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Jian Chen
Biological Control of Pests Research
Research Entomologist

Phone: (662) 686-3066
Fax: (662) 686-5281

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Projects
Biology and Control of Invasive Ants
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 436338
African Lungfish CTxA: A Toxin That Supports Terrestrialization And Barrier Protection
Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement (R)
  Accession Number: 443216
Identification and Synthesis of Ant Toxins and Behavior Modifying Compounds
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 438995
Toxicology, Chemical Ecology and Management of Invasive Ants
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 440367
Areawide Management of Invasive Ants
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 440448

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Microarray and Functional Pathway Analyses Revealed significantly Elevated Gene Expressions Associated with Metabolic Resistance to Oxamyl (Vydate) in Lygus lineolaris Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhu, Y., Du, Y., Liu, X.F., Portilla, M., Chen, J. 2024. Microarray and Functional Pathway Analyses Revealed significantly Elevated Gene Expressions Associated with Metabolic Resistance to Oxamyl (Vydate) in Lygus lineolaris. Toxics. 12(3)1-15. https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12030188.
Repellency of carvacrol, thymol, and their acetates against imported fire ants Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Paudel, P., Shah, F.M., Guddeti, D.K., Ali, A., Chen, J., Khan, I.A., Li, X. 2023. Repellency of carvacrol, thymol, and their acetates against imported fire ants. Insects. 14,790.
Co-occurrence of Wing Deformity and Impaired Mobility of Alates with Deformed Wing Virus (DWV) in Solenopsis invicta Buren (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Miles, G.P., Liu, X.F., Amiri, E., Grodowitz, M.J., Allen, M.L., Chen, J. 2023. Co-occurrence of Wing Deformity and Impaired Mobility of Alates with Deformed Wing Virus (DWV) in Solenopsis invicta Buren (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Insects. 14.788.
Chemistry and Functions of Imported Fire Ant Venom Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, J. 2023. Chemistry and Functions of Imported Fire Ant Venom. Toxins. https://doi.org/10.3390/toxins15080489.
Matricaria chamomilla essential oils: repellency and toxicity against imported fire ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shah, F., Guddeti, D., Paudel, P., Chen, J., Li, X., Khan, I.A., Ali, A. 2023. Matricaria chamomilla essential oils: repellency and toxicity against imported fire ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Molecules. 28,5584. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28145584.
Differential susceptibility of Coleomegilla maculata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) and Scymnus creperus (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) larvae to aggression by Solenopsis invicta (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) workers Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Riddick, E.W., Wu, Z., Chen, J. 2023. Differential susceptibility of Coleomegilla maculata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) and Scymnus creperus (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) larvae to aggression by Solenopsis invicta (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) workers. Insects. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects14040318.
Mellein: Production in culture by macrophomina phaseolina isolates from soybean plants exhibiting symptoms of charcoal rot and its role in pathology Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Khambhati, V.H., Abbas, H.K., Sulyok, M., Tomaso-Peterson, M., Chen, J., Shier, W.T. 2023. Mellein: Production in culture by macrophomina phaseolina isolates from soybean plants exhibiting symptoms of charcoal rot and its role in pathology. Frontiers in Plant Science. 14-2023. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2023.1105590.
Streptomyces distallicus, a potential microbial biolarvicide Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, S., Cantrell, C.L., Avula, B., Chen, J., Schrader, K., Santo, S., Ali, A., Khan, I.A. 2022. Streptomyces distallicus, a potential microbial biolarvicide. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.jafc.2c03537.
Fire ants feed their nestmates with their own venom Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, J., Du, Y. 2022. Fire ants feed their nestmates with their own venom. Journal of Insect Physiology. 142:104437. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinsphys.2022.104437.
Streptomyces distallicus, a potential microbial biolarvicide - (Abstract Only)
Kim, S., Cantrell, C.L., Ali, A., Avula, B., Chen, J., Schrader, K., Suikinai Nobre, S. 2022. Streptomyces distallicus, a potential microbial biolarvicide. American Chemical Society Abstracts. 1 p.
Surfactant affects the tool use behavior of foraging ants Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhou, A., Du, Y., Chen, J. 2022. Surfactant affects the tool use behavior of foraging ants. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. 238:113592. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2022.113592.
Toxicity, horizontal transfer, physiological and behavioral effects of cycloxaprid against Solenopsis invicta (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, L., Wang, L., Chen, J., Zhang, J., He, Y., Lu, Y., Cai, J., Chen, Y., Wen, X., Xu, Z., Wang, C. 2022. Toxicity, horizontal transfer, physiological and behavioral effects of cycloxaprid against Solenopsis invicta (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Pest Management Science. 78:2228-2239. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.6847.
