Dr Theodora Lola-Luz

Research Development Manager

Biography

Background

My role is to help drive the School’s capacity for research income generation and high-quality outputs and supporting the schools research leaders in identifying, developing and implementing new funding opportunities across key strategic themes reflecting the strengths of our School. My role also entails horizon scanning to identify future opportunities, develop effective networks with funding agencies and support scoping and coordination of funding proposals.

  1. Lola-Luz, T, Hennequart, F. and Gaffney M (2014). Effect on yield, total phenolic, total flavonoid and total isothiocyanate content of two broccoli cultivars (Brassica oleraceae var italica) following the application of a commercial brown seaweed extract (Ascophyllum nodosum). Agricultural and Food Science, 23:28-37.
  2. Lola-Luz, T. (2014). Take 2014 for Granted: a few simple steps of how to get funded in 2014. Horticulture Connected, issue 1.
  3. Lola-Luz, T, Hennequart, F. and Gaffney M. Enhancement of phenolic and flavonoids compounds in cabbage (Brassica oleraceae var italica) following application of commercial seaweed extracts of the brown seaweed, Ascophyllum nodosum Agricultural and Food Science, 22: 288–295.
  4. Reilly,K., Cullen, E., Lola-Luz, T., Stone, D., Valverde, J., Gaffney, M., Brunton, N., Grant, J. and Griffiths, B. (2013). Effect of organic, conventional and mixed cultivation practices on soil microbial community structure and nematode abundance in a cultivated onion crop. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture Research, 93: 3700-3709.
  5. Lola-Luz, T, Hennequart, F. and Gaffney M . Effect of application of a commercial brown seaweed Ascophyllum nodosum on the phytochemical content and yield of two broccoli cultivars. Agricultural and Food Science, 23: 28–37
  6. Lola-Luz, T, Hennequart, F. and Gaffney M. Effect on health promoting phytochemicals following seaweed application, in potato and onion crops grown under a low input agricultural system Scientia Horticulturae, 170: 224-227.
  7. Lola-Luz, T., Hennequart, F, and Gaffney M.T (2012). Enhancement of phenolic com- pounds, flavonoids and sothiocyanate content of broccoli (Brassica oleraceae var Italica) in response to seaweed applications. 6th     Brassica conference, Catania, Italy 12-16th of November 2012.
  8. Lola-Luz, T., Hennequart, F, and Gaffney M.T (2012). Effect of a novel cold seaweed ex- tract on the germination of vegetable seeds and flowering of an ornamental plant.Aˆ  The 10th New Ag International conference, Bangkok March 28-30th 2012.
  9. Lola-Luz, T., Hennequart, F, and Gaffney M.T (2012). Effect of a novel cold process seaweed extract on the germination of vegetable seeds and flowering of cyclamen. Agricultural Forum 2012, Tullamore March 11-12.
  10. Lola-Luz, T., Hennequart, F, and Gaffney M.T (2012). Effect of a novel cold process seaweed extract on the germination of vegetable seeds and flowering of cyclamen. Agricultural Forum 2012, Tullamore March 11-12.
  11. Haukeland, S and Lola-Luz, T. (2010) Field applications of entomopathogenic nematodes (Steinernematidae and Hetererhabditidae) against immature stages of the black vine weevil Otiorhynchus sulcatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) on strawberry crops in Ireland and Norway. Agricultural and Forest Entomology, 12: 363-369.
  12. Lola-Luz, T (2008) Weevil control: state of the art and future perspectives. August 2008, Uberlandia, Minas Gerais, Brazil
  13. Lola-Luz, T. and Downes, M. (2007). Possibilities for biological control of black vine weevil Otiorhynchus sulcatus in Ireland using entomopathogenic nematodes. Biological control, 40: 314-319
  14. Lola-Luz.T., Dunne, R. and Downes, M. (2006). Control of black vine weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatus) on strawberry crops in Ireland. IOBC, 29:31-36
  15. Lola-Luz, T., Dunne, R., and Downes, M.(2005). Control of black vine weevil larvae Otiorhynchus sulcatus Fabricius (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in grow bags outdoors. Agricultural and Forest Entomology,7:121-126 .
  16. Lola-Luz, Theodora”Low chemical control of pest and pathogen populations in Irish strawberries, with emphasis on the aetiology and control of black vine weevil Otiorhynchus sulcatus Fabricius (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) attack. ”PhD thesis, National University of Ireland Maynooth, Maynooth, Ireland March 2005.
  17. Lola-Luz, T. Integrated pest and disease control on indoor and outdoor strawberries in Ireland. Dublin, October2003 (Teagasc Booklet).
  18. Lola-Luz,T., MacNaidhe, F.,Dunne, R. ,Downes,M., Fitters, P. and Griffin,C.. Biological control of the black vine weevil with entomopathogenic nematodes on strawberry plants grown in plastic modules outdoors. Proceeding of the 7th International Entomological conference 2002, Greece
  19. Lola-Luz, T., MacNaidhe, F.,Dunne, R.,Fitters, P.,Griffin, C. and Downes, M.. Inte- grated crop management in strawberries in Ireland: Description, progress and future plans. OILB/SPOR Scotland 2002
  20. Lola-Luz,T., MacNaidhe, F., Dunne, R.,Dow4 nes,M.,Fitters,P. and Griffin,C. A consensus preliminaryplanforlowchemicalinputglasshouseandoutdoorstrawberrygrowing in Ireland. Proceedings of IOBC 2001, Brazil.
  21. Lola-Luz, T., MacNaidhe, F.,Dunne, R.,Fitters, P.,Griffin, C., and Downes,M. Monitoring and integratedmanagement ofstrawberrypestsanddiseasesunderprotectionand inthefieldin Ireland. Vienna 2001, Cost action 836.
  22. Lovei, G., Lola-Luz,T., Hansen L.M. and Sisgaard, L. Biological control of aphids in small grains by parasitoid wasps. 2001. DJF rapport Nr 49, p.21-25
  23. Lola-Luz, T. and Lovei, G.. Interactioner mellem bladlusparasitoiden Praon volucre og predatoren Coccinella septempuctata. Marts 2000, Danske Plantevaernskonference, DJF rapport nr.25- Markbrug 41-42.
  24. Kirkland, D. L., Lola-Luz, T. and Evans, K. A. Aromatherapy for crops: enhancing natural control of grain aphids in cereals. Proceedings of Crop Protection in Northern Britain 1999, Dundee, March 1999.
  25. Kirkland, D. L., Lola-Luz, T. and Evans,K. A. Manipulatingthe Behavior of Beneficial Insects in Cereal Crops to Enhance Control of Aphids. Proceedings of the Brighton Crop Protection Conference, Brighton, November1998.
  26. Theodora Lola. The Effect of Novel Methods for Pest Control on the Behavior of Aphids. MSc thesis, Scottish Agricultural College, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, September 1997.
  27. Lola-Luz, T (2008) Title: Weevil control: state of the art and future perspectives. August 2008, Uberlandia, Minas Gerais, Brazil
  28. Lola-Luz. T., Dunne, R. and Downes, M. (2006). Control of black vine  weevil  (Otiorhynchus sulcatus) on strawberry crops in Ireland. IOBC, 29:31-3

 

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