Printable Version     E-mail this page Find Places Find People Find Biocontrol Expert Area Offices International Technology Transfer Offices Organization Chart   You are here: People & Places / John Lydon John Lydon Crop Production and Protection General Biological Science Weed Science Phone: (301) 504-6470 Fax: (301) 504-6491 Room 4-2238 5601 SUNNYSIDE AVENUE GWCC-BLTSVL MAILSTOP 5139 BELTSVILLE, MD, 20705 Projects (Appropriated | All ) 156 projects listed Aerial Application Research for Efficient Crop Production Sustainable Cropping Systems for Irrigated Specialty Crops and Biofuels Potato Research Ecologically-Based Soil and Crop Management Systems for Sustainable Agriculture Discovery and Development of Natural Product-Based Weed Management Methods An ARS Areawide Pest Management (Awpm)program for Methyl Bromide Alternatives Biolocigal Control Organism Databases and Assessments Factors Controlling Microbial Transformation of Herbicides, N Fertilizers, and Weed Seeds As Related to Biologically Based Weed Management South Atlantic Areawide Pest Management (Awpm) Project for Methyl Bromide Alternatives Maintaining Soil Resources for Effective Conservation and Herbicide Management in Mid-South Crop Production Improving Honey Bee Health, Survivorship, and Pollination Availability Semiarid Rangeland Ecosystems: the Conservation-Production Interface Postharvest Pest Control on Perishable Agricultural Commodities Using Controlled Atmospheres and Pure Phosphine Treatments Response of Diverse Rice Germplasm to Biotic and Abiotic Stresses New Monitoring Technologies for Improving Rangeland Management Response of Diverse Rice Germplasm to Biotic and Abiotic Stresses Pesticide Application Technologies for Spray-Drift Management, Maximizing in-Field Deposition, and Targeted Spraying Biological, Behavioral, and Physical Control As Alternatives for Stored Product and Quarantine Pests of Fresh/dried Fruits and Nuts Molecular and Genetic Mechanisms of Hessian Fly Resistance in Soft Winter Wheat Genetics, Genetic Resource Evaluation, and Genetic Improvement of Landscape Trees and Shrubs New Crops and Management Strategies to Improve Cropping Efficiency in Short-Season High-Stress Environments Strategies to Improve Soil and Pest Management in Organic Vegetable Production Systems Organic and Reduced Input Fresh Market Specialty Crop Production Systems for the Southern Great Plains Development of Precision Agriculture Systems in Cotton Production Using Remote Sensing and GIS for Detecting and Mapping Invasive Weeds in Riparian and Wetland Ecosystems Rangeland Restoration and Management Higher Diptera Pests of Livestock and Poultry: Screwworm Flies Integrated Invasive Species Control, Revegetation, and Assessment of Great Basin Rangelands Integrated Approaches for Protection of Animals from Vector-Borne Pathogens Impacts of Global Changes and Biological Control of Invasive Weeds on Western Rangelands Biting and Stinging Pests: Ecology and Biologically-Based Control Higher Diptera Pests of Livestock, Poultry, and Human Health: Integrated Pest Management and Adult Biology Biting Nematocera: Biology and Control Biting Arthropods: Sensory Ecology and Surveillance Biting Arthropods: Sensory Ecology and Surveillance Discovery and Development of Chemicals for Integrated Pest Management of Biting Arthropods and Urban Pests Biting Nematocera: Biology and Control Higher Diptera Pests of Livestock, Poultry, and Human Health: Integrated Pest Management and Adult Biology Integrated Approaches for Protection of Animals from Vector-Borne Pathogens Termites: Chemical and Biological Control for Integrated Pest Management of Invasive Species Development & Evaluation of Biological Control Agents for Invasive Species Threatening the Everglades & Other Natural and Mananged Systems Biology, Genomics, and Integrated Pest Management of