Why are plant pathogens under-represented in eco-climatic niche modelling?

IPRRG members Kylie Ireland and Darren Kriticos had an article published recently in the International Journal of Pest Management. Here’s more from Kylie:

Why are plant pathogens under-represented in eco-climatic niche modelling? Check this out –

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/09670874.2018.1543910

Plenty of opportunity exists to model plant pathogens into the future and push the concept of the niche beyond the bug! Darren and I had a great time writing this up.  Please get in touch if you have any questions. Or, why not team up with a friendly plant pathologist and see what plant pathogens have to offer?!