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Lisa A Castlebury
Mycology and Nematology Genetic Diversity and Biology Laboratory
Botanist

Phone: (301) 504-5270
Fax: (301) 504-5062

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Projects
Fungal Systematics and Diagnostic Resource Development for Safeguarding Plant Health
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 442086
Expansion and Improvement of Plant-Associated Fungal Resources and Associated Descriptive Data in the U.S. National Fungus Collections and Databases
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 443992
Specimen Imaging and Georeferencing of Undocumented Plant Pathogens
Interagency Reimbursable Agreement (I)
  Accession Number: 444549
World Fungi Database Support
Interagency Reimbursable Agreement (I)
  Accession Number: 443518
World Fungi Database Support and Space Reimbursement
Interagency Reimbursable Agreement (I)
  Accession Number: 440722
Specimen Imaging and Georeferencing of Undocumented Plant Pathogens
Interagency Reimbursable Agreement (I)
  Accession Number: 441882
Specimen management portal for U.S. National Fungus Collections
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 445084
Systematics and Genomics of Plant Pathogens
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 445145

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Global consortium for the classification of fungi and fungus-like taxa Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Hyde, K.D., Akulov, O.Y., Armand, A., Manawasinghe, I.S., Chethana, K., Castlebury, L.A., Crouch, J., Kirk, P. 2023. Global consortium for the classification of fungi and fungus-like taxa. Mycosphere. 14(1):1960–2012. https://doi.org/10.5943/mycosphere/14/1/23
Molecular phylogeny and morphology reveal two new graminicolus species, Curvularia aurantia sp. nov. and C. vidyodae sp. nov. with new records of Curvularia spp. from Sri Lanka Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fernandez, H.S., Manamgoda, D.S., Udayanga, D., Munasinghe, M.S., Castlebury, L.A. 2023. Molecular phylogeny and morphology reveal two new graminicolus species, Curvularia aurantia sp. nov. and C. vidyodae sp. nov. with new records of Curvularia spp. from Sri Lanka. Fungal Systematics and Evolution. 12(1):219-246. https://doi.org//10.3114/fuse.2023.12.11.
Phylogeographic and phylogenomic structure of the quarantine plant pathogen Colletotrichum liriopes, including new reports in the United States Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chaverri, P., Romberg, M.K., Monterro-Vargas, M., Mckemy, J.M., Rane, K.K., Balbalian, C.J., Castlebury, L.A. 2023. Phylogeographic and phylogenomic structure of the quarantine plant pathogen Colletotrichum liriopes, including new reports in the United States. Plant Disease. 107:2816-2824. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-10-22-2324-RE
Colletotrichum karsti causing anthracnose on Dioscorea cayennensis in Brazil Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Amaral, A.G., Duarte, I.G., Vieira, W.A., Castlebury, L.A., Camara, M.P. 2023. Colletotrichum karsti causing anthracnose on Dioscorea cayennensis in Brazil. Journal of Plant Pathology. 105:381-382. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42161-022-01298-6.
Colletotrichum siamense causing anthracnose on Etlingera elatior Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Duarte, I.G., Veloso, J., Amaral, A.G., Da Silva, A.C., Silva, H.R., Balbino, V.D., Vieira, W.D., Castlebury, L.A., Câmara, M.S. 2022. Colletotrichum siamense causing anthracnose on Etlingera elatior. Crop Protection. 162(1). Article e106092. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2022.106092.
Standards of diagnostic validation: recommendations for reference collections Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Harmon, C., Castlebury, L.A., Boundy-Mills, K., Broders, K.D., Hyten, A.M., Jacobs, J., Knight-Connoni, V., Mollov, D.S., Riojas, M.A., Sharma, P. 2023. Standards of diagnostic validation: recommendations for reference collections. PhytoFrontiers. 3(1):43-50. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTOFR-05-22-0050-FI.
Terminology and guidelines for diagnostic assay development and validation: Best practices for molecular tests Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Groth-Helms, D., Rivera, Y., Martin, F.N., Arif, M., Sharma, P., Castlebury, L.A. 2023. Terminology and guidelines for diagnostic assay development and validation: Best practices for molecular tests. PhytoFrontiers. 3(1):23-35. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTOFR-05-22-0059-FI.
Elucidating the Colletotrichum spp. diversity responsible for papaya anthracnose in Brazil Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vieira, W.D., Duarte, I.G., Lima, A.F., Amaral, A.G., Da Silva, A.C., Doyle, V.P., Castlebury, L.A., Camara, M.P. 2022. Elucidating the Colletotrichum spp. diversity responsible for papaya anthracnose in Brazil. Fungal Biology. 126(9). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.funbio.2022.08.001.
Peanut smut: a diagnostic guide Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Ospina-Maldonado, S., Castlebury, L.A., Bennett, R.S., Salgado-Salazar, C. 2022. Peanut smut: a diagnostic guide. Plant Health Progress. 23:492-496. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHP-10-21-0131-DG.
Molecular phylogeny and morphology reveal two new graminicolous species, Bipolaris adikaramae sp. nov and B. petchii sp. nov., with new records of fungi from cultivated rice and weedy grass hosts Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fernandez, H.S., Manamgoda, D.S., Udayanga, D., Deshappriyaa, N., Munasinghea, M.S., Castlebury, L.A. 2022. Molecular phylogeny and morphology reveal two new graminicolous species, Bipolaris adikaramae sp. nov and B. petchii sp. nov., with new records of fungi from cultivated rice and weedy grass hosts. Mycological Progress. 21:59. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11557-022-01809-w.
First report of Colletotrichum siamense causing anthracnose-twister disease of onion (Allium cepa) in Sri Lanka Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Herath, I.S., Miriyagalla, S.D., Manamgoda, D.S., Castlebury, L.A., Udayanga, D. 2021. First report of Colletotrichum siamense causing anthracnose-twister disease of onion (Allium cepa) in Sri Lanka. Australasian Plant Disease Notes. 16(30). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13314-021-00444-w.
Molecular reassessment of diaporthalean fungi associated with strawberry, including the leaf blight fungus, Paraphomopsis obscurans gen. et comb. nov. (Melanconiellaceae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Udayanga, D., Miriyagalla, S.D., Manamgoda, D.S., Lewers, K.S., Gardiennet, A., Castlebury, L.A. 2021. Molecular reassessment of diaporthalean fungi associated with strawberry, including the leaf blight fungus, Paraphomopsis obscurans gen. et comb. nov. (Melanconiellaceae). IMA Fungus. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43008-021-00069-9.
Comparative genome analyses suggests a hemibiotrophic lifestyle and virulence dfferences for the beech bark disease fungal pathogens Neonectria faginata and Neonectria coccinea Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Salgado-Salazar, C., Skaltsas, D.N., Phipps, T., Castlebury, L.A. 2021. Comparative genome analyses suggests a hemibiotrophic lifestyle and virulence dfferences for the beech bark disease fungal pathogens Neonectria faginata and Neonectria coccinea. G3, Genes/Genomes/Genetics. 11(4):jkab071. https://doi.org/10.1093/g3journal/jkab071.
Reemergence of Septoria Leaf Spot caused by Septoria Cannabis on Hemp in Kentucky Confirmed by Sequence Data Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rahnama, M., Szarka, D., Li, H., Dixon, E., Castlebury, L.A., Gauthier, N. 2021. Reemergence of Septoria leaf spot caused by Septoria cannabis on hemp in Kentucky, confirmed by sequence data. Plant Disease. 105:2286-2289. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-12-20-2620-SC.
Molecular phylogeny and morphology reveal three novel species of Curvularia (Pleosporales, Pleosporaceae) associated with cereal crops and weedy grass hosts Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ferdinandez, H.S., Manamgoda, D.S., Udayanga, D., Deshappriya, N., Munasinghe, M.S., Castlebury, L.A. 2021. Molecular phylogeny and morphology reveal three novel species of Curvularia (Pleosporales, Pleosporaceae) associated with cereal crops and weedy grass hosts. Mycological Progress. 20:431–451. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11557-021-01681-0.
Phomopsis seed decay of soybean (Glycine max L.) is endemic in the United States, but new fungi are involved Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Petrovic, K., Skaltsas, D.N., Castlebury, L.A., Kontz, B., Allen, T.W., Chilvers, M.I., Gregory, N., Kelly, H., Koehler, A.M., Kleczewski, N., Mueller, D.S., Price, P.P., Smith, D.L., Mathew, F.M. 2021. Phomopsis seed decay of soybean (Glycine max L.) is endemic in the United States, but new fungi are involved. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-03-20-0604-RE.
