Alvin M Simmons
Vegetable Research
Research Entomologist
Phone: (843) 402-5307
Fax: (843) 573-4715
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Publications
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Non-feeding transmission modes of Tomato yellow leaf curl virus-IL by the whitefly Bemisia tabaci B mitotype might not contribute to reoccurring leaf curl outbreaks in tomato
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Integrated management system of the whitefly Bemisia tabaci: a review
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Cucurbit Leaf Crumple Virus (CuLCrV) is Seed Transmitted in Yellow Squash (Cucurbita pepo L.)
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A plant virus differentially alters DNA methylation in two cryptic species of a hemipteran vector
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Catto, M., Pandey, S., Ghosh, S., Mondal, B., Simmons, A.M., Hunt, B.G., Srinivasan, R. 2024. A plant virus differentially alters DNA methylation in two cryptic species of a hemipteran vector. npj Viruses. 2. Article 35(2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44298-024-00044-2.
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Susceptibility of yellow squash and zucchini cultivars to the sweetpotato whitefly, Bemisia tabaci Gennadius (MEAM1) in the southeastern United States
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Mbata, G.N., Li, Y., Warsi, S., Simmons, A.M. 2024. Susceptibility of yellow squash and zucchini cultivars to the sweetpotato whitefly, Bemisia tabaci Gennadius (MEAM1) in the southeastern United States. Insects. 15:429. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects15060429.
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Behavioral responses of Delphastus catalinae to odors of Bemisia tabaci and tomato yellow leaf curl virus disease complex: implications for biological control in vegetable crops
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Jones, T.L., Andreason, S.A., Simmons, A.M. 2024. Behavioral responses of Delphastus catalinae to odors of Bemisia tabaci and tomato yellow leaf curl virus disease complex: implications for biological control in vegetable crops. Journal of Agricultural and Urban Entomology. 40(1):7-17. https://doi.org/10.3954/JAUE24-02.
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Evaluation of plant introduction lines of yellow squash (Cucurbita pepo) for resistance against single infection of Cucurbit chlorotic yellows virus (CCYV) and Cucurbit leaf crumple virus (CuLCrV)
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Adeleke, I.A., Kavalappara, S.R., Codod, C.B., Kharel, P., Luckew, A., Mcgregor, C., Simmons, A.M., Srinivasan, R., Bag, S. 2024. Evaluation of plant introduction lines of yellow squash (Cucurbita pepo) for resistance against single infection of Cucurbit chlorotic yellows virus (CCYV) and Cucurbit leaf crumple virus (CuLCrV). HortScience. 59(7):949-956. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI17861-24.
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Tracking sweet potato leaf curl virus through field production: Implications for sustainable sweetpotato production and breeding practices
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Andreason, S.A., Mckenzie-Reynolds, P., Whitley, K.M., Coffey, J., Simmons, A.M., Wadl, P.A. 2024. Tracking sweet potato leaf curl virus through field production: Implications for sustainable sweetpotato production and breeding practices. Plants. 13:1267. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13091267.
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Begomovirus transmission to tomato plants is not hampered by plant defenses induced by Dicyphus hesperus Knight
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Legarrea, S., Latora, A.G., Simmons, A.M., Srinivasan, R. 2024. Begomovirus transmission to tomato plants is not hampered by plant defenses induced by Dicyphus hesperus Knight. Viruses. 16(4):587. https://doi.org/10.3390/v16040587.
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Evaluation of squash (Cucurbita pepo L.) genotypes for resistance to cucurbit chlorotic yellows virus
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Kavalappara, S.R., Bag, S., Luckew, A., Mcgregor, C.E., Culbreath, A.K., Simmons, A.M. 2024. Evaluation of squash (Cucurbita pepo L.) genotypes for resistance to cucurbit chlorotic yellows virus. Horticulturae. 10(3):264. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae10030264.
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Quantifying Terpenes in Tomato Leaf Extracts from Different Species using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
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Pizzo, J.S., Rutz, T., Ojeda, A.S., Kartowikromo, K.Y., Hamid, A.M., Simmons, A.M., Da Silva, A.L., Rodrigues, C. 2024. Quantifying Terpenes in Tomato Leaf Extracts from Different Species using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). Phytochemistry. 689:115503. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ab.2024.115503.
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Management of Bemisia tabaci on vegetables using entomopathogens
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Li, Y., Mbata, G.N., Simmons, A.M., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., George, S. 2024. Management of Bemisia tabaci on vegetables using entomopathogens. Crop Protection. 180. Article 106638. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2024.106638.
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Modified maximum dose bioassay for assessing insecticide response in field populations of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae)
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Perier, J.D., Cremonez, P.S., Parkins, A.J., Kheirodin, A., Simmons, A.M., Riley, D.G. 2024. Modified maximum dose bioassay for assessing insecticide response in field populations of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae). Journal of Entomological Science. 59(4).000–000 (Month 2024). https://doi.org/10.18474/JES23-88.
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An association between Dmnt1 and Wnt in the production of oocytes in the whitefly Bemisia tabaci
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Cunningham, C.B., Shelby, E.A., Mckinney, E.C., Simmons, A.M., Moore, A.J., Moore, P.J. 2024. An association between Dmnt1 and Wnt in the production of oocytes in the whitefly Bemisia tabaci. Insect Molecular Biology. https://doi.org/10.1111/imb.12893.
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Whitefly-transmitted Viruses of Cucurbits in the Southern United States
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Devendran, R., Kavalappara, S.R., Simmons, A.M., Bag, S. 2023. Whitefly-transmitted Viruses of Cucurbits in the Southern United States. Viruses. 15(11): 2278. https://doi.org/10.3390/v15112278.
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Use of insect row cover and reflective silver plastic mulching to manage whitefly for zucchini production
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Rutz, T., Coolong, T., Srinivasan, R., Sparks, A., Dutta, B., Codod, C., Simmons, A.M., Da Silva, A.L. 2023. Use of insect row cover and reflective silver plastic mulching to manage whitefly for zucchini production. Insects. 14(11):863. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects14110863.
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Crop diversity and within field multi-species interactions mediate herbivore abundances in agricultural landscapes
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Kheirodin, A., De Toledo, P., Schmidt, J., Simmons, A.M. 2024. Crop diversity and within field multi-species interactions mediate herbivore abundances in agricultural landscapes. Biological Control. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2023.105386.
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Effects of host plants and their infection status on acquisition and inoculation of a plant virus by its hemipteran vector
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Gautam, S.; Gadhave, K.R.; Buck, J.W.; Dutta, B.; Coolong, T.;Adkins, S.; Simmons, A.M.; Srinivasan, R. Effects of Host Plants and Their Infection Status on Acquisition and Inoculation of A Plant Virus by Its Hemipteran Vector. Pathogens 2023, 12, 1119. https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens12091119
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Association of tomato chlorosis virus complicates the management of tomato yellow leaf curl virus in cultivated tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) in the southern United States
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Kumar, M., Kavalappara, A.R., Mcavoy, ., Hutton, S., Simmons, A.M., Bagg, S. 2023. Association of tomato chlorosis virus complicates the management of tomato yellow leaf curl virus in cultivated tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) in the southern United States. Horticulturae. 9(8):948. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae9080948.
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Assessing the status of “push-pull” technology in worldwide agriculture and forestry
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Legaspi, J.C., Kanga, L.H., Haseeb, M., Simmons, A.M. 2023. Assessing the status of “push-pull” technology in worldwide agriculture and forestry. Subtropical Agriculture and Environments. 74:1-12.
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Post-application field persistence and efficacy of cordyceps javanica against bemisia tabaci
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Wu, S., Towes, M.D., Behle, R.W., Barman, A.K., Sparks, A.N., Simmons, A.M., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2023. Post-application field persistence and efficacy of cordyceps javanica against bemisia tabaci. The Journal of Fungi. 9(8):827. https://doi.org/10.3390/jof9080827.
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Mitochondrial genome datasets for the sweetpotato weevil, Cylas formicarius elegantulus (Coleoptera: Brentidae), collected in the United States
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Andreason, S.A., Lahey, Z., Zhao, D., Mejia-Guerra, K., Williams Iii, L.H., Sheehan, M., Simmons, A.M., Wadl, P.A. 2023. Mitochondrial genome datasets for the sweetpotato weevil, Cylas formicarius elegantulus (Coleoptera: Brentidae), collected in the United States. Data in Brief. 49:1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2023.109432.
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Precision and accuracy of field versus bioassay insecticide efficacy for the control of immature Bemisia tabaci
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Cremonez, P.S., Perier, J.D., Nagaoka, M.M., Simmons, A.M., Riley, D.G. 2023. Precision and accuracy of field versus bioassay insecticide efficacy for the control of immature Bemisia tabaci. Insects. 14:645. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects14070645.
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Susceptibility of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) adult populations to imidacloprid in Georgia, USA
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Perier, J.D., Cremonez, P.S., Smith, H.A., Simmons, A.M., Riley, D.G. 2024. Susceptibility of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) adult populations to imidacloprid in Georgia, USA. Journal of Entomological Science. 59(2):182-192. https://doi.org/10.18474/JES23-41.
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Begomovirus-induced gene expression patterns in an invasive Bemisia tabaci species (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae)
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The role of Dnmt1 in oocyte development
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Shelby, E.A., Mckinney, E.C., Cunningham, C.B., Simmons, A.M., Moore, A.J., Moore, P.J. 2023. The role of Dnmt1 in oocyte development. Journal of Insect Physiology. 147:104507. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinsphys.2023.104507.
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Predation performance and survival of susceptible and pyrethroid-resistant Eriopis connexa Germar (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) to insecticides used in brassica crops
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Lira, R., Nascimento, D.V., Barbosa, P.R., Simmons, A.M., Torres, J.B. 2023. Predation performance and survival of susceptible and pyrethroid-resistant Eriopis connexa Germar (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) to insecticides used in brassica crops. Pest Management Science. 79:2704-2712. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.7448.
