Projects

Enhancing Corn with Resistance to Aflatoxin Contamination and Insect Damage Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 412885

Breeding Corn for Stress Tolerance to Reduce Aflatoxin Contamination Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 414244

Identification of Proteins and Genes Associated with Resistance to Aflatoxin in Maize Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 410563

Breeding Corn Germplasm to Reduce Aflatoxin Contamination Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 409620

Publications

Diallel analysis of fumonisin accumulation in maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (09-Sep-09)

Aspergillus flavus biomass in maize estimated by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction is strongly correlated with aflatoxin concentration - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mideros, S.X., Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P., Nelson, R.J. 2009. Aspergillus flavus Biomass in Maize Estimated by Quantitative Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction is Strongly Correlated with Aflatoxin Concentration. Plant Disease. 93:1163-1170.

Genomic profile of maize response to Aspergillus flavus infection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kelley, R.Y., Williams, W.P., Mylroie, J.E., Boykin, D.L., Hawkins, L.K., Windham, G.L., Brooks, T.D., Bridges, S.M., Scheffler, B.E., Wilkinson, J.R. 2009. Genomic profile of maize response to Aspergillus flavus infection. Toxin Reviews. 28:129-141.

Evaluation of maize inbred lines for resistance to Aspergillus and Fusarium ear rot and mycotoxin accumulation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Henry, W.B., Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L., Hawkins, L.K. 2009. Evaluation of maize inbred lines for resistance to Aspergillus and Fusarium ear rot and mycotoxin accumulation. Agronomy Journal. 101:1219-1226.

Identification and mapping of new sources of resistance to aflatoxin accumulation in maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Warburton, M.L., Brooks, T.D., Krakowsky, M.D., Shan, X., Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P. 2009. Identification and mapping of new sources of resistance to aflatoxin accumulation in maize. Crop Science. 49:1403-1408.

Antifungal activity of maize silk proteins and role of chitinases in Aspergillus flavus resistance - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (19-Dec-08)

Fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and southwestern corn borer (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)leaf feeding damage and its effect on larval growth on diets prepared from lyophilized corn - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (12-Dec-08)

Effect of Aspergillus flavus inoculation methods and environmental conditions on aflatoxin accumulation in corn hybrids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P., Hawkins, L.K., Brooks, T.D. 2008. Effect of Aspergillus flavus inoculation methods and environmental conditions on aflatoxin accumulation in corn hybrids. Toxin Reviews. 27:1-20.

Diallel analysis of corn earworm resistance in maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Matthews Jr., G.A., Williams, W.P., Daves, C.A. 2009. Diallel analysis of corn earworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) resistance in maize. Journal of Agricultural and Urban Entomology. 24:59-66.

Identifying maize germplasm with resistance to aflatoxin accumulation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Williams, W.P., Krakowsky, M.D., Windham, G.L., Balint-Kurti, P.J., Hawkins, L.K., Henry, W.B. 2008. Identifying maize germplasm with resistance to aflatoxin accumulation. Toxin Reviews. 27:319-345.

Identification of Select Fumonisin Forming Fusarium Spp. Using Pcr Applications of the Polyketide Syntase Gene and Comparison of Fumonisin Production in Vitro - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Baird, R., Abbas, H.K., Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P., Baird, S., Ma, P., Kelley, R., Hawkins, L.K., Scruggs, M. 2008. Identification of select fumonisin forming Fusarium spp. using PCR applications of the polyketide syntase gene and its relationship to fumonisin production in vitro. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 9:554-570.

A naturally occurring plant cysteine protease possesses remarkable toxicity against insect pests and synergizes Bacillus thuringiensis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mohan, S., Ma, P., Williams, W.P., Luthe, D.L. 2008. A naturally occurring plant cysteine protease possesses remarkable toxicity against insect pests and synergizes Bacillus thuringiensis. PLoS One. Available: http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0001786.

Effect of stalk inoculation site on kernel infection of corn by Aspergillus parasiticus - (Abstract)

Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P. 2008. Effect of stalk inoculation site on kernel infection of corn by Aspergillus parasiticus [abstract]. Proceedings 2007 Annual Multi-Crop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination and Fungal Genomics Workshop. p. 63.

The importance of aflatoxin to the ethanol fuel industry - (Abstract)

Brown, A., Williams, W.P., Wilkinson, J.R. 2008. The importance of aflatoxin to the ethanol fuel industry [abstract]. Proceedings 2007 Annual Multi-Crop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination and Fungal Genomics Workshop. p. 121.

