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Dimitre Mollov
Horticultural Crops Disease and Pest Management Research Unit
Research Plant Pathologist

Phone: (541) 738-4041
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3420 NW ORCHARD AV
CORVALLIS, OR 973305014

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Projects
Strawberry Nursery Production in the U.S.: What are the High Risk Viruses Circulating in the System? (Arkansas)
Cooperative Agreement (A)
  Accession Number: 445106
Strawberry Nursery Production in the U.S.: What are the High Risk viruses Circulating in the System? (UC Davis)
Cooperative Agreement (A)
  Accession Number: 445113
Disease Management in Small Fruit and Nursery Crops Based on Knowledge of Pathogen Diversity, Biology, and Environmental Effects
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 441106
Tracking Genetic Variants of Grapevine Leafroll-associated Virus 3 for Disease Prevention and Control in Pacific Northwest Vineyards
Grant (G)
  Accession Number: 440217
Assessing and Managing Blueberry Scorch Virus in Washington and Oregon
Grant (G)
  Accession Number: 444862
Characterization and Epidemiology of Grapevine Trunk Diseases (GTD) in Idaho
Grant (G)
  Accession Number: 442941
National Clean Plant Network - Berries
Interagency Reimbursable Agreement (I)
  Accession Number: 444192
Strawberry Nursery Production in the U.S.: What are the High Risk Viruses Circulating in the System?
Interagency Reimbursable Agreement (I)
  Accession Number: 444638
Optimizing Certification and Quarantine Protocols for Fragaria and Rubus Nursery Production and Plant Material Movement
Interagency Reimbursable Agreement (I)
  Accession Number: 444655
Molecular Diagnostic Development for Tomato torrado virus and Other Torradoviruses in Seeds and Plant Material of Related Vegetable Crops -Corvallis
Interagency Reimbursable Agreement (I)
  Accession Number: 441114
Resistance Screening and Epidemiology of a New Carlavirus Infecting Blueberry
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 442304

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
First report of tobacco rattle virus infecting Weigela florida in the USA Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Saldago Serrano, J., Alvarez-Quinto, R., Bauman, M., Arenz, B., Lockhart, B., Mollov, D.S. 2023. First report of tobacco rattle virus infecting Weigela florida in the USA. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-02-23-0351-PDN.
Coding-complete genome sequence of a novel isolate of papaya virus E in tomato Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Abrahamian, P., Mollov, D.S., Hammond, R., Rivera, Y. 2023. Coding-complete genome sequence of a novel isolate of papaya virus E in tomato. Microbiology Resource Announcements. Article. e00344-23. https://doi.org/10.1128/MRA.00344-23.
The virome of babaco (Vasconcellea x heilbornii) expands to include new members of the Rhabdoviridae and Bromoviridae Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Reyes-Proaño, E., Cañada-Bautista, M., Alvarez-Quinto, R., Mollov, D.S., Muñoz, V., Sánchez, T., Quito-Avila, D. 2023. The virome of babaco (Vasconcellea x heilbornii) expands to include new members of the Rhabdoviridae and Bromoviridae. Viruses. 15(6):1380. https://doi.org/10.3390/v15061380.
Genomic analyses of a widespread blueberry virus in the United States Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stainton, D., Villamor, D., Sierra Mejia, A., Srivastava, A., Mollov, D.S., Martin, R., Tzanetakis, I. 2023. Genomic analyses of a widespread blueberry virus in the United States. Virus Research. 333. Article 199143. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.virusres.2023.199143.
Genetic Diversity, Evolution, and Diagnosis of Sugarcane Yellow Leaf Virus from 19 Sugarcane-Producing Locations Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rott, P., Grinstead, S.C., Dallot, S., Foster, Z.S., Daugrois, J., Fernandez, E., Kaye, C., Hendrickson, L., Hu, X., Adhikari, B.N., Malapi-Wight, M., Grunwald, N.J., Roumagnac, P., Mollov, D.S. 2023. Genetic Diversity, Evolution, and Diagnosis of Sugarcane Yellow Leaf Virus from 19 Sugarcane-Producing Locations. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-10-22-2405-RE.
Identification and genetic characterization of a new totivirus from Bursera graveolens in western Ecuador Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cornejo-Franco, F., Alvarez-Quinto, R., Mollov, D.S., Quito-Avila, D. 2023. Identification and genetic characterization of a new totivirus from Bursera graveolens in western Ecuador. Archives of Virology. 168. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00705-023-05715-8.
Papaya ‘sticky’ disease caused by virus ‘couples’: a challenge for disease detection and management Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Quito-Avila, D., Reyes-Proaño, E., Cañada, G., Cornejo-Franco, F., Alvarez-Quinto, R., Moreira, L., Grinstead, S.C., Mollov, D.S., Karasev, A. 2023. Papaya ‘sticky’ disease caused by virus ‘couples’: a challenge for disease detection and management. Plant Disease. 107(6):1649-1663. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-11-22-2565-FE.
