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Jeffrey W Cary (PhD)
Food and Feed Safety Research
Molecular Biologist

Phone: (504) 286-4264
Fax: (504) 286-4419

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Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Regulatory functions of homeobox domain transcription factors in fungi Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Calvo, A.M., Dabholkar, A., Wyman, E.M., Lohmar, J.M., Cary, J.W. 2024. Regulatory functions of homeobox domain transcription factors in fungi. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.1128/aem.02208-23.
Microbiota of maize kernels as influenced by Aspergillus flavus infection in susceptible and resistant inbreds Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moore, G.G., Chalivendra, S., Mack, B.M., Gilbert, M.K., Cary, J.W., Rajasekaran, K. 2023. Microbiota of maize kernels as influenced by Aspergillus flavus infection in susceptible and resistant inbreds. Frontiers in Microbiology. 14:1291284. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2023.1291284.
Vibrio gazogenes-dependent disruption of aflatoxin biosynthesis in Aspergillus flavus: the connection with endosomal uptake and hyphal morphogenesis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Genome sequencing Louisiana Aspergillus flavus population to understand corn-fungal interaction - (Abstract Only)
Biodegradability and Antifungal Property of Nanosilver-Imbibed Cotton Fabric - (Abstract Only)
Multiplexed host-induced gene silencing of Aspergillus flavus genes confers aflatoxin resistance in groundnut Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Prasad, K., Yogendra, K., Sanivarapu, H., Rajasekaran, K., Cary, J.W., Sharma, K.K., Bhatnagar-Mathur, P. 2023. Multiplexed host-induced gene silencing of Aspergillus flavus genes confers aflatoxin resistance in groundnut. Toxins. 15:319. https://doi.org/10.3390/toxins15050319.
Targeting the Aspergillus flavus p2c gene through host-induced gene silencing reduces A. flavus infection and aflatoxin contamination in transgenic maize Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Raruang, Y., Omolehin, O., Hu, D., Wei, Q., Promyou, S., Parekattil, L.J., Rajasekaran, K., Cary, J.W., Wang, K., Chen, Z.-Y. 2023. Targeting the Aspergillus flavus p2c gene through host-induced gene silencing reduces A. flavus infection and aflatoxin contamination in transgenic maize. Frontiers in Plant Science. 14:1150086. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2023.1150086.
Broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity of synthetic peptides GV185 and GV187 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sweany, R.R., Cary, J.W., Jaynes, J.M., Rajasekaran, K. 2023. Broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity of synthetic peptides GV185 and GV187. Plant Disease. 107(10):3211-3221. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-11-22-2572-RE.
Putative core transcription factors affecting virulence in Aspergillus flavus during infection of maize Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gilbert, M.K., Mack, B.M., Lebar, M.D., Chang, P.-K., Gross, S.R., Sweany, R.R., Cary, J.W., Rajasekaran, K. 2023. Putative core transcription factors affecting virulence in Aspergillus flavus during infection of maize. The Journal of Fungi. 9(1):118. https://doi.org/10.3390/jof9010118.
Small NRPS-like enzymes in Aspergillus sections Flavi and Circumdati selectively form substituted pyrazinone metabolites Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lebar, M.D., Mack, B.M., Carter Wientjes, C.H., Wei, Q., Mattison, C.P., Cary, J.W. 2022. Small NRPS-like enzymes in Aspergillus sections Flavi and Circumdati selectively form substituted pyrazinone metabolites. Frontiers in Fungal Biology. 3:1029195. https://doi.org/10.3389/ffunb.2022.1029195.
Development of sexual structures influences metabolomic and transcriptomic profiles in Aspergillus flavus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Luis, J.M., Carbone, I., Mack, B.M., Lebar, M.D., Cary, J.W., Gilbert, M.K., Bhatnagar, D., Carter-Wientjes, C.H., Payne, G.A., Moore, G.G., Ameen, Y.O., Ojiambo, P.S. 2022. Development of sexual structures influences metabolomic and transcriptomic profiles in Aspergillus flavus. Fungal Biology. 126:187-200.
Vibrio gazogenes inhibits aflatoxin production through downregulation of aflatoxin biosynthetic genes in Aspergillus flavus Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kandel, S.L., Jesmin, R., Mack, B.M., Majumdar, R., Gilbert, M.K., Cary, J.W., Lebar, M.D., Gummadidala, P.M., Calvo, A.M., Rajasekaran, K., Chanda, A. 2022. Vibrio gazogenes inhibits aflatoxin production through downregulation of aflatoxin biosynthetic genes in Aspergillus flavus. PhytoFrontiers. 2(3):218-229. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTOFR-09-21-0067-R.
Genetic responses and aflatoxin inhibition during co-culture of aflatoxigenic and non-aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sweany, R.R., Mack, B.M., Moore, G.G., Gilbert, M.K., Cary, J.W., Lebar, M.D., Rajasekaran, K., Damann Jr, K.E. 2021. Genetic responses and aflatoxin inhibition during co-culture of aflatoxigenic and non-aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus. Toxins. 13:794. https://doi.org/10.3390/toxins13110794.
Resistance to aflatoxin accumulation in maize mediated by host-induced silencing of the Aspergillus flavus alkaline protease (alk) gene Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Omolehin, O., Raruang, Y., Hu, D., Han, Z.-Q., Wei, Q., Wang, K., Rajasekaran, K., Cary, J.W., Chen, Z.-Y. 2021. Resistance to aflatoxin accumulation in maize mediated by host-induced silencing of the Aspergillus flavus alkaline protease (alk) gene. The Journal of Fungi. 7(11):904. https://doi.org/10.3390/jof7110904.
Flavonoids modulate the accumulation of toxins from Aspergillus flavus in maize kernels Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Castano-Duque, L.M., Gilbert, M.K., Mack, B.M., Lebar, M.D., Carter-Wientjes, C.H., Sickler, C.M., Cary, J.W., Rajasekaran, K. 2021. Flavonoids modulate the accumulation of toxins from Aspergillus flavus in maize kernels. Frontiers in Plant Science. 12:761446. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2021.761446.
Comparative transcriptomic analysis of Aspergillus niger cultured in peanut or cashew nut flour based media Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mattison, C.P., Mack, B.M., Cary, J.W. 2021. Comparative transcriptomic analysis of Aspergillus niger cultured in peanut or cashew nut flour based media. Journal of Applied Biology & Biotechnology. 9(05):56-63. https://doi.org/10.7324/JABB.2021.9508.
Changes in bacterial endophyte community following aspergillus flavus infection in resistant and susceptible maize kernels Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Majumdar, R., Kandel, S.L., Cary, J.W., Rajasekaran, K. 2021. Changes in bacterial endophyte community following aspergillus flavus infection in resistant and susceptible maize kernels. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 22(7). Article 3747. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms22073747.
Draft genome sequences of 20 Aspergillus flavus isolates from corn kernels and cornfield soils in Louisiana Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gebru, S.T., Mammel, M.K., Gangiredla, J., Tartera, C., Cary, J.W., Moore, G.G., Sweany, R.R. 2020. Draft genome sequences of 20 Aspergillus flavus isolates from corn kernels and cornfield soils in Louisiana. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 9(38):e00826-20. https://doi.org/10.1128/MRA.00826-20.
Chemical repertoire and biosynthetic machinery of the Aspergillus flavus secondary metabolome: A review Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Uka, V., Cary, J.W., Lebar, M.D., Puel, O., De Saeger, S., Diana Di Mavungu, J. 2020. Chemical repertoire and biosynthetic machinery of the Aspergillus flavus secondary metabolome: A review. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety. 19(6):2797-2842. https://doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.12638.
Characterization of morphological changes within stromata during sexual reproduction in Aspergillus flavus Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Luis, J.M., Carbone, I., Payne, G.A., Bhatnagar, D., Cary, J.W., Moore, G.G., Lebar, M.D., Wei, Q., Mack, B., Ojiambo, P.S. 2020. Characterization of morphological changes within stromata during sexual reproduction in Aspergillus flavus. Mycologia. 112(5):908-920. https://doi.org/10.1080/00275514.2020.1800361.