Genomic profiling of maize response to FAW to identify resistance markers - (Abstract)

Ankala, A., Kelley, R.Y., Williams, W.P., Luthe, D., Wilkinson, J.R. 2008. Genomic profiling of maize response to FAW to identify resistance markers [abstract]. Proceedngs 2007 Annual Multi-Crop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination and Fungal Genomics Workshop. p. 95.

Generation of gene specific markers associated with aflatoxin resistance in maize - (Abstract)

Mylroie, J.E., Kelley, R.Y., Brooks, T.D., Williams, W.P., Wilkinson, J.R. 2008. Generation of gene specific markers associated with aflatoxin resistance in maize [abstract]. Proceedings 2007 Annual Multi-Crop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination and Fungal Genomics Workshop. p. 96.

Evaluation of aflatoxin degradation by Aspergillus flavus - (Abstract)

Bolla, B.K., Brown, A.E., Holmes, W.E., Ankala, A., Williams, W.P., Abbas, H.K., Wilkinson, J.R. 2008. Evaluation of aflatoxin degradation by Aspergillus flavus [abstract]. Proceedings 2007 Annual Multi-Crop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination and Fungal Genomics Workshop. p. 35..

Molecular markers associated with resistance to Aspergillus flavus in maize: QTL and discriminant analyses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Alwala, S., Kimbeng, C.A., Williams, W.P., Kang, M.S. 2008. Molecular markers associated with resistance to Aspergillus flavus in maize: QTL and discriminant analyses. Journal of New Seeds. 9:1-18.

ProtQuant: A tool for the label-free quantification of MudPIT proteomics data - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bridges, S.M., Magee, G.B., Wang, N., Williams, W.P., Burgess, S., Nanduri, B. 2007. ProtQuant: A tool for the label-free quantification of MudPIT proteomics data. BMC Bioinformatics. 8(Suppl 7):S24:1-9.

Occurrence of aflatoxin in three maize genotypes over five years in northern Mississippi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hawkins, L.K., Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P. 2008. Occurrence of aflatoxin in three maize (Zea mays L.) hybrids over 5 years in Northern Mississippi. Mycopathologia. 165:165-171.

Systemic infection of stalks and ears of corn hybrids by Aspergillus parasiticus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P. 2007. Systemic infection of stalks and ears of corn hybrids by Aspergillus parasiticus. Mycopathologia. 164:249-254.

Diallel analysis of aflatoxin accumulation in maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L., Buckley, P.M. 2008. Diallel analysis of aflatoxin accumulation in maize. Crop Science. 48:134-138.

Genetic Basis of Resistance to Fall Armyworm and Southwestern Corn Borer Leaf Feeding Damage in Maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brooks, T.D., Bushman, B.S., Williams, W.P., McMullen, M.D., Buckley, P.M. 2007. Genetic basis of resistance to fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and southwestern corn borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae)leaf-feeding damage in maize. Journal of Economic Entomology. 100:1470-1475.

Aflatoxin Accumulation in Corn Hybrids in Relation to Whorl Damage by the Fall Armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (30-May-07)

Aflatoxin in corn hybrids infested at different growth stages with southwestern corn borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L., Buckley, P.M., Daves, C.A. 2007. Aflatoxin accumulation in corn hybrids infested at different growth stages with southwestern corn borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae). Journal of Agricultural and Urban Entomology. 23:97-103.

Identifying resistance in corn to southwestern corn borer, fall armyworm, and corn earworm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Williams, W.P., Buckley, P.M., Daves, C.A. 2007. Identifying resistance in corn to southwestern corn borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae), fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), and corn earworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Journal of Agricultural and Urban Entomology. 23:87-95.

Impact of Plant Resistance on Southwestern Corn Borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) Biology and Plant Damage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Daves, C.A., Williams, W.P., Davis, F.M. 2007. Impact of plant resistance on southwestern corn borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) biology and plant damage. Journal of Economic Entomology. 100:969-975.

Aflatoxin Accumulation in a Diallel Cross of Maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gardner, H.D., Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L. 2007. Diallel analysis of aflatoxin accumulation in maize. Field Crops Research. 102:60-63.

Mirl-CP, a novel defense cysteine protease accumulates in maize vascular tissues in response to herbivory - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lopez, L., Camas, A., Sshivaji, R., Ankala, A., Williams, W.P., Luthe, D.S. 2007. Mirl-CP, a novel defense proteinase accumulates in maize vascular tissues in response to herbivory. Planta. 226:517-527.