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Population dynamics of insect pests and beneficials on different snap bean cultivars
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Li, Y., Mbata, G., Simmons, A.M. 2023. Population dynamics of insect pests and beneficials on different snap bean cultivars. Insects. 14:230. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects14030230.
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Performance of the lady beetle Eriopis connexa to sequential exposure to selective insecticides prevailed over its pyrethroid resistance
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Lira, R., Ferreira, E.E., Barbosa, P.R., Simmons, A.M., Torres, J.B. 2023. Performance of the lady beetle Eriopis connexa to sequential exposure to selective insecticides prevailed over its pyrethroid resistance. BioControl. 68:397-409. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10526-023-10180-y.
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Uptake and retention of imidacloprid and cyantraniliprole in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) for the control of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae)
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Perier, J.D., Lagalante, A.F., Mccarthy, E.P., Simmons, A.M., Riley, D.G. 2023. Uptake and retention of imidacloprid and cyantraniliprole in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) for the control of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae). Journal of Entomological Science. 58(4):434-446. https://doi.org/10.18474/JES22-77.
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Encarsia hera Lahey & Andreason (Hymenoptera, Aphelinidae): a charismatic new parasitoid of Aleurocybotus Quaintance & Baker (Hemiptera, Aleyrodidae) from Florida
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Lahey, Z., Simmons, A.M., Andreason, S.A. 2022. Encarsia hera Lahey & Andreason (Hymenoptera, Aphelinidae): a charismatic new parasitoid of Aleurocybotus Quaintance & Baker (Hemiptera, Aleyrodidae) from Florida. Journal of Hymenoptera Research. 94:89-104. https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.94.94677.
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Population prediction of whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci) in changing environments in Egypt
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Simmons, A.M., Abd-Rabou, S., Farag, A.A., Pantha, B., Vaidya, N. 2022. Population prediction of whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci) in changing environments in Egypt. Insect Science. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6968699.
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Ranking common predators of Bemisia tabaci in Georgia agricultural landscapes with diagnostic PCR: implications of primer specific post-feeding detection time
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Kheirondin, A., Simmons, A.M., Schmidt, J.M. 2022. Ranking common predators of Bemisia tabaci in Georgia agricultural landscapes with diagnostic PCR: implications of primer specific post-feeding detection time. BioControl. 67:497-511. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10526-022-10153-7.
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Genome sequences of novel iflaviruses in the gray lawn leafhopper, an experimental vector of corn stunt spiroplasma
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Andreason, S.A., Lahey, Z., Ayala-Ortiz, C., Simmons, A.M. 2022. Genome sequences of novel iflaviruses in the gray lawn leafhopper, an experimental vector of corn stunt spiroplasma. Microbiology Resource Announcements. https://doi.org/10.1128/mra.00446-22.
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Determining field insecticide efficacy on whiteflies with
maximum dose bioassays
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Cremonez, P.S., Perier, J.D., Simmons, A.M., Riley, D.G. 2023. Determining field insecticide efficacy on whiteflies with maximum dose bioassays. Insects. 14:510. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects14060510.
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Susceptibility of snap bean cultivars to the sweetpotato whitefly, Bemisia tabaci, in the Southern United States
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Li, Y., Mbata, G., Simmons, A.M., Punnuri, S. 2022. Susceptibility of snap bean cultivars to the sweetpotato whitefly, Bemisia tabaci, in the Southern United States. Crop Protection. 159:106022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2022.106022.
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Discovery and characterization of a novel iflavirus in the gray lawn leafhopper, Exitianus exitiosus, an experimental vector of Spiroplasma kunkelii
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Whiteflies at the intersection of polyphagy and insecticide resistance
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Perier, J.D., Riley, D.G., Champange, D.E., Simmons, A.M. 2022. Whiteflies at the intersection of polyphagy and insecticide resistance. Insects. https://doi.org/10.1093/aesa/saac008.
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Retrospective of a virtual experience: ESA 2020 Annual Meeting
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Simmons, A.M., Chong, J., Pitts Singer, T. 2021. Retrospective of a virtual experience: ESA 2020 Annual Meeting. American Entomologist. 67(4):57–64. https://doi.org/10.1093/ae/tmab053.
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Improving whitefly management
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Simmons, A.M., Riley, D.G. 2021. Improving whitefly management. Insects. 12:470. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects12050470.
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Bemisia tabaci on vegetables in the southern United States: incidence, impact, and management
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Li, Y., Mbata, G.N., Punnuri, S., Simmons, A.M., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2021. Bemisia tabaci on vegetables in the southern United States: incidence, impact, and management. Insects. 12:198. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects12030198.
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Assessing the current status of “push-pull” technology in worldwide agriculture and forestry
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Large scale seedling grow-out experiments do not support seed transmission of sweet potato leaf curl virus in sweet potato
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Andreason, S.J., Olaniyi, O.G., Gilliard, A.C., Wadl, P.A., Williams Iii, L.H., Jackson, M.D., Simmons, A.M., Ling, K. 2021. Large scale seedling grow-out experiments do not support seed transmission of sweet potato leaf curl virus in sweetpotato. Plants. 10(1):139. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants10010139.
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Whole-genome sequencing and phenotyping revealed structural variants and varied level of resistance against leaf crumple disease in diverse lines of snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
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Agarwal, G., Kavalappara, S.R., Gautam, S., da Silva, A., Simmons, A., Srinivasan, R., Dutta, B. 2021. Field screen and genotyping of Phaseolus vulgaris against two begomoviruses in Georgia, USA. Insects. 12:49
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Low genetic variability in Bemisia tabaci MEAM1 populations within farmscapes of Georgia, USA
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Gautam, S., Crossley, M.S., Dutta, B., Coolong, T., Simmons, A.M., Da Silva, A., Snyder, W., Srinivasan, R. 2020. Low genetic variability in Bemisia tabaci MEAM1 populations within farmscapes of Georgia, USA. Insects. 11:834.
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Can generalist predators control Bemisia tabaci?
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Kheirodin, A., Simmons, A.M., Legaspi, J.C., Grabarczyk, E.E., Toews, M.D., Roberts, P.M., Chong, J., Snyder, W.E., Schmidt, J.M. 2020. Can generalist predators control Bemisia tabaci?. Insects. 11:823. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects11110823.
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Comparison of toxicological bioassays for whiteflies
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Sparks, T.C., Riley, D.G., Simmons, A.M., Guo, L.G. 2020. Comparison of toxicological bioassays for whiteflies. Insects. 11:789. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects11110789.
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Debugging: strategies and considerations for efficient RNAi-mediated control of the whitefly Bemisia tabaci
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Shelby, E.A., Moss, J.B., Andreason, S.A., Simmons, A.M., Moore, A.J., Moore, P.J. 2020. Debugging: strategies and considerations for efficient RNAi-mediated control of the whitefly Bemisia tabaci. Insects. 11 (11):723. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects11110723.
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Environmental tolerance of entomopathogenic fungi: a new strain of cordyceps javanica isolated from a whitefly epizootic versus commercial fungal strains
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Wu, S., Toews, M.D., Hofman, C.O., Behle, R.W., Simmons, A.M., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2020. Environmental tolerance of entomopathogenic fungi: a new strain of cordyceps javanica isolated from a whitefly epizootic versus commercial fungal strains. Insects. 11(10). Article 711. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects11100711.
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Whitefly Endosymbionts: Biology, Evolution, and Plant Virus Interactions
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Andreason, S.A., Shelby, E.A., Moss, J.B., Moore, P.J., Moore, A.J., Simmons, A.M. 2020. Whitefly Endosymbionts: Biology, Evolution, and Plant Virus Interactions. Insects. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects11110775.
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Deep sequencing of small RNAs in the whitefly, Bemisia tabaci revealed novel microRNAs potentially associated with begomovirus acquisition and transmission
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Hasegawa, D.K., Shamimuzzaman, M., Chen, W., Simmons, A.M., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2020. Deep sequencing of small RNAs in the whitefly, Bemisia tabaci revealed novel microRNAs potentially associated with begomovirus acquisition and transmission. Insects. 11(9):562. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects11090562.
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Dr. Ernest James Harris (1928-2018)
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Leblanc, L., Simmons, A.M. 2020. Dr. Ernest James Harris (1928-2018). American Entomologist. 66:64-65. https://doi.org/10.1093/ae/tmaa044.
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Revisiting seed-transmissibility of Sweet potato leaf curl virus, a begomovirus infecting sweetpotatoes
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Andreason, S.A., Olaniyi, O.G., Wadl, P.A., Williams Iii, L.H., Jackson, D., Simmons, A.M., Ling, K. 2020. Revisiting seed-transmissibility of Sweet potato leaf curl virus, a begomovirus infecting sweetpotatoes. Phytopathology. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-110-12-S2.1.
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Brassica carinata: new reproductive host plant of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae)
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Olaniyi, O.G., Andreason, S.A., Strickland, T.C., Simmons, A.M. 2021. Brassica carinata: new reproductive host plant of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae). Entomological News. 129(5):500-511. https://doi.org/10.3157/021.129.0504.
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Entomology without Borders: XXV International Congress of Entomology, Orlando 2016
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Simmons, A.M., Leal, W.S. 2022. Entomology without Borders: XXV International Congress of Entomology, Orlando 2016. Thomas Say Publications in Entomology. p.241-253.
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Leaf profile: Resistance against whiteflies in watermelon
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Small RNA profiling of the whitefly, Bemisia tabaci MEAM1 in response to feeding on tomato infected with Tomato yellow leaf curl virus
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Endosymbiont gene expression in the whitefly Bemisia tabaci MEAM1 influenced by Tomato yellow leaf curl virus acquisition
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Genome-wide profiling of piRNAs in the whitefly, Bemisia tabaci reveals cluster distribution and potential association with begomovirus transmission
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Shamimuzzaman, M., Hasegawa, D.K., Chen, W., Simmons, A.M., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2019. Genome-wide profiling of piRNAs in the whitefly, Bemisia tabaci reveals cluster distribution and potential association with begomovirus transmission. PLoS One. 14(3):e0213149. https://doi.org/10.1371/Journal.pone.0213149.