Host induced gene silencing targeting Aspergillus flavus aflM reduced aflatoxin contamination in transgenic maize under field conditions Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Raruang, Y., Omolehin, O., Hu, D., Wei, Q., Han, Z.-Q., Rajasekaran, K., Cary, J.W., Wang, K., Chen, Z.-Y. 2020. Host induced gene silencing targeting Aspergillus flavus aflM reduced aflatoxin contamination in transgenic maize under field conditions. Frontiers in Microbiology. 11:754. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2020.00754.
LC-MS/MS assay coupled with carboxylic acid magnetic bead affinity capture to quantitatively measure cationic host defense peptides (HDPs) in complex matrices with application to preclinical pharmacokinetic studies Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
O'Neill, M.J., Chan, K., Jaynes, J.M., Knotts, Z., Xu, X., Abisoye-Ogunniyan, A., Guerin, T., Schlomer, J., Li, D., Cary, J.W., Rajasekaran, K., Yates, C., Kozlov, S., Andresson, T., Rudloff, U. 2020. LC-MS/MS assay coupled with carboxylic acid magnetic bead affinity capture to quantitatively measure cationic host defense peptides (HDPs) in complex matrices with application to preclinical pharmacokinetic studies. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis. 181:113093. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpba.2020.113093.
Biosynthesis of conidial and sclerotial pigments in Aspergillus species Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Chang, P.-K., Cary, J.W., Lebar, M.D. 2020. Biosynthesis of conidial and sclerotial pigments in Aspergillus species. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 104:2277-2286. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00253-020-10347-y.
rmtA-dependent transcriptome and its role in secondary metabolism, environmental stress, and virulence in Aspergillus flavus Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Satterlee, T., Entwistle, S., Yin, Y., Cary, J.W., Lebar, M.D., Losada, L., Calvo, A.M. 2019. rmtA-dependent transcriptome and its role in secondary metabolism, environmental stress, and virulence in Aspergillus flavus. G3, Genes/Genomes/Genetics. 9(12):4087-4096. https://doi.org/10.1534/g3.119.400777.
The secondary metabolism of Aspergillus flavus: small molecules with diverse biological function - (Abstract Only)
Contribution of maize polyamine and amino acid metabolism toward resistance against Aspergillus flavus infection and aflatoxin production Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Majumdar, R., Minocha, R., Lebar, M.D., Rajasekaran, K., Long, S., Carter-Wientjes, C.H., Minocha, S., Cary, J.W. 2019. Contribution of maize polyamine and amino acid metabolism toward resistance against Aspergillus flavus infection and aflatoxin production. Frontiers in Plant Science. 10:692. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2019.00692.
Identification of a copper-transporting ATPase involved in biosynthesis of A. flavus conidial pigment Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chang, P.-K., Scharfenstein, L.L., Mack, B.M., Wei, Q., Gilbert, M.K., Lebar, M.D., Cary, J.W. 2019. Identification of a copper-transporting ATPase involved in biosynthesis of A. flavus conidial pigment. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 103:4889-4897. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00253-019-09820-0.
Targeting polyamine metabolism for control of fungal pathogenesis and increasing host resistance during the maize-Aspergillus flavus interaction - (Abstract Only)
Aspergillus flavus secondary metabolites and their roles in fungal development, survival and virulence - (Abstract Only)
Host-induced silencing of Aspergillus flavus genes to control preharvest aflatoxin contamination in maize - (Abstract Only)
The Aspergillus flavus rtfA gene regulates plant and animal pathogenesis and secondary metabolism Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lohmar, J.M., Puel, O., Cary, J.W., Calvo, A.M. 2019. The Aspergillus flavus rtfA gene regulates plant and animal pathogenesis and secondary metabolism. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 85(6):e02446-18. https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.02446-18.
RNA-seq Analysis of Aspergillus flavus during infection of resistant and susceptible cultivars of maize reveals gene networks correlating with host resistance - (Abstract Only)
Contribution of maize polyamine and amino acid metabolism towards resistance against Aspergillus flavus infection and aflatoxin production - (Abstract Only)
Inhibition of Aspergillus flavus growth and aflatoxin production in transgenic maize expresing the a-amylase inhibitor from Lablab purpureus L Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rajasekaran, K., Sayler, R.J., Majumdar, R., Sickler, C.M., Cary, J.W. 2019. Inhibition of Aspergillus flavus growth and aflatoxin production in transgenic maize expresing the a-amylase inhibitor from Lablab purpureus L. Journal of Visualized Experiments. 144:e59169. https://doi.org/10.3791/59169.
The transcriptional regulator Hbx1 affects the expression of thousands of genes in the aflatoxin-producing fungus Aspergillus flavus Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cary, J.W., Entwistle, S., Satterlee, T., Mack, B.M., Gilbert, M.K., Chang, P.-K., Scharfenstein, L.L., Yin, Y., Calvo, A. 2019. The transcriptional regulator Hbx1 affects the expression of thousands of genes in the aflatoxin-producing fungus Aspergillus flavus. G3, Genes/Genomes/Genetics. 9(1):167-178. https://doi.org/10.1534/g3.118.200870.
Mode of action of the antimicrobial peptide D4E1 on Aspergillus flavus Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moore, J., Rajasekaran, K., Cary, J.W., Chlan, C. 2018. Mode of action of the antimicrobial peptide D4E1 on Aspergillus flavus. International Journal of Peptide Research and Therapeutics. 25(3):1135-1145. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10989-018-9762-1.
A metagenomics study of the corn kernel and silk microbiome following infection with aflatoxigenic and non-aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus strains - (Abstract Only)
Toxins, pathogens, and foods: challenges and opportunities for public health Reprint Icon - (Proceedings)
Voss, K.A., Asakura, H., Cary, J.W., Suzuki, T. 2018. Toxins, pathogens, and foods: challenges and opportunities for public health. Epilogue to the Proceedings of the 12th International Symposium of the Joint Expert Panel on Toxic Microorganisms, United States–Japan Program on Development and Utilization of Natural Resources. Food Safety. 6(2):107-108. https://doi.org/10.14252/foodsafetyfscj.2018004.
Cultural and genetic approaches to manage aflatoxin contamination: recent insights provide opportunities for improved control Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Ojiambo, P.S., Battilani, P., Cary, J.W., Blum, B.H., Carbone, I. 2018. Cultural and genetic approaches to manage aflatoxin contamination: recent insights provide opportunities for improved control. Phytopathology. 108:1024-1037. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-04-18-0134-RVW.
Identification and functional analysis of the aspergillic acid gene cluster in Aspergillus flavus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lebar, M.D., Cary, J.W., Majumdar, R., Carter-Wientjes, C.H., Mack, B.M., Wei, Q., Uka, V., De Saeger, S., Diana Di Mavungu, J. 2018. Identification and functional analysis of the aspergillic acid gene cluster in Aspergillus flavus. Fungal Genetics and Biology. 116:14-23.
Aspergillus flavus secondary metabolites: more than just aflatoxins Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Cary, J.W., Gilbert, M.K., Lebar, M.D., Majumdar, R., Calvo, A.M. 2018. Aspergillus flavus secondary metabolites: more than just aflatoxins. Food Safety. 6(1):7-32. https://doi.org/10.14252/foodsafetyfscj.2017024.
RNA interference-based silencing of the alpha-amylase (amy1) gene in Aspergillus flavus decreases fungal growth and aflatoxin production in maize kernels Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gilbert, M.K., Majumdar, R., Rajasekaran, K., Chen, Z.-Y., Wei, Q., Sickler, C.M., Lebar, M.D., Cary, J.W., Frame, B.R., Wang, K. 2018. RNA interference-based silencing of the alpha-amylase (amy1) gene in Aspergillus flavus decreases fungal growth and aflatoxin production in maize kernels. Planta. 247:1465–1473. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00425-018-2875-0.
MycoKey round table discussions of future directions in research on chemical detection methods, genetics and biodiversity of mycotoxins Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leslie, J.F., Lattanzio, V., Audenaert, K., Battilani, P., Cary, J.W., Chulze, S.N., De Saeger, S., Gerardino, A., Karlovsky, P., Liao, Y.-C., Maragos, C.M., Meca, G., Medina, A., Moretti, A., Munkvold, G., Mule, G., Njobeh, P., Pecorelli, I., Perrone, G., Pietri, A., Palazzini, J.M., Proctor, R.H., Rahayu, E.S., Ramirez, M.L., Samson, R., Stroka, J., Sulyok, M., Sumarah, M., Waalwijk, C., Zhang, Q., Zhang, H., Logrieco, A.F. 2018. MycoKey round table discussions of future directions in research on chemical detection methods, genetics and biodiversity of mycotoxins. Toxins. 10(3):109. https://doi.org/10.3390/toxins10030109.
