Projects

FIELD TESTING OF MINOR USE PESTICIDES Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 420095

BIO-RATIONAL APPROACHES TO MANAGE INSECT PESTS OF POTATO CROPS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 423691

Management of Zebra Chip to Enhance Profitability and Sustainability of U.S. Potato Production Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 421069

Integrated pest management of the potato Psyllid and Candidatus Liberibacter Psyllaurous in a multicrop system Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 418675

Area-Wide Management of Potato Pests (AMPP) in the Pacific Northwest Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 419127

Potato variety screening for Zebra chip resistance and the impact of the disease on potato postharvest Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 422725

Management of insect pests of potato and tree fruits Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 413404

Management of potato Psyllid and Zebra chip disease Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 421399

Development of an 'Early Warning' Monitoring Tool for Potato Psyllid, the Vector of Zebra Chip Disease of Potatoes Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 424182

Assessing Tolerance of Zebra Chip Disease in Potato Varieties with Low Reducing Sugar Content Trust (T)   Accession Number: 424523

Assessing feeding deterrence of potato Psyllid to prevent Zebra chip transmission Trust (T)   Accession Number: 421820

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

First report of 'Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum' on tomoato in El Salvador - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (10-Apr-13)

First report of 'Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum' associated with psyllid-affected tobacco in Nicaragua - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (01-Apr-13)

Zebra chip update - (Trade Journal) - (27-Mar-13)

Scanning electron microscopy and in vitro cultivation of endophytic bacteria from potato tubers related to Zebra Chip disease - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, Q., Chen, J., Munyaneza, J.E., Civerolo, E.L., Wallis, C.M. 2013. Scanning electron microscopy and in vitro cultivation of endophytic bacteria from potato tubers related to Zebra Chip disease. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07060661.2013.785446

Temporal analysis of potato psyllid haplotypes in the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Swisher, K.D., Munyaneza, J.E., Crosslin, J. 2013. Temporal analysis of potato psyllid haplotypes in the United States. Environmental Entomology. 42:381-393.

What is the risk of zebra chip being spread through potato tubers? - (Trade Journal)

Munyaneza, J.E. 2012. What is the risk of zebra chip being spread through potato tubers?. Trade Journal Publication. http://theglobalherald.com/assessing-the-risks-of-spreading-zebra-chip-disease-dr-joseph-munyaneza/

A new haplotype of 'Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum' identified in the Mediterranean region - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nelson, W.R., Sengoda, V.G., Alfaro-Fernandez, A.O., Font, M.I., Crosslin, J., Munyaneza, J.E. 2013. A new haplotype of 'Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum' identified in the Mediterranean region. European Journal of Plant Pathology. 135:633-639. DOI:10.1007/s10658-012-0121-3.

The stink bugs (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) of Washington state - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zack, R.S., Landolt, P.J., Munyaneza, J.E. 2012. The stink bugs (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) of Washington state. Great Lakes Entomologist. 45:251-259.

Experimental infection of plants with an herbivore-associated bacterial endosymbiont influences herbivore host selection behavior - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Davis, T.S., Horton, D.R., Munyaneza, J.E., Landolt, P.J. 2012. Experimental infection of plants with an herbivore-associated bacterial endosymbiont influences herbivore host selection behavior. PLoS One. Vol 7(11): e49330. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0049330.

Impact of potato planting timing on potato zebra chip disease incidence in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Munyaneza, J.E., Buchman, J.L., Sengoda, V.G., Goolsby, J., Ochoa, A.P., Trevino, J., Schuster, G. 2012. Impact of potato planting timing on potato zebra chip disease incidence in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas. Southwestern Entomologist. 37:253-262.

Zebra chip disease: identification, epidemiology, control, and threat to Latin American potato industry - (Proceedings)

Munyaneza, J.E. 2012. Zebra chip disease: identification, epidemiology, control, and threat to Latin American potato industry. Proceedings of the 25th Congress of the Latin American Potato Association (ALAP), pp. 1-7 Uberlandia, MG, Brazil (17-20 September 2012).

Zebra chip disease of potato: biology, epidemiology, and management - (Review Article)

Munyaneza, J.E. 2012. Zebra chip disease of potato: biology, epidemiology, and management. American Journal of Potato Research. 89:329-350.