An update on old, new, and emerging viruses infecting sugarcane - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Daugrois, J. H., Mollov, D., Gao, S. J., Roumagnac, P., & Rott, P. 2023. An update on the old, new, and emerging viruses infecting sugarcane. Proceedings of the International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 31:550–557.
Genome characterisation of two complete coding sequences of tomato mild mottle virus from tree tomato and their distribution in Kenya Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kinoga, M., Kuria, P., Miano, D., Kiambi, R., Mollov, D.S., Grinstead, S.C., Wasilwa, L. 2022. Genome characterisation of two complete coding sequences of tomato mild mottle virus from tree tomato and their distribution in Kenya. Journal of Plant Pathology. n/a. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42161-022-01265-1.
Virus classification based on in-depth sequence analyses and development of demarcation criteria using the Betaflexiviridae as a case study Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Silva, J., Melo, F., Elena, S., Candresse, T., Sabanadzovic, S., Tzanetakis, I., Blouin, A., Villamor, D., Mollov, D.S., Constable, F., Cao, M., Saldarelli, P., Cho, W., Nagata, T. 2022. Virus classification based on in-depth sequence analyses and development of demarcation criteria using the Betaflexiviridae as a case study. Journal of General Virology. 103(11). Article 001806. https://doi.org/10.1099/jgv.0.001806.
Guidelines for the reliable use of high throughput sequencing technologies to detect plant pathogens and pests Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Massart, S., Adams, I., Al Rwahnih, M., Baeyen, S., Bilodeau, G., Blouin, A., Boonham, N., Candresse, T., Chandelier, A., De Jonghe, K., Fox, A., Gaafar, Y., Gentit, P., Haegeman, A., Ho, W., Hurtado-Gonzales, O.P., Kreuze, J., Kutjnak, D., Landa, B., Liu, M., Maclot, F., Wight-Malapi, M., Maree, H., Martoni, F., Mehle, N., Minafra, A., Mollov, D.S., Moreira, A., Nakhla, M., Petter, F., Piper, A., Ponchart, J., Rae, R., Remenant, B., Rivera, Y., Rodoni, B., Botermans, M., Roenhorst, A., Rollin, J., Saldarelli, P., Santala, J., Spadaro, D., Souza-Richards, R., Studholme, D., Sultimanis, S., Van Der Vlugt, R., Tamisier, L., Trontin, C., Vazquez-Iglesias, I., Vicente, C., Vossenberg, B., Westenberg, M., Wetzel, T., Ziebell, H., Lebas, B. 2022. Guidelines for the reliable use of high throughput sequencing technologies to detect plant pathogens and pests. Review Article. volume 2, article e62. https://doi.org/10.24072/pcjournal.181.
Sugarcane mild mosaic virus: the rediscovery of an identified but unrecognized virus Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mollov, D.S., Filloux, D., Grinstead, S.C., Bolus, S.J., Claude, L., Fernandez, E., Julian, C., Candresse, T., Lockhart, B., Roumagnac, P., Rott, P., Daugrois, J. 2022. Sugarcane mild mosaic virus: the rediscovery of an identified but unrecognized virus. Plant Pathology. Volume 72, Issue 2 Pages 312-321. https://doi.org/10.1111/ppa.13654.
Standards of diagnostic validation: recommendations for reference collections Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Harmon, C., Castlebury, L.A., Boundy-Mills, K., Broders, K.D., Hyten, A.M., Jacobs, J., Knight-Connoni, V., Mollov, D.S., Riojas, M.A., Sharma, P. 2023. Standards of diagnostic validation: recommendations for reference collections. PhytoFrontiers. 3(1):43-50. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTOFR-05-22-0050-FI.
Create two new species in the genus Tymovirus and one new species in the genus Marafivirus (Tymovirales; Tymoviridae) - (Other)
Rose Rosette Disease: A Diagnostic Guide Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Claros, N.A., Shires, M., Mollov, D.S., Hammond, J., Jordan, R.L., Ochoa-Corona, F., Olson, J., Ong, K., Salamanca, R. 2022. Rose Rosette Disease: A Diagnostic Guide. Plant Health Progress. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHP-05-22-0047-DG.
Genome characterization and pathogenicity of two new hyptis pectinata viruses transmitted by distinct insect vectors Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Reyes-Proano, E., Alrarez-Quinto, R., Delgado-Jimenez, J., Cornejo-Frnaco, F., Mollov, D.S., Bejerman, N., Quito-Avila, D. 2022. Genome characterization and pathogenicity of two new hyptis pectinata viruses transmitted by distinct insect vectors. Phytopathology. vol 112, no 11, pages 2440-2448. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-04-22-0130-R.
Complete genome sequence of a moroccan isolate of cereal chlorotic mottle virus Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Alvarez-Quinto, R., Lockhart, B., Serrano, J., Grinstead, S.C., Mollov, D.S. 2022. Complete genome sequence of a moroccan isolate of cereal chlorotic mottle virus. Archives of Virology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00705-022-05527-2.