Red imported fire ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) cover the insecticide-treated surfaces with particles to reduce contact toxicity Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wen, C., Shen, L., Chen, J., Zhang, J., Feng, Y., Wang, Z., Chen, X., Cai, J., Wang, L., He, Y., Wen, X., Ma, T., Wang, C. 2022. Red imported fire ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) cover the insecticide-treated surfaces with particles to reduce contact toxicity. Journal of Pest Science. 95:1135-1150. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10340-021-01474-0.
Toxicity and repellency of magnolia grandiflora seed essential oil and selected pure compounds against the workers of hybrid imported fire ants Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ali, A., Chen, J., Khan, I.A. 2022. Toxicity and repellency of magnolia grandiflora seed essential oil and selected pure compounds against the workers of hybrid imported fire ants. Journal of Economic Entomology. 115(2):412-416. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toab262.
Effect of irrigation on the control of red imported fire ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) by water-resistant and standard fire ant baits Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Oi, D.H., Atchison, R.A., Chuzel, G., Chen, J., Henke, J.A., Weeks, R.D. 2022. Effect of irrigation on the control of red imported fire ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) by water-resistant and standard fire ant baits. Journal of Economic Entomology. 115(1):266-272. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toab242.
The odorant binding protein, SiOBP5, mediates alarm pheromone olfactory recognition in the red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, J., Du, Y. 2021. The odorant binding protein, SiOBP5, mediates alarm pheromone olfactory recognition in the red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta. Biomolecules EISSN 2218-273X. https://doi.org/10.3390/biom11111595.
Behavioral and electrophysiological response of sugarcane aphids and imported fire ants to 2, 4, 6-trimethylpyridine, an alkaloid from the pink-spotted lady beetles Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhou, A., Du, Y., Riddick, E.W., Li, L., Chen, J. 2021. Behavioral and electrophysiological response of sugarcane aphids and imported fire ants to 2, 4, 6-trimethylpyridine, an alkaloid from the pink-spotted lady beetles. Journal of Pest Science. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10340-021-01363-6.
Electrophysiological and behavioral responses of red imported red ants (Hymenoptera:Formicidae) to an essential balm and its components Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wen, C., Chen, J., He, Y., Wang, F., Wen, X., Wang, C. 2020. Electrophysiological and behavioral responses of red imported red ants (Hymenoptera:Formicidae) to an essential balm and its components. Pest Management Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.6225.
Olfactory and behavioral responses of red imported fire ants, solenopsis invicta to ylang ylang oil and its components Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Du, Y., Zhou, A., Chen, J. 2021. Olfactory and behavioral responses of red imported fire ants, solenopsis invicta to ylang ylang oil and its components. Journal of Pest Science. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10340-020-01312-9.
Red imported fire ants (hymenoptera: formicidae) cover inaccessible surfaces with particles to facilitate food search and transportation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wen, C., Chen, J., Qin, W., Chen, X., Wen, J., Wen, X., Wang, C. 2020. Red imported fire ants (hymenoptera: formicidae) cover inaccessible surfaces with particles to facilitate food search and transportation. Insect Science. 28(6):1816-1828. https://doi.org/10.1111/1744-7917.12891.
Olfactory and behavioral responses to acetate esters in red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Du, Y., Zhou, A., Chen, J. 2020. Olfactory and behavioral responses to acetate esters in red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta. Pest Management Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.6152.
Natural occurring compounds/materials as alternatives to synthetic chemical insecticides for use in fire ant management Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, J., Oi, D.H. 2020. Natural occurring compounds/materials as alternatives to synthetic chemical insecticides for use in fire ant management. Insects. 11:758. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects11110758.
Thermally induced Actinidine production in biological samples Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shi, Q., He, Y., Lei, Y., Qi, G., Chen, J., Lu, L. 2020. Thermally induced Actinidine production in biological samples. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 68:12252-12258. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.0c02540.
Effects of clay materials and moisture levels on habitat preference and survivorship of Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jin, Z., Chen, J., Wen, X., Wang, C. 2020. Effects of clay materials and moisture levels on habitat preference and survivorship of Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus. PeerJ. 8:e10243. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.10243.
Ants adjust their tool use strategy in response to foraging risk Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhou, A., Du, Y., Chen, J. 2020. Ants adjust their tool use strategy in response to foraging risk. Functional Ecology. 00:1-12. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2435.13671.
Insecticidal and enzyme inhibitory activities of Isothiocyanates against Red Imported Fire ants, Solenopsis invicta - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Du, Y., Grodowitz, M.J., Chen, J. 2020. Insecticidal and enzyme inhibitory activities of Isothiocyanates against Red Imported Fire ants, Solenopsis invicta. Biomolecules EISSN 2218-273X. 10(5):716.