The Aspergillus flavus spermidine synthase (spds) gene, is required for normal development, aflatoxin production, and pathogenesis during infection of maize kernels - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Majumdar, R., Lebar, M.D., Mack, B.M., Minocha, R., Minocha, S., Carter-Wientjes, C.H., Sickler, C.M., Rajasekaran, K., Cary, J.W. 2018. The Aspergillus flavus spermidine synthase (spds) gene, is required for normal development, aflatoxin production, and pathogenesis during infection of maize kernels. Frontiers in Plant Science. 9:317. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2018.00317.
Control of Aspergillus flavus growth and aflatoxin production in transgenic maize kernels expressing a tachyplesin-derived synthetic peptide, AGM182 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rajasekaran, K., Sayler, R.J., Sickler, C.M., Majumdar, R., Jaynes, J.M., Cary, J.W. 2018. Control of Aspergillus flavus growth and aflatoxin production in transgenic maize kernels expressing a tachyplesin-derived synthetic peptide, AGM182. Plant Science. 270:150-156. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plantsci.2018.02.006.
Advances in molecular and genomic research to safeguard food and feed supply from aflatoxin contamination Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Bhatnagar, D., Rajasekaran, K., Gilbert, M.K., Cary, J.W., Magan, N. 2018. Advances in molecular and genomic research to safeguard food and feed supply from aflatoxin contamination. World Mycotoxin Journal. 11(1):47-72. https://doi.org/10.3920/WMJ2017.2283.
The 14-3-3 protein homolog ArtA regulates development and secondary metabolism in the opportunistic plant pathogen Aspergillus flavus Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ibarra, B.A., Lohmar, J.M., Satterlee, T., McDonald, T., Cary, J.W., Calvo, A.M. 2018. The 14-3-3 protein homolog ArtA regulates development and secondary metabolism in the opportunistic plant pathogen Aspergillus flavus. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 84(5):e02241-17. https://doi.org/10.1128/AEM.02241-17.
The Aspergillus flavus homeobox gene, hbx1, is required for development and aflatoxin production Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cary, J.W., Harris-Coward, P.Y., Scharfenstein, L.L., Mack, B.M., Chang, P.-K., Wei, Q., Lebar, M.D., Carter-Wientjes, C.H., Majumdar, R., Mitra, C., Banerjee, S., Chanda, A. 2017. The Aspergillus flavus homeobox gene, hbx1, is required for development and aflatoxin production. Toxins. 9(10):315. https://doi.org/10.3390/toxins9100315.
Peanuts that keep aflatoxin at bay: a threshold that matters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sharma, K.K., Pothana, A., Prasad, K., Shah, D., Kaur, J., Bhatnagar, D., Chen, Z.-Y., Raruang, Y., Cary, J.W., Rajasekaran, K., Sudini, H.K., Bhatnagar-Mathur, P. 2018. Peanuts that keep aflatoxin at bay: a threshold that matters. Plant Biotechnology Journal. 16:1024-1033.
The pathogenesis-related maize seed (PRms) gene plays a role in resistance to Aspergillus flavus infection and aflatoxin contamination Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Majumdar, R., Rajasekaran, K., Sickler, C.M., Lebar, M.D., Musungu, B.M., Fakhoury, A.M., Payne, G.A., Geisler, M., Carter-Wientjes, C.H., Wei, Q., Bhatnagar, D., Cary, J.W. 2017. The pathogenesis-related maize seed (PRms) gene plays a role in resistance to Aspergillus flavus infection and aflatoxin contamination. Frontiers in Plant Science. 8:1758. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2017.01758.
Identification of resistance to Aspergillus flavus infection in cotton germplasm Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moore, J., Rajasekaran, K., Cary, J.W., Chlan, C. 2017. Identification of resistance to Aspergillus flavus infection in cotton germplasm. Journal of Crop Improvement. 31(5):727-741. https://doi.org/10.1080/15427528.2017.1353564.
Fidelity of a simple Liberty leaf-painting assay to validate transgenic maize plants expressing the selectable marker gene, bar Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rajasekaran, K., Majumdar, R., Sickler, C., Wei, Q., Cary, J.W., Bhatnagar, D. 2017. Fidelity of a simple Liberty leaf-painting assay to validate transgenic maize plants expressing the selectable marker gene, bar. Journal of Crop Improvement. 31(4):628-636. https://doi.org/10.1080/15427528.2017.1327913.
RNA interference (RNAi) as a potential tool for control of mycotoxin contamination in crop plants: concepts and considerations Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Majumdar, R., Rajasekaran, K., Cary, J.W. 2017. RNA interference (RNAi) as a potential tool for control of mycotoxin contamination in crop plants: concepts and considerations. Frontiers in Plant Science. 8:200. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2017.00200.
RmtA, a putative arginine methyltransferase, regulates secondary metabolism and development in Aspergillus flavus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Satterlee, T., Cary, J.W., Calvo, A.M. 2016. RmtA, a putative arginine methyltransferase, regulates secondary metabolism and development in Aspergillus flavus. PLoS One. 11(5):e0155575. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0155575.
rtfA, a putative RNA-Pol II transcription elongation factor gene, is necessary for normal morphological and chemical development in Aspergillus flavus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lohmar, J.M., Harris-Coward, P.Y., Cary, J.W., Dhingra, S., Calvo, A.M. 2016. rtfA, a putative RNA-Pol II transcription elongation factor gene, is necessary for normal morphological and chemical development in Aspergillus flavus. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 100(11):5029-5041. doi:10.1007/s00253-016-7418-7.
The master transcription factor mtfA governs aflatoxin production, morphological development, and pathogenicity in the fungus Aspergillus flavus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhuang, Z., Lohmar, J.M., Satterlee, T., Cary, J.W., Calvo, A.M. 2016. The master transcription factor mtfA governs aflatoxin production, morphological development, and pathogenicity in the fungus Aspergillus flavus. Toxins. 8(1):29. doi:10.3390/toxins8010029.
Treatment of cashew extracts with Aspergillopepsin reduces IgE binding to cashew allergens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Defreece, C.B., Cary, J.W., Grimm, C.C., Wasserman, R.L., Mattison, C.P. 2016. Treatment of cashew extracts with Aspergillopepsin reduces IgE binding to cashew allergens. Journal of Applied Biology & Biotechnology. 4(2):1-10.
Resistance to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. gladioli in transgenic Gladiolus plants expressing either a bacterial chloroperoxidase or fungal chitinase genes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kamo, K.K., Lakshman, D.K., Pandey, R., Guaragna, M.A., Okubara, P.A., Rajasekaran, K., Cary, J.W., Jordan, R.L. 2015. Resistance to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. gladioli in transgenic Gladiolus plants expressing either a bacterial chloroperoxidase or fungal chitinase genes. Plant Cell Tissue And Organ Culture. 124:541.
RNA sequencing of an nsdC mutant reveals global regulation of secondary metabolic gene clusters in Aspergillus flavus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gilbert, M.K., Mack, B.M., Wei, Q., Bland, J.M., Bhatnagar, D., Cary, J.W. 2016. RNA sequencing of an nsdC mutant reveals global regulation of secondary metabolic gene clusters in Aspergillus flavus. Microbiological Research. 182:150-161.
Transcriptome analysis of Aspergillus flavus reveals veA-dependent regulation of secondary metabolite gene clusters, including the novel aflavarin cluster - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cary, J.W., Han, Z., Yin, Y., Lohmar, J.M., Shantappa, S., Harris-Coward, P.Y., Mack, B.M., Ehrlich, K.C., Wei, Q., Arroyo-Manzanares, N., Uka, V., Vanhaecke, L., Bhatnagar, D., Yu, J., Nierman, W.C., Johns, M., Sorensen, D., Shen, H., De Saeger, S., Diana Di Mavungu, J., Calvo, A.M. 2015. Transcriptome analysis of Aspergillus flavus reveals veA-dependent regulation of secondary metabolite gene clusters, including the novel aflavarin cluster. Eukaryotic Cell. 14(10):983-997. doi: 10.1128/EC.00092-15.
