Research Project: Development of Applied Management Systems for Diseases of Perennial Crops with Emphasis on Vector-Borne Pathogens of Grapevine and Citrus

Location: Crop Diseases, Pests and Genetics Research

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

Vine mealybug movement and population phenology - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

High growing season temperatures limit winter recovery of grapevines from Xylella fastidiosa infection – implications for epidemiology in hot climates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burbank, L.P., Sisterson, M.S., Wei, W., Ortega, B.C., Luna, N.R., Naegele, R.P. 2023. High growing season temperatures limit winter recovery of grapevines from Xylella fastidiosa infection – implications for epidemiology in hot climates. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-03-23-0492-RE.

Enhancing PCR detection of Xylella taiwanensis using whole genome sequence information - (Abstract Only)

Ability of glassy-winged sharpshooter to acquire Xylella fastidiosa subsp. pauca from ripe olive varieties grown in California, USA - (Abstract Only)
Burbank, L.P., Krugner, R., Rogers, E.E. 2023. Ability of glassy-winged sharpshooter to acquire Xylella fastidiosa subsp. pauca from ripe olive varieties grown in California, USA. Meeting Abstract.

Characterization of genomes and potential biological control mechanisms of novel Californian Trichoderma species isolated from grapevines - (Abstract Only)

Glassy-winged sharpshooter can acquire Xylella fastidiosa strain DeDonno from California ripe olive varieties - (Abstract Only)
Burbank, L.P., Krugner, R., Rogers, E.E. 2023. Glassy-winged sharpshooter can acquire Xylella fastidiosa strain DeDonno from California ripe olive varieties. Meeting Abstract.

Investigation of an expanded, lumped-element model of electropenetrography (EPG) and the accuracy of the traditional R and emf model - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Backus, E.A., Patterson, W.C. 2023. Investigation of an expanded, lumped-element model of electropenetrography (EPG) and the accuracy of the traditional R and emf model. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 208. Article 107771. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2023.107771.

TaqMan quantitative-PCR detection of Xylella taiwanensis in Taiwan - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Su, C., Fung, J., Chang, R., Chang, C., Jan, F., Shih, H., Chen, J. 2023. TaqMan quantitative-PCR detection of Xylella taiwanensis in Taiwan. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-01-23-0064-RE.

Xylella fastidiosa inoculation behaviors (EPG X wave) are performed differently by blue-green sharpshooters based on infection status of prior probing host - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Roddee, J., Backus, E.A., Cervantes, F.A., Hanboonsong, Y. 2023. Xylella fastidiosa inoculation behaviors (EPG X wave) are performed differently by blue-green sharpshooters based on infection status of prior probing host. Journal of Economic Entomology. 116(3):697-712. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad043.

Droplet superpropulsion in an energetically constrained insect - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Challita, E.J., Sehgal, P., Krugner, R., Bhamla, M.S. 2023. Droplet superpropulsion in an energetically constrained insect. Nature Communications. 14. Article 860. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-023-36376-5.

Web vibrations in intraspecific contests of female black widow spiders, Latrodectus hesperus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Krugner, R., Espindola, C., Justus, N., Hatton, R.L. 2023. Web vibrations in intraspecific contests of female black widow spiders, Latrodectus hesperus. Environmental Entomology. 52(2):169-174. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvad003.

Glassy-winged sharpshooters cease feeding and avoid plants treated with sub-lethal doses of the neonicotinoid insecticide imidacloprid - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sisterson, M.S., Uchima, S.Y., Wallis, C.M., Krugner, R. 2022. Glassy-winged sharpshooters cease feeding and avoid plants treated with sub-lethal doses of the neonicotinoid insecticide imidacloprid. Journal of Economic Entomology. 116(1):240-248. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toac201.

Evaluation of alfalfa fields and pastures as sources of Spissistilus festinus (Hemiptera: Membracidae): Quantification of reproductive and nutritional parameters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sisterson, M.S., Dwyer, D.P., Uchima, S.Y. 2022. Evaluation of alfalfa fields and pastures as sources of Spissistilus festinus (Hemiptera: Membracidae): Quantification of reproductive and nutritional parameters. Environmental Entomology. 52(1):119-128. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvac104.

TaqMan PCR detection of Xylella taiwanensis in Taiwan - (Abstract Only)
Su, C., Fung, J., Chang, R., Chang, C., Jan, F., Shin, H., Chen, J. 2022. TaqMan PCR detection of Xylella taiwanensis in Taiwan. American Phytopathological Society Meeting. 112:S3.85.

Insights into scouting for Pierce’s disease affected grapevines based on a three-year field study - (Trade Journal)
Sisterson, M.S. 2022. Insights into scouting for Pierce’s disease affected grapevines based on a three-year field study. Progressive Crop Consultant. 16-23. https://issuu.com/myaglife/docs/pcc_september_october_2022_final_draft?fr=sZTMzZDQ4MDczNzM

Microplate bioassay to examine the effects of grapevine-isolated stilbenoids on survival of root knot nematodes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wallis, C.M. 2022. Microplate bioassay to examine the effects of grapevine-isolated stilbenoids on survival of root knot nematodes. BMC Research Notes. 15. Article 220. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-022-06106-z.