A Comparative Study of Normalization Methods Used in Statistical Analysis of Oligonucleotide Microarray Data - (Abstract)

Singh, D.K., Boykin, D.L., Kelley, R.Y., Newsom, A.S., Williams, W.P. 2007. A Comparative Study of Normalization Methods Used in Statistical Analysis of Oligonucleotide Microarray Data. Mississippi Academy of Sciences Proceedings. 52(1):Program Errata p. 4.

Plant resistance and its effect on the peritrophic membrane of southwestern corn borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) larvae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Daves, C.A., Williams, W.P., Davis, F.M., Baker, G.T., Ma, P.W.K., Monroe, W.A., Mohan, S. 2007. Plant resistance and its effect on the peritrophic membrane of southwestern corn borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) larvae. Journal of Economic Entomology. 100:976-983.

A Visual Aid for Statisticians and Molecular Biologists Working With Microarray Experiments - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Boykin, D.L., Taliercio, E.W., Kelley, R.Y., Williams, W.P. 2007. A Visual Aid for Statisticians and Molecular Biologists Working With Microarray Experiments. Proceedings of the Eighteenth Annual Kansas State University Conference on Applied Statistics in Agriculture. p.33-49.

Effect of Ear Bagging Systems on Aspergillus Flavus Kernel Infection and Aflatoxin Contamination of Corn Hybrids Grown in the Field - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P. 2007. Effect of ear bagging systems on Aspergillus flavus kernel infection and aflatoxin contamination of corn hybrids grown in the field. Phytoparasitica. 35:277-281.

Is Catalase Activity Associated with Maize Resistance to Aspergillus Flavus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Magbanua, Z.V., Demoraes, C.M., Brooks, T.D., Williams, W.P., Luthe, D.S. 2007. Is catalase activity one of the factors associated with maize resistance to Aspergillus flavus. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. 20:697-706.

A Comparison of Inoculation Techniques for Inducing Alfaltoxin Contamination and Aspergillus Flavus Kernel Infection on Corn Hybrids in the Field - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P. 2007. A comparison of inoculation techniques for inducing alfaltoxin contamination and Aspergillus flavus kernel infection on corn hybrids in the field. Phytoparasitica. 35:244-252.

AgBase: a unified resource for functional analysis in agriculture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

McCarthy, F.M., Bridges, S.M., Wang, N., Magee, G.B., Williams, W.P., Luthe, D.S., Burgess, S.C. 2007. AgBase: a unified resource for functional analysis in agriculture. Nucleic Acids Research. 35:D599-D603.

Degradation of the S. Frugiperda Peritrophic Matrix by An Inducible Maize Cysteine Protease - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mohan, S., Ma, W.K., Pechan, T., Bassford, E., Williams, W.P., Luthe, D.S. 2006. Degradation of the S. frugiperda peritrophic matrix by an inducible maize cysteine protease. Journal of Insect Physiology. 52:21-28.

Identification and characterization of differentially expressed genes in two inbred maize lines using microarray technology - (Abstract)

Kelley, R.Y., Boykin, D.L., Bridges, S.M., Brooks, T.D., Williams, W.P. Identification and characterization of differentially expressed genes in two inbred maize lines using microarray technology [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2006 Multicrop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination & Fungal Genomices Workshop, October 16-18, 2006, Ft. Worth, Texas. p. 44.

Systemic movement of Aspergillus parasiticus in maize stalks and ears - (Abstract)

Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P. 2007. Systemic movement of Aspergillus parasiticus in maize stalks and ears [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2006 Multicrop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination & Fungal Genomics Workshop, October 16-18, 2006, Ft. Worth, Texas. p. 113.

Improving drought-tolerance and earworm resistance to reduce aflatoxin in corn - (Abstract)

Xu, W., Odvody, G., Williams, W.P. 2007. Improving drought-tolerance and earworm resistance to reduce aflatoxin in corn [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2006 Multicrop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination & Fungal Genomics Workshop, October 16-18, 2006, Ft. Worth, Texas. p. 67.

Effect of exogenous jasmonic acid application on Aspergillus flavus kernel infection and aflatoxin production in two maize hybrids (Zea mays L.) - (Abstract)

Hawkins, L.K., Luthe, D.S., Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P. 2007. Effect of exogenous jasmonic acid application on Aspergillus flavus kernel infection and aflatoxin production in two maize hybrids (Zea mays L.) [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2006 Multicrop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination & Fungal Genomics Workshop, October 16-18, 2006, Ft. Worth, Texas. p. 98.

