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Yan Zhao
Research Molecular Biologist


Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Differential symptomology, susceptibility, and titer dynamics manifested by phytoplasma-infected periwinkle and tomato plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ivanauskas, A., Inaba, J., Zhao, Y., Bottner-Parker, K.D., Wei, W. 2024. Differential symptomology, susceptibility, and titer dynamics manifested by phytoplasma-infected periwinkle and tomato plants. Plants. 13:787. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13060787.
AGRAMP: Machine learning models for predicting antimicrobial peptides against phytopathogenic bacteria - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shao, J.Y., Zhao, Y., Wei, W., Vaisman, I. 2024. AGRAMP: Machine learning models for predicting antimicrobial peptides against phytopathogenic bacteria. Frontiers in Microbiology. 15:1304044. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1304044.
Guilt by association: DNA-barcoding based identification of potential plant hosts of phytoplasmas from their insect carriers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Inaba, J., Shao, J.Y., Trivellone, V., Zhao, Y., Dietrich, C.H., Bottner-Parker, K.D., Ivanauskas, A., Wei, W. 2023. Guilt by association: DNA-barcoding based identification of potential plant hosts of phytoplasmas from their insect carriers. Phytopathology. 113(3):413-422. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-09-22-0323-R.
The endoplasmic reticulum is a key battleground between phytoplasma aggression and host plant defense - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Inaba, J., Kim, B., Zhao, Y., Jansen, M.A., Wei, W. 2023. The endoplasmic reticulum is a key battleground between phytoplasma aggression and host plant defense. Cells. https://doi.org/10.3390/cells12162110.
Exploring changes in Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) profiles of tomato plants infected with phytoplasma - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ivanauskas, A., Zhang, A., Zhao, Y., Wei, W. 2023. Exploring changes in Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) profiles of tomato plants infected with phytoplasma. Phytopathogenic Mollicutes. 13(1):5-6. https://doi.org/10.5958/2249-4677.2023.00003.8.
Lectin binding assay reveals phytoplasma infection-induced alteration of plant host protein glycosylation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, B., Inaba, J., Zhao, Y., Wei, W. 2023. Lectin binding assay reveals phytoplasma infection-induced alteration of plant host protein glycosylation. Phytopathogenic Mollicutes. 13(1):7-8. https://doi.org/10.5958/2249-4677.2023.00004.X.
Phytoplasma infection alters polar lipid composition and triggers chloroplast autophagy in host plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Inaba, J., Kim, B., Zhao, Y., Wei, W. 2023. Phytoplasma infection alters polar lipid composition and triggers chloroplast autophagy in host plants. Phytopathogenic Mollicutes. 13(1):3-4. https://doi.org/10.5958/2249-4677.2023.00002.6.
Tomato and Jute Mallow are two new hosts of papaya bunchy top phytoplasma, a 'Candidatus phytoplasma convolvuli'-related strain in Nigeria - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Inaba, J., Kazeem, S.E., Zhao, Y., Zwolinska, A., Ogunfunmilayo, A.O., Arogundade, O., Wei, W. 2023. Tomato and Jute Mallow are two new hosts of papaya bunchy top phytoplasma, a 'Candidatus phytoplasma convolvuli'-related strain in Nigeria. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-09-22-2192-PDN.
Multilocus sequence typing of phytoplasmas associated with Flavescence dorée disease in Tuscany vineyards identifies a highly homogeneous lineage in the subgroup 16SrV-C - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pierro, R., Bottner-Parker, K.D., Panattoni, A., Wei, W., Marcone, C., Rizzo, D., Materazzi, A., Quaglino, F., Zhao, Y. 2022. Multilocus sequence typing of phytoplasmas associated with Flavescence dorée disease in Tuscany vineyards identifies a highly homogeneous lineage in the subgroup 16SrV-C. Crop Protection. 163. Article 106114. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2022.106114.
Draft Genome Sequence Resource of CBPPT1, a 'Candidatus Phytoplasma trfolii'-related strain associated with potato purple top disease in the Columbia Basin, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Draft Genome Sequence Resource of CBPPT1, a 'Candidatus Phytoplasma trfolii'-related strain associated with potato purple top disease in the Columbia Basin, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wei, W., Shao, J.Y., Bottner-Parker, K.D., Zhao, Y. 2022. Draft Genome Sequence Resource of CBPPT1, a 'Candidatus Phytoplasma trfolii'-related strain associated with potato purple top disease in the Columbia Basin, USA. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-08-22-1788-A.
Phytoplasma taxonomy: nomenclature, classification and identification - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wei, W., Zhao, Y. 2022. Phytoplasma taxonomy: nomenclature, classification and identification. Biology. 11/1119. https://doi.org/10.3390/biology11081119.
CRISPR/Cas12a-based diagnosis of potato purple top disease complex associated with infection by 'Candidatus Phytoplasma trifolii'-related strains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wheatley, M.S., Wang, Q., Wei, W., Bottner-Parker, K.D., Zhao, Y., Yang, Y. 2022. CRISPR/Cas12a-based diagnosis of potato purple top disease complex associated with infection by 'Candidatus Phytoplasma trifolii'-related strains. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-09-21-2119-RE.
Phytoplasma infection blocks starch breakdown and triggers autophagic degradation of chloroplasts, leading to premature leaf senescence, sucrose reallocation, and spatiotemporal redistribution of phytohormones - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wei, W., Inaba, J., Zhao, Y., Mowery, J.D., Hammond, R. 2022. Phytoplasma infection blocks starch breakdown and triggers autophagic degradation of chloroplasts, leading to premature leaf senescence, sucrose reallocation, and spatiotemporal redistribution of phytohormones. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 23(3):1810. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms23031810.
Molecular identification and characterization of `Candidatus Phytoplasma convolvuli'-related strains (representing a new 16SrXII-O subgroup) associated with papaya bunchy top disease in Nigeria - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kazeem,Shakiru,A, Inaba, J., Zhao, Y., Zwolinska, A., Ogunfunmilayo, A.O., Arogundade, A., Wei, W. 2021. Molecular identification and characterization of `Candidatus Phytoplasma convolvuli'-related strains (representing a new 16SrXII-O subgroup) associated with papaya bunchy top disease in Nigeria. Crop Protection Journal. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2021.105731.
Growth inhibition of phytopathogenic spiroplasmas by membrane-interactive antimicrobial peptides Novispirin T7 and Caerin 1.1 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wei, W., Davis, R., Mowery, J.D., Zhao, Y. 2021. Growth inhibition of phytopathogenic spiroplasmas by membrane-interactive antimicrobial peptides Novispirin T7 and Caerin 1.1. Annals of Applied Biology. https://doi.org/10.1111/aab.12715.
Identification of phytoplasmas representing multiple new genetic lineages from phloem-feeding leafhoppers highlights the diversity of phytoplasmas and their potential vectors - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wei, W., Trivellone, V., Dietrich, C.H., Zhao, Y., Bottner-Parker, K.D., Ivanauskas, A. 2021 Identification of phytoplasmas representing multiple new genetic lineages from phloem-feeding leafhoppers highlights the diversity of phytoplasmas and their potential vectors Pathogens. 10(3):352. https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens10030352.
Integration of metabolomics and existing omics data reveals new insights into phytoplasma-induced metabolic reprogramming in host plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tan, Y., Li, Q., Zhao, Y., Wei, H., Wang, J., Baker, C.J., Liu, Q., Wei, W. 2021 Integration of metabolomics and existing omics data reveals new insights into phytoplasma-induced metabolic reprogramming in host plants PLoS ONE. 16:e0246203. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0246203.
The agent associated with blue dwarf disease in wheat represents a new phytoplasma taxon, 'Candidatus Phytoplasma tritici' - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, Y., Wei, W., Davis, R.E., Lee, I., Bottner-Parker, K.D. 2021. The agent associated with blue dwarf disease in wheat represents a new phytoplasma taxon, 'Candidatus Phytoplasma tritici'. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 71:(1). https://doi.org/10.1099/ijsem.0.004604.
Multi-locus genotyping reveals new molecular markers for differentiating distinct genetic lineages among 'Candidatus Phytoplasma solani' strains associated with grapevine bois noir - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Passera, A., Zhao, Y., Murolo, S., Pierro, R., Arsov, E., Mori, N., Moussa, A., Silletti, M.R., Casati, P., Panattoni, A., Wei, W., Mitrev, S., Materazzi, A., Luvisi, A., Romanazzi, G., Bianco, P.A., Davis, R.E., Quaglino, F. 2020. Multi-locus genotyping reveals new molecular markers for differentiating distinct genetic lineages among 'Candidatus Phytoplasma solani' strains associated with grapevine bois noir. Pathogens. 2020 9:(11)970 https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens9110970.
