Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Laboratory evaluation of the GreenSeeker (TM) hand-held optical sensor to variations in orientation and height above canopy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Martin, D.E., Lopez, J., Lan, Y. 2012. Laboratory evaluation of the GreenSeeker (TM) hand-held optical sensor to variations in orientation and height above canopy. International Journal of Agricultural and Biological Engineering. 5(1):43-47.

Multiple image sensor data fusion through artificial neural networks - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Huang, Y., Lan, Y., Hoffmann, W.C., Lacey, R. 2011. Multiple image sensor data fusion through artificial neural networks. Advances in Natural Science. 4:1-13.

Novaluron as an ovicide for bollworm on cotton: Deposition and efficacy of field-scale aerial applications - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Martin, D.E., Lopez, J., Lan, Y., Fritz, B.K., Hoffmann, W.C., Duke, S.E. 2010. Novaluron as an ovicide for bollworm on cotton: Deposition and efficacy of field-scale aerial applications. Journal of Cotton Science. 14:99-106.

Effect of emamectin benzoate on mortality, proboscis extension, gustation and reproduction of the corn earworm, Helicoverpa zea - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lopez, J., Latheef, M.A., Hoffmann, W.C. 2010. Effect of emamectin benzoate on mortality, proboscis extension, gustation and reproduction of the corn earworm, Helicoverpa zea. Journal of Insect Science. 10:Article 89.

Pollen contamination of boll weevil traps - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jones, G.D., Greenberg, S.M. 2009. Pollen contamination of boll weevil traps. Grana. 48:297-309.

Canopy penetration and deposition of barrier sprays from electrostatic and conventional sprayers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hoffmann, W.C., Farooq, M., Walker, T.W., Fritz, B.K., Szumlas, D., Bernier, U.R., Hogsette Jr., J.A., Lan, Y., Huang, Y., Quinn, B.P., Smith, V.L., Robinson, C.A. 2009. Canopy penetration and deposition of barrier sprays from electrostatic and conventional sprayers. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 25:323-331.

Rapid identification of rice samples using an electronic nose - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zheng, X., Lan, Y., Zhu, J., Westbrook, J.K., Hoffmann, W.C., Lacey, R. 2009. Rapid identification of rice samples using an electronic nose. Journal of Bionics. 6:290-497.

Development and testing of a laboratory spray table methodology to bioassay simulated levels of aerial spray drift - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fritz, B.K., Hoffmann, W.C., Parker, C.T., Lopez, J. 2009. Development and testing of a laboratory spray table methodology to bioassay aerial spray drift. Journal of ASTM International. 6(6):Paper ID JAI102125.

Application of response surface methodology to optimize microwave-assisted extraction of silymarin from milk thistle seeds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, X., Zheng, X., Lan, Y., Li, C., Shi, J., Xue, S.J. 2009. Application of response surface methodology to optimize microwave-assisted extraction of silymarin from milk thistle seeds. Separation and Purification Technology. 70:34-40.

Evaluation of bollworm-tobacco budworm control strategies with ICEMM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lan, Y., Ring, D.R., Benedict, J.H., Hoffmann, W.C. 2009. Evaluation of bollworm-tobacco budworm control strategies with ICEMM. International Agricultural Engineering Journal. XI:1114.

Study on creep properties of Japonica cooked rice and its relationship with rice chemical compositions and sensory evaluation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chang, S., Li, D., Lan, Y., Ozkan, N., Chen, X., Mao, Z. 2009. Study on creep properties of Japonica cooked rice and its relationship with rice chemical compositions and sensory evaluation. International Journal of Food Engineering. 5(3):Article 10.

Fabrication of starch-based microparticles by an emulsification-crosslinking method - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, B., Wang, L., Li, D., Bhandari, B., Li, S., Lan, Y., Chen, X., Mao, Z. 2009. Fabrication of starch-based microparticles by an emulsification-crosslinking method. Journal of Food Engineering. 92:250-254.

