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Gary L Peterson
Foreign Disease-Weed Science Research
Biologist

Phone: (301) 524-7390
Fax: (301) 619-2880
Room 216

1301 DITTO AVENUE
BLDG 1301
FORT DETRICK, MD 217025023
Projects
Identification, Biology, Epidemiology, and Control of Foreign and Emerging Fungal Plant Pathogens
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 432679
Field Evaluation of Wheat Blast Resistance in U.S. and Asian Wheat Germplasm in Bolivia
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 435430

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Screening and mapping for head blast resistance in a panel of CIMMYT and South Asian bread wheat germplasm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Genome wide association reveals limited benefits of pyramiding the 1B and 1D loci with the 2NS translocation for wheat blast control Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cruppe, G., Silva, P., Da Silva, C.L., Peterson, G.L., Pedley, K.F., Cruz, C.D., Asif, M., Lollato, R.P., Fritz, A., Valent, B. 2020. Genome wide association reveals limited benefits of pyramiding the 1B and 1D loci with the 2NS translocation for wheat blast control. Crop Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.20397.
Detection and characterization of fungus (magnaporthe oryzae pathotype triticum) causing wheat blast disease on rain-fed grown wheat (triticum aestivum L.) in Zambia Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tembo, B., Mulenga, R.M., Sichilima, S., M'Siska, K.K., Mwale, M., Chikoti, P., Singh, P.K., He, X., Pedley, K.F., Peterson, G.L., Singh, R.P., Braun, H.J. 2020. Detection and characterization of fungus (magnaporthe oryzae pathotype triticum) causing wheat blast disease on rain-fed grown wheat (triticum aestivum L.) in Zambia. PLoS ONE. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0238724.
A response to Gupta et al. 2018 regarding the MoT3 assay Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yasuhara-Bell, J., Pieck, M.L., Ruck, A.L., Farman, M.L., Peterson, G.L., Stack, J.P., Valent, B., Pedley, K.F. 2019. A response to Gupta et al. 2018 regarding the MoT3 assay. Phytopathology. 109:509-511. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-10-18-0397-LE.
Observations of the germination behavior of Tilletia indica teliospores on the soil surface under varying simulated environmental conditions Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peterson, G.L., Glenn-Parrish, D.L., Berner, D.K., Phillips, J.G. 2017. Observations of the germination behavior of Tilletia indica teliospores on the soil surface under varying simulated environmental conditions. American Journal of Plant Sciences. 8,2878-2897.
Decline in a Tilletia indica teliospore population in a naturally infested Arizona (USA) wheat field - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peterson, G.L., Kosta, K.L. 2017. Decline in a Tilletia indica teliospore population in a naturally infested Arizona (USA) wheat field. American Journal of Plant Sciences. 8, 11.
The Lolium pathotype of Magnaporthe oryzae recovered from a single blasted wheat plant in the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Farman, M.L., Peterson, G.L., Chen, L., Valent, B.S., Bachi, P.R., Murkock, L.W., Hershman, D.E., Pedley, K.F., Fernandes, M.C., Bavaresco, J.L. 2017. The Lolium pathotype of Magnaporthe oryzae recovered from a single blasted wheat plant in the United States. Plant Disease. 101(5):684-692.
Genomics-based marker discovery and diagnostic assay development for wheat blast - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pieck, M.L., Ruck, A.L., Farman, M.L., Peterson, G.L., Stack, J.P., Valent, B., Pedley, K.F. 2017. Genomics-based marker discovery and diagnostic assay development for wheat blast. Plant Disease. 101:103-109.
A standardized inoculation protocol to test wheat cultivars for reaction to head blast caused by Magnaporthe oryzae (Triticum pathotype) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cruz, C.C., Bockus, W.W., Stack, J.P., Valent, B.S., Maciel, J.N., Peterson, G.L. 2016. A standardized inoculation protocol to test wheat cultivars for reaction to head blast caused by Magnaporthe oryzae (Triticum pathotype). Plant Health Progress. 17:186-187.
First report of wheat blast caused by magnaporthe oryzae pathotype triticum in Bangladesh - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Malaker, P.K., Barma, N.C., Tiwari, T.P., Collis, W.J., Duveiller, E., Singh, P.K., Joshi, A.K., Singh, R.P., Braun, H.J., Peterson, G.L., Pedley, K.F., Farman, M.L., Valent, B. 2016. First report of wheat blast caused by magnaporthe oryzae pathotype triticum in Bangladesh. Plant Disease. doi: 10.1094/PDIS-05-16-0666-PDN.
Preliminary assessment of resistance among U.S. wheat cultivars to the Triticum pathotype of Magnaporthe oryzae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cruz, C.D., Bockus, W.W., Stack, J.P., Tang, X., Valent, B.S., Pedley, K.F., Peterson, G.L. 2012. Preliminary assessment of resistance among U.S. wheat cultivars to the Triticum pathotype of Magnaporthe oryzae. Plant Disease. 96:1501-1505.
