Projects

CONTROL OF ARTHROPOD PESTS OF PECAN AND PEACH Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 410227

PECAN CULTIVATION AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 414988

INCREASING FRUIT RETENTION AND OVERCOMING LEAF SCORCH AND SCAB OF PECAN TREES Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 413381

SOUTHEASTERN PEACH RESEARCH Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 413383

PREVENTING EARLY-SEASON FRUIT DROP Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 411564

REDUCING ORCHARD INPUTS WITHOUT SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCING YIELDS Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 416928

SOUTHWESTERN PECAN RESEARCH - ARIZONA Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 410559

SOUTHWESTERN PECAN RESEARCH Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 408923

Publications

Increasing foliar Zn:Ni or Cu:Ni concentration ratios increase severity of nickel deficiency symptoms - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (03-Sep-09)

Introduction. Glyphosate Interactions with Physiology, Nutrition, and Diseases of Plants: Threat to Sustainability - (Popular Publication)

Yamada, T., Kremer, R.J., Castro, P.R., Wood, B.W. 2009. Introduction. Glyphosate Interactions with Physiology, Nutrition, and Diseases of Plants: Threat to Sustainability. European Journal of Agronomy. 31(3):111-113.

What is the relationship between mineral nutrition and disease management? - (Trade Journal)

Wood, B.W. 2009. What is the relationship between mineral nutrition and disease management?. Pecan Grower. 21(1):26-29.

A comparison of application methods for suppressing the pecan weevil using beneficial fungi - (Trade Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Gardner, W.A., Cottrell, T.E., Behle, R.W., Hudson, W.G., Wood, B.W. 2009. A comparison of application methods for suppressing the pecan weevil using beneficial fungi. Pecan Grower. 21(1):20-24.

Retain can increase nutmeat yield of pecan trees - (Abstract)

Wood, B.W., Heerema, R. 2009. Retain can increase nutmeat yield of pecan trees. HortScience. 44(4):1012.

Separate and concomitant effects of Meloidogyne partityla and Mesocriconema xenoplax on pecan - (Abstract) - (07-May-09)

Hedge pruning of 'Desirable' pecans - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (19-Apr-09)

Foliar application of nickel and copper on pecan performance - (Abstract)

Wagle, P., Smith, M.W., Wood, B.W., Rohla, C.T., Reilly, C.C. 2009. Foliar application of nickel and copper on pecan performance. HortScience. 44(4):1119.

Alternative pest control research - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Reilly, C.C., Hotchkiss, M.W., Wood, B.W. 2009. Alternative pest control research. In: Proceedings of the Southeastern Pecan Growers Meeting. January 12-14, 2009, Savannah, Georgia. 102:50-61.

Changes of oxidase and hydrolase activities in pecan leaves elicited by black pecan aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) feeding - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chen, Y., Ni, X., Cottrell, T.E., Wood, B.W., Buntin, G. 2009. Changes of oxidase and hydrolase activities in pecan leaves elicited by black pecan aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) feeding. Journal of Economic Entomology 102:1262-1269.

Nickel deficiency is influenced by the relative concentrations of Zn, Cu, and Fe to Ni within tree organs and cells - (Trade Journal)

Wood, B.W. 2009. Nickel deficiency is influenced by the relative concentrations of Zn, Cu, and Fe to Ni within tree organs and cells. Pecan Grower. 20(3):22-23.

Chlorotic feeding injury by the black pecan aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) to pecan foliage promotes aphid settling and nymphal development - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cottrell, T.E., Wood, B.W., Ni, X. 2009. Chlorotic feeding injury by the black pecan aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) to pecan foliage promotes aphid settling and nymphal development. Environmental Entomology. 38:411-416.

The ability of insect-killing fungi to kill pecan aphids under laboratory conditions - (Trade Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Jackson, M.A., Wood, B.W. 2009. The ability of insect-killing fungi to kill pecan aphids under laboratory conditions. Pecan Grower. 20(3):18-21.

Mechanical hedge pruning of pecan in a relatively low-light environment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wood, B.W. 2009. Mechanical hedge pruning of pecan in a relatively low-light environment. HortScience. 44(1):68-72.

Interaction of concurrent populations of Meloidogyne partityla and Mesocriconema xenoplax on pecan - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nyczepir, A.P., Wood, B.W. 2009. Interaction of concurrent populations of Meloidogyne partityla and Mesocriconema xenoplax on pecan. Journal of Nematology. 40:221-225.

