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Richard Frederick Davis
Research Plant Pathologist


Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Evaluation of host-plant resistance and high residue rye for management of Meloidogyne incognita in cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Timper, P., Davis, R.F. 2022. Evaluation of host-plant resistance and high residue rye for management of Meloidogyne incognita in cotton. Crop Protection. 161:106060. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2022.106060.
Evaluation of summer and winter cover crops for variations in host suitability for M. incognita, M. arenaria, and M. javanica - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Marquez, J., Hajihassani, A., Davis, R.F. 2022. Evaluation of summer and winter cover crops for variations in host suitability for M. incognita, M. arenaria, and M. javanica. Nematology. 24:841-854. https://doi.org/10.1163/15685411-bja10172.
Transfer of Meloidogyne incognita resistance using marker-assisted selection in sorghum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davis, R.F., Harris-Shultz, K.R., Knoll, J.E., Wang, H. 2021. Transfer of Meloidogyne incognita resistance using marker-assisted selection in sorghum. Journal of Nematology. 53:e-2021-087. https://doi.org/10.21307/jofnem-2021-087.
Integrated management of Meloidogyne incognita, the most economically damaging pathogen of cotton in the south-eastern United States - ()
Davis, R.F., Kemerait, R.C. 2021. Integrated management of Meloidogyne incognita, the most economically damaging pathogen of cotton in the south-eastern United States. In Sikor, R.A., Desaeger, J., Molendjik, L.P.G., editors. Integrated nematode management: state-of-the-art and visions for the future. Wallingford, UK: CABI International. p. 87-93. https://doi.org/10.1079/9781789247541.0013.
Nematode resistance - ()
The effect of two QTLs for resistance to Meloidogyne incognita in cotton on nematode egression from roots - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dasilva, M., Davis, R.F., Nichols, R., Kumar, P., Chee, P. 2021. The effect of two QTLs for resistance to Meloidogyne incognita in cotton on nematode egression from roots. Journal of Nematology. 52:e2020-122. https://doi.org/10.21307/jofnem-2020-122.
Data from : Responses to environmental variability by herbivorous insects and their natural enemies within a bioenergy crop, Miscanthus x giganteus - ()
Coffin, A.W., Olson, D.M., Bosch, D.D., Davis, R.F., Hornbuckle, A.M., Russell, K., Seymour, L., Smith, C.M., Strickland, T.C., Thompson, M., Schmidt, J. 2021. Data from : Responses to environmental variability by herbivorous insects and their natural enemies within a bioenergy crop, Miscanthus x giganteus. Ag Data Commons. https://doi.org/10.15482/USDA.ADC/1520060.
First report of Meloidogyne enterolobii on cotton in Brazil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Galbieri, R., Davis, R.F., Scoz, L., Belot, J., Skantar, A.M. 2020. First report of Meloidogyne enterolobii on cotton in Brazil. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-02-20-0365-PDN.
Transcriptome analysis of a nematode resistant and susceptible upland cotton line at two critical stages of Meloidogyne incognita infection and development - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kumar, P., Da Silva, M., Singh, R., Davis, R.F., Nichols, R., Chee, P. 2019. Transcriptome analysis of a nematode resistant and susceptible upland cotton line at two critical stages of Meloidogyne incognita infection and development. PLoS One. 14(9). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0221328.
Evaluation of selected nonfumigant nematicides on inoculation densities of Meloidogyne incognita on cucumber - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hajihassani, A., Davis, R.F., Timper, P. 2019. Evaluation of selected nonfumigant nematicides on inoculation densities of Meloidogyne incognita on cucumber. Plant Disease. 103:3161-3165. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-04-19-0836-RE.
A novel QTL for root-knot nematode resistance is identified from a South African sweet sorghum line - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harris-Shultz, K.R., Davis, R.F., Wallace, J., Knoll, J.E., Wang, H. 2019. A novel QTL for root-knot nematode resistance is identified from a South African sweet sorghum line. Phytopathology. 109(6):1011-1017. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-11-18-0433-R.
Host-pathogen wars: New weapons from biotechnology and genomics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dasilva, M., Davis, R.F., Paterson, A.H., Smith, S.M., Suassuna, N.D., Chee, P.W. 2019. Host-pathogen wars: New weapons from biotechnology and genomics. American Journal of Plant Sciences. 10:402-416. https://doi.org/10.4236/ajps.2019.103029.
Water availability and root-knot nematode management alter seedcotton yield through similar effects on fruit distribution patterns - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Snider, J.L., Davis, R.F., Earl, H.J., Timper, P. 2019. Water availability and root-knot nematode management alter seedcotton yield through similar effects on fruit distribution patterns. Field Crops Research. 233:88-95. https://doi.org/19.1016/j.fcr.2019.01.008.
Fusarium wilt of cotton may commonly result from the interaction of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. vasinfectum with Belonolaimus longicaudatus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Da Silva, M., Davis, R.F., Doan, H., Nichols, R., Kemerait, R., Halpern, H., Brewer, M., Jagdale, G., Chee, P. 2019. Fusarium wilt of cotton may commonly result from the interaction of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. vasinfectum with Belonolaimus longicaudatus. Journal of Nematology. 51:10. https://doi.org/10.21307/jofnem-2019-015.
Resistance Quantitative Trait Loci qMi-C11 and qMi-C14 in cotton have different effects on the development of Meloidogyne incognita, the Southern root-knot nematode - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dasilva, M.B., Davis, R.F., Kumar, P., Nichols, R.L., Chee, P.W. 2019. Resistance Quantitative Trait Loci qMi-C11 and qMi-C14 in cotton have different effects on the development of Meloidogyne incognita, the Southern root-knot nematode. Plant Disease. 103:853-858.
