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Andrea Skantar
Research Molecular Biologist


Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Morphological and molecular characterization of Boleodorus volutus in the United States from the rhizosphere of medicinal hemp - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Skantar, A.M., Kantor, M.R., Carta, L.K., Hult, M.N., Handoo, Z.A. 2024. Morphological and molecular characterization of Boleodorus volutus in the United States from the rhizosphere of medicinal hemp Nematropica. 54:87-95.
First report of barley root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne naasi from turfgrass in Idaho, with multigene molecular characterization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Skantar, A.M., Handoo, Z.A., Kantor, M.R., Hult, M.N. 2023. First report of barley root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne naasi from turfgrass in Idaho, with multigene molecular characterization. Journal of Nematology. 55(1). Article e2023-1. https://doi.org/10.2478/jofnem-2023-0051.
First report of molecular variability of Belonolaimus longicaudatus associated with turfgrass in Maryland - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Waldo, B.D., Li, S., Handoo, Z.A., Skantar, A.M., Shahoveisi, F. 2024. First report of molecular variability of Belonolaimus longicaudatus associated with turfgrass in Maryland. Journal of Nematology. 56(1). Article e20s4-1. https://doi.org/10.2478/jofnem-2024-0026.
Molecular and morphological characterization of Tylenchus zeae n. sp. (Nematoda: Tylenchida) from Corn (Zea mays) in South Carolina - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kantor, M.R., Handoo, Z.A., Subbotin, S.A., Mowery, J.D., Hult, M.N., Rogers, S.T., Skantar, A.M. 2023. Molecular and morphological characterization of Tylenchus zeae n. sp. (Nematoda: Tylenchida) from Corn (Zea mays) in South Carolina. Journal of Nematology. 55(1):1-13. https://doi.org/10.2478/jofnem-2023-0003.
Molecular and morphological characterization of fresh and 20-year-old fixed nematode specimens of Sauertylenchus maximus (Allen, 955) Siddiqi, 2000 from Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kantor, M.R., Reis Vieira, P.C., Skantar, A.M., Huse, G., Handoo, Z.A. 2022. Molecular and morphological characterization of fresh and 20-year-old fixed nematode specimens of Sauertylenchus maximus (Allen, 955) Siddiqi, 2000 from Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, USA. Journal of Nematology. 54(1):Article 2022-0041. https://doi.org/10.2478/jofnem-2022-0041.
Molecular and morphological characterization of Globodera rostochiensis (Wollenweber, 1923) Skarbilovich, 1959 from Egypt - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Haroon, S., Handoo, Z.A., Kantor, M.R., Skantar, A.M., Hult, M. 2021. Molecular and morphological characterization of Globodera rostochiensis (Wollenweber, 1923) Skarbilovich, 1959 from Egypt. Notulae Scientia Biologicae. 13(4):11083. https://doi.org/10.15835/nsb13411083.
Molecular and morphological characterization of a first report of Cactodera torreyanae Cid del Prado Vera & Subbotin, 2014 (Nematoda: Heteroderidae) from Minnesota, the United States of America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Handoo, Z.A., Skantar, A.M., Subbotin, S., Kantor, M.R., Hult, M.N., Grabowski, M. 2021. Molecular and morphological characterization of a first report of Cactodera torreyanae Cid del Prado Vera & Subbotin, 2014 (Nematoda: Heteroderidae) from Minnesota, the United States of America. Journal of Nematology. https://doi.org/10.21307/jofnem-2021-093.
Molecular and morphological evidence for the first report of Seville root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne hispanica (Nematoda: Meloidogynidae) in the USA and North America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Skantar, A.M., Handoo, Z.A., Subbotin, S.A., Kantor, M., Vieira, P., Agudelo, P., Hult, M.N., Rogers, S.T. 2021. Molecular and morphological evidence for the first report of Seville root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne hispanica (Nematoda: Meloidogynidae) in the USA and North America. Journal of Nematology. https://doi.org/10.21307/jofnem-2021-098.
First report of Cactodera milleri Graney & Bird, 1990 from Colorado and Minnesota - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Skantar, A.M., Handoo, Z.A., Kantor, M.R., Hult, M.N., Hafez, S.A., Komroy, K., Sigurdson, K., Grabowski, M. 2021. First report of Cactodera milleri Graney & Bird, 1990 from Colorado and Minnesota. Journal of Nematology. 53:1-7. https://doi.org/10.21307/jofnem-2021-017.
Morphological and molecular characterisation of Punctodera mulveyi n. sp. (Nematoda: Punctoderidae) from a golf course green in Oregon, USA, with a key to species of the Punctodera - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kantor, M.A., Handoo, Z.A., Skantar, A.M., Hult, M.N., Ingham, R., Wade, N., Ye, W., Bauchan, G.R., Mowery, J.D. 2020. Morphological and molecular characterisation of Punctodera mulveyi n. sp. (Nematoda: Punctoderidae) from a golf course green in Oregon, USA, with a key to species of the Punctodera. Nematology. https://doi.org/10.1163/15685411-bja10068.
First report of Meloidogyne enterolobii on cotton in Brazil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Galbieri, R., Davis, R.F., Scoz, L., Belot, J., Skantar, A.M. 2020. First report of Meloidogyne enterolobii on cotton in Brazil. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-02-20-0365-PDN.
