International Plant Protection Convention 04_TPDP_2015_Feb_Rev1 Summary: Call for authors (November 2014) Agenda item: 3.0 SUMMARY: CALL FOR AUTHORS (NOVEMBER 2014) (Prepared by IPPC Secretariat) Background 1 [1] At its 2014 November virtual meeting the TPDP identified the need to open a call for authors to the following draft diagnostic protocols (DPs): Puccinia psidii (2006-018) Striga spp. (2008-009) [2] The current composition of the drafting groups with regards to these two DPs is summarized in table 1 and also posted on the International Phytosanitary Portal (IPP)2. Table 1. Current composition of the drafting groups for Puccinia psidii (2006-018) and Striga spp. (2008-009) DP Protocol Country DP drafting Name Email group role Puccinia psidii United States of Mr. José [email protected] Co-author (2006-018) America HERNANDEZ .gov United States of Co-author Mr. Lytton [email protected] America John MUSSELMAN Striga spp. Ms. Teresa (2008-009) Co-author Lilian [email protected] Chile CORTÉS MOMBERG [3] In order to complete the respective DP drafting groups for Puccinia psidii (2006-018) and Striga spp. (2008-009) (Table 1), the IPPC Secretariat issued a call for authors3 on 25 November 2014. The expertise requirements and the selection procedure were outlined in the call letter4. [4] The IPPC Secretariat received 04 nominations for Puccinia psidii (2006-018) and 02 nominations for Striga spp. (2008-009) in response to the call. One of the nominees for the plant pest Striga spp is Ms Teresa Lilian CORTÉS, already co-author for this topic. Therefore her nomination is considered a confirmation of her interest and availability to still be part of the DP drafting group for Striga spp (2008-009). [5] The nominees stated different expertise criteria as required in the call letter. The Secretariat made a summary for the nominations with the core expertise presented in Table 2. Full CVs of the nominees are attached to this document (Annex 1). 1 2014 TPDP November virtual meeting report: https://www.ippc.int/publications/2014-november-tpdp-virtual- meeting-report 2 IPPC Diagnostic Protocols (DPs) drafting groups (including contact details of current authors and DPs status): https://www.ippc.int/publications/ippc-diagnostic-protocols-dps-drafting-groups-including-contact-details- current-authors 3 2014 November Call for authors on IPP: https://www.ippc.int/core-activities/standards-setting/calls/calls-for- experts/call-authors-diagnostic-protocols/2014-nov-call-authors. 4 Call Letter: https://www.ippc.int/publications/call-letter-call-authors-november-2014-diagnostic-protocols. International Plant Protection Convention Page 1 of 2 04_TPDP_2015_Feb_Rev1 (3.0) Summary: Call for authors (November 2014) Table 2. Summary of nominations received form the call for authors (2014 November): NAME COUNTRY EXPERTISE* DS TX MD PE PQ DF ND SU Puccinia psidi (2006-018) Mr Morag GLEN Australia X a X X a X X X Ms Jacqueline Australia X X X X X X X X EDWARDS Ms Jacqueline France X a X X X a a X HUBERT Mr Kazeem SHAKIRU Nigeria a a a a X a a X ADEWALE Striga spp. (2008- 009) Ms Wathukarage Sri Lanka X X a X X a a X Jayani Nimanthika *Legend: DS = Specific diagnostic expertise; TX = Taxonomy; MD = Molecular diagnostic expertise; PE = Practical experience related to the pest (detection, identification, isolation etc.); PQ = Quarantine diagnostic protocol expertise; DF = Drafting of diagnostic protocols (such as regional diagnostic protocols); ND = Development of novel diagnostic methods; SU = NPPO or RPPO support; a = not mentioned; [6] The TPDP is invited to: (1) note the low number of nominations for Striga spp. (2008-009). (2) consider the nominations above and select authors to complete the drafting group of Puccinia psidii (2006-018) and assign the lead author. (3) consider the need to hand-pick some other experts to be part of DP drafting groups for Striga spp. (2008-009) if needed. International Plant Protection Convention Page 2 of 2 Morag Glen Curriculum Vitae Contact details Morag Glen Senior Research Scientist Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture University of Tasmania Sandy Bay, Hobart Private Bag 98, Hobart 7001 Ph; 03 6226 2683 Fax; +61 (0)3 6226 7444 Mob; +61 (0)428 553 972 Email; [email protected] Summary I am a molecular biologist working in the areas of forest pathology, diagnostics, biosecurity and fungal biodiversity. Recent projects have included the development of species-specific diagnostic tests for pathogens of quarantine significance and other pathogens of concern to forestry, including Puccinia psidii; the use of DNA sequences for fungal identification in biosecurity and biodiversity applications, including plant pathogens, ectomycorrhizal and soil fungi, wood-rotting fungi and fungi associated with beetles. Experience relevant to Puccinia psidii Development and application of molecular diagnostics for Puccinia psidii. Development of a diagnostic standard for Puccinia psidii. Technical guidelines for Puccinia psidii (eucalypt rust) contingency plan. Ongoing research into genetic variation in Puccinia psidii, including microsatellite analyses and comparative genomics. Academic qualifications PhD Murdoch University, Perth. 