Foliar pathogenic fungi: growing threats to global food security and ecosystem health Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Udayanga, D., Miriyagalla, S.D., Herath, I.S., Castlebury, L.A., Ferdinandez, H., Manamgoda, D.S. 2020. Foliar pathogenic fungi: growing threats to global food security and ecosystem health. Ceylon Journal of Science. 49(5):337–353. https://doi.org/10.4038/cjs.v49i5.7801.
New and interesting fungi. 3 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Crous, P., Wingfield, M., Schumacher, R.K., Akulov, A., Bulgakov, T.S., Carnegie, A.J., Jurjevic, Z., Decock, C., Denman, S., Lombard, L., Lawrence, D., Stack, A.J., Gordon, T., Bostock, R., Burgess, T.I., Summerell, B., Taylor, P.W., Edwards, J., Hou, L., Cai, L., Rossman, A.Y., Wohner, T., Allen, W.C., Castlebury, L.A., Visagie, C.M., Groenewald, J.Z. 2020. New and interesting fungi. 3. Fungal Systematics and Evolution. 6(1):157-231. https://doi.org/10.3114/fuse.2020.06.09.
Urocystis cumminsii sp. nov., a smut fungus on Themidaceae from Arizona Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Savchenko, K.G., Harper, S.R., Carris, L.M., Castlebury, L.A. 2020. Urocystis cumminsii sp. nov., a smut fungus on Themidaceae from Arizona. Mycotaxon. 134:591-599.
Exploration of stem endophytic communities revealed developmental stage as one of the drivers of fungal endophytic community assemblages in two Amazonian hardwood genera Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Skaltsas, D.N., Badotti, F., Martins, A.B., Da Silva, F.F., Gazis, R., Wurdack, K., Castlebury, L.A., Góes-Neto, A., Chaverri, P. 2019. Exploration of stem endophytic communities revealed developmental stage as one of the drivers of fungal endophytic community assemblages in two Amazonian hardwood genera. Scientific Reports. 9(1):12685. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-48943-2.
(2689–2690) Proposals to conserve the names Phakopsora pachyrhizi against Uredo erythrinae and U. sojae (Malupa sojae) and Physopella meibomiae (Phakopsora meibomiae) against Aecidium crotalariicola, U. teramni, and U. Vignae Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aime, M.C., Rossman, A.Y., Ono, Y., Castlebury, L.A. 2019. (2689–2690) Proposals to conserve the names Phakopsora pachyrhizi against Uredo erythrinae and U. sojae (Malupa sojae) and Physopella meibomiae (Phakopsora meibomiae) against Aecidium crotalariicola, U. teramni, and U. Vignae. Taxon. 68(3):593-594. https://doi.org/10.1002/tax.12077.
(2688) Proposal to conserve the name Phakopsora (Basidiomycota, Pucciniales) with a conserved type Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aime, M.C., Rossman, A.Y., Ono, Y., Castlebury, L.A. 2019. (2688) Proposal to conserve the name Phakopsora (Basidiomycota, Pucciniales) with a conserved type. Taxon. 68(3):592. https://doi.org/10.1002/tax.12076.
Proposal to conserve the name Apioporthe corni (Aurantioporthe corni, Cryptodiaporthe corni) against Sphaeronaema aurantiacum and Myxosporium nitidum (Ascomycetes, Diaporthales) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rossman, A.Y., Castlebury, L.A. 2019. Proposal to conserve the name Apioporthe corni (Aurantioporthe corni, Cryptodiaporthe corni) against Sphaeronaema aurantiacum and Myxosporium nitidum (Ascomycetes, Diaporthales). Taxon. 68(1):163-164. https://doi.org/10.1002/tax.12004.
Diaporthe gulyae: the new pathogen on common buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Duellman, K.M., Mathew, F., Markell, S.G., Castlebury, L.A. 2019. Diaporthe gulyae: the new pathogen on common buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum). Plant Health Progress. 1(1):70-72. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHP-12-18-0078-RS.
Proposals to conserve Venturia acerina against Cladosporium humile;Ventura borealis against Torula maculicola, Venturia carpophila against Fusicladium amygdali and others Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rossman, A.Y., Castlebury, L.A., Aguirre-Hudson, B., Berndt, R., Edwards, J. 2018. Proposals to conserve the name Venturia acerina against Cladosporium humile; Venturia borealis against Torula maculicola; Venturia carpophila against Fusicladium amygdali and Cladosporiumamericanum; Sphaerella inaequalis (Venturia inaequalis) against Spilocaea pomi, Fumago mali, Actinonema crataegi, Cladosporium dendriticum, Asteroma mali, and Scolicotrichum venosum; and Venturia pyrina against Helminthosporium pyrorum, Fusicladium virescens, F. fuscescens, Cladosporium polymorphum and Passalora pomi (Ascomycota: Dothideomycetes). Taxon. 67(6):1209–1211. https://doi.org/10.12705/676.20.
Proposal to conserve Amorphotheca resinae, Lophodermium seditiosum, Pezicula sporulosa (Cryptosporiopsis quercina), and Tapesia yallundae (Oculimacula yallundae) (Ascomycota, Leotiomycetes) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rossman, A.Y., Allen, W.C., Castlebury, L.A., Seifert, K., Verkley, G. 2018. Proposals to conserve Amorphotheca resinae against Cladosporium avellaneum, Ditiola mucida (Holwaya mucida) against Acrospermum caliciiforme (Crinula caliciiformis), Lophodermium seditiosum against Leptostroma austriacum, Pezicula sporulosa against Gloeosporium longisporum (Cryptosporiopsis longispora), and Tapesia yallundae (Oculimacula yallundae) against Cercosporella herpotrichioides (Pseudocercosporella herpotrichioides) (Ascomycota: Leotiomycetes). Taxon. 67(3):636-638. https://doi.org/10.12705/673.18.
Competing sexual and asexual generic names in Pucciniomycotina and Ustilaginomycotina (Basidiomycota) and recommendations for use Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aime, M.C., Castlebury, L.A., Abbasi, M., Begerow, D., Berndt, R., Kirschner, R., Marvanova, L., Ono, Y., Padamsee, M., Scholler, M., Thines, M., Rossman, A. 2018. Competing sexual and asexual generic names in Pucciniomycotina and Ustilaginomycotina (Basidiomycota) and recommendations for use. IMA Fungus. 9(1):75-90. https://doi.org/10.5598/imafungus.2018.09.01.06
Three new combinations in Drepanopeziza for species on poplar Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rossman, A.Y., Allen, W.C., Castlebury, L.A., Verkley, G. 2018. Three new combinations in Drepanopeziza for species on poplar. Mycotaxon. 132(4):951-955. https://doi.org/10.5248/132.951.
Proposals to conserve Pyrenophora japonica (Drechslera japonica), Pyrenophora lolii, and Pleosphaeria seminiperda (Pyrenophora seminiperda) (Ascomycota, Dothideomycetes, Pleosporales) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rossman, A.Y., Allen, W.C., Castlebury, L.A., Edwards, J. 2017. Proposals to conserve Pyrenophora japonica (Drechslera japonica) against Helminthosporium tuberosum (D. tuberosa) and H. fragosoi, Pyrenophora loliiagainst H. siccans (D. siccans), and Pleosphaeria seminiperda (Pyrenophora seminiperda) against Angiopora campanulata (D. campanulata), Podosporiella verticillata, and H. cyclops (Bipolaris cyclops) (Ascomycota: Dothideomycetes: Pleosporales). Taxon. 66(4):982-983. https://doi.org/10.12705/664.16.
Proposals to conserve the names Balansia claviceps against Ephelis mexicana,……,and Tolypocladium inflatum against Cordyceps subsessilis (Ascomycota: Sordariomycetes: Hypocreales) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rossman, A.Y., Allen, W.C., Castlebury, L.A., Spatafora, J., Romero, A.I., Verkeley, G. 2017. Proposals to conserve the names Balansia claviceps against Ephelis mexicana,……,and Tolypocladium inflatum against Cordyceps subsessilis (Ascomycota: Sordariomycetes: Hypocreales). Taxon. 66(3):749-750. doi: 10.12705/663.18.
