Research Project: Identifying Vulnerabilities in Vector-host-pathogen Interactions of Grapevine and Citrus Pathosystems to Advance Sustainable Management Strategies

Location: Crop Diseases, Pests and Genetics Research

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

Optimal brassinosteroid homeostasis is required to maximize Arabidopsis hypocotyl growth in the dark - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peng, H., Zhai, Y. 2025. Optimal brassinosteroid homeostasis is required to maximize Arabidopsis hypocotyl growth in the dark. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. Available online. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbrc.2025.153062.

Research-led innovation for integrated tick management and acaricide resistance mitigation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

The NAC transcription factor ATAF2 enhances Arabidopsis biomass and chlorophyll a accumulations at the early growth stage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peng, H., Zhai, Y., Neff, M.M. 2025. The NAC transcription factor ATAF2 enhances Arabidopsis biomass and chlorophyll a accumulations at the early growth stage. BMC Research Notes. 18. Article 388. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-025-07421-x.

First report of Xylella fastidiosa subsp. multiplex associated with bacterial leaf scorch on American elderberry (Sambucus canadensis L.) in Oklahoma - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, J., Jibrin, M.O., Olson, J., Andrade, Y. 2025. First report of Xylella fastidiosa subsp. multiplex associated with bacterial leaf scorch on American elderberry (Sambucus canadensis L.) in Oklahoma. Plant Disease. 109(11). https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-03-25-0590-PDN.

Effects of insect longevity and drought conditions on aster leafhopper (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) fecundity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Romero, B., Entz, L., Wallis, C.M., Prager, S.M. 2025. Effects of insect longevity and drought conditions on aster leafhopper (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) fecundity. Environmental Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvaf068.

Genomic diversity of a Microviridae phage CLasMV1 in “Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus” - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, C., Fang, F., Zheng, M., Zheng, Y., Gao, C., Wallis, C.M., Li, Z., Chen, J., Deng, X., Zheng, Z. 2025. Genomic diversity of a Microviridae phage CLasMV1 in “Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus”. Phytopathology. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-04-25-0133-SC.

Grapevine CYP734A15 is a brassinosteroid-inactivating cytochrome P450 enzyme - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peng, H., Zhai, Y. 2025. Grapevine CYP734A15 is a brassinosteroid-inactivating cytochrome P450 enzyme. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 775. Article 152128. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbrc.2025.152128.

Comparison of electropenetrography waveform libraries for Nipaecoccus viridis (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) using different tethering materials and monitor settings - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Demard, E.P., Backus, E.A., Diepenbrock, L.M. 2025. Comparison of electropenetrography waveform libraries for Nipaecoccus viridis (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) using different tethering materials and monitor settings. Journal of Insect Science. 25(3). Article 23. https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/ieaf063.

Citrus yellow vein clearing virus in California: origin and transmission - (Abstract Only)

Editorial: current perspectives on the use of entomopathogenic fungi for pest control - (Other)
Da Costa Angelo, I., Ramirez, J.L., Perez De Leon, A.A., Silva Golo, P. 2025. Editorial: current perspectives on the use of entomopathogenic fungi for pest control. Frontiers in Fungal Biology. 6:1609506. https://doi.org/10.3389/ffunb.2025.1609506.

Research advances in Ecuador on use of entomopathogenic fungi for control of the cattle tick, Rhipicephalus microplus: The case of Beauveria bassiana sensu lato strain INIAP L3B3 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hidalgo, D., Ramirez, J.L., Navarrete, M., Cevallos, V., Ramos, M., Bravo, B., Carranza, K., Montes, V., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2025. Research advances in Ecuador on use of entomopathogenic fungi for control of the cattle tick, Rhipicephalus microplus: The case of Beauveria bassiana sensu lato strain INIAP L3B3. Frontiers in Fungal Biology. 6. Article 1492395. https://doi.org/10.3389/ffunb.2025.1492395.

Differential physiological responses of resistant and susceptible grape cultivars to Eutypa dieback - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sinclair, G.C., Travadon, R., Eschen, P., Wallis, C.M., Baumgartner, K., Delmas, C.E., Hnizdor, J.F., Bartlett, M. 2025. Differential physiological responses of resistant and susceptible grape cultivars to Eutypa dieback. Journal of Experimental Botany. Article eraf103. https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/eraf103.

