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Mining and validating grape (Vitis L.) ESTs to develop EST-SSR markers for genotyping and mapping - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Huang, H., Lu, J., Ren, Z., Hunter, W.B., Dowd, S., Dang, P.M. 2011. Mining and validating grape (Vitis L.) ESTs to develop EST-SSR markers for genotyping and mapping. Molecular Breeding. 28(2):241-254.

Heat shock proteins as a target for phylogenetic analysis of Homalodisca vitripennis - (Abstract Only)

Schreiber, H.L., Hail, D., Hunter, W.B., Bextine, B.R. 2010. Heat shock proteins as a target for phylogenetic analysis of Homalodisca vitripennis [abstract]. Florida Scientists. 73(1)4. AGR-O02. Online: www.barry.edu/fas/.

Rab11 gene identified in glassy-winged sharpshooter (Homalodisca vitripennis) - (Abstract Only)

Hunter, W.B., Gigsby, T.M. 2010. Rab11 gene identified in glassy-winged sharpshooter (Homalodisca vitripennis) [abstract]. Florida Scientist. 73(1):4.AGR-P01. Available: www.barry.edu/fas/.

Effects of varroa mites and bee disease on pollination efficacy of honeybees - (Proceedings)

Afik, O., Hunter, W.B., Delaplane, K.S. 2010. Effects of varroa mites and bee disease on pollination efficacy of honeybees. Proceedings American Beekeeping Federation Annual National Beekeeping Conference, January 12-16, 2010,Orlando, Florida. American Bee Journal 150(5): 497

RNAi at work: Targeting invertebrate pests and beneficial organisms' diseases - (Abstract Only)

Ben-Chanoch, E., Ellis, J.D., Glick, E., Hunter, W.B., Maori, E., Paldi, N., Sela, I., Yarden, G. 2010. RNAi at work: Targeting invertebrate pests and beneficial organisms' diseases [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XVIII Conference, January 9-13, 2010, San Diego, California. p. 18.

Identification of molecular markers associated with low chill/heat tolerance in raspberry - (Abstract Only)

Vasanthaiah, H., Kambiranda, D., Umar, G., Basha, S.M., Phill, B.R., Hunter, W.B. 2010. Identification of molecular markers associated with low chill/heat tolerance in raspberry [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XVIII Conference, January 9-13, 2010, San Diego, California. p. 18.

Transmission of bacterial plant pathogens by Hemipteran vectors: The intersection of genomics and classical vector biology - (Abstract Only)

Bextine, B.R., Hunter, W.B., Hail, D., Spencer, K. 2010. Transmission of bacterial plant pathogens by Hemipteran vectors: The intersection of genomics and classical vector biology [abtract]. Plant and Animal Genome XVIII Conference, January 9-13, 2010, San Diego, California, p. 18.

Demonstrating effective RNAi product line to control honeybee colony collapse factors - (Abstract Only)

Ben-Chanoch, E., Ellis, J.D., Glick, E., Hunter, W.B., Maori, E., Paldi, N., Sela, I., Yarden, G. 2010 [abstract]. Demonstrating effective RNAi product line to control honeybee colony collapse factors. Plant and Animal Genome XVIII Conference, January 9-13, 2010, San Diego, California. p. 18.

New Taastrup-Like virus, Rhabdoviridae, lethal to leafhoppers - (Abstract Only)

Hunter, W.B., Adkins, S.T. 2010. New Taastrup-Like virus, Rhabdoviridae, lethal to leafhoppers [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XVIII Conference, January 9-13, 2010, San Diego, California. p. 18.

Development of a grape genomics database using IBM DB2 content manager software - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Huang, H., Lu, J., Hunter, W.B., Dowd, S., Katsar, C.S., Jorgenson, C. 2009. Development of a grape genomics database using IBM DB2 content manager software. Acta Horticulturae. 827: 87-92.

