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William Paul Williams (Paul)
Corn Host Plant Resistance Research
Supervisory Research Geneticist (Plants)

Phone: (662) 325-2735
Fax:
Room 340

32 CREELMAN STREET
MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS 39762
Projects
Enhanced Resistance of Maize to Aspergillus flavus Infection, Aflatoxin Accumulation, and Insect Damage
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 434375
Breeding Corn for Enhanced Resistance to Aflatoxin Accumulation
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 435168
Identification of Genes for Resistance to Aflatoxin Accumulation in Maize
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 430973

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Transcriptomic and volatile signatures associated with maize defense against corn leaf aphid Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pingault, L., Varsani, S., Palmer, N.A., Ray, S., Williams, W.P., Luthe, D.S., Ali, J.G., Sarath, G., Louis, J. 2021. Transcriptomic and volatile signatures associated with maize defense against corn leaf aphid. Biomed Central (BMC) Plant Biology. 21:138. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-021-02910-0.
Low aflatoxin levels in Aspergillus flavus-resistant maize are correlated with increased corn earworm damage and enhanced seed fumonisin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Low-cost grain sorting technologies to reduce mycotoxin contamination in maize and groundnut Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aoun, M., Stafstrom, W., Priest, P., Fuchs, J., Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P., Nelson, R.J. 2020. Low-cost grain sorting technologies to reduce mycotoxin contamination in maize and groundnut. Food Control. 118:1-15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2020.107363.
Mapping quantitative trait loci associated with resistance to aflatoxin accumulation in maize inbred Mp719 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Womack, E.D., Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L., Xu, W. 2020. Mapping quantitative trait loci associated with resistance to aflatoxin accumulation in maize inbred Mp719. Frontiers in Microbiology. 11(11):1-8. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2020.00045.
Evaluation of XL370A-derived maize germplasm for resistance to leaf feeding by fall armyworm Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Abel, C.A., Coates, B.S., Millard, M.J., Williams, W.P., Scott, M.P. 2020. Evaluation of XL370A-derived maize germplasm for resistance to leaf feeding by fall armyworm. Southwestern Entomologist. 45(1):69-74. https://doi.org/10.3958/059.045.0107.
Mapping quantitative trait loci for resistance to fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) leaf-feeding damage in maize inbred Mp705 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Womack, E.D., Williams, W.P., Smith, J.S., Warburton, M.L., Bhattramakki, D. 2020. Mapping quantitative trait loci for resistance to fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) leaf-feeding damage in maize inbred Mp705. Journal of Economic Entomology. 113(2):956-963. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toz357.
Differential expression of signaling pathway genes associated with aflatoxin reduction quantitative trait loci in maize (Zea mays L.) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Parish, F., Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L., Shan, X. 2019. Differential expression of signaling pathway genes associated with aflatoxin reduction quantitative trait loci in maize (Zea mays L.). Frontiers in Microbiology. 10:Article 2683. pgs. 1-10. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2019.02683.
Differential expression of signaling pathway genes associated with aflatoxin reduction quantitative trait loci in maize (Zea mays L.) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Parish, F., Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L., Shan, X. 2019. Differential expression of signaling pathway genes associated with aflatoxin reduction quantitative trait loci in maize (Zea mays L.). Frontiers in Microbiology. 10(2683):1-10. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2019.02683.
Identification of quantitative trait loci contributing resistance to aflatoxin accumulation in maize inbred Mp715 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, J.S., Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L., Xu, W., Warburton, M.L., Bhattramakki, D. 2019. Identification of quantitative trait loci contributing resistance to aflatoxin accumulation in maize inbred Mp715. Molecular Breeding. 39:91. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11032-019-0997-0.
12-Oxo-phytodienoic acid acts as a regulator of maize defense against corn leaf aphid Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Varsani, S., Zhou, S., Koch, K.G., Williams, W.P., Heng-Moss, T., Sarath, G., Luthe, D., Jander, G., Louis, J. 2019. 12-Oxo-phytodienoic acid acts as a regulator of maize defense against corn leaf aphid. Plant Physiology. 179:1402-1415. https://doi.org/10.1104/pp.18.01472.
Aflatoxin in maize: a review of the early literature from "moldy-corn toxicosis" to the genetics of aflatoxin accumulation resistance Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, J.S., Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L. 2019. Aflatoxin in maize: a review of the early literature from "moldy-corn toxicosis" to the genetics of aflatoxin accumulation resistance. Mycotoxin Research. 35:111-128. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12550-018-00340-w.
Heterotic affinity and combining ability of exotic maize inbred lines for resistance to aflatoxin accumulation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meseka, S., Williams, W.P., Warburton, M.L., Brown, R.L., Ortega, A., Bandyopadhyay, R., Menkir, A. 2018. Heterotic affinity and combining ability of exotic maize inbred lines for resistance to aflatoxin accumulation. Euphytica. 214:184.
Evaluating a generic drought index as a predictive tool for aflatoxin contamination of corn: from plot to regional level Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Damianidis, D., Ortiz, B.V., Windham, G.L., Bowen, K.L., Hoogenboom, G., Scully, B.T., Hagan, A., Knappenberger, T., Woli, P., Williams, W.P. 2018. Evaluating a generic drought index as a predictive tool for aflatoxin contamination of corn: from plot to regional level. Crop Protection Journal. 113:64-74. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2018.07.013.
Creation and Mapping of a New Mapping Population to Identify Novel QTLs for Aflatoxin Accumulation Resistance in Maize - (Abstract Only)
Survey of candidate genes for maize resistance to infection by Aspergillus flavus and/or aflatoxin contamination - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hawkins, L.K., Warburton, M.L., Tang, J., Tomashek, J., Alves, D., Ogunola, O.F., Smith, J.S., Williams, W.P. 2018. Survey of candidate genes for maize resistance to infection by Aspergillus flavus and/or aflatoxin contamination. Toxins. 10(2):61.
Mapping of quantitative trait loci for resistance to fall armyworm and southwestern corn borer leaf-feeding damage in maize Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Womack, E.D., Warburton, M.L., Williams, W.P. 2018. Mapping of quantitative trait loci for resistance to fall armyworm and southwestern corn borer leaf-feeding damage in maize. Crop Science. 58(2):529-539. https://doi.org/10.2135/cropsci2017.03.0155.
A maize inbred exhibits resistance against western corn root worm, Diabrotica vergifera vergifera Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Duque, L.C., Loades, K.W., Tooker, J.F., Brown, K.M., Williams, W.P., Luthe, D.S. 2017. A maize inbred exhibits resistance against western corn root worm, Diabrotica vergifera vergifera. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 4:1109-1123. Https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-017-0904-2.
Diallel analysis for aflatoxin accumulation and fall armyworm leaf feeding damage in maize Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L., Matthews Jr, G.A., Buckley, P.M. 2017. Diallel analysis for aflatoxin accumulation and fall armyworm leaf feeding damage in maize. Journal of Crop Improvement. 32(2):254-263. https://doi.org/10.1080/15427528.2017.1408732.
Genome-wide association study of resistance to ear rot by Fusarium verticillioides in a tropical field maize and popcorn core collection Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Coan, M., Senhorinho, H., Scapim, C., Pinto, R., Tessmann, D., Williams, W.P., Warburton, M.L. 2018. Genome-wide association study of resistance to ear rot by Fusarium verticillioides in a tropical field maize and popcorn core collection. Crop Science. 58:564-578. https://doi.org/10.2135/cropsci2017.05.0322.
Genome-wide association and metabolic pathway analysis of corn earworm resistance in maize Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Warburton, M.L., Womack, E.D., Tang, J.D., Thrash, A., Smith, J.S., Xu, W., Murray, S.C., Williams, W.P. 2017. Genome-wide association and metabolic pathway analysis of corn earworm resistance in maize. The Plant Genome. 11(1):170069. https://doi.org/10.3835/plantgenome2017.08.0069.
Investigation of antimicrobial peptide genes associated with fungus and insect resistance in maize Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Noonan, J., Williams, W.P., Shan, X. 2017. Investigation of antimicrobial peptide genes associated with fungus and insect resistance in maize. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 18:1938-1945. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms18091938.
Applications of unmanned aerial vehicles in weed science Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Czarnecki, J.M., Samiappan, S., Wasson, L., McCurdy, J.D., Reynolds, D.B., Williams, W.P., Moorhead, R.J. 2017. Applications of unmanned aerial vehicles in weed science. ADVANCES IN ANIMAL BIOSCIENCES. 8:807-811. Https://doi.org/10.1017/S2040470017001339.
A histological study of Aspergillus flavus colonization of wound inoculated maize kernels of resistant and susceptible maize hybrids in the field Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P., Mylroie, J.E., Reid, C., Womack, E.D. 2018. A histological study of Aspergillus flavus colonization of wound inoculated maize kernels of resistant and susceptible maize hybrids in the field. Frontiers in Microbiology. 9:799. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2018.00799.
Genetic characterization of the maize lipoxygenase gene family in relation to aflatoxin accumuation resistance. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ogunola, O., Hawkins, L.K., Mylroie, J.E., Kolomiets, M., Borrego, E., Tang, J., Williams, W.P., Warburton, M.L. 2017. Genetic characterization of the maize lipoxygenase gene family in relation to aflatoxin accumuation resistance. PLoS ONE 12(7):e0181265.
