Projects

DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH QUALITY, COST-EFFECTIVE, MASS-REARED BIOCONTROL AGENTS FOR SMALL AND URBAN FARMS, ORGANIC FARMS AND GREENHOUSES Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 420330

EICOSANOID-MEDIATED AND MOLECULAR IMMUNE SIGNALING INHIBITORS IN PIERCING/SUCKING INSECT PESTS OF SMALL AND URBAN VEGETABLE FARMS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 420823

SILVER NANOPARTICLES AS PESTICIDE FOR AGRICULTURAL APPLICATIONS: TOXICOLOGY EVALUATIONS Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 422327

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Baculovirus replication induces the expression of heat shock proteins in vivo and in vitro - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (10-Jan-13)

Determination and analysis of the genome sequence of Spodoptera littoralis multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Breitenbach, J.E., El-Sheikh, E.A., Harrison, R.L., Rowley, D.L., Sparks, M., Gundersen, D.E., Popham, H.J. 2013. Determination and analysis of the genome sequence of Spodoptera littoralis multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus. Virus Research. 171(1):194-2008.

RNA-seq study of microbially induced hemocyte transcripts from larval Heliothis virescens (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shelby, K., Popham, H.J. 2012. RNA-seq study of microbially induced hemocyte transcripts from larval Heliothis virescens (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Insects. 3:743-762.

HSP70 induction during baculovirus infection - (Abstract Only)

Breitenbach, J.E., Popham, H.J. 2012. HSP70 induction during baculovirus infection [abstract]. Society for Invertebrate Pathology Meeting. p. 127.

Characterization of a cypovirus isolated from Missouri bilobed loopers - (Abstract Only)

Breitenbach, J.E., Popham, H.J. 2012. Characterization of a cypovirus isolated from Missouri bilobed loopers [abstract]. University of Missouri Life Sciences Week. Available: http://bondlsc.missouri.edu/lsw/abstract_search/view/1405.

Development of cell lines from the cactophagous insect: Cactoblastis cactorum (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) and their susceptibility to three baculoviruses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Grasela, J.J., McIntosh, A.H., Ringbauer Jr, J.A., Goodman, C.L., Carpenter, J.E., Popham, H.J. 2012. Development of cell lines from the cactophagous insect: Cactoblastis cactorum (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) and their susceptibility to three baculoviruses. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology - Animals. 48:293-300.

Iron levels change in larval Heliothis virescens tissues following baculovirus infection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Popham, H.J., Sun, R., Shelby, K., Robertson, D. 2012. Iron levels change in larval Heliothis virescens tissues following baculovirus infection. Biological Trace Element Research. 148(3):356-362.

Genetic variation and virulence of Autographa californica multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus and Trichoplusia ni single nucleopolyhedrovirus isolates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Harrison, R.L., Popham, H.J., Breitenbach, J.E., Rowley, D.L. 2012. Genetic variation and virulence of Autographa californica multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus and Trichoplusia ni single nucleopolyhedrovirus isolates. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 110(1):33-47.

Characterization of a novel cypovirus isolated from the bilobed looper, Autographa biloba - (Abstract Only)

Breitenbach, J.E., Popham, H.J. 2012. Characterization of a novel cypovirus isolated from the bilobed looper, Autographa biloba [abstract]. American Society for Virology Meeting. p. 113.

Dietary composition affect levels of trace elements in the predator Podisus maculiventris (Say) (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Coudron, T.A., Mitchell, L.C., Sun, R., Robertson, J.D., Pham, N.V., Popham, H.J. 2012. Dietary composition affect levels of trace elements in the predator Podisus maculiventris (Say) (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae). Biological Control. 61:141-146.

Laboratory and field evaluations for efficacy of a fast-killing baculovirus isolate from Spodoptera frugiperda - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Behle, R.W., Popham, H.J. 2012. Laboratory and field evaluations for efficacy of a fast-killing baculovirus isolate from Spodoptera frugiperda. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 109:194-200.

Changes in trace metals in hemolymph of baculovirus infected noctuid larvae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Popham, H.J., Sun, R., Shelby, K., Robertson, D. 2012. Changes in trace metals in hemolymph of baculovirus-infected noctuid larvae. Biological Trace Element Research. 146:325-334.

Baculovirus induced transcripts in hemocytes from Heliothis virescens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Breitenbach, J.E., Shelby, K., Popham, H.J. 2011. Baculovirus induced transcripts in hemocytes from Heliothis virescens. Viruses. 3(11):2047-2064.

