Projects

IPM-BASED STRATEGIES FOR BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF GREENHOUSE AND VEGETABLE CROP PESTS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 409544

BIOLOGY AND CONTROL OF FUNGAL ASSOCIATES OF AMBROSIA BEETLES Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 412171

Publications

Agrobacterium-mediated disruption of a nonribosomal peptide synthetase gene in the invertebrate pathogen Metarhizium anisopliae reveals a peptide spore factor - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Moon, Y., Donzelli, B., Krasnoff, S., Mclane, H., Griggs, M., Cooke, P.H., Vandenberg, J.D., Gibson, D.M., Churchill, A. 2008. Agrobacterium-mediated disruption of a nonribosomal peptide synthetase gene in the invertebrate pathogen Metarhizium anisopliae reveals a peptide spore factor. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 74:4366-4380.

Quantitative detection of Beauveria bassiana GHA (Ascomycota: Hypocreales), a potential microbial control agent of the emerald ash borer, by use of real-time PCR - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Castrillo,, L.A., Griggs, M., Vandenberg, J.D. 2008. Quantitative detection of Beauveria bassiana GHA (Ascomycota: Hypocreales), a potential microbial control agent of the emerald ash borer, by use of real-time PCR. Biological Control. 45:163-169.

Molecular characterization and comparative virulence of Beauveria bassiana isolates (Ascomycota: Hypocreales) associated with the greenhouse shore fly, Scatella tenuicosta (Diptera: Ephydridae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Castrillo, L.A., Ugine, T.A., Filotas, M.J., Sanderson, J.P., Vandenberg, J.D., Wraight, S.P. 2008. Molecular characterization and comparative virulence of Beauveria bassiana isolates (Ascomycota: Hypocreales) associated with the greenhouse shore fly, Scatella tenuicosta (Diptera: Ephydridae). Biological Control. 45:154-162.

Identification of Metarhizium anisopliae transcripts expressed during the fungus- insect interaction - (Abstract)

Donzelli, B., Krasnoff, S., Gibson, D.M., Vandenberg, J.D., Churchill, A. 2007. Identification of Metarhizium anisopliae transcripts expressed during the fungus- insect interaction. Society for Invertebrate Pathology Annual Meeting. p. 87.

Application and Evaluation of Entomopathogens in Crucifers and Cucurbits - (Book/Chapter)

Vandenberg, J.D., Shelton, A.M., Wraight, S.P. 2007. Application and Evaluation of Entomopathogens in Crucifers and Cucurbits. In: Lacey, L.A., Kaya, H.K. editors. Field Manual of Techniques in Invertebrate Pathology, 2nd edition. The Netherlands:Springer, Dordrecht. p. 361-374.

Use of Beauveria bassiana and imidacloprid for control of emerald ash borer in an ash nursery - (Abstract)

Vandenberg, J.D., Castrillo, L.A., Liu, H., Griggs, M., Bauer, L.S. 2007. Use of Beauveria bassiana and imidacloprid for control of emerald ash borer in an ash nursery. Proceedings of the Emerald Ash Borer and Asian Longhorned Beetle Research and Development Review 2006. p. 56.

Production of Mutagenic Metabolites by Metarhizium Anisopliae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Krasnoff, S.B., Sommers, C.H., Moon, Y., Donzelli, B., Vandenberg, J.D., Churchill, A., Gibson, D.M. 2006. Production of mutagenic metabolites by metarhizium anisopliae. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 54:7083-7088.

Concentration-Response and Temperature-Related Susceptibility of the Forest Tent Caterpillar to the Entomopathogenic Fungus Furia Gastropachae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Filotas, M.J., Hajek, A.E., Vandenberg, J.D. 2006. Concentration-response and temperature-related susceptibility of the forest tent caterpillar to the entomopathogenic fungus furia gastropachae. Biological Control. 39:218-224.

The Gestalt of Performing: An Eclectic Guide to Successful Oral Presentations - (Abstract)

Vandenberg, J.D. 2005. The gestalt of performing: an eclectic guide to successful oral presentations [abstract]. Society for Invertebrate Pathology Annual Meeting. 38:68.