Complete sequence and genome characterization of a new potexvirus isolated from chaenostoma cordatum Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Doski, S., Bolus, S.J., Grinstead, S.C., Juszczak, S., Groth-Helms, D., Mollov, D.S. 2022. Complete sequence and genome characterization of a new potexvirus isolated from chaenostoma cordatum. Archives of Virology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00705-022-05520-9.
Genomic characterization of a new torradovirus from common fleabane (Erigeron annuus) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Alvarez-Quinto, R., Grinstead, S.C., Bolus, S.J., Daughtrey, M., Hammond, J., Wintermantel, W.M., Mollov, D.S. 2022. Genomic characterization of a new torradovirus from common fleabane (Erigeron annuus). Archives of Virology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00705-022-05497-5.
Genome characterization and complete sequence of a new badnavirus from pandanus amaryllifolius Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Alvarez-Quinto, R., Grinstead, S.C., Rott, P., Mollov, D.S. 2022. Genome characterization and complete sequence of a new badnavirus from pandanus amaryllifolius. Archives of Virology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00705-022-05480-0.
Genomic characterization of a new potyvirus infecting thevetia ahouai Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Canada-Bautista, M., Reyes-Proano, E., Cornejo-Franco, F., Alvarez-Quinto, R., Mollov, D.S., Quito-Avila, D. 2022. Genomic characterization of a new potyvirus infecting thevetia ahouai. Archives of Virology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00705-022-05520-9.
Preparing a laboratory for the use of high-throughput sequencing as routine diagnostic test: general and technical requirements Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lebas, B., Adams, I., Ai Rwahnih, M., Baeyen, S., Bilodeau, G., Blouin, A., Boonham, N., Bruinsma, M., Candresse, T., Chandelier, A., De Jonghe, K., Fox, A., Gaafar, Y., Gentit, P., Haegemans, A., Ho, W., Hurtado-Gonzales, O.P., Jonkers, W., Kreuze, J., Kutjnak, D., Landa, B., Leite Vicente, C., Liefting, L., Liu, M., Maclot, F., Wight-Malapi, M., Maree, H., Martoni, F., Mehle, N., Minafra, A., Mollov, D.S., Moreira, A., Nakhla, M., Petter, F., Ponchart, J., Rae, R., Remenant, B., Rivera, Y., Rodoni, B., Roenhorst, A., Rollin, J., Saldarelli, P., Santala, J., Spadaro, D., Souza-Richards, R., Sultimanis, S., Van Der Vlugt, R., Tamisier, L., Trontin, C., Wetzel, T., Ziebell, H., Massart, S. 2022. Preparing a laboratory for the use of high-throughput sequencing as routine diagnostic test: general and technical requirements. European Plant Protection Organization Bulletin. https://doi.org/10.1111/epp.12863.
Complete genome sequence of two isolates of spiraea yellow leafspot virus (genus: badnavirus) from spiraea x bumalda 'Anthony Waterer' Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Alvarez-Quinto, R., Serrano, J., Olszewski, N., Grinstead, S.C., Mollov, D.S., Lockhart, B. 2022. Complete genome sequence of two isolates of spiraea yellow leafspot virus (genus: badnavirus) from spiraea x bumalda 'Anthony Waterer'. Archives of Virology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00705-021-05336-z.
Transmission and pathogenicity of papaya virus E: insights from an experimental papaya orchard Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cornejo-Franco, J., Reyes-Proano, E., Mollov, D.S., Mowery, J.D., Quito-Avila, D. 2022. Transmission and pathogenicity of papaya virus E: insights from an experimental papaya orchard. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-08-21-1785-RE.
First report of barley virus G infecting corn in Greece Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gavrili, V., Lotos, L., Mollov, D.S., Grinstead, S.C., Tsialtas, I., Katis, N., Maliogka, V. 2021. First report of barley virus G infecting corn in Greece. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42161-021-00903-4.
Alleviation of Postharvest Skin Dimpling of MN55 Apple Fruit and its Possible Association with Apple Stem Pitting Virus Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tong, C., Chang, H., Luby, J., Bedford, D., Lockhart, B., Mollov, D.S. 2021. Alleviation of Postharvest Skin Dimpling of MN55 Apple Fruit and its Possible Association with Apple Stem Pitting Virus. HortScience. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI15847-21.
Completion of Maize Stripe Virus genome sequence and analysis of diverse isolates across two continents Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bolus, S.J., Braithwaite, K., Grinstead, S.C., Fuentes-Bueno, I., Beiriger, R., Falk, B., Mollov, D.S. 2021. Completion of Maize Stripe Virus genome sequence and analysis of diverse isolates across two continents. Frontiers in Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2021.684599.
An umbra-related virus found in Vasconcellea x heilbornii (Caricaceae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cornejo-Franco, J., Flores, F., Mollov, D.S., Quito-Avila, D. 2021. An umbra-related virus found in Vasconcellea x heilbornii (Caricaceae). Archives of Virology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00705-021-05117-8.
Sugarcane breeding programs in the USA Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hale, A.L., Todd, J.R., Gravois, K.A., Mollov, D.S., Malapi-Wight, M., Momotaz, A., Laborde, C., Goenaga, R.J., Solis, A., Waguespack, H. 2021. Sugarcane breeding programs in the USA. Sugar Tech. 24(1):97-111. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12355-021-01018-x.