Candidatus Phytoplasma - ()
Gasparich, G.E., Bertaccini, A., Zhao, Y. 2020. Candidatus Phytoplasma. Book Chapter. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118960608.gbm01259.pub3.
Candidatus Phytoplasma trifolii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, Y., Wei, W. 2020. Candidatus Phytoplasma trifolii. Center for Agriculture and Biosciences International (CABI) Invasive Species Compendium. https://doi.org/10.1079/ISC.40854.20210200691.
Draft genome sequence of `Candidatus Phytoplasma pini'-related strain MDPP: a resource for comparative genomics of gymnosperm-infecting phytoplasmas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cai, W., Shao, J.Y., Zhao, Y., Davis, R.E., Costanzo, S. 2020. Draft genome sequence of `Candidatus Phytoplasma pini'-related strain MDPP: a resource for comparative genomics of gymnosperm-infecting phytoplasmas. Plant Disease. 104/1009-1010. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-10-19-2127-A.
First report of bougainvillea floral bract proliferation disease in Cuba and its association with phytoplasmal infection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wei, W., Perez-Lopez, E., Zhao, Y. 2020. First report of bougainvillea floral bract proliferation disease in Cuba and its association with phytoplasmal infection. Plant Disease. 104/967. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-09-19-2052-PDN.
Rapid detection and identification of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma pini’-related strains in Lithuania based on genomic markers present in 16S rRNA and tuf genes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Valiunas, D., Jomantiene, R., Ivanauskas, A., Sneideris, D., Zizyte-Eidetiene, M., Shao, J.Y., Zhao, Y., Costanzo, S., Davis, R.E. 2019. Rapid detection and identification of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma pini’-related strains in Lithuania based on genomic markers present in 16S rRNA and tuf genes. Forest Pathology. 49:e12553. https://doi.org/10.1111/efp.12553.
Recommended rejection of the recently proposed sweeping changes to nomenclature of members of the Mycoplasmatales - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Balish, M., Bertaccini, A., Blanchard, A., Brown, D., Browning, G., Chalker, V., Frey, J., Gasparich, G., Hoelzle, L., Zhao, Y. 2019. Recommended rejection of the recently proposed sweeping changes to nomenclature of members of the Mycoplasmatales. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 69/3650-3653. https://doi.org/10.1099/ijsem.0.003632.
Phytoplasma inoculum titre and inoculation timing influence symptom development in newly infected plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wei, W., Zhao, Y., Davis, R.E. 2019. Phytoplasma inoculum titre and inoculation timing influence symptom development in newly infected plants . Phytopathogenic Mollicutes. 9/115-116. https://doi.org/10.5958/2249-4677.2019.00058.6.
New symptoms identified in phytoplasma-infected plants reveal extra stages of pathogen-induced meristem fate-derailment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wei, W., Davis, R.E., Bauchan, G.R., Zhao, Y. 2019. New symptoms identified in phytoplasma-infected plants reveal extra stages of pathogen-induced meristem fate-derailment. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. https://doi.org/10.1094/MPMI-01-19-0035-R.
Transcriptome analysis reveals a complex array of differentially expressed genes accompanying a source-to-sink changes in phytoplasma-infected sweet cherry leaves - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Complete genome sequence of Spiroplasma phoeniceum strain P40T, a plant pathogen isolated from diseased plants of Madagascar periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davis, R.E., Shao, J.Y., Zhao, Y., Wei, W., Bottner-Parker, K.D., Silver, A.B., Stump, Z.A., Gasparich, G.E., Donofrio, N. 2019. Complete genome sequence of Spiroplasma phoeniceum strain P40T, a plant pathogen isolated from diseased plants of Madagascar periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don). Microbiology Resource Announcements. https://doi.org/10.1128/MRA.01612-18.
First report of sugarcane yellow leaf disease in Mexico and detection of `Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris'-related strains in affected plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Perez-Lopez, E., Wei, W., Davis, R.E., Wang, J., Zhao, Y. 2019. First report of sugarcane yellow leaf disease in Mexico and detection of `Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris'-related strains in affected plants. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-09-18-1591-PDN.
First report of North American grapevine yellows (NAGY) in Kansas: Association of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma pruni’- and ‘Ca. Phytoplasma asteris’-related strains with the disease - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davis, R.E., Dally, E.L., Zhao, Y., Webb, C., Appel, J.A. 2019. First report of North American grapevine yellows (NAGY) in Kansas: Association of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma pruni’- and ‘Ca. Phytoplasma asteris’-related strains with the disease. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-05-18-0869-PDN.
Current status and future perspective of molecular marker-based identification, classification, and species delineation of phytoplasmas - (Abstract Only)
Immunodominant proteins of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma pruni’ and related strains classified in Group 16SrIII - (Abstract Only)
Plant stem cell pluripotency and phytoplasma-induced alterations of plant morphogenesis - (Abstract Only)
Genotyping points to divergent evolution of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris’ strains causing North American grapevine yellows and strains causing aster yellows - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davis, R.E., Dally, E.L., Zhao, Y., Wolf, T.K. 2018. Genotyping points to divergent evolution of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris’ strains causing North American grapevine yellows and strains causing aster yellows. Plant Disease. 102:1696-1702. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-10-17-1690-RE.
Multilocus genotyping identifies a highly homogeneous phytoplasma lineage associated with sweet cherry virescence disease in China and its carriage by an erythroneurine leafhopper - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, J., Liu, Q., Wei, W., Davis, R.E., Tan, Y., Lee, I., Zhu, D., Wei, H., Zhao, Y. 2018. Multilocus genotyping identifies a highly homogeneous phytoplasma lineage associated with sweet cherry virescence disease in China and its carriage by an erythroneurine leafhopper. Crop Protection. 106:13-22.
‘Candidatus Phytoplasma wodyetiae’, a new taxon associated with yellow decline disease of foxtail palm (Wodyetia bifurcata) in Malaysia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Naderali, N., Nejat, N., Vadamalai, G., Davis, R.E., Wei, W., Harrison, N., Kong, L., Kadir, J., Tan, Y., Zhao, Y. 2017. ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma wodyetiae’, a new taxon associated with yellow decline disease of foxtail palm (Wodyetia bifurcata) in Malaysia. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 67:3765-3772.
Novel phytoplasma strains of X-disease group unveil genetic markers that distinguish North American and South American geographic lineages within subgroups 16SrIII-J and 16SrIII-U - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Perez-Lopez, E., Wei, W., Wang, J., Davis, R.E., Luna-Rodriguez, M., Zhao, Y. 2017. Novel phytoplasma strains of X-disease group unveil genetic markers that distinguish North American and South American geographic lineages within subgroups 16SrIII-J and 16SrIII-U. Annals of Applied Biology. 171:405-416.
‘Candidatus Phytoplasma luffae’, a novel taxon associated with a witches’-broom disease of loofah, Luffa aegyptica Mill - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davis, R.E., Zhao, Y., Wei, W., Dally, E.L., Lee, I. 2017. ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma luffae’, a novel taxon associated with a witches’-broom disease of loofah, Luffa aegyptica Mill. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 67:3127-3133. 10.1099/ijsem.0.001980.
Complete genome sequence of Spiroplasma citri strain R8-A2T, causal agent of stubborn disease in Citrus spp - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davis, R.E., Shao, J.Y., Zhao, Y., Gasparich, G.E., Gaynor, B.J., Donofrio, N. 2017. Complete genome sequence of Spiroplasma citri strain R8-A2T, causal agent of stubborn disease in Citrus spp. Genome Announcements. 5:e00206-17.
First report of a new grapevine yellows disease in Peru and its association with infection by a ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma brasiliense’-related phytoplasma strain - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wei, W., Perez-Lopez, E., Bermudez-Diaz, L., Davis, R.E., Granda-Wong, C., Zhao, Y. 2017. First report of a new grapevine yellows disease in Peru and its association with infection by a ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma brasiliense’-related phytoplasma strain. Plant Disease. 101:502. doi: 10.1094/PDIS-08-16-1152-PDN.
'Candidatus Phytoplasma brasiliense’-related strains associated with papaya bunchy top disease in northern Peru represent a distinct geographic lineage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wei, W., Perez-Lopez, E., Davis, R.E., Bermudez-Diaz, L., Granda-Wong, C., Wang, J., Zhao, Y. 2017. 'Candidatus Phytoplasma brasiliense’-related strains associated with papaya bunchy top disease in northern Peru represent a distinct geographic lineage. Crop Protection. 92:99-106. doi: 10.1016/j.cropro.2016.10.024.