Expression profiling coupled with in-silico mapping identifes candidate genes for reducing aflatoxin accumulation in maize Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dhakal, R., Cgau, C., Karan, R., Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P., Subudhu, P. 2017. Expression profiling coupled with in-silico mapping identifes candidate genes for reducing aflatoxin accumulation in maize. Frontiers in Plant Science. 8:503. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2017.00503.
Advances in mycotoxin-resistant maize varieties ()
Warburton, M.L., Williams, W.P. 2017. Advances in mycotoxin-resistant maize varieties. Book Chapter. IN Achieving sustainable cultivation of maize. Volume 1, Chapter 09.
Quantitative trait loci (QTL) for reducing Aspergillus flavus infection and aflatoxin accumulation in corn - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dhakal, R., Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P., Subudhi, P.K. 2016. Quantitative trait loci (QTL) for reducing Aspergillus flavus infection and aflatoxin accumulation in corn. Molecular Breeding. 36:164. doi:10.1007/s11032-016-0590-8.
Identification of resistance to aflatoxin accumulation and yield potential in maize hybrids in the Southeast Regional Aflatoxin Trials (SERAT) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wahl, N., Murray, S., Isakeit, T., Krakowsky, M.D., Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P., Guo, B., Ni, X., Knoll, J.E., Scully, B.T., Xu, W., Mayfield, K. 2017. Identification of resistance to aflatoxin accumulation and yield potential in maize hybrids in the Southeast Regional Aflatoxin Trials (SERAT). Crop Science. 57:202-215.
Effect of inoculum concentrations of Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus on aflatoxin accumulation and kernel infection in resistant and susceptible maize hybrids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P. 2016. Effect of inoculum concentrations of Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus on aflatoxin accumulation and kernel infection in resistant and susceptible maize hybrids. Phytoparasitica. 44:333-339.
Intraplant communication in maize contributes to defense against insects - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Varsani, S., Basu, S., Williams, W.P., Felton, G., Luthe, D., Louis, J. 2016. Intraplant communication in maize contributes to defense against insects. Plant Signaling and Behavior. 11(8):1559-2324. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15592324.2016.1212800.
Single corn kernel aflatoxin B1 extraction and analysis method - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Reid, C., Sparks, D., Williams, W.P., Brown, A. 2016. Single corn kernel aflatoxin B1 extraction and analysis method. Natural Resources. 7:405-410.
Diallel Analysis of Southwestern Corn Borer Leaf Feeding Damage in Maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Williams, W.P., Matthews Jr., G.A. 2016. Diallel analysis of southwestern corn borer leaf feeding damage in maize. Journal of Agriculture. 2(1):010.
Evaluation of African-bred maize germplasm lines for resistance to aflatoxin accumulation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brown, R.L., Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L., Menkir, A., Chen, Z.-Y. 2016. Evaluation of African-bred maize germplasm lines for resistance to aflatoxin accumulation. Agronomy. 6(2):24. doi:10.3390/agronomy6020024.
Identification of Quantitative Trait Loci Contributing Resistance to Aflatoxin Accumulation in Maize Inbreds Mp715 and Mp717 - (Abstract Only)
Screening for insect and disease resistance and aflatoxin accumulation in experimental maize hybrids - (Abstract Only)
Identification and quantification of a toxigenic and non-toxigenic Aspergillus flavus strain in contaminated maize using quantitative real-time PCR - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mylroie, J.E., Ozkan, S., Shivaji, R., Windham, G.L., Alpe, M., Williams, W.P. 2016. Identification and quantification of a toxigenic and non-toxigenic Aspergillus flavus strain in contaminated maize using quantitative real-time PCR. Toxins. 8(1):15. doi:10.3390/toxins8010015.
Developing maize germplasm lines with multiple insect and disease resistance and low aflatoxin contamination - (Abstract Only)
Using Genome-Wide Associations to Identify Metabolic Pathways Involved in Maize Aflatoxin Accumulation Resistance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tang, J.D., Perkins, A., Williams, W.P., Warburton, M.L. 2015. Using genome-wide associations to identify metabolic pathways involved in maize aflatoxin accumulation resistance. BMC Genomics. 16:673. doi:10.1186/s12864-015-1874-9.
Ethylene contributes to mir1-mediated maize defense against the phloem-sap sucking insect Rhopalosiphum maidis. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Louis, J., Basu, S., Varsani, S., Castano-Duque, L., Jiang, V., Williams, W.P., Felton, G., Luthe, D. 2015. Ethylene contributes to mir1-mediated maize defense against the phloem-sap sucking insect Rhopalosiphum maidis. Plant Physiology. 169:313-324.
Aflatoxin accumulation in a maize diallel cross - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L. 2015. Aflatoxin accumulation in a maize diallel cross. Agriculture. 5:344-353; doi:10.3390/agriculture5020344.
Whole genome association study for drought, aflatoxin resistance, and important agronomic traits in maize in a sub-tropical environment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Farfan, I.D.B., De La Fuente, G., Murray, S.C., Isakeit, T., Huang, P., Warburton, M.L., Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L., Kolomeits, M. 2015. Genome wide association study for drought, aflatoxin resistance, and important agronomic traits of maize hybrids in the sub-tropics. PLoS ONE. 10(2):e0117737. doi:10:1371/journal.pone.0117737.
Characterization of the chitinase gene family and the effect on A. flavus and aflatoxin resistance in maize. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hawkins, L.K., Mylroie, J.E., Oliveira, D., Smith, J.S., Ozkan, S., Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P., Warburton, M.L. 2015. Characterization of the chitinase genes and their effect on A. flavus and aflatoxin accumulation resistance. PLoS One 10(6):e0126185. doi:10/1371/journal.pone.0126185.
Genome wide association mapping of Aspergillus flavus and aflatoxin accumulation resistance in maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Warburton, M.L., Tang, J.D., Windham, G.L., Hawkins, L.K., Murray, S., Xu, W., Boykin, D.L., Perkins, A., Williams, W.P. 2015. Genome wide association mapping of Aspergillus flavus and aflatoxin accumulation resistance in maize. Crop Science. 55:1-11, doi:10.2135/cropsci2014.6.0424.
Aflatoxin resistance in maize: what have we learned lately? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Warburton, M.L., Williams, W.P. 2014. Aflatoxin resistance in maize: what have we learned lately?. Advances in Botany. 2014:352831, doi:10.1155/2014/352831.
Toward elucidation of genetic and functional genetic mechanisms in corn host resistance to Aspergillus flavus infection and aflatoxin contamination - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shan, X., Williams, W.P. 2014. Toward elucidation of genetic and functional genetic mechanisms in corn host resistance to Aspergillus flavus infection and aflatoxin contamination. Frontiers in Microbiology. 5:364. doi:10.3389/fmicb.2014/00364.
Diallel analysis of diverse maize germplasm lines for agronomic characteristics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Henry, B., Blanco, M.H., Rowe, D., Windham, G.L., Murray, S., Williams, W.P. 2014. Diallel analysis of diverse maize germplasm lines for agronomic characteristics. Crop Science. 54(6):2547-2556.
Identifying and developing maize germplasm with resistance to aflatoxin contamination - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Williams, W.P., Krakowsky, M.D., Scully, B.T., Brown, R.L., Menkir, A., Warburton, M.L., Windham, G.L. 2015. Identifying and developing maize germplasm with resistance to aflatoxin contamination. World Mycotoxin Journal. 8(2):193-209.
Field screening of maize germplasm lines for whorl-feeding fall armyworm resistance - (Abstract Only)
Network analysis of maize RNA transport pathway genes associated with maize resistance to aflatoxin accumulation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Asters, M., Williams, W.P., Perkins, A., Mylroie, J.E., Windham, G.L., Shan, X. 2014. Relating significance and relations of differentially expressed genes in response to Aspergillus flavus infection in maize. Scientific Reports. 4:4815. DOI:10.1038/srep04815.
Evaluation of fall armyworm resistance in maize germplasm lines using visual leaf injury rating and predator survey - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ni, X., Xu, W., Blanco, M.H., Williams, W.P. 2014. Evaluation of fall armyworm resistance in maize germplasm lines using visual leaf injury rating and predator survey. Insect Science. 21(5):541-555.
Comparison of Inoculation Methods for Evaluating Maize for Resistance to Aspergillus flavus Infection and Aflatoxin Accumulation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Williams, W.P., Alpe, M., Windham, G.L., Ozkan, S., Mylroie, J.E. 2013. Comparison of two inoculation methods for evaluating maize for resistance to Aspergillus flavus infection and aflatoxin accumulation. International Journal of Agronomy. 2013:972316. DOI:10.1155/2013/972316.
Quantitative Trait Loci for Resistance to Aspergillus Ear Rot: Analysis by Linkage Mapping, Characterization of Near-Isogenic Lines and Meta-Analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mideros, S., Warburton, M.L., Jamann, T., Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P., Nelson, R. 2014. Quantitative trait loci influencing mycotoxin contamination of maize: analysis by linkage mapping, characterization of near-isogenic lines and meta-analysis. Crop Science. 54:127-142.