Eight species of Poaceae are hosting different genetic and pathogenic strains of sugarcane mosaic virus in the Everglades Agricultural Area Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hincapie, M., Sood, S.G., Mollov, D.S., Odero, C.D., Grisham, M.P., Rott, P. 2021. Eight species of Poaceae are hosting different genetic and pathogenic strains of sugarcane mosaic virus in the Everglades Agricultural Area. Phytopathology. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-11-20-0489-R.
Characterization of a mild isolate of papaya ringspot virus type-P (PRSV-P) and assessment of its cross-protection potential Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Medina-Salguero, A., Comejo-Franco, J., Grinstead, S.C., Mowery, J.D., Mollov, D.S., Quito-Avila, D. 2021. Characterization of a mild isolate of papaya ringspot virus type-P (PRSV-P) and assessment of its cross-protection potential. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0241652.
First complete genome sequence of carnation latent virus, the type member of the genue Carlavirus Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jordan, R.L., Korolev, E., Grinstead, S.C., Mollov, D.S. 2021. First complete genome sequence of carnation latent virus, the type member of the genue Carlavirus. Archives of Virology. 166:1501-1505. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00705-021-04999-y.
A mixed infection of helenium virus S with two distinct isolates of butterbur mosaic virus, one of which has a major deletion in an essential gene Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hammond, J., Reinsel, M.D., Grinstead, S.C., Lockhart, B., Jordan, R.L., Mollov, D.S. 2020. A mixed infection of helenium virus S with two distinct isolates of butterbur mosaic virus, one of which has a major deletion in an essential gene. Frontiers in Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2020.612936.
Rose virus R, a cytorhabdovirus infecting rose Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bolus, S.J., Al Rwanhnih, M., Grinstead, S.C., Mollov, D.S. 2021. Rose virus R, a cytorhabdovirus infecting rose. Archives of Virology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00705-020-04927-6.
New virus from the family Tombusviridae infecting sugarcane Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tahir, M.N., Bolus, S.J., Grinstead, S.C., Mcfarlane, S., Mollov, D.S. 2021. New virus from the family Tombusviridae infecting sugarcane. Archives of Virology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00705-020-04908-9.
Detection and characterization of a second carlavirus in Rosa sp. Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Diaz-Lara, A., Mollov, D.S., Golino, D., Al Rwahnih, M. 2020. Detection and characterization of a second carlavirus in Rosa sp. Archives of Virology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00705-020-04864-4.
Identification and characterization of Miscanthus yellow fleck virus, a new polerovirus infecting Miscanthus sinensis Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bolus, S.J., Malapi-Wight, M., Grinstead, S.C., Fuentes-Bueno, I., Hendrickson, L., Hammond, R., Mollov, D.S. 2020. Identification and characterization of Miscanthus yellow fleck virus, a new polerovirus infecting Miscanthus sinensis. PLoS ONE. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0239199.
Screening for sugarcane yellow leaf virus in sorghum in Florida revealed its occurrence in mixed infections with sugarcane mosaic virus and a new marafivirus Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boukari, W., Mollov, D.S., Wei, C., Tang, L., Grinstead, S.C., Tahir, N., Mulandesa, E., Hincappie, M., Beiriger, R., Rott, P. 2020. Screening for sugarcane yellow leaf virus in sorghum in Florida revealed its occurrence in mixed infections with sugarcane mosaic virus and a new marafivirus. Plant Pathology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2020.105373.
Discovery and genome characterization of a new Nepovirus infecting grapevine Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Al Rwahnih, M., Alabi, O., Hwang, M., Tian, T., Mollov, D.S., Golino, D. 2021. Discovery and genome characterization of a new Nepovirus infecting grapevine. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/pdis-08-20-1831-re.
Exploring the virome of Vasconcellea x heilbornii: the first step towards a sustainable production program for babaco in Ecuador Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cornejo-Franco, J., Flores, F., Chica, E., Grinstead, S.C., Mollov, D.S., Quito-Avila, D. 2020. Exploring the virome of Vasconcellea x heilbornii: the first step towards a sustainable production program for babaco in Ecuador. European Journal of Plant Pathology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10658-020-02037-2.
The kaleidoscopic future of plant virology - (Abstract Only)
Lettuce dieback associated virus, a putative member of the Phenuiviridae and likely causative agent of lettuce dieback disease - (Abstract Only)
National Plant Diagnostic Network protocols and validation committee: facilitating technology transfer from researchers to diagnosticians - (Abstract Only)
High throughput sequencing, a routine tool for sugarcane virus detection - (Abstract Only)
Mollov, D.S., Grinstead, S.C., Fuentes-Bueno, I., Malapi-Wight, M. 2020. High throughput sequencing, a routine tool for sugarcane virus detection. American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. Vol 83:1, page 20.