Management of Meloidogyne incognita with resistant genotypes in a sweet sorghum - sugar beet - cotton rotation - (Abstract Only)
Influenece of cotton root system size on tolerance to Rotylenchulus reniformis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Galbieri, R., Davis, R.F., Kobayasti, L., Albuquerque, M., Belot, J., Echer, F., Boldt, A. 2018. Influenece of cotton root system size on tolerance to Rotylenchulus reniformis. Plant Disease. 102:2473-2479. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-09-17-1424-RE.
Fluensulfone sorption and mobility as affected by soil type - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morris, K.A., Langston, D.B., Davis, R.F., Timper, P., Li, X., Grey, T.L. 2017. Fluensulfone sorption and mobility as affected by soil type. Pest Management Science. 74:430-437. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.4724.
Nematode parasites of cotton and other tropical fibre crops - ()
Davis, R.F., Galbieri, R., Asmus, G. 2018. Nematode parasites of cotton and other tropical fibre crops. In: Sikora, R.A., Coyne, D., Hallmann, J., Timper, P., Editor(s). Plant Parasitic Nematodes in Subtropical and Tropical Agriculture. 3rd Edition. Wallingford, UK: C.A.B. International. p. 738-754.
Effect of Meloidogyne incognita parasitism on yield and sugar content of sugar beet in Georgia - (Abstract Only)
Davis, R.F., Webster, T.M., Scully, B.T., Brenneman, T. 2017. Effect of Meloidogyne incognita parasitism on yield and sugar content of sugar beet in Georgia. Journal of Nematology. 49:488.
Evidence for a disease complex between Pythium aphanidermatum and root-knot nematodes in cucumber - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morris, K.A., Langston, D.B., Dutta, B., Davis, R.F., Timper, P., Noe, J.P., Dickson, D.W. 2016. Evidence for a disease complex between Pythium aphanidermatum and root-knot nematodes in cucumber. Plant Health Progress. 17:200-201. doi:10.l094/PHP-BR-16-0036.
Fine mapping and identification of candidate genes for a QTL affecting Meloidogyne incognita reproduction in Upland cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kumar, P., He, Y., Singh, R., Davis, R.F., Guo, H., Patterson, A.H., Peterson, D.G., Shen, X., Nichols, R.L., Chee, P. 2016. Fine mapping and identification of candidate genes for a QTL affecting Meloidogyne incognita reproduction in Upland cotton. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 17:567. doi:10.1186/s12864-016-2954-1.
Increased size of cotton root system does not impart tolerance to Meloidogyne incognita - (Abstract Only)
Davis, R.F., Chee, P.W., Lubbers, E.L. 2016. Increased size of cotton root system does not impart tolerance to Meloidogyne incognita. Journal of Nematology. 48:312.
Meloidogyne incognita emigration from cotton roots may be induced by the resistance QTL qMi-C11 - (Abstract Only)
Batista Da Silva, M., Kumar, P., Nichols, R.L., Chee, P.W., Davis, R.F. 2016. Meloidogyne incognita emigration from cotton roots may be induced by the resistance QTL qMi-C11. Journal of Nematology. 48:302.
Influence of crop production practices on Pasteuria penetrans and suppression of Meloidogyne incognita - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Timper, P., Liu, C., Davis, R.F., Wu, T. 2016. Influence of crop production practices on Pasteuria penetrans and suppression of Meloidogyne incognita. Biological Control. 99:64-71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2016.04.013.
Efficacy of various application methods of fluensulfone for managing root-knot nematodes in vegetables - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morris, K.A., Langston, D.B., Davis, R.F., Noe, J.P., Dickson, D.W., Timper, P. 2016. Efficacy of various application methods of fluensulfone for managing root-knot nematodes in vegetables. Journal of Nematology. 48(2):65-71.
Resistance and tolerance to nematodes in cotton - ()
Davis, R.F., Stetina, S.R. 2016. Resistance and tolerance to nematodes in cotton. In: Galbieri, R., Belot, J.L., editors. Nematoides fitoparasitas do algodoerio nos cerrados brasileiros: Biologia e medidas de controle. Instituto Mato-grossense do Algodao - IMAmt: Cuiaba (MT), Brazil. p. 166-241.
Yield potential of spring-harvested sugar beet depends on autumn planting time - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Webster, T.M., Grey, T.L., Scully, B.T., Johnson, W.C., Davis, R.F., Brenneman, T.B. 2016. Yield potential of spring-harvested sugar beet depends on autumn planting time. Industrial Crops and Products. 83:55-60.
Efficacy of fluensulfone in a tomato-cucumber double cropping system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morris, K.A., Langston, D.B., Dickson, D.W., Davis, R.F., Timper, P., Noe, J.P. 2015. Efficacy of fluensulfone in a tomato-cucumber double cropping system. Journal of Nematology. 47:310-315.
Maximizing ecosystem services in the design of agroecosystems:implications of integrating field to watershed heterogeneity - (Abstract Only)
Schmidt, J., Olson, D.M., Potter, T.L., Davis, R.F., Toews, M., Coffin, A.W. 2015. Maximizing ecosystem services in the design of agroecosystems:implications of integrating field to watershed heterogeneity[abstract]. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting.
Inheritance and identification of a major quantitative trait locus (QTL) that confers resistance to Meloidogyne incognita and a novel QTL for plant height in sweet sorghum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harris-Shultz, K.R., Davis, R.F., Knoll, J.E., Anderson, W.F., Wang, H. 2015. Inheritance and identification of a major quantitative trait locus (QTL) that confers resistance to Meloidogyne incognita and a novel QTL for plant height in sweet sorghum. Phytopathology. 105(12):1522-1528.
Tolerance of sweet sorghum to Meloidogyne incognita and crop effect on nematode population density - (Abstract Only)
Davis, R.F., Knoll, J.E., Anderson, W.F., Harris-Shultz, K.R. 2015. Tolerance of sweet sorghum to Meloidogyne incognita and crop effect on nematode population density. Society of Nematology Abstracts. 47:232.
