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

Efficacy of area-wide inoculum reduction and vector control on temporal progress of huanglongbing in Young Sweet orange plantings - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(18-Dec-12)

Dynamics of Citrus tristeza virus populations in the Dominican Republic - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(05-Sep-12)

Spatial Distribution of Crown Gall in a Commercial Nursery of Weeping Fig - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(28-Aug-12)

Ipomoviruses: Squash vein yellowing virus, Cucumber vein yellowing virus, Cassava brown streak virus, and Ugandan cassava brown streak virus - (Book / Chapter)

(30-Jun-12)

Investigation on the phytosanitary status of major ornamental hibiscus species in Italy to assess virus infection - (Abstract Only)

Manglli, A., Adkins, S.T., Tiberini, A., Tomassoli, L. 2012. Investigation on the phytosanitary status of major ornamental hibiscus species in Italy to assess virus infection. International Society for Horticultural Science Meeting. _.

Odontonema cuspidatum and Psychotria punctata, two new cucumber mosaic virus hosts identified in Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Baker, C., Adkins, S.T., Webster, C.G. 2012. Odontonema cuspidatum and Psychotria punctata, two new cucumber mosaic virus hosts identified in Florida. Plant Disease. 96:1384.

Whitefly population dynamics and evaluation of whitefly-transmitted Tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV)-resistant tomato genotypes as whitefly and TYLCV reservoirs     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Srinivasan, R., Riley, D., Diffie, S., Sparks, A., Adkins, S.T. 2012. Whitefly population dynamics and evaluation of whitefly-transmitted Tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV)-resistant tomato genotypes as whitefly and TYLCV reservoirs. Journal of Economic Entomology. 105(4):1447-1456.

Use of latent class analysis to estimate the sensitivities and specificities of diagnostic tests for Squash vein yellowing virus in cucurbits - (Abstract Only)

Turechek, W., Webster, C.G., Kousik, C.S., Adkins, S.T. 2012. Use of latent class analysis to estimate the sensitivities and specificities of diagnostic tests for Squash vein yellowing virus in cucurbits. Phytopathology. 10:S4.122.

Differential acquisition and transmission of Florida Tomato spotted wilt virus isolates by Western flower thrips - (Abstract Only)

Reitz, S.R., Adkins, S.T. 2012. Differential acquisition and transmission of Florida Tomato spotted wilt virus isolates by Western flower thrips. American Phytopathology Society. _.

Virus movement within grafted watermelon plants - (Abstract Only)

Webster, C.G., Kousik, C.S., Hassell, R., Ling, K., Turechek, W., Adkins, S.T. 2012. Virus movement within grafted watermelon plants. American Phytopathology Society. 102:S4.133.

Thrips transmission of a tospovirus reassortment - (Abstract Only)

Webster, C.G., Reitz, S.R., Frantz, G., Mellinger, H.C., Funderburk, J., Adkins, S.T. 2012. Thrips transmission of a tospovirus reassortment. American Phytopathology Society. _.

Development and evaluation of quanitative early monitoring techniques for Squash vein yellowing virus, the cause of watermelon vine decline - (Trade Journal)

Adkins, S.T., Webster, C.G., Kousik, C.S. 2012. Development and evaluation of quanitative early monitoring techniques for Squash vein yellowing virus, the cause of watermelon vine decline. Vineline Magazine. Spring:38.

Evaluation of virus resistant rootstocks to manage watermelon vine decline and diseases caused by other potyviruses     - (Trade Journal)

Adkins, S.T., Webster, C.G., Hassell, R., Turechek, W., Kousik, C.S. 2012. Evaluation of virus resistant rootstocks to manage watermelon vine decline and diseases caused by other potyviruses. Vineline Magazine. Fall:41.

An improved regulatory sampling method for mapping and representing plant disease from a limited number of samples - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Luo, W., Pietravalle, S., Parnell, S., Van Den Bosch, F., Gottwald, T.R., Irey, M.S., Parker, S.R. 2012. An improved regulatory sampling method for mapping and representing plant disease from a limited number of samples. Elsevier. 4:68-77.

Inconsequential Effect of Nutritional Treatments on Huanglongbing Control, Fruit Quality, Bacterial Titer and Disease Progress     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gottwald, T.R., Graham, J.H., Mccollum, T.G., Wood, B.W. 2012. Inconsequential Effect of Nutritional Treatments on Huanglongbing Control, Fruit Quality, Bacterial Titer and Disease Progress. Crop Protection Journal. 36:73-82.

Semipersistent whitefly transmission of Squash vein yellowing virus, causal agent of viral watermelon vine decline - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Webb, S.E., Adkins, S.T., Reitz, S.R. 2012. Semipersistent whitefly transmission of Squash vein yellowing virus, causal agent of viral watermelon vine decline. Plant Disease. 96:839-844.

Improved real-time PCR detection of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus from citrus and psyllid hosts by targeting the intragenic tandem repeats of its prophage genes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Morgan, J.K., Zhou, L., Li, W., Shatters, R.G., Keremane, M.L., Duan, Y. 2012. Improved real-time PCR detection of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus from citrus and psyllid hosts by targeting the intragenic tandem repeats of its prophage genes. Molecular and Cellular Probes. 26:90-98.

Transmission of Citrus leprosis virus C by Brevipalpus phoenicis (Geijskes) to Alternative Host Plants Found in Citrus Orchards     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nunes, M.A., De Oliveira, C.L., De Oliveria, M.L., Kitajima, E., Hilf, M.E., Gottwald, T.R., Freitas-Astua, J. 2012. Transmission of Citrus leprosis virus C by Brevipalpus phoenicis (Geijskes) to Alternative Host Plants Found in Citrus Orchards. Plant Disease. 96:968-972.

Low genetic diversity of Squash vein yellowing virus in wild and cultivated cucurbits in the U.S. suggests a recent introduction     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Webster, C.G., Adkins, S.T. 2011. Low genetic diversity of Squash vein yellowing virus in wild and cultivated cucurbits in the U.S. suggests a recent introduction. Virus Research. doi:10.1016/j.virusres.2011.11.017.

