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

Phone: (662) 325-2735
Fax: (662) 325-8441
Room 340

DORMAN HALL - STONE BLVD.
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
Breeding Corn for Favorable Agronomic Characteristics and Enhanced Resistance to Aflatoxin Accumulation
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 435174
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.)
Aflatoxin in maize: a review of the early literature from "moldy-corn toxicosis" to the genetics of aflatoxin accumulation resistance -
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. Mycotoxins.
Heterotic affinity and combining ability of exotic maize inbred lines for resistance to aflatoxin accumulation -
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. . 214:184.
Evaluating a generic drought index as a predictive tool for aflatoxin contamination of corn: from plot to regional level -
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.
Survey of candidate genes for maize resistance to infection by Aspergillus flavus and/or aflatoxin contamination -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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. https://doi.org/10.1080/154-27528.2017.1408732.
Genome-wide association study of resistance to ear rot by Fusarium verticillioides in a tropical field maize and popcorn core collection -
Investigation of antimicrobial peptide genes associated with fungus and insect resistance in maize -
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 -
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 -
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. 10.3389/fmicb.2018.00799.
Genetic characterization of the maize lipoxygenase gene family in relation to aflatoxin accumuation resistance. -
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 -
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. 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 -
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) -
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. 57:202-2015.
Effect of inoculum concentrations of Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus on aflatoxin accumulation and kernel infection in resistant and susceptible maize hybrids -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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.
Screening for insect and disease resistance and aflatoxin accumulation in experimental maize hybrids -
Identification and quantification of a toxigenic and non-toxigenic Aspergillus flavus strain in contaminated maize using quantitative real-time PCR -
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 -
Using Genome-Wide Associations to Identify Metabolic Pathways Involved in Maize Aflatoxin Accumulation Resistance -
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. -
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 -
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 -
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. -
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 -
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? -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Network analysis of maize RNA transport pathway genes associated with maize resistance to aflatoxin accumulation -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
The maize rachis affects Aspergillus flavus movement during ear development -
A two-dimenstional proteome reference map of the aflatoxigenic fungus Aspergillus flavus -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Tissue-specific components of resistance to Aspergillus ear rot of maize -
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 -
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. -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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? -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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) -
Aflatoxin in corn hybrids infested at different growth stages with southwestern corn borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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.) -
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 -
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 -
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.
Annotation and computational analysis of maize proteome and gene expression datasets -
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 -
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 -
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? -
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.
Diverse maize germplasm aflatoxin levels survey -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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.
EXAMINATION OF ERROR COMPONENTS ASSOCIATED WITH QUANTIFICATION OF AFLATOXIN IN GROUND CORN GRAIN WITH IN-HOUSE CD-ELISA -
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.
COMPUTATIONAL TOOLS FOR PROTEIN IDENTIFICATION AND GENE ONTOLOGY ANNOTATION OF THE MAIZE PROTEOME -
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 -
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) -
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 -
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 -
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.
CORN HUSK CHARACTERISTICS POTENTIALLY ASSOCIATED WITH RESISTANCE TO AFLATOXIN CONTAMINATION OF GRAIN: A PRELIMINARY STUDY -
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 -
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.
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.
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.
QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI CONFERRING RESISTANCE TO FALL ARMYWORM AND SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER LEAF FEEDING DAMAGE -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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.
EFFECT OF POLLEN GENOTYPE ON ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS INFECTION AND AFLATOXIN ACCUMULATION IN MAIZE -
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.
COMPARATIVE PROTEOMIC ANALYSIS OF MAIZE SILKS IN ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS RESISTANT AND SUSCEPTIBLE INBREDS -
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.
PROTEOMIC ANALYSIS OF MAIZE RACHIS TISSUE IN ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS RESISTANT INBREDS -
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 -
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.
USING GENETIC ALGORITHMS TO DERIVE ENVIRONMENTAL INDICES CORRELATED WITH AFLATOXIN LEVELS -
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.
INVESTIGATION OF GENE EFFECTS ON ALFATOXIN CONCENTRATION IN A SEGREGATION MAIZE POPULATION -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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? -
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 -
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) -
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 -
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.
USE OF GFP-TAGGED ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS TO MONITOR FUNGAL GROWTH IN DEVELOPING EARS OF RESISTANT AND SUSCEPTIBLE CORN HYBRIDS -
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 -
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.
