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Barbara J Smith
Research Plant Pathologist


Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Environmental Influences on the Evaporation Rate of Horticultural Disinfestants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Higher renovation pruning height improves early yields of ‘Woodard’ rabbiteye blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stafne, E.T., Smith, B.J. 2021. Higher renovation pruning height improves early yields of ‘Woodard’ rabbiteye blueberry. HortTechnology. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH04782-20.
Intensity of supplemental greenhouse lighting affects strawberry plant growth, response to anthracnose infection, and growth of Colletotrichum pathogens in culture. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, B.J., Stafne, E.T., Sakhanokho, H.F., Sampson, B.J. 2023. Intensity of supplemental greenhouse lighting affects strawberry plant growth, response to anthracnose infection, and growth of Colletotrichum pathogens in culture.. HortScience. E 58(1):127–133. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI16888-22.
Effect of LED, UV-B, and fluorescent supplemental lights on plant growth and fruit quality of strawberries grown in a greenhouse and on their infection by Colletotrichum spp. - (Abstract Only)
Smith, B.J., Rezazadeh, A., Stafne, E., Sakhanokho, H.F. 2022. Effect of LED, UV-B, and fluorescent supplemental lights on plant growth and fruit quality of strawberries grown in a greenhouse and on their infection by Colletotrichum spp.. Meeting Abstract. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI16591-22.
Effect of LED, UV-B, and fluorescent supplemental greenhouse lights on strawberry plant growth and response to infection by the anthracnose pathogen, Colletotrichum gloeosporioides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, B.J., Rezazadeh, A., Stafne, E., Sakhanokho, H.F. 2022. Effect of LED, UV-B, and fluorescent supplemental greenhouse lights on strawberry plant growth and response to infection by the anthracnose pathogen, Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. HortScience. 57(8):856–863. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI16591-22.
Nuclear DNA content and chromosome number determination in a Sahel medicinal plant, Combretum micranthum G. Don - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sakhanokho, H.F., Nurual, I., Smith, B.J. 2022. Nuclear DNA content and chromosome number determination in a Sahel medicinal plant, Combretum micranthum G. Don. Journal of Crop Improvement. https://doi.org/10.1080/15427528.2022.2030447.
Additional nitrogen application reduced white drupelet disorder in ‘Sweetie Pie’ blackberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stafne, E., Ryals, J., Smith, B.J. 2021. Additional nitrogen application reduced white drupelet disorder in ‘Sweetie Pie’ blackberry. HortTechnology. 31:(6)793-797. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH04931-21.
Micropropagation of Hibiscus moscheutos L. ‘Luna White’: Effect of growth regulators and explants on nuclear DNA content and ploidy stability of regenerants Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sakhanokho, H.F., Islam-Faridi, N., Babiker, E.M., Smith, B.J. 2021. Micropropagation of Hibiscus moscheutos L. ‘Luna White’: Effect of growth regulators and explants on nuclear DNA content and ploidy stability of regenerants. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology - Plants. doi.org/10.1007/s11627-021-10209-w.
Determination of genome size and chromosome number of a Ziziphus species (Z. mauritiana Lam.) from eastern Senegal - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sakhanokho, H.F., Islam-Faridi, N., Smith, B.J. 2022. Determination of genome size and chromosome number of a Ziziphus species (Z. mauritiana Lam.) from eastern Senegal. HortScience. 57(3):349-352. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI16267-21.
Higher renovation pruning height improves early yields of ‘Woodard’ rabbiteye blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stafne, E., Smith, B.J. 2021. Higher renovation pruning height improves early yields of ‘Woodard’ rabbiteye blueberry. HortTechnology. Volume 31:Issue 2/188-191. https://doi.org/10.21273/Horttech04782-20.
Genotyping Xylella fastidiosa in rabbiteye blueberry in Louisiana, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ferguson, M., Clark, C.A., Smith, B.J. 2020. Genotyping Xylella fastidiosa in rabbiteye blueberry in Louisiana, USA. European Journal of Plant Pathology. 157:679-683. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10658-020-02017-6.
Evaluation of detached strawberry leaves for anthracnose disease severity using image analysis and visual ratings - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Miller-Butler, M.A., Curry, K.J., Blythe, E.K., Smith, B.J. 2019. Evaluation of detached strawberry leaves for anthracnose disease severity using image analysis and visual ratings. HortScience. 54(12):2111-2117. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI14321-19.
Characterization and pathogenicity of stem blight complex isolates associated with stem blight disease on Vaccinium species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Babiker, E.M., Stringer, S.J., Sakhanokho, H.F., Smith, B.J., Polashock, J.J. 2019. Characterization and pathogenicity of stem blight complex isolates associated with stem blight disease on Vaccinium species. HortScience. 54:1199-1203. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI14033-19.
Comparison of anthracnose resistance with the presence of two SCAR markers associated with the Rca2 gene in strawberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Miller-Butler, M.A., Smith, B.J., Kreiser, B.R., Blythe, E.K. 2019. Comparison of anthracnose resistance with the presence of two SCAR markers associated with the Rca2 gene in strawberry. HortScience. 54(5):793–798. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI13805-18.
High-frequency somatic embryogenesis, nuclear DNA estimation of milkweed species (Asclepias latifolia, A. speciosa, and A. subverticillata), and genome size stability of regenerants. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sakhanokho, H.F., Babiker, E.M., Smith, B.J., Drackett, P.R. 2019. High-frequency somatic embryogenesis, nuclear DNA estimation, and genome size stability of micropropagated milkweed (Asclepias spp.) plants. Plant Cell Tissue and Organ Culture. 137:149-156.
UV-C irradiation technology: nonchemical disease and arthropod pest management - (Abstract Only)
Janisiewicz, W.J., Takeda, F., Short, B.D., Leskey, T.C., Smith, B.J. 2019. UV-C irradiation technology: nonchemical disease and arthropod pest management. North American Strawberry Convention. p. 16.
Reaction of different vaccinium species to the blueberry leaf rust pathogen Thekopsora minima - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Babiker, E.M., Stringer, S.J., Smith, B.J., Sakhanokho, H.F. 2018. Reaction of different vaccinium species to the blueberry leaf rust pathogen Thekopsora minima. HortScience. 53(10):1447-1452. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI13319-18.
Effect of Phosphorous Acid and Pruning Height on Renovated ‘Woodard’ Rabbiteye Blueberry - (Proceedings)
Stafne, E.T., Smith, B.J. 2018. Effect of Phosphorous Acid and Pruning Height on Renovated ‘Woodard’ Rabbiteye Blueberry. Blueberry Research Extension North American Workers Conference Proceedings. pg.16. https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/nabrew2018/proceedingpapers/proceedingpapers/16.
Effect of Phosphorous Acid and Pruning Height on Renovated ‘Woodard’ Blueberry - (Abstract Only)
A new approach for strawberry disease control - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Takeda, F., Janisiewicz, W.J., Smith, B.J., Evans, B.E. 2019. A new approach for strawberry disease control. European Journal of Horticultural Science. 84(1):3-13. https://doi.org/10.17660/eJHS.2019/84.1.1.