Differential effects on nematode development of two QTLs for resistance to Meloidogyne incognita in cotton - (Abstract Only)
Da Silva, M.B., Kumar, P., Ji, P., Chee, P.W., Davis, R.F. 2015. Differential effects on nematode development of two QTLs for resistance to Meloidogyne incognita in cotton [abstract]. American Phytopathology Society. 105:54.13.
Physiological effects of Meloidogyne incognita infection on cotton genotypes with differing levels of resistance in the greenhouse - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lu, P., Davis, R.F., Kemerait, R.C., Van Iersel, M.W., Scherm, H. 2015. Physiological effects of Meloidogyne incognita infection on cotton genotypes with differing levels of resistance in the greenhouse. Journal of Nematology. 46(4):352-359.
Effect of simultaneous water deficit stress and Meloidogyne incognita infection on cotton yield and fiber quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davis, R.F., Earl, H.J., Timper, P. 2014. Effect of simultaneous water deficit stress and Meloidogyne incognita infection on cotton yield and fiber quality. Journal of Nematology. 46:108-118.
Effect of simultaneous water deficit stress and Meloidogyne incognita infection on cotton yield and fiber quality - (Abstract Only)
Davis, R.F., Earl, H.J., Timper, P. 2014. Effect of simultaneous water deficit stress and Meloidogyne incognita infection on cotton yield and fiber quality [abstract]. American Phytopathological Society Abstracts. 104(Suppl.3):53.30.
First report of bacterial blight of sugar beet caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv. aptata in Georgia, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dutta, B., Ingram, T., Gitaitis, R.D., Langston, D.B., Brenneman, T., Webster, T.M., Davis, R.F. 2014. First report of bacterial blight of sugar beet caused by Pseudomonas syringae pv. aptata in Georgia, USA. Plant Disease. 98:1423. doi: org./10.1094/PDIS-03-14-0235-PDN.
Energy beets: an undiscovered crop for the Southeastern US - (Abstract Only)
Webster, T.M., Grey, T.L., Scully, B.T., Brenneman, T.B., Davis, R.F., Dutta, B., Johnson, W.C., Knoll, J.E. 2014. Energy beets: an undiscovered crop for the Southeastern US [abstract]. Weed Science Society of America Meeting Abstracts. 46:246.
Re-evaluation of the inheritance for root-knot nematode resistance in the Upland cotton germplasm line M-120 RNR revealed two epistatic QTLs conferring resistance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Y., Kumar, P., Shen, X., Davis, R.F., Becelaere, G.V., May, O.L., Nichols, R.L., Chee, P.W. 2014. Re-evaluation of the inheritance for root-knot nematode resistance in the Upland cotton germplasm line M-120 RNR revealed two epistatic QTLs conferring resistance. Journal of Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 127:1343-1351.
Accomplishments of a 10-year initiative to develop host plant resistance to root-knot and reniform nematodes in cotton - (Abstract Only)
Nichols, R.L., Bell, A.A., Creech, R.C., Chee, P.W., Davis, R.F., Erpelding, J.E., Fang, D.D., Gutierrez, O.A., Hake, K.D., Jenkins, J.N., Jones, J., Lawrence, K.L., Mccarty Jr, J.C., Overstreet, C., Roberts, P.A., Robinson, A.F., Sikkens, R.B., Starr, J.L., Stelly, D.M., Stetina, S.R., Stipanovic, R.D., Thaxton, P., Ulloa, M., Wallace, T., Wang, C., Weaver, D.B., Wubben, M., Zhang, J. 2014. Accomplishments of a 10-year initiative to develop host plant resistance to root-knot and reniform nematodes in cotton. Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences. CDROM.
Accomplishments of a 10-year initiative to develop host plant resistance to root-knot and reniform nematodes in cotton - (Abstract Only)
Nichols, R.L., Bell, A.A., Creech, R.G., Chee, P., Davis, R.F., Erpelding, J.E., Fang, D.D., Gutierrez, O.A., Hake, K.D., Jenkins, J.N., Jones, J.E., Lawrence, K.S., Mccarty Jr, J.C., Overstreet, C., Roberts, P.A., Robinson, A.F., Sikkens, R.B., Starr, J.L., Stelly, D.M., Stetina, S.R., Stipanovic, R.D., Smith-Thaxton, P., Ulloa, M., Wallace, T.P., Wang, C., Weaver, D.B., Wubben, M., Zhang, J. 2014. Accomplishments of a 10-year initiative to develop host plant resistance to root-knot and reniform nematodes in cotton [abstract]. Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 6-8, 2014, New Orleans, LA. p. 662.
Utilizing management zones for Rotylenchulus reniformis in cotton: Effects on nematode levels, crop damage, and Pasteuria sp - (Abstract Only)
Davis, R.F., Aryal, S.K., Perry, C.D., Sulivan, D.G., Timper, P., Ortiz, B.V., Stevenson, K.L., Vellidis, G., Hawkins, G. 2014. Utilizing management zones for Rotylenchulus reniformis in cotton: Effects on nematode levels, crop damage, and Pasteuria sp. Society of Nematologists. 45:287.
Utilizing management zones for Rotylenchulus reniformis in Cotton: Effects on nematode levels, crop damage, and Pasteuria sp. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davis, R.F., Aryal, S.K., Perry, C.D., Sullivan, D.G., Timper, P., Ortiz, B.V., Stevenson, K.L., Vellidis, G., Hawkins, G. 2013. Utilizing management zones for Rotylenchulus reniformis in cotton: Effects on nematode levels, crop damage, and Pasteuria sp. Crop Protection Journal. 50:53-60.
Induced resistance to nematodes in cotton: a novel contribution to nematode management. - (Abstract Only)
Davis, R.F., Aryal, S.K., Stevenson, K.L., Timper, P. 2012. Induced resistance to nematodes in cotton: a novel contribution to nematode management. Nematropica. 42:366.