Characterization of a maize association mapping panel for new sources of Aspergillus flavus and aflatoxin accumulation resistance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Warburton, M.L., Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L., Murray, S., Xu, W., Hawkins, L.K., Franco, J. 2013. Phenotypic and genetic characterization of a maize association mapping panel developed for identification of new sources of resistance to Aspergillus flavus and aflatoxin accumulation. Crop Science. 53:2374-2383.
Field evaluation of maize germplasm lines for both whorl- and ear-feeding insect resistance - (Abstract Only)
The maize rachis affects Aspergillus flavus movement during ear development - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
A two-dimenstional proteome reference map of the aflatoxigenic fungus Aspergillus flavus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pechanova, O., Pechan, T., Rodriguez, J., Williams, W.P., Brown, A. 2013. A two-dimensional proteome map of the aflatoxigenic fungus Aspergillus flavus. Proteomics. 13:1513-1518. DOI 10.1002/pmic.201100659.
Confirming QTL for aflatoxin resistance from Mp313E in different genetic backgrounds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Willcox, M., Davis, G., Warburton, M.L., Windham, G.L., Abbas, H.K., Betran, J., Holland, J.B., Williams, W.P. 2013. Confirming quantitative trait loci for aflatoxin resistance from Mp313E in different genetic backgrounds. Molecular Breeding. 32(1):15-26.
Diallel analysis of diverse maize germplasm lines for resistance to aflatoxin accumulation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Henry, W.B., Windham, G.L., Rowe, D.E., Blanco, M.H., Murray, S.C., Williams, W.P. 2013. Diallel analysis of diverse maize germplasm lines for resistance to aflatoxin accumulation. Crop Science. 53:394-402.
Foliar herbivory triggers local and long distance defense responses in maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ankala, A., Kelley, R.Y., Rowe, D.E., Williams, W.P., Luthe, D.S. 2013. Foliar herbivory triggers local and long distance defense responses in maize. Plant Science. 200:103-112. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168945212002257.
Evaluation of corn germplasm lines for fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) resistance using whorl damage rating and predator survey - (Abstract Only)
Tissue-specific components of resistance to Aspergillus ear rot of maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mideros, S.X., Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P., Nelson, R.J. 2012. Tissue-specific components of resistance to Aspergillus ear rot of maize. Phytopathology. 102:787-793.
Identification of maize genes associated with host plant resistance and susceptibility to Aspergillus flavus infection and aflatoxin accumulation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kelley, R.Y., Williams, W.P., Mylroie, J.E., Boykin, D.L., Harper, J.W., Windham, G.L., Ankala, A., Shan, X. 2012. Identification of maize genes associated with host plant resistance and susceptibility to Aspergillus flavus infection and aflatoxin accumulation. PLoS One. 7:1-12. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0036892
Development of aflatoxin and insect resistant corn inbreds adapted to the Southern U.S. - (Abstract Only)
Scully, B.T., Guo, B., Ni, X., Williams, W.P., Henry, W.B., Krakowsky, M.D., Brown, R.L. 2012. Development of aflatoxin and insect resistant corn inbreds adapted to the Southern U.S.[abstract]. Corn Utilization Conference Proceedings.
Comparison of different inoculating methods to evaluate the pathogenicity and virulence of Aspergillus niger on two maize hybrids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P. 2012. Comparison of different inoculating methods to evaluate the pathogenicity and virulence of Aspergillus niger on two maize hybrids. Phytoparasitica. 40(4):305-310.
Registration of Mp718 and Mp719 germplasm lines of maize Reprint Icon ()
Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L. 2012. Registration of Mp718 and Mp719 germplasm lines of maize. Journal of Plant Registrations. 6:200-202.
A maize (Zea mays) line resistant to herbivory constitutively releases (E)-B-caryophyllene - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, W.E., Shivaji, R., Williams, W.P., Luthe, D.S., Sandoya, G.V., Smith, C.L., Sparks, D.L., Brown, A.E. 2012. A maize line resistant to herbivory constitutively releases (E)-B-caryophyllene. Journal of Economic Entomology. 105:120-128.
Effect of matrix clean-up for aflatoxin analysis in corn and dried distillers grains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
McDaniel, A., Holmes, W.E., Williams, P., Armbrust, K.L., Brown, A.E. 2011. Effect of matrix clean-up for alfatoxin analysis in corn and dried distillers grains. Scientific Research and Essays. 2:1-8.
Foliar resistance to fall armyworm in corn germplasm lines that confer resistance to root- and ear-feeding insects - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ni, X., Chen, Y., Hibbard, B.E., Wilson, J.P., Williams, W.P., Buntin, G., Ruberson, J.R., Li, X. 2011. Foliar resistance to fall armyworm in corn germplasm lines that confer resistance to root- and ear-feeding insects. Florida Entomologist. 94(4):971-981.
A public platform for the verification of the phenotypic effect of candidate genes for resistance to aflatoxin accumulation and Aspergillus flavus infection in maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Warburton, M.L., Williams, W.P., Hawkins, L., Bridges, S., Gresham, C., Harper, J., Ozkan, S., Mylroie, J.E., Shan, X. 2011. A public platform for the verification of the phenotypic effect of candidate genes for resistance to aflatoxin accumulation and Aspergillus flavus infection in maize. Toxins. 3:754-765.
Belowground resistance to western corn rootworm in Lepidopteran-resistant maize genotypes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gill, T., Sandoya, G., Williams, W.P., Luthe, D.S. 2011. Belowground resistance to western corn rootworm in Lepidopteran-resistant maize genotypes. Journal of Economic Entomology. 104:299-307.
Aboveground to belowground herbivore defense signaling in maize: A two-way street? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Luthe, D., Gill, T., Zhu, L., Lopez, L., Pechanova, O., Shivaji, R., Ankala, A., Williams, W.P. 2011. Aboveground to belowground herbivore defense signaling in maize: A two-way street?. Plant Signaling and Behavior. 6:126-129.
Proteomic analysis of the maize rachis: Potential roles of constitutive and induced proteins in resistance to Aspergillus flavus and aflatoxin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pechanova, O., Techan, T., Williams, W.P., Luthe, D.S. 2011. Proteomic analysis of the maize rachis: Potential roles of constitutive and induced proteins in resistance to Aspergillus flavus and aflatoxin. Proteomics. 11:114-127.
Ear Rot, Aflatoxin Accumulation, and Fungal Biomass in Maize after Inoculation with Aspergillus flavus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Williams, W.P., Ozkan, S., Ankala, A., Windham, G.L. 2011. Ear rot, aflatoxin accumulation, and fungal biomass in maize after inoculation with Aspergillus flavus. Field Crops Research. 120:196-200.
Aflatoxin Accumulation in Commercial Corn Hybrids Artificially Inoculated with Aspergillus flavus in 2008 and 2009 ()
Daves, C., Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P. 2010. Aflatoxin accumulation in commercial corn hybrids artificially inoculated with Aspergillus flavus in 2008 and 2009. Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Research Report. Vo. 24, No. 9. 6 p.
Comparison of the side-needle and knife techniques for inducing Aspergillus flavus infection and aflatoxin accumulation in corn hybrids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Henry, W.B., Krakowsky, M.D., Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P., Scully, B.T., Rowe, D.E., Hawkins, L.K. 2010. Comparison of the side-needle and knife techniques for inducing Aspergillus flavus infection and aflatoxin accumulation in corn hybrids. Toxin Reviews. 29:123-129.
Comparative Analysis of the Performance of Aspergillus flavus on Resistant and Susceptible Maize Genotypes during Infection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ankala, A., Bolla, B.K., Shivaji, R., Williams, W.P., Wilkinson, J. 2011. Comparative analysis of the performance of Aspergillus flavus on resistant and susceptible maize genotypes during infection. Fungal Ecology. 4:32-41.
Integrated database for identifying candate genes for Aspergillus flavus resistance in maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kelley, R.Y., Gresham, C., Harper, J., Bridges, S.M., Warburton, M.L., Hawkins, L.K., Pechanova, O., Peethambaran, B., Pechan, T., Luthe, D.S., Mylroie, J.E., Ankala, A., Ozkan, S., Henry, W.B., Williams, W.P. 2010. Integrated database for identifying candidate genes for Aspergillus flavus resistance in maize. BMC Bioinformatics. 11(6):S25.
Fall armyworm resistance and natural enemy attraction in elite GEM inbred lines - (Abstract Only)
Ni, X., Xu, W., Blanco, M.H., Ruberson, J.R., Cottrell, T.E., Wilson, J.P., Williams, W.P. 2010. Fall armyworm resistance and natural enemy attraction in elite GEM inbred lines. Entomological Society of America Abstract no. 0934 http://esa.confex.com/esa/2010/webprogram/Paper51168.html.
Aflatoxin Accumulation in BT and non-BT Maize Testcrosses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L., Krakowsky, M.D., Scully, B.T., Ni, X. 2010. Aflatoxin accumulation in BT and non-BT maize testcrosses. Journal of Crop Improvement. 24:392-399.
Proteome Profile of the Developing Maize (Zea mays L.) Rachis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pechanova, O., Pechan, T., Ozkan, S., Adams, J.P., McCarthy, F.M., Williams, W.P., Luthe, D.S. 2010. Proteome Profile of the Developing Maize (Zea mays L.) Rachis. Proteomics. 10:3051-3055.