Initiation of leaf chlorosis benefits the black pecan aphid - (Trade Journal)

Cottrell, T.E., Wood, B.W., Ni, X. 2008. Initiation of leaf chlorosis benefits the black pecan aphid. Pecan Grower. 20(2):22.

Virulence of Hypocreales fungi to pecan aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in the laboratory. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Jackson, M.A., Wood, B.W. 2008. Virulence of Hypocreales fungi to pecan aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in the laboratory. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 99:312-317.

Nutrient element interactions - (Trade Journal)

Wood, B.W. 2008. Nutrient element interactions. Pecan Grower. 19(3):26-29.

Foliar boron and nickel applications reduce water-stage fruit-split of pecan - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wells, L., Wood, B.W. 2008. Foliar boron and nickel applications reduce water-stage fruit-split of pecan. HortScience. 43(5):1437-1440.

Improving nitrogen management using the lesser micronutrients - (Trade Journal)

Wood, B.W. 2008. Improving nitrogen management using the lesser micronutrients. Pecan Grower. 20(1):40:43.

Zinc interactions - (Trade Journal)

Wood, B.W. 2008. Zinc interactions. Pecan Grower. 19(4):42-43.

Nickle and plant disease - (Abstract)

Wood, B.W. 2008. Nickle and plant disease [abstract]. HortScience. 43(3):1055.

Nutrient element interactions in pecan orchards - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Wood, B.W. 2008. Nutrient element interactions in pecan orchards. In: Proceedings of the Annual Western Irrigated Pecan Conference, March 5, 2008, Las Cruces, New Mexico. p.7.

Increasing foliar Zn:Ni or Cu:Ni concentration ratios increase severity of nickel deficiency symptoms - (Abstract)

Wood, B.W. 2008. Increasing foliar Zn:Ni or Cu:Ni concentration ratios increase severity of nickel deficiency symptoms [abstract]. HortScience. 43(4):1294.

Recovery and partitioning of nitrogen from early spring and midsummer applications to pecan trees - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wood, B.W., Smith, M.W., Raum, W.R. 2007. Recovery and partitioning of nitrogen from early spring and midsummer applications to pecan trees. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 132(6):758-763.

A comparison of application methods for suppressing the pecan weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) with Beauveria bassiana under field conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Gardner, W.A., Cottrell, T.E., Behle, R.W., Wood, B.W. 2008. A comparison of application methods for suppressing the pecan weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) with Beauveria bassiana under field conditions. Environmental Entomology. 37:162-171.

Movement of the pecan weevil [Curculio caryae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)] within the pecan orchard - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (25-Oct-07)

Nickle: Usage guidelines - (Trade Journal)

Wood, B.W., Reilly, C.C. 2007. Nickle: Usage guidelines. Pecan South. 10(9):20-26.

Nickel: Impact on horticultural characteristics - (Trade Journal)

Wood, B.W., Reilly, C.C. 2007. Nickel: Impact on horticultural characteristics. Pecan South. 10(7):24-33.

Correction of zinc deficiency in pecan by soil banding - (Trade Journal) - (19-Aug-07)

Nickel: Relevance to orchard profitability - (Trade Journal)

Wood, B.W., Reilly, C.C. 2007. Nickel: Relevance to orchard profitability. Pecan South. 10(6):16-19.

Nickel: Impact on leaf morphology and growth - (Trade Journal)

Wood, B.W., Reilly, C.C. 2007. Nickel: Impact on leaf morphology and growth. Pecan South. 40(5):13-16.

Correction of zinc deficiency in pecan by soil banding - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wood, B.W. 2007. Correction of zinc deficiency in pecan by soil banding. HortScience. 42(7):1554-1558.

Manipulation of fruit drop and crop load in pecan via aminoethoxyvinylglycine, forchlorfenuron, and gibberellin-A3 - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Wood, B.W. 2007. Manipulation of fruit drop and crop load in pecan via aminoethoxyvinylglycine, forchlorfenuron, and gibberellin-A3. In: Proceedings of the International Plant Growth Substance Association, July 21-26, 2007, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. p. 63.

Soil moisture and strain effects on entomopathogenic nematode suppression of the pecan weevil - (Trade Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Brown, I., Gardner, W.A., Hubbard, R.K., Wood, B.W. 2007. Soil moisture and strain effects on entomopathogenic nematode suppression of the pecan weevil. Pecan Grower 19(1):32-38.

