Dixon, Peggy, Ph.D.

• Research Publications
• Other Science Related Publications

Contact Information:

308 Brookfield Road, BLDG 25
St. John's, Newfoundland and labrador A1E 0B2
Telephone: 709-772-4763
Fax: 709-772-6064
Email: peggy.dixon@agr.gc.ca

Areas of Expertise:

• entomology - integrated pest management
• cole crops
• entomology - horticulture
• cranberry
• blueberry
• other small fruits
• entomology - cultural control
• entomology - ecology
• entomology - behaviour
• entomologist
• entomology - biology and life history
• small fruits and vegetables

Current Projects:

• Provide information on the biology and ecology of insect pests and their natural enemies.
• To develop insect and mite control technologies for horticultural ecosystems that are environmentally responsible, sustainable and reduced-risk.

Research Publications:

2009:

• Fry, H.R.C., Quiring, D.T., Ryall, K.L., and Dixon, P.L. (2009). "Influence of intra-tree variation in phenology and oviposition site on the distribution and performance of Ennomos subsignaria on mature sycamore maple.", Ecological Entomology, 34(3), pp. 394-405. doi : 10.1111/j.1365-2311.2009.01091.x
• Squires, S., Hermanutz, L., and Dixon, P.L. (2009). "Agricultural insect pest compromises survival of two endemic Braya (Brassicaceae).", Biological Conservation, 142(1), pp. 203-211. doi : 10.1016/j.biocon.2008.10.015