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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
Projects
Urban Small Farms and Gardens Pest Management
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 429893
Urban Landscape Integrated Pest Management
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 430038

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
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 -
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 -
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.) -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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) -
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 -
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. -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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. -
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. -
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 -
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 -