Projects

Biorational Control Methods for Insect Pests of Potato Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 409488

Field Testing of Minor Use Pesticides Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 410179

Integrated Pest Management of the Potato Psyllid and Candidatus Liberibacter Psyllaurous in a Multicrop System Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 418675

Increasing the Understanding of the Role of the Potato Psyllid in the Zebra Chip Potato Disease Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 416916

Etiology and Biology of Zebra Chip Potato Disease Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 409839

Management of Insect Pests of Potato and Tree Fruits Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 413404

Management of the Potato Purple Top Disease in the Columbia Basin Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 413405

Biology, Etiology, and Management of Zebra Chip Potato Disease Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 413407

Evaluation of Chemical Management, Inoculum Sources and Aphid Vectors for Potato Virus Y Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 412176

Biology, Etiology, and Management of Zebra Chip Disease (Texas A&m) Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 413455

Development of Treatment Thresholds for the Beet Leafhopper to Better Manage Potato Purple Top Disease in the Columbia Basin Trust (T)   Accession Number: 416835

Enhancing Phytonutrient Value, Pests, and Disease Resistance in Potatoes, and Cultivar Differences in Impact of Purple Top Disease Trust (T)   Accession Number: 410719

Increasing the Understanding of the Role of the Potato Psyllid in the Zebra Chip Potato Defect Complex Trust (T)   Accession Number: 411619

Assessment of the Source and the Impact of the Purple Top Disease Pathogen on Potatoes in the Columbia Basin Trust (T)   Accession Number: 413206

Publications

Susceptibility of Different Potato Plant Growth Stages to Purple Top Disease - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (21-Sep-09)

Phenotypic and Etiological Differences Between Psyllid Yellows and Zebra Chip Diseases of Potato - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (07-Aug-09)

Susceptibility of Different Potato Cultivars to Purple Top Disease - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Munyaneza, J.E., Crosslin, J., Buchman, J.L. 2009. Susceptibility of Different Potato Cultivars to Purple Top Disease. American Journal of Potato Research. DOI 10.1007/s12230-009-9106-y.

Seasonal Occurrence and Abundance of the Potato Psyllid, Bactericera cockerelli, in south central Washington - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Munyaneza, J.E., Crosslin, J., Buchman, J.L. 2009. Seasonal Occurrence and Abundance of the Potato Psyllid, Bactericera cockerelli, in south central Washington. American Journal of Potato Research. DOI 10.1007/S12230-009-9108-9.

First Report of Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum in Pepper Plants in Mexico - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Munyaneza, J.E., Sengoda, V.G., Crosslin, J., Garzon-Tiznada, J.A., Cardenas-Valenzuela, O.G. 2009. First Report of Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum in Pepper Plants in Mexico. Plant Disease. 93:1076.

First Report of Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum in Tomato Plants in Mexico - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Munyaneza, J.E., Sengoda, V.G., Crosslin, J., Garzon-Tiznado, J.A., Cardenas-Valenzuela, O.G. 2009. First Report of Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum in Tomato Plants in Mexico. Plant Disease. 93:1076.

Impact of Zebra Chip Disease on the Mineral Content of Potato Tubers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Miles, G.P., Buchman, J.L., Munyaneza, J.E. 2009. Impact of Zebra Chip Disease on the Mineral Content of Potato Tubers. American Journal of Potato Research. DOI 10.1007/s12230-009-9104-0.

Susceptibility of Potato Cultivars to Purple Top Disease - (Popular Publication) - (26-Mar-09)

First Report of Candidatus Liberibacter in Potato Tubers with Zebra Chip Disease in Mexico - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Munyaneza, J.E., Sengoda, V.G., Crosslin, J., De La Rosa-Lozano, G., Sanchez, A. 2009. First Report of Candidatus Liberibacter psyllaurous in Potato Tubers with Zebra Chip Disease in Mexico. Plant Disease 93:552.

Leafhoppers (Homoptera: Cicadelliadae) associated with potatoes in Alaska: species composition, seasonal abundance, and potential vectors. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pantoja, A., Hagerty, A.M., Emmert, S.Y., Munyaneza, J.E. 2009. Leafhoppers (Homoptera: Cicadelliadae) associated with potatoes in Alaska: species composition, seasonal abundance, and potential vectors. American Journal of Potato Research. 86:68-75.

Evidence that the zebra chip disease can be maintained in potatoes by grafting and in vitro. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Crosslin, J., Munyaneza, J.E. 2009. Evidence that the zebra chip disease can be maintained in potatoes by grafting and in vitro. American Journal of Potato Research. 86:183-187.