Utilization of biological control for managing root-knot nematodes - (Proceedings)
Timper, P., Jagdale, G., Davis, R.F., Parajuli, G. 2012. Utilization of biological control for managing root-knot nematodes. Annual Brazilian Nematology Congress Proceedings. p. 43-48.
Identification of widely varying levels of resistance to meloidogyne incognita in sweet sorghum - (Abstract Only)
Davis, R.F., Anderson, W.F. 2012. Identification of widely varying levels of resistance to meloidogyne incognita in sweet sorghum. Journal of Nematology. 44:475.
Use of winter legumes as banker plants for beneficial insect species in a sorghum and cotton rotation system. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Olson, D.M., Webster, T.M., Scully, B.T., Strickland, T.C., Davis, R.F., Knoll, J.E., Anderson, W.F. 2012. Use of winter legumes as banker plants for beneficial insect species in a sorghum and cotton rotation system. Journal of Entomological Science. 47:350-359.
Resiliency of a nematode community and suppressive service to tillage and nematicide application. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Timper, P., Davis, R.F., Jagdale, G., Herbert, J. 2012. Resiliency of a nematode community and suppressive service to tillage and nematicide application. Applied Soil Ecology. 59:48-59.
Induction of systemic acquired resistance by Rotylenchulus reniformis and Meloidogyne incognita in cotton following separate and concomitant inoculations. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aryal, S.K., Davis, R.F., Stevenson, K.L., Timper, P., Ji, P. 2011. Induction of systemic acquired resistance by Rotylenchulus reniformis and Meloidogyne incognita in cotton following separate and concomitant inoculations. Journal of Nematology. 43(3-4):160-165.
Variable rate application of nematicides on cotton fields: A promising site-specific management strategy. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ortiz, B.V., Perry, C., Sullivan, D., Lu, P., Kemerait, R., Davis, R.F., Smith, A., Vellidis, G., Nichols, R. 2012. Variable rate application of nematicides on cotton fields: A promising site-specific management strategy. Journal of Nematology. 44(1):31-39.
Influence of infection of cotton by Rotylenchulus Reniformis and Meloidogyne Incognita on the production of enzymes involved in systemic acquired resistance. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aryal, S.K., Davis, R.F., Stevenson, K.L., Timper, P., Ji, P. 2011. Influence of infection of cotton by Rotylenchulus reniformis and Meloidogyne incognita on the production of enzymes involved in systemic acquired resistance. Journal of Nematology. 43(3-4):152-159.
Overview of nematodes infesting cotton in the U.S., life beyond Temik. - (Abstract Only)
Evaluation of sweet sorghum germplasm for the southeast - (Abstract Only)
Anderson, W.F., Ni, X., Davis, R.F., Knoll, J.E. 2011. Evaluation of sweet sorghum germplasm for the southeast. ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Meetings, San Antonio, TX, Oct 16-20, 2011. CDRom.
Utilizing nematode resistance in cotton production - (Abstract Only)
Davis, R.F. 2011. Utilizing nematode resistance in cotton production. American Phytopathogical Society Southern Division. 101:5265.
Host plant resistance for reniform and root-knot nematode management in cotton. - (Abstract Only)
Davis, R.F. 2011. Host plant resistance for reniform and root-knot nematode management in cotton. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Atlanta, GA, 4-7 January, 2011:247.
Prevalence of Pasteuria SP. on Renfirom Nematode in a Georgia Cotton Field - (Abstract Only)
Timper, P., Davis, R.F., Aryal, S. 2011. Prevalence of Pasteuria SP. on Renfirom Nematode in a Georgia Cotton Field. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Atlanta, GA. January 5-8, 2011.
Yield drag associated with resistance to root-knot nematodes in high-yielding cotton germplasm. - (Proceedings)
Davis, R.F., Chee, P., Lubbers, E. 2011. Yield drag associated with resistance to root-knot nematodes in high-yielding cotton germplasm.. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Atlanta, GA, January 4-7,2011:247.
Response of root-knot nematodes and Palmer amaranth to tillage and rye green manure - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Timper, P., Davis, R.F., Webster, T.M., Brenneman, T., Meyer, S.L., Zasada, I.A., Cai, G., Rice, C. 2011. Response of root-knot nematodes and Palmer amaranth to tillage and rye green manure. Agronomy Journal. 103(3):813-821.
Site-Specific Detection and Management of Nematodes - ()
Mueller, J.D., Khalilian, A., Monfort, W.S., Davis, R.F., Kirkpatrick, T.L., Ortiz, B.V., Henderson, W.G. 2010. Site-Specific Detection and Management of Nematodes. In: Oerke, E.C., Gerhards R., Menz G., Sikora, R.A., editors. Precision Crop Protection-the challenge and use of Heterogeneity. Berlin, Germany: Springer. p. 385-402.
Registration of GA 120R1B3 Germplasm Line of Cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davis, R.F., Chee, P., Lubbers, E., May, O. 2011. Registration of GA 120R1B3 Germplasm Line of Cotton. Journal of Plant Registrations. 5:384-387.
Impact of a nematicide on biological suppression of plant-parasitic nematodes - (Abstract Only)
Timper, P., Davis, R.F., Jagdale, G. 2010. Impact of a nematicide on biological suppression of plant-parasitic nematodes [abstract]. 30th International Symposium of the European Society of Nematologists. pg. 84.
Effect of mowing cotton stalks and preventing plant re-growth on post-harvest reproduction of Meloidogyne incognita - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lu, P., Davis, R.F., Kemerait, R.C. 2010. Effect of mowing cotton stalks and preventing plant re-growth on post-harvest reproduction of Meloidogyne incognita. Journal of Nematology. 42:96-100.
Fine mapping QMi-C11 a major QTL controlling root-knot nematodes resistance in Upland cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shen, X., He, Y., Lubbers, E.L., Davis, R.F., Nichols, R.L., Chee, P.W. 2010. Fine mapping QMi-C11 a major QTL controlling root-knot nematodes resistance in Upland cotton. Journal of Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 121:1623-1631.