Modeling of mass transfer of Phospholipids in separation process with supercritical CO2 fluid by RBF artificial neural networks - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(16-Feb-09)

Evaluation of a proposed drift reduction technology high-speed wind tunnel testing protocol - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hoffmann, W.C., Fritz, B.K., Lan, Y. 2009. Evaluation of a proposed drift reduction technology high-speed wind tunnel testing protocol. Journal of ASTM International. 6:doi:10.1520/JAI102122.

Evaluation of the EPA Drift Reduction Technology (DRT) low-speed wind tunnel protocol - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fritz, B.K., Hoffmann, W.C., Lan, Y. 2009. Evaluation of the EPA Drift Reduction Technology (DRT) low-speed wind tunnel protocol. Journal of ASTM International. 6:doi:10.1520/SAI102129.

Thermomechanical property of rice kernels studied by DMA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jia, H., Li, D., Lan, Y., Bhandari, B., Chen, X., Mao, Z. 2009. Thermomechanical property of rice kernels studied by DMA. International Journal of Food Engineering. 5:1-13.

Kinetic study of Saponins B stability in navy beans under different processing conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shi, J., Xue, S.J., Kakuda, Y., Lan, Y., Li, D. 2009. Kinetic study of Saponins B stability in navy beans under different processing conditions. Journal of Food Engineering. 93:59-65.

Aerial electrostatic-charged spray for deposition and efficacy against sweetpotato whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) on cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Latheef, M.A., Carlton, J.B., Kirk, I.W., Hoffmann, W.C. 2009. Aerial electrostatic-charged spray for deposition and efficacy against sweetpotato whitefly on cotton. Pest Management Science. 65:744-752.

Development of an integration sensor and instrumentation system for measuring crop conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lan, Y., Zhang, H., Lacey, R., Hoffmann, W.C., Wu, W. 2009. Development of an integrated sensor and instrumentation system for measuring crop conditions. International Agricultural Engineering Journal. XI:IT-081115.

Identification of stink bugs using an electronic nose - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lan, Y., Zheng, X., Westbrook, J.K., Lopez, J., Lacey, R., Hoffmann, W.C. 2008. Identification of stink bugs using an electronic nose. Journal of Bionic Engineering. 5(Suppl. 1):doi:10.1016/S1672-6529(08)60090-6.

Spray characterization of thermal fogging equipment typically used in vector control - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hoffmann, W.C., Walker, T.W., Fritz, B.K., Gwinn, T., Smith, V.L., Szumlas, D., Lan, Y., Huang, Y., Sykes, D., Quinn, B.P. 2008. Spray characterization of thermal fogging equipment typically used in vector control. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 24:550-559.

Development of an integration sensor and instrumentation system for measuring crop conditions - (Abstract Only)

Lan, Y., Zhang, H., Lacey, R., Huang, Y., Hoffmann, W.C. 2008. Development of an integration sensor and instrumentation system for measuring crop conditions. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, Houston, TX.

Effect of adjuvant physical properties on spray characteristics - (Abstract Only)

Lan, Y., Fritz, B.K., Hoffmann, W.C., Huang, Y. 2008. Effect of adjuvant physical properties on spray characteristics. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 08-4174.

Evaluation of toxicity of selected insecticides against thrips on cotton in laboratory bioassays - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lopez, J., Fritz, B.K., Latheef, M.A., Lan, Y., Martin, D.E., Hoffmann, W.C. 2008. Evaluation of toxicity of selected insecticides against thrips on cotton in laboratory bioassays. Journal of Cotton Science. 12:188-194.

Using a surface plasmon resonance biosensor for rapid detection of salmonella typhimurium in chicken carcass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lan, Y., Wang, S., Yin, Y., Hoffmann, W.C. 2008. Using a surface plasmon resonance biosensor for rapid detection of Salmonella typhimurium in chicken carcass. Journal of Bionic Engineering. 5:239-246.