Comparison of whole plant and detached leaf screening techniques for identifying anthracnose resistance in strawberry plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Miller Butler, M.A., Smith, B.J., Babiker, E.M., Kreiser, B.R., Blythe, E.K. 2018. Comparison of whole plant and detached leaf screening techniques for identifying anthracnose resistance in strawberry plants. Plant Disease. 102(11):2112-2119. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-08-17-1138-RE.
White Drupelet Disorder on Three Blackberry Cultivars in South Mississippi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stafne, E.T., Rezazadeh, A., Miller-Butler, M., Smith, B.J. 2017. White Drupelet Disorder on Three Blackberry Cultivars in South Mississippi. HortTechnology. 27:840-84.
Spotted wing Drosophila flies killed by a fungal disease in Mississippi - ()
Sampson, B.J., Miller Butler, M.A., Smith, B.J., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Layton, B., Cowles, R., Mann, T., Li, D., Dara, S.K. 2017. Spotted wing Drosophila flies killed by a fungal disease in Mississippi. Mississippi Vaccinium Journal. 6:4-6.(Trade journal).
Xylella fastidiosa in rabbiteye blueberry: A newly studied host of an old foe - ()
Ferguson, M., Clark, C.A., Smith, B.J. 2017. Xylella fastidiosa in rabbiteye blueberry: A newly studied host of an old foe. Louisiana Agriculture. 61(2):33.
Association of Xylella fastidiosa with Yield Loss and Altered Fruit Quality in a Naturally Infected Rabbiteye Blueberry Orchard - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ferguson, M., Clark, C.A., Smith, B.J. 2017. Association of Xylella fastidiosa with Yield Loss and Altered Fruit Quality in a Naturally Infected Rabbiteye Blueberry Orchard. HortScience. 52(8):1073-1079. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI12044-17.
A new approach for strawberry disease control - (Abstract Only)
Takeda, F., Janisiewicz, W.J., Smith, B.J. 2017. A new approach for strawberry disease control. International Strawberry Congress. p. 40-43.
‘Flavorfest’ strawberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lewers, K.S., Castro, P., Enns, J.M., Handley, D.T., Jamieson, A.R., Newell, M.J., Samtani, J.B., Flanagan, R.D., Smith, B.J., Snyder, J.C., Strang, J.G., Wright, S.R., Weber, C.A., Hokanson, S.C., Galletta, G.J. 2017. ‘Flavorfest’ strawberry. HortScience. 52(11):1627-1632.
Erythritol and Lufenuron detrimentally alter age structure of Wild Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) populations in blueberry and blackberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sampson, B.J., Marshall-Shaw, D.A., Smith, B.J., Stringer, S.J., Werle, C.T., Magee, D., Adamczyk Jr, J.J. 2017. Erythritol and Lufenuron detrimentally alter age structure of Wild Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) populations in blueberry and blackberry. Journal of Economic Entomology. 110(2):530-534.
Effect of cultural practices and fungicide treatments on the severity of Phytophthora root rot of blueberries grown in Mississippi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, B.J., Miller Butler, M.A. 2017. Effect of cultural practices and fungicide treatments on the severity of Phytophthora root rot of blueberries grown in Mississippi. Acta Horticulturae. 10.17660/ActaHortic.2017.1180.8.
Effects of Phytophthora cinnamomi isolate, inoculum delivery method, flood, and drought on vigor, disease severity and mortality of blueberry plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, B.J., Miller Butler, M.A., Curry, K.J., Sakhanokho, H.F. 2017. Effects of Phytophthora cinnamomi isolate, inoculum delivery method, flood, and drought on vigor, disease severity and mortality of blueberry plants. Acta Horticulturae. 1180/93-104.
Botryosphaeria stem blight of southern blueberries: effect of fertilization, temperature, and Botryosphaeriaceae species on lesion - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Effect of nitrogen fertilization and fungicides on Botryosphaeria stem blight lesion development on detached stems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, B.J., Miller Butler, M.A. 2017. Effect of nitrogen fertilization and fungicides on Botryosphaeria stem blight lesion development on detached stems. Acta Horticulturae. 1180/61-70.
'Sweetie Pie' thornless blackberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stringer, S.J., Smith, B.J., Sampson, B.J., Shaw, D.A., Adamczyk Jr, J.J. 2017. 'Sweetie Pie' thornless blackberry. Journal of American Pomological Society. 71:214-219.
Observations of white drupelets on three blackberry cultivars in south Mississippi - ()
Stafne, E.T., Miller Butler, M.A., Smith, B.J. 2016. Observations of white drupelets on three blackberry cultivars in south Mississippi. Bramble: The Newsletter of the North American Branble Growers Association, Inc.. 31 (3) 5-6.
Effect of nitrogen fertilization and fungicides on Botryosphaeria stem blight lesion development on detached blueberry stems - (Abstract Only)
Smith, B.J. and Miller-Butler, M.A. 2016. Effect of nitrogen fertilization and fungicides on Botryosphaeria stem blight lesion development on detached stems. Abstract Book XI International Vaccinium Symposium, University of Florida Gainesville, FL. Page 179
Xylella fastidiosa in rabbiteye blueberry in Louisiana is genetically similar to a strain found in Southern highbush blueberry in Georgia - (Abstract Only)
8. Ferguson, M.H., Clark, C.A., Smith, B.J., 2016. Xylella fastidiosa in rabbiteye blueberry in Louisiana is genetically similar to a strain found in Southern highbush blueberry in Georgia (Abstr.) Phytopathology 106:S2.8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-106-4-S2.8. 2016.
Botryosphaeria Stem Blight on Blueberries: Effect of Vaccinium Cultivar, Botryosphaeriaceae Species and Temperature - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, B.J., Miller Butler, M.A. 2017. Botryosphaeria Stem Blight on Blueberries: Effect of Vaccinium Cultivar, Botryosphaeriaceae Species and Temperature. Acta Horticulturae. . 1180, 23-30 DOI: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2017.1180.4. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2017.1180.4.
Effect of cultural practices and fungicide treatments on the severity of Phytophthora root rot of blueberries grown in Mississippi - (Abstract Only)
Miller-Butler, M., Smith, B.J. 2016. Effect of cultural practices and fungicide treatments on the severity of Phytophthora root rot of blueberries grown in Mississippi. Abstract Book XI International Vaccinium Symposium, University of Florida Gainesville, FL. Page 178.
Effects of Phytophthora cinnamomi isolate, inoculum delivery method, flood, and drought on vigor, disease severity and mortality of blueberry plants - (Abstract Only)
Smith, B.J. and Miller-Butler, M.A., Curry, K.J., Sakhanokho, H. F. 2016. Effects of Phytophthora cinnamomi isolate, inoculum delivery method, flood, and drought on vigor, disease severity and mortality of blueberry plants. Abstract Book XI International Vaccinium Symposium, University of Florida Gainesville, FL. Page 180.