Molecular and morphological characterization of the amaryllis lesion nematode, Pratylenchus hippeastri (Inserra et al., 2007), from California - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Handoo, Z.A., Skantar, A.M., Kantor, M.R., Hafez, S.L., Hult, M.N. 2020. Molecular and morphological characterization of the amaryllis lesion nematode, Pratylenchus hippeastri (Inserra et al., 2007), from California. Journal of Nematology. 52(1):1-5. https://doi.org/10.21307/jofnem-2020-058.
Molecular and morphological characterization of the alfalfa cyst nematode, Heterodera medicaginis, from Utah - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Handoo, Z.A., Skantar, A.M., Hafez, S.A., Kantor, M.R., Hult, M.N., Rogers, S.T. 2020. Molecular and morphological characterization of the alfalfa cyst nematode, Heterodera medicaginis, from Utah. Journal of Nematology. 19(52):1065-1081.
Characterization of Vittatidera zeaphila (Nematoda: Heteroderidae) from Indiana with molecular phylogenetic analysis of the genus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Skantar, A.M., Handoo, Z.A., Kantor, M.R., Carta, L.K., Faghihi, J., Ferris, V. 2020. Characterization of Vittatidera zeaphila (Nematoda: Heteroderidae) from Indiana with molecular phylogenetic analysis of the genus. Journal of Nematology. 52:1-8. https:/doi:10.21307/jofnem-2020-024.
Identification of Meloidogyne enterolobii infecting root-knot nematode resistant sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) in South Carolina - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rutter, W.B., Skantar, A.M., Handoo, Z.A., Mueller, J., Aultman, S.P., Agudelo, P. 2019. Identification of Meloidogyne enterolobii infecting root-knot nematode resistant sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas) in South Carolina. Plant Disease. 103(4):11. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-08-18-1388-PDN.
First report of the cactus cyst nematode, Cactodera cacti, from a cactus garden in Idaho - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Skantar, A.M., Handoo, Z.A., Kantor, M.R., Hult, M.N., Hafez, S.A. 2019. First report of the cactus cyst nematode, Cactodera cacti, from a cactus garden in Idaho. Journal of Nematology. 51:1-6. https://doi.org/10.21307/jofnem-2019-044.
Crop Protection Compendium: Datasheet for Anguina tritici (wheat seed gall nematode) - ()
Skantar, A.M. 2019. Crop Protection Compendium: Datasheet for Anguina tritici (wheat seed gall nematode). Center for Agriculture and Biosciences International (CABI) Invasive Species Compendium. Available: https://www.cabi.ISC/datasheet/5388.
DNA barcoding evidence for the North American presence of alfalfa cyst nematode, Heterodera medicaginis Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Powers, T., Skantar, A.M., Harris, T., Higgins, R., Mullin, P., Hafez, S., Handoo, Z.A., Todd, T., Powers, K. 2019. DNA barcoding evidence for the North American presence of alfalfa cyst nematode, Heterodera medicaginis. Journal of Nematology. 51(1):1-17. https://doi.org/10.21307/jofnem-2019-016.
Molecular taxonomy and phylogeny - ()
Subbotin, S.A., Skantar, A.M. 2018. Molecular taxonomy and phylogeny. In: Perry, R.N., Moens, M., and Jones, J.T. Cyst Nematodes. Oxfordshire, UK:CAB International. p. 339-418.
Quantification of Paratrichodorus allius in DNA extracted from soil using TaqMan probe and SYBR green real-time PCR assays - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huang, D., Yan, G., Skantar, A.M. 2017. Quantification of Paratrichodorus allius in DNA extracted from soil using TaqMan probe and SYBR green real-time PCR assays. Nematology. 19(8):987-1001. https://doi.org/10.1163/15685411-00003101
First report of the Soybean Cyst Nematode, Heterodera glycines, in New York - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, X., Bergstrom, G., Chen, S., Thurston, D., Cummings, J., Handoo, Z.A., Hult, M.N., Skantar, A.M. 2017. First report of the Soybean Cyst Nematode, Heterodera glycines, in New York. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-06-17-0803-PDN.
Development of real-time and conventional PCR assays for identifying stubby root nematode Paratrichodorus allius - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huang, D., Yan, G., Skantar, A.M. 2017. Development of real-time and conventional PCR assays for identifying stubby root nematode Paratrichodorus allius. Plant Disease. 101(6):964-972. doi: 10.1094/PDIS-10-16-1431-RE.
Developing a real-time PCR assay for direct identification and quantification of Pratylenchus penetrans in soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Baidoo, R., Yan, G., Nagachandrabose, S., Skantar, A.M. 2017. Developing a real-time PCR assay for direct identification and quantification of Pratylenchus penetrans in soil. Plant Disease. 101(8):1432-1441. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-01-17-0117-RE
Use of chemical flocculation and nested PCR for Heterodera glycines detection in DNA extracts from field soils with low population densities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Baidoo, R., Yan, G., Nelson, B., Skantar, A.M., Chen, S. 2017. Use of chemical flocculation and nested PCR for Heterodera glycines detection in DNA extracts from field soils with low population densities. Plant Disease. doi: 10.1094/PDIS-08-16-1163-RE.
