Projects

AREAWIDE PEST MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR RUSSIAN WHEAT APHID AND GREENBUG Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 411358

BIOLOGICALLY BASED CEREAL APHID MANAGMENT Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 409469

REMOTE SENSING FOR RUSSIAN WHEAT APHIDS Grant (G)   Accession Number: 414535

REMOTE SENSING FOR RUSSIAN WHEAT APHIDS IN WHEAT Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 413501

CEREAL APHID LIFE SYSTEM MODELING Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 409914

AREAWIDE PEST MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR RUSSIAN WHEAT APHID AND GREENBUG: COLORADO Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 410386

Publications

Grain and vegetative biomass reduction by the Russian wheat aphid in winter wheat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mirik, M., Ansley, R.J., Michels, Jr., G.J., Elliott, N.C. 2009. Grain and vegetative biomass reduction by the Russian wheat aphid in winter wheat. Southwestern Entomologist. 34(2):131-139.

Differentiating stress induced by greenbugs and Russian wheat aphids in wheat using remote sensing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yang, Z.Y., Rao, M.N., Elliott, N.C., Kindler, S.D., Popham, T.W. 2009. Differentiating stress induced by greenbugs and Russian wheat aphids in wheat using remote sensing. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 67(1-2):64-70.

Analysis of growth and development in the final instar of three species of predatory Coccinellidae under varying prey availability - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Phoofolo, M.W., Elliott, N.C., Giles, K.L. 2009. Analysis of growth and development in the final instar of three species of predatory Coccinellidae under varying prey availability. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 131:264-277.

Oklahoma - (Other) - (13-Feb-08)

A landscape view of cereal aphid parasitoid dynamics reveals sensitivity to farm- and region-scale vegetation structure - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brewer, M.J., Noma, T., Elliott, N.C., Kravchenko, A.N., Hild, A.L. 2008. A landscape view of cereal aphid parasitoid dynamics reveals sensitivity to farm- and region-scale vegetation structure. European Journal of Entomology. 105:503-511.

History and ecological basis for areawide pest management - (Book/Chapter)

Elliott, N.C., Onstad, D.W., Brewer, M.J. 2008. History and ecological basis for areawide pest management. In: Koul, O., Cuperus, G.W., and Elliott, N.C., editors. Areawide Pest Management: Theory and Implementation. CAB International, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK. p. 15-33.

The role of databases in areawide pest management - (Book/Chapter)

Catana, V., Elliott, N.C., Giles, K., Mirik, M., Porter, D.R., Hein, G., Peairs, F., Michels, J. 2008. The role of databases in areawide pest management. In: Koul, O., Cuperus, G.W., and Elliott, N.C., editors. Areawide Pest Management: Theory and Implementation. CAB International, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK. p. 142-158.

A landscape perspective in managing vegetation for beneficial plant-pest-natural enemy interactions: A foundation for areawide pest management - (Book/Chapter)

Brewer, M.J., Noma, T., Elliott, N.C. 2008. A landscape perspective in managing vegetation for beneficial plant-pest-natural enemy interactions: A foundation for areawide pest management. In: Koul, O., Cuperus, G.W., and Elliott, N.C., editors. Areawide Pest Management: Theory and Implementation. CAB International, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK. p. 81-96.

Airborne multi-spectral remote sensing of Russian wheat aphid injury to wheat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Elliott, N.C., Mirik, M., Yang, Z., Dvorak, T., Rao, M., Michels, J., Walker, T., Catana, V., Phoofolo, M., Giles, K., Royer, T. 2007. Airborne multi-spectral remote sensing of Russian wheat aphid injury to wheat. Southwestern Entomologist. 32:213-219.

Reflectance characteristics of Russian wheat aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) stress and abundance in winter wheat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mirik, M., Michels, G.J., Kassymzhanova-Mirik, S., Elliott, N.C. 2007. Reflectance characteristics of Russian wheat aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) stress and abundance in winter wheat. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 57:123-134.