Trichoderma rot on ‘Fallglo’ Tangerine Fruit - (Abstract Only)

(11-Oct-11)

Exploring cover crops as carbon sources for anaerobic soil disinfestation in a vegetable production system - (Abstract Only)

Butler, D.M., Rosskopf, E.N., Burelle, N.K., Albano, J.P., Muramoto, J. 2010. Exploring cover crops as carbon sources for anaerobic soil disinfestation in a vegetable production system. Soil Science Society of America Journal.

Bromovirus - (Book / Chapter)

Cheng Kao, C., Adkins, S.T. 2012. Bromovirus. The Springer Index of Viruses. 12:173-177.

Top 10 Plant Viruses in Molecular Plant Pathology - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Scholthof, K.G., Adkins, S.T., Czosnek, H., Palukaitis, P., Jacquot, E., Hohn, T., Hohn, B., Saunders, K., Candresse, T., Ahlquist, P., Hemenway, C., Foster, G.D. 2011. Top 10 Plant Viruses in Molecular Plant Pathology. Molecular Plant Pathology. 12:938-954.

Investigating alternative strategies for managing bacterial angular leaf spot in strawberry nursery production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(26-Aug-11)

A novel method for citrus propagation: Seed Grafting - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bar-Joseph, M., Robertson, C., Hilf, M.E., Dawson, W.O. 2011. A novel method for citrus propagation: Seed Grafting. Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology. 86:616-618.

Groundnut Ringspot Virus in Florida - (Government Publication)

Mcavoy, E., Adkins, S.T., Webster, C.G., Mellinger, C., Horsman, L., Frantz, G., Reitz, S.R., Zhang, S. 2011. Groundnut Ringspot Virus in Florida. Extension Digital Information Source (EDIS). 282.

Comments Regarding the Binary Power Law for Heterogeneity of Disease Incidence - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Turechek, W., Madden, L.V., Gent, D.H., Xu, X.M. 2011. Comments Regarding the Binary Power Law for Heterogeneity of Disease Incidence. Phytopathology. 101:1396-1407.

Tracking disease and insect pests using Smartphone technology: a new approach for regional (and local) pest management - (Proceedings)

Turechek, W., Adkins, S.T., Mellinger, H.C., Frantz, G., Lucas, L. 2011. Tracking disease and insect pests using Smartphone technology: a new approach for regional (and local) pest management. Tomato Institute. Florida Tomato Institute Proceedings (PRO 527) pg. 15-16.

Soil Fate of Agricultural Fumigants in Raised-Bed, Plastic-Mulch Crop Production Systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chellemi, D.O., Ajwa, H.A., Sullivan, D.A., Alessandro, R.T., Gilreath, J.A., Yates, S.R. 2011. Soil Fate of Agricultural Fumigants in Raised-Bed, Plastic-Mulch Crop Production Systems. Journal of Environmental Quality. 40:(no page).

Expansion of Groundnut ringspot virus host and geographic ranges in solanaceous vegetables in peninsular Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Webster, C.G., Turechek, W., Mellinger, C.H., Frantz, G., Roe, N., Yonce, H., Vallad, G.E., Adkins, S.T. 2011. Expansion of Groundnut ringspot virus host and geographic ranges in solanaceous vegetables in peninsular Florida. Plant Health Progress. DOI: 10.1094/PHP-2011-0725-01-BR.

Callose deposition and inhibited symplastic transport in the phloem of citrus leaves infected with Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Koh, E., Zhou, L., Kang, B., Williams, D.S., Duan, Y. 2011. Callose deposition and inhibited symplastic transport in the phloem of citrus leaves infected with Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus. Plant Physiology. DOI: 10.1007/s00709-011-0312-3.

Colonization of Citrus Seed Coats by 'Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus' the bacterium associated with citrus Huanglongbing; Implications for seed transmission of the bacterium - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hilf, M.E. 2011. Colonization of Citrus Seed Coats by 'Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus' the bacterium associated with citrus Huanglongbing; Implications for seed transmission of the bacterium. Phytopathology. 101:1242-1250.

Indigenous and introduced potyviruses of legumes and Passiflora spp. from Australia: biological properties and comparison of coat protein sequences - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(29-May-11)

Recommendations for Management of Whiteflies, Whitefly-transmitted viruses, and Insecticide Resistance for Production of Cucurbit Crops in Florida - (Other)

Webb, S., Schuster, D.J., Stansly, P., Polston, J.E., Adkins, S.T., Baker, C., Roberts, P., Liburd, O., Nyoike, T., Mcavoy, E., Whidden, A. 2011. Recommendations for Management of Whiteflies, Whitefly-transmitted viruses, and Insecticide Resistance for Production of Cucurbit Crops in Florida. Extension Digital Information Source (EDIS). 95:881.

A stochastic optimisation method to estimate the spatial distribution of a pathogen from a sample. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Parnell, S., Gottwald, T.R., Irey, M., Van Den Bosch, F. 2011. A stochastic optimisation method to estimate the spatial distribution of an invasive plant pathogen. Journal of Phytopathology. 101:1184-1190.

First Report of Tomato chlorosis virus in Tomato in Georgia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sundaraj, S., Srinivasan, R., Webster, C.G., Adkins, S.T., Perry, K.L., Riley, D. 2011. First Report of Tomato chlorosis virus in Tomato in Georgia. Plant Disease. 95(7):881.

Ecology and management of whitefly-transmitted vegetable viruses in Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Adkins, S.T., Webster, C.G., Kousik, C.S., Webb, S.E., Roberts, P.D., Stansly, P.A., Turechek, W. 2011. Ecology and management of whitefly-transmitted vegetable viruses in Florida. Virus Research. 159:110-114.

Solanaceous vegetables in Florida infected with a novel M RNA reassortant of Groundnut ringspot virus and Tomato chlorotic spot virus - (Abstract Only)

Adkins, S.T., Webster, C.G., Reitz, S.R., Perry, K.L., Frantz, G., Mellinger, C.H. 2011. Solanaceous vegetables in Florida infected with a novel M RNA reassortant of Groundnut ringspot virus and Tomato chlorotic spot virus. Legume Viruses Working Group Proceedings. Abstract.