Protein identities - Graphocephala atropunctata expressed sequenced tags: expanding leafhopper vector biology - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hunter, W.B., Shelby, K., Purcell, A., Hunnicutt, L.E. 2009. Protein identities - Graphocephala atropunctata expressed sequenced tags: expanding leafhopper vector biology. Florida Scientist. 73(1):89-98.

Phylogenetic analysis of heat shock proteins in Glassy-winged sharpshooter (Homalodisca vitripennis) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schreiber, H., Hail, D., Hunter, W.B., Bextine, B. 2009. Phylogenetic analysis of heat shock proteins in Glassy-winged sharpshooter (Homalodisca vitripennis). Southwestern Entomologist. 34:457-468.

Phylogenetic analysis of heat shock proteins in Glassy-winged sharpshooter - (Proceedings)

Bextine, B., Hunter, W.B., Schreiber, H., Hail, D. 2009. Phylogenetic analysis of heat shock proteins in Glassy-winged sharpshooter. p. 13-18. CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium, December 9-11, 2009, Sacramento, California. Available: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/pdcp/2009 Research Proceedings.html.

Identification and whole extraction of Homalodisca coagulata Virus 01 (HoCv-01)from Texas Glassy-winged sharpshooter populations - (Proceedings)

Bextine, B., Hunter, W.B., Marshall, P., Hail, D. 2009. Identification and whole extraction of Homalodisca coagulata Virus 01 (HoCV-01) from Texas Glassy-winged sharpshooter populations. p. 9-12. In: Proceedings 2009 Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium. Available: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/pdcp/2009 Research Proceedings.html.

Medium for development of bee cell cultures (Apis mellifera: Hymenoptera: Apidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hunter, W.B. 2010. Medium for development of bee cell cultures (Apis mellifera: Hymenoptera: Apidae). In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology - Animals. 46:83-86.

Data mining cDNAs reveals three new single stranded RNA viruses in Nasonia (Hymenopetera:Pteromalidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Oliveira, D., Hunter, W.B., Ng, J., Desjardins, C., Dang, P.M., Werren, J. 2010. Data mining cDNAs reveals three new single stranded RNA viruses in Nasonia (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae). Insect Molecular Biology. 19:99-107.

Dispersal, patch Leaving, and distribution of Homalodisca vitripennis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Northfield, T., Mizell, R., Paini, D., Andersen, P., Brodbeck, B., Riddle, T., Hunter, W.B. 2009. Dispersal, patch Leaving, and distribution of Homalodisca vitripennis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). Environmental Entomology. 38(1):183-191.

Leafhopper viral pathogens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hunter, W.B., Hert, M.M., Katsar, C., Hunnicutt, L., Powell, C. 2009. Leafhopper viral pathogens. Georgia Academy of Sciences Meeting. 67(1):38-39

Comparative Genomics- Identifying similarities and differences across three leafhopper vectors of Xylella fastidiosa - (Proceedings)

Hunter, W.B., Shelby, K., Hunnicutt, L.E., Mizell, R.F., Tipping, C., Dang, P.M. 2008. Comparative Genomics- Identifying similarities and differences across three leafhopper vectors of Xylella fastidiosa. In: Symposium Proceedings of the 2008 Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium. December 15-18, 2008, San Diego, California, p. 16-21.

Identification and integration of Picorna-like viruses in multiple insect taxa - (Abstract Only)

Tufts, D.M., Spencer, K., Hunter, W.B., Bextine, B. 2008. Identification and integration of Picorna-like viruses in multiple insect taxa [abstract]. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. p ?.

Identification of HoCV-1 virus in Texas Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Populations - (Abstract Only)

Marshall, P., Hunter, W.B., Hail, D., Bextine, B. 2008. Identification of HoCV-1 virus in Texas Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Populations [abstract]. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting.

Dispersal, patch Leaving, and distribution of Homalodisca vitripennis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Northfield, T.D., Mizell, R.F., Paini, D.R., Andersen, P.C., Brodbeck, B.V., Riddle, T.C., Hunter, W.B. 2008. Dispersal, patch-leaving, and distribution of Homalodisca vitripennis. Enviromental Entomology. 38(1):183-191.