Low Likelihood of Recombination Between the Introduced Beauveria Bassiana Strain Gha and Indigenous Conspecific Strains Based on Vegetative Compatibility Groupings - (Abstract)

Castrillo, L.A., Annis, S.L., Groden, E., Mishra, P.K., Vandenberg, J.D. 2005. Low likelihood of recombination between the introduced beauveria bassiana strain gha and indigenous conspecific strains based on vegetative compatibility groupings [abstract]. Society for Invertebrate Pathology Annual Meeting. 38:50.

Changes in Virulence to Colorado Potato Beetles of Beauveria Bassiana Gha Isolates Recovered from Sprayed Fields One to Four Years Post Application - (Abstract)

Castrillo, L.A., Griggs, M., Groden, E., Annis, S.L., Mishra, P.K., Vandenberg, J.D. 2005. Changes in virulence to colorado potato beetles of beauveria bassiana gha isolates recovered from sprayed fields one to four years post application [abstract]. Society for Invertebrate Pathology Annual Meeting. 38:29.

The Fungal Past, Present and Future: Germination, Ramification and Reproduction - (Review Article)

Castrillo, L.A., Roberts, D.W., Vandenberg, J.D. 2005. The fungal past, present and future: germination, ramification and reproduction. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 89:46-56.

Targeted Disruption of a Peptide Synthetase Gene in Metarhizium Anisopliae Has No Effect on Destruxins Production Or Virulence Against Insects - (Abstract)

Moon, Y., Krasnoff, S.B., Donzelli, B.G., Vandenberg, J.D., Churchill, A.C., Gibson, D.M. 2005. Targeted disruption of a peptide synthetase gene in metarhizium anisopliae has no effect on destruxins production or virulence against insects. Society for Invertebrate Pathology Annual Meeting. p. 51.

Antibacterial Toxins Are Overproduced in a Gene Disruption Mutant of Metarhizium Anisopliae - (Abstract)

Krasnoff, S., Moon, Y., Donzelli, B.G., Churchill, A.C., Vandenberg, J.D., Gibson, D.M. 2005. Antibacterial toxins are overproduced in a gene disruption mutant of metarhizium anisopliae. Society for Invertebrate Pathology Annual Meeting. p. 50.

Novel Isolates of the Entomopathogenic Fungus Beauveria Bassiana for Biological Control of the Shore Fly, Scatella Tenuicosta - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Filotas, M., Castrillo, L., Vandenberg, J.D., Sanderson, J., Wraight, S.P. 2005. Novel isolates of the entomopathogenic fungus beauveria bassiana for biological control of the shore fly, scatella tenuicosta. IOBC/WPRS Bulletin (Abstract for Conference Proceedings). 28:95-98.

The Fungal Past, Present and Future: Germination, Ramification and Reproduction - (Abstract)

Vandenberg, J.D. 2004. The fungal past, present and future: germination, ramification and reproduction [abstract]. Society for Invertebrate Pathology Annual Meeting Proceedings. 37:45.

Field Releases of Beauveria Bassiana Strain Gha Affect Genetic Diversity of Indigenous Conspecific Populations - (Abstract)

Castrillo, L.A., Mishra, P., Annis, S.L., Groden, E., Vandenberg, J.D. 2004. Field releases of beauveria bassiana strain gha affect genetic diversity of indigenous conspecific populations [abstract]. Society for Invertebrate Pathology Annual Meeting Proceedings. 37:112.

Nontarget Effects of Entomopathogenic Fungi: Are We Finally Able to Generalize? - (Abstract)

Eilenberg, J., Keller, S., Vandenberg, J.D. 2004. Nontarget effects of entomopathogenic fungi: are we finally able to generalize? [abstract]. Society for Invertebrate Pathology Annual Meeting Proceedings. 37:107.

Virulence to Colorado Potato Beetles and Genetic Stability of Beauveria Bassiana Parasexual Recombinants - (Abstract)

Castrillo, L.A., Griggs, M., Vandenberg, J.D. 2004. Virulence to colorado potato beetles and genetic stability of beauveria bassiana parasexual recombinants [abstract]. Society for Invertebrate Pathology Annual Meeting Proceedings. 37:84.