Relationship between leaflet nitrogen: Potassium ratio and yield of pecan - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wood, B.W., Well, L. 2007. Relationship between leaflet nitrogen: Potassium ratio and yield of pecan. HortTechnology. 17(4):473-479.

Comparison of ground and aerial application, fungicide deposition and biological activity in large pecan tree canopies. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Reilly, C.C., Wood, B.W., Cottrell, T.E. 2007. Comparison of ground and aerial application, fungicide deposition and biological activity in large pecan tree canopies. Southeastern Pecan Growers Meeting Proceedings. 100:115-123.

Pecan weevil movement within the orchard - (Trade Journal)

Cottrell, T.E., Wood, B.W. 2007. Pecan weevil movement within the orchard. Pecan Grower. 28(4):30-36.

Nickel deficiency affects nitrogenous forms and urease activity in spring xylem sap of pecan - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bai, C., Reilly, C.C., Wood, B.W. 2007. Nickel deficiency affects nitrogenous forms and urease activity in spring xylem sap of pecan. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 132:302-303.

Insights into the nutritional physiology of nickel - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bai, C., Wood, B.W., Reilly, C.C. 2008. Insights into the nutritional physiology of nickel. Acta Horticulturae. 772:365-368.

Identification and quantitation of asparagine and citrulline using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bai, C., Reilly, C.C., Wood, B.W. 2007. Identification and quantitation of asparagine and citrulline using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Analytical Chemistry. 2:31-36.

Effect of soil moisture and a surfactant on entomopathogenic nematode suppression of the pecan weevil, Curculio caryae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Brown, I., Gardner, W.A., Hubbard, R.K., Wood, B.W. 2006. Effect of soil moisture and a surfactant on entomopathogenic nematode suppression of the pecan weevil, Curculio caryae. Journal of Nematology. 38:474-482.

Beneficial effects of nickel in pecan production - (Trade Journal)

Reilly, C.C., Wood, B.W., Bai, C. 2006. Beneficial effects of nickel in pecan production. Pecan Grower. 17(4):26-27.

Pecan Tree Biomass Estimates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wood, B.W., Smith, M. 2006. Pecan tree biomass estimates. HortScience. 41(5):1286-1291.

Impact of Meloidogyne Partityla on Mouse-Ear and Nickel Deficiency of Pecan in Georgia - (Abstract)

Nyczepir, A.P., Wood, B.W., Reilly, C.C. 2006. Impact of Meloidogyne partityla on mouse-ear and nickel deficiency of pecan in Georgia [abstract]. Phytopathology. 96:S86.

Correcting Micronutrient Deficiency Using Metal Hyperaccumulators: Alyssum Biomass As a Natural Product for Nickel Deficiency Correction - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wood, B.W., Chaney, R.L., Crawford, M. 2006. Correcting micronutrient deficiency using metal hyperaccumulators: alyssum biomass as a natural product for nickel deficiency correction. HortScience. 41(5):1231-1234.

Alternative Pest Control Tactics in Pecan - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Gardner, W., Behle, R.W., Nyczepir, A.P., Wood, B.W. 2006. Alternative pest control tactics in pecan. Proceedings of the Southeastern Pecan Growers Meeting. 99:86-94.

Improving Fruit-Set - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Wood, B.W. 2006. Improving fruit-set. Proceedings of Southeastern Pecan Growers Association. p. 11-21.

Insights into the Nutritional Physiology of Nickel - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Bai, C., Yi, S., Reilly, C.C., Wood, B.W. 2006. Insights into the nutritional physiology of nickel. In: Proceedings of the International Journal of Horticultural Science. 27th International Horticultural Congress, August 13-19, 2006, Soul, Korea, p. 127-128.

Fruit Drop in Pecan - (Trade Journal)

Wood, B.W. 2006. Fruit drop in pecan. Australian Nutgrower. 20(3):14-17.

Mineral Nutrition of Pecan with Emphasis on Nitrogen - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Wood, B.W. 2006. Mineral nutrition of pecan with emphasis on nitrogen. Proceedings of Ciclo de Conferencios Internationale de Nogalero a Nogalero. p. 11-21.

Purification and Characterization of a Novel Urease from Pecan Foliage - (Abstract)

Bai, C., Shu-Xia, Y., Wood, B.W. 2006. Purification and characterization of a novel urease from pecan foliage. In: Proceedings of Plant Biology Annual Meeting. Joint Meeting of the American Society of Plant Biologists and the Canadian Society of Plant Physiologists, August 5, 2006, Boston, MA, p. 217.

