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Maritza I Romero
Chemistry Research
Mechanical Engineer

Phone: (352) 538-3598
Fax: (352) 374-5703

1700 S.W. 23RD DR
GAINESVILLE, FL 32608

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Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
What is more important to host-seeking entomopathogenic nematodes, innate or learned preference? Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gaffke, A.M., Romero, M.I., Alborn, H.T. 2023. What is more important to host-seeking entomopathogenic nematodes, innate or learned preference?. Agriculture Journal. 13(9):1802. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture13091802.
Respiration levels of honey bee casts as a possible indicator in varroa mite attraction. Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stuhl, C.J., Romero, M.I., Noble, I.I. 2023. Respiration levels of honey bee casts as a possible indicator in varroa mite attraction.. Journal of Apiculture Research. 10:1-3. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.2023.2179773.
Attraction of Sitophilus zeamais (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) to four host plants Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stuhl, C.J., Romero, M.I. 2021. Attraction of Sitophilus zeamais (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) to four host plants. Florida Entomologist. 104(3):158-161. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.104.0302.
Accumulation of terpenoid phytoalexins in maize roots is associated with drought tolerance Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vaughan, M.M., Christensen, S., Schmelz, E.A., Huffaker, A., McAuslane, H.J., Alborn, H.T., Romero, M., Allen, L.H., Teal, P.E.A. 2015. Accumulation of terpenoid phytoalexins in maize roots is associated with drought tolerance. Plant, Cell and Environment. 38:2195–2207.
Effects of elevated [CO2] on maize defense against mycotoxigenic Fusarium verticillioides - (Abstract Only)
Vaughan, M.M., Huffaker, A., Schmelz, E.A., Dafoe, N.J., Christensen, S.A., Sims, J.W., Martins, V.F., Swerbilow, J., Romero, M.I., Alborn, H.T., Allen, L.H., Teal, P.E. 2014. Effects of elevated [CO2] on maize defense against mycotoxigenic Fusarium verticillioides [abstract].
Effects of elevated CO2 on maize defense against mycotoxigenic Fusarium verticillioides Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vaughan, M.M., Huffaker, A., Schmelz, E.A., Dafoe, N.J., Christensen, S.A., Sims, J.W., Martins, V.F., Swerbilow, J.C., Romero, M.I., Alborn, H.T., Allen Jr, L.H., Teal, P.E. 2014. Effects of elevated CO2 on maize defense against mycotoxigenic Fusarium verticillioides. Plant Cell and Environment. doi: 10.1111/pce.12337.
The thermal environment of immature caribbean fruit flies, Anastrepha suspensa (Diptera:Tephritidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sivinski, J.M., Holler, T., Pereira, R., Romero, M.I. 2007. The thermal environment of immature caribbean fruit flies, Anastrepha suspensa (Diptera: Tephritidae). Florida Entomologist. 90:347-357.