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Jeffrey S Buyer
Research Chemist


Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Seed treatment with prodigiosin controls damping-off of cucumber caused by Pythium ultimum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Roberts, D.P., Selmer, K.J., Lupitskyy, R., Rice, C., Buyer, J.S., Maul, J.E., Lakshman, D.K., De Souza, J. 2021. Seed treatment with prodigiosin controls damping-off of cucumber caused by Pythium ultimum. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology Express (AMB Express). 11:10. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13568-020-01169-2.
High ammonium levels and soil moisture are strong drivers of Escherichia coli survival and microbial community dynamics in compost-amended soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cutler, A., Weicht, T., Sharma, M., Buyer, J.S., Millner, P.D., Neher, D. 2019. High ammonium levels and soil moisture are strong drivers of Escherichia coli survival and microbial community dynamics in compost-amended soils. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 126:1910-1922. https://doi.org/10.1111/jam.14268.
Combined extraction method for metabolomic and PLFA analysis of soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Buyer, J.S., Vinyard, B.T., Maul, J.E., Selmer, K.J., Lupitskyy, R., Rice, C., Roberts, D.P. 2019. Combined extraction method for metabolomic and PLFA analysis of soil. Applied Soil Ecology. 135:129-136.
Cropping system history and crop rotation phase drive the abundance of soil denitrification genes nirK, nirS and nosZ in conventional and organic grain agroecosystems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Maul, J.E., Cavigelli, M.A., Emche, S.E., Vinyard, B.T., Buyer, J.S. 2019. Cropping system history and crop rotation phase drive the abundance of soil denitrification genes nirK, nirS and nosZ in conventional and organic grain agroecosystems. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment. 273:95-106. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2018.11.022.
Characterization of soil nematode communities in three cropping systems through morphological and DNA metabarcoding approaches - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Treonis, A.M., Unangst, S., Kepler, R.M., Buyer, J.S., Cavigelli, M.A., Mirsky, S.B., Maul, J.E. 2018. Characterization of soil nematode communities in three cropping systems through morphological and DNA metabarcoding approaches. Scientific Reports. 8:2004. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-20366-5.
Soil microbial communities under cacao agroforestry and cover crop systems in Peru - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Buyer, J.S., Baligar, V.C., He, Z., Gardini, E.A. 2017. Soil microbial communities under cacao agroforestry and cover crop systems in Peru. Applied Soil Ecology. 120:273-280.
Species-specific effects of Asian and European earthworms on microbial communities in Mid-Atlantic deciduous forests - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Enhancement of maize growth and alteration of the rhizosphere microbial community by phosphate-solubilizing fungus Aspergillus aculeatus P93 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yin, Z., Fan, B., Roberts, D.P., Chen, S., Shi, F., Buyer, J.S., Jiang, H. 2017. Enhancement of maize growth and alteration of the rhizosphere community by phosphate-solubilizing fungus Aspergillus aculeatus P93. Journal of Agriculture Biotechnology. https://dx.doi.org/10.20936/JAB/170201.
Microbial community biomass and structure in saline and non-saline soils associated with salt- and boron-tolerant poplar clones grown for the phytoremediation of selenium - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dangi, S.R., Banuelos, G.S., Buyer, J.S., Hanson, B.D., Gerik, J.S. 2017. Microbial community biomass and structure in saline and non-saline soils associated with salt- and boron-tolerant poplar clones grown for the phytoremediation of selenium. International Journal of Phytoremediation. 20(2):129-137. doi:10.1080/15226514.2017.1337073.
Consistency of control of damping-off of cucumber is improved by combining ethanol extract of Serratia marcescens with other biologically based technologies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Roberts, D.P., Mckenna, L.F., Buyer, J.S. 2017. Consistency of control of damping-off of cucumber is improved by combining ethanol extract of Serratia marcescens with other biologically based technologies. Crop Protection. 96:59-67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2017.01.007.