Sustainable dryland agroecosystems management ()
Westfall, D.G., Sherrod, L.A., Peairs, F.B., Poss, D., Hansen, N.C., Peterson, G.L., Shaver, T.M., Larson, K., Thompson, D.L., Ahuja, L.R., Koch, M.D., Walker, C.B. 2012. Sustainable dryland agroecosystems management. Experiment Station Bulletins. TB 12-01.
Reaction of selected accessions of Aegilops tauschii to wheat blast, 2011 - (Abstract Only)
Bockus, W.W., Cruz, C.D., Kalia, B., Gill, B.S., Stack, J.P., Pedley, K.F., Peterson, G.L., Valent, B. 2012. Reaction of selected accessions of Aegilops tauschii to wheat blast, 2011. Plant Disease. DOI: 10.1094/PDMR06.
Resistance among U.S. wheat Triticum aestivum cultivars to the wheat pathotype of Magnaporthe oryzae - (Abstract Only)
Cruz, C., Bockus, W., Pedley, K.F., Peterson, G.L., Stack, J., Tang, X., Valent, B. 2011. Resistance among U.S. wheat Triticum aestivum cultivars to the wheat pathotype of Magnaporthe oryzae. Phytopathology. 101:S220.
Standardization of protocols to test wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) for reaction to blast in a biocontainment laboratory - (Abstract Only)
Cruz, C., Bockus, W., Pedley, K.F., Peterson, G.L., Stack, J., Tang, X., Valent, B. 2011. Standardization of protocols to test wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) for reaction to blast in a biocontainment laboratory. Phytopathology. 101:S40.
Susceptibility of select U.S. winter wheat cultivars to wheat blast (Magnaporthe grisea) - (Abstract Only)
Peterson, G.L., Pedley, K.F., Bockus, W.W., Stack, J.P., Cruz, C., Valent, B.S. 2011. Susceptibility of select U.S. winter wheat cultivars to wheat blast (Magnaporthe grisea). Phytopathology. 101:S141.
Analysis of induction and establishment of dwarf bunt of wheat under marginal climatic conditions. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Goates, B., Peterson, G.L., Bowden, R.L., Maddux, L.D. 2011. Analysis of induction and establishment of dwarf bunt of wheat under marginal climatic conditions.. Plant Disease. 95:478-484.
Analysis of induction and establishment of dwarf bunt of wheat under marginal climatic conditions. - (Abstract Only)
Goates, B.J., Peterson, G.L., Bowden R.L., and Maddux, L.D. 2010. Analysis of induction and establishment of dwarf bunt of wheat under marginal climatic conditions. Phytopathology 100 No. 6 (Supplement): S41.
Susceptibility of selected winter wheat cultivars from Europe and the United States to Karnal bunt - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peterson, G.L. 2009. Susceptibility of selected winter wheat cultivars from Europe and the United States to Karnal bunt. European Journal of Plant Pathology. DOI 10.1007/s10658-009-9498-z.
Effects of temperature and humidity on the survival of urediniospores of Gladiolus rust (Uromyces transversalis) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peterson, G.L., Berner, D.K. 2009. Effects of temperature and humidity on the survival of urediniospores of Gladiolus rust (Uromyces transversalis). European Journal of Plant Pathology. Published online (DOI 10.1007/s10658-009-9492-5).
A Risk Assessment Model for Importation of U.S. Wheat Containing Telletia controversa - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peterson, G.L., Whitaker, T.B., Stefanski, R.J., Pedleckis, E.V., Phillips, J.G., Wu, J.S., Martinez, W.H. 2009. A Risk Assessment Model for Importation of U.S. Wheat Containing Telletia controversa. Plant Disease. 93:560-573.
Efficacy of ethanedinitrile (C2N2) at low temperature against cereal pathogens: a situation report - (Abstract Only)
Waterford, C.J., Peterson, G.L., Van Someren Graver, J. 2008. Efficacy of ethanedinitrile (C2N2) at low temperature against cereal pathogens: a situation report. International Conference on Methyl Bromide Alternatives and Emissions Reductions.
Utilization of soil solarization for eliminating viable Tilletia indica teliospores from Arizona wheat fields - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peterson, G.L., Kosta, K.L., Glenn, D.L., Phillips, J.G. 2008. Utilization of soil solarization for eliminating viable Tilletia indica teliospores from Arizona wheat fields. Plant Disease. 92:1604-1610.
Efficacy of Ethanedinitile (C2N2) against some cereal pathogens - (Abstract Only)
Waterford, C.J., Peterson, G.L. 2008. Efficacy of Ethanedinitile (C2N2) against some cereal pathogens. Controlled Atmosphere Conference Proceedings.