Evidence for the role of an invasive weed in widespread occurrence of phytoplasmal diseases in diverse vegetable crops: implications from lineage-specific molecular markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cai, H., Wang, L., Yang, Z., Wan, Q., Wei, W., Davis, R.E., Zhao, Y. 2016. Evidence for the role of an invasive weed in widespread occurrence of phytoplasmal diseases in diverse vegetable crops: Implications from lineage-specific molecular markers. Crop Protection. 89:193-201. doi: 10.1016/j.cropro.2016.07.025.
‘Candidatus Phytoplasma hispanicum’, a novel taxon associated with Mexican periwinkle virescence disease of Catharanthus roseus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davis, R.E., Harrison, N.A., Zhao, Y., Wei, W., Dally, E.L. 2016. ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma hispanicum’, a novel taxon associated with Mexican periwinkle virescence disease of Catharanthus roseus. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 66:3463-3467. doi: 10.1099/ijsem.0.001218.
Criteria for phytoplasma 16Sr group/subgroup delineation and the need of a platform for proper registration of new groups and subgroups - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, Y., Davis, R.E. 2016. Criteria for phytoplasma 16Sr group/subgroup delineation and the need of a platform for proper registration of new groups and subgroups. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 66:2121-2123. doi: 10.1099/ijsem.0.000999.
First Report of a New ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma pini’-related strain Associated with Witches’-broom of Virginia pine in Maryland - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Costanzo, S., Rascoe, J., Nakhla, K., Zhao, Y., Davis, R.E. 2016. First Report of a New ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma pini’-related strain Associated with Witches’-broom of Virginia pine in Maryland. Plant Disease. 100:1776. doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-01-16-0097-PDN.
Multilocus genotyping of a ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma aurantifolia’-related strain associated with cauliflower phyllody disease in China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cai, H., Wang, L., Mu, W., Wan, Q., Wei, W., Davis, R.E., Chen, H., Zhao, Y. 2016. Multilocus genotyping of a ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma aurantifolia’-related strain associated with cauliflower phyllody disease in China. Annals of Applied Biology. 169:64-74. doi:10.1111/aab.12281.
Recent advances in phytoplasma research: from genetic diversity and genome evolution to pathogenic redirection of plant stem cell fate - (Abstract Only)
Zhao, Y., Wei, W., Davis, R.E. 2015. Recent advances in phytoplasma research: from genetic diversity and genome evolution to pathogenic redirection of plant stem cell fate. Meeting Abstract. First International Symposium on Molecular Diagnostics … Production. Trujillo, Peru, 11/26-28/ 2015.
Complete genome sequence of Spiroplasma turonicum, a parasite of horse fly, Haematopota sp. (Diptera: Tabanidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davis, R.E., Shao, J.Y., Zhao, Y., Gasparich, G., Gaynor, B., Donofrio, N. 2015. Complete genome sequence of Spiroplasma turonicum, a parasite of horse fly, Haematopota sp. (Diptera: Tabanidae). Genome Announcements. 3(6):e01367-15. doi:10.1128/genomeA.01367-15.
Complete genome sequence of Spiroplasma kunkelii strain CR2-3x, causal agent of corn stunt disease in Zea mays L. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davis, R.E., Shao, J.Y., Dally, E.L., Zhao, Y., Gasparich, G.E., Gaynor, B.J., Athey, J.C., Harrison, N.A., Donofrio, N. 2015. Complete genome sequence of Spiroplasma kunkelii strain CR2-3x, causal agent of corn stunt disease in Zea mays L.. Genome Announcements. 3(5):e01216-15. doi:10.1128/genomeA.01216-15.
Draft genome sequence of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma pruni’ strain CX, a plant pathogenic bacterium - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, I., Shao, J.Y., Bottner-Parker, K.D., Gundersen, D.E., Zhao, Y., Davis, R.E. 2015. Draft genome sequence of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma pruni’ strain CX, a plant pathogenic bacterium. Genome Announcements. 3(5):e01117-15. doi: 10.1128/genomeA.01117-15.
Pathological modifications of plant stem cell destiny - (Abstract Only)
Wei, W., Davis, R.E., Zhao, Y. 2015. Pathological modifications of plant stem cell destiny. Meeting Abstract. 2015 Mid-Atlantic Plant Molecular Biology Society Meeting.
Lilac (Syringa sp.) hosts a new ‘Ca. Phytoplasma pruni’-related strain in Utah: ribosomal RNA and secY genes distinguish the phytoplasma from previously described lineages - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davis, R.E., Dally, E.L., Zhao, Y., Thomson, S.V., Nischwitz, C. 2016. Lilac (Syringa sp.) hosts a new ‘Ca. Phytoplasma pruni’-related strain in Utah: ribosomal RNA and secY genes distinguish the phytoplasma from previously described lineages. Plant Disease. vol. 100: page 207. doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-06-15-0679-PDN.
Development of biomarkers and a diagnostic tool for investigation of coinfections by and interactions between potato purple top and potato witches’-broom phytoplasmas in tomato - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wei, W., Wu, W., Davis, R.E., Lee, I., Zhao, Y. 2016. Development of biomarkers and a diagnostic tool for investigation of coinfections by and interactions between potato purple top and potato witches’-broom phytoplasmas in tomato. Annals of Applied Biology. 168:133-141. doi: 10.1111/aab.12248.
Occurrence, distribution, and possible functional roles of simple sequence repeats in phytoplasma genomes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wei, W., Davis, R.E., Suo, X., Zhao, Y. 2015. Occurrence, distribution, and possible functional roles of simple sequence repeats in phytoplasma genomes. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 65:2748-2760. doi: 10.1099/ijs.0.000273.
16SrXII group phytoplasma strains, including 16SrXII-E (‘Candidatus Phytoplasma fragariae’) and a new 16SrXII subgroup, 16SrXII-H, are associated with diseased potatoes … in the Yunan and Inner Mongolia regions of China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cheng, M., Dong, J., Lee, I., Bottner-Parker, K.D., Zhao, Y., Davis, R.E., Laski, P.J., Zhang, Z., Mcbeath, J.H. 2015. 16SrXII group phytoplasma strains, including 16SrXII-E (‘Candidatus Phytoplasma fragariae’) and a new 16SrXII subgroup, 16SrXII-H, are associated with diseased potatoes … in the Yunan and Inner Mongolia regions of China. European Journal of Plant Pathology. 142:305-318.
Unraveling the etiology of North American grapevine yellows (NAGY): multilocus genotyping and structural analysis of secY proteins distinguish NAGYIII phytoplasma strains from strains causing X-disease Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davis, R.E., Dally, E.L., Zhao, Y., Lee, I., Wei, W., Wolf, T.K., Beanland, L., Ledoux, D.G., Johnson, D.A., Fiola, J.A., Walter-Peterson, H., Dami, I., Chien, M. 2015. Unraveling the etiology of North American grapevine yellows (NAGY): multilocus genotyping and structural analysis of secY proteins distinguish NAGYIII phytoplasma strains from strains causing X-disease. Phytopathology. 99:1087-1097. doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-11-14-1185-RE.
Should ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma’ be retained within the order Acholeplasmatales? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, Y., Davis, R.E., Wei, W., Lee, I. 2015. Should ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma’ be retained within the order Acholeplasmatales?. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 65:1075-1082.
Israeli acute paralysis virus: epidemiology, pathogenesis and implications for honey bee health and Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, Y., Pettis, J.S., Corona, M.V., Chen, W., Spivak, M., Visscher, K.P., Hoffman, G.D., Boncristiani, H., Zhao, Y., Vanengelsdorp, D., Delaplane, K., Solter, L., Drummond, F., Kramer, M.H., Lipkin, I.W., Palacios, G., Hamilton, M.C., Smith Jr, I.B., Huang, S., Zheng, H., Li, J., Zhang, X., Zhou, A., Wu, L., Zhou, J., Lee, M.L., Teixeira, E.W., Li, Z., Evans, J.D., Li, C. 2014. Israeli acute paralysis virus: epidemiology, pathogenesis and implications for honey bee health and Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD). PLoS Pathogens. 10 (7):e1004261. DOI: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1004261.
Reply to conclusive evidence of replication of a plant virus in honeybees is lacking - ()
Li, J., Cornman, S.R., Evans, J.D., Pettis, J.S., Zhao, Y., Murphy, C.A., Peng, W., Wu, J., Boncristiani, H., Zhou, L., Hammond, J., Chen, Y. 2014. Reply to conclusive evidence of replication of a plant virus in honeybees is lacking. mBio. 5(3):e01250-14.
3-Dimensional modeling of protein structures distinguishes closely related phytoplasmas - (Abstract Only)
Davis, R.E., Zhao, Y., Lee, I., Wei, W. 2015. 3-Dimensional modeling of protein structures distinguishes closely related phytoplasmas. Phytopathology. 105:S12.