Effects of growth temperature and carbon dioxide enrichment on soybean seed components at different stages of development - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xu, G., Singh, S., Barnaby, J.Y., Buyer, J.S., Reddy, V., Sicher Jr, R.C. 2016. Effects of growth temperature and carbon dioxide enrichment on soybean seed components at different stages of development. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry. 108: 313-322.
Living cover crops have immediate impacts on soil microbial community structure and function - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Species identities, not functional groups, explain the effects of earthworms on litter carbon-derived soil respiration Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chang, C., Slavecz, K., Buyer, J.S. 2016. Species identities, not functional groups, explain the effects of earthworms on litter carbon-derived soil respiration. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 100:129-139.
Archaeal rhizosphere communities differ between the native and invasive lines of the wetland plant phragmites australis (common reed) in a Chesapeake Bay subestuary - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yarwood, S., Baldwin, A., Gonzalez-Mateu, M., Buyer, J.S. 2016. Archaeal rhizosphere communities differ between the native and invasive lines of the wetland plant phragmites australis (common reed) in a Chesapeake Bay subestuary. Biological Invasions. doi: 10.1007/510530-016-1144-7.
Soil microbial communities following bush removal in a Namibian savanna Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Buyer, J.S., Schmidt-Kuntzel, A., Nghikembua, M., Maul, J.E., Marker, L. 2016. Soil microbial communities following bush removal in a Namibian savanna. Soil. 2:101-110.
Below ground competition among invading detritivores - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chang, C., Slavecz, K., Filley, T., Buyer, J.S., Bernard, M.J., Pitz, S.L. 2016. Below ground competition among invading detritivores. Ecology. 97:160-170. doi: 10.1890/15-0551.1.
Comparison of biochemical and microscopic methods for quantification of mycorrhizal fungi in soil and roots Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sharma, M.P., Buyer, J.S. 2015. Comparison of biochemical and microscopic methods for quantification of mycorrhizal fungi in soil and roots. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 95:86-89. doi: 10.10161j.apsoil.2015.06.001
Microbial rRNA: rDNA gene ratios may be unexpectedly low due to extracellular DNA preservation in soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dlott, G., Maul, J.E., Buyer, J.S., Yarwood, S. 2015. Microbial rRNA: rDNA gene ratios may be unexpectedly low due to extracellular DNA preservation in soils. Journal of Microbiological Methods. doi: 10.1016/j.apsoil.2015.06.001.
Chemical evaluation of soil organic matter structure in diverse cropping systems - ()
Martins, B.H., Cavigelli, M.A., Buyer, J.S., Maul, J.E., Reeves, J.B. III and Martin-Neto, L. 2015. Chemical evaluation of soil organic matter structure in diverse cropping systems. In Z. He (ed.). Labile Organic Matter-Chemical Compositions, Function, and Significance in Soil and the Environment. SSSA Special Publication 62:41-65. SSSA, Madison, WI.
Understanding and enhancing soil health: the solution for reversing soil degradation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lehman, R.M., Cambardella, C.A., Stott, D.E., Acosta Martinez, V., Manter, D.K., Buyer, J.S., Maul, J.E., Smith, J.L., Collins, H.P., Halvorson, J.J., Kremer, R.E., Lundgren, J.G., Ducey, T.F., Jin, V.L., Karlen, D.L. 2015. Understanding and enhancing soil health: the solution for reversing soil degradation. Sustainability. 7(1):988-1027.
Soil biology for resilient healthy soil - ()
Lehman, R.M., Acosta Martinez, V., Buyer, J.S., Cambardella, C.A., Collins, H.P., Ducey, T.F., Halvorson, J.J., Jin, V.L., Johnson, J.M., Kremer, R.E., Lundgren, J.G., Manter, D.K., Maul, J.E., Smith, J.L., Stott, D.E. 2015. Soil biology for resilient, healthy soil. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 70(1):12A-18A; doi:10.2489/jswc.70.1.12A.