Atmospheric effects on the fate of aerially applied agricultural sprays - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fritz, B.K., Hoffmann, W.C. 2008. Atmospheric effects on the fate of aerially applied agricultural sprays. International Agricultural Engineering Journal. X:08008.

Development of an airborne remote sensing system for aerial applicators - (Proceedings)

Lan, Y., Huang, Y., Martin, D.E., Hoffmann, W.C., Fritz, B.K., Lopez, J. 2008. Development of an airborne remote sensing system for aerial applicators. Proceedings of the Annual Precision Ag Conference, July 20-23, 2008, Denver, CO. p. 5-25.

Variable rate fertilization for maize and its effects based on the site specific soil fertility and yield - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, S., Lan, Y., Li, W., Hoffmann, W.C., Xu, Y., Ma, C. 2008. Variable rate fertilization for maize and its effects based on the site specific soil fertility and yield. International Agricultural Engineering Journal. X:IT-08002.

Development of a data acquisition and processing system for precision agriculture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, S., Lan, Y., Wu, W., Hoffmann, W.C., Chen, G. 2008. Development of a data acquisition and processing system for precision agriculture. International Agricultural Engineering Journal. X:IT-08011.

Development of an airborne remote sensing system for crop pest management: System integration and verification - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lan, Y., Huang, Y., Martin, D.E., Hoffmann, W.C. 2009. Development of an airborne remote sensing system for crop pest management: System integration and verification. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 25(4):607-615.

Low-level atmospheric temperature inversions: Characteristics and impacts on agricultural applications - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fritz, B.K., Hoffmann, W.C., Lan, Y., Thomson, S.J., Huang, Y. 2008. Low-level atmospheric temperature inversions: Characteristics and impacts on agricultural applications. International Agricultural Engineering Journal. X:PM-08001.

Development of an unmanned aerial vehicle-based remote sensing system for site-specific management in precision agriculture - (Proceedings)

Huang, Y., Lan, Y., Hoffmann, W.C., Fritz, B.K. 2008. Development of an unmanned aerial vehicle-based remote sensing system for site-specific management in precision agriculture. Proceedings of the 9th International Symposium on Precision Agriculture, Denver, CO.

Adult vial bioassays of insecticidal toxicity against cotton fleahopper, Pseudatomoscelis seriatus (Reuter) (Hemiptera: Miridae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lopez, J., Hoffmann, W.C., Latheef, M.A., Fritz, B.K., Martin, D.E., Lan, Y. 2008. Adult vial bioassays of insecticidal toxicity against cotton fleahopper, Pseudatomoscelis seriatus (Reuter) (Hemiptera: Miridae). Journal of Pesticide Science. 33:261-265.

Evaluation of aerial delivery systems for spray deposition and efficacy against sweet potato whitefly on cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Latheef, M.A., Kirk, I.W., Bouse, L.F., Carlton, J.B., Hoffmann, W.C. 2008. Evaluation of aerial delivery systems for spray deposition and efficacy against sweet potato whitefly on cotton. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 24:415-422.

Laboratory evaluation of Novaluron for toxicity to nymphal instars of field collected southern green stink bug on cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lopez, J., Lan, Y., Latheef, M.A., Hoffmann, W.C., Fritz, B.K., Martin, D.E. 2008. Laboratory evaluation of novaluron for toxicity to nymphal instars of field collected southern green stink bug on cotton. Southwestern Entomologist. 33:119-127.

Electronic nose with an air sensor matrix for detecting beef freshness - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, Z., Tong, J., Chen, D., Lan, Y. 2008. Electronic nose with an air sensor matrix for detecting beef freshness. Journal of Bionics. 5:67-73.

Spray adjuvant effects on droplet size spectra measured by three laser-based systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hoffmann, W.C., Hewitt, A.J., Ross, J.B., Bagley, W.E., Martin, D.E., Fritz, B.K. 2008. Spray adjuvant effects on droplet size spectra measured by three laser-based systems. Journal of ASTM International. 5(6):Paper ID JAI101233.