Leafhoppers (Homoptera: Cicadelliadae) associated with potatoes in Alaska: species composition, seasonal abundance, and potential phytoplasma vectors. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pantoja, A., Hagerty, A.M., Emmert, S.Y., Munyaneza, J.E. 2008. Leafhoppers (Homoptera: Cicadelliadae) associated with potatoes in Alaska: species composition, seasonal abundance, and potential phytoplasma vectors. American Journal of Potato Research. 86(1):68-75.

Insect-Phytoplasma/Bacteria Relationship: Case of Potato Purple Top and Zebra Chip Diseases - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Munyaneza, J.E. 2009. Insect-Phytoplasma/Bacteria Relationship: Case of Potato Purple Top and Zebra Chip Disease. pp 1-9. In: Proceedings of the 2008 International Symposium on Plant Pathogenic Bacteria, 17-18 September 2008, Guadalajara, Mexico. University of Guadalajara and Mexican Society of Phytopathology.

Molecular characterization and Phylogenetic analysis of 16S rRNA from a new Candidatus Liberibacter strain associated with Zebra chip disease of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) and the potato psyllid - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lin, H., Doddapaneni,, H., Munyaneza, J.E., Civerolo, E.L., Venkatesan, S.G., Buchman, J.L., Stenger, D.C. 2009. Molecular characterization and Phylogenetic analysis of 16S rRNA from a new Candidatus Liberibacter strain associated with Zebra chip disease of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) and the potato psyllid. Journal of Plant Pathology. 91:215-219.

Incidence of BLTVA Phytoplasma in Local Populations of Circulifer tenellus (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) in Washington State - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (22-Sep-08)

Impact of Different Potato Psyllid Populations on Zebra Chip Disease Incidence, Severity, and Potato Yield - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Munyaneza, J.E., Buchman, J.L., Upton, J.E., Goolsby, J., Crosslin, J., Bester, G., Miles, G.P., Sengoda, V.G. 2008. Impact of Different Potato Psyllid Populations on Zebra Chip Disease Incidence, Severity, and Potato Yield. Subtropical Plant Science 60:27-37.

Taxonomic Identity and Population Dynamics of Leafhoppers from Potatoes in Alaska, USA - (Abstract) - (18-Aug-08)

Zebra Chip, a New Potato Disease in North and Central America, is Associated with the Potato Psyllid - (Book/Chapter)

Munyaneza, J.E., Crosslin, J. 2008. Zebra Chip, a New Potato Disease in North and Central America, is Associated with the Potato Psyllid. pp 124-127. In: S.Chiru, G.Olteanu, C.Aldea, and C.Badarau (eds.), 'Potato for a Changing World". Transilvaia University of Brasov Publishing House, Brasov, Romania.

Susceptibility of Different Potato Cultivars to Purple Top Disease in the Columbia Basin - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Munyaneza, J.E., Crosslin, J. 2008. Susceptibility of Different Potato Cultivars to Purple Top Disease in the Columbia Basin. pp 67-73, In: Proceedings, 47th Annual Washington State Potato Conference, 5-7 February 2008, Moses Lake, WA. WSPC, Moses Lake, WA.

Potential leafhopper vectors associated with potatoes in Alaska - (Abstract) - (14-Mar-08)

Phytoplasmas Diseases and Insect Vectors in Potatoes of the Pacific Northwest of the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Munyaneza, J.E., Crosslin, J., Lee, I. 2007. Phytoplasmas Diseases and Insect Vectors in Potatoes of the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Bulletin of Insectology 60:181-182

Further Evidence that Zebra Chip Potato Disease in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas is Associated with Bactericera cockerelli - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Munyaneza, J.E., Goolsby, J., Crosslin, J., Upton, J.E. 2007. Further Evidence that Zebra Chip Potato Disease in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas is Associated with Bactericera cockerelli. Subtropical Plant Science 59:30-37.

Seasonal Occurrence and Abundance of Beet Leafhopper in the Potato Growing Region of Washington and Oregon Columbia Basin and Yakima Valley - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Munyaneza, J.E., Jensen, A.S., Hamm, P.B., Upton, J.E. 2008. Seasonal Occurrence and Abundance of Beet Leafhopper in the Potato Growing Region of Washington and Oregon Columbia Basin and Yakima Valley. American Journal of Potato Research 85:77-84.

Population Dynamics of the Beet Leafhopper (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) in the Potato Growing Region of Washington and Oregon Columbia Basin - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (31-Jul-07)

Seasonal abundance of sharpshooters, leafhoppers, and psyllids associated with potatoes affected by zebra chip disorder - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Goolsby, J., Bextine, B., Munyaneza, J.E., Setamou, M., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Bester, G. 2007. Seasonal abundance of sharpshooters, leafhoppers, and psyllids associated with potatoes affected by zebra chip disorder. Subtropical Plant Science. 59:15-23.