Control of damping-off of organic and conventional cucumber with extracts from a plant-associated bacterium rivals a seed treatment pesticide - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Roberts, D.P., Lakshman, D.K., Maul, J.E., McKenna, L.F., Buyer, J.S., Fan, B. 2014. Control of damping-off of organic and conventional cucumber with extracts from a plant-associated bacterium rivals a seed treatment pesticide. Crop Protection. 65:86-94.
Yeasts associated with plums and their potential for controlling brown rot after harvest - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Janisiewicz, W.J., Jurick II, W.M., Peter, K.A., Kurtzman, C.P., Buyer, J.S. 2014. Yeasts associated with plums and their potential for controlling brown rot after harvest. Yeast. 31:207-218.
Microbial community structure and abundance in the rhizosphere and bulk soil of a tomato cropping system that includes cover crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Maul, J.E., Buyer, J.S., Lehman, R.M., Culman, S., Blackwood, C., Roberts, D.P., Zasada, I.A., Teasdale, J.R. 2014. Microbial community structure and abundance in the rhizosphere and bulk soil of a tomato cropping system that includes cover crops. Applied Soil Ecology. 77:42-50. DOI: 10.1016/j.apsoil.2014.01.002.
Spectroscopic characterization and evaluation of SOM in areas under different soil tillage systems - (Proceedings)
Martins, B., Cavigelli, M.A., Maul, J.E., Buyer, J.S., Le, A.N., Rasmann, C., Martin-Neto, L. 2014. Spectroscopic characterization and evaluation of SOM in areas under different soil tillage systems. 10th Meeting of the Brazilian Chapter of the International Humic Substances Society Conference, October 14-18, 2013, Santo Antonio de Goias, Goias State. p. 69-72.
Genes expressed by the biological control bacterium Pseudomonas protegens Pf-5 on seed surfaces under the control of the global regulators GacA and RpoS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kidarsa, T.A., Shaffer, B.T., Goebel, N.C., Roberts, D.P., Buyer, J.S., Johnson, A., Kobayashi, D.Y., Paulsen, I., Loper, J.E. 2013. Genes expressed by the biological control bacterium Pseudomonas protegens Pf-5 on seed surfaces under the control of the global regulators GacA and RpoS. Environmental Microbiology. 15:716-735.
Culturable bacteria from plum fruit surfaces and their potential for controlling brown rot after harvest - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Janisiewicz, W.J., Jurick II, W.M., Vico, I., Peter, K.A., Buyer, J.S. 2012. Culturable bacteria from plum fruit surfaces and their potential for controlling brown rot after harvest. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 76:145-151.
Endophytic fungi from plums (Prunus domestica) and their antifungal activity against Monilinia fructicola - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pimenta, R., Moreira Da Silva, J., Buyer, J.S., Janisiewicz, W.J. 2012. Endophytic fungi from plums (Prunus domestica) and their antifungal activity against Monilinia fructicola. Journal of Food Protection. 75(10):1883-1889.
Changes in soil organic carbon and nitrogen fractions with duration of no-tillage management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Spargo, J.T., Cavigelli, M.A., Alley, M.M., Maul, J.E., Buyer, J.S., Sequeira, C.H., Follett, R.F. 2012. Changes in soil organic carbon and nitrogen fractions with duration of no-tillage management. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 76(5):1624-1633.
High throughput phospholipid fatty acid analysis of soils - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Buyer, J.S., Sasser, M. 2012. High throughput phospholipid fatty acid analysis of soils. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 61:127-130.
Resident bacteria of plums and their potential for controlling brown rot after harvest - (Abstract Only)
Janisiewicz, W.J., Jurick Ii, W.M., Vico, I., Peter, K.A., Buyer, J.S. 2012. Resident bacteria of plums and their potential for controlling brown rot after harvest [abstract]. Phytopathology. p. 45.
Tall fescue management in the Piedmont: Sequestration of soil organic and total nitrogen - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Franzluebbers, A.J., Endale, D.M., Buyer, J.S., Stuedemann, J.A. 2012. Tall fescue management in the Piedmont: Sequestration of soil organic and total nitrogen. Soil Science Society of America Journal. 76:1016-1026.