DP 18: Anguina spp. - ()
Skantar, A.M., Prior, T., Fleming, C. 2017. DP 18: Anguina spp. In: International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures IPSM 27, Diagnostic Protocols for Regulated Pests. Rome: Secretariat of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). 34 pp. https://www.ippc.int/en/publications/84155/
Molecular and morphological characterization of a Xiphinema chambersi population from live oak trees in Jekyll Island, Georgia, with a redescription of the species and comments on its morphometric variations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Handoo, Z.A., Carta, L.K., Skantar, A.M., Subbotin, S.A., Fraedrich, S.S. 2016. Molecular and morphological characterization of a Xiphinema chambersi population from live oak trees in Jekyll Island, Georgia, with a redescription of the species and comments on its morphometric variations. Journal of Nematology. 48(1):20-27.
Assessment of DAPG-producing Pseudomonas fluorescens for management of Meloidogyne incognita and Fusarium oxysporum on watermelon Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meyer, S.L., Everts, K., Gardener, B.M., Masler, E.P., Abdelnabby, H.M., Skantar, A.M. 2016. Assessment of DAPG-producing Pseudomonas fluorescens for management of Meloidogyne incognita and Fusarium oxysporum on watermelon. Journal of Nematology. 48(1):43–53.
Morphological and molecular characterization of two Aphelenchoides from poplar leaves - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Carta, L.K., Li, S., Skantar, A.M., Newcombe, G. 2016. Morphological and molecular characterization of two Aphelenchoides from poplar leaves. Journal of Nematology. 48(1):28-33.
A Taqman real-time PCR assay for detection of Meloidogyne hapla in root galls and in soil Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sapkota, R., Skantar, A.M., Nicolaisen, M. 2015. A Taqman real-time PCR assay for detection of Meloidogyne hapla in root galls and in soil. Nematology. 18(1):147-154.
Morphological and molecular observations on the cereal cyst nematode Heterodera filipjevi from the Volga and South Ural regions of Russia Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pridannikov, M.V., Suprunova, T.P., Shumilina, D.V., Limantseva, L.A., Skantar, A.M., Handoo, Z.A., Chitwood, D.J. 2015. Morphological and molecular observations on the cereal cyst nematode Heterodera filipjevi from the Volga and South Ural regions of Russia. Russian Journal of Nematology. 23(2):113-124.
First report of the cereal cyst nematode Heterodera filipjevi on winter wheat in Montana Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dyer, A.T., Al-Khafaji, R.T., Lane, T., Paulitz, T.C., Handoo, Z.A., Skantar, A.M., Chitwood, D.J. 2015. First report of the cereal cyst nematode Heterodera filipjevi on winter wheat in Montana. Plant Disease. 99(8):1188.
Transcriptome analysis of resistant and susceptible alfalfa cultivars infected with root-knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Postnikova, O., Hult, M.N., Shao, J.Y., Skantar, A.M., Nemchinov, L.G. 2015. Transcriptome analysis of resistant and susceptible alfalfa cultivars infected with root-knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita. PLoS One. 10(3):e0123157.
A Trichodorus (Triplonchida: Trichodoridae) nematode from thrips (Thysanoptera: Panchaetothripinae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Carta, L.K., Skantar, A.M. 2014. A Trichodorus (Triplonchida: Trichodoridae) nematode from thrips (Thysanoptera: Panchaetothripinae). Journal of Nematology. 46(3):302-308.
Real-time-PCR for detection and identification of Anguina funesta, A. agrostis, A. tritici, and A. pacificae Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, W., Zonghe, Y., Nakhla, M.K., and Skantar, A.M. 2015. Real-time-PCR for detection and identification of Anguina funesta, A. agrostis, A. tritici, and A. pacificae. Plant Disease. DOI:10.1094/PDIS-09-14-0959-RE.
A new chorismate mutase gene identified from Globodera ellingtonae and its utility as a molecular diagnostic marker - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chronis, D.N., Chen, S., Skantar, A.M., Zasada, I.A., Wang, X. 2014. A new chorismate mutase gene identified from Globodera ellingtonae and its utility as a molecular diagnostic marker. European Journal of Plant Pathology. 139(2):239-246. DOI:10.1007/s10658-014-0385-x.
First report of Xiphinema rivesi (Nematoda, Longidoridae) in Washington State Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Akinbad, S.A., Mojtahedi, H., Guerra, L., Eastwell, K.C., Villamor, D.E., Handoo, Z.A., Skantar, A.M. 2013. First report of Xiphinema rivesi (Nematoda, Longidoridae) in Washington State. Plant Disease. 91(7):770. DOI: 10.1094/PDIS-09-13-0961-PDN.
Detection of Rhynchophorus palmarum (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) and identification of associated nematodes in south Texas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Esparza-Díaz, G., Olguin, A., Carta, L.K., Skantar, A.M., Villanueva, R.T. 2013. Detection of Rhynchophorus palmarum (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) and identification of associated nematodes in south Texas. Florida Entomologist. 96(4):1513-1531.
Development of a species-specific PCR assay for differentiation of Heterodera filipjevi and H. avenae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yan, G., Smiley, R.W., Okubara, P.A., Skantar, A.M. 2013. Development of a species-specific PCR assay for differentiation of Heterodera filipjevi and H. avenae. Plant Disease. 97(12):241-246.
Occurrence of Meloidogyne fallax in North America, and molecular characterization of M. fallax and M. minor from U.S. golf course greens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nischwitz, C., Skantar, A.M., Handoo, Z.A., Hult, M.N., Schmitt, M.E., McClure, M.A. 2013. Occurrence of Meloidogyne fallax in North America, and molecular characterization of M. fallax and M. minor from U.S. golf course greens. Plant Disease. 97(11):1424-1430.
