Matt Combes
@mattcombes1.bsky.social
Research Fellow in Epidemiological Modelling at University of Warwick
Forest pathology/ plant disease epidemiology/ fungal ecology
Ash dieback expert
Forest pathology/ plant disease epidemiology/ fungal ecology
Ash dieback expert
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My first paper got published a couple of weeks ago! It's part of my PhD work on modelling Integrated Pest Management adoption.
I've presented the work at a few conferences this summer; EFPP2025, a BES Symposium, BMC-BAMC2025 and most recently IDDconf 2025.
doi.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1013352
I've presented the work at a few conferences this summer; EFPP2025, a BES Symposium, BMC-BAMC2025 and most recently IDDconf 2025.
doi.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1013352
Modelling the effectiveness of Integrated Pest Management strategies for the control of Septoria tritici blotch
Author summary With the UK Government seeking to reduce the environmental risk posed by pesticides, the agricultural industry is under increasing pressure to explore alternative methods of disease con...
doi.org
September 5, 2025 at 10:14 AM
My first paper got published a couple of weeks ago! It's part of my PhD work on modelling Integrated Pest Management adoption.
I've presented the work at a few conferences this summer; EFPP2025, a BES Symposium, BMC-BAMC2025 and most recently IDDconf 2025.
doi.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1013352
I've presented the work at a few conferences this summer; EFPP2025, a BES Symposium, BMC-BAMC2025 and most recently IDDconf 2025.
doi.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1013352
Nice presentation at #EFPP2025 by @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social PhD student @emrvincent.bsky.social! Very relevant work modelling the effectiveness of IPM for Septoria tritici and comparing with conventional fungicide control under different scenarios. Preprint: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Photo of me presenting at #EFPP2025 🌿 courtesy of @mattcombes1.bsky.social!
July 9, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Nice presentation at #EFPP2025 by @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social PhD student @emrvincent.bsky.social! Very relevant work modelling the effectiveness of IPM for Septoria tritici and comparing with conventional fungicide control under different scenarios. Preprint: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
Reposted by Matt Combes
It's #PlantHealthWeek! Take a look at our recent articles on tree pathogens & health:
🌱Phytophthora diseases & tree nurseries (Valatin et al) doi.org/10.1093/fore...
🌿Ash dieback (Combes et al)
doi.org/10.1093/fore...
🦠Pathogens & diversification in forestry (Morton et al) doi.org/10.1093/fore...
🌱Phytophthora diseases & tree nurseries (Valatin et al) doi.org/10.1093/fore...
🌿Ash dieback (Combes et al)
doi.org/10.1093/fore...
🦠Pathogens & diversification in forestry (Morton et al) doi.org/10.1093/fore...
Reducing disease risks to British forests: an exploration of costs and benefits of nursery best practices
Abstract. Trade-disseminated Phytophthora species are implicated in a recent upsurge of Phytophthora diseases in the UK and the establishment and spread of
doi.org
May 7, 2025 at 10:03 AM
It's #PlantHealthWeek! Take a look at our recent articles on tree pathogens & health:
🌱Phytophthora diseases & tree nurseries (Valatin et al) doi.org/10.1093/fore...
🌿Ash dieback (Combes et al)
doi.org/10.1093/fore...
🦠Pathogens & diversification in forestry (Morton et al) doi.org/10.1093/fore...
🌱Phytophthora diseases & tree nurseries (Valatin et al) doi.org/10.1093/fore...
🌿Ash dieback (Combes et al)
doi.org/10.1093/fore...
🦠Pathogens & diversification in forestry (Morton et al) doi.org/10.1093/fore...
Reposted by Matt Combes
🌳 A new free Trees Outside Woodland (#TOW) map is now available, identifying lone trees, groups of trees, and small woodlands across England.
This resource will:
✔️ Enhance monitoring
✔️ Inform planning
✔️ Guide canopy expansion
🔗 Explore the map: ow.ly/iVX850VutTa
#TreeMapping #ForestResearch
This resource will:
✔️ Enhance monitoring
✔️ Inform planning
✔️ Guide canopy expansion
🔗 Explore the map: ow.ly/iVX850VutTa
#TreeMapping #ForestResearch
England’s non-woodland trees mapped and available freely for the first time - Forest Research
ow.ly
April 7, 2025 at 8:43 AM
🌳 A new free Trees Outside Woodland (#TOW) map is now available, identifying lone trees, groups of trees, and small woodlands across England.
This resource will:
✔️ Enhance monitoring
✔️ Inform planning
✔️ Guide canopy expansion
🔗 Explore the map: ow.ly/iVX850VutTa
#TreeMapping #ForestResearch
This resource will:
✔️ Enhance monitoring
✔️ Inform planning
✔️ Guide canopy expansion
🔗 Explore the map: ow.ly/iVX850VutTa
#TreeMapping #ForestResearch
Finally active on Bluesky! It was great to chat to @mountainogre.bsky.social about ash dieback, tree pests and diseases and how we’re combatting this. Vital to raise awareness of the issue to the wider public, and how we can tackle it together www.theguardian.com/environment/...
April 4, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Finally active on Bluesky! It was great to chat to @mountainogre.bsky.social about ash dieback, tree pests and diseases and how we’re combatting this. Vital to raise awareness of the issue to the wider public, and how we can tackle it together www.theguardian.com/environment/...