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Antennal response of the Asian citrus psyllid to citrus volatiles and their degradation product - (Abstract Only)

(18-May-13)

Revisiting an old question: Is the natural blend best for disruption of pheromone communication in moths? - (Abstract Only)

Lapointe, S.L. 2013. Revisiting an old question: Is the natural blend best for disruption of pheromone communication in moths? [abstract]. Invited lecture, April 22, 2013, Cornell University, Geneva, New York.

Stylet morphometrics and citrus leaf vein structure in relation to feeding behavior of the Asian citrus psyllid Diaphorina citri, vector of citrus huanglongbing bacterium - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ammar, E.D., Hall, D.G., Shatters, R.G. 2013. Stylet morphometrics and citrus leaf vein structure in relation to feeding behavior of the Asian citrus psyllid Diaphorina citri, vector of citrus huanglongbing bacterium. PLoS One. 8(3):e59914. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0059914.

Retracted stylets in nymphs of the Asian citrus psyllid are held externally against the clypeus by a special paired organ not found in the adults - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ammar, E.D., Hall, D.G. 2013. Retracted stylets in nymphs of the Asian citrus psyllid are held externally against the clypeus by a special paired organ not found in the adults. Florida Entomologist. 96:264-267.

Evaluation of management programs for protecting young citrus plantings from huanglongbing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hall, D.G., Gottwald, T.R., Stover, E., Beattie, GA. 2013. Evaluation of management programs for protecting young citrus plantings from huanglongbing. HortScience. 48:330-337.

Sequencing and annotation of the Wolbachia endosymbiont of Diaphorina citri by the CG-HLB genome resources group reveals candidate sources of interaction with the insect host - (Abstract Only)

Surya, S., Hunter, W.B., Lindeberg, M. 2013. Sequencing and annotation of the Wolbachia endosymbiont of Diaphorina citri by the CG-HLB genome resources group reveals candidate sources of interaction with the insect host [abstract]. Third International Research Conference on Huanglongbing-IRCHLB III, February 4-8, 2013, Orlando, Florida.

Clues into the metagenome of huanglongbing infected citrus by analysis of ancillary sequences from Ion Torrent whole genome Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus sequencing - (Abstract Only)

Morgan, J.K., Shatters, R.G., Stover, E.W., Duan, Y., Moore, G.A., Powell, C.A. 2012. Clues into the metagenome of huanglongbing infected citrus by analysis of ancillary sequences from Ion Torrent whole genome Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus sequencing [abstract]. International Research Citrus Huanglongbing Conference, Orlando, Florida, February 4-8, 2013.

RNAi-based strategy for Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri) Control: A method to reduce the spread of citrus greening disease - (Abstract Only)

Hawkings, C.L., Morgan, J.K., Borovsky, D., Shaffer, L.I., Shatters, R.G., Dawson, W.O., Gowda, S., Powell, C.A., Cave, R.D. 2012. RNAi-based strategy for Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri) Control: A method to reduce the spread of citrus greening disease[abstract]. International Research Citrus Huanglongbing Conference, February 4-8, 2013, Orlando, Florida.

Whole genome PCR sequencing strategy for ‘Candidatus’ Liberibacter asiaticus: Analyzing sequence diversity among U.S. isolates. - (Abstract Only)

Shatters, R.G., Morgan, J.K., Stover, E.W., Moore, G.A., Duan, Y., Powell, C.A. 2016. Whole genome PCR sequencing strategy for ‘Candidatus’ Liberibacter asiaticus: Analyzing sequence diversity among U.S. isolates [abstract]. International Research Citrus Huanglongbing, Orlando, Florida, February 4-8, 2013.

