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Identification of soybean aphid resistance in early maturing genotypes of soybean - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bhusal, S.J., Jiang, G., Tilmon, K.J., Hesler, L.S. 2013. Identification of soybean aphid resistance in early maturing genotypes of soybean. Crop Science. 53:491-499.

Managing weeds with a population-based approach - (Proceedings)

Anderson, R.L. 2013. Managing weeds with a population-based approach. Canada FarmTech Conference Proceedings, Edmonton ALB, January 29-31, 2013. Available: http://farmtechconference.com/speaker-profile/randy-anderson/

Possible causes of dry pea synergy to corn - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Anderson, R.L. 2013. Possible causes of dry pea synergy to corn. Weed Technology. 26:438-442.

SOYBEAN.APHID.2.SD.2011 - (Other)

Hesler, L.S., Bhusal, S., Jiang, G., Tilmon, K. 2012. SOYBEAN.APHID.2.SD.2011. USDA-ARS Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN). Available: www.ars-grin.gov/npgs/.

SOYBEAN.APHID.1.SD.2011 - (Other)

Hesler, L.S., Bhusal, S.J., Jiang, G., Tilmon, K.J. 2012. SOYBEAN.APHID.1.SD.2011. USDA-ARS Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN). Available: www.ars-grin.gov/npgs/.

SOYBEAN.DEFOLIATION.1.SD.2011 - (Other)

Hesler, L.S. 2012. SOYBEAN.DEFOLIATION.1.SD.2011. USDA-ARS Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN). Available: www.ars-grin.gov/npgs/.

SOYBEAN.DEFOLIATION.2.SD.2011 - (Other)

Hesler, L.S. 2012. SOYBEAN.DEFOLIATION.2.SD.2011. USDA-ARS Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN). Available: www.ars-grin.gov/npgs/.

Inheritance of an extended diapause trait in the Northern corn rootworm, Diabrotica barberi (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

French, B.W., Coates, B.S., Sappington, T.W. 2012. Inheritance of an extended diapause trait in the Northern corn rootworm, Diabrotica barberi (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). Journal of Applied Entomology. DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0418.2012.01751.x.

Spatial variation in sorption and dissipation is herbicide-dependent - (Abstract Only)

(17-May-12)

Inter-laboratory validation of standardized method to determine permeability of plastic films - (Abstract Only)

(17-May-12)

Adaptation by western corn rootworm to Bt corn: characterizing inheritance, fitness costs, and feeding preference - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Petzold-Maxwell, J., Cibils-Steward, X., French, B.W., Gassmann, A.J. 2012. Adaptation by western corn rootworm to Bt corn: characterizing inheritance, fitness costs, and feeding preference. Journal of Economic Entomology. 105:1407-1418.

Spermatophore size in relation to body size and pairing duration in the Northern Corn Rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

French, B.W., Hammack, L. 2012. Spermatophore size in relation to body size and pairing duration in the Northern Corn Rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). Ann. Entomol. Soc. Am. 105(3): 506-511. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1603/AN11162.

Ant diversity and distribution (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) throughout Maine lowbush blueberry fields in Hancock and Washington counties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Choate, B.A., Drummond, F.A. 2012. Ant diversity and distribution (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) throughout Maine lowbush blueberry fields in Hancock and Washington counties. Environmental Entomology. 41(2):222-232.

Differences in weed seedling emergence is not involved in pea synergism to corn - (Research Notes)

Anderson, R.L. 2012. Differences in weed seedling emergence is not involved in pea synergism to corn. Western Society of Weed Science Research Reports. p. 90-91. (Research Note)

Assessment of fitness costs in Cry3Bb1 resistant and susceptible western corn rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) laboratory colonies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Oswald, K., French, B.W., Nielson, C.N., Bagley, M. 2012. Assessment of fitness costs in Cry3Bb1 resistant and susceptible western corn rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) laboratory colonies. Journal of Applied Entomology. 136:730-740. DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0418.2012.01704.x.

Potential causes and consequences of decreased body size in field populations of Coccinella novemnotata - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Losey, J.E., Perlman, J., Kopco, J., Ramsey, S., Hesler, L.S., Evans, E., Allee, L., Smyth, R. 2012. Potential causes and consequences of decreased body size in field populations of Coccinella novemnotata. Biological Control. 61:98-103. DOI: 10.1016/j.biocontrol.2011.12.009.