Development of an unmanned aerial vehicle-based spray system for highly accurate site-specific application - (Proceedings)

Huang, Y., Hoffmann, W.C., Fritz, B.K., Lan, Y. 2008. Development of an unmanned aerial vehicle-based spray system for highly accurate site-specific application. Proceedings of the ASABE Annual International Meeting, St. Joseph, MO. Paper No. 08-3909.

Drift reduction with drift control adjuvants - (Proceedings)

Lan, Y., Hoffmann, W.C., Fritz, B.K., Martin, D.E., Lopez, J. 2008. Drift reduction with drift control adjuvants. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 07-1060.

Development of a data acquisition and processing system for precision agriculture - (Proceedings)

Zhang, S., Lan, Y., Wu, W., Hoffmann, W.C., Chen, G. 2007. Development of a data acquisition and processing system for precision agriculture. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 07-1067.

Variable rate fertilization for maize and its effects based on the site-specific soil fertility and yield - (Proceedings)

Zhang, S., Lan, Y., Li, W., Hoffmann, W.C., Xu, Y., Ma, C. 2007. Variable rate fertilization for maize and its effects based on the site-specific soil fertility and yield. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 07-1066.

Effects of water hardness on spray droplet size under aerial application conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hoffmann, W.C., Bagley, W.E., Fritz, B.K., Lan, Y., Martin, D.E. 2008. Effects of water hardness on spray droplet size under aerial application conditions. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 24(1):11-14.

Development of a system for determining collection efficiency of spray samplers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fritz, B.K., Hoffmann, W.C. 2008. Development of a system for determining collection efficiency of spray samplers. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 24:285-293.

Meteorological influences on mass accountability of aerially applied sprays - (Proceedings)

Fritz, B.K., Hoffmann, W.C. Meteorological influences on mass accountability of aerially applied sprays. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International (ASABE). December 10, 2007, Reno, NV. Paper No. AA07-003.

Collection efficiency of various airborne spray flux samplers used in aerial application research - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fritz, B.K., Hoffmann, W.C. 2008. Collection efficiency of various airborne spray flux samplers used in aerial application research. Journal of ASTM International. 5(1):Paper ID JAI01493.

A beta-amino acid pyrokinin analog induces irregular pupariation behavior in larvae of the flesh fly Sarcophaga bullata - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nachman, R.J., Zubrzak, P., Williams, H., Strey, A.A., Zdarek, J. 2007. A beta-amino acid pyrokinin analog induces irregular pupariation behavior in larvae of the flesh fly Sarcophaga bullata. Pestycydy/Pesticides. 210:3979-3989.

MEASUREMENT AND PREDICTION OF ATOMIZATION PARAMETERS FROM FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT SPRAY NOZZLES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kirk, I.W. 2007. Measurement and prediction of atomization parameters from fixed-wing aircraft spray nozzles. Transactions of the ASABE. 50:693-703.

Remote Sensing and GIS Applications for Precision Areawide Pest Management: Implications for Homeland Security - (Book / Chapter)

Huang, Y., Lan, Y., Westbrook, J.K., Hoffmann, W.C. 2008. Remote sensing and GIS applications for precision areawide pest management: Implications for homeland security. In: Sui, D.Z., Cutter, S.L., editors. Geospatial Technologies and Homeland Security: Research Frontiers and Challenges. New York, NY: Springer. p. 242-256.

Aerial application methods for increasing spray deposition on wheat heads - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fritz, B.K., Hoffmann, W.C., Martin, D.E., Thomson, S.J. 2007. Aerial application methods for increasing spray deposition on wheat heads. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 23(6):709-715.

Field evaluation of spinosad aerial applications for thrips control on cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Martin, D.E., Lopez, J., Hoffmann, W.C., Fritz, B.K., Lan, Y. 2007. Field evaluation of spinosad aerial applications for thrips control on cotton. Southwestern Entomologist. 32(4):221-228.