Proposals to conserve the names Chaetomium piluliferum (Botryotrichum piluliferum) against ……and Gnomonia intermedia (Ophiognomonia intermedia) against Gloeosporium betulae (Discula betulae) (Ascomycota: Sordariomycetes) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rossman, A.Y., Allen, W.C., Castlebury, L.A., Bogaerts, A. 2017. Proposals to conserve the names Chaetomium piluliferum (Botryotrichum piluliferum) against Coccospora agricola and Gnomonia intermedia (Ophiognomonia intermedia) against Gloeosporium betulae (Discula betulae) (Ascomycota: Sordariomycetes). Taxon. 66(2):514-515. doi: 10.12705/662.18.
Proposals to conserve Botryodiplodia theobromae (Lasiodiplodia theobromae) against Sphaeria glandicola, .....Ramularia brunnea against Sphaerella tussilaginis (Mycosphaerella tussilaginis) (Ascomycota: Dothideomycetes) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rossman, A.Y., Allen, W.C., Castlebury, L.A. 2017. Proposals to conserve Botryodiplodia theobromae (Lasiodiplodia theobromae) against Sphaeria glandicola, Diplodia gossypina, and Physalospora rhodina (Botryosphaeria rhodina); Phyllosticta yuccae against Leptodothiorella notabilis; and Ramularia brunnea against Sphaerella tussilaginis (Mycosphaerella tussilaginis) (Ascomycota: Dothideomycetes). Taxon. 66(3):747-748. doi: 10.12705/663.17.
Juglanconis gen. nov. on Juglandaceae, and the new family Juglanconidaceae (Diaporthales) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Voglmayr, H., Castlebury, L.A., Jaklitsch, W.M. 2017. Juglanconis gen. nov. on Juglandaceae, and the new family Juglanconidaceae (Diaporthales). Persoonia: Molecular Phylogeny and Evolution of Fungi. 38(1):136-155. doi: 10.3767/003158517X694768.
Macruropyxis fulva sp. nov., a new rust (Pucciniales) infecting sugarcane in southern Africa - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Martin, L.A., Lloyd Evans, D., Castlebury, L.A., Sifundza, J.T., Comstock, J.C., Rutherford, R.S., McFarlane, S.A. 2017. Macruropyxis fulva sp. nov., a new rust (Pucciniales) infecting sugarcane in southern Africa. Australasian Plant Pathology. 46(1):63–74. doi: 10.1007/s13313-016-0460-1.
Overlooked competing asexual and sexually typified generic names of Ascomycota with recommendations for their use or protection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rossman, A.Y., Braun, U., Castlebury, L.A., Chaverri, P., Crous, P., Hawksworth, D., Hyde, K., Johnston, P., Lombard, L., Samson, R.A., Seifert, K.A., Stone, J.K., Udayanga, D., White, J.F., Allen, C.W., Romberg, M. 2016. Overlooked competing asexual and sexually typified generic names of Ascomycota with recommendations for their use or protection. IMA Fungus. 7(2):289–308. doi: 10.5598/imafungus.2016.07.02.09.
What causes flag smut of wheat? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Savchenko, K.G., Carris, L.M., Demers, J.E., Manamgoda, D.S., Castlebury, L.A. 2017. What causes flag smut of wheat? Plant Pathology. doi:10.1111/ppa.12657.
Rust fungi on Panicum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Demers, J.E., Liu, M., Hambleton, S., Castlebury, L.A. 2017. Rust fungi on Panicum. Mycologia. 109(1):1-17. doi: 10.1080/00275514.2016.1262656.
First report of European pear rust (pear trellis rust) caused by Gymnosporangium sabinae on ornamental pear (Pyrus calleryana) in Virginia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hansen, M.A., Demers, J., Sutphin, M., Yoder, K., Bush, E., Castlebury, L. 2016. First report of European pear rust (pear trellis rust) caused by Gymnosporangium sabinae on ornamental pear (Pyrus calleryana) in Virginia. Plant Disease. 100(10):2166. doi: 10.1094/PDIS-03-16-0396-PDN.
Proposal to conserve the name Discula (Gnomoniaceae, Diaporthales) with a conserved type - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Allen, W.C., Castlebury, L.A., Rossman, A.Y. 2016. Proposal to conserve the name Discula (Gnomoniaceae, Diaporthales) with a conserved type. Taxon. 65(2):388.
New combinations of plant-associated fungi resulting from the change to one name for fungi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rossman, A.Y., Allen, W.C., Castlebury, L.A. 2016. New combinations of plant-associated fungi resulting from the change to one name for fungi. IMA Fungus. 7(1):1-7.
Entyloma scandicis, a new smut fungus on Scandix verna from Mediterranean forests of Israel - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Savchenko, K., Carris, L., Castlebury, L.A., Heluta, V., Wasser, S., Nevo, E. 2015. Entyloma scandicis, a new smut fungus on Scandix verna from Mediterranean forests of Israel. Mycotaxon. 130(4):1061-1071.
First report of crown rust (Puccinia coronata var. gibberosa) on blue oat grass (Helictotrichon sempervirens) in the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Demers, J.E., Byrne, J., Castlebury, L.A. 2016. First report of crown rust (Puccinia coronata var. gibberosa) on blue oat grass (Helictotrichon sempervirens) in the United States. Plant Disease. 100(5):1009.
Microcyclic rusts of hollyhock (Alcea rosea) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Demers, J.E., Romberg, M.K., Castlebury, L.A. 2015. Microcyclic rusts of hollyhock (Alcea rosea). IMA Fungus. 6(2):477-482.
Recommendations of generic names in Diaporthales competing for protection or use - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rossman, A.Y., Adams, G.C., Cannon, P.F., Castlebury, L.A., Crous, P.W., Gryzenhout, M., Jaklitsch, W.M., Mejia, L.M., Udayanga, D., Voglmayr, H., Walker, D.M. 2015. Recommendations of generic names in Diaporthales competing for protection or use. IMA Fungus. 6(1):145-154.
A taxonomic and phylogenetic re-appraisal of the genus Curvularia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Manamgoda, D., Rossman, A.Y., Castlebury, L.A., Crous, P.W., Madrid, H., Chukeatirote, E., Hyde, K.D. 2015. A taxonomic and phylogenetic re-appraisal of the genus Curvularia. Phytotaxa. 212(3):175-198.
Phomopsis stem canker: a re-emerging threat to sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) in the United States Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mathew, F.M., Alananbeh, K.M., Jordahl, J.G., Meyer, S.M., Castlebury, L.A., Gulya, T.J., Markell, S.G. 2015. Phomopsis stem canker: a re-emerging threat to sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) in the United States. Phytopathology. 105(7):990-997.
Phomopsis Stem Canker: A reemerging threat to sunflower (Helianthus annuus) in the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mathew, F.M., Alananbeh, K.M., Jordahl, J.G., Meyer, S.M., Castlebury, L.A., Gulya, T.J., Markell, S.G. 2015. Phomopsis Stem Canker: A reemerging threat to sunflower (Helianthus annuus) in the United States. Phytopathology. 105(7): 990-997. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-11-14-0336-FI.
Identification of Diaporthe longicolla on dry edible peas (Pisum sativum), dry edible beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) and soybeans (Glycine max) in North Dakota - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mathew, F.M., Castlebury, L.A., Taylor, C.A., Jordahl, J.G., Meyer, S.M., Lamppa, R.M., Pasche, J.A., Markell, S.G. 2015. Identification of Diaporthe longicolla on dry edible peas (Pisum sativum), dry edible beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) and soybeans (Glycine max) in North Dakota. Plant Health Progress. DOI: 10.1094/PHP-RV-0045.
The Diaporthe sojae species complex: phylogenetic re-assessment of pathogens associated with soybean, cucurbits and other field crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Udayanga, D., Castlebury, L.A., Rossman, A.Y., Chukeatirote, E., Hyde, K.D. 2015. The Diaporthe sojae species complex: phylogenetic re-assessment of pathogens associated with soybean, cucurbits and other field crops. Fungal Biology. 119(5):383-407.
The genus Bipolaris - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Manamgoda, D., Rossman, A.Y., Castlebury, L.A., Crous, P.W., Madrid, H., Lei, C., Chukeatirote, E., Hyde, K.D. 2014. The genus Bipolaris. Studies in Mycology. 79(1):221-288.
Pathogenicity of diaporthe spp. isolates recovered from soybean (glycine max) seeds in Paraguay - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mengistu, A., Castlebury, L.A., Morel, W., Ray, J.D., Smith, J.R. 2014. Pathogenicity of diaporthe spp. isolates recovered from soybean (glycine max) seeds in Paraguay. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology. 36:470-474.