Targeting juvenile hormone metabolic genes in the Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri Kuwayama) as a strategy to reduce the spread of citrus greening disease - (Abstract Only)

Van Ekert, E., Borovsky, Powell, C.A., Cave, R.D., Alessandro, R.T., Shatters, R.G. 2012. Targeting juvenile hormone metabolic genes in the Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri Kuwayama) as a strategy to reduce the spread of citrus greening disease [abstract]. International Research Citrus Huanglongbing Conference, February 4-8, 2013, Orlando, Florida.

Asian citrus psyllid genome (Diaphorina citri, Hemiptera) - (Abstract Only)

Hunter, W.B., Reese, J. 2013. Asian citrus psyllid genome (Diaphorina citri, Hemiptera)[abstract]. International Research Citrus Huanglongbing, February 4-8, 2013, Orlando, Florida.

A new excised-leaf assay method to test the inoculativity of the Asian citrus psyllid with Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus associated with citrus huanglongbing disease - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ammar, E., Walter, A., Hall, D. 2013. A new excised-leaf assay method to test the inoculativity of the Asian citrus psyllid with Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus associated with citrus huanglongbing disease. Journal of Economic Entomology. 106:25-35.

Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Psyllidae), vector of citrus huanglongbing disease - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hall, D.G., Ammar, E., Richardson, M.L. 2013. Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Psyllidae), vector of citrus huanglongbing disease. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 146:207-223.

Survey of endosymbionts in the Diaphorina citri metegenome and assembly of a Wolbachia wDi draft genome - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Saha, S., Hunter, W.B., Reese, J., Morgan, J.K., Hert, M.M., Huang, H., Lindeberg, M. 2012. Survey of endosymbionts in the Diaphorina citri metagenome and assembly of a Wolbachia wDi draft genome. PLoS One 7(11): e50067

RNAi strategies to suppress insects of fruit and tree crops - (Proceedings)

Hunter, W.B. 2012. RNAi strategies to suppress insects of fruit and tree crops. 2012. Proceedings of the 17th International Oil Palm Conference, September 25-28, Cartagena, Colombia, South America. http://portal.fedepalma.org/conferencia2012/memorias/wayne_hunter.pdf

Resistance of Poncirus and Citrus x Poncirus germplam to the Asian citrus psyllid - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Richardson, M.L., Hall, D.G. 2013. Resistance of Poncirus and Citrus x Poncirus germplam to the Asian citrus psyllid. Crop Science. 53(1):183-188.

Host plants of the sugarcane root weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Florida sugarcane - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(21-Sep-12)

Cell culture techniques in honey bee research - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Genersch, E., Gisder, S., Hedtke, K., Hunter, W.B., Mockel, N., Muller, U. 2012. Cell culture techniques in honey bee research. Journal of Apiculture Research. 51(2):151-153.

Ontogenic variation in citrus flush shoots and its relation with host plant finding and acceptance by Asian citrus psyllid (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) - (Abstract Only)

(10-Aug-12)

Entomopathogenic fungus, Isaria fumosorosea, and aphid parasitoid, Lysiphlebus testaceipes, for managing infestations of brown citrus aphid, Toxoptera citricidus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pick, D.A., Avery, P.B., Hunter, W.B., Powell, C.A., Hall, D.G. 2012. Entomopathogenic fungus, Isaria fumosorosea, and aphid parasitoid, Lysiphlebus testaceipes, for managing infestations of brown citrus aphid, Toxoptera citricidus. Florida Entomologist. 95(3):764-766.

Titers of 'Ca. Liberibacter asiaticus' in Murraya paniculata and Murraya-reared Diaphorina citri are much lower than in citrus and citrus-reared psyllids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Walter, A.J., Duan, Y., Hall, D.G. 2012. Titers of 'Ca. Liberibacter asiaticus' in Murraya paniculata and Murraya-reared Diaphorina citri are much lower than in citrus and citrus-reared psyllids. HortScience. 47:1449-1452.