Pest Identification: Beet Leafhopper - (Popular Publication)

Munyaneza, J.E. 2007. Pest Identification: Beet Leafhopper. Potato Country USA 23(5):21.

Development of an IPM program for management of the potato psyllid to reduce incidence of zebra chip disorder in potatoes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Goolsby, J., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Bextine, B., Lin, D., Munyaneza, J.E. 2007. Development of an IPM program for management of the potato psyllid to reduce incidence of zebra chip disorder in potatoes. Subtropical Plant Science. 59:85-94.

Assessing the Impact of Purple Top Disease Pathogen on Potatoes in the Columbia Basin - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Munyaneza, J.E., Crosslin, J. 2007. Assessing the Impact of Purple Top Disease Pathogen on Potatoes in the Columbia Basin. Proceedings Washington State Potato Conference. pp. 75-80.

Association of Bactericera cockerelli (Homoptera: Psyllidae) with 'Zebra Chip', a New Potato Disease in Southwestern United States and Mexico - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Munyaneza, J.E., Crosslin, J., Upton, J.E. 2007. Association of Bactericera cockerelli (Homoptera: Psyllidae) with 'Zebra Chip', a New Potato Disease in Southwestern United States and Mexico. Journal of Economic Entomology, Vol. 100(3): 656-663.

The Beet Leafhopper (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) Transmits the Columbia Basin Potato Purple Top Phytoplasma to Potatoes, Beets, and Weeds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Munyaneza, J.E., Crosslin, J., Upton, J.E. 2006. The beet leafhopper (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) transmits the columbia basin potato purple top phytoplasma to potatoes, beets, and weeds. Journal of Economic Entomology. 99(2): 268-272

Potato Purple Top Disease and Beet Leafhoppers in the Columbia Basin - (Popular Publication)

Munyaneza, J.E. 2006. Potato Purple Top Disease and Beet Leafhoppers in the Columbia Basin. Potato Country USA 22:28-29.

Impact of the Columbia Basin potato purple top phytoplasma on potato tuber processing quality. - (Popular Publication)

Munyaneza, J.E. 2006. Impact of the Columbia Basin potato purple top phytoplasma on potato tuber processing quality. Potato Country USA. 22:12-13.

Beet Leafhopper and Potato Purple Top Disease: 2005 Season Recap and New Research Directions - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Munyaneza, J.E., Crosslin, J., Jensen, A.S., Hamm, P.B., Schreiber, M.E. 2006. Beet leafhopper and potato purple top disease: 2005 season recap and new research directions. 45th Annual Proceedings Washington State Potato Conference. 2006: 107-118

Development of a real-time, quantitative PCR for detection of potato purple top phytoplasma in plants and beet leafhoppers - (Abstract)

Crosslin, J., Vandemark, G.J., Munyaneza, J.E. 2007. Development of a real-time, quantitative PCR for detection of potato purple top phytoplasma in plants and beet leafhoppers. Phytopathology. 97:S166. ARIS 204245

Aphids and Leafhoppers Associated with Potatoes in Alaska. - (Abstract)

Pantoja, A., Alvarez, J., Munyaneza, J.E., Hagerty, A.M., Adams, T. 2006. Aphids and leafhoppers associated with potatoes in Alaska. Proceedings of the PAA/Solanaceae 2006 Meeting, July 23-27, 2006, Madison, Wisconsin. p. 193-194.

Carrot Purple Leaf: a New Carrot Disease Associated with Spiroplasma Citri and Phytoplasmas in Washington - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lee, I., Bottner, K.D., Munyaneza, J.E., Davis, R.E., Crosslin, J., Du Toit, L., Crosby, T. 2006. Carrot purple leaf: a new carrot disease associated with spiroplasma citri and phytoplasmas in Washington State. Plant Disease.90-989-993.

Development of a Real-Time, Quantitative Pcr for Detection of the Columbia Basin Potato Purple Top Phytoplasma in Plants and Beet Leafhoppers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Crosslin, J., Vandemark, G.J., Munyaneza, J.E. 2006. Development of a real-time, quantitative PCR for detection of the Columbia Basin potato purple top phytoplasma in plants and beet leafhoppers. Plant Disease. 90:663-667.

Purple Top Disease and Beet Leafhopper Transmitted Virescence Agent (Bltva) Phytoplasma in Potatoes of the Pacific Northwest of the United States - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Munyaneza, J.E. 2005. Purple top disease and beet leafhopper transmitted virescence agent (BLTVA) phytoplasma in potatoes of the Pacific Northwest of the United States. pp. 211-220. In: A. J. Haverkort and P. C. Struik [eds.], "Potato in progress: science meets practice". Wageningen Academic Publishers.