Metagenomics of Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter, Homalodisca vitripennis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) - (Abstract Only)

Hunter, W.B., Dowd, S.E., Shelby, K., Katsar, C.S., Dang, P.M. 2008. Metagenomics of Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter, Homalodisca vitripennis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae)[abstract]. The 41st Annual Meeting of the Society for Invertebrate Pathology. p. 101.

Populations of sharpshooters in two citrus groves in east-central Florida as indicated by yellow sticky card traps - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hall, D.G., Hunter, W.B. 2008. Populations of sharpshooters in two citrus groves in east-central Florida as indicated by yellow sticky card traps. Florida Entomologist. 91(3):488-490.

Metagenomics of Glassy-winged Sharpshooter, Homalodisca vitripennis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) - (Abstract Only)

Hunter, W.B., Shelby, K.S., Dowd, S.E., Katsar, C.S., Dang, P.M., Hunnicutt, L. 2008. Metagenomics of Glassy-winged Sharpshooter, Homalodisca vitripennis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) [abstract]. Proceedings of the Congress of the Entomological Society Of Southern Africa. p. 441.

Molecular evidence for three novel viruses in Glassy-winged Sharpshooters, 'Homalidisca vitripennis' (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) - (Abstract Only)

Hunter, W.B. 2008. Molecular evidence for three novel viruses in Glassy-winged Sharpshooters, 'Homalidisca vitripennis' (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). American Society for Virology Meeting.

Proteins expressed in blue-green sharpshooter leafhoppers - (Abstract Only)

Hunter, W.B. 2008. Proteins expressed in blue-green sharpshooter leafhoppers [abstract]. 72nd Annual Meeting of the Florida Academy of Sciences in conjunction with the 85th Annual Meeting of the Georgia Academy of Sciences, March 14-15, 2008, Jacksonville, Florida. p. 4.

Viral pathogens of Glassy-winged sharpshooters - (Abstract Only)

Hunter, W.B. 2008. Viral pathogens of Glassy-winged sharpshooters [abstract]. The 72nd Annual meeting of the Florida Academy of Sciences, in conjunction with te 85th Annual meeting of the Georgia Academy of Science, March 14-15, Jacksonville, FL. p. 5.

Light affects gene expression during leafhopper diapause - (Abstract Only)

Hunter, W.B. 2008. Light affects gene expression during leafhopper diapause [abstract]. The 72nd Annual Meeting of the Florida Academy of Sciences, in conjunction with the 85th Annual Meeting of the Georgia Academy of Science, March 14-15, 2008, Jacksonville, Florida. p. 4.

Microarray analysis of diapause in the glassy-winged sharpshooter (Homalodisca vitripennis: Hemiptera) - (Abstract Only)

Hunter, W.B., Northfield, T., Mizell, R., Hall, D.G. 2008. Microarray analysis of diapause in the glassy-winged sharpshooter (Homalodisca vitripennis: Hemiptera). Southeastern Branch of Entomological Society of America.

Analysis of expressed sequence tags from the blue-green sharpshooter, Graphocephala atropunctata - (Abstract Only)

Hunter, W.B., Hunnicutt, L. 2008. Analysis of expressed sequence tags from the blue-green sharpshooter, Graphocephala atropunctata. Southeastern Branch of the Entomological Society of America.

Virus entry and replication in the Glassy-winged sharpshhoter, Homalodisca vitripennis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) - (Other)

Hunter, W.B. 2007. Virus entry and replication in the Glassy-winged sharpshhoter, Homalodisca vitripennis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting. http://esa.confex.com/esa/2007/techprogram/paper_30066.htm

Behavioral model for Homalodisca vitripennis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae): Optimization of host plant utilization and management implications - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mizell, R.F., Tipping, C., Andersen, P.C., Brodbeck. B.V., Hunter. W.B., Northfield, T. 2009 Behavioral model for Homalodisca vitripennis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae): Optimization of host plant utilization and management implications. Enivromental Entomology. 37:1049-1062