Vegetative Compatibility Groups in Indigenous and Mass-Released Strains of the Entomopathogenic Fungus Beauveria Bassiana: Likelihood of Recombination in the Field - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Castrillo, L.A., Vandenberg, J.D., Griggs, M. 2004. Vegetative compatibility groups in indigenous and mass-released strains of the entomopathogenic fungus beauveria bassiana: likelihood of recombination in the field. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 86:26-37.

Effect of Serial Transfer of Three Strains of Paecilomyces Fumosoroseus on Growth in Vitro, Virulence and Host Specificity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vandenberg, J.D., Cantone, F.A. 2004. Effect of serial transfer of three strains of paecilomyces fumosoroseus on growth in vitro, virulence and host specificity. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 85:40-45.

Comparative Virulence of Wild Type and Recombinant Vegetatively Compatible Strains of Beauveria Bassiana Against Colorado Potato Beetle - (Proceedings/Symposium)

VANDENBERG, J.D., CASTRILLO, L.A., GRIGGS, M., ANNIS, S.L., GRODEN, E. COMPARATIVE VIRULENCE OF WILD TYPE AND RECOMBINANT VEGETATIVELY COMPATIBLE STRAINS OF BEAUVERIA BASSIANA AGAINST COLORADO POTATO BEETLE. PROCEEDINGS OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOCIETY FOR INVERTEBRATE PATHOLOGY. 2003. v. 36. p. 48-49.

Genetic Recombination Between Vegetatively Compatible Strains of Beauveria Bassiana in a Susceptible Insect Host - (Proceedings/Symposium)

CASTRILLO, L.A., VANDENBERG, J.D., GRIGGS, M. GENETIC RECOMBINATION BETWEEN VEGETATIVELY COMPATIBLE STRAINS OF BEAUVERIA BASSIANA IN A SUSCEPTIBLE INSECT HOST. PROCEEDINGS OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOCIETY FOR INVERTEBRATE PATHOLOGY. 2003. v. 36. p. 48.

Risk Assessment of Using Mycoinsecticides: Prevalence of a Commercial Beauveria Bassiana Strain and Its Impact on Conspecific Indigenous Populations - (Proceedings/Symposium)

CASTRILLO, L.A., GRODEN, E., ANNIS, S.L., VANDENBERG, J.D. RISK ASSESSMENT OF USING MYCOINSECTICIDES: PREVALENCE OF A COMMERCIAL BEAUVERIA BASSIANA STRAIN AND ITS IMPACT ON CONSPECIFIC INDIGENOUS POPULATIONS. PROCEEDINGS OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOCIETY FOR INVERTEBRATE PATHOLOGY. 2003. v. 36. p. 103.

Molecular Characterization and Comparative Virulence of Beauveria Bassiana Isolates for Control of the Shore Fly, Scatella Stagnalis, on Greenhouse Crops - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Filotas, M.J., Castrillo, L.A., Wraight, S.P., Vandenberg, J.D., Sanderson, J. 2003. Molecular characterization and comparative virulence of beauveria bassiana isolates for control of the shore fly, scatella stagnalis, on greenhouse crops. Society for Invertebrate Pathology Annual Meeting Proceedings. 36:50.

Molecular Characterization and Comparative Virulence of Beauveria Bassiana Isolates for Control of the Shore Fly, Scatella Stagnalis, on Greenhouse Crops - (Abstract)

FILOTAS, M., CASTRILLO, L.A., WRAIGHT, S.P., VANDENBERG, J.D., SANDERSON, J. MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION AND COMPARATIVE VIRULENCE OF BEAUVERIA BASSIANA ISOLATES FOR CONTROL OF THE SHORE FLY, SCATELLA STAGNALIS, ON GREENHOUSE CROPS. PROCEEDINGS OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOCIETY FOR INVERTEBRATE PATHOLOGY. 2003. v. 36. p. 50.

