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Joseph L. Smilanick (Joe)

Research Plant Pathologist

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Germination of fungal conidia after exposure to low concentration ozone atmospheres. - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (10-Mar-13)

Use of phosphite salts in laboratory and semi-commercial tests to control citrus postharvest decay - (Trade Journal)

Smilanick, J.L., Cerioni, L., Rapisarda, V., Doctor, J., Grech, N., Fikkert, S., Ruiz, T., Fassel, R. 2012. Use of phosphite salts in laboratory and semi-commercial tests to control citrus postharvest decay. Citrograph. 3(6):36-40.

Imazalil residue loading on citrus fruit as affected by formulation, solution pH and exposure time in aqueous dip treatments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Erasmus, A., Lennox, C.L., Smilanick, J.L., Lesar, K., Fourie, P.H. 2013. Imazalil residue loading on citrus fruit as affected by formulation, solution pH and exposure time in aqueous dip treatments. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 77(1) 43-49.

Preharvest fungicide, potassium sorbate, or chitosan use on quality and storage decay of table grapes - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (03-Oct-12)

Evaluation under commercial conditions of the application of continuous, low concentrations of ozone during the cold storage of table grapes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Smilanick, J.L., Mlikota Gabler, F., Margosan, D.A. 2012. Evaluation under commercial conditions of the application of continuous, low concentrations of ozone during the cold storage of table grapes. Acta Horticulturae. 945:357-361.

Use of phosphite salts in laboratory and semi-commercial tests to control citrus postharvest decay - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cerioni, L., Rapisarda, V., Doctor, J., Fikkert, S., Ruiz, T., Fassel, R., Smilanick, J.L. 2013. Use of phosphite salts in laboratory and semi-commercial tests to control citrus postharvest decay. Plant Disease. 97:201-212.

Continuous ozone concentrations during cold storage to control postharvest gray mold in grapes, 2011 - (Research Notes) - (01-Mar-12)

Evaluation of alternatives to fungicide to control postharvest gray mold alone or with ozone storage in grapes, 2011 - (Research Notes) - (01-Mar-12)

The effect of the residues of vineyard fungicides on postharvest decay, 2011 - (Research Notes) - (01-Mar-12)

Control of postharvest green and blue molds of lemons with potassium phosphite and hydrogen peroxide, 2011 - (Research Notes) - (01-Mar-12)

Identification of race-specific resistance in North American Vitis species limiting Erysiphe necator hyphal growth - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ramming, D.W., Gabler, F., Smilanick, J.L., Cadle Davidson, M., Paola, B., Siraprapa, M., Omer, F., Milgroom, M.G., Cadle Davidson, L.E. 2011. Identification of race-specific resistance in North American Vitis species limiting Erysiphe necator hyphal growth. Phytopathology. 102(1):83-93.

Recent advances on the use of natural and safe alternatives to conventional methods to control postharvest gray mold of table grapes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Romanazzi, G., Mlikota-Gabler, F., Lichter, A., Smilanick, J.L. 2011. Recent advances on the use of natural and safe alternatives to conventional methods to control postharvest gray mold of table grapes. Postharvest Biology and Technology. doi:10.1016/j.postharvbio.2011.06.013.

Fungicide residue remediation on table grapes using ozone fumigation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Walse, S.S., Karaca, H., Smilanick, J.L. 2011. Fungicide residue remediation on table grapes using ozone fumigation. Environmental Science and Technology. 45(6):6961-6969.

Imazil residue loading and green mould control in south african citrus pack-houses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Erasmus, A., Lennox, C., Hennie, J., Smilanick, J.L., Keith, L., Fourie, P. 2011. Imazil residue loading and green mold control in south african citrus pack-houses. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 62(2):193-203.

Using peel fluorescence in black light rooms to identify navel oranges with shorter storage life and poor rind quality - (Popular Publication)

Smilanick, J.L., Obenland, D.M., Margosan, D.A., Mackey, B.E. 2011. Using peel fluorescence in black light rooms to identify navel oranges with shorter storage life and poor rind quality. Citrograph. 2(2):27-31.