Identification of QTL contributing resistance to aflatoxin accumulation in maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Warburton, M.L., Brooks, T.D., Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P. 2011. Identification of novel QTL contributing resistance to aflatoxin accumulation in maize. Molecular Breeding. 27:491-499.
Plants on constant alert: elevated levels of jasmonic acid and jasmonate-induced transcripts in caterpillar resistant maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shivaji, R., Camas, A., Ankala, A., Engelberth, J., Tumlinson, J.H., Williams, W.P., Wilkinson, J.R., Luthe, D.S. 2010. Plants on Constant Alert: Elevated Levels of Jasmonic Acid and Jasmonate-Induced Transcripts in Caterpillar Resistant Maize. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 36:179-191.
Aflatoxin accumulation and kernel infection of maize hybrids inoculated with Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Windham, G.L., Hawkins, L.K., Williams, W.P. 2010. Aflatoxin Accumulation and Kernel Infection of Maize Hybrids Inoculated with Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. World Mycotoxin Journal. 3(1):89-93.
Microarray-Based Mapping for the Detection of Molecular Markers in Response to Aspergillus flavus Infection in Susceptible and Resistant Maize Lines - (Abstract Only)
Kelley, R.Y., Ankala, A., Sakhanokho, H.F., Mylroie, J.E., Boykin, D.L., Bridges, S., Thanthiriwatte, C., Hawkins, L.K., Windham, G.L., Warburton, M.L., Williams, W.P. 2009. Microarray-Based Mapping for the Detection of Molecular Markers in Response to Aspergillus flavus Infection in Susceptible and Resistant Maize Lines. Aflatoxin Workshop.
Diallel Analysis of Fumonisin Accumulation in Maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L. 2009. Diallel Analysis of Fumonisin Accumulation in Maize. Field Crops Research. 114:324-326.
Integration of Ethylene and Jasmonic Acid Signaling Pathways in the Expression of Novel Maize Defense Protein Mir1-CP - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ankala, A., Luthe, D.S., Williams, W.P., Wilkinson, J.R. 2009. Integration of Ethylene and Jasmonic Acid Signaling Pathways in the Expression of Novel Maize Defense Protein Mir1-CP. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. 22:1555-1564.
Aspergillus flavus biomass in maize estimated by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction is strongly correlated with aflatoxin concentration - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mideros, S.X., Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P., Nelson, R.J. 2009. Aspergillus flavus Biomass in Maize Estimated by Quantitative Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction is Strongly Correlated with Aflatoxin Concentration. Plant Disease. 93:1163-1170.
Genomic profile of maize response to Aspergillus flavus infection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kelley, R.Y., Williams, W.P., Mylroie, J.E., Boykin, D.L., Hawkins, L.K., Windham, G.L., Brooks, T.D., Bridges, S.M., Scheffler, B.E., Wilkinson, J.R. 2009. Genomic Profile of Maize Response to Aspergillus flavus Infection. Toxin Reviews. 28:129-141.
Evaluation of maize inbred lines for resistance to Aspergillus and Fusarium ear rot and mycotoxin accumulation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Henry, W.B., Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L., Hawkins, L.K. 2009. Evaluation of Maize Inbred Lines for Resistance to Aspergillus and Fusarium Ear Rot and Mycotoxin Accumulation. Agronomy Journal. 101:1219-1226.
Identification and mapping of new sources of resistance to aflatoxin accumulation in maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Warburton, M.L., Brooks, T.D., Krakowsky, M.D., Shan, X., Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P. 2009. Identification and mapping of new sources of resistance to aflatoxin accumulation in maize. Crop Science. 49:1403-1408.
Anti-fungal activity of maize silk proteins and role of chitinases in Aspergillus flavus resistance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Petthambaran, B., Hawkins, L.K., Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P., Luthe, D.S. 2009. Anti-fungal Activity of Maize Silk Proteins and Role of Chitinases in Aspergillus flavus Resistance. Journal of Toxicology Toxins Reviews. 29:27-39.
Fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and southwestern corn borer (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)leaf feeding damage and its effect on larval growth on diets prepared from lyophilized corn - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Williams, W.P., Buckley, P.M. 2008. Fall Armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and Southwestern Corn Borer (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)Leaf Feeding Damage and Its Effect on Larval Growth on Diets Prepared from Lyophilized Corn. Journal of Agricultural and Urban Entomology. 25:1-11.
Effect of Aspergillus flavus inoculation methods and environmental conditions on aflatoxin accumulation in corn hybrids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P., Hawkins, L.K., Brooks, T.D. 2009. Effect of Aspergillus flavus inoculation methods and environmental conditions on aflatoxin accumulation in corn hybrids. Toxin Reviews. 28:70-78.
Diallel analysis of corn earworm resistance in maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Matthews Jr., G.A., Williams, W.P., Daves, C.A. 2009. Diallel Analysis of Corn Earworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Resistance in Maize. Journal of Agricultural and Urban Entomology. 24:59-66.
Identifying maize germplasm with resistance to aflatoxin accumulation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Williams, W.P., Krakowsky, M.D., Windham, G.L., Balint-Kurti, P.J., Hawkins, L.K., Henry, W.B. 2008. Identifying maize germplasm with resistance to aflatoxin accumulation. Toxin Reviews. 27:319-345.
IDENTIFICATION OF SELECT FUMONISIN FORMING FUSARIUM SPP. USING PCR APPLICATIONS OF THE POLYKETIDE SYNTASE GENE AND COMPARISON OF FUMONISIN PRODUCTION IN VITRO - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Baird, R., Abbas, H.K., Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P., Baird, S., Ma, P., Kelley, R., Hawkins, L.K., Scruggs, M. 2008. Identification of select fumonisin forming Fusarium spp. using PCR applications of the polyketide syntase gene and its relationship to fumonisin production in vitro. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 9:554-570.
A naturally occurring plant cysteine protease possesses remarkable toxicity against insect pests and synergizes Bacillus thuringiensis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mohan, S., Ma, P., Williams, W.P., Luthe, D.L. 2008. A naturally occurring plant cysteine protease possesses remarkable toxicity against insect pests and synergizes Bacillus thuringiensis. PLoS One. Available: http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0001786.
Effect of stalk inoculation site on kernel infection of corn by Aspergillus parasiticus - (Abstract Only)
Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P. 2008. Effect of stalk inoculation site on kernel infection of corn by Aspergillus parasiticus [abstract]. Proceedings 2007 Annual Multi-Crop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination and Fungal Genomics Workshop. p. 63.
Genomic profiling of maize response to FAW to identify resistance markers - (Abstract Only)
Ankala, A., Kelley, R.Y., Williams, W.P., Luthe, D., Wilkinson, J.R. 2008. Genomic profiling of maize response to FAW to identify resistance markers [abstract]. Proceedngs 2007 Annual Multi-Crop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination and Fungal Genomics Workshop. p. 95.
Generation of gene specific markers associated with aflatoxin resistance in maize - (Abstract Only)
Mylroie, J.E., Kelley, R.Y., Brooks, T.D., Williams, W.P., Wilkinson, J.R. 2008. Generation of gene specific markers associated with aflatoxin resistance in maize [abstract]. Proceedings 2007 Annual Multi-Crop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination and Fungal Genomics Workshop. p. 96.
Evaluation of aflatoxin degradation by Aspergillus flavus - (Abstract Only)
Bolla, B.K., Brown, A.E., Holmes, W.E., Ankala, A., Williams, W.P., Abbas, H.K., Wilkinson, J.R. 2008. Evaluation of aflatoxin degradation by Aspergillus flavus [abstract]. Proceedings 2007 Annual Multi-Crop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination and Fungal Genomics Workshop. p. 35..
The importance of aflatoxin to the ethanol fuel industry - (Abstract Only)
Brown, A., Williams, W.P., Wilkinson, J.R. 2008. The importance of aflatoxin to the ethanol fuel industry [abstract]. Proceedings 2007 Annual Multi-Crop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination and Fungal Genomics Workshop. p. 121.
Molecular markers associated with resistance to Aspergillus flavus in maize: QTL and discriminant analyses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Alwala, S., Kimbeng, C.A., Williams, W.P., Kang, M.S. 2008. Molecular markers associated with resistance to Aspergillus flavus in maize: QTL and discriminant analyses. Journal of New Seeds. 9:1-18.
ProtQuant: A tool for the label-free quantification of MudPIT proteomics data - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bridges, S.M., Magee, G.B., Wang, N., Williams, W.P., Burgess, S., Nanduri, B. 2007. ProtQuant: A tool for the label-free quantification of MudPIT proteomics data. BMC Bioinformatics. 8(Suppl 7):S24:1-9.
Occurrence of aflatoxin in three maize genotypes over five years in northern Mississippi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hawkins, L.K., Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P. 2008. Occurrence of aflatoxin in three maize (Zea mays L.) hybrids over 5 years in Northern Mississippi. Mycopathologia. 165:165-171.
Systemic infection of stalks and ears of corn hybrids by Aspergillus parasiticus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P. 2007. Systemic infection of stalks and ears of corn hybrids by Aspergillus parasiticus. Mycopathologia. 164:249-254.