Detection of Sugarcane striate virus and Sugarcane white streak virus in the Miami World Collection of sugarcane and related grasses Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boukari, W., Filloux, D., Fenouillet, C., Daugrois, J., Fernandez, E., Mollov, D.S., Kaye, C., Hincapie, M., Sanchez, A.W., Wang, L., Wang, J., Roumagnac, P., Rott, P. 2020. Detection of Sugarcane striate virus and Sugarcane white streak virus in the Miami World Collection of sugarcane and related grasses. Plant Pathology. https://doi.org/10.1111/ppa.13192.
Prevalence of the root lesion nematode virus (RLNV1) in populations of Pratylenchus penetrans from North America Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vieira, P., Peetz, A.B., Mimee, B., Saikai, K., Mollov, D.S., Macguidwin, A., Zasada, I.A., Nemchinov, L.G. 2020. Prevalence of the root lesion nematode virus (RLNV1) in populations of Pratylenchus penetrans from North America. Journal of Nematology. 52:e2020-45. https://doi.org/10.21307/jofnem-2020-045.
A comparison of genome sequence data and pathogenicity among isolates of Sorghum mosaic virus from Louisiana sugarcane - (Abstract Only)
Biological properties and genomic sequence of an isolate of Cherry rasp leaf virus from tomato Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bratsch, S., Grinstead, S.C., Lockhart, B., Mollov, D.S. 2020. Biological properties and genomic sequence of an isolate of Cherry rasp leaf virus from tomato. Journal of Plant Pathology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42161-020-00522-5.
Complete genome sequence of rose virus A, the first carlavirus identified in rose Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Diaz-Lara, A., Mollov, D.S., Golino, D., Al Rwahnih, M. 2019. Complete genome sequence of rose virus A, the first carlavirus identified in rose. Archives of Virology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00705-019-04460-1.
Ramu stunt virus: genomic diversity across Papua New Guinea - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Braithwaite, K., Ngo, C., Grinstead, S.C., Mollov, D.S. 2019. Ramu stunt virus: genomic diversity across Papua New Guinea. Proceedings of the International Society of Sugarcane Technologists. 30:948-952.
Characterization of a new cytorhabdovirus discovered in papaya (Carica papaya) plantings of Ecuador and its relationship with a bean-infecting strain from Brazil Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Medina-Salguero, A., Cornejo-Franco, J., Grinstead, S.C., Mollov, D.S., Mowery, J.D., Flores, F., Quito-Avila, D. 2019. Characterization of a new cytorhabdovirus discovered in papaya (Carica papaya) plantings of Ecuador and its relationship with a bean-infecting strain from Brazil. PLoS One. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0215798.
Identification of genetic diversity among isolates of Sorghum mosaic virus from Louisiana sugarcane - (Abstract Only)
Grisham, M.P., Warnke, K.Z., Maggio, J.R., Mollov, D.S. 2019. Identification of genetic diversity among isolates of Sorghum mosaic virus from Louisiana sugarcane [abstract]. Journal American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 39:25.
New Emaravirus identified in spicebush (Lindera benzoin) - (Abstract Only)
Sugarcane mosaic and sorghum mosaic are caused by two different strains of sugarcane mosaic virus in the Everglades Agricultural Area - (Abstract Only)
A new tymovirus isolated from Solanum quitoense: characterization and prevalence in two solanaceous crops in Ecuador Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cornejo-France, J., Alvarez-Quito, R., Grinstead, S.C., Mollov, D.S., Karasev, A., Ochoa, J., Quito-Avila, D. 2019. A new tymovirus isolated from Solanum quitoense: characterization and prevalence in two solanaceous crops in Ecuador. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-01-19-0113-RE.
Detection and first report of Beet ringspot virus in ornamental Oxalis in the United States Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jordan, R.L., Mollov, D.S., Guaragna, M., Lockhart, B. 2019. Detection and first report of Beet ringspot virus in ornamental Oxalis in the United States. Plant Disease. 103:1800. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-09-18-1680-PDN.
Characterization of Tomato necrotic spot virus, a subgroup 1 ilarvirus causing necrotic foliar, stem, and fruit symptoms in tomatoes in the United States Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bratsch, S., Grinstead, S.C., Creswell, T., Ruhl, G., Mollov, D.S. 2019. Characterization of Tomato necrotic spot virus, a subgroup 1 ilarvirus causing necrotic foliar, stem, and fruit symptoms in tomatoes in the United States. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-11-18-2112-RE.
First report of Rose rosette virus associated with rose rosette disease infecting roses in Kern County, California Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Al Rwahnih, M., Karlik, J., Diaz-Lara, A., Ong, K., Mollov, D.S., Haviland, D., Golino, D. 2018. First report of Rose rosette virus associated with rose rosette disease infecting roses in Kern County, California. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-07-18-1203-PDN.
Characterization of alfalfa virus F, a new member of the genus Marafivirus Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nemchinov, L.G., Francois, S., Roumagnac, P., Hammond, R., Mollov, D.S., Filloux, D. 2018. Characterization of alfalfa virus F, a new member of the genus Marafivirus. PLoS One. 13(9):e0203477. https://doi.org/journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0203477.