Novel approaches for postharvest preservation of fresh citrus fruits - (Book / Chapter)

Palou, L., Smilanick, J.L., Montesinos-Herrero, C., Valencia-Chamorro, S., Perez-Gago, M. 2011. Novel approaches for postharvest preservation of fresh citrus fruits. In: Duane A. Slaker, D.A., editors. Citrus Fruits: Properties, Consumption and Nutrition. New York, NY: Nova Science Publishers, Inc. p.1-45.

Toxicity of ozone gas to conidia of Penicillium digitatum, P. italicum, and Botrytis cinerea and control of gray mold on table grapes. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ozkan, R., Smilanick, J.L., Akgun Karabulut 2011. Toxicity of ozone gas to conidia of Penicillium digitatum, P. italicum, and Botrytis cinerea and control of gray mold on table grapes. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 60:47-51.

Ultraviolet fluorescence to identify navel oranges with poor peel quality and decay - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Obenland, D.M., Margosan, D.A., Smilanick, J.L., Mackey, B.E. 2010. Ultraviolet fluorescence to identify navel oranges with poor peel quality and decay. HortTechnology. 20:991-995.

A single dominant locus Ren4 confers non-race-specific penetration resistance to grapevine powdery mildew. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ramming, D.W., Gabler, F., Smilanick, J.L., Cadle Davidson, M., Barba, P., Consolie, N.H., Mahanil, S., Cadle Davidson, L.E. 2011. A single dominant locus Ren4 confers non-race-specific penetration resistance to grapevine powdery mildew. Phytopathology. 101(4):502-508.

Control of citrus postharvest decay by ammonia gas fumigation and its influence on the efficacy of the fungicide imazalil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Montesinos-Herrero, C., Smilanick, J.L., Tebbets, J.S., Walse, S.S., Palou, L. 2011. Control of citrus postharvest decay by ammonia gas fumigation and its influence on the efficacy of the fungicide imazalil. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 59(1):85-93.

Control of brown rot of stone fruits by brief heated water immersion treatments - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (16-Mar-10)

Control of postharvest gray mold of table grapes in the San Joaquin Valley of California by fungicides applied during the growing season - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Smilanick, J.L., Mansour, M., Mlikota Gabler, F., Margosan, D.A., Hashim-Buckey, J. 2010. Control of postharvest gray mold of table grapes in the San Joaquin Valley of California by fungicides applied during the growing season. Plant Disease. 94(2):250-257.

Effectiveness of preharvest applications of fungicides on preharvest bunch rot and postharvest sour rot of ‘Redglobe’ grapes - (Proceedings) - (13-Oct-09)

Influence of fumigation with high concentrations of ozone gas on postharvest gray mold, quality, and fungicide residues on table grapes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gabler, F.M., Smilanick, J.L., Mansour, M., Hakan, K. 2009. Influence of fumigation with high concentrations of ozone gas on postharvest gray mold, quality, and fungicide residues on table grapes. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 55(2):85-90.

Integration of continuous biofumigation with Muscodor albus with pre-cooling fumigation with ozone or sulfur dioxide to control postharvest gray mold of table grapes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mlikota Gabler, F., Mercier, J., Jimenez, J., Smilanick, J.L. 2009. Integration of continuous biofumigation with Muscodor albus with pre-cooling fumigation with ozone or sulfur dioxide to control postharvest gray mold of table grapes. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 55(2):78-84.

Evaluation of disinfectants to control contamination of citrus degreening rooms with conidia, 2008 - (Research Notes)

Smilanick, J.L., Sorenson, D. 2009. Evaluation of disinfectants to control contamination of citrus degreening rooms with conidia, 2008. Plant Disease Management Reports. 3:V143.

Evaluation of cluster position on decay, bird-caused injuries, color, and quality of ‘Redglobe’ table grapes, 2008 - (Research Notes)

Hashim-Buckey, J., Smilanick, J.L., Mansour, M., Mlikota Gabler, F., Margosan, D.A. 2009. Evaluation of cluster position on decay, bird-caused injuries, color, and quality of ‘Redglobe’ table grapes, 2008. Plant Disease Management Reports. 3:SMF036.

Effect of Chitosan Dissolved in Different Acids on its Ability to Control Postharvest Gray Mold of Table Grape

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Romanazzi, G., Mlikota Gabler, F., Margosan, D.A., Mackey, B.E., Smilanick, J.L. 2010. Effect of Chitosan Dissolved in Different Acids on its Ability to Control Postharvest Gray Mold of Table Grape. Phytopathology. 99:1028-1036.