Use of UHPLC high-resolution Orbitrap mass spectrometry to investigate the genes involved in the production of secondary metabolites in Aspergillus flavus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arroyo-Manzanares, N., Diana Di Mavungu, J., Uka, V., Malysheva, S.V., Cary, J.W., Ehrlich, K.C., Vanhaecke, L., Bhatnagar, D., De Saeger, S. 2015. Use of UHPLC high-resolution Orbitrap mass spectrometry to investigate the genes involved in the production of secondary metabolites in Aspergillus flavus. Food Additives & Contaminants. Part A, 32(10):1656-1673. doi:10.1080/19440049.2015.1071499.
An Aspergillus flavus secondary metabolic gene cluster containing a hybrid PKS-NRPS is necessary for synthesis of the 2-pyridones, leporins - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cary, J.W., Uka, V., Han, Z., Buyst, D., Harris-Coward, P.Y., Ehrlich, K.C., Wei, Q., Bhatnagar, D., Dowd, P.F., Martens, S., Calvo, A.M., Martins, J.C., Vanhaecke, L., Coenye, T., De Saeger, S., Diana Di Mavungu, J. 2015. An Aspergillus flavus secondary metabolic gene cluster containing a hybrid PKS-NRPS is necessary for synthesis of the 2-pyridones, leporins. Fungal Genetics and Biology. 81:88-97.
Analysis of an nsdC mutant in Aspergillus flavus reveals an extensive role in the regulation of several secondary metabolic gene clusters - (Abstract Only)
RNA interference-mediated control of Aspergillus flavus in maize - (Abstract Only)
Expression of a synthetic antimicrobial peptide, D4E1, in Gladiolus plants for resistance to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. gladioli - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kamo, K.K., Lakshman, D.K., Bauchan, G.R., Rajasekaran, K., Cary, J.W., Jaynes, J. 2015. Expression of a synthetic antimicrobial peptide, D4E1, in Gladiolus plants for resistance to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. gladioli. Plant Cell Tissue And Organ Culture. 121:459-467.
Association of fungal secondary metabolism and sclerotial biology - (Review Article)
Calvo, A.M., Cary, J.W. 2015. Association of fungal secondary metabolism and sclerotial biology. Frontiers in Microbiology. 6:62. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2015.00062.
VeA is associated with the response to oxidative stress in the aflatoxin producer Aspergillus flavus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Baidya, S., Duran, R.M., Lohmar, J.M., Harris-Coward, P.Y., Cary, J.W., Hong, S.-Y., Roze, L.V., Linz, J.E., Calvo, A.M. 2014. VeA is associated with the response to oxidative stress in the aflatoxin producer Aspergillus flavus. Eukaryotic Cell. 13(8):1095-1103.
RNA-seq analysis of an nsdC mutant in Aspergillus flavus - (Abstract Only)
The role of Aspergillus flavus veA in the production of extracellular proteins during growth on starch substrates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Duran, R.M., Gregersen, S., Smith, T.D., Bhetariya, P.J., Cary, J.W., Harris-Coward, P.Y., Mattison, C.P., Grimm, C.C., Calvo, A.M. 2014. The role of Aspergillus flavus veA in the production of extracellular proteins during growth on starch substrates. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 98(11):5081-5094.
Expression of chloroperoxidase from Pseudomonas pyrrocinia in tobacco plastids for fungal resistance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ruhlman, T.A., Rajasekaran, K., Cary, J.W. 2014. Expression of chloroperoxidase from Pseudomonas pyrrocinia in tobacco plastids for fungal resistance. Plant Science. 228:98-106.
Functional characterization of a veA-dependent polyketide synthase gene in Aspergillus flavus necessary for the synthesis of asparasone, a sclerotium-specific pigment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cary, J.W., Harris-Coward, P.Y., Ehrlich, K., Diana Di Mavungu, J., Malysheva, S.V., De Saeger, S., Dowd, P.F., Shantappa, S., Martens, S.L., Calvo, A.M. 2014. Functional characterization of a veA-dependent polyketide synthase gene in Aspergillus flavus necessary for the synthesis of asparasone, a sclerotium-specific pigment. Fungal Genetics and Biology. 64:25-35.
Identification of novel metabolites from Aspergillus flavus by high resolution and multiple stage mass spectrometry Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Malysheva, S.V., Arroyo-Manzanares, N., Cary, J.W., Ehrlich, K., Vanden Bussche, J., Vanhaecke, L., Bhatnagar, D., Diana Di Mavungu, J., De Saeger, S. 2014. Identification of novel metabolites from Aspergillus flavus by high resolution and multiple stage mass spectrometry. Food Additives & Contaminants. Part A, 31(1):111-120. doi: 10.1080/19440049.2013-859743.
Evaluation of resistance to aflatoxin contamination in kernels of maize genotypes using a GFP-expressing Aspergillus flavus strain - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rajasekaran, K., Sickler, C.M., Brown, R.L., Cary, J.W., Bhatnagar, D. 2013. Evaluation of resistance to aflatoxin contamination in kernels of maize genotypes using a GFP-expressing Aspergillus flavus strain. World Mycotoxin Journal. 6(2):151-158.
Association with AflR in endosomes reveals new functions for AflJ in aflatoxin biosynthesis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ehrlich, K., Mack, B.M., Wei, Q., Li, P., Roze, L.V., Dazzo, F., Cary, J.W., Bhatnagar, D., Linz, J.E. 2012. Association with AflR in endosomes reveals new functions for AflJ in aflatoxin biosynthesis. Toxins. 4:1582-1600.
Dothistromin genes at multiple separate loci are regulated by AflR - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chettri, P., Ehrlich, K., Cary, J.W., Collemare, J., Cox, M.P., Griffiths, S.A., Olson, M.A., De Wit, P.J., Bradshaw, R.E. 2013. Dothistromin genes at multiple separate loci are regulated by AflR. Fungal Genetics and Biology. 51:12-20.
NsdC and NsdD affect Aspergillus flavus morphogenesis and aflatoxin production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cary, J.W., Harris-Coward, P.Y., Ehrlich, K., Mack, B.M., Kale, S.P., Larey, C., Calvo, A.M. 2012. NsdC and NsdD affect Aspergillus flavus morphogenesis and aflatoxin production. Eukaryotic Cell. 11(9):1104-1111.
Small wonders: peptides for disease control - (Book / Chapter)
Rajasekaran, K., Cary, J.W., Jaynes, J.M., Montesinos, E. 2012. Small wonders: peptides for disease control. American Chemical Society Symposium Series 1095. American Chemical Society, Washington, DC: Oxford University Press, Inc. 472 p.
Preface - (Book / Chapter)
Rajasekaran, K., Cary, J.W., Jaynes, J.M., Montesinos, E. 2012. Preface. In: Rajasekaran, K., Cary, J.W., Jaynes, J.M., Montesinos, E., editors. Small Wonders: Peptides for Disease Control. American Chemical Society Symposium Book Series #1095. American Chemical Society, Washington, DC: Oxford University Press, Inc. p. ix-xi.
Functional and phylogenetic analysis of the Aspergillus ochraceoroseus aflQ (ordA) gene ortholog - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cary, J.W., Harris-Coward, P.Y., Ehrlich, K., Moore, G.G., Wei, Q., Bhatnagar, D. 2012. Functional and phylogenetic analysis of the Aspergillus ochraceoroseus aflQ (ordA) gene ortholog . Mycologia. 104(4):857-864.
Strategies for controlling plant diseases and mycotoxin contamination using antimicrobial synthetic peptides - (Book / Chapter)
Rajasekaran, K., Cary, J.W., Chlan, C.A., Jaynes, J.M., Bhatnagar, D. 2012.Strategies for controlling plant diseases and mycotoxin contamination using antimicrobial synthetic peptides. In: Rajasekaran, K., Cary, J.W., Jaynes, J.M., Montesinos, E., editors. Small Wonders: Peptides for Disease Control. American Chemical Society Symposium Book Series #1095. American Chemical Society, Washington, DC: Oxford University Press, Inc. p. 295-315.
The veA gene of the pine needle pathogen Dothistroma septosporum regulates sporulation and secondary metabolism - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chettri, P., Calvo, A.M., Cary, J.W., Dhingra, S., Guo, Y., McDougal, R.L., Bradshaw, R.E. 2012. The veA gene of the pine needle pathogen Dothistroma septosporum regulates sporulation and secondary metabolism. Fungal Genetics and Biology. 49:141-151.