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Citrullus ecirrhosus: wild source of resistance against Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) for cultivated watermelon
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Simmons, A.M., Jarret, R.L., Cantrell, C.L., Levi, A. 2019. Citrullus ecirrhosus: Wild source of resistance against Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) for cultivated watermelon. Journal of Economic Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toz069.
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Mulberry whitefly (Pealius mori) interference with silkworm (Bombyx mori) nymphal development
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Abd-Rabou, S., Simmons, A.M., Ghazy, U.M. 2019. Mulberry whitefly (Pealius mori) interference with silkworm (Bombyx mori) nymphal development. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42690-019-00012-x.
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First report of cucurbit leaf crumple virus infecting three cucurbit crops in South Carolina
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Keinath, A.P., Ling, K., Adkins, S.T., Hasegawa, D.K., Simmons, A.M., Hoak, S., Mellinger, C., Kousik, C.S. 2018. First report of cucurbit leaf crumple virus infecting three cucurbit crops in South Carolina. Plant Health Progress. 19:322-323. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHP-07-18-0039-BR.
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Enhancing watermelon with resistance against whiteflies
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Simmons, A.M., Jarret, R.L., Cantrell, C.L., Levi, A. 2018. Enhancing watermelon with resistance against whiteflies. 3rd International Whitefly Symposium, September 16-19, 2018, Perth, Australia p.14.
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Genome-wide profiles of miRNAs and piRNAs in whitefly Bemisia tabaci in response to feeding on tomato plants infected with tomato yellow leaf curl virus
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Hasegawa, D.K., Shamimuzzaman, M., Chen, W., Simmons, A.M., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2018. Genome-wide profiles of miRNAs and piRNAs in whitefly Bemisia tabaci in response to feeding on tomato plants infected with tomato yellow leaf curl virus [abstract]. 3rd International Whitefly Symposium, Perth, Australia, September 16-19, 2018. p.18.
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MicroRNA profiling of the whitefly bemisia tabaci in response to feeding on tomato infected with tomato yellow leaf curl virus
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Hasegawa, D.K., Shamimuzzaman, M., Chen, W., Simmons, A.M., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2018. MicroRNA profiling of the whitefly bemisia tabaci in response to feeding on tomato infected with tomato yellow leaf curl virus. Phytopathology. 180:s1.260-s1.261. https://doi.org/10.1094/phyto-108-10-s1.240.
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Genome-wide piRNA profiles of virus transmitting whitefly Bemisia tabaci during feeding on TYLCV-infected tomato
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Shamimuzzaman, M., Hasegawa, D.K., Chen, W., Simmons, A.M., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2018. Genome-wide piRNA profiles of virus transmitting whitefly Bemisia tabaci during feeding on TYLCV-infected tomato. Phytopathology. 108:S1.74-S1.75. https://doi.org/10.1094/phyto-108-10-s1.1.
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Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals networks of genes activated in the whitefly, Bemisia tabaci when fed on tomato plants infected with Tomato yellow leaf curl virus
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Hasegawa, D.K., Chen, W., Zheng, Y., Kaur, N., Wintermantel, W.M., Simmons, A.M., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2018. Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals networks of genes activated in the whitefly, Bemisia tabaci when fed on tomato plants infected with Tomato yellow leaf curl virus. Virology. 513:52-64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.virol.2017.10.008.
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Twenty-fifth International Congress of Entomology: The ICE 2016 journey
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Simmons, A.M., Leal, W.S. 2018. Twenty-fifth International Congress of Entomology: The ICE 2016 journey. American Entomologist. 64(1);32-43. https://doi.org/10.1093/ae/tmy008.
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Development of resistances for host plants of watermelon from wild sources (Citrullus colocynthis) against whiteflies
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Simmons, A.M., Levi, A. 2017. Development of resistances for host plants of watermelon from wild sources (Citrullus colocynthis) against whiteflies. Phytoma. 291:54-57.
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Is the begomovirus, sweet potato leaf curl virus, really seed transmitted in sweetpotato?
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Ling, K., Wadl, P.A., Williams III, L.H., Simmons, A.M., Jackson, D.M. 2017. Is the begomovirus, sweet potato leaf curl virus, really seed transmitted in sweetpotato?. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. 107(12S):S5.111. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-107-12-S5.1.
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Understanding the mechanism of resistance breaking on tomato by Tomato mottle mosaic virus
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Sui, X., Shamimuzzaman, M., Zheng, Y., Simmons, A.M., Fei, Z., Wu, Z., Ling, K. 2017. Understanding the mechanism of resistance breaking on tomato by Tomato mottle mosaic virus. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. 107(12S):S5.121. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-107-12-S5.1.
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Developing ribonucleic acid interference technology to manage whitefly-transmitted begomoviruses
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Hasegawa, D.K., Kaur, N., Chen, W., Zheng, Y., Simmons, A.M., Fei, Z., Wintermantel, W.M., Ling, K. 2017. Developing ribonucleic acid interference technology to manage whitefly-transmitted begomoviruses. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. 107(12S):S5.36. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-107-12-S5.1.
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Whiteflies: Developing host plant resistance in watermelon from wild sources
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Simmons, A.M., Levi, A. 2017. Whiteflies: Developing host plant resistance in watermelon from wild sources. 3rd Hemipteran-Plant Interactions Symposium, 4-8 June 2017, Madrid, Spain. Book of Abstracts. Pg 184.
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Genetic diversity in the desert watermelon Citrullus colocynthis and its relationship with Citrullus species as determined by high-frequency oligonucleotides-targeting active gene markers
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Levi, A., Simmons, A.M., Massey, L.M., Coffey, J., Wechter, W.P., Jarret, R.L., Tadmor, Y., Nimmakayala, P., Reddy, U. 2017. Genetic diversity in the desert watermelon Citrullus colocynthis and its relationship with Citrullus species as determined by high-frequency oligonucleotides-targeting active gene markers. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 142(1):47–56. doi:10.21273/JASHS03834-16.
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Effects of a foliar neem formulation on colonization and mortality of whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) on collard plants
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Krzyzaniak, D., Simmons, A.M., Shepard, M.B. 2016. Effects of a foliar neem formulation on colonization and mortality of whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) on collard plants. Agricultural Sciences. 7:771-782. doi:10.4236/as.2016.711071.
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The draft genome of whitefly Bemisia tabaci MEAM1, a global crop pest, provides novel insights into virus transmission, host adaptation, and insecticide resistance
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Chen, W., Hasegawa, D.K., Kaur, N., Kliot, A., Pinheiro, P.V., Luan, J., Stensmyr, M.C., Zheng, Y., Liu, W., Sun, H., Xu, Y., Luo, Y., Kruse, A., Yang, X., Kontsedalov, S., Lebedev, G., Fisher, T., Nelson, D.R., Hunter, W.B., Brown, J.K., Jander, G., Cilia, M., Douglas, A.E., Ghanim, M., Simmons, A.M., Wintermantel, W.M., Ling, K., Fei, Z. 2016. The draft genome of whitefly Bemisia tabaci MEAM1, a global crop pest, provides novel insights into virus transmission, host adaptation, and insecticide resistance. BMC Biology. 14:110 doi:10.1186/s12915-016-0321-Y.
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Lepidopterous pests: biology, ecology, and management
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Simmons, A.M., Wakil, W., Qayyum, M.A., Ramasamy, S., Kuhar, T.P., Philips, C.R. 2018. Lepidopterous pests: biology, ecology, and management. In: Wakil, W., Brust, G.E., Perring, T.M., editors. Sustainable Management of Arthropod Pests of Tomato. Oxford. United Kingdom: Elsevier Inc. Academic Press. p. 131-162.
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Effect of climate change on Bemisia tabaci in Southeastern USA
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Simmons, A.M., Levi, A. 2016. Effect of climate change on Bemisia tabaci in Southeastern USA. International Plant Resistance to Insects Workshop Abstracts & Proceedings. p. 31.
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Utilizing genetic diversity in the desert watermelon citrullus colocynthis for enhancing watermelon cultivars for resistance to biotic and abiotic stress
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Levi, A., Simmons, A.M., Ling, K., Tadmor, Y., Nimmakayala, P., Reddy, U. 2016. Utilizing genetic diversity in the desert watermelon citrullus colocynthis for enhancing watermelon cultivars for resistance to biotic and abiotic stress. In Kozik EU and Paris HS (eds.). Cucurbitaceae 2016, XIth EUCARPIA Meeting on Genetics and Breeding of Cucurbitaceae, July 24-28, 2016, Warsaw, Poland. p. 105-108.
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Identification of unique volatile compounds associated with repelling whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in desert watermelon (Citrullus colocynthis)
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Blake, B., Simmons, A.M., Mccutcheon, G.S., Walla, M., Kantor, M., Levi, A. 2016. Identification of unique volatile compounds associated with repelling whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in desert watermelon (Citrullus colocynthis). XXV International Congress of Entomology. Orlando, Florida, USA. September 25-30, 2016. doi:1603/ICE.2016.115103.
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Transcriptomics-guided development of RNA interference strategies to manage whiteflies: a globally distributed vector of crop viruses
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Hasegawa, D.K., Chen, W., Zheng, Y., Kaur, N., Wintermantel, W.M., Simmons, A.M., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2016. Transcriptomics-guided development of RNA interference strategies to manage whiteflies: a globally distributed vector of crop viruses. XXV International Congress of Entomology. Orlando, Florida, USA. September 25-30, 2016. doi:10.1603/ICE.2016.112694.