Evaluation of food additives as alternative or complementary chemicals to conventional fungicides for the control of major postharvest diseases of stone fruit for the control of major postharvest diseases of stone fruit - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Palou, L., Smilanick, J.L., Crisosto, C. 2009. Evaluation of food additives as alternative or complementary chemicals to conventional fungicides for the control of major postharvest diseases of stone fruit for the control of major postharvest diseases of stone fruit. Journal of Food Protection. 72(5):1037-1046.

Potassium sorbate residue levels and persistence in citrus fruit as detected by a simple colorimetric method - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Montesinos-Herrero, C., Smilanick, J.L., Hurley, J.M., Lluis, P. 2009. Potassium sorbate residue levels and persistence in citrus fruit as detected by a simple colorimetric method. Journal of Agricultural Food & Chemistry. 57(9):3458-3463.

Methyl bromide fumigation of packed table grapes: Effect of shipping box on gas concentrations and phytotoxicity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Leesch, J.G., Smilanick, J.L., Tebbets, J.S. 2008. Methyl bromide fumigation of packed table grapes: Effect of shipping box on gas concentrations and phytotoxicity. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 49:283-286.

Alternatives to conventional fungicides for the control of citrus postharvest green and blue molds

- (Review Article)

Palou, L., Smilanick, J.L., Droby, S. 2008. Alternatives to conventional fungicides for the control of citrus postharvest green and blue molds. Stewart Postharvest Review, 2:2. doi: 10.2212/spr.2008.2.2

Preventive and curative activity of combined treatments of sodium carbonates and Pantoea agglomerans CPA-2 to control postharvest green mold of citrus fruit - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Usall, J., Smilanick, J.L., Palou, L., Teixido, N., Torres, R., Vinas, I. 2008. Preventive and curative activity of combined treatments of sodium carbonates and Pantoea agglomerans CPA-2 to control postharvest green mold of citrus fruit. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 50(1):1-7.

Sulfur dioxide-releasing perforated plastic liners to control postharvest gray mold of Redglobe table grapes - (Abstract Only)

Gabler, M.F., Zoffoli, J.P., Smilanick, J.L. 2007. Sulfur dioxide-releasing perforated plastic liners to control postharvest gray mold of Redglobe table grapes. 5th International Table Grape Symposium. p. 173-175.

Control of citrus postharvest green mold and sour rot by potassium sorbate combined with heat and fungicides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Smilanick, J.L., Mansour, M., Mlikota, G.F., Sorenson, D. 2007. Control of citrus postharvest green mold and sour rot by potassium sorbate combined with heat and fungicides. Postharvest Biology and Technology.

Influence of temperature and humidity on survival of Penicillium digitatum and Geotrichum citri-aurantii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Smilanick, J.L., Mansour, M. 2007. Influence of temperature and humidity on survival of Penicillium digitatum and Geotrichum citri-aurantii. Plant Disease. 91:990-996.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PYRIMETHANIL TO INHIBIT GERMINATION OF SPORES OF PENICILLIUM DIGITATUM AND TO CONTROL CITRUS GREEN MOLD AFTER HARVEST. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Smilanick, J.L., Mansour, M., Mlikota, G.G., Goowdwine, W.R. 2006. The effectiveness of pyrimethanil to inhibit germination of spores of penicillium digitatum and to control citrus green mold after harvest. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 42:75-85.

INFLUENCE OF TEMPERATURE, INOCULATION INTERVAL, AND DOSAGE ON BIOFUMIGATION WITH MUSCODOR ALBUS TO CONTROL POSTHARVEST GRAY MOLD ON GRAPES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Smilanick, J.L., Mlikota, G.G., Fassel, R., Mercier, J. 2006. Influence of temperature, inoculation interval, and dosage on biofumigation with muscodor albus to control postharvest gray mold on grapes. Plant Disease. 90: 1019-1025.

MUTATION AT BETA-TUBULIN CODON 200 INDICATED THIABENDAZOLE RESISTANCE IN PENICILLIUM DIGITATUM COLLECTED FROM CALIFORNIA CITRUS PACKINGHOUSES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Smilanick, J.L., Schmidt, L., Ghosph, J., Margosan, D.A. 2003. Mutation at beta-tubulin gene codon 200 of penicillium digitatum conferred thiabendazole resistance. Plant Disease. 90: 765-770.