New subgroup 16SrIII-V phytoplasmas associated with false-blossom diseased cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) plants and with known and potential insect vectors in New Jersey - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, I., Polashock, J.J., Bottner-Parker, K.D., Bagadia, P.G., Rodriguez-Saona, C., Zhao, Y., Davis, R.E. 2014. New subgroup 16SrIII-V phytoplasmas associated with false-blossom diseased cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) plants and with known and potential insect vectors in New Jersey. European Journal of Plant Pathology. 139:393-400.
Aster yellows group (16SrI), subgroups 16SrI-A and 16SrI-B, phytoplasmas associated with lettuce yellows in Texas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, I., Bottner-Parker, K.D., Zhao, Y., Davis, R.E., Black, M.C. 2014. Aster yellows group (16SrI), subgroups 16SrI-A and 16SrI-B, phytoplasmas associated with lettuce yellows in Texas. New Disease Reports. 29:5.
Systemic spread and propagation of a plant pathogenic virus in European honey bees, Apis mellifera - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, J., Cornman, R., Evans, J.D., Pettis, J.S., Zhao, Y., Murphy, C.F., Hammond, J., Peng, W., Wu, J., Boncristiani, H., Zhou, L., Chen, Y. 2014. Systemic spread and propagation of a plant pathogenic virus in European honey bees, Apis mellifera. mBio. 5(1):e00898-13. DOI: 10.1128/mBio.00898-13.
Phytoplasma-host interactions: tomato gibberellin homeostasis and its role in defense against potato purple top phytoplasma infection - ()
Ding, Y., Wei, W., Wu, W., Davis, R.E., Jiang, Y., Lee, I., Hammond, R., Sheng, J., Shen, L., Zhao, Y. 2013. Phytoplasma-host interactions: tomato gibberellin homeostasis and its role in defense against potato purple top phytoplasma infection. World Biomedical Frontiers. http://biomedfrontiers.org/infection-2013-11-39.
Phytoplasmal infection derails genetically preprogrammed meristem fate and alters plant architecture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wei, W., Davis, R.E., Nuss, D.F., Zhao, Y. 2013. Phytoplasmal infection derails genetically preprogrammed meristem fate and alters plant architecture. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 110:19149-19154.
First report of sweet cherry virescence disease in China and its association with infection by a ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma ziziphi’-related strain - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, J., Zhu, D., Liu, Q., Davis, R.E., Zhao, Y. 2014. First report of sweet cherry virescence disease in China and its association with infection by a ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma ziziphi’-related strain. Plant Disease. 98:419.
Phytoplasma genomes: Evolution through mutually complimentary mechanisms, gene loss and horizontal acquisition - ()
Zhao, Y., Davis, R.E., Wei, W., Shao, J.Y., Jomantiene, R. 2014. Phytoplasma genomes: Evolution through mutually complimentary mechanisms, gene loss and horizontal acquisition. Genomics of Plant-associated Bacteria. 235-271.
Sequencing and genome annotation of honey bee microsporidia parasite, Nosema apis and comparative genome analysis with its sympatric congener, N. ceranae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, Y., Pettis, J.S., Zhao, Y., Cornman, R.S., Tallon, L.L., Sadzewicz, L.L., Ye, J., Li, R., Zhang, X., Hamilton, M.C., Pernal, S., Melathopoulos, A., Yan, X., Evans, J.D. 2013. Sequencing and genome annotation of honey bee microsporidia parasite, Nosema apis and comparative genome analysis with its sympatric congener, N. ceranae. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 14:451. DOI: 10.1186/1471-2164-14-451.
'Candidatus phytoplasma solani’, a novel taxon associated with stolbur and bois noir related diseases of plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Quaglino, F., Zhao, Y., Casati, P., Bulgari, D., Bianco, P., Wei, W., Davis, R.E. 2013. 'Candidatus phytoplasma solani’, a novel taxon associated with stolbur and bois noir related diseases of plants. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 63:2879-2894.
Role of gibberellic acid in tomato defense response to potato purple top phytoplasma infection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ding, Y., Wei, W., Wu, W., Davis, R.E., Jiang, Y., Lee, I., Hammond, R., Sheng, J., Shen, L., Zhao, Y. 2013. Role of gibberellic acid in tomato defense response to potato purple top phytoplasma infection. Annals of Applied Biology. 162(2)191-199.
Characterization and molecular differentiation of 16SrI-E and 16SrIX-E phytoplasmas associated with blueberry stunt disease in New Jersey - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bagadia, P.G., Polashock, J.J., Bottner-Parker, K.D., Zhao, Y., Davis, R.E., Lee, I. 2013. Characterization and molecular differentiation of 16SrI-E and 16SrIX-E phytoplasmas associated with blueberry stunt disease in New Jersey. Molecular and Cellular Probes. 27:90-97.
Potato purple top phytoplasma-induced disruption of gibberellin homeostasis in tomato plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ding, Y., Wu, W., Wei, W., Davis, R.E., Lee, I., Hammond, R., Sheng, J., Shen, L., Jiang, Y., Zhao, Y. 2013. Potato purple top phytoplasma-induced disruption of gibberellin homeostasis in tomato plants. Annals of Applied Biology. 162:131-139.
'Candidatus Phytoplasmas pruni', a novel taxon associated with X-disease of stone fruits, Prunus spp.: multilocus characterization based on 16S rRNA, secY, and ribosomal protein genes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davis, R.E., Zhao, Y., Dally, E.L., Lee, I., Jomantiene, R., Douglas, S.M. 2013. 'Candidatus Phytoplasmas pruni', a novel taxon associated with X-disease of stone fruits, Prunus spp.: multilocus characterization based on 16S rRNA, secY, and ribosomal protein genes. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 63:766-776.
Candidatus Phytoplasma malaysianum, a novel taxon associated with virescence and phyllody of Madagascar periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nejat, N., Vadamalai, G., Davis, R.E., Harrison, N.A., Sijam, K., Dickinson, M., Abdullah, S., Zhao, Y. 2012. Candidatus Phytoplasma malaysianum, a novel taxon associated with virescence and phyllody of Madagascar periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus). International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 63:540-548.
Salicylic acid-mediated elicitation of tomato defense against infection by potato purple top phytoplasma - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wu, W., Ding, Y., Wei, W., Davis, R.E., Lee, I., Hammond, R., Zhao, Y. 2012. Salicylic acid-mediated elicitation of tomato defense against infection by potato purple top phytoplasma. Annals of Applied Biology. 161:36-45.
Differentiation and classification of phytoplasmas in the pigeon pea witches'-broom group (16SrIX): an update based on multiple gene sequence analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, I., Bottner-Parker, K.D., Zhao, Y., Bertaccini, A., Davis, R.E. 2012. Differentiation and classification of phytoplasmas in the pigeon pea witches'-broom group (16SrIX): an update based on multiple gene sequence analysis. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 62:2279-2285.
Identification of two new phylogenetically distant phytoplasmas from Senna surattensis plants exhibiting stem fasciation and shoot proliferation symptoms - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wu, W., Cai, H., Wei, W., Davis, R.E., Lee, I., Chen, H., Zhao, Y. 2012. Identification of two new phylogenetically distant phytoplasmas from Senna surattensis plants exhibiting stem fasciation and shoot proliferation symptoms. Annals of Applied Biology. 160:25-34.
The iPhyClassifier, an interactive online tool for phytoplasma classification and taxonomic assignment - ()
Zhao, Y., Wei, W., Lee, I., Shao, J.Y., Suo, X., Davis, R.E. 2012. The iPhyClassifier, an interactive online tool for phytoplasma classification and taxonomic assignment. Methods in Molecular Biology. 938:329-338.
Antimicrobial activity of snakin-defensin hybrid protein in tobacco and potato plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kovalskaya, N., Zhao, Y., Hammond, R. 2011. Antimicrobial activity of snakin-defensin hybrid protein in tobacco and potato plants. The Open Plant Science Journal. 5:29-42.
Antibacterial and antifungal activity of a snakin-defensin hybrid protein expressed in tobacco and potato plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kovalskaya, N., Zhao, Y., Hammond, R. 2011. Antibacterial and antifungal activity of a snakin-defensin hybrid protein expressed in tobacco and potato plants. The Open Plant Science Journal. 5:29-42.
'Candidatus Phytoplasma sudamericanum' a novel taxon from diseased passion fruit (Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa Deg.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davis, R.E., Zhao, Y., Dally, E.L., Jomantiene, R., Lee, I., Wei, W., Kitajima, E. 2012. 'Candidatus Phytoplasma sudamericanum' a novel taxon from diseased passion fruit (Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa Deg.). International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 62:984-989.
