight (Ascochyta fabae) in faba bean germplasm. 5th European Conference on Grain Legumes, 7-11 June, Dijon, France, pp. 326.
Naseri, B., Davidson, J., Sosnowski, M. and Scott, E. (2004) Effect of temperature and cultivar on germination and hyphal growth from ascospores of Leptosphaeria maculans. Proceedings of the 15th International Congress of Plant Pathology, Beijing, China, 11-16 May, p398.
Davidson, J.A. and Krysinska-Kaczmarek, M. (2003) Alternative hosts for Mycosphaerella pinodes, the major causal pathogen of the blackspot complex in field peas. 8th International Congress of Plant Pathology, 2-7 February, Christchurch, New Zealand, pp.115.
Schoeny, A. Truscott, M., McMurray,L. and Davidson, J.A. (2003) Towards a disease forecast model for the management of blackspot in field peas in South Australia. 8th International Congress of Plant Pathology, 2-7 February, Christchurch, New Zealand, pp.136.
Australasian Conference and Symposium Proceedings
Benger, A., Davidson, J.A. and. Scott, E.S. (2007) Study of putative latent infection and conidial germination of Botrytis spp. on lentil; Challenges and triumphs. 16th Biennial Conference, Australasian Plant Pathology Society, Adelaide, 24-28 Sep. pp. 181.
Coventry, S.A., Davidson, J.A., Salam, M.U. and Scott, E.S. (2007) Factors affecting short and long distance dispersal of fungal pathogens – Chickpea ascochyta blight as a model. 16th Biennial Conference, Australasian Plant Pathology Society, Adelaide, 24-28 Sep. pp. 237.
Davidson, J.A., Krysinska-Kaczmarek, M., Herdina, Hartley, D., Ophel-Keller, K. and McKay, A. (2007) Soilborne inoculum of undescribed Phoma species causes ascochyta blight symptoms on field pea (Pisum sativum). 16th Biennial Conference, Australasian Plant Pathology Society, Adelaide, 24-28 Sep. pp. 35.
Kimber, R.B.K., Davidson, J.A., Paull, J.G. and Scott, E.S. (2007a) Epidemiological studies of Cercospora leaf spot in faba bean. 16th Biennial Conference, Australasian Plant Pathology Society, Adelaide, 24-28 Sep. pp. 91.
Kimber, R.B.K., Davidson, J.A., Paull, J.G. and Scott, E.S. (2007b) Cercospora leaf spot in faba beans- Impact on yield and response to fungicide application. 16th Biennial Conference, Australasian Plant Pathology Society, Adelaide, 24-28 Sep. pp. 117.
Naseri, B., Davidson, J.A. and Scott, E.S. (2007) Formation of Leptosphaeria maculans pseudothecia and ascospores in a controlled environment. 16th Biennial Conference, Australasian Plant Pathology Society, Adelaide, 24-28 Sep. pp. 227.
Vogelzang, B.K., Scott, E.S., Ophel-Keller K. and Davidson J.A. (2007) Novel approaches to surveillance monitoring for plant pathogens. 16th Biennial Conference, Australasian Plant Pathology Society, Adelaide, 24-28 Sep. pp. 195.
Egan, J., McMurray, L., Paull, J., Davidson, J. and Crouch, J. (2006) Reducing management inputs and maximising seed quality in faba beans through improved varieties. 13th Agronomy Conference, 10-14 September, Perth, Western Australia, p. 88.
McMurray, L., Brand, J., Davidson, J., Hobson, K. and Materne, M. (2006) Economic chickpea production for southern Australia through improved cultivars and strategic management to control ascochyta blight. 13th Agronomy Conference, 10-14 September, Perth, Western Australia, p. 65.
Aftab, M., Freeman, A. and Davidson J.A. (2005) Pulse virus surveys in South Eastern Australia (2003-2004). 15th Biennial Conference, Australasian Plant Pathology Society, Geelong, 26-30 Sep. pp. 338.
Freeman, A. Aftab, M., McQueen, V. and Davidson J.A. (2005) The occurrence of common viruses in pulse crops in South Eastern Australia. 15th Biennial Conference, Australasian Plant Pathology Society, Geelong, 26-30 Sep. pp. 339.
Davidson, J. A. and Krysinska-Kaczmarek,M. (2005) Effect of temperature and dew period on Botrytis cinerea infection on lentils in controlled environment conditions. 15th Biennial Conference, Australasian Plant Pathology Society, Geelong, 26-30 Sep. pp. 349.
Davidson, J.A., McMurray, L., Nitschke, S., Lindbeck, K.D. and Krysinska-Kaczmarek, M. (2005) Influence of spring rain on Botrytis Grey Mould in Southern Australian lentils. 15th Biennial Conference, Australasian Plant Pathology Society, Geelong, 26-30 Sep. pp. 232.
Kimber, R.B.E., Paull, J., Scott, E. and Davidson, J.A. (2005) Development of a screening methodology for Cercospora leaf spot in faba beans. 15th Biennial Conference, Australasian Plant Pathology Society, Geelong, 26-30 Sep. pp. 239.
Naseri, B. Davidson, J.A., Marefat,A. and Scott,E. (2005) Survival of Leptosphaeria maculans on buried canola stubble and changes in soil microbiota. Proceedings of the14th Australian Research Assembly on Brassicas, Port Lincoln, South Australia, 3-7 October 2005.