Diseases caused by nematodes - ()
Skantar, A.M. 2015. Diseases caused by nematodes. In: Samac, D.A., Rhodes, L.H., and Lamp, W.O., editors. Compendium of Alfalfa Diseases and Pests, 3rd edition. St. Paul, MN: APS Press. p. 72-77.
Developing a real-time PCR assay for detection and quantification of Pratylenchus neglectus in soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yan, G., Smiley, R.W., Okubara, P.A., Skantar, A.M., Reardon, C.L. 2013. Developing a real-time PCR assay for detection and quantification of Pratylenchus neglectus in soil. Plant Disease. 97(6):757-764.
The plant-parasitic nematode collections of RRIP: The realization of an ISTC project - (Proceedings)
Pridannikov, M.V., Chitwood, D.J., Handoo, Z.A., Carta, L.K., Skantar, A.M., Shumilina, D.V., Petelina, G.G. 2012. The plant-parasitic nematode collections of RRIP: The realization of an ISTC project. In: Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference on Immunogenetic Control of Plant Diseases in Agriculture: The Theory and Practice, July 17-21, 2012, Bolshie Vyazemy, Russia. p. 192-200.
The stunt nematode Sauertylenchus maximus in pastures of Bingol Province, Turkey - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yildiz, S., Handoo, Z.A., Carta, L.K., Skantar, A.M., Chitwood, D.J. 2012. The stunt nematode Sauertylenchus maximus in pastures of Bingol Province, Turkey. Igdir University Journal of the Institute of Science and Technology. 2(2):17-19.
A survey of plant-parasitic nematodes associated with forage crops in Bingol, Turkey - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yildiz, S., Handoo, Z.A., Carta, L.K., Skantar, A.M., Chitwood, D.J. 2012. A survey of plant-parasitic nematodes associated with forage crops in Bingol, Turkey. Nematologia Mediterranea. 40(1):73-77.
Book review: Systematics of Cyst Nematodes (Nematoda: Heteroderinae) - ()
Skantar, A.M. 2012. Book review: Systematics of Cyst Nematodes (Nematoda: Heteroderinae). Nematropica. 42(1):xii-xiv.
Description of Globodera ellingtonae n. sp. (Nematoda: Heteroderidae) from Oregon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Handoo, Z.A., Carta, L.K., Skantar, A.M., Chitwood, D.J. 2012. Description of Globodera ellingtonae n. sp. (Nematoda: Heteroderidae) from Oregon. Journal of Nematology. 44(1):40-57.
Molecular and morphological characterization of the corn cyst nematode, Heterodera zeae, from Greece - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Skantar, A.M., Handoo, Z.A., Zanakis, G.N., Tzortzakakis, E.A. 2012. Molecular and morphological characterization of the corn cyst nematode, Heterodera zeae, from Greece. Journal of Nematology. 44(1):58-66.
Root-knot nematodes in golf course greens of the western United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
McClure, M.A., Nischwitz, C., Skantar, A.M., Schmitt, M.E., Subbotin, S.A. 2012. Root-knot nematodes in golf course greens of the western United States. Plant Disease. 96(5):635-647.
An update to the "Introduction to Nematodes: a new multimedia presentation." - (Abstract Only)
Skantar, A.M., McGawley, E.C., Pontif, M.J., Overstreet, C. 2011. An update to the "Introduction to Nematodes: a new multimedia presentation.". Journal of Nematology. 43(3-4):282.
Molecular and morphological characterization of Globodera populations from Oregon and Idaho - (Abstract Only)
Skantar, A.M., Handoo, Z.A., Carta, L.K., Chitwood, D.J. 2011. Molecular and morphological characterization of Globodera populations from Oregon and Idaho. Journal of Nematology. 43(3-4):282.
Supplemental description of Paraphelenchus acontioides Taylor and Pillai, (Tylenchida: Paraphelenchidae), with ribosomal DNA trees and a morphometric compendium of female Paraphelenchus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Carta, L.K., Skantar, A.M., Handoo, Z.A., Baynes, M.A. 2011. Supplemental description of Paraphelenchus acontioides Taylor and Pillai, 1967 (Tylenchida: Paraphelenchidae), with ribosomal DNA trees and a morphometric compendium of female Paraphelenchus. Nematology. 13(8):887-899.
Molecular tools for diagnostics - ()
Castagnone-Sereno, P., Skantar, A.M., Robertson, L. 2011. Molecular tools for diagnostics. In: Jones, J., Fenoll, C., Gheysen, G., editors. Genomics and Molecular Genetics of Plant-Nematode Interactions. New York, NY: Springer Science + Business Media B.V. p. 443-464.
Morphological and molecular characterization of Globodera populations from Oregon and Idaho - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Skantar, A.M., Handoo, Z.A., Carta, L.K., Zasada, I. A., Ingham, R.E., Chitwood, D.J. 2011. Morphological and molecular characterization of Globodera populations from Oregon and Idaho. Phytopathology. 101:(4)480-491.
Molecular diagnostics of potato cyst nematodes (PCN) from the national survey - (Abstract Only)
Skantar, A.M., Handoo, Z.A., Carta, L.K., Chitwood, D.J. 2010. Molecular diagnostics of potato cyst nematodes (PCN) from the national survey [abstract]. Journal of Nematology. 42(3):268.