Fall cover cropping can increase arbuscular mycorrhizae in soils supporting intensive agricultural production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lehman, R.M., Taheri, W.I., Osborne, S.L., Buyer, J.S., Douds, D.D. 2012. Fall cover cropping can increase arbuscular mycorrhizae in soils supporting intensive agricultural production. Applied Soil Ecology. 61:300-304. doi:10.1016/j.apsoil.2011.11.008.
Environmental and production responses from tall fescue-endophyte associations in Georgia - (Abstract Only)
Franzluebbers, A.J., Buyer, J.S., Endale, D.M., Franklin, D.H., Haney, R.L., Hill, N., Kaplan, R., Stuedemann, J., Zuberer, D. 2011. Environmental and production responses from tall fescue-endophyte associations in Georgia [abstract]. SERA-IEG 8.
Identifying and characterizing microflora of stone fruits to select antagonists for control of brown rot with emphasis on latent infections - (Proceedings)
Janisiewicz, W.J., Buyer, J.S., Kurtzman, C.P. 2011. Identifying and characterizing microflora of stone fruits to select antagonists for control of brown rot with emphasis on latent infections. Proceedings of Acta Horticulturae. p. 241-250.
Cover cropping to enhance arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in diversified crop rotations of the upper midwest U.S. corn belt - (Abstract Only)
Lehman, R.M., Taheri, W.I., Buyer, J.S., Osborne, S.L. 2011. Cover cropping to enhance arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in diversified crop rotations of the upper midwest U.S. corn belt. Soil Ecology Society, Kelowna, British Colombia, Canada.
Formulations of the endophytic bacterium Bacillus subtilis Tu-100 suppress Sclerotinia sclerotiorum on oilseed rape and improve plant vigor in field trials conducted at separate locations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hu, X., Roberts, D.P., Maul, J.E., Emche, S.E., Liao, X., Gao, X., Gao, Y., Mckenna, L.F., Buyer, J.S., Liu, S. 2011. Formulations of the endophytic bacterium Bacillus subtilis Tu-100 suppress Sclerotinia sclerotiorum on oilseed rape and improve plant vigor in field trials conducted at separate locations. Canadian Journal of Microbiology. 57(7): 539-546.
Weed seed persistence and microbial abundance in long-term organic and conventional cropping systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ullrich, S.D., Buyer, J.S., Cavigelli, M.A., Seidel, R., Teasdale, J.R. 2011. Weed seed persistence and microbial abundance in long-term organic and conventional cropping systems. Weed Science. 59:202-209.
Identifying and characterizing microflora of stone fruits to select antagonists for control of brown rot with emphasis on latent infections - (Abstract Only)
Janisiewicz, W.J., Buyer, J.S., Kurtzman, C.P. 2010. Identifying and characterizing microflora of stone fruits to select antagonists for control of brown rot with emphasis on latent infections (abstract). Plant Disease. Biological Control of Postharvest Diseases: Challenges and opportunities. Program and Book of Abstracts. p.30.
Soil microbial community function, structure, and glomalin in response to tall fescue endophyte infection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Buyer, J.S., Zuberer, D.A., Nichols, K.A., Franzluebbers, A.J. 2010. Soil microbial community function, structure, and glomalin in response to tall fescue endophyte infection. Plant and Soil Journal. DOI: 10.1007/S11104-010-059Z-Y. 339:410-412. 2011.
Soil and water quality with tall fescue management in the Southern Piedmont - (Abstract Only)
Franzluebbers, A.J., Haney, R.L., Endale, D.M., Buyer, J.S., Franklin, D.H., Zuberer, D. 2010. Soil and water quality with tall fescue management in the Southern Piedmont [abstract]. Annual meeting of the Soil and Water Conservation Society, July 18-21, 2010, St. Louis, Missouri.