Is the striped mealybug, Ferrisia virgata, a vector of huanglongbing bacterium ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’ - (Abstract Only)

(17-Mar-11)

Metagenomic analysis of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus in naturally populated psyllids (Diaphorina citri) using BAC libraries - (Abstract Only)

(16-Mar-11)

A novel M RNA reassortant of Groundnut ringspot virus and Tomato chlorotic spot virus infecting vegetables in Florida - (Abstract Only)

Webster, C.G., Reitz, S.R., Frantz, G., Mellinger, H., Perry, K.L., Adkins, S.T. 2011. A novel M RNA reassortant of Groundnut ringspot virus and Tomato chlorotic spot virus infecting vegetables in Florida. American Phytopathological Society. Abstract.

Regulating the ubiquitousRegulating the ubiquitous - (Abstract Only)

(15-Mar-11)

A new combination of antibiotics effective against the citrus huanglongbing bacterium, ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’ - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, M., Powell, C., Zhou, L., He, Z., Stover, E.W., Duan, Y. 2011. A new combination of antibiotics effective against the citrus huanglongbing bacterium, ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’. Phytopathology. 11(09):1097.

A natural M RNA reassortant arising from two distinct tospovirus species - (Abstract Only)

Webster, C.G., Reitz, S.R., Perry, K.L., Adkins, S.T. 2011. A natural M RNA reassortant arising from two distinct tospovirus species. American Society for Virology Meeting. 95:881.

Widespread occurrence and low genetic diversity of Colombian datura virus in Brugmansia suggest an anthropogenic role in virus selection and spread. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chellemi, D.O., Webster, C.G., Baker, C.A., Annamalai, M., Achor, D., Adkins, S.T. 2011. Widespread occurrence and low genetic diversity of Colombian datura virus in Brugmansia suggest an anthropogenic role in virus selection and spread.. Plant Disease. 95:755-761.

A natural M RNA reassortant arising from two species of plant-and-insect-infecting bunyaviruses and comparison of its sequences and biological properties to parental species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Webster, C.G., Reitz, S.R., Perry, K.L., Adkins, S.T. 2011. A natural M RNA reassortant arising from two species of plant-and-insect-infecting bunyaviruses and comparison of its sequences and biological properties to parental species. Virology. 413:216-225.

Enterobacter morus sp. nov., a novel Enterobacter species associated with bacterial wilt on mulberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhu, B., Lou, M., Xie, G., Wang, G., Zhou, Q., Wang, F., Fang, Y., Su, T., Li, B., Duan, Y. 2011. Enterobacter morus sp. nov., a novel Enterobacter species associated with bacterial wilt on mulberry. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. doi:10.1099/ijs.0.028613-0.

Ca. Liberibacter asiaticus carries two prophage lysogens - one replicating as an excision plasmid and another that becomes lytic in plant infections - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, S., Flores-Cruz, Z., Kang, B., Fleites, L., Wulff, N., Davis, M.J., Zhou, L., Duan, Y., Gabriel, D. 2011. Ca. Liberibacter asiaticus carries two prophage lysogens - one replicating as an excision plasmid and another that becomes lytic in plant infections. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. 11(4):458-468.

Antagonistic activity of Bacillus subtilis SB1 and its biocontrol effect on tomato bacterial wilt - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lian, L., Wu, Z., Xie, L., Benyon, L.S., Duan, Y. 2011. Antagonistic activity of Bacillus subtilis SB1 and its biocontrol effect on tomato bacterial wilt. Biocontrol. 41(2):219-224(2011).

Cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus detected in pigweed in Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Webster, C.G., Kousik, C.S., Roberts, P., Rosskopf, E.N., Turechek, W., Adkins, S.T. 2011. Cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus detected in pigweed in Florida. Plant Disease. 95(3):360.

Epidemiology and Association of Four Insect-Vectored Viruses in Florida Watermelon - (Proceedings)

Turechek, W., Adkins, S.T., Webster, C.G., Stansly, P., Roberts, P., Kousik, C.S. 2010. Epidemiology and Association of Four Insect-Vectored Viruses in Florida Watermelon. Cucurbitaceae Proceedings. 208-209.

Responses of various vining cucurbits to Squash vein yellowing virus infection - (Proceedings)

Webster, C.G., Turechek, W., Kousik, C.S., Roberts, P., Webb, S., Adkins, S.T. 2010. Responses of various vining cucurbits to Squash vein yellowing virus infection. Cucurbitaceae Proceedings. 214-215.

Physiological effects induced by Squash vein yellowing virus, causal agent of viral watermelon vine decline in Florida - (Proceedings)

Adkins, S.T., Webster, C.G., Mccollum, T.G., Albano, J.P., Turechek, W., Roberts, P., Webb, S.E., Baker, C.A., Kousik, C.S. 2010. Physiological effects induced by Squash vein yellowing virus, causal agent of viral watermelon vine decline in Florida. Cucurbitaceae Proceedings. 194-195.

Environmental and geographical variables associated with TYLCV epidemics in southwest Florida - (Proceedings)

Turechek, W. 2010. Environmental and geographical variables associated with TYLCV epidemics in southwest Florida. Tomato Committee Meeting.

Groundnut ringspot virus detected infecting tomato in south Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Webster, C.G., Adkins, S.T., Perry, K., Lu, X., Horsman, L., Frantz, G., Mellinger, C. 2010. Groundnut ringspot virus detected infecting tomato in south Florida. Pest Alert. http://entomology.ifas.ufl.edu/pestalert/groundnut_ringspot.htm

Pre- and post-inoculation activity of protectant and systemic fungicides for control of anthracnose fruit rot of strawberry under different wetness durations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Peres, N., Seijo, T., Turechek, W. 2010. Pre- and post-inoculation activity of protectant and systemic fungicides for control of anthracnose fruit rot of strawberry under different wetness durations. Crop Protection.

Distribution of Four Viruses in Single and Mixed Infections Within Infected Watermelon Plants in Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Turechek, W., Kousik, C.S., Adkins, S.T. 2010. Distribution of Four Viruses in Single and Mixed Infections Within Infected Watermelon Plants in Florida. Phytopathology. 100:1194-1203.

Rice ragged stunt virus segment S6-encoded nonstructural protein Pns6 complements cell-to-cell movement of Tobacco mosaic virus-based chimeric virus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wu, Z., Wu, J., Adkins, S.T., Xie, L., Li, W. 2010. Rice ragged stunt virus segment S6-encoded nonstructural protein Pns6 complements cell-to-cell movement of Tobacco mosaic virus-based chimeric virus. Virus Research. 152:176-179.