Current situation of American trypanosomiasis in Mexico: an opportunity to implement One Health Approach to advance surveillance and control - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Transmission of Citrus yellow vein clearing virus in California - (Abstract Only)
Yokomi, R.K., Helm-Rodriguez, S.D., Sun, Y. 2025. Transmission of Citrus yellow vein clearing virus in California. Meeting Abstract. Presented at the International Organization of Citrus Virologist XX111 Conference in Mildura, Victoria, Australia from March 16-20, 2025.

Exploring the boundaries of engineering Citrus yellow vein clearing virus genome by inserting an exotic gene cassette - (Abstract Only)
Sun, Y., Helm-Rodriguez, S.D., Yokomi, R.K. 2025. Exploring the boundaries of engineering Citrus yellow vein clearing virus genome by inserting an exotic gene cassette. Meeting Abstract. Presented at the International Organization of Citrus Virologist XXIII Conference in Mildura, Victoria, Australia from March 16-20,2025.

A T30 genotype of CTV causes quick decline of citrus on sour orange rootstocks in California - (Abstract Only)
Yokomi, R.K., Hajeri, S., Harper, S., Sun, Y. 2025. A T30 genotype of CTV causes quick decline of citrus on sour orange rootstocks in California. Meeting Abstract. Presented at the International Organization of Citrus Virologist XX111 Conference in Mildura, Victoria, Australia from March 16-20, 2025.

Citrus yellow vein clearing virus infection in lemon influences host preference of the citrus whitefly by affecting the host metabolite composition - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sun, Y., Wallis, C.M., Krugner, R., Yokomi, R.K. 2025. Citrus yellow vein clearing virus infection in lemon influences host preference of the citrus whitefly by affecting the host metabolite composition. Plants. 14(2). Article 288. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants14020288.

Host range and transmission of Citrus yellow vein clearing virus: California isolates - (Trade Journal)
Sun, Y., Helm-Rodriguez, S.D., Yokomi, R.K. 2025. Host range and transmission of Citrus yellow vein clearing virus: California isolates. Citrograph. 16(2):68-72.

Report on the presence of Amblyomma inornatum in Michoacán, Mexico - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cardenas-Amaya, C., Romero-Salas, D., Aguilar-Dominguez, M., Alonso-Diaz, M., Rosas-Saito, G., Perez de Leon, A.A. 2025. Report on the presence of Amblyomma inornatum in Michoacán, Mexico. La Revista Mexicana de Ciencias Pecuarias. 16(4):150-157. https://doi.org/10.22319/rmcp.v16s4.6699.

First report of Xylella fastidiosa subsp. multiplex infecting southern shagbark hickory (Carya carolinae-septentrionalis)in Georgia, U.S.A - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bock, C.H., Hotchkiss, M.H., Hilton, A.E., Chen, C., Chen, J. 2025. First report of Xylella fastidiosa subsp. multiplex infecting southern shagbark hickory (Carya carolinae-septentrionalis)in Georgia, U.S.A. Plant Disease. 109(3):711. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-09-24-1990-PDN.

The complete genome sequence of "Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus" strain 9PA and the characterization of field strains in the Brazilian citriculture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dutra, M.F., Silva, P.A., Chen, J., Wulff, N.A. 2024. The complete genome sequence of "Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus" strain 9PA and the characterization of field strains in the Brazilian citriculture. Plant Disease. 9(12). Article e00376-24. https://doi.org/10.1128/msphere.00376-24.

Public-private partnership to expand USDA-ARS citrus breeding research at the San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Sciences Center in Parlier, CA - (Abstract Only)
Shinde, R., Wallis, C.M., Krugner, R., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2024. Public-private partnership to expand USDA-ARS citrus breeding research at the San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Sciences Center in Parlier, CA. Meeting Abstract.

The discovery of Citrus yellow vein clearing virus Hacienda Heights isolate diversifies the geological origins of the virus in California, United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sun, Y., Yokomi, R.K. 2024. The discovery of Citrus yellow vein clearing virus Hacienda Heights isolate diversifies the geological origins of the virus in California, United States. Viruses. 16(9). Article 1479. https://doi.org/10.3390/v16091479.