Effects of Organic Amendments and Tillage on Soil Microorganisms and Microfauna - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Treonis, A.M., Austin, E.A., Buyer, J.S., Maul, J.E., Spicer, L., Zasada, I.A. 2010. Effects of organic amendments and tillage on soil microorganisms and microfauna. Applied Soil Ecology. 46(1):103-110.
Bacterial microflora of nectarines - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Janisiewicz, W.J., Buyer, J.S. 2010. Bacterial microflora of nectarines. Canadian Journal of Microbiology. 5:480-486.
Factors Affecting Soil Microbial Community Structure in Tomato Cropping Systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Buyer, J.S., Teasdale, J.R., Roberts, D.P., Zasada, I.A., Maul, J.E. 2010. Factors Affecting Soil Microbial Community Structure in Tomato Cropping Systems. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 42:831-841.
Factors Affecting Soil Microbial Community Structure in Tomato Cropping Systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Buyer, J.S., Teasdale, J.R., Roberts, D.P., Zasada, I.A., Maul, J.E. 2010. Factors Affecting Soil Microbial Community Structure in Tomato Cropping Systems. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 42:831-841.
Yeast microflora of nectarines and their potential for biocontrol of brown rot - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Janisiewicz, W.J., Kurtzman, C.P., Buyer, J.S. 2010. Yeast microflora of nectarines and their potential for biocontrol of brown rot. Yeast. 27: 389-398.
Recovery of soil microbial community structure after fire in a sagebrush-grassland ecosystem - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dangi, S.R., Stahl, P.D., Pendall, E., Cleary, M.B., Buyer, J.S. 2010. Recovery of soil microbial community structure after fire in a sagebrush-grassland ecosystem. Land Degradation and Development. Available at http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ldr.975/pdf
Extraction of fatty acids from dried freshwater algae using accelerated solvent extraction - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mulbry III, W.W., Ingram, S.K., Buyer, J.S., Luthria, D.L. 2009. Extraction of fatty acids from dried freshwater algae using accelerated solvent extraction. Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. 86:909-915.
Reduced carbon utilization, competitive colonization of the spermosphere, and disease suppression by Enterobacter cloacae - (Abstract Only)
Roberts, D.P., Mckenna, L.F., Buyer, J.S. 2009. Reduced carbon utilization, competitive colonization of the spermosphere, and disease suppression by Enterobacter cloacae [abstract]. International Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria Workshop.
Characterizing culturable microflora of nectarines: bacteria and their potential for biological control of postharvest fruit decay - (Abstract Only)
Janisiewicz, W.J., Buyer, J.S. 2009. Characterizing culturable microflora of nectarines: bacteria and their potential for biological control of postharvest fruit decay . American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting.
Influence of host seed on metabolic activity by Enterobacter cloacae in the spermosphere - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Roberts, D.P., Baker, C.J., Mckenna, L.F., Liu, S., Buyer, J.S., Kobayashi, D.Y. 2009. Influence of host seed on metabolic activity by Enterobacter cloacae in the spermosphere. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 41:754-761.
Effects of cover cropping on soil and rhizosphere microbial community structure in tomato production systems - (Abstract Only)
Buyer, J.S., Zasada, I.A., Roberts, D.P., Teasdale, J.R. 2008. Effects of cover cropping on soil and rhizosphere microbial community structure in tomato production systems [abstract]. Microbial Ecology International Symposium. p. 51.
ISOLATION AND PARTIAL CHARACTERIZATION OF BACILLUS SUBTILIS ME488 FOR SUPPRESSION OF SOILBORNE PATHOGENS OF CUCUMBER AND PEPPER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chung, S., Kong, H., Buyer, J.S., Lakshman, D.K., Lydon, J., Kim, S., Roberts, D.P. 2008. Isolation and partial characterization of bacillus subtilis me488 for suppression of soilborne pathogens of cucumber and pepper. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 80(1):115-23.