Investigations of Crown Gall in the Commercial Propagation of Weeping Fig - (Abstract Only)

Turechek, W. 2010. Investigations of Crown Gall in the Commercial Propagation of Weeping Fig. American Phytopathological Society.

First report of Groundnut ringspot virus infecting tomato in south Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Webster, C.G., Perry, K., Lu, X., Horsman, L., Frantz, G., Mellinger, C., Adkins, S.T. 2010. First report of Groundnut ringspot virus infecting tomato in south Florida. Plant Health Progress. doi:10.1094/PHP-2010-0707-01-BR.

Identification of Groundnut ringspot virus in tomato in south Florida - (Abstract Only)

Webster, C.G., Horsman, L., Frantz, G., Mellinger, C., Adkins, S.T. 2010. Identification of Groundnut ringspot virus in tomato in south Florida. Phytopathology. 100 (No. 6, supplement):S134

Insights into common functional domains of tospovirus NSm proteins - (Abstract Only)

Li, W., Lewandoski, D.J., Hilf, M.E., Adkins, S.T. 2010. Insights into common functional domains of tospovirus NSm proteins. Phytopathology. 100 (No. 6, supplement):S70.

Development of ELISA and qPCR for Squash vein yellowing virus detection - (Abstract Only)

Webster, C.G., Li, W., Kousik, C.S., Adkins, S.T. 2010. Development of ELISA and qPCR for Squash vein yellowing virus detection. Phytopathology. 100 (No. 6, supplement):S134

Epidemiological Analysis of Multi-Virus Infections of Watermelon in Experimental Fields in Southwest Florida - (Abstract Only)

Turechek, W., Kousik, C.S., Webster, C.G., Stansly, P., Roberts, P., Adkins, S.T. 2010. Epidemiological Analysis of Multi-Virus Infections of Watermelon in Experimental Fields in Southwest Florida. International Plant Virus Epidemiology Symposium.

Citrus huanglongbing shapes the structure of bacterial community associated with citrus roots - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Trivedi, P., Duan, Y., Wang, N. 2010. Citrus huanglongbing shapes the structure of bacterial community associated with citrus roots. Applied and Environmental Microbiology.

CURRENT EPIDEMIOLOGICAL UNDERSTANDING OF CITRUS HUANGLONGBING - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gottwald, T.R. 2010. CURRENT EPIDEMIOLOGICAL UNDERSTANDING OF CITRUS HUANGLONGBING. Annual Review of Phytopathology. 48:119-139.

Patterns of Virus Distribution in Single and Mixed Infections of Florida Watermelons - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Turechek, W., Kousik, C.S., Adkins, S.T. 2010. Patterns of Virus Distribution in Single and Mixed Infections of Florida Watermelons. Phytopathology. doi:10.1094/PHYTO-01-10-0018.

Patterns of Virus Distribution in Single and Mixed Infections of Florida Watermelons - (Abstract Only)

Turechek, W., Kousik, C.S., Adkins, S.T. 2010. Patterns of Virus Distribution in Single and Mixed Infections of Florida Watermelons. HortScience. 45(4):511

Update on the watermelon vine decline virus and other whitefly-transmitted cucurbit viruses in Florida, and their effects on watermelon - (Abstract Only)

Adkins, S.T., Webster, C.G., Mccollum, T.G., Albano, J.P., Kousik, C.S., Roberts, P.D., Webb, S.E., Baker, C.A., Turechek, W. 2010. Update on the watermelon vine decline virus and other whitefly-transmitted cucurbit viruses in Florida, and their effects on watermelon. HortScience. 45(4):510

Effects of the watermelon vine decline virus on vining cucurbit germplasm including wild cucurbits - (Abstract Only)

Webster, C.G., Kousik, C.S., Turechek, W., Roberts, P., Webb, S., Adkins, S.T. 2010. Effects of the watermelon vine decline virus on vining cucurbit germplasm including wild cucurbits. HortScience. 45(4):512

ANNUAL AND POLYETIC PROGRESSION OF CITRUS CANKER ON TREES PROTECTED WITH COPPER SPRAYS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Behlau, F., Amorim, L., Belasque Jr., J., Bergamin Filho, A., Leite Jr., R., Gottwald, T.R. 2010. ANNUAL AND POLYETIC PROGRESSION OF CITRUS CANKER ON TREES PROTECTED WITH COPPER SPRAYS. Plant Pathology. DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3059.2010.02344.x

Screening molecules for control of citrus Huanglongbing (HLB) using an optimized regeneration system for 'Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus' infected periwinkle (Catharunthus roseus) cuttings - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, M., Duan, Y., Turechek, W., Stover, E.W., Powell, C.A. 2010. Screening molecules for control of citrus Huanglongbing (HLB) using an optimized regeneration system for 'Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus' infected periwinkle (Catharunthus roseus) cuttings. Phytopathology. 100:239-245.

Strains of Citrus tristeza virus do not exclude superinfection by other strains of the virus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Folimonova, S., Robertson, C., Shilts, T., Folimonov, A., Hilf, M.E., Garnsey, S., Dawson, W. 2010. Strains of Citrus tristeza virus do not exclude superinfection by other strains of the virus. Journal of Virology. 84:1314-1325.

Visible/near-infrared spectroscopy for discrimination of HLB-infected citrus leaves from healthy leaves - (Abstract Only)

(05-Dec-09)

Estimation of plant disease severity visually, by digital photography and image analysis, and by hyperspectral imaging - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bock, C., Poole, G.H., Parker, P., Gottwald, T.R. 2010. Estimation of plant disease severity visually, by digital photography and image analysis, and by hyperspectral imaging. Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences. 29:59-107

Identification and Chacterization of new strains of Enterobacter spp. causing Mulberry (Morus alba) wilt disease in China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, G., Kawicha, P., Xie, G., Liu, B., Huang, J., Benyon, L.S., Duan, Y. 2009. Identification and Chacterization of new strains of Enterobacter spp. causing Mulberry (Morus alba) wilt disease in China. European Journal of Plant Pathology. 126:465-478.

