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Dr Maria Minor PhD, MSc

Senior Lecturer in Ecology and Zoology

Doctoral Supervisor
School of Natural Sciences

Soil ecology (focusing on ecology of soil invertebrates), systems ecology (focusing on the interactions between human land use and biodiversity) , New Zealand's Biological Heritage (focusing on diversity and conservation of native invertebarte fauna).

Professional

Contact details

  • Ph: +64 6 356 9099 ext. 84833
    Location: 116, AgHort A
    Campus: Manawatu

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy - State University of New York (2003)
  • Master of Science - Lomonosov Moscow State University (1993)

Certifications and Registrations

  • Licence, Supervisor, Massey University

Research Expertise

Research Interests

If you are interested in studying for postgraduate degree in Ecology, Zoology, Soil Biology, or Systems Ecology at Massey University, contact me. I will help you to achieve your goals. Examples of projects involving soil invertebrates include: soil communities and ecosystem function; impacts of land management practices on soil invertebrate biodiversity; ecology of threatened NZ invertebrates; discovery and description of new species; ecological patterns in relation to abiotic gradients.

Other aspects of research focus on interdisciplinary approach and on using quantitative techniques to study the interactions between ecological systems and our economic activities, and the exchange in energy and matter between ecosystems and their environment. Examples include: sustainability assessment at the farm and catchment level by applying the paradigm of strong (biophysical) sustainability; energy and carbon accounting, combined with other environmental indicators such as nutrient loading, biodiversity, water quality, etc.

Current and Past Postgraduate Student’s Projects:       

  • Prey choice and foraging behaviour of giant Powelliphanta snails (BSc Hons)
  • Response of soil invertebrates to pastoral management, and their links to soil services (PhD).
  • The impacts of forest fragmentation on invertebrate community composition and ecological functioning (PhD).
  • Ecology and reproductive biology of the Bronze Beetle, Eucolaspis sp (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) (PhD).
  • Reproductive behaviour and fitness trade-offs in aphid parasitoid Diaeretiella rapae (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae) (PhD). 
  • An environmentally-based systems approach to sustainability analysis of organic fruit production systems in New Zealand (PhD).
  • Catchment-scale sustainability: trends in carbon emissions during catchment-scale land use management (MSc).
  • Effect of translocations on dispersal and foraging behaviour of giant Powelliphanta snails (MSc).
  • Optimising methods for collecting invertebrates for agricultural biodiversity assessment and monitoring (BSc Honours).

Thematics

Resource Development and Management

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Agricultural And Veterinary Sciences (070000): Agricultural Spatial Analysis and Modelling (070104): Agricultural Systems Analysis and Modelling (070105): Agriculture, Land and Farm Management (070100):
Biological Sciences (060000): Community Ecology (060202): Ecology (060200): Invertebrate Biology (060808): Population Ecology (060207): Terrestrial Ecology (060208): Zoology (060800)

Keywords

Soil Invertebrate Ecology

Invertebrate Zoology

NZ Biological Heritage - biology and conservation of native invertebrate fauna

Research Projects

Summary of Research Projects

Position Current Completed
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Research Outputs