Morphological and molecular description of Heterodera zeae from a corn field in Greece - (Abstract Only)
Skantar, A.M., Handoo, Z.A., Zanakis, G.N., Tzortzakakis, E.A. 2010. Morphological and molecular description of Heterodera zeae from a corn field in Greece. Journal of Nematology. 42(3):268.
Molecular rDNA phylogeny of Telotylenchidae Siddiqi, 1960 and evaluation of tail termini - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Carta, L.K., Skantar, A.M., Handoo, Z.A. 2011. Molecular rDNA phylogeny of Telotylenchidae Siddiqi, 1960 and evaluation of tail termini. Journal of Nematology. 42(4):359-369.
Toxicity of 2,4-diacetylphloroglucinol (DAPG) to plant-parasitic and bacterial-feeding Nematodes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meyer, S.L., Halbrendt, J.M., Carta, L.K., Skantar, A.M., Liu, T., Abdelnabby, H.M., Vinyard, B.T. 2010. Toxicity of 2,4-diacetylphloroglucinol (DAPG) to plant-parasitic and bacterial-feeding Nematodes. Journal of Nematology. 41(4):274-280.
Multiplex real-time PCR assays for the identification of the potato cyst and tobacco cyst nematodes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nakhla, M.K., Owens, K.J., Li, W., Wei, G., Skantar, A.M., Levy, L. 2010. Multiplex real-time PCR Assays for the identification of the potato cyst and tobacco cyst nematodes. Plant Disease. 94(8):959-965.
First report of the sting nematode Belonolaimus longicaudatus on Soybean in Delaware - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Handoo, Z.A., Skantar, A.M., Mulrooney, R. 2010. First report of the sting nematode Belonolaimus longicaudatus on soybean in Delaware. Plant Disease. 94(1):133.
Molecular and morphological description of Meloidogyne arenaria from traveler’s tree (Ravenala madagascariensis) - (Abstract Only)
Detection and Discrimination of Pratylenchus neglectus and P. thornei in DNA Extracts from Soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yan, G., Smiley, R., Okubara, P.A., Skantar, A.M., Easley, S.A., Sheedy, J.G., Thompson, A.L. 2008. Detection and Discrimination of Pratylenchus neglectus and P. thornei in DNA Extracts from Soil. Plant Disease. 92(11):1480-1487.
Some taxonomic and phylogenetic trends for free-living and plant-parasitic nematodes - (Abstract Only)
Carta, L.K., Handoo, Z.A., Skantar, A.M. 2008. Some taxonomic and phylogenetic trends for free-living and plant-parasitic nematodes [abstract]. The Fauna and Collections Collections of Plant Parasitic Nematodes in Russia.
Progress in Nematode Steroid Research - (Abstract Only)
Chitwood, D.J., Skantar, A.M. 2008. Progress in nematode steroid research [abstract]. Abstracts, Plant Parasitic Nematodes: Biodiversity, Study, Collections. p. 22.
Molecular analysis of plant-parasitic nematodes - (Abstract Only)
Skantar, A.M., Carta, L.K., Handoo, Z.A., Chitwood, D.J. 2008. Molecular analysis of plant-parasitic nematodes [abstract]. Abstracts, Plant Parasitic Nematodes: Biodiversity, Study, Collections. p. 19-20.
Molecular phylogenetic perspectives for character classification and convergence: Framing some issues with nematode vulval appendages and telotylenchid tail termini - (Abstract Only)
Carta, L.K., Handoo, Z.A., Skantar, A.M. 2008. Molecular phylogenetic perspectives for character classification and convergence: Framing some issues with nematode vulval appendages and telotylenchid tail termini [abstract]. Proceedings of the Fifth International Congress of Nematology, July 13-18, 2008, Brisbane, Australia. p. 17.
Molecular and morphological characterization of an unusual Meloidogyne arenaria population from traveler’s tree (Ravenala madagascariensis) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Skantar, A.M., Carta, L.K., Handoo, Z.A. 2008. Molecular and morphological characterization of an unusual Meloidogyne arenaria population from traveler’s tree Ravenala madagascariensis. Journal of Nematology. 40(3):179-189.
Progress and challenges in the molecular identification of plant-parasitic nematodes at the USDA ARS Nematology Laboratory - (Abstract Only)
Skantar, A.M., Carta, L.K., Handoo, Z.A., Nakhla, M.K., Levy, L., Chitwood, D.J. 2008. Progress and challenges in the molecular identification of plant-parasitic nematodes at the USDA ARS Nematology Laboratory [Abstract]. Proceedings of the 5th International Congress of Nematology. p. 97.
Taxonomy, morphology and phylogenetics of coffee-associated root-lesion nematodes, Pratylenchus spp - ()
Handoo, Z.A., Carta, L.K., Skantar, A.M. 2008. Taxonomy, morphology and phylogenetics of coffee-associated root-lesion nematodes, Pratylenchus spp. In: Souza, R.M., editor. Plant-parasitic nematodes of coffee. Springer Science + Business Media B.V. p. 29-50.
Morphological and Molecular Identification of Globodera pallida associated with potatoes in Idaho - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Skantar, A.M., Handoo, Z.A., Carta, L.K., Chitwood, D.J. 2007. Morphological and molecular identification of Globodera pallida associated with potatoes in Idaho. Journal of Nematology. 39(2):133-144.