Xylella fastidiosa is associated with reduced yield and altered fruit quality in a rabbiteye blueberry orchard in Louisiana but does not appear to spread rapidly - (Abstract Only)
Ferguson, M.H., Clark, C., Smith, B. 2016. Xylella fastidiosa is associated with reduced yield and altered fruit quality in a rabbiteye blueberry orchard in Louisiana but does not appear to spread rapidly. Abstract Book XI International Vaccinium Symposium, University of Florida Gainesville, FL. Page 171. 2016.
Screening strawberry plants for anthracnose disease resistance using traditional and molecular techniques - (Abstract Only)
. M. A. Miller-Butler, K. J. Curry, B. R. Kreiser, & B. J. Smith. 2016. Screening Strawberry Plants for Anthracnose Disease Resistance Using Traditional and Molecular Techniques. Journal of Mississippi Academy of Sciences. 61:1, 24-25.
Efficacy of Fungicides for Control of Rosette, Fruit, Foliar, and Cane Diseases of ‘Kiowa’ and ‘Chickasaw’ Erect Blackberries Grown in the Southeastern U.S.A. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, B.J. and Miller-Butler, M. Efficacy of fungicides for control of rosette and fruit diseases of 'Kiowa' and 'Chickasaw' erect blackberries grown in the southeastern United States. Acta Hortic. 1133, 451-459. DOI: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1133.69. http://dx.doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1133.69. 317603. 2016.
Evaluation of Blackberry Cultivars Adapted to the Southeastern United States for Susceptibility to Post-Harvest Fruit Diseases - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, B.J. and Miller-Butler, M. Evaluation of blackberry cultivars adapted to the southeastern United States for susceptibility to postharvest fruit diseases. Acta Hortic. 1133, 461-467. DOI: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1133.70. http://dx.doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1133.70. 2016.
Efficacy of Fungicides for Control of Rosette and Post-harvest Fruit Diseases of Blackberries - (Abstract Only)
2015 Smith, B.J., Miller Butler, M.A. 2015. Efficacy of Fungicides for Control of Rosette and Post-harvest Fruit Diseases of Blackberries. Eleventh International Rubus Ribes Symposium Program. p. 28.
Sweetie Pie Thornless Blackberry - (Abstract Only)
Stringer, S.J., Smith, B.J., Marshall-Shaw, D.A., Sampson, B.J., Adamczyk Jr, J.J. 2015. Sweetie Pie Thornless Blackberry. International Rubus Ribes Symposium. page 47.
Evaluation of Blackberry Cultivars Adapted to the Southeastern United States for Rosette and Post-Harvest Fruit Diseases - (Abstract Only)
2015 Smith, B.J., Miller Butler, M.A. 2015. Evaluation of Blackberry Cultivars Adapted to the Southeastern United States for Rosette and Post-Harvest Fruit Diseases. Eleventh International Rubus Ribes Symposium Program, p. 29.
Alternative strawberry disease management strategy: combing low UV-C irradiation in dark, disabling pathogen’s UV-C repair mechanism, and preventing pathogen establishment with biocontrol agents - (Abstract Only)
Janisiewicz, W.J., Takeda, F., Smith, B.J., Glenn, D.M. 2015. Alternative strawberry disease management strategy: combing low UV-C irradiation in dark, disabling pathogen’s UV-C repair mechanism, and preventing pathogen establishment with biocontrol agents [abstract]. North American Strawberry Growers Association. p. 20.
Screening for anthracnose disease resistance in strawberry using a detached leaf assay - (Abstract Only)
Miller Butler, M.A., Curry, K.J., Kreiser, B.R., Smith, B.J., Blythe, E.K. 2015. Screening for anthracnose disease resistance in strawberry using a detached leaf assay. North American Strawberry Conference Abstracts. p. 19.
Mortality of container-grown blueberry plants inoculated with Phytophthora cinnamomi Rands - (Abstract Only)
Smith, B.J., Miller Butler, M.A., Curry, K.J. 2015. Mortality of container-grown blueberry plants inoculated with Phytophthora cinnamomi Rands. Mississippi Academy of Sciences Proceedings. 60:43.
Morphological and cytomolecular assessment of intraspecific variability in scarlet eggplant (Solanum aethiopicum L.) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sakhanokho, H.F., Islam-Faridi, M.N., Blythe, E., Smith, B.J., Rajasekaran, K., Majid, M. 2014. Morphological and cytomolecular assessment of intraspecific variability in scarlet eggplant (Solanum aethiopicum L.). Journal of Crop Improvement. 28:437-4453.
Limited fungicide applications affect foliar and fruit disease severity and phytochemical content of muscadine grape (Vitis rotundifolia Michx.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, B.J. 2013. Limited fungicide applications affect foliar and fruit disease severity and phytochemical content of muscadine grape (Vitis rotundifolia Michx.). Pharmaceutical Crops. 4:21-37.
Screening strawberry (Fragria x ananassa) germplasm for anthracnose disease resistance using traditional techniques and molecular makers - (Abstract Only)
Miller Butler, M.A., Curry, K.J., Kreiser, B., Smith, B.J. 2013. Screening strawberry (Fragria x ananassa) germplasm for anthracnose disease resistance using traditional techniques and molecular makers. Phytopathology. 103(Supp.2):97.http://dx.doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-103-6-S2.1
Fungicide applications affect fruit diseases and quality of muscadine grape (Vitis rotundifolia Michx.) - (Abstract Only)
Smith, B.J. 2013. Fungicide applications affect fruit diseases and quality of muscadine grape (Vitis rotundifolia Michx.). American Phytopathology Society. 103:S2.135-136.
Comparisons of electronic and visual ratings of strawberry leaves inoculated with two colletotrichum species - (Abstract Only)
Miller Butler, M.A., Curry, K., Kreiser, B., Smith, B.J. 2013. Comparisons of electronic and visual ratings of strawberry leaves inoculated with two colletotrichum species. Mississippi Academy of Sciences Proceedings. 58:29-30.
"Pearl" southern highbush blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stringer, S.J., Draper, A., Spiers, J., Marshall, D.A., Smith, B.J. 2013. "Pearl" southern highbush blueberry. HortScience. 48:130-131.
Mummy berry disease - (Abstract Only)
Exobasidium leaf and fruit spot - ()
Smith, B.J. 2012. Exobasidium leaf and fruit spot. Trade Journal Publication. 1(3):10-12.
Evaluation of fruit rot disease resistance in muscadine grapes (Vitis rotundifolia Michx) - (Abstract Only)
Xu, X., Lu, J., Smith, B.J., Ren, Z., Bradley, F. 2012. Evaluation of fruit rot disease resistance in muscadine grapes (Vitis rotundifolia Michx). HortScience. 47(9):S386.
Visual and electronic comparisons of detached strawberry leaves inoculated with two Colletotrichum species - (Abstract Only)
Miller Butler, M.A., Curry, K.J., Kreiser, B.R., Smith, B.J. 2012. Visual and electronic comparisons of detached strawberry leaves inoculated with two Colletotrichum species. Phytopathology. 102:S2.8.