Is rachis lignification a deterrent to Aspergillus flavus movement through the developing maize ear? - (Abstract)

Spanger, L., Pechanova, O., Magbanua, Z., Williams, W.P., Luthe, D.S. 2007. Is rachis lignification a deterrent to Aspergillus flavus movement through the developing maize ear [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2006 Multicrop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination & Fungal Genomics Workshop, October 16-18, 2006, Ft. Worth, Texas. p. 81.

Diverse maize germplasm aflatoxin levels survey - (Abstract)

Bush, D., Musket, T., Davis, D., Brooks, T.D., Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L., Krakowsky, M.D., Davis, G. 2007. Diverse maize germplasm aflatoxin levels survey [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2006 Multicrop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination & Fungal Genomics Workshop, October 16-18, 2006, Ft. Worth, Texas. p. 66.

Jasmonic acid biosynthesis pathway confers resistance to maize embryos against Aspergillus flavus - (Abstract)

Camas, A., Magbanua, Z., Demoraes, C., Wilkinson, J., Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P., Luthe, D.S. 2007. Jasmonic acid biosynthesis pathway confers resistance to maize embryos against Aspergillus flavus [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2006 Multicrop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination & Fungal Workshop, October 16-19, 2006, Ft. Worth, Texas. p. 80.

Annotation and computational analysis of maize proteome and gene expression datasets - (Abstract)

Bridges, S.M., Kelley, R., Magee, G.B., Wang, N., Burgess, S., Luthe, D., Williams, W.P. 2007. Annotation and computational analysis of maize proteome and gene expression datasets [abstract]. Proceedings 2006 Annual Multi-Crop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination and Fungal Genomics Workshop. p. 56.

Annotation and computational analysis of maize proteome and gene expression datasets - (Abstract)

Bridges, S., Kelley, R., Magee, G.B., Wang, N., Burgess, S., Luthe, D.S., Williams, W.P. 2007. Annotation and computational analysis of maize proteome and gene expression datasets [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2006 Multicrop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination & Fungal Workshop, October 16-18, 2006, Ft. Worth, Texas. p. 56.

Identification and Characterization of Differentially Expressed Genes in Two Inbred Maize Lines Using Microarray Technology - (Abstract)

Kelley, Rowena Y., Boykin, Debbie L., Bridges, Susan M. Brooks, Thomas D., Williams, W. Paul (2006). Identification and Characterization of Differentially Expressed Genes in Two Inbred Maize Lines Using Microarray Technology. Aflatoxin/Fumonisin, Fungal Genomics Workshop. Hilton Fort Worth, Forth Worth, Texas; October 15-18, 2006.

AgBase: a functional genomics resource for agriculture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

McCarthy, F.M., Wang, N., Magee, G.B., Nanduri, B., Lawrence, M.L., Camon, E.B., Barell, D.G., Hill, D.P., Dolan, M.E., Williams, W.P., Luthe, D.S., Bridges, S.M., Burgess, S.C. 2006. AgBase: a functional genomics resource for agriculture. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 7:229.

Comparison of Two Inoculation Methods for Evaluating Corn for Resistance to Aflatoxin Contamination - (Experiment Station)

Buckley, P.M., Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L. 2006. Comparison of two inoculation methods for evaluating corn for resistance to aflatoxin contamination. Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Bulletin 1148. 6 pp.

Effects of Xenia on Expression of Resistance to Aspergillus Flavus Infection and Aflatoxin Accumulation in Maize Inbreds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gardner, H.D., Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L. 2006. Effects of Xenia on Aspergillus flavus infection and aflatoxin accumulation in maize inbreds. Crop Science. 46:2151-2154.

Registration of Maize Germplasm Line Mp717 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L. 2006. Registration of maize germplasm line Mp717. Crop Science. 46:1407-1408.

Response to Aflatoxin of Cimmyt Germplasm in Southern Usa - (Abstract)

Jeffers, D., Krakowsky, M.D., Williams, W.P., Bertran, J. 2005. Response to aflatoxin of CIMMYT germplasm in Southern USA [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Multicrop Aflatoxin and Fumonisin Elimination and Fungal Genomics Workshop, October 23-26, 2005, Raleigh, NC. p. 82.

Comparison of Toxigenic and Atoxigenic Isolates of Aspergillus Flavus Using DNA Amplification Fingerprinting Techniques - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Baird, R.E., Trigiano, R.N., Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P., Kelly, R., Abbas, H.K., Moulton, J.K., Scruggs, M.L. 2006. Comparison of aflatoxigenic and nonaflatoxigenic isolates of Aspergillus flavus using DNA amplification fingerprinting techniques. Mycopathologia. 161:93-99.

