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Alison R Gerken
Research Ecologist


Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Challenges in assessing repellency as an integrated pest management tool to protect stored grains, using the global pest Tribolium castaneum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rault, L.C., Morrison III, W.R., Gerken, A.R., Bingham, G.V. 2024. Challenges in assessing repellency as an integrated pest management tool to protect stored grains, using the global pest Tribolium castaneum. Insects. 15(8): 626. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects15080626.
Modeling long-term, stage-structured dynamics of Tribolium castaneum at food facilities with and without two types of long-lasting insecticide netting - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ranabhat, S., Gerken, A.R., Scheff, D.S., Zhu, K., Morrison III, W.R. 2024. Modeling long-term, stage-structured dynamics of Tribolium castaneum at food facilities with and without two types of long-lasting insecticide netting. Journal of Economic Entomology. 117,5 (2168-2180). https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toae185.
Flight capacity and behavior of Ephestia kuehniella Zeller (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in response to kairomonal and pheromonal stimuli - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Abshire, J.L., Harman, R.R., Bruce, A., Gillette, S., Maille, J.M., Ranabhat, S., Scully, E.D., Zhu, K., Gerken, A.R., Morrison III, W.R. 2024. Flight capacity and behavior of Ephestia kuehniella Zeller (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in response to kairomonal and pheromonal stimuli. Environmental Entomology. 53(4):567-576. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvae039.
Predicted range expansion of the larger grain borer, Prostephanus truncatus (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae), under projected climate change scenarios - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harman, R.R., Morrison III, W.R., Ludwick, D.C., Gerken, A.R. 2024. Predicted range expansion of the larger grain borer, Prostephanus truncatus (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae), under projected climate change scenarios. Journal of Economic Entomology. 117(4) 1686-1700. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toae085.
Real-time stored product insect detection and identification using deep learning: System integration and extensibility to mobile platforms - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Badgujar, C., Armstrong, P.R., Gerken, A.R., Pordesimo, L.O., Campbell, J.F. 2023. Real-time stored product insect detection and identification using deep learning: System integration and extensibility to mobile platforms. Journal of Stored Products Research. 104. Article 102196. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2023.102196.
The behavioral response to the putative necromones from dead Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) in traps by conspecifics as a function of density and time since capture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harman, R.H., Morrison III, W.R., Bruce, A., Ranabhat, S., Quellhorst, H.E., Wilkins, R.V., Campbell, J.F., Gerken, A.R. 2023. The behavioral response to the putative necromones from dead Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) in traps by conspecifics as a function of density and time since capture. Environmental Entomology. 52(6):1020-1032. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvad098.
Identifying common stored product insects using automated deep learning methods - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Badgujar, C., Armstrong, P.R., Gerken, A.R., Pordesimo, L.O., Campbell, J.F. 2023. Identifying common stored product insects using automated deep learning methods. Journal of Stored Products Research. 103. Article 102166. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2023.102166.
Viewing Farm2Fork agriculture through the lens of community ecology: The who, why, and what of IPM in the postharvest agricultural supply chain - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gerken, A.R., Morrison III, W.R. 2023. Viewing Farm2Fork agriculture through the lens of community ecology: The who, why, and what of IPM in the postharvest agricultural supply chain. Frontiers in Agronomy. 7. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2023.1137683.
Behavioral response of unmated female Plodia interpunctella Hübner (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) to synthetic sex pheromone lure - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gerken, A.R., Dryer, D.L., Abts, S.R., Campbell, J.F. 2022. Behavioral response of unmated female Plodia interpunctella Hübner (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) to synthetic sex pheromone lure. Environmental Entomology. 51(6):1200-1209. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvac087.
Influence of mating disruption treatments on male and female plodia interpunctella behavior - (Abstract Only)
Resiliency of, adaptation of, and mitigation of risk to pest management in the postharvest agricultural supply chain in the face of ongoing climate change - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gerken, A.R., Morrison Iii, W.R. 2022. Resiliency of, adaptation of, and mitigation of risk to pest management in the postharvest agricultural supply chain in the face of ongoing climate change. Frontiers in Agronomy. 4:918845. https://doi.org/10.3389/fagro.2022.918845.
Spatial and temporal variation in stored-product insect pest distributions and implications for pest management in processing and storage facilities - ()
Gerken, A.R., Campbell, J.F. 2021. Spatial and temporal variation in stored-product insect pest distributions and implications for pest management in processing and storage facilities. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 115(3)239-252. https://doi.org/10.1093/aesa/saab049.
Long-lasting insecticide treated netting affects reproductive output and mating behavior in Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) and Trogoderma variabile (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gerken, A.R., Campbell, J.F., Abts, S.R., Arthur, F.H., Morrison III, W.R., Scheff, D.S. 2021. Long-lasting insecticide treated netting affects reproductive output and mating behavior in Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) and Trogoderma variabile (Coleoptera: Dermestidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toab204.
Impacts of Storicide II on internal feeders of brown rice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Scully, E.D., Gerken, A.R., Fifield, A.N., Nguyen, V., Van Pelt, N., Arthur, F.H. 2021. Impacts of Storicide II on internal feeders of brown rice. Journal of Stored Products Research. 90:101758. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2020.101758.