Fungicide resistance profiles for 13 Botrytis cinerea isolated from strawberry in southeastern Louisiana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wedge, D.E., Curry, K.J., Kreiser, B., Curry, A., Abril, M., Smith, B.J. 2013. Fungicide resistance profiles for 13 Botrytis cinerea isolated from strawberry in southeastern Louisiana. International Journal of Fruit Science. 13(4):413-429.
Botryosphaeria stem blight of southern blueberries: effect of temperature on infection and lesion development - (Abstract Only)
Smith, B.J., Miller Butler, M.A. 2012. Botryosphaeria stem blight of southern blueberries: effect of temperature on infection and lesion development. Phytopathology. 102:S4.111.
Strawberry anthracnose: progress toward control through science - ()
Smith, B.J. 2012. Strawberry anthracnose: progress toward control through science. International Journal of Fruit Science. 13:91-102.
A microtiter assay shows effectivness of fungicides for control of Colletotrichum spp from strawberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, B.J., Wedge, D.E., Pace, P.F. 2012. A microtiter assay shows effectivness of fungicides for control of Colletotrichum spp from strawberry. International Journal of Fruit Science. 13:1-2, 205-216.
Comparison of visual and electronic evaluations of detached strawberry leaves inoculated with colletotrichum species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Miller Butler, M.A., Curry, K.J., Kreiser, B.R., Smith, B.J. 2012. Comparison of visual and electronic evaluations of detached strawberry leaves inoculated with colletotrichum species. International Journal of Fruit Science. 13:114-125.
Efficiacy of bumble bee disseminated biological control agents for control of Botrytis Blossom blight of Rabbiteye Blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, B.J., Sampson, B.J., Walter, M. 2012. Efficiacy of bumble bee disseminated biologica control agents for control of Botrytis Blossom blight of Rabbiteye Blueberry. International Journal of Fruit Science. 12:156–168, DOI: 10.1080/15538362.2011.619359.
Survival of southern highbush blueberry cultivars in Phytophthora Root Rot Infested fields in South Mississippi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, B.J. 2012. Survival of southern highbush blueberry cultivars in Phytophthora Root Rot Infested fields in South Mississippi. International Journal of Fruit Science. 12:146–155. DOI: 10.1080/15538362.2011.619361.
Influence of Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium on the Severity of Strawberry Anthracnose Crown Rot - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, B.J. 2009. Influence of Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium on the Severity of Strawberry Anthracnose Crown Rot. Acta Horticulturae. (ISHS) 842:235-238.
Botryosphaeria Stem Blight - ()
Botryosphaeria cane canker of blackberry - ()
Smith, B.J. and Mass, J.L. Botryosphaeria cane canker of blackberry. In: R.R. Martin, M. A. Ellis, B. Williamson, and R.N. William (eds.) Compendium of Raspberry and Blackberry Diseases and Pests, 2nd Ed., American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN, p 22-23. 2017. (Invited Book Chapter)
Rosette of blackberry - ()
Smith, B.J. Rosette of blackberry. In: R.R. Martin, M. E. Ellis, B. Williamson, and R.N. William (eds.) Compendium of Raspberry and Blackberry Diseases and Pests, 2nd Ed., American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN, p 23-25. 2017. (Invited Book Chapter)
Greenhouse and Field Evaluation of the Natural Saponin CAY-1, for Control of Several Strawberry Diseases - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Abril, M., Curry, K.J., Smith, B.J., De Lucca Ii, A.J., Boue, S.M., Wedge, D.E. 2009. Greenhouse and Field Evaluation of the Natural Saponin CAY-1, for Control of Several Strawberry Diseases. International Journal of Fruit Science. 9:3,211-220.
Botryosphaeria Stem Blight of Southern Blueberries: Cultivar Susceptibility and Effect of Chemical Treatments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, B.J. 2009. Botryosphaeria Stem Blight of Southern Blueberries: Cultivar Susceptibility and Effect of Chemical Treatments. Acta Horticulturae 810:385-394.
Nitrogen Fertilizer Affects the Severity of Anthracnose Crown Rot Disease of Greenhouse Grown Strawberries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, B.J. 2009. Nitrogen Fertilizer Affects the Severity of Anthracnose Crown Rot Disease of Greenhouse Grown Strawberries. Online. Plant Health Progress. doi:10.1094/PHP-2009-0609-01-RS.
Strawberry Anthracnose: Cultural Control Options - (Proceedings)
Smith, B.J. 2009. Strawberry Anthracnose: Cultural Control Options. North American Strawberry Conference Proceedings pgs. 160-173.
Survey of Blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) Problems in the Gulf South - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Miller Butler, M.A., Curry, K.J., Smith, B.J., Braswell, J. 2009. Survey of Blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) Problems in the Gulf South. Acta Horticulturae (ISHS) 810:369-378.
Cultural Practices and Chemical Treatments Affect Phytophthora Root Rot Severity of Blueberries Grown in Southern Mississippi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, B.J. 2008. Cultural Practices and Chemical Treatments Affect Phytophthora Root Rot Severity of Blueberries Grown in Southern Mississippi. International Journal of Fruit Science 8:173-181.
Development of a Miniaturized 24-well Strawberry Leaf Disk Bioassay for Evaluating Natural Fungicides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, X., Wedge, D.E., Tabanca, N., Johnson, R.D., Cutler, S.J., Pace, P., Smith, B.J., Zhou, L. 2008. Development of a Miniaturized 24-well Strawberry Leaf Disk Bioassay for Evaluating Natural Fungicides. Natural Product Communications. 3(7):1079-1084.
Evaluation of CAY-1, an Experimental, Natural Fungicide for Control of Strawberry Pathogens - (Proceedings)
Abril, M., Curry, K.J., Smith, B.J., De Lucca Ii, A.J., Boue, S.M., Wedge, D.E. 2009. Evaluation of CAY-1, an Experimental, Natural Fungicide for Control of Strawberry Pathogens. Acta Horticulturae. 842:295-298.
Improved Microassays Used to Test Natural Product-Based and Conventional Fungicides on Plant Pathogenic Fungi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Abril, M., Curry, K.J., Smith, B.J., Wedge, D.E. 2008. Improved Microassays Used to Test Natural Product-Based and Conventional Fungicides on Plant Pathogenic Fungi. Plant Disease. 92(1):106-112.
Developmental Stage and Temperature Affect Strawberry Flower and Fruit Susceptibility to Anthracnose - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, B. J. Developmental Stage and Temperature Affect Strawberry Flower and Fruit Susceptibility to Anthracnose. Pages 55-57. In: Takeda, F., D. T. Handley, and E. B. Poling (ed.). Proc. 2007 North American Strawberry Symposium. North American Strawberry Growers Association, Kemptville, ON Canada. 2007.
Response of ‘Treasure’ and 22 Florida Strawberry Genotypes to the Anthracnose Pathogens Colletotrichum acutatum, C. fragariae, and C. gloeosporioides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chang, P., and Smith, B. J. Response of 'Treasure' and 22 Florida strawberry genotypes to the anthracnose pathogens Colletotrichum acutatum, C. fragariae, and C. gloeosporioides. Pages 69-73. In: Takeda, F., D. T. Handley, and E. B. Poling (ed.). Proc. 2007 N. American Strawberry Symposium. North American Strawberry Growers Association, Kemptville, ON Canada. p. 69-73. 2007.