Maximizing Tree Energy Reserves: a Key Role for Non-Metals - (Trade Journal)

Wood, B.W. 2006. Maximizing tree energy reserves: a key role for non-metals. Pecan Grower. 27(4):22-25.

Association of Meloidogyne Partityla with Nickel Deficiency and Mouse-Ear of Pecan - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nyczepir, A.P., Wood, B.W., Reilly, C.C. 2006. Association of meloidogyne partityla with nickel deficiency and mouse-ear of pecan. HortScience. 41:402-404.

Nickel Deficiency Disrupts Metabolism of Ureides, Amino Acids, and Organic Acids of Young Pecan [carya Illinoinensis (WANGENH.) K. Koch] Foliage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bai, C., Reilly, C.C., Wood, B.W. 2006. Nickel deficiency disrupts metabolism of ureides, amino acids, and organic acids of young pecan [carya illinoinensis (wangenh.) k. koch] foliage. Plant Physiology. 140:433-443.

Taxonomic and Biological Characterization of Steinernema Rarum Found in the Southeastern United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nguyen, K.B., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Fuxa, J.R., Wood, B.W., Bertolotti, M.A., Adams, B.J. 2006. Taxonomic and biological characterization of Steinernema rarum found in the Southeastern United States. Journal of Nematology. 38:28-40.

Use of Edible Coating to Preserve Pecans (Carya Illinoinensis) at Room Temperature - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Baldwin, E.A., Wood, B.W. 2006. Use of edible coating to preserve pecans at room temperature. HortScience. 41(1):188-192.

Interaction of nickel and plant disease - (Book/Chapter)

Wood, B.W., Reilly, C.C. 2007. Interaction of nickel and plant disease. In: Datnoff, L.E., Elmer, W.H., Huber, D.M., editors. Mineral Nutrition and Plant Disease. Minneapolis, MN: American Phytopathological Society Press. p. 217-247.

Hedge Pruning in Pecan: Some Notes on Its History - (Trade Journal)

Wood, B.W. 2005. Hedge pruning in pecan: some notes on its history. Australian Nutgrower. 19(2):9-10.

Nematode Interactions on Peach and Pecan - (Abstract)

Nyczepir, A.P., Reilly, C.C., Wood, B.W. 2005. Nematode interactions on peach and pecan [abstract]. Journal of Nematology. 37:386.

Nickel Deficiency in Trees: Symptoms and Causes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wood, B.W., Reilly, C.C., Nyczepir, A.P. 2006. Nickel deficiency in trees: symptoms and causes. Acta Horticulturae. 721:83-98.

Hurricanes and the Future of the Southeastern Pecan Industry - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Wood, B.W., Goff, W., Nesbitt, M. 2005. Hurricanes and the future of the southeastern pecan industry. Southeastern Pecan Growers Meeting Proceedings. 98:100-112.

Fruit-Drop in Pecan - (Trade Journal)

Wood, B.W. 2005. Fruit-drop in pecan. Pecan South. 38(4):24-26.

Impact of Agricultural Research - (Trade Journal)

Wood, B.W., Kaplan, K. 2005. Impact of agricultural research. Pecan Grower. 16(4):22-26.

Australian Research Shows Hedge Pruning Can Reduce Alternate Bearing in Pecans - (Trade Journal)

Wood, B.W., Stahmann, D. 2005. Australian research shows hedge pruning can reduce alternate bearing in pecans. Australian Nutgrower. 19(1):8-13.

Correcting Ni Deficiency in Pecan and Other Crops - (Abstract)

Wood, B.W., Reilly, C.C., Nyczepir, A.P. 2005. Correcting Ni deficiency in pecan and other crops [abstract]. Hortscience. 40(4):1065.

Hedging Pruning: Guiding Principles - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Wood, B.W. 2005. Hedging pruning: guiding principles. Western Pecan Growers Association Proceedings. p.11-16.

Improving Nitrogen Management - (Trade Journal)

Wood, B.W. 2005. Improving nitrogen management. Pecan Grower. 16(3):10-13.

Biologically-Based Insecticides for Pecan Pest Management - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Gardner, W.A., Wood, B.W. 2005. Biologically-based insecticides for pecan pest management. Western Pecan Growers Association Proceedings. 39:4-12.

A First Linkage Map of Pecan Cultivars Based on Rapd and Aflp Markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Beedanagari, S.R., Dove, S.K., Wood, B.W., Conner, P.J. 2005. A first linkage map of pecan cultivars based on RAPD and AFLP markers. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 110:1127-1137.