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Effect of climate change on Bemisia tabaci in southeast USA
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Simmons, A.M. 2016. Effect of climate change on Bemisia tabaci in southeast USA. XXV International Congress of Entomology. Orlando, Florida, USA. September 25-30, 2016. doi:10.1603/ICE.2016.93018.
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Current status and future direction of sweetpotato research at the U. S. Vegetable Laboratory
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Williams III, L.H., Wadl, P.A., Simmons, A.M., Jackson, D.M., Harrison Jr, H.F., Ling, K. 2016. Current status and future direction of sweetpotato research at the U. S. Vegetable Laboratory. HortScience. 51:S35-36.
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A vertical Y-tube is a valuable tool for assessing whitefly preference, yielding well-defined results among attractive versus poor host plants
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Coffey, J.L., Simmons, A.M., Shepard, B.M., Levi, A. 2016. A vertical Y-tube is a valuable tool for assessing whitefly preference, yielding well-defined results among attractive versus poor host plants. Journal of Agricultural and Urban Entomology. 32(1):7-12. http://dx.doi.org/10.3954/1523-5475-32.1.7
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Sources of wild germplasm to improve whitefly resistance in commercial watermelon (Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus)
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Simmons, A.M., Levi, A., Mccutcheon, G.S., Blake, B. 2016. Sources of wild germplasm to improve whitefly resistance in commercial watermelon (Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus). International Whitefly Symposium. pg 84.
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Comparative transcriptome analysis in Bemisia tabaci in response to tomato yellow leaf curl virus and development of ribonucleic acid interference to manage whitefly-transmitted viruses
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Hasegawa, D.K., Chen, W., Kaur, N., Wintermantel, W.M., Simmons, A.M., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2016. Comparative transcriptome analysis in Bemisia tabaci in response to tomato yellow leaf curl virus and development of ribonucleic acid interference to manage whitefly-transmitted viruses. 2nd International Whitefly Symposium. p77.
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Transcriptome analysis of Bemisia tabaci during tomato yellow leaf curl virus acquisition and ribonucleic acid interference to manage whitefly-transmitted viruses
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Hasegawa, D.K., Chen, W., Kaur, N., Wintermantel, W.M., Simmons, A.M., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2016. Transcriptome analysis of Bemisia tabaci during tomato yellow leaf curl virus acquisition and ribonucleic acid interference to manage whitefly-transmitted viruses. Meeting Abstract. p51. https://pag.confex.com/pag/xxiv/webprogram/Paper21279.html
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Comparison of three single-nozzle operator-carried spray applicators for whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) management on squash
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Simmons, A.M., Abd-Rabou, S., Hindy, M. 2015. Comparison of three single-nozzle operator-carried spray applicators for whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) management on squash. Agricultural Sciences. 6:1381-1386.
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Genetic relationships in the desert watermelon citrullus colocynthis as viewed with high-frequency, oligonucleotide–targeting active gene (HFO–TAG) markers
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Levi, A., Simmons, A.M., Massey, L.M., Coffey, J., Wechter, W.P., Tadmor, Y., Nimakayala, P., Reddt, U. 2016. Genetic relationships in the desert watermelon citrullus colocynthis as viewed with high-frequency, oligonucleotide–targeting active gene (HFO–TAG) markers. Annual International Plant & Animal Genome Conference XXIV. p1154.
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Metabolic coevolution in the bacterial symbiosis of whiteflies and related plant sap-feeding insects
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Luan, J., Chen, W., Hasegawa, D.K., Simmons, A.M., Wintermantel, W.M., Ling, K., Fei, Z., Liu, S., Douglas, A.E. 2015. Metabolic coevolution in the bacterial symbiosis of whiteflies and related plant sap-feeding insects. Genome Biology and Evolution. 7(9):2635-2647. doi: 10.1093/gbe/evv170.
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Estimation of the whitefly Bemisia tabaci genome size based on k-mer and flow cytometry analyses
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Chen, W., Hasegawa, D., Arumuganathan, K., Simmons, A.M., Wintermantel, W.M., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2015. Estimation of the whitefly Bemisia tabaci genome size based on k-mer and flow cytometry analyses. Insects. 6:704-715.
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Developing resistance for watermelon against whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae)
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Simmons, A.M., Levi, A. 2015. Developing resistance for watermelon against whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae). Abstracts of the Royal Entomological Society National Science Meeting and International Symposium, Ento '15. Pg. 37.
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Infestation by Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) and incidence of whitefly-transmitted viruses after the application of four biorational insecticides in some crops in Egypt
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Abd-Rabou, S., Simmons, A.M. 2015. Infestation by Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) and incidence of whitefly-transmitted viruses after the application of four biorational insecticides in some crops in Egypt. International Journal of Insect Science. 35:132-136.
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Resistance for watermelon (Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus) against whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae)
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Simmons, A.M., Levi, A. 2015. Resistance for watermelon (Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus) against whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae). Proceedings of the Congress of the Entomological Society Of Southern Africa. http://www.essa-zssa2015.co.za/images/essa-abstracts-alphabetised-07-July.pdf.
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Do heteropterans have longer molecular prey detectability half-lives than other predators? A test with Geocoris punctipes (Geocoridae) and Orius insidiosus (Anthocoridae).
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Simmons, A.M., Weber, D.C., Payton, M.E., Hu, J.S., Greenstone, M.H. 2015. Do heteropterans have longer molecular prey detectability half-lives than other predators? A test with Geocoris punctipes (Geocoridae) and Orius insidiosus (Anthocoridae). Journal of Entomological Science. 50(2):99-105.
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Potential sources of whitefly (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) resistance in desert watermelon (Citrullus colocynthis) germplasm
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Coffey, J.L., Simmons, A.M., Shepard, B.M., Tadmor, Y., Levi, A. 2015. Potential sources of whitefly (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) resistance in desert watermelon (Citrullus colocynthis) germplasm. HortScience. 50:13-17.
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Management of sweet potato leaf curl virus in sweetpotatoes using insecticides
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Jackson, D.M., Ling, K., Simmons, A.M., Harrison Jr, H.F. 2014. Management of sweet potato leaf curl virus in sweetpotatoes using insecticides. Journal of Agricultural and Urban Entomology. 30:82-95.
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Climate change and Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae): Impacts of temperature and carbon dioxide on life history
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Curnutte, L.B., Simmons, A.M., Abd-Rabou, S. 2014. Climate change and Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae): Impacts of temperature and carbon dioxide on life history. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 107(5): 933-943.
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Plant trichomes have mixed impacts on predatory insects
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Riddick, E.W., Simmons, A.M. 2014. Plant trichomes have mixed impacts on predatory insects. Pest Management Science. 70(11):1668.
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Whitefly transmission of Sweet potato leaf curl virus in sweetpotato germplasm
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Simmons, A.M., Ling, K., Jackson, D.M., Harrison Jr, H.F. 2014. Whitefly transmission of Sweet potato leaf curl virus in sweetpotato germplasm. International Plant Resistance to Insects Workshop Abstracts & Proceedings. p. 39.
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Do plant trichomes cause more harm than good to predatory insects?
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Riddick, E.W., Simmons, A.M. 2014. Do plant trichomes cause more harm than good to predatory insects? Pest Management Science. 70:1655-1665. doi: 10.1002/ps.3772.
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Evaluating companion plants and plant products to control sweetpotato whitefly, Bemisia tabaci
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Survey of natural enemies of whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Egypt with new local and world records
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Abd-Rabou, S., Simmons, A.M. 2014. Survey of natural enemies of whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Egypt with new local and world records. Entomological News. 124(1):38-56.
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Are plant trichomes harmful to predatory insects and mites?
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Riddick, E.W., Simmons, A.M. 2013. Are plant trichomes harmful to predatory insects and mites?. Meeting Abstract. 6:135.
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The detectability half-life in predator-prey research: what it is, why we need it, how to measure it, and what it’s good for
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Greenstone, M.H., Peyton, M.E., Weber, D.C., Hu, J.S., Simmons, A.M. 2013. The detectability half-life in predator-prey research: what it is, why we need it, how to measure it, and what it’s good for. Molecular Ecology. DOI:10.1111/mec.12552.
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Evaluation of selected commercial oils as oviposition deterrents against the silverleaf whitefly, Bemisia argentifolii (Hemiptera:Aleyrodidae)
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Legaspi, J.C., Simmons, A.M. 2012. Evaluation of selected commercial oils as oviposition deterrents against the silverleaf whitefly, Bemisia argentifolii (Hemiptera:Aleyrodidae). Subtropical Plant Science. 64:49-53.
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Climate Change: Life history adaptation by a global whitefly, Bemisia tabaci, with rising temperature and carbon dioxide
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Simmons, A.M., Abd-Rabou, S., Curnutte, L.B. 2013. Climate Change: Life history adaptation by a global whitefly, Bemisia tabaci, with rising temperature and carbon dioxide. First International Whitefly Symposium. Kolymbari, Crete, Greece, 20-24 May 2013. p 47.
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Survey of natural enemies of whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Egypt with new location and world records
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Abd-Rabou, S., Simmons, A.M. 2013. Survey of natural enemies of whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Egypt with new location and world records. First International Whitefly Symposium. Kolymbari, Crete, Greece, 20-24 May 2013. p 210.
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Whitefly-transmitted viruses: cultural strategies in vegetable crops
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Simmons, A.M., Abd-Rabou, S. 2013. Whitefly-transmitted viruses: cultural strategies in vegetable crops. The 12th International Symposium Plant Virus Epidemiology. Program and Book of Abstracts. p 83.
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Effect of three irrigation methods on incidences of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) and some whitefly-transmitted viruses in four vegetable crops
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Abd-Rabou, S., Simmons, A.M. 2012. Effect of three irrigation methods on incidences of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) and some whitefly-transmitted viruses in four vegetable crops. Trends in Entomology. 8:21-26.
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Effect of yellow flowers on abundance of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) on plants
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Simmons, A.M., Mahroof, R.M. 2013. Effect of yellow flowers on abundance of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) on plants. Journal of Entomological Science. 48:61-64.
