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

Root susceptibility and inoculum production from roots of Eastern United States oak species to Phytophthora ramorum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Widmer, T.L., Shishkoff, N., Dodge, S.C. 2012. Root susceptibility and inoculum production from roots of Eastern United States oak species to Phytophthora ramorum. Plant Disease. 96:1675-1682.

Susceptibility of some common container weeds to Phytophthora ramorum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(24-Aug-11)

Survival of Phytophthora kernoviae oospores, sporangia, and mycelium - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Widmer, T.L. 2011. Survival of Phytophthora kernoviae oospores, sporangia, and mycelium. New Zealand Journal of Forestry Science. 41S:S15-S23.

Enhanced recovery of Phytophthora ramorum from soil following 30 days storage at 4C - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tooley, P.W., Carras, M.M. 2011. Enhanced recovery of Phytophthora ramorum from soil following 30 days storage at 4C. Journal of Phytopathology. 159:641-643.

Inoculum density effects on infection of selected Eastern US forest species by Phytophthora ramorum - (Abstract Only)

Tooley, P.W., Browning, M.E. 2011. Inoculum density effects on infection of selected Eastern US forest species by Phytophthora ramorum. Phytopathology. 101:S274-275.

Infectivity and sporulation of Phytophthora ramorum on northern red oak and chestnut oak - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tooley, P.W., Browning, M.E., Leighty, R.M. 2011. Infectivity and sporulation of Phytophthora ramorum on northern red oak and chestnut oak. Journal of Phytopathology. 159:516-521.

Isolation of nine Phytophthora capsici pectin methylesterase genes which are differentially expressed in various plant species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, P., Feng, B., Wang, H., Tooley, P.W., Zhang, X. 2011. Isolation of nine Phytophthora capsici pectin methylesterase genes which are differentially expressed in various plant species. Journal of Basic Microbiology. 51:61-70.

Whole plant inoculations of Viburnum species and cultivars testing for susceptibility to Phytophthora ramorum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Widmer, T.L. 2010. Whole plant inoculations of Viburnum species and cultivars testing for susceptibility to Phytophthora ramorum. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 28:197-202.

Phytophthora kernoviae oospore maturity, germination, and infection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Widmer, T.L. 2010. Phytophthora kernoviae oospore maturity, germination, and infection. Fungal Biology. doi:10.1016/j.funbio.2010.06.001. 114:661-668.

Root susceptibility and inoculum production from roots of eastern oak species to Phytophthora ramorum - (Abstract Only)

Widmer, T.L., Shishkoff, N., Dodge, S.C. 2010. Root susceptibility and inoculum production from roots of eastern oak species to Phytophthora ramorum. Phytopathology. 100/S136.

Detection of Phytophthora ramorum chlamydospores in soil by baiting and dilution plating - (Abstract Only)

Tooley, P.W., Carras, M.M. 2010. Detection of Phytophthora ramorum chlamydospores in soil by baiting and dilution plating. Phytopathology. 100:S208.

Real-time PCR detection of sorghum ergot pathogens Claviceps africana, C. sorghi, and C. sorghicola - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tooley, P.W., Carras, M.M., Sechler, A.J., Rajasab, A.H. 2010. Real-time PCR detection of sorghum ergot pathogens Claviceps africana, C. sorghi, and C. sorghicola. Journal of Phytopathology. doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0434.2010.01683.x

Differentiating Phytophthora ramorum and P. kernoviae from other species isolated from foliage of rhododendrons     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Widmer, T.L. 2010. Differentiating Phytophthora spp. isolated from leaves and stems of rhododendron plants. Plant Health Progress. doi: 10.1094/PHP-2010-0317-01-RS.

Long-term survival of Phytophthora kernoviae oospores - (Proceedings)

(12-Nov-09)

Adaptation of a Phytophthora ramorum Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction Assay based on a mitochondrial gene region for use on the Cepheid SmartCycler - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sechler, K.E., Carras, M.M., Shishkoff, N., Tooley, P.W. 2010. Adaptation of a Phytophthora ramorum Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction Assay based on a mitochondrial gene region for use on the Cepheid SmartCycler. Plant Health Progress. 2010 - 0212-01-RS.

A test system to quantify inoculum in runoff from Phytophthora ramorum-infected plant roots - (Abstract Only)

(15-Jul-09)

Factors Affecting Onset of Sporulation in Phytophthora ramorum - (Abstract Only)

Tooley, P.W., Browning, M.E. 2010. Factors Affecting Onset of Sporulation in Phytophthora ramorum. Sudden Oak Death Science Symposium. 2010: 373-374.