2002. Genetic variation in ectomycorrhizal fungi and its exploitation in ecological investigations of Eucalypt forests BSc Hons Murdoch University 1994. Employment history 2000-2002 Research Associate, Murdoch University 2003-2010 Research Scientist, CSIRO 2011-current Senior Research Scientist, University of Tasmania Current activities The central theme of my work has been the utilisation of molecular tools to inform forest biodiversity and biosecurity. Current and recent projects include; comparative genomics of Puccinia psidii, population genetics of insects in relation to forest fragmentation; the role of fungi in the diet of the saproxylic beetle Prostomis atkinsoni; identification of the suite of fungi associated with root rot in Acacia mangium in SE Asia; biological control of root-rot in Acacia mangium in SE Asia; the potential impact of pests and diseases on forest productivity under a changing climate; the communities of ectomycorrhizal fungi associated with healthy and declining Eucalyptus delegatensis forests; endophytic fungi associated with Spring needle cast in Pinus radiata and contributions to Australian Diagnostic Standards and Contingency plans for emergency plant pests. Expertise My expertise lies in the following areas: Molecular diagnostics, including PCR, real-time PCR, DNA sequencing and development of species-specific PCRs. Molecular ecology including fungal community and population analyses Mycology Biosecurity and risk assessment Achievements & impacts 8 first author papers in international journals, 21 co-authored. 8 technical reports for client/stakeholders Member of the Sub-Committte for National Forest Health Until recently, member of the Sub-Committee on Plant Health Diagnostic Standards Scientific and Professional Appointments 2007 - 2014 Member of the Sub-Committee for Plant Health Diagnostic Standards 2007 - 2013 Editor for Australasian Plant Disease Notes 2008 – 2013 Member of Research Working Group 7 (Forest Health) 2013 - Member of the Sub-Committee for National Forest health 2009 – 2011 Executive Secretary, Australasian Plant Pathology Society Publishing history Journal articles Agustini, L.; Wahyuno, D.; Indrayadi, H.; Glen, M., 2014a: In vitro interaction between Phlebiopsis sp. and Ganoderma philippii isolates. Forest Pathology, 44, 472-476. Agustini, L.; Francis, A.; Glen, M.; Indrayadi, H.; Mohammed, C. L., 2014b: Signs and identification of fungal root-rot pathogens in tropical Eucalyptus pellita plantations. Forest Pathology, 44, 486-495. Alfenas, A. C., E. A. V. Zauza, M. J. Wingfield, J. Roux, and M. Glen. 2005. Heteropyxis natalensis, a new host of Puccinia psidii rust. Australasian Plant Pathology 34 (2):285-286. Carnegie, A. J., J. R. Lidbetter, J. Walker, M.A. Horwood, L. Tesoriero, M. Glen and M. J. Priest. 2010. Uredo rangelii, a taxon in the guava rust complex, newly recorded on Myrtaceae in Australia. Australasian Plant Pathology 39 (5): 463-466. Crous, P. W., C. L. Mohammed, M. Glen, G. J. M. Verkley and J. Z. Groenewald. 2007. Eucalyptus microfungi known from culture. 3. Eucasphaeria and Sympoventuria genera nova, and new species of Furcaspora, Harknessia, Heteroconium and Phacidiella. Fungal Diversity 25:19-36. Dunne, C. P., M. Glen, I. C. Tommerup, B. L. Shearer, and G. E. St. J. Hardy. 2002. Sequence variation in the rDNA ITS of Australian Armillaria species and intra-specific variation in A. luteobubalina. Australasian Plant Pathology 31 (3):241-251. Eyles, A., C. L. Beadle, K. M. Barry, A. Francis, M. Glen. and C.L.Mohammed, C. (2008) Management of fungal root-rot pathogens in tropical Acacia mangium plantations. Forest Pathology, 38, 332-355. Francis, A.; Beadle, C.; Puspitasari, D.; Irianto, R.; Agustini, L.; Rimbawanto, A.; Gafur, A.; Hardiyanto, E.; Junarto; Hidyati, N.; Tjahjono, B.; Mardai, U.; Glen, M.; Mohammed, C., 2014: Disease progression in plantations of Acacia mangium affected by red root rot (Ganoderma philippii). Forest Pathology, 44, 447-459. Glen, M., I. C. Tommerup, N. L. Bougher, and P. A. O'Brien. 2001. Specificity, sensitivity and discrimination of primers for PCR-RFLP of larger basidiomycetes and their applicability to identification of ectomycorrhizal fungi in Eucalyptus forests and plantations. Mycological Research 105 (2):138-149. Glen, M., I. C. Tommerup, N. L. Bougher, and P.