Philip W Tipping

Supervisory Research Entomologist

• Publications

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  • Interactions among biological control agents on waterhyacinth: impacts of herbivory on the oviposition and development of Megamelus scutellaris-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Goode, A.B., Knowles, B.K., Tipping, P.W., Foley, J., Gettys, L. 2020. Interactions Among Biological Control Agents on Waterhyacinth. Biocontrol Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1080/09583157.2020.1804838.
    
  • Allometric equations for the invasive vine air potato (Dioscorea bulbifera) in its exotic range in Florida-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Rayamajhi, M.B., Rohrig, E., Tipping, P.W., Pratt, P.D., Leidi, J.G. 2020. Allometric equations for the invasive vine air potato (Dioscorea bulbifera) in its exotic range in Florida. Invasive Plant Science and Management. 13:76-83. https://doi.org/10.1017/inp.2020.15.
    
  • Temperature dependent survival and fecundity of Lepidelphax pistiae Remes Lenicov (Hemiptera: Delphacidae) a potential biological control agent of Pistia stratiotes L. (Araceae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Goode, A.B., Minteer, C., Tipping, P.W., Pokorny, E.N., Valmonte, R., Foley, J., Knowles, B.K. 2020. Temperature dependent survival and fecundity of Lepidelphax pistiae Remes Lenicov (Hemiptera: Delphacidae) a potential biological control agent of Pistia stratiotes L. (Araceae). Biocontrol Science and Technology. 30(4):396-401. https://doi.org/10.1080/09583157.2020.1713299.
    
  • Persistence of Biological Control Agents in Waterhyacinth Following Herbicide Application-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Goode, A.B., Tipping, P.W., Gettys, L., Knowles, B.K., Valmonte, R., Pokorny, E.N. 2020. Effect of refuges on the fate of biocontrol agent populations. Florida Entomologist. 103(1):132-135. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.103.0423.
    
  • Molecular identification of Azolla in the Yangtze River Watershed, China-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Madeira, P.T., Dray Jr, F.A., Tipping, P.W. 2019. Molecular identification of Azolla in the Yangtze River Watershed, China. Aquatic Botany. 159. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquabot.2019.103149.
    
  • Angels of death: The use of drones in the biological control of weeds-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • The first pupal parasitoids of Neomusotima conspurcatalis Warren (Lepidoptera: Crambidae), a biological control agent of Lygodium microphyllum (Cav.) R. Br. (Polypodiales: Lygodiaceae) in Florida-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Lake, E.C., Kula, R.R., Gates, M.W., Smith, M., Minteer, C., Tipping, P.W. 2019. The first pupal parasitoids of Neomusotima conspurcatalis Warren (Lepidoptera: Crambidae), a biological control agent of Lygodium microphyllum (Cav.) R. Br. (Polypodiales: Lygodiaceae) in Florida. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington. 121(2):314-319. https://doi.org/10.4289/0013-8797.121.2.314.
    
  • Host range of Lepidelphax pistiae (Hemiptera: Delphacidae) and its potential impact on Pistia stratiotes L. (Araceae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Goode, A.B., Minteer, C., Tipping, P.W., Knowles, B.K., Valmonte, R., Foley, J., Gettys, L. 2019. Host range of Lepidelphax pistiae (Hemiptera: Delphacidae) and its potential impact on Pistia stratiotes L. (Araceae). Biocontrol Science and Technology. 29(7):706-714. https://doi.org/10.1080/09583157.2019.1587738.
    
  • Small-scale dispersal of a biological control agent – Implications for more effective releases-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Goode, A.B., Minteer, C., Tipping, P.W., Knowles, B.K., Valmonte, R., Foley, J., Gettys, L. 2019. Small-scale dispersal of a biological control agent – Implications for more effective releases. Biological Control. 132:89-94. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2019.01.016.
    
