Location: Pollinator Health in Southern Crop Ecosystems Research
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Adjuvants for drone-based aerial pesticide applications to reduce pesticide drift and protect insect pollinators
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First record of Xenoglossa (Cemolobus) ipomoeae (Robertson, 1891) in Mississippi: Distribution, ecology, and conservation implications
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Parys, K.A., Huntzinger, K.T., Seshadri, A.H., Rashid, T. 2024. First record of Xenoglossa (Cemolobus) ipomoeae (Robertson, 1891) in Mississippi: Distribution, ecology, and conservation implications. Journal of Melittology. 120:1-9. https://doi.org/10.17161/jom.vi120.22418.
Testing the drift reduction potential of some adjuvants from renewable sources for aerial pesticide applications
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An algae-based polymer material as a pesticide adjuvant for mitigating off-target drift and protecting pollinator health
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Kannan, N., Read, Q.D., Zhang, W. 2024. An algae-based polymer material as a pesticide adjuvant for mitigating off-target drift and protecting pollinator health . Heliyon. 10(16):1-18. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e35510.
Tuning an Acoustic Metamaterial Using Iso-geometric Analysis and Evolutionary Shape Optimization
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Khajah, T., Parys, K.A. 2024. Tuning an Acoustic Metamaterial Using Iso-geometric Analysis and Evolutionary Shape Optimization. IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems 1. https://doi.org/10.1109/DCAS61159.2024.10539873.
Microarray and functional pathway analyses revealed significantly elevated gene expressions associated with metabolic resistance to oxamyl (vydate) in lygus lineolaris
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Zhu, Y., Du, Y., Liu, X.F., Portilla, M., Chen, J. 2024. Microarray and functional pathway analyses revealed significantly elevated gene expressions associated with metabolic resistance to oxamyl (vydate) in lygus lineolaris. Toxics. 12(3). Article 188. https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12030188.
Home-and-away comparisons of life history traits indicate enemy release and founder effects of the solitary bee, Megachile sculpturalis
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Fornhoff, F., Lanner, J., Orr, M.C., Xie, T., Guo, S., Guariento, E., Tuerlings, T., Smagghe, G., Parys, K.A., Cetkovic, A., Dubaic, J.B., Geslin, B., Scharnhorst, V., Pachinger, B., Klein, A., Meimberg, H. 2024. Home-and-away comparisons of life history traits indicate enemy release and founder effects of the solitary bee, Megachile sculpturalis. Basic and Applied Ecology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.baae.2024.02.008.
Tetraspanin CD82 Regulates S100A7 Expression in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
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Zhang, W., Reddi, K.K., Shahrabi-Farahani, S., Anderson, K.M., Liu, M., Rose, L., Kakhniashvili, D., Wang, X., Zhang, Y. 2024. Tetraspanin CD82 Regulates S100A7 Expression in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Cancer Cell International. 25(5)/2569. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25052659.
Nature’s Workforce: Understanding the Role of Wild Bees’ in Agroecosystems
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Esquivel, I., Parys, K.A. 2024. Nature’s Workforce: Understanding the Role of Wild Bees’ in Agroecosystems. CABI Agriculture and Bioscience (CABI A&B). https://doi.org/10.1079/9781800622777.0011.
Book review: "Honey Bee Biology" written by Brian R. Johnson
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Seshadri, A.H. 2024. Book review: "Honey Bee Biology" written by Brian R. Johnson. Quarterly Review of Biology. 99,number 1/53. https://doi.org/10.1086/729248.
Pollen associated with a Texas population of blowflies (Diptera: Calliphoridae) highlights underappreciated aspects of their biology
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Rangel, J., Lau, P.W., Strauss, B., Hildinger, E., Hernandez, B., Rodriguez, S., Bryant, V., Tarone, A.M. 2023. Pollen associated with a Texas population of blowflies (Diptera: Calliphoridae) highlights underappreciated aspects of their biology. Ecological Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1111/een.13298.
A globally-synthesized and flagged bee occurrence dataset and cleaning workflow
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Dorey, J.B., Fischer, E.E., Chesshire, P.R., Nava-Bolanos, A.N., O'Rielly, R.L., Bossert, S., Collins, S.M., Lichtenberg, E.M., Tucker, E.M., Smith-Pardo, A., Falcon-Brindis, A., Guevara, D.A., Ribeiro, B., De Pedro, D., Pickering, J., Hung, K.J., Parys, K.A., McCabe, L.M., Rogan, M.S., Minckley, R.L., Velzco, J.E., S., Griswold, T.L., Zarillo, T.A., Jetz, W., Sica, Y.V., Orr, M.C., Guzman, L.M., Ascher, J.S., Hughes, A.C., Cobb, N.S. 2023. A globally synthesized and flagged bee occurrence dataset and cleaning workflow. Scientific Data - Nature. 10(747):2023. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-023-02626-w.