A multiplex real-time PCR assay for the detection of Puccinia horiana and P. chrysanthemi on chrysanthemum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Demers, J.E., Crouch, J., Castlebury, L.A. 2015. A multiplex real-time PCR assay for the detection of Puccinia horiana and P. chrysanthemi on chrysanthemum. Plant Disease. 99(2):195-200.
Insights into the genus Diaporthe: phylogenetic species delimitation in the D. eres species complex - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Udayanga, D., Castlebury, L.A., Rossman, A.Y., Chukeatirote, E., Hyde, K.D. 2014. Insights into the genus Diaporthe: phylogenetic species delimitation in the D. eres species complex. Fungal Diversity. 67(1):203-229.
Proposal to conserve the name Diaporthe eres against all other competing names (Ascomycota, Diaporthales, Diaporthaceae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rossman, A.Y., Udayanga, D., Castlebury, L.A., Hyde, K. 2014. Proposal to conserve the name Diaporthe eres against all other competing names (Ascomycota, Diaporthales, Diaporthaceae). Taxon. 63(4):934-935.
Five new species in the highly diverse genus Plagiostoma from Japan (Gnomoniaceae, Diaporthales) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Walker, D.M., Lawrence, B.R., Wooten, J.A., Rossman, A.Y., Castlebury, L.A. 2014. Five new species in the highly diverse genus Plagiostoma from Japan (Gnomoniaceae, Diaporthales). Mycological Progress. 13(4):1057-1067.
Revision of Entyloma (Entylomatales, Exobasidiomycetes)on Eryngium - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Savchenko, K., Carris, L., Castlebury, L.A., Heluta, V., Wasser, S., Nevo, E. 2014. Revision of Entyloma (Entylomatales, Exobasidiomycetes)on Eryngium. Mycologia. 106(4):797-810.
Stripe smuts of grasses: one lineage or high levels of polyphyly? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Savchenko, K., Carris, L., Castlebury, L.A., Heluta, V., Wasser, S., Nevo, E. 2014. Stripe smuts of grasses: one lineage or high levels of polyphyly? Persoonia: Molecular Phylogeny and Evolution of Fungi. 33(1):169-181.
First Report of Orange Rust of Sugarcane caused by Puccinia kuehnii in Ecuador - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Garcés, F.F., Fiallos, F.F., Silva, E., Martinez, F., Aime, M.C., Comstock, J.C., Glynn, N.C., Castlebury, L.A. 2014. First Report of Orange Rust of Sugarcane caused by Puccinia kuehnii in Ecuador. Plant Disease. 89:842.
First report of rust caused by Pucciniastrum boehmeriae on mamaki (Pipturus albidus) in Hawaii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Demers, J.E., Mckemy, J.M., Bushe, B., Kumashira, B., Ko, M., Castlebury, L.A. 2014. First report of rust caused by Pucciniastrum boehmeriae on mamaki (Pipturus albidus) in Hawaii. Plant Disease. 98(6):855.
Real-time PCR detection of Puccinia chrysanthemi causing brown rust of chrysanthemum - (Abstract Only)
Demers, J.E., Crouch, J., Castlebury, L.A. 2014. Real-time PCR detection of Puccinia chrysanthemi causing brown rust of chrysanthemum [abstract]. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. 104(S1):S1.2.
Bipolaris drechsleri Manamgoda & A.M. Minnis, sp. nov - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Manamgoda, D.S., Minnis, A.M., Kleczewski, N.M., Flory, S.L., Castlebury, L.A., Clay, K., Hyde, K. 2013. Bipolaris drechsleri Manamgoda & A.M. Minnis, sp. nov. Persoonia: Molecular Phylogeny and Evolution of Fungi. 31(1):292-293.
Host conservatism or host specialization? Patterns of fungal diversification are influenced by host specificity in Ophiognomonia (Gnomoniaceae, Diaporthales) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Walker, D.M., Castlebury, L.A., Rossman, A.Y., Struwe, L. 2014. Host conservatism or host specialization? Patterns of fungal diversification are influenced by host specificity in Ophiognomonia (Gnomoniaceae, Diaporthales). Biological Journal of the Linnean Society, London. 111(1):1-16.
Species limits in Diaporthe: molecular re-assessment of D. citri, D. foeniculina and D. rudis with a new species on Citrus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Udayanga, D., Castlebury, L.A., Rossman, A.Y., Hyde, K.D. 2014. Species limits in Diaporthe: molecular re-assessment of D. citri, D. foeniculina and D. rudis with a new species on Citrus. Persoonia: Molecular Phylogeny and Evolution of Fungi. 32(1):83-101.
Proposal to conserve the name Phomopsis citri H.S. Fawc. (Diaporthe citri), with a conserved type, against Phomopsis citri (Sacc.) Traverso & Spessa (Ascomycota, Diaporthales, Diaporthaceae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rossman, A.Y., Castlebury, L.A., Udayanga, D., Hyde, K.D. 2013. Proposal to conserve the name Phomopsis citri H.S. Fawc. (Diaporthe citri), with a conserved type, against Phomopsis citri (Sacc.) Traverso & Spessa (Ascomycota, Diaporthales, Diaporthaceae). Taxon. 62(3):627.
Characterization of species of Diaporthe from wood cankers of grape in eastern North American vineyards - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Baumgartner, K., Fujiyoshi, P.T., Travadon, R., Castlebury, L.A., Rolshausen, P.E. 2013. Characterization of species of Diaporthe from wood cankers of grape in eastern North American vineyards. Plant Disease. 97:912-920.
Phomopsis bougainvilleicola prepatellar bursitis in a renal transplant recipient - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cariello, P.F., Wickes, B.L., Sutton, D.A., Castlebury, L.A., Levitz, S.M., Finberg, R.W., Thompson, E.H., Daly, J.S. 2013. Phomopsis bougainvilleicola prepatellar bursitis in a renal transplant recipient. Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 51(2):692-695.
Phylogeny and taxonomy of Ophiognomonia (Gnomoniaceae, Diaporthales), including twenty-five new species in this highly diverse genus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Walker, D.M., Castlebury, L.A., Rossman, A.Y., Mejía, L.C., White, J.F. 2012. Phylogeny and taxonomy of Ophiognomonia (Gnomoniaceae, Diaporthales), including twenty-five new species in this highly diverse genus. Fungal Diversity. 57:85-147.
Multigene phylogeny and taxonomy of the genus Melanconiella (Diaporthales) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Voglmayr, H., Rossman, A.Y., Castlebury, L.A., Walter, J.M. 2012. Multigene phylogeny and taxonomy of the genus Melanconiella (Diaporthales). Fungal Diversity. 57:1-44.
New molecular markers for fungal phylogenetics: Two genes for species level systematics in the Sordariomycetes (Ascomycota) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Walker, D., Castlebury, L.A., Rossman, A.Y., White, J. 2012. New molecular markers for fungal phylogenetics: Two genes for species level systematics in the Sordariomycetes (Ascomycota). Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. 64:500-512.
A novel plant-fungal mutualism associated with fire - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Baynes, M., Newcombe, G., Dixon, L., Castlebury, L., O Donnell, K. 2011. A novel plant-fungal mutualism associated with fire. Fungal Biology. 116:133-144.
Molecular phylogeny of Sydowiellaceae, resolving the position of Cainiella - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kruys, A., Castlebury, L.A. 2012. Molecular phylogeny of Sydowiellaceae, resolving the position of Cainiella. Mycologia. 104(2):419-426.
Occultocarpon, a new monotypic genus of Gnomoniaceae on Alnus nepalensis from China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mejia, L.C., Rossman, A.Y., Castlebury, L.A., Yang, Z.L., White, J. 2012. Occultocarpon, a new monotypic genus of Gnomoniaceae on Alnus nepalensis from China. Fungal Diversity. 52:99-105.
The rust genus Frommeëlla revisited: a later synonym of Phragmidium after all - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yun, H.Y., Minnis, A.M., Kim, Y.H., Castlebury, L.A., Aime, M.C. 2011. The rust genus Frommeëlla revisited: a later synonym of Phragmidium after all. Mycologia. 103(6):1451-1463.
First report of Juneberry rust caused by Gymnosporangium nelsonii on Juneberry in Michigan - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schilder, M., Lizotte, E., Yun, H., Dixon, L., Castlebury, L.A. 2011. First report of Juneberry rust caused by Gymnosporangium nelsonii on Juneberry in Michigan. Plant Disease. 95(6):770.