Diallel analysis of aflatoxin accumulation in maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L., Buckley, P.M. 2008. Diallel analysis of aflatoxin accumulation in maize. Crop Science. 48:134-138.
GENETIC BASIS OF RESISTANCE TO FALL ARMYWORM AND SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER LEAF FEEDING DAMAGE IN MAIZE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brooks, T.D., Bushman, B.S., Williams, W.P., McMullen, M.D., Buckley, P.M. 2007. Genetic basis of resistance to fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and southwestern corn borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae)leaf-feeding damage in maize. Journal of Economic Entomology. 100:1470-1475.
Aflatoxin Accumulation in Corn Hybrids in Relation to Whorl Damage by the Fall Armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aflatoxin in corn hybrids infested at different growth stages with southwestern corn borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L., Buckley, P.M., Daves, C.A. 2007. Aflatoxin accumulation in corn hybrids infested at different growth stages with southwestern corn borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae). Journal of Agricultural and Urban Entomology. 23:97-103.
Identifying resistance in corn to southwestern corn borer, fall armyworm, and corn earworm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Williams, W.P., Buckley, P.M., Daves, C.A. 2007. Identifying resistance in corn to southwestern corn borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae), fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), and corn earworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Journal of Agricultural and Urban Entomology. 23:87-95.
Impact of Plant Resistance on Southwestern Corn Borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) Biology and Plant Damage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Daves, C.A., Williams, W.P., Davis, F.M. 2007. Impact of plant resistance on southwestern corn borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) biology and plant damage. Journal of Economic Entomology. 100:969-975.
AFLATOXIN ACCUMULATION IN A DIALLEL CROSS OF MAIZE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gardner, H.D., Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L. 2007. Diallel analysis of aflatoxin accumulation in maize. Field Crops Research. 102:60-63.
Mirl-CP, a novel defense cysteine protease accumulates in maize vascular tissues in response to herbivory - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lopez, L., Camas, A., Sshivaji, R., Ankala, A., Williams, W.P., Luthe, D.S. 2007. Mirl-CP, a novel defense proteinase accumulates in maize vascular tissues in response to herbivory. Planta. 226:517-527.
A Comparative Study of Normalization Methods Used in Statistical Analysis of Oligonucleotide Microarray Data - (Abstract Only)
Singh, D.K., Boykin, D.L., Kelley, R.Y., Newsom, A.S., Williams, W.P. 2007. A Comparative Study of Normalization Methods Used in Statistical Analysis of Oligonucleotide Microarray Data. Mississippi Academy of Sciences Proceedings. 52(1):Program Errata p. 4.
Plant resistance and its effect on the peritrophic membrane of southwestern corn borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) larvae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Daves, C.A., Williams, W.P., Davis, F.M., Baker, G.T., Ma, P.W.K., Monroe, W.A., Mohan, S. 2007. Plant resistance and its effect on the peritrophic membrane of southwestern corn borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) larvae. Journal of Economic Entomology. 100:976-983.
A Visual Aid for Statisticians and Molecular Biologists Working With Microarray Experiments - (Proceedings)
Boykin, D.L., Taliercio, E.W., Kelley, R.Y., Williams, W.P. 2007. A Visual Aid for Statisticians and Molecular Biologists Working With Microarray Experiments. Proceedings of the Eighteenth Annual Kansas State University Conference on Applied Statistics in Agriculture. p.33-49.
EFFECT OF EAR BAGGING SYSTEMS ON ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS KERNEL INFECTION AND AFLATOXIN CONTAMINATION OF CORN HYBRIDS GROWN IN THE FIELD - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P. 2007. Effect of ear bagging systems on Aspergillus flavus kernel infection and aflatoxin contamination of corn hybrids grown in the field. Phytoparasitica. 35:277-281.
IS CATALASE ACTIVITY ASSOCIATED WITH MAIZE RESISTANCE TO ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Magbanua, Z.V., Demoraes, C.M., Brooks, T.D., Williams, W.P., Luthe, D.S. 2007. Is catalase activity one of the factors associated with maize resistance to Aspergillus flavus. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. 20:697-706.
A COMPARISON OF INOCULATION TECHNIQUES FOR INDUCING ALFALTOXIN CONTAMINATION AND ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS KERNEL INFECTION ON CORN HYBRIDS IN THE FIELD - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P. 2007. A comparison of inoculation techniques for inducing alfaltoxin contamination and Aspergillus flavus kernel infection on corn hybrids in the field. Phytoparasitica. 35:244-252.
AgBase: a unified resource for functional analysis in agriculture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
McCarthy, F.M., Bridges, S.M., Wang, N., Magee, G.B., Williams, W.P., Luthe, D.S., Burgess, S.C. 2007. AgBase: a unified resource for functional analysis in agriculture. Nucleic Acids Research. 35:D599-D603.
DEGRADATION OF THE S. FRUGIPERDA PERITROPHIC MATRIX BY AN INDUCIBLE MAIZE CYSTEINE PROTEASE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mohan, S., Ma, W.K., Pechan, T., Bassford, E., Williams, W.P., Luthe, D.S. 2006. Degradation of the S. frugiperda peritrophic matrix by an inducible maize cysteine protease. Journal of Insect Physiology. 52:21-28.
Identification and characterization of differentially expressed genes in two inbred maize lines using microarray technology - (Abstract Only)
Kelley, R.Y., Boykin, D.L., Bridges, S.M., Brooks, T.D., Williams, W.P. Identification and characterization of differentially expressed genes in two inbred maize lines using microarray technology [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2006 Multicrop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination & Fungal Genomices Workshop, October 16-18, 2006, Ft. Worth, Texas. p. 44.
Effect of exogenous jasmonic acid application on Aspergillus flavus kernel infection and aflatoxin production in two maize hybrids (Zea mays L.) - (Abstract Only)
Hawkins, L.K., Luthe, D.S., Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P. 2007. Effect of exogenous jasmonic acid application on Aspergillus flavus kernel infection and aflatoxin production in two maize hybrids (Zea mays L.) [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2006 Multicrop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination & Fungal Genomics Workshop, October 16-18, 2006, Ft. Worth, Texas. p. 98.
Systemic movement of Aspergillus parasiticus in maize stalks and ears - (Abstract Only)
Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P. 2007. Systemic movement of Aspergillus parasiticus in maize stalks and ears [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2006 Multicrop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination & Fungal Genomics Workshop, October 16-18, 2006, Ft. Worth, Texas. p. 113.
Annotation and computational analysis of maize proteome and gene expression datasets - (Abstract Only)
Bridges, S., Kelley, R., Magee, G.B., Wang, N., Burgess, S., Luthe, D.S., Williams, W.P. 2007. Annotation and computational analysis of maize proteome and gene expression datasets [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2006 Multicrop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination & Fungal Workshop, October 16-18, 2006, Ft. Worth, Texas. p. 56.
Improving drought-tolerance and earworm resistance to reduce aflatoxin in corn - (Abstract Only)
Xu, W., Odvody, G., Williams, W.P. 2007. Improving drought-tolerance and earworm resistance to reduce aflatoxin in corn [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2006 Multicrop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination & Fungal Genomics Workshop, October 16-18, 2006, Ft. Worth, Texas. p. 67.
Jasmonic acid biosynthesis pathway confers resistance to maize embryos against Aspergillus flavus - (Abstract Only)
Camas, A., Magbanua, Z., Demoraes, C., Wilkinson, J., Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P., Luthe, D.S. 2007. Jasmonic acid biosynthesis pathway confers resistance to maize embryos against Aspergillus flavus [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2006 Multicrop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination & Fungal Workshop, October 16-19, 2006, Ft. Worth, Texas. p. 80.
Is rachis lignification a deterrent to Aspergillus flavus movement through the developing maize ear? - (Abstract Only)
Spanger, L., Pechanova, O., Magbanua, Z., Williams, W.P., Luthe, D.S. 2007. Is rachis lignification a deterrent to Aspergillus flavus movement through the developing maize ear [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2006 Multicrop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination & Fungal Genomics Workshop, October 16-18, 2006, Ft. Worth, Texas. p. 81.
Annotation and computational analysis of maize proteome and gene expression datasets - (Abstract Only)
Bridges, S.M., Kelley, R., Magee, G.B., Wang, N., Burgess, S., Luthe, D., Williams, W.P. 2007. Annotation and computational analysis of maize proteome and gene expression datasets [abstract]. Proceedings 2006 Annual Multi-Crop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination and Fungal Genomics Workshop. p. 56.
Diverse maize germplasm aflatoxin levels survey - (Abstract Only)
Bush, D., Musket, T., Davis, D., Brooks, T.D., Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L., Krakowsky, M.D., Davis, G. 2007. Diverse maize germplasm aflatoxin levels survey [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2006 Multicrop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination & Fungal Genomics Workshop, October 16-18, 2006, Ft. Worth, Texas. p. 66.