CONTROL OF GREEN MOLD AND SOUR ROT OF STORED LEMONS BY BIOFUMIGATION WITH MUSCODOR ALBUS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mercier, J., Smilanick, J.L. 2005. Control of green mold and sour rot of stored lemons by biofumigation with muscodor albus. Journal of Biological Control. 32:401-407.

PREHARVEST CHITOSAN AND POSTHARVEST UV IRRADIATION TREATMENTS SUPPRESS GRAY MOLD OF TABLE GRAPES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Romanazzi, G., Gabler, M.F., Smilanick, J.L. 2006. Preharvest chitosan and postharvest uv irradiation treatments suppress gray mold of table grapes. Plant Disease. 90: 445-450.

PRE- AND POSTHARVEST TREATMENTS TO CONTROL GREEN MOLD OF CITRUS FRUIT DURING ETHYLENE DEGREENING. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Smilanick, J.L., Mansour, M., Sorenson, D. 2006. Pre- and Postharvest Treatments to Control Green Mold of Citrus Fruit During Ethylene Degreening. Plant Disease. 90:89-96.

ELIMINATING OR MINIMIZING THE USE OF FUNGICIDES TO CONTROL POSTHARVEST DISEASES OF FRESH FRUIT - (Abstract Only)

Smilanick, J.L. 2005. Eliminating or minimizing the use of fungicides to control postharvest diseases of fresh fruit. Phytopathology. 95:S140.

PREDICTING THE FIELD RESISTANCE TO POWDERY MILDEW OF GRAPEVINE SELECTIONS BASED ON THE LABORATORY TESTING OF YOUNG VINES - (Abstract Only)

Smilanick, J.L., Mlikota, F.G. 2005. Predicting the field resistance to powdery mildew of grapevine selections based on the laboratory testing of young vines. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. 95:S71.

INFLUENCE OF PH AND NAHCO3 ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF IMAZALIL TO INHIBIT GERMINATION OF SPORES OF PENICILLIUM DIGITATUM AND TO CONTROL POSTHARVEST GREEN MOLD ON CITRUS FRUIT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Smilanick, J.L., Mansour, M., Margosan, D.A., Gabler, M., Goodwine, W.R. 2005. Influence of ph and nahco3 on the effectiveness of imazalil to inhibit germination of spores of penicillium digitatum and to control postharvest green mold on citrus fruit. Plant Disease. 89:640-648.

OZONE GAS PENETRATION AND CONTROL OF THE SPORULATION OF PENICILLIUM DIGITATUM AND PENICILLIUM ITALICUM WITHIN COMMERCIAL PACKAGES OF ORANGES DURING COLD STORAGE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Palou, L., Smilanick, J.L., Crisosto, C., Mansour, M., Plaza, P. 2004. Ozone gas penetration and control of the sporulation of penicillium digitatum and penicillium italicum within commercial packages of oranges during cold storage. Crop Protection 22:1131-1134.

IMPACT OF POSTHARVEST HOT WATER OR ETHANOL TREATMENT OF TABLE GRAPES ON GRAY MOLD INCIDENCE, QUALITY, AND ETHANOL CONTENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mlikota, G.F., Smilanick, J.L., Ghosoph, J.M., Margosan, D.A. 2005. Impact of postharvest hot water or ethanol treatment of table grapes on gray mold incidence, quality, and ethanol content. Plant Disease. 89(3):309-316.

CORRELATIONS OF MORPHOLOGICAL, ANATOMICAL, AND CHEMICAL FEATURES OF GRAPE BERRIES WITH RESISTANCE TO BOTRYTIS CINEREA. PHYTOPATHOLOGY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mlikota-Gabler, F., Smilanick, J.L., Mansour, M., Ramming, D.W., Mackey, B.E. 2004. Correlations of morphological, anatomical, and chemical features of grape berries with resistance to botrytis cinerea. phytopathology. Phytopathology 93:1263-1273.

