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| << Dr. Gordon Purvis is an environmental biologist with over 20 years of experience in teaching and research on biological issues relating to the agricultural environment. Currently, Dr. Purvis is the co-ordinator of two major Irish agri-environmental research projects funded by the Irish Environmental Protection Agency under the provisions of the Environmental Research Technological Development and Innovation (ERTDI) Programme 2000-2006, and the Irish Department of Agriculture and Food under the Research Stimulus Fund Programme (2006), and is an Irish participant in a multi-national EU-funded project seeking to develop an objective evaluation methodology for EU agri-environmental policy. Dr Purvis is a member of Ireland’s National Platform for Biodiversity Research Strategy (NPBR), was a member of this Platform’s Working Group responsible for defining a research agenda for Irish biodiversity research and acted as Chairperson for the breakout session on the Biodiversity Action Plan for Agriculture at the European Biodiversity Research Strategy (EPBRS) meeting in Killarney (20th –24th May 2004). Dr. Purvis is a specialised subject editor (Applied Entomology & Pest Control) for the Bulletin of Entomological Research. >> |
| Biology and ecology of invertebrate populations in agro-ecosystems. Sustainable crop and land management systems. Biological pest control. Biodiversity in the farmed landscape. Evaluation and development of agri-environmental policy. |
| *; (1998) Soil Oranisms and Soil Resource Management: Proceedings of XII International Colloquium on Soil Zoology, Dublin, 1996. : Elsevier. [Details] |
| Downey, L. & Purvis, G.; (2005) 'Building a Knowledge Based Multifunctional Agriculture and Rural Environment' In: Charles Mollen (eds). Science and Ireland Today - Value for Society. Dublin: The Royal Dublin Society. [Details] |
| Purvis, G., Bolger, T., Breen, J., Connolly, J., Curry, J., Finn, J., Kelly-Quinn, M., Kennedy, T., Schmidt, O., Schulte, R. & Whelan, J; (2005) 'The significance of biodiversity in agriculture: relevance, aims and progress of the Ag-Biota Project'. TEARMANN, 4 :29-50. [Details] |
| Purvis, G. Chauzat, M-P. Segonds-Pichon, A. and Dunne, R.; (2002) 'Life history and phenology of the eucalyptus psyllid, Ctenarytaina eucalypti (Homoptera: Psylloidea) in Ireland'. Annals of Applied Biology, 141 :283-292. [Details] |
| Chauzat, M-P. Purvis, G. and Dunne, R.; (2002) 'Release and establishment of a biological control agent, Psyllaephagus pilosus (Noyes) (Hym. Encrytidae) for eucalyptus psyllid, Ctenarytaina eucalypti (Maskell) in Ireland'. Annals of Applied Biology, 141 :293-304. [Details] |
| Purvis, G. and Fadl, A. M.; (2002) 'The influence of cropping rotations and soil cultivation practice on the population ecology of carabids (Coleoptera: Carabidae) in arable land'. Pedobiologia, 46 :452-474. [Details] |
| Schmidt, O., Curry, J. P., Hackett, R. A., Purvis, G., and Clements, R. O.; (2001) 'Earthworm communities in conventional wheat monocropping and low-input wheat-clover intercropping systems'. Annals of Applied Biology, 138 :377-388. [Details] |
| Chauzat, M-P. & Purvis, G.; (2001) 'A foreigner in Ireland'. The Biologist, 48 :133-135. [Details] | |||||||||
| Fadl, A. & Purvis, G.; (1998) 'Field observations on the lifecycles and seasonal activity patterns of temperate region carabid beetles inhabiting arable land'. Pedobiologia, 42 :171-183. [Details] | |||||||||
| Clements R.O., Donaldson G., Purvis G. & Burke J.; (1997) 'Clover:cereal bi-cropping'. Aspects of Applied Biology, 50 :467-469. [Details] | |||||||||
| Fadl, A., and Purvis, G.; (1996) 'The effect of time of soil cultivation on the incidence of Pterostichus melanarius0 (Illig.) (Coleoptera: Carabidae) in arable land in Ireland'. Annales Zoologici Fennici, 33 :207-214. [Details] | |||||||||
| Purvis, G., and Fadl, A.; (1996) 'Emergence of Carabidae (Coleoptera) from pupation: a technique for studying the 'productivity' of carabid habitats'. Annales Zoologici Fennici, 33 :215-223. [Details] | |||||||||
| Purvis, G. & Bannon, J.W.; (1992) 'Non-target effects of repeated methiocarb slug pellet application on carabid beetle (Coleoptera: Carabidae) activity in winter-sown cereals'. Annals of Applied Biology, 121 :401-422. [Details] | |||||||||
| Purvis, G.; (1992) 'A long-term study of the impact of methiocarb molluscicide on carabid populations and case history for interpretation of non-target pesticide effects in the field'. Aspects of Applied Biology, 31 :97-104. [Details] | |||||||||