Yield drag associated with resistance to Meloidogyne incognita in high-yielding cotton germplasm. - (Abstract Only)
Davis, R.F., Chee, P., Lubbers, E. 2010. Yield drag associated with resistance to Meloidogyne incognita in high-yielding cotton germplasm. Journal of Nematology. 42(3):42.
Variable Rate Application of Nematicides on Cotton Fields: A Promising Site-Specific Management Strategy - (Abstract Only)
Ortiz, B., Perry, C., Sullivan, D., Kemerait, R., Davis, R.F. 2010. Variable Rate Application of Nematicides on Cotton Fields: A Promising Site-Specific Management Strategy. International Conference on Precision Agriculture Abstracts & Proceedings. 2010.
Development of Root-Knot Nematode Resistant Germplasm with High Yield and Fiber Quality - (Abstract Only)
Davis, R.F., Chee, P.W., Lubbers, E.L., May, O.L. 2010. Development of Root-Knot Nematode Resistant Germplasm with High Yield and Fiber Quality. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. New Orleans, LA, 4-7 January, 2010. p.302
Adapting the CROPGRO cotton model to simulate cotton biomass and yield under southern root-knot nematode parasitism - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ortiz, B.V., Hoogenboom, G., Vellidis, G., Boote, K., Davis, R.F., Perry, C. 2009. Adapting the CROPGRO cotton model to simulate cotton biomass and yield under southern root-knot nematode parasitism. Transactions of the ASABE. 52:2129-2140.
The multi-year effects of repeatedly growing cotton with moderate resistance to Meloidogyne incognita - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davis, R.F., Kemerait, R.C. 2009. The multi-year effects of repeatedly growing cotton with moderate resistance to Meloidogyne incognita. Journal of Nematology. 41:140-145.
Response of a nematode community to tillage and nematicide application in cotton - (Abstract Only)
Timper, P. Davis, R.F. Jagdale, G.B. 2009. Response of a nematode community to tillage and nematicide application in cotton. Presented at the Society of Nematology Annual Meeting in Burlington, VT. on July 12-15, 2009. Journal of Nematology. 41:388
Effect of simultaneous drought stress and root-knot nematode infection on cotton yield and fiber quality - (Abstract Only)
Davis, R.F., Earl, H.J., Timper, P. 2009. Effect of simultaneous drought stress and root-knot nematode infection on cotton yield and fiber quality. Journal of Nematology. 41:323.
Alternate row placement is ineffective for cultural control of Meloidogyne incognita in cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davis, R.F. 2008. Alternate row placement is ineffective for cultural control of Meloidogyne incognita in cotton. Journal of Nematology. 40:197-200.
Plant-herbivore-carnivore interactions in cotton, Gossypium hirsutum: Linking belowground and aboveground - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Olson, D.M., Davis, R.F., Wackers, F.L., Rains, G.C., Potter, T.L. 2008. Plant-herbivore-carnivore interactions in cotton, Gossypium hirsutum: Linking belowground and aboveground. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 34:1341-1348. DOI:10.1007/s10886-008-9532-1.
Cotton Yield Response to Variable Rate Nematicides According to Risk Zones - (Proceedings)
Ortiz, B.V., Perry, C., Sullivan, D.G., Kemerait, B., Davis, R.F., Vellidis, G., Rucker, K. 2008. Cotton Yield Response to Variable Rate Nematicides According to Risk Zones. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper 081026.
Plant-herbivore-carnivore interactions in cotton, Gossypium hirsutum: Linking belowground and aboveground - (Abstract Only)
Olson, D.M., Davis, R.F., Wakcers, F.L., Rains, G.C., Potter, T.L. 2008. Plant-herbivore-carnivore interactions in cotton, Gossypium hirsutum linking below and above ground [abstract]. Entomological Society of Georgia Meeting, April 2-4, 2008, Cordele, GA.
Effect of Meloidogyne incognita resistance genes in cotton on the reproduction of M. mayaguensis - (Proceedings)
Brito, J.A.; Kaur, R.; Davis, R.F.; Dickson, D.W. 2008. Effect of Meloidogyne incognita resistance genes in cotton on the reproduction of M. mayaguensis. Proceedings of the Fifth International Congress of Nematology, Brisbane, Australia, July 13-18, 2008:234.
A susceptible weed host can compromise suppression of Meloidogyne incognita by resistant cotton - (Proceedings)
Davis, R.F.; Webster, T.M. 2008. A susceptible weed host can compromise suppression of Meloidogyne incognita by resistant cotton. Proceedings of the Fifth International Congress of Nematology, Brisbane, Australia, July 13-18, 2008:309-310
Considering field physical characteristics in assessing risk and delineating nematode management zones - (Proceedings)
Davis, R.F.; Ortiz, B.V.; Perry, C.; Sullivan, D.G.; Kemerait, B.; Vellidis, G.; Rucker, K. 2008. Considering field physical characteristics in assessing risk and delineating nematode management zone. Proceedings from the Fifth International Congress of Nematology, Brisbane, Australia, July 13-18, 2008:136-137.
Utilization of management zones for reniform nematodes in cotton - (Proceedings)
Davis, R.F.; Perry, C.D.; Sullivan, D.G.; Lee, G.R. 2009. Utilization of management zones for reniform nematodes in cotton. Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, San Antonio, TX, January 5-8, 2009:177
Effect of Meloidogyne incognita on watermelon yield - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davis, R.F. 2007. Effect of Meloidogyne incognita on watermelon yield. Nematropica. 37:287-293.