Genetic variation, and biological activity of nucleopolyhedrovirus samples from larvae Heliothis virescens, Helicoverpa zea, and Helicoverpa armigera - (Abstract Only)

Rowley, D.L., Popham, H.J., Harrison, R.L. 2011. Genetic variation, and biological activity of nucleopolyhedrovirus samples from larvae Heliothis virescens, Helicoverpa zea, and Helicoverpa armigera. Society for Invertebrate Pathology Annual Meeting. pp.62-63.

Developmental response of the beneficial predator Podisus maculiventris to change in dietary ascorbic acid concentration - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Coudron, T.A., Shelby, K., Ellersieck, M.R., Winston, B.R., Popham, H.J. 2011. Developmental response of the beneficial predator Podisus maculiventris to change in dietary ascorbic acid concentration. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 139:235-241.

Genetic variation and virulence of nucleopolyhedroviruses isolated worldwide from the heliothine pests Helicoverpa armigera, Helicoverpa zea, and Heliothis virescens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rowley, D.L., Popham, H.J., Harrison, R.L. 2011. Classification, genetic variation, and biological activity of nucleopolyhedrovirus isolates from three heliothine pests. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 107:112-126.

Baculovirus infection induces heat shock response in vivo and in vitro - (Abstract Only)

Breitenbach, J.E., Popham, H.J. 2011. Baculovirus infection induces heat shock response in vivo and in vitro [abstract]. American Society for Virology Meeting. p. 145-146..

New Frontiers in the Biological Control of Insects - (Abstract Only)

Coudron, T.A., Popham, H.J., Shelby, K., Stanley, D.W. 2010. New Frontiers in the Biological Control of Insects [abstract]. Arthropod Mass Rearing and Quality Control Workshop. p. 65-66.

Plasma Trace Metals Change Due to Development and Baculovirus Infection in Larval Heliothis virescens - (Abstract Only)

Popham, H.J., Sun, R., Shelby, K., Robertson, D. 2010. Plasma Trace Metals Change Due to Development and Baculovirus Infection in Larval Heliothis virescens. National Meeting of Entomological Society Of America. p. 125.

Classification, genetic variation, and biological activity of nucleopolyhedrovirus samples from larvae of the heliothine pests heliothis virescens, helicoverpa zea, and helicoverpa armigera - (Abstract Only)

Rowley, D.L., Popham, H.J., Harrison, R.L. 2010. Classification, genetic variation, and biological activity of nucleopolyhedrovirus samples from larvae of the heliothine pests heliothis virescens, helicoverpa zea, and helicoverpa armigera. Meeting Abstract. 58:125.

Measurement of Trace Elements During the Development and Immune Response of Heliothis virescens Larvae - (Abstract Only)

Sun, R., Popham, H.J., Shelby, K., Robertson, J.D. 2010. Measurement of Trace Elements During the Development and Immune Response of Heliothis virescens Larvae [abstract]. American Chemical Society National Meeting. Available: http://abstracts.acs.org/chem/240nm/program/view.php.

Baculovirus Infection Influences Host Protein Expression in Two Established Insect Cell Lines - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Popham, H.J., Grasela, J.J., Goodman, C.L., Mcintosh, A.H. 2010. Baculovirus Infection Influences Host Protein Expression in Two Established Insect Cell Lines. Journal of Insect Physiology. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jinsphys.2010.03.024.

Anti-viral Responses in Insects - (Book / Chapter)

Clem, R.J., Popham, H.J., Shelby, K. 2010. Anti-viral responses in insects. In: Asgori, S., Johnson, K., editors. Insect Virology. Norfolk, UK: Caistor Academic Press. p. 383-404.

Ascorbic Acid Influences the Development and Immunocompetence of Larval Heliothis virescens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Popham, H.J., Shelby, K. 2009. Ascorbic Acid Influences the Development and Immunocompetence of Larval Heliothis virescens. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 133:57-64.

Impact of Ascorbic Acid Fortification on the Effectiveness of Biological Control Agents - (Abstract Only)

Coudron, T.A., Popham, H.J., Shelby, K. 2008. Impact of Ascorbic Acid Fortification on the Effectiveness of Biological Control Agents [abstract]. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. p.134.

Bacterial, but not Baculoviral Infections Stimulate Hemolin Expression in Noctuid Moths - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Terenius, O., Popham, H.J., Shelby, K. 2009. Bacterial, but not Baculoviral Infections Stimulate Hemolin Expression in Noctuid Moths. Developmental and Comparative Immunology. 33:1176-1185.