Evidence of social facilitation and inhibition in digging behavior of red imported fire ants, Solenopsis invicta Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, J. 2020. Evidence of social facilitation and inhibition in digging behavior of red imported fire ants, Solenopsis invicta. Insect Science. https://doi.org/10.1111/1744-7917.12781.
Electrophysiological responses of eighteen species of insects to fire ant alarm pheromone - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Du, Y., Grodowitz, M.J., Chen, J. 2019. Electrophysiological responses of eighteen species of insects to fire ant alarm pheromone. Insects. 10:1-15.
Ant-hemipteran association decreases parasitism of Phenacoccus solenopsis by endoparasitoid Aenasius bambawalei - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pyridine alkaloids in the venom of imported fire ants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, J., Wang, L., Zhao, J. 2019. Pyridine alkaloids in the venom of imported fire ants. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 41:11388-11395.
Ethyl formate fumigation for the disinfestation of red imported fire ants Solenopsis invicta Buren - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, B., Park, C., Park, M., Riddick, E.W., Roh, G., Chen, J., Cha, D.H. 2019. Ethyl formate fumigation for the disinfestation of red imported fire ants Solenopsis invicta Buren. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology. 22(3):838-840.
Food transport of red imported fire ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) on vertical surfaces - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qin, W., Lin, S., Chen, X., Chen, J., Wang, L., Xiong, H., Xie, Q., Sun, Z., Wen, X., Wang, C. 2019. Food transport of red imported fire ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) on vertical surfaces. Scientific Reports. 9:3283.
Volatile terpenes and terpenoids from workers and queens of Monomorium chinense (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, R., Lu, L., Chen, J., He, Y. 2018. Volatile terpenes and terpenoids from workers and queens of Monomorium chinense (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Molecules. 23:1-14.
Commercially available natural benzyl esters and their synthetic analogs exhibit different toxicities against insect pests Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Feng, Y., Chen, J., Zhang, A. 2018. Commercially available natural benzyl esters and their synthetic analogs exhibit different toxicities against insect pests. Scientific Reports. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-26242-6.
Repellency and toxicity of five ant defensive compounds against the lone star tick, Amblyomma americanum (Acari: Ixodidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Machtinger, E.T., Yang, X., Chen, J., Li, A.Y. 2018. Repellency and toxicity of five ant defensive compounds against the lone star tick, Amblyomma americanum (Acari: Ixodidae). Applied Entomology and Zoology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13355-018-0559-7.
Estimating ladybird predation of aphids in the presence of foraging ants in lab bioassays - (Abstract Only)
Gland origin and electroantennogram activity of volatile compounds in Ghost Ants, Tapinoma melanocephalum (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) and behavioral response to (Z)-9-Nonadecene - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shi, O., Lu, L., Lei, Y., He, Y., Chen, J. 2017. Volatile compounds from the ghost ants, Tapinoma melanocephalum, and their electroantennogram and behavioral activities. Environmental Entomology. 46(6):1374-1980.
Freeze-thaw method improves the detection of volatile compounds in insects using Headspace Solid-Phase Microextraction (HS-SPME) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, J. 2017. Freeze-thaw method improves the detection of volatile compounds in insects using Headspace Solid-Phase Microextraction (HS-SPME). Analytical Chemistry. 89(16):8366-8371.
Response of Solenopsis invicta workers to Polyoxyethylene Tridecyl Ether Surfactants in Relation to Hydrophilic-lipophilic balance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, J., Rashid, T., Feng, G., Jin, X. 2017. Toxicity of polyoxyethylene tridecyl ether surfactants to Solenopsis invicta workers in relation to their HLB numbers. Open Biological Sciences Journal . 3:1-8.
Update on the defensive chemicals of the Little Black Ant, Monomorium minimum (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, J., Cantrell, C.L., Oi, D.H., Grodowitz, M.J. 2016. Update on the defensive chemicals of the Little Black Ant, Monomorium minimum (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Toxicon. 122:127-132.
The hurdles of biological control of the red Imported Fire Ant: Part 2. - (Popular Publication)
Rojas, M.G., Elliott, R.B., Chen, J., Grodowitz, M.J., Allen, M.L., Morales Ramos, J.A. 2016. The hurdles of biological control of the red Imported Fire Ant: Part 2.. Adjacent Government UK Magazine. 10:246-247.
The hurdles of Biological Control to control The red Imported Fire Ant: Part 1 - (Popular Publication)
Rojas, M.G., Morales Ramos, J.A., Chen, J., Grodowitz, M.J., Allen, M.L. 2016. The hurdles of Biological Control to control The red Imported Fire Ant: Part 1. Adjacent Government UK Magazine. 9:184-185.