Expressed sequence tags from the black-winged sharpshooter: Application to biology and vector control - (Proceedings)

Hunter, W.B., Mizell, R., Tipping, C., Dang, P.M., Hunnicutt, L. 2007. Expressed sequence tags from the black-winged sharpshooter: Application to biology and vector control. In: Proceedings of the 2007 Pierce's Disease Research Symposium Annual Meeting, December 12-14, 2007, San Diego, California. p. 12-16

Microarray analysis of gene expression and diapause in Glassy-winged Sharpshooter (Homalodisca vitripennis: Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) - (Proceedings)

Hunter, W.B., Sinisterra, X., Northfield, T., Mizell, R. 2007. Microarray analysis of gene expression and diapause in Glassy-winged Sharpshooter (Homalodisca vitripennis: Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). In: Proceedings of the 2007 Pierce's Disease Symposium Annual Meeting, December 12-14, 2007, San Diego, California, p. 22-24.

Using functional genomics approaches for identification, isolation and characterization of genetic targets: A case study of disease/pest resistant genes from native North American grape species (Vitis L.) - (Proceedings)

Lu, J., Huang, H., Louime, C., Xu, S., Ren, Z., Bradeley, F., Hunter, W.B., Dang, P.M. 2007. Using functional genomics approaches for identification, isolation and characterization of genetic targets: A case study of disease/pest resistant genes from native North American grape species (Vitis L.). In: Proceedings of the 2007 College of Engineering Sciences, Technology and Agriculture Research Symposium, October 25, 2007, Tallahassee, Florida. p. 23.

Vitigene: A database for grape genomics and genetic resources delivery that benefits grape growers and scientific communities - (Proceedings)

Huang, H., Lu, J., Hunter, W.B., Dowd, S.E. 2007. Vitigene: A database for grape genomics and genetic resources delivery that benefits grape growers and scientific communities. In: Proceedings of the 2007 College of Engineering Sciences, Technology and Agriculture Research Symposium, October 25, 2007, Tallahassee, Florida.

Genomic sequencing, discovery, and characterization of viral pathogens in Glassy-winged Sharpshooters (Homalodisca vitripennis: Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) - (Proceedings)

Hunter, W.B. 2007. Genomic sequencing, discovery, and characterization of viral pathogens in Glassy-winged Sharpshooters (Homalodisca vitripennis: Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). In: Proceedings of the 2007 Pierce's Disease Research Symposium, October 12-14, 2007, San Diego, California. p. 17-21.

Protein identities from 'Graphocephala atropunctata' expressed sequence tags: Expanding leafhopper vector biology - (Proceedings)

Hunter, W.B., Wistrom, C., Purcell, A. 2007. Protein identities from 'Graphocephala atropunctata' expressed sequence tags: Expanding leafhopper vector biology. In: Proceedings of the 2007 Pierce's Disease Research Symposium, December 12-14, 2007, San Diego, California. p. 25-29.

Prevalence and natural host range of Homalodisca coagulata virus-1 (HoCV-1) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hunnicutt, L.E., Mozoruk, J.J., Hunter, W.B., Crosslin, J., Cave, R., Powell, C. 2007. Prevalance and natural host range of Homalodisca coagulata virus-1 (HoCV-1). Archives of Virology. 152(12): (2007). Available: DOI 10.1007/s00705-007-1066-2.

Prevalence and natural host range of Homalodisca coagulata virus-1 (HoCV-1) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hunnicutt, L.E., Mozoruk, J.J., Hunter, W.B., Crosslin, J., Cave, R., Powell, C. 2007. Prevalence and natural host range of Homalodisca coagulata virus-1 (HoCV-1). Archives of Virology. 153:61-67.

Gene expression in adult blue-green sharpshooters, Graphocephala atropunctata (Signoret) (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) - (Other)

Hunter, W.B., Wistrom, C., Purcell, A. 2007. Gene expression in adult blue-green sharpshooters, Graphocephala atropunctata (Signoret) (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). EH655849-EH662332.