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Some cultural strategies to help manage Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) and associated whitefly-viruses in vegetable crops
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Abd-Rabou, S., Simmons, A.M. 2012. Some cultural strategies to help manage Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) and associated whitefly-viruses in vegetable crops. African Entomology. 20(2):371-379.
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Exploiting genetic diversity in Citrullus spp. to enhance watermelon cultivars
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Levi, A., Thies, J.A., Wechter, W.P., Kousik, C.S., Ling, K., Harrison Jr, H.F., Simmons, A.M., Reddy, U.K., Nimmakayala, P., Fei, Z. 2012. Exploiting genetic diversity in Citrullus spp. to enhance watermelon cultivars. Acta Horticulturae. Pp. 41-48.
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High frequency oligonucleotides – targeting active gene (HFO-TAG) markers reveal wide genetic diversity among Citrullus spp. accessions useful for enhancing disease or pest resistance in watermelon cultivars
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Levi, A., Thies, J.A., Wechter, W.P., Harrison Jr, H.F., Simmons, A.M., Reddy, U., Nimmakayala, P., Fei, Z. 2012. High frequency oligonucleotides – targeting active gene (HFO-TAG) markers reveal wide genetic diversity among Citrullus spp. accessions useful for enhancing disease or pest resistance in watermelon cultivars. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 60:427-440.
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Native host plant resistance to whiteflies in watermelon
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Simmons, A.M., Levi, A. 2012. Native host plant resistance to whiteflies in watermelon. International Congress of Entomology. Daegu, Korea. 19-25 August 2012.
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Partial leaf chemical profiles of a desert watermelon species (Citrullus colocynthis) and heirloom watermelon cultivars (Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus)
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Ogbuji, K., McCutcheon, G.S., Simmons, A.M., Snook, M.E., Harrison, H.F., Levi, A. 2012. Partial leaf chemical profiles of a desert watermelon species (Citrullus colocynthis) and heirloom watermelon cultivars (Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus). HortScience. 47:580-584.
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Adult survival of Delphastus catalinae (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), a predator of whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae), on diets of whiteflies, honeydew and honey
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Simmons, A.M., Legaspi, J.C., Legaspi, Jr, B.C. 2012. Adult survival of Delphastus catalinae (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), a predator of whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae), on diets of whiteflies, honeydew and honey. Environmental Entomology. 41(3):669-675.
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Use of Insecticides to Control the Spread of Sweetpotato Leaf Curl Virus in Sweetpotato Fields
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Jackson, D.M., Ling, K., Simmons, A.M. 2012. Use of Insecticides to Control the Spread of Sweetpotato Leaf Curl Virus in Sweetpotato Fields. National Sweetpotato Collaborators Group Progress Report. Pgs 22-23. In K. Pecota (ed).
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The Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) as a pest in Egypt
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Abd-Rabou, S., Simmons, A.M. 2012. The Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) as a pest in Egypt. Advances in Agricultural Research in Egypt. 10:1-82.
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Evaluating mustard as a potential companion crop for collards to control the silverleaf whitefly, Bemisia argentifolii (Hemiptera:Aleyrodidae): outdoor and olfactometer experiments.
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Legaspi, J.C., Simmons, A.M., Legaspi, Jr., B.C. 2011. Evaluating mustard as a potential companion crop for collards to control the silverleaf whitefly, Bemisia argentifolii (Hemiptera:Aleyrodidae): outdoor and olfactometer experiments. Subtropical Plant Science. 63:36-44.
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Response of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) to vapor pressure deficit: Oviposition, immature survival and body size
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Simmons, A.M., Mahroof, R. 2011. Response of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) to vapor pressure deficit: Oviposition, immature survival and body size. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 104:928-934. DOI: 10.1603/AN10147.
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Multi-state survey of picture-winged flies (Diptera:Ulidiidae) attacking sweet corn in the southern U.S.
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Nuessly, G.S., Goyal, G., Scully, B.T., Ni, X., Sparks, A.N., Buntin, G.D., Huang, F., Leonard, B.A., Mclowd, P.J., Simmons, A.M., Daves, C., Pfannenstiel, R.S., Henry, W.B. 2011. Multi-state survey of picture-winged flies (Diptera:Ulidiidae) attacking sweet corn in the southern U.S. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting. 46:S363.
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Experimental Host Range and Natural Reservoir of Sweet Potato Leaf Curl Virus in the United States
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Ling, K., Harrison Jr, H.F., Simmons, A.M., Zhang, S., Jackson, D.M. 2011. Experimental Host Range and Natural Reservoir of Sweet Potato Leaf Curl Virus in the United States. Crop Protection. 30:1055-1062.
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Survey of Reproductive Host Plants of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Egypt, Including New Host Records
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Abd-Rabou, S., Simmons, A.M. 2010. Survey of Reproductive Host Plants of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Egypt, Including New Host Records. Entomological News. 121 (5): 456-465.
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Populations of predators and parasitoids of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) after the application of eight biorational insecticides in vegetable crops
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Simmons, A.M., Abd-Rabou, S. 2011. Populations of predators and parasitoids of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) after the application of eight biorational insecticides in vegetable crops. Pest Management Science. 67:1023-1028. DOI: 10.1002/ps.2155.
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USVL-220, A Novel Watermelon Breeding Line
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Levi, A., Thies, J.A., Simmons, A.M., Harrison Jr, H.F., Hassell, R., Keinath, A. USVL-220, A Novel Watermelon Breeding Line. HortScience. 46(1):135–138. 2011.
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Recent research trends in the use of predators for biological control
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Legaspi,J.C., Legaspi, Jr.,B.C. and Simmons, A.M. Recent research trends in the use of predators in biological control, pp. 95-122. In Rosas-Garcia, N.M. (ed.) Biological Control of Insect Pests, Studium Press, Houston, Texas. 2011. (Book Chapter)
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Combining Reflective Mulch and Host Plant Resistance for Sweetpotato Whitefly (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) Management in Watermelon
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Simmons, A.M., Kousik, C.S., Levi, A. 2010. Combining Reflective Mulch and Host Plant Resistance for Sweetpotato Whitefly (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) Management in Watermelon. Crop Protection. 29:898-902.
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Phylogenetic Relationships Among Cucurbit Species Used as Rootstocks for Grafting Watermelon
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Levi, A., Thies, J.A., Ling, K., Simmons, A.M., Kousik, C.S., Wechter, W.P., Hassell, R. 2010. Phylogenetic Relationships Among Cucurbit Species Used as Rootstocks for Grafting Watermelon. HortScience. 45:509.
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Inundative Field Releases and Evaluation of Three Predators for Bemisia tabasi (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) Management in Three Vegetable Crops
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Simmons, A.M., Abd-Rabou, S. 2011. Inundative Field Releases and Evaluation of Three Predators for Bemisia tabasi (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) Management in Three Vegetable Crops. Insect Science. 18:195–202.
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Combining Reflective Mulch and Host Plant Resistance to Manage Whiteflies in Watermelon
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Simmons, A.M., Kousik, C.S., Levi, A. 2010. Combining Reflective Mulch and Host Plant Resistance to Manage Whiteflies in Watermelon. International Plant Resistance to Insects Workshop Abstracts & Proceedings. p. 36, No. 43.
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Field evaluation of yield effects on the U.S.A. heirloom sweet potato cultivars infected by sweet potato leaf curl virus
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Ling, K., Jackson, D.M., Harrison Jr, H.F., Simmons, A.M., Pesic-Valesbroeck, Z. 2010. Field evaluation of yield effects on the U.S.A. heirloom sweet potato cultivars infected by sweet potato leaf curl virus. Crop Protection. 29:757-765.
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Natural Enemies of Bemisia tabaci: Predators and Parasitiods
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Arno, J., Gabarra, R., Liu, T.-X., Simmons, A.M., Gerling, D. 2010. Natural Enemies of Bemisia tabaci: Predators and Parasitoids. pp. 385-421. In Bemisia: Bionomics and Management of a Global Pest, P.A. Stansly, S.E. Naranjo (eds.). Springer Dordrecht-Heidelberg-London-New York. pp. 385-421.
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Transmission of Sweet Potato Leaf Curl Virus by Bemisia tabaci
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Simmons, A.M., Ling, K., Harrison Jr, H.F., Jackson, D.M. 2009. Transmission of Sweet Potato Leaf Curl Virus by Bemisia Tabaci. Bemisia International Workshop Proceedings. p. 4.
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Impact of Relative Humidity on Adult Weight and Size of Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius)
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Fernander, M., Simmons, A.M., Mahroof, R. 2009. Impact of Relative Humidity on Adult Weight and Size of Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius). Undergraduate Research Symposium. Abstracts of the Annual Science and Engineering Research Conference, Allen University, Columbia, SC, October 9, 2009.
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Host Plant Resistance to Green Peach Aphid, Myzus persicae (Sulzar), by Some Wild Types of Watermelon
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Brown, J.L., Simmons, A.M., Mahroof, R., Ogbuji, K., Mccutcheon, G.S., Levi, A., Jackson, D.M., Shepard, B.M. 2009. Host Plant Resistance to Green Peach Aphid, Myzus persicae (Sulzar), by Some Wild Types of Watermelon. Undergraduate Research Symposium. Abstracts of the Annual Science and Engineering Research Conference, Allen University, Columbia, SC, October 9, 2009.
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Impact of Vapor Pressure Deficit on the Performance of Bemisia tabaci: Adult, Nymphal, and Egg Survival
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Howard, B.A., Simmons, A.M., Mahroof, R. 2009. Impact of Vapor Pressure Deficit on the Performance of Bemisia tabaci: Adult, Nymphal, and Egg Survival. Undergraduate Research Symposium. Abstracts of the Annual Science and Engineering Research Conference, Allen University, Columbia, SC, October 9, 2009.