Antibacterial and Antiviral Responses of Larval Heliothis virescens - (Abstract Only)

Shelby, K., Popham, H.J. 2009. Antibacterial and Antiviral Responses of Larval Heliothis virescens [abstract]. Arthropod Genomics Symposium. Paper No. 55.

Analysis of ESTs Generated from Immune-Stimulated Hemocytes of Larval Heliothis virescens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shelby, K., Popham, H.J. 2009. Analysis of ESTs Generated from Immune-Stimulated Hemocytes of Larval Heliothis virescens. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 101:86-95.

Protein Expression Profiles of Permissive, Semi-Permissive and Non-Permissive Cells Infected by Baculovirus - (Abstract Only)

Popham, H.J., Goodman, C.L., Grasela, J.J. 2009. Protein Expression Profiles of Permissive, Semi-Permissive and Non-Permissive Cells Infected by Baculovirus [abstract]. Society of Invertebrate Pathology. p. 89.

Bacterial but not Baculoviral Infections Stimulate Hemolin Expression in Helicoverpa zea and Heliothis virescens - (Abstract Only)

Terenius, O., Popham, H.J., Shelby, K. 2009. Bacterial but not Baculoviral Infections Stimulate Hemolin Expression in Helicoverpa zea and Heliothis virescens [abstract]. Society of Invertebrate Pathology. p. 91.

Influence of Diet on Cold Storage of the Predator Perillus bioculatus (F.) (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Coudron, T.A., Popham, H.J., Ellersieck, M.R. 2009. Influence of Diet on Cold Storage of the Predator Perillus bioculatus (F.). Biocontrol 54:773-783.

Cloning and characterization of the secreted hemocytic prophenoloxidases of Heliothis virescens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shelby, K., Popham, H.J. 2008. Cloning and Characterization of the Secreted Hemocytic Prophenoloxidases of Heliothis virescens. Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology. 69(3):127-142.

Regulation of Heliothis virescens Innate Immune Responses to the Endoparasitoid Campoletis sonorensis - (Abstract Only)

Nusawardani, T., Shelby, K., Popham, H.J., Webb, B.A. 2008. Regulation of Heliothis virescens Innate Immune Responses to the Endoparasitoid Campoletis sonorensis [abstract]. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. p.73.

Developmental Response of Euplectrus comstockii (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) to Ascorbic Acid in the Diet of the Larval Host, Heliothis virescens (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Coudron, T.A., Shelby, K., Ellersieck, M.R., Odoom, E.D., Lim, E.E., Popham, H.J. 2008. Developmental response of Euplectrus comstockii (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) to ascorbic acid in the diet of the larval host, Heliothis virescens (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Biocontrol. 54:175-182.

Preliminary analyses of the Heliothis virescens transcriptome - (Abstract Only)

Shelby, K., Terenius, O., Popham, H.J. 2008. Preliminary analyses of the Heliothis virescens transcriptome [abstract]. Arthropod Genomics Symposium. p. 14.

Genomic sequence analysis of a fast-killing isolate of the Spodoptera frugiperda multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Harrison, R.L., Puttler, B., Popham, H.J. 2008. Genomic sequence analysis of a fast-killing isolate of the Spodoptera frugiperda multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus. Journal of General Virology. 89:775-790.

Annotated EST database of Heliothis virescens hemocytic immune system transcripts - (Abstract Only)

Shelby, K., Popham, H.J. 2007. Annotated EST database of Heliothis virescens hemocytic immune system transcripts [abstract]. Entomological Society of America. p. 153.

Effects of inorganic and organic selenium supplementation on development of larval Heliothis virescens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Popham, H.J., Shelby, K. 2007. Effects of inorganic and organic selenium supplementation on development of larval Heliothis virescens. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 125(2):171-178.

Genomic sequence analysis of a nucleopolyhedrovirus isolated from the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda - (Abstract Only)

Popham, H.J., Harrison, R.L. 2007. Genomic sequence analysis of a nucleopolyhedrovirus isolated from the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda. American Society for Virology. p. 259.

An EST analysis of Heliothis virescens immune-stimulated hemocytes - (Abstract Only)

Shelby, K., Popham, H.J. 2007. An EST analysis of Heliothis virescens immune-stimulated hemocytes. University of Missouri Life Sciences Week. p. 120.

Genomic sequence analysis of a granulovirus isolated from the Old World bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Harrison, R.L., Popham, H.J. 2008. Genomic sequence analysis of a granulovirus isolated from the Old World bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera. Virus Genes. 36:565-581.