Novel synthetic peptides control mycotoxigenic fungi - (Abstract Only)
Developing resistance to aflatoxin in maize and cottonseed - (Review Article)
Cary, J.W., Rajasekaran, K., Brown, R.L., Luo, M., Chen, Z.-Y., Bhatnagar, D. 2011. Developing resistance to aflatoxin in maize and cottonseed. Toxins. 3:678-696.
Role of nitric oxide and flavohemoglobin homolog genes in Aspergillus nidulans sexual development and mycotoxin production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Baidyal, S., Cary, J.W., Grayburn, S., Calvo, A.M. 2011. Role of nitric oxide and flavohemoglobin homolog genes in Aspergillus nidulans sexual development and mycotoxin production. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 77(15):5524-5528.
Control of aflatoxin biosynthesis in Aspergilli - (Book / Chapter)
Ehrlich, K., Chang, P.-K., Yu, J., Cary, J.W., Bhatnagar, D. 2011. Control of aflatoxin biosynthesis in Aspergilli. In: Guevara-Gonzalez, R.G., editor. Aflatoxins - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Rijeka, Croatia: Intech Open Access Publishers. pp 21-40.
Expression patterns of cotton chloroplast genes during development: implications for development of plastid transformation vectors - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chlan, C.A., Rajasekaran, K., Cary, J.W., Cleveland, T.E. 2012. Expression patterns of cotton chloroplast genes during development: implications for development of plastid transformation vectors. Biologia Plantarum. 56(1):126-130.
A hypothesis to explain how laeA specifically regulates certain secondary metabolite biosynthesis gene clusters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ehrlich, K., Mack, B.M., Cary, J.W., Bhatnagar, D., Kale, S.P. 2011. A hypothesis to explain how laeA specifically regulates certain secondary metabolite biosynthesis gene clusters. World Mycotoxin Journal. 4(1):53-58.
Role of the Osmotic Stress Regulatory Pathway in Morphogenesis and Secondary Metabolism in Filamentous Fungi - (Review Article)
Duran, R., Cary, J.W., Calvo, A.M. 2010. Role of the Osmotic Stress Regulatory Pathway in Morphogenesis and Secondary Metabolism in Filamentous Fungi. Toxins. 2(4):367-381.
Absence of the Aflatoxin Biosynthesis Gene, norA, allows accumulation of deoxyaflatoxin B1 in Aspergillus flavus cultures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ehrlich, K., Chang, P., Scharfenstein, L.L., Cary, J.W., Crawford, J.M., Townsend, C.A. 2010. Absence of the Aflatoxin Biosynthesis Gene, norA, allows accumulation of deoxyaflatoxin B1 in Aspergillus flavus cultures. FEMS Microbiology Letters. 305:65-70.
The plastid genome as a platform for the expression of microbial resistance genes - (Book / Chapter)
Ruhlman, T.A., Cary, J.W., Rajasekaran, K. 2010. The plastid genome as a platform for the expression of microbial resistance genes. In: Rebeiz, C.A., Benning, C., Bohnert, H.J., Daniell, H., Hoober, J.K., Lichtenthaler, H.K., Portis, A.R., and Tripathy, B.C., editors. The Chloroplast: Basics and Applications. Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 31:245-262.
The role of veA on Aspergillus flavus infection of peanuts, corn and cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Duran, R.M., Cary, J.W., Calvo, A.M. 2009. The role of veA on Aspergillus flavus infection of peanuts, corn and cotton. Open Mycology Journal. 3:27-36
Transgenic approaches for pre-harvest control of mycotoxin contamination in crop plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cary, J.W., Rajasekaran, K., Yu, J., Brown, R.L., Bhatnagar, D., Cleveland, T.E. 2009. Transgenic approaches for pre-harvest control of mycotoxin contamination in crop plants. World Mycotoxin Journal. 2(2):203-214.
Characterization of an Aspergillus flavus alkaline protease and its role in the infection of maize kernels - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, Z.-Y., Brown, R.L., Cary, J.W., Damann, K.E., Cleveland, T.E. 2009. Characterization of an Aspergillus flavus alkaline protease and its role in the infection of maize kernels. Journal of Toxicology Toxins Reviews. 28(2-3):187-197.
Characterization of the Aspergillus ochraceoroseus aflatoxin/sterigmatocystin biosynthetic gene cluster - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cary, J.W., Ehrlich, K., Beltz, S.B., Harris Coward, P.Y., Klich, M.A. 2009. Characterization of the Aspergillus ochraceoroseus aflatoxin/sterigmatocystin biosynthetic gene cluster. Mycologia. 101(3):352-362.
Transgenic Expression of Lytic Peptides in Food and Feed Crops to Control Phytopathogens and Preharvest Mycotoxin Contamination - (Book / Chapter)
Rajasekaran, K., Jaynes, J.M., Cary, J.W. 2009. Transgenic Expression of Lytic Peptides in Food and Feed Crops to Control Phytopathogens and Preharvest Mycotoxin Contamination. Mycotoxin Prevention and Control in Agriculture. American Chemical Society Symposium Series. 1031(9):119-142.
Antifungal activity in transgenic peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) conferred by a nonheme chloroperoxidase gene - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Niu, C., Akasaka-Kennedy, P., Faustinelli, P., Joshi, M., Rajasekaran, K., Yang, H., Chu, Y., Cary, J.W., Ozias-Akins, P. 2009. Antifungal activity in transgenic peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) conferred by a nonheme chloroperoxidase gene. Peanut Science. 36(2):126-132.
Aflatoxin control through transgenic approaches - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rajasekaran, K., De Lucca II, A.J., Cary, J.W. 2009. Aflatoxin control through transgenic approaches. Toxin Reviews. 28(2):89-101.
Regulation of Aspergillus flavus Aflatoxin Biosynthesis and Development - (Book / Chapter)
Cary, J.W., Szerszen, L., Calvo, A.M. 2009. Regulation of Aspergillus flavus Aflatoxin Biosynthesis and Development. Mycotoxin Prevention and Control in Agriculture. American Chemical Society Symposium Series. 1031(13):183-203.
Regulation of Aspergillus Mycotoxin Biosynthesis - (Review Article)
Cary, J.W., Calvo, A.M. 2008. Regulation of Aspergillus Mycotoxin Biosynthesis. Toxins Reviews. 27(3):347-370.
Antifungal traits of a 14 kDa maize kernel trypsin inhibitor protein in transgenic cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rajasekaran, K., Cary, J.W., Chen, Z.-Y., Brown, R.L., Cleveland, T.E. 2008. Antifungal traits of a 14 kDa maize kernel trypsin inhibitor protein in transgenic cotton. Journal of Crop Improvement. 22(1):1-16.
Characterization of stress-releated genes that could affect aflatoxin contamination - (Abstract Only)
Chu, Y., Faustinelli, P., Ramos, L., Ozias-Akins, P., Holbrook Jr, C.C., Rajasekaran, K., Cary, J.W., Kolomiets, M. 2008. Characterization of stress-releated genes that could affect aflatoxin contamination. [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Multicrop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination and Fungal Genomics Workshop, Atlanta, GA, October 22-24, 2007. p. 105.
Molecular Approaches to Development of Resistance to Preharvest Aflatoxin Contamination - (Book / Chapter)
Bhatnagar, D., Rajasekaran, K., Cary, J.W., Brown, R.L., Yu, J., Cleveland, T.E. 2008. Molecular Approaches to Development of Resistance to Preharvest Aflatoxin Contamination. In: Leslie, J.F., Bandyopadhyay, R., and Visconti, A. (eds.) Mycotoxins: Detection Methods, Management, Public Health, and Agricultural Trade. Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK:CABI Publishing. p. 257-276.
Analysis of aflatoxin regulatory factors in serial transfer-induced non-aflatoxigenic Aspergillus parasiticus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kale, S.P., Cary, J.W., Hollis, N., Wilkinson, J.R., Bhatnagar, D., Yu, J., Cleveland, T.E., Bennett, J.W. 2007. Analysis of aflatoxin regulatory factors in serial transfer-induced non-aflatoxigenic Aspergillus parasiticus. Journal of Food Additives & Contaminants. 24(10):1061-1069.
