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Research Project: Ecological Assessment and Mitigation Strategies to Reduce the Risks of Bees to Stressors in Southern Crop Ecosystems

Location: Pollinator Health in Southern Crop Ecosystems Research

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Adjuvants for drone-based aerial pesticide applications to reduce pesticide drift and protect insect pollinators - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

First record of Xenoglossa (Cemolobus) ipomoeae (Robertson, 1891) in Mississippi: Distribution, ecology, and conservation implications Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

An algae-based polymer material as a pesticide adjuvant for mitigating off-target drift and protecting pollinator health Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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 Reprint Icon - (Proceedings)
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 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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 Reprint Icon - (Book / Chapter)
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 Reprint Icon - (Other)
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 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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) - (Abstract Only)

The nutritional landscape in agroecosystems: A review on how resources and management practices can shape pollinator health in agricultural environments Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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 Reprint Icon - (Abstract Only)
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 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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.) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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 Reprint Icon - (Book / Chapter)
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 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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.) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
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 - (Abstract Only)

Interactions of Insect pest semiochemicals and insect pollinators - (Abstract Only)