Tilletia indica: Environmental Resiliency of Allantoid Sporidia and its Relationship to Host Infection - (Abstract Only)
Peterson, G.L., Glenn, D.L. 2008. Tilletia indica: Environmental Resiliency of Allantoid Sporidia and its Relationship to Host Infection. Phytopathology. 98:S125
Susceptibility of European bread and durum wheat cultivars to Tilletia indica - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Riccioni, L., Inman, A., Magnus, H.A., Valvassori, M., Di Giambattista, G., Porta-Puglia, A., Hughes, K., Coates, M., Bowyer, R., Barnes, A., Sansford, C.E., Razzaghian, J., Prince, A., Peterson, G.L. 2008. Susceptibility of European bread and durum wheat cultivars to Tilletia indica. Plant Pathology. doi 10.1111/j 1365-3059.2008.01830.X
The influence of tillage on dispersal of Tilletia indica teliospores from a concentrated point source - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Allen, T.W., Workneh, F., Steddom, K.C., Peterson, G.L., Rush, C.M. 2008. The influence of tillage on dispersal of Tilletia indica teliospores from a concentrated point source. Plant Disease. 92:351-356.
Preliminary investigation of ethanedintrile for control of weeds and nematodes important in Florida production systems. - (Proceedings)
Rosskopf, E.N., Burelle, N.K., Peterson, G.L., Waterford, C. 2007. Preliminary investigation of ethanedintrile for control of weeds and nematodes important in Florida production systems.. Proceedings of Methyl Bromide Alternatives Conference. 107:104.
Survival of Tilletia indica teliospores under European soil conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Inman, A., Magnus, H.A., Riccioni, L., Hughes, K., Coates, M., Barnes, A., Barton, V., Sansford, C.E., Valvassori, M., Di Giambattista, G., Port-Puglia, A., Razzaghian, J., Peterson, G.L. 2008. Survival of Tilletia indica teliospores under European soil conditions. Plant Pathology. 57(2):290-300.
Utilization of soil solarization for eliminating viable Tilletia indica teliospores from Arizona wheat fields - (Abstract Only)
Peterson, G.L., Glenn, D.L., Kosta, K.L. 2007. Utilization of soil solarization for eliminating viable Tilletia indica teliospores from Arizona wheat fields. Phytopathology. 97:S92.
EFFECT OF SODIUM PHOSPHATE SALTS AND PH ON TELIOSPORE GERMINATION AND BASIDIOSPORE PRODUCTION OF TILLETIA INDICA - (Abstract Only)
Glenn, D.L., Peterson, G.L. 2005. Effect of sodium phosphate salts and pH on teliospore germination and basidiospore production of Tilletia indica [abstract]. Phytopathology. 95:535.
A QUANTITATIVE RISK ASSESSMENT MODEL FOR THE IMPORTATION OF U.S. MILLING WHEAT CONTAINING TELIOSPORES OF TILLETIA CONTROVERSA - (Abstract Only)
Peterson, G.L., Stefanski, R.J. 2004. A quantitative risk assessment model for the importation of u.s. milling wheat containing teliospores of tilletia controversa. International Plant Protection Congress. Beijing, China, May, 2004 - p.308.
SURVIVAL OF TILLETIA INDICA TELIOSPORES IN DIFFERENT SOILS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bonde, M.R., Berner, D.K., Peterson, G.L., Olsen, M., Cunfer, B., Sim, T. 2004. Survival of Tilletia indica teliospores in different soils. Plant Disease. 88:316-324.
UNCERTAINTY OF SAMPLING FOR DWARF BUNT (TCK) SPORES IN WHEAT - (Abstract Only)
Peterson, G.L., Whitaker, T.B. 2003. Uncertainty of sampling for dwarf bunt (tck) spores in wheat. Association of Analytical Committees. Abstracts of the 117th Annual Meeting of Official Analytical Chemists. September, 2003. Atlanta, GA
SURVIVAL OF TILLETIA INDICA TELIOSPORES IN SOILS - (Abstract Only)
BONDE, M.R., BERNER, D.K., NESTER, S.E., PETERSON, G.L., OLSEN, M.W., CUNFER, B.M., SIM, T. SURVIVAL OF TILLETIA INDICA TELIOSPORES IN SOILS. AMERICAN PHYTOPATHOLOGICAL SOCIETY ABSTRACTS. 2003.
ITS PHYLOGENY OF TILLETIA HORRIDA AND THE T. BARCLAYANA COMPLEX - (Proceedings)
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SOILBORNE AND SEEDBORNE INOCULUM DENSITY AND THE INCIDENCE OF DWARF BUNT OF WHEAT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
FATE OF DWARF BUNT FUNGUS (TILLETIA CONTROVERSA KUHN) TELIOSPORES DURING MILLING OF WHEAT INTO FLOUR - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LEVELS OF SOIL-BORNE AND SEED-BORNE TILLETIA CONTROVERSA AND THE INCIDENCE OF DWARF BUNT OF WHEAT - (Abstract Only)
COMPARISON OF THE VIRULENCE OF ISOLATES OF TILLETIA INDICA, CAUSAL AGENT OF KARNAL BUNT OF WHEAT, FROM INDIA, PAKISTAN, AND MEXICO - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
AN IMPROVED INFILTRATION TECHNIQUE TO TEST THE PATHOGENICITY OF XANTHOMONASORYZAE PV. ORYZAE IN RICE SEEDLINGS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
DEVELOPMENT OF A PCR-BASED METHOD FOR IDENTIFICATION OF TILLETIA INDICA, CAUSAL AGENT OF KARNAL BUNT OF WHEAT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)