Elucidation of veA Dependent Genes Associated with Aflatoxin and Sclerotial Production in Aspergillus flavus by Functional Genomics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cary, J.W., OBrian, G.R., Nielsen, D.M., Nierman, W., Harris-Coward, P.Y., Yu, J., Bhatnagar, D., Cleveland, T.E., Payne, G.A., Calvo, A.M. 2007. Elucidation of veA-dependent genes associated with aflatoxin and sclerotial production in Aspergillus flavus by functional genomics. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 76:1107-1118.
Genetic and Biochemical Control of Aflatoxigenic Fungi - (Book / Chapter)
Bhatnagar, D., Rajasekaran, K., Brown, R.L., Cary, J.W., Yu, J., Cleveland, T.E. 2008. Genetic and Biochemical Control of Aflatoxigenic Fungi. In: Wilson, C.L. (editor). Microbial Food Contamination. Boca Raton, Fl: CRC Press. 17:395-425.
Development of a GFP-Expressing Aspergillus flavus Strain to Study Fungal Invasion, Colonization, and Resistance in Cottonseed - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rajasekaran, K., Cary, J.W., Cotty, P.J., Cleveland, T.E. 2008. Development of a GFP-Expressing Aspergillus flavus Strain to Study Fungal Invasion, Colonization, and Resistance in Cottonseed. Mycopathologia. 165:89-97.
Cloning and Characterization of the Aspergillus ochraceoroseus Aflatoxin Biosynthetic Gene Cluster - (Abstract Only)
The Use of Crop Proteomics and Fungal Genomics in Elucidating Fungus-Crop Interactions - (Abstract Only)
Cleveland, T.E., Yu, J., Chen, Z., Brown, R.L., Cary, J.W., Rajasekaran, K., Bhatnagar, D., Campbell, B.C., Nierman, W.C., Payne, G.A. 2006. The Use of Crop Proteomics and Fungal Genomics in Elucidating Fungus-Crop Interactions. In: Proceedings of the Myco-Globe Conference, September 26-30, 2006, Bari, Italy. p. 32.
Global Perspectives of Fungal Secondary Metabolite Research - (Abstract Only)
Bhatnagar, D., Cary, J.W. 2006. Preface: Global Perspectives of Fungal Secondary Metabolite Research. Mycopathologia. 162:141-142.
Understanding the Genetics of Regulation of Aflatoxin Production and Aspergillus flavus Development - (Review Article)
Bhatnagar, D., Cary, J.W., Ehrlich, K., Yu, J., Cleveland, T.E. 2006. Understanding the Genetics of Regulation of Aflatoxin Production and Aspergillus flavus Development. Mycopathologia. 162:155-166.
PRODUCTION OF CYCLOPIAZONIC ACID, AFLATREM AND AFLATOXIN BY ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS IS REGULATED BY VEA, A GENE NECESSARY FOR SCLEROTIAL FORMATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Duran, R.M., Cary, J.W., Calvo, A.M. 2007. Production of cyclopiazonic acid, aflatrem and aflatoxin by Aspergillus flavus is regulated by veA, a gene necessary for sclerotial formation. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 73(5):1158-1168.
THE SEC- MUTANT OF ASPERGILLUS PARASITICUS IS ALTERED IN ITS PROFILE OF SECONDARY METABOLITES - (Abstract Only)
Glassbrook, N.J., Kale, S.P., Bhatnagar, D., Wilkinson, J.R., Yu, J., Cary, J.W., Cleveland, T.E., Payne, G.A. 2006. The sec- mutant of Aspergillus parasiticus is altered in its profile of secondary metabolites. In: Proceedings of the American Society for Microbiology Annual Meeting, May 21-26, 2006, Orlando, FL. Abstract #O-040, p. 428.
DISEASE RESISTANCE IN TRANSGENIC COTTONS - (Proceedings)
Rajasekaran, K., Ulloa, M., Hutmacher, R., Cary, J.W., Cleveland, T.E. 2006. Disease resistance in transgenic cottons. In: Proceedings of the National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 4-6, 2006, San Antonio, Texas. p. 895-903.
AFLATOXIGENICITY IN ASPERGILLUS: MOLECULAR GENETICS, PHYLOGENETIC RELATIONSHIPS AND EVOLUTIONARY IMPLICATIONS - (Review Article)
Cary, J.W., Ehrlich, K. 2006. Aflatoxigenicity in Aspergillus: molecular genetics, phylogenetic relationships and evolutionary implications. Mycopathologia. 162:167-177.
PREVENTION OF PREHARVEST AFLATOXIN CONTAMINATION THROUGH GENETIC ENGINEERING OF CROPS - (Review Article)
Rajasekaran, K., Cary, J.W., Cleveland, T.E. 2006. Prevention of preharvest aflatoxin contamination through genetic engineering of crops. Mycotoxin Research. 22(2):118-124.
Regulatory Elements in Aflatoxin Biosynthesis - (Review Article)
Cary, J.W., Ehrlich, K., Kale, S.P., Calvo, A.M., Bhatnagar, D., Cleveland, T.E. 2006. Regulatory Elements in Aflatoxin Biosynthesis. Mycotoxin Research. 22(2):105-109.
DISEASE RESISTANCE IN TRANSGENIC COTTONS - (Abstract Only)
Rajasekaran, K., Ulloa, M., Cary, J.W., Jaynes, J., Cleveland, T.E. 2006. Disease resistance in transgenic cottons. In: Proceedings of the National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 4-6, 2006, San Antonio, Texas. p. 895.
GENE TARGETS FOR FUNGAL AND MYCOTOXIN CONTROL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J.H., Campbell, B.C., Molyneux, R.J., Mahoney, N.E., Chan, K.L, Yu, J., Wilkinson, J.R., Cary, J., Bhatnagar, D., Cleveland, T.E. 2006. Gene targets for fungal and mycotoxin control. Mycotoxin Research. 22(1):3-8.
GENETIC ENGINEERING OF COTTON FOR RESISTANCE TO PHYTOPATHOGENS INCLUDING ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS - (Abstract Only)
Rajasekaran, K., Ulloa, M., Hutmacher, B., Cary, J.W., Jaynes, J.M., Cleveland, T.E. 2005. Genetic engineering of cotton for resistance to phytopathogens including Aspergillus flavus [abstract]. 18th Aflatoxin Elimination Workshop, p. 111.
THE AFLATOXIN BIOSYNTHESIS CLUSTER GENE, AFLX, ENCODES AN OXIDOREDUCTASE INVOLVED IN CONVERSION OF VERSICOLORIN A TO DEMETHYLSTERIGMATOCYSTIN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cary, J.W., Ehrlich, K., Bland, J.M., Montalbano, B.G. 2006. The aflatoxin biosynthesis cluster gene, aflX, encodes an oxidoreductase involved in conversion of versicolorin A to demethylsterigmatocystin. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 72(2):1096-1101.
ENHANCING FOOD SAFETY: PREVENTION OF PREHARVEST AFLATOXIN CONTAMINATION - (Review Article)
Rajasekaran, K., Bhatnagar, D., Brown, R.L., Chen, Z.-Y., Cary, J.W., Cleveland, T.E. 2005. Enhancing food safety: Prevention of preharvest aflatoxin contamination. In: Ramasamy, C., Ramanathan, S. and Dhakshinamoorthy, M., editors. Perspectives of Agricultural Research and Development. India: Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. p. 434-467.
DISEASE RESISTANCE CONFERRED BY THE EXPRESSION OF A GENE ENCODING A SYNTHETIC PEPTIDE IN TRANSGENIC COTTON (GOSSYPIUM HIRSUTUM L.) PLANTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rajasekaran, K., Cary, J.W., Jaynes, J.M., Cleveland, T.E. 2005. Disease resistance conferred by the expression of a gene encoding a synthetic peptide in transgenic cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) plants. Plant Biotechnology Journal. 3:545-554.
GENETIC ENGINEERING OF COTTON (GOSSYPIUM HIRSUTUM L.) WITH ANTIFUNGAL PROTEINS OR PEPTIDES TO CONFER ENHANCED RESISTANCE TO FUNGAL PATHOGENS - (Abstract Only)
Rajasekaran, K., Cary, J.W., Cleveland, T.E. 2005. Genetic engineering of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) with antifungal proteins or peptides to confer enhanced resistance to fungal pathogens. In Vitro Biology Meeting, June 2005, Baltimore, MD. 41:31-A.