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Sweet Potato Leaf Curl Virus: Efficiency of Acquisition, Retention and Transmission by Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae)
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Simmons, A.M., Ling, K., Harrison Jr, H.F., Jackson, D.M. 2009. Sweet Potato Leaf Curl Virus: Efficiency of Acquisition, Retention and Transmission by Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae). Crop Protection. 28:1007-1011.
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Book Review: Classical Biological Control of Bemisia tabaci in the United States - A Review of Interagency Research and Implementation
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Simmons, A.M. 2009. Classical Biological Control of Bemisia tabaci in the United States - A Review of Interagency Research and Implementation. [Book Review]. Eds. Gould, J., Hoelmer, K., Goolsby, J. Journal of Economic Entomology. 102:1724-1725.
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Survey of Natural Enemies of the Sweetpotato Whitefly (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Ten Vegetable Crops in Egypt
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Simmons, A.M., Abd-Rabou, S. 2007. Survey of Natural Enemies of the Sweetpotato Whitefly (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Ten Vegetable Crops in Egypt. Journal of Agricultural and Urban Entomology. 24:137-145.
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Genetic diversity among Lagenaria siceraria accessions containing resistance to root-knot nematodes, whiteflies, ZYMV or powdery mildew
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Levi, A., Thies, J., Ling, K., Simmons, A.M., Kousik, C., Hassell, R. 2009. Genetic diversity among Lagenaria siceraria accessions containing resistance to root-knot nematodes, whiteflies, ZYMV or powdery mildew. Plant Genetic Resources: Characterization and Utilization 7(3):216-226. http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayFulltext?type=1&fid=6642268&jid=PGR&volumeId=7&issueId=03&aid=6642260
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Corn-infesting picture-winged flies (Diptera: Ulidiidae) in the southeastern U.S.: Are they already in a field near you?
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Population of the Sweetpotato Whitefly in Response to Different Rates of Three Sulfur-Containing Fertilizers on Ten Vegetable Crops
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Simmons, A.M., Abd-Rabou, S. 2009. Population of the Sweetpotato Whitefly in Response to Different Rates of Three Sulfur-Containing Fertilizers on Ten Vegetable Crops. International Journal of Vegetable Science. 15:57-70.
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Augmentation and Evaluation of a Parasitoid, Encarsia inaron, and a Predator, Clitostethus arcuatus, for Biological Control of the Pomegranate Whitefly, Siphoninus phillyreae
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Abd-Rabou, S., Simmons, A.M. 2010. Augmentation and Evaluation of a Parasitoid, Encarsia inaron, and a Predator, Clitostethus arcuatus, for Biological Control of the Pomegranate Whitefly, Siphoninus phillyreae. Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection. 43:1318-1334.
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Forty-nine New Host Plant Species for Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae)
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Simmons, A.M., Harrison Jr, H.F., Ling, K. 2008. Forty-nine New Host Plant Species for Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae). Entomological Science (Japan). 11:385-390.
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Introduction and Recovery of Delphastus catalinae (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) as a predator of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Egypt
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Abd-Rabou, S., Simmons, A.M. 2008. Introduction and Recovery of Delphastus catalinae (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) as a Predator of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Egypt. Egyptian Journal of Applied Sciences. 23(8B):621-624.
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Whitefly transmission of the Sweet potato leaf curl virus
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Simmons, A.M., Ling, K., Harrison Jr, H.F., Jackson, D.M. 2008. Whitefly transmission of the Sweet potato leaf curl virus. International Congress of Entomology. Durban, South Africa, 6-12 July 2008.
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Sweet Potato Leaf Curl Virus: Efficiency of Whitefly Transmission
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Simmons, A.M., Ling, K., Harrison Jr, H.F., Jackson, D.M. 2008. Sweet Potato Leaf Curl Virus: Efficiency of Whitefly Transmission. National Sweetpotato Collaborators Group Progress Report 2007. P6.
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Sweet Potato Leaf Curl Virus: Virus Reservoir in Species of Wild Morning Glory
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Ling, K., Harrison Jr, H.F., Simmons, A.M., Jackson, D.M. 2008. Sweet Potato Leaf Curl Virus: Virus Reservoir in Species of Wild Morning Glory. Meeting Abstract. National Sweetpotato Collaborators Group Progress Report 2007. P8.
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Yellow Sticky Trap Catches of Parasitoids of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Vegetable Crops and Their Relationship to In-field Populations
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Hoelmer, K.A., Simmons, A.M. 2008. Yellow Sticky Trap Catches of Parasitoids of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Vegetable Crops and Their Relationship to In-field Populations. Environmental Entomology. 37:391-399.
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Responses of Delphastus catalinae (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), a Predator of Whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae), to Relative Humidity: Oviposition, Hatch and Immature Survival
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Simmons, A.M., Legaspi, J.C., Legaspi, B. C. 2008. Responses of Delphastus catalinae (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), a Predator of Whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae), to Relative Humidity: Oviposition, Hatch and Immature Survival. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 101:378-383.
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Effect of Wild Radish on Preimaginal Development of Diabrotica balteata and Agrotis ipsilon
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Mccutcheon, G.S., Simmons, A.M., Norsworthy, J.K. 2009. Effect of Wild Radish on Preimaginal Development of Diabrotica balteata and Agrotis ipsilon. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture. 33:119-127.
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Potential Sources of Resistance to Broad Mites (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) in Watermelon Germplasm
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Kousik, C.S., Shepard, B.M., Hassell, R., Levi, A., Simmons, A.M. 2007. Potential Sources of Resistance to Broad Mites (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) in Watermelon Germplasm. HortScience. 42(7):1539-1544.
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Resistance of Citrullus Colocynthis to Whiteflies and Spidermites
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Levi, A., Simmons, A.M., Lopez, R., Kousik, C.S., Shepard, M., Jackson, D.M., Harrison Jr, H.F., Edelstien, M., Palevsky, E., Tadmor, K. 2007. Resistance of Citrullus Colocynthis to Whiteflies and Spidermites. HortScience. 42(3):454.
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Broad Mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) infestation and injury in watermelon and potential sources of resistance
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Kousik, C.S., Levi, A., Simmons, A.M., Hassell, R., Shepard, B.M. 2007. Broad Mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) Infestation and Injury in Watermelon and Potential Sources of Resistance. HortScience. 42(3):453.
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Life table analysis for immatures and female adults of the predatory beetle,Delphastus catalinae,feeding on whiteflies under three constant temperatures
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Legaspi, J.C., Legaspi,Jr, B.C., Simmons, A.M. 2008. Life table analysis for immatures and female adults of the predatory beetle,Delphastus catalinae,feeding on whiteflies under three constant temperatures. Journal of Insect Science. 8(7). Available online:insectscience.org.
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Life History of Delphastus Catalinae: a predator of Bemisia tabaci
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Legaspi, J.C., Simmons, A.M., Legaspi, B.C. 2008. Life History of Delphastus Catalinae: a predator of Bemisia tabaci. Journal of Insect Science. 8(4):27
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LIFE HISTORY OF DELPHASTUS CATALINAE: A PREDATOR OF BEMISIA ARGENTIFOLII
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Legaspi, J.C., Simmons, A.M., Legaspi, B.C. 2006. Life history of Delphastus catalinae: a predator of Bemisia tabaci [abstract]. In: Bemisia International Workshop Proceedings, Duck Key, FL. p.118.
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ABILITY OF DELPHASTUS CATALINAE (COLEOPTERA: COCCINELLIDAE), A PREDATOR OF WHITEFLIES (HOMOPTERA: ALEYRODIDAE), TO SURVIVE MILD WINTERS
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Simmons, A.M., Legaspi, J.C. 2007. Ability of Delphastus Catalinae (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), a Predator of Whiteflies (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae), to Survive Mild Winters. Journal of Entomological Science. 42:163-173.
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Wild Germplasm: Plant Resistance for Watermelon
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Simmons, A.M., Levi, A., Davis, A.R., Ling, K., Lopez, R., Jackson, D.M., Kousik, C.S., Shepard, B.M., Thies, J.A. 2006. Wild Germplasm: Plant Resistance for Watermelon. Bemisia International Workshop Proceedings, Duck Key, FL. pp 130.
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Prey preference by Delphastus catalinae (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) on Bemisia argentifolii (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae): effects of host plant and prey stages.
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Legaspi, J.C., Simmons, A.M., Legaspi,Jr, B.C. 2006. Prey preference by Delphastus catalinae (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) on Bemisia argentifolii (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae): effects of host plant and prey stages.. Florida Entomologist. 89(2).
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NOTICE OF RELEASE OF USVL-220, A NOVEL WATERMELON BREEDING LINE
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Levi, A., Thies, J.A., Simmons, A.M., Harrison Jr, H.F., Hassell, R., Keinath, P.A. 2006. Notice of release of usvl-220, a novel watermelon breeding line. USDA, Agricultural Resesarch Service, Cultivar Release.
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Novel watermelon bredding lines containing chloroplast and mitochondrial genomes derived from the desert species citrullus colocynthis
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Levi, A., Thomas, C.E., Thies, J.A., Simmons, A.M., Ling, K., Harrison Jr, H.F. 2006. Novel watermelon bredding lines containing chloroplast and mitochondrial genomes derived from the desert species citrullus colocynthis. HortScience. 41:463-464.
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FIRST REPORT OF TOMATO YELLOW LEAF CURL VIRUS IN SOUTH CAROLINA
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Ling, K., Simmons, A.M., Hassell, R.L., Keinath, A.P., Polston, J.E. 2006. First report of tomato yellow leaf curl virus in south carolina. Plant Disease Series. 90:379.
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GENETIC DIVERSITY IN WATERMELON, POSSIBLE FUTURE BENEFITS FOR ORGANIC AND SMALL FARMERS
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Levi, A., Thies, J.A., Simmons, A.M. 2006. Genetic diversity in watermelon, possible future benefits for organic and small farmers. Proceeding of the 4th National Small Farms Conference. pg 156.