Genotypic and Phenotypic Comparisons Among Isolates of Colletotrichum species from Strawberry and Other Fruit Crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, B.J., Chen, J., Albibi, R. 2008. Genotypic and Phenotypic Comparisons Among Isolates of Colletotrichum species from Strawberry and Other Fruit Crops. North American Strawberry Conference Proceedings. 2007:87-93.
Evaluation of Elite Native Strawberry Germplasm for Resistance to Anthracnose Crown Rot Disease Caused by Colletotrichum Species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lewers, K.S., Turechek, W., Hokanson, S.C., Maas, J.L., Hancock, J.F., Serce, S., Smith, B.J. 2007. Evaluation of Elite Native Strawberry Germplasm for Resistance to Anthracnose Crown Rot Disease Caused by Colletotrichum Species. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science 132 (6):842-849.2007.
EPIDEMIOLOGY AND PATHOLOGY OF STRAWBERRY ANTHRACNOSE: A NORTH AMERICAN PERSPECTIVE - ()
Smith, B.J. 2008. Epidemiology and pathology of strawberry anthracnose: a north american perspective. HortScience 43:69-73.
Fungicide Management Strategies for Control of Strawberry Fruit Rot Diseases in Louisiana and Mississippi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wedge, D.E., Smith, B.J., Quebedeaux, J.P., Constantin, R.J. 2007. Fungicide Management Strategies for Control of Strawberry Fruit Rot Diseases in Louisiana and Mississippi. Crop Protection Journal. 26:1449-1458.
Effects of Cultural Practices and Chemical Treatments on Phytophthora Root Rot Severity of Blueberries Grown in Southern Mississippi - (Proceedings)
Smith, B.J. 2006. Effects of Cultural Practices and Chemical Treatments on Phytophthora Root Rot Severity of Blueberries Grown in Southern Mississippi. Blueberry Research Extension North American Workers Conference Proceedings. pp. 148-154.
Efficacy of Two Novel Fungicides for Control of Strawberry Anthracnose - (Abstract Only)
Abril, M., Curry, K.J., Smith, B.J., Wedge, D.E. 2006. Efficacy of Two Novel Fungicides for Control of Strawberry Anthracnose. Phytopathology. 95:S2.
In vitro response of strawberry cultivars and somaclones to colletotrichum acutatum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hammerschlag, F.A., Garces, S., Koch-Dean, M.K., Ray, S.A., Lewers, K.S., Maas, J.L., Smith, B.J. 2006. In vitro response of strawberry cultivars and somaclones to colletotrichum acutatum. Plant Cell Tissue And Organ Culture. 84:255-261.
SENSITIVITY OF SELECTED PLANT PATHOGENIC FUNGI TO SAMPANGINE AND ITS ANALOGS - (Abstract Only)
Abril, M., Curry, K.J., Wedge, D.E., Smith, B.J. 2005. Sensitivity of selected plant pathogenic fungi to sampangine and its analogs. Phytopathology vol.95, no.6:S2.
Evaluation of Post-harvest disease Resistance in Blackberry Genotypes - ()
Kidd, J., Clark, J.R., Fenn, P., Smith, B.J. 2004. Evaluation of Post-harvest disease Resistance in Blackberry Genotypes. Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Series. p. 18-19.
Method to Determine Chilling Requirements in Blueberries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Spiers, J.M., Marshall, D.A., Smith, B.J., Braswell, J.H. 2006. Method to Determine Chilling Requirements in Blueberries. Acta Horticulturae. (ISHS). 715:105-110.
SPRING FREEZE DAMAGE TO RABBITEYE BLUEBERRY BUDS AND BERRIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Marshall, D.A., Spiers, J.M., Smith, B.J. 2006. Spring freeze damage to rabbiteye blueberry buds and berries. Acta Horticulturae. (ISHS) 715:101-104
PHYTOPHTHORA ROOT ROT AND BOTRYOSPHAERIA STEM BLIGHT: IMPORTANT DISEASES OF SOUTHERN HIGHBUSH BLUEBERRIES IN SOUTHERN UNITED STATES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, B.J. 2006. Phytophthora root rot and botryosphaeria stem blight: important diseases of southern highbush blueberries in southern united states. Acta Horticulturae. (ISHS) 715:473-480.
'DeSoto' a New Semi-Dwarf Rabbiteye (V. asheii, Reade) Blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stringer, S.J., Smith, B.J., Spiers, J.M., Draper, A. 2006. 'DeSoto' a New Semi-Dwarf Rabbiteye (V. asheii, Reade) Blueberry. Acta Horticulturae. 715:97-100. International Symposium on Vaccinium Culture.
DISCOVERY AND EVALUATION OF NATURAL PRODUCT-BASED FUNGICIDES FOR DISEASE CONTROL OF SMALL FRUITS - ()
Wedge, D.E., Smith, B.J. Inderjit, Mukerji, K.G., editors. Springer, The Netherlands. Discovery and evaluation of natural product-based fungicides for disease control of small fruits. 2006. p. 1-15.
THE USDA-ARS AT BELTSVILLE RELEASES 'OVATION' STRAWBERRY. - ()
AN OVERVIEW OF STRAWBERRY ANTHRACNOSE IN NORTH AMERICA - (Abstract Only)
Smith, B.J. 2004. An overview of strawberry anthracnose in north america. Strawberry International Symposium Proceedings, p.28.
USDA-ARS STRAWBERRY ANTHRACNOSE RESISTANCE BREEDING PROGRAM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, B.J. 2006. USDA-ARS strawberry anthracnose resistance breeding program. Acta Horticulturae 708:-463-470.
IN VITRO RESPONSE OF STRAWBERRY CULTIVARS AND SOMACLONES TO COLLETOTRICHUM ACUTATUM. - (Abstract Only)
Hammerschlag, F.A., Garces, S., Dean, M.K., Ray, S.A., Lewers, K.S., Maas, J.L., Smith, B.J. 2004. In vitro response of strawberry cultivars and somaclones to colletotrichum acutatum.. Hortscience. 39:754.
'OVATION' STRAWBERRY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lewers, K.S., Enns, J.M., Wang, S.Y., Maas, J.L., Galletta, G.J., Hokanson, S.C., Clark, J.R., Demchak, K., Funt, R.C., Nonnecke, G.R., Probasco, P.R., Jelenkovic, G.L., Garrison, S.A., Smith, B.J., Smith, B.R., Weber, C.A. 2004. 'ovation' strawberry. Hortscience. 37:1785-1788
SUSCEPTIBILITY OF SOUTHERN HIGHBUSH BLUEBERRY CULTIVARS TO BOTRYOSPHAERIA STEM BLIGHT - (Proceedings)
Smith, B.J. 2004. SUSCEPTIBILITY OF SOUTHERN HIGHBUSH BLUEBERRY CULTIVARS TO BOTRYOSPHAERIA STEM BLIGHT. Blueberry Research Extension North American Workers Conference Proceedings. pg. 193-201.