Using high throughput sequencing in plant virus diagnostics - (Abstract Only)
Genomic characterization of sugarcane mild mosaic virus - (Abstract Only)
Viral metagenomic-based screening of sugarcane from Florida reveals occurrence of six sugarcane-infecting viruses and high prevalence of Sugarcane yellow leaf virus Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Filloux, D., Fernandez, E., Comstock, J.C., Mollov, D.S., Roumagnac, P., Rott, P. 2018. Viral metagenomic-based screening of sugarcane from Florida reveals occurrence of six sugarcane-infecting viruses and high prevalence of Sugarcane yellow leaf virus. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-04-18-0581-RE.
Discovery and molecular characterization of a new luteovirus identified by high-throughput sequencing from apple Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, H., Wu, L., Nikolaevera, E., Peter, K., Liu, Z., Mollov, D.S., Cao, M., Li, R. 2018. Discovery and molecular characterization of a new luteovirus identified by high-throughput sequencing from apple. Virology Journal. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12985-018-0998-3.
Sugarcane mosaic virus infects at least five different hosts in South Florida - (Abstract Only)
Hincapie, M., Wei, C., Sood, S.G., Mollov, D.S., Rott, P.C. 2018. Sugarcane mosaic virus infects at least five different hosts in South Florida. American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 38, pg.69.
Sugarcane mosaic virus infects at least five different hosts in South Florida - (Abstract Only)
Hincapie, M., Wei, C., Sood, S.G., Mollov, D.S., Rott, P. 2018. Sugarcane mosaic virus infects at least five different hosts in South Florida. Sugar Journal. 81:34-35.
Advances in virus diagnostics - (Abstract Only)
Sugarcane streak mosaic virus detected in Louisiana - (Abstract Only)
Mollov, D.S., Grinstead, S.C., Hale, A.L., Malapi-Wight, M., Grisham, M.P. 2018. Sugarcane streak mosaic virus detected in Louisiana. Sugar Journal. 81:19.
Characterization of a new tymovirus causing stunting and chlorotic mosaic in naranjilla (Solanum quitoense) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Green, K., Mollov, D.S., Tran, L., Alvarez-Quinto, R., Ochoa, J., Quito-Avila, D., Karasev, A. 2018. Characterization of a new tymovirus causing stunting and chlorotic mosaic in naranjilla (Solanum quitoense). Plant Disease. 102:911-918.
Partial characterization of two new viruses in ash belonging to the families Partitiviridae and Caulimoviridae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bratsch, S., Lockhart, B., Mollov, D.S., Tisserat, N. 2018. Partial characterization of two new viruses in ash belonging to the families Partitiviridae and Caulimoviridae. Acta Horticulture Proceedings. 1191:89-96.
Molecular and biological characterization of 'Rs551, a filamentous bacteriophage isolated from a race 3 biovar 2 strain of Ralstonia solanacearum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ebrahim, A., Stulberg, M.J., Mershon, J.P., Mollov, D.S., Huang, Q. 2017. Molecular and biological characterization of 'Rs551, a filamentous bacteriophage isolated from a race 3 biovar 2 strain of Ralstonia solanacearum. PLoS One. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0815034.
First report of 16SrII subgroup D phytoplasma in alfalfa in Sudan - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tahir, M.N., Holland, C., Samac, D.A., Mollov, D.S. 2017. First report of 16SrII subgroup D phytoplasma in alfalfa in Sudan. Plant Disease. https://doi:10.1094/PDIS-04-17-0603-PDN.
Identification, transmission and genomic characterization of a new member of the family Caulimoviridae causing a flower distortion disease of Rudbeckia hirta - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lockhart, B., Mollov, D.S., Olszewski, N., Goldsmith, N. 2017. Identification, transmission and genomic characterization of a new member of the family Caulimoviridae causing a flower distortion disease of Rudbeckia hirta. Virus Research. doi: 10.1016/j.virusres.2017.05.012.
A first report and complete genome sequence of alfalfa enamovirus from Sudan - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nemchinov, L.G., Grinstead, S.C., Mollov, D.S. 2017. A first report and complete genome sequence of alfalfa enamovirus from Sudan. Genome Announcements. e00531-17. doi: 10.1128/genomeA.00531-17.
First report of Rose rosette virus associated with rose rosette disease in Rosa hybrida in Minnesota - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bratsch, S., Zlesak, D., Mollov, D.S., Lockhart, B. 2017. First report of Rose rosette virus associated with rose rosette disease in Rosa hybrida in Minnesota. Plant Health Progress. doi: 10.1094/PHP-01-17-0008-BR.
Alfalfa virus S, a new species in the family Alphaflexiviridae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nemchinov, L.G., Grinstead, S.C., Mollov, D.S. 2017. Alfalfa virus S, a new species in the family Alhapflexiviridae. PLoS One. 12(5):e0178222.
Viral metagenomics and sugarcane pathogens - (Book / Chapter)
Roumagnac, P., Mollov, D.S., Daugrois, J., Filloux, D. 2018. Viral Metagenomics and Sugarcane Pathogens. In: Rotte, P., editor. Achieving Sustainable Cultivation of Sugarcane. Volume 2: Breeding, Pests, and Diseases. Cambridge: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing. p. 183-200.