Tyramides in male alates of black imported fire ants, Solenopsis richetri - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, J., Grodowitz, M.J. 2017. Tyramides in male alates of black imported fire ants, Solenopsis richetri. Insect Science. 24(1):169-172. doi:10.1111/1744-7917.12304.
Toxicity and efficacy of two emulsifiable concentrates of 2-tridecanone against red imported fire ants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, J. 2016. Toxicity and efficacy of two emulsifiable concentrates of 2-tridecanone against red imported fire ants. Advances in Entomology. 4(1):37-46.
Impact of imidacloprid on new queens of imported fire ants, Solenopsis invicta (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, L., Zeng, L., Chen, J. 2015. Impact of imidacloprid on new queens of imported fire ants, Solenopsis invicta (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Scientific Reports. 5:Aricle number:17938 doi:10.1038/srep17938.
Antimicrobial properties of nest volatiles in red imported fire ants, Solenopsis invicta (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, L., Elliott, R.B., Jin, X., Zeng, L., Chen, J. 2015. Antimicrobial properties of nest volatiles in red imported fire ants, Solenopsis invicta (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Naturwissenschaften. 102:66.
The importance of biological control in agriculture - (Other)
Grodowitz, M.J., Morales Ramos, J.A., Rojas, M.G., Riddick, E.W., Chen, J., Elliott, R.B., Boyette, C.D., Hoagland, R.E. 2015. The importance of biological control in agriculture. Adjacent Government UK Magazine. 1-12.
Sublethal effect of imidacloprid on Solenopsis invicta (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) feeding, digging, and foraging behavior - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, L., Zeng, L., Chen, J. 2015. Sublethal effect of imidacloprid on Solenopsis invicta (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) feeding, digging, and foraging behavior. Environmental Entomology. 44:1544-1552.
Fatty amines from little black ants, Monomorium minimum, and their biological activities against red imported fire ants, Solenopsis invicta Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, L., Chen, J. 2015. Fatty amines from little black ants, Monomorium minimum, and their biological activities against red imported fire ants, Solenopsis invicta. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 41:708-715.
Esterase in imported fire ants, Solenopsis invicata and S. richteri (Hymenoptera: Formicidae): activity, kinetics and variation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, J., Rashid, T., Feng, G. 2014. Esterase in imported fire ants, Solenopsis invicata and S. richteri (Hymenoptera: Formicidae): activity, kinetics and variation. Scientific Reports. 4(7112):1-9. doi: 10.1038/srep07112.
Identification and transcription profiling of NDUFS8 in Aedes taeniorhynchus (Diptera:Culididae): developmental regulation and environmental response Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, L., Kline, D.L., Becnel, J.J., Chen, J., Allan, S.A., Clark, G.G., Linthicum, K. 2014. Identification and transcription profiling of NDUFS8 in Aedes taeniorhynchus (Diptera:Culididae): developmental regulation and environmental response. Open Access Insect Physiology Journal. 2015(5):1-12.
A comparative study between Solenopsis invicta and Solenopsis richteri on tolerance to heat and desiccation stresses Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, J., Rashid, T., Feng, G. 2014. A comparative study between Solenopsis invicta and Solenopsis richteri on tolerance to heat and desiccation stresses. PLoS One. 9(6):e96842. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0096842.
Defensive chemicals of tawny crazy ants, Nylanderia fulva and their toxicity to red imported fire ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, J., Rashid, T., Guolei, F., Liming, Z., Oi, D.H., Bastiaan Drees 2013. Defensive chemicals of tawny crazy ants, Nylanderia fulva and their toxicity to red imported fire ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Toxicon. 76:160-166.
Toxicity of newly isolated piperideine alkaloids from the red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta Buren, against the green peach aphid, Myzus persicae (Sulzer) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rashid, T., Chen, J., McLeod, P. 2013. Toxicity of newly isolated piperideine alkaloids from the red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta Buren, against the green peach aphid, Myzus persicae (Sulzer). Advances in Entomology. 1(2):20-23. doi.org/10.4236/ae.2013.12005.
Chemical composition, antifungal and insecticidal activities of Hedychium essential oils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sakhanokho, H.F., Sampson, B.J., Tabanca, N., Wedge, D.E., Demirci, B., Husnu Can Baser, K., Bernier, U.R., Tsikolia, M., Agramonte, N.M., Becnel, J.J., Rajasekaran, K., Chen, J., Spiers, J.M. 2013. Chemical composition, antifungal and insecticidal activities of Hedychium essential oils. Molecules. 18:4308-4327.