PLASMA SELENIUM LEVELS CORRELATE WITH ELEVATED IMMUNOCOMPETENCE OF HELIOTHIS VIRESCENS LARVAE AGAINST BACULOVIRUS INFECTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shelby, K., Popham, H.J. 2007. Plasma selenium levels correlate with elevated immunocompetence of Heliothis virescens larvae against baculovirus infection. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 95(2):77-83.

IMPACT OF ASCORBIC ACID ON IMMUNOCOMPETENCE OF LARVAL HELIOTHIS VIRESCENS - (Abstract Only)

Popham, H.J., Brandt, S.L. 2006. Impact of ascorbic acid on immunocompetence of larval Heliothis virescens [abstract]. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. p. 107.

UPTAKE OF DIETARY MICRONUTRIENTS FROM ARTIFICIAL DIETS BY LARVAL HELIOTHIS VIRESCENS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Popham, H.J., Shelby, K. 2006. Uptake of dietary micronutrients from artificial diets by larval heliothis virescens. Journal of Insect Physiology. Available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jinsphys.2006.04.005.

ANTIVIRAL RESPONSE IN HELIOTHIS VIRESCENS - (Abstract Only)

Popham, H.J. 2006. Antiviral response in Heliothis virescens [abstract]. Molecular Insect Science International Symposium Proceedings. p. 70.

PLASMA PHENOLOXIDASE OF LARVAL HELIOTHIS VIRESCENS IS VIRUCIDAL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shelby, K., Popham, H.J. 2006. Plasma phenoloxidase of the larval tobacco budworm, Heliothis virescens, is virucidal. Journal of Insect Science. 6:16.

LARVAL HELIOTHIS VIRESCENS TISSUE SELENIUM LEVELS CORRELATE WITH ELEVATED IMMUNOCOMPETENCE AGAINST VIRAL INFECTION - (Abstract Only)

Shelby, K., Popham, H.J., Morris, S.J. 2005. Larval Heliothis virescens tissue selenium levels correlate with elevated immunocompetence against viral infection [abstract]. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Available: http://esa.confex.com/esa/2005/techprogram/paper_20664.htm.

VIRUCIDAL ACTIVITY IN THE PLASMA OF LARVAL LEPIDOPTERAN - (Abstract Only)

Shelby, K., Popham, H.J. 2005. Virucidal activity in the plasma of larval lepidopteran [abstract]. American Society for Virology Meeting. p. 166.

ACMNPV IN PERMISSIVE, SEMIPERMISSIVE AND NONPERMISSIVE CELL LINES FROM ARTHROPODA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mcintosh, A.H., Grasela, J.J., Popham, H.J. 2005. Acmnpv in permissive, semipermissive and nonpermissive cell lines from arthropoda. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology 41:298-3004.

PLASMA SELENIUM LEVELS CORRELATE WITH ELEVATED IMMUNOCOMPETENCE OF HELIOTHIS VIRESCENS LARVAE AGAINST BACULOVIRUS INFECTION - (Abstract Only)

Shelby, K., Popham, H.J., Morris, S.J. 2005. Plasma selenium levels correlate with elevated immunocompetence of heliothis virescens larvae against baculovirus infection [abstract]. University of Missouri Life Sciences Week. Available: http://lifesciencesweek.missouri.edu/uploads05/abstracts/shelbyk@1.doc.

NUTRITIONAL EPIDEMIOLOGY OF BACULOVIRUSES - (Abstract Only)

Shelby, K., Popham, H.J. 2005. Nutritional epidemiology of baculoviruses [abstract]. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting North Central Branch. p. 45

ASSESSMENT OF THE PERMISSIVE NATURE OF INSECT CELL LINES FROM VARIOUS ORDERS CHALLENGED WITH ACMNPV CARRYING A FLUORESCENT MARKER GENE - (Abstract Only)

Mcintosh, A.H., Grasela, J.J., Popham, H.J. 2005. Assessment of the permissive nature of insect cell lines from various orders challenged with acmnpv carrying a fluorescent marker gene [abstract]. Baculovirus and Insect Cell Culture Conference Proceedings. p. 31.

EFFECT OF DIETARY SELENIUM SUPPLEMENTATION ON RESISTANCE TO BACULOVIRUS INFECTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Popham, H.J., Shelby, K. 2005. Effect of dietary selenium supplementation on resistance to baculovirus infection. Biological Control 32(3):419-429.