Lemon infection by citrus yellow vein clearing virus affects host preference of the citrus whitefly, Dialuerodes citri, by modulating the host volatile metabolite composition - (Abstract Only)
Sun, Y., Krugner, R., Wallis, C.M., Yokomi, R.K. 2024. Lemon infection by citrus yellow vein clearing virus affects host preference of the citrus whitefly, Dialuerodes citri, by modulating the host volatile metabolite composition. Meeting Abstract. Presented at the California Citrus Conference, in Visalia, CA, on October 23, 2024.

Phosphorylation of PIP2;7 by CPK28 or Phytophthora kinase effectors dampens pattern-triggered immunity in Arabidopsis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhu, H., Bao, Y., Peng, H., Li, X., Pan, W., Yang, Y., Kuang, Z., Ji, P., Liu, J., She, D., Tyler, B.M., Ai, G., Dou, D. 2024. Phosphorylation of PIP2;7 by CPK28 or Phytophthora kinase effectors dampens pattern-triggered immunity in Arabidopsis. Plant Communications. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xplc.2024.101135.

A look at citrus yellow vein clearing virus as an emerging citrus disease in California - (Abstract Only)
Yokomi, R.K. 2024. A look at citrus yellow vein clearing virus as an emerging citrus disease in California. Meeting Abstract. Presented at the California Citrus Conference, Visalia, CA, October 23, 2024.

Characterization of the probing behaviors of the hibiscus mealybug, Nipaecoccus viridis, trialing different tethering materials and AC-DC EPG settings - (Abstract Only)
Demard, E., Diepenbrock, L., Backus, E.A. 2024. Characterization of the probing behaviors of the hibiscus mealybug, Nipaecoccus viridis, trialing different tethering materials and AC-DC EPG settings. Presented at the Entomological Society of America, 11/10/24-11/13/24 in Phoenix, Arizona

The vector regulation hypothesis: dynamic competition between pathogen and vector behaviors regulates Xylella fastidiosa biofilm development in sharpshooter foreguts - (Abstract Only)
Backus, E.A., Shugart, H.J. 2024. The vector regulation hypothesis: dynamic competition between pathogen and vector behaviors regulates Xylella fastidiosa biofilm development in sharpshooter foreguts. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America, 11/10/24-11/13/24 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Citrus tristeza virus: A century-long challenge for the world's citrus industries - (Review Article)
Sun, Y., Yokomi, R.K., Folimonova, S. 2024. Citrus tristeza virus: A century-long challenge for the world's citrus industries. Annals of Applied Biology. 185:304-322. https://doi.org/10.1111/aab.12939.

Opportunities for optimizing fungal biological control agents for long-term and effective management of insect pests of orchards and vineyards: a review - (Literature Review)
Wallis, C.M., Sisterson, M.S. 2024. Opportunities for optimizing fungal biological control agents for long-term and effective management of insect pests of orchards and vineyards: a review. Frontiers in Fungal Biology. 5. https://doi.org/10.3389/ffunb.2024.1443343.

Innovations in EPG technology accelerate its application to new and emerging issues in agriculture - (Abstract Only)
Backus, E.A., Patterson, W.C., Ebert, T. 2024. Innovations in EPG technology accelerate its application to new and emerging issues in agriculture. Presented at the Entomological Society of America, 11/10/24-11/13/24 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Copy number and sequence variations of a hemagglutinin adhesin gene in Xylella fastidiosa - (Abstract Only)
Chen, J., Hilton, A.E., Duncan, R., Bock, C.H., Hotchkiss, M.W., Chen, C., Sisterson, M.S., Brenneman, T., Oliver, J., Brannen, P.M. 2024. Copy number and sequence variations of a hemagglutinin adhesin gene in Xylella fastidiosa. Meeting Abstract.

Tristeza - (Book / Chapter)

Mitochondrial genome resource of the cottony ash psyllid, a host of a newly identified 'Candidatus Liberibacter' bacterium - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sabaghian, S., Gorman, Z.J., Prager, S., Chen, J., Wallis, C.M. 2024. Mitochondrial genome resource of the cottony ash psyllid, a host of a newly identified 'Candidatus Liberibacter' bacterium. PhytoFrontiers. 10(10). https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTOFR-11-23-0152-A.