Treatment of Dairy and Swine Manure Effluents Using Freshwater Algae: Fatty Acid Content and Composition of Algal Biomass at Different Manure Loading Rates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mulbry III, W.W., Ingram, S.K., Buyer, J.S. 2008. Treatment of Dairy and Swine Manure Effluents Using Freshwater Algae: Fatty Acid Content and Composition of Algal Biomass at Different Manure Loading Rates. Journal of Applied Phycology. 20:1079-1085.
Grazing impacts on soil carbon and microbial communities in a mixed-grass ecosystem - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ingram, L.J., Stahl, P.D., Schuman, G.E., Buyer, J.S., Vance, G.F., Ganjegunte, G.K., Welker, J.W., Derner, J.D. 2008. Grazing and drought impacts on soil carbon and microbial communities in a mixed-grass ecosystem. Soil Science Society of America Journal 72(4):939-948.
EFFECTS OF COVER CROPPING AND PLASTICULTURE ON SOIL AND RHIZOSPHERE MICROBIAL COMMUNITY STRUCTURE IN TOMATO PRODUCTION SYSTEMS - (Abstract Only)
Buyer, J.S., Roberts, D.P., Zasada, I.A., Teasdale, J.R. 2007. Effects of cover cropping and plasticulture on soil and rhizosphere microbial community structure in tomato production systems [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.
EFFECTS OF COVER CROPS, COMPOST, AND MANURE AMENDMENTS ON SOIL MICROBIAL COMMUNITY STRUCTURE IN TOMATO PRODUCTION SYSTEMS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Carrera, L.M., Buyer, J.S., Vinyard, B.T., Sikora, L.J., Teasdale, J.R. 2007. Effects of cover crops, compost, and manure amendments on soil microbial community structure in tomato production systems. Applied Soil Ecology. 37:247-255.
INTERPRETING ECOLOGICAL DIVERSITY INDICES APPLIED TO T-RFLP DATA: INSIGHTS FROM SIMULATED MICROBIAL COMMUNITIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Blackwood, C.B., Hudleston, D., Zak, D.R., Buyer, J.S. 2007. Interpreting ecological diversity indices applied to t-rflp data: insights from simulated microbial communities. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 73:5276-5283.
Role of sdhA and pfkA and catabolism of reduced carbon during colonization of cucumber roots by Enterobacter cloacae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, S., Hu, X., Lohrke, S.M., Baker, C.J., Buyer, J.S., De Souza, J.T., Roberts, D.P. 2007. Role of sdhA and pfkA and catabolism of reduced carbon during colonization of cucumber roots by Enterobacter cloacae. Microbiology. 153:3197-3210.
SUPPRESSION OF DAMPING-OFF OF CUCUMBER CAUSED BY PYTHIUM ULTIMUM WITH LIVE CELLS AND EXTRACTS OF SERRATIA MARCESCENS N4-5 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Roberts, D.P., Mckenna, L.F., Lakshman, D.K., Meyer, S.L., Kong, H.N., De Souza, J.T., Lydon, J., Baker, C.J., Buyer, J.S., Chung, S. 2007. Suppression of damping-off of cucumber caused by pythium ultimum with live cells and extracts of serratia marcescens n4-5. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 39:2275-2288.
WHAT CAN ECOLOGICAL DIVERSITY INDICES APPLIED TO T-RFLP DATA REALLY TELL US? - (Abstract Only)
Blackwood, C., Hudleston, D., Zak, D.R., Buyer, J.S. 2007. What can ecological diversity indices applied to t-rflp data really tell us [abstract]? American Society for Microbiology Annual Meeting.
CHROMOBACTERIUM SUTTSUGA SP. NOV., BACTERIA THAT KILL COLORADO POTATO BEETLE AND OTHER PEST INSECTS. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Martin, P.A., Gundersen, D.E., Blackburn, M.B., Buyer, J.S. 2007. Chromobacterium suttsuga sp. nov., bacteria that kill colorado potato beetle and other pest insects.. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology 57:993-999.
