Dr Darren Kriticos
Dr

Darren Kriticos

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Background

I am an applied ecologist whose research is centred on developing and applying ecological models to study invasion biology and pest management under current and future climates. My broad interests span a range of applied ecological questions in fields as diverse as biosecurity, climate adaptation, food security and food safety. I believe strongly in the value of developing and applying generic solutions to solving ecological modelling problems. This is reflected in my efforts to develop CLIMEX and DYMEX Version 4, and the collaborative CliMond climate data repository for bioclimatic modellers. My present efforts are focused on developing real-time pest forecasting systems to enable the agricultural sector to better manage pests, weeds, and diseases.

Availability

Dr Darren Kriticos is:
Available for supervision

Qualifications

  • Bachelor, Griffith University
  • Masters (Coursework), University of Adelaide
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Research interests

  • Ecological modelling

  • CLIMEX and DYMEX software

  • Real-time pest forecasting systems

  • Niche models

  • Population dynamics models

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71 works between 1999 and 2024
All (71) Journal Article (68) Conference Publication (3)

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2018

Journal Article

Estimating the potential geographical range of <i>Sirex noctilio</i>: comparison with an existing model and relationship with field severity

Ireland, Kylie B., Bulman, Lindsay, Hoskins, Andrew J., Pinkard, Elizabeth A., Mohammed, Caroline and Kriticos, Darren J. (2018). Estimating the potential geographical range of Sirex noctilio: comparison with an existing model and relationship with field severity. Biological Invasions, 20 (9), 2599-2622. doi: 10.1007/s10530-018-1721-4

Estimating the potential geographical range of <i>Sirex noctilio</i>: comparison with an existing model and relationship with field severity

2018

Journal Article

Management and population dynamics of diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella): planting regimes, crop hygiene, biological control and timing of interventions

Li, Z., Furlong, M. J., Yonow, T., Kriticos, D. J., Bao, H., Yin, F., Lin, Q., Feng, X. and Zalucki, M. P. (2018). Management and population dynamics of diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella): planting regimes, crop hygiene, biological control and timing of interventions. Bulletin of Entomological Research, 109 (02), 1-9. doi: 10.1017/S0007485318000500

Management and population dynamics of diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella): planting regimes, crop hygiene, biological control and timing of interventions

2017

Journal Article

Including irrigation in niche modelling of the invasive wasp Vespula germanica (Fabricius) improves model fit to predict potential for further spread

de Villiers, Marelize, Kriticos, Darren J. and Veldtman, Ruan (2017). Including irrigation in niche modelling of the invasive wasp Vespula germanica (Fabricius) improves model fit to predict potential for further spread. PLoS One, 12 (7) e0181397, e0181397. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0181397

Including irrigation in niche modelling of the invasive wasp Vespula germanica (Fabricius) improves model fit to predict potential for further spread

2017

Journal Article

The potential distribution of cassava mealybug (Phenacoccus manihoti), a threat to food security for the poor

Yonow, Tania, Kriticos, Darren J. and Ota, Noboru (2017). The potential distribution of cassava mealybug (Phenacoccus manihoti), a threat to food security for the poor. PLoS One, 12 (3) e0173265, e0173265. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0173265

The potential distribution of cassava mealybug (Phenacoccus manihoti), a threat to food security for the poor

2017

Journal Article

A perspective on management of Helicoverpa armigera: transgenic Bt cotton, IPM, and landscapes

Downes, Sharon, Kriticos, Darren, Parry, Hazel, Paull, Cate, Schellhorn, Nancy and Zalucki, Mryon P. (2017). A perspective on management of Helicoverpa armigera: transgenic Bt cotton, IPM, and landscapes. Pest Management Science, 73 (3), 485-492. doi: 10.1002/ps.4461

A perspective on management of Helicoverpa armigera: transgenic Bt cotton, IPM, and landscapes

2016

Journal Article

Unusual suspects in the usual places: a phylo-climatic framework to identify potential future invasive species

Harris, R. M. B., Kriticos, D. J., Remenyi, T. and Bindoff, N. (2016). Unusual suspects in the usual places: a phylo-climatic framework to identify potential future invasive species. Biological Invasions, 19 (2), 1-20. doi: 10.1007/s10530-016-1334-8

Unusual suspects in the usual places: a phylo-climatic framework to identify potential future invasive species

