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Improved real-time PCR detection of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus from citrus and psyllid hosts by targeting the intragenic tandem repeats of its prophage genes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Morgan, J.K., Zhou, L., Li, W., Shatters, R.G., Keremane, M.L., Duan, Y. 2012. Improved real-time PCR detection of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus from citrus and psyllid hosts by targeting the intragenic tandem repeats of its prophage genes. Molecular and Cellular Probes. 26:90-98.

In vivo generated Citrus exocortis viroid progeny variants display a range of phenotypes with altered levels of replication, systemic accumulation and pathogenicity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hajeri, S., Ramadugu, C., Keremane, M.L., Ng, J., Lee, R.F., Vidalakis, G. 2011. In vivo generated Citrus exocortis viroid progeny variants display a range of phenotypes with altered levels of replication, systemic accumulation and pathogenicity. Virology. 417(2):400-409. DOI:10.1016/j.virol.2011.06.013

Behavioral responses of adult potato psyllid, Bactericera cockerelli (Hemiptera: Triozidae), to potato germplasm and transmission of Candidatus Liberibacter psyllaurous - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Butler, C., Gonzalez, B., Keremane, M.L., Lee, R.F., Novy, R.G., Miller, J., Trumble, J. 2011. Behavioral responses of adult potato psyllid, Bactericera cockerelli (Hemiptera: Triozidae), to potato germplasm and transmission of Candidatus Liberibacter psyllaurous. Crop Protection Journal. 30(9):p1233-1238.

“Candidatus liberibacter sp.”, without koch's postulates completed, can the bacterium be considered as the causal agent of citrus Huanglongbing (yellow shoot disease)? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chen, J., Civerolo, E.L., Lee, R.F., Jones, J., Deng, X., Hartung, J.S., Keremane, M.L., Brlansky, R. 2011. “Candidatus liberibacter sp.”, without koch's postulates completed, can the bacterium be considered as the causal agent of citrus Huanglongbing (yellow shoot disease)?. Acta Phytopathologica Sinica. 41(2):113-117.

Nucleotide sequence and genome organization of Dweet mottle virus and its relationship to members of the family Betaflexiviridae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hajeri, S., Ramadugu, C., Keremane, M.L., Vidalakis, G., Lee, R.F. 2010. Nucleotide sequence and genome organization of Dweet mottle virus and its relationship to members of the family Betaflexiviridae. Archives of Virology. 155(9):1523–1527.

Trailers transporting oranges to processing plants move Asian citrus psyllids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Halbert, S.E., Keremane, M.L., Ramadugu, C., Brodie, M.W., Webb, S.E., Lee, R.F. 2010. Trailers transporting oranges to processing plants move Asian citrus psyllids. Florida Entomologist. 93(1)p33-38.

Evaluation of Quantitative Real-Time PCR Assays for Detection of Citrus Greening - (Proceedings)

Turechek, W., Gottwald, T.R., Hartung, J.S., Hilf, M.E., Keremane, M.L., Lin, H., Shatters, R.G., Irey, M., Sieburth, P., Brlansky, R., Dagraca, J., Graham, J., Kunta, M., Roberts, P., Rogers, M., Sun, X., Wang, N. 2009. Evaluation of Quantitative Real-Time PCR Assays for Detection of Citrus Greening. Workshop Proceedings.

Phylogenetic analysis of Rutaceous plants based on single nucleotide polymorphism in chloroplast and nuclear gene sequences - (Abstract Only) - (01-Dec-08)

Gene expression analysis to understand cold tolerance in citrus - (Abstract Only) - (01-Dec-08)

Production of Polyclonal Antibodies to the Recombinant Coat Protein of Citrus tristeza virus and Their Effectiveness for Virus Detection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Iracheta-Cardenas, M.M., Sandoval-Alejo, B.D., Roman-Calderon, M.E., Keremane, M.L., Lee, R.F., Rocha-Pena, M.A. 2008. Production of Polyclonal Antibodies to the Recombinant Coat Protein of Citrus tristeza virus and Their Effectiveness for Virus Detection. Journal of Phytopathology, 156: 243-250

Detection of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus in Diaphorina citri and its importance in the management of Citrus Huanglongbing in Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Keremane, M.L., Halbert, S.E., Ramadugu, C., Webb, S., Lee, R.F. 2008. Detection of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus in Diaphorina citri and its importance in the management of Citrus Huanglongbing in Florida. Phytopathology, 98: 387-396

Phylogenetic analysis of Citrus based on sequences of six nuclear genes - (Abstract Only) - (16-Oct-07)

Quantitative Detection of Citrus tristeza virus (CTV) in Citrus and Aphids by Real-time Reverse Transcription-PCR (TaqMan®) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Saponari, M., Keremane, M.L., Yokomi, R.K. 2008. Quantitative Detection of Citrus tristeza virus (CTV) in Citrus and Aphids by Real-time Reverse Transcription-PCR (TaqMan®). Journal of Virological Methods. 147:43-53.

