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Publications (1984-2011)

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Robert G. Hollingsworth

Research Biologist

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Effects of chitosan-based coatings containing peppermint essential oil on the quality of post-harvest papaya fruit - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (27-Feb-13)

Potential of Steinernema carpocapsae (Rhabditida: Steinernematidae) against Hypothenemus hampei in Hawaii (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (16-Sep-12)

Preliminary study of genetic variation in Hawaiian isolates of Beauveria bassiana [Hypocreales, Cordycipitaceae] - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hollingsworth, R.G., Lysy, A., Matsumoto Brower, T.K. 2011. Preliminary study of genetic variation in Hawaiian isolates of Beauveria bassiana [Hypocreales, Cordycipitaceae]. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 106 (2011) 422-425.

Development of edible bioactive coating based on modified chitosan for increasing shelf life of strawberries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vu, K., Hollingsworth, R.G., Leroux, E., Salmieri, S., Lacroix, M. 2011. Development of edible bioactive coating based on modified chitosan for increasing shelf life of strawberries. Food Research International. 198-203.

Improved molecular detection of Angiostrongylus cantonensis in mollusks and other environmental samples with a species-specific ITS1-based TaqMan assay - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Qvarnstrom, Y., Da Silva, A.A., Teem, J.L., Hollingsworth, R.G., Bishop, H., Graeff-Teixeira, C., Da Silva, A.J. Improved molecular detection of Angiostrongylus cantonensis in mollusks and other environmental samples with a species-specific ITS1-based TaqMan assay. Applied and Environmental Microbiology; 76: 5287-5289.

Using food-safe ingredients to optimize the efficacy of oil-in-water emulsions of essential oils for control of waxy insects - (Proceedings) - (17-May-10)

Effect of papaya trunk angle on infestation by white peach scale, Pseudaulacaspis pentagona (Hemiptera: Diaspididae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Neumann, G., Hollingsworth, R.G., Follett, P.A. 2010. Effect of papaya trunk angle on infestation by white peach scale, Pseudaulacaspis pentagona (Hemiptera: Diaspididae). Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology. J. Asia-Pacific Entomol. 13:383-385.

High Host Specificity in Encarsia diaspidicola (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae), a Biological Control Candidate Against the White Peach Scale in Hawaii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Neumann, G., Follett, P.A., Hollingsworth, R.G., De Leon, J. 2010. High Host Specificity in Encarsia diaspidicola (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae), a Biological Control Candidate Against the White Peach Scale in Hawaii. Biological Control 54: 103-113.

Molecular markers discriminate closely related species, Encarsia diaspidicola and E. berlesei (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae): Biocontrol candidate agents for white peach scale in Hawaii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

De Leon, J.H., Neumann, G., Follett, P.A., Hollingsworth, R.G. 2010. Molecular markers discriminate closely related species, Encarsia diaspidicola and E. berlesei (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae): Biocontrol candidate agents for white peach scale in Hawaii. Journal of Economic Entomology. 103(3):908-916.

Best On-Farm Food Safety Practices: Risks Associated with Rat Lungworm and Human Eosinophilic Meningitis - (Popular Publication)

Hollyer, J.R., Troegner, V.A., Cowie, R.H., Hollingsworth, R.G., Nakamura-Tengan, L.C., Castro, L.F., Buchholz, A. 2010. Best On-Farm Food Safety Practices: Risks Associated with Rat Lungworm and Human Eosinophilic Meningitis. Extension Publications.

Sex Attractants of the Banana Moth, Opogona sacchari Bojer (Lepidoptera: Tineidae): Provisional Identification and Field Evaluation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jang, E.B., Hollingsworth, R.G., Siderhurst, M.S., Showalter, D.N., Troyer, E.J. 2010. Sex Attractants of the Banana Moth, Opogona sacchari Bojer (Lepidoptera: Tineidae): Provisional Identification and Field Evaluation. Pest Management Science. 66: 454-460

Molecular markers discriminate closely related Encarsia spp. (E. diaspidicola and E. berlesei): candidate biocontrol agents for white peach scale in Hawaii - (Abstract Only) - (20-May-09)

Protection and conservation of Caricaceae germplasm with PRSV resistant transgenic papaya - (Abstract Only)

Matsumoto, T.K., F.T.P. Zee, J.Y. Suzuki, S. Tripathi, B. Mackey, R. Hollingsworth, M. Shintaku and L. Keith. 2009. Protection and conservation of Caricaceae germplasm with PRSV resistant transgenic papaya. Plant Biology 2009. Honolulu, HI. P09021 pg. 166.

Use of shaking treatments and pre-harvest sprays of pyrethroid insecticides to reduce risk of yellowjackets and other insects on Christmas trees imported into Hawaii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hollingsworth, R.G., Chastagner, G.A., Reimer, N.J., Oishi, D.E., Landolt, P.J., Paull, R.E. 2009. Use of shaking treatments and pre-harvest sprays of pyrethroid insecticides to reduce risk of yellowjackets and other insects on Christmas trees imported into Hawaii. Journal of Economic Entomology., Volume 102. pp. 69-78.