Inhibitory activities of venom alkaloids of Red Imported Fire Ant against Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. michiganensis in vitro and the application of piperidine alkaloids to manage symptom development.. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, S., Jin, X., Chen, J., Lu, S. 2013.Inhibitory activities of venom alkaloids of Red Imported Fire Ant against Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. michiganensis in vitro and the application of piperidine alkaloids to manage symptom development of bacterial canker on tomato in the greenhouse. International Journal of Pest Management. 59(2):150-156. doi: 10.1080/09670874.2013.784931.
Arthropod prey of imported fire ants (Hymenopter: formicidae) in Mississippi sweetpotato fields - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rashid, T., Chen, J., Vogt, J., McLeod, P. 2013. Arthropod prey of imported fire ants (Hymenopter: formicidae) in Mississippi sweetpotato fields. Insect Science. 20:467-471. doi: 10.0000/1744-7917.12003.
Transcription profiling of guanine nucleotide binding proteins during developmental regulation, and pesticide response in Solenopsis invicta (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, L., Chen, J., Jones, W.A. 2012. Transcription profiling of guanine nucleotide binding proteins during developmental regulation, and pesticide response in Solenopsis invicta (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Open Access Insect Physiology Journal. 4: 31-39.
Effect of gland extracts on digging and residing preferences of red imported fire ant workers (Hymenoptera: formicidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, J., Zhang, G. 2012. Effect of gland extracts on digging and residing preferences of red imported fire ant workers (Hymenoptera: formicidae). Insect Science. 20:456-466.
Molecular comparisons suggest caribbean crazy ant from Florida and rasberry crazy ant from Texas (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Nylanderia) are the same species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, L., Chen, J., Jones, W.A., Oi, D.H., Drees, B.M. 2012. Molecular comparisons suggest caribbean crazy ant from Florida and rasberry crazy ant from Texas (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Nylanderia) are the same species. Environmental Entomology. 41(4):1008-1018.
Effects of piperidine and piperideine alkaloids from the venom of red imported fire ants, Solenopsis invicta Buren, on Pythium ultimum Trow growth in vitro and the application of piperideine alkaloids to control cucumber.. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, S., Jin, X., Chen, J. 2012. Effects of piperidine and piperideine alkaloids from the venom of red imported fire ants, Solenopsis invicta Buren, on Pythium ultimum Trow growth in vitro and the application of piperideine alkaloids to control cucumber damping-off in the greenhouse. Pest Management Science. 68:1546-1552. doi: 10.1002/ps.3337.
Toxicity of formic acid against red imported fire ants, Solenopsis invicta Buren - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, J., Rashid, T., Feng, G. 2012. Toxicity of formic acid against red imported fire ants, Solenopsis invicta Buren. Pest Management Science. 68:1393-1399. doi: 10.1002/ps.3319.
Complete cDNAs from Nylanderia cf. pubens (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). --GenBank accession numbers: JF815100-JF815104 - (Other)
Zhao, L., Chen, J. 2011. Complete cDNAs from Nylanderia cf. pubens (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). --GenBank accession numbers: JF815100-JF815104. Genbank. JF815100-JF815104.
Identification and transcription profiling of Trypsin in Aedes taeniorhynchus (Diptera: Culicidae): Developmental regulation, blood feeding, and Permethrin exposure - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, L., Chen, J., Becnel, J.J., Kline, D.L., Clark, G.G., Linthicum, K. 2011. Identification and transcription profiling of Trypsin in Aedes taeniorhynchus (Diptera: Culicidae): Developmental regulation, blood feeding, and Permethrin exposure. Journal of Medical Entomology. 48(3):546-553.
Cloning and transcription profiling of trypsin in Aedes taeniorhynchus (Diptera: Culicdae) - (Abstract Only)
cDNAs from Nylanderia sp nr pubens (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) - (Other)
Zhao, L., Chen, J. 2011. cDNAs from Nylanderia sp nr pubens (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Genbank. HQ636472-HQ636478.
A sensitive monoclonal antibody-based enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for chlorpyrifos residue determination in Chinese agricultural smaples - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Y.H., Chen, J., Guo, Y.R., Wang, C.M., Liang, X., Zhu, G.N. 2011. A sensitive monoclonal antibody-based enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for chlorpyrifos residue determination in Chinese agricultural smaples. Journal of Environmental Science and Health. 46:313-320. doi: 10.1080/03601234.2011.559884.
Ingested boric acid effect on the venom chemistry of Solenopsis invicta Buren (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rojas, M.G., Morales Ramos, J.A., Chen, J. 2011. Ingested boric acid effect on the venom chemistry of Solenopsis invicta Buren (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Journal of Entomological Science. 46(2):89-95.
