Projects

MASS PRODUCTION OF BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AGENTS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 420598

BITING AND STINGING PESTS: ECOLOGY AND BIOLOGICALLY-BASED CONTROL Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 422755

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

Inhibitory activities of venom alkaloids from the red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta Buren, against the growth of Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. michiganensis (E.F. Smith) Davis et al. in vitro and the application... - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (09-Mar-13)

Effects of conidial densities and spray volume of Metarhizium anisopliae and Beauveria bassiana fungal suspensions on conidial viability, droplet size and deposition coverage in bioassay using a novel bioassay spray system - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (11-Dec-12)

Effects of purified piperidine and piperideine alkaloids from the venom of red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta on Pythium ultimum growth in vitro and on cucumber damping-off in the greenhouse - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jin, X., Li, S., and Chen, J. Effects of purified piperidine and piperideine alkaloids from the venom of red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta on Pythium ultimum growth in vitro and on cucumber damping-off in the greenhouse. Pest Management Science. 68: 1546-1552 DOI: 10.1002/ps.3337. 2012.

Development of a novel bioassay system to assess the effectiveness of entomopathogenic fungi against the imported fire ants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jin, X., Streett, D., Huang, Y., Ugine, T. 2012. Development of a novel bioassay system to assess the effectiveness of entomopathogenic fungi against the imported fire ants. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 22:233-241.

Mycotoxins in food and their control by the use of non-toxigenic biocontrol agents - (Abstract Only)

Abbas, H.K., Weaver, M.A., Jin, X., Shier, W.T. 2011. Mycotoxins in food and their control by the use of non-toxigenic biocontrol agents. The 1st Internatnional Symposium on Mycotoxins in Nuts and Dried Fruits, Damghan-Iran 10-12, Sep, 2011, page 24.

Reduction of aflatoxins, cyclopiazonic acid and fumonisins in corn by biocontrol strains of non-aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus - (Abstract Only)

Abbas, H.K., Horn, B.W., Weaver, M.A., Jin, X., Abel, C.A., Shier, W. Reduction of aflatoxins, cyclopiazonic acid and fumonisins in corn by biocontrol strains of non-aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus. American Phytopathological Society Abstracts. No. 6., P. S1. 2011.

Comparison of major biocontrol strains of non-aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus for the reduction of aflatoxins and cyclopiazonic acid in maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Abbas, H.K., Zablotowicz, R.M., Horn, B.W., Phillips, N.A., Johnson, B.J., Jin, X., Abel, C.A. 2011. Comparison of major biocontrol strains of non-aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus for the reduction of aflatoxins and cyclopiazonic acid in maize. Journal of Food Additives & Contaminants. 28:198-208.

Microencapsuling aerial conidia of Trichoderma harzianum through spray drying at elevated temperatures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jin, X., Custis, D. 2010. Microencapsuling aerial conidia of Trichoderma harzianum through spray drying at elevated temperatures. Biological Control. 56:202-208.

Assessment of biocontrol strains for reduction of mycotoxins (aflatoxin and CPA) in maize - (Abstract Only)

Abbas, H.K., Zablotowicz, R.M., Horn, B.W., Weaver, M.A., Jin, X. 2010. Assessment of biocontrol strains for reduction of mycotoxins (aflatoxin and CPA) in maize. Meeting Abstract.Book of Abstracts and Programme, Global Mycotoxin Reduction Strategies: Asia and Pacific Rim. Page 65.

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.

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.

Effects of surfactants on conidial germination of Myrothecium verrucaria - (Abstract Only) - (15-Mar-10)

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

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.

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.

Improved bioherbicidal efficacy by Myrothecium verrucaria via spray adjuvants or herbicide mixtures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Weaver, M. A., Jin, X., Hoagland, R. E., Boyette, C. D. 2009. Improved bioherbicidal efficacy by Myrothecium verrucaria via spray adjuvants or herbicide mixtures. Biocontrol. 50: 150-156.

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.

Evaluation of seed coating formulations of Trichoderma harzianum on cucumber seeds against pre- and post-emergence damping-off caused by Pythium ultimum - (Abstract Only)

Jin, X. Evaluation of seed coating formulations of Trichoderma harzianum on cucumber seeds against pre- and post-emergence damping-off caused by Pythium ultimum. Phytopathology, Volume 98, Number 6 (Supplement), S75. 2008.

Evaluation of Pseudomonas syringae Strain ESC11 for Biocontrol of Crown Rot and Anthracnose of Banana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Williamson, S. M., Guzman, M., Marin, D. H., Anas, O., Jin, X., Sutton, T. B. 2008. Evaluation of Pseudomonas syringae Strain ESC11 for Biocontrol of Crown Rot and Anthracnose of Banana. Biological Control. 46:279-286.

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

Application of hydrophilic-lypophilic balance (HLB) number to optimize a compatible non-ionic surfactant for dried aerial conidia of Beauveria bassiana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jin, X., Streett, D. A., Dunlap, C. A., Lyn, M. E. 2008. Application of hydrophilic-lypophilic balance (HLB) number to optimize a compatible non-ionic surfactant for dried aerial conidia of Beauveria bassiana. Biological Control. 46: 226-233.

Selection of Wetting Agent for Dried Conidia of two Beauveria bassiana Strains from Different Production Systems to Control Tarnished Plant Bugs - (Abstract Only)

Jin, X., Streett, D. A., Dunlap, C. A., Lyn, M. E. Selection of Wetting Agent for Dried Conidia of two Beauveria bassiana Strains from Different Production Systems to Control Tarnished Plant Bugs. Meeting Abstract. 2008