Projects

Discovery of Antifungal Compounds from Low Value/underutilized Crops and Crop Co-Products Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 418510

Development of a Real-Time Electronic Sensor to Detect Aspergillus Flavus Growth on Stored Corn Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 418344

Publications

Greenhouse and Field Evaluation of the Natural Saponin CAY-1, for Control of Several Strawberry Diseases - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Abril, M., Curry, K.J., Smith, B.J., De Lucca Ii, A.J., Boue, S.M., Wedge, D.E. 2009. Greenhouse and Field Evaluation of the Natural Saponin CAY-1, for Control of Several Strawberry Diseases. International Journal of Fruit Science 9:3,211-220.

The Efficacy of Bait Supplements for Improving the Rate of Discovery of Bait Stations in the Field by the Formosan Subterranean Termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cornelius, M.L., Lyn, M.E., Williams, K.R., Lovisa, M.P., De Lucca Ii, A.J., Lax, A.R. (2009) The Efficacy of Bait Supplements for Improving the Rate of Discovery of Bait Stations in the Field by the Formosan Subterranean Termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Journal of Economic Entomology 102(3):1175-1181.

Aflatoxin Control Through Transgenic Approaches - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rajasekaran, K., De Lucca II, A.J., Cary, J.W. 2009. Aflatoxin Control Through Transgenic Approaches. Toxins Reviews. 28(2):89-101.

Evaluation of CAY-1, an Experimental, Natural Fungicide for Control of Strawberry Pathogens - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Abril, M., Curry, K.J., Smith, B.J., De Lucca Ii, A.J., Boue, S.M., Wedge, D.E. 2009. Evaluation of CAY-1, an Experimental, Natural Fungicide for Control of Strawberry Pathogens. Acta Horticulturae. 842:295-298.

In vitro activity of CAY-1, a saponin from Capsicum frutescens, against Microsproum and Trichophyton species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stergiopoulou, T., De Lucca Ii, A.J., Meletiadis, J., Sein, T., Boue, S.M., Schaufele, R., Roilides, E., Ghannoum, M., Walsh, T.J. 2008. In vitro activity of CAY-1, a saponin from Capsicum frutescens, against Microsproum and Trichophyton species. Medical Mycology. 46:1-6.

Fungicidal activity of the plant saponin, CAY-1, for fungi isolated from diseased Vitis fruit and stems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

De Lucca Ii, A.J., Klich, M.A., Sien, T., Boue, S.M., Cleveland, T.E., Walsh, T.J. 2008. Fungicidal activity of the plant saponin, CAY-1, for fungi isolated from diseased Vitis fruit and stems. American Journal of Enology and Viticulture.59:67-72.

Synergy studies of the fungicidal plant saponin, CAY-1, with EDTA and silver - (Abstract)

De Lucca II, A.J., Lovisa, M.P., Cleveland, T.E. 2007. Synergy studies of the fungicidal plant saponin, CAY-1, with EDTA and silver. In: Proceedings of 47th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents & Chemotherapy, September 17-20, 2007, Chicago, IL. Abstract F1-1672.

Harmful fungi in both agriculture and medicine - (Review Article)

De Lucca II, A.J. 2007. Harmful fungi in both agriculture and medicine. Revista Iberoamericana De Micologia. 24:3-13.

In Vitro Inhibitory and Fungicidal Properties of Edta for Aspergillus and Fusarium - (Abstract)

De Lucca II, A.J. 2006. In vitro inhibitory and fungicidal properties of EDTA for Aspergillus and Fusarium. in: Proceedings of Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents & Chemotherapy, September 27-30, 2006, San Francisco, CA. Abstract M-1780. p. 439.

Fungicidal Properties of Two Saponins from Capsicum Frutescens and the Relationship of Structure and Fungicidal Activity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

De Lucca II, A.J., Boue, S.M., Palmgren, M.S., Maskos, K., Cleveland, T.E. 2006. Fungicidal properties of two saponins from Capsicum frutescens and the relationship of structure and fungicidal activity. Canadian Journal of Microbiology. 52:336-342.