A new phytoplasma associated with little leaf disease in azalea: multilocus sequence characterization reveals a distinct lineage within the aster yellows phytoplasma group - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wei, W., Cai, H., Jiang, Y., Lee, I., Davis, R.E., Ding, Y., Yuan, E., Chen, H., Zhao, Y. 2011. A new phytoplasma associated with little leaf disease in azalea: multilocus sequence characterization reveals a distinct lineage within the aster yellows phytoplasma group. Annals of Applied Biology. 158:318-330.
"Candidatus phytoplasma costaricanum" a new phytoplasma associated with a newly emerging disease in soybean in Costa Rica - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, I., Bottner-Parker, K.D., Zhao, Y., Villalobos, W., Loreira, L. 2011. "Candidatus phytoplasma costaricanum" a new phytoplasma associated with a newly emerging disease in soybean in Costa Rica. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 61:2822-2826.
Phytoplasma infecting cherry and lilac represent two distinct lineages having close evolutionary affinities with clover phyllody phytoplasma - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jomantiene, R., Zhao, Y., Lee, I., Davis, R.E. 2011. Phytoplasma infecting cherry and lilac represent two distinct lineages having close evolutionary affinities with clover phyllody phytoplasma. European Journal of Plant Pathology. 130:97-107.
Onion is a host for two phytoplasma lineages, subgroups 16SrI-A and 16SrI-L, in Lithuania: a HinfI site revealed a SNP marking divergent branches of evolution - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jomantiene, R., Davis, R.E., Lee, I., Zhao, Y., Bottner-Parker, K.D., Valiunas, D., Petkauskaite, R. 2010. Onion is a host for two phytoplasma lineages, subgroups 16SrI-A and 16SrI-L, in Lithuania: a HinfI site revealed a SNP marking divergent branches of evolution. Journal of Plant Pathology. 92:461-470.
Phylogenetic analysis and delineation of phytoplasmas based on the secY gene - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, I., Bottner-Parker, K.D., Zhao, Y., Davis, R.E., Harrison, N. 2010. Phylogenetic analysis and delineation of phytoplasmas based on the secY gene. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 60:2887-2897.
First report of a new subgroup 16SrIX-E, 'Candidatus Phytoplasma phoenicium'-related, phytoplasma associated with juniper witches' broom disease in Oregon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davis, R.E., Dally, E.L., Zhao, Y., Lee, I., Jomantiene, R., Detweiler, A.J., Putnam, M.L. 2010. First report of a new subgroup 16SrIX-E, 'Candidatus Phytoplasma phoenicium'-related, phytoplasma associated with juniper witches' broom disease in Oregon. Plant Pathology. 20:35.
Genomic analyses of the microsporidian Nosema ceranae, an emergent pathogen of honey bees. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cornman, R.S., Chen, Y., Schatz, M., Street, C., Zhao, Y., Desany, B., Egholm, M., Hutchison, S., Pettis, J.S., Lipkin, W.I., Evans, J.D. 2009. Genomic analyses of the microsporidian Nosema ceranae, an emergent pathogen of honey bees. PLoS Pathogens. 5(6):e1000466.
Recent advances in 16S rRNA gene-based phytoplasma differentiation, classification and taxonomy - ()
Zhao, Y., Wei, W., Davis, R.E., Lee, I. 2010. Recent advances in 16S rRNA gene-based phytoplasma differentiation, classification and taxonomy. In: Weintraub, P., Jones, P., editors. Phytoplasmas: Genomes, Plant Hosts and Vector. Wallingford, UK: CABI Publishing. p. 64-92.
Prospect of multiple gene-based systems for differentiation and classification of phytoplasmas - ()
Lee, I., Zhao, Y., Davis, R.E. 2010. Prospect of multiple gene-based systems for differentiation and classification of phytoplasmas. In: Weintraub, P., Jones, P., editors. Phytoplasmas: Genomes, Plant Hosts and Vectors. Wallingford, UK: CABI Publishing. p. 51-63.
First Report of a New Phytoplasma Subgroup, 16SrIII-S, Associated with Decline Disease Affecting Sweet and Sour Cherry Trees - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Valiunas, D., Jomantiene, R., Ivanauskas, A., Abraitis, R., Staniene, G., Zhao, Y., Davis, R.E. 2009. First Report of a New Phytoplasma Subgroup, 16SrIII-S, Associated with Decline Disease Affecting Sweet and Sour Cherry Trees. Plant Disease. 93:550.
Construction of an interactive online phytoplasma classification tool, iPhyClassifier, and its application in analysis of the peach X-disease phytoplasma group (16SrIII) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, Y., Wei, W., Lee, I., Shao, J.Y., Suo, X., Davis, R.E. 2009. Construction of an interactive online phytoplasma classification tool, iPhyClassifier, and its application in analysis of the peach X-disease phytoplasma group (16SrIII). International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 59(10):2582-2593.
'Candidatus Phytoplasma tamaricis', a novel taxon discovered in witches'-broom diseased salt cedar (Tamarix chinensis Lour.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, Y., Sun, Q., Wei, W., Davis, R.E., Wu, W., Liu, Q. 2009. 'Candidatus Phytoplasma tamaricis', a novel taxon discovered in witches'-broom diseased salt cedar (Tamarix chinensis Lour.). International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 59:2496-2504.
New 16Sr subgroups and distinct SNP lineages among grapevine Bois noir phytoplasma populations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Quaglino, F., Zhao, Y., Bianco, P.A., Wei, W., Casati, P., Durante, G., Davis, R.E. 2009. New 16Sr subgroups and distinct SNP lineages among grapevine Bois noir phytoplasma populations. Annals of Applied Biology. 154:279-289.
VACCINATION OF FEMALE BALB/C MICE WITH NEOSPORA CYCLOPHILIN AND/OR NCSRS2 ELICITS SPECIFIC ANTIBODY RESPONSE AND PREVENTS AGAINST CHALLENGE INFECTION BY NEOSPORA CANINUM - (Abstract Only)
Tuo, W., Zhao, Y., Zhu, D., Jenkins, M.C. 2008. Vaccination of female balb/c mice with neospora cyclophilin and/or ncsrs2 elicits specific antibody response and prevents against challenge infection by neospora caninum. AAAVP Meeting in New Orleans, LA, 07/19-22/2008.
Stable expression of a bacterial GUS gene in vegetatively propagated transgenic pear lines - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sun, Q., Sun, H., Zhao, Y., Hammond, R., Davis, R.E. 2008. Stable expression of a bacterial GUS gene in vegetatively propagated transgenic pear lines. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY COMMUNICATIONS. 44:465-468.
Ancient, recurrent phage attacks and recombination events shaped dynamic sequence-variable mosaic structures at the root of phytoplasma genome evolution - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wei, W., Davis, R.E., Jomantiene, R., Zhao, Y. 2008. Ancient, recurrent phage attacks and recombination events shaped dynamic sequence-variable mosaic structures at the root of phytoplasma genome evolution. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 105:11827-11832.
Automated RFLP pattern comparison and similarity coefficient calculation for rapid delineation of new and distinct phytoplasma 16S rDNA subgroup lineages - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wei, W., Lee, I., Davis, R.E., Suo, X., Zhao, Y. 2008. Automated RFLP pattern comparison and similarity coefficient calculation for rapid delineation of new and distinct phytoplasma 16S rDNA subgroup lineages. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 58:2368-2377.
Transgene expression in pear (Pyrus communis L.) driven by a phloem-specific promoter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sun, Q., Sun, H., Zhao, Y., Hammond, R., Davis, R.E. 2008. Transgene expression in pear (Pyrus communis L.) driven by a phloem-specific promoter. Acta Horticulturae Sinica. 35:487-492.
Nuclear targeting by fragmentation of the Potato spindle tuber viroid genome - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Abraitiene, A., Zhao, Y., Hammond, R. 2008. Nuclear targeting by fragmentation of the Potato spindle tuber viroid genome. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 368:470-475.
Genetic diversity among phytoplasmas infecting Opuntia: virtual RFLP analysis identifies new subgroups in the peanut witches'-broom phytoplasma group - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cai, H., Wei, W., Davis, R.E., Chen, H., Zhao, Y. 2008. Genetic diversity among phytoplasmas infecting Opuntia: virtual RFLP analysis identifies new subgroups in the peanut witches'-broom phytoplasma group. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 58:1448-1457.
Virtual RFLP analysis of 16S rDNA sequences identifies new subgroups in the clover proliferation phytoplasma group - (Abstract Only)
Wei, W., Lee, I., Davis, R.E., Suo, X., Zhao, Y. 2007. Virtual RFLP analysis of 16S rDNA sequences identifies new subgroups in the clover proliferation phytoplasma group. Bulletin of Insectology. 60:349:350.
Prospects of DNA-based Systems for Differentiation and Classification of Phytoplasmas - ()
Lee, I., Zhao, Y., Davis, R.E., Wei, W., Martini, M. 2007. Prospects of DNA-based Systems for Differentiation and Classification of Phytoplasmas. Bulletin of Insectology. 60:239-244.