Ethylene Signaling Contributes to the Defense Response to Herbivore Attack in Maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Harfouche, A.L., Shivaji, R., Stocker, R., Williams, W.P., Luthe, D.S. 2006. Ethylene signaling mediates a maize defense response to insect herbivory. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. 19:189-199.

Corn Husk Characteristics Potentially Associated with Resistance to Aflatoxin Contamination of Grain: a Preliminary Study - (Abstract)

Clements, M.J., Williams, W.P. 2005. Corn husk characteristics potentially associated with resistance to aflatoxin contamination of grain: a preliminary study [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2005 Multicrop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination & Fungal Genomics Workshop, October 23-27, 2005, Raleigh, North Carolina. p. 88.

Southern East Regional Aflatoxon Test (Serat) - (Abstract)

Clements, M.J., Williams, W.P., Moore, S.P., Krakowsky, M.D., Guo, B., White, D.G., Xu, W., Isakeit, T., Brooks, T.D., Windham, G.L., Abbas, H.K., Perkins, J., Gorman, D., Raab, Q., Arnold, K., Smith, D., Betran, J. 2005. Southern east regional aflatoxin test (serat) [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2005 Multicrop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination & Fungal Genomics Workshop, October 23-27, 2005, Raleigh, North Carolina. p. 81.

Progress Toward Identifying New Sources of Genetic Variation Associated with Reduced Levels of Aflatoxin Accumulation in Maize - (Abstract)

Brooks, T.D., Krakowsky, M.D., Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L. 2005. Progress toward identifying new sources of genetic variation associated with reduced levels of aflatoxin accumulation in maize [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2005 Multicrop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination & Fungal Genomics Workshop, October 23-27, 2005, Raleigh, North Carolina. p. 71.

Differential Gene Expression Levels of Aspergillus Flavus Resistance in Two Inbred Maize Lines - (Abstract)

Kelley, R.Y., Boykin, D.L., Hawkins, L.K., Williams, W.P. 2005. Differential gene expression levels of Aspergillus flavus resistance in two inbred maize lines [abstract]. In: Procedings of the 2005 Multicrop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination & Fungal Genomics Workshop, October 23-27, 2005, Raleigh, North Carolina. p. 44.

Examination of Error Components Associated with Quantification of Aflatoxin in Ground Corn Grain with in-House Cd-Elisa - (Abstract)

Clements, M.J., Windham, G.L., Maragos, C.M., Williams, W.P., Brooks, T.D., Hawkins, L.K. 2005. Examination of error components associated with quantification of aflatoxin in ground corn grain with in-house CD-ELISA [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2005 Multicrop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination & Fungal Genomics Workshop, Raleigh, North Carolina. p. 130.

Corn Hybrids with Exotic Germplasm and Low-Aflatoxin - (Abstract)

Xu, W., Zhang, J., Odvody, G., Williams, W.P. 2005. Corn hybrids with exotic germplasm and low-aflatoxin [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2005 Multicrop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination & Fungal Genomics Workshop, October 23-27, 2005, Raleigh, North Carolina. p. 74.

Computational Tools for Protein Identification and Gene Ontology Annotation of the Maize Proteome - (Abstract)

Bridges, S.M., Hodges, J.E., Magee, G.B., Wang, N., Luthe, D.S., Williams, W.P. 2005. Computational tools for protein identification and gene ontology annotation of the maize proteome [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 2005 Multicrop Aflatoxin/Fumonisin Elimination & Fungal Genomics Workshop, October 23-27, 2005, Raleigh, North Carolina. p. 75.

Breeding for Resistance to Aflatoxin Accumulation in Maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Williams, W.P. 2006. Breeding for resistance to aflatoxin accumulation in maize. Mycotoxin Research. 22:27-32.

Strategies for Insect Management Targeted Toward Mycotoxin Management - (Book/Chapter)

Dowd, P.F., Johnson, E.T., Williams, W.P. 2005. Strategies for insect management targeted toward mycotoxin management. In: Abbas, H., editor. Aflatoxin and Food Safety. New York, NY: Marcell-Dekker. p. 517-541.

Enhancing Maize with Resistance to Aspergillus Flavus Infection and Aflatoxin Accumulation - (Book/Chapter)

Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L., Buckley, P.M. 2005. Enhancing maize with resistance to Aaspergillus flavus infection and aflatoxin accumulation. In: Abbas, Hamed K., editor. Aflatoxin and Food Safety. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. p. 379-394.