SUSCEPTIBILITY OF SOUTHERN HIGHBUSH BLUEBERRY CLUTIVARS TO BOTRYOSPHAERIA STEM BIGHT - (Abstract Only)
Smith, B.J., Hokanson, S.L., Hancock, J.F., Maas, J.L. 2004. Susceptibility of southern highbush blueberry clutivars to Botryosphaeria stem bight. Phytopathology. 94:S147
ROSETTE (DOUBLE BLOSSOM) OF BLACKBERRY - (Proceedings)
Smith, B.J. 2004. Rosette (double blossom) of blackberry. Proceedings of the North American Bramble Growers Association Annual Meeting. pp. 27-30
THE USDA-ARS AT BELTSVILLE RELEASES 'OVATION' STRAWBERRY. - ()
Lewers, K.S., Enns, J.M., Wang, S.Y., Maas, J.L., Galletta, G.J., Hokanson, S.C., Clark, J.R., Demchak, K., Funt, R.C., Nonnecke, G.R., Probasco, P.R., Jelenkovic, G.L., Garrison, S.A., Smith, B.J., Smith, B.R., Weber, C.A. 2004. The usda-ars at beltsville releases 'ovation' strawberry.. Minnesota Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association.
THE USDA-ARS AT BELTSVILLE RELEASES 'OVATION' STRAWBERRY. - ()
Lewers, K.S., Enns, J.M., Wang, S.Y., Maas, J.L., Galletta, G.J., Hokanson, S.C., Clark, J.R., Demchak, K., Funt, R.C., Nonnecke, G.R., Probasco, P.R., Jelenkovic, G.L., Garrison, S.A., Smith, B.J., Smith, B.R., Weber, C.A. 2004. The usda-ars at beltsville releases 'ovation' strawberry.. Wisconsin Berry Growers Association.
THE USDA-ARS AT BELTSVILLE RELEASES 'OVATION' STRAWBERRY. - ()
Lewers, K.S., Enns, J.M., Wang, S.Y., Maas, J.L., Galletta, G.J., Hokanson, S.C., Clark, J.R., Demchak, K., Funt, R.C., Nonnecke, G.R., Probasco, P.R., Jelenkovic, G.L., Garrison, S.A., Smith, B.J., Smith, B.R., Weber, C.A. 2004. The usda-ars at beltsville releases 'ovation' strawberry.. Northland Berry News.
THE USDA-ARS AT BELTSVILLE RELEASES 'OVATION' STRAWBERRY. - ()
Lewers, K.S., Enns, J.M., Wang, S.Y., Maas, J.L., Galletta, G.J., Hokanson, S.C., Clark, J.R., Demchak, K., Funt, R.C., Nonnecke, G.R., Probasco, P.R., Jelenkovic, G.L., Garrison, S.A., Smith, B.J., Smith, B.J., Weber, C.A. 2004. The usda-ars at beltsville releases 'ovation' strawberry.. Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers News.
THE USDA-ARS AT BELTSVILLE RELEASES 'OVATION' STRAWBERRY. - ()
Lewers, K.S., Enns, J.M., Wang, S.Y., Maas, J.L., Galletta, G.J., Hokanson, S.C., Clark, J.R., Demchak, K., Funt, R.C., Nonnecke, G.R., Probasco, P.R., Jelenkovic, G.L., Garrison, S.A., Smith, B.J., Smith, B.R., Weber, C.A. 2004. The usda-ars at beltsville releases 'ovation' strawberry.. North American Strawberry Growers Newsletter.
FUNGICIDE MANAGEMENT OF FRUIT DISEASES OF STRAWBERRY IN LOUISIANA AND MISSISSIPPI - (Abstract Only)
Smith, B.J., Constantin, R.J., Quebedeaux, J.P., Wedge, D.E. 2004. Fungicide management of fruit diseases of strawberry in Louisiana and Mississippi. Phytopathology. 94:S169
THE USDA-ARS AT BELTSVILLE RELEASES 'OVATION' STRAWBERRY. - ()
Lewers, K.S., Enns, J.M., Wang, S.Y., Maas, J.L., Galletta, G.J., Hokanson, S.C., Clark, J.R., Demchak, K., Funt, R.C., Nonnecke, G.R., Probasco, P.R., Jelenkovic, G.L., Garrison, S.A., Smith, B.J., Smith, B.R., Weber, C.A. 2004. The usda-ars at beltsville releases 'ovation' strawberry.. American Fruit Grower.
THE USDA-ARS AT BELTSVILLE RELEASES 'OVATION' STRAWBERRY. - ()
Lewers, K.S., Enns, J.M., Wang, S.Y., Maas, J.L., Galletta, G.J., Hokanson, S.C., Clark, J.R., Demchak, K., Funt, R.C., Nonnecke, G.R., Probasco, P.R., Jelenkovic, G.L., Garrison, S.A., Smith, B.J., Smith, B.R., Weber, C.A. 2004. The usda-ars at beltsville releases 'ovation' strawberry.. Ohio Fruit Growers Society.
EVALUATION OF NATIVE STRAWBERRY GERMPLASM FOR RESISTENCE TO ANTHRACNOSE - (Abstract Only)
Smith, B.J., Hokanson, S.C., Lewers, K.S., Hancock, J.F., Maas, J.L., Serce, S. 2003. Evaluation of native strawberry germplasm for resistence to anthracnose. Phytopathology. 93:S79-S80
EFFECT OF CERCOSPORELLA RUBI ON BLACKBERRY FLORAL BUD DEVELOPMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lyman, M.R., Curry, K.J., Smith, B.J., Diehl, S.V. 2004. Effect of Cercosporella rubi on blackberry floral bud development. Plant Disease. 88:195-204
RESULTS OF 2002 STRAWBERRY FUNGICIDE STUDY, HAMMOND, LA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Constantin, R.J., Quebedeaux, J.P., Smith, B.J., Wedge, D.E. 2003. Results of 2002 strawberry fungicide study, Hammond, La. The Southern Fruit Fellowship Newsletter 2003.
SUSCEPTIBILITY OF SOUTHERN HIGHBUSH BLUEBERRY CULTIVARS TO BOTRYOSPHAERIA STEM BIGHT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, B.J. 2004. Susceptibility of southern highbush blueberry cultivars to botryosphaeria stem bight. Small Fruit Reviews. Vol.3, No. 1/2, 2004, pp. 193-201.
DEVELOPMENT OF STANDARDIZED TECHNIQUES FOR SCREENING NATURAL PRODUCT FUNGICIDES - (Abstract Only)
Curry, K.J., Wedge, D.E., Smith, B.J. 2004. Development of standardized techniques for screening natural product fungicides. Phytopathology. 94:S167
SUSCEPTIBILITY OF SOUTHERN HIGHBUSH BLUEBERRY CULTIVARS TO PHYTOPHTHORA ROOT ROT AND BOTRYOSPHAERIA STEM BIGHT - (Proceedings)
Smith, B.J. 2003. Susceptibility of southern highbush blueberry cultivars to phytophthora root rot and botryosphaeria stem bight. Southeastern Professional Fruit Workers Conference Proceedings pg.18-30.