First report of leaf rust of blueberry caused by Thekopsora minima in Mexico - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ramirez-Mendoza, M.R., Rebollar-Alviter, A., Minnis, A.M., Dixon, L.J., Castlebury, L.A., Valdovinos-Ponce, G., Silva-Rojas, H.V. 2011. First report of leaf rust of blueberry caused by Thekopsora minima in Mexico. Plant Disease. 95:772.
New Phomopsis species identified from wood cankers in eastern North American vineyards. - (Abstract Only)
Fujiyoshi, P.T., Rolshausen, P., Castlebury, L.A., Mizuho, N., Baumgartner, K. 2011. New Phomopsis species identified from wood cankers in eastern North American vineyards.. Phytopathology. 101:S56.
First Report of Orange Rust of Sugarcane Caused by Puccinia kuehnii in Ivory Coast and Cameroon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Saumtally, S.A., Viremouneix, T.R., Ahondokpê, B., Girard, J.R., Castlebury, L.A., Dixon, L., Glynn, N.C., and Comstock, J.C. First Report of Orange Rust of Sugarcane Caused by Puccinia kuehnii in Ivory Coast and Cameroon. Plant Dis. 95:357. 2011.
New species, phylogeny, host-associations, and geographic distribution of the genus Cryptosporella (Gnomoniaceae, Diaporthales) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mejia, L., Rossman, A.Y., Castlebury, L.A., White, J. 2011. New species, phylogeny, host-associations, and geographic distribution of the genus Cryptosporella (Gnomoniaceae, Diaporthales). Mycologia. 103:379-399.
PCR assays for the sugarcane rust pathogens Puccinia kuehnii and P. melanocephala and detection of a SNP associated with geographic distribution in P. kuehnii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Glynn, N.C., Dixon, L.J., Castlebury, L.A., Szabo, L.J., Comstock, J.C. 2010. PCR assays for the sugarcane rust pathogens Puccinia kuehnii and P. melanocephala and detection of a SNP associated with geographic distribution in P. kuehnii. Plant Pathology. 59:703-711.
A systematic account of the genus Plagiostoma (Gnomoniaceae, Diaporthales) based on morphology, host-associations, and a four gene phylogeny - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mejia, L., Rossman, A.Y., Castlebury, L.A., White, J. 2011. A systematic account of the genus Plagiostoma (Gnomoniaceae, Diaporthales) based on morphology, host-associations, and a four gene phylogeny. Studies in Mycology. 68:211-235.
Systematics of the genus Gnomoniopsis (Gnomoniaceae, Diaporthales) based on a three gene phylogeny, host associations, and morphology - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Walker, D., Castlebury, L.A., Rossman, A.Y., Sogonov, M., White, J. 2010. Systematics of the genus Gnomoniopsis (Gnomoniaceae, Diaporthales) based on a three gene phylogeny, host associations, and morphology. Mycologia. 102:1479-1496.
Phylogenetic relationships of sugarcane fungi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dixon, L.J., Castlebury, L.A., Aime, M., Glynn, N.C., Comstock, J.C. 2010. Phylogenetic relationships of sugarcane fungi. Mycological Progress. 9(4):459-468.
First report of Uromyces acuminatus on Honckenya peploides, the endangered seabeach sandwort - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yun, H., Minnis, A., Dixon, L.J., Castlebury, L.A. 2010. First report of Uromyces acuminatus on Honckenya peploides, the endangered seabeach sandwort. Plant Disease. 94:279.
Uromyces ciceris-arietini, the cause of chickpea rust: new hosts in the Trifolieae, Fabaceae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stuteville, D., Graves, W., Dixon, L.J., Castlebury, L.A., Minnis, A. 2010. Uromyces ciceris-arietini, the cause of chickpea rust: new hosts in the Trifolieae, Fabaceae. Plant Disease. 94(3):293-297.
Tilletia puccinelliae, a new species of reticulate-spored bunt fungus infecting Puccinellia distans - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bao, X., Carris, L.M., Huang, G., Luo, J., Liu, Y., Castlebury, L.A. 2010. Tilletia puccinelliae, a new species of reticulate-spored bunt fungus infecting Puccinellia distans. Mycologia. 102:613-623.
First Report of Orange Rust of Sugarcane Caused by Puccinia kuehnii in Mexico, El Salvador and Panama. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Flores, C., Loyo, R., Ojeda, A., Rangel, C.A., Ceron, F., Marquez, W., Guerra-Moreno, A.S., Hernandez, H.M., Gonzalez, R.E., Castlebury, L.A., Dixon, L.J., Glynn, N.C., Comstock, J.C., Flynn, J., Amador, J. 2009. First Report of Orange Rust of Sugarcane Caused by Puccinia kuehnii in Mexico, El Salvador and Panama. Plant Dis. 93:1347
LEAF WHORL INOCULATION METHOD FOR SCREENING SUGARCANE RUST RESISTANCE - (Abstract Only)
Comstock, J.C., Glynn, N.C., Castlebury, L.A. 2009. LEAF WHORL INOCULATION METHOD FOR SCREENING SUGARCANE RUST RESISTANCE. Phytopathology.
First report of leaf anthracnose caused by Phomopsis convolvuli on field bindweed in turkey - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kuleci, E., Tunali, B., Berner, D.K., Cavin, C.A., Castlebury, L.A. 2009. First report of leaf anthracnose caused by Phomopsis convolvuli on field bindweed in turkey. Plant Disease. 93:847.
Phylogeny, host-associations, and geographic distribution, of the genus Cryptosporella (Gnomoniaceae, Diaporthales) - (Abstract Only)
Mejia, L.C., Castlebury, L.A., Rossman, A.Y., White, J.F. 2009. Phylogeny, host-associations, and geographic distribution, of the genus Cryptosporella (Gnomoniaceae, Diaporthales). Mycological Society of America. Inoculum. 60(3):30
Systematics of rust and associated fungi from sugarcane - (Abstract Only)
Dixon, L.J., Castlebury, L.A., Glynn, N.C., Comstock, J.C. 2009. Systematics of rust and associated fungi from sugarcane. Inoculum. 60(3):15
Spread, genetic variation and methods for the detection of Puccinia kuehnii, the causal agent of sugarcane orange rust. - (Abstract Only)
Glynn, N.C., Castlebury, L.A., Dixon, L.J., Comstock, J.C. Spread, genetic variation and methods for the detection of Puccinia kuehnii, the causal agent of sugarcane orange rust.. APS Annual Meeting. Paper
The Ascomycota tree of life: A phylum wide phylogeny clarifies the origin and evolution of fundamental reproductive and ecological traits - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schoch, C., Blackwell, M., Bonito, G., Castlebury, L.A., Crous, P., Geiser, D., Lutzoni, F., O Donnell, K., Rossman, A.Y., Spatafora, J. 2009. The Ascomycota tree of life: A phylum wide phylogeny clarifies the origin and evolution of fundamental reproductive and ecological traits. Systematic Biology. 58(2):224-239. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/sysbio/syp020.
Seasonal Progress of Phomopsis longicolla on Soybean Plant Parts and its Relationship to Seed Quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mengistu, A., Boykin, D.L., Castlebury, L.A., Smith, J.R., Ray, J.D., Bellaloui, N. 2009. Seasonal Progress of Phomopsis longicolla on Soybean Plant Parts and its Relationship to Seed Quality. Plant Disease. 93:408-411.
Leaf-inhabiting Genera of the Gnomoniaceae, Diaporthales - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sogonov, M.V., Castlebury, L.A., Rossman, A.Y., Mejia, L.C., White, J.F. 2008. Leaf-inhabiting Genera of the Gnomoniaceae, Diaporthales. Studies in Mycology. 62:1-79.
First report of stem canker of Salsola tragus caused by Diaporthe eres in Russia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kolomiets, T., Mukhina, Z., Matveeva, T., Bogomaz, D., Berner, D.K., Cavin, C.A., Castlebury, L.A. 2009. First report of stem canker of Salsola tragus caused by Diaporthe eres in Russia. Plant Disease. 93:110.
First report of Puccinia emaculata on switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) in Tennessee - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Freshour, L., Agarwal, S., Sorochan, J., Zale, J., Ownley, B., Gwinn, K., Castlebury, L.A., Carris, L.M. 2008. First report of Puccinia emaculata on switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) in Tennessee. Plant Disease. 92:1710.