Integrated Effects of Root-Knot Nematode, Fertility and Landscape Features on Cotton Yield Response - (Proceedings)
Ortiz, B.V., Sullivan, D.G., Perry, C., Davis, R.F., Vellidis, G. 2007. Integrated Effects of Root-Knot Nematode, Fertility and Landscape Features on Cotton Yield Response. In: World Cotton Research Conference Proceedings, Lubbock, TX, September 10-14, 2007.
The multi-year, cummulative effects of monocropping cotton resistant to the southern root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita - (Abstract Only)
Davis, R.F., Kemerait, R.C. 2007. The multi-year, cummulative effects of monocropping cotton resistant to the southern root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita [abstract]. Journal of Nematology. 39:71-72.
Utilization of resistance and tolerance to root-knot nematode in cotton - (Proceedings)
Davis, R.F. 2007. Utilization of resistance and tolerance to root-knot nematode in cotton. Paper No.1318 in Proceedings of the Fourth World Cotton Research Conference, Lubbock, TX, September 10-14, 2007.
Summer Solarization and Fallow Tillage to Control Yellow Nutsedge and Nematodes - ()
How to identify nematode problems and why it is important - (Abstract Only)
Davis, R.F. 2007. How to identify nematode problems and why it is important [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 9-12, 2007, New Orleans, LA. p. 6239.
Tropical spiderwort as a host for nematodes during crop rotation sequences - (Abstract Only)
Davis, R.F., Brenneman, T.B., Webster, T.M. 2007. Tropical spiderwort as a host for nematodes during crop rotation sequences [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 9-12, 2007, New Orleans, LA. p. 763.
Efficacy of seed-treatments for management of nematodes on cotton in Georgia - (Abstract Only)
Kemerait, R., Jost P.H., Davis, R.F., Brewer, C.L., Brown, S.N., Beard, G.H., Mitchell, B.R., McGriff, D.E., Spaid, D.G., Mickler, K.D. 2007. Efficacy of seed-treatments for management of nematodes on cotton in Georgia [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 9-12, 2007, New Orleans, LA. Pp. 1378-1384.
An integrated system of summer solarization and fallow tillage for Cyperus esculentus and nematode management in the southeastern coastal plain - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Johnson, W.C., Davis, R.F., Mullinix, Jr., B.G. 2007. An integrated system of summer solarization and fallow tillage for Cyperus esculentus and nematode management in the southeastern coastal plain. Crop Protection. 26:1660-1666.
Southern root-knot nematode affects common cocklebur (Xanthium strumarium) interference with cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Webster, T.M., Davis, R.F. 2007. Southern root-knot nematode affects common cocklebur (Xanthium strumarium) interference with cotton. Weed Science. 55:143-146.
Row replacement is ineffective as a cultural control practice for Meloidogyne incognita in cotton - (Abstract Only)
Davis, R.F. 2006. Row replacement is ineffective as a cultural control practice for Meloidogyne incognita in cotton [abstract]. Journal of Nematology. 38:270.
Correlations between biotic stresses and aflatoxin contamination in maize - (Proceedings)
Krakowsky, M.D., Ni, X., Davis, R.F. 2006. Correlations between biotic stresses and aflatoxin contamination in maize. In: Proceedings of the 6th Annual Fungal Genomics, the 7th Annual Multi-crop Fumonisin, and the 19th Annual Multi-crop Aflatoxin Elimination Workshops, October 16-18, 2006, Fort Worth, Texas. p. 95.
HOST STATUS OF TROPICAL SPIDERWORT (COMMELINA BENGHALENSIS) FOR NEMATODES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davis, R.F., Webster, T.M., Brenneman, T.B. 2006. Host status of tropical spiderwort (Commelina benghalensis) for nematodes. Weed Science. 54:1137-1141.
USDA-ARS RESEARCH ON PRACTICES COMPATIBLE WITH ORGANIC AGRICULTURE FOR MANAGEMENT OF PLANT-PARASITIC NEMATODES ON VEGETABLE CROPS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meyer, S.L., Burelle, N.K., Davis, R.F., Thies, J.A., Zasada, I.A. 2007. USDA-ARS research on practices compatible with organic agriculture for management of plant-parasitic nematodes on vegetable crops. Journal of Vegetable Science. 12:47-81.
QTL mapping for resistance to root-knot nematodes in the M-120 RNR upland cotton line (Gossypium hirsutum L.) of the Auburn 623 RNR source - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shen, X., Van Becelaere, G., Guillermo, V.B., Kumar, P., Davis, R.F., May, O.L., Chee, P. 2006. QTL mapping for resistance to root-knot nematodes in the M-120 RNR upland cotton line (Gossypium hirsutum L.) of the Auburn 623 RNR source. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 113:1539-1549.
TROPICAL SPIDERWORT AS A HOST FOR NEMATODES AND DISEASES - (Abstract Only)
Davis, R.F., Brenneman, T.B., Webster, T.M. 2006. Tropical spiderwort as a host for nematodes and diseases [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the American Peanut Research and Education Society Annual Meeting, July 11-14, 2006, Savannah, GA. 38:86.
ASSESSMENT OF SEED TREATMENTS FOR MANAGEMENT OF NEMATODES IN GEORGIA - (Abstract Only)
Kemerait, R.C., Roberts, P.M., Jost, P.H., Brewer, C.L., Shurley, W.D., Davis, R.F., Brown, S.N., Beard, G.H., Green, T.W., Mitchell, B.R., Harrison, W.E., McGriff, D.E., Spaid, D.G., Mickler, K.D., McDaniel, R.G. 2006. Assessment of seed treatments for management of nematodes in Georgia. Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 3-6, 2006, San Antonio, TX. p. 144-149.
COVER CROP, RYE RESIDUE AND IN-FURROW TREATMENT EFFECTS ON THRIPS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Olson, D.M., Davis, R.F., Brown, S.L., Roberts, P., Phatak, S.C. 2006. Cover crop, rye residue and in-furrow treatment effects on thrips. Journal of Applied Entomology. 130(5):302-308. DOI:10.1111/j.1439-0418.2006.01066.x.