Moving towards disease resistance in grapes - (Trade Journal)

Lu, J. 2007., Hunter, W.B. 2007. Moving towards disease resistance in grapes. Wine East. January-February 2007. pp 10-15, 52, 53.

GENE EXPRESSION IN TWO LEAFHOPPER VECTORS OF PIERCES DISEASE OF GRAPES, GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER AND BLUE-GREEN SHARPSHOOTER (HEMIPTERA: CICADELLIDAE) - (Abstract Only)

Hunter, W.B., Katsar, C.S. 2006. Gene expression in two leafhoper vectors of Pierces Disease of Grapes, Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter and Blue-green Sharpshooter (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae [abstract]. Joint Proceedings of the 89th Annual meeting and 6th International Caribbean Conference of the Florida Entomological Society. Paper No. DSP-11.

PLANT-HERBIVORE INTERACTIONS OF A GENERALIST TROPICAL HERBIVORE, DIAPREPES ABBREVIATUS (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE) - (Abstract Only)

Lapointe, S.L. 2006. Plant-herbivore interactions of a generalist tropical herbivore, Diaprepes abbreviatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Proceedings of the 22nd Annual Meeting of the International Society of Chemical Ecology. p. 207.

Phytoreovirus-like sequence isolated from Glassy-winged sharpshooter salivary glands, Homalodisca vitripennis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Katsar, C.S., Hunter, W.B., Sinisterra, X.S. 2007. Phytoreovirus-like sequence isolated from Glassy-winged sharpshooter salivary glands, Homalodisca vitripennis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). Florida Entomologist. 90(1):169-203.

COMPLETE GENOME SEQUENCE AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF HOMALODISCA COAGULATA VIRUS-1, A NOVEL VIRUS DISCOVERED IN THE GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER (HEMIPTERA: CICADELLIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hunnicutt, L.E., Hunter, W.B., Cave, R.D., Powell, C.A., Mozoruk, J.J. 2006. Genome sequence and molecular characterization of Homalodisca coagulata virus-1, a novel virus discovered in the glassy-winged sharpshooter (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). Virology 350:67-78.

RAPID DETECTION OF HOMALODISCA COAGULATA VIRUS-1 (HOCV-1), A NOVEL DICISTRONIC VIRUS DISCOVERED IN THE GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER - (Abstract Only)

Hunter, W.B. 2006. Rapid detection of homalodisca coagulata virus-1 (hocv-1), a novel dicistronic virus discovered in the glassy-winged sharpshooter. Proceedings of Annual International Plant & Animal Genome Conference. P936. p. 334.

SEQUENCE ANNOTATION AND COMPARISON FOR KEY ENZYMES RELATED TO BIOSYNTHESIS OF STILBENE AND ANTHOCYANIN IN GRAPES (VITIS L.) - (Abstract Only)

Hong, H., Lu, J., Hunter, W.B. 2006. Sequence annotation and comparison for key enzymes related to biosynthesis of stilbene and anthocyanin in grapes (vitis l.). Proceedings of International Plant and Animal Genome IX Conference. P. 795. p. 299.

IDENTIFICATION AND FUNCTIONAL ANNOTATION OF UNIQUE EST SEQUENCES BETWEEN VITIS SHUTTLEWORTHII AND V. VINIFERA GRAPES - (Abstract Only)

Lu, J., Hong, H., Hunter, W.B. 2006. Identification and functional annotation of unique est sequences between vitis shuttleworthii and v. vinifera grapes. Proceedings of International Plant and Animal Genome IX Conference. P. 18. p. 106.

SEQUENCING AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF A VITELLOGENIN CDNA FROM THE GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER, HOMALODISCA COAGULATA (HEMIPTERA: CICADELLIDAE) - (Abstract Only)

Hunter, W.B., Hunnicutt, L.E. 2006. Sequencing and molecular characterization of a vitellogenin cdna from the glassy-winged sharpshooter, Homalodisca coagulata (Hemiptera: cicadellidae). Proceedings of Annual International Plant & Animal Genome Conference. P. 509. p. 228.