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Liu, Z., Morel, PCH., & Minor, MA. (2023). Substrate and moisture content effects on pupation of the black soldier fly (Diptera: Stratiomyidae). Journal of Insects as Food and Feed. 9(4), 415-425
[Journal article]Authored by: Minor, M., Morel, P.
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Falla, C., Minor, M., Harrington, K., Paynter, Q., Cordiner, S., & Najar-Rodriguez, A. (2023). Effects of light intensity on Solanum mauritianum (Solanaceae) morphological and chemical traits and the performance of its biological control agent Gargaphia decoris (Hemiptera: Tingidae). Biological Control. 181
[Journal article]Authored by: Harrington, K., Minor, M.
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Minor, M., Ermilov, SG., Joharchi, O., & Philippov, DA. (2023). Using spectral indices derived from remote sensing imagery to represent arthropod biodiversity gradients in a European Sphagnum peat bog.. Arthropoda.
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Schneider, C., Minor, MA., & D’Haese, CA. (2023). A new group of species of the genus Megalothorax (Collembola, Neelidae) with Gondwanan distribution, and introducing an open interactive identification key of Megalothorax species. Zootaxa. 5228(2), 101-121
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Potapov, AM., Guerra, CA., van den Hoogen, J., Babenko, A., Bellini, BC., Berg, MP., . . . Eisenhauer, N. (2023). Globally invariant metabolism but density-diversity mismatch in springtails. Nature Communications. 14(1)
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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
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Garbuz, S., Mackay, A., Camps-Arbestain, M., Devantier, B., & Minor, M. (2022). Biochar increases soil enzyme activities in two contrasting pastoral soils under different grazing management. Crop and Pasture Science.
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Minor, M., & Behan-Pelletier, V. (2022). Professor Emeritus Roy A. Norton and his outstanding contributions to our knowledge of systematics, evolution, morphology, ecology and behaviour of Oribatida and other mites. Systematic and Applied Acarology. 27(6), 1189-1206
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Liu, Z., Najar-Rodriguez, AJ., Morel, PCH., & Minor, MA. (2022). Reproduction of Black Soldier Fly (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) under Different Adult Densities and Light Regimes. Journal of Economic Entomology. 115(1), 37-45
[Journal article]Authored by: Minor, M., Morel, P.
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Zhao, Y., Lawrence, KE., Minor, M., Gedye, K., Wang, B., Pomroy, W., . . . Potter, M. (2021). CHANGES IN THE LEVELS OF THEILERIA ORIENTALIS IKEDA TYPE INFECTION IN HAEMAPHYSALIS LONGICORNIS NYMPHS OVER A SIX-MONTH PERIOD. The Journal of parasitology. 107(5), 710-716
[Journal article]Authored by: Gedye, K., Lawrence, K., Minor, M., Potter, M.
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Garbuz, S., Mackay, A., Camps-Arbestain, M., DeVantier, B., & Minor, M. (2021). Biochar amendment improves soil physico-chemical properties and alters root biomass and the soil food web in grazed pastures. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment. 319
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Falla, CM., Avila, GA., McColl, ST., Minor, M., & Najar-Rodríguez, AJ. (2021). The current and future potential distribution of Gargaphia decoris: A biological control agent for Solanum mauritianum (Solanaceae). Biological Control. 160
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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.
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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
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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
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Liu, Z., Najar-Rodriguez, AJ., Minor, MA., Hedderley, DI., & Morel, PCH. (2020). Mating success of the black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens (Diptera: Stratiomyidae), under four artificial light sources. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology, B: Biology. 205, Retrieved from https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1011134419307808
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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)
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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.
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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.
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Khaustov, AA., & Minor, MA. (2020). New species of Microdispidae (Acari: Heterostigmata) from alpine New Zealand. Zootaxa. 4750(4), 477-498
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Garbuz, S., Camps-Arbestain, M., Mackay, A., DeVantier, B., & Minor, M. (2020). The interactions between biochar and earthworms, and their influence on soil properties and clover growth: A 6-month mesocosm experiment. Applied Soil Ecology. 147
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Ermilov, SG., & Minor, M. (2019). New Oripodoidea (Acari, Oribatida) from New Zealand. Biologia. 74(10), 1303-1311
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Ermilov, SG., & Minor, M. (2019). New Pseudotocepheus (Acari, Oribatida, Otocepheidae) from New Zealand, with a key to known species of the genus from the Australian region. International Journal of Acarology. 45(3), 131-140
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Ermilov, SG., & Minor, M. (2019). New species of oppiidae from New Zealand (Acari, Oribatida). Spixiana. 42(2), 253-262
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Ermilov, SG., & Minor, M. (2019). New Oripodoidea (Acari, Oribatida) from New Zealand. Biologia. 74(10), 1303-1311 Retrieved from https://link.springer.com/article/10.2478%2Fs11756-018-00174-y
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Ermilov, SG., & Minor, M. (2019). New species of Oppiidae from New Zealand. Spixiana: journal of zoology. 42(2), 253-262 Retrieved from https://pfeil-verlag.de/publikationen/spixiana-zeitschrift-fuer-zoologie-band-42/
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Ermilov, SG., & Minor, M. (2019). New Pseudotocepheus (Acari, Oribatida, Otocepheidae) from New Zealand, with a key to known species of the genus from the Australian region. International Journal of Acarology. 45(3), 131-140 Retrieved from https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01647954.2019.1571528
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Falla, C., Najar-Rodriguez, A., Minor, M., Harrington, K., Paynter, Q., & Wang, Q. (2019). Effects of temperature, photoperiod and humidity on the life history of Gargaphia decoris. BioControl. 64(6), 633-643
[Journal article]Authored by: Harrington, K., Minor, M., Wang, Q.
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Ermilov, SG., Minor, MA., & Behan-Pelletier, VM. (2019). Contribution to the knowledge of the oribatid mite genus Antarctozetes (Acari, Oribatida, Punctoribatidae). Systematic and Applied Acarology. 24(1), 132-138
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Minor, MA., Ermilov, SG., & Philippov, D. (2019). Hydrology-driven environmental variability determines abiotic characteristics and Oribatida diversity patterns in a Sphagnum peatland system. Experimental and Applied Acarology. 77(1), 43-58
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Seeman, OD., Minor, M., Baker, MR., & Walter, DE. (2018). A revision of the heatherellidae (Parasitiformes: Mesostigmata) with a new genus and two new species from Australasia. Zootaxa. 4434(3), 441-465
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Seeman, OD., Minor, M., Baker, MR., & Walter, DE. (2018). A revision of the Heatherellidae (Parasitiformes: Mesostigmata) with a new genus and two new species from Australasia. Zootaxa. 4434(3), 441-465 Retrieved from https://www.biotaxa.org/Zootaxa/article/view/zootaxa.4434.3.3
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Ermilov, SG., & Minor, MA. (2018). Contribution to the knowledge of the oribatid mite genus Leptotocepheus (Acari, Oribatida, Otocepheidae). Systematic and Applied Acarology. 23(11), 2269-2278
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Ermilov, SG., & Minor, MA. (2018). Contribution to the knowledge of the oribatid mite genus Belloppia (Acari, Oribatida, Oppiidae). Systematic and Applied Acarology. 23(11), 2147-2158
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Khaustov, AA., & Minor, MA. (2018). New species and a new record of the mite family Scutacaridae (Acari: Heterostigmata) from alpine New Zealand. Zootaxa. 4508(4), 507-550
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Liu, Z., Minor, M., Morel, PCH., & Najar-Rodriguez, AJ. (2018). Bioconversion of Three Organic Wastes by Black Soldier Fly (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) Larvae. Environmental Entomology. 47(6), 1609-1617
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Khaustov, AA., & Minor, MA. (2018). New taxa of the mite family Neopygmephoridae (Acari: Heterostigmata) from alpine New Zealand. Zootaxa. 4415(2), 276-296
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Potapov, M., Janion-Scheepers, C., & Deharveng, L. (2017). Taxonomy of the Cryptopygus complex. II. Affinity of austral Cryptopygus s.s. and Folsomia, with the description of two new Folsomia species (Collembola, Isotomidae). ZooKeys. 658, 131-146
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Minor, MA., Ermilov, SG., & Tiunov, AV. (2017). Correction to: Taxonomic resolution and functional traits in the analysis of tropical oribatid mite assemblages (Exp Appl Acarol, 10.1007/s10493-017-0190-2). Experimental and Applied Acarology. 73(3-4), 383-384