First report of Tilletia pulcherrima on switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) in Texas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Carris, L.M., Castlebury, L.A., Zale, J. 2008. First report of Tilletia pulcherrima on switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.) in Texas. Plant Disease. 92:1707.
First report of Orange Rust of Sugarcane Caused by Puccinia kuehnii in Costa Rica and Nicaragua - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chavarria, E., Subiros, F., Vega, J., Ralda, G., Glynn, N.C., Comstock, J.C., Castlebury, L.A. 2009. First report of Orange Rust of Sugarcane Caused by Puccinia kuehnii in Costa Rica and Nicaragua. Plant Dis. 93:425.
The phylogenetic relationship between Anisogramma virgultorum and A. anomala within the Diaporthales (Ascomycota) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
De Silva, H., Castlebury, L.A., Green, S., Stone, J.K. 2009. The phylogenetic relationship between Anisogramma virgultorum and A. anomala within the Diaporthales (Ascomycota). Mycological Research. 113:73-81.
Assessing the monophyly of Gnomoniopsis (Gnomoniaceae) based on cultural, morphological, and ribosomal DNA sequences - (Abstract Only)
Walker, D.M., Rossman, A.Y., Castlebury, L.A., White, J.F. 2008. Assessing the monophyly of Gnomoniopsis (Gnomoniaceae) based on cultural, morphological, and ribosomal DNA sequences. Meeting Abstract.
Biology and phylogenetic analysis of Tilletia maclaganii, a pathogen of switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) - (Abstract Only)
Carris, L.M., Castlebury, L.A. 2008. Biology and phylogenetic analysis of Tilletia maclaganii, a pathogen of switchgrass (Panicum virgatum). Meeting Abstract. Inoculum 2008 59(4):23
Taxonomic and systematic studies on wood inhabiting fungi from the Gnomoniaceae (Diaporthales) - (Abstract Only)
Mejia, L., Castlebury, L.A., Rossman, A.Y., White, J.F. 2008. Taxonomic and systematic studies on wood inhabiting fungi from the Gnomoniaceae (Diaporthales). Meeting Abstract.
The first report of the Rye Smut, Tilletia secalis, from North America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Carris, L.M., Castlebury, L.A. 2008. The first report of the Rye Smut, Tilletia secalis, from North America. North American Fungi. 3(7):147-159.
First report of Puccinia kuehnii, causal agent of orange rust of sugarcane, in Guatemala - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ovalle, W., Comstock, J.C., Glynn, N.C., Castlebury, L.A. 2008. First report of Puccinia kuehnii, causal agent of orange rust of sugarcane, in Guatemala. Plant Dis. 92:973
First report of Puccinia kuehnii, causal agent of Orange Rust of Sugarcane, in the United States and Western Hemisphere - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Comstock, J.C., Sood, S.G., Glynn, N.C., Shine, Jr., J.M., Mckemy, J.M., Castlebury, L.A. 2008. First report of Puccinia kuehnii, causal agent of orange rust of sugarcane, in the United States and Western Hemisphere. Plant Disease. 92:175.
First report of Colletotrichum dracaenophilum on Dracaena sanderiana in Bulgaria - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bobev, S.G., Castlebury, L.A., Rossman, A.Y. 2008. First report of Colletotrichum dracaenophilum on Dracaena sanderiana in Bulgaria. Plant Disease. 92:173.
Tilletia vankyi, a new species of reticulate-spored bunt fungus with non-conjugating basidiospores infecting species of Festuca and Lolium - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Carris, L.M., Castlebury, L.A., Huang, G., Alderman, S.C., Luo, J., Bao, X. 2007. Tilletia vankyi, a new species of reticulate-spored bunt fungus with non-conjugating basidiospores infecting species of Festuca and Lolium. Mycological Research. 111:1386-1398.
Isolates of Diaporthe - Phomopsis from Weeds and Their Effects on Soybeans - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mengistu, A., Castlebury, L.A., Smith, J.R., Rossman, A.Y., Reddy, K.N. 2007. Isolates of Diaporthe - Phomopsis from Weeds and Their Effects on Soybeans. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology. 29(3):283-289.
Is Tilletia contraversa the causal agent of dwarf bunt of wheat? - (Abstract Only)
Carris, L.M., Castlebury, L.A. 2008. Is Tilletia contraversa the causal agent of dwarf bunt of wheat?. Inoculum 59(2):10 2008
Sirococcus conigenus, Sirococcus piceicola, sp. nov. and Sirococcus tsugae sp. nov. on conifers: anamorphic fungi in the Gnomoniaceae, Diaporthales - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rossman, A.Y., Castlebury, L.A., Farr, D.F., Stanosz, G.R. 2008. Sirococcus conigenus, Sirococcus piceicola, sp. nov. and Sirococcus tsugae sp. nov. on conifers: anamorphic fungi in the Gnomoniaceae, Diaporthales. Forest Pathology. 38:47-60.
The type of species of Apiognomonia, Apiognomonia veneta, with its Discula anamorph is distinct from Apiognomonia errabunda - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sogonov, M., Castlebury, L.A., Rossman, A.Y., White, J. 2007. The type of species of Apiognomonia, Apiognomonia veneta, with its Discula anamorph is distinct from Apiognomonia errabunda. Mycological Research. 111:693-709.
Phylogenetic placement and taxonomic review of the genus Cryptosporella and its synonyms Ophiovalsa and Winterella (Gnomoniaceae, Diaporthales). - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mejia, L.C., Castlebury, L.A., Rossman, A.Y., Sogonov, M.V., White, J.F. 2008. Phylogenetic placement and taxonomic review of the genus Cryptosporella and its synonyms Ophiovalsa and Winterella (Gnomoniaceae, Diaporthales). Mycological Research. 112:23-35.
A Review of the Phylogeny and Biology of the Diaporthales - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rossman, A.Y., Farr, D.F., Castlebury, L.A. 2007. A Review of the Phylogeny and Biology of the Diaporthales. Mycoscience. 48:135-144.
AN OVERVIEW OF MOLECULAR PHYLOGENY OF THE SORDARIOMYCETES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, N., Sung, G., Castlebury, L.A., Seifert, K.A., Rossman, A.Y., Rogers, J.D.,Miller, N.,Huhndorf, S.M., Schoch, C.L., Kohlmeyer, J., Volkmann-Kohlmeyer, B., 2007. An overview of Molecular Phylogeny of the Sordariomycetes. Mycologia. 98:1076-1087.
CONNECTION OF GNOMONIA INTERMEDIA TO DISCULA BETULINA AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER TAXA IN THE GNOMONIACEAE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Green, S., Castlebury, L.A. 2006. Connection of Gnomonia Intermedia to Discula Betulina and its relationship to other taxa in the Gnomoniaceae. Mycological Research. 111:62-69.
A Higher-Level Phylogenetic Classification of the Fungi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hibbett, S.A., Binder, M., Bischoff, J. F., Blackwell, M., Cannon, P. F., Eriksson, O. E., Huhndorf, S., James, T., Kirk, P. M., Lücking, R., H. Lumbsch, T., Lutzoni , F., Matheny, P. B., Mclaughlin, D. J., Powell, M. J., Redhead , S., Schoch, C. L., Spatafora, J. W., Stalpers, J. A., Vilgalys, R., Aime, M. C., Aptroot, A., Bauer, R., Begerow, D., Benny, G. L., Castlebury, L. A., Crous, P. W., Dai, Y.-C., Gams, W., Geiser, D. M., Griffith, G. W., Gueidan, C., Hawksworth, D. L., Hestmark, G., Hosaka, K., Humber, R. A. , Hyde, K. D., Ironside, J. E., KLõljalg, U., Kurtzman, C. P., Larsson, K.-H., Lichtwardt, R., Longcore, J., Mi¿dlikowska, J., Miller, A. Moncalvo, J.-M., Mozley-Standridge, S., Oberwinkler, F., Parmasto, E., Reeb, V., Rogers, J. D., Roux, C., Ryvarden, L., Sampaio, J. P., Schüßler, A., Sugiyama, J., Thorn, R. G., Tibell, L., Untereiner, W. A., Walker, C., Wang, Z., Weir, A., Weiss, M., White, M. M., Winka, K., Yao, Y.-J., and Zhang, N. 2007. A higher-level phylogenetic classification of the Fungi. Mycological Research. 111:509-547.
PHYLOGENETIC RELATIONSHIPS OF NEONECTRIA/CYLINDROCARPON ON FAGUS IN NORTH AMERICA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Castlebury, L.A., Rossman, A.Y., Sheer Hyten, A.M. 2006. Phylogenetic Relationships of Neonectria/Cylindrocarpon on Fagus in North America. Canadian Journal of Botany. 84:1417-1433.