Surprising results from a search for effective disinfectants for Tobacco mosaic virus-contaminated tools - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lewandowski, D., Hayes, A.J., Adkins, S.T. 2010. Surprising results from a search for effective disinfectants for Tobacco mosaic virus-contaminated tools. Plant Disease. 94:5:542-550.

Detection of three whitefly-transmitted viruses infecting the cucurbit weed, Cucumis melo var. dudaim, in Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Adkins, S.T., Webster, C.G., Baker, C.A., Weaver, R., Rosskopf, E.N., Turechek, W. 2009. Detection of three whitefly-transmitted viruses infecting the cucurbit weed, Cucumis melo var. dudaim, in Florida. Plant Health Progress. doi:10.1094/PHP-2009-1118-01-BR

Some consequences of using the Horsfall-Barratt scale for hypothesis testing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bock, C., Gottwald, T.R., Parker, P., Ferrandino, F., Welham, S. 2010. Some consequences of using the Horsfall-Barratt scale for hypothesis testing. Phytopathology. 100:1030-1041.

Characterization of an ATP/ADP translocase in the citrus huanglongbing bacterium, Candidatus Liberibacter - (Abstract Only)

(05-Aug-09)

IPM CRSP project on tospoviruses and thrips vectors in South and Southeast Asia - (Abstract Only)

Adkins, S.T., Karthikeyan, G., Damayanthi, T., Kodetham, G., Riley, D.J., Naidu, R.A. 2009. IPM CRSP project on tospoviruses and thrips vectors in South and Southeast Asia. Thysanoptera International Conference Proceedings.

Tomato spotted wilt virus NSm protein domains involved in tubule formation,movement and symptoms - (Abstract Only)

Li, W., Lewandoski, D.J., Hilf, M.E., Adkins, S.T. 2009. Tomato spotted wilt virus NSm protein domains involved in tubule formation,movement and symptoms. Thysanoptera International Conference Proceedings.

Evaluation of Quantitative Real-Time PCR Assays for Detection of Citrus Greening - (Proceedings)

Turechek, W., Gottwald, T.R., Hartung, J.S., Hilf, M.E., Keremane, M.L., Lin, H., Shatters, R.G., Irey, M., Sieburth, P., Brlansky, R., Dagraca, J., Graham, J., Kunta, M., Roberts, P., Rogers, M., Sun, X., Wang, N. 2009. Evaluation of Quantitative Real-Time PCR Assays for Detection of Citrus Greening. Workshop Proceedings.

Epidemiological Analysis of Multi-Virus Infections of Watermelon in Experimental Fields in Southwest Florida - (Abstract Only)

Turechek, W., Adkins, S.T., Kousik, C.S., Webster, C.G., Stansly, P.A. 2009. Epidemiological Analysis of Multi-Virus Infections of Watermelon in Experimental Fields in Southwest Florida. Phytopathology.

Symptoms and distribution of Squash vein yellowing virus in vining cucurbits - (Abstract Only)

Webster, C.G., Kousik, C.S., Turechek, W., Webb, S., Adkins, S.T. 2009. Symptoms and distribution of Squash vein yellowing virus in vining cucurbits. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting.

Characterization of Tomato spotted wilt virus NSm protein domains involved in tubule formation, movement and symptoms - (Abstract Only)

Li, W., Lewandowski, D.J., Hilf, M.E., Adkins, S.T. 2009. Characterization of Tomato spotted wilt virus NSm protein domains involved in tubule formation, movement and symptoms. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting.

Optimal strategies for the eradication of Asiatic citrus canker in heterogeneous host landscapes     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Parnell, S., Gottwald, T.R., Van Den Bosch, F., Gilligan, C. 2009. Optimal strategies for the eradication of Asiatic citrus canker in heterogeneous host landscapes. Phytopathology.

Identification of domains of the Tomato spotted wilt virus NSm protein involved in tubule formation, movement and symptomatology - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, W., Lewandowski, D.J., Hilf, M.E., Adkins, S.T. 2009. Identification of domains of the Tomato spotted wilt virus NSm protein involved in tubule formation, movement and symptomatology. Virology. 390:110-121.

Disadvantages of the Horsfall-Barratt Scale for estimating severity of citrus canker - (Proceedings)

Bock, C., Gottwald, T.R., Parker, P., Ferrandino, F., Welham, S., Van Den Bosch, F., Parnell, S. 2009. Disadvantages of the Horsfall-Barratt Scale for estimating severity of citrus canker. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. 98:S23.

The effect of landscape pattern on the optimal eradication zone of an invading epidemic - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Parnell, S., Gilligan, C., Gottwald, T.R., Cunniffe, N., Van Den Bosch, F. 2009. The effect of landscape pattern on the optimal eradication zone of an invading epidemic. Phytopathology. Vol. 100, No. 7:638-644.

Estimating the spatial distribution of a plant disease epidemic from a sample - (Proceedings)

Gottwald, T.R., Irey, M., Van Den Bosch, F. 2009. Estimating the spatial distribution of a plant disease epidemic from a sample. Workshop Proceedings.

Multiplex real-time PCR for detection, identification and quantification of ‘Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum’ in potato plants with zebra chip - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, W., Abad, J.A., French-Monar, R.D., Rascoe, J., Wen, A., Gudmestad, N.C., Secor, G.A., Lee, I., Duan, Y., Levy, L. 2009. Multiplex real-time PCR for detection, identification and quantification of ‘Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum’ in potato plants with zebra chip. Journal of Microbiological Methods. 78:59-65.

Automated image analysis of the severity of foliar citrus canker symptoms - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bock, C., Parker, P., Cook, A., Gottwald, T.R. 2009. Automated image analysis of the severity of foliar citrus canker symptoms. Plant Disease. 93:660-665

Comparison of Assessment of Citrus Canker Foliar Symptoms by Experienced and Inexperienced Raters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bock, C., Parker, P., Cook, A., Riley, T., Gottwald, T.R. 2009. Comparison of Assessment of Citrus Canker Foliar Symptoms by Experienced and Inexperienced Raters. Plant Disease. 93:412-424.

Complete Genome sequence of citrus huanglongbing bacterium, ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’ obtained through metagenomics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Duan, Y., Zhou, L., Hall, D.G., Li, W., Doddapaneni, H., Lin, H., Liu, L., Gabriel, D., Vahling, C.M., Williams, K., Dickerman, A., Sun, Y., Gottwald, T.R. 2009. Complete Genome sequence of citrus huanglongbing bacterium, ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’ obtained through metagenomics. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. 22(8):1011-1020.