Frances Impacts Pecan Research - (Trade Journal)

Wood, B.W., Reilly, C.C. 2004. Frances impacts pecan research. Pecan Grower. 16(2):5.

Coping with Blown over Trees - (Trade Journal)

Wood, B.W., Goff, W. 2004. Coping with blown over trees. Pecan Grower. 16(2):20-21.

Nickel Nutrition of Pecan - (Trade Journal)

Wood, B.W. 2004. Nickel nutrition of pecan. Pecan Grower. 16(2):4-7.

Insight into Alternate Bearing of Pecan - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wood, B.W., Conner, P.J., Worley, R.E. 2004. Insight into alternate bearing of pecan. Acta Horticulturae. 63:617-629.

Nematodes, a Hidden Problem for Pecan Production - (Trade Journal)

Nyczepir, A.P., Reilly, C.C., Wood, B.W. 2004. Nematodes, a hidden problem for pecan production. Pecan Grower. 16(1):20-21.

Incidence and Association of Meloidogyne Partityla with Mouse-Ear Disorders of Pecan in Georgia - (Abstract)

Nyczepir, A.P., Reilly, C.C., Wood, B.W. 2004. Incidence and association of Meloidogyne partityla with mouse-ear disorders of pecan in Georgia [abstract]. Journal of Nematology. 2004. 36(3):338.

Mouse-Ear of Pecan: a Nickel Deficiency - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wood, B.W., Reilly, C.C., Nyczepir, A.P. 2004. Mouse-ear of pecan: a nickel deficiency. Hortscience. 39(6):1238-1242.

Mouse-Ear of Pecan: I. Symptomology and Occurrence - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wood, B.W., Reilly, C.C., Nyczepir, A.P. 2004. Mouse-ear of pecan: I. symptomology and occurrence. Hortscience. 39(1):87-94.

Hedge Pruning Pecan - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wood, B.W., Stahmann, D. 2004. Hedge pruning pecan. HortTechnology. 14(1):63-64.

Nickel Deficiency Is Occurring in Orchard Trees. - (Abstract)

Wood, B.W., Reilly, C.C., Nyczepir, A.P. 2004. Nickel deficiency is occurring in orchard trees [abstract]. Hortscience. 39(4):858.

Cu and Ni Deficiency Symptoms and Mouse-Ear in Pecan - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wood, B.W., Reilly, C.C., Nyczepir, A.P. 2003. Cu and ni deficiency symptoms and mouse-ear in pecan. Hortscience. 38(5):726.

Control of Mistletoe in Pecan Trees - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wood, B.W., Reilly, C.C. 2004. Control of mistletoe in pecan trees. Hortscience. 39(1):110-114.

Mouse-Ear of Pecan: Ii. Influence of Nutrient Applications - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wood, B.W., Reilly, C.C., Nyczepir, A.P. 2004. Mouse-ear of pecan: II. Influence of nutrient applications. HortScience. 39(1):95-100.

Nickel Corrects Mouse-Ear. - (Trade Journal)

WOOD, B.W., REILLY, C.C., NYCZEPIR, A.P. NICKEL CORRECTS MOUSE-EAR. PECAN GROWER. 2003. v.15(1). p.3-8.

Kernel Rot in the 2002 Season, Possible Causes and Remedies - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Reilly, C.C., Wood, B.W. 2003. Kernel rot in the 2002 season, possible causes and remedies. Texas Pecan Growers Association. p.36,37.

Leaf Structure and Nutrient Content Varies in Native Pecan Populations - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Grauke, L.J., Storey, J.B., Thompson, T.E., Wood, B.W. 2003. Leaf structure and nutrient content varies in native pecan populations. Proceedings of Texas Pecan Growers Association. 70:59-60.

Evaluation of Selected Pecan (Carya Illinoensis) Rootstocks for Resistance to Meloidogyne Partityla - (Abstract)

Nyczepir, A.P., Wood, B.W., Reilly, C.C. 2003. Evaluation of selected pecan (carya illinoensis) rootstocks for resistance to meloidogyne partityla. Phytopathology. 93(6):566. Abstract.

Using Pheromone Traps to Sample Stink Bugs in and Around Pecan Orc Hards - (Proceedings/Symposium)

COTTRELL, T.E., WOOD, B.W., GREENE, J.K., MIZELL, R.F., YONCE, C.E. USING PHEROMONE TRAPS TO SAMPLE STINK BUGS IN AND AROUND PECAN ORC HARDS. PROCEEDINGS OKLAHOMA PECAN GROWERS ANNUAL MEETING. 2003. v.73. p.14-27.