Dynamic structures in phytoplasma genomes: sequence variable mosaics (SVMs) of clustered genes - (Abstract Only)
Davis, R.E., Jomantiene, R., Zhao, Y. 2007. Dynamic structures in phytoplasma genomes: sequence variable mosaics (SVMs) of clustered genes. Bulletin of Insectology. LX(2):119-120.
Molecular identification of a new phytoplasma strain associated with the first observation of jujube witches'-broom disease in northeastern China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wei, W., Hua, J., Yang, Y., Youfu, W., Davis, R.E., Zhao, Y. 2007. Molecular identification of a new phytoplasma strain associated with the first observation of jujube witches'-broom disease in northeastern China. Plant Disease. 91:1364.
Sequence variable mosaics: Composites of recurrent transposition characterizing the genomes of phylogenetically diverse phytoplasmas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jomantiene, R., Zhao, Y., Davis, R.E., Zhao, Y. 2007. Sequence variable mosaics: Composites of recurrent transposition characterizing the genomes of phylogenetically diverse phytoplasmas. DNA and Cell Biology. 26:557-564.
Antimicrobial Activity of snakin-1 and defensin as a fusion protein in vitro - (Abstract Only)
Kovalskaya, N.Y., Zhao, Y., Hammond, R. 2007. Antimicrobial Activity of snakin-1 and defensin as a fusion protein in vitro. BARC Poster Day. Proceedings. pag. 27.
First report of a natural infection of Opuntia sp. by a 'Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris'-related phytoplasma in China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wei, W., Hong, C., Chen, H., Davis, R.E., Zhao, Y. 2007. First report of a natural infection of Opuntia sp. by a 'Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris'-related phytoplasma in China. Plant Disease. 91:461.
PHYLOGENY AND CHARACTERIZATION OF PHYTOPLASMAL NUSA and USE OF THE NUSA GENE IN DETECTION OF GROUP 16Srl STRAINS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shao, J.Y., Jomantiene, R., Dally, E.L., Zhao, Y., Lee, I., Nuss, D.L., Davis, R.E. 2006. Phyogeny and characterization of phytoplasma NusA and use of the nusA gene in detection of group 16SrI strains. Journal of Plant Pathology. 88:193-201.
First report of witches’-broom disease in a Cannabis species and its association with a phytoplasma of elm yellows group (16SrV) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, Y., Sun, Q., Davis, R.E., Lee, I., Liu, Q. 2007. First report of witches’-broom disease in a Cannabis species and its association with a phytoplasma of elm yellows group (16SrV). Plant Disease. 91:227.
HIGH FREQUENCY PLANTLET REGENERATION FROM LEAF AND PETIOLE EXPLANTS OF COMMERCIAL PEAR (PYRUS COMMUNIS L.) CULTIVARS 'ONWARD' AND 'OLD HOME' - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sun, Q., Sun, H., Hammond, R., Davis, R.E., Zhao, Y. 2006. High frequency plantlet regeneration from leaf and petiole explants of commercial pear (pyrus communis l.) cultivars 'onward' and 'old home'. Plant Cell Reports.
CHARACTERIZATION OF A NOVEL ADHESIN GENE AND DESIGN OF A REAL-TIME POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION FOR RAPID, SENSITIVE, AND SPECIFIC DETECTION OF SPIROPLASMA KUNKELII - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wei, W., Opgenorth, D., Davis, R.E., Chang, C., Zhao, Y. 2006. Characterization of a novel adhesin gene and design of a real-time polymerase chain reaction for rapid, sensitive, and specific detection of spiroplasma kunkelii. Plant Disease. 90:1233-1238.
PHYSICAL AND GENETIC MAP OF THE SPIROPLASMA KUNKELII CR2-3X CHROMOSOME - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dally, E.L., Barros, T.S., Zhao, Y., Shaoping, L., Roe, B.A., Davis, R.E. 2006. Physical and genetic map of the spiroplasma kunkelii cr2-3x chromosome. Canadian Journal of Microbiology. 52:857-867.
COMPARATIVE GENOMICS OF 'CANDIDATUS PHYTOPLASMA ASTERIS' AND ACHOLEPLASMA PALMAE: COMMON ANCESTRAL GENES LOST DURING PHYTOPLASMA EVOLUTION - (Abstract Only)
Davis, R.E., Jomantiene, R., Lee, I., Zhao, Y., Hammond, R., Shao, J.Y., Dally, E.L., Dawe, A., Davis, K., Nuss, D. 2006. Comparative genomics of 'candidatus phytoplasma asteris' and acholeplasma palmae: common ancestral genes lost during phytoplasma evolution. International Organization for Mycoplasmology.
GENOME-SCALE FUNCTIONAL SCREENING OF EFFECTOR PROTEINS FROM ASTER YELLOWS PHYTOPLASMAS - (Abstract Only)
Wei, W., Zhao, Y., Davis, R.E., Chang, C., Shi, X. 2006. Genome-scale functional screening of effector proteins from aster yellows phytoplasmas. International Organization for Mycoplasmology. P. 33.
CLASSIFICATION OF PHYTOPLASMAS BASED ON COMPUTER-SIMULATED RESTRICTION FRAGMENT LENGTH POLYMORPHISM ANALYSIS OF 16S RRNA GENE SEQUENCES - (Abstract Only)
Wei, W., Zhao, Y., Lee, I., Davis, R.E., Sun, Q. 2006. Classification of phytoplasmas based on computer-simulated restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis of 16S rRNA gene sequences. International Organization for Mycoplasmology. P. 105.
CHANGES IN THE GENE EXPRESSION PROFILE OF POTATO IN RESPONSE TO INFECTION BY POTATO WITCHES'-BROOM PHYTOPLASMA - (Abstract Only)
Zhao, Y., Wei, W., Sun, Q., Lee, I., Davis, R.E., Shi, X. 2006. Changes in the gene expression profile of potato in response to infection by potato witches'-broom phytoplasma. International Organization for Mycoplasmology. p. 34.
MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF TRANSGENIC PEAR PLANTS EXPRESSING FOREIGN GENES UNDER THE CONTROL OF A PHLOEM-SPECIFIC PROMOTER - (Abstract Only)
Sun, Q., Wei, W., Hammond, R., Davis, R.E., Zhao, Y. 2006. Molecular characterization of transgenic pear plants expressing foreign genes under the control of a phloem-specific promoter. American Phytopathological Society. 96:S111.
Computer-simulated RFLP analysis of 16S rRNA genes: Identification of 11 new phytoplasma groups - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wei, W., Davis, R.E., Lee, I., Zhao, Y. 2007. Computer-simulated RFLP analysis of 16S rRNA genes: Identification of 11 new phytoplasma groups. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 57:1855-1867.
DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPUTER-SIMULATED 16SRDNA RESTRICTION FRAGMENT LENGTH POLYMORPHISM ANALYSIS SYSTEM FOR CLASSIFICATION OF PHYTOPLASMAS - (Abstract Only)
Wei, W., Zhao, Y., Lee, I., Davis, R.E., Sun, Q. 2006. Development of a computer-simulated 16S rDNA restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis system for classification of phytoplasmas. American Phytopathological Society Potomac Division Meeting. 96:S192.
IN PLANTA FUNCTIONAL SCREENING OF PHYTOPLASMA GENES: TOWARD IDENTIFICATION OF EFFECTOR PROTEINS INVOLVED IN PATHOGENESIS - (Abstract Only)
Wei, W., Zhao, Y., Davis, R.E., Chang, C., Shi, X. 2006. In planta functional screening of phytoplasma genes: toward identification of effector proteins involved in pathogenesis. American Phytopathological Society Potomac Division Meeting. 96:S192.
GENETIC TRANSFORMATION OF PEAR CULTIVAR 'OLD HOME' AND REGENERATION OF TRANSGENIC PLANTS FOR POTENTIAL DISEASE RESISTANCE - (Abstract Only)
Sun, Q., Wei, W., Hammond, R., Davis, R.E., Zhao, Y. 2006. Genetic transformation of pear cultivar 'old home' and regeneration of transgenic plants for potential disease resistance. American Phytopathological Society Potomac Division Meeting. 96:S191-192.
DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTERACTIVE WEB-BASED RESOURCE CENTER FOR PHYTOPLASMA RESEARCH - (Abstract Only)
Shao, J.Y., Lee, I., Zhao, Y., Wei, W., Jomantiene, R., Davis, R.E. 2006.Development of an interactive web-based resource center for phytoplasma research. American Phytopathological Society Potomac Division Meeting.