A novel Arometic compound acts synergistically with a naturally occurring monoterpene to elicit strong behavioral responses in Asian citrus psyllid - (Abstract Only)

(27-Jul-12)

New and simple methods for studying Hemipteran stylets, bacteriomes and salivary sheaths in host plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

New and simple methods for studying Hemipteran sytlets, bacteriomes and salivary sheaths in host plants. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 105(5):731-739. 2013. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1603/AN12056.

RNAI: Future in insect management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Burand, J.P., Hunter, W.B. 2012. RNAI: Future in insect management. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 2013: 112:S68-S74. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2012.07.012.

Toxicity of insecticidal soaps to the Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri) and two of its natural enemies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hall, D.G., Richardson, M.L. 2013. Toxicity of insecticidal soaps to the Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri) and two of its natural enemies. Journal of Applied Entomology. 137:347-354.

Asian citrus psyllid tolerance to heat - (Abstract Only)

Hall, D.G., Hentz, M.G. 2012. Asian citrus psyllid tolerance to heat [Abstract]. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting, November 11-14, Knoxville, Tennessee.

Chemical and behavioral analysis of the cuticular hydrocarbons from Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(21-May-12)

Bionomics of Asian citrus psyllid associated with orange jasmine hedges in Florida, with special reference to biological control by Tamarixia radiata - (Abstract Only)

(11-May-12)

Field releases in Florida of Diaphorencyrtus aligarhensis (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae), an endoparasitoid of Diaphorina citri (Homoptera: Psyllidae) from mainland China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rohrig, E.A., Hall, D.G., Stansly, P.A. 2012. Field releases in Florida of Diaphorencyrtus aligarhensis (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae), an endoparasitoid of Diaphorina citri (Homoptera: Psyllidae) from mainland China. Florida Entomologist. 95(2):476-478.

Congener response reduces risks from bottom-up and top-down forces: Behavioral parsimony by Xylophage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mizell, R.F., Andersen, P.C., Brodbeck, B.V., Hunter, W.B. 2012. Congener response reduces risks from bottom-up and top-down forces: Behavioral parsimony by Xylophage. American Entomologist. 58:106-115.

Volatile profiles of young leaves of Rutaceae spp. varying in susceptibility to the Asian citrus psyllid,(Hemiptera: Psyllidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Robbins, P.S., Alessandro, R.T., Stelinski, L.L., Lapointe, S.L. 2012. Volatile profiles of young leaves of Rutaceae spp. varying in susceptibility to the Asian citrus psyllid,(Hemiptera: Psyllidae). Florida Entomologist. 94(3):774-776.

Using biological control research in the classroom to promote scientific inquiry and literacy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Richardson, M.L., Richardson, S.L., Hall, D.G. 2012. Using biological control research in the classroom to promote scientific inquiry and literacy. The American Biology Teacher. 74(7):445-451.

Observations on the entomopathogenic fungus Hirsutella citriformis attacking adult Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Psyllid) in a managed citrus grove - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hall, D.G., Hentz, M.G., Meyer, J.M., Boucias, D.G. 2012. Observations on the entomopathogenic fungus Hirsutella citriformis attacking adult Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Psyllid) in a managed citrus grove. Biocontrol. 57:663-675.

Identification and synthesis of a male-produced pheromone for the neotropical root weevil Diaprepes abbreviatus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lapointe, S.L., Alessandro, R.T., Robbins, P.S., Khrimian, A., Svatos, A., Dickens, J.C., Otalora-Luna, F., Kaplan, F., Alborn, H.T., Teal, P.E. 2012. Identification and synthesis of a male-produced pheromone for the neotropical root weevil Diaprepes abbreviatus. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 38:408-417.

Innate and conditional responses to chemosensory cues by Asian citrus psyllid: Importance of ecological context - (Abstract Only)

Mafra-Neto, A. 2012. Innate and conditional responses to chemosensory cues by Asian citrus psyllid: Importance of ecological context in 2012 [CDROM]. Ventura, CA: Gordon Research Conference on Plant Volatiles.