Techniques Used to Identify Aflatoxin Resistant Corn - (Book/Chapter)

Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P., Buckley, P.M., Abbas, H.K., Hawkins, L.K. 2005. Techniques used to identify aflatoxin resistant corn. In: Abbas, Hamed K., editor. Aflatoxin and Food Safety. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. p. 407-421.

Quantitative Trait Loci Conferring Resistance to Fall Armyworm and Southwestern Corn Borer Leaf Feeding Damage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brooks, T.D., Willcox, M.C., Williams, W.P., Buckley, P.M. 2005. Quantitative trait loci conferring resistance to fall armyworm and southwestern corn borer leaf feeding damage. Crop Science. 45:2430-2434.

Effect of Different Post-Harvesting Drying Temperatures on Aspergillus Flavus Survival and Aflatoxin Content in Five Maize Hybrids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hawkins, L.K., Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P. 2005. Effect of different post-harvesting drying temperatures on Aspergillus flavus survival and aflatoxin content in five maize hybrids. Journal of Food Protection. 68:1521-1524.

Further Investigation of Resistance Mechanisms Responsible for Reduced Levels of Aflatoxin Accumulation in Maize: Qtl Studies of Two Resistant Inbreds - (Abstract)

Brooks, T.D., Krakowsky, M.D., Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L. 2005. Further investigation of resistance mechanisms responsible for reduced levels of aflatoxin accumulation in maize: QTL studies of two resistant inbreds [abstract]. Proceedings 2004 4th Annual Fungal Genomics, 5th Annual Multi-Crop Fumonisin Elimination and 17th Annual Multi-Crop Aflatoxin Elimination Workshops. p. 70.

Assessing Germplasm Enhancement of Maize (Gem) Project Germplasm As a Source of Resistance to Aflatoxin Accumulation in Grain - (Abstract)

Clements, M.J., Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P., Maragos, C.M., Blanco, M.H., Goodman, M.M. 2004. Assessing germplasm enhancement of maize (GEM) project germplasm as a source of resistance to aflatoxin accumulation in grain [abstract]. Proceedings of the 4th Fungal Genomics, 5th Fumonisin Elimination and 17th Aflatoxin Elimination Workshop. p. 2004.

Computational Support for Research in Maize Proteomics and Marker Assisted Selection - (Abstract)

Bridges, S.M., Hodges, J.E., Wang, Y., Xian, H., Luthe, D., Williams, W.P. 2005. Computational support for research in maize proteomics and marker assisted selection [abstract]. Proceedings 2004 4th Annual Fungal Genomics, 5th Annual Multi-Crop Fumonisin Elimination and 17th Annual Multi-crop Aflatoxin Elimination Workshop. p. 54.

Expression of Different Lipoxygenase Genes in Relation to Resistance in Corn Developing and Mature Embryos to Aflatoxin Contamination by Aspergillus Flavus - (Abstract)

Camas, A., Lopez, L., Gardner, H.D., Brooks, T.D., Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P. 2005. Expression of different lipoxygenase genes in relation to resistance in corn developing and mature embryos to aflatoxin contamination by Aspergillus flavus [abstract]. Proceedings 2004 4th Annual Fungal Genomics, 5th Annual Multi-Crop Fumonisin Elimination and 17th Annual Multi-Crop Aflatoxin Elimination Workshops. p. 72.

Taking the Cob Out: Genetic and Proteomic Approaches for Investigating Induced and Constitutive Resistance to Aspergillus Flavus During Maize (Zea Mays L.) Ear Development - (Abstract)

Luthe, D.S., Pechanova, O., Peethambaran, B., Liu, G.Y., Magbanua, Z.V., Pechan, T., Bridges, S., Hawkins, L.K., Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P. 2005. Taking the cob out: genetic and proteomic approaches for investigating induced and constitutive resistance to Aspergillus flavus during maize (Zea mays L.) ear development [abstract]. Proceedings 2004 4th Annual Fungal Genomics, 5th Annual Multi-Crop Fumonisin Elimination and 17th Annual Multi-Crop Aflatoxin Elimination Workshops. p. 48.

Southwestern Corn Borer Damage and Aflatoxin Accumulation in Conventional and Transgenic Corn Hybrids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L., Buckley, P.M., Perkins, J.M. 2005. Southwestern corn borer damage and aflatoxin accumulation in conventional and transgenic corn hybrids. Field Crops Research. 91:329-336.

Quantitative Trait Loci Contributing Resistance to Aflatoxin Accumulation in the Maize Inbred Mp313e - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brooks, T.D., Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L., Willcox, M.C., Abbas, H.K. 2005. Quantitative trait loci contributing resistance to aflatoxin accumulation in the maize inbred Mp313E. Crop Science. 45:171-174.

