Projects

MICROBIAL AND BIOTECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS FOR INSECT PEST MANAGEMENT Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 409644

Publications

Survival of Diverse Bacillus thuringiensis strains in gypsy moth (Lepidotera: Lymantriidae) is correlated with urease production - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (08-Jun-09)

Development of a Rapid and Sensitive Immunoassay for Detection and Subsequent Recovery of Bacillus anthracis Spores in Environmental Samples - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hang, J., Sundaram, A.K., Zhu, P., Shelton, D.R., Karns, J.S., Martin, P.A., Li, S., Amstutz, P., Tang, C.M. 2008. Development of a Rapid and Sensitive Immunoassay for Detection and Subsequent Recovery of Bacillus anthracis Spores in Environmental Samples. Journal of Microbial Methods. 73:242¿246.

Characterization of Chromobacterium Suttsuga Toxin: Medium Effects and Mutants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Martin, P.A.W., Blackburn, M.B. 2008. Characterization of the insectididal activity of Chromobacterium subtsugae. Biopesticide International. 4:102-109.

Molecular markers to determine ecological fate of Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shrinvas, K., Kester, K., Martin, P.A.W, Brown, B., 2008. Molecular markers to determine the ecological of bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki. Molecular Ecology Research. 8:1145-1158.

Microbial Combinatorics: a Novel Approach for Isolating Insect Pathogens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Martin, P.A.W., Mongeon, E.A., Gundersen-Rindal, D.E. 2008. Microbial combinatorics: a simplified approach to isolating insecticidal bacteria. Biocont. Sci.Technol. 18:291-305.

Enteric bacteria of field-collected Colorado potato beetle larvae inhibit growth of the entomopathogens Photorhabdus temperata and Beauveria bassiana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Blackburn, M.B., Gundersen, D.E., Weber, D.C., Martin, P.A., Farrar, R.R. 2008. Enteric bacteria of field-collected Colorado potato beetle larvae inhibit growth of the entomopathogens Photorhabdus temperata and Beauveria bassiana. Biological Control. 46(3)434-441.

Screening Bacillus thuringiensis strains for toxicity against Manduca sexta and Plutella xylostella - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Martin, P.A., Blackburn, M.B. 2007. Screening Bacillus thuringiensis strains for toxicity against Manduca sexta and Plutella xylostella. Biological Control. 42(2):226-232.

Reproductive failure of Heterorhabditis marelatus in the Colorado potato beetle: Evidence of stress on the nematode symbiont Photorhabdus temperata, and potential interference from the enteric bacteria of the beetle. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Blackburn, M.B., Farrar, R.R., Gundersen, D.E., Lawrence, S.D., Martin, P.A. 2007. Reproductive failure of Heterorhabditis marelatus in the Colorado potato beetle: Evidence of stress on the nematode symbiont Photorhabdus temperata, and potential interference from the enteric bacteria of the beetle. Biological Control 42:207-215.

Toxicity of Chromobacterium Suttsuga to Southern Green Stink Bug(heteroptera: Pentatomidae) and Corn Rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Martin, P.A., Hirose, E., Aldrich, J.R. 2007. Toxicity of chromobacterium suttsuga to southern green stink bug(heteroptera: pentatomidae) and corn rootworm (coleoptera: chrysomelidae). Journal of Economic Entomology, 100:680-684.

Chromobacterium Suttsuga Sp. NOV., Bacteria That Kill Colorado Potato Beetle and Other Pest Insects. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Martin, P.A., Gundersen, D.E., Blackburn, M.B., Buyer, J.S. 2007. Chromobacterium suttsuga sp. nov., bacteria that kill colorado potato beetle and other pest insects.. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology 57:993-999.

Insecticidal Effects of New Strains of Bacilllus Thuringiensis on the Diamondback Moth, Plutella Xylostella - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Goh, H.G., Gelman, D., Martin, P.A.W., Shropshire, A.D., Rowley, D.L., Blackburn, M.B., Choi, I.Y., Farrar, R.R. 2007. Insecticidal effect of new strains of Bacillus thuringiensis on the diamondback moth, Putella xylostella. Côté, J.C. Otvos, I.S., Schwartz, J.-L. and Vincent C. (eds.) Proceedings of the 6th Pacific Rim Conference on the biotechnology of Bacillus thuringiensis and its environmental impact. Érudit, Montréal, 141 pp.

An Efficient Method to Isolate Insect Pathogens: Microbial Combinatorics - (Abstract)

Martin, P.A., Mongeon, E.A. 2006. an efficient method to isolate insect pathogens: microbial combinatorics. American Society for Microbiology. Orlando, Florida May 24- 25, 2006 - 106th General Meeting pg. 259.

Insecticidal Effects of Bacillus Thuringiensis on the Diamondback Moth, Plutella Xylostella - (Abstract)

Goh, H., Gelman, D.B., Martin, P.A., Shropshire, A.D., Blackburn, M.B. 2005. Insecticidal effects of bacillus thuringiensis on the diamondback moth, plutella xylostella. National Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 10/30/05-11/4/05.

Effect of Bacillus Thuringiensis on the Diamondback Moth, Plutella Xylostella - (Abstract)

Goh, H., Gelman, D.B., Martin, P.A., Shropshire, A.D., Blackburn, M.B. 2005. Effect of bacillus thuringiensis on the diamondback moth, plutella xylostella. BARC Poster Day. Also used at Society of America Annual Meeting, Ft. Lauderdale FL; November 6-9,2005. Abstract available online. Meeting was post-poned due to Hurricane. Post-poned to 12/15/05-12/18/05

A Constructed Strain of Bacillus Thuringiensis Has Novel Toxicity to Aphids, Thrips and Mites - (Abstract)

Tyruini, S., Martin, P.A., Meshkov, Y., Jakovleva, I., Zhuzhikov, D., Hashimov, P., Debabov, V. A constructed strain of bacillus thuringiensis has novel toxicity to aphids, thrips and mites. Atlanta, Ga June 5-9 2005. . American Society for Microbiology Meeting.

Chromobacterium Subtsugae¿insecticidal Effects on Crop Pests - (Abstract)

Gelman, D.B., Martin, P.A., Blackburn, M.B., Hu, J.S. 2005. Chromobacterium subtsugae¿insecticidal effects on crop pests. National Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Ft. Lauderdale, FK 12/15/05-12/18/05

Chromobacterium Suttsuga: Purple Bacteria Toxic to Pest Insects in the Orders Coleoptera, Lepidoptera, Hemiptera/homoptera, and Heteroptera - (Abstract)

Martin, P.A., Gelman, D.B., Blackburn, M.B., Horise, E., Aldrich, J.R. 2003. Chromobacterium suttsuga: purple bacteria toxic to pest insects in the orders coleoptera, lepidoptera, hemiptera/homoptera, and heteroptera. American Society for Microbiology. Abstract Q-077 Vol. 104.

A Stillbene Optical Brighterner Can Enhance Bacterial Pathogenicity to Gypsy Moth and Colorado Potato Beetle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Martin, P.A. 2004. A stillbene optical brighterner can enhance bacterial pathogenicity to gypsy moth and colorado potato beetle. .

A Freeze-Dried Diet to Test Bacterial Pathogens of Colorado Potato Beetle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Martin, P.A. 2004. A freeze-dried diet to test bacterial pathogens of colorado potato beetle. Journal of Biological Control. Vol# 29 Pg. 109-114

Optimizing Selective Baits for Diabrotica - (Abstract)

Weber, D.C., Athanas, M.M., Martin, P.A. 2002. Optimizing selective baits for diabrotica. Corn Rootworm Areawide Management Program.