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Susan D Lawrence
Invasive Insect Biocontrol & Behavior Laboratory
Research Molecular Biologist

Phone: (301) 504-6144
Fax: (301) 504-5104
Room 233A

10300 BALTIMORE AVENUE
BLDG 007 BARC-WEST
BELTSVILLE, MD 20705

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Projects
Sustainable Insect Pest Management for Urban Agriculture and Landscapes
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 439455

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
The response to cabbage looper infestation in Arabidopsis is altered by lowering levels of Zat18 a Q-type C2H2 zinc finger protein Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lawrence, S.D., Farrar, R.R., Blackburn, M.B., Shao, J.Y., Novak, N.G. 2022. The response to cabbage looper infestation in Arabidopsis is altered by lowering levels of Zat18 a Q-type C2H2 zinc finger protein. Journal of Plant Interactions. https://doi.org/10.1080/17429145.2021.2024285.
Cabbage looper (Trichoplusia ni) salivary glands contain unique bacterial flora in contrast with their alimentary canal, mandibular gland and Malpighian tubules - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lawrence, S.D., Novak, N.G., Shao, J.Y., Ghosh, S.B., Blackburn, M.B. 2020. Cabbage looper (Trichoplusia ni) salivary glands contain unique bacterial flora in contrast with their alimentary canal, mandibular gland and Malpighian tubules . MicrobiologyOpen. 9(4):e994.
Over expression of the Q-type ZFP StZFP2 in potato increases resistance to potato late blight (Phytophthora infestans) infection Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lawrence, S.D., Novak, N.G., Perez, F.G., Jones, R.W. 2019. Over expression of the Q-type ZFP StZFP2 in potato increases resistance to potato late blight (Phytophthora infestans) infection. Journal of Plant Interactions. 14(1):129-136. https://doi.org/10.1080/17429145.2018.1562109.
Detached leaf assays: A simplified approach to study gene expression in potato during infestation by the chewing insect Manduca sexta - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Novak, N.G., Perez, F.G., Jones, R.W., Lawrence, S.D. 2019. Detached leaf assays: A simplified approach to study gene expression in potato during infestation by the chewing insect Manduca sexta. Journal of Visualized Experiments. 147:e59153.
Comparative analysis of the genetic variability within the Q-type C2H2 zinc-finger transcription factors in the economically important cabbage, canola and Chinese cabbage genomes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lawrence, S.D., Novak, N.G. 2018. Comparative analysis of the genetic variability within the Q-type C2H2 zinc-finger transcription factors in the economically important cabbage, canola and Chinese cabbage genomes. Hereditas. 155:29.
The remarkable plethora of infestation responsive Q-type C2H2 transcription factors in potato Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lawrence, S.D., Novak, N.G. 2018. The remarkable plethora of infestation responsive Q-type C2H2 transcription factors in potato. Plant Signaling and Behavior. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-018-3503-6.
Over-expression of StZFP2 in Solanum tuberosum L. var. Kennebec (potato) inhibits growth of tobacco hornworm larvae (THW, Manduca sexta L.) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lawrence, S.D., Novak, N.G. 2018. Over-expression of StZFP2 in Solanum tuberosum L. var. Kennebec (potato) inhibits growth of tobacco hornworm larvae (THW, Manduca sexta L.). Plant Signaling and Behavior. https://doi.org/10.1080/15592324.2018.1489668.
Mining the Brassica oleracea genome for Q-type C2H2 zinc finger transcription factor proteins - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lawrence, S.D., Novak, N.G. 2015. Mining the Brassica oleracea genome for Q-type C2H2 zinc finger transcription factor proteins. Plant Molecular Biology Reporter. DOI:10.1007/s11105-015-0857-y.
Herbivory responsive C2H2 zinc finger transcription factor protein StZFP2 from potato Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lawrence, S.D., Novak, N.G., Jones, R.W., Farrar, R.R., Blackburn, M.B. 2014. Herbivory responsive C2H2 zinc finger transcription factor protein StZFP2 from potato. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry. 80:226-233.
Arabidopsis genotypes resistant and susceptible to diamondback moth (Lepidoptera: Putellidea): No net effects on insect growth - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lawrence, S.D., Farrar, R.R., Blackburn, M.B. 2014. Arabidopsis genotypes resistant and susceptible to diamondback moth (Lepidoptera: Putellidea): No net effects on insect growth. Journal of Entomological Science. 49(3):285-289.
Discovery of a novel aquaporin ZmPIP2-8 from southern corn rootworm infested maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lawrence, S.D., Novak, N.G., Xu, H., Cooke, J.E. 2013. Discovery of a novel aquaporin ZmPIP2-8 from southern corn rootworm infested maize. Plant Signaling and Behavior. 8:8.
Expression of biologically active human interferon alpha 2 in aloe vera - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lowther, W., Yeow, W., Lawrence, S.D. 2012. Expression of biologically active human interferon alpha 2 in aloe vera. Transgenic Research. DOI: 10.1007/s11248-012-9616-0.