Identification and characterization of differentially expressed genes in two inbred maize lines using microarray technology - (Abstract Only)
Kelley, R.Y., Boykin, D.L., Bridges, S.M., Brooks, T.D., Williams, W.P. 2006. Identification and characterization of differentially expressed genes in two inbred maize lines using microarray technology. Multicrop Aflatoxin and Fumonisin Elimination and Fungal Genomics Workshop-The Peanut Foundation.
AgBase: a functional genomics resource for agriculture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
McCarthy, F.M., Wang, N., Magee, G.B., Nanduri, B., Lawrence, M.L., Camon, E.B., Barell, D.G., Hill, D.P., Dolan, M.E., Williams, W.P., Luthe, D.S., Bridges, S.M., Burgess, S.C. 2006. AgBase: a functional genomics resource for agriculture. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 7:229.
COMPARISON OF TWO INOCULATION METHODS FOR EVALUATING CORN FOR RESISTANCE TO AFLATOXIN CONTAMINATION ()
Buckley, P.M., Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L. 2006. Comparison of two inoculation methods for evaluating corn for resistance to aflatoxin contamination. Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Bulletin 1148. 6 pp.
EFFECTS OF XENIA ON EXPRESSION OF RESISTANCE TO ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS INFECTION AND AFLATOXIN ACCUMULATION IN MAIZE INBREDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gardner, H.D., Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L. 2006. Effects of Xenia on Aspergillus flavus infection and aflatoxin accumulation in maize inbreds. Crop Science. 46:2151-2154.
REGISTRATION OF MAIZE GERMPLASM LINE MP717 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L. 2006. Registration of maize germplasm line Mp717. Crop Science. 46:1407-1408.
RESPONSE TO AFLATOXIN OF CIMMYT GERMPLASM IN SOUTHERN USA - (Abstract Only)
Jeffers, D., Krakowsky, M.D., Williams, W.P., Bertran, J. 2005. Response to aflatoxin of CIMMYT germplasm in Southern USA [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Multicrop Aflatoxin and Fumonisin Elimination and Fungal Genomics Workshop, October 23-26, 2005, Raleigh, NC. p. 82.
COMPARISON OF TOXIGENIC AND ATOXIGENIC ISOLATES OF ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS USING DNA AMPLIFICATION FINGERPRINTING TECHNIQUES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Baird, R.E., Trigiano, R.N., Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P., Kelly, R., Abbas, H.K., Moulton, J.K., Scruggs, M.L. 2006. Comparison of aflatoxigenic and nonaflatoxigenic isolates of Aspergillus flavus using DNA amplification fingerprinting techniques. Mycopathologia. 161:93-99.
ETHYLENE SIGNALING CONTRIBUTES TO THE DEFENSE RESPONSE TO HERBIVORE ATTACK IN MAIZE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harfouche, A.L., Shivaji, R., Stocker, R., Williams, W.P., Luthe, D.S. 2006. Ethylene signaling mediates a maize defense response to insect herbivory. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. 19:189-199.
COMPUTATIONAL TOOLS FOR PROTEIN IDENTIFICATION AND GENE ONTOLOGY ANNOTATION OF THE MAIZE PROTEOME - (Abstract Only)
Bridges, S.M., Hodges, J.E., Magee, G.B., Wang, N., Luthe, D.S., Williams, W.P. 2005. Computational tools for protein identification and gene ontology annotation of the maize proteome [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2005 Multicrop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination & Fungal Genomics Workshop, October 23-27, 2005, Raleigh, North Carolina. p. 75.
CORN HYBRIDS WITH EXOTIC GERMPLASM AND LOW-AFLATOXIN - (Abstract Only)
Xu, W., Zhang, J., Odvody, G., Williams, W.P. 2005. Corn hybrids with exotic germplasm and low-aflatoxin [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2005 Multicrop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination & Fungal Genomics Workshop, October 23-27, 2005, Raleigh, North Carolina. p. 74.
SOUTHERN EAST REGIONAL AFLATOXON TEST (SERAT) - (Abstract Only)
Clements, M.J., Williams, W.P., Moore, S.P., Krakowsky, M.D., Guo, B., White, D.G., Xu, W., Isakeit, T., Brooks, T.D., Windham, G.L., Abbas, H.K., Perkins, J., Gorman, D., Raab, Q., Arnold, K., Smith, D., Betran, J. 2005. Southern east regional aflatoxin test (serat) [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2005 Multicrop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination & Fungal Genomics Workshop, October 23-27, 2005, Raleigh, North Carolina. p. 81.
PROGRESS TOWARD IDENTIFYING NEW SOURCES OF GENETIC VARIATION ASSOCIATED WITH REDUCED LEVELS OF AFLATOXIN ACCUMULATION IN MAIZE - (Abstract Only)
Brooks, T.D., Krakowsky, M.D., Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L. 2005. Progress toward identifying new sources of genetic variation associated with reduced levels of aflatoxin accumulation in maize [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2005 Multicrop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination & Fungal Genomics Workshop, October 23-27, 2005, Raleigh, North Carolina. p. 71.
DIFFERENTIAL GENE EXPRESSION LEVELS OF ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS RESISTANCE IN TWO INBRED MAIZE LINES - (Abstract Only)
Kelley, R.Y., Boykin, D.L., Hawkins, L.K., Williams, W.P. 2005. Differential gene expression levels of Aspergillus flavus resistance in two inbred maize lines [abstract]. In: Procedings of the 2005 Multicrop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination & Fungal Genomics Workshop, October 23-27, 2005, Raleigh, North Carolina. p. 44.
EXAMINATION OF ERROR COMPONENTS ASSOCIATED WITH QUANTIFICATION OF AFLATOXIN IN GROUND CORN GRAIN WITH IN-HOUSE CD-ELISA - (Abstract Only)
Clements, M.J., Windham, G.L., Maragos, C.M., Williams, W.P., Brooks, T.D., Hawkins, L.K. 2005. Examination of error components associated with quantification of aflatoxin in ground corn grain with in-house CD-ELISA [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2005 Multicrop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination & Fungal Genomics Workshop, Raleigh, North Carolina. p. 130.
CORN HUSK CHARACTERISTICS POTENTIALLY ASSOCIATED WITH RESISTANCE TO AFLATOXIN CONTAMINATION OF GRAIN: A PRELIMINARY STUDY - (Abstract Only)
Clements, M.J., Williams, W.P. 2005. Corn husk characteristics potentially associated with resistance to aflatoxin contamination of grain: a preliminary study [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2005 Multicrop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination & Fungal Genomics Workshop, October 23-27, 2005, Raleigh, North Carolina. p. 88.
BREEDING FOR RESISTANCE TO AFLATOXIN ACCUMULATION IN MAIZE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Williams, W.P. 2006. Breeding for resistance to aflatoxin accumulation in maize. Mycotoxin Research. 22:27-32.
STRATEGIES FOR INSECT MANAGEMENT TARGETED TOWARD MYCOTOXIN MANAGEMENT ()
Dowd, P.F., Johnson, E.T., Williams, W.P. 2005. Strategies for insect management targeted toward mycotoxin management. In: Abbas, H., editor. Aflatoxin and Food Safety. New York, NY: Marcell-Dekker. p. 517-541.
TECHNIQUES USED TO IDENTIFY AFLATOXIN RESISTANT CORN ()
Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P., Buckley, P.M., Abbas, H.K., Hawkins, L.K. 2005. Techniques used to identify aflatoxin resistant corn. In: Abbas, Hamed K., editor. Aflatoxin and Food Safety. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. p. 407-421.
ENHANCING MAIZE WITH RESISTANCE TO ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS INFECTION AND AFLATOXIN ACCUMULATION ()
Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L., Buckley, P.M. 2005. Enhancing maize with resistance to Aaspergillus flavus infection and aflatoxin accumulation. In: Abbas, Hamed K., editor. Aflatoxin and Food Safety. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. p. 379-394.
QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI CONFERRING RESISTANCE TO FALL ARMYWORM AND SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER LEAF FEEDING DAMAGE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brooks, T.D., Willcox, M.C., Williams, W.P., Buckley, P.M. 2005. Quantitative trait loci conferring resistance to fall armyworm and southwestern corn borer leaf feeding damage. Crop Science. 45:2430-2434.
EFFECT OF DIFFERENT POST-HARVESTING DRYING TEMPERATURES ON ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS SURVIVAL AND AFLATOXIN CONTENT IN FIVE MAIZE HYBRIDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hawkins, L.K., Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P. 2005. Effect of different post-harvesting drying temperatures on Aspergillus flavus survival and aflatoxin content in five maize hybrids. Journal of Food Protection. 68:1521-1524.
COMPUTATIONAL SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH IN MAIZE PROTEOMICS AND MARKER ASSISTED SELECTION - (Abstract Only)
Bridges, S.M., Hodges, J.E., Wang, Y., Xian, H., Luthe, D., Williams, W.P. 2005. Computational support for research in maize proteomics and marker assisted selection [abstract]. Proceedings 2004 4th Annual Fungal Genomics, 5th Annual Multi-Crop Fumonisin Elimination and 17th Annual Multi-crop Aflatoxin Elimination Workshop. p. 54.