Identification and genome characterization of a new virus infecting the weed Sorghum almum in Florida - (Abstract Only)
Mollov, D.S., Grinstead, S.C., Tahir, M., Rott, P. 2017. Identification and genome characterization of a new virus infecting the weed Sorghum almum in Florida. Sugar Journal. 80:16.
The weed Sorghum almum is a putative alternative host of sugarcane infecting viruses in Florida - (Abstract Only)
Rott, P., Boukari, W., Wei, C., Mulandesa, E., Hincapie, M., Kaye, C., Mollov, D.S. 2017. The weed Sorghum almum is a putative alternative host of sugarcane infecting viruses in Florida. Sugar Journal. 80:14-16.
Implementation of next generation sequencing for high-throughput pathogen detection in sugarcane introductions grown in quarantine - (Abstract Only)
Malapi-Wight, M., Kumar, L., Mollov, D.S., Foster, J. 2017. Implementation of next generation sequencing for high-throughput pathogen detection in sugarcane introductions grown in quarantine. Sugar Journal. 80:22-23.
Survey of six rose viruses in a rose virus collection - (Abstract Only)
Characterization of a new tymovirus from Ecuador - (Abstract Only)
Green, K., Mollov, D.S., Quito-Avila, D., Karasev, A. 2017. Characterization of a new tymovirus from Ecuador. Phytopathology. S5:97.
A new virus from the family Tombusviridae infecting sugarcane - (Abstract Only)
Tahir, N., Grinstead, S.C., Mollov, D.S. 2017. A new virus from the family Tombusviridae infecting sugarcane. Phytopathology. S5:98.
Natural infection of Sorghum bicolor germplasm by Sugarcane yellow leaf virus in Florida - (Abstract Only)
Boukari, W., Wei, C., Mulandesa, E., Hincapie, M., Mollov, D.S., Beiriger, R., Rott, P. 2017. Natural infection of Sorghum bicolor germplasm by Sugarcane yellow leaf virus in Florida. Phytopathology. S5:137.
Complete nucleotide sequence and genome organization of a novel allexivirus from alfalfa (Medicago sativa) - (Abstract Only)
Characterization of a Nepovirus causing a leaf mottling disease in Petunia hybrida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bratsch, S., Lockhart, B., Mollov, D.S. 2017. Characterization of a Nepovirus causing a leaf mottling disease in Petunia hybrida. Plant Disease. 101:1017-1021; doi:10.1094/PDIS-12-16-1785-RE.
Complete nucleotide sequence of Clematis chlorotic mottle virus, a new member of the family Tombusviridae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mclaughlin, M.S., Lockhart, B., Jordan, R.L., Denton, G., Mollov, D.S. 2017. Complete nucleotide sequence of Clematis chlorotic mottle virus, a new member of the family Tombusviridae. Archives of Virology. 162(5):1373-1379.
Sugarcane mild mosaic virus: towards the full characterization of this sugarcane Ampelovirus re-discovered using metagenomics-based approaches - (Abstract Only)
Daugrois, J., Candresse, T., Fernandez, E., Fillouz, D., Julian, C., Teycheney, P., Mollov, D.S., Roumagnac, P. 2017. Sugarcane mild mosaic virus: towards the full characterization of this sugarcane Ampelovirus re-discovered using metagenomics-based approaches. Meeting Abstract. 16ièmes Rencontres de Virologie Végétale – 15 – 19 janvier 2017 – Aussois – France. Page 64.
Characterization and complete genome sequence of a previously uncharacterized panicovirus from Bermuda grass detected by high throughput sequencing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tahir, M., Lockhart, B., Grinstead, S.C., Mollov, D.S. 2017. Characterization and complete genome sequence of a previously uncharacterized panicovirus from Bermuda grass detected by high throughput sequencing. Archives of Virology. 162(4):1099-1102.
Next Generation Sequencing: A useful tool for detection of sugarcane viruses in quarantine programs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mollov, D.S., Malapi-Wight, M. 2016. Next Generation Sequencing: A useful tool for detection of sugarcane viruses in quarantine programs. International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists Proceedings. 29:135.
Molecular and morphological characterisation of Xiphinema americanum group species (Nematoda:Dorylaimida)from California and other regions and co-evolution of bacteria from the genus Candidata Xiphinemobacter with nematodes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Orlando, V., Chitambar, J., Dong, K., Chizov, V., Mollov, D.S., Bert, W., Subbotin, S. 2016. Molecular and morphological characterisation of Xiphinema americanum group species (Nematoda:Dorylaimida)from California and other regions and co-evolution of bacteria from the genus Candidata Xiphinemobacter with nematodes. Nematology. 18:1015-1043.