Parasitism of greenbug, Schizaphis graminum, by the parasitoid Lysiphlebus testaceipes, at winter temperatures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jones, D.B., Giles, K.L., Elliott, N.C., Payton, M.E. 2007. Parasitism of greenbug, Schizaphis graminum, by the parasitoid Lysiphlebus testaceipes, at winter temperatures. Environmental Entomology. 36:1-8.

Collaborating with wheat producers in demonstrating areawide integrated pest management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Keenan, S.P., Giles, K.L., Burgener, P.A., Christian, D.A., Elliott, N.C. 2007. Collaborating with wheat producers in demonstrating areawide integrated pest management. Journal of Extension. 45(1):1FEA7.

Spectral sensing of aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) density using field spectrometry and radiometry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mirik, M., Michels, Jr., G.J., Kassymzhanova, S., Elliott, N.C., Catana, V. 2006. Spectral sensing of aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) density using field spectrometry and radiometry. Turkish Journal of Agriculture and Forestry. 30:421-428.

Seasonal Occurrence of Aphids and Natural Enemies in Wheat and Alternative Crops Grown in Oklahoma - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Kindler, D., Elliott, N.C., French, W., Arnold, D. 2005. Seasonal occurrence of aphids and natural enemies in wheat and alternative crops grown in Oklahoma. Proceedings of the International Organization of Biocontrol, August 2-5, 2001, Bozeman, Montana. p. 49.

Quantitative evaluation of suitability of the greenbug, Schizaphis graminum, and the bird cherry-oat aphid, Rhopalosiphum padi, as prey for Hippodamia convergens (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Phoofolo, M., Giles, K.L., Elliott, N.C. 2007. Quantitative evaluation of suitability of the greenbug, Schizaphis graminum, and the bird cherry-oat aphid, Rhopalosiphum padi, as prey for Hippodamia convergens (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae). Biological Control. 41(1):25-32.

Hyperspectral spectrometry as a means to differentiate uninfested and infested winter wheat by greenbug (Hemiptera: Aphididae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mirik, M., Michels, Jr., G.J., Kassymzhanova-Mirik, S., Elliott, N.C., Bowling, R. 2006. Hyperspectral spectrometry as a means to differentiate uninfested and infested winter wheat by greenbug (Hemiptera: Aphididae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 99(5):1682-1690.

D-vac sampling for predatory arthropods in winter wheat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Elliott, N.C., Tao, F.L., Fuentes-Granados, R., Giles, K.L., Elliott, D.T., Greenstone, M.H., Shufran, K.A., Royer, T.A. 2006. D-vac sampling for predatory arthropods in winter wheat. Biological Control. 38:325-330.

Ground Beetle Density in Oklahoma Winter Wheat Fields - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Elliott, N.C., Tao, F.L., Giles, K.L., Kindler, D., French, B.W., Greenstone, M.H., Shufran, K.A. 2006. Ground beetle density in Oklahoma winter wheat fields. Southwestern Entomologist. 31(2):121-128.

Using Digital Image Analysis and Spectral Reflectance Data to Quantify Damage by Greenbug (Hemitera: Aphididae) in Winter Wheat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mirik, M., Michels, G.J., Kassymzhanova-Mirik, S., Elliott, N.C., Catana, V., Jones, D.B., Bowling, R. 2006. Using digital image analysis and spectral reflectance data to quantify damage by greenbug (Hemitera: Aphididae) in winter wheat. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 51:86-98.

Airborne Multi-Spectral Remote Sensing for Russian Wheat Aphid Infestations - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Elliott, N.C., Mirik, M., Yang, Z., Dvorak, T., Rao, M., Michels, J., Catana, V., Phoofolo, M., Giles, K., Royer, T. 2005. Airborne multi-spectral remote sensing for Russian wheat aphid infestations. In: Proceedings of the 20th Biennial Workshop on Aerial Photography, Videography, and High Resolution Digital Imagery for Resource Assessment, October 4-6, 2005, Weslaco, TX. 2005 CDROM.