Invasive Ants Biting and Stinging Pests: Ecology and Biologically-Based Control Regional Integrated Management of Imported Fire Ant Molecular Biology and Physiology of Biting Flies Affecting Livestock Mining the Genome of Rhipicephalus Microplus to Develop Novel Control Technology and Vaccines Microbial and Genetic Resources for Biocontrol and High-Value Uses Termites: Biology, Risk Assessment and Surveillance of Invasive Species Biology and Control of Ticks of Veterinary and Human Importance Areawide Pest Management Program for Annual Grasses in the Great Basin Ecosystem Higher Diptera Pests of Livestock and Poultry: Screwworm Flies ARS Areawide Pest Management (Awpm) Program for the Asian Tiger Mosquito An Areawide Control Program for Navel Orangeworm Biological Control of Invasive Swallow-Worts in the Northeastern United States Biologically Based Integrated Management of Weeds on Western Rangeland Watersheds Augmentative Biological Control and Mass Rearing for Beneficial and Pest Insects Ecology, Sampling, and Modeling of Insect Pests of Stored Grain, Processing Facilities, and Warehouses Continued Development of the Famu Science Center Areawide Pest Management Program for Russian Wheat Aphid and Greenbug Minor Use Pesticides Umbrella Project Control of Perennial and Annual Weeds Umbrella Project Biolocigal Control Organism Databases and Assessments Coordination of National Termite Management Program Biologically Based Weed Management: Fundamental Research on Dormancy and the Genetics of Weeds Improved Mass Rearing of Insects for Biological Control Programs Through Advanced Nutrition and Quality Control Analyses Biological Control of Invasive and Exotic Pests Invasion Biology of Invasive Species: Biocontrol and Related Technologies for Exotic Insect Pests, with Emphasis on Asian Longhorned Beetle Communications and Insect and Mite Taxonomic Services Pest Biology, Ecology, and Integrated Pest Management for Sustainable Agriculture Biologically-Based Technologies for Management of Crop Insect Pests in Local and Area-Wide Programs The Ecology and Management of Medusahead in the Great Basin and Surrounding Ecosystems Systematics of Beetles Important to Agriculture, Arboriculture, and Biological Control Development of Biologically Based Control Methodologies for Weeds in Agricultural and Natural Areas Biochemistry of Pest and Beneficial Insects and Interactions with Host Plants and Natural Enemies Herbicide Efficacy Studies in Ornamental and Vegetable Crops Chemistry and Biochemistry of Insect Behavior, Physiology and Ecology Biological Control of Invasive Plants of the Northern Great Plains Minor Use Weed Management Minor Use Pesticide - Food/ornamentals Identification and Characterization of Pest Insect Immune Responses to Biological Control Agents Minor Use Pesticide Testing on Specialty Crops (Ir-4) Control of Arthropod Pests of Pecan and Peach Biologically Based Pest Management for Field and Greenhouse Crops South American Biological Control Agents to Suppress Invasive Pests in the U.S. Biologically Based Integrated Management of Invasive Aquatic and Riparian Weeds Sustainable Systems for Integrated Pest Management and Conservation and Enhancement of Natural Enemies Foreign Exploration for Natural Enemies of Invasive Species Discovery and Development of Biological Control Agents for Weeds Which Are Invasive in the U.S. and Native to Australia and Southeast Asia Ipm-Based Strategies for Biological Control of Greenhouse and Vegetable Crop Pests Integrated Management Strategies Related to Insects for Established and Invasive Pest Species Discovery, Biology and Ecology of Natural Enemies of Insect Pests of Crops, Urban and Natural Areas Resistance Management and Injury Potential of Lepidopterous Pests to Transgenic Cottons Integrated Management and Ecology of Weed Populations in the Southeastern