Karnal bunt of wheat (Tilletia indica) Pest and Diseases Image Library - (Abstract Only)
Castlebury, L.A., Shivas, R. 2006. Karnal bunt of wheat (Tilletia indica) Pest and Diseases Image Library. Electronic Publication.
REDEFINITION OF THE GENUS CRYPTOSPORELLA (GNOMONIACEAE) - (Abstract Only)
Mejia, L.C., Castlebury, L.A., Rossman, A.Y., White, J. F. 2006. Redefinition of the genus Cryptosporella (Gnomoniaceae). [Abstract]. 8th International Mycological Congress, Cairns, Australia, Abstracts Book 1, p. 69.
THE GNOMONIACEAE ON THE JUGLANDACEAE - (Abstract Only)
Sogonov, M.V., Castlebury, L.A., Mejia, L.C., Rossman, A.Y., White, J. F. 2006. Generic trends in the Gnomoniaceae. [Abstract]. 8th International Mycological Congress, Cairns, Australia, Abstracts Book 1, p. 20.
PHYLOGENETIC DISTINCTION OF DIAPORTHE/PHOMOPSIS ISOLATES FROM SOYBEANS - (Abstract Only)
Castlebury, L.A., Mengistu, A. 2006. Phylogenetic distinction of Diaporthe/Phomopsis isolates from soybeans[abstract]. Inoculum 57(4)13.
CLARIFICATION OF THE NOMENCLATURE AND RELATIONSHIPS OF THE GENERA CRYPTOSPORELLA, OPHIOVALSA AND WINTERELLA (GNOMONIACEAE) - (Abstract Only)
Mejia, L. C., Castlebury, L.A., Rossman, A.Y., White, Jr., J.F. 2006. Clarification of the nomenclature and relationships of the genera Cryptosporella, Ophiovalsa and Winterella (Gnomoniaceae) [abstract]. Inoculum 57(4):29.
PHYLOGENY AND BIODIVERSITY OF THE HYPOCREALES AND DIAPORTHALES - (Abstract Only)
Rossman, A.Y., Castlebury, L.A., Samuels, G.J. 2006. Phylogeny and biodiversity of the Hypocreales and Diaporthales. [Abstract]. 8th International Mycological Congress, Cairns, Australia, Abstracts Book 2, p. 337.
GENERIC TRENDS IN THE GNOMONIACEAE, DIAPORTHALES - (Abstract Only)
Sogonov, M., Castlebury, L.A., Mejia, L.C., Rossman, A.Y., White, J.F. 2006. GENERIC TRENDS IN THE GNOMONIACEAE, DIAPORTHALES. Meeting Abstract.
CHARACTERISATION OF PHOMOPSIS SPP. ASSOCIATED WITH DIE-BACK OF ROOIBOS (ASPALATHUS LINEARIS) IN SOUTH AFRICA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Van Rensburg, J.C.J., Lamprecht, S.C., Groenewald, J.Z., Castlebury, L.A., Crous, P.W. 2006. Characterisation of Phomopsis spp. associated with die-back of rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) in South Africa. Studies in Mycology 55:65-74.
NONSYSTEMIC BUNT FUNGI-TILLETIA INDICA AND T. HORRIDA. A REVIEW OF HISTORY AND BIOLOGY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Carris, L.M., L.A. Castlebury, and B.J. Goates. 2006. Nonsystemic Bunt Fungi – Tilletia indica and T. horrida: A Review of History, Systematics, and Biology. Annual Review of Phytopathology 44:5.1-5.21. (doi:10.1146/annurev.phyto.44.070505.143402)
TOWARDS MONOPHYLETIC GENERA IN THE GNOMONIACEAE - (Abstract Only)
Sogonov, M., Castlebury, L.A., Rossman, A.Y., White, Jr., J.F. 2005. Towards monophyletic genera in the Gnomoniaceae. Inoculum. 56:54.
IDENTIFICATION OF SPECIES OF TILLETIA IN U.S. WHEAT AND GRASS SEED EXPORTS - (Abstract Only)
Carris, L.M., Castlebury, L.A. 2005. Identification of species of Tilletia in U.S. wheat and grass seed exports. Inoculum. 56:12.
THE DIAPORTHE VACCINII COMPLEX OF FRUIT PATHOGENS. - (Abstract Only)
Castlebury, L.A. 2005. The Diaporthe vaccinii complex of fruit pathogens. Inoculum. 56:12.
PHYLOGENETIC ANALYSIS OF TILLETIA AND ALLIED GENERA IN ORDER TILLETIALES (USTILAGINOMYCETES; EXOBASIDIOMYCETIDAE) ESTIMATED FROM NUCLEAR LSU AND ITS RDNA SEQUENCES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Castlebury, L.A., Carris, K. Vanky, 2005. Phylogenetic analysis of Tilletia and allied genera in order Tilletiales (Ustilaginomycetes; Exobasidiomycetidae) based on large submit nuclear RDNA sequences. Mycologia 97(4):888-900.
CHARACTERIZATION OF PHOMOPSIS SPP. INFECTING GRAPES IN THE MIDWESTERN AND NORTHEASTERN US - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Erincik, O., Castlebury, L.A., Schilder, A., Rossman, A.Y., Ellis, M.A. 2005. Characterization of Phomopsis spp. infecting grapesvines in the Great Lakes region of North America. Plant Disease 89:755-762.
THE TYPE SPECIES OF THE GENUS GNOMONIA, G. GNOMON, AND THE CLOSELY RELATED G. SETACEA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sogonov, M.V., Castlebury, L.A., Farr, D.F. Rossman, A.Y., White, J.F. 2005. The type species of the genus Gnomonia, G. gnomon, and the closely related G. setacea. Sydowia 57(1):102-120.
THE COELOMYCETOUS GENERA CHAETOMELLA AND PILIDIUM, A NEWLY DISCOVERED LINEAGE OF INOPERCULATE DISCOMYCETES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rossman, A.Y., Aime, M.C., Farr, D.F., Castlebury, L.A., Peterson, K., Leahy, R. 2004. The coelomycetous genera Chaetomella and Pilidium, a newly discovered lineage of inoperculate discomycetes. Mycological Progress. 3(4):275-290.
PHYLOGENETIC PLACEMENT OF NEOVOSSIA IOWENSIS - (Abstract Only)
Castlebury, L.A., Carris, L.M. 2004. PHYLOGENETIC PLACEMENT OF NEOVOSSIA IOWENSIS. Meeting Abstract.
THE TAXONOMY OF THE GENUS GNOMONIA: DISTINCTION BETWEEN G. GNOMON AND G. SETACEA - (Abstract Only)
Sogonov, M.V., Castlebury, L.A., Farr, D.F., White, J.F. 2004. The taxonomy of the genus gnomonia: distinction between g. gnomon and g. setacea. Inoculum. v. 55 (4) p. 35.
MULTIGENE PHYLOGENY REVEALS NEW LINEAGE FOR STACHYBOTRYS CHARTARUM, THE INDOOR AIR FUNGUS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Castlebury, L.A., Rossman, A.Y., Sheer Hyten, A.M., Sung, G., Spatafora, J.W. 2004. Multigene phylogeny reveals new lineage for Stachybotrys chartarum, the indoor air fungus. Mycol. Res. 108: 864-872.
REVEALING UNDISCOVERED LINEAGES IN THE ASCOMYCETES - (Abstract Only)
Rossman, A.Y., Aime, M.C., Castlebury, L.A., Farr, D.F. Revealing undiscovered lineages in the ascomycetes. Inoculum. Vol.55 p.33,2004.
REVEALING UNDISCOVERED LINEAGES IN THE ASCOMYCETES - (Abstract Only)
Rossman, A.Y., Aime, M.C., Castlebury, L.A., Farr, D.F. 2004.Revealing undiscovered lineages in the ascomycetes.Inoculum.55(4):33
FIRST REPORT OF DISCULA FRAXINEA ON CHINESE FRINGE TREE IN THE UNITED STATES AND ON WHITE ASH IN DELAWARE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gregory, N.F., Mulrooney, R.P., Rossman, A.Y., Castlebury, L.A. First report of discula fraxinea on chinese fringe tree in the united states and on white ash in delaware. Plant Disease.Vol. 88(4),P.427,2004.
