A/Prof Paul Umina
Enterprise Fellow
School of BioSciences
189 Scholarly works
16 Projects
HIGHLIGHTS
2026
Journal article
Epidemiological drivers of turnip yellows virus and its vector Myzus persicae in Australian canola (Brassica napus) systems: a 3-year study of commercial crops and noncrop vegetation.
DOI: 10.1002/ps.713252026
Journal article
Novel but stable endosymbionts have contrasting effects on aphid dispersal and plant feeding damage in the cereal pest Diuraphis noxia
DOI: 10.7554/elife.111255.32026
Journal article
Novel transinfections of Rickettsiella across multiple clonal genotypes are compatible with chemical and entomopathogen control of Myzus persicae.
DOI: 10.1093/jee/toag3042026
Journal article
Rapid expansion of insecticide resistance in Acyrthosiphon kondoi and opportunities to improve chemical and biological control
DOI: 10.1007/s10340-026-02068-42024
Research contracts (non-grants)
Initiative in Novel Pest Suppression in Grains and Vegetables: Preparing the Grain and Vegetable Industries for a Future Without Broad-Spectrum Insecticides
2024
Research contracts (non-grants)
Initiative in Novel Pest Suppression in Grains and Vegetables Preparing the Grain and Vegetable Industries for a Future Without Broad-Spectrum Insecticides
2019
Research Grant
Novel Pest Suppression and Resistance Management of Invertebrate Grain Pests
RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS
2026
Journal article
Native Regiella Endosymbionts Provide Strong Parasitoid Protection With Limited Impacts on Fitness and Virus Transmission in Myzus persicae
DOI: 10.1111/1462-2920.703572026
Journal article
New species-specific quantitative PCR assays for Liriomyza leafminers: supporting biosecurity and in-field identification
DOI: 10.1093/jee/toag1192026
Book Chapter
Insecticide resistance in Australian field crops: trends, drivers and opportunities for change
DOI: 10.1201/9781003766001-212026
Journal article
Use of Expert Elicitation to Quantify Pasture Losses and Economic Costs of Invertebrate Pests in South-Eastern Australian Dairy Farms
DOI: 10.1111/aen.700652026
Journal article
A Rickettsiella transinfection in Rhopalosiphum padi reduces fitness and alate production but not plant virus transmission
DOI: 10.1002/ps.705082026
Book Chapter
Insecticide resistance in Australian field crops: trends, drivers and opportunities for change
DOI: 10.19103/as.2025.0163.32
RECENT PROJECTS
2017
Research Contracts
RD&E Program for Control, Eradication and Preparedness for Vegetable Leafminer
2016
Research Grant
Insecticide Resistance Management in Rlem and Chemical Sensitivities of Other Grain Pests