Field and laboratory evaluations of soybean lines against the soybean aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hesler, L.S., Prischmann, D.A., Dashiell, K.E. 2012. Field and laboratory evaluations of soybean lines against the soybean aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 105:608-615.

Corn tolerance to weed interference varies with preceding crop - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Anderson, R.L. 2012. Corn tolerance to weed interference varies with preceding crop. Weed Technology. 25:486-491.

Tracking predation of subterranean pests: digestion of corn rootworm DNA by a generalist mite - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Prischmann-Voldseth, D., Lundgren, J.G. 2011. Tracking predation of subterranean pests: digestion of corn rootworm DNA by a generalist mite. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 21(12):1507-1510.

The influence of intraguild competitors on reproductive decisions by two predatory Heteroptera, Orius insidiosus (Anthocoridae) and Nabis americoferus (Nabidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pumarino, L., Alomar, O., Lundgren, J.G. 2011. The influence of intraguild competitors on reproductive decisions by two predatory Heteroptera, Orius insidiosus (Anthocoridae) and Nabis americoferus (Nabidae). Biocontrol Science and Technology. 21(11):1321-1330.

Field evaluation of putatively resistant soybean selections against the soybean aphid - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hesler, L.S., Dashiell, K.E., Prischmann, D.A., Diers, B.W., Scott, R.A. 2012. Field evaluation of putatively resistant soybean selections against the soybean aphid. Journal of Crop Improvement. 26:76-78.

Chapter 13. Physiology and ecology of host defense against microbial invaders - (Book / Chapter)

Lundgren, J.G., Jurat-Fuentes, J.L. 2012. Chapter 13. The physiology and ecology of host defense against microbial invaders. In: Vega, F., Kaya, H., editors. Insect Pathology. 2nd edition. London, UK: Elsevier Publishers. p. 460-480.

Fecundity and longevity in female Northern Corn Rootworm relative to body size and copulation frequency - (Abstract Only)

(20-Jul-11)

Antixenosis to Aphis glycines (Hemiptera: Aphididae) among soybean lines - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hesler, L.S., Dashiell, K.E. 2011. Antixenosis to Aphis glycines (Hemiptera: Aphididae) among soybean lines. The Open Entomology Journal. 5:39-44.

First record of Polistes dominula (Christ, 1791) (Hymenoptera: Vespidae: Polistinae) from Nebraska, U.S.A. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hesler, L.S. 2011. First record of Polistes dominula (Christ, 1791) (Hymenoptera: Vespidae: Polistinae) from Nebraska, U.S.A. Great Lakes Entomologist. 44:86-89.

Effects of neonicitinoid seed treatments on soybean aphid and its natural enemies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Seagraves, M.P., Lundgren, J.G. 2012. Effects of neonicitinoid seed treatments on soybean aphid and its natural enemies. Journal of Pest Science. 85(1):125-132.

Ladybugs of Maine - (Experiment Station)

Alyokhin, A., Donahue, C., Majka, C., Chandler, D., Hanley, G., Molengraaf, T., Beckendorf, E.A., Hesler, L.S. 2011. Ladybugs of Maine. Poster; Maine Ag & Forestry Experiment Station series.

Physiological benefits of nectar-feeding by a predatory beetle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lundgren, J.G., Seagraves, M. 2011. Physiological benefits of nectar-feeding by a predatory beetle. Biological Journal of the Linnean Society, London. 104:661-669.

Diapause in northern corn rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) - (Abstract Only)

(20-May-11)

Diet based fitness variability of Coccinella novemnotata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) - (Abstract Only)

Brandt, D.M., Johnson, P.J., Hesler, L.S., Losey, J.E. 2011. Diet based fitness variability of Coccinella novemnotata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae). Proceedings of the South Dakota Academy of Science, Vol. 90, p. 210.

Book review: Methods for catching beetles - (Literature Review)

Hesler, L.S. 2011. Book review: Methods for catching beetles. Florida Entomologist. 94:376.

Female fecundity and longevity in Northern Corn Rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in relation to multiple mating and body size - (Abstract Only)

French, B.W., Hammack, L. 2011. Female fecundity and longevity in Northern Corn Rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in relation to multiple mating and body size. Entomological Society of America North Central Branch annual meeting, Minneapolis MN, March 13-16, 2011.