DETERMINING THE ROLE OF ETHYLENE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF TOMATO IRREGUALR RIPENING DISORDER USING MICROARRAY TECHNOLOGY AND RT-REAL TIME PCR - (Abstract Only)

Mckenzie, C.L., Shatters, R.G., Albano, J.P., Sinisterra, X.H., Powell, C.A. 2005. Determining the role of ethylene in the development of tomato irregular ripening disorder using microarray technology and rt-real time pcr. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting.

Towards identification, isolation and characterization of disease resistance genes from native North American grape (Vitis L.) species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lu, J., Huang, H., Ren, Z., Bradeley, F., Hunter, W.B., Dang, P. 2007. Towards identification, isolation and characterization of disease resistance genes from native North American grape (Vitis L.) species. Acta Horticulturae. 738:767-772.

COMPARATIVE SEQUENCE AND FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS OF STILBENE SYNTHASE GENES AMONG VITIS SPECIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Huang, H., Lu, J., Hunter, W.B. 2006. Comparative sequence and functional analysis of stilbene synthase genes among vitis species. Acta Horticulturae.

PHYTOREOVIRUSES AND THE GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER (HEMIPTERA: CICDELLIDAE) - (Abstract Only)

Katsar, C.S., Hunter, W.B., Mizell, R. 2005. Phytoreoviruses and the Glassy-winged Sharpshooter (Hemiptera: Cicdellidae). Joint: 12th International Auchenorrhyncha Congress and 6th International Workshop on Leafhoppers and Planthoppers of Ecomonic Importance. August 8-12, 2005. Berkeley, CA. Paper No. 42.

MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF DELTA-9 DESATURASE FROM TWO SHARPSHOOTERS, HOMALODISCA COAGULATA AND ONCOMETOPIA NIGRICANS (HEMIPTERA: CICADELLIDAE) - (Abstract Only)

Katsar, C.S., Hunter, W.B., Tipping, C., Mizell, R. 2005. Molecular characterization of Delta-9 Desaturase from two sharpshooters, Homalodisca Coagulata and Oncometopia Nigricans (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). Joint 12th International Auchenorrhyncha Congress and 6th International Workshop on Leafhoppers and Planthoppers of Economic Importance. August 8-12, 2005. Berkely, CA. Paper No. P-14.

REDUCING GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTERS USING INSECT-INFECTING VIRUSES, HOMALODISCA COAGULATA (SAY) (HEMIPTERA: CICADELLIDAE) - (Abstract Only)

Hunter, W.B., Albrecht, U., Achor, D. 2005. Reducing glassy-winged sharpshooters using insect-infecting viruses, Homalodisca Coagulata (Say) (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). 88th annual meeting of the Florida Entomological Society. July 24-27, 2005, Ft. Myers, FL. Paper No. DSP-9.

MOLECULAR ANALYSIS OF CAPSID PROTEIN OF HOMALODISCA COAGULATA VIRUS-1. NEW VIRUS FROM GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER, HOMALODISCA COAGULATA (SAY) (HEMIPTERA: CICADELLIDAE) - (Abstract Only)

Katsar, C.S., Hunter, W.B., Chaparro, J.X. 2005. Molecular analysis of capsid protein of Homalodisca Coagulata Virus-1. New virus from Glassy-winged Sharpshooter, Homalodisca Coagulata (Say) (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). 88th annual meeting of the Florida Entomological Society. July 24-27, 2005. Ft. Myers, FL. Paper No. DSP-12.

MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF DELTA-9 DESATURASE 1 FROM THE GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER, HOMALODISCA COAGULATA (HEMIPTERA: CICADELLIDAE) - (Abstract Only)

Katsar, C.S., Hunter, W.B., Cleland, C.A. 2005. Molecular characterization of Delta-9 Desaturase 1 from the Glassy-winged Sharpshooter, Homalodisca Coagulata (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). 88th annual meeting of the Florida Entomological Society. July 24-27, 2005, Ft. Myers, FL. Paper No. DSP-12.