First report of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus infecting citrus in the Dominican Republic - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Matos, L., Hilf, M.E., Comejo, J. 2009. First report of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus infecting citrus in the Dominican Republic. Plant Disease. 93:668.

Site-specific risk factors for ray blight in Tasmanian pyrethrum fields - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pethybridge, S., Gent, D.H., Esker, P., Turechek, W., Hay, F., Nutter, F. 2009. Site-specific risk factors for ray blight in Tasmanian pyrethrum fields. Plant Disease. 93:299-308.

The epidemiological significance of post-packinghouse survival of Xanthomonas citri ssp. citri for dissemination of Asiatic citrus canker via infected fruit - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gottwald, T.R., Graham, J., Bock, C., Bonn, G., Civerolo, E.L., Irey, M., Leite, R., Lopez, M., Mccollum, T.G., Parker, P., Ramallo, J., Riley, T., Schubert, T., Stein, B., Taylor, E.L. 2009. The epidemiological significance of post-packinghouse survival of Xanthomonas citri ssp. citri for dissemination of Asiatic citrus canker via infected fruit. Crop Protection. 29:508-524.

Genetic diversity and host range variation of Ralstonia solanacearum strains entering the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Norman, D.J., Zapata, M., Gabriel, D.W., Duan, Y., Yuen, J.F., Mangravita-Novo, A., Donahoo, R. 2009. Genetic diversity and host range variation of Ralstonia solanacearum strains entering the United States. Phytopathology. 99:1070-1077.

Horsfall-Barratt recalibration and replicated severity estimates of citrus canker - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bock, C., Gottwald, T.R., Parker, P., Ferrandino, F., Parnell, S., Van Den Bosch, F. 2009. Horsfall-Barratt recalibration and replicated severity estimates of citrus canker . European Journal of Plant Pathology. 125:23-38.

Investigations of the effect of guava as a possible tool in the control/management of Huanglongbing - (Proceedings)

Gottwald, T.R., Hall, D.G., Beattie, G., Bar-Joseph, M., Lapointe, S.L., Stover, E.W., Parker, P., Mccollum, T.G., Hilf, M.E. 2010. Investigations of the effect of guava as a possible tool in the control/management of Huanglongbing. International Organization of Citrus Virologists Proceedings.

Spatio-temporal analysis of an HLB epidemic in Florida and implications for spread. - (Proceedings)

Gottwald, T.R., Irey, M., Gast, T., Parnell, S., Taylor, E.L., Hilf, M.E. 2010. Spatio-temporal analysis of an HLB epidemic in Florida and implications for spread.. International Organization of Citrus Virologists Proceedings.

Watermelon vine decline and other whitefly-transmitted virus diseases of cucurbits in Florida - (Proceedings)

Adkins, S.T., Turechek, W., Kousik, C.S., Webb, S.E., Roberts, P.D., Stansly, P.A., Baker, C.A. 2009. Watermelon vine decline and other whitefly-transmitted virus diseases of cucurbits in Florida. Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference. 20.

Cucurbit leaf crumple virus Identified in Common Bean in Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Adkins, S.T., Polston, J.E., Turechek, W. 2008. Cucurbit leaf crumple virus Identified in Common Bean in Florida. Plant Disease. 93:320.

Squash vein yellowing virus, causal agent of watermelon vine decline in Florida - (Government Publication)

Baker, C., Webb, S., Adkins, S.T. 2008. Squash vein yellowing virus, causal agent of watermelon vine decline in Florida. Fla. Dept. of Agric. & Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry, Plant Pathology Circular 407.

The interactions of Tropical soda apple mosaic tobamovirus and Gratiana boliviana (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), an introduced biological control agent of tropical soda apple (Solanum viarum) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Overholt, W., Markle, L., Rosskopf, E.N., Manrique, V., Albano, J.P., Cave, E., Adkins, S.T. 2009. The interactions of Tropical soda apple mosaic tobamovirus and Gratiana boliviana (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), an introduced biological control agent of tropical soda apple (Solanum viarum). Biological Control. 48:294-300.

Bacterial brown leaf spot of citrus, a new disease caused by Burkholderia andropogonis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Duan, Y., Sun, X., Zhou, L., Gabriel, D., Benyon, L.S., Gottwald, T.R. 2008. Bacterial brown leaf spot of citrus, a new disease caused by Burkholderia andropogonis. Plant Disease. 93:607-614.

Whitefly-transmitted viruses in cucurbits - (Review Article)

Vallad, G., Snodgrass, C., Adkins, S.T. 2008. White-fly transmitted viruses in cucurbits. The Berry Vegetable Time.

Hot Water Treatment to Reduce Angular Leaf Spot of Strawberry, Caused by Xanthomonas fragariae, in Nursery Production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Turechek, W., Peres, N. 2009. Hot Water Treatment to Reduce Angular Leaf Spot of Strawberry, Caused by Xanthomonas fragariae, in Nursery Production. Plant Disease. 93:299-308.

Genome sequence of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus, the casual agent of citrus huanglongbing (greening) - (Abstract Only)

(01-Jun-08)

Efficacy of Cankerguard® Sprays for Effective Decontamination of Citrus Canker - (Abstract Only)

Bock, C., Parker, P., Cook, A., Graham, J., Gottwald, T.R. 2008. Efficacy of Cankerguard® Sprays for Effective Decontamination of Citrus Canker. Phytopathology. 99:S13.

Squash vein yellowing virus, causal agent of viral watermelon vine decline in Florida, USA – reservoirs, genome characterization and mixed infections - (Proceedings)

Adkins, S.T., Turechek, W., Kousik, C.S., Li, W., Hilf, M.E., Roberts, P.D., Stansly, P.A., Baker, C.A., Webb, S.E. 2008. Squash vein yellowing virus, causal agent of viral watermelon vine decline in Florida, USA – reservoirs, genome characterization and mixed infections. Legume Viruses Working Group Proceedings. 26.