Drift reduction with drift control adjuvants - (Abstract Only)

Lan, Y., Hoffmann, W.C., Fritz, B.K., Martin, D.E., Lopez, J. 2007. Drift reduction with drift control adjuvants. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 07-1060.

Airborne multi-spectral remote sensing with ground truth for areawide pest management - (Proceedings)

Lan, Y., Huang, Y., Hoffmann, W.C. 2007. Airborne multi-spectral remote sensing with ground truth for areawide pest management. Proceedings of the ASABE Annual International Meeting, St. Louis, MO. Paper No. 07-3004.

Asynoptic high resolution upper-air data for high impact weather events. - (Proceedings)

Zeitler, J.W., Witsaman, P., Foster, S., Hoffmann, W.C., Fritz, B.K. 2007. Asynoptic high resolution upper-air data for high impact weather events. Proceedings of the American Meteorological Society Conference on Weather Analysis and Forecasting, Park City, UT, June 25, 2007. Poster No. 1.48.

Asynoptic high resolution upper-air data for high impact weather events - (Abstract Only)

Zeitler, J.W., Witsaman, P., Foster, S., Hoffmann, W.C., Fritz, B.K. 2007. Asynoptic high resolution upper-air data for high impact weather events [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the American Meteorological Society Conference on Weather Analysis and Forecasting. Conference on Weather Analysis and Forecasting, June 25, 2007, Park City, Utah. Poster No. 1.48.

Development of a precision areawide pest management decision system for cotton - Preliminary study - (Abstract Only)

Lan, Y., Hoffmann, W.C., Westbrook, J.K. 2007. Development of a precision areawide pest management decision system for cotton - Preliminary study. Proceedings of World Cotton Research Conference, September 10-14, 2007, Lubbock, TX. CDROM.

Characterization of Truck Mounted Atomization Equipment Typically Used in Vector Control - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hoffmann, W.C., Walker, T.W., Martin, D.E., Barber, J.A.B., Gwinn, T., Smith, V.L., Szumlas, D., Lan, Y., Fritz, B.K. 2007. Characterization of truck-mounted atomization equipment typically used in vector control. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 23(3):321-329.

Spray drift mitigation with spray mix adjuvants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lan, Y., Hoffmann, W.C., Fritz, B.K., Martin, D.E., Lopez, J. 2008. Spray drift mitigation with spray mix adjuvants. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 24(1):5-10.

Effects of Wind Speed on Aerosol Spray Penetration in Adult Mosquito Bioassay Cages - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hoffmann, W.C., Fritz, B.K., Farooq, M., Cooperband, M.F. 2008. Effects of wind speed on aerosol spray penetration in adult mosquito bioassay cages. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 24:419-426.

Development of a PC-based data acquisition and control system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lan, Y., Lin, X., Kocher, M.F., Hoffmann, W.C. 2007. Development of a PC-based data acquisition and control system. International Agricultural Engineering Journal. 9:1-11.

Enhancement of Data Analysis Through Multisensor Data Fusion Technology - (Abstract Only)

Huang, Y., Lan, Y., Hoffmann, W.C., Lacey, R. 2007. Enhancement of Data Analysis Through Multisensor Data Fusion Technology. Proceedings of the ASABE Annual International Meeting, St. Louis, MO. Paper No. 07-3002.

Droplet size characterization of hand-held atomization equipment typically used in vector control - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hoffmann, W.C., Walker, T.W., Smith, V.L., Martin, D.E., Fritz, B.K. 2007. Droplet-size characterization of handheld atomization equipment typically used in vector control. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 23(3):315-320.

AGDISP Sensitivity to Crop Canopy Characterization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hoffmann, W.C., Fritz, B.K., Martin, D.E. 2007. AGDISP sensitivity to crop canopy characterization. Transactions of the ASABE. 50:1117-1122.

