Nina Jenkins
107 Merkle Lab
University Park
PA 16803
nina.jenkins24@gmail.com
Development of biopesticides using entomopathogenic fungi, mass production of fungal conidia, quality enhancement and long-term stability.
PhD 1995 Cranfield University Mass production and field efficacy of Metarhizium flavoviride for biological control of locusts and grasshoppers
BSc (Hons) Applied Biology 1990 University of Greenwich
Biopesticides Programme Leader , CAB International, CABI Bioscience, Ascot, UK (1991 - 2005)
University of Canberra/Invasive Animals CRC, Australia (2006-2008)
- Education Programme Coordinator, responsible for the development of post graduate training programmes. (http://www.invasiveanimals.com/research/education-program/index.html)
- Coordination of the development of a Diploma level course in Conservation and Land Management. (http://ecology.lamsinternational.com/moodle/)
Bell, A.S., Blanford, S., Jenkins, N., Thomas, M.B., Read, A.F., (2009). Real-time quantitative PCR for analysis of candidate fungal biopesticides against malaria: technique validation and first applications, Journal of Invertebrate Pathology 100, 160-168.
Blanford, S., Chan, B.H.K., Jenkins, N.E., Sim, D., Turner, R.J., Read, A.F. & Thomas, M.B. (2005). Fungal pathogen reduces potential for malaria transmission. Science 308, 1638-1641.
Thomas, M.B., Blanford, S., Jenkins, N.E., Killeen, G.F., Knols, B.G.J., Read, A.F., Schlote, E-J., Takken, W. (2005). Benefits and risks in malaria control. Science 310, 50.
Jenkins, N.E. and Grzywacz, D. (2003) Towards the Standardization of Quality Control of Fungal and Viral Biocontrol Agents. In: Quality Control and Production of Biological Control Agents: Theory and Testing Procedures (J.C. Lenteren, Ed.) p 247-263. CAB International, Wallingford, UK.
Hong, T.D., Gunn, J., Ellis, R.H., Jenkins, N.E. and Moore, D. (2001) The effect of storage environment on the longevity of conidia of Beauveria bassiana. Mycological Research 105:597-602.
Hong, T.D., Jenkins, N.E. and Ellis, R.H. (2000) The effects of duration of development and drying regime on the subsequent longevity of conidia of Metarhizium flavoviride. Mycological Research 104:662-665.
Dent, D. and Jenkins N.E. and (2000) Microbial Biopesticides in Augmentative Biocontrol. CABI/PDBC Symposium on Augmentative Biological Control. Bangalore 26-30 June 2000. PDBC Bangalore.
Jenkins, N. E. and Grzywacz, D. (2000) Quality control of fungal and viral biopesticides - assurance of product performance. Biocontrol Science and Technology 10:753-777.
Jenkins, N.E. and Vos, J.G.M. (2000) Delivery of biocontrol technologies to IPM farmers: Vietnam. UNEP/CABI critical issues case studies. CAB International/UNEP, Wallingford.
Jenkins, N.E., Dent, D. and Grzywacz, D. (2000) Registration and Quality Control of Microbial Biopesticides. CABI/PDBC Symposium on Augmentative Biological Control. Bangalore 26-30 June 2000. PDBC Bangalore.
Hong, T.D., Jenkins, N.E. and Ellis, R.H. (1999) Fluctuating temperature and the longevity of conidia of Metarhizium flavoviride in storage. Biocontrol Science and Technology 9:165-176.
Cherry, A., Jenkins, N.E., Heviefo, G., Bateman, R.P. and Lomer, C. (1999) A West African pilot scale production plant for aerial conidia of Metarhizium sp for use as a mycoinsecticide against locusts and grasshoppers. Biocontrol Science and Technology 9; 35-51.
Watson, E., Jenkins, N.E. & Thomas, M.B. (1999). Variability and adaptability of mitosporic fungi selected for biocontrol of insect pests. Aspects of Applied Biology 53, Challenges in Applied Population Biology, 113-118.
Jenkins, N.E., Heviefo, G., Langewald, J., Cherry, A.J. and Lomer, C.J. (1998) Development of mass production technology for aerial conidia of mitosporic fungi for use as mycopesticides. Biocontrol News and Information 19: 21N-31N.
Jenkins, N.E. and Goettel, M.S. (1997) Mass production of microbial control agents for the control of grasshoppers and locusts. Memoirs of the Entomological Society of Canada Vol. 71 - Microbial Control of Grasshoppers and Locusts p. 37-48, Ontario:Entomological Society of Canada.
Jenkins, N.E. and Thomas, M.B. (1996) Effect of formulation and application methods on the field efficacy of aerial and submerged conidia of Metarhizium flavoviride for locust and grasshopper control. Pesticide Science
I love running and hiking - especially with our dog Milo, sailing (if only we were close to the sea!), skiing (not a bad place to live for that!) and spending time with family and friends.