PUB40 attenuates Phytophthora capsica resistance by destabilizing the MEK2-SIPK/WIPK cascade in Nicotiana benthamiana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, Y., Wang, J., Pi, L., Wang, N., Peng, H., Yin, Z., Dou, D. 2024. PUB40 attenuates Phytophthora capsica resistance by destabilizing the MEK2-SIPK/WIPK cascade in Nicotiana benthamiana. Phytopathology Research. 6. Article 31. https://doi.org/10.1186/s42483-024-00249-6.

Genotype grouping and spatiotemporal analysis revealed origins of Citrus yellow vein clearing virus in California - (Abstract Only)
Sun, Y., Yokomi, R.K. 2024. Genotype grouping and spatiotemporal analysis revealed origins of Citrus yellow vein clearing virus in California. American Society for Virology Meeting. Presented at the American Society of Virology, 2024 Annual Meeting from June 24-28, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio.

Protocol for quantitative evaluation of misfolded protein degradation using Agrobacterium-mediated expression system in Nicotiana benthamiana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cheng, Y., Meng, R., Niu, S., Peng, H., Jing, M. 2024. Protocol for quantitative evaluation of misfolded protein degradation using Agrobacterium-mediated expression system in Nicotiana benthamiana. STAR (Structured Transparent Accessible Reproducible) Protocols. 5(2). Article 103034. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xpro.2024.103034.

Citrus Stubborn Disease - (Book / Chapter)

Characterization of data observing Meloidogyne incognita, Neofusicoccum parvum, and Xylella fastidiosa infection effects on development of grapevine phenolic compound levels and resistance to subsequent Neofusicoccum parvum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wallis, C.M. 2024. Characterization of data observing Meloidogyne incognita, Neofusicoccum parvum, and Xylella fastidiosa infection effects on development of grapevine phenolic compound levels and resistance to subsequent Neofusicoccum parvum. Data in Brief. 54. Article 110301. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2024.110301.

Metformin blocks BIK1-mediated CPK28 phosphorylation and enhances plant immunity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bao, Y., Zhang, Q., Zhu, H., Pei, Y., Zhao, Y., Li, Y., Ji, P., Du, D., Peng, H., Xu, G., Wang, X., Yin, Z., Ai, G., Liang, X., Dou, D. 2024. Metformin blocks BIK1-mediated CPK28 phosphorylation and enhances plant immunity. Journal of Advanced Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jare.2024.02.025.

Biology and transmissibility of citrus yellow vein-associated virus-like RNA - (Popular Publication)
Mitra, A., Bodaghi, S., Gadhave, K.R., Helm-Rodriguez, S.D., Yokomi, R.K., Frolli, A.M., El-Kereamy, A., Vidalakis, G. 2024. Biology and transmissibility of citrus yellow vein-associated virus-like RNA. Citrograph. 15(2):64-70.

Genotype sequencing and phylogenetic analysis revealed the origins of Citrus yellow vein clearing virus California isolates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sun, Y., Yokomi, R.K. 2024. Genotype sequencing and phylogenetic analysis revealed the origins of Citrus yellow vein clearing virus California isolates. Viruses. 16(2). Article 188. https://doi.org/10.3390/v16020188.

Species diversity, nitrogen fixation, and nutrient solubilization activities of endophytic bacteria in pea embryos - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hao, J., Zhang, X., Qiu, S., Song, F., Lyu, X., Ma, Y., Peng, H. 2024. Species diversity, nitrogen fixation, and nutrient solubilization activities of endophytic bacteria in pea embryos. Applied Sciences. 14(2). Article 788. https://doi.org/10.3390/app14020788.

Diversity of 'Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus' strains in Texas revealed by prophage sequence analyses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
De Leon, V.S., Chen, J., McCollum, G., Park, J., Louzada, E.S., Setamou, M., Kunta, M. 2024. Diversity of 'Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus' strains in Texas revealed by prophage sequence analyses. Plant Disease. 108(6):1455-1460. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-09-23-1994-SR.

Genetic interactions between BEN1- and cytochrome P450-mediated brassinosteroid inactivation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tayengwa, R., Westenskow, S.R., Peng, H., Hulbert, A.K., Neff, M.M. 2024. Genetic interactions between BEN1- and cytochrome P450-mediated brassinosteroid inactivation. Physiologia Plantarum. 176(1). Article e14141. https://doi.org/10.1111/ppl.14141.