CORRELATION BETWEEN BIOTIC STRESSES AND AFLATOXIN CONTAMINATION IN MAIZE - (Abstract Only)
Krakowsky, M.D., Ni, X., Davis, R.F., Da, K. 2005. Correlation between biotic stresses and aflatoxin contamination in maize [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Multicrop Aflatoxin and Fumonisin Elimination and Fungal Genomics Workshop, October 23-26, 2005, Raleigh, NC. p. 121.
REPRODUCTION OF MELOIDOGYNE INCOGNITA ON WINTER COVER CROPS USED IN COTTON PRODUCTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Timper, P., Davis, R.F., Tillman, P.G. 2006. Reproduction of Meloidogyne incognita on winter cover crops used in cotton production. Journal of Nematology. 38(1):83-89.
HOST RESISTANCE AND METAM SODIUM FOR MANAGING ROOT-KNOT NEMATODES IN A PEPPER - CUCUMBER ROTATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thies, J.A., Davis, R.F., Mueller, J.D., Fery, R.L., Langston, D.B., Miller, G. 2005. Host resistance and metam sodium for managing root-knot nematodes in a pepper - cucumber rotation. Hortscience. 40(7):2080-2082.
EFFECT OF THE SOUTHERN ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE ON WATERMELON YIELD - ()
Davis, R.F. 2005. Effect of the southern root-knot nematode on watermelon yield. In: Kelly, W.T. , Langston, D.R. (eds.). Georgia Vegetable Research-Extension Report 2004. Tifton, GA: University of Georgia. p. 60-61.
WATERMELON YIELD IS SUPPRESSED BY MELOIDOGYNE INCOGNITA - (Abstract Only)
Davis, R.F. 2005. Watermelon yield is suppressed by Meloidogyne incognita [abstract]. Journal of Nematology. 37:365.
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN YIELD POTENTIAL AND PERCENTAGE YIELD SUPPRESSION CAUSED BY THE SOUTHERN ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE IN COTTON - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davis, R.F., and May, O.L. 2005. Relationship between yield potential and percentage yield suppression caused by the Southern root-knot nematode in cotton. Crop Science. 45:2312-2317.
THE CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF MODERATELY-RESISTANT COTTON ON M. INCOGNITA POPULATION DENSITIES AFTER TWO YEARS - (Abstract Only)
Davis, R.F. 2005. The cumulative effect of moderately-resistant cotton on M. incognita population densities after two years [abstract]. In: Proc. of 2005 Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 4-7, 2005, New Orleans, LA. p. 148.
UTILITY OF RESISTANT BELL PEPPER FOR MANAGING SOUTHERN ROOT-KNOT NEMATODES IN SOUTHEASTERN U. S. - (Proceedings)
Thies, J.A., Fery, R.L., Dickson, D.W., Davis, R.F., Mueller, J.D. 2004. Utility of resistant bell pepper for managing southern root-knot nematodes in southeastern U.S. In: International Pepper Conference Proceedings, November 14-16, 2004, Naples, FL. pg 29.
RELATIVE HOST STATUS OF SELECTED WEEDS AND CROPS FOR MELOIDOGYNE INCOGNITA AND ROTYLENCHULUS RENIFORMIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davis, R. F., Webster, T. M. 2005. Relative host status of selected weeds and crops for Meloidogyne incognita and Rotylenchulus reniformis. Journal of Cotton Science. 9:41-46.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CULTIVAR YIELD POTENTIAL AND PERCENTAGE YIELD LOSS TO M. INCOGNITA IN COTTON - (Abstract Only)
Davis, R.F., May, O.L. 2004. The relationship between cultivar yield potential and percentage yield loss to M. incognita in cotton [abstract]. Journal of Nematology. 36:314-315.
HOST RESISTANCE AND METAM SODIUM FOR MANAGING ROOT-KNOT NEMATODES IN A PEPPER-CUCUMBER ROTATION - (Abstract Only)
Thies, J.A., Davis, R.F., Mueller, J.D., Fery, R.L., Langston, D.B., Miller, G. 2004. Host resistance and metam sodium for managing root-knot nematodes in a pepper-cucumber rotation [abstract]. Phytopathology. 94:S102.
DEVELOPMENT OF DNA MARKERS FOR ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE RESISTANCE IN COTTON - ()
Van Becelaere, G., May, L., Davis, R.F., Sheikh, N., Chee, P.W. 2004. Development of DNA markers for root-knot nematode resistance in cotton. 2003 University of Georgia Cotton Research and Extension Report. p.59-61.
TOLERANCE TO THE SOUTHERN ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE IN COMMERCIAL COTTON CULTIVARS - ()
Davis, R.F., May, L. 2004. Tolerance to the southern root-knot nematode in commercial cotton cultivars. 2003 University of Georgia Cotton Research and Extension Report. pp.255-257.
EFFECTS OF COTTON AND ROTATION CROPS ON NEMATODES AND PLANT DISEASES - (Abstract Only)
Davis, R.F., Kemerait, R.C., Wright, D., Gazaway, W., Brenneman, T.B. 2004. Effects of cotton and rotation crops on nematodes and plant diseases [abstract]. In: Proceedings of National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conferences, San Antonio, TX, January 5-9, 2004. p.60.
DOUBLE-CROPPING CUCUMBERS AND SQUASH AFTER RESISTANT BELL PEPPER FOR ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE MANAGEMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thies, J.A., Davis, R.F., Mueller, J.D., Fery, R.L., Langston, D.B., Miller, G. 2004. Double-cropping cucumbers and squash after resistant bell pepper for root-knot nematode management. Plant Disease. 88(6):589-593.
REPRODUCTION OF MELOIDOGYNE SPECIES ON YELLOW GRANEX ONION AND POTENTIAL YIELD SUPPRESSION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davis, R.F., Langston, D.B. 2003. Reproduction of Meloidogyne species on yellow granex onion and potential yield suppression. Nematropica. 33:179-188.
