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Dr Andrea Clavijo McCormick PhD

Senior Research Officer

Doctoral Supervisor
School of Agriculture and Environment

Professional

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Natural Sciences - Friedrich-Schiller University (2014)

Certifications and Registrations

  • Licence, Supervisor, Massey University

Research Projects

Summary of Research Projects

Position Current Completed
Project Leader 1 6

Current Projects

Project Title: Plant communication in times of rapid environmental change

Date Range: 2021 - 2024

Funding Body: Royal Society of New Zealand

Project Team:

Research Outputs

Journal

Diantina, S., McGill, C., McCormick, AC., Millner, J., Pritchard, HW., & Nadarajan, J. (2023). COMPARATIVE SEED CRYOPRESERVATION OF INDONESIAN AND NEW ZEALAND EPIPHYTIC AND TERRESTRIAL ORCHIDS. Cryo-Letters. 44(4), 197-207
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A., McGill, C., Millner, J.
Malik, TG., Sahu, LK., Gupta, M., Mir, BA., Gajbhiye, T., Dubey, R., . . . Pandey, SK. (2023). Environmental Factors Affecting Monoterpene Emissions from Terrestrial Vegetation. Plants. 12(17)
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
Clavijo McCormick, A., Effah, E., & Najar-Rodriguez, A. (2023). Ecological aspects of volatile organic compounds emitted by exotic invasive plants. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution. 11
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
Nakano, M., Morgan-Richards, M., Clavijo-McCormick, A., & Trewick, S. (2023). Abundance and distribution of antennal sensilla on males and females of three sympatric species of alpine grasshopper (Orthoptera: Acrididae: Catantopinae) in Aotearoa New Zealand. Zoomorphology. 142(1), 51-62
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A., Morgan-Richards, M., Trewick, S.
Galappaththi, HSSD., de Silva, WAPP., & Clavijo Mccormick, A. (2023). A mini-review on the impact of common gorse in its introduced ranges. Tropical Ecology. 64(1), 1-25
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
Mountford-McAuley, R., Prior, J., & Clavijo McCormick, A. (2023). Factors affecting propolis production. Journal of Apicultural Research. 62(1), 162-170
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
Tun, KM., Minor, M., Jones, T., & Clavijo McCormick, A. (2022). Direct and Indirect Impacts of the Tuberolachnus salignus (Hemiptera: Aphididae) Invasion in New Zealand and Management Alternatives. Journal of Integrated Pest Management. 13(1)
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A., Minor, M.
Kumeroa, F., Komahan, S., Sofkova-Bobcheva, S., & Clavijo McCormick, A. (2022). Characterization of the Volatile Profiles of Six Industrial Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) Cultivars. Agronomy. 12(11)
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A., Sofkova-Bobcheva, S.
Effah, E., Svendsen, L., Barrett, DP., & Clavijo McCormick, A. (2022). Exploring plant volatile-mediated interactions between native and introduced plants and insects. Scientific Reports. 12(1)
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
Zucchetta, C., Tangohau, W., McCallion, A., Hardy, DJ., & McCormick, AC. (2022). Exploring the Chemical Properties and Biological Activity of Four New Zealand Monofloral Honeys to Support the Māori Vision and Aspirations. Molecules. 27(10)
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
Effah, E., Min Tun, K., Rangiwananga, N., & McCormick, AC. (2022). Mānuka Clones Differ in Their Volatile Profiles: Potential Implications for Plant Defence, Pollinator Attraction and Bee Products. Agronomy. 12(1)
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
Nakano, M., Morgan-Richards, M., Trewick, SA., & Clavijo-McCormick, A. (2022). Chemical Ecology and Olfaction in Short-Horned Grasshoppers (Orthoptera: Acrididae). Journal of Chemical Ecology. 48(2), 121-140
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A., Morgan-Richards, M., Trewick, S.
Diantina, S., McGill, C., Millner, J., Nadarajan, J., Pritchard, HW., Colville, L., . . . Clavijo McCormick, A. (2022). Seed viability and fatty acid profiles of five orchid species before and after ageing. Plant Biology. 24(1), 168-175
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A., McGill, C., Millner, J.
Effah, E., Barrett, DP., Peterson, PG., Potter, MA., Holopainen, JK., & Clavijo McCormick, A. (2021). Seasonal Volatile Emission Patterns of the Endemic New Zealand Shrub Dracophyllum subulatum on the North Island Central Plateau. Frontiers in Plant Science. 12
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A., Potter, M.
Pinto, AA., Mont, JJC., Jiménez, DEM., Noriega, AG., Barrios, JJ., & McCormick, AC. (2021). Characterization of riparian tree communities along a river basin in the pacific slope of guatemala. Forests. 12(7)
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
Barrett, DP., Fowler, SV., Subbaraj, AK., Groenteman, R., & Clavijo-McCormick, A. (2021). Metabolomic analysis of host plant biochemistry could improve the effectiveness and safety of classical weed biocontrol. Biological Control. 160
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
Jones, TG., Min Tun, K., Minor, M., & Clavijo McCormick, A. (2021). The giant willow aphid (Tuberolachnus salignus) and its effects on the survival and growth of willows. Agricultural and Forest Entomology. 23(4), 420-428
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A., Minor, M.
Tun, KM., Clavijo McCormick, A., Jones, T., & Minor, M. (2021). Seasonal abundance of Tuberolachnus salignus and its effect on flowering of host willows of varying susceptibility. Journal of Applied Entomology. 145(6), 543-552
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A., Minor, M.
Diantina, S., Kartikaningrum, S., McCormick, AC., Millner, J., McGill, C., Pritchard, HW., . . . Nadarajan, J. (2021). Comparative in vitro seed germination and seedling development in tropical and temperate epiphytic and temperate terrestrial orchids (vol 143, pg 619, 2020). PLANT CELL TISSUE AND ORGAN CULTURE. 144(2), 491-491
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
Diantina, S., Kartikaningrum, S., McCormick, AC., Millner, J., McGill, C., Pritchard, HW., . . . Nadarajan, J. (2021). Correction to: Comparative in vitro seed germination and seedling development in tropical and temperate epiphytic and temperate terrestrial orchids (Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture (PCTOC), (2020), 143, 3, (619-633), 10.1007/s11240-020-01947-7). Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture. 144(2), 491
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A., McGill, C.
Tun, KM., Minor, M., Jones, T., & Clavijo McCormick, A. (2021). Effect of willow cultivar and plant age on the melezitose content of giant willow aphid (Tuberolachnus salignus) honeydew. Agricultural and Forest Entomology. 23(3), 261-268
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A., Minor, M.
Diantina, S., Kartikaningrum, S., McCormick, AC., Millner, J., McGill, C., Pritchard, HW., . . . Nadarajan, J. (2020). Comparative in vitro seed germination and seedling development in tropical and temperate epiphytic and temperate terrestrial orchids. Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture. 143(3), 619-633
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A., Millner, J.
Tun, KM., Minor, M., Jones, T., & McCormick, AC. (2020). Volatile profiling of fifteen willow species and hybrids and their responses to giant willow aphid infestation. Agronomy. 10(9)
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A., Minor, M.
Tun, KM., Clavijo-Mccormick, A., Jones, T., Garbuz, S., & Minor, M. (2020). Honeydew deposition by the giant willow aphid (Tuberolachnus salignus) affects soil biota and soil biochemical properties. Insects. 11(8), 1-21
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A., Minor, M.
Effah, E., Barrett, DP., Peterson, PG., Potter, MA., Holopainen, JK., & McCormick, AC. (2020). Effects of two invasive weeds on arthropod community structure on the central plateau of New Zealand. Plants. 9(7), 1-16
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A., Potter, M.
Effah, E., Barrett, DP., Peterson, PG., Wargent, JJ., Potter, MA., Holopainen, JK., . . . McCormick, AC. (2020). Herbivory and attenuated uv radiation affect volatile emissions of the invasive weed calluna vulgaris. Molecules. 25(14)
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A., Potter, M., Wargent, J.
Effah, E., Barrett, DP., Peterson, PG., Potter, MA., Holopainen, JK., & Clavijo McCormick, A. (2020). Seasonal and environmental variation in volatile emissions of the New Zealand native plant Leptospermum scoparium in weed-invaded and non-invaded sites. Scientific Reports. 10(1)
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A., Potter, M.
Tun, KM., Clavijo McCormick, A., Jones, T., & Minor, M. (2020). The potential of harlequin ladybird beetle Harmonia axyridis as a predator of the giant willow aphid Tuberolachnus salignus: voracity, life history and prey preference. BioControl. 65(3), 313-321
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A., Minor, M.
Soriano, K., & Clavijo-McCormick, A. (2020). Volatile emissions of six New Zealand fern species in response to physical damage and herbivory. New Zealand Journal of Ecology. 44(1)
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
Effah, E., Barrett, DP., Peterson, PG., Godfrey, AJR., Potter, MA., Holopainen, JK., . . . McCormick, AC. (2020). Natural variation in volatile emissions of the invasive weed calluna vulgaris in New Zealand. Plants. 9(2)
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A., Godfrey, A., Potter, M.
Diantina, S., McGill, C., Millner, J., Nadarajan, J., Pritchard, HW., & McCormick, AC. (2020). Comparative seed morphology of tropical and temperate orchid species with different growth habits. Plants. 9(2)
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A., McGill, C., Millner, J.
Nakano, M., Morgan-Richards, M., Godfrey, AJR., & McCormick, AC. (2019). Parthenogenetic females of the stick insect Clitarchus hookeri maintain sexual traits. Insects. 10(7)
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A., Godfrey, A., Morgan-Richards, M.
Clavijo McCormick, A., Arrigo, L., Eggenberger, H., Mescher, MC., & De Moraes, CM. (2019). Divergent behavioural responses of gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar) caterpillars from three different subspecies to potential host trees. Scientific Reports. 9(1)
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
McCormick, AC., Irmisch, S., Boeckler, GA., Gershenzon, J., Köllner, TG., & Unsicker, SB. (2019). Herbivore-induced volatile emission from old-growth black poplar trees under field conditions. Scientific Reports. 9(1)
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
Effah, E., Holopainen, JK., & McCormick, AC. (2019). Potential roles of volatile organic compounds in plant competition. Perspectives in Plant Ecology, Evolution and Systematics. 38, 58-63
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
Shameer, KS., McCormick, AC., Subaharan, K., & Nasser, M. (2017). Volatile organic compounds in healthy and opisina arenosella walker (Lepidoptera: Oecophoridae) infested leaves of coconut palms. Entomon. 42(2), 121-132
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
Shameer, KS., McCormick, AC., Subaharan, K., & Nasser, M. (2017). Volatile organic compounds in healthy and Opisina arenosella Walker (Lepidoptera: Oecophoridae) infested leaves of coconut palms. Entomon. 42(2) Retrieved from http://entomon.in/index.php/Entomon/article/view/295
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
McCormick, AC., Grosse-Wilde, E., Wheeler, D., Mescher, MC., Hansson, BS., & De Moraes, CM. (2017). Comparing the expression of olfaction-related genes in gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar) adult females and larvae from one flightless and two flight-capable populations. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution. 5(SEP)
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
McCormick, AC., Heyer, J., Sims, JW., Mescher, MC., & De Moraes, CM. (2017). Exploring the Effects of Plant Odors, from Tree Species of Differing Host Quality, on the Response of Lymantria dispar Males to Female Sex Pheromones. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 43(3), 243-253
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
Gangnat, IDM., Kreuzer, M., Clavijo McCormick, A., Leiber, F., & Berard, J. (2016). Carcass and meat quality of finished and non-finished Limousin heifers from alpine livestock systems differing in altitudinal origin of the forage. Archives of Animal Nutrition. 70(2), 108-126
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
Clavijo McCormick, A. (2016). Can plant–natural enemy communication withstand disruption by biotic and abiotic factors?. Ecology and Evolution. 6(23), 8569-8582
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
Gagnat, I., Kreuzer, M., McCormick, AL., Leiber, F., & Berard, J. (2016). Carcass and meat quality of finished and non-finished Limousin heifers from alpine livestock systems differing in altitudinal origin of the forage. Archives of Animal Nutrition. 70(2), 108-126
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
McCormick, AC., Reinecke, A., Gershenzon, J., & Unsicker, SB. (2016). Feeding Experience Affects the Behavioral Response of Polyphagous Gypsy Moth Caterpillars to Herbivore-induced Poplar Volatiles. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 42(5), 382-393
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
Clavijo Mccormick, A., Gershenzon, J., & Unsicker, SB. (2014). Little peaks with big effects: Establishing the role of minor plant volatiles in plant-insect interactions. Plant, Cell and Environment. 37(8), 1836-1844
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
Clavijo Mccormick, A., Irmisch, S., Reinecke, A., Boeckler, GA., Veit, D., Reichelt, M., . . . Unsicker, SB. (2014). Herbivore-induced volatile emission in black poplar: Regulation and role in attracting herbivore enemies. Plant, Cell and Environment. 37(8), 1909-1923
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
Irmisch, S., Clavijo McCormick, A., Günther, J., Schmidt, A., Boeckler, GA., Gershenzon, J., . . . Köllner, TG. (2014). Herbivore-induced poplar cytochrome P450 enzymes of the CYP71 family convert aldoximes to nitriles which repel a generalist caterpillar. Plant Journal. 80(6), 1095-1107
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
McCormick, AC., Boeckler, GA., Köllner, TG., Gershenzon, J., & Unsicker, SB. (2014). The timing of herbivore-induced volatile emission in black poplar (Populus nigra) and the influence of herbivore age and identity affect the value of individual volatiles as cues for herbivore enemies. BMC Plant Biology. 14(1)
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
McCormick, AL., Boeckler, A., Köllner, T., Gershenzon, J., & Unsicker, S. (2014). The timing of herbivore-induced volatile emission in black poplar (Populus nigra) and the influence of herbivore age and identity affect the value of individual volatiles as cues for herbivore enemies. BMC Plant Biology. , 1-13 Retrieved from https://bmcplantbiol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12870-014-0304-5
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
McCormick, AL., Gershenzon, J., & Unsicker, S. (2014). Little peaks with big effects: Establishing the role of minor plant volatiles in plant–insect interactions. Plant Cell & Environment. 37(8), 1836-1844
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
McCormick, A., Irmisch, S., Reinecke, A., Boeckler, A., Veit, D., Richelt, M., . . . Unsicker, S. (2014). Herbivore-induced volatile emission in black poplar: Regulation and role in attracting herbivore enemies. Plant, Cell and Environment. 37, 1909-1923
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
Irmisch, S., McCormick, A., Günter, I., Schmidt, A., Boekler, A., Gershenzon, J., . . . Köllner, T. (2014). Herbivore-induced poplar cytochrome P450 enzymes of the CYP71 family convert aldoximes to nitriles which repel a generalist caterpillar. The Plant Journal. 80(6), 1095-1107
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
Irmisch, S., McCormick, AC., Andreas Boeckler, G., Schmidt, A., Reichelt, M., Schneider, B., . . . Köllner, TG. (2013). Two herbivore-induced cytochrome P450 enzymes CYP79D6 and CYP79D7 catalyze the formation of volatile aldoximes involved in poplar defense. Plant Cell. 25(11), 4737-4754
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
Irmisch, S., McCormick, A., Boeckler, A., Schmidt, A., Reichelt, M., Schneider, B., . . . Kölner, T. (2013). Two herbivore-induced cytochrome P450 enzymes CYP79D6 and CYP79D7 catalyze the formation of volatile aldoximes involved in poplar defense. The Plant cell. 25, 4737-4754
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
McCormick, ALC., Karlsson, M., Ochoa, CFB., Proffit, M., Bengtsson, M., Zuluaga, MV., . . . Witzgall, P. (2012). Mating Disruption of Guatemalan Potato Moth Tecia Solanivora by Attractive and Non-Attractive Pheromone Blends. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 38(1), 63-70
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
Clavijo McCormick, A., Unsicker, SB., & Gershenzon, J. (2012). The specificity of herbivore-induced plant volatiles in attracting herbivore enemies. Trends in Plant Science. 17(5), 303-310
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
McCormick, AL., Unsicker, S., & Gershenzon, J. (2012). The specificity of herbivore-induced plant volatiles in attracting herbivore enemies. Trends in Plant Science. 17(5), 303-310 Retrieved from http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1360138512000738?via=ihub
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
Bosa, CF., Clavijo, A., Karlsson, MF., Cotes, AM., & Witzgall, P. (2011). Response of Tecia solanivora (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) to volatile compounds of potato, Solanum tuberosum. Revista Colombiana de Entomologia. 37(1), 1-7
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
McCormick, AL., Karlson, M., Bosa Ochoa, C., Proffit, M., Bengston, M., Zuluaga, MV., . . . Witzgall, P. (2011). Mating Disruption of Guatemalan Potato Moth Tecia Solanivora by Attractive and Non-Attractive Pheromone Blends. Journal of Chemical Ecology.
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
Bosa, CF., McCormick, A., Karlsson, MF., Cotes, AM., & Witzgall, P. (2011). Response of Tecia solanivora (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) to volatile compounds of potato Solanum tuberosum. Revista Colombiana de Entomología.
[Journal article]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.

Thesis

McCormick, AL. (2014). The role of herbivore induced volatiles in direct and indirect defense of poplar trees. (Doctoral Thesis)
[Doctoral Thesis]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
McCormick, AL. (2009). Mating disruption Mechanisms for two blend of the sexual pheromone of the Guatemalan potato moth Tecia soalnivora (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae). (Master's Thesis)
[Masters Thesis]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.

Conference

Diantina, S., McCormick, AC., Pritchard, HW., Millner, J., Nadarajan, J., Mastur, M., . . . McGill, C.Orchid seed micro-morphometry: Importance to species' biology, ecology, and conservation. Acta Horticulturae. (pp. 153 - 161). 0567-7572.
[Conference]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A., McGill, C., Millner, J.
McCormick, AL., Grosse Wilde, E., Wheeler, D., Mescher, M., Hansson, B., & De Moraes, C. (2017, April). Does loss of flight affect the sense of smell?. Presented at Entomological Society of New Zealand Conference. Wellington, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
Davis, M., & McCormick, A. (2017). Predator scent and its effects on Aphis nerii reproduction rates. Poster session presented at the meeting of IAE symposium. Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
Soriano, K., & McCormick, A. (2017). Do ferns use smell to defend themselves against herbivores?. Poster session presented at the meeting of IAE Symposium. Palmerston North, New Zealand
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
Diantina, S., Millner, J., McGill, C., Pritchard, HW., & McCormick, A. (2017). Seed micromorphometric analyses of two Dendrobium species (Orchidiaceae).. Poster session presented at the meeting of IAE symposium
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A., McGill, C., Millner, J.
McCormick, AL. (2016, September). Challenges and opportunities for collaborations in chemical ecology between India and New Zealand. Presented at Collaborations in Indian Chemical Ecology. Bangalore, India.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
McCormick, AL., Beckler, A., Gershenzon, J., & Unsicker, S. (2016). Investigating volatile emission patterns to elucidate their role in ecological interactions. (pp. 134 - 134). , 32nd Annual Meeting of the International Society of Chemical Ecology
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
McCormick, A., Grosse-Wilde, E., Mescher, M., & De Moraes, C. (2015). Evolutionary diversification and changes in host-plant selection by gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar): what if mother doesn’t know best?. Poster session presented at the meeting of Plant Fellows symposium. Zurich, Switzerland
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
McCormick, AL., Boeckler, A., Gershenzon, J., & Unsicker, S. (2014). How can emission patterns help us elucidate the ecological roles of plant volatiles?. Presented at Gesellschaft für Ökologie, Annual meeting, Hildesheim, DE
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
McCormick, AL., Reinecke, A., Hansson, B., Gershenzon, J., & Unsicker, S. (2013). Volatiles in poplar defence. Presented at 12th IMPRS Symposium, Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology, Jena, DE
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
McCormick, A., Reinecke, A., Veit, D., Hansson, B., Gershenzon, J., & Unsicker, S. (2012). Volatile mediated recruitment of natural enemies in poplar trees. Presented at 11th IMPRS Symposium, MPI for Chemical Ecology, Dornburg, DE
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
McCormick, AL., Reinecke, A., Hansson, B., Gershenzon, J., & Unsicker, S. (2012). Plant volatiles and recruitment of natural enemies: A crime story….. Poster session presented at the meeting of Gordon Research Conference - Plant Volatiles. Ventura, United States of America
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
McCormick, A., Reinecke, A., Hansson, B., Gershenzon, J., & Unsicker, B. (2012). Volatile mediated parasitoid recruitment in Black poplar. Poster session presented at the meeting of Workshop "Multitrophic Interactions", Gesellschaft für Ökologie, University Göttingen
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
Unsicker, S., McCormick, A., Irmisch, S., Boeckler, A., Veit, D., & Gershenzon, J. (2012). Locally distinct volatile emission from herbivore-damaged poplar and its implication for indirect tree defense. Poster session presented at the meeting of 28th ISCE Meeting, International Society of Chemical Ecology
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
McCormick, AL., Reinecke, A., Hansson, B., Gershenzon, J., & Unsicker, S. (2011). Volatile mediated indirect defense of Poplar (Populus nigra). Poster session presented at the meeting of 10th IMPRS Symposium, MPI for Chemical Ecology, Dornburg, DE
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
McCormick, A., Reinecke, A., Hansson, B., Gershenzon, J., & Unsicker, S. (2011). What do parasitoids understand when poplars talk?. Poster session presented at the meeting of 14th Symposium on Insect-Plant Interactions, Wageningen, NL
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
McCormick, AL., Reinecke, A., Hansson, B., Gershenzon, J., & Unsicker, S. (2011). What do parasitoids understand when poplars talk?. Poster session presented at the meeting of 12th European Symposium for Insect Taste and Olfaction (ESITO), St. Petersburg, RU
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
McCormick, A., Bosa, C., Karlsson, M., Cotes, A., & Witzgall, P. (2010). IPM strategies for the control of the Guatemalan potato moth: the chemical ecology approach. Poster session presented at the meeting of Workshop "Multitrophic Interactions", Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Göttingen, DE
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
McCormick, AL., Bosa, C., Karlsson, M., Cotes, A., & Witzgall, P. (2009). Behavioral response of Tecia solanivora adults (Povolny) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) towards two volatile compounds of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.). Presented at XXXVI congress of the Colombian Society of Entomology (Socolen). Medellín, COL
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
McCormick, A. (2009). Mechanisms of mating disruption for two synthetic pheromone blends of the Guatemalan Potato Moth. Presented at XXXVI congress of the Colombian Society of Entomology (Socolen), COL
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
McCormick, A., Bosa, C., Karlsson, M., Cotes, A., & Witzgall, P. (2008). Effect of synthetic pheromone blends over the sexual behavior of Tecia solanivora. Presented at XXXV Congress of the Colombian Society of Entomology
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.
Barrera, J., et al., ., & McCormick, A. (2007). Ecological restoration strategies in the Santa Helena basin, Suesca-Colombia. Poster session presented at the meeting of ESA/SER Joint Meeting, San José California, US
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Clavijo McCormick, A.

Teaching and Supervision

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Main Supervisor 1 2
Co-supervisor 2 2

Current Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • Moses Kamanga - Doctor of Philosophy
    Exploring the growth dynamics of Moringa and its allelopathic potential in New Zealand

Co-supervisor of:

  • Claryssa De Oliveira Mota - Doctor of Philosophy
    Willow metabolites and their role in plant-herbivore interactions
  • Paul Barrett - Doctor of Philosophy
    Investigating defensive plant secondary compounds of heather and their effects on heather beetle biocontrol agent establishment and performance.

Completed Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • 2022 - Jorge Bresciano Kauffman - Doctor of Philosophy
    The role of microorganisms in shaping the nectar chemistry of Mānuka plants (Leptospermum scoparium)
  • 2020 - Evans Effah - Doctor of Philosophy
    Volatile organic compounds emitted by invasive and native plant species under invasion scenarios and their potential ecological roles

Co-supervisor of:

  • 2020 - Kyaw Tun - Doctor of Philosophy
    Multitrophic Interactions Involving the Giant Willow Aphid, Tuberolachnus salignus (Gmelin)
  • 2020 - Surya Diantina - Doctor of Philosophy
    Comparison of Seed Traits of Tropical (Indonesia) and Temperate (New Zealand) Orchid Species to Support Orchid Seed Conservation