Molecular Characterization of Globodera pallida associated with potato in Idaho - (Abstract Only)
Skantar, A.M., Carta, L.K., Handoo, Z.A., Chitwood, D.J. 2007. Molecular Characterization of Globodera pallida associated with potato in Idaho [abstract]. Joint Meeting of The American Phytopathological Society and Society of Nematologists. p. 30.
FIRST REPORT OF THE PALE CYST NEMATODE (GLOBODERA PALLIDA) IN THE UNITED STATES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Handoo, Z.A., Skantar, A.M., Carta, L.K., Chitwood, D.J., Saad, H., Palanisamy, S. 2007. First report of the pale cyst nematode (globodera pallida) in the united states. Plant Disease. 91(3):325.
USE OF MEDICAGO TRUNCATULA TO MODEL THE INTERACTION BETWEEN PLANT-PARASITIC NEMATODES AND LEGUMES - (Abstract Only)
Skantar, A.M. 2006. Use of medicago truncatula to model the interaction between plant-parasitic nematodes and legumes. Trifolium Conference Abstract & Proceedings.
LOW TEMPERATURE SEM AND MOLECULAR PHYLOGENETICS OF THREE DIPLOSCAPTER POPULATIONS - (Abstract Only)
Carta, L.K., Skantar, A.M., Erbe, E.F. 2006. Low temperature SEM and molecular phylogenetics of three Diploscapter populations [abstract]. Journal of Nematology. 38 (2):266
CLUES TO STEROL FUNCTION IN NEMATODES: RECENT STUDIES WITH CAENORHABDITIS ELEGANS AND THE SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE - (Abstract Only)
Chitwood, D.J., Skantar, A.M. 2006. Clues to sterol function in nematodes: recent studies with Caenorhabditis elegans and the soybean cyst nematode [abstract]. 97th American Oil Chemists' Society Annual Meeting (Abstracts). p. 21.
NEMATODE STEROIDS: RECENT DISCOVERIES ABOUT METABOLISM AND FUNCTION - (Abstract Only)
Chitwood, D.J., Skantar, A.M. 2006. Nematode steroids: recent discoveries about metabolism and function [abstract]. XXVIII Symposium of the European Society of Nematologists. p. 42.
MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF TWO NOVEL 17 BETA-HYDROXYSTEROID DEHYDROGENASE GENES FROM THE SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE, HETERODERA GLYCINES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Skantar, A.M., Guimond, N.A., Chitwood, D.J. 2006. Molecular characterization of two novel 17 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase genes from the soybean cyst nematode, heterodera glycines. Nematology. 8(3):321-333.
MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF 17-HYDROXYSTEROID DEHYDROGENASE GENES FROM HETERODERA GLYCINES - (Abstract Only)
Skantar, A.M., Chitwood, D.J. 2006. Molecular characterization of 17-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase genes from heterodera glycines. Society of Nematology Abstracts. vol. 8(3), 321-333.
MULTIPLE DISPLACEMENT AMPLIFICATION (MDA) OF TOTAL GENOMIC DNA FROM MELOIDOGYNE SPP. AND COMPARISON TO CRUDE DNA EXTRACTS IN PCR OF ITS1, 28S D2-D3 RDNA AND HSP90 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Skantar, A.M., Carta, L.K. 2005. Multiple displacement amplification (MDA) of total genomic DNA from Meloidogyne spp. and comparison to crude DNA extracts in PCR of ITS1, 28S D2-D3 rDNA and Hsp90. Nematology 7(2): 285-293.
MORPHOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF A NEW ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE, MELOIDOGYNE THAILANDICA N.SP. (NEMATODA: MELOIDOGYNIDAE), PARASITIZING GINGER (ZINGIBER SPP.) IN THAILAND - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Handoo, Z.A., Skantar, A.M., Carta, L.K., Erbe, E.F. 2005. Morphological and molecular characterization of a new root-knot nematode, meloidogyne thailandica n.sp. (nematoda: meloidogynidae), parasitizing ginger (zingiber spp.). Journal of Nematology. 37(3):343-353.
Effect of geldanamycin on hatching and motility in Caenorhabditis elegans and Heterodera glycines. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Skantar, A.M., Agama, K.K., Meyer, S.L., Carta, L.K., Vinyard, B.T. 2005. Effect of geldanamycin on hatching and motility in Caenhorhabditis elegans and Heterodera glycines. Journal of Chemical Ecology 31:2481-2491.
MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF A NEW ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE (MELOIDOGYNE SP.) ON GINGER FROM THAILAND - (Abstract Only)
Handoo, Z.A., Carta, L.K., Skantar, A.M. 2004. Morphological characterization of a new root-knot nematode (meloidogyne sp.) on ginger from thailand. Nematology: 36: 322.
MORPHOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR EVALUATION OF A MELOIDOGYNE HAPLA POPULATION DAMAGING COFFEE (COFFEA ARABICA) IN MAUI, HAWAII - (Abstract Only)
Skantar, A.M., Handoo, Z.A., Carta, L.K., Schmitt, D.P. 2004. Morphological and molecular evaluation of a meloidogyne hapla population damaging coffee (coffea arabica) in maui, hawaii. J. Nematol. 36: 346.
MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION AND PHYLOGENETIC EVALUATION OF THE HSP90 GENE FROM SELECTED NEMATODES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Skantar, A.M., Carta, L.K. 2004. Molecular characterization and phylogenetic evaluation of the hsp90 gene from selected nematodes. Journal of Nematology 36: 466-480.
A NEW ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE (MELOIDOGYNE SP.) PARASITIZING PEACH (PRUNUS PERSICA) IN FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, WITH OBSERVATIONS ON ITS MORPHOLOGICAL, MOLECULAR AND DIFFERENTIAL-HOST CHARACTERIZATION - (Abstract Only)
Handoo, Z.A., Nyczepir, A.P., Esmenjaud, D., Van Der Beek, J.G., Castagnone-Sereno, P., Carta, L.K., Skantar, A.M. 2004. A new root-knot nematode (meloidogyne sp.) parasitizing peach (prunus persica) in florida, united states, with observations on its morphological, molecular and differential-host characterization. Proceedings of the 27th ESN International Symposium, Rome, Italy: #224:108-109.
MORPHOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR EVALUATION OF A MELOIDOGYNE HAPLA POPULATION DAMAGING COFFEE (COFFEA ARABICA L.) IN MAUI, HAWAII - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Handoo, Z.A., Skantar, A.M., Carta, L.K., Schmitt, D.P. 2005. Morphological and molecular evaluation of a meloidogyne hapla population damaging coffee (coffea arabica l.) in maui, hawaii. Journal of Nematology. 37(2):136-145.
A NOVEL MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASE FROM THE SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE, HETERODERA GLYCINES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kovaleva, E. S., Masler, E. P., Skantar, A. M., Chitwood, D. J. 2004. A novel matrix metalloproteinase from the soybean cyst nematode Heterodera glycines. Molecular & Biochemical Parasitology 136: 109-112.
MORPHOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF LONGIDORUS AMERICANUM N.SP. (NEMATODA: LONGIDORIDAE), A NEEDLE NEMATODE PARASITIZING PINE IN GEORGIA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Handoo, Z.A., Carta, L.K., Skantar, A.M., Ye, W., Robbins, R.T., Subbotin, S., Fraedrich, S.W., Cram, M.M. 2005. Morphological and molecular characterization of longidorus americanum n.sp. (nematoda: longidoridae), a needle nematode parasitizing pine in georgia. Journal of Nematology. 37(1): 94-104.
EFFECTS OF THE HSP90 INHIBITOR GELDANAMYCIN ON JUVENILE MOTILITY IN CAENORHABDITIS ELEGANS AND HETERODERA GLYCINES - (Abstract Only)
Agama, K.K., Meyer, S.L., Carta, L.K., Skantar, A.M. 2003. Effects of the hsp90 inhibitor geldanamycin on juvenile motility in caenorhabditis elegans and heterodera glycines. Phytopathology 93:52, Publication #2003-0010-AMA.
PROBING THE ROLE OF HSP90 IN NEMATODE DEVELOPMENT - (Abstract Only)
Skantar, A.M., Agama, K.K., Meyer, S.L., Carta, L.K. Probing the role of hsp90 in nematode development. J. Nematol. 1(35): 364.
USE OF HSP90 FOR NEMATODE PHYLOGENY - (Abstract Only)
Carta, L.K., Skantar, A.M. 2003. Use of hsp90 for nematode phylogeny. J. Nematol. 35:329.
A MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASE GENE FROM THE SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE, HETERODERA GLYCINES - (Abstract Only)
Kovaleva, E.S., Skantar, A.M., Chitwood, D.J. 2004. A matrix metalloproteinase gene from the soybean cyst nematode, heterodera glycines. Journal of Nematology 35(3): 348-349. 2003.
Effects of the HSP90 inhibitor geldanamycin on hatching and juvenile motility in caenorhabditis elegans and heterodera glycines - (Abstract Only)
Agama, K.K., Meyer, S.L.F., Carta, L.K., Skantar, A.M. 2003. Effects of the HSP90 inhibitor geldanamycin on hatching and juvenile motility in Caenorhabditis elegans and Heterodera glycines [abstract]. BARC Poster Day Booklet: p. 41.
MORPHOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF MELOIDOGYNE FLORIDAE N. SP. (NEMATODA: MELOIDOGYNIDAE), A ROOT-KNOT NEMATODE PARASITIZING PEACH IN FLORIDA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Handoo, Z.A., Nyczepir, A.P., Esmenjaud, A.P., Van Der Beek, J.G., Castagnone-Sereno, P., Carta, L.K., Skantar, A.M., Higgins, J.A. 2004. Morphological and molecular characterization of meloidogyne floridae n. sp. (nematoda: meloidogynidae), a root-knot nematode parasitizing peach in florida. Journal of Nematology. 36(1):20-35.
Investigations of HSP90 for nematode phylogeny and control - (Abstract Only)
Molecular analysis of HSP90, a multi-faceted gene involved in the growth and development of free-living and plant parasitic nematodes - (Abstract Only)
Agama, K.K., Carta, L.K., Meyer, S.L., Skantar, A.M. 2002. Molecular analysis of HSP90, a multi-faceted gene involved in the growth and development of free-living and plant parasitic nematodes [abstract]. Proceedings of the Mid-Atlantic Plant Molecular Biology Meeting. p. 23.