Pecan Nut Diseases: When, Where and How - (Trade Journal)

Reilly, C.C., Wood, B.W. 2003. Pecan nut diseases: when, where and how. Pecan Grower. 14(3):8-9.

Relationship of Alternate Bearing Intensity in Pecan to Fruit and Canopy Characteristics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

WOOD, B.W., CONNER, P., WORLEY, R. RELATIONSHIP OF ALTERNATE BEARING INTENSITY IN PECAN TO FRUIT AND CANOPY CHARACTERISTICS. HORTSCIENCE. 2003. v.38. p.361-366.

The Beneficial Insect-Killing Fungus, Beauveria Bassiana, Can Overcome Effects of Fungicide Sprays - (Trade Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Reilly, C.C., Hotchkiss, M.W., Wood, B.W. 2003. The beneficial insect-killing fungus, beauveria bassiana, can overcome effects of fungicide sprays. Pecan Grower. 14(4):24-27.

Bark Canker of Unknown Etiology Developing on Pecan Carya Illinoensis Trees - (Abstract)

Reilly, C.C., Wood, B.W., Hotchkiss, M.W. 2003. Bark canker of unknown etiology developing on pecan carya illinoensis trees. Phytopathology. 93:73. Abstract.

Alternate Bearing of Pecan - (Proceedings/Symposium)

WOOD, B.W. ALTERNATE BEARING OF PECAN. SOUTHEASTERN PECAN GROWERS MEETING PROCEEDINGS. 2003. v.96. p.17-21.

Update on Research Toward Microbial Control of the Pecan Weevil - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Cottrell, T.E., Gardner, W., Reilly, C.C., Hotchkiss, M.W., Wood, B.W. 2003. Update on research toward microbial control of the pecan weevil. Southeastern Pecan Growers Meeting Proceedings. 96:103-108

Vivipary - (Trade Journal)

WOOD, B.W. VIVIPARY. PECAN GROWER. 2003. v.14(3). p.6-7.

Fruit Split - (Other)

Wood, B.W. 2003. Fruit split. Compendium of Nut Diseases.

the Potential for Enhanced Fungicide Resistance in Beauveria Bassiana Through Strain Discovery and Artificial Selection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

SHAPIRO ILAN, D.I., REILLY, C.C., HOTCHKISS, M.W., WOOD, B.W. THE POTENTIAL FOR ENHANCED FUNGICIDE RESISTANCE IN BEAUVERIA BASSIANA THROUGH STRAIN DISCOVERY AND ARTIFICIAL SELECTION. JOURNAL OF INVERTEBRATE PATHOLOGY. 2002. v.81. p.86-93.

Pecan Weevil Management: Past, Present and Toward a Future Strategy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cottrell, T.E., Wood, B.W. 2003. Pecan weevil management: past, present and toward a future strategy. Southwestern Entomologist. 27:75-84.

Rootstock Influence on Tree Performance - (Trade Journal)

Grauke, L.J., Thompson, T.E., Wood, B.W., Storey, J.B. 2003. Rootstock influence on tree performance. Proceedings of Texas Pecan Growers Association. 70:20-24.

First Report of Meloidogyne Partityla on Pecan in Georgia - (Abstract)

Nyczepir, A.P., Reilly, C.C., Wood, B.W., Thomas, S.H. 2002. First report of meloidogyne partityla on pecan in georgia. Nematology. v.4. p.272.

Microbial Control Research for Suppression of the Pecan Weevil - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Gardner, W.A., Fuxa, J.R., Wood, B.W., Cottrell, T.E., Nguyen, K.B., Adams, B.J., Humber, R.A., Hall, M.J. 2002. Microbial control research for suppression of the pecan weevil. Pecan Western Conference Proceedings. p.2-15.

A Survey for Insect-Killing Nematodes and Fungi Endemic to Pecan Orchards of the Southeastern U.S. and Their Virulence to the Pecan Weevil - (Trade Journal)

Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Gardner, W.A., Fuxa, J.R., Wood, B.W., Nguyen, K.B., Adams, B.J., Humber, R.A., Hall, M.J. 2002. A survey for insect-killing nematodes and fungi endemic to pecan orchards of the southeastern u.s. and their virulence to the pecan weevil. Pecan Grower. v.13(3). p.6-8.