Research update on Citrus yellow vein clearing virus in California - (Trade Journal)
Sun, Y., Yokomi, R.K. 2024. Research update on Citrus yellow vein clearing virus in California. Citrograph. 15(2):30-33.

Alternative tissue sampling for improved detection of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus - (Abstract Only)
Hajeri, S., Olkowski, S., Kumagai, L., Mcroberts, N., Yokomi, R.K. 2024. Alternative tissue sampling for improved detection of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus. Meeting Abstract. Presented at the International Research Conference on Huanglongbing VII, on March 26-29, 2024 in Riverside, California.

Improved tissue sampling for reliable detection of Candidatus liberibacter asiaticus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hajeri, S., Kumagai, L., Yokomi, R.K. 2023. Improved tissue sampling for reliable detection of Candidatus liberibacter asiaticus. Plants. 12(19). Article e3364. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12193364.

Genome sequence resource for “Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus” strain GDCZ from a historical HLB endemic region in China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zheng, Y., Li, C., Xu, P., Liu, C., Chen, J., Deng, X., Zheng, Z. 2023. Genome sequence resource for “Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus” strain GDCZ from a historical HLB endemic region in China. BMC Genomic Data. 24. Article 63. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12863-023-01160-3.

Whole genome sequence of Citrus yellow vein clearing virus CA1 isolate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sun, Y., Yokomi, R.K. 2023. Whole genome sequence of Citrus yellow vein clearing virus CA1 isolate. BMC Research Notes. 16. Article 166. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-023-06443-7.

Comparison of assembly platforms for the assembly of the nuclear genome of Trichoderma harzianum strain PAR3 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gorman, Z.J., Chen, J., Perez De Leon, A.A., Wallis, C.M. 2023. Comparison of assembly platforms for the assembly of the nuclear genome of Trichoderma harzianum strain PAR3. BMC Genomics. 24. Article 454. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-023-09544-6.

First report of Eratyrus cuspidatus (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) infected with Trypanosoma cruzi in peridomestic environment in Chiapas, México - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Velazquez Ramirez, D.D., Perez De Leon, A.A., Debboun, M., Ochoa Diaz Lopez, H., Defuentes Vicente, J.A., Irecta Najera, C., Mendez Cruz, L., Ezpinoza Medinilla, E.E. 2023. First report of Eratyrus cuspidatus (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) infected with Trypanosoma cruzi in peridomestic environment in Chiapas, México. Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases. Available: https://doi.org/10.1089/vbz.2022.0099.

Metagenomic analysis of a root sample affected by plum leaf scald disease caused by Xylella fastidiosa subsp. multiplex in Georgia, the United States - (Abstract Only)

Microbiome comparison between leaf and root samples within the same citrus tree infected by “Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus” in Texas, USA - (Abstract Only)

Complete genome sequences of Xylella fastidiosa subsp. fastidiosa and X. fastidiosa subsp. multiplex strains causing blueberry bacterial leaf scorch disease in Georgia, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Oliver, J.E., Lewis, K.J., Taylor, S.J., Chen, J. 2023. Complete genome sequences of Xylella fastidiosa subsp. fastidiosa and X. fastidiosa subsp. multiplex strains causing blueberry bacterial leaf scorch disease in Georgia, USA. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 12(6). Article e00114-23. https://doi.org/10.1128/mra.00114-23.

AC-DC Electropenetrography to study effects of chemical compounds on details of arthropod vector feeding behaviors - (Abstract Only)
Backus, E.A., Cooper, A., Pickens, V., Reif, K. 2023. AC-DC Electropenetrography to study effects of chemical compounds on details of arthropod vector feeding behaviors. Meeting Abstract.

Xylella fastidiosa requires the Type II secretion system for pathogenicity and survival in grapevine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ingel, B., Castro, C., Burbank, L.P., De Anda, N., Way, H., Wang, P., Roper, C. 2023. Xylella fastidiosa requires the Type II secretion system for pathogenicity and survival in grapevine. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. 36(10):636-646. https://doi.org/10.1094/MPMI-03-23-0027-R.