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Minor, MA., Ermilov, SG., & Tiunov, AV. (2017). Taxonomic resolution and functional traits in the analysis of tropical oribatid mite assemblages. Experimental and Applied Acarology. 73(3-4), 365-381
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Kant, R., & Minor, MA. (2017). Parasitoid diaeretiella rapae (hymenoptera: Braconidae) adjusts reproductive strategy when competing for Hosts. Environmental Entomology. 46(3), 521-527
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Minor, MA., Babenko, AB., & Ermilov, SG. (2017). Oribatid mites (Acari: Oribatida) and springtails (Collembola) in alpine habitats of southern New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Zoology. 44(1), 65-85
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Minor, MA., Ermilov, SG., & Anichkin, AE. (2017). Biodiversity of soil oribatid mites (Acari: Oribatida) in a tropical highland plateaux, Bi Doup–nui Ba National Park, Southern Vietnam. Tropical Ecology. 58(1), 45-55
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Ermilov, SG., Minor, MA., & Behan-Pelletier, VM. (2016). Contribution to the knowledge of the oribatid mite genus Safrobates (Acari, Oribatida, Punctoribatidae). Systematic and Applied Acarology. 21(9), 1210-1224
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Minor, MA., Babenko, AB., Ermilov, SG., Khaustov, AA., & Makarova, OL. (2016). Effects of cushion plants on high-altitude soil microarthropod communities: Cushions increase Abundance and Diversity of Mites (Acari), but not Springtails (Collembola). Arctic, Antarctic, and Alpine Research. 48(3), 485-500
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Minor, MA., Ermilov, SG., Philippov, DA., & Prokin, AA. (2016). Relative importance of local habitat complexity and regional factors for assemblages of oribatid mites (Acari: Oribatida) in Sphagnum peat bogs. Experimental and Applied Acarology. 70(3), 275-286
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Ermilov, SG., & Minor, MA. (2016). New Oripodoidea (Acari, Oribatida) from alpine herbaceous snowbanks of New Zealand. Systematic and Applied Acarology. 21(8), 1116-1132
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Kant, R., Minor, MA., & Trewick, S. (2016). Asymmetric effects of adult nutrition on reproductive success of male and female Diaeretiella rapae (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae). Physiological Entomology. 41(2), 91-95
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Ermilov, SG., & Minor, MA. (2016). Three new species of oribatid mites of the family Punctoribatidae (Acari, Oribatida) from alpine bogs of New Zealand. Zootaxa. 4092(2), 243-257
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Kant, R., & Minor, MA. (2016). Sexual Receptivity and Mating Behavior of Diaeretiella rapae (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae). Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 109(1), 35-41
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Khaustov, AA., & Minor, MA. (2016). New taxa and record of mite family Microdispidae (Acari: Heterostigmata) from alpine New Zealand. International Journal of Acarology. 42(3), 159-167
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Doddala, PRC., Minor, MA., Wang, Q., Rogers, DJ., Koot, EM., & Trewick, SA. (2016). Role of olfaction in host plant selection and local adaptation of a polyphagous herbivore, Eucolaspis Sharp. Journal of Applied Entomology. 140(6), 444-452
[Journal article]Authored by: Minor, M., Trewick, S., Wang, Q.
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Babenko, A., & Minor, M. (2015). Austrodontella monticola sp. nov., a new species of collembola from montane New Zealand. Zootaxa. 3974(1), 122-128
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Minor, MA., & Ermilov, SG. (2015). First record of atopochthonioidea from New Zealand, with description of Pterochthonius roynortoni sp. N. (Acari, Oribatida, Pterochthoniidae). Acarina. 23(2), 132-138
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Ermilov, SG., & Minor, MA. (2015). New species of oribatid mites (Acari: Oribatida) of the genera Austrachipteria (Achipteriidae), Cultroribula (Astegistidae) and Microlamellarea (Lamellareidae) from New Zealand. Biologia (Poland). 70(11), 1501-1519
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Ermilov, SG., & Minor, MA. (2015). Two new species of neophysobates (Acari, Oribatida, Tegoribatidae) from New Zealand. Acarologia. 55(3), 285-295
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Ermilov, SG., & Minor, MA. (2015). Two new species of alpine Ceratozetoidea (Acari, Oribatida) from New Zealand. Systematic and Applied Acarology. 20(8), 907-918
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Doddala, PRC., Minor, MA., Rogers, DJ., & Trewick, SA. (2015). Fifteen into three does go: Morphology, genetics and genitalia confirm taxonomic inflation of New Zealand beetles (chrysomelidae: Eucolaspis). PLoS ONE. 10(11)
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Ermilov, SG., Minor, MA., & Behan-Pelletier, VM. (2015). Zealandozetes southensis gen. nov., sp. nov. (Acari, Oribatida, Maudheimiidae) from alpine cushions plant in New Zealand. Zootaxa. 4027(1), 42-66
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Ermilov, SG., & Minor, MA. (2015). New Oppiidae (Acari, Oribatida) from New Zealand. Zootaxa. 4007(2), 181-194
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Minor, MA., & Ermilov, SG. (2015). Effects of topography on soil and litter mites (Acari: Oribatida, Mesostigmata) in a tropical monsoon forest in Southern Vietnam. Experimental and Applied Acarology. 67(3), 357-372
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Ermilov, SG., & Minor, MA. (2015). The genus Scapheremaeus (Acari, Oribatida, Cymbaeremaeidae) in the oribatid mite fauna of New Zealand, with description of two new species. ZooKeys. 2015(508), 69-83
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Babenko, AB., & Minor, MA. (2015). Austrodontella monticola sp. nov., a new species of Collembola from New Zealand mountains. Zootaxa. 3974(1), 122-128
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Ermilov, SG., & Minor, MA. (2015). Two new species of dicrotegaeus (Acari, oribatida, cerocepheidae) from New Zealand. Systematic and Applied Acarology. 20(7), 757-768
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Ermilov, SG., & Minor, MA. (2015). The Oribatid Mite Genus Macrogena (Acari, Oribatida, Ceratozetidae), With Description Of Two New Species From New Zealand. ZooKeys. 2015(506), 13-26
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Parker, AN., & Minor, MA. (2015). Native and adventive detritivores (Diplopoda, Isopoda and Amphipoda) in a modified landscape: Influence of forest type and edge. New Zealand Journal of Ecology. 39(2), 323-331 Retrieved from http://www.newzealandecology.org/nzje
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Shear, WA., Jones, TH., Guidry, HM., Derkarabetian, S., Richart, CH., Minor, MA., . . . Lewis, JJ. (2014). Chemical defenses in the opilionid infraorder Insidiatores: divergence in chemical defenses between Triaenonychoidea and Travunioidea and within travunioid harvestmen (Opiliones) from eastern and western North America. The Journal of Arachnology. 42(3), 248-256
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Larsen, NJ., Minor, MA., Cruickshank, RH., & Robertson, AW. (2014). Optimising methods for collecting Hymenoptera, including parasitoids and Halictidae bees, in New Zealand apple orchards. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology. 17(3), 375-381
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Turner, RL., Carter, GM., Castro, IC., & Minor, MA. (2013). Use of adhesives to attach devices to invertebrates: Implications for depredation by ship rats (Rattus rattus). New Zealand Journal of Zoology. 40(2), 93-101
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Doddala, PRC., Trewick, SA., Rogers, DJ., & Minor, MA. (2013). Predictive modelling of adult emergence in a polyphagous eucolaspis (Chrysomelidae: Eumolpinae) leaf beetle. Journal of Economic Entomology. 106(2), 899-904
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Kant, R., Minor, M., Sandanayaka, M., & Trewick, S. (2013). Effects of mating and oviposition delay on parasitism rate and sex allocation behaviour of Diaeretiella rapae (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae). Biological Control. 65(2), 265-270
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Kant, R., Minor, M., & Trewick, S. (2012). Mating or ovipositing? A crucial decision in the life history of the cabbage aphid parasitoid Diaeretiella rapae (M'Intosh). Ecological Entomology. 37(3), 169-174
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Turner, RL., Carter, GM., Castro, IC., & Minor, MA. (2013). Use of adhesives to attach devices to invertebrates: implications for depredation by ship rats (Rattus rattus). New Zealand Journal of Zoology.
[Journal article]Authored by: Castro, I., Minor, M.
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Schon, NL., Mackay, AD., & Minor, MA. (2012). Vulnerability of soil invertebrate communities to the influences of livestock in three grasslands. Applied Soil Ecology. 53, 98-107
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Kant, R., Minor, MA., Trewick, SA., & Sandanayaka, WRM. (2012). Body size and fitness relation in male and female Diaeretiella rapae. BioControl. 57(6), 759-766
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Kant, R., Trewick, SA., Sandanayaka, WRM., Godfrey, AJR., & Minor, MA. (2012). Effects of multiple matings on reproductive fitness of male and female diaeretiella rapae. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 145(3), 215-221