Seasonal population dynamics of the potato psyllid, Bactericera cockerelli (Hemiptera: Triozidae) and its associated pathogen "Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum" in potatoes in the southern Great Plains of North America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Goolsby, J., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Crosslin, J., Troxclair, N., Anciso, J., Bester, G.G., Bradshaw, J., Bynum, E., Carpio, L., Henne, D., Joshi, A., Munyaneza, J.E., Porter, P., Sloderbeck, P., Supak, J., Rush, C., Willett, F.J., Zechmann, B., Zens, B.A. 2012. Seasonal population dynamics of the potato psyllid, Bactericera cockerelli (Hemiptera: Triozidae) and its associated pathogen "Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum" in potatoes in the southern Great Plains of North America. Journal of Economic Entomology. 105(4):1268-1276.

High resolution melting analysis of the cytochrome oxidase I gene identifies three haplotypes of the potato psyllid, Bactericera cockerelli, in the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Swisher, K.D., Munyaneza, J.E., Crosslin, J. 2012. High resolution melting analysis of the cytochrome oxidase I gene identifies three haplotypes of the potato psyllid, Bactericera cockerelli, in the United States. Environmental Entomology. 41:1019-1028.

Psyllid lineup: the pests that carry zebra chip - (Trade Journal)

Munyaneza, J.E. 2012. Psyllid lineup: the pests that carry zebra chip. Potato Grower. p 3-5.

Leafhopper and psyllid pests of potato - (Book / Chapter)

Munyaneza, J.E., Henne, D.C. 2012. Leafhopper and psyllid pests of potato. In: P.Giordanengo, C.Vincent, and A.Alyokhin (eds.), 'Insect Pests of Potato: Global Perspectives on Biology and Management'. Academic Press, San Diego, CA. p 65-102.

Efforts to identify the sex pheromone of the potato psyllid - (Proceedings)

Guedot, C., Horton, D.R., Landolt, P.J., Munyaneza, J.E., Millar, J. 2012. Efforts to identify the sex pheromone of the potato psyllid. Meeting Proceedings. pg 112-116.

Zebra chip progression: from inoculation of potato plants with liberibacter to development of disease symptoms in tubers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Buchman, J.L., Fisher, T.W., Sengoda, V.G., Munyaneza, J.E. 2012. Zebra chip progression: from inoculation of potato plants with liberibacter to development of disease symptoms in tubers. American Journal of Potato Research. 89:159-168.

First report of 'Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum' associated with psyllid-affected carrots in Sweden - (Research Notes)

Munyaneza, J.E., Sengoda, V.G., Stegmark, R., Arvidsson, A.K., Anderbrant, O., Yuvaraj, J.K., Ramert, B., Nissinen, A. 2012. First report of 'Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum' associated with psyllid-affected carrots in Sweden. Plant Disease. Vol 96(3):453.

First report of zebra chip disease and Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum on potatoes in Oregon and Washington State - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Crosslin, J., Hamm, P., Rondon, S., Eggers, J., Munyaneza, J.E. 2012. First report of zebra chip disease and Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum on potatoes in Oregon and Washington State. Plant Disease. 96:452.

First report of 'Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum' associated with psyllid-affected carrots in Norway - (Research Notes)

Munyaneza, J.E., Sengoda, V.G., Sundheim, L., Meadow, R. 2012. First report of 'Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum' associated with psyllid-affected carrots in Norway. Plant Disease. Vol 96(3):454.

Susceptibility of selected potato varieties to zebra chip potato disease - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Munyaneza, J.E., Buchman, J.L., Sengoda, V.G., Fisher, T.W., Pearson, C.C. 2011. Susceptibility of selected potato varieties to zebra chip potato disease. American Journal of Potato Research. 88:435-440. DOI 10.1007/s12230-011-9209-0.

Effects of liberibacter-infective Bactericera cockerelli (Hemiptera: Triozidae) density on zebra chip potato disease incidence, potato yield, and tuber processing quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Buchman, J., Markley, B.E., Munyaneza, J.E. 2011. Effects of liberibacter-infective Bactericera cockerelli (Hemiptera: Triozidae) density on zebra chip potato disease incidence, potato yield, and tuber processing quality. Journal of Economic Entomology. 104(6):1783-1792.

Effects of temperature on 'Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum' and zebra chip potato disease symptom development - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Munyaneza, J.E., Sengoda, V.G., Buchman, J.L., Fisher, T.W. 2012. Effects of temperature on 'Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum' and zebra chip potato disease symptom development. Plant Disease. Vol. 96(1):18-23.

Vector transmission efficiency of liberibacter by Bactericera cockerelli (Hemiptera: triozidae) in zebra chip potato disease: effects of psyllid life stage and inoculation access period - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Buchman, J.L., Sengoda, V.G., Munyaneza, J.E. 2011. Vector transmission efficiency of liberibacter by Bactericera cockerelli (Hemiptera: triozidae) in zebra chip potato disease: effects of psyllid life stage and inoculation access period. Journal of Economic Entomology. 104(5):1486-1495.