REGISTRATION OF GA96-211 UPLAND COTTON GERMPLASM LINE - ()
May, O.L., Davis, R.F., Baker, S.H. 2004. Registration of GA96-211 upland cotton germplasm line. Crop Science. 44:700-701.
STRATEGIES TO DEVELOP AND DEPLOY ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE RESISTANT COTTON GERMPLASM - (Abstract Only)
May, O.L., Davis, R.F., Chee, P.W., McGriff, D.E. 2003. Strategies to develop and deploy root-knot nematode resistant cotton germplasm [abstract]. [CD-ROM]. COL-May 982222-poster. Agronomy Abstracts.
EVALUATION OF TWO NEMATICIDES AND TIMING OF APPLICATION TO MANAGE PEANUT ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE IN GEORGIA - (Abstract Only)
Kermerait, R.C., Davis, R.F., Brewer, C.L. 2003. Evaluation of two nematicides and timing of application to manage peanut root-knot nematode in Georgia [Abstract]. Proceedings of the American Peanut Research and Education Society. 35:78-79.
RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN TOLERANCE AND RESISTANCE TO MELOIDOGYNE INCOGNITA IN COTTON - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davis, R.F., May, O.L. 2003. Relationships between tolerance and resistance to Meloidogyne incognita in cotton. Journal of Nematology. 35(4):411-416.
REPRODUCTION OF MELOIDOGYNE INCOGNITA ON WINTER COVER CROPS USED IN COTTON PRODUCTION - (Abstract Only)
Timper, P., Davis, R.F., Tillman, P.G. 2003. Reproduction of Meloidogyne incognita on winter cover crops used in cotton production [abstract]. Journal of Nematology. 35(4):367.
ROOT-KNOT NEMATODES: A POTENTIAL PROBLEM ON VIDALIA ONIONS - (Abstract Only)
Davis, R.F., Langston, D.B. 2003. Root-knot nematodes: A potential problem on vidalia onion [abstract]. Journal of Nematology. 35:333.
EVALUATION OF NEMATICIDES TO REDUCE LOSSES TO ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE IN PEANUT. - (Abstract Only)
Kemerait, R.C., Davis, R.F. 2003. Evaluation of nematicides to reduce losses to root-knot nematode in peanut [abstract]. Fungicide and Nematicide Tests. 58 Report No. NO14.
WEEDS AS HOSTS FOR THE SOUTHERN ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE - ()
Davis, R.F., Webster, T.M. 2003. Weeds as hosts for the southern root-knot nematode. 2002 University of Georgia Cotton Research and Extension Report. p.318-319.
ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE TOLERANCE IN COMMERCIAL COTTON CULTIVARS - ()
Davis, R.F., May, O.L. 2003. Root-knot nematode tolerance in commercial cotton cultivars. 2002 Georgia Cotton Research and Extenion Report. p. 316-317.
INTERACTION OF ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE STRESS AND WATER STRESS IN COTTON - ()
Davis, R.F., Earl, H.J., Timper, P. 2003. Interaction of root-knot nematode stress and water stress in cotton. 2002 University of Georgia Cotton Research and Extension Report. p.312-315.
COTTON BREEDING LINES FROM GEORGIA WITH MODERATE RESISTANCE TO THE ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE - (Abstract Only)
Davis, R.F., May, O.L., Baker, S. 2003. Cotton breeding lines from Georgia with moderate resistance to the root-knot nematode [abstract]. Proceedings of National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p.268.
REPRODUCTION OF THE SOUTHERN ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE ON WINTER COVER CROPS USED IN COTTON PRODUCTION - ()
Timper, P., Davis, R.F. 2003. Reproduction of the southern root-knot nematode on winter cover crops used in cotton production. 2002 Georgia Cotton Research and Extension Report. p.323-324.
ROTYLENCHULUS RENIFORMIS MANAGEMENT IN COTTON WITH CROP ROTATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davis, R.F., Koenning, S.R., Kemerait, R.C., Cummings, T.D. 2003. Rotylenchulus reniformis management in cotton with crop rotation. Journal of Nematology. 35(1):58-64.
EFFECT OF DROUGHT STRESS ON LEAF AND WHOLE CANOPY RADIATION USE EFFICIENCY AND YIELD OF MAIZE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Earl, H.J., Davis, R.F. 2003. Effect of drought stress on leaf and whole canopy radiation use efficiency and yield of maize. Agronomy Journal. 95:688-696.
EVALUATION OF IN-LINE INJECTED MATERIALS AS ALTERNATIVES TO FUMIGATION WITH METHYL BROMIDE. - (Abstract Only)
Seebold, K.W., Csinos, A.S., Davis, R.F. 2002. Evaluation of in-line injected materials as alternatives to fumigation with methyl bromide [abstract]. Phytopathology. 92(Suppl.6):152.
1,3-D AND OXAMYL FOR NEMATODE MANAGEMENT IN CUCUMBER - (Abstract Only)
Csinos, A.S., Seebold, K.W., Davis, R.F. 2002. 1,3-D and oxamyl for nematode management in cucumber [abstract]. Phytopathology. 92(Suppl.6):17.
INTERACTION OF ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE INFECTION AND DROUGHT STRESS IN COTTON - (Abstract Only)
Davis, R., Earl, H.J. 2002. Interaction of root-knot nematode infection and drought stress in cotton [Abstract]. Nematology. 4(2):204.
COMPARISON OF NEMATICIDE EFFICACY IN STRIP-TILLAGE AND CONVENTIONAL TILLAGE COTTON - (Abstract Only)
Davis, R.F., Bader, M.J., Kemerait, R.C., Jost, P., McNeill, R.D. 2002. Comparison of nematicide efficacy in strip-tillage and conventional tillage cotton [abstract]. Proceedings of the National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Paper No. 66.