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Schon, NL., Mackay, AD., & Minor, MA. (2012). Relationship between food resource, soil physical condition, and invertebrates in pastoral soils. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 76(5), 1644-1654
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Fraser, PM., Schon, NL., Piercy, JE., MacKay, AD., & Minor, MA. (2012). Influence of summer irrigation on soil invertebrate populations in a long-term sheep irrigation trial at Winchmore (Canterbury). New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research. 55(2), 165-180
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Kant, R., Minor, MA., & Trewick, SA. (2012). Reproductive strategies of Diaeretiella rapae (Hymenoptera: Aphidiinae) during fluctuating temperatures of spring season in New Zealand. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 22(1), 1-9
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Kant, R., Minor, MA., Trewick, SA., & Sandanayaka, WRM. (2012). Body size and fitness relation in male and female Diaeretiella rapae. BioControl. , 1-8
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Schon, NL., Mackay, AD., & Minor, MA. (2012). Vulnerability of soil invertebrate communities to the influences of livestock in three grasslands. Applied Soil Ecology. 53(1), 98-107
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Kant, R., Minor, MA., & Trewick, SA. (2012). Fitness gain in a koinobiont parasitoid Diaeretiella rapae (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae) by parasitising hosts of different ages. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology. 15(1), 83-87
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Page, G., Kelly, T., & Minor, M. (2011). Erratum to: Modelling sustainability: What are the factors that influence sustainability of organic fruit production systems in New Zealand?(Org. Agr.,10.1007/s13165-011-0005-4). Organic Agriculture. 1(2), 125
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Schon, NL., Mackay, AD., & Minor, MA. (2011). Effects of dairy cow treading pressures and food resources on invertebrates in two contrasting and co-occurring soils. Soil Research. 49(8), 703-714
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Schon, NL., Mackay, AD., Gray, RA., & Minor, MA. (2011). Earthworms in New Zealand sheep- and dairy-grazed pastures with focus on anecic Aporrectodea longa. Pedobiologia. 54(SUPPL.)
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Schon, NL., Mackay, AD., Gray, RA., & Minor, MA. (2011). Earthworms in New Zealand sheep- and dairy-grazed pastures with focus on anecic Aporrectodea longa. Pedobiologia.
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Kant, R., Minor, MA., Trewick, SA., & Sandanayaka, WRM. (2011). Host selection for self-superparasitism by Diaeretiella rapae (M'Intosh) (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae). New Zealand Plant Protection. 64, 37-43
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Page, G., Kelly, T., & Minor, MA. (2011). Modelling sustainability: what are the factors that influence sustainability of organic fruit production systems in New Zealand?. Organic Agriculture. 1(2), 55-64 Retrieved from http://springer.com/
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Schon, NL., Mackay, AD., Hedley, MJ., & Minor, MA. (2012). The soil invertebrate contribution to nitrogen mineralisation differs between soils under organic and conventional dairy management. Biology and Fertility of Soils. 48(1), 31-42
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Schon, NL., Mackay, AD., & Minor, MA. (2011). Soil fauna in sheep-grazed hill pastures under organic and conventional livestock management and in an adjacent ungrazed pasture. Pedobiologia. 54(3), 161-168
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Schon, NL., Mackay, AD., Gray, RAJ., & Minor, MA. (2011). Influence of phosphorus inputs and sheep treading on soil macrofauna and mesofauna in hill pastures. New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research. 54(2), 83-96
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Minor, MA. (2011). Spatial patterns and local diversity in soil oribatid mites (Acari: Oribatida) in three pine plantation forests. European Journal of Soil Biology. 47(2), 122-128
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Schon, NL., MacKay, AD., Hedley, MJ., & Minor, MA. (2011). Influence of soil faunal communities on nitrogen dynamics in legume-based mesocosms. Soil Research. 49(2), 190-201
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Page, G., Kelly, T., Minor, M., & Cameron, E. (2011). Modeling carbon footprints of organic orchard production systems to address carbon trading: An approach based on life cycle assessment. HortScience. 46(2), 324-327
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Scheller, U., & Minor, M. (2010). New records of Pauropoda (Myriapoda) from New Zealand with descriptions of four new species and a new family Eirmopauropodidae. New Zealand Journal of Zoology. 37(4), 323-337
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Scheller, U., & Minor, M. (2010). New records of Pauropoda (Myriapoda) from New Zealand with descriptions of four new species and a new family Eirmopauropodidae. New Zealand Journal of Zoology. 37(4), 323-337
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Schon, NL., Mackay, AD., Yeates, GW., & Minor, MA. (2010). Separating the effects of defoliation and dairy cow treading pressure on the abundance and diversity of soil invertebrates in pastures. Applied Soil Ecology. 46(2), 209-221
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Doddala, PRC., Minor, MA., & Rogers, DJ. (2010). Population dynamics of bronze beetle, Eucolaspis spp. (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in relation to other sou macro-invertebrates in organic apple orchards in Hawke's Bay. New Zealand Plant Protection. 63, 195-200
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Minor, MA. (2009). Surface energy balance and 24-h evapotranspiration on an agricultural landscape with SRF willow in central New York. Biomass and Bioenergy. 33(12), 1710-1718
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Wüst, PK., Horn, MA., Henderson, G., Janssen, PH., Rehm, BHA., & Drake, HL. (2009). Gut-associated denitrification and in vivo emission of nitrous oxide by the earthworm families megascolecidae and lumbricidae in New Zealand. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 75(11), 3430-3436
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Minor, MA. (2009). Surface energy balance and 24-h evapotranspiration on an agricultural landscape with SRF willow in central New York. BIOMASS & BIOENERGY. 33(12), 1710-1718
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Minor, MA., & Norton RA, . (2008). Effects of weed and erosion control on communities of soil mites (Oribatida and Gamasina) in short-rotation willow plantings in central New York.. Canadian Journal of Forest Research. 38(5), 1061-1070
[Journal article]Authored by: Minor, M.
Minor, MA. (2008). Protura in native and exotic forests in the North Island of New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Zoology. 35(4), 271-279
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Minor, MA., & Norton, RA. (2008). Effects of weed and erosion control on communities of soil mites (Oribatida and Gamasina) in short-rotation willow plantings in central New York. Canadian Journal of Forest Research. 38(5), 1061-1070
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Schon, NL., Mackay, AD., Minor, MA., Yeates, GW., & Hedley, MJ. (2008). Soil fauna in grazed New Zealand hill country pastures at two management intensities. Applied Soil Ecology. 40(2), 218-228
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Minor, MA., & Cianciolo, JM. (2007). Diversity of soil mites (Acari: Oribatida, Mesostigmata) along a gradient of land use types in New York. Applied Soil Ecology. 35(1), 140-153
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Minor, MA., & Cianciolo, JM. (2007). Diversity of soil mites (Acari : Oribatida, Mesostigmata) along a gradient of land use types in New York. APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY. 35(1), 140-153
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Minor, MA., & Norton, RA. (2004). Effects of soil amendments on assemblages of soil mites (Acari: Oribatida, Mesostigmata) in short-rotation willow plantings in central New York. Canadian Journal of Forest Research. 34(7), 1417-1425
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Minor, MA., Volk, TA., & Norton, RA. (2004). Effects of site preparation techniques on communities of soil mites (Acari: Oribatida, Acari: Gamasida) under short-rotation forestry plantings in New York, USA. Applied Soil Ecology. 25(3), 181-192
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Minor, MA. (1999). Fauna and population of free-living mesostigmatic mites (parasitiformes, mesostigmata) of the Oka state biosphere reserve. Biology Bulletin. 26(1), 62-74
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Minor, MA. (1999). Fauna and population of free-living mesostigmatic mites (Parasitiformes, Mesostigmata) of the Oka state biosphere reserve. Biology Bulletin. 26(1), 62-74
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Petrova-Nikitina, AD., Butovsky, RO., & Minor, MA. (1994). Effect of a highway on the microarthropod complex in an agricultural plant community. 2. Mesostigmatic mites (Parasitiformes, Mesostigmata).. Agrokhimiya. 3, 78-83 Retrieved from http://www.maik.rssi.ru/cgi-perl/journal.pl?name=agro&lang=eng
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Petrova-Nikitina, AD., Butovsky, RO., & Minor, MA. (1994). Effect of a highway on the microarthropod complex in an agricultural plant community. 1. Community structure.. Agrokhimiya. 10, 116-125 Retrieved from http://www.maik.rssi.ru/cgi-perl/journal.pl?name=agro&lang=eng
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Book

