Location: Emerging Pests and Pathogens Research
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Using Laser-Guided Variable-Rate Spray Technology with Reduced Rates to Control Pests and Decrease Off-Target Movement in a Tall Spindle-Trained Apple Orchard
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Matthews, L., Hansen, Z.R., Lockwood, D., Mckim, K., Lopez, E., Wright, W., Xiaocun, S., Zhu, H., Fulcher, A. 2025. Using Laser-Guided Variable-Rate Spray Technology with Reduced Rates to Control Pests and Decrease Off-Target Movement in a Tall Spindle-Trained Apple Orchard. HortScience. 60(6):852-860. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI18464-25.
Efficacy of fungicide treatments against cucurbit powdery mildew in the greenhouse in Knoxville, Tennessee, 2022-23
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Counce, A., Gwinn, K., Wang, T., Hansen, Z.R. 2025. Efficacy of fungicide treatments against cucurbit powdery mildew in the greenhouse in Knoxville, Tennessee, 2022-23. Plant Health Progress. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHP-02-25-0046-PDMR.
Role of organic amendment composition and soil texture in modulating volatile fatty acids, Fe/Mn reduction, and Fusarium oxysporum suppression during anaerobic soil disinfestation
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Littrell, J., Ownley, B.H., Hansen, Z.R., Gwinn, K.D., Butler, D.M. 2025. Role of organic amendment composition and soil texture in modulating volatile fatty acids, Fe/Mn reduction, and Fusarium oxysporum suppression during anaerobic soil disinfestation. Phytopathology. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-12-24-0423-R.
Evaluation of Phytophthora nicotianae race 1 on growth parameters of a highly black shank resistant burley tobacco variety in the greenhouse
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Turner, A.K., Hansen, Z.R., Richmond, M.D. 2024. Evaluation of Phytophthora nicotianae race 1 on growth parameters of a highly black shank resistant burley tobacco variety in the greenhouse. Coresta Congress Proceedings. CORTESA Congress 2024.
Application methods and timings of fungicide products for target spot (Rhizoctonia solani) management of burley tobacco
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Turner, A., Hansen, Z.R., Richmond, M.D. 2024. Application methods and timings of fungicide products for target spot (Rhizoctonia solani) management of burley tobacco. Coresta Congress Proceedings. CORTESA Congress 2024.
The effect of tillage and cover cropping systems on yield, quality, and Agular Leaf Spot in dark tobacco production in Tennessee
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Thelin, A., Saha, D., Hansen, Z.R., Sykes, V., Richmond, M.D. 2024. The effect of tillage and cover cropping systems on yield, quality, and Agular Leaf Spot in dark tobacco production in Tennessee. Coresta Congress Proceedings. CORTESA Congress 2024.
Europe as a secondary distribution hub in the worldwide invasion of the potato cyst nematode Globodera rostochiensis
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Esquibet, M., Mwangi, J.M., Kiewnick, S., Wang, X., Mimee, B., Handayani, N., Bert, W., Helder, J., Wainer, J., Sakata, I., Garca, N., Grenier, E., Montarry, J. 2024. Europe as a secondary distribution hub in the worldwide invasion of the potato cyst nematode Globodera rostochiensis. Scientific Reports. 14. Article 13915. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-64617-0.
Influence of Fungicide Application on Rhizosphere Microbiota Structure and Enzymes in Diverse Cannabinoid-Rich Hemp Cultivars
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Xu, J., Knight, T., Boone, D., Saleem, M., Finley, S., Gauthier, N., Ayariga, J., Akinrinlola, R., Pulkoski, M., Britt, K., Tigist, T., Rosado-Rivera, Y., Iddrisu, I., Thweatt, I., Li, T., Zebelo, S., Burrack, H., Thiessen, L., Hansen, Z.R., Bernard, E., Kuhar, T., Samuel-Foo, M., Ajayi, O. 2024. Influence of fungicide application on rhizosphere microbiota structure and enzymes in diverse cannabinoid-rich hemp cultivars. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 25(11):5892. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25115892.
Effect of nitrogen rate on black shank incidence, yield, and leaf quality in burley tobacco
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Turner, A.K., Hansen, Z.R., Richmond, M. 2024. Effect of nitrogen rate on black shank incidence, yield, and leaf quality in burley tobacco. Meeting Abstract. 101st Annual Southern Division Meeting.
Brodie, a dual-purpose chipping and tablestock variety with resistance to pathotypes Ro1 and Ro2 of the golden cyst nematode and partial resistance to pathotype Pa2/3 of the pale cyst nematode
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De Jong, W.S., Wang, X., Halseth, D.E., Plaisted, R.L., Perry, K.L., Qu, X., Paddock, K.M., Falise, M., Dandurand, L., Christ, B.J., Porter, G.A. 2023. Brodie, a dual-purpose chipping and tablestock variety with resistance to pathotypes Ro1 and Ro2 of the golden cyst nematode and partial resistance to pathotype Pa2/3 of the pale cyst nematode. American Journal of Potato Research. 101, 45-51. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12230-023-09939-x.
The globodera rostochiensis Gr29D09 effector with a role in defense suppression targets potato hexokinase 1 protein
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Chen, S., Tran, T., Yeh, A., Yang, H., Chen, J., Yang, Y., Wang, X. 2024. The globodera rostochiensis Gr29D09 effector with a role in defense suppression targets potato hexokinase 1 protein. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. 37:1, 25-35. https://doi.org/10.1094/MPMI-07-23-0095-R.
Lehigh, a variety with yellow flesh and resistance to the golden cyst nematode and common scab
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Dejong, W.S., Halseth, D.E., Plaisted, R.L., Wang, X., Perry, K.L., Qu, X., Paddock, K.M., Falise, M., Christ, B.J., Porter, G.A. 2023. Lehigh, a variety with yellow flesh and resistance to the golden cyst nematode and common scab. American Journal of Potato Research. 100:163-168. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12230-022-09900-4.
Characterization and response of two potato receptor-like kinases to cyst nematode infection
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Chen, S., Mitchum, M., Wang, X. 2022. Characterization and response of two potato receptor-like kinases to cyst nematode infection. Plant Signaling and Behavior. 17:1. https://doi.org/10.1080/15592324.2022.2148372.