Using a Personalized Medicine Approach to Develop Care for an Atypical Cystic Fibrosis Patient
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Zhang, W., Lee, J., Husami, A., Kadri, F., Yarlagadda, S., Moon, C., Mun, K., Zhang, K., Arora, K., Naren, A.P., Brewington, J., Clancy, J.P. 2023. Using a Personalized Medicine Approach to Develop Care for an Atypical Cystic Fibrosis Patient. Pediatrics. 59/229-232. https://doi.org/10.1002/ppul.26719.
Editorial: Insect pollinators in the Anthropocene: How multiple environmental stressors are shaping pollinator health
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Lau, P.W., Sgolostra, F., Williams, G., Straub, L. 2023. Editorial: Insect pollinators in the Anthropocene: How multiple environmental stressors are shaping pollinator health. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution. 11:1279774. https://doi.org/10.3389/fevo.2023.1279774.
Feeding toxicity of abamectin on honey bees (Apis mellifera)
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The nutritional landscape in agroecosystems: A review on how resources and management practices can shape pollinator health in agricultural environments
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Lau, P.W., Esquivel, I.L., Parys, K.A., Hung, J., Chakrabarti, P. 2023. The nutritional landscape in agroecosystems: A review on how resources and management practices can shape pollinator health in agricultural environments. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. https://doi.org/10.1093/aesa/saad023.
An analysis of the climate change effects on pesticide vapor drift from ground-based pesticide applications to cotton
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Kannan, N. 2023. An analysis of the climate change effects on pesticide vapor drift from ground-based pesticide applications to cotton. Scientific Reports. 13/1-12. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-36941-4.
Extraction and measurement of total lipids in fresh royal jelly samples: Comparison of several methods
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Zhang, W., Ray, A.Z., Tundo, G., Lau, P.W., Zhu, Y. 2023. Extraction and measurement of total lipids in fresh royal jelly samples: Comparison of several methods. American Chemical Society Abstracts. https://doi.org/10.1021/scimeetings.3c10168.
The microbiome and gene expression of honey bee workers are affected by a diet containing pollen substitutes
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Powell, E.J., Lau, P.W., Rangel, J., Arnott, R., Dejong, T., Moran, N.A. 2023. The microbiome and gene expression of honey bee workers are affected by a diet containing pollen substitutes. PLOS ONE. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0286070.
Detect cytochrome C oxidase- and glutathione-S-transferase-mediated detoxification in a permethrin-resistant population of lygus lineolaris
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Zhu, Y., Du, Y., Yao, J., Liu, X.F., Wang, Y. 2023. Detect cytochrome C oxidase- and glutathione-S-transferase-mediated detoxification in a permethrin-resistant population of lygus lineolaris. Toxics. 11(4):342. https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics11040342.
Mixture effects of thiamethoxam and seven pesticides with different modes of action on honey bees (Aplis mellifera)
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Li, W., Lv, L., Wang, Y., Zhu, Y. 2023. Mixture effects of thiamethoxam and seven pesticides with different modes of action on honey bees (Aplis mellifera). Scientific Reports. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-29837-w#article-info.
Mixture toxicities of tetrachlorantraniliprole and tebuconazole to honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) and the potential mechanism
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Cang, T., Lou, Y., Zhu, Y., Li, W., Weng, H., Lv, L., Wang, Y. 2023. Mixture toxicities of tetrachlorantraniliprole and tebuconazole to honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) and the potential mechanism. Environment International. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2023.107764.
Mixture toxic effects of thiacloprid and cyproconazole on honey bees (Apis mellifera L.)
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Lv, L., Li, W., Li, X., Wang, D., Weng, H., Zhu, Y., Wang, Y. 2023. Mixture toxic effects of thiacloprid and cyproconazole on honey bees (Apis mellifera L.). Science of the Total Environment. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.161700.