Use of Psyllids in Early Identification of Huanglongbing Disease of Citrus - (Abstract Only)

Keremane, M.L., Halbert, S., Ramadugu, C., Webb, S., Lee, R.F. 2007. Use of Psyllids in Early Identification of Huanglongbing Disease of Citrus. Phytopathology, 97, No7: S70.

Psyllids as A Tool in Evaluating the Efficiency of Different Management Practices for Control of Citrus Huanglongbing Disease - (Abstract Only)

Keremane, M.L., Harakava, R., Ramadugu, C., Halbert, S., Yamamoto, P., Lee, R.F. 2007. Psyllids as A Tool in Evaluating the Efficiency of Different Management Practices for Control of Citrus Huanglongbing Disease. Phytopathology, 97, No7: S70.

Incidence of Huanglongbing in Psyllids Under Natural Conditions in Florida - (Abstract Only)

Ramadugu, C., Keremane, M.L., Ramos, C., Halbert, S., Lee, R.F. 2007. Incidence of Huanglongbing in Psyllids Under Natural Conditions in Florida. Phytopathology, 97, No7: S96.

NPDN Citrus Greening Diagnostic and Detection Efforts - (Abstract Only)

Harmon, C.L., Keremane, M.L., Schubert, T.S. 2007. NPDN Citrus Greening Diagnostic and Detection Efforts. National Plant Diagnosic Network, 2007 National Meeting.

The Complete Sequence of the Cytoplasmic Citrus Leprosis Virus (CCLV) and its Genome Organization - (Abstract Only)

Guerra-Moreno, A.S., Keremane, M.L., Brlansky, R.H., Lee, R.F. 2007. The Complete Sequence of the Cytoplasmic Citrus Leprosis Virus, (CCLV) and its Genome Organization. Phytopathology 97: S 174

Evaluación de Anticuerpos Desarrollados Contra la Proteína Recombinante de la Cápside del Virus Tristeza de los Cítricos - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sandoval-Alejo, B.D., Iracheta-Cardenas, M.M., Keremane, M.L., Lee, R.F., Rocha-Pena, M.A. 2006. Evaluación de Anticuerpos Desarrollados Contra la Proteína Recombinante de la Cápside del Virus Tristeza de los Cítricos. Revista Mexicana de Fitopatologia, Vol. 24: 137-144.

Complete Nucleotide Sequence of a New Genotype of Citrus Tristeza Virus from an Isolate Having a Mixed Infection - (Abstract Only)

Keremane, M.L., Ramadugu, C., Warren, C., Niblett, C.L., Lee, R.F. 2007. Complete Nucleotide Sequence of a New Genotype of Citrus Tristeza Virus from an Isolate Having a Mixed Infection. International Organization of Citrus Virologists Proceedings, 16th Conference, Pg. 487.

Leprosis in Guatemala - (Abstract Only)

Palmieri, M., Donis, I., Salazar, A., Blanco, S., Porres, M., Brlansky, R.H., Guerra-Moreno, A.S., Keremane, M.L., Lee, R.F. 2007. Leprosis in Guatemala. International Organization of Citrus Virologists Proceedings, 16th Conference, Pg. 510.

HUANGLONGBING, CITRUS GREENING: PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE - (Trade Journal)

Lee, R.F., Keremane, M.L., Williams, M., Vidalakis, G. 2006. Huanglongbing, citrus greening: preparing for the future. Subtropics newsletter.

Citrus Leprosis Symptoms Can be Associated with the Presence of Two Different Viruses: Cytoplasmic and Nuclear, the Former Having a Multipartite RNA Genome - (Proceedings)

Guerra-Moreno, A.S., Keremane, M.L., Brlansky, R.H., Lee, R.F. 2007. Citrus Leprosis Symptoms Can be Associated with the Presence of Two Different Viruses: Cytoplasmic and Nuclear, the Former Having a Multipartite RNA Genome. International Organization of Citrus Virologists Proceedings, 16th Conference, Pgs. 230-239.

Molecular Characterization of Citrus tristeza virus Isolates from Panama - (Proceedings)

Ramos, C., Castillo, J.C., Fernandez, O., Rangel, B., Keremane, M.L., Lee, R.F. 2007. Molecular Characterization of Citrus tristeza virus Isolates from Panama. International Organization of Citrus Virologists Proceedings, 16th Conference, Pgs. 159-164.

Citrus Viruses in Guatemala: Application of Laboratory-Based Assays - (Proceedings)

Palmieri, M., Donis, I., Salazar, A.L., Cruz, N., Paniagua, A., Brlansky, R.H., Guerra-Moreno, A., Keremane, M.L., Ballance, P.M., Lee, R.F. 2007. Citrus Viruses in Guatemala: Application of Laboratory-Based Assays. International Organization of Citrus Virologists Proceedings, 16th Conference, Pgs. 386-391.