Fungicidal Properties of Cay-1, a Plant Saponin, for Emerging Fungal Pathogens - (Abstract)

De Lucca II, A.J., Klich, M.A., Sien, T., Cleveland, T.E., Walsh, T.J. 2005. Fungicidal properties of CAY-1, a plant saponin, for emerging fungal pathogens. 45th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, December 2005, Washington, D.C. Abstract F-490. p. 180.

Plant-Derived Antifungal Compounds and Currently Employed Microbial-Based Agricultural Fungicides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

De Lucca II, A.J., Cleveland, T.E., Wedge, D.E. 2005. Plant-derived antifungal proteins and peptides. Canadian Journal of Microbiology. 51:1001-1014.

Reduced Fungicidal Properties of Cay-1 Precursors - (Abstract)

De Lucca II, A.J., Boue, S.M., Palmgren, M.S., Maskos, K., Cleveland, T.E. 2004. Reduced fungicidal properties of CAY-1 precursors. Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents & Chemotherapy Proceedings. Abstract F-845. p. 208.

Cay-1, a Plant-Produced Saponin Active Against Phytopathogenic and Medical Pathogenic Fungi - (Abstract)

De Lucca II, A.J., Boue, S.M., Bland, J.M., Wartelle, L.H., Selitrennikoff, C., Renault, S., Cushion, M., Cleveland, T.E., Walsh, T. 2004. CAY-1, a plant-produced saponin active against phytopathogenic and medical pathogenic fungi. In: Proceedings of World Conference on Magic Bullets (Celebrating Paul Ehrlich's 150th Birthday). Abstract 119. p. 19.

Cay-1, a Novel Antifungal Compound from Cayenne Pepper - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Renault, S., De Lucca II, A.J., Boue, S.M., Bland, J.M., Vigo, C.B., Selitrennikoff, C. 2003. Cay-1, a novel antifungal compound from cayenne pepper. Medical Mycology. 41(1):75-82.

ARS Research on Natural Products for Pest Management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

AKEY, D.H., ARTHUR, F.H., DE LUCCA II, A.J., GIBSON, D.M., HARRISON JR, H.F., PETERSON, J.K., GEALY, D.R., TWORKOSKI, T., WILSON, C.L., MORRIS, J.B. ARS RESEARCH ON NATURAL PRODUCTS FOR PEST MANAGEMENT. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE. 2003. v. 59. p. 708-717.

ARS Research on Natural Products for Pest Management - (Review Article)

DUKE, S.O., BAERSON, S.R., DAYAN, F.E., RIMANDO, A.M., SCHEFFLER, B.E., TELLEZ, M.R., WEDGE, D.E., AKEY, D.H., ARTHUR, F.H., DE LUCCA II, A.J. ARS RESEARCH ON NATURAL PRODUCTS FOR PEST MANAGEMENT. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE. 2003. V.59:708-717.

Synergy of CAY-1, a Fungicidal Saponin, With Amphotericin B and Itreconazole Against Aspergillus spp and Candida albicans - (Proceedings/Symposium)

De Lucca II, A.J., Bland, J.M., Boue, S.M., Vigo, C.B., Cleveland, T.E., Walsh, T.J. 2002. Synergy of CAY-1, a Fungicidal Saponin, With Amphotericin B and Itreconazole Against Aspergillus spp and Candida albicans. In: Proceedings of 42nd Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents & Chemotherapy. Abstract F-826. p. 205.

Biophysical Properties of Cay-1, a Fungicidal Plant-Derived Saponin - (Proceedings/Symposium)

De Lucca II, A.J., Palmgren, M.S., Cleveland, T.E., Walsh, T.J. 2002. Biophysical properties of CAY-1, a fungicidal plant-derived saponin. In: Proceedings of 42nd Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents & Chemotherapy. Abstract F-827. p. 205.