Zhang, Z-Q., Fan, Q-H., Heath, ACG., & Minor, M. (Eds.) (2022). Acarological Frontiers. (Vol. 22): Magnolia Press
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Norton, RA., Sanders, FH., & Minor, MA. (2003). Euphthiracarus cooki sp. nov.: A new oribatid mite (Acari : Oribatida) from Michigan and New York. In An Acarological Tribute to David R. Cook - From Yankee Springs to Wheeny Creek. (pp. 201 - 210). West Bloomfield, MI: Indira Publishing House
[Chapter]Authored by: Minor, M.

Thesis

Minor, MA. (2003). Assessing the sustainability of short-rotation forestry for energy production in New York State. (Doctoral Thesis, State University of New York, College of Environmental Science and Forestry)
[Doctoral Thesis]Authored by: Minor, M.

Report

Davidson, M., Minor, M., & Todd, J.(2021). Terrestrial macrofauna invertebrates as indicators of agricultural impacts..
[Technical Report]Authored by: Minor, M.
Grelet, G., Lang, S., Merfield, C., Calhoun, N., Robson-Williams, M., Horrocks, A., . . . Kerner, W.(2021). Regenerative agriculture in Aotearoa New Zealand - research pathways to build science-based evidence and national narratives..
[Technical Report]Authored by: Minor, M., Stanley-Clarke, N.
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Minor, M.(2016). Interactive Key to Terrestrial Isopoda of New Zealand.
[Technical Report]Authored by: Minor, M.
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Shadbolt, NM., Holmes, CW., Thatcher, AR., Kemp, PD., Harrington, KC., Palmer, AS., . . . Horne, DJ. (2010). Massey University Organic-Conventional Dairy Systems trial: Report after the seventh season of full certification.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Harrington, K., Horne, D., Minor, M., Shadbolt, N.
Kelly, T., Shadbolt, N., Holmes, C., Thatcher, A., Kemp, P., Harrington, K., . . . Chandler, D. (2006). Massey University organic-conventional dairy systems trial: Report after the second season of full certification. Dairy Insight.
[Commissioned Report]Authored by: Harrington, K., Horne, D., Minor, M., Shadbolt, N., Wolber, F.

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Minor, MA.(2006). Guide to Soil Invertebrates..
[Technical Report]Authored by: Minor, M.
Minor, MA., Norton, RA., Volk, TA., Abrahamson, LP., & White, EH.(2002). Impact of willow biomass crops on abundance and diversity of soil microarthropods: Final report. Syracuse, NY: State University of New York
[Technical Report]Authored by: Minor, M.
Minor, MA., Norton, RA., Volk, TA., Abrahamson, LP., & White, EH.(2000). Impact of willow biomass crops on abundance and diversity of soil microarthropods. State University of New York, College of Environmental Science & Forestr: United States Department of Energy Under Cooperative Agreement No. DE-FC36-96GO10132
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Conference