Coastal Plain Nematode, Disease, Weed, Insect and Mite Control on Minor Food Crops and Ornamentals Coordination Activities for Research to Register Minor Use of Pesticides Minor Use Pesticide Testing on Vegetables and Sugar Crops Field Testing of Minor Use Pesticides Pesticide Trials in Vegetable and Ornamental Crops to Support the Ir-4 Program Magnitude of the Residue Analyses in Minor Crops from Experimental Applications of Pesticides Field Trials to Develop Data on Crop Protection Chemicals for Vegetable and Specialty Crops Minor Use Pesticide Testing on Floral and Nursery Crops Biologically Based Techniques to Limit the Dispersal of Invasive Pests Discovery and Initial Development of Classical Biological Control Agents for Invasive Eurasian Weeds Affecting Agricultural & Natural Areas Analysis of Pest Control Residues in Crops for Ir-4 Minor Use Registration Residue Analysis of Minor Use Pesticides Microbial and Biotechnology Applications for Insect Pest Management Integrated Pest Management for Alaska Agriculture Ecologically-Based Management of Boll Weevils and Post-Eradication Crop Pests Biological Control of Emerald Ash Borer and Quarantine Services Biological Control of the Coffee Berry Borer Management of Invasive Scarabs, Root Weevils, and Other Beetles of Quarantine Significance in Horticultural, Turf, and Nursery Crops Augmentative Bioherbicide Strategies for Control of Invasive Weeds New Approaches for Insect Pest Management in Vegetable Crops Integrated Pest Management for Mid-South Area Row Crops Biology and Ecology of Cotton Pests Emphasizing Management of Boll Weevils Ecologically-Based Management of Insect Pests of Corn Biorational Control Methods for Insect Pests of Potato Postharvest Treatment of Tropical Commodities for Quarantine Security, Quality Maintenance, and Value Enhancement Management of Insect Pests of Temperate Tree Fruit Crops Developing Integrated Weed and Insect Pest Management Systems for Efficient and Sustainable Sugarcane Production Development of Cold Storage Technology for Mass-Reared and Laboratory-Colonized Insects Genetics of Host Specificity and Climatic Adaptation in Biological Control Agents Introduced for Control of Arthropod Pests and Weeds Evaluation and Characterization of Exotic Plant Pathogens for Biological Control of Introduced, Invasive Weeds Classical Biological Control of Insect Pests of Crops in the Northeastern U.S. Improvement of Uv Resistance, Viral and Host Range Enhancement of Baculoviruses As Biocontrol Agents Production, Stabilization, and Formulation of Microbial Agents and Natural Products Integrated Management of Pests Affecting Cotton: Plant Genetics, Biocontrol, and Novel Methods of Pest Estimation Insect Genomic Biodiversity and Molecular Regulation of Diapause Development of Biologically-Based Strategies for Managing Insect Pests of Horticultural Crops Identification and Practical Use of Semiochemicals for the Management of Agriculturally Important Insects Ipm Technologies for Subtropical Insect Pests Chemical Signals for Managing Insects Entomopathogens and Sterile Insect Technique for Control of Sucking Insect Pests of Cotton Biologically Based Weed Management for Vegetable Crops Biorational Technologies for Management of Chrysomelid Beetle Pests of Agricultural Crops Biology and Management of Invasive Weeds in the Western United States Weed Biology and Ecology, and Development of Sustainable Integrated Weed Management Systems for Cotton, Soybean, Corn Rearing and Release Technology for Autocidal and Biological Control of Tephritid Fruit Flies Plant Resistance, Biology, and Resistance Management of Insect Pests of Corn Critical Biological Factors Determining Weediness Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter and Pierce's Disease Area-Wide Management of Agricultural Pests Lyme Disease 4 Poster-Project