Airborne multispectral remote sensing with ground truth for areawide pest management - (Abstract Only)

Lan, Y., Huang, Y., Hoffmann, W.C. 2007. Airborne multispectral remote sensing with ground truth for areawide pest management. Proceedings of the ASABE Annual International Meeting, St. Louis, MO. Paper No. 07-3004.

MULTISENSOR DATA FUSION FOR HIGH QUALITY DATA ANALYSIS AND PROCESSING IN MEASUREMENT AND INSTRUMENTATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Huang, Y., Lan, Y., Hoffmann, W.C., Lacey, R.E. 2007. Multisensor data fusion for high quality data analysis and processing in measurement and instrumentation. Journal of Bionics Engineering. 6:53-62.

Effectiveness of spray adjuvants on reduction of spray drift - (Proceedings)

Lan, Y., Hoffmann, W.C., Fritz, B.K., Martin, D.E., Lopez, J. 2006. Effectiveness of spray adjuvants on reduction of spray drift. ASABE Annual International Meeting, December 4, 2006, Orlando, Florida. Paper No. AA06-004.

Atmospheric and stability effects on aerially applied agricultural sprays - Preliminary results - (Proceedings)

Fritz, B.K. 2006. Atmospheric and stability effects on aerially applied agricultural sprays-Preliminary results. In: Proceedings of the National Agricultural Aviation Association Meeting, December 4, 2006, Orlando, Florida. Paper No. AA06-006.

A PCR screen of field populations of Heliothis virescens for a retrotransposon insertion conferring resistance to Bacillus thuringiensis toxin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gahan, L.J., Gould, F., Lopez, J., Micinski, S., Heckel, D. 2007. A PCR screen of field populations of Heliothis virescens for a retrotransposon insertion conferring resistance to Bacillus thuringiensis toxin. Journal of Economic Entomology. 100:187-194.

ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF INSECT CONTROL STRATEGIES USING AN INTEGRATED CROP ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT MODEL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lan, Y., Benedict, J.H., Ring, D.R., Hoffmann, W.C. 2006. Economic analysis of insect control strategies using an integrated crop ecosystem management model. Agricultural Engineering International: The CIGR Ejournal. 8:1-18.

METEOROLOGICAL EFFECTS ON DEPOSITION AND DRIFT OF AERIALLY APPLIED SPRAYS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fritz, B.K. 2006. Meteorological effects on deposition and drift of aerially applied sprays. Transactions of the ASABE. 49:1295-1301.

Postharvest handling of grains and pulses - (Book / Chapter)

Mahapatra, A., Lan, Y. 2007. Postharvest handling of grains and pulses. In: Rhaman, M.S., editor. Handbook of Food Preservation. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. p. 73-135.

USDA-ARS AERIAL APPLICATION TECHNOLOGY FOR CROP PRODUCTION AND PROTECTION GROUP - RESEARCH OVERVIEW - (Proceedings)

Fritz, B.K., Hoffmann, W.C., Martin, D.E., Lopez, J., Lan, Y. 2006. USDA-ARS aerial application technology for crop production and protection group - research overview. In: Proceedings of the SERG-International and US Forestry Service Workshop, February 15-18, 2006, Banff, Canada, p. 25-28.

EFFECTS OF BACILLUS THURINGIENSIS KURSTAKI AND SODIUM BICARBONATE IN COLEOPTERAN AND LEPIDOPTERAN LARVAL DIETS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Skrivanek, S., Ripple, B., Lopez, J., Harris, M. 2006. Effects of Bacillus thuringiensis kurstaki and sodium bicarbonate in coleopteran and lepidopteran larval diets. Southwestern Entomologist. 31:55-58.

AERIAL APPLICATION METHODS FOR INCREASING SPRAY DEPOSITION ON WHEAT HEADS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fritz, B.K., Kirk, I.W., Hoffmann, W.C., Martin, D.E., Hofman, V., Hollingsworth, C., McMullen, M., Halley, S. 2006. Aerial application methods for increasing spray deposition on wheat heads. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 22:357-364.