PLASTIDS TRANSFORMED: EXPRESSING MICROBIAL RESISTANCE GENES FROM THE CHLOROPLAST GENOME - (Abstract Only)
Ruhlman, T.A., Rajasekaran, K., Cary, J.W. 2005. Plastids transformed: Expressing microbial resistance genes from the chloroplast genome. In Vitro Biology Meeting, June 2005, Baltimore, MD. 41:39-A.
Effect of Tannic and Gallic Acid on A. flavus Growth and Aflatoxin Production - (Abstract Only)
Isolation and Partial Characterization of 5-Azacytidine-Induced Non-Aflatoxigenic Aspergillus Parasiticus Mutants - (Abstract Only)
ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES OF NATURAL AND SYNTHETIC PEPTIDES IN TRANSGENIC PLANTS - (Abstract Only)
EXAMINATION OF FUNGAL STRESS RESPONSE GENES USING SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE AS A MODEL SYSTEM: TARGETING GENES AFFECTING AFLATOXIN BIOSYNTHESIS BY ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS LINK. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, J.H., Campbell, B.C., Molyneux, R.J., Mahoney, N.E., Chan, K.L., Yu, J., Wilkinson, J.R., Cary, J.W., Bhatnagar, D., Cleveland, T.E. 2005. Examination of fungal stress response genes using saccharomyces cerevisiae as a model system: targeting genes affecting aflatoxin biosynthesis by Aspergillus Flavus Link. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 67(6):807-815.
DISEASE RESISTANCE CONFERRED BY THE EXPRESSION OF A GENE ENCODING A SYNTHETIC PEPTIDE IN TRANSGENIC COTTON (GOSSYPIUM HIRSUTUM L.) PLANTS - (Abstract Only)
Rajasekaran, K., Cary, J.W., Cleveland, T.E. 2005. Disease resistance conferred by the expression of a gene encoding a synthetic peptide in transgenic cotton (gossypium hirsutum l.) plants. In: Proceedings of the 2005 National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 4-7, 2005, New Orleans, Louisiana. p. 1071.
Control of Preharvest Aflatoxin Contamination in Cotton - Update on New Antifungal Pepetides and Chloroplast Expression - (Abstract Only)
Rajasekaran, K., Cary, J.W., Ruhlman, T.A., Cleveland, T.E. 2005. Control of Preharvest Aflatoxin Contamination in Cotton - Update on New Antifungal Peptides and Chloroplast Expression. In: Proceedings of the 2004 Multicrop Aflatoxin and Fumonisin Elimination and Fungal Genomics Workshop-The Peanut Foundation, October 25-28, 2004, Sacramento, California. p. 36.
CHARACTERIZATION OF AFLATOXIN-PRODUCING FUNGI OUTSIDE OF ASPERGILLUS SECTION FLAVI - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cary, J.W., Klich, M.A., Beltz, S.B. 2005. Characterization of aflatoxin-producing fungi outside of Aspergillus section flavi. Mycologia. 97:425-432.
INHIBITION OF AFLATOXIN BIOSYNTHESIS BY TANNIC ACID - (Abstract Only)
Cary, J.W., Harris-Coward, P.Y., Molyneux, R.J., Mahoney, N.E. 2004. Inhibition of aflatoxin biosynthesis by tannic acid [abstract]. Multicrop Aflatoxin and Fumonisin Elimination and Fungal Genomics Workshop-The Peanut Foundation. October 25-28, 2004, Sacramento, California. p. 25.
EXPRESSING ANTIFUNGAL GENES IN THE CHLOROPLAST GENOME - (Abstract Only)
Ruhlman, T., Rajasekaran, K., Cary, J.W. 2004. Expressing antifungal genes in the chloroplast genome [abstract]. Multicrop Aflatoxin and Fumonisin Elimination and Fungal Genomics Workshop-The Peanut Foundation. October 25-28, 2004, Sacramento, California. p. 41.
CLONING AND CHARACTERIZATION OF A LYSOPHOSPHATIDIC ACID ACYLTRANSFERASE FROM TUNG (ALEURITIES FORDII) - (Abstract Only)
Shockey, J.M., Dyer, J.M., Chapital, D.C., Kuan, J.W., Mullen, R.T., Cary, J.W. 2004. Cloning and characterization of a lysophosphatidic acid acyltransferase from tung (aleurities fordii)(abstract). American Society of Microbiology.
Progress in Elucidating the Molecular Basis of the Host Plant-Aspergillus flavus Interaction: A Basis for Devising Strategies to Reduce Aflatoxin Contamination in Crops - (Book / Chapter)
Cleveland, T.E., Yu, J., Bhatnagar, D., Chen, Z.-Y., Brown, R.L., Chang, P.-K., Cary, J.W. 2005. Progress in Elucidating the Molecular Basis of the Host Plant-Aspergillus flavus Interaction: A Basis for Devising Strategies to Reduce Aflatoxin Contamination in Crops. In: Abbas, H.K., editor. Aflatoxin and Food Safety. Boca Raton, FL: Taylor & Francis. p. 167-193.
WALNUT CONSTITUENTS INHIBIT AFLATOXIN FORMATION BY ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS - (Abstract Only)
MAHONEY, N.E., MOLYNEUX, R.J., CAMPBELL, B.C., CARY, J.W. WALNUT CONSTITUENTS INHIBIT AFLATOXIN FORMATION BY ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS. AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MICROBIOLOGY ANNUAL MEETING. 2004.
CLUSTERED PATHWAY GENES IN AFLATOXIN BIOSYNTHESIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yu, J., Chang, P.-K., Ehrlich, K., Cary, J.W., Bhatnagar, D., Cleveland, T.E., Payne, G.A., Linz, J.E., Woloshuk, C.P., Bennett, J.W. 2004. Clustered pathway genes in aflatoxin biosynthesis. Applied And Environmental Microbiology. 70(3):1253-1262.
SUBCELLULAR LOCALIZATION OF AFLATOXIN BIOSYNTHETIC ENZYMES NOR-1, VER-1, AND OMTA IN TIME-DEPENDENT FRACTIONATED COLONIES OF ASPERGILLUS PARASITICUS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, L., Chiou, C., Klomparens, K.L., Cary, J.W., Linz, J.E. 2004. Subcellular localization of aflatoxin biosynthetic enzymes Nor-1, Ver-1, and OmtA in time-dependent fractionated colonies of Aspergillus parasiticus. Archives Of Microbiology. 181:204-214.
CHARACTERIZATION OF THE COMPLETE AFLATOXIN PATHWAY GENE CLUSTER IN ASPERGILLUS PARASITICUS - (Abstract Only)
Yu, J., Chang, P.-K., Ehrlich, K., Cary, J.W., Bhatnagar, D., Cleveland, T.E. 2003. Characterization of the complete aflatoxin pathway gene cluster in Aspergillus parasiticus. Proceedings of USDA-ARS Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination and Fungal Genomics Workshop, October 13-15, 2003, Savannah, Georgia.
Elucidation of the Molecular Basis of the Host Plant-Aspergillus flavus Interaction, a Basis for Devising Strategies to Reduce Aflatoxin Contamination in Crops - (Review Article)
Cleveland, T.E., Yu, J., Bhatnagar, D., Chen, Z.-Y., Brown, R.L., Chang, P.-K., Cary, J.W. 2004. Elucidation of the molecular basis of the host plant-Aspergillus flavus interaction, a basis for devising strategies to reduce aflatoxin contamination in crops. In: Shier, W.T., Tu, A.T., Yu, C., Abbas, H.K., editors. Journal of Toxicology - Toxin Reviews. New York, NY: Marcel Dekker, Inc. 23(2,3):345-380.
DISEASE RESISTANCE CONFERRED BY THE EXPRESSION OF A GENE ENCODING A SYNTHETIC PEPTIDE IN TRANSGENIC COTTON (GOSSYPIUM HIRSUTUM L.) PLANTS - (Abstract Only)
Rajasekaran, K., Cary, J.W., Cleveland, T.E. 2003. Disease resistance conferred by the expression of a gene encoding a synthetic peptide in transgenic cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) plants. Plant Molecular Biology International Conference Proceedings. S10-57:155.