Patterns of Multi-Virus Infections in Florida Watermelon - (Abstract Only)

Turechek, W., Adkins, S.T., Kousik, C.S., Stansly, P.A., Roberts, P.D. 2008. Patterns of Multi-Virus Infections in Florida Watermelon. Phytopathology. 98(6):S154

Identification of plant reservoirs and genome characterization of Squash vein yellowing virus, causal agent of viral watermelon vine decline in Florida - (Abstract Only)

Adkins, S.T., Li, W., Hilf, M.E., Turechek, W., Kousik, C.S., Baker, C., Webb, S.E. 2008. Identification of plant reservoirs and genome characterization of Squash vein yellowing virus, causal agent of viral watermelon vine decline in Florida. Phytopathology. 98(6):S10

A review of ipomoviruses and watermelon vine decline caused by the newly-described and whitefly-transmitted squash vein yellowing virus - (Proceedings)

Adkins, S.T., Webb, S., Roberts, P., Kousik, C.S., Stansly, P., Bruton, B.D., Achor, D., Muchovej, R., Baker, C. 2010. A review of ipomoviruses and watermelon vine decline caused by the newly-described and whitefly-transmitted squash vein yellowing virus. Bemisia International Workshop Proceedings.

Plant reservoirs of Squash vein yellowing virus, causal agent of viral watermelon vine decline, and other whitefly-transmitted cucurbit viruses in Florida - (Abstract Only)

Adkins, S.T., Kousik, C.S., Webb, S.E., Baker, C.A., Turechek, W. 2008. Plant reservoirs of Squash vein yellowing virus, causal agent of viral watermelon vine decline, and other whitefly-transmitted cucurbit viruses in Florida. HortScience. 43(3)623

Patterns of Multi-Virus Infections of Watermelon at the Plant and Field Levels in Florida - (Abstract Only)

Turechek, W., Adkins, S.T., Kousik, C.S., Stansly, P.A., Roberts, P.D. 2008. Patterns of Multi-Virus Infections of Watermelon at the Plant and Field Levels in Florida. HortScience. 43:623-624.

Automating the assessment of citrus canker symptoms with image analysis - (Abstract Only)

Cook, A., Bock, C.H., Parker, P.E., Gottwald, T.R. 2008. Automating the assessment of citrus canker symptoms with image analysis. Phytopathology. 98:S41

Science-based Regulatory Decisions. - (Abstract Only)

Gottwald, T.R. 2008. Science-based Regulatory Decisions.. Phytopathology. 98:S196

A Case Study: Significance, Epidemiology, and Management of Hop Viruses. - (Abstract Only)

Pethybridge, S.J., Turechek, W., Madden, L.V. 2008. A case study: significance, epidemiology, and management of hop viruses. Phytopathology. 98(6):S189.

Evaluating Hot-Water Treatment as Means to Reduce Xanthomonas fragariae in Strawberry Nursery Stock: Field trials. - (Abstract Only)

Turechek, W., Peres, N. 2008. Evaluating Hot-Water Treatment as Means to Reduce Xanthomonas fragariae in Strawberry Nursery Stock: Field trials.. Phytopathology. 98(6)S160

Constructing the effect of alternative intervention strategies on historic epidemics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cook, A., Gibson, G., Gottwald, T.R., Gilligan, C. 2008. Constructing the effect of alternative intervention strategies on historic epidemics. Proceedings of the Royal Society of London B. doi:10.1098/rsif.2008.0030

Presence of P1b and absence of HC-Pro in Squash vein yellowing virus suggests a general feature of the genus Ipomovirus in the family Potyviridae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, W., Hilf, M.E., Webb, S.E., Baker, C.A., Adkins, S.T. 2008. Presence of P1b and absence of HC-Pro in Squash vein yellowing virus suggests a general feature of the genus Ipomovirus in the family Potyviridae. Virus Research. 135:213-219.

Squash vein yellowing virus detection using nested polymerase chain reaction demonstrates Momordica charantia is a reservoir host - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Adkins, S.T., Webb, S., Baker, C., Kousik, C.S. 2008. Squash vein yellowing virus detection using nested polymerase chain reaction demonstrates Momordica charantia is a reservoir host. Plant Disease. 92:1119-1123.

Nested PCR is essential for the detection of extremely low titer of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus from citrus and its vector psyllid Diaphorina citri - (Abstract Only)

(13-Mar-08)

A unique disease phenotype -‘yellow shoot without blotchy mottle’ was associated with a low titer of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus in Florida - (Abstract Only)

(13-Mar-08)

Seed transmission of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus in periwinkle and dodder resulted in low bacterial titer and very mild disease in periwinkle - (Abstract Only)

(13-Mar-08)

Dispersal of Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri bacteria downwind from harvested, infected fruit - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Parker, P., Bock, C., Cook, A., Gottwald, T.R. 2008. Dispersal of Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri bacteria downwind from harvested, infected fruit. Phytopathology. 98:S121

Characteristics of Multi-rater Estimates of Citrus Canker Severity - (Abstract Only)

Bock, C.H., Parker, P.E., Cook, A., Riley, T., Gottwald, T.R. 2008. Characteristics of Multi-rater Estimates of Citrus Canker Severity. Phytopathology. 98:S23.

Bidens mottle virus and Apium virus Y identified in Ammi majus in Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Baker, C.A., Rosskopf, E.N., Irey, M.S., Jones, L., Adkins, S.T. 2008. Bidens mottle virus and Apium virus Y identified in Ammi majus in Florida. Plant Disease. 92:6:975.

Columbian datura virus re-emergence in Brugmansia spp. in the U.S. - (Abstract Only)

Adkins, S.T., Chellemi, D.O., Annamalai, M., Baker, C. 2008. Columbian datura virus re-emergence in Brugmansia spp. in the U.S.. Virus Diseases of Ornamental Plants Symposium Proceedings.

Identification of three potyviruses in Ammi majus in Florida - (Abstract Only)

Adkins, S.T., Baker, C., Jones, L., Irey, M., Rosskopf, E.N. 2008. Identification of three potyviruses in Ammi majus in Florida. Virus Diseases of Ornamental Plants Symposium Proceedings.