AERIAL APPLICATION METHODS FOR INCREASING SPRAY DEPOSITION ON WHEAT HEADS - (Proceedings)

Fritz, B.K., Hoffmann, W.C., Martin, D.E. 2005. Aerial application methods for increasing spray deposition on wheat heads. In: Proceedings of the National Agricultural Aviation Association Meeting, December 4-7, 2005, Reno, Nevada. Paper No. AA05-006.

Novaluron as an ovicide: A model for evaluation of aerially-applied insectides. Part 2: Field Study - (Abstract Only)

Martin, D.E., Lopez, J., Hoffmann, W.C., Fritz, B.K. 2005. Novaluron as an ovicide: A model for evaluation of aerially-applied insectides. Part 2: Field Study. National Agricultural Aviation Association Meeting. Paper No. AA05-005.

A NEW VARIABLE FLOW RATE NOZZLE FOR AERIAL APPLICATION - (Abstract Only)

Bui, Q.D., Gardisser, D.R., Hoffmann, W.C. 2005. A new variable flow rate nozzle for aerial application [abstract]. American Society of Agricultural Engineers/National Agricultural Aviation Association. Paper No. AA05-008.

Field-collected and AGDISP-predicted spray flux from an aerial application - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hoffmann, W.C. 2006. Field-collected and AGDISP-predicted spray flux from an aerial application. Journal of ASTM International. 3:doi:10.1520/JAI12908.

HI-RISE - HAZARDOUS INCIDENT RAPID IN-FLIGHT SUPPORT EFFORT: USE OF ASYNOPTIC UPPER-AIR DATA TO IMPROVE WEATHER FORECASTS AT WILDLAND FIRES AND OTHER HAZARDOUS INCIDENTS - (Abstract Only)

Witsaman, P.G., Zeitler, J.W., Oaks, M.C., Murdoch, G.P., Nagle, S.R., Hoffmann, W.C., Fritz, B.K. 2005. HI-RISE - Hazardous incident rapid in-flight support effort: Use of asynoptic upper-air data to improve weather forecasts at wildland fires and other hazardous incidents. In: Proceedings of the Joint 6th Symposium on Fire and Forest Meteorology and 19th Interior West Fire Council Meeting, October 25-27, 2005, Canmore, Alberta, Canada. 2005 CDROM.

TEMPERATURE AND SPRAY ADJUVANT EFFECTS ON DROPLET VELOCITY AND SIZE - (Abstract Only)

Hoffmann, W.C. 2005. Temperature and spray adjuvant effects on droplet velocity and size [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the ASAE Annual International Meeting, July 17-20, 2005, Tampa, Florida. Paper No. 051151.

Influence of meteorological time frame and variation on horizontal dispersion coefficients in Gaussian dispersion modeling - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fritz, B.K., Shaw, B.W., Parnell, C.B. 2005. Influence of meteorological time frame and variation on horizontal dispersion coefficients in Gaussian dispersion modeling. Transactions of the ASAE. 48:1185-1196.

AN EXPANDED EVALUATION OF INSECTICIDIAL TOXICITY TO COTTON FLEAHOPPERS - (Proceedings)

Lopez, J.D., Latheef, M.A. 2005. An expanded evaluation of insecticidal toxicity to cotton fleahoppers. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 4-7, 2005, New Orleans, Louisiana. 2005 CDROM.

EVALUATION IN THE LABORATORY OF NOVALURON TO CONTROL SOUTHERN GREEN STINK BUG - (Proceedings)

Lopez, J.D., Latheef, M.A. 2005. Evaluation in the laboratory of Novaluron to control southern green stink bug. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 4-7, 2005, New Orleans, Louisiana. 2005 CDROM.

FIELD SWATH AND DRIFT ANALYSES TECHNIQUES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(16-Nov-04)

PRELIMINARY RESULTS OF AN AUTOMATED ON/OFF SPRAYING SYSTEM FOR AERIAL APPLICATION - (Abstract Only)

(06-Oct-04)

COMPARISON OF THREE IMAGING SYSTEMS FOR WATER-SENSITIVE PAPERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hoffmann, W.C., Hewitt, A.J. 2005. Comparison of three imaging systems for water-sensitive papers. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 21:961-964.