Aflatoxin and Fumonisin Accumulation in Grain: Identifying Novel Resistance Sources and Incorporating Resistance into Commercial Genetic Backgrounds - (Abstract)

Clements, M.J., Brooks, T.D., Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P., Maragos, C.M., White, D.G. 2004. Aflatoxin and fumonisin accumulation in grain: identifying novel resistance sources and incorporating resistance into commercial genetic backgrounds [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 45th Annual Corn Dry Milling Conference, June 3-4, 2004, Peoria, Illinois. p.12-13.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Insects: Plant Defenses That Disrupt the Peritrophic Matrix - (Abstract)

Pechan, T., Williams, W.P., Mohan, S., Ozkah, S., Bassford, E., Shivaji, R., Luthe, D. 2004. Irritable bowel syndrome in insects: Plant defenses that disrupt the peritrophic matrix [abstract]. Proceedings International Entomology Congress.

Aflatoxin Accumulation in Maize after Inoculation with Aspergillus Flavus and Infestation with Southwestern Corn Borer - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L., Buckley, P.M. 2003. Aflatoxin accumulation in maize after inoculation with Aspergillus flavus and infestation with southwestern corn borer. Journal of Genetics and Breeding. 57:365-370.

Correlations Between Grain Composition and Pest Resistance in a Set of Corn Hybrids - (Abstract)

Pollak, L.M., Montgomery, K., Abel, C.A., Williams, W.P., Xu, W. 2004. Correlations between grain composition and pest resistance in a set of corn hybrids. Corn Conference Interregional Proceedings. Available: http://www.corn2.agron.iastate.edu/NCR167/Meetings/2004/2004NCRAgenda.htm.

Yield of Two Sets of Hybrids and the Grain Composition of the Parents and Hybrids with Associated Agronomic Traits - (Abstract)

Montgomery, K., Pollak, L.M., Goggi, S., Abel, C.A., Williams, W.P., Xu, W. 2004. Yield of two sets of hybrids and the grain composition of the parents and hybrids with associated agronomic traits. Corn Conference Interregional Proceedings. Available: http://www.corn2.agron.iastate.edu/NCR167/Meetings/2004/2004NCRAgenda.htm.

Comparative Proteomic Analysis of Maize Silks in Aspergillus Flavus Resistant and Susceptible Inbreds - (Abstract)

Peethambaran, B., Williams, W.P., Luthe, D.S. 2003. Comparative proteomic analysis of maize silks in Aspergillus flavus resistant and susceptible inbreds [abstract]. 16th Annual Aflatoxin Elimination Workshop Proceedings. p. 104.

Effect of Pollen Genotype on Aspergillus Flavus Infection and Aflatoxin Accumulation in Maize - (Abstract)

Alpe, M., Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L. 2003. Effect of pollen genotype on Aspergillus flavus infection and aflatoxin accumulation in maize [abstract]. 16th Annual Aflatoxin Elimination Workshop Proceedings. p. 67.

Molecular Characterization of Resistance to Aflatoxin Accumulation in Mp313e - (Abstract)

Brooks, T.D., Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L., Abbas, H.K. 2003. Molecular characterization of resistance to aflatoxin accumulation in Mp313E [abstract]. 16th Annual Aflatoxin Elimination Workshop Proceedings. p. 51.

Proteomic Analysis of Maize Rachis Tissue in Aspergillus Flavus Resistant Inbreds - (Abstract)

Pechanova, O., Pechan, T., Williams, W.P., Luthe, D.S. 2003. Proteomic analysis of maize rachis tissue in aspergillus flavus resistant inbreds [abstract]. 16th Annual Aflatoxin Elimination Workshop Proceedings. p. 105.

Investigation of Gene Effects on Alfatoxin Concentration in a Segregation Maize Population - (Abstract)

Gardner, H.D., Brooks, T.D., Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L., Hawkins, L.K., Luthe, D., Brown, R.L., Abbas, H.K. 2003. Investigation of gene effects on alfatoxin concentration in a segregation maize population [abstract]. 16th Annual Aflatoxin Elimination Workshop Proceedings. p. 68.

An Integrated Data Management System Supporting Aflatoxin Studies - (Abstract)

Wang, Y., Hodges, J.E., Bridges, S.M., Williams, W.P., Brooks, T.D., Windham, G.L. 2003. An integrated data management system supporting aflatoxin studies [abstract]. Multicrop Aflatoxin and Fumoninsin Elimination and Fungal Genomics Workshop Proceedings. p. 65.