AN ACHOLEPLASMA GENOME ENCODES ENZYMES WITH THE POTENTIAL TO DEGRADE AND UTILIZE PLANT CELL WALL COMPONENTS - (Abstract Only)
Davis, R.E., Jomantiene, R., Lee, I., Zhao, Y., Hammond, R., Shao, J.Y., Dally, E.L., Dawe, A., Davis, K., Nuss, D. 2006. An acholeplasma genome encodes enzymes with the potential to degrade and utilize plant cell wall components. Phytopathology.
HIGH-EFFICIENCY AGROBACTERIUM-MEDIATED TRANSFORMATION OF PEAR (PYRUS COMMUNIS L.) LEAF SEGMENTS AND REGENERATION OF TRANSGENIC PLANTS - (Abstract Only)
Sun, Q., Wei, W., Hammond, R., Davis, R.E., Zhao, Y. 2006. High-efficiency agrobacterium-mediated transformation of pear (pyrus communis l.) leaf segments and regeneration of transgenic plants. In Vitro Biology Meeting. 42:47A.
LINEAGE-SPECIFIC DECAY OF FOLATE BIOSYNTHESIS GENES SUGGESTS ON-GOING HOST ADAPTATION IN PHYTOPLASMAS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davis, R.E., Jomantiene, R., Zhao, Y. 2005. Lineage-specific decay of folate biosynthesis genes suggests on-going host adaptation in phytoplasmas. DNA and Cell Biology. 24:832-840.
DEVELOPMENT OF PLANT-DERIVED SUBUNIT VACCINE CANDIDATE AGAINST NEWCASTLE DISEASE VIRUS - (Abstract Only)
Natilla, A., Hammond, R., Zhao, Y., Nemchinov, L.G. 2005. Development of plant-derived subunit vaccine candidate against Newcastle disease virus. American Phytopathological Society Potomac Division Meeting. 95:S163.
DISPLAY OF VACCINE CANDIDATE ANTIGENS ON THE SURFACE OF CUCUMBER MOSAIC VIRUS COAT PROTEIN, EXPRESSED THROUGH A POTATO VIRUS X VECTOR - (Abstract Only)
Natilla, A., Hammond, R., Zhao, Y., Nemchinov, L.G. 2005. Display of vaccine candidate antigens on the surface of cucumber mosaic virus coat protein, expressed through a potato virus x vector. International Congress of Virology. p.163.
VARIANT PLANT RESPONSE IN THE WHOLE PLANT NUCLEAR TARGETING ASSAY - (Abstract Only)
Abraitiene, A., Zhao, Y., Hammond, R. 2005. Variant plant response in the whole plant nuclear targeting assay. Phytopathology. 95:S158.
PHYLOGENETIC POSITIONS OF PHYTOPATHOGENIC MOLLICUTES AS INFERRED FROM MULTIPLE SETS OF CONCATENATED CORE HOUSE-KEEPING PROTEINS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, Y., Davis, R.E., Lee, I. 2005. Phylogenetic positions of phytopathogenic mollicutes as inferred from multiple sets of concatenated core house-keeping proteins. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 55:2131-2141.
FIRST REPORT OF WITCHES'-BROOM DISEASE OF PTEROCARYA STENOPTERA IN CHINA AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH A PHYTOPLASMA OF ASTER YELLOWS GROUP (16SRI) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Q., Sun, Q., Wu, T., Davis, R.E., Zhao, Y. 2005. First report of witches'-broom disease of Pterocarya stenoptera in China and its association with a phytoplasma of aster yellows group (16SrI). Plant Disease. 89:529.
NEW WITCHES'-BROOM DISEASES IN NORTHERN CHINA AND THEIR ASSOCIATION WITH DIVERSE PHYTOPLASMAS - (Abstract Only)
Zhao, Y., Sun, Q., Davis, R.E., Liu, Q. 2005. New witches'-broom diseases in northern China and their association with diverse phytoplasmas. Phytopathology. 95:S117-118.
GENETIC TRANSFORMATION AND REGENERATION OF COMMERCIAL PEAR (PYRUS COMMUNIS L.) CULTIVARS 'ONWARD' AND 'OLD HOME' - (Abstract Only)
Qingrong, S., Hammond, R., Davis, R.E., Zhao, Y. Genetic transformation and regeneration of commercial pear (Pyrus communis l.) cultivars 'Onward' and 'Old Home'. Phytopathology. 95:S160.
GENETIC TRANSFORMATION AND REGENERATION OF COMMERICAL PEAR (PYRUS COMMUNIS L.) CULTIVARS "ONWARD" AND "OLD HOME" - (Abstract Only)
Sun, Q., Hammond, R., Davis, R.E., Zhao, Y. Genetic transformation and regeneration of commercial pear (Pyrus communis l.) cultivars "Onward" and "Old Home". BARC Poster Day. 95:S160.
HIGH FREQUENCY REGENERATION OF PLANTLETS FROM LEAF EXPLANTS OF COMMERICAL PEAR (PYRUS COMMUNIS L.) CULTIVARS 'ONWARD' AND 'OLD HOME' - (Abstract Only)
Sun, Q., Davis, R.E., Zhao, Y. 2005. High frequency regeneration of plantlets from leaf explants of commerical pear (Pyrus communis l.) cultivars 'Onward' and 'Old Home'. Congress on In Vitro Biology. 41:49A.
DEVELOPMENT OF A CANDIDATE VACCINE FOR NEWCASTLE DISEASE VIRUS BY EPITOPE DISPLAY IN THE CUCUMBER MOSAIC VIRUS CAPSID PROTEIN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, Y., Hammond, R. 2005. Development of a candidate vaccine for newcastle disease virus by epitope display in the cucumber mosaic virus capsid protein. Biotechnology Letters. 27:375-382.
MULTIPLE VIRUS INFECTIONS IN THE HONEY BEE AND GENOME DIVERGENCE OF HONEY BEE VIRUSES. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, Y.P., Zhao, Y., Hammond, J., Hsu, H., Evans, J.D., Feldlaufer, M.F. 2004. Multiple virus infections in the honey bee and genome divergence of honey bee viruses. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology.87:84-93.
MOLECULAR ANALYSIS OF A CRYPTIC PLASMID ENCODING A PUTATIVE ADHESIN AND TYPE IV SECRETION SYSTEM COMPONENTS IN THE WALL-LESS PLANT PATHOGEN SPIROPLASMA KUNKELII - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davis, R.E., Dally, E.L., Jomantiene, R., Zhao, Y., Roe, B., Lin, S., Shao, J.Y. 2005. Molecular analysis of a cryptic plasmid encoding a putative adhesin and type IV secretion system components in the wall-less plant pathogen Spiroplasma kunkelii. Plasmid. 53:179-190.
IDENTIFICATION OF INSERTION SEQUENCE (IS)-LIKE ELEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH ASTER YELLOWS GROUP PHYTOPLASMA STRAINS - (Abstract Only)
Lee, I., Zhao, Y., Bottner, K.D. 2004. Identification of insertion sequence (is)-like elements associated with aster yellows group phytoplasma strains. International Organization for Mycoplasmology. p. 65.
RIBOSOMAL PROTEIN GENE-BASED PHYLOGENY: A BASIS FOR PHYTOPLASMA CLASSIFICATION - (Abstract Only)
Martini, M., Lee, I., Zhao, Y., Botti, S., Bertaccini, A., Carraro, L., Marcone, C., Osler, R. 2004. Ribosomal protein gene-based phylogeny: a basis for phytoplasma classification. International Organization for Mycoplasmology. p. 156.
PHYLOGENETIC ANALYSIS AND CLASSIFICATION OF ASTER YELLOWS GROUP (16 SR I) PHYTOPLASMAS BASED ON SECY GENE SEQUENCES - (Abstract Only)
Lee, I., Zhao, Y., Bottner, K.D. 2004. Phylogenetic analysis and classification of aster yellows group(16 sr i) phytoplasmas based on secy gene sequences. International Organization for Mycoplasmology. p. 126-127
PHYLOGENETIC ANALYSIS BASED ON MULTIPLE SETS OF CONCATENATED PROTEINS SUGGESTS EARLIER ANCESTORS FOR PHYTOPLASMAS - (Abstract Only)
Zhao, Y., Davis, R.E., Lee, I. 2004. Phylogenetic analysis based on multiple sets of concatenated proteins suggests earlier ancestors for phytoplasmas. American Phytopathological Society. 94(s):116.
REACHING DESTINATIONS: SECRETED PROTEINS AND PROTEIN TRANSLOCATION PATHWAYS IN SPIROPLASMA KUNKELII - (Abstract Only)
Zhao, Y., Liu, Q., Jomantiene, R., Hammond, R., Davis, R.E. 2004. Reaching destinations: secreted proteins and protein translocation pathways in spiroplasma kunkelii. American Phytopathological Society. 94(s):116.