SUSCEPTIBILITY OF SOUTHERN HIGHBUSH BLUEBERRY CULTIVARS TO STEM BLIGHT - (Abstract Only)
Smith, B.J. 2003. Susceptibility of southern highbush blueberry cultivars to stem blight. Meeting Abstract pg. 252.
A MICROTITER ASSAY DEMONSTRATES SENSITIVITY AND RESISTANCE PROFILES OF BOTRYTIS CINEREA ISOLATES FROM LOUISIANA STRAWBERRY FARMS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
WEDGE, D.E., CURRY, K.J., BOUDREAUX, J.E., PACE, P.F., SMITH, B.J. A MICROTITER ASSAY DEMONSTRATES SENSITIVITY AND RESISTANCE PROFILES OF BOTRYTIS CINEREA ISOLATES FROM LOUISIANA STRAWBERRY FARMS. ADVANCES IN STRAWBERRY RESEARCH. 2003. v.20. p. 27-33.
PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF STRAWBERRY FUNGICIDE STUDY - ()
Constantin, R.J., Quebedeaux, J.P., Smith, B.J., Wedge, D.E. 2003. Preliminary results of strawberry fungicide study. Citrus, Fruit and Nut Research Summary 2001-2002. Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Strawberry Research Summary. 147:88-93.
GENETIC DIVERSITY AND PATHOGENIC VARIABILITY AMONG ISOLATES OF COLLETOTRICHUM SPECSIS FROM STRAWBERRY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Denoyes-Rothan, B., Guerin, G., Delye, C., Smith, B.J., Minz, D., Maymon, M., Freeman, S. 2003. Genetic diversity and pathogenic variability among isolates of Colletotrichum species from strawberry. Phytopathology. 93:219-228
BLACKBERRY ROSETTE (CERCOSPORELLA RUBI): EPIDEMIOLOGY AND CONTROL - (Abstract Only)
LIMITED FUNGICIDE APPLICATIONS AFFECT BERRY ROT SEVERITY AND RESVERATROL CONTENT OF MUSCADINE GRAPES - (Abstract Only)
Smith, B.J., Magee, J.B. 2002. Limited fungicide applications affect berry rot severity and resveratrol content of muscadine grapes. Phytopathology. 92:577.
BREEDING STRAWBERRIES (FRAGARIA X ANANASSA) FOR RESISTANCE TO ANTHRACNOSE CAUSED BY COLLETOTRICHUM ACUTATUM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ballington, J.R., Shuman, J.L., Smith, B.J., Hokanson, S.C., Gimenez, G. 2002. Breeding strawberries (Fragaria x ananassa) for resistance to anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum acutatum. Acta Horticulturae. 567:89-92
STRAWBERRY ANTHRACNOSE: HISTOPATHOLOGY OF COLLETOTRICHUM ACUTATUM AND C. FRAGARIAE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Curry, K.J., Abril, M., Avant, J.B., Smith, B.J. 2002. Strawberry anthracnose: histopathology of Colletotrichum acutatum and C. fragariae. Phytopathology. 92:1055-1063
THE HOST-PATHOGEN RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CERCOSPORELLA RUBI AND BALCKBERRY (RUBUS SP.) CULTIVAR 'SHAWNEE'. - (Proceedings)
Lyman, M.R., Curry, K.J., Smith, B.J. 2002. The host-pathogen relationship between cercosporella rubi and balckberry (rubus sp.) cultivar 'shawnee'.. Proceedings of the Mississippi Agricultural Pest Managment Joint Conference.
EPIDEMIOLOGY AND CONTROL OF BLACKBERRY ROSETTE CAUSED BY THE FUNGUS(CERCOSPORELLA RUBI) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, B.J., Killebrew, J.F. 2002. Epidemiology and control of blackberry rosette caused by the fungus(Cercosporella rubi). Acta Horticulturae. 585:319-320.
SUSCEPTIBILITY OF VEGETATIVE TISSUES OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLE HOSTS TO INFECTION BY VARIOUS COLLETOTRICHUM SPECIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, B.J. 2002. Susceptibility of vegetative tissues of fruit and vegetable hosts to infection by various Colletotrichum species. Acta Horticulturae. 567:631-634.
SUSCEPTIBILITY OF SOUTHERN HIGHBUSH BLUEBERRY CULTIVARS TO PHYTOPHTHORA ROOT ROT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, B.J. 2002. Susceptibility of southern highbush blueberry cultivars to Phytophthora root rot. Acta Horticulturae. 574:75-77
INCREASED RESISTANCE TO COLLETOTRICHUM ACUTATUM IS EXHIBITED BY LEAF EXPLANT REGENERANTS DERIVED FROM SEVERAL STRAWBERRY CULTIVARS - (Proceedings)
Garces, S., Hammerschlag, F.A., Maas, J.L., Koch-Dean, M., Smith, B.J. 2002. Increased resistance to colletotrichum acutatum is exhibited by leaf explant regenerants derived from several strawberry cultivars. North American Strawberry Conference Proceedings. 5:54-57
RESVERATROL CONTENT OF MUSCADINE BERRIES IS AFFECTED BY DISEASE CONTROL SPRAY PROGRAM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Magee, J.B., Smith, B.J., Rimando, A.M. 2002. Resveratrol content of muscadine berries is affected by disease control spray program. Hortscience. 37:358-361
REGENERANTS, DERIVED FROM LEAF EXPLANTS OF SEVERAL STRAWBERRY CULTIVARS, EXHIBIT INCREASED LEVELS OF RESISTANCE TO THE FUNGAL PATHOGEN COLLETOTRICHUM ACUTATUM. - (Abstract Only)
Hammerschlag, F.A., Garces, S., Koch-Dean, M., Maas, J.L., Smith, B.J. Regenerants, derived from leaf explants of several strawberry cultivars, exhibit increased levels of resistance to the fungal pathogen colletotrichum acutatum.. In Vitro Cellular And Developmental Biology. 37:34A
ANTHRACNOSE OF STRAWBERRY I: EARLY ONTOGENY OF COLLETOTRICHUM FRAGARIAE - (Abstract Only)
Avant, J., Curry, K., Smith, B.J. 2001. Anthracnose of strawberry I: Early ontogeny of colletotrichum fragariae. Phytopathology. 94:S4.
ANTHRACNOSE OF STRAWBERRY II:TROPHIC RELATIONSHIPS OF COLLETOTRICHUM ACUTATUM AND C. FRAGARIAE - (Abstract Only)
Abril, M., Curry, K., Smith, B.J. 2001. Anthracnose of strawberry ii:Trophic relationships of Colletotrichum acutatum and C. fragariae. Phytopathology. 91:S2.