Assessing repellency, movement, and mortality of three species of stored product insects after exposure to deltamethrin-inocrporated long-lasting polyethylene netting - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Scheff, D.S., Gerken, A.R., Morrison III, W.R., Campbell, J.F., Arthur, F.H., Zhu, K. 2021. Assessing repellency, movement, and mortality of three species of stored product insects after exposure to deltamethrin-inocrporated long-lasting polyethylene netting. Journal of Pest Science. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10340-020-01326-3.
Oviposition and development of Tribolium castaneum Herbst (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) on different types of flour Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gerken, A.R., Campbell, J.F. 2020. Oviposition and development of Tribolium castaneum Herbst (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) on different types of flour. Agronomy. 10(10):1593. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10101593.
Effectiveness of long-lasting insecticide netting on Tribolium castaneum is modulated by multiple exposures, biotic, and abiotic factors - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gerken, A.R., Scully, E.D., Campbell, J.F., Morrison III, W.R. 2021. Effectiveness of long-lasting insecticide netting on Tribolium castaneum is modulated by multiple exposures, biotic, and abiotic factors. Pest Management Science. 77(3):1235-1244. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.6134.
Development of Tribolium castaneum (Herbst)(Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) on sorghum milling fractions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arthur, F.H., Bean, S.R., Smolensky, D., Gerken, A.R., Siliveru, K., Scully, E.D., Baker, N.J. 2020. Development of Tribolium castaneum (Herbst)(Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) on sorghum milling fractions. Journal of Stored Products Research. 87:101606. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2020.101606.
Artificial selection to a nonlethal cold stress in Trogoderma variable shows associations with chronic cold stress and body size - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gerken, A.R., Abts, S.R., Scully, E.D., Campbell, J.F. 2020. Artificial selection to a nonlethal cold stress in Trogoderma variable shows associations with chronic cold stress and body size. Environmental Entomology. 49(2):422-434. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvz162.
Growth and development of Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) on rice flour and brown rice as affected by time and temperature - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arthur, F.H., Starkus, L.A., Gerken, A.R., Campbell, J.F., McKay, T. 2019. Growth and development of Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) on rice flour and brown rice as affected by time and temperature. Journal of Stored Products Research. 83:73-77. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2019.04.005.
Using long-term capture data to predict Trogoderma variabile Ballion and Plodia interpunctella (Hübner) population patterns - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gerken, A.R., Campbell, J.F. 2019. Using long-term capture data to predict Trogoderma variabile Ballion and Plodia interpunctella (Hübner) population patterns. Insects. 10(4):93. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects10040093.
Development of Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) on rice milling components and by-products: Effects of diet and temperature - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arthur, F.H., Hale, B.A., Starkus, L.A., Gerken, A.R., Campbell, J.F., McKay, T. 2019. Development of Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) on rice milling components and by-products: Effects of diet and temperature. Journal of Stored Products Research. 80:85-92. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2018.11.001.
Effect of delayed mating on longevity and reproductive performance of Lasioderma serricorne (F.) (Coleoptera: Anobiidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Amoah, B.A., Mahroof, R.M., Gerken, A.R., Campbell, J.F. 2019. Effect of delayed mating on longevity and reproductive performance of Lasioderma serricorne (F.) (Coleoptera: Anobiidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 112(1):475-484. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toy336.
Red flour beetle (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) response to volatile cues varies with strain and behavioral assay - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gerken, A.R., Scully, E.D., Campbell, J.F. 2018. Red flour beetle (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) response to volatile cues varies with strain and behavioral assay. Environmental Entomology. 47(5):1252-1265. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvy107.
Speed of exposure to rapid cold hardening and genotype drive the level of acclimation response in Drosophila melanogaster - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gerken, A.R., Eller-Smith, O.C., Morgan, T.J. 2018. Speed of exposure to rapid cold hardening and genotype drive the level of acclimation response in Drosophila melanogaster. Journal of Thermal Biology. 76:21-28. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtherbio.2018.06.011.
Mobility of adult Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) and Rhyzopertha dominica (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) after exposure to long-lasting insecticide netting - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morrison III, W.R., Wilkins, R.V., Gerken, A.R., Scheff, D.S., Zhu, K., Arthur, F.H., Campbell, J.F. 2018. Mobility of adult Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) and Rhyzopertha dominica (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) after exposure to long-lasting insecticide netting. Journal of Economic Entomology. 111(5):2443-2453. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toy173.
Life history changes in Trogoderma variabile and T. inclusum due to mating delay with implications for mating disruption as a management tactic - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gerken, A.R., Campbell, J.F. 2018. Life history changes in Trogoderma variabile and T. inclusum due to mating delay with implications for mating disruption as a management tactic. Ecology and Evolution. 8(5):2428-2439. https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.3865.
Direct testing for allele-specific expression differences between conditions Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leon-Novelo, L., Gerken, A.R., Graze, R.M., McIntyre, L.M., Marroni, F. 2018. Direct testing for allele-specific expression differences between conditions. G3, Genes/Genomes/Genetics. 8:447-460. https://doi.org/10.1534/g3.117.300139.
RNA-seq validation of RNAi identifies additional gene connectivity in Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Perkin, L.C., Oppert, B.S., Gerken, A.R. 2017. RNA-seq validation of RNAi identifies additional gene connectivity in Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae). Journal of Insect Science. 17(2):57;1-7. doi:10.1093/jisesa/iex026.