GENETIC ENGINEERING OF COTTON TO CONFER RESISTANCE TO THE FUNGAL PATHOGEN ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chlan, C.A., Manuel, R., Rajasekaran, K., Cary, J.W., Cleveland, T.E., Guo, J. 2003. Genetic engineering of cotton to confer resistance to the fungal pathogen aspergillus flavus. Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists Bulletin of Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 16:12-19.
A PROTEOMICS APPROACH FOR THE ISOLATION OF SEED COAT-SPECIFIC GENES FROM COTTON - (Abstract Only)
Cary, J.W., Rajasekaran, K., Bennett, C. 2003. A proteomics approach for the isolation of seed coat-specific genes from cotton. Plant Molecular Biology International Conference Proceedings. S5-90:93.
INHIBITION OF AFLATOXIN BIOSYNTHESIS BY GALLIC ACID - (Abstract Only)
Cary, J.W., Harris, P.Y., Molyneux, R.J., Mahoney, N.E. 2003. Inhibition of aflatoxin biosynthesis by gallic acid. Proceedings of the 16th Annual Aflatoxin Elimination Workshop, October 13-15, 2003, Savannah, Georgia. p. 40.
GENETIC ANALYSIS OF MORPHOLOGICAL VARIANTS OF ASPERGILLUS PARASITICUS DEFICIENT IN SECONDARY METABOLITE PRODUCTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
KALE, S.P., CARY, J.W., BAKER, C., WALKER, D., BHATNAGAR, D., BENNETT, J.W. GENETIC ANALYSIS OF MORPHOLOGICAL VARIANTS OF ASPERGILLUS PARASITICUS DEFICIENT IN SECONDARY METABOLITE PRODUCTION. MYCOLOGICAL RESEARCH. 2003. V. 107. P. 831-840.
PHYLOGENETIC AND MORPHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF ASPERGILLUS OCHRACEOROSEUS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Klich, M.A., Cary, J.W., Beltz, S.B., Bennett, C.A. 2003. Phylogenetic and morphological analysis of Aspergillus ochraceoroseus. Mycologia. 95:1252-1260.
CHARACTERIZATION OF AFLATOXIN-PRODUCING FUNGI OUTSIDE OF ASPERGILLUS SECTION FLAVI - (Abstract Only)
Cary, J.W., Beltz, S.B., Klich, M.A. 2003. Characterization of aflatoxin-producing fungi outside of Aspergillus section flavi [abstract]. American Society for Microbiology Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana.
SECONDARY METABOLIC GENE CLUSTERS IN FILAMENTOUS FUNGI - (Review Article)
Cary, J.W. 2004. Secondary metabolic gene clusters in filamentous fungi. In: Arora, D.K., editor. Handbook of Fungal Biotechnology. Second Edition, Revised and Expanded. Marcel Dekker, Inc. p. 81-94.
DISEASE RESISTANT TRANSGENIC COTTON TO PREVENT PREHARVEST AFLATOXIN CONTAMINATION - (Proceedings)
Rajasekaran, K., Jacks, T.J., Cary, J.W., Cleveland, T.E. 2003. Disease resistant transgenic cotton to prevent preharvest aflatoxin contamination. In: Vasil, I.K., editor. Plant Biotechnology 2002 and Beyond, Proceedings of 10th International Association of Plant Tissue Culture and Biotechnology Congress. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Kluwer Academic Publishers. p. 147-150.
CONSTRUCTION OF EXPRESSION CASSETTES TO CONFER RESISTANCE TO ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS IN COTTON - (Proceedings)
Chlan, C.A., Cary, J.W., Rajasekaran, K., Cleveland, T.E. 2002. Construction of expression cassettes to confer resistance to Aspergillus flavus in cotton. Proceedings of the 14th Aflatoxin Elimination Workshops, October 23-26, 2001, Phoenix, Arizona. p. 143.
BALANCING THE BENEFITS AND POTENTIAL RISKS OF USING BIOTECHNOLOGY TO ENHANCE RESISTANCE IN CROPS TO ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS INFECTION AND AFLATOXIN CONTAMINATION - (Proceedings)
Cleveland, T.E., Rajasekaran, K., Cary, J.W., Chen, Z.-Y., Brown, R.L., Bhatnagar, D., Radin, J.W. 2002. Balancing the benefits and potential risks of using biotechnology to enhance resistance in crops to Aspergillus flavus infection and aflatoxin contamination. In: Pathogenic Microorganisms and Their Toxins: A Global Perspective of Their Risk (Book Chapter). IXth International Symposium, U.S.- Japan Natural Resources Panel on Toxic Microorganisms (UJNR). p. 268-301.
A MOLECULAR COMPARISON OF AFLATOXIN/STERIGMATOCYSTIN BIOSYNTHETIC PATHWAYS OF FOUR ASPERGILLUS SPECIES - (Abstract Only)
Klich, M.A., Cary, J.W., Beltz, S.B., Bennett, C.A. 2002. A molecular comparison of aflatoxin/sterigmatocystin biosynthetic pathways of four Aspergillus species. Inoculum. 53(3):39.
MOLECULAR AND FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERIZATION OF A SECOND COPY OF THE AFLATOXINREGULATORY GENE, AFLR-2, FROM ASPERGILLUS PARASITICUS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Genetic Engineering for Resistance to Phytopathogens - (Book / Chapter)
Rajasekaran, K., Cary, J.W., Jacks, T.J., Cleveland, T.E. 2002. Genetic Engineering for Resistance to Phytopathogens. In: Rajasekaran, K., Jacks, T.J., Finley, J.W. editors. Crop Biotechnology. American Chemical Society Symposium Series No. 829. Washington, DC: American Chemical Society. p. 97-117.
PROMOTER ELEMENTS IN THE AFLATOXIN PATHWAY POLYKETIDE SYNTHASE GENE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Transgentic Cottons to Prevent Fungal Invasion and Preharvest Aflatoxin Contamination - (Abstract Only)
CONTROL OF PATHOGENIC AND MYCOTOXIGENIC FUNGI BY TRANSGENIC COTTON PLANTS EXPRESSING A SYNTHETIC PEPTIDE - (Abstract Only)
Rajasekaran, K., Cary, J.W., Cleveland, T.E. 2002. Control of pathogenic and mycotoxigenic fungi by transgenic cotton plants expressing a synthetic peptide [abstract]. Proceedings of Beltwide Cotton Conference, Atlanta, GA.
BROAD SPECTRUM ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY IN VITRO OF THE SYNTHETIC PEPTIDE D4E1 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
RAJASEKARAN, K., STROMBERG, K.D., CARY, J.W., CLEVELAND, T.E. BROAD SPECTRUM ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY IN VITRO OF THE SYNTHETIC PEPTIDE D4E1. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY. 2001. V. 49(6). P. 2799-2803.
EXPRESSION OF THE BRASSICA NAPUS FAD3 GENE IN YEAST: INCREASED PRODUCTION OF LINOLENIC ACID AT LOWER GROWTH TEMPERATURES IS DUE TO A POST TRANSCRIPTIONAL INCREASE IN STEADY-STATE AMOUNT OF DESATURASE ENZYME - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
PROMOTER ELEMENTS INVOLVED IN THE EXPRESSION OF THE ASPERGILLUS PARASITICUSAFLATOXIN BIOSYNTHESIS PATHWAY GENE AVNA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
TRANSGENIC EXPRESSION OF A GENE ENCODING A SYNTHETIC ANTIMICROBIAL PEPTIDE INHIBITS FUNGAL GROWTH IN PLANTA AND IN VITRO - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
GENERATION OF AFLR DISRUPTION MUTANTS OF ASPERGILLUS PARASITICUS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
MOLECULAR AND PHYSIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF AFLATOXIN AND STERIGMATOCYSTIN BIOSYNTHESIS BY ASPERGILLUS TAMARII AND A. OCHRACEOROSEUS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
STABLE TRANSFORMATION OF EMBRYOGENIC CELL SUSPENSION CULTURES OF COTTON (GOSSYPIUM HIRSUTUM) BY PARTICLE BOMBARDMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
RESISTANCE TO MICROBIAL PATHOGENS IN TRANSGENIC TOBACCO EXPRESSING A BACTERIAL NONHEME CHLOROPEROXIDASE GENE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF EXPERIMENTALLY INDUCED, AFLATOXIN BIOSYNTHETIC PATHWAY DELETION MUTANTS OF ASPERGILLUS PARASITICUS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)