Low incidence of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus in Diaphorina citri and its host plant Murraya paniculata - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Walter, A.J., Hall, D.G., Duan, Y. 2012. Low incidence of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus in Diaphorina citri and its host plant Murraya paniculata. Plant Disease. 96:827-832.

Broad sprectrum potential of Isaria fumosorosea on insect pests of citrus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hunter, W.B., Avery, P.B., Pick, D., Powell, C.A. 2011. Broad sprectrum potential of Isaria fumosorosea on insect pests of citrus. Florida Entomologist. 94:1051-1054.

Advances in RNA interference: dsRNA treatment in trees and grapevines for insect pest population suppression - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hunter, W.B., Glick, E., Paldi, N., Bextine, B. 2012. Advances in RNA interference: dsRNA treatment in trees and grapevines for insect pest population suppression. Southwestern Entomologist. 37(1): 85-87.

The salivary gland and alimentary canal as transmission barriers to Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus in the Asian citrus psyllid, vector of citrus huanglongbing diesease - (Abstract Only)

(04-Oct-11)

Survival of adult Asian citrus pysllid on harvested citrus fruit and leaves - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hall, D.G., Mccollum, T.G. 2011. Survival of adult Asian citrus pysllid on harvested citrus fruit and leaves. Florida Entomologist. 94:1094-1096.

Differential performance of tropical soda apple and its biological control agent Gratiana boliviana (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in open and shaded habitats - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rodrigo, D., Aguirre, C., Wheeler, G.S., Lapointe, S.L., Rosskopf, E.N., Overholt, W. 2011. Differential performance of tropical soda apple and its biological control agent Gratiana boliviana (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in open and shaded habitats. Environmental Entomology. 40:1437-1447.

Associated bacteria of Asian citrus psyllid (Hemiptera: Psyllidae: Diaphorina citri) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Marutani-Hert, M., Hunter, W.B., Morgan, J.K. 2011. Associated bacteria of Asian citrus psyllid (Hemiptera: Psyllidae: Diaphorina citri). Southwestern Entomologist. 36(3):323-330. Available: http://www.bioone.org/doi/full/10.3958/059.036.0309.

Ecology of the Asian citrus pysllid - (Abstract Only)

(16-Sep-11)

An applicator for high viscosity semiochemical products and intentional treatment gaps for mating disruption of Phyllocnistis citrella - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lapointe, S.L., Stelinski, L.L. 2011. A GPS-guided applicator for high viscosity semiochemical products and optimal coverage patterns for mating disruption of the leafminer Phyllocnistis citrella (Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae) in citrus. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 141:145-153.

Ribonucleic acid interference (RNAi) technology for control of Asian citrus psyllid - (Other)

Hunter, W.B. 2011. Ribonucleic acid interference (RNAi) technology for control of Asian citrus psyllid. 2011. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4j31k20uSg

Abundance of citrus leafminer larvae on citrus and citrus-related germplasm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Richardson, M.L., Westbrook, C., Hall, D.G., Stover, E.W., Duan, Y., Lee, R.F. 2011. Abundance of citrus leafminer larvae on citrus and citrus-related germplasm. HortScience. 46(9):1260-1264.

Localization of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus associated with citrus huanglongbing disease, in its pysllid vector using fluorescence in situ hybridization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ammar, E., Shatters, R.G., Hall, D.G. 2011. Localization of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus associated with citrus huanglongbing disease, in its pysllid vector using fluorescence in situ hybridization. Journal of Phytopathology. 159:726-734.

Ribonucleic acid interference (RNAi) and control of citrus pests - (Other)

Hunter, W.B. 2011. Ribonucleic acid interference (RNAi and control of citrus pests. http://southeastagnet.com/2011/05/13/citrus-research-er-tells-how-mai-will-work-on-psyllids/

Colonization of citrus and citrus-related germplasm by Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Westbrook, C.J., Hall, D.G., Stover, E.W., Duan, Y., Lee, R.F. 2011. Colonization of citrus and citrus-related germplasm by Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Psyllidae). HortScience. 46(7):997-1005.