Hyperspectral Field Spectrometry for Estimating Greenbug (Homoptera: Aphididae) Damage in Wheat - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Mirik, M., Michels, Jr, G.J., Kassymzhanova-Mirik, S., Jones, D., Elliott, N.C., Catanna, V., Bowling, R. 2005. Hyperspectral field spectrometry for estimating greenbug (Homoptera: Aphididae) damage in wheat. In: Proceedings of the 20th Biennial Workshop on Aerial Photography, Videography, and High Resolution Digital Imagery for Resource Assessment, October 4-6, 2005, Weslaco, Texas. 2005 CDROM.

Spectral Properties of Tree Cholla and Yucca Measured by An Airborne Hyperspectral Sensor and the Resulting Maximum Likelihood Classification of Rangelands - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Mirik, M., Michels, Jr., G.J., Kassymzhanova-Mirik, S., Jones, D., Elliott, N.C. 2005. Spectral properties of tree cholla and yucca measured by an airborne hyperspectral sensor and the resulting maximum likelihood classification of rangelands. In: Proceedings of the 20th Biennial Workshop on Aerial Photography, Videography, and High Resolution Digital Imagery for Resource Assessment, October 4-6, 2005, Weslaco, Texas. 2005 CDROM.

Using Airborne Hyperspectral Imagery to Identify Local Infestation of Musk Thistle, Carduus Nutans L., from Co-Occuring Vegetation - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Mirik, M., Michels, Jr., G.J., Kassymzhanova-Mirik, S., Jones, D., Elliott, N.C. 2005. Using airborne hyperspectral imagery to identify local infestation of musk thistle, Carduus nutans L., from co-occuring vegetation. In: Proceedings of the 20th Biennial Workshop on Aerial Photography, Videography, and High Resolution Digital Imagery for Resource Assessment, October 4-6, 2005, Weslaco, Texas. 2005 CDROM.

First Quantitative Study of Rove Beetles in Oklahoma Winter Wheat Fields - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Elliott, N.C., Tao, F.L., Giles, K.L., Royer, T.A., Greenstone, M.H., Shufran, K.A. 2006. First quantitative study of rove beetles in Oklahoma winter wheat fields. Biocontrol. 51:79-87.

Grower Perspectives on Areawide Wheat Integrated Pest Management in the Southern U.S. Great Plains - (Book/Chapter)

Keenan, S.P., Giles, K.L., Elliott, N.C., Royer, T.A., Porter, D.R., Burgener, P.A., Christian, D.A. 2007. Grower perspectives on areawide wheat integrated pest management in the Southern U.S. Great Plains. In: Koul, O., Cuperus, G.W., editors. Ecologically Based Integrated Pest Management. CAB International Publishing, Inc., London. p. 289-314.

Survival, Development, and Growth of Coccinella Septempunctata Fed Schizaphis Graminum from Resistant and Susceptible Winter Wheat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Giles, K.L., Dillwith, J.W., Berberet, R.C., Elliott, N.C. 2005. Survival, development, and growth of Coccinella septempunctata fed Schizaphis graminum from resistant and susceptible winter wheat. Southwestern Entomologist 30(2):113-120.

Hymenopteran Parasitoids and Dipteran Predators of the Invasive Aphid Diuraphis Noxia after Enemy Introductions: Temporal Variation and Implication for Future Aphid Invasions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brewer, M.J., Noma, T., Elliott, N.C. 2005. Hymenopteran parasitoids and dipteran predators of the invasive aphid Diuraphis noxia after enemy introductions: Temporal variation and implication for future aphid invasions. Biological Control 33:315-323.

Natural Enemy Impact on the Russian Wheat Aphid in Southeastern Colorado - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lee, J.H., Elliott, N.C., Kindler, D., French, B.W., Walker, C.B., Eikenbary, R.D. 2005. Natural enemy impact on the Russian wheat aphid in southeastern Colorado. Environmental Entomology. 34:115-123.