Using Genetic Algorithms to Derive Environmental Indices Correlated with Aflatoxin Levels - (Abstract)

Xian, H., Bridges, S.M., Hodges, J.E., Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L. 2003. Using genetic algorithms to derive environmental indices correlated with aflatoxin levels [abstract]. Multicrop Aflatoxin and Fumonisin Elimination and Fungal Genomics Workshop Proceedings. p. 66.

Progress Toward Developing Stress-Tolerant and Low-Aflatoxin Corn Hybrids for the Southern States - (Abstract)

Xu, W., Odvody, G., Williams, W.P. 2003. Progress toward developing stress-tolerant and low-aflatoxin corn hybrids for the southern states [abstract]. 16th Annual Aflatoxin Elimination Workshop Proceedings. p. 63.

Inoculation Techniques Used to Quantify Aflatoxin Resistance in Cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

WINDHAM, G.L., WILLIAMS, W.P., BUCKLEY, P.M., ABBAS, H.K. INOCULATION TECHNIQUES USED TO QUANTIFY AFLATOXIN RESISTANCE IN CORN. JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY TOXINS REVIEWS. 2003. V.22.P.313-325.

Comparative Proteomic Analysis of Maize Silks in Aspergillus Flavus Resistant and Susceptible Inbreds - (Abstract)

Peethambaran, B., Williams, W.P., Luthe, D.S. 2003. Comparative proteomic analysis of maize silks in Aspergillus flavus resistant and susceptible inbreds. Proceedings American Society of Plant Biologists.

Is the Unique Maize 33-Kd Cysteine Proteinase Attacking Proteins of Insect Peritrophic Matrix? - (Abstract)

Pechan, T., Cohen, A., Williams, W.P., Luthe, D.S. 2003. Is the unique maize 33-kd cysteine proteinase attacking proteins of insect peritrophic matrix [abstract]? Proceedings American Society of Plant Biologists. Abstract No. 728.

Enhancing Maize Germplasm with Resistance to Aflatoxin Contamination - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

WILLIAMS, W.P., WINDHAM, G.L., BUCKLEY, P.M. ENHANCING MAIZE GERMPLASM WITH RESISTANCE TO AFLATOXIN CONTAMINATION. JOURNAL OF TOXICOLOGY TOXIN REVIEWS.2003. V.22.P.175-193.

Aflaxtoxin Accumulation in Conventional and Transgenic Corn Hybrids Infested with Southwestern Corn Borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L., Buckley, P.M., Daves, C. 2003. Aflatoxin accumulation in conventional and transgenic corn hybrids infested with southwestern corn borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae). Journal of Agricultural and Urban Entomology 19:227-236.

The Use of Gps, Gis, and Remotely Sensed Hyperspectral Imagery to Detect Paraquat Drift Injury on Corn (Zea Mays) in a Field Setting - (Abstract)

Henry, W.B., Shaw, D.R., Easley, J.W., Williams, W.P. 2003. The use of gps, gis, and remotely sensed hyperspectral imagery to detect paraquat drift injury on corn (zea mays) in a field setting. Agronomy Abstracts. Presented at the National Weed Science Society of America 2003 Annual Meeting. Jacksonville, FL.

Aflatoxin Accumulation in Conventional and Transgenic Corn Hybrids Infested with Southwestern Corn Borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) - (Abstract)

Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L., Buckley, P.M., Daves, C. 2002. Aflatoxin accumulation in conventional and transgenic corn hybrids infested with southwestern corn borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae)[abstract]. Proceedings of the 2nd funal Genomics, 3rd Fumonisin Elimination Workshops. p. 109.

Use of Gfp-Tagged Aspergillus Flavus to Monitor Fungal Growth in Developing Ears of Resistant and Susceptible Corn Hybrids - (Abstract)

Magbanua, Z.V., Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L., Luthe, D.S. 2003. Use of GFP-tagged Aspergillus flavus to monitor fungal growth in developing ears of resistant and susceptible corn hybrids [abstract]. Proceedings of the 2nd Fungal Genomics, 3rd Fumonisin Elimination and 15th Alfatoxin Elimination Workshops. p. 151.

A Comparison of Inoculation Techniques for Aspergillus Flavus on Corn - (Abstract)

Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P., Buckley, P.M., Abbas, H.K., Hawkins, L.K. 2003. A comparison of inoculation techniques for Aspergillus flavus on corn [abstract]. Proceedings 2nd Fungal Genomics, 3rd Fumonisin Elimination and 15th Aflatoxin Elimination Workshop. p. 139.