2016

Journal Article

Tools for defusing a major global food and feed safety risk: nonbiological postharvest procedures to decontaminate mycotoxins in foods and feeds

Temba, Benigni A., Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Kriticos, Darren J., Fox, Glen P., Harvey, Jagger J. W. and Fletcher, Mary T. (2016). Tools for defusing a major global food and feed safety risk: nonbiological postharvest procedures to decontaminate mycotoxins in foods and feeds. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 64 (47), 8959-8972. doi: 10.1021/acs.jafc.6b03777

Tools for defusing a major global food and feed safety risk: nonbiological postharvest procedures to decontaminate mycotoxins in foods and feeds

2016

Journal Article

Scientific critique of the paper “Climatic distribution of citrus black spot caused by Phyllosticta citricarpa. A historical analysis of disease spread in South Africa” by Martínez-Minaya et al. (2015)

Fourie, Paul H., Schutte, Gerhardus C., Carstens, Elma, Hattingh, Vaughan, Paul, Ida, Magarey, Roger D., Gottwald, Tim R., Yonow, Tania and Kriticos, Darren J. (2016). Scientific critique of the paper “Climatic distribution of citrus black spot caused by Phyllosticta citricarpa. A historical analysis of disease spread in South Africa” by Martínez-Minaya et al. (2015). European Journal of Plant Pathology, 148 (3), 1-6. doi: 10.1007/s10658-016-1056-x

Scientific critique of the paper “Climatic distribution of citrus black spot caused by Phyllosticta citricarpa. A historical analysis of disease spread in South Africa” by Martínez-Minaya et al. (2015)

2016

Journal Article

Assessing and managing the current and future pest risk from water hyacinth, (Eichhornia crassipes), an invasive aquatic plant threatening the environment and water security

Kriticos, Darren J. and Brunel, Sarah (2016). Assessing and managing the current and future pest risk from water hyacinth, (Eichhornia crassipes), an invasive aquatic plant threatening the environment and water security. PLoS One, 11 (8), e0120054. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0120054

Assessing and managing the current and future pest risk from water hyacinth, (Eichhornia crassipes), an invasive aquatic plant threatening the environment and water security

2016

Journal Article

Population dynamics and management of diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella) in China: the relative contributions of climate, natural enemies and cropping patterns

Li, Z., Zalucki, M.P., Yonow, T., Kriticos, D.J., Bao, H., Chen, H., Hu, Z., Feng, X. and Furlong, M.J. (2016). Population dynamics and management of diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella) in China: the relative contributions of climate, natural enemies and cropping patterns. Bulletin of Entomological Research, 106 (2), 197-214. doi: 10.1017/S0007485315001017

Population dynamics and management of diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella) in China: the relative contributions of climate, natural enemies and cropping patterns

2015

Journal Article

Integrating pest population models with biophysical crop models to better represent the farming system

Whish, Jeremy P.M., Herrmann, Neville I., White, Neil A., Moore, Andrew D. and Kriticos, Darren J. (2015). Integrating pest population models with biophysical crop models to better represent the farming system. Environmental Modelling and Software, 72, 418-425. doi: 10.1016/j.envsoft.2014.10.010

Integrating pest population models with biophysical crop models to better represent the farming system

2015

Journal Article

Research investment implications of shifts in the global geography of wheat stripe rust

Beddow, Jason M., Pardey, Philip G., Chai, Yuan, Hurley, Terrance M., Kriticos, Darren J., Braun, Hans-Joachim, Park, Robert F., Cuddy, William S. and Yonow, Tania (2015). Research investment implications of shifts in the global geography of wheat stripe rust. Nature Plants, 1 (10) 15132, 15132. doi: 10.1038/nplants.2015.132

Research investment implications of shifts in the global geography of wheat stripe rust

2015

Journal Article

Correction: The potential distribution of invading Helicoverpa armigera in North America: is it just a matter of time?

Kriticos, Darren J., Ota, Noboru, Hutchison, William D., Beddow, Jason, Walsh, Tom, Tay, Wee Tek, Borchert, Daniel M., Paula-Moraes, Silvana V., Czepak, Cecilia and Zalucki, Myron P. (2015). Correction: The potential distribution of invading Helicoverpa armigera in North America: is it just a matter of time?. PLoS One, 10 (7) e0133224, e0133224. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0133224

Correction: The potential distribution of invading Helicoverpa armigera in North America: is it just a matter of time?