First Record of the Hawaiian Endemic Scale, Colobopyga pritchardiae (Hemiptera: Halimococcidae), on the Big Island - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Neumann, G., R.G. Hollingsworth, P.A. Follett. 2007. First Record of the Hawaiian endemic scale, Colobopyga pritchardiae (Hemiptera: Halimococcidae), on the Big Island. Proc. Hawaiian Entomol. Soc. 39: 39-41.

Ionizing radiation for Quarantine Control of Opogona Sacchari (Lepidoptera: Tineidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hollingsworth, R.G., Follett, P.A. 2007. Ionizing radiation for Quarantine Control of Opogona Sacchari (Lepidoptera: Tineidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 100:1519-1524.

METHODS FOR EXCLUDING SLUGS AND SNAILS ON EXPORTED HORTICULTURAL COMMODITIES - (Book / Chapter)

Hollingsworth, R.G. 2009. METHODS FOR EXCLUDING SLUGS AND SNAILS ON EXPORTED HORTICULTURAL COMMODITIES. Postharvest Technologies for Horticultural Crops. Vol. 2: 93-119.

Controlling slugs and snails in orchids - (Trade Journal) - (12-Jan-07)

Distribution of Parmarion cf. martensi (Pulmonata: Helicarionidae), a New Semi-Slug Pest on Hawai‘i Island, and Its Potential as a Vector for Human Angiostrongyliasis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hollingsworth, R.G., Kaneta, R.K., Sullivan, J.J., Bishop, H.S., Qvarnstrom, Y., Da Silva, A.J., Robinson, D.G. 2007. Distribution of Parmarion cf. martensi (Pulmonata: Helicarionidae), a New Semi-Slug Pest on Hawai‘i Island, and Its Potential as a Vector for Human Angiostrongyliasis. Pacific Science. 61: 457-467

PCR-based detection of Angiostrongylus cantonensis in tissue and mucus secretions from molluscan hosts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Qvarnstrom, Y., J.J. Sullivan, H.S. Bishop, R.G. Hollingsworth, A.J. da Silva. 2007. PCR-based detection of Angiostrongylus cantonensis in tissue and mucus secretions from molluscan hosts. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 73:1415-1419.

LEARNING FROM QUARANTINE SUCCESSES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hollingsworth, R.G., L.L. Loope. 2007. Learning from quarantine successes. Proc. Hawaiian Entomol. Soc. 39: 57-61.

APPLE SNAILS AS DISEASE VECTORS - (Book / Chapter)

Hollingsworth, R.G. and R.H. Cowie. 2006. Apple snails as disease vectors. In R. C. Joshi & L. S. Sebastian, Eds. Global Advances in Ecology and Management of Golden Apple Snails. Nueva Ecija: Philippine Rice Research Institute. pp 121-132.

LIMONENE, A CITRUS EXTRACT, FOR CONTROL OF MEALYBUGS AND SCALE INSECTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hollingsworth, R.G. 2005. Limonene, a citrus extract, for control of mealybugs and scale insects. Journal of Economic Entomology. 98(3):772-779.

POTENTIAL OF TEMPERATURE, CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERES AND OZONE FUMIGATION TO CONTROL THRIPS AND MEALYBUGS ON ORNAMENTAL PLANTS FOR EXPORT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hollingsworth, R.G., Armstrong, J.W. 2005. Potential of temperature, controlled atmospheres and ozone fumigation to control thrips and mealybugs on ornamental plants for export. Journal of Economic Entomology. 98(2):289-298.

THE POTENTIAL OF A CORN FLOUR/SUGAR ADJUVANT TO ENHANCE EFFICACY OF CAFFEINE USED AS A FOLIAR TREATMENT AGAINST SLUG AND SNAIL PESTS. - (Proceedings)

Hollingsworth, R.G., Behle, R.W., Wolffe, C.E. 2003. The potential of a corn flour/sugar adjuvant to enhance efficacy of caffeine used as a foliar treatment against slug and snail pests. Proceedings of the symposium in UK, Slugs & Snails: Agricultural, Veterinary & Environmental Perspectives, Sept. 8-9, 2003.

CAFFEINE AS A NOVEL TOXICANT FOR SLUGS AND SNAILS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hollingsworth, R.G., Armstrong, J.W., Campbell, E. 2003. Caffeine as a novel toxicant for slugs and snails. Annals of Applied Biology. 142:91-97.

EFFECTS OF IRRADIATION ON THE REPRODUCTIVE ABILITY OF ZONITOIDES ARBOREUS (SAY), A SNAIL PEST OF ORCHID ROOTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hollingsworth, R.G., Follett, P.A., Armstrong, J.W. 2003. Effects of irradiation on the reproductive ability of zonitoides arboreus (say), a snail pest of orchid roots. Ann. Appl. Biol. 143: 395-399. 2003

LIFE HISTORY OBSERVATIONS ON THRIPS FLORUM (THYSANOPTERA: THRIPIDAE) INFESTING GARDENIA IN HAWAII, AND A COMPARISON OF THE HUMIDITY REQUIREMENTS FOR T. FLORUM AND FRANKLINIELLA OCCIDENTALIS. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hollingsworth, R.G. 2003. Life history observations on thrips florum (thysanoptera: thripidae) infesting gardenia in hawaii, and a comparison of the humidity requirements for t. florum and frankliniella occidentalis. Proceedings of the Hawaiian Entomological Society 36:79-87. 2003.

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