PROTEIN TRANSLOCATION SYSTEMS IN MOLLICUTES: PREDICTED SECRETOME OF THE PLANT PATHOGENIC BACTERIUM SPIROPLASMA KUNKELII - (Abstract Only)
Zhao, Y., Liu, Q., Jomantiene, R., Hammond, R., Davis, R.E. 2004. Protein translocation systems in mollicutes: predicted secretome of the plant pathogenic bacterium spiroplasma kunkelii. International Organization for Mycoplasmology. p. 139-140.
PHYLOGENETIC POSITION OF PHYTOPLASMAS AS INFERRED FROM MULTIPLE SETS OF CONCATENATED INDISPENSABLE PROTEINS - (Abstract Only)
Zhao, Y., Davis, R.E., Lee, I. 2004. Phylogenetic position of phytoplasmas as inferred from multiple sets of concatenated indispensable proteins. International Organization for Mycoplasmology. p. 127-128.
TRANSGENE EXPRESSION IN DIPLOID AND OCTOPLOID STRAWBERRIES DRIVEN BY A HETEROLOGOUS PHLOEM-SPECIFIC PROMOTER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, Y., Liu, Q., Davis, R.E. 2004. Transgene expression in diploid and octoploid strawberries driven by a heterologous phloem-specific promoter. Plant Cell Reports. 23:224-230.
FIRST REPORT OF WITCHES'-BROOM DISEASE OF BROUSSONETIA PAPYRIFERA AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH A PHYTOPLASMA OF ELM YELLOWS GROUPS (16SRV) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Q., Wu, T., Davis, R.E., Zhao, Y. 2004. First report of witches'-broom disease of broussonetia papyrifera and its association with a phytoplasma of elm yellows groups (16srv). Plant Disease. 88(7):770.
MUTATION AND RECOMBINATION MAY LIMIT THE USE OF CUCUMBER MOSAIC VIRUS AS A VIRUS-BASED GENE EXPRESSION VECTOR - (Abstract Only)
Hammond, R., Nemchinov, L.G., Zhao, Y. 2004. Mutation and recombination may limit the use of cucumber mosaic virus as a virus-based gene expression vector. American Phytopathological Society. 94(S):912
SEQUENCING THE GENOME OF SPIROPLASMA KUNKELII GENOME: INSIGHTS TO A LIFESTYLE OF PARASITISM AND PATHOGENICITY IN INSECTS AND PLANTS - (Abstract Only)
Davis, R.E., Zhao, Y., Dally, E.L., Jomantiene, R., Shao, J.Y. 2004. Sequencing the genome of spiroplasma kunkelii genome: insights to a lifestyle of parasitism and pathogenicity in insects and plants. International Organization for Mycoplasmology. p. 63.
PHYSICAL AND GENETIC MAP OF THE SPIROPLASMA KUNKELII CR2-3X CHROMOSOME - (Abstract Only)
Dally, E.L., Barros, T., Zhao, Y., Jomantiene, R., Davis, R.E. 2004. Physical and genetic map of the spiroplasma kunkelii cr2-3x chromosome. International Organization for Mycoplasmology. p. 131-132.
AN ADHESIN AND TYPE IV SECRETION ELEMENTS ENCODED BY CRYPTIC PLASMID PSKU146 FROM THE WALL-LESS PLANT PATHOGEN SPIROPLASMA KUNKELII - (Abstract Only)
Davis, R.E., Dally, E.L., Zhao, Y., Jomantiene, R., Shao, J.Y. 2004. An adhesin and type iv secretion elements encoded by cryptic plasmid psku146 from the wall-less plant pathogen spiroplasma kunkelii. International Organization for Mycoplasmology. p. 134-135.
THE SPIROPLASMA KUNKELII GENOME: CLUES TO A PARASITIC LIFESTYLE IN INSECTS AND PLANTS - (Abstract Only)
Davis, R.E., Zhao, Y., Dally, E.L., Jomantiene, R., Lin, S., Roe, B., Shao, J.Y. 2004. The spiroplasma kunkelii genome: clues to a parasitic lifestyle in insects and plants. Phytopathology. 94(3):123.
EXAMINATION OF THE UTILITY OF PLANT VIRUS CAPSID PROTEIN FUSIONS TO PRODUCE NEWCASTLE DISEASE VIRUS VACCINE ANTIGENS - (Proceedings)
Nemchinov, L.G., Zhao, Y., Hammond, R. 2004. Examination of the utility of plant virus capsid protein fusions to produce newcastle disease virus vaccine antigens. Meeting Proceedings. p.64.
PREDICTED ATP-BINDING CASSETTE SYSTEMS IN THE PHYTOPATHOGENIC MOLLICUTE SPIROPLASMA KUNKELII - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, Y., Wang, H., Hammond, R., Jomantiene, R., Liu, Q., Lin, S., Roe, B.A., Davis, R.E. 2004. Predicted atp-binding cassette systems in the phytopathogenic mollicute spiroplasma kunkelii. Molecular Genetics and Genomics. 271(3):325-338.
CELL DIVISION GENE CLUSTER IN SPIROPLASMA KUNKELII: FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERIZATION OF FTSZ AND THE FIRST REPORT OF FTSA IN MOLLICUTES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, Y., Hammond, R., Lee, I., Roe, B., Lin, S., Davis, R.E. Cell division gene cluster in spiroplasma kunkelii: functional characterization of ftsz and the first report of ftsa in mollicutes. DNA and Cell Biology. 23(2):127-134.
IDENTIFICATION OF INSERTION SEQUENCE (IS)-LIKE ELEMENTS IN ASTER YELLOW GROUP PHYTOPLASMAS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, I., Zhao, Y., Bottner, K.D. 2005. Identification of insertion sequence (IS)-like elements in aster yellow group phytoplasmas. Int J Syst Evol Microbiol: 54:337-347.
FOLATE BIOSYNTHESIS PSEUDOGENES, FOLP AND FOLK, AND AN O-SIALOGLYCOPROTEIN ENDOPEPTIDASE GENE HOMOLOG IN THE PHYTOPLASMA GENOME - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davis, R.E., Jomantiene, R., Zhao, Y., Dally, E.L. 2003. Folate biosynthesis pseudogenes, folp and folk, and an o-sialoglycoprotein endopeptidase gene homolog in the phytoplasma genome. DNA and Cell Biology. 22(11):697-706.
GENE CONTENT AND ORGANIZATION OF AN 85-KBP DNA SEGMENT FROM THE GENOME OF SPIROPLASMA KUNKELII - (Abstract Only)
PLANT VIRUS-BASED VECTORS IN AGRICULTURE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY - (Abstract Only)
AN ANALYSIS OF A SPIROPLASMA KUNKELII GENOME SEGMENT THAT INCLUDES A CLUSTER OF RIBOSOMAL PROTEIN GENES - (Abstract Only)
DISSECTION OF THE MOLECULAR COMPONENTS INVOLVED IN THE INTRACELLULAR MOVEMENT AND PATHOGENICITY OF POTATO SPINDLE TUBER VIROID - (Abstract Only)
DEVELOPMENT OF A SUBGENOMIC PROMOTER-DRIVEN CUCUMBER MOSAIC VIRUS-BASED VECTOR - (Abstract Only)
ANTIMICROBIAL EXPRESSION CASSETTE DELIVERED BY POTATO VIRUS X-BASED VECTOR - (Abstract Only)
DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF A COMPLEMENTATION-DEPENDENT GENE DELIVERY SYSTEM BASED ON CUCUMBER MOSAIC VIRUS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
EXPLOITATION OF PLANT VIRAL VECTORS FOR THE STUDY OF VIROID-HOST INTERACTIONS - (Proceedings)
INVESTIGATIONS INTO THE DEVELOPMENT OF CUCUMBER MOSAIC VIRUS AS VIRAL-BASEDVECTOR - (Abstract Only)
DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF A CUCUMBER MOSAIC VIRUS-BASED COMPLEMENTATION-DEPENDENT GENE DELIVERY SYSTEM - (Abstract Only)
DEVELOPMENT OF A NOVEL EXPERIMENTAL SYSTEM TO STUDY NUCLEAR TARGETING SIGNALS IN POTATO SPINDLE TUBER VIROID - (Abstract Only)
PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION OF THE ROLE OF PROTEIN KINASE GENE EXPRESSION IN THE INDUCTION OF PHYLLODY SYMPTOMS ON PLANTS INFECTED WITH PHYTOPLASMAS - (Abstract Only)
DEVELOPMENT OF A NOVEL EXPERIMENTAL SYSTEM TO STUDY THE NUCLEAR TARGETING SIGNALS IN POTATO SPINDLE TUBER VIROID - (Abstract Only)
VIROID INDUCTION OF A TOMATO PROTEIN KINASE: RESPONSE TO INFECTION AND/OR ROLE IN SYMPTOM EXPRESSION - (Abstract Only)