Identification and expression profile of multiple genes in response to magnesium exposure in Culex quinquefasciatus larvae. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, L., Becnel, J.J., Clark, G.G., Linthicum, K., Chen, J., Jin, X. 2010. Identification and expression profile of multiple genes in response to magnesium exposure in Culex quinquefasciatus larvae. Journal of Medical Entomology. 47(6):1053-1061.
Specific antibody for pesticide residue determination produced by antibody-pesticide complex - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Y., Chen, J., Wang, C., Guo, Y., Liang, X., Zhu, G. 2010. Specific antibody for pesticide residue determination produced by antibody-pesticide complex. Journal of Environmental Science and Health. 45:540-546.
Complete cDNAs from Solenopsis invicta (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). --GenBank accession numbers: HM130684-HM130685. - (Other)
Cloning and mRNA Expression of NADH Dehydrogenase during Ochlerotatus taeniorhynchus Development and Pesticide Response - (Abstract Only)
Zhao, L., Kline, D.L., Becnel, J.J., Chen, J., Jin, X., Allan, S.A., Clark, G.G., Linthicum, K. 2010. Cloning and mRNA Expression of NADH Dehydrogenase during Ochlerotatus taeniorhynchus Development and Pesticide Response. Meeting Abstract.
Complete cDNAs from Nylanderia sp. nr. pubens (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). GenBank GU980916-GU980928. - (Other)
Zhao, L., Chen, J., Jin, X. 2010. Complete cDNAs from Nylanderia sp. nr. pubens (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). GenBank GU980916-GU980928.. Genbank.
Complete cDNAs from Solenopsis invicta (red imported fire ant) (Hymenoptera: Formicidae. - (Other)
Zhao, L., Chen, J., Jin, X., Becnel, J.J., Clark, G.G., Linthicum, K. 2010. Complete cDNAs from Solenopsis invicta (red imported fire ant) (Hymenoptera: Formicidae. Genbank. GU471214-GU471228
Complete cDNAs from Brachymyrmex patagonicus (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). --GenBank accession numbers: GU582126-GU582140. - (Other)
Zhao, L., Chen, J. 2011. Complete cDNAs from Brachymyrmex patagonicus (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). --GenBank accession numbers: GU582126-GU582140.. Genbank.
Interspecific Variation of delta-1,6-piperideines in Imported Fire Ants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, J., Shang, H., Jin, X. 2010. Interspecific Variation of delta-1,6-piperideines in Imported Fire Ants. Toxicon. 55(2010)1181-1187.
Phenotypic and Genotypic Characters Associated with Polygyne Hybrid Imported Fire Ant - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Garlapati, R.B., Cross, D.C., Caprio, M.A., Sabanadzovic, S., Chen, J. 2010. Phenotypic and Genotypic Characters Associated with Polygyne Hybrid Imported Fire Ant. Midsouth Entomologist. 3:26-32.
Optimization of compatible non-ionic surfactant for formulation development of hydrophobic conidia of entomopathogenic fungi, Beauveria bassiana (Hypocreales:Cordycipitaceae) and Metarhizium anisopliae Hypocreales:Clavicipita - (Proceedings)
Jin, X., Chen, J., Streett, D.A., and Weaver, M.A. 2009. Optimization of compatible non-ionic surfactant for formulation development of hydrophobic conidia of entomopathogenic fungi, Beauveria bassiana (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae) and Metarhizium anisopliae (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae). Proceedings of the 6th Asia-Pacific Congress of Entomology. Beijing, P. R. China, October 18-22, 2009. pp. 145.
Abundance of -1,6-piperideine alkaloids in imported fire ants - (Proceedings)
Chen, J., Jin, X., and Shang, H.W. 2009. Abundance of ¿1,6-piperideine alkaloids in imported fire ants. Proceedings of the 6th Asia-Pacific Congress of Entomology. Beijing, P. R. China, October 18-22, 2009. pp. 82.
Response of Solenopsis invicta (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) to potassium oleate water solution - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, J., Shang, H., Jin, X. 2009. Response of Solenopsis invicta (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) to potassium oleate water solution. Insect Science. 17:121-128.
Advances in Research on the Venom Chemistry of Imported Fire Ants - (Book / Chapter)
Chen, J., Shang, H. 2010. Advances in Research on the Venom Chemistry of Imported Fire Ants. In: Liu, T.X., L. Kang, editors. Recent Advances in Entomological Research: From Molecular Biology to Integrated Pest Management. Beijing, China: Higher Education Press. p. 251-260.