Internet-Based Information Resources for Invasive Species Genomics and Proteomics of Stored-Product Insects for Development of New Biopesticides Biologically and Ecologically Based Knowledge for Integrated Weed Management Systems Biologically Based Cereal Aphid Managment Ecologically-Based Pest Management Strategies for Western Cotton Systematics of Moths, Leafhoppers, and True Bugs of Importance to Agricultural, Forest, and Ornamental Plants Systematics of Flies of Agricultural Importance Systematic Analysis of Aphids, Mites, Scales, Thrips, and Termites with Emphasis on Invasive Species Systematics of Parasitic and Plant-Feeding Wasps of Agricultural Importance Ecology and Management of Grasshoppers and Other Insect Pests in the Northern Great Plains Detection, Control and Area-Wide Management of Fruit Flies Integrated Management of Insect Pests in Stored Grain and in Processed Grain Products Areawide Pest Management of Fruit Flies in Hawaii Publications Effects of solar UV radiation on alkaloid production in Erythroxylum novogranatense var. novogranatense - (Peer Reviewed Journal) Lydon, J., Casale, J.F., Kong, H.N., Sullivan, J.H., Daughtry, C.S., Bailey, B.A. 2009. The effects of ambient solar UV radiation on alkaloid production by Erythroxylum novogranatense var. novogranatense. Photochemistry and Photobiology [serial online]. Available: http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/120121002/issue. The presence of eriophyid mites on native and weed Cirsium species in North America - (Abstract) Hansen, R., Ochoa, R., Bauchan, G.R., Amrine, J., Lekveishvili, M., Wells, J.D., Michels, G.J., Petanovic, R.U., Lydon, J. 2009. The presence of eriophyid mites on native and weed Cirsium species in North America [abstract]. Weed Science Society of America Meeting Abstracts. Paper No. 160. Isolation and Partial Characterization of Bacillus Subtilis Me488 for Suppression of Soilborne Pathogens of Cucumber and Pepper - (Peer Reviewed Journal) Chung, S., Kong, H., Buyer, J.S., Lakshman, D.K., Lydon, J., Kim, S., Roberts, D.P. 2008. Isolation and partial characterization of bacillus subtilis me488 for suppression of soilborne pathogens of cucumber and pepper. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 80(1):115-23. New records for Aceria anthocopes (Acari: Eriophyidae) occurring on Canada thistle in Colorado, Nebraska and Wyoming - (Peer Reviewed Journal) Michels, Jr., G.J., Carney, V.A., Lydon, J., Ochoa, R., Renn, R.L. 2008. New records for Aceria anthocopes (Acari: Eriophyidae) occurring on Canada thistle in Colorado, Nebraska and Wyoming. Entomological News. 119:483-491. Effects of RsmA on phytotoxin production by Pseudomonas syringae pathovars - (Abstract) Kong, H., Patterson, C.D., Roberts, D.P., Heeb, S., Kuehne, S., Lydon, J. 2007. Effects of rsma on phytotoxin production by pseudomonas syringae pathovars [abstract]. American Society for Microbiology. p. 88. Suppression of Damping-off of Cucumber Caused by Pythium Ultimum with Live Cells and Extracts of Serratia Marcescens N4-5 - (Peer Reviewed Journal) Roberts, D.P., Mckenna, L.F., Lakshman, D.K., Meyer, S.L., Kong, H.N., De Souza, J.T., Lydon, J., Baker, C.J., Buyer, J.S., Chung, S. 2007. Suppression of damping-off of cucumber caused by pythium ultimum with live cells and extracts of serratia marcescens n4-5. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 39:2275-2288. Apparent Effects of Glyphosate on Alkaloid Production in Coca Plants Grown in Colombia - (Peer Reviewed Journal) Casale, J., Lydon, J. 2007. Apparent effects of glyphosate on alkaloid production in coca plants grown in colombia. Journal of Forensic Science. 52:573-578. Mutation in Cyaa in Enterobacter Cloacae Decreases Cucumber Root Colonization - (Peer Reviewed Journal) Roberts, D.P., Mckenna, L.F., Hu, X., Lohrke, S.M., Kong, H.N., De Souza, J.T., Baker, C.J., Lydon, J. 2006. Mutation in cyaa in enterobacter cloacae decreases cucumber root colonization. Archives Of Microbiology. 