Molecular analysis of HSP90, a multi-faceted gene involved in the growth and development of free-living and plant-parasitic nematodes - (Abstract Only)
Agama, K.K., Carta, L.K., Skantar, A.M. 2002. Molecular analysis of HSP90, a multi-faceted gene involved in the growth and development of free-living and plant-parasitic nematodes(Abstract). Midwest Worm Meeting. p. 39.
Functional analysis of heat shock protein, HSP90, from the soybean cyst nematode, heterodera glycines - (Abstract Only)
Skantar, A.M., Agama, K.K., Carta, L.K. 2002. Functional analysis of heat shock protein HSP90, from the soybean cyst nematode, Heterodera glycines [Abstract]. Nematology. 4(2):180.
UTILITY OF THE HEAT SHOCK PROTEIN, HSP90, FOR PHYLOGENETIC ANALYSIS AND DIAGNOSTICS OF NEMATODES AT SEVERAL TAXONOMIC LEVELS - (Abstract Only)
Investigating the role of HSP90 in the growth and development of free-living and plant parasitic nematodes - (Abstract Only)
Agama, K.K., Carta, L.K., Skantar, A.M. 2002. Investigating the role of HSP90 in the growth and development of free-living and plant parasitic nematodes [abstract]. BARC Poster Day. p. 35.
MOLECULAR, MORPHOLOGICAL AND THERMAL CHARACTERS OF PRATYLENCHUS SPECIES (NEMATODA: TYLENCHIDA) AND RELATIVES USING THE D3 SEGMENT OF THE NUCLEAR LS28SRRNA GENE. - (Abstract Only)
Carta, L.K., Skantar, A.M., Handoo, Z.A. 2001. Molecular, morphological and thermal characters of pratylenchus species (nematoda: tylenchida) and relatives using the d3 segment of the nuclear ls28srrna gene.. Phytopathology Supplement; APSnet (Plant Pathology Online) 91: 5131.
A REDESCRIPTION OF PRATYLENCHUS TERES KHAN AND SINGH, 1974 (NEMATA: PRATYLENCHIDAE) AND A PHYLOGENETIC ANALYSIS OF RELATED SPECIES. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Carta, L.K., Handoo, Z.A., Skantar, A.M., Van Biljon, J., Botha-Greeff, M. 2002. A redescription of pratylenchus teres khan and singh, 1974 (nemata: pratylenchidae) and a phylogenetic analysis of related species.. African Plant Protection 8: 13-24.
MORPHOLOGICAL AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF PRATYLENCHUS ARLINGTONI N. SP., P. CONVALLARIAE AND P. FALLAX (NEMATA: PRATYLENCHIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Handoo, Z.A., Carta, L.K., Skantar, A.M. 2002. Morphological and molecular characterization of pratylenchus arlingtoni n. sp., p. convallariae and p. fallax (nemata: pratylenchidae). Nematology 3:607-618.
MOLECULAR ANALYSIS OF DAF-21, A MULTIFACETED HSP90 GENE, FROM PLANT- PARASITIC NEMATODES - (Abstract Only)
MOLECULAR, MORPHOLOGICAL AND THERMAL CHARACTERS OF PRATYLENCHUS SPP. AND RELATIVES USING THE D3 SEGMENT OF THE NUCLEAR LS 28SRRNA GENE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Carta, L.K., Skantar, A.M., Handoo, Z.A. 2002. Molecular, morphological and thermal characters of pratylenchus spp. and relatives using the d3 segment of the nuclear ls 28srrna gene. Nematropica 31: 193-207.
AMPLIFICATION OF HSP90 HOMOLOGS FROM PLANT-PARASITIC NEMATODES USING DEGENERATE PRIMERS AND RAMPED ANNEALING PCR - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
AN EXPLORATION OF THE ROLE OF DAF-21 IN NEMATODE DEVELOPMENTAL ARREST AND ITS POTENTIAL AS A NEW PHYLOGENETIC CHARACTER - (Abstract Only)
MOLECULAR AND MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF THREE NEW PRATYLENCHUS SPECIES - (Abstract Only)
Carta, L.K., Skantar, A.M., Handoo, Z.A. 2000. Molecular and morphological characterization of three new pratylenchus species. Journal of Nematology 32: 423.
RESEARCH ON THE SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE AT THE NEMATOLOGY LABORATORY OF THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AT BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND - (Abstract Only)
MOLECULAR APPROACHES FOR THE IDENTIFICATION AND ANALYSIS OF NEMATODE DEVELOPMENTAL ARREST GENES - (Abstract Only)
FILLING IN THE GAPS OF THE LESION NEMATODE FAMILY TREE WITH OLD AND NEW MOLECULAR CHARACTERS - (Abstract Only)
STOP THAT JUVENILE! TARGETING DEVELOPMENTAL EVENTS FOR THE CONTROL OF SCN - (Proceedings)
SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE RESEARCH AT THE NEMATOLOGY LABORATORY OF THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AT BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND - (Abstract Only)
IDENTIFICATION OF HETERODERA GLYCINES GENES INVOLVED IN ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT - (Abstract Only)
IDENTIFICATION OF HETERODERA GLYCINES GENES INVOLVED IN ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT - (Abstract Only)
MOLECULAR AND GENETIC ANALYSIS OF DEVELOPMENTAL ARREST IN PLANT-PARASITIC NEMATODES - (Abstract Only)
MOLECULAR-GENETIC ANALYSIS OF DEVELOPMENTAL ARREST IN PLANT-PARASITIC NEMATODES - (Abstract Only)