SURVIVAL OF SPORES OF RHIZOPUS STOLONIFIER, ASPERGILLUS NIGER, BOTRYTIS CINEREA, AND ALTERNARIA ALTERNATA AFTER EXPOSURE TO ETHANOL SOLUTIONS AT VARIOUS TEMPERATURES. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mlikota-Gabler, F., Smilanick, J.L., Mansour, M., Mackey, B.E. 2004. Survival of spores of rhizopus stolonifier, aspergillus niger, botrytis cinerea, and alternaria alternata after exposure to ethanol solutions at various temperatures.. Journal of Applied Microbiology 96:1354-1360.

NEAR-HARVEST APPLICATIONS OF METSCHNIKOWIA FRUCTICOLA, ETHANOL, AND SODIUM BICARBONATE TO CONTROL POSTHARVEST DISEASES OF GRAPES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Karabulut, O., Smilanick, J.L., Mlikota-Gabler, F., Mansour, M. Near-harvest applications of metschnikowia fructicola, ethanol, and sodium bicarbonate to control postharvest diseases of grapes. Plant Disease 87(11)1384-1389.

COMBINING PANTOEA AGGLOMERANS (CPA-2) AND CURING TREATMENTS TO CONTROL ESTABLISHED INFECTIONS ON PENICILLIUM DIGITATUM ON LEMONS. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Plaza, P., Usall, J., Smilanick, J.L., Lamarca, N., Vinas, I. 2004. Combining pantoea agglomerans (cpa-2) and curing treatments to control established infections on penicillium digitatum on lemons. Journal of Food Protection 67:781-786.

USE OF OZONE IN STORAGE AND PACKING FACILITIES - (Abstract Only)

Smilanick, J.L. 2004. Use of ozone in storage and packing facilities. Meeting Abstract. Proceedings 99th Meeting of the Washington State Horticultural Association. p. 131-139.

NEAR-HARVEST APPLICATIONS OF METSCHNIKOWIA FRUCTICOLA, ETHANOL, AND SODIUM BICARBONATE TO CONTROL POSTHARVEST DISEASES OF GRAPE IN CENTRAL CALIFORNIA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Karabulut, A.K., J.L. Smilanick, F. Mlikota-Gabler, M. Mansour, S. Droby. 2003. Near-harvest applications of Metschnikowia fructicola, ethanol, and sodium bicarbonate to control postharvest diseases of grape in central California. Plant Disease, 87(11):1384-1389.

IMPACT OF A BRIEF POSTHARVEST HOT WATER DRENCH TREATMENT ON DECAY, FRUIT APPREARANCE, AND MICROBE POPULATIONS OF CALIFORNIA LEMONS AND ORANGES. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Smilanick, J.L., Sorenson, D., Mansour, M., Aieyabei, J., Plaza, P. Impact of a brief postharvest hot water drench treatment on decay, fruit appearance, and microbe populations of California lemons and oranges. HortTechnology. 2003. v. 13. p. 333-338.

LEMON - (Review Article) - (20-Jul-02)

QUANTIFICATION OF THE TOXICITY OF AQUEOUS CHLORINE TO SPORES OF PENICILLIUMDIGITATUM AND GEOTRICHUM CITRI-AURANTII - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Smilanick, J.L. Aiyabei, J., Mlikota-Gabler, M., Doctor, J., Sorenson, D. Quantification of the toxicity of aqueous chlorine to spores of Penicillium digitatum and Geotrichum citri-aurantii. Plant Disease. 2002. v. 86. p. 509-514.

IMPACT OF OZONATED WATER ON THE QUALITY AND SHELF-LIFE OF FRESH CITRUS FRUIT, STONE FRUIT AND TABLE GRAPES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Smilanick, J.L., Margosan, D.M., Mlikota-Gabler, F. Impact of ozonated water on the quality and shelf-life of fresh citrus fruit, stone fruit, and table grapes. Ozone Science and Engineering. 2002. v. 24. p. 343-356.

PSEUDOMONAS SYRINGAE PV. SYRINGAE STRAINS ESC-10 AND ESC-11 SURVIVE IN WOUNDS ON CITRUS AND CONTROL OF GREEN AND BLUE MOLD - (Abstract Only) - (09-Jul-96)

PATTERNS OF SULFITE RESIDUE PERSISTENCE IN SEEDLESS GRAPES DURING THREE MONTHS OF REPEATED SULFUR DIOXIDE FUMIGATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (25-Mar-96)

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