Naseri, B., Davidson, J.A. and Scott, E. (2005) Survival of Leptosphaeria maculans on canola stubble buried in soil. 15th Biennial Conference, Australasian Plant Pathology Society, Geelong, 26-30 Sep. pp. 344.
Kimber, R.B.E. and Davidson, J.A. (2004) Faba bean diseases and their management to maintain yield and quality. Proceedings of Faba Bean Focus, 21-23 September, Tanunda, South Australia, pp 82-85.
Davidson, J.A. and Bretag,T.W. (2003) Diseases and their management to maintain yield and quality. Proceedings of Field Pea Focus Eastern Australia, Griffith, New South Wales, pp. 46-50.
Ballard, R.A., Charman, N., McInnes, A. and Davidson, J.A. (2002) A Survey of field pea rhizobia in the soils of South Australia. 13th Australian Nitrogen Fixation Conference, Adelaide, 24-27 Sept.
Davidson, J.A. and Krysinska-Kaczmarek, M. (2001) Benzothiadiazole (Bionâ) suppresses downy mildew and blackspot in field peas. 13th Biennial Conference, Conference, Australasian Plant Pathology Society, Cairns, 24-27 Sep. pp.365.
Davidson, J.A., Ophel-Keller,K., Hartley, D., Krysinska-Kaczmarek, M., Curran, J. and Ramsey, M.D. (2001) Monitoring blackspot pathogens in pea cropping soils. In 2nd Australian Soil-borne Disease Symposium, Lorne, pp. 33-34.
Krysinska-Kaczmarek, M., Kimber, R., and Davidson, J.A. (2001) Early generation screening for resistance to downy mildew and powdery mildew in field peas. 13th Biennial Conference, Australasian Plant Pathology Society, Cairns, 24-27 Sep. pp. 321.
Peck, D.M., G.K.McDonald and J.A. Davidson (2001) Blackspot Survival in Soil and Stubble and Aerial Dissemination through the Season. 10th Australian Agronomy Conference, 29Jan- Feb, Hobart, Tasmania.
Technical reports
Davidson, J.A., Lines, M.D. & McMurray, L.S. (2008) Pulse Disease Management. Hart 2008, Official Field Day Guide, pp 87-88. (Editor Monica Trengrove, Clare, SA).
Davidson, J.A., Aftab, M. and Freeman, A. (2008) Viruses in pulse crops of 2007. South Australian Grains Research Update, Adelaide 6-7 February pp.161-162.
Davidson, J.A. and Salam, M. (2008) Blackspot Manager identifies a low risk sowing date for field peas. South Australian Grains Research Update, Adelaide 6-7 February pp.157-159.
Hawthorne, W., Davidson, J.A. and Lindbeck, K. (2008) Pulse Seed Treatments & Foliar Fungicides 2nd edition. Southern Pulse Tech-note Flash, Disease Management Guide Series. Pulse Australia, Sydney, Australia.
Kimber, R.B.E., Davidson, J.A., Paull, J. and Scott E.S. (2008b). Faba bean disease survey conducted in 2007 – Establishing the significance of cercospora leaf spot in southern Australia. South Australian Grains Research Update, Adelaide 6-7 February pp.153-156.
Davidson, J.A., Aftab, M., Freeman, A., Hawthorne, W. and Kimber, R.B.E. (2007) Viruses in pulses. South Australian Grains Research Update, Adelaide 7-8 February pp.157.
Kimber, R.B.E., Davidson, J.A., Paull, J. and Scott E. (2007) The epidemiology and significance of cercospora leaf spot (Cercospora zonata) of faba beans (Vicia faba) in Southern Australia. South Australian Grains Research Update, Adelaide 7-8 February pp.161.
Kimber, R.B.E., Davidson, J.A., Paull, J. and Scott E. (2007) Research on an emerging issue - The significance of cercospora leaf spot of faba beans in southern Australia. Crop Science Society Newsletter 240, July 2007.
Hawthorne, W., Davidson, J.A., McMurray L., Lindbeck, K., Brand, J. (2006) Chickpea disease management strategy, Southern Region. Disease Management Guide Series. Pulse Australia, Sydney, Australia.
Hawthorne, W., Bretag T., Raynes, M., Davidson, J.A., Kimber, R.B.E., Nikandrow, A., Matthews, P., and Paull, J. (2004) Faba Bean Disease Management Strategy for Southern Region GRDC, Disease Management Guide Series. Pulse Australia, Sydney, Australia.
Hawthorne, W., Davidson, J.A., Bretag, T.W., Brand, J., Armstrong, E., Bray, T. and Reid, A. (2004) Preventing Bacterial Blight in Field Peas. Southern Pulse Tech-note Flash, Disease Management Guide Series, Pulse Australia, Sydney, Australia.
Hawthorne, W., Davidson, J.A., McMurray, L., Armstrong, E., MacLeod, W., Bretag, T.W. (2003) Field Pea Disease Management Strategy for southern and western regions. Disease Management Guide Series. Pulse Australia, Sydney, Australia.
Lindbeck, K., Materne, M., Davidson, J.A., McMurray, M. and Panagiotopoulos, K. (2002) Lentil Disease Management for southern region GRDC, Disease Management Guide Series. Pulse Australia, Sydney, Australia.
Davidson, J.A., Hannay, J. and Hawthorne, W. (2000) Lupin Anthracnose Disease, Fact Sheet 52/00. Government of South Australia, AGDEX 161/633. (www.pir.sa.gov.au/factsheets)