An Automatic System for Continuously Monitoring Digging Volume of Red Imported Fire Ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in the Laboratory - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, J. 2009. An Automatic System for Continuously Monitoring Digging Volume of Red Imported Fire Ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in the Laboratory. Journal of Economic Entomology. 102:1393-1395.
Piperideine Alkaloids from the Poison Gland of the Red Imported Fire Ant (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, J., Cantrell, C.L., Shang, H., Rojas, M.G. 2009. Piperideine Alkaloids from the Poison Gland of the Red Imported Fire Ant (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 57:3128-3133.
Method for Determining the best Hydrophilic-lipophilic Balance (HLB) Number of a Compatible Non-ionic Surfactant in Formulation Development for Areal Conidia of Metarhizium anisopliae (Deuteromycotina: Hyphomycetes) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jin, X., Ugine, T. A., Chen, J., Streett, D. A. 2009. Method for Determining the best Hydrophilic-lipophilic Balance (HLB) Number of a Compatible Non-ionic Surfactant in Formulation Development for Areal Conidia of Metarhizium anisopliae (Deuteromycotina: Hyphomycetes). Biocontrol Science and Technology. 19(3): 341-347.
Repellency of an Over-the-counter Essential Oil Product from China against Workers of Red Imported Fire Ants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, J. 2009.Repellency of an Over-the-counter Essential Oil Product from China against Workers of Red Imported Fire Ants. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. 57(2):618-622.
Effect of Surfactants on Red Imported Fire Ants - (Proceedings)
Chen, J., Jin, X. Effect of Surfactants on Red Imported Fire Ants. Imported Fire Ants Conference Proceedings. 2008
New Distribution Record and Behavioral Observations for Psudacteon curvatus (DIPTERA: PHORIDAE), a Parasitoid of Solenopsis richteri, S. invicta, and Their Hybrid (HYMENTOPTERA: FORMICIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vogt, J.T., Rashid, T., Chen, J. 2008. New Distribution Record and Behavioral Observations for Psudacteon curvatus (DIPTERA: PHORIDAE), a Parasitoid of Solenopsis richteri, S. invicta, and Their Hybrid (HYMENTOPTERA: FORMICIDAE). Journal of Entomological Science. 43(4): 443-446.
Alternative reproductive strategies of the hybrid imported fire ant: Multiple insemination or variation in male ploidy - (Proceedings)
Cross, D., Rajesh, R.B., Tang, J.D., Chen, J., and Caprio, M.A. 2008. Alternative reproductive strategies of the hybrid imported fire ant: Multiple insemination or variation in male ploidy. Proceedings of Annual Red Imported Fire Ant Conference. Charleston, South Carolina, March 24-27, 2008. pp. 99-103. Cross, D., Rajesh, R.B., Tang, J.D., Chen, J., and Caprio, M.A. 2008. Alternative reproductive strategies of the hybrid imported fire ant: Multiple insemination or variation in male ploidy. Proceedings of Annual Red Imported Fire Ant Conference. Charleston, South Carolina, March 24-27, 2008. pp. 99-103.
A survey of Imported Fire Ant (Hymenoptera: Formicidae), species and social forms across four counties in east-central Mississippi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Menzel, T.O., Cross, D.C., Chen, J., Caprio, M., Nebeker, T.E. 2008. A survey of Imported Fire Ant (Hymenoptera: Formicidae), species and social forms across four counties in east-central Mississippi. Midsouth Entomologist. 1:3-10.
REPELLENCY OF CALLICARPENAL AND INTERMEDEOL AGAINST WORKERS OF IMPORTED FIRE ANTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, J., Cantrell, C.L., Duke, S.O., Allen, M.L. 2008. Repellency of Callicarpenal and Intermedeol Against Workers of Imported Fire Ants. Journal of Economic Entomology.101(2):265-271 (2008).
Study on the Repellency of Callicarpenal and Intermedeol against Workers of Imported Fire Ants - (Proceedings)
Chen, J., Cantrell, C. L., Duke, S. O., Allen, M. L. Study on the Repellency of Callicarpenal and Intermedeol against Workers of Imported Fire Ants. Imported Fire Ants Conference Proceedings. 2007
ASPECTS OF EXCRETION OF RED IMPORTED FIRE ANTS - (Proceedings)
Chen, J. 2007. Aspects of Excretion of Red Imported Fire Ants. Imported Fire Ants Conference. Meeting Abstract.
Qualitative analysis of red imported fire ant nests constructed in silica gel - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, J. 2006. Qualitative profile of ant-derived chemicals in nests constructed with silica gel by the red imported fire ants. Journal of Chemical Ecology.