Effects of radiation (Cobalt-60) on the elimination of Brevipalpus phoenicis (Acari: Tenuipalpidae) Cardinum endosymbiont - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Novelli, V., Freitas-Astua, J., Segatti, N., Mineiro, J., Arthur, V., Bastaniel, M., Hilf, M.E., Gottwald, T.R., Machado, M. 2008. Effects of radiation (Cobalt-60) on the elimination of Brevipalpus phoenicis (Acari: Tenuipalpidae) Cardinum endosymbiont. Experimental and Applied Acarology. DOI 10.1007/s10493-008-9176-4.

First Report of Dodder Transmission of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus to Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Duan, Y., Zhou, L., Gottwald, T.R., Gabriel, D. 2008. First Report of Dodder Transmission of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus to Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum). Plant Disease. 92:831.

Copper Sprays and Windbreaks for Control of Citrus Canker on Young Orange Trees in Southern Brazil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Behlau, F., Belasque Jr., J., Bergamin-Filho, A., Graham, J., Leite, Jr., R., Gottwald, T.R. 2008. Copper Sprays and Windbreaks for Control of Citrus Canker on Young Orange Trees in Southern Brazil. Crop Protection Journal. 27:807-813.

Incidence, distribution and association of Spongospora subterranea and Potato mop-top virus in Costa Rica - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Montero-Astua, M., Vasquez, V., Turechek, W., Merz, U., Rivera, C. 2008. Incidence, distribution and association of Spongospora subterranea and Potato mop-top virus in Costa Rica. Plant Disease. 92:1171-1176.

Cucurbit leaf crumple virus detected in green beans in southwest Florida - (Other)

Adkins, S.T., Turechek, W. 2008. Cucurbit leaf crumple virus detected in green beans in southwest Florida. Pest Alert.

Constructing the effect of alternative intervention strategies on historic epidemics - (Review Article)

Cook, A., Gibson, G., Gottwald, T.R., Gilligan, C. 2008. Constructing the effect of alternative intervention strategies on historic epidemics. Journal of the Royal Society Interface, 5:1203-1213. doi:10.1098/rsif.2008.0030

Detection of Cucurbit leaf crumple virus in Florida cucurbits - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Akad, F., Webb, S., Nyoike, T., Liburd, O., Turechek, W., Adkins, S.T., Polston, J. 2008. Detection of Cucurbit leaf crumple virus in Florida cucurbits. Plant Disease. 92:648.

Triple Threat for Cucurbits - (Popular Publication)

December Issue

Characterization of Recently Introduced HLB and CTV Isolates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hilf, M.E., Garnsey, S., Robertson, C., Gowda, S., Satyanarayana, T., Irey, M., Sieburth, P., Dawson, W. 2007. Characterization of Recently Introduced HLB and CTV Isolates. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 120:138-141.

Citrus Canker and Citrus Huanglongbing, Two Exotic Bacterial Diseases Threatening the Citrus Industries of the Western Hemisphere - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gottwald, T.R. 2007. Citrus Canker and Citrus Huanglongbing, Two Exotic Bacterial Diseases Threatening the Citrus Industries of the Western Hemisphere. Outlooks on Pest Management. 18(6):274-9.

Molecular Marker Analysis of Citrus tristeza virus (CTV) isolates from the Dominican Republic - (Abstract Only)

(15-Aug-07)

An Immunocapture RT-PCR Procedure Using Apple stem grooving virus Antibodies Facilitates Molecular Genetic Characterization of Citrus tatter leaf virus from the Original Meyer Lemon Host - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hilf, M.E. 2008. An Immunocapture RT-PCR Procedure Using Apple stem grooving virus Antibodies Facilitates Molecular Genetic Characterization of Citrus tatter leaf virus from the Original Meyer Lemon Host. Plant Disease. 92:746-750.

Two distinct evolutionary pathways for Citrus tristeza virus: recombination defines two gene modules and provides for increased genetic diversity in a narrow host range plant virus. - (Abstract Only)

(15-Aug-07)

Influence of the Brevipalpus phoenicis endosymbiont Cardinium sp. in the transmission of Citrus leprosis virus. - (Abstract Only)

(10-Aug-07)

Persistent infection and promiscuous recombination of multiple genotypes of an RNA virus within a single host generate extensive diversity. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Weng, Z., Barthelson, R., Gowda, S., Hilf, M.E., Dawson, W., Galbraith, D., Xiong, Z. 2007. Persistent infection and promiscuous recombination of multiple genotypes of an RNA virus within a single host generate extensive diversity.. PLoS One. 2(a):e917.doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0000917.

Tropical soda apple mosaic virus Identified in Solanum capsicoides in Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Adkins, S.T., Mcavoy, G., Rosskopf, E.N. 2007. Tropical soda apple mosaic virus Identified in Solanum capsicoides in Florida. Plant Disease. 91:1204

Management of watermelon vine decline in Florida - (Abstract Only)

Roberts, P., Stansly, P., Adkins, S.T., Bruton, B.D., Muchovej, R., Kousik, C.S. 2007. Management of watermelon vine decline in Florida. American Phytopathology Society.

A Statistical Comparison of the Blossom Blight Forecasts of MARYBLYT and Cougarblight with Receiver Operating Characteristic Curve Analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dewdney, M., Biggs, A., Turechek, W. 2007. A statistical comparison of the blossom blight forecasts of maryblyt and cougarblight with receiver operating characteristic curve analysis. Phytopathology. 97:1164-1176.

All Five Host-Range Variants of Xanthomonas citri Carry One pthA Homolog With 17.5 Repeats That Determines Pathogenicity on Citrus, but None Determine Host-Range Variation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Al-Saadi, A., Reddy, J., Duan, Y., Brunings, A.M., Gabriel, D.W. 2007. All Five Host-Range Variants of Xanthomonas citri Carry One pthA Homolog With 17.5 Repeats That Determines Pathogenicity on Citrus, but None Determine Host-Range Variation. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. 20:934-943

Cold Tolerance of some Ralstonia solanacearum strains, including Race3 Biovar2, is conferred in part by variation in cold shock gene cspD3. - (Abstract Only)

(01-Apr-07)

First Report of Dodder Transmission of Huanglongbing from Naturally Infected Murraya paniculata to Citrus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhou, L., Gabriel, D., Duan, Y., Halbert, S., Dixon, W. 2007. First Report of Dodder Transmission of Huanglongbing from Naturally Infected Murraya paniculata to Citrus. Plant Disease. 91:227