Gidiglo, G., Najar-Rodriguez, A., Hall, MKD., Esfandi, K., Afsar, S., Hedderley, D., . . . Wang, Q. (2020). Understanding mechanisms behind the toxicity of EDN to forest pests. 2020 MBAO: Fumigation and Alternatives for Production, Storage and Trade Conference, Florida. (pp. 31 - 31).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Minor, M., Wang, Q.
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Gidiglo, GN., Najar-Rodriguez, AJ., Hall, MKD., Minor, M., Wang, Q., Esfandi, K., . . . Hedderley, D. (2019). Investigating the mode of entry of ethanedinitrile into the golden-haired bark beetle, Hylurgus ligniperda (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Proceedings of the Massey University School of Agriculture and Environment Symposium. (pp. 25 - 25). : Massey University School of Agriculture and Environment Symposium
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Minor, M., Wang, Q.
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Jones, T., McIvor, I., Minor, M., Clavijo-McCormick, A., & Tun, K. (2019, June). Giant willow aphids affect the spring flowering and growth of willow trees. Presented at The Apiculture New Zealand Conference. Rotorua, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M.
Tun, KM., Minor, M., Jones, T., & Clavijo-McCormick, AL. (2019, June). Host-mediated differences in quantity and chemical composition of honeydew of the giant willow aphid, Tuberolachnus salignus.. Presented at The Apiculture New Zealand Conference. Rotorua, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M.
Gidiglo, G., Najar-Rodrigues, AJ., Hall, MKD., Minor, M., & Wang, Q. (2018). Differences in insect anatomy may affect tolerance to the fumigant ethanedinitrile. New Zealand Plant Protection. Vol. 71 (pp. 350 - 350).
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Minor, M., Wang, Q.
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Garbuz, S., Camps, M., Mackay, A., Devantier, B., & Minor, M. (2018, December). Effect of biochar on plant growth, soil biology and biochemistry in a 6-month mesocosm experiment. Presented at Soils 2018 Conference, New Zealand Society of Soil Science. Napier, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M.
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Gidiglo, G., Najar-Rodriguez, A., Hall, M., Minor, M., & Wang, Q. (2018). Differences in insect anatomy may affect tolerance to the fumigant ethanedinitrile. Poster session presented at the meeting of New Zealand Plant Protection DOI: 10.30843/nzpp.2018.71.144. Nelson, New Zealand
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Minor, M.
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Tun, KM., Minor, M., Jones, T., & Clavijo-McCormick, AL. (2018, November). The role of plant volatiles in giant willow aphid (GWA) interactions with its host plants. Presented at The NZ Ecological Society 2018 Conference. Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M.
Liu, Z., Minor, MA., Morel, P., & Najar-Rodriguez, A. (2018, May). Bio-conversion of three organic wastes by black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens L.) larvae in New Zealand. Presented at The 2nd International Conference Insects to Feed the World. Wuhan, China P.R..
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M., Morel, P.
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Liu, Z., Najar-Rodriguez, A., Minor, MA., & Morel, P. (2017). Production of black soldier fly larvae for animal feed. Proceedings of the Massey University Advancing Pork Production Seminar (2017). : 2017 Massey University Advancing Pork Production Seminar
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Minor, M., Morel, P.
Liu, Z., Minor, MA., Morel, P., & Najar-Rodrigues, A. (2017, April). Using black soldier fly Hermetia illucens (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) for organic waste conversion. Presented at The 66th Entomological Society of New Zealand Conference. Wellington, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M., Morel, P.
Minor, MA. (2016, August). Future of Soil Zoology in New Zealand. Presented at Roundtable “Current state and future perspective of soil zoology in Asian region” at the XVII International Colloquium on Soil Zoology. Nara, Japan.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M.
Minor, MA. (2016, August). Soil invertebrates in New Zealand: The state of knowledge and the state of science. Presented at XVII International Colloquium on Soil Zoology. Nara, Japan.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M.
Falla, C., Minor, MA., Harrington, K., Najar-Rodriguez, A., Paynter, Q., & Wang, Q. (2015, November). Ecological factors affecting the establishment of Gargaphia decoris Drake (Tingidae: Heteroptera) on the invasive weed Solanum mauritianum Scopoli (Solanaceae). Presented at New Zealand Ecological Society Annual conference. University of Canterbury, Christchurch.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Harrington, K., Minor, M.
Minor, MA. (2014). Soil oribatid mites in cryophytic cushion plants of sub-nival alpine zone in New Zealand. In Problems of Soil Zoology: Materials of the XVII All-Russian conference on Soil Zoology(pp. 160 - 161). , Problems of Soil Zoology, The XVII All-Russian conference on Soil Zoology Moscow-Syktyvkar: Russian Academy of Science
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Minor, M.
Minor, MA. (2014). Assessing soil biodiversity: sampling and replication trade-offs.. Poster session presented at the meeting of The First Global Soil Biodiversity Conference: Assessing soil biodiversity and its role for ecosystem services. 2-4 Dec 2014, Dijon, France.. Dijon, France
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Minor, M.
Minor, MA. (2013, April). Sampling and replication in soil invertebrate research.. Presented at The 62nd New Zealand Entomological Society Conference. Massey University, Palmerston North, NZ.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M.
Kant, R., Minor, MA., Trewick, SA., & Sandanayaka, WRM. (2013, April). Preference-performance testing in the aphid parasitoid Diaeretiella rapae.. Presented at The 62nd New Zealand Entomological Society Conference. Massey University, Palmerston North.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M.
Turner, RL., Castro, I., & Minor, M. (2012). Fate over time of two populations of the endangered Powelliphanta traversari tararuaensis at two remaining strongholds. In New Zealand Ecological Society Conference 2012: Is New Zealand Ecology on Solid Foundations?: Programme and Abstracts(pp. 35 - 35). , New Zealand Ecological Society Conference 2012: Is New Zealand Ecology on Solid Foundations? New Zealand: New Zealand Ecological Society
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Castro, I., Minor, M.
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Kant, R., Minor, MA., & Trewick, SA. (2012, April). Effects of mate choice and mate density on mating success in Diaeretiella rapae (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae).. Presented at The 61st New Zealand Entomological Society conference. Whangarei, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M., Trewick, S.
Kant, R., Minor, MA., Sandanayaka, WRM., & Trewick, SA. (2012). Effects of host and foundress density on reproductive strategy of Diaeretiella rapae. In New Zealand Plant Protection Vol. 65 (pp. 294 - 294). , New Zealand Plant Protection Society Conference
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Minor, M., Trewick, S.
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Doddala, PRC., Minor, MA., Rogers, DJ., & Trewick, SA. (2011, November). Systematics and diversity of Eucolaspis in New Zealand. Presented at The 14th Annual New Zealand Molecular Ecology conference. Akitio, Tararua.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M., Trewick, S.
Doddala, P., Trewick, SA., Minor, M., & Rogers, D. (2011, August). Systematics and diversity of native pest beetles, Eucolaspis, in New Zealand. Presented at The 3rd Combined Australian and New Zealand Entomological Societies Conference. Lincoln University, Christchurch, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M., Trewick, S.
Kant, R., Minor, MA., & Trewick, SA. (2011, August). Host selection for self-superparasitism by Diaeretiella rapae (M'Intosh) (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae). Presented at New Zealand Plant Protection Society Annual Conference 2011. Rotorua, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M., Trewick, S.
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Kant, R., Minor, MA., & Trewick, SA. (2011, August). Mating versus oviposition in Diaeretiella rapae (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae).. Presented at The 3rd combined Australian and New Zealand Entomological Societies Conference. Lincoln University, Christchurch.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M., Trewick, S.
Shear, WA., Guidry, HM., Jones, TH., Lewis, JJ., & Minor, MA. (2011). East is East and West is West: Defensive chemistry of North American travunioid harvestmen.. Poster session presented at the meeting of 35th Annual Meeting of the American Arachnological Society. Portland, Oregon, USA
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Minor, M.
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Doddala, PRC., Minor, MA., Trewick, S., & Rogers, DJ. (2011). Modelling emergence of bronze beetle (Eucolaspis spp.) adults using degree-days and threshold temperatures.. Poster session presented at the meeting of 64th Annual Conference of New Zealand Plant Protection Society. Rotorua, New Zealand
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Minor, M., Trewick, S.
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Doddala, PRC., Trewick, S., Minor, MA., & Rogers, DJ. (2011, March). Systematics and phylogeography of a native beetle Eucolaspis from New Zealand.. Presented at Global Conference on Entomology (GCE 2011). Chiang Mai, Thailand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M., Trewick, S.
Doddala, PRC., Trewick, S., Minor, MA., & Rogers, DJ. (2011). Taxonomic inflation?: assessing the case of a native beetle genus Eucolaspis from New Zealand. (pp. 99 - 99). , Biosystematics Berlin 2011
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Minor, M., Trewick, S.
Kant, R., Minor, MA., Sandanayaka, WRM., & Trewick, SA. (2010). Parasitism and mating of Diaeretiella rapae (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae) in an uncontrolled environment.. Poster session presented at the meeting of New Zealand Plant Protection Society Annual Conference 2010. New Plymouth, New Zealand
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Minor, M., Trewick, S.
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Kant, R., Trewick, SA., Sandanayaka, WRM., & Minor, MA. (2010, April). Does parasitoid Diaeretiella rapae (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae) discriminate its host cabbage aphid during superparasitism?. Presented at The 59th New Zealand Entomological Society Conference. Victoria University, Wellington.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M., Trewick, S.
Doddala, PRC., Minor, MA., & Rogers, DJ. (2010, August). Population dynamics of bronze beetle, Eucolaspis spp. (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in relation to other soil macro-invertebrates in organic apple orchards in Hawke's Bay.. Presented at 63rd Annual Conference of New Zealand Plant Protection Society. New Plymouth, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M.
Schon, NL., Mackay, AD., & Minor, MA. (2010, September). Anecic earthworms in New Zealand sheep- and dairy-grazed pastures.. Presented at 9th International Symposium on Earthworm Ecology. Xalapa, Mexico.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M.
Schon, N., Minor, MA., Mackay, A., Yeates, G., & Hedley, M. (2010). A soil invertebrate indicator for New Zealand pastoral soils.. In RJ. Gilkes, & . Nattaporn Prakongkep (Eds.) Proceedings of the 19th World Congress of Soil Science. Soil Solutions for a Changing World.. (pp. 49 - 52). : Soil Solutions for a Changing World: 19th World Congress of Soil Science
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Minor, M.
Doddala, P., Minor, M., Wang, Q., Trewick, S., & Rogers, D. (2010, April). Behavioural and ecological associations between bronze beetle, Eucolaspis spp (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) and host plants: use of plant odours for host selection. . Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M., Trewick, S.
Doddala, P., Minor, M., Wang, Q., Trewick, S., & Rogers, D. (2010, April). Behavioural and ecological associations between bronze beetle, Eucolaspis spp (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) and host plants: Use of plant odours for host selection. Presented at The Entomological Society of New Zealand: 59th Annual Conference. Wellington, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M., Trewick, S.
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Schon, NL., MacKay, A., Yeates, GW., Hedley, MJ., & Minor, MA. (2008, December). Towards an invertebrate-based index of soil function for pastoral soils in New Zealand. Presented at Soils 2008, The Living Skin of Planet Earth. Massey University, Palmerston North, NZ.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M.
Schon, NL., Yeates, GW., MacKay, A., Hedley, MJ., & Minor, MA. (2008, August). Towards an invertebrate-based index of soil health for pastoral soils in New Zealand. Presented at 15th International Colloquium on Soil Zoology. Parana, Brazil.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M.
Page, GV., Kelly, TC., Minor, MA., & Cameron, EA. (2008). An application of a modelling approach for sustainability analyses to organic orchard systems in New Zealand. Poster session presented at the meeting of Carbon and Nutrient Management in Agriculture Conference. Massey University, Palmerston North, NZ
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Minor, M.
Page, G., Kelly, T., Minor, MA., & Cameron, E. (2007). Developing sustainability assessment framework for horticultural systems.. Poster session presented at the meeting of Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ) 1st National Conference. Lincoln University, Lincoln, New Zealand
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Minor, M.
Page, G., Kelly, T., Minor, MA., & Cameron, E. (2007, August). Sustainability of organic horticultural systems in New Zealand.. Presented at Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ) 1st National Conference. Lincoln University, Lincoln, NZ..
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M.
Minor, MA., Stevens, MI., & Norton, RA. (2007, December). Application of DNA barcoding to asexual organisms: the case of oribatid mites. Presented at The Combined 8th Invertebrate Biodiversity and Conservation/ Society of Australian Systematic Biologists Conference. University of Queensland, QLD.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M.
Woutersen, N., Mackay, A., Minor, MA., Yeates, GW., & Hedley, MJ. (2006, November). The response of soil biological communities to different fertiliser regimes. Presented at New Zealand Society of Soil Science Conference. Rotorua, NZ.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M.
Minor, MA., & Cianciolo, J. (2006, August). Is small-scale diversity of soil mites related to land use type?. Presented at Ecology Across the Tasman 2006: Joint Conference of the New Zealand Ecological Society and the Ecological Society of Australia. Wellington, NZ.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M.
Minor, MA., & Robertson, AW. (2006). An illustrated guide to New Zealand soil invertebrates. Poster session presented at the meeting of Ecology Across the Tasman 2006: Joint Conference of the New Zealand Ecological Society and the Ecological Society of Australia. Wellington, NZ
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Minor, M., Robertson, A.
Minor, MA. (2003, April). The small-scale diversity of free-living soil mites (Acari: Oribatida, Acari: Gamasina) along a gradient of land use types in New York, USA. Presented at 52nd Annual Conference, Entomological Society of New Zealand. Victoria University of Wellington, NZ.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M.
Minor, MA., Hall, C., & Volk, TA. (2001, July). Energy analysis of willow biomass plantations in Central New York. Presented at Symposium on Sustainability. Cheel Campus Center, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M.