187:101-115. Detection of Illegal Cannabis Cultivation Using Remote Sensing - (Proceedings/Symposium) Walthall, C.L., Daughtry, C.S., Vanderbilt, V., Pachepsky, L., Lydon, J., Erbe, E., Higgins, M., Bobbe, T. 2006. Detection of illegal cannabis cultivation using remote sensing. Proceedings of the International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, July 31-August 4, Denver, Colorado. 2006 CDROM. A Mutation in An Exbd Gene Reduces Tagetitoxin Production by Pseudomonas Syringae Pv Tagetis - (Peer Reviewed Journal) Kong, H.N., Patterson, C.D., Mitchell, R., Buyer, J.S., Aime, M.C., Lydon, J. 2006. A mutation in an exbd gene reduces tagetitoxin production by pseudomonas syringae pv tagetis. Canadian Journal of Microbiology. 52:1027-1035. Mutation of a Cyaa Homologue in Enterobacter Cloacae Results in Reduced Colonization of Cucumber Seedlings and Roots - (Abstract) Roberts, D.P., Hu, X., Mckenna, L.F., Lohrke, S., Kong, H.N., Desouza, J.T., Lydon, J. 2006. Mutation of a cyaa homologue in enterobacter cloacae results in reduced colonization of cucumber seedlings and roots [abstract]. International Union of Microbiological Societies Proceedings/Abstracts. Herbicides, Biotechnology - (Review Article) Duke, S.O., Scheffler, B.E., Boyette, C.D., Lydon, J., Oliva, A. 2005. Herbicides, biotechnology. In Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, Wiley-Interscience, New York. 13:346-369. Soybean Growth and Development Visualized with L-Systems Simulations: Effect of Temeratpure - (Peer Reviewed Journal) Pachepsky, L., Kaul, M., Walthall, C., Lydon, J., Kong, H., Daughtry, C., 2005. Soybean growth and development visualized with L-systems simulations: Effects of temperature. International Journal of Biotronics. 33:31-47. A Mutation in a Tonb Membrane Transport System Disrupts Tagetitoxin Production by Pseudomonas Syringae Pv. Tagetis - (Abstract) Kong, H.N., Patterson, C.D., Lydon, J. 2005. A mutation in a TonB membrane transport system disrupts tagetitoxin production by Pseudomonas syringae pv. tagetis. Weed Science Society of America Meeting Abstracts. 45:64. The Characterization of Genes Required for Tagetitoxin Production by Pseudomonas Syringae Pv. Tagetis - (Abstract) - (26-Mar-04) Changes in Biomass and Root:shoot Ratio in a Field-Grown, Noxious Perennial Weed, Canada Thistle (Cirsium Arvense L. SCOP.) with Elevated Co2: Implications for Chemical Control by Glyphosate - (Peer Reviewed Journal) Ziska, L.H., Faulkner, S.S., Lydon, J. 2004. Changes in biomass and root:shoot ratio in a field-grown, noxious perennial weed, canada thistle (cirsium arvense l. scop.) with elevated co2: implications for chemical control by glyphosate. Weed Science. 52:584-588. Need and Feasibility of Applying L-System Models in Agricultural Crop Modeling - (Proceedings/Symposium) Pachepsky, L., Kaul, M., Walthall, C., Daughtry, C., Lyndon, J. 2004. Need and feasibility of applying L-System models in agricultural crop modeling. In: Proceedings of Fractional 2004 Conference, April 3-8, 2004, Vancouver, Canada. p. 317-318. Effect of Pseudomonas Syringae Pv. Tagetis Infection on Sunflower Leaf Photosynthesis and Ascorbic Acid Relations - (Peer Reviewed Journal) Robinson, J.M., Lydon, J., Murphy, C.A., Rowland, R., Smith, R. 2004. Effect of pseudomonas syringae pv. tagetis infection on sunflower leaf photosynthesis and ascorbic acid relations. International Journal of Plant Science. 