AFLATOXIN ACCUMULATION IN CONVENTIONAL AND TRANSGENIC CORN HYBRIDS INFESTED WITH SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER (LEPIDOPTERA: CRAMBIDAE) -
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.
UNIQUE MAIZE INSECT-DEFENSE SYSTEM DISRUPTS CATERPILLAR MIDGUT ORGANIZATION -
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 -
SELECTION FOR RESISTANCE TO SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER USING MARKER- ASSISTED AND CONVENTIONAL BACKCROSSING -
A COMPARISON OF WOUNDING AND NON-WOUNDING INOCULATION TECHNIQUES ON AFLATOXIN CONTAMINATION OF CORN IN THE FIELD -
EVALUATION OF CORN INBREDS AND ADVANCED BREEDING LINES FOR RESISTANCE TO FIELD AFLATOXIN CONTAMINATION -
REGISTRATION OF MAIZE GERMPLASM LINE MP716 -
LOCATION OF ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS AND AFLATOXIN BIOSYNTHESIS IN DEVELOPING EARS OF CORN -
RESPONSE TO SELECTION FOR FALL ARMYWORM RESISTANCE IN SWEET CORN -
ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE RESISTANCE IN SWEET CORN -
ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER RESISTANCE AND AFLATOXIN ACCUMULATION IN MAIZE -
REGISTRATION OF MAIZE GERMPLASM LINES MP713 AND MP714 -
INFLUENCE OF WHORL REGION FROM RESISTANT AND SUSCEPTIBLE CORN GENOTYPES ON FALL ARMYWORM (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE) GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT -
AFLATOXIN ACCUMULATION IN TRANSGENIC AND NONTRANSGENIC CORN HYBRIDS INFESTED WITH SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER -
EVALUATION OF CORN HYBRIDS FOR RESISTANCE TO AFLATOXIN ACCUMULATION -
REGISTRATION OF MAIZE GERMPLASM LINE MP715 -
VEGETATIVE PHASE CHANGE IN MAIZE AND ITS ASSOCIATION TO FALL ARMYWORM -
DIFFERENTIAL GROWTH OF FALL ARMYWORM LARVAE REARED ON THREE PHENOTYPIC REGIONS OF WHORL LEAVES FROM A RESISTANT AND A SUSCEPTIBLE MAIZE HYBRID -
ENHANCING INHERENT FALL ARMYWORM (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE) RESISTANCE OF CORN WITH BACILLUS THURINGIENSIS GENES -
EFFECTS OF RESISTANT CORN HYBRID AND SOIL CHEMICAL TREATMENT ON MELOIDOGYNEINCOGNITA IN ROTATION. -
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 -
EFFECTS OF THE SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER ON ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS KERNEL INFECTION AND AFLATOXIN ACCUMULATION IN MAIZE HYBRIDS -
RESISTANCE TO SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER IN CORN AFTER ANTHESIS -
CHARACTERIZATION OF THREE DISTINCT CDNA CLONES FROM CORN (ZEA MAYS L.) CALLUS -
FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH RESISTANCE TO FALL ARMYWORM AND SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER IN CORN AT DIFFERENT VEGETATIVE STAGES -
SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER (LEPIDOPTERA: PYRALIDAE) AND FALL ARMYWORM (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE) GROWTH ON EXCISED LEAVES OF RESISTANT AND SUSCEPTIBLE MAIZE -
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 -
ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS INFECTION AND AFLATOXIN ACCUMULATION IN RESISTANT AND SUSCEPTIBLE MAIZE HYBRIDS -
REGISTRATION OF ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE RESISTANT MAIZE GERMPLASM LINES MP709, MP710, MP711, AND MP712 -
EVALUATION OF TRANSGENIC CORN FOR RESISTANCE TO FALL ARMYWORM AND SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER -
RESISTANCE OF A MAIZE GENOTYPE, FAWCC(C5), TO FALL ARMYWORM LARVAE -
INSECT COLONY, PLANTING DATE, AND PLANT GROWTH STAGE EFFECTS ON SCREENING MAIZE FOR LEAF-FEEDING RESISTANCE TO FALL ARMYWORM -
SOUTHWESTERN CORN BORER GROWTH ON LYOPHILIZED CORN HUSKS IN A LABORATORY BIOASSAY -
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