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Other

Garbuz, S., Camps-Arbestain, M., Mackay, A., DeVantier, B., & Minor, M. (2019). Effect of Biochar with and without the Presence of Earthworms on Soil Properties and Clover Growth: a 6-month Mesocosm Experiment.
[Working Paper]Authored by: Minor, M.
Falla, C., Najar-Rodriguez, A., Minor, M., Harrington, K., Paynter, Q., & Wang, Q. (2019). Effect of environmental factors on the life history of Gargaphia decoris Drake (Hemiptera:Tingidae).
[Working Paper]Authored by: Harrington, K., Minor, M.
Minor, MA., & Robertson, AW. (2019). Soil Bugs: An Illustrated Guide to New Zealand Soil Invertebrates. URL: http://soilbugs.massey.ac.nz (last updated 03-May-2019). : Massey University
[Internet publication]Authored by: Minor, M., Robertson, A.Contributed to by: Minor, M.
Minor, MA., Meyer, V., Robertson, A., & Taiti, S. (2017). NZ Slaters: A Guide and Identification Key to New Zealand Terrestrial Isopoda (updated 31-Jan-2017).
[Internet publication]Authored by: Minor, M., Robertson, A.
Minor, M. (2016). Discovering the miniature world of invertebrates. Media interview to Manawatu Standard. Stuff.co.nz
[Other]Authored by: Minor, M.