DELTA-9 DESATURASE FROM THE DIAPREPES ROOT WEEVIL - (Abstract Only)

Katsar, C.S., Hunter, W.B., Lapointe, S.L. 2005. Delta-9 Desaturase from the Diaprepes root weevil. 88th Annual Meeting of the Florida Entomological Society. July 24-27, 2005. Ft. Myers, FL. Paper No. DS-P11.

A RICE DWARF-LIKE VIRUS ISOLATED FROM SALIVARY GLAND OF GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER, THE VECTOR OF PIERCE'S DISEASE OF GRAPES. - (Abstract Only)

Katsar, C.S., Hunter, W.B. 2005. A rice dwarf-like virus isolated from salivary gland of Glassy-winged Sharpshooter, the vector of Pierce's Disease of grapes. 88th annual meeting of the Florida Entomological Society. July 24-27, 2005. Ft. Myers, FL. Paper No. DSP-13.

PHYLOGENETIC ANALYSIS OF DELTA-9 DESATURASES WITHIN THE HEMIPTERA - (Abstract Only)

Katsar, C.S., Hunter, W.B. 2005. Phylogenetic analysis of Delta-9 Desaturases within the Hemiptera. 88th annual meeting of the Florida Entomological Society. July 24-27, 2005. Ft. Myers, FL. Paper No. DSP-14.

FROM BUGS TO BASES: DETERMINING FUNCTION, RELATED PATHWAYS, AND CELLULAR LOCATION OF GENE PRODUCTS THROUGH EST ANNOTATION - (Abstract Only)

Hunnicutt, L.E., Hunter, W.B. 2005. From bugs to bases: determining function, related pathways, and cellular location of gene products through EST annotation. 88th annual meeting of the Florida Entomological Society. July 24-27, 2005. Ft. Myers, FL. Paper No. DSP-8.

SHARPSHOOTER HERBIVORY: TARGETING THE BULLS-EYE BETWEEN APHID AND CATERPILLAR SIGNATURE DEFENSE RESPONSES - (Abstract Only)

Mozoruk, J.J., Hunnicutt, L.E., Bausher, M.G., Cave, R., Hunter, W.B. 2005. Sharpshooter herbivory: targeting the bulls-eye between aphid and caterpillar signature defense responses. 88th annual meeting of the Florida Entomological Society. July 24-27, 2005. Ft. Myers, FL. Paper No. DSP-15.

GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER MIDGUT GENE EXPRESSION (HEMIPTERA: CICADELLIDAE: HOMALODISCA COAGULATA - (Abstract Only)

Hunter, W.B., Katsar, C.S., Backus, E.A. 2005. Glassy-winged Sharpshooter midgut gene expression (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Homalodisca coagulata [abstract]. Entomology Society America Annual Meeting. Dec. 15-18. Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Paper No. 23182.

ENTOMOPATHOGENIC VIRUS FROM GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER - (Proceedings)

Katsar, C.S., Hunter, W.B. 2005. Entomopathogenic virus from Glassy-winged Sharpshooter. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of America. December 15-18. Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Paper No. 23202.

SALIVARY GLAND GENE EXPRESSION IN GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTERS - (Abstract Only)

Sinisterra, X.H., Hunter, W.B., Katsar, C.S., Backus, E.A. 2005. Salivary gland gene expression in Glassy-winged sharpshooters [abstract]. Entomology Society America Annual Meeting. Paper No. 23209. December 15-18. Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

WHITEFLY (BEMISIA TABACI B BIOTYPE) FUNCTIONAL GENOMICS: EXPRESSED SEQUENCE TAG (EST) ANALYSIS OF WHTEFLY-BEGOMOVIRUS INTERACTIONS - (Abstract Only)

Shatters, R.G., Mckenzie, C.L., Boykin, L.M., Czosnek, H., Brown, J. 2005. Whitefly (bemisia tabaci b biotype) functional genomics: expressed sequence tag (est) analysis of whtefly - begomovirus interactions. Plant and Animal Genome Conference Proceedings.