Screening Trichoderma asperellum as a Mycoparasite on Phytophthora ramorum - (Proceedings)

(10-Jun-09)

The effect of temperature and moisture period on infection of Rhododendron Cunningham’s White by Phytophthora ramorum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tooley, P.W., Browning, M.E., Kyde, K.L., Berner, D.K. 2009. The effect of temperature and moisture period on infection of Rhododendron Cunningham’s White by Phytophthora ramorum. Phytopathology. 99:1045-1052.

Susceptibility of sprouted oak acorns to Phytophthora ramorum zoospores - (Abstract Only)

Widmer, T.L., Dodge, S.C. 2009. Susceptibility of sprouted oak acorns to Phytophthora ramorum zoospores. Phytopathology. 99:5205.

Sporulation capacity of Phytophthora ramorum on northern red oak and chestnut oak - (Abstract Only)

Tooley, P.W., Browning, M.E. 2009. Sporulation capacity of Phytophthora ramorum on northern red oak and chestnut oak. Phytopathology. 99:S05.

Propagule production by Phytophthora ramorum on infected leaves of lilac (Syringa vulgaris) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shishkoff, N. 2009. Propagule production by Phytophthora ramorum on infected leaves of lilac (Syringa vulgaris). Plant Disease. 93:475-480.

Susceptibility of some common Eastern forest understory plant species to Phytophthora ramorum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tooley, P.W., Browning, M.E. 2009. Susceptibility of some common Eastern forest understory plant species to Phytophthora ramorum. Plant Disease. 93:249-256.

Comparing necrosis of Rhododendron leaf tissue inoculated with Phytophthora ramorum sporangia or zoospores - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Widmer, T.L. 2008. Comparing necrosis of Rhododendron leaf tissue inoculated with Phytophthora ramorum sporangia or zoospores. Plant Disease. 93:30-35.

Sporulation on plant roots by Phytophthora ramorum - (Abstract Only)

Shishkoff, N. 2008. Sporulation on plant roots by Phytophthora ramorum. Phytopathology. 98:S145

Development and Validation of a Tissue based Panel for the P. ramorum Proficiency Testing Program - (Abstract Only)

Mavrodieva, V., Negi, S., Picton, D., Levy, L., Tooley, P.W., Shishkoff, N., Luster, D.G. 2008. Development and Validation of a Tissue based Panel for the P. ramorum Proficiency Testing Program. Phytopathology. 98:S100

Comparing New Zealand and United Kingdom isolates of Phytophthora kernoviae - (Abstract Only)

Widmer, T.L. 2008. Comparing New Zealand and United Kingdom isolates of Phytophthora kernoviae. Phytopathology. 98:S171

Survival of Phytophthora ramorum hyphae following exposure to temperature extremes and various humidities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Browning, M.E., Englander, L., Tooley, P.W., Berner, D.K. 2008. Survival of Phytophthora ramorum hyphae following exposure to temperature extremes and various humidities. Mycologia. 100:236-245.

Susceptibility of European bread and durum wheat cultivars to Tilletia indica - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Riccioni, L., Inman, A., Magnus, H.A., Valvassori, M., Di Giambattista, G., Porta-Puglia, A., Hughes, K., Coates, M., Bowyer, R., Barnes, A., Sansford, C.E., Razzaghian, J., Prince, A., Peterson, G.L. 2008. Susceptibility of European bread and durum wheat cultivars to Tilletia indica. Plant Pathology. doi 10.1111/j 1365-3059.2008.01830.X

Real-time PCR detection of sorghum ergot pathogens Claviceps africana, C. sorghi, and C. sorghicola - (Abstract Only)

Tooley, P.W., Carras, M.M., Sechler, A.J. 2008. Real-time PCR detection of sorghum ergot pathogens Claviceps africana, C. sorghi, and C. sorghicola. International Congress of Plant Pathology Abstracts and Proceedings. Journal of Plant Pathology. Vol. 90 (2, Supplement). 52.312.2008

Survival of Tilletia indica teliospores under European soil conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Inman, A., Magnus, H.A., Riccioni, L., Hughes, K., Coates, M., Barnes, A., Barton, V., Sansford, C.E., Valvassori, M., Di Giambattista, G., Port-Puglia, A., Razzaghian, J., Peterson, G.L. 2008. Survival of Tilletia indica teliospores under European soil conditions. Plant Pathology. 57(2):290-300.