  • Preparing for release of the Asian leaf beetle, Lilioceris egena, a biological control of air potato (Dioscorea bulbifera) in Florida-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • The influence of plant size on attack rates of Oxyops vitiosa, an introduced herbivore of Melaleuca quinquenervia-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Tofangazi, N., Pratt, P.D., Rayamajhi, M.B., Tipping, P.W. 2019. The influence of plant size on attack rates of Oxyops vitiosa, an introduced herbivore of Melaleuca quinquenervia. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 29(6):610-613. https://doi.org/10.1080/09583157.2019.1573416.
    
  • Herbivory by the biocontrol agent Lilioceris cheni suppresses propagule production and smothering ability of the invasive vine Dioscorea bulbifera-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Rayamajhi, M.B., Rohrig, E., Leidi, J.G., Kerr, C., Salcedo, E., Poffenberger, R., Smith, M., Lake, E.C., Dray Jr, F.A., Pratt, P.D., Tipping, P.W., Center, T.D. 2019. Herbivory by the biocontrol agent Lilioceris cheni suppresses propagule production and smothering ability of the invasive vine Dioscorea bulbifera. Biological Control. 130:1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2018.12.001.
    
  • Natural-enemies affect the seed and litter fall dynamics of Melaleuca quinquenervia in the wetlands, and influence long-term species diversity in leaf-litter-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Rayamajhi, M.B., Pratt, P.D., Tipping, P.W., Center, T.D., Leidi, J.G., Rodgers, L. 2018. Natural-enemies affect the seed and litter fall dynamics of Melaleuca quinquenervia in the wetlands, and influence long-term species diversity in leaf-litter. Wetlands Ecology and Management. 27(1):125-139. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11273-018-9645-4.
    
  • Three-way interaction between biological control insects, a congener and their shared parasitoid: Evidence of biotic resistance-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • Field Guide for the Biological Control of Weeds in Eastern North America-()
    Winston, R.L., Randall, C.B., Blossey, B., Tipping, P.W., Lake, E.C., Hough-Goldstein, J. 2017. Field Guide for the Biological Control of Weeds in Eastern North America. Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team. https://www.fs.fed.us/foresthealth/technology/pdfs/FHTET-2016-04_Biocontrol_Field_Guide.pdf.
    
  • The role of melaleuca control in Everglades restoration: accomplishments and future plans-()
    Lake, E.C., Tipping, P.W., Rayamajhi, M.B., Pratt, P.D., Dray Jr, F.A., Wheeler, G.S., Purcell, M.F., Center, T.D. 2017. The role of melaleuca control in Everglades restoration: accomplishments and future plans. In: Van Driesche, R.G, Reardon, R.C., editors. Supressing over-abundant invasive plants and insects in natural areas by use of their specialized natural enemies. Morgantown, WV: Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team. p. 53-58.
    
  • The role of melaleuca control in Everglades restoration: accomplishments and future plans-()
    Lake, E.C., Tipping, P.W., Rayamajhi, M.B., Pratt, P.D., Dray Jr, F.A., Wheeler, G.S., Purcell, M.F., Center, T.D. 2017. The role of melaleuca control in Everglades restoration: accomplishments and future plans. Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team. 53-58.
    
  • Morphology of the female reproductive system and physiological age-grading of Megamelus scutellaris (Hemiptera: Delphacidae), a biological control agent of water hyacinth-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Mattison, E.D., Center, T.D., Grodowitz, M.J., Tipping, P.W. 2017. Morphology of the female reproductive system and physiological age-grading of Megamelus scutellaris (Hemiptera: Delphacidae), a biological control agent of water hyacinth. Florida Entomologist. 100(2):303-309.
    
  • Utilization of an introduced weed biological control agent by a native parasitoid-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Minteer, C., Tipping, P.W., Knowles, B.K., Valmonte, R., Foley, J.R., Gettys, L.A. 2016. Utilization of an introduced weed biological control agent by a native parasitoid. Florida Entomologist. 99:576-577.
    
  • Differences in seasonal variation between two biotypes of Megamelus scutellaris (Hemiptera: Delphacidae), a biological control agent for Eichhornia crassipes in Florida.-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Foley, J.R., Minteer, C., Tipping, P.W. 2016. Differences in seasonal variation between two biotypes of Megamelus scutellaris (Hemiptera: Delphacidae), a biological control agent for Eichhornia crassipes in Florida.. Florida Entomologist. 99:569-571.
    
  • Indirect ecological effects in invaded landscapes: Spillover and spillback from biological control agents to native analogues-(Abstract Only)
    Smith, M., Minteer, C., Lake, E.C., Wheeler, G.S., Tipping, P.W. 2016. Indirect ecological effects in invaded landscapes: Spillover and spillback from biological control agents to native analogues. Ecological Society of America (ESA). https://eco.confex.com/eco/2016/preliminaryprogram/abstract_59794.htm.
    
  • Molecular identification of Azolla invasions in Africa: The Azolla specialist, Stenopelmus rufinasus proves to be an excellent taxonomist-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Madeira, P.T., Hill, M.P., Dray Jr, F.A., Coetzee, J.A., Paterson, I.D., Tipping, P.W. 2016. Molecular identification of Azolla invasions in Africa: The Azolla specialist, Stenopelmus rufinasus proves to be an excellent taxonomist. South African Journal of Botany. 105:299-305.
    
  • The role of melaleuca control in Everglades restoration: accomplishments and future plans-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • In the Eye of the Beholder: Waterhyacinth Management in Florida-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Tipping, P.W., Martin, M.R., Pokorny, E.N., Nimmo, K.R., Fitzgerald, D.L., Dray Jr, F.A. 2014. In the Eye of the Beholder: Waterhyacinth Management in Florida. Biocontrol News and Information. 35,12.
    
  • Current levels of suppression of waterhyacinth in Florida by classical biological control agents-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Tipping, P.W., Martin, M.R., Pokorny, E.N., Nimmo, K.R., Fitzgerald, D.L., Dray Jr, F.A. 2014. Current levels of suppression of waterhyacinth in Florida by classical biological control agents. Biological Control. 71:65-69.
    
  • Release and establishment of Megamelus scutellaris (Hemiptera: Delphacidae) in Florida-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Tipping, P.W., Sosa, A., Pokorny, E.N., Foley, J.R., Schmitz, D.C. 2014. Release and establishment of Megamelus scutellaris (Hemiptera: Delphacidae) in Florida. Florida Entomologist. 97:804-806.2014.
    
  • Bottom-up effects on top-down regulation of a floating aquatic plant by two weevil species: the context-specific nature of biological control-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Center, T.D., Dray Jr, F.A., Mattison, E.D., Tipping, P.W., Rayamajhi, M.B. Bottom-up effects on top-down regulation of a floating aquatic plant by two weevil species: the context-specific nature of biological control. Journal of Applied Ecology.51(3):814-824. 2014.
    
  • Specificity of Lepidelphax pistiae (Hemiptera: Delphacidae) to Pistia stratiotes (Araceae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Walsh, G.C., Maestro, M., Sosa, A., Tipping, P.W. 2014. Specificity of Lepidelphax pistiae (Hemiptera: Delphacidae) to Pistia stratiotes (Araceae). Biocontrol Science and Technology. 24:485-488.2014.
    
  • Successful biological control of Melaleuca quinquenervia-()
    
    
  • Establishment, population increase, spread, and ecological host range of Lophodiplosis trifida (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), a biological control agent of the invasive tree Melaleuca quinquenervia (Myrtales:Myrtaceae).-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pratt, P.D., Rayamajhi, M.B., Tipping, P.W., Center, T.D., Wright, S.A., Purcell, M.F. 2013. Establishment, population increase, spread, and ecological host range of Lophodiplosis trifida (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), a biological control agent of the invasive tree Melaleuca quinquenervia (Myrtales:Myrtaceae). Environmental Entomology. 42(5):925-935.2013.
    