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PARASITISM OF BEMISIA TABACI (HOMOPTERA: ALYERODIDAE) AFTER MULTIPLE RELEASES OF ENCARSIA SOPHIA (HYMENOPTERA: APHELINIDAE) IN THREE VEGETABLE CROPS
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Simmons, A.M., Abd-Rabou, S. 2005. Parasitism of Bemisia tabaci (Homoptera: Alyerodidae) after multiple releases of Encarsia sophia (Hymenoptera: aphelinidae) in three vegetable crops. Journal of Agricultural and Urban Entomology. 22(2): 73-77.
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INCIDENCE OF PARASITISM OF BEMISIA TABACI (HOMOPTERA: ALEYRODIDAE) IN THREE VEGTABLE CROPS AFTER APPLICATION OF BIORATIONAL INSECTICIDES
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Simmons, A.M., Abd-Rabou, S. 2005. Incidence of parasitism of bemisia tabaci (homoptera: aleyrodidae) in three vegtable crops after application of biorational insecticides. J. Entomol Science. 40:474-477.
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SOURCES OF RESISTANCE TO TWO-SPOTTED SPIDER MITE (ACARI: TETRANYCHIDAE) IN CITRULLUS SPP.
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Lopez, R., Levi, A., Shepard, B., Simmons, A.M., Jackson, D.M. 2005. Sources of Resistance to Two-spotted Spider Mite (Acari: Tetranychidae) in Citrullus spp. Hortscience. 40:1661-1663.
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NATURAL PRODUCTS: SEASONAL VARIATION IN TRICHOME COUNTS AND CONTENTS IN LYCOPERSICON HIRSUTUM F. GLABRATUM
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Antonious, G., Tejinder, K., Simmons, A.M. 2005. Natural products: seasonal variation in trichome counts and contents in lycopersicon hirsutum f. glabratum. Journal of Environmental Science and Health. 40:619-631.
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DEVELOPMENT OF LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE (LED) EQUIPPED INSECT TRAPS FOR MONITORING PEST INSECTS IN GREENHOUSES AND FIELDS, 2001 – 2004
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GENETIC LINKAGE MAP FOR WATERMELON: SEGREGATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF DNA MARKERS
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Levi, A., Thomas, C.E., Thies, J.A., Simmons, A.M., Xu, Y., Zhang, X., Reddy, O., Davis, A.R., King, S., Wehner, T., Wehner, T. 2005. Genetic linkage map for watermelon: Segregation and distribution of DNA markers [abstract]. HortScience. 40(3):872.
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NOTICE OF RELEASE OF USVL-205 AND USVL-210, NOVEL WATERMELON BREEDING LINES
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Levi, A., Thomas, C.E., Thies, J.A., Simmons, A.M., Ling, K., Hassell, R., Keinath, A.P. 2005. Notice of release of USVL-205 and USVL-210, novel watermelon breeding lines. USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Washington, D.C. Cultivar Release. February 15, 2005.
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IMPROVING THE EFFICACY OF WHITEFLY TRAPS WITH LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE TECHNOLOGY
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Chu, C., Chen, T., Simmons, A.M., Alexander, P.J., Henneberry, T.J. 2004. Improving the efficacy of whitefly traps with light-emitting diode technology. European Whitefly Symposium Proceedings, p 41.
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FLORAL NECTARS AND HONEY ENHANCE SURVIVAL OF DIADEGMA INSULARE (HYMENOPTERA: ICHNEUMONIDAE), A PARASITOID OF THE DIAMONDBACK MOTH (LEPIDOPTERA: PLUTELLIDAE)
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Gourdine, J.S., Simmons, A.M., McCutcheon, G.S., Leibee, G.L. 2005. Floral Nectars and Honey Enhance Survival of Iadegma Insulare (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae), A Parasitoid of the Diamondback Moth (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae). Journal of Entomological Science. 40:96-99.
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PARASITISM BY DIADEGMA INSULARE (HYMENOPTERA:ICHNUEMONIDAE) IN COLLARD IN SOUTH CAROLINA
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Mccutcheon, G.S., Simmons, A.M., Gourdine, J.S. 2004. Parasitism by diadegma insulare (hymenoptera:ichnuemonidae) in collard in south carolina. Journal of Entomological Science. 39:673-676.
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DEVELOPMENT OF LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE (LED) EQUIPPED INSECT TRAPS FOR MONITORING PEST INSECT IN GREENHOUSES AND FIELDS.
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Chu, C., Chen, T., Simmons, A.M., Alexander, P.J., Henneberry, T.J. 2005. Light-emitting diode equipped insect traps for monitoring pest insect in greenhouses and fields.. Caribbean Food Crops Society Proceedings pp. 106-113.
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SURVIVAL AND PREDATION OF DELPHASTUS CATALINAE (COLEOPTERA:COCCINELIDAE), A PREDATOR OF WHITEFLIES (HOMOPTERA: ALEYRODIDAE), AFTER EXPOSURE TO A RANGE OF CONSTANT TEMPERATURES
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Simmons, A.M., Legaspi, J.C. 2004. Survival and predation of delphastus catalinae (coleoptera:coccinelidae), a predator of whiteflies (homoptera: aleyrodidae), after exposure to a range of constant temperatures. Environmental Entomology. 33:839-843.
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HOST PLANT RESISTANCE TO BEMISIA IN WATERMELON
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Simmons, A.M., Levi, A. 2004. Host plant resistance to Bemisia in watermelon. Proceedings 15th International Plant Protection Congress. p. 516.
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FLORAL NECTARS CAN ENHANCE PARASITOIDS OF PLUTELLA XYLOSTELLA IN BRASSICA CROPS
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Simmons, A.M., Mccutcheon, G.S., Gourdine, J.S., Leibee, G.L. 2004. Floral nectars can enhance parasitoids of Plutella xylostella in Brassica crops. Plant Protection Conference Proceedings. p. 525.
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DEVELOPING GENETIC LINKAGE MAP FOR WATERMELON: POLYMORPHISM SEGREGATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF MARKERS
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Levi, A., Thomas, C.E., Thies, J.A., Simmons, A.M., Xu, Y., Zhang, X., Davis, A.R. 2004. Developing genetic linkage map for watermelon: polymorphism segregation and distribution of markers. Progress in Cucurbit Genetics and Breeding Research. A. Lebeda and H.S. Paris (Eds.). p. 515-523.
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NOTICE OF RELEASE OF USVL-200, A NOVEL WATERMELON BREEDING LINE
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Levi, A., Thomas, C.E., Thies, J.A., Simmons, A.M., Keinath, T. 2004. USVL-200, a novel watermelon breeding line. USDA, Agricultural Resesarch Service, Cultivar Release.
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COMPOSITE GENETIC LINKAGE MAP FOR WATERMELON: SEGREGATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF DNA MARKERS
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Levi, A., Thomas, C.E., Thies, J.A., Simmons, A.M., Xu, Y., Zhang, X., Reddy, O.K., Davis, A.R., King, S., Wehner, T. 2004. Composite genetic linkage map for watermelon: segregation and distribution of dna markers. Progress in Cucurbit Genetics and Breeding Research. A. Lebeda and H.S. Paris (eds.) pp. 515-524.
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LIME GREEN LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE EQUIPPED YELLOW STICKY CARD TRAPS FOR MONITORING WHITEFLIES, APHIDS, AND FUNGUS GNATS IN GREEN HOUSES
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Chu, C., Simmons, A.M., Chen, T., Alexander, P.J., Henneberry, T.J. 2004. Lime green light-emitting diode equipped yellow sticky card traps for monitoring whiteflies, aphids, and fungus gnats in green houses. Entomologia Sinicae 11: 125-133.
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DEVELOPMENT OF LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE (LED) TRAPS FOR WHITEFLIES AND OTHER INSECTS
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Chu, C., Chen, T., Simmons, A.M., Jackson, C.G., Alexander, P.J., Henneberry, T.J. 2003. Development of light-emitting diode (led) traps for whiteflies and other insects. Proceedings of Integrated Control in Protected Crops, Mediterranean Climate Congress. 26(10): 27-31
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Yellow sticky cards equipped with light-emitting diodes: a natural enemies compatible management tool for whiteflies (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) and other greenhouse vegetable pests
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Simmons, A.M., Chu, C., Henneberry, T.J. 2004. Yellow sticky cards equipped with light-emitting diodes: a natural enemies compatible management tool for whiteflies (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) and other greenhouse vegetable pests. Journal of Entomological Science. 39(2):298-300.
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ANALYSIS BASED ON RAPD AND ISSR MARKERS REVEALS CLOSER SIMILARITIES AMONG CITRULLUS AND CUCUMIS SPECIES THAN WITH PRAECITRULLUS FISTULOSUS (STOCKS) PANGALO
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Levi, A., Thomas, C.E., Simmons, A.M., Thies, J.A. 2005. Analysis based on rapd and issr markers reveals closer similarities among citrullus and cucumis species than with praecitrullus fistulosus (stocks) pangalo. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 52:463-470.
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KALE FLOWER NECTAR AND HONEY AS FOOD SOURCES FOR ENHANCING DIADEGMA INSULARE (HYMENOPTERA: ICHNEUMONIDAE), A PARASITOID OF THE DIAMONDBACK MOTH, PLUTELLA XYLOSTELLA (PLUTELLIDAE: LEPIDOPTERA)
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Gourdine, J.S., Mccutcheon, G.S., Simmons, A.M., Leibee, G.L. 2003. Kale flower nectar and honey as food sources for enhancing diadegma insulare (hymenoptera: ichneumonidae), a parasitoid of the diamondback moth, plutella xylostella (plutellidae: lepidoptera). Journal of Agricultural and Urban Entomology. 20(1):1-6
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CAPTURE OF BEMISIA TABACI (HOMOPTERA: ALEYRODIDAE) AND DELPHASTUS CATALINAE (COLEOPTERA: COCCINELLIDAE) ON THREE COLORS OF STICKY TRAPS
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SIMMONS, A.M. 2003. CAPTURE OF BEMISIA TABACI (HOMOPTERA: ALEYRODIDAE) AND DELPHASTUS CATALINAE (COLEOPTERA: COCCINELLIDAE) ON THREE COLORS OF STICKY TRAPS. JOURNAL OF ENTOMOLOGICAL SCIENCE. 38(3):481-484.