CROP AND CANOPY EFFECTS OF SPRAY DEPOSITION AND DRIFT - (Abstract Only)

Hoffmann, W.C. Crop and canopy effects of spray deposition and drift [abstract]. Proceedings of the International Conference on Pesticide Application for Drift Management, October 27-29, 2004, Waikoloa, Hawaii. 2004 CDROM.

ROLE OF ATMOSPHERIC STABILITY IN DRIFT AND DEPOSITION OF AERIALLY APPLIED SPRAYS - PRELIMINARY RESULTS - (Other)

Fritz, B.K. 2004. Role of atmospheric stability in drift and deposition of aerially applied sprays - preliminary results. American Society of Agricultural Engineers Meetings Papers, August 1-4, 2004, Ottawa, Canada. Paper No. 04-1031.

Aerial methods for increasing spray deposits on wheat heads - (Proceedings)

Kirk, I.W., Fritz, B.K., Hoffmann, W.C. 2004. Aerial methods for increasing spray deposits on wheat heads. Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers, August 1-4, 2004, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Paper No. 04-1029.

TANK-MIX ADJUVANTS, DROPLET SIZE, AND SPRAY DRIFT - (Proceedings)

Kirk, I.W. 2004. Tank-mix adjuvants, droplet size, and spray drift. In: Proceedings of the Southwestern Branch of the Entomological Society of America Meeting, February 23-26, 2004, Lubbock, Texas. p. 29-30.

DEPLOYMENT OF INSECTICIDES AND ACARICIDES - (Book / Chapter)

Hoffmann, W.C. 2006. Deployment of insecticides and acaricides. In: All, J.N., Treacy, M.F., editors. ESA Handbook on Use and Management of Insecticides, Acaricides, and Transgenic Crops. St. Paul, MN: APS Press. p. 73-80.

ADULT VIAL TECHNIQUE FOR EVALUATING INSECTICIDAL TOXICITY TO COTTON FLEAHOPPER - (Proceedings)

Lopez, J., Latheef, M.A. 2004. Adult vial technique for evaluating insecticidal toxicity to cotton fleahopper. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 5-9, 2004, San Antonio, Texas. 2004 CDROM.

ALTERNATIVES TO INCREASE AERIAL SPRAY DEPOSITS FOR FHB CONTROL - (Proceedings)

Kirk, I.W., Fritz, B.K., Hoffmann, W.C. 2003. Alternatives to increase aerial spray deposits for FHB control. In: Proceedings of the National Fusarium Head Blight Forum, December 13-15, 2003, Bloomington, Minnesota. p. 88-91.

MEASUREMENT AND ANALYSIS OF ATMOSPHERIC STABILITY IN TWO TEXAS REGIONS - (Proceedings)

Fritz, B.K. 2003. Measurement and analysis of atmospheric stability in two Texas regions. In: Proceedings of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers/National Agricultural Aviation Association Technical Session, December 6-10, 2003, Reno, Nevada. Paper No. AA03-005.

PERFORMANCE OF SPRAY DRIFT ADJUVANTS - (Trade Journal)

Kirk, I.W. 2004. Performance of spray drift adjuvants. Agricultural Aviation. 31(1):25-27.

PERFORMANCE OF DRIFT REDUCING AGENTS - (Abstract Only)

Kirk, I.W. 2003. Performance of drift reducing agents [abstract]. Texas Plant Protection Conference. p. 26.

COMPARISON OF DROPLET IMAGING SYSTEMS FOR WATER-SENSITIVE CARDS - (Proceedings)

Hoffmann, W.C., Hewitt, A.J. 2004. Comparison of droplet imaging systems for water-sensitive cards. Proceedings of Aspects of Applied Biology. 71:463-466.