| Purvis, G.; (1987) 'A new ascid mite from St. Helena with observations on the Protogamasellus complex (Acari, Mesostigmata)'. Journal of Natural History, 16 :855-861. [Details] | |||||||||
| Purvis, G. & Curry, J.P.; (1983) 'Studies on the influence of weeds and farm yard manue on the activity of Carabidae and other ground-dwelling arthropods in a sugar beet crop'. Journal of Applied Ecology, 21 :271-283. [Details] | |||||||||
| Purvis, G. & Evans, G.O.; (1982) 'Astigmata mites of the Genera Schweibia Oudms. and Nanacarus Oudms. from S.E. Ireland'. Journal of Natural History, 16 :815-821. [Details] | |||||||||
| Purvis, G.; (1982) 'Structure and diversity of soil fauna (Acari and Collembola) in a variety of coastal habitats in S.E. Ireland'. Journal of Life Sciences Royal Dublin Society, 3 :379-396. [Details] | |||||||||
| Purvis, G. & Curry, J.P.; (1981) 'The influence of sward management on foliage arthropod communities in a ley pasture'. Journal of Applied Ecology, 18 :711-726. [Details] | |||||||||
| Curry, J.P., & Purvis, G.; (1981) 'Studies on the influence of weeds and farm yard manure on the arthropod fauna of sugar beet'. Journal of Life Sciences Royal Dublin Society, 3 :397-408. [Details] | |||||||||
| Purvis, G. & Curry, J.P.; (1980) 'Successional changes in the arthropod fauna of a new ley pasture established on previously cultivated arable land'. Journal of Applied Ecology, 17 :309-321. [Details] | |||||||||
| Purvis, G. & Curry, J.P.; (1978) 'The effects of grazing and silage production systems on the epigeal fauna of grassland'. Sci. Proc. Roy. Dub. Soc, (A) 6 :199-207. [Details] | |||||||||
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| Dunne, R., Chauzat, M-P., Fitters, P., Purvis, G. & Donovan, M.; (2001) 'Biology and Control of Some Pests of Hardy Nursary Stock, Ornamentals and Soft Fruit' Teagasc Horticulture and Farm Forestry Series (No. 25) :1-18. [Details] |
| Purvis, G. Dunne, R. & Chauzat, M-P.; (1999) 'Biological control of eucalyptus psyllid' Farm and Food 8 (no.4 ¿ Winter 1998/1) :24-25. [Details] |
| Clements R.O., Purvis G., Schmidt O. & Matthiessen J.N.; (1999) The impact of a novel clover:cereal bi-cropping system for growing silage on earthworms, predatory arthropods, aphids and slugs Proceedings of the 7th Australasian Conference on Grassland Invertebrate Ecology University of Perth, W. Australia, , pp.177-183 [Details] |
| Grassland arthropod species richness in a conventional suckler beef production system and one compatible with the Irish agri-environmental scheme (REPS).; (2005) Grassland arthropod species richness in a conventional suckler beef production system and one compatible with the Irish agri-environmental scheme (REPS) BSAS/BES meeting, York , pp.236-236 [Details] |
| Purvis, G., Anderson, A., Helden, A.J. & Kirwan, L. ; (2005) The Ag-Biota Project: A preliminary assessment of potential indicators of biodiversity in agricultural grasslands XX International Grassland Congress, UCD, June 2005 University College Dublin, Ireland, , 26-JUN-05 - 02-JUL-05 , pp.605-605 [Details] |
| Helden, A.J., Anderson, A. & Purvis, G. ; (2005) Grassland arthropod species richness in a conventional suckler beef production system and one compatible with the Irish agri-environmental scheme (REPS) XX International Grassland Congress, UCD, June 2005 , 26-JUN-05 - 02-JUL-05 , pp.652-652 [Details] |
| Purvis, G.; (1996) The hazard posed by methiocarb slug pellets to carabid beetles: understanding population effects in the field 1996 BCPC Symposium Proceedings No. 66: Slug and Snail Pests in Agriculture University of Kent, UK, , 24-SEP-96 - 26-SEP-96 , pp.186-196 [Details] |
| Clements R.O., Kendall D.A., Purvis G., Thomas T., & Koefoed N.; (1995) Clover:cereal bi-cropping 1995 BCPC Symposium Proceedings No. 63: Integrated Crop Protection: Towards Sustainability? Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK, , 11-SEP-95 - 14-SEP-95 , pp.75-78 [Details] | |||||||||
| Bannon, E. & Purvis, G.; (1990) Pests and diseases of agricultural field crops Plant Health in 1992 Royal Irish Academy, Dublin, Ireland, , 08-MAR-90 - 09-MAR-90 , pp.17-30 [Details] | |||||||||
| Purvis, G., Carter, N. and Powell W.; (1986) Observations on the effects of an autumn application of pyrethroid insecticide on non-target predatory species in winter cereals EC Experts' Group: 'Integrated Crop Protection in Cereals' Littlehampton, UK, , 25-NOV-86 - 27-NOV-86 , pp.153-166 [Details] | |||||||||
| Purvis, G.; (1986) The influence of cabbage stem flea beetle, (Psylliodes chrysocephala (L.)) on yields of oilseed rape 1986 British Crop Protection Conference Pests and Diseases Brighton, UK, , 17-NOV-86 - 20-NOV-87 , pp.753-759 [Details] | |||||||||
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| Association: Association of Applied Biologists, Function/Role: Member |
| Association: Bulletin of Entomological Research, Function/Role: Specialist Editor (Agricultural Entomology) |
| G. Purvis; (2005) This EPA-funded conference was hosted in conjunction with the Faculty of Agri-Food and Environment in UCD. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], Biodiversity in the Farmed Landscape: Building a Knowledge Base to Inform Agri-Environmental Policy, UCD, Ireland , 31-MAR-05 - 31-MAR-05. |
| G. Purvis; (2004) This Conference followed on from the theme of the Killarney meeting of the EPBRS. It aimed to outline a 2010 Delivery Plan - to deliver the EUs 2010 target and to optimise the EUs contribution to the global 2010 target. This meeting resulted in the Message from Malahide. [N/A], The EU Biodiversity Strategy - sustaining Life, Sustaining Livelihoods, Malahide, Ireland , 25-MAY-04 - 27-MAY-04. |
| G. Purvis; (2004) Breakout Session to Draft a Biodiversity Action Plan for Agriculture. [Chaired Session], European Platform for Biodiversity Research Strategy (EPBRS) Meeting, Kilarney, Ireland, Kilarney, Ireland , 20-MAY-04 - 24-MAY-04. |
| G. Purvis; (1996) A colloquium held every 4 years by the Soil Zoology Sub-committee of the International Society of Soil Science. [Conference Organising Committee Member], XII International Colloquium on Soil Zoology, UCD, Ireland , 22-JUL-96 - 26-JUL-96. |
| Committee : National Platform for Biodiversity Research Strategy: Research Agenda Working Group |
| Committee : National Platform for Biodiversity Research Strategy |
| Committee : Agricultural Sciences Programme Board (since its inception) |
| Committee : Former member: Teaching Programme Priorities Working Group, Faculty of Agriculture, Food Science and Environment |
| Committee : Former member: Computer User¿s Committee, Faculty of Agriculture, Food Science and Environment |
| Committee : Former member: Telematics Group, Faculty of Agriculture, Food Science and Environment | |||||||||
| Committee : Former member: Timetable Committee, Faculty of Agriculture, Food Science and Environment | |||||||||
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| Employer: NUI, University College Dublin Position: Senior Lecturer |
| Employer: NUI, University College Dublin Position: College Lecturer |
| Employer: ADAS, UK Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Position: Research Entomologist |
| Year 1979 Institution: Qualification: PhD Subject: |
| Year 1975 Institution: University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne Qualification: BSc (Ag Science) Subject: Agricultural Zoology |
| Academic member of an external supervisory committee (including producer and consumer representatives) to oversee the progress of a focussed strategic research initiative funded by the Department of Agriculture via EU structural funds to assist the development of a new foliage production industry in SW Ireland. |
| Provision of pest identification and advice for agriculturalists and members of the general public. |
| Attended a meeting of experts held under the auspices of the European Platform for Bio-diversity Research Strategy (EPBRS) held in Brussels, Belgium in December, 2001 on the topic of ¿Scientific tools for bio-diversity conservation: monitoring, modelling and experiments¿. Participants at this meeting which was organised by the EU Commission prior to the implementation of the 6th Framework programme, were specially invited to Brussels to discuss their views on the future needs for bio-diversity research and to produce a strategic document outlining research priorities in this area |
| Assessment Panellist for EU Research Proposals in April 1996 and March 1998 |
| Internal UCD collaborators in the Ag-Biota Project (ERTDI Programme 2000-2006): Dr. Annette Anderson (SBES/UCD) Dr. Alvin Heden (SBES/UCD) Dr. Barry McMahon (SBES/UCD) Dr. Helen Sheridan (SBES/UCD)
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| External collaborators in the Ag-Biota Project (ERTDI Programme 2000-2006): Project Co-ordinator: Dr. Gordon Purvis (SBES/UCD)Dr. John Breen (University of Limerick) Dr. Rogier Schulte (Teagasc, Johnstown Castle) Dr. Noel Culleton (Teagasc, Johnstown Castle) Dr. John Finn (Teagasc, Johnstown Castle) Dr. Thomas Kennedy (Teagasc, Oapark) Dr. Padraig Kiely (Teagasc, Grange) External collaborators in the AE-Footprint Project (FP6, PRIORITY 8.1 SSP B.1.1: Project Coordinator: Dr. Simon Mortimer (University of Reading, UK) Co-ordinator Workpackage 3: Dr. László Podmaniczky (Szent István University, Gödöllo, Hungary) (Dr. Katalin Balázs, Szent István University, Gödöllo, Hungary) Co-ordinator Workpackage 4: Prof. Joergen Primdahl (Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Denmark) (Dr Henrik Vejre, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Denmark) (Dr. Lone Kristensen, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Denmark) Co-ordinator Workpackage 5: Dr. Gordon Purvis (UCD, Ireland) (Dr. Geertrui Louwagie, UCD, Ireland) Co-ordinator Workpackage 6: Dr. Karlheinz Knickel (Johann Wolfgang Goethe, University Frankfurt am Main , Germany) (Dipl.-Biol. Nadja Kasperczyk, Johann Wolfgang Goethe, University Frankfurt am Main , Germany) Co-ordinator Workpackage 7: Dr. Julian Park (University of Reading, UK) Co-ordinator Workpackage 8: Dr. John Finn (Teagasc, Ireland) Dr. George Vlahos (Agricultural University of Athens, Greece) (Dr. Leonidas Louloudis , Agricultural University of Athens, Greece) Dr. Jukka Peltola (MTT Economic Research, Finland) (Dr. Jyrki Aakkula, MTT Economic Research, Finland) |
| Undergraduate Teaching Modules: AESC 20050 Applied Zoology: This introductory course provides an overview of the biology and ecology of vertebrate and invertebrate animal groups of agricultural, environmental and conservation interest. Topics include: Introduction to the classification, Biology and ecology of the Phylum Arthropoda, Structure and function of arthropod anatomy, Developmental biology, sensory perception; communication and host recognition, the basis of crop pest resistance and practical recognition of arthropod groups. An interactive self-teaching package called ¿Arthropedia¿ created with the Authorware© software package (Macromedia), is used in the teaching of this module.AESC 30160 Agrichemicals and the Environment: This course provides an introduction to the use of agrichemicals for the control of arthropod pests, and stresses the environmental consequences of over-reliance on such inputs, procedures to regulate use and developments to integrate such use into environmentally sustainable production systems. Topics include the types, properties and modes of action of the products used, their formulation and methods of application. The course will stress the ecological problems and environmental hazards associated with use, including target resistance, food residues, non-target impacts, generation of secondary problems and accumulation in the wider environment. A brief overview of alternative, non-chemical control strategies - cultural, physical and biological pest control and the principles and concepts of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is given. AESC 30100 Pests & Parasites: This module provides an overview of the biology and ecology on invertebrate pests and parasites of economic significance to livestock production. Topics include: the biology, life histories and identification of the major pest and parasites groups, a review of the main types of damage casued, the nature and causes of pest and disease outbreaks and the basic principles of prevention and control. AESC 40030 Pest Management: This course examines the pest management concept as an alternative to more traditional approaches to pest control that are heavily reliant on pesticide use. The course covers the following topics: i. A review of population control theory, and the nature and causes of pest population out breaks in agro-ecosystems. ii. A review of past pest control strategies and the reasons for the failure of exclusively pesticide based systems using cotton as a case study. iii. The concepts, aims and differences between Integrated Pest Control (IPM) and Rational (Supervised) Pest Control. iv. The concept and practical evaluation of pest control thresholds; the development of pest monitoring systems, pest forecasting and delivery of practical pest control advice using case studies from Irish, UK and European arable agriculture. v. Non-pesticide approaches; biological control using vertebrate, invertebrate and microbial control agents; biological control strategies in different cropping circumstances; classical, augmentative, and inundative techniques; practical production of natural control agents; ecology of natural beneficial pest control agents in Irish crops; crop management for the conservation of natural pest control agents. vi. Integration of pest control strategies (chemical, biological, cultural, legislative) in different crop production systems.
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