Beet Leafhopper (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) Settling Behavior, Survival, and Reproduction on Selected Host Plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Munyaneza, J.E., Upton, J.E. 2005. Beet leafhopper (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) settling behavior, survival, and reproduction on selected host plants. J. Econ. Entomol. 98(6): 1824-1830.

Update on the Potato Purple Top Disease in the Columbia Basin - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Munyaneza, J.E., Crosslin, J., Jensen, A.S., Hamm, P.B., Thomas, P.E., Pappu, H., Schreiber, A. 2005. Update on the potato purple top disease in the Columbia Basin. Proceedings of the 44th Annual Washington State Potato Conference. pp. 57-70.

Carrot Purple Leaf: a New Carrot Disease Associated with Spiroplasma Citri and Phytoplasmas in Washington - (Abstract)

Lee, I., Bottner, K.D., Munyaneza, J.E., Davis, R.E., Crosslin, J., Du Toit, L., Crosby, T. 2005. Carrot purple leaf: a new carrot disease associated with Spiroplasma citri and phytoplasmas in Washington. Phytopathology. 95:S57.

Association of the Beet Leafhopper (Homoptera: Cicadellidae) with a Clover Proliferation Group Phytoplasma in the Columbia Basin of Washington and Oregon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Crosslin, J., Munyaneza, J.E., Jensen, A., Hamm, P.B. 2005. Association of the beet leafhopper (homoptera: cicadellidae) with a clover proliferation group phytoplasma in the columbia basin of washington and oregon. Journal of Economic Entomology. 98:279-283.

Closely Related But Distinct Phytoplasmas Associated with Potato Purple Top and Potato Witches'-Broom Diseases in the U.S. - (Abstract)

Lee, I., Bottner, K.D., Munyaneza, J.E., Campbell, W.L., Secor, G.A., Gudmestad, N.C. 2004. Closely related but distinct phytoplasmas associated with potato purple top and potato witches'-broom diseases in the U.S.. American Phytopathological Society. 94 (6) (Supplement):S58.

Leafhopper Population Dynamics in the South Columbia Basin - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Munyaneza, J.E. 2004. Leafhopper population dynamics in the South Columbia Basin. Proceedings of 43rd Annual Washington State Potato Conference and Trade Show. Moses Lake, WA. p.51-58.

Purple Top, Bltva, and Leafhoppers: An Update - (Popular Publication)

Jensen, A., Hamm, P., Thomas, P.E., Crosslin, J., Munyaneza, J.E., Schreiber, A., Pike, K. 2004. Purple top, bltva, and leafhoppers: an update. Potato Progress. March Vol. IV(3):1-3.

Clover Proliferation Group (16srvi), Subgroup a (16srvi-A) Phytoplasma Is Probable Causal Agent of Potato Purple Top Disease in Washington and Oregon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lee, I., Bottner, K.D., Munyaneza, J.E., Secor, G.A., Gudmestad, N.C. 2004. Clover proliferation group (16srvi), subgroup a (16srvi-a) phytoplasma is probable causal agent of potato purple top disease in washington and oregon. Plant Disease. 88:429.

Leafhopper Transmitted Diseases: Emerging Threat to Pacific Northwest Potatoes - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Munyaneza, J.E. 2004. Leafhopper transmitted diseases: emerging threat to Pacific Northwest potatoes. Idaho Winter Commodity School Proceedings. 36:141-150.

Sources and Dissemination of Bltva in Potatoes - (Popular Publication)

Thomas, P.E., Crosslin, J., Pike, K.S., Schrieber, A., Jensen, A., Munyaneza, J.E., Hamm, P.B., Nielsen, M., Upton, J.E. 2003. Sources and dissemination of BLTVA in potatoes. Potato Progress. June III(7):3-4.

Leafhopper Identification and Biology - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Munyaneza, J.E. 2003. Leafhopper identification and biology. Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association Proceedings. pp 89-91

Adopting Conservation Tillage in Irrigated Cropping Systems - (Proceedings/Symposium)

COLLINS, H.P., PIERCE, F., BOYDSTON, R.A., GRUNWALD, N.J., MUNYANEZA, J.E. ADOPTING CONSERVATION TILLAGE IN IRRIGATED CROPPING SYSTEMS. 42ND ANNUAL WASHINGTON STATE POTATO CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS, FEB. 2-6,2003, MOSES LAKE, WA, WASHINGTON STATE POTATO COMMISSION, P. 81-92. 2003.