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John E. Thomas

The University of QueenslandORCID 0000-0002-8941-0959Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Approach:statistical model· 4 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 2 Approach:experimental assay· 1 Organism:plant (other)· 1

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Bonaventure Aman OmondiiD· 3 shared Christopher Aidan GilliganiD· 3 shared Renata RetkutėiD· 3 shared Charles StaveriD· 2 shared Martine Zandjanakou-TachiniD· 2 shared P. Lava KumariD· 2 shared Ulrich Roland Agoi· 2 shared Alban Etchiha· 1 shared

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Parameterisation of epidemiological models from small field experiments: a case study of banana bunchy top virus transmission

Renata Retkutė, Bonaventure Aman Omondi, M. M. Soko, Charles Staver, John E. Thomas, Christopher Aidan Gilligan

The paper estimates epidemiological parameters of banana bunchy top virus from small field experiments using a Bayesian framework, showing parameter estimates generalize across regions and identifying key transmission risks.

Mathematical Biosciences · Apr 20, 2026Peer-reviewedPlant Biology

Sustaining smallholder banana production in Banana Bunchy Top Disease endemic landscapes: integrating clean seed, roguing, and farmer training

Renata Retkutė, Bonaventure Aman Omondi, Martine Zandjanakou-Tachin, Ulrich Roland Agoi, Charles Staver, P. Lava Kumar, John E. Thomas, Christopher Aidan Gilligan

This study evaluates strategies to sustain banana production in areas affected by Banana Bunchy Top Disease by integrating clean seed programs, roguing, and farmer training.

bioRxiv · Apr 17, 2026 · PreprintPlant Biology

Controlling Banana Bunchy Top Disease in Benin: crop protection strategies with socioeconomic perspectives

Renata Retkutė, Martine Zandjanakou-Tachin, Bonaventure Aman Omondi, Ulrich Roland Agoi, Yaovi Marc Vodounou, Hermine Akofodji, Evrard Akpla, Laurence Dossou, Emiline Médénou, Alban Etchiha, Alphonse Attadéou, P. Lava Kumar, John E. Thomas, C. A. Gilligan

This study evaluates BBTV dynamics in Benin using satellite data, field surveys, and modeling, identifying high-risk areas and effective control strategies.

Plants People Planet · Dec 23, 2025Peer-reviewedPlant Biology

Genetic Structure and Diversity of Banana Bunchy Top Virus (BBTV) in the Philippines

Jay-Vee S. Mendoza, Fe M. Dela Cueva, Cris Q. Cortaga, Anand Noel C. Manohar, Roanne R. Gardoce, Grace C. Lachica, Maricel C. Gonzales, John E. Thomas, Darlon V. Lantican

This study analyzes the genetic structure and diversity of BBTV isolates in the Philippines, identifying three haplotype groups and suggesting recent population expansion.

bioRxiv · May 11, 2021 · PreprintGenetics