Characterization of Xiphinema americanum group species (Nematoda: Dorylaimida) and co-evolution of bacteria from the genus ‘Candidatus Xiphinematobacter’ with these nematodes - (Abstract Only)
Orlando, V., Chitambar, J., Dong, K., Chizov, V., Mollov, D.S., Bert, W., Subbotin, S. 2016. Characterization of Xiphinema americanum group species (Nematoda: Dorylaimida) and co-evolution of bacteria from the genus ‘Candidatus Xiphinematobacter’ with these nematodes. European Society of Nematologists. Aug. 28.
Next generation sequencing technology: a powerful tool for the genome characterization of sugarcane mosaic virus from Sorghum almum - (Abstract Only)
Mollov, D.S., Grinstead, S.C., Tahir, M.N., Kaye, C., Wei, C., Rott, P. 2016. Next generation sequencing technology: a powerful tool for the genome characterization of sugarcane mosaic virus from Sorghum almum. Sugar Journal. P. 13.
The aphid Melanaphis sacchari and the weed Sorghum almum – Partners in crime - (Abstract Only)
Rott, P., Wei, C., Kaye, C., Hincapie, M., Mollov, D.S., Comstock, J.C., Nuessly, G. 2016. The aphid Melanaphis sacchari and the weed Sorghum almum – Partners in crime . Sugar Journal. 16JUN.
Nucleotide sequence and genome organization of a novel Panicovirus from Bermuda grass - (Abstract Only)
Tahir, M., Lockhart, B., Grinstead, S.C., Mollov, D.S. 2016. Nucleotide sequence and genome organization of a novel Panicovirus from Bermuda grass. Phytopathology. 106:S4.107.
First report of Sugarcane mosaic virus infecting Columbus Grass (Sorghum almum) in the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mollov, D.S., Tahir, M., Wei, C., Kaye, C., Lockhart, B., Comstock, J., Rott, P. 2016. First report of Sugarcane mosaic virus infecting Columbus Grass (Sorghum almum) in the United States. Plant Disease. 100:1510.
Detection by next generation sequencing of a multi-segmented viral genome from sugarcane associated with Ramu stunt disease - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mollov, D.S., Marron-Largo, C., Kuniata, L. 2016. Detection by next generation sequencing of a multi-segmented viral genome from sugarcane associated with Ramu stunt disease. Virus Genes. 52:152-155.
First report of Sugarcane yellow leaf virus infecting Columbus Grass (Sorghum almum) in Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Espinoza Delgado, H., Kaye, C., Hincapie, M., Boukari, W., Wei, C., Fernandez, J., Mollov, D.S., Comstock, J., Rott, P. 2015. First report of Sugarcane yellow leaf virus infecting Columbus Grass (Sorghum almum) in Florida. Plant Disease. 100:1027.
Detection of Helenium virus S and two distinct isolates of Butterbur mosaic virus in a single plant of Veronica - (Abstract Only)
Discovery of uncharacterized sugarcane viruses by next generation sequencing technology: the case of Ramu stunt - (Abstract Only)
Genetic diversity and population structure of begomoviruses infecting sweet potato - (Abstract Only)
Li, R., Kinard, G.R., Mollov, D.S., Tahir, M.N., Lan, P., Li, F. 2015. Genetic diversity and population structure of begomoviruses infecting sweet potato. Phytopathology. 105:S4.135.
First report of Catharanthus mosaic virus in Mandevilla in the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mollov, D.S., Guaragna, M., Lockhart, B., Rezende, J., Jordan, R. 2014. First report of Catharanthus mosaic virus in Mandevilla in the United States. Plant Disease. 99:165.
First report of natural occurrence of Turnip vein-clearing virus in garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) in the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lockhart, B., Mollov, D.S., Mason, S., Bratsch, S. 2014. First report of natural occurrence of Turnip vein-clearing virus in garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) in the United States. Plant Health Progress. doi:10.1094/PHP-BR-14-0029.
First report of Aster Yellows Phytoplasma in soybean in Michigan - (Research Notes)
Mollov, D.S., Chilvers, M., Jacobs, J. 2014. First report of Aster Yellows Phytoplasma in soybean in Michigan. Plant Disease. 98:1578.
Clematis Chlorotic Mottle Virus, a novel virus occurring in Clematis in the USA - (Abstract Only)
Mollov, D.S., Lockhart, B., Phibbs, A., Creswell, T., Ruhl, G., Dorman, E., Kinard, G.R., Jordan, R. 2014. Clematis Chlorotic Mottle Virus, a novel virus occurring in Clematis in the USA. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. Phytopathology 104:S3.81.
Use of nested PCR to detect Ceratocystis fagacearum in sapwood of diseased northern oak species - (Abstract Only)
Young, A., Juzwik, J., Mollov, D.S. 2014. Use of nested PCR to detect Ceratocystis fagacearum in sapwood of diseased northern oak species. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. Phytopathology 104:S3.132.
Complete nucleotide sequence of Rose yellow leaf virus, a new member of the family Tombusviridae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mollov, D.S., Lockhart, B., Zlesak, D. 2014. Complete nucleotide sequence of Rose yellow leaf virus, a new member of the family Tombusviridae. Archives of Virology. Arch. Virol. DOI 10.1007/s00705-014-2106-3.