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Minor, MA. (2016). "Wee beasties" - The invertebrates of New Zealand forest floor. In Forest & Bird Manawatu.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M.
Minor, MA. (2016, February). New Zealand Soil Invertebrates. In Pukaha Mt Bruce BioBlitz Programme. Presented at Pukaha Mt Bruce National Wildlife Centre.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M.
Minor, MA. (2015). Soil biodiversity in Central Otago mountains: where a horse hasn’t rolled. In Ecology Group Seminar series, Massey University.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M.
Parker, AN., & Minor, MA. (2015). Native and adventive detritivores (Diplopoda, Isopoda and Amphipoda) in a modified landscape: Influence of forest type and edge.
[Working Paper]Authored by: Minor, M.
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Minor, MA. (2014, November). Speciation in parthenogenetic lineages and DNA-barcoding. In Seminar talk for postgraduate students, Department of Entomology, Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia. Presented at Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M.
Minor, MA. (2014, December). Invertebrate fauna of New Zealand: State of knowledge and hypotheses of origins. In Research staff at Sevetsov Institute of Ecology and Evolution, Russian Academy of Science, Moscow, Russia. Presented at Severtsov Institute of Ecology and Evolution, Russian Academy of Science, Moscow, Russia.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M.
Minor, MA. (2014, November). Invertebrate fauna of New Zealand: State of knowledge and hypotheses of origins. In Staff and postgraduate students, Department of Entomology, Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia. Presented at Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M.
Minor, MA. (2014, November). Invertebrate fauna of New Zealand: State of knowledge and hypotheses of origins. In Students at Tuymen State University, Tyumen, Russia. Presented at Tyumen State University, Tyumen, Russia.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M.
Minor, MA. (2014, November). Invertebrate fauna of New Zealand: State of knowledge and hypotheses of origins. In Research staff at Tyumen State University, Tyumen, Russia. Presented at Tyumen State University, Tyumen, Russia.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M.
Minor, MA. (2013, March). The ships and the land: J.D. Dana (1813-1895). In Ecology Group Seminar Series, Massey University. Presented at Massey University.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M.
Minor, MA. (2011). Invasive invertebrates in NZ environments.. In Ecology Group seminar series, Massey University,. Presented at Massey University, NZ.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M.
Minor, MA. (2008). Applications of DNA barcoding: the case of oribatid mites. In Ecology Group seminar series, Massey University. Presented at Massey University, Palmerston North, NZ.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M.
Minor, MA. (2008). Phytoseiidae of New Zealand (version 1.0, 2006, updated 2008).. New Zealand Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Biosecurity New Zealand
[Other]Authored by: Minor, M.
Terry, K., Horne, D., Thatcher, A., Holmes, C., Shadbolt, N., Kemp, P., . . . Smith, T. (2007). Massey University Organic-Conventional Dairy Systems Trial.. Presented at Dexcel field day: Improve your Profit.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Horne, D., Minor, M., Shadbolt, N.
Minor, MA. (2006). Soil biodiversity in dairy pastures: a pilot study in 2005.. In Organic Dairy Advisory Meeting. Presented at Organic Dairy Advisory Meeting, Massey University.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M.
Minor, MA., & Robertson, AW. (2006). Soil Bugs: An Illustrated Guide to New Zealand Soil Invertebrates. URL: http://soilbugs.massey.ac.nz (last updated 11-February-2013).. Massey University
[Other]Authored by: Minor, M., Robertson, A.
Minor, MA., & Robertson, AW. (2006). Getting to know what's beneath your feet. Massey University
[Other]Authored by: Minor, M., Robertson, A.
Minor, MA. (2005). Diplopoda. Guide to New Zealand Soil Invertebrates
[Other]Authored by: Minor, M.
Minor, MA. (2005, March). Wee beasties-NZ soil invertebrates. : Ecology Group Seminar Series.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M.
Minor, MA. (2003). Butterflies. In Palmerston North Junnates Club. Presented at Palmerston North Nature Centre.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M.
Minor, MA. (2003, April). Assessing sustainability of short-rotation forestry in New York State. : Institute of Natural Resources Ecology Group.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Minor, M.
Minor, MA. (2002). Soil biodiversity under different land uses in New York State. : The Roosevelt Wild Life Station
[Internet publication]Authored by: Minor, M.
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Teaching and Supervision

Contact Supervisor

Graduate Supervision Statement

SOIL AND INVERTEBRATE ECOLOGY

I'm interested in most projects that involve terrestrial invertebrates. Soil invertebrates provide a great study subject – they are present in most habitats, often in high densities, and the methods of their collection are well developed. My research in SOIL ECOLOGY focuses on native soil biodiversity; soil communities and ecosystem function; effects of environment and land use practices on soil invertebrate biodiversity; soil invertebrates as indicators of soil health.

 APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY

I supervise a number of applied entomology projects on ecology, reproductive biology, behaviour, and control of insects with practical importance as pests, biocontrol agents, or alternative food sources (such as the black solder fly).

I encourage my students to use solid quantitative techniques, and to publish their research findings.


Dr Maria Minor is available for Masters and Doctorial supervision.

Summary of Doctoral Supervision

Position Current Completed
Main Supervisor 3 7
Co-supervisor 2 3

Current Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • Claryssa De Oliveira Mota - Doctor of Philosophy
    Chemical defenses of Willows (Salix spp.) against insect herbivores
  • Paul Barrett - Doctor of Philosophy
    Investigating defensive plant secondary compounds of heather and their effects on heather beetle biocontrol agent establishment and performance.
  • Michelle Guerrero - Doctor of Philosophy
    Environmental diversity of entomopathogenic fungi and their interactions with arthropod hosts

Co-supervisor of:

  • Marcela Gonzalez Moreno - Doctor of Philosophy
    Interactive effect of elevated CO2 and grazing on soil organic carbon dynamics and stabilization
  • Meredith Davis - Doctor of Philosophy
    Bacterial communities in New Zealand rivers

Completed Doctoral Supervision

Main Supervisor of:

  • 2022 - Zhongyi Liu - Doctor of Philosophy
    Optimization of the rearing environment for the black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens L. (Diptera: Stratiomyidae), a promising agent for organic waste bioconversion
  • 2020 - Kyaw Tun - Doctor of Philosophy
    Multitrophic Interactions Involving the Giant Willow Aphid, Tuberolachnus salignus (Gmelin)
  • 2020 - Stanislav Garbuz - Doctor of Philosophy
    Linking soil functional biodiversity and processes to soil ecosystem services: biochar application on two New Zealand pasture soils
  • 2018 - Cecilia Falla Mata - Doctor of Philosophy
    Ecological factors affecting the establishment of Gargaphia decoris Drake (Heteroptera: Tingidae)
  • 2012 - Prasad Doddala - Doctor of Philosophy
    Systematics of Eucolaspis (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in New Zealand and ecology of Hawke's Bay lineage
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  • 2012 - Rashmi Kant - Doctor of Philosophy
    Reproductive behaviour and fitness trade-offs in the aphid parasitoid Diaeretiella rapae (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae)
  • 2010 - Nicole Schon - Doctor of Philosophy
    Response of soil invertebrates to pastoral management and their links to soil services
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Co-supervisor of:

  • 2021 - Godwin Gidiglo - Doctor of Philosophy
    UNDERSTANDING MECHANISMS BEHIND THE TOXICITY OF ETHANEDINITRILE, AN ALTERNATIVE FUMIGANT TO METHYL BROMIDE
  • 2013 - Jessica Costall - Doctor of Philosophy
    The effects of restoration on the structure and function of litter invertebrate communities in New Zealand native forest remnants
  • 2009 - Girija Page - Doctor of Philosophy
    An environmentally-based systems approach to sustainability analyses of organic fruit production systems in New Zealand

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