Endophytic bacteria in potato tubers affected by zebra chip disease - (Abstract Only)

Liu, Q., Chen, J., Munyaneza, J.E., Civerolo, E.L. 2011. Endophytic bacteria in potato tubers affected by zebra chip disease. American Phytopathology Society. 101:S108.

Transmission of potato purple top phytoplasma to potato tubers and daughter plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Crosslin, J., Hamlin, L.L., Buchman, J., Munyaneza, J.E. 2011. Transmission of potato purple top phytoplasma to potato tubers and daughter plants. American Journal of Potato Research. 88:339-345.

Detection of Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum in individual and composite samples of the potato psyllid, Bactericera cockerelli Sulc. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Crosslin, J., Lin, H., Munyaneza, J.E. 2011. Detection of Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum in individual and composite samples of the potato psyllid, Bactericera cockerelli Sulc.. Southwestern Entomologist. 36: 125-135.

Molecular detection of aster yellows phytoplasma and 'Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum' in carrots affected by the psyllid Trioza apicalis (Hemiptera: triozidae) in Finland - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Munyaneza, J.E., Lemmetty, A., Nissinen, A.I., Sengoda, V.G., Fisher, T.W. 2011. Molecular detection of aster yellows phytoplasma and 'Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum' in carrots affected by the psyllid Trioza apicalis (Hemiptera: triozidae) in Finland. European Journal of Plant Pathology. 93(3):697-700.

Survey and molecular detection of phytoplasmas associated with potato in Romania and southern Russia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ember, I., Acs, Z., Munyaneza, J.E., Crosslin, J., Kolber, M. 2011. Survey and molecular detection of phytoplasmas associated with potato in Romania and southern Russia. European Journal of Plant Pathology. 130:367-377.

Entomopathogenic Fungi (Hypocreales) for Control of Potato Psyllid - (Proceedings)

Lacey, L.A., Liu, T.X., Buchman, J.L., Munyaneza, J.E., Goolsby, J. 2011. Entomopathogenic Fungi (Hypocreales) for Control of Potato Psyllid. Meeting Proceedings of the 10th Annual Zebra Chip Conference, Nov 7-10, 2010, Dallas, TX. pp 74-77.

Repellency of a kaolin particle film to potato payllid, Bactericera cockerelli (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) on tomato under laboratory and field conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Peng, L., Trumble, J.T., Munyaneza, J.E., Tong-Xian, L. 2011. Repellency of a kaolin particle film to potato payllid, Bactericera cockerelli (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) on tomato under laboratory and field conditions. Pest Management Science. 67:815-824.

Haplotypes of 'Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum' suggest long-standing separation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nelson, W.R., Fisher, T.W., Munyaneza, J.E. 2011. Haplotypes of 'Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum' suggest long-standing separation. European Journal of Plant Pathology. 130:5-12.

Entomopathogenic fungi (Hypocreales) for control of potato psyllid, Bactericerta cockerelli (Sulc)(Hemiptera: Triozidae) in an area endemic for zebra chip disease of potato - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lacey, L.A., Liu, T.X., Buchman, J., Munyaneza, J.E., Goolsby, J., Horton, D.R. 2011. Entomopathogenic fungi (Hypocreales) for control of potato psyllid, Bactericerta cockerelli (Sulc)(Hemiptera: Triozidae) in an area endemic for zebra chip disease of potato. Biological Control. 56:271-278.

Identification and definitions of Electrical Penetration Graph (EPG) waveforms for the potato psyllid, Bactericera cockerelli, on susceptible potato. - (Abstract Only)

Pearson, C.C., Backus, E.A., Munyaneza, J.E. 2010. Identification and definitions of Electrical Penetration Graph (EPG) waveforms for the potato psyllid, Bactericera cockerelli, on susceptible potato. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting, Dec 12-15, 2010, San Diego, CA. Available: http://esa.confex.com/esa/2010/webprogram/Paper50357.html.

Association of Liberibacter with Newly Emerging Psyllid-Transmitted Diseases of Potato and Other Annual Crops - (Proceedings)

Munyaneza, J.E. 2010. Association of Liberibacter with Newly Emerging Psyllid-Transmitted Diseases of Potato and Other Annual Crops. Proceedings of the 2nd Internation Symposium on Plant Pathogenic Bacteria, pp. 1-6, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico (17-18 September 2010).