Pathosystems research advances agricultural pest and specialty crop disease management in the San Joaquin Valley of California - (Abstract Only)
Perez De Leon, A.A., Chen, J., Krugner, R., Yokomi, R.K., Wallis, C.M. 2023. Pathosystems research advances agricultural pest and specialty crop disease management in the San Joaquin Valley of California. American Chemical Society Abstracts.

Pest categorisation of Xylella taiwanensis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bragard, C., Baptista, P., Chatzivassiliou, E., Di Serio, F., Gonthier, P., Jaques Miret, J., Justesen, A.F., MacLeod, A., Magnusson, C., Milonas, P., Navas-Cortes, J.A., Parnell, S., Potting, R., Stefani, E., Thulke, H., Van der Werf, W., Civera, A., Yuen, J., Zappala, L., Chen, J., Migheli, Q., Vloutoglou, I., Streissl, F., Reignault, P. 2023. Pest categorisation of Xylella taiwanensis. European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Journal. 21(1). Article e07736. https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2023.7736.

Metagenomic analyses of Asian citrus psyllids infected with “Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus” in Mexico - (Proceedings)

Trypanosoma evansi in water buffalo livestock - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sandoval-Reyes, R., Romero-Salas, D., Cardenas-Amaya, C., Ojeda-Robertos, N., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2023. Trypanosoma evansi in water buffalo livestock. Bioagrociencias. 16(1). https://doi.org/10.56369/BAC.4638.

Evaluation of the Fungal Interaction between Fusarium Oxysporum f. Sp. Vasinfectum Race 4 and Rhizoctonia Solani on Disease Development in Pima and Upland Cotton - (Abstract Only)
Ellis, M.L., Maddox, A.M., Garcia, J., Wallis, C.M., Hutmacher, R.B., Ulloa, M. 2023. Evaluation of the Fungal Interaction between Fusarium Oxysporum f. Sp. Vasinfectum Race 4 and Rhizoctonia Solani on Disease Development in Pima and Upland Cotton. Meeting Abstract. NA.

Natural recombination among Type I restriction-modification systems creates diverse genomic methylation patterns among Xylella fastidiosa strains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
O'Leary, M.L., Burbank, L.P. 2023. Natural recombination among Type I restriction-modification systems creates diverse genomic methylation patterns among Xylella fastidiosa strains. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 89(1). https://doi.org/10.1128/aem.01873-22.

Surveys of Citrus tristeza virus in commercial citrus orchards in California - (Trade Journal)
Yokomi, R.K., Hareji, S. 2023. Surveys of Citrus tristeza virus in commercial citrus orchards in California. Citrograph. available: https://citrus-research-board-static.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/citrograph/pdf/CRB-Citrograph-Mag-Q2-Spring-2023-Web.pdf

Machine learning and analysis of genomic diversity of “Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus” strains from 20 citrus production states in Mexico - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huang, J., Alanis-Martinez, L., Kumagai, L., Dai, Z., Zheng, Z., Perez de Leon, A.A., Chen, J., Deng, X. 2022. Machine learning and analysis of genomic diversity of “Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus” strains from 20 citrus production states in Mexico. Frontiers in Plant Science. 13. Article 1052680. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.1052680.

The changing status of citrus pest in California: from the past to the future - (Abstract Only)
Yokomi, R.K., Gautam, S. 2022. The changing status of citrus pest in California: from the past to the future. Book of Abstracts XIV International Citrus Congress. Meeting Abstract.

Mixed infections of fungal trunk pathogens and induced systemic phenolic compound production in grapevines - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wallis, C.M., Gorman, Z.J., Galarneau, E.R., Baumgartner, K. 2022. Mixed infections of fungal trunk pathogens and induced systemic phenolic compound production in grapevines. Frontiers in Fungal Biology. 3. Article 1001143. https://doi.org/10.3389/ffunb.2022.1001143.

Biological features and in planta transcriptomic analyses of a Microviridae phage (CLasMV1) in “Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus” - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, C., Fang, F., Li, Y., Zhang, L., Wu, J., Li, T., Zheng, Y., Xu, Q., Fan, S., Chen, J., Deng, X., Zheng, Z. 2022. Biological features and in planta transcriptomic analyses of a Microviridae phage (CLasMV1) in “Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus”. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 23(17). Article 10024. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms231710024.