Root herbivory: molecular analysis of the maize transcriptome upon infestation by Southern corn rootworm, Diabrotica undecimpunctata howardi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lawrence, S.D., Novak, N.G., El Kayal, W., Ju, C., Cooke, J. 2012. Root herbivory: molecular analysis of the maize transcriptome upon infestation by Southern corn rootworm, Diabrotica undecimpunctata howardi. Physiologia Plantarum. 144:303-319.
A soluble form of P74 can act as a per os infectivity factor to the autographa californica multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jeffrey, S., Lawrence, S.D., Krell, P.J., Arif, B.M. 2010. A soluble form of P74 can act as a per os infectivity factor to the autographa californica multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus. Journal of General Virology. 91:915-918.
Cytokinin primes plant responses to wounding and reduces insect performance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dervinis, C., Frost, C., Lawrence, S.D., Novak, N.G., Davis, J. 2010. Cytokinin primes plant responses to wounding and reduces insect performance. Journal of Plant Growth Regulation. 29(3):289-296.
Trypsin cleavage of the baculovirus occlusion-derived virus envelope protein P74 is required for function in per os infection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Slack, J., Lawrence, S.D., Krell, P.J., Basil, A. 2008. Trypsin cleavage of the baculovirus occlusion-derived virus envelope protein P74 is required for function in per os infection. Journal of General Virology. doi:10.1099/vir.0.2008/002543-0.
Examining the molecular interaction between potato (Solanum tuberosum) and Colorado potato beetle Leptinotarsa decemlineata (Say) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lawrence, S.D., Novak, N.G., Ju, C., Cooke, J. 2008. Examining the molecular interaction between potato (solanum tuberosum) and colorado potato beetle leptinotarsa decemlineata. Botany. 86:1080-1091. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/B08-074.
Potato defense against Colorado potato beetle Leptinotarsa decemlineata (Say): microarray gene expression profiling of potato (Solanum tuberosum) by Colorado potato beetle infestation and regurgitant treatment of - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lawrence, S., Novak, N., Ju, C., Cooke, J. 2008. Potato, Solanum Tuberosum, defense against Colorado potato beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineata (Say): Microarray gene expression profiling of potato by Colorado potato beetle regurgitant treatment of wounded leaves. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 34(8)1013-1025. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10886-008-9507-2.
Reproductive failure of Heterorhabditis marelatus in the Colorado potato beetle: Evidence of stress on the nematode symbiont Photorhabdus temperata, and potential interference from the enteric bacteria of the beetle. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Blackburn, M.B., Farrar, R.R., Gundersen, D.E., Lawrence, S.D., Martin, P.A. 2007. Reproductive failure of Heterorhabditis marelatus in the Colorado potato beetle: Evidence of stress on the nematode symbiont Photorhabdus temperata, and potential interference from the enteric bacteria of the beetle. Biological Control 42:207-215.
INHIBITION OF PROTEINASE INHIBITOR TRANSCRIPTS BY LEPTINOTARSA DECEMLINEATA REGURGITANT IN LYCOPERSICON ESCULENTUM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lawrence, S.D., Novak, N.G., Blackburn, M.B. 2007. Inhibition of proteinase inhibitor transcripts by leptinotarsa decemlineata regurgitant in lycopersicon esculentum. Journal of Chemical Ecology 33:1041-1048.
REMARKABLE SUSCEPTIBILITY OF THE DIAMONDBACK MOTH (PLUTELLA XYLOSTELLA L.) TO INGESTION OF PIR TOXINS FROM PHOTORHABDUS LUMINESCENS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Blackburn, M.B., Farrar, R.R., Novak, N.G., Lawrence, S.D. 2006. Remarkable susceptibility of the diamondback moth (plutella xylostella l.) to ingestion of pir toxins from photorhabdus luminescens. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata 121:31-37.
GENETIC MODIFICATION OF CASSAVA FOR ENHANCED STARCH PRODUCTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ihemere, U., Arias-Garzon, D., Lawrence, S.D., Sayre, R. 2006. Genetic modification of cassava for enhanced starch production. Plant Biotechnology. Vol.4, #4 Pg. 453.465
EXPRESSION OF POPLAR CHITINASE IN TOMATO LEADS TO INHIBITION OF DEVELOPMENT IN COLORADO POTATO BEETLE. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lawrence, S.D., Novak, N.G. 2006. Expression of poplar chitinase in tomato leads to inhibition of development in colorado potato beetle.. Biotechnology Letters. Vol. 28, no.#8 pg. 593-599
EVIDENCE FOR PROTEOLYTIC CLEAVAGE OF THE BACULOVIRUS ODV ENVELOPE PROTEIN, P74. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Slack, J.M., Lawrence, S.D. 2005. Evidence for proteolytic cleavage of the baculovirus ODV envelope protein. Journal of General Virology. 86:1637-1643.
MAIZE GENES INDUCED BY HERBIVORY AND VOLICITIN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lawrence, S.D., Novak, N.G. 2004. Maize genes induced by herbivory and volicitin. Journal of Chemical Ecology.30(12) 2543-2557.
DEVELOPMENT OF A NOVEL TRANSGENIC INSECT DELIVERY SYSTEM - (Abstract Only)