ADVANCEMENT ON TECHNIQUES FOR THE SEPARATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE RED IMPORTED FIRE ANT COLONIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, J. 2007. ADVANCEMENT ON TECHNIQUES FOR THE SEPARATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE RED IMPORTED FIRE ANT COLONIES. Insect Science. 14:1-4.
CHEMISTRY OF THE FECES OF THE RED IMPORTED FIRE ANTS, SOLENOPSIS INVICTA BUREN (HYMENOPTERA: FORMICIDAE) - (Other)
Chen, J. 2006. Chemistry of the feces of the red imported fire ants, solenopsis invicta buren (hymenoptera: formicidae). Meeting Abstract.
GLYCEROL IN NEST MATERIAL OF RED IMPORTED FIRE ANTS - (Other)
Chen, J. 2006. Glycerol in nest material of red imported fire ants. Meeting Abstract.
CHEMICALS INCORPORATED IN NEST MATERIAL BY RED IMPORTED FIRE ANTS - (Proceedings)
Chen, J. 2006. Chemicals Incorporated in Nest Material by Red Imported Fire Ants. Imported Fire Ants Conference Proceedings.
COATED CONTAINERS WITH REDUCED CONCENTRATIONS OF FLUON TO PREVENT ANT ESCAPE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, J., Wei, X. Coated containers with reduced concentrations of fluon to prevent ant escape. Journal of Entomological Science. 42(1):119-121 (January 2007).
DIGGING BEHAVIOR OF SOLENOPSIS INVICTA WORKERS WHEN EXPOSED TO CONTACT INSECTICIDES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, J. 2006. Digging behavior of Solenopsis invicta workers when exposed to contact insecticides. Journal of Economic Entomology. 99:634-640.
SIGNIFICANCE OF DIGGING BEHAVIOR TO MORTALITY OF RED IMPORTED FIRE ANT WORKERS, SOLENOPSIS INVICTA BUREN, IN FIPRONIL TREATED SAND - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, J., Allen, M. L. 2006. Significance of Digging Behavior to Mortality of Red Imported Fire Ant Workers, Solenopsis invicta Buren, in Fipronil Treated Sand. Journal of Economic Entomology. 99: 476-482.
EXCRETION OF PHOSPHORIC ACIT BY RED IMPORTED FIRE ANTS, SOLENOPSIS INVICTA BUREN (HYMENOPTERA: FORMICIDAE) - (Other)
Chen, J. 2005. Excretion of phosphoric acit by red imported fire ants, solenopsis invicta buren (hymenoptera: formicidae). Meeting Abstract.
EXCRETION OF PHOSPHORIC ACID BY RED IMPORTED FIRE ANTS, SOLENOPSIS INVICTA BUREN (HYMENPOTERA: FORMICIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, J. 2005. Excretion of phosphoric acid by red imported fire ants, Solenopsis invicta Buren (Hymenpotera: Formicidae). Environmental Entomology. pp. 1009-1012.
Regional Integrated Management of Imported Fire Ants along the Natchez Trace Parkway - (Proceedings)
Vogt, J. T., Streett, D. A., Chen, J., Thead, L. G., Ward, K., Ward, R., Oliver, J. A. 2006. Regional Integrated Management of Imported Fire Ants along the Natchez Trace Parkway. 2005 George Wright Society Conference Proceedings. pgs. 76-81.
AN IMPROVED METHOD FOR FAST AND EFFICIENT FIRE ANT COLONY SEPARATION - (Proceedings)
Chen, J., Wei, X. An Improved Method for Fast and Efficient Fire Ant Colony Separation. Imported Fire Ants Conference Proceedings. 2005.
EFFECT OF FIRE ANT DIGGING BEHAVIOR ON EFFICACY OF FIPRONIL AGAINST WORKERS: RESULTS OF A LABORATORY STUDY - (Proceedings)
Chen, J. Effect of Fire Ant Digging Behavior on Efficacy of Fipronil Against Workers: Results of a Laboratory Study. Imported Fire Ants Conference Proceedings. 2005.
ASSESSMENT OF REPELLENCY OF NINE PHTHALATES AGAINST RED IMPORTED FIRE AN (HYMENOPTERA: FORMICIDAE) WORKERS USING ANT DIGGING BEHAVIOR - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, J. 2005. Assessment of Repellency of Nine Phthalates Against Red Imported Fire Ant (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) Workers Using Ant Digging Behavior. Journal of Entomological Science. 40: 368-377.
A NEW BIOASSAY FOR EVALUATING FIRE ANT REPELLANTS - (Proceedings)
Chen, J. 2004. A New Bioassay for Evaluating Fire Ant Repellants. Imported Fire Ants Conference Proceedings.
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