Psyllids as vectors of emerging bacterial diseases of annual crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Munyaneza, J.E. 2010. Psyllids as vectors of emerging bacterial diseases of annual crops. Southwestern Entomologist. 35(3):471-477.

Emerging leafhopper-transmitted phytoplasma diseases of potato - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Munyaneza, J.E. 2010. Emerging leafhopper-transmitted phytoplasma diseases of potato. Southwestern Entomologist. 35(3):451-456.

Repellency of selected biorational insecticides to potato psyllid, Bactericera cockerelli (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yang, X.B., Zhang, Y.M., Hua, L., Peng, L.N., Munyaneza, J.E., Trumble, J.T., Liu, T.X. 2010. Repellency of selected biorational insecticides to potato psyllid, Bactericera cockerelli (Hemiptera: Psyllidae). Crop Protection. DOI:10.1016/J.CROPRO.2010.06.013.

Leafhoppers and potatoes in Alaska - (Popular Publication)

Pantoja, A., Hagerty, A.M., Emmert, S.Y., Munyaneza, J.E. 2010. Leafhoppers and potatoes in Alaska. Agroborealis. 41(1):28-33.

Association of 'Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum' with the Psyllid, Trioza apicalis (Hemiptera: Triozidae) in Europe - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Munyaneza, J.E., Fisher, T., Sengoda, V.G., Garczynski, S.F., Nissinen, A., Lemmetty, A. 2010. Association of 'Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum' with the Psyllid, Trioza apicalis (Hemiptera: Triozidae) in Europe. Journal of Economic Entomology 103(4):1060-1070.

Leafhopper and aphids associated with potato in Alaska: species composition, seasonal abundance, and potential virus vectors - (Proceedings)

Pantoja, A., Munyaneza, J.E., Crosslin, J., Hagerty, A.M., Emmert, S.Y., Pike, K., Alvarez, J.M., Jensen, A. 2010. Leafhopper and aphids associated with potato in Alaska: species composition, seasonal abundance, and potential virus vectors. Bioforsk Fokus. 5(5):36.

Evidence that Cell Death is Associated with Zebra Chip Disease in Potato Tubers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Miles, G.P., Samuel, M.A., Chen, J., Civerolo, E.L., Munyaneza, J.E. 2010. Evidence that Cell Death is Associated with Zebra Chip Disease in Potato Tubers. American Journal of Potato Research. 87:337-349.

Incidence of “Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum” in potato psyllids collected in the south-central United States - (Proceedings) - (01-Apr-10)

First Report of 'Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum' in Carrots in Europe - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Munyaneza, J.E., Fisher, T.W., Sengoda, V.G., Garczynski, S.F., Nissinen, A., Lemmetty, A. 2010. First Report of 'Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum' in Carrots in Europe. Plant Disease. 94:639.

Potato zebra chip disease: a phytopathological tale - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Crosslin, J., Munyaneza, J.E., Brown, J.K., Liefting, L. 2010. Potato zebra chip disease: a phytopathological tale. Plant Health Progress. http://www.apsnet.org/online/feature/zebra/PlantHealthProgress_Zebra.pdf.

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

Munyaneza, J.E., Crosslin, J., Buchman, J.L., Sengoda, V.G. 2010. Susceptibility of Different Potato Plant Growth Stages to Purple Top Disease. American Journal of Potato Research. 87:60-66.

Phenotypic and Etiological Differences Between Psyllid Yellows and Zebra Chip Diseases of Potatoes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sengoda, V.G., Munyaneza, J.E., Crosslin, J., Buchman, J.L., Pappu, H.R. 2010. Phenotypic and Etiological Differences Between Psyllid Yellows and Zebra Chip Diseases of Potatoes. American Journal of Potato Research. 87:41-49.

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. 86:499-503.

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. 86:513-518.

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. 86:481-489.

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 and the Putative Causal Agent 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 and the Putative Causal Agent 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)

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 the Beet Leafhopper-Transmitted Virescence Agent Phytoplasma in Local Populations of the Beet Leafhopper, Circulifer tenellus, in Washington State - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Munyaneza, J.E., Crosslin, J., Upton, J.E., Buchman, J.L. 2010. Incidence of the Beet Leafhopper-Transmitted Virescence Agent Phytoplasma in Local Populations of the Beet Leafhopper, Circulifer tenellus, in Washington State. Journal of Insect Science 10:18, p 1-10. Online: insectscience.org/10.8.

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 Only) - (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)

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 Only) - (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)

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)

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 Only)

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 Only)

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)

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)

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 Only)

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 Only)

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)

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)

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)

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.