Pest management practices aimed at curtailing citrus huanglongbing disease - (Review Article)

Hall, D.G., Gottwald, T.R. 2011. Pest management practices aimed at curtailing citrus huanglongbing disease. Outlooks on Pest Management. 22(4):189-192.

Localization of Candidatus liberibacter asiaticus associated with huanglongbing disease in various organs of its insect vector Diaphorina citri using FISH and Q-PCR - (Abstract Only)

Ammar, E., Shatters, R.G., Hall, D.G. 2011. Localization of Candidatus liberibacter asiaticus associated with huanglongbing in various organs of its pysllid vector using FISH and Q-PCR. Phytopathology. 101:56.

A new detached-leaf assay to test the inoculativity of psyllids with Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus associated with huanglongbing disease - (Abstract Only)

Ammar, E., Walter, A.J., Hall, D.G. 2011. A new detached-leaf assay to test the inoculativity of psyllids with Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus associated with huanglongbing disease. Phytopathology. 101:S6.

On a mission - (Popular Publication)

Hall, D.G., Lapointe, S.L., Shatters, R.G., Hunter, W.B., Ammar, E., Robbins, P.S., Morgan, J.K., Richardson, M.L., Walter, A.J. 2011. On a mission. Florida Grower. 104(6):22-23.

Ribonucleic acid interference (RNAi) Technology for control of Asian citrus psyllid - You Tube - (Other)

Hunter, W.B. 2011. Ribonucleic acid interference (RNAi) Technology for control of Asian citrus psyllid - You Tube. www.youtube.com/watch?=4j31k2OuSg

Leafhopper comparative genomics - Identifying similarities and differences across Leafhopper vectors of Xylella fastidiosa     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Welch, E., Hunter, W.B., Shelby, K., Mizell, R.F., Tipping, C., Katsar, C.S., Bextine, B.R. 2011. Leafhopper comparative genomics - Identifying similarities and differences across Leafhopper vectors of Xylella fastidiosa . Southwestern Entomologist. 36:305-321.

Comparative anaylsis of Asian citrus psyllid and potato psyllid antennae - (Proceedings)

Arras, J., Hunter, W.B., Bextine, B.R. 2011. Comparative anaylsis of Asian citrus psyllid and potato psyllid antennae. In: Proceedings of the 2nd International Research Conference on Huanglongbing, January 10-14, 2011, Orlando, Florida. p. 45

Gene response to stress in the Asian citrus psyllid (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Marutani-Hert, M., Hunter, W.B., Hall, D.G. 2010. Gene response to stress in the Asian citrus psyllid (Hemiptera: Psyllidae). Florida Entomologist. 93:519-525.

Effects of varroa mites and bee diseases on pollination efficacy of honey bees - (Other)

Afik, O., Hunter, W.B., Delaplane, K.S. 2010. Effects of varroa mites and bee diseases on pollination efficacy of honey bees. 2010 American Bee Research Conference, January 14-15, 2010, Orlando, Florida. ABRC 2010, p. 30792. http://www.extension.org/pages/30792/abrc2010-effects-of-varroa-mites-and-bee-diseases-on-pollination-efficacy-of-honey-bees

Sugarcane borer in Florida - (Popular Publication)

Hall, D.G., Nuessly, G.S., Gilbert, R.A. 2007. Sugarcane borer in Florida. Florida Cooperative Extension Services, Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences, University of Florida, ENY-666. 5pp.

Euthyrhynchus floridanus (L.) (Hemiptera: pentatomidae), a predacious insect in Florida - (Popular Publication)

Hall, D.G., Hentz, M., Eger, J.E. 2006. Euthyrhynchus floridanus (L.) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae), a predacious insect in Florida. American Entomologist. 51(4):201.