DIETARY SELENIUM INCREASES RESISTANCE TO HELIOTHIS VIRESCENS LARVAE INFECTED WITH A BACULOVIRUS - (Abstract Only)

Popham, H.J., Shelby, K. 2004. Dietary selenium increases resistance to heliothis virescens larvae infected with a baculovirus [abstract]. National Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting p. 70.

THE ROLE OF PLASMA PHENOLOXIDASE IN RESISTANCE OF HELIOTHIS VIRESCENS LARVAE TO BACULOVIRUS INFECTION - (Abstract Only)

Shelby, K., Popham, H.J. 2004. The role of plasma phenoloxidase in resistance of heliothis virescens larvae to baculovirus infection [abstract]. National Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting p. 118.

SELENIUM IMPACTS THE INFECTIVITY OF ACMNPV IN TRICHOPLUSIA NI - (Abstract Only)

Popham, H.J., Shelby, K. 2004. Selenium impacts the infectivity of acmnpv in trichoplusia ni [abstract]. Society for Invertebrate Pathology Annual Meeting p. 51.

POTENT VIRUCIDAL ACTIVITY AGAINST HZSNPV IN LARVAL HELIOTHIS VIRESCENS PLASMA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Popham, H.J., Shelby, K., Brandt, S.L., Coudron, T.A. 2004. Potent virucidal activity against hzsnpv in larval heliothis virescens plasma. Journal of General Virology. 85(8):2255-2261.

DIETARY SELENIUM SUPPLEMENTATION BOOSTS PLASMA PHENOLOXIDASE ACTIVITY AND ANTIVIRAL IMMUNOCOMPETENCE - (Abstract Only)

Shelby, K., Popham, H.J. 2004. Dietary selenium supplementation boosts plasma phenoloxidase activity and antiviral immunocompetence [abstract]. University of Missouri Life Sciences Week. Available: http://lifesciencesweek.missouri.edu/uploads/abstract_pdf/shelbyk@1.pdf.

CHARACTERIZATION OF TWO AUTOGRAPHA CALIFORNICA NUCLEOPOLYHEDROVIRUS PROTEINS, AC145 AND AC150, WHICH AFFECT ORAL INFECTIVITY IN A HOST DEPENDENT MANNER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lapointe, R., Popham, H.J., Straschil, U., Goulding, D., O'Reilly, D.R., Olszewski, J.A. 2004. Characterization of two autographa californica nucleopolyhedrovirus proteins, ac145 and ac150, which affect oral infectivity in a host dependent manner. Journal of Virology. 78:6439-6448.

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS FOR INSECTS? THE EFFECT OF SELENIUM ON RESISTANCE TO BACULOVIRUS INFECTION. - (Abstract Only)

Shelby, K., Popham, H.J. 2004. Nutritional supplements for insects? the effect of selenium on resistance to baculovirus infection [abstract]. Entomological Society of America Regional Meetings. p. 54.

EFFECT OF DIETARY SELENIUM SUPPLEMENTATION ON SUSCEPTIBILITY TO BACULOVIRUS INFECTION - (Abstract Only)

POPHAM, H.J., SHELBY, K., COUDRON, T.A. EFFECT OF DIETARY SELENIUM SUPPLEMENTATION ON SUSCEPTIBILITY TO BACULOVIRUS INFECTION. AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY MIDWEST REGIONAL MEETING. 2003. pg. 134.

VIRUCIDAL ACTIVITY AGAINST HZSNPV IN NAIVE PLASMA OF HELIOTHIS VIRESCENS (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE) - (Abstract Only)

POPHAM, H.J., SHELBY, K., BRANDT, S.L. Virucidal activity against HzSNPV in naive plasma of Heliothis virescens (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). SOCIETY OF INVERTEBRATE PATHOLOGY. 2003. Abstract p. 39.

VIRUCIDAL ACTIVITY IN HELIOTHIS VIRESCENS PLASMA - (Abstract Only)

Shelby, K., Popham, H.J., Brandt, S.L., Coudron, T.A. 2003. Virucidal activity in heliothis virescens plasma [abstract]. National Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. p. 118.

IMPROVED PRODUCTION AND EFFICACY OF BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AGENTS - (Abstract Only)

WAGNER, R.M., MCINTOSH, A.H., COUDRON, T.A., SHELBY, K., POPHAM, H.J., GRASELA, J.J., GOODMAN, C.L., BRANDT, S.L., WRIGHT OSMENT, M.M. Improved Production and Efficacy of Biological Control Agents. UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI LIFE SCIENCES WEEK. 2003. Available from: http://lsrdb.missouri.edu/cgi-bin/searchsortlsrdb.cgi.