POPULATION DYNAMICS OF COLLETOTRICHUM ACUTATUM AND C. GLOEOSPORIOIDES CAUSING FRUIT ROTS IN THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES AS INFERRED BY RAPID ANALYSIS - (Abstract Only)
Chen, J., Albibi, R., Smith, B.J. 2001. Population dynamics of Colletotrichum acutatum and C. gloeosporioides causing fruit rots in the southeastern united states as inferred by rapid analysis. Phytopathology. 91:S16
ACTIVITY OF THE FUNGUS COLLETOTRICHUM FRAGARIAE IN THE EARLY STAGES OF INFECTION IN STRAWBERRY - (Abstract Only)
TROPHIC RELATIONS OF COLLETORICHUM ACUTATUM AND C. FRAGARIAE IN STRAWBERRY (FRAGARIA X ANANASSA) - (Abstract Only)
OBSERVATION OF EARLY INFECTION OF STRAWBERRY BY COLLETOTRICHUM FRAGARIAE - (Abstract Only)
THE HOST-PATHOGEN RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CERCOSPORELLA RUBI AND BLACKBERRY CULTIVAR 'SHAWNEE' (RUBUS SP.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
STRAWBERRY CULTIVAR AND FUNGICIDE TRIALS IN SOUTH MISSISSIPPI - (Abstract Only)
INCREASED RESISTANCE TO COLLETOTRICHUM ACUTATUM IS EXHIBITED BY LEAF EXPLANT REGENERANTS DERIVED FROM SEVERAL STRAWBERRY CULTIVARS - (Abstract Only)
SUSCEPTIBILITY OF SOUTHERN HIGHBUSH BLUEBERRY CULTIVARS TO PHYTOPHTHORA ROOT ROT - (Abstract Only)
Smith, B.J. 2004. Susceptibility of southern highbush blueberry cultivars to Phytophthora root rot. Meeting Abstract. p.3
SCREENING STRAWBERRY IN VITRO FOR RESPONSE TO COLLETOTRICHUYM ACUTATUM - (Abstract Only)
Garces, S., Koch-Dean, M., Maas, J.L., Smith, B.J., Hammerschlag, F.A. Screening strawberry in vitro for response to colletotrichuym acutatum. Hortscience. 35:445
SCREENING STRAWBERRY IN VITRO FOR RESPONSE TO COLLETOTRICHUM ACUTATUM - (Abstract Only)
SUSCEPTIBILITY OF VEGETATIVE TISSUES OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLE HOSTS TO INFECTION BY SEVERAL COLLETOTRICHUM SPECIES - (Abstract Only)
EFFECT OF FUNGICIDAL SPRAY PROGRAM ON RESVERATROL PRODUCTION OF MUSCADINE GRAPES (VITIS ROTUNDIFOLIA MICHX.) - (Abstract Only)
SUSCEPTIBILITY OF SOUTHERN HIGHBUSH BLUEBERRY CULTIVARS TO PHYTOPHTHORA ROOT ROT - (Abstract Only)
Smith, B.J. 2000. Susceptibility of southern highbush blueberry cultivars to Phytophthora root rot. Phytopathology. 90:S72
ANTHRACNOSE DISEASE IN STRAWBERRY (FRAGARIA X ANANASSA) CAUSED BY COLLETOTRICHUM ACUTATUM AND COLLETOTRICHUM FRAGARIAE: AN ULTRASTRUCTURAL STUDY - (Abstract Only)
ULTRASTRUCTURAL LOCALIZATION OF CHITIN IN FUNGUS COLLETOTRICHUM ACUTATUM IN STRAWBERRY - (Abstract Only)
USING 16S RDNA SEQUENCES AS SIGNATURE CHARACTERS TO IDENTIFY XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, J., Banks, D., Jarret, R.L., Chung, C.J., Smith, B.J. 2000. Using 16s + DNA sequences as signature characters to identify Xylella fastidiosa. Current Microbiology. 40:29-33
USING 16S RDNA SEQUENCES TO IDENTIFY XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA - (Abstract Only)
FUNGICIDE CONTROL OF FOLIAR AND FRUIT DISEASES OF MUSCADINE GRAPE (VITIS ROTUNDIFOLIA MICHX.) - (Abstract Only)
SPECIFIC DETECTION OF XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA PIERCE'S DISEASE STRAINS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Banks, D., Albibi, R., Chen, J., Lamikanra, O., Jarret, R.L., Smith, B.J. 1999. Specific detection of Xylella fastidiosa Pierce's Disease strains. Current Microbiology. 39:85-88
IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROL OF BLOSSOM AND FRUIT DISEASES OF BLUEBERRIES - (Proceedings)
DISEASE CONTROL SPRAY PROGRAM AFFECTS STORAGE QUALITY OF 'SUMMIT' MUSCADINE GRAPES - (Abstract Only)
Magee, J.B., Smith, B.J. 1999. Disease control spray program affects storage quality of 'summit' muscadine grapes. Hortscience.34:836
ROSETTE (DOUBLE BLOSSOM) OF BLACKBERRY - (Proceedings)
RAPD FINGERPRINTING AND POPULATION ANALYSIS OF XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA PIERCE'S DISEASE STRAINS ISOLATED FROM A VINEYARD IN NORTH FLORIDA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
SUSCEPTIBILITY OF SOUTHERN BLUEBERRY CULTIVARS TO BOTRYTIS BLOSSOM BLIGHT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
EFFICACY OF FUNGICIDES FOR CONTROL OF BOTRYTIS BLOSSOM BLIGHT ON RABBITEYE BLUEBERRIES - (Proceedings)
SUSCEPTIBILITY OF SOUTHERN BLUEBERRY CULTIVARS TO BOTRYTIS BLOSSOM BLIGHT - (Proceedings)
SUSCEPTIBILITY OF SOUTHERN BLUEBERRY CULTIVARS TO BOTRYTIS BLOSSOM BLIGHT (B. CINEREA) AND THE EFFECT OF CHEMICAL TREATMENTS ON ITS SEVERITY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
'PELICAN' STRAWBERRY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
PERFORMANCE OF NEW MUSCADINE CULTIVARS AND SELECTIONS IN MISSISSIPPI - (Abstract Only)
NEW STRAWBERRIES FROM THE USDA COOPERATIVE BREEDING PROGRAMS - ()
ONTOGENY OF THE INITIAL INFECTION PROCESSES OF STRAWBERRY FRUIT BY COLLETOTRICHUM ACUTATUM - (Proceedings)
HERITABILITY OF ROSETTE RESISTANCE IN BLACKBERRY - ()
THE USDA STRAWBERRY BREEDING PROGRAM - ()
COMPARISON OF THREE NEW SOUTHERN HIGHBUSH BLUEBERRY CULTIVARS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
COMPARISON OF THREE NEW SOUTHERN HIGHBUSH BLUEBERRY CULTIVARS (VACCINIUM HYBRIDS, MOSTLY CORYMBOSUM) - (Abstract Only)
DETACHED STEM ASSAY TO EVALUATE THE SEVERITY OF STEM BLIGHT OF RABBITYE BLUEBERRY (VACCINIUM ASHEI) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)