Using Ground-Based Multispectral Radiometry to Detect Stress in Wheat Caused by Greenbug (Homoptera: Aphididae) Infestation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yang, Z., Rao, M.N., Elliott, N.C., Kindler, D., Popham, T.W. 2005. Using ground-based multispectral radiometry to detect stress in wheat caused by greenbug (Homoptera: Aphididae) infestation. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 47:121-135. Available: http://www.sciencedirect.com.

Economic Evaluation of the Effects of Planting Date and Application Rate of Imidacloprid for Management of Cereal Aphids and Barley Yellow Dwarf Diseases in Winter Wheat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Royer, T.A., Giles, K.L., Nyamanzi, T., Hunger, R., Krenzer, E.G., Elliott, N.C., Kindler, D., Payton, M. 2005. Economic evaluation of the effects of planting date and application rate of imidacloprid for management of cereal aphids and barley yellow dwarf diseases in winter wheat. Journal of Economic Entomology 98(1):95-102.

Seasonal Abudance of Rice Root Aphid in Wheat and Its Effects on Forage and Grain Yields - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kindler, D., Hesler, L.S., Elliott, N.C., Royer, T.A., Giles, K.L. 2004. Seasonal abudance of rice root aphid in wheat and its effects on forage and grain yields. Southwestern Entomologist. 29(4):245-252.

A Web-Based Decision Support System for Managing Greenbugs in Wheat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Elliott, N.C., Royer, T.A., Giles, K.L., Kindler, D., Porter, D.R., Elliott, D.T., Waits, D.A. 2004. A web-based decision support system for managing greenbugs in wheat. Crop Management. doi:10.1094/CM-2004-09XX-01-MG. Available: http://www.cropmanagement.org.

Remote Sensing to Detect Plant Stress, with Particular Reference to Stress Caused by the Greenbug: a Review - (Review Article)

Yang, Z., Rao, M.N., Kindler, D., Elliott, N.C. 2004. Remote sensing to detect plant stress, with particular reference to stress caused by the greenbug: A Review. Southwestern Entomologist. 29(3):227-236.

Genetic Similarities among Geographic Isolates of Lysiphlebus Testaceipes (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae) Differing in Cold Temperature Tolerances - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shufran, K.A., Weathersbee III, A.A., Jones, D.B., Elliott, N.C. 2004. Genetic similarities among geographic isolates of Lysiphlebus testaceipes (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae) differing in cold temperature tolerances. Environmental Entomology. 33(3):776-778.

Biological Control of Cereal Aphids in North America and Mediating Effects of Host Plant and Habitat Manipulations - (Review Article)

Brewer, M.J., Elliott, N.C. 2004. Biological control of cereal aphids in North America and mediating effects of host plant and habitat manipulations. Annual Review of Entomology. 49:219-242.

Economic Injury Level for the Greenbug, Schizaphis Graminum, in Oklahoma Winter Wheat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kindler, D., Elliott, N.C., Giles, K.L., Royer, T.R. 2003. Economic injury level for the greenbug, schizaphis graminum, in Oklahoma winter wheat. Southwestern Entomologist. 28(3):163-166.

Functional Responses of An Introduced Parasitoid and An Indigenous Parasitoid on Greenbug at Four Temperatures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

JONES, D.B., GILES, K.L., BERBERET, R.C., ROYER, T.A., ELLIOTT, N.C., PAYTON, M.E. FUNCTIONAL RESPONSES OF AN INTRODUCED PARASITOID AND AN INDIGENOUS PARASITOID ON GREENBUG AT FOUR TEMPERATURES. ENVIRONMENTAL ENTOMOLOGY. 2003. V. 32. P. 425-432.