Comparative Pathogenicity and Genetic Variation of Beauveria Bassiana Isolates from Asian Longhorned Beetle and Other Cerambyids - (Proceedings/Symposium)

BAUER, L.S., LIU, H., MILLER, D.L., CASTRILLO, L.A., VANDENBERG, J.D. COMPARATIVE PATHOGENICITY AND GENETIC VARIATION OF BEAUVERIA BASSIANA ISOLATES FROM ASIAN LONGHORNED BEETLE AND OTHER CERAMBYIDS. PROCEEDINGS OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOCIETY FOR INVERTEBRATE PATHOLOGY. 2003. v. 36. p. 48.

Characterization of in Vitro Destruxin Production, Pathogenicity, and Rflp Patterns of Peptide Synthetase Genes in Metarhizium Anisopliae - (Proceedings/Symposium)

CHURCHILL, A.C., KRASNOFF, S.B., MOON, Y., MCLANE, H., WILLIAMS, J.E., VANDENBERG, J.D., GIBSON, D.M. CHARACTERIZATION OF IN VITRO DESTRUXIN PRODUCTION, PATHOGENICITY, AND RFLP PATTERNS OF PEPTIDE SYNTHETASE GENES IN METARHIZIUM ANISOPLIAE. PROCEEDINGS OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOCIETY FOR INVERTEBRATE PATHOLOGY. 2003. v. 36. p. 51.

Comparative Virulence and Host Specificity of Beauveria Bassiana Isolates Assayed Against Lepidopteran Pests of Vegetable Crops - (Abstract)

WRAIGHT, S.P., RAMOS, M., WILLIAMS, J.E., AVERY, P.B., JARONSKI, S., VANDENBERG, J.D. COMPARATIVE VIRULENCE AND HOST SPECIFICITY OF BEAUVERIA BASSIANA ISOLATES ASSAYED AGAINST LEPIDOPTERAN PESTS OF VEGETABLE CROPS. PROCEEDINGS OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOCIETY FOR INVERTEBRATE PATHOLOGY. 2003. v. 36. p. 36.

Evaluating the Likelihood of Genetic Recombination Between Introduced and Indigenous Strains of the Entomopathogenic Fungus Beauveria Bassiana in Agricultural Fields - (Abstract)

CASTRILLO, L.A., VANDENBERG, J.D., GRIGGS, M. EVALUATING THE LIKELIHOOD OF GENETIC RECOMBINATION BETWEEN INTRODUCED AND INDIGENOUS STRAINS OF THE ENTOMOPATHOGENIC FUNGUS BEAUVERIA BASSIANA IN AGRICULTURAL FIELDS. FUNGAL GENETICS NEWSLETTER. 2003. v. 50. Abstract p. 453.

The Future of Scientific Publications: One Scientist's Perspective - (Proceedings/Symposium)

VANDENBERG, J.D. THE FUTURE OF SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: ONE SCIENTIST'S PERSPECTIVE. INTERNATIONAL COLOQUIM ON INVERTEBRATE PATHOLOGY AND MICROBIAL CONTROL. 2002. v. 8. p. 141-142.

Risk Assessment of Genetic Recombination Between Introduced and Indigenous Strains of Beauveria Bassiana in Agricultural Fields - (Abstract)

CASTRILLO, L.A., VANDENBERG, J.D., GRIGGS, M. RISK ASSESSMENT OF GENETIC RECOMBINATION BETWEEN INTRODUCED AND INDIGENOUS STRAINS OF BEAUVERIA BASSIANA IN AGRICULTURAL FIELDS. INTERNATIONAL COLOQUIM ON INVERTEBRATE PATHOLOGY AND MICROBIAL CONTROL. 2002. v. 35. Abstract p. 99.

Use of Microorganisms for Biological Control of Insects (In Spanish) - (Proceedings/Symposium)

TAMEZ-GUERRA, P., MCGUIRE, M.R., BECNEL, J.J., BEHLE, R.W., VANDENBERG, J.D. USE OF MICROORGANISMS FOR BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF INSECTS (IN SPANISH). REVISTA LATINO AMERICANA DE MICROBIOLOGA. 2002. v. 44. p. 70.