FIRST REPORT OF PHOMA EXIGUA ON ACROPTILON REPENS IN TURKEY - (Research Notes)
Tunale, B., Eskandari, F., Berner, D.K., Farr, D.F., Castlebury, L.A. 2004. First report of phoma exigua on acroptilon repens in turkey. Plant Disease. 87:1540.
ASH ANTHRACNOSE CAUSED BY DISCULA FRAXINEA REPORTED FROM OREGON - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rossman, A.Y., Castlebury, L.A., Putnam, M. Ash anthracnose caused by discula fraxinea reported from oregon. Plant Disease. Vol. 88(2)p.222,2004.
PHYLOGENETIC PLACEMENT OF THE ANAMORPH GENUS SIROCOCCUS - (Abstract Only)
Castlebury, L.A., Rossman, A.Y., Farr, D.F. Phylogenetic placement of the anamorph genus sirococcus. Mycological Society of America.Inoculum Vol.54 P.15,2003.
MULTI-LOCUS PHYLOGENETIC ANALYSIS OF TILLETIA SPECIES INFECTING HOSTS IN GRASS SUBFAMILY POOIDEAE - (Abstract Only)
Carpenter-Boggs, L., Carris, L.M., Castlebury, L.A. Multi-locus phylogenetic analysis of tilletia species infecting hosts in grass subfamily pooideae. Mycological Society of America.Inoculum Vol.54 P.15,2003.
HYPOCREA/TRICHODERMA: SPECIES WITH CONIDIOPHORE ELONGATIONS AND GREEN CONIDIA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chaverri, P., Castlebury, L.A., Overton, B., Samuels, G.J. Hypocrea/trichoderma: species with conidiophore elongations and green conidia. Mycologia. Vol. 95(6)pp.1100-1140,2003.
GENERA OF THE DIAPORTHALES: DIAPORTHOPSIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Castlebury, L.A., Farr, D.F., Rossman, A.Y., Jaklitsch, W. 2003. Genera of the diaporthales: diaporthopsis. Mycoscience. Vol.44(3)pp.203-208,2003.
NEOSPHAERIA AND PHAEOSPHAERIOPSIS, SEGREGATES OF PRAPHAEOSPHAERIA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Camara, M., Ramaley, A.W., Castlebury, L.A., Palm, M.E. Neosphaeria and phaeosphaeriopsis, segregates of praphaeosphaeria. Mycological Research. Vol.107(5)pp. 516-522,2003.
SETOMELANOMMA HOLMII (PLEOSPORALES, PHAEOSPHAERIACEAE) ON LIVING SPRUCE TWIGS IN EUROPE AND NORTH AMERICA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rossman, A.Y., Farr, D.F., Castlebury, L.A., Shoemaker, R., Mengistu, A. 2002. Setomelanomma holmii (pleosporales, phaeosphaeriaceae) on living spruce twigs in europe and north america. Canadian Journal of Botany. Vol.80(11)pp.1209-1215,2002.
MULTILOCUS PHYLOGENETIC STRUCTURE WITHIN THE TRICHODERMA HARZIANUM/HYPOCREA LIXII COMPLEX - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chaverri, P., Castlebury, L.A., Samuels, G.J., Geiser, D.M. Multilocus phylogenetic structure within the trichoderma harzianum/hypocrea lixii complex. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. Vol.88(4)p.427,2004.
PHYLOGENETIC RELATIONSHIPS AMONG THE BUNT FUNGI - (Abstract Only)
Castlebury, L.A., Carris, L.M. 2002. PHYLOGENETIC RELATIONSHIPS AMONG THE BUNT FUNGI. Mycological International Conference Proceedings.
DEVELOPING PHYLOGENIES FOR INTEGRATING MITOTIC FUNGI IN THE HYPOCREALES AND DIAPORTHALES - (Abstract Only)
Rossman, A.Y., Castlebury, L.A., Farr, D.F. 2002. DEVELOPING PHYLOGENIES FOR INTEGRATING MITOTIC FUNGI IN THE HYPOCREALES AND DIAPORTHALES. Mycological International Conference Proceedings.
PUCCINIA HEMEROCALLIDIS, CAUSE OF DAYLILY RUST, A NEWLY INTRODUCED DISEASE IN THE AMERICAS - (Abstract Only)
Hernandez, J.R., Palm, M.E., Castlebury, L.A. 2002. PUCCINIA HEMEROCALLIDIS, CAUSE OF DAYLILY RUST, A NEWLY INTRODUCED DISEASE IN THE AMERICAS. Mycological International Conference Proceedings.
PUCCINIA HEMEROCALLIDIS, CAUSE OF DAYLILY RUST, A NEWLY INTRODUCED DISEASE IN THE AMERICAS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
FIRST REPORT OF PHOMA EXIGUA ON CENTAUREA SOLSTITIALIS [ASTERACEAE] IN RUSSIA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Widmer, T.L., Castlebury, L.A., Rossman, A.Y. 2002. First report of phoma exigua on centaurea solstitialis [asteraceae] in russia. Plant Disease 86:922
FAMILIES IN THE DIAPORTHALES: A NEW LOOK BASED ON LSU NUCLEAR RDNA - (Abstract Only)
Rossman, A.Y., Castlebury, L.A. 2002. Families in the diaporthales: a new look based on lsu nuclear rdna. Inoculum. 53(3):52. Vol.53.P.52,2002.
A PRELIMINARY OVERVIEW OF THE DIAPORTHALES BASED ON SEQUENCES ANALYSES OF THE LARGE SUBUNIT OF THE NUCLEAR RIBOSOMAL DNA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
A NEW SPECIES OF PHOMOPSIS ON VACCINIUM VITIS-IDAEA (LINGONBERRY) IN OREGON - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
PHLYCTEMA VAGABUNDA CAUSES COIN CANKER OF ASH TREES IN MICHIGAN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
MOLECULAR AND MORPHOLOGICAL VARIATION OF PHOMOPSIS ISOLATED FROM VACCINUM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
PHYLOGENETIC DISTINCTION OF PHOMOPSIS ISOLATES FROM CUCURBITS - (Abstract Only)
REEVALUATING GENERIC LIMITS IN TILLETIALES - (Abstract Only)
PHYLOGENETIC RELATIONSHIPS AMONG OBSCURE MICROFUNGI:WHY DOES IT MATTER? - (Abstract Only)
DEFINING SPECIES BOUNDARIES IN THE SMUT FUNGI - (Abstract Only)
TRICHODERMA SPECIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE GREEN MOLD EPIDEMIC OF COMMERCIALLY GROWN AGARICUS BISPORUS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
ITS SEQUENCE BASED PHYLOGENY AND PCR-RFLP DIFFERENTIATION OF TILLETIA WALKERI AND TILLETIA INDICA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
GREENERIA UVICOLA, CAUSE OF BITTER ROT OF GRAPES, BELONGS IN THE DIAPORTHALES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
KARNAL BUNT OF WHEAT NEWLY REPORTED FROM THE AFRICAN CONTINENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
SEPTORIA EPAMBROSIA ON AMBROSIA: A POTENTIAL BIOCONTROL AGENT FOR RAGWEED - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
DISTRIBUTION AND INCIDENCE OF TILLETIA WALKERI AND OTHER AUSTRALIAN SMUT FUNGI - (Proceedings)
A NEW RETICULATE-SPORED TILLETIA INFECTING LOLIUM SPP. FROM AUSTRALIA - (Proceedings)
ITS PHYLOGENY OF TILLETIA HORRIDA AND THE T. BARCLAYANA COMPLEX - (Proceedings)
NUCLEAR LARGE SUBUNIT RDNA AND ITS PHYLOGENIES IN THE GENUS TILLETIA - (Abstract Only)
PHOMOPSIS AMYGDALI CAUSES PEACH SHOOT BLIGHT OF CULTIVATED PEACH TREES IN THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
TILLETIA WALKERI, A NEW SPECIES OF LOLIUM MULTIFLORUM AND L. PERENNE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
MORPHOLOGICAL COMPARISONS WITHIN THE TILLETIA (NEOVOSSIA) BARCLAYANA COMPLEX - (Abstract Only)
MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF TILLETIA INDICA AND SIMILAR FUNGI - (Proceedings)
MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF TILLETIA INDICA AND SIMILAR FUNGI - (Abstract Only)
MORPHOMETRIC CHARACTERIZATION OF TELIOSPORES OF TILLETIA INDICA AND RELATED FUNGI. - (Abstract Only)
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