EVALUATING THE PHYSICAL CAPTURE METHOD OF TERMINAL RESTRICTION FRAGMENT LENGTH POLYMORPHISM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Blackwood, C.B., Buyer, J.S. 2007. Evaluating the physical capture method of terminal restriction fragment length polymorphism. Soil Biology and Biochemistry. 39:590-599.
EFFECTS OF COVER CROPPING AND PLASTICULTURE ON SOIL AND RHIZOSPHERE MICROBIAL COMMUNITY STRUCTURE IN TOMATO PRODUCTION SYSTEMS - (Abstract Only)
Buyer, J.S., Roberts, D.P., Zasada, I.A., Teasdale, J.R. 2006. Effects of cover cropping and plasticulture on soil and rhizosphere microbial community structure in tomato production systems [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.
A MUTATION IN AN EXBD GENE REDUCES TAGETITOXIN PRODUCTION BY PSEUDOMONAS SYRINGAE PV TAGETIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kong, H.N., Patterson, C.D., Mitchell, R., Buyer, J.S., Aime, M.C., Lydon, J. 2006. A mutation in an exbd gene reduces tagetitoxin production by pseudomonas syringae pv tagetis. Canadian Journal of Microbiology. 52:1027-1035.
INFLUENCE OF CATABOLIC CAPABILITIES OF ENTEROBACTER CLOACAE ON COLONIZATION OF CUCUMBER RHIZOSPHERE BY THIS BACTERIUM - (Abstract Only)
Roberts, D.P., Mckenna, L.F., Lohrke, S.M., Buyer, J.S., Liu, S., Hu, X., De Souza, J.T. 2006. Influence of catabolic capabilities of enterobacter cloacae on colonization of cucumber rhizosphere by this bacterium [abstract]. International Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria Workshop.
RAPID AND SENSITIVE FAME ANALYSIS OF BACTERIA BY COLD TRAP INJECTION GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Buyer, J.S. 2006. Rapid and sensitive fame analysis of bacteria by cold trap injection gas chromatography. Journal of Microbiological Methods. 67:187-190.
PHYLUM AND CLASS SPECIFIC PCR PRIMERS FOR GENERAL MICROBIAL COMMUNITY ANALYSIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Blackwood, C.B., Oaks, A., Buyer, J.S. 2005. Phylum and class specific PCR primers for general microbial community analysis. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 71:6193-6198.
FAST GC FOR CELLULAR FAME ANALYSIS OF BACTERIA - ()
Buyer, J.S. 2006. Fast gc for cellular fame analysis of bacteria. In: Mossoba, M.M., Brenna, J.T., McDonald, R.E., editors. Lipid Analysis and Lipidomics. New Techniques and Applications for Lipid Analysis. Champaign, IL: AOCS Press. p. 271-283.
INFLUENCE OF GRAZING AND SOIL MICROBIAL COMMUNITIES ON A MIXED GRASS PRAIRIE ECOSYSTEM - (Proceedings)
Ingram, L.J., Schuman, G.E., Stahl, P., Buyer, J.S. 2005. Influence of grazing and soil microbial communities on a mixed grass prairie ecosystem. p. 236. In: D.A. McGilloway (ed.) Grassland: A global resource. XX International Grassland Congress, 26 June-1 July, 2005, Dublin, Ireland. Wageningen Academic Publishers, Wageningen, The Netherlands.
ENDOPHYTIC BACTERIA IN COFFEA ARABICA L. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vega, F.E., Pava-Ripoll, M., Buyer, J.S. 2005. Endophytic bacteria in coffea arabica l.. Journal of Basic Microbiology. 45:371-380.
THE EFFECTS OF BT CORN ON SOIL AND RHIZOSPHERE MICROBIAL COMMUNITIES - (Abstract Only)
Buyer, J.S., Blackwood, C.B. 2004. The effects of Bt Corn on Soil and Rhizosphere Microbial Communities [abstract]. 8th International Symposium on the Biosafety of Genetically Modified Organisms. September 26-30, 2004. Montpellier, France. p. 216-220.