165:263-271. A Canadian Strain of Pseudomonas Syringae Causes White-Colour Disease of Cirsium Arvense (Canada Thistle) - (Proceedings/Symposium) Zhang, W., Sulz, M., Mykitiek, T., Li, X., Yanke, L., Kong, H.N., Buyer, J.S., Lydon, J. 2004. A Canadian strain of Pseudomonas syringae causes white-colour disease of Cirsium arvense (Canada thistle). In: Cullen,J.M., Briese, D.T., Kriticos, D.J., Lonsdale, W.M., Morin, L. and J.K. Scott, editors.Proceedings of the XI International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds, April 27 - May 2, 2003, Canberra, Australia. p. 215-220. The Genetic Characterization of Pseudomonas Syringae Pv. Tagetis Based on the 16s-23s Rdna Intergenic Spacer Regions - (Peer Reviewed Journal) Kong, H.N., Blackwood, C.B., Buyer, J.S., Gulya Jr, T.J., Lydon, J. 2005. The genetic characterization of pseudomonas syringae pv. tagetis based on the 16s-23s rDNA intergenic spacer regions. Biological Control. 32:356-362. Soybean Growth and Development Visualized with L-System Simulations:effect of Temperature - (Abstract) Pachepsky, L., Walthall, C.L., Kaul, M., Kong, H., Lyden, J., Daughtry, C.S. 2003. Soybean growth and development visualized with L-system simulations: Effect of temperature [CD-ROM]. Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America. Denver, Colorado: Agronomy Society of America. A Pcr Protocol for the Identification of Pseudomonas Syringae Pv Tagetis Based on Genes Required for Tagetitoxin Production - (Peer Reviewed Journal) Kong, H.N., Patterson, C.D., Zhang, W., Suzuki, A., Takikawa, Y., Lydon, J. 2004. A pcr protocol for the identification of pseudomonas syringae pv tagetis based on genes required for tagetitoxin production. Biological Control. 30:83-89. The Characterization of Genes Required for Tagetitoxin Production, a Chloroplast Rna Polymerase Inhibitor Produced by Pseudomonas Syringae Pv. Tagetis - (Abstract) Kong, H.N., Patterson, C.D., Mitchell, R., Lydon, J. 2004. The characterization of genes required for tagetitoxin production, a chloroplast rna polymerase inhibitor produced by pseudomonas syringae pv. tagetis [abstract]. Weed Science Society of America Meeting Abstracts. 44:22. What Do We Know About the Spectral Signatures of Illegal Cannabis Cultivation? - (Proceedings/Symposium) WALTHALL, C.L., DAUGHTRY, C.S., VANDERBILT, V., HIGGINS, M., BOBBE, T., LYDON, J., KAUL, M.N. 2003. WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT THE SPECTRAL SIGNATURES OF ILLEGAL CANNABIS CULTIVATION? PROCEEDINGS OF THE OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY PROCEEDINGS. A Pcr Protocol for the Identification of Pseudomonas Syringae Pv. Tagetis Based on Gene Mutations That Disrupt Tagetitoxin Production - (Abstract) Kong, H.N., Lydon, J., Patterson, C.D. 2003. A PCR protocol for the identification of Pseudomonas syringae pv. tagetis based on gene mutations that disrupt tagetitoxin production. BARC Poster Day. Abstract 16. A Canadian Strain of Psuedomonas Sp. Causes White-Color Disease of Canada Thistle - (Abstract) Zhang, W., Sulz, M., Mykitiek, T., Li, X., Yanke, J.L., Kong, H.N., Buyer, J.S., Blackwood, C.B., Lydon, J. 2003. A canadian strain of psuedomonas sp. causes white-color disease of canada thistle. International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds. The Genetic Characterization of Pseudomonas Syringae Pv. Tagetis Based on the 16s-23s Rdna Intergenic Spacer Regions - (Abstract) Kong, H.N., Blackwood, C.B., Buyer, J.S., Gulya, T.J., and Lydon, J. 2003. The genetic characterization of pseudomonas syringae pv. tagetis based on the 16s-23s rdna intergenic spacer regions. Weed Science Society of America Meeting Abstracts. 43:29. Characterization of a Bacterial Strain from Canada That Causes White-Color Disease in Canada Thistle (Cirsium ARVENSE(L.) SCOP.) - (Abstract) Zhang, W., Sulz, M., Mykitiek, T., Li, X., Yanke, J.L., Kong, H.N., Buyer, J.S., Lydon, J. 2003. Characterization of a bacterial strain from canada that causes white-color disease in canada thistle (cirsium arvense(l.) scop.). Weed Science Society of America Meeting Abstracts. 43:28. 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