TAKING THE COB OUT: GENETIC AND PROTEOMIC APPROACHES FOR INVESTIGATING INDUCED AND CONSTITUTIVE RESISTANCE TO ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS DURING MAIZE (ZEA MAYS L.) EAR DEVELOPMENT - (Abstract Only)
Luthe, D.S., Pechanova, O., Peethambaran, B., Liu, G.Y., Magbanua, Z.V., Pechan, T., Bridges, S., Hawkins, L.K., Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P. 2005. Taking the cob out: genetic and proteomic approaches for investigating induced and constitutive resistance to Aspergillus flavus during maize (Zea mays L.) ear development [abstract]. Proceedings 2004 4th Annual Fungal Genomics, 5th Annual Multi-Crop Fumonisin Elimination and 17th Annual Multi-Crop Aflatoxin Elimination Workshops. p. 48.
FURTHER INVESTIGATION OF RESISTANCE MECHANISMS RESPONSIBLE FOR REDUCED LEVELS OF AFLATOXIN ACCUMULATION IN MAIZE: QTL STUDIES OF TWO RESISTANT INBREDS - (Abstract Only)
Brooks, T.D., Krakowsky, M.D., Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L. 2005. Further investigation of resistance mechanisms responsible for reduced levels of aflatoxin accumulation in maize: QTL studies of two resistant inbreds [abstract]. Proceedings 2004 4th Annual Fungal Genomics, 5th Annual Multi-Crop Fumonisin Elimination and 17th Annual Multi-Crop Aflatoxin Elimination Workshops. p. 70.
EXPRESSION OF DIFFERENT LIPOXYGENASE GENES IN RELATION TO RESISTANCE IN CORN DEVELOPING AND MATURE EMBRYOS TO AFLATOXIN CONTAMINATION BY ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS - (Abstract Only)
Camas, A., Lopez, L., Gardner, H.D., Brooks, T.D., Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P. 2005. Expression of different lipoxygenase genes in relation to resistance in corn developing and mature embryos to aflatoxin contamination by Aspergillus flavus [abstract]. Proceedings 2004 4th Annual Fungal Genomics, 5th Annual Multi-Crop Fumonisin Elimination and 17th Annual Multi-Crop Aflatoxin Elimination Workshops. p. 72.
ASSESSING GERMPLASM ENHANCEMENT OF MAIZE (GEM) PROJECT GERMPLASM AS A SOURCE OF RESISTANCE TO AFLATOXIN ACCUMULATION IN GRAIN - (Abstract Only)
Clements, M.J., Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P., Maragos, C.M., Blanco, M.H., Goodman, M.M. 2004. Assessing germplasm enhancement of maize (GEM) project germplasm as a source of resistance to aflatoxin accumulation in grain [abstract]. Proceedings of the 4th Fungal Genomics, 5th Fumonisin Elimination and 17th Aflatoxin Elimination Workshop. p. 2004.
SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER DAMAGE AND AFLATOXIN ACCUMULATION IN CONVENTIONAL AND TRANSGENIC CORN HYBRIDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L., Buckley, P.M., Perkins, J.M. 2005. Southwestern corn borer damage and aflatoxin accumulation in conventional and transgenic corn hybrids. Field Crops Research. 91:329-336.
QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI CONTRIBUTING RESISTANCE TO AFLATOXIN ACCUMULATION IN THE MAIZE INBRED MP313E - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brooks, T.D., Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L., Willcox, M.C., Abbas, H.K. 2005. Quantitative trait loci contributing resistance to aflatoxin accumulation in the maize inbred Mp313E. Crop Science. 45:171-174.
AFLATOXIN AND FUMONISIN ACCUMULATION IN GRAIN: IDENTIFYING NOVEL RESISTANCE SOURCES AND INCORPORATING RESISTANCE INTO COMMERCIAL GENETIC BACKGROUNDS - (Abstract Only)
Clements, M.J., Brooks, T.D., Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P., Maragos, C.M., White, D.G. 2004. Aflatoxin and fumonisin accumulation in grain: identifying novel resistance sources and incorporating resistance into commercial genetic backgrounds [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 45th Annual Corn Dry Milling Conference, June 3-4, 2004, Peoria, Illinois. p.12-13.
IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME IN INSECTS: PLANT DEFENSES THAT DISRUPT THE PERITROPHIC MATRIX - (Abstract Only)
Pechan, T., Williams, W.P., Mohan, S., Ozkah, S., Bassford, E., Shivaji, R., Luthe, D. 2004. Irritable bowel syndrome in insects: Plant defenses that disrupt the peritrophic matrix [abstract]. Proceedings International Entomology Congress.
AFLATOXIN ACCUMULATION IN MAIZE AFTER INOCULATION WITH ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS AND INFESTATION WITH SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L., Buckley, P.M. 2003. Aflatoxin accumulation in maize after inoculation with Aspergillus flavus and infestation with southwestern corn borer. Journal of Genetics and Breeding. 57:365-370.
CORRELATIONS BETWEEN GRAIN COMPOSITION AND PEST RESISTANCE IN A SET OF CORN HYBRIDS - (Abstract Only)
Pollak, L.M., Montgomery, K., Abel, C.A., Williams, W.P., Xu, W. 2004. Correlations between grain composition and pest resistance in a set of corn hybrids. Corn Conference Interregional Proceedings. Available: http://www.corn2.agron.iastate.edu/NCR167/Meetings/2004/2004NCRAgenda.htm.
YIELD OF TWO SETS OF HYBRIDS AND THE GRAIN COMPOSITION OF THE PARENTS AND HYBRIDS WITH ASSOCIATED AGRONOMIC TRAITS - (Abstract Only)
Montgomery, K., Pollak, L.M., Goggi, S., Abel, C.A., Williams, W.P., Xu, W. 2004. Yield of two sets of hybrids and the grain composition of the parents and hybrids with associated agronomic traits. Corn Conference Interregional Proceedings. Available: http://www.corn2.agron.iastate.edu/NCR167/Meetings/2004/2004NCRAgenda.htm.
PROTEOMIC ANALYSIS OF MAIZE RACHIS TISSUE IN ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS RESISTANT INBREDS - (Abstract Only)
Pechanova, O., Pechan, T., Williams, W.P., Luthe, D.S. 2003. Proteomic analysis of maize rachis tissue in aspergillus flavus resistant inbreds [abstract]. 16th Annual Aflatoxin Elimination Workshop Proceedings. p. 105.
AN INTEGRATED DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SUPPORTING AFLATOXIN STUDIES - (Abstract Only)
Wang, Y., Hodges, J.E., Bridges, S.M., Williams, W.P., Brooks, T.D., Windham, G.L. 2003. An integrated data management system supporting aflatoxin studies [abstract]. Multicrop Aflatoxin and Fumoninsin Elimination and Fungal Genomics Workshop Proceedings. p. 65.
EFFECT OF POLLEN GENOTYPE ON ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS INFECTION AND AFLATOXIN ACCUMULATION IN MAIZE - (Abstract Only)
Alpe, M., Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L. 2003. Effect of pollen genotype on Aspergillus flavus infection and aflatoxin accumulation in maize [abstract]. 16th Annual Aflatoxin Elimination Workshop Proceedings. p. 67.
USING GENETIC ALGORITHMS TO DERIVE ENVIRONMENTAL INDICES CORRELATED WITH AFLATOXIN LEVELS - (Abstract Only)
Xian, H., Bridges, S.M., Hodges, J.E., Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L. 2003. Using genetic algorithms to derive environmental indices correlated with aflatoxin levels [abstract]. Multicrop Aflatoxin and Fumonisin Elimination and Fungal Genomics Workshop Proceedings. p. 66.
COMPARATIVE PROTEOMIC ANALYSIS OF MAIZE SILKS IN ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS RESISTANT AND SUSCEPTIBLE INBREDS - (Abstract Only)
Peethambaran, B., Williams, W.P., Luthe, D.S. 2003. Comparative proteomic analysis of maize silks in Aspergillus flavus resistant and susceptible inbreds [abstract]. 16th Annual Aflatoxin Elimination Workshop Proceedings. p. 104.
INVESTIGATION OF GENE EFFECTS ON ALFATOXIN CONCENTRATION IN A SEGREGATION MAIZE POPULATION - (Abstract Only)
Gardner, H.D., Brooks, T.D., Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L., Hawkins, L.K., Luthe, D., Brown, R.L., Abbas, H.K. 2003. Investigation of gene effects on alfatoxin concentration in a segregation maize population [abstract]. 16th Annual Aflatoxin Elimination Workshop Proceedings. p. 68.
MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF RESISTANCE TO AFLATOXIN ACCUMULATION IN MP313E - (Abstract Only)
Brooks, T.D., Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L., Abbas, H.K. 2003. Molecular characterization of resistance to aflatoxin accumulation in Mp313E [abstract]. 16th Annual Aflatoxin Elimination Workshop Proceedings. p. 51.
PROGRESS TOWARD DEVELOPING STRESS-TOLERANT AND LOW-AFLATOXIN CORN HYBRIDS FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES - (Abstract Only)
Xu, W., Odvody, G., Williams, W.P. 2003. Progress toward developing stress-tolerant and low-aflatoxin corn hybrids for the southern states [abstract]. 16th Annual Aflatoxin Elimination Workshop Proceedings. p. 63.