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PROGRESS IN CONSTRUCTING LINKAGE MAP OF WATERMELON
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LEVI, A., THOMAS, C.E., WEHNER, T., ZHANG, X., DAVIS, A.R., THIES, J.A., SIMMONS, A.M. PROGRESS IN CONSTRUCTING LINKAGE MAP OF WATERMELON. HORTSCIENCE. 2002. v.37.p.753
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EVALUATION OF WATERMELON GERMPLASM FOR RESISTANCE TO BEMISIA
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SIMMONS, A.M., LEVI, A. Evauation of watermelon germplasm for resistance to Bemisia. D.N. Maynard, editor. American Society of Horticultural Science, Alexandria, VA. Cucurbitacea. 2002. p. 282-286.
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CONSTRUCTION OF A REFERENCE GENETIC LINKAGE MAP FOR WATERMELON
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Levi, A., Thies, J.A., Simmons, A.M., Thomas, C.E., Wehner, T., Joubeur, T., Zhang, X., Reddy, O., Davis, A.R., Hopkins, M.S. 2002. Construction of A Reference Genetic Linkage Map For Watermelon. Cucurbitaceae Proceedings. pp 28-35.
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INCIDENCE OF PARASITOIDS AND PARASITISM OF BEMISIA TABACI (HOMOPTERA: ALEYRODIDAE) IN NUMEROUS CROPS
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Simmons, A.M., Abd-Rabou, S., Mccutcheon, G.S. 2002. Incidence of parasitoids and parasitism of Bemisia tabaci (Homoptera: aleyrodidae) in numerous crops. Environmental Entomology. 31(6):1030-1036.
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A LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE EQUIPPED YELLOW STICKY TRAP
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SETTLING OF CRAWLERS OF BEMISIA TABACI (HOMOPTERA: ALEYRODIDAE) ON SELECTED VEGETABLES
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SIMMONS, A.M. SETTLING OF CRAWLERS OF BEMISIA TABACI (HOMOPTERA: ALEYRODIDAE) ON SELECTED VEGETABLES. ANNALS OF THE ENTOMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA. 2002. v.95(4) p.493-497.
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PARASITISM OF BEMISIA TABACI ON NUMEROUS SPECIES OF HOST PLANTS
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ABD-RABOU, S., SIMMONS, A.M. PARASITISM OF BEMISIA TABACI ON NUMEROUS SPECIES OF HOST PLANTS. NATIONAL RESEARCH AND ACTION PLAN FOR SILVER LEAF WHITEFLY. 2002. Abstract p.182.
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MOVEMENT OF WHITEFLY CRAWLERS ON SEVERAL TYPES OF VEGETABLE PLANTS
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SIMMONS, A.M. MOVEMENT OF WHITEFLY CRAWLERS ON SEVERAL TYPES OF VEGETABLE PLANTS. SILVERLEAF WHITEFLY RESEARCH, ACTION AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PLAN. 2002. Abstract p.193.
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SOURCE OF WHITEFLY (HOMOPTERA: ALEYRODIDAE) RESISTANCE IN CITRULLUS FOR THEIMPROVEMENT OF CULTIVATED WATERMELON
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SIMMONS, A.M., LEVI, A. SOURCE OF WHITEFLY (HOMOPTERA: ALEYRODIDAE) RESISTANCE IN CITRULLUS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF CULTIVATED WATERMELON. HORTSCIENCE. 2002. v.37(3) p.581-584.
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RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TEMPERATURE AND RATE OF PARASITISM BY AN ERETMOCERUS SP. (HYMENOPTERA: ALEYRODIDAE), A PARASITOID OF BEMISIA TABACI (HOMOPTERA: ALEYRODIDAE)
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MCCUTCHEON, G.S., SIMMONS, A.M. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TEMPERATURE AND RATE OF PARASITISM BY AN ERETMOCERUS SP. (HYMENOPTERA: APHELINIDAE), A PARASITOID OF BEMISIA TABACI (HOMOPTERA: ALEYRODIDAE). JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND URBAN ENTOMOLOGY. 2001. v.18(2) p.97-104.
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AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO MEDICINAL PLANT PRODUCTION AND PHYSIOLOGY
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WATERMELON GERMPLASM FOR RESISTANCE TO BEMISIA
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SIMMONS, A.M., LEVI, A. WATERMELON GERMPLASM FOR RESISTANCE TO BEMISIA. SILVERLEAF WHITEFLY: 1997 SUPPLEMENT TO THE FIVE YEAR NATIONAL RESEARCH AND. 2002. Abstract p.192.
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DAILY FORAGING INCIDENCE OF ENCARSIA PERGANDIELLA (HOMOPTERA:APHELINIDAE) ON COWPEA
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Simmons, A.M., Mccutcheon, G.S. 2001. Daily foraging incidence of encarsia pergandiella (homoptera:aphelinidae) on cowpea. Journal of Entomological Science. 36:218-221.
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PARASITISM OF SILVERLEAF WHITEFLY, BEMISIA ARGENTIFOLII, ON COLLARD WITH REDUCED OR NORMAL LEAF WAX
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Mcauslane, H.J., Simmons, A.M., Jackson, D.M. 2000. Parasitism of silverleaf whitefly, bemisia argentifolii, on collard with reduced or normal leaf wax. Florida Entomologist. 83:428-437.
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ECTOPARASITIC NEMATODES (APHELENCHOIDEA: ACUGUTTURIDAE) OF LEPIDOPTERA AND BLATTODEA IN GUADELOUPE
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Marti, Jr., O.G., Lalanne-Cassou, B., Silvain, J., Kermarrec, A., Simmons, A.M. 2000. Ectoparasitic nematodes (Alphelenchoidoidea: Acugutturidae) of Lepidoptera and Blattodea in Guadeloupe. Nematology. 2(6):669-684.
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EVALUATION OF RESISTANCE TO WHITEFLIES (HOMOPTERA: ALEYRODIDAE) IN SOLID AND MIXED PLANTINGS OF COLLARD
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BEMISIA ARGENTIFOLII (HOMOPTERA: ALEYRODIDAE) ATTACKING SPECIES OF MEDICINAL HERBAL PLANTS
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Simmons, A.M., Mccutcheon, G.S., Shepard, B.M., Dufault, R.J., Hassell, R., Rushing, J. 2000. Bemisia argentifolii (homoptera: aleyrodidae) attacking species of medicinal herbal plants. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 93:856-861.
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EVALUATION OF FOLIAR APPLIED INSECTICIDES ON ABUNDANCE OF PARASITOIDS OF BEMISIA ARGENTIFOLII (HOMOPTERA: ALEYRODIDAE) IN VEGETABLES
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ATTRACTANCY OF CROPS TO A PARASITOID OF BEMISIA AND DAILY FORAGING
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EFFECTS OF PLANTING PATTERN OF COLLARD GENOTYPES ON RESISTANCE TO WHITEFLIES
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AN ULTRASONIC FOGGING DEVICE FOR MANAGING BEMISIA ARGENTIFOLII (HOMOPTERA: ALEYRODIDAE) IN GREENHOUSE VEGETABLES
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FATE OF BEMISIA ARGENTIFOLII (HOMOPTERA: ALEYRODIDAE) ON LEAF SURFACES OF SELECTED VEGETABLES
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W-274 SWEETPOTATO BREEDING LINE
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MONITORING PICKLEWORM (LEPIDOPTERA: PYRALIDAE) MOTHS WITH PHEROMONE-BAITED TRAPS
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ASSAYS OF MELONS FOR RESISTANCE TO BEMISIA
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POTENTIAL OF NICOTIANA SPECIES FOR PRODUCTION OF SUGAR ESTERS
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ULTRASONIC FOGGING DEVICE: MANAGING WHITEFLIES IN GREENHOUSES
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ESTABLISHMENT OF EXOTIC ERETMOCERUS (PAKISTAN STRAIN) IN SOUTH CAROLINA
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CAPTURE OF BEMISIA PARASITOIDS ON YELLOW STICKY TRAPS AND RATE OF PARASITISM
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SUBSISTENCE OF BEMISIA ON UPPER AND LOWER LEAF SURFACES OF SELECTED VEGETABLES
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SURVEY OF THE PARASITOIDS OF BEMISIA ARGENTIFOLII (HOMOPTERA: ALEYRODIDAE) IN COASTAL SOUTH CAROLINA USING YELLOW STICKY TRAPS
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PRODUCTION OF BIORATIONAL INSECTICIDES BY NICOTIANA SPECIES
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ABUNDANCE OF NATIVE WHITEFLY PARASITOIDS FOLLOWING FOLIAR INSECTICIDE TREATMENTS OF VEGETABLES
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ULTRASONIC FOGGING DEVICE FOR MANAGING WHITEFLIES
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EVALUATION OF MELON FOR RESISTANCE TO BEMISIA ARGENTIFOLII (HOMOPTERA: ALEYRODIDAE)
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NATURAL HISTORY OF THE FALL ARMYWORM AND ITS ECTOPARASITIC NEMATODE, NOCTUIDONEMA GUYANENSE, IN SOUTH GEORGIA
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EXOTIC PARASITOID OF BEMISIA ARGENTIFOLII IN SOUTH CAROLINA
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ABUNDANCE OF PARASITOIDS OF BEMISIA ARGENTIFOLII IN IMIDACLOPRID TREATED VEGETABLES
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ASSAYS FOR WHITEFLY (HOMOPTERA: ALEYRODIDAE) RESISTANCE IN MELON, CUCUMIS MELO
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