Role of kairomones in biological control of pests: Commercial potential
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Okosun, O.O., George, J., Reddy, G.V. 2023. Role of kairomones in biological control of pests: Commercial potential. In: Koul, O., editor. Development and commercialization of biopesticides: Costs and benefits. London, UK: Academic Press. p. 57-80. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-95290-3.00019-4
Climate change effects on irrigated corn growth in the Lower Mississippi Delta
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Kannan, N., Anapalli, S.S. 2023. Climate change effects on irrigated corn growth in the Lower Mississippi Delta. Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology. 62(3):377-392. https://doi.org/10.1175/JAMC-D-22-0107.1.
Joint toxic effects of thiamethoxam and flusilazole on the adult worker honey bees (Apis mellifera L.)
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Wang, D., Lv, L., Gao, Z., Zhu, Y., Weng, H., Yang, G., Wang, Y. 2022. Joint toxic effects of thiamethoxam and flusilazole on the adult worker honey bees (Apis mellifera L.). Journal of Hazardous Materials. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2022.120806.
Opportunities to mitigate particle drift from ground-based preemergent herbicide applications
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Kannan, N., Huggins, C.L. 2023. Opportunities to mitigate particle drift from ground-based preemergent herbicide applications. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. https://doi.org/10.13031/aea.15307.
A framework for sustainable groundwater management
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Anandhi, A., Karunanidhi, D., Muthu, S.G., Panda, S., Kannan, N. 2022. A framework for sustainable groundwater management. Water. 14(21):3416.
Low flow trends in Texas stream segments serving unique hydrologic functions
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Venkataraman, K., Kannan, N., Chraibi, V. 2023. Low flow trends in Texas stream segments serving unique hydrologic functions. Texas Water Journal. 14(1):3-33. https://doi.org/10.21423/twj.v14i1.7143.
Tracking the effects of climate change on the distribution of Plecia nearctica (Diptera, Bibionidae) in the USA using MaxEnt and GIS
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Abou-Shaara, H.F., Amiri, E., Parys, K.A. 2022. Tracking the effects of climate change on the distribution of Plecia nearctica (Diptera, Bibionidae) in the USA using MaxEnt and GIS. Diversity. 14(8):690 (11pgs). https://doi.org/10.3390/d14080690.
Investigating the causes of reduced dissolved oxygen concentrations in Kickapoo Creek, TX
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Kannan, N., Venkataraman, K., Stroebel, J., Taylor, L. 2022. Investigating the causes of reduced dissolved oxygen concentrations in Kickapoo Creek, TX. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. 194:574. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-022-10209-2.
Assessing pollen nutrient content: a unifying approach for the study of nutritional ecology
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Lau, P.W., Lesne, P., Grebenok, R.J., Rangel, J., Behmer, S.T. 2022. Assessing pollen nutrient content: a unifying approach for the study of nutritional ecology. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B. https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.c.5923123.
The impact of COVID-19 on beekeepers in Texas and Louisiana
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Lau, P.W., Payne, A.N., Khan, O., Buchman, M.B., Rangel, J. 2022. The impact of COVID-19 on beekeepers in Texas and Louisiana. Journal of Apicultural Research. 61(3):309-314. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.2022.2051333.
First report of a gynandromorph of Florilegus condignus (Cresson, 1878) (Hymenoptera: Apidae), with notes on phenology and abundance
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Parys, K.A., Davis, K.A., James, S., Davis, J.B., Tyler, H.L., Griswold, T.L. 2022. First report of a gynandromorph of Florilegus condignus (Cresson, 1878) (Hymenoptera: Apidae), with notes on phenology and abundance. Journal of Hymenoptera Research. https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.89.75857.
Honey bee (Apis mellifera) exposure to pesticide residues in nectar and pollen in urban and suburban environments from four regions of the United States
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Demares, F.J., Schmehl, D., Bloomquist, J.R., Cabrera, A.R., Huang, Z.Y., Lau, P.W., Ranel, J., Sullivan, J., Xie, X., Ellis, J.D. 2022. Honey bee (Apis mellifera) exposure to pesticide residues in nectar and pollen in urban and suburban environments from four regions of the United States. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1002/etc.5298.
Holistic management of pollinators and pests: Integrating semiochemicals with on-farm pesticides
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Okosun, O.O., Reddy, G.V. 2021. Holistic management of pollinators and pests: Integrating semiochemicals with on-farm pesticides. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 114:1-13. https://doi.org/10.1093/aesa/saab035.
Insights into reproductive processes and hierarchies within social insect societies
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Interactions of Insect pest semiochemicals and insect pollinators
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