The Negative Binomial Distribution As a Model for Describing Counts of Greenbugs, Schizaphis Graminum, on Wheat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

ELLIOTT, N.C., GILES, K.L., ROYER, T.A., KINDLER, D., JONES, D.B., TAO, F.L. THE NEGATIVE BINOMIAL DISTRIBUTION AS A MODEL FOR DESCRIBING COUNTS OF GREENBUGS, SCHIZAPHIS GRAMINUM, ON WHEAT. SOUTHWESTERN ENTOMOLOGIST. 2003. v.23(2): p. 131-136.

Development of a Sampling Plan in Winter Wheat That Estimates Cereal Aphid Parasitism Levels and Predicts Population Suppression - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

GILES, K.L., JONES, D.B., ROYER, T.A., ELLIOTT, N.C., KINDLER, D. DEVELOPMENT OF A SAMPLING PLAN IN WINTER WHEAT THAT ESTIMATES CEREAL APHID PARASITISM LEVELS AND PREDICTS POPULATION SUPPRESSION. JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY. 2003. v. 96(3): p. 975-982.

Oklahoma - (Other)

Baker, C.A., Burd, J.D., Elliott, N.C., Kindler, D., Mornhinweg, D.W., Porter, D.R., Shufran, K.A. 2003. Oklahoma. Plant Resistance to Insects Newsletter. 27:3 p. Available: www.oznet.ksu.edu/ipri/newsletters/ipri_2003.htm#baker.

The Cereal Aphid Expert System and Glance N' Go Sampling for Greenbugs: Questions and Answers - (Popular Publication)

ROYER, T.A., GILES, K.L., ELLIOTT, N.C., KINDLER, D. THE CEREAL APHID EXPERT SYSTEM AND GLANCE N' GO SAMPLING FOR GREENBUGS: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. 2002. OKLAHOMA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE. EXTENSION FACT SHEETS. CR-7191.

Divergence of Three Populations of Lysiphlebus Testaceipes (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae) Differing in Cold Temperature Tolerance - (Abstract)

Shufran, K.A., Jones, D.B., Weathersbee III, A.A., Elliott, N.C., Chen, Y., Pike, K.S. 2002. Divergence of three populations of Lysiphlebus testaceipes (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae) differing in cold temperature tolerance. Society for the Study of Evolution.

Glance N' Go Sampling for Greenbugs in Winter Wheat: Fall Edition - (Popular Publication)

ROYER, T.A., GILES, K.L., ELLIOTT, N.C. GLANCE N' GO SAMPLING FOR GREENBUGS IN WINTER WHEAT: FALL EDITION. 2002. OKLAHOMA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE. EXTENSION FACT SHEETS. L-307.

Glance N' Go Sampling for Greenbugs in Winter Wheat: Spring Edition - (Popular Publication)

ROYER, T.A., GILES, K.L., ELLIOTT, N.C. GLANCE N' GO SAMPLING FOR GREENBUGS IN WINTER WHEAT: SPRING EDITION. 2002. OKLAHOMA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE, EXTENSION FACT SHEETS. L-306.

Assessment of Greenbug-Resistant Wheat Germplasm on Lysiphlebus Testaceipes Cresson (Hymenoptera: Aphididae) Oviposition and Development in Greenbug over Two Generations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

FUENTES-GRANADOS, R.G., GILES, K.L., ELLIOTT, N.C., PORTER, D.R. ASSESSMENT OF GREENBUG-RESISTANT WHEAT GERMPLASM ON LYSIPHLEBUS TESTACEIPES CRESSON (HYMENOPTERA: APHIDIDAE) OVIPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT IN GREENBUG OVER TWO GENERATIONS. SOUTHWESTERN ENTOMOLOGIST. 2001. V. 26(3). P. 187-194.

Considerations in Using Coccinellids for Biological Control of Aphids - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Elliott, N.C., Obrycki, J.J., Giles, K.L. 2001. Considerations in using coccinellids for biological control of aphids. Proceedings of the International Organization of Biocontrol, August 2-5, 2001, Bozeman, Montana. p. 13.