INFLUENCE OF GRAZING TREATMENTS ON SOIL MICROBIAL COMMUNITY STRUCTURE IN A NORTHERN MIXED GRASS PRAIRIE - (Abstract Only)
Stahl, P.D., Schuman, G.E., Ingram, L.J., Buyer, J.S., Ganjegunte, G.K., Vance, G.F., Welker, J.M. 2004. Influence of grazing treatments on soil microbial community structure in a northern mixed grass prairie [abstract]. American Society of Agronomy Annual Meeting Abstracts [CDROM]. No. 4140.
IMPACT OF BT CORN ON SOIL AND RHIZOSPHERE MICROBIAL COMMUNITIES - (Abstract Only)
Blackwood, C.B., Oaks, A., Dively, G., Buyer, J.S. 2004. Impact of Bt corn on soil and rhizosphere microbial communities [abstract]. American Society of Agronomy Annual Meeting Abstracts [CDROM}. No. 5240.
BIOCONTROL AGENTS APPLIED INDIVIDUALLY AND IN COMBINATION FOR SUPPRESSION OF SOILBORNE DISEASES OF CUCUMBER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Roberts, D.P., Lohrke, S.M., Meyer, S.L., Buyer, J.S., Bowers, J.H., Baker, C.J., Li, W., Desouza, J., Lewis, J.A., Chung, S. 2005. Biocontrol agents applied individually and in combination for suppression of soilborne diseases of cucumber. Crop Protection. 24:135-141.
METABOLIC ACTIVITY OF ENTEROBACTER CLOACAE IN CUCUMBER AND PEA SPERMOSPHERE - (Abstract Only)
MOLECULAR ANALYSIS OF BASIDIOMYCETE COMMUNITIES IN SOILS FROM DIFFERENT LAND USES - (Abstract Only)
Oaks, A., Blackwood, C.B., Buyer, J.S. 2004. Molecular analysis of basidiomycete communities in soils from different land uses [abstract]. American Society of Microbiology Meeting Abstracts. Abstract N-004.
SOIL MICROBIAL COMMUNITIES GROWN WITH BT AND NON-BT CORN IN THREE SOILS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Blackwood, C.B., Buyer, J.S. 2004. Soil microbial communities grown with Bt and non-Bt corn in three soils. Journal of Environmental Quality. 33:832-836.
A CANADIAN STRAIN OF PSEUDOMONAS SYRINGAE CAUSES WHITE-COLOUR DISEASE OF CIRSIUM ARVENSE (CANADA THISTLE) - (Proceedings)
Zhang, W., Sulz, M., Mykitiek, T., Li, X., Yanke, L., Kong, H.N., Buyer, J.S., Lydon, J. 2004. A Canadian strain of Pseudomonas syringae causes white-colour disease of Cirsium arvense (Canada thistle). In: Cullen,J.M., Briese, D.T., Kriticos, D.J., Lonsdale, W.M., Morin, L. and J.K. Scott, editors.Proceedings of the XI International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds, April 27 - May 2, 2003, Canberra, Australia. p. 215-220.
THE GENETIC CHARACTERIZATION OF PSEUDOMONAS SYRINGAE PV. TAGETIS BASED ON THE 16S-23S RDNA INTERGENIC SPACER REGIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kong, H.N., Blackwood, C.B., Buyer, J.S., Gulya Jr, T.J., Lydon, J. 2005. The genetic characterization of pseudomonas syringae pv. tagetis based on the 16s-23s rDNA intergenic spacer regions. Biological Control. 32:356-362.
EFFECT OF BT CORN ON SOIL MICROBIAL COMMUNITY PROFILES - (Abstract Only)
BLACKWOOD, C.B., OAKES, A., BUYER, J.S. EFFECT OF BT CORN ON SOIL MICROBIAL COMMUNITY PROFILES. ECOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 88TH ANNUAL MEETING SUPPLEMENT. 2003. P. 16.
YIELD INCREASES DURING THE "ORGANIC TRANSITION": IMPROVING SOIL QUALITY OR INCREASING EXