Dr Stephen Woodward
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Research Interests
My principal research interest is in the influence of rhizosphere microbiology and host physiology on the initiation and development of root diseases in trees. The focus in this work has been fungi including Heterobasidion and Armillaria , which attack secondarily thickened roots, and species of Fusarium, Rhizoctonia, Phytophthora and Pythium that are mainly associated with fine roots. A range of host trees are used, both angiosperm and gymnosperm.
Recently, the research focus in my laboratory has shifted somewhat to the potential for alien invasive pathogens to cause major problems in forest ecosystems; several research programmes are underway in this field.
Further research is underway on root pathogens of horticultural crops, including tomato and Gladiolus, particularly the physiology of biological control associated with Aneuribacillus migulans. Techniques in use include a number of state-of-the-art molecular and chemical methods.
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Collaborations
Extensive collaborations within EU projects and networks. Local collaborations with Professors Marcel Jaspars and Jorg Feldmann in the School of Natural and Computing Sciences. Work on Phytophthora and other fine root pathogens is carried out in collaboration with Dr Lassaad Belbahri at the University of Neuchatel.
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Research Grants
Susceptibility of Scots and Lodgepole pine provenances to Red Band Needle Blight caused by Dothistroma septosporum (Scottish Forestry Trust-Forestry Commission funding)
ISEFOR: Increasing sustainability of European forests: Modelling for security against invasive pests and pathogens under climate change. (EU FP7). Coordinator
Knowledge Tranfer Project: Improving yields of nematodes for the control of slug pests.
BACCARA: Biodiversity And Climate Change, A Risk Analysis (EU FP7)
COST Action FP0801. Established and Emerging Phytophthora: Increasing Threats to Woodland and Forest Ecosystems in Europe. Chair. www.abdn.ac.uk/woodland-threats/
SYBHES: Systems Biology of the Heterobasidion-Spruce Interaction (EU FP7 Marie Curie Fellowship to Dr Guiliana Deflorio)
The Hazel Gloves Fungus in Atlantic Hazel Woodlands (SNH, Macaulay Institute, Royal Botanical Gardens Edinburgh, University of Aberdeen)
Common Ragwort in Pasture: Potential for Biological Control Using Fungal Pathogens (Bransby Home of Rest for Horses)
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Teaching Responsibilities
FY4006 Forestry Honours Project (coordinator)
FY4324 The Biology and Ecology of Forest Health (coordinator)
FY4524 Trees in the Urban Environment (coordinator)
BI3805 The Biology and Ecology of Plant Disease (coordinator)
BI2008 Diversity of Life
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External Responsibilities
Dr. Woodward is currently:
Chair of COST Action FP0801 Established and Emerging Phytophthora: Increasing Threats to Woodland and Forest Ecosystems in Europe
Management Committee member, COST Action FP1002: Pathway Evaluation and Pest Risk Management in Transport [PERMIT]
Management Committee member, COST Action FP1102: Determining invasiveness and risk of Dothistroma [DIAROD]
Editor-in-Chief of Forest Pathology
Editor of Phytopathologia Mediterranea
Trustee of The Scottish Forestry Trust
Member of the Projects Committee, The Scottish Forestry Trust
Member of the Society of Biology
Member of the British Mycological Society
Member of the British Society for Plant Pathology
External examiner for forestry degree programmes, University of Cumbria
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Selected Publications
Thorsen, M.K., Woodward, S., Hopkins, D.W. & McKenzie, B. (2010). Resilience of microorganisms and aggregation of a sandy calcareous soil to amendment with organic and synthetic fertilizer. Soil Use and Management [in press].
Thorsen, M.K., Hopkins, D.W., Woodward, S. & McKenzie, B. Kelp (Laminaria digitata) increases germination and affects rooting and plant fitness in some crops and native plants from the machair of the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Journal of Coastal Conservation: Planning and Management [n press].
Woodward, S. (2010). Diseases of trees. pp. 139-179 in Bowes, B. (ed), 'Trees and Forests: a colour guide'. Manson Publishing, London.
Khlifi, R., Belbahri, L., Woodward, S. & Mechichi, T. (2010). Decolourization and detoxification of textile industry wastewater by the laccase-mediator system. Journal of Hazardous Materials 175:802-808.
Lushaj, B.M., Keca, N., Woodward, S. & Intini, M. (2009). Distribution, ecology and host range of Armillaria species in Albania. Forest Pathology Online: 21-10-09; doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0329.2009.00624.x
Chandel, S., Allen, E.J. & Woodward, S. (2009). Rhizosphere competence of Brevibacillus brevis in the control of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lycopersici on tomato roots. Journal of Phytopathology [online: Nov 23 2009. [doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0434.2009.01635.x]
Khlifi, R., Belbahri, L., Woodward, S. & Mechichi, T. Effect of HBT on the stability of laccase during the decolourization of textile wastewaters. Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology 84:000-000 [in press].
Mlaik, N., Bouzid, J., Gharsallah, N., Belbahri, L., Woodward, S & Mechichi, T. (2009). Investigation of endogenous biomass efficiency in the treatment of unhairing effluents Environmental Technology 30:911-919.
Keca, N., Woodward, S., Karadzic, D. (2009). Ecology of Armillaria species in managed forests and plantations in Serbia. Forest Pathology 39:000-000 doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0329.2008.00578.x.
Maalej, M., Zouari-Mechichi, H., Woodward, S., Belbahri, L. & Mechichi, T. (2009). Malachite green decolourization and detoxification by the laccase from a newly isolated strain of Trametes sp. International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation 63:600-606.
Hachicha, R., Hachicha, S., Trabelsi, I., Woodward, S. & Mechichi, T.(2009). Evolution of the fatty fraction during co-composting of olive oil industry wastes with animal manure: Maturity assessment of the end-product. Chemosphere 75:1382-1386.
Kasumu, E., Price, A. & Woodward, S. (2009). Use of RAPDs to distinguish genotype variation amongst provenances of Pterocarps angolensis. Southern Forests 71:63-70.
Kasumu, E., Woodward, S. & Price, A. (2009). Phenotypic variations among five provenances of Pterocarpus angolensis in Zimbabwe and Zambia. Southern Forests 71: 41-47.
De Silva, H., Green, S. & Woodward, S. (2008). Incidence and biology of Anisogramma virgultorum on birch in Scotland. Scottish Forestry Scottish Forestry 62:22-28.
De Silva, H., Green, S. & Woodward, S. (2008). Incidence and severity of dieback in birch plantings associated with Anisogramma virgultorum and Marssonina betulae in Scotland. Plant Pathology 56:272-279.
McHugh R.C., Seddon, B., Schmitt, A., Koch, E., Graham, N., Wilson, M., Eibel, P., Stephan, D., Dertzakis, D., Lasaraki, I., Tsomlexoglou, E., Carvalho, S.M., Marshall, D., Daggas, T., White, D., Bouqella, N.E., Woodward, S., Paloukidou, E. & Allan, E.J. (2008). Disease Control with Bacillus brevis: Update and Future Prospects. Modern Fungicides and Antifungal Compounds V.In: Eds. HW. Dehne, H. Deising, U. Gisi, KH. Kuck, P. Russell and H. Lyr. Proceedings of the Reinhardsbrunn Conference on Plant Disease Control, May 2007. BCPC, Alton, UK. pp. 253-262.
Salim, J.M., Pinard, M.A., Lee, S.S. & Woodward, S. (2008).Stem cankers of trees in dipterocarp forests: correlations with logging processes. Proceedings of the 12th IUFRO Conference on Root and Butt Rot, California/Oregon, USA, August 2007. pp. 117-119.
Sudin, M.,Pinard, M.A., Lee, S.S. & Woodward, S. (2008). Fungi in 7-year old logging wounds on Parashorea malaanonan Proceedings of the 12th IUFRO Conference on Root and Butt Rot, California/Oregon, USA, August 2007. pp. 159-161.
Michelozzi, M. & Woodward, S. (2008).Monoterpenes as potential markers for relative susceptibility of Sitka spruce to Heterobasidion annosum. Proceedings of the 12th IUFRO Conference on Root and Butt Rot, California/Oregon, USA, August 2007. pp. 32-36.
Belbahri, L.& Woodward, S. (2008). Is the UK population of Heterobasidion annosum different to other European populations?Proceedings of the 12th IUFRO Conference on Root and Butt Rot, California/Oregon, USA, August 2007. pp. 19-21.
Belbahri, L., Calmin, G., Wagner, S., Moralejo, E., Woodward, S. & Lefort, F. (2007). Specific hybridization real time PCR probes for Phytophthora ramorum detection and diagnosis. Forest Pathology 37: 403-408.
Sudin, M., Woodward, S., Lee, S.S. & Pinard, M.A. (2007). Wood decay associated with logging wounds in Parashorea malaanonan. Australasian Plant Pathology 36: 565-572.
Chisa-Kasumu, E., Price, A. & Woodward, S. (2007). Comparison of the effects of gibberellic acids and mechanical treatments on the efficiency of seed germination in Pterocarpus angolensis. Southern Hemisphere Forestry Journal 69:63-70.
Chavarriaga, D., Bodles, W.J.A., Leifert, C., Belbahri, L. & Woodward, S. (2007). Phytophthora cinnamomi and other fine root pathogens: a threat to north temperate pine forests? FEMS Microbiology Letters 276:67-74.
Woodward, S., Bianchi, S., Bodles, W.J.A., Beckett, E. &. Michellozzi, M. (2007). Physical and chemical responses of Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis) clones to colonization by Heterobasidion annosum as potential markers for relative host susceptibility. Tree Physiology 27:1701-1710.
Bodles, W.J.A., Beckett, E. & Woodward, S. (2007). Responses of Sitka spruce from different origins to inoculation with Heterobasidion annosum: fungal growth, lesion development, traumatic resin duct formation and lignosuberized boundary zone formation. Forest Pathology 37:174-186.
Martin, J.A., Solla, A., Woodward, S. & Gil, L. (2007). Monitoring lignin to carbohydrate ratios in elm xylem tissues inoculated with Ophiostoma novo-ulmi. Forest pathology 37:187-191.
Murray, A.C. & Woodward, S. (2007). Enumeration and partial characterisation of bacterial population diversity in stumps of Picea sitchensis of increasing age. Forest Pathology 37: 217-235.
Woodward, S. (2007). Przyczyny zamierania drzewostanów liściastych na Słowacji. Pp. 13 – 18 in Możliwości Ograniczania Zamierania Drzewostanów Liściastych Metodami Hodowlano-Ochronnymi. Oszako, T. (ed.). Centrum Informacyjne Lasów Państwowych, Warszawa.
Oszako, T. & Woodward, S. (2007). Zamieranie dębów w Europie. pp. 7-12 in Możliwości Ograniczania Zamierania Drzewostanów Liściastych Metodami Hodowlano-Ochronnymi. Oszako, T. (ed.). Centrum Informacyjne Lasów Państwowych, Warszawa.
Basiewicz, M., Jankiewicz, D., Woodward, S., Soulioti, N. & Oszako, T.(2007). A review of historical data on selected alien invasive pathogens and pests in Europe. pp. 64-71 in Proceedings of the IUFRO 7.03.12 Inaugural Conference: Alien Invasive Species And International Trade, Jedlnia, Poland. Oszako, T. (ed). Forest Research Institute, Warsaw.
Bodles, W.J.A., Fossdal, C.G. & Woodward, S. (2006). Multiplex Real-Time PCR detection of pathogen colonisation in the Bark and Wood of Picea sitchensis clones with different levels of resistance to Heterobasidion annosum. Tree Physiology 26: 775-782.
De Román, M., Boa, E. & Woodward, S. (2006). Wild gathered fungi for health and rural livelihoods in Europe. Proceedings of the Nutrition Society 65:190-197.
Woods, C.M., Woodward, S., Pinard, M.A. & Redfern, D.B. (2006). Colonization of Sitka spruce stumps by decay-causing hymenomycetes in paired inoculations. Mycological Research 110:854-868.
Chisa-Kasumu, E., Price, A. & Woodward, S. (2006). In vitro shoot multiplication and rooting from seedling explants of Pterocarpus angolensis. Southern African Forestry Journal 208:31-37.
Keca, N., Bodles, W.J.A., Woodward, S., Karadzic, D. & Bojovic, S. (2006). Molecular identification and phylogeny of Armillaria species from Serbia and Montenegro. Forest Pathology 36:41-47.
Woodward, S. (2006). Biotic and abiotic factors in forest tree dieback in the UK: a review. p. 21-27 in Proceedings of the Conference: Limiting Dieback Phenonmena in Broadleaved Stands Through Silvicultural and Protective Measures. Oszako, T. & Woodward, S. (eds). Forest Research Institute, Warsaw.
Oszako, T. & Woodward, S. (2006). Oak dieback. pp. 7-15 in Proceedings of the Conference: Limiting Dieback Phenonmena in Broadleaved Stands Through Silvicultural and Protective Measures. Oszako, T. & Woodward, S. (eds). Forest Research Institute, Warsaw.
Woods, C.M., Woodward, S. & Redfern, D.B. (2005). In vitro interactions between spruce stump colonising fungi. Forest Pathology 35:213-229.
Martin, J.A., Solla, A., Woodward, S. & Gil, L. (2005). Investigating elm wood responses to Ophiostoma novo-ulmi using FT-IR spectroscopy. Tree Physiology 25: 1331-1338.
Woodward, S., Bodles, W.J.A. & Oszako, T. (2005). Occurrence of Phytophthora species in European forests. Folia Forestalia Polonica 47: 5-12.
Moseley, D.G., Woodward, S., Pukkala, T., Thorpe, K., Pratt, J.E. & Tracey, D. (2005). Modelling H. annosum: validating MOHIEF with real-time data from a species-susceptibility trial in Britain. Manka, M. & Lakomy, P. (eds), Proceedings of the 11th IUFRO Conference on Root and Butt Rots, Poznan, Poland, 15-22 August 2004. 485-493.
Woodward, S., Pratt, J.E., Pukkala, T., Spanos, K., Nicolotti, G., Cech, T., Stenlid, J., Marçais, B., Lakomy, P. & Shaw, C.G. (2005). MOHIEF: Modelling Heterobasidion infection in European forests. Manka, M. & Lakomy, P. (eds), Proceedings of the 11th IUFRO Conference on Root and Butt Rots, Poznan, Poland, 15-22 August 2004. pp. 475-484.
Woodward, S., Haramburu, E. & Johnston, D.H. (2005). Heterobasidion annosum genet size in a severely infected Norway spruce plantation following chemical thinning. Manka, M. & Lakomy, P. (eds), Proceedings of the 11th IUFRO Conference on Root and Butt Rots, Poznan, Poland, 15-22 August 2004. pp. 363-371.
Beckett, E., Bodles, W.J.A. & Woodward, S. (2005). Growth of Heterobasidion annosum in Sitka spruce bark: influence on boundary zone development. Manka, M. & Lakomy, P. (eds), Proceedings of the 11th IUFRO Conference on Root and Butt Rots, Poznan, Poland, 15-22 August 2004. pp.239-246.
Bodles, W.J.A., Beckett, E. & Woodward, S. (2005). Detection of relative resistance and susceptibility of Sitka spruce clones to infection by Heterobasidion annosum. Manka, M. & Lakomy, P. (eds), Proceedings of the 11th IUFRO Conference on Root and Butt Rots, Poznan, Poland, 15-22 August 2004. pp. 232-238.
Woodward, S., Stenlid, J., Michelozzi, M., Solheim, H., Karlsson, B. & Tsopelas, P. (2005). RESROBS: Potential for exploiting resistance to Heterobasidion in spruce. Manka, M. & Lakomy, P. (eds), Proceedings of the 11th IUFRO Conference on Root and Butt Rots, Poznan, Poland, 15-22 August 2004. pp. 209-219.
Weitz, H., Woodward, S. & Killham, K. (2005). Naturally bioluminescent fungi – Armillaria species. Manka, M. & Lakomy, P. (eds), Proceedings of the 11th IUFRO Conference on Root and Butt Rots, Poznan, Poland, 15-22 August 2004. pp. 162-163.
Bodles, W.J.A., Woodward, S., Beckett, E., Haramburu, E., Keca, N., Zamponi, L. & Capretti, P. (2005). Microsatellite markers distinguish genets of Heterobasidion annosum in a severely infected Sitka spruce stand in north east Scotland. Manka, M. & Lakomy, P. (eds), Proceedings of the 11th IUFRO Conference on Root and Butt Rots, Poznan, Poland, 15-22 August 2004. pp. 83-93.
Keca, N., Bodles, W.J.A., Woodward, S. & Karadzic, D. (2005). Identification of Armillaria species in Serbia. Manka, M. & Lakomy, P. (eds), Proceedings of the 11th IUFRO Conference on Root and Butt Rots, Poznan, Poland, 15-22 August 2004. pp. 35-41.
Thor, M, Möykkynen, T., Pratt, J.E., Pukkala, T., Rönnberg, J., Shaw III, C.G., STENLID, S., STÅHL, G. & WOODWARD, S. (2005). Modeling infection and spread of Heterobasidion annosum in coniferous forests in Europe. In: Bevers, Michael; Barrett, Tara M., comps. Systems Analysis in Forest Resources: Proceedings of the 2003 Symposium; October 7-9, Stevenson, WA. Proceedings RMRS-P-000. Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR-656. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. pp. 105-111.
Allan, E.J., Lazaraki, I., Dertzakis, D., Woodward, S., Schmit, A. & Seddon, B. (2003). Integrated biological control of powdery mildew and grey mould of cucumber and tomato using Brevibacillus brevis combinations. Proceedings of the British Council for Crop Protection International Congress, Crop Science and Technology, Glasgow, November 2003, 1: 419-424. BCPC: Hampshire.
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