INOCULATION TECHNIQUES USED TO QUANTIFY AFLATOXIN RESISTANCE IN COTTON - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
WINDHAM, G.L., WILLIAMS, W.P., BUCKLEY, P.M., ABBAS, H.K. INOCULATION TECHNIQUES USED TO QUANTIFY AFLATOXIN RESISTANCE IN CORN. JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY TOXINS REVIEWS. 2003. V.22.P.313-325.
COMPARATIVE PROTEOMIC ANALYSIS OF MAIZE SILKS IN ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS RESISTANT AND SUSCEPTIBLE INBREDS - (Abstract Only)
Peethambaran, B., Williams, W.P., Luthe, D.S. 2003. Comparative proteomic analysis of maize silks in Aspergillus flavus resistant and susceptible inbreds. Proceedings American Society of Plant Biologists.
IS THE UNIQUE MAIZE 33-KD CYSTEINE PROTEINASE ATTACKING PROTEINS OF INSECT PERITROPHIC MATRIX? - (Abstract Only)
Pechan, T., Cohen, A., Williams, W.P., Luthe, D.S. 2003. Is the unique maize 33-kd cysteine proteinase attacking proteins of insect peritrophic matrix [abstract]? Proceedings American Society of Plant Biologists. Abstract No. 728.
ENHANCING MAIZE GERMPLASM WITH RESISTANCE TO AFLATOXIN CONTAMINATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
WILLIAMS, W.P., WINDHAM, G.L., BUCKLEY, P.M. ENHANCING MAIZE GERMPLASM WITH RESISTANCE TO AFLATOXIN CONTAMINATION. JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY TOXIN REVIEWS.2003. V.22.P.175-193.
AFLAXTOXIN ACCUMULATION IN CONVENTIONAL AND TRANSGENIC CORN HYBRIDS INFESTED WITH SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER (LEPIDOPTERA: CRAMBIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L., Buckley, P.M., Daves, C. 2003. Aflatoxin accumulation in conventional and transgenic corn hybrids infested with southwestern corn borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae). Journal of Agricultural and Urban Entomology 19:227-236.
THE USE OF GPS, GIS, AND REMOTELY SENSED HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGERY TO DETECT PARAQUAT DRIFT INJURY ON CORN (ZEA MAYS) IN A FIELD SETTING - (Abstract Only)
Henry, W.B., Shaw, D.R., Easley, J.W., Williams, W.P. 2003. The use of gps, gis, and remotely sensed hyperspectral imagery to detect paraquat drift injury on corn (zea mays) in a field setting. Agronomy Abstracts. Presented at the National Weed Science Society of America 2003 Annual Meeting. Jacksonville, FL.
AFLATOXIN ACCUMULATION IN CONVENTIONAL AND TRANSGENIC CORN HYBRIDS INFESTED WITH SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER (LEPIDOPTERA: CRAMBIDAE) - (Abstract Only)
Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L., Buckley, P.M., Daves, C. 2002. Aflatoxin accumulation in conventional and transgenic corn hybrids infested with southwestern corn borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae)[abstract]. Proceedings of the 2nd funal Genomics, 3rd Fumonisin Elimination Workshops. p. 109.
USE OF GFP-TAGGED ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS TO MONITOR FUNGAL GROWTH IN DEVELOPING EARS OF RESISTANT AND SUSCEPTIBLE CORN HYBRIDS - (Abstract Only)
Magbanua, Z.V., Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L., Luthe, D.S. 2003. Use of GFP-tagged Aspergillus flavus to monitor fungal growth in developing ears of resistant and susceptible corn hybrids [abstract]. Proceedings of the 2nd Fungal Genomics, 3rd Fumonisin Elimination and 15th Alfatoxin Elimination Workshops. p. 151.
A COMPARISON OF INOCULATION TECHNIQUES FOR ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS ON CORN - (Abstract Only)
Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P., Buckley, P.M., Abbas, H.K., Hawkins, L.K. 2003. A comparison of inoculation techniques for Aspergillus flavus on corn [abstract]. Proceedings 2nd Fungal Genomics, 3rd Fumonisin Elimination and 15th Aflatoxin Elimination Workshop. p. 139.
UNIQUE MAIZE INSECT-DEFENSE SYSTEM DISRUPTS CATERPILLAR MIDGUT ORGANIZATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
PECHAN, T., COHEN, A.C., WILLIAMS, W.P., LUTHE, D.S. INSECT FEEDING MOBILIZES A UNIQUE PLANT DEFENSE PROTEASE THAT DISRUPTS THE PERITROPHIC MATRIX OF CATERPILLARS. NATURE. 2002. v.99. p. 13319-13323.
SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER (LEPIDOPTERA: CRAMBIDAES) DAMAGE AND AFLATOXIN ACCUMULATION IN MAIZE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
SELECTION FOR RESISTANCE TO SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER USING MARKER- ASSISTED AND CONVENTIONAL BACKCROSSING - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
EVALUATION OF CORN INBREDS AND ADVANCED BREEDING LINES FOR RESISTANCE TO FIELD AFLATOXIN CONTAMINATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
A COMPARISON OF WOUNDING AND NON-WOUNDING INOCULATION TECHNIQUES ON AFLATOXIN CONTAMINATION OF CORN IN THE FIELD - (Abstract Only)
REGISTRATION OF MAIZE GERMPLASM LINE MP716 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
LOCATION OF ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS AND AFLATOXIN BIOSYNTHESIS IN DEVELOPING EARS OF CORN - (Abstract Only)
RESPONSE TO SELECTION FOR FALL ARMYWORM RESISTANCE IN SWEET CORN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER RESISTANCE AND AFLATOXIN ACCUMULATION IN MAIZE - (Abstract Only)
ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE RESISTANCE IN SWEET CORN - (Abstract Only)
REGISTRATION OF MAIZE GERMPLASM LINES MP713 AND MP714 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
INFLUENCE OF WHORL REGION FROM RESISTANT AND SUSCEPTIBLE CORN GENOTYPES ON FALL ARMYWORM (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE) GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
AFLATOXIN ACCUMULATION IN TRANSGENIC AND NONTRANSGENIC CORN HYBRIDS INFESTED WITH SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER - (Abstract Only)
EVALUATION OF CORN HYBRIDS FOR RESISTANCE TO AFLATOXIN ACCUMULATION - (Abstract Only)
REGISTRATION OF MAIZE GERMPLASM LINE MP715 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
VEGETATIVE PHASE CHANGE IN MAIZE AND ITS ASSOCIATION TO FALL ARMYWORM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
DIFFERENTIAL GROWTH OF FALL ARMYWORM LARVAE REARED ON THREE PHENOTYPIC REGIONS OF WHORL LEAVES FROM A RESISTANT AND A SUSCEPTIBLE MAIZE HYBRID - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
ENHANCING INHERENT FALL ARMYWORM (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE) RESISTANCE OF CORN WITH BACILLUS THURINGIENSIS GENES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
EFFECTS OF RESISTANT CORN HYBRID AND SOIL CHEMICAL TREATMENT ON MELOIDOGYNEINCOGNITA IN ROTATION. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
AFLATOXIN ACCUMULATION IN COMMERCIAL CORN HYBRIDS IN 1998 ()
EVALUATION OF SIX MAIZE HYBRIDS FOR THEIR SUSCEPTIBILITY TO FEEDING BY THREE DIATRAEA SP. (LEPIDOPTERA: CRAMBIDAE) USING LABORATORY BIOASSAY PROCEDURES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
EFFECTS OF THE SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER ON ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS KERNEL INFECTION AND AFLATOXIN ACCUMULATION IN MAIZE HYBRIDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
RESISTANCE TO SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER IN CORN AFTER ANTHESIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
CHARACTERIZATION OF THREE DISTINCT CDNA CLONES FROM CORN (ZEA MAYS L.) CALLUS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH RESISTANCE TO FALL ARMYWORM AND SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER IN CORN AT DIFFERENT VEGETATIVE STAGES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER (LEPIDOPTERA: PYRALIDAE) AND FALL ARMYWORM (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE) GROWTH ON EXCISED LEAVES OF RESISTANT AND SUSCEPTIBLE MAIZE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
EVALUATION OF TRANSGENIC CORN FOR RESISTANCE TO CORN EARWORM (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE), FALL ARMYWORM (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE), AND SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER (LEPIDOPTERA: PYRALIDAE) IN A LABORATORY BIOASSAY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS INFECTION AND AFLATOXIN ACCUMULATION IN RESISTANT AND SUSCEPTIBLE MAIZE HYBRIDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
REGISTRATION OF ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE RESISTANT MAIZE GERMPLASM LINES MP709, MP710, MP711, AND MP712 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
EVALUATION OF TRANSGENIC CORN FOR RESISTANCE TO FALL ARMYWORM AND SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
RESISTANCE OF A MAIZE GENOTYPE, FAWCC(C5), TO FALL ARMYWORM LARVAE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
INSECT COLONY, PLANTING DATE, AND PLANT GROWTH STAGE EFFECTS ON SCREENING MAIZE FOR LEAF-FEEDING RESISTANCE TO FALL ARMYWORM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER GROWTH ON LYOPHILIZED CORN HUSKS IN A LABORATORY BIOASSAY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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