2015

Journal Article

The potential distribution of invading Helicoverpa armigera in North America: Is it just a matter of time?

Kriticos, Darren J., Ota, Noboru, Hutchison, William D., Beddow, Jason, Walsh, Tom, Tay, Wee Tek, Borchert, Daniel M., Paula-Moreas, Silvana V., Czepak, Cecilia and Zalucki, Myron P. (2015). The potential distribution of invading Helicoverpa armigera in North America: Is it just a matter of time?. PLoS One, 10 (3) e0119618, e0119618. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0119618

The potential distribution of invading Helicoverpa armigera in North America: Is it just a matter of time?

2013

Journal Article

An assessment of the benefits of yellow Sigatoka (Mycosphaerella musicola) control in the Queensland Northern Banana Pest Quarantine Area

Cook, David C., Liu, Shuang, Edwards, Jacqueline, Villalta, Oscar N., Aurambout, Jean‑Philippe, Kriticos, Darren J., Drenth, Andre and De Barro, Paul J. (2013). An assessment of the benefits of yellow Sigatoka (Mycosphaerella musicola) control in the Queensland Northern Banana Pest Quarantine Area. NeoBiota, 1 (18), 67-81. doi: 10.3897/neobiota.18.3863

An assessment of the benefits of yellow Sigatoka (Mycosphaerella musicola) control in the Queensland Northern Banana Pest Quarantine Area

2013

Journal Article

Predicted economic impact of black Sigatoka on the Australian banana industry

Cook, David C., Liu, Shuang, Edwards, Jacqueline, Villalta, Oscar N., Aurambout, Jean-Philippe, Kriticos, Darren J., Drenth, Andre and De Barro, Paul J. (2013). Predicted economic impact of black Sigatoka on the Australian banana industry. Crop Protection, 51, 48-56. doi: 10.1016/j.cropro.2013.03.016

Predicted economic impact of black Sigatoka on the Australian banana industry

2013

Journal Article

Combining a Climatic Niche Model of an Invasive Fungus with Its Host Species Distributions to Identify Risks to Natural Assets: <i>Puccinia psidii</i> Sensu Lato in Australia

Kriticos, Darren J., Morin, Louise, Leriche, Agathe, Anderson, Robert C. and Caley, Peter (2013). Combining a Climatic Niche Model of an Invasive Fungus with Its Host Species Distributions to Identify Risks to Natural Assets: Puccinia psidii Sensu Lato in Australia. Plos One, 8 (5) e64479. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0064479

Combining a Climatic Niche Model of an Invasive Fungus with Its Host Species Distributions to Identify Risks to Natural Assets: <i>Puccinia psidii</i> Sensu Lato in Australia

2013

Journal Article

Whether the Weather Drives Patterns of Endemic Amphibian Chytridiomycosis: A Pathogen Proliferation Approach

Murray, Kris A., Skerratt, Lee F., Garland, Stephen, Kriticos, Darren and McCallum, Hamish (2013). Whether the Weather Drives Patterns of Endemic Amphibian Chytridiomycosis: A Pathogen Proliferation Approach. Plos One, 8 (4) e61061. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0061061

Whether the Weather Drives Patterns of Endemic Amphibian Chytridiomycosis: A Pathogen Proliferation Approach

2013

Journal Article

Right-sizing stem-rust research

Pardey, P. G., Beddow, J. M., Kriticos, D. J., Hurley, T. M., Park, R. F., Duveiller, E., Sutherst, R. W., Burdon, J. J. and Hodson, D. (2013). Right-sizing stem-rust research. Science, 340 (6129), 147-148. doi: 10.1126/science.1229707

Right-sizing stem-rust research

2012

Journal Article

A Suite of Models to Support the Quantitative Assessment of Spread in Pest Risk Analysis

Robinet, Christelle, Kehlenbeck, Hella, Kriticos, Darren J., Baker, Richard H. A., Battisti, Andrea, Brunel, Sarah, Dupin, Maxime, Eyre, Dominic, Faccoli, Massimo, Ilieva, Zhenya, Kenis, Marc, Knight, Jon, Reynaud, Philippe, Yart, Annie and van der Werf, Wopke (2012). A Suite of Models to Support the Quantitative Assessment of Spread in Pest Risk Analysis. Plos One, 7 (10) e43366. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0043366

A Suite of Models to Support the Quantitative Assessment of Spread in Pest Risk Analysis

Availability

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