  • An abundant biological control agent does not provide a significant predator subsidy-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Tipping, P.W., Martin, M.R., Pratt, P.D., Rayamajhi, M.B., Center, T.D. 2013. An abundant biological control agent does not provide a significant predator subsidy. Biological Control. 67:212-219. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2013.07.014.
    
  • Effect of insect density and host plant quality on wing-form in Megamelus scutellaris (Hemiptera: Delphacidae) -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Fitzgerald, D., Tipping, P.W. 2013. Effect of insect density and host plant quality on wing-form in Megamelus scutellaris (Hemiptera: Delphacidae) . Florida Entomologist. 96:124-130.
    
  • The release and unsuccessful establishment of the Melaleuca biological control agent Fergusonina turneri and its mutualistic nematode Fergusobia quinquenerviae -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pratt, P.D., Blackwood, S., Wright, S.A., Purcell, M., Rayamajhi, M.B., Giblin-Davis, R.M., Scheffer, S.J., Tipping, P.W., Center, T.D. The release and unsuccessful establishment of the Melaleuca biological control agent Fergusonina turneri and its mutualistic nematode Fergusobia quinquenerviae. Biocontrol. 58(4):553-561. 2013.
    
  • Weevils versus no weevils: a comparison of Salvinia minima populations in Florida and Louisiana-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Tipping, P.W., Martin, M., Center, T.D. 2012. Weevils versus no weevils: a comparison of Salvinia minima populations in Florida and Louisiana. Florida Entomologist. 95(3):779-782.
    
  • Litter cover of the invasive tree Melaleuca quinquenervia influences seedling emergence and survival -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Rayamajhi, M.B., Pratt, P.D., Tipping, P.W., Center, T.D. 2012. Litter cover of the invasive tree Melaleuca quinquenervia influences seedling emergence and survival. Open Journal of Ecology. 2(3):131-140.2012.
    
  • Ecology of common salvinia, Salvinia minima, in southern Florida-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Tipping, P.W., Martin, M.R., Bauer, L., Pierce, R.M., Center, T.D. 2012. Ecology of common salvinia, Salvinia minima, in southern Florida. Aquatic Botany. 102:23-27.
    
  • Release and evaluation of Cyrtobagous salviniae on common salvinia minima in southern Louisiana-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Tipping, P.W., Martin, M.R., Hulslander, W., Pierce, R.M., Smart, M.D., Center, T.D. 2013. Release and evaluation of Cyrtobagous salviniae on common salvinia minima in southern Louisiana. Journal of Aquatic Plant Management. 51:34-38. 2013.
    
  • Larval dispersal of the weed biological control agent Oxyops vitiosa (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pratt, P.D., Rayamajhi, M.B., Tipping, P.W., Center, T.D. Larval dispersal of the weed biological control agent Oxyops vitiosa (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Florida Entomologist. 96(1):278-279. 2013.
    
  • Post-biological control invasion trajectory for Melaleuca quinquenervia in a seasonally inundated wetland -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Tipping, P.W., Martin, M.R., Pierce, R., Center, T.D., Pratt, P.R., Rayamajhi, M.B. Post-biological control invasion trajectory for Melaleuca quinquenervia in a seasonally inundated wetland. Biological Control. 60(2):163–168. 2012.
    
  • An evaluation of the impact of Melaleuca quinquenervia invasion and managment on plant community structure after fire.-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Martin, M.R., Tipping, P.W., Reddy, K.R., Madeira, P.T., Fitzgerald, D. 2011. An evaluation of the impact of Melaleuca quinquenervia invasion and managment on plant community structure after fire. Aquatic Botany. 95:287-291.
    
  • Biological control of Melaleuca quinquenervia: an Everglades invader -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Center, T.D., Purcell, M.F., Pratt, P.D., Rayamajhi, M.B., Tipping, P.W., Wright, S.A., Dray Jr, F.A. Biological control of Melaleuca quinquenervia: an Everglades invader. Biocontrol. 57(2):151-165.2012.
    
  • Host specificity assessment and potential impact of Megamelus scutellaris Berg (Hemiptera: Delphacidae) on waterhyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes Mart. Pontederiales: Pontederiaceae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Tipping, P.W., Center, T.D., Sosa, A.J., Dray Jr, F.A. 2010. Host specificity assessment and potential impact of Megamelus scutellaris Berg (Hemiptera: Delphacidae) on waterhyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes Mart. (Solms) (Pontederiales: Pontederiaceae). Biocontrol Science and Technology. 21(1):75-87.
    
  • Interactions of biological and herbicidal management of Melaleuca quinquenervia with fire: Consequences for ecosystem services-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Martin, M.R., Tipping, P.W., Reddy, K.R., Daroub, S.M., Roberts, K.M. 2010. Interactions of biological and herbicidal management of Melaleuca quinquenervia with fire: Consequences for ecosystem services. Biological Control, Vol. 54, Issue 3, pps. 307-315.
    
  • Classical biological control for the protection of natural ecosystems-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Van Driesche, R.G., Carruthers, R.I., Center, T.D., Hoddle, M., Hough-Goldstein, J., Morin, L., Smith, L., Wagner, D.L., Fuester, R.W., Goolsby, J., Pemberton, R.W., Pratt, P.D., Rayamajhi, M.B., Tipping, P.W., et al. 2010. Classical biological control for the protection of natural ecosystems. Biological Control. 54(SUPPL. 1):S2-S33.
    
  • Comparing native and exotic litter decomposition and nutrient dynamics.-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Martin, M.R., Tipping, P.W., Reddy, K.R. 2010. Comparing native and exotic litter decomposition and nutrient dynamics.. Journal of Aquatic Plant Management. 48:72-78.
    
  • Asymmetric impacts of two herbivore ecotypes on similar host plants -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Tipping, P.W., Martin, M.R., Bauer, L., Center, T.D. 2010. Asymmetric impacts of two herbivore ecotypes on similar host plants . Ecological Entomology, Vol. 35, Issue 4, pp. 469-476.
    
  • Hard Evidence for Melaleuca Biocontrol-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Tipping, P.W., Martin, M.R., Nimmo, K., Pierce, R., Smart, M., White, E., Madeira, P.T., Center, T.D. 2009. Hard Evidence for Melaleuca Biocontrol. Biocontrol News and Information 30:3N.
    
  • The ecological host range of an intentionally introduced herbivore: A comparison of predicted versus actual host use.-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pratt, P.D., Rayamajhi, M.B., Center, T.D., Tipping, P.W., Wheeler, G.S. The ecological host range of an intentionally introduced herbivore: A comparison of predicted versus actual host use. Biological Control. 49:146-153. 2009.
    
  • An Introduced Insect Biological Control Agent Preys on an Introduced Weed Biological Control Agent.-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Nimmo, K.R., Tipping, P.W. 2009. An Introduced Insect Biological Control Agent Preys on an Introduced Weed Biological Control Agent.. Florida Entomologist 92: 179-180.
    
  • Competition between Salvinia minima and Spirodela polyrhiza mediated by nutrient levels and herbivory.-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Tipping, P.W., Bauer, L., Martin, M.R., Center, T.D. 2009. Competition between Salvinia minima and Spirodela polyrhiza mediated by nutrient levels and herbivory.. Aquatic Botany. Vol. 90, Issue 3, pps. 231-234.
    
  • Decline in exotic tree density facilitates increased plant diversity: the experience from Melaleuca quinquenervia invaded wetlands-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Rayamajhi, M.B., Pratt, P.D., Center, T.D., Tipping, P.W., Van, T.K. 2009. Decline in exotic tree density facilitates increased plant diversity: the experience from Melaleuca quinquenervia invaded wetlands. Wetlands Ecology and Management. 17:455-467.2009.
    
  • Invasion by an exotic tree alters above and belowground ecosystem components-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Martin, M.R., Tipping, P.W., Sickman, J.O. 2009. Invasion by an exotic tree alters above and belowground ecosystem components. Biological Invasions. 11:1883-1894.
    
  • Invasion of West Everglades Wetland by Melaleuca quinquenervia Countered by Classical Biological Control-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Tipping, P.W., Martin, M.R., Nimmo, K., Pierce, R., Smart, M., White, E., Madeira, P.T., Center, T.D. 2009. Invasion of West Everglades Wetland by Melaleuca quinquenervia Countered by Classical Biological Control. Biological Control, 48: 73-78.
    
  • Aboveground biomass of an invasive tree Melaleuca (Melaleuca quinquenervia) before and after herbivory by adventive and introduced natural enemies: a temporal case-study in Florida-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Rayamajhi, M.B., Pratt, P.D., Center, T.D., Tipping, P.W., Van, T.K. 2008. Aboveground biomass of an invasive tree Melaleuca (Melaleuca quinquenervia) before and after herbivory by adventive and introduced natural enemies: a temporal case-study in Florida. Weed Science. 56:451-456.2008.
    
  • Salvinia molesta -()
    Julien, M., Hill, M., Tipping, P.W. 2009. Salvinia molesta . Weed Biological Control with Arthropods in the Tropics - Towards Sustainability. 378-407.
    
  • Suppression of Salvinia molesta Mitchell in Texas and Louisiana by Cyrtobagous salviniae Calder and Sands-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Tipping, P.W., Martin, M., Center, T.D., Davern, T.M. 2007. Suppression of Salvinia molesta Mitchell in Texas and Louisiana by Cyrtobagous salviniae Calder and Sands. Aquatic Botany. 88:196-202. 2008. Published Online.
    
  • Mowing-Induced changes in above and below ground populations of plumeless thistle and musk thistle.-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Tipping, P.W. 2008. Mowing-Induced changes in above and below ground populations of plumeless thistle and musk thistle.. Weed Technology. 22:49-55.
    
  • Suppression of growth and reproduction of an exotic invasive tree by two introduced insects -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Tipping, P.W., Martin, M.R., Pratt, P.D., Center, T.D., Rayamajhi, M.B. Suppression of growth and reproduction of an exotic invasive tree by two introduced insects. Biological Control. 44(2):235-241.2008.
    
  • The origin of Hydrilla verticillata recently discovered at a South African dam-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Madeira, P.T., Coetzee, J.A., Center, T.D., White, E.E., Tipping, P.W. 2007. The origin of Hydrilla verticillata recently discovered at a South African dam. Aquatic Botany. 87:176-180
    
  • Biological control of Melaleuca quinquenervia: goal-based assessment of success-(Abstract Only)
    Center, T.D., Pratt, P.D., Tipping, P.W., Rayamajhi, M.B., Wright, S.A., Purcell, M.F. 2008. Biological control of Melaleuca quinquenervia: goal-based assessment of success. International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds. 655-664.
    
  • From Invasive to Fixed-in-Place: the Transformation of Melaleuca quinquenervia in Florida-(Abstract Only)
    Tipping, P.W., Pratt, P.D., Center, T.D. 2008. From Invasive to Fixed-in-Place: the Transformation of Melaleuca quinquenervia in Florida. International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds. 642.
    
  • Biological Control of Melaleuca quinquenervia: Goal-based Assessment of Success.-(Proceedings)
    Center, T.D., Pratt, P.D., Tipping, P.W., Rayamajhi, M.B., Wright, S.A., Purcell, M.F. 2007. Biological Control of Melaleuca quinquenervia: Goal-based Assessment of Success.. International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds. 655-667.
    
  • Initial impacts and field validation of host range for Boreioglycaspis melaleucae Moore (Hemiptera: Psyllidae),a biological control agent of the invasive tree Melaleuca quinquenervia (Cav.) Blake (Myrtales: Myrtaceae: Leptosp-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Center, T.D., Pratt, P.D., Tipping, P.W., Rayamajhi, M.B., Van, T.K., Dray Jr., F.A., Wright, S.A. Initial impacts and field validation of host range for Boreioglycaspis melaleucae Moore (Hemiptera: Psyllidae),a biological control agent of the invasive tree Melaleuca quinquenervia (Cav.) Blake (Myrtales: Myrtaceae: Leptospermoideae. Environmental Entomology. 36(3):569-576. 2007.
    
  • "Melaleuca quinquenervia dominated forests in Florida: analyses of natural-enemy impacts on stand dynamics".-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Rayamajhi, M.B., Van, T.K., Pratt, P.D., Tipping, P.W., Center, T.D. 2006. "Melaleuca quinquenervia dominated forests in Florida: analyses of natural-enemy impacts on stand dynamics".. Journal Of Plant Ecology.
    
  • Melaleuca quinquenervia dominated forests in Florida: analyses of natural-enemy impacts on stand dynamics-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Rayamajhi, M.B., Van, T.K., Pratt, P.D., Center, T.D., Tipping, P.W. Melaleuca quinquenervia dominated forests in Florida: analyses of natural-enemy impacts on stand dynamics. Plant Ecology. 192:119-132. 2007.
    
  • FIRST ISOLATION OF A HELICOSPORIDIUM SP. (CHLOROPHYTA: TREBOUXIOPHYCEAE) FROM THE BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AGENT CYRTOBAGOUS SALVINIAE (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE).-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    White, S.E., Tipping, P.W., Becnel, J.J. 2007. First isolation of a Helicosporidium sp. (Chlorophyta: Trebouxiophyceae) from the biological control agent Cyrtobagous salviniae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Biological Control. 40:243-245.
    
  • Field colonization, population growth, and dispersal of Boreioglycaspis melaleucae Moore, a biological control agent of the invasive tree Melaleuca quinquenervia (Cav.) Blake-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Center, T.D., Pratt, P.D., Tipping, P.W., Rayamajhi, M.B., Van, T.K., Wineriter, S.A., Dray Jr., F.A., Purcell, M. Field colonization, population growth, and dispersal of Boreioglycaspis melaleucae Moore, a biological control agent of the invasive tree Melaleuca quinquenervia (Cav.) Blake. Biological Control. 39:363-374. 2006.
    
  • Establishment and spread of founding populations of an invasive thistle: the role of competition and seed limitation.-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Jongejans, E., Skarpaas, O., Tipping, P.W., Shea, K. 2007. Establishment and spread of founding populations of an invasive thistle: the role of competition and seed limitation.. Biological Invasions. 9:317-325.
    
  • Molecular and morphological examination of Cyrtobagous sp. collected from Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil, Australia, and Florida-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Madeira, P.T., Tipping, P.W., Gandolfo, D., Center, T.D., Van, T.K., O'Brien, C. 2006. Molecular and morphological examination of cyrtobagous sp. collected from argentina, paraguay, brazil, australia, and florida. Biocontrol. 51:679-701
    
  • WITHIN-PLANT DISTRIBUTION AND DIVERSITY OF MITES ASSOCIATED WITH THE INVASIVE PLANT SCHINUS TEREBINTHIFOLIUS (SAPINDALES: ANACARDIACEAE) IN FLORIDA.-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Wiggers, S., Pratt, P.D., Tipping, P.W., Welbourn, C., Cuda, J.P. 2005. Within-plant distribution and diversity of mites associated with the invasive plant schinus terebinthifolius (sapindales: anacardiaceae) in florida, usa.. Environmental Entomology.
    
  • Population dynamics of Cyrtobagous salviniae on common salvinia in South Florida-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Tipping, P.W., Center, T.D. 2005. Population dynamics of cyrtobagous salviniae on common salvinia in south florida. Journal of Aquatic Plant Management. 43:47-50
    
  • Herbivory alters resource allocation and compensation in the invasive tree Melaleuca quinquenervia-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Pratt, P.D., Rayamajhi, M.B., Van, T.K., Center, T.D., Tipping, P.W. Herbivory alters resource allocation and compensation in the invasive tree Melaleuca quinquenervia. Ecological Entomology. 30(3):316-326. 2005b.
    
  • Influence of plant size and species on preference of Cyrtobagous salviniae adults from two populations-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Tipping, P.W., Center, T.D. 2004. INFLUENCE OF PLANT SIZE AND SPECIES ON THE PREFERENCES OF CYRTOBAGOUS SALVINIAE ADULTS FROM TWO POPULATIONS. Biological Control. 32:263-268.2005.
    
  • HEDGE BINDWEED, CALYSTEGIA SEPIUM-()
    Tipping, P.W. 2004. hedge bindweed, calystegia sepium. Biological Control of Weeds in the United States.
    
  • Floating fern (Salvinia)-()
    Julien, M.H., Center, T.D., Tipping, P.W. 2002. Floating fern (Salvinia). Biological Control of Weeds in the United States. 17-32 (Book Chapter) 2002.
    
  • HELICOVERPA ZEA (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE) DYNAMICS AND PARASITISM IN MARYLAND SOYBEANS -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Tipping, P.W., Holko, C.A., Bean, R.A. 2005. Helicoverpa zea (lepidoptera: noctuidae) dynamics and parasitism in maryland soybeans . Biological Control.
    
  • THE ROLE OF BIOCONTROL IN INTEGRATED WEED MANAGEMENT-(Proceedings)
    Center, T.D., Van, T.K., Pratt, P.D., Tipping, P.W., Rayamajhi, M.B., Franks, S.J., Dray Jr, F.A. The role of biocontrol in integrated weed management. Meeting Abstract.
    
  • A GENETIC SURVEY OF SALVINIA MINIMA IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Madeira, P.T., Jacono, C.C., Tipping, P.W., Van, T.K., Center, T.D. 2003. A genetic survey of salvinia minima in the southern united states. Aquatic Botany 76:127-139.
    
  • Cyrtobagous salviniae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) successfully overwinters in Texas and Louisana.-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Tipping, P.W., Center, T.D. 2003. CYRTOBAGOUS SALVINIAE (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE) SUCCESSFULLY OVERWINTERS IN TEXAS AND LOUISIANA. Florida Entomologist. 86(1):92-93.2003.
    

• Projects

  Identification, Evaluation, and Implementation of Biological Control Agents for Invasive Weeds of Southeastern Ecosystems In-House Appropriated (D)   Accession Number:430076

  Creating New Partnerships to Manage the Invasion of Foreign Weeds into National Wildlife Refuges. Interagency Reimbursable Agreement (I)   Accession Number:437813

  Creating New Partnerships to Manage the Invasion of Foreign Weeds into Natural Areas of Florida Interagency Reimbursable Agreement (I)   Accession Number:438048

  Preparing for release of the Asian leaf beetle, Lilioceris egena, a biological control of air potato (Dioscorea bulbifera) in Florida Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement (R)   Accession Number:439043

  Foreign Exploration And Preliminary Testing Of Potential Biological Control Agents For Azolla Pinnata Subspecies Pinnata Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement (R)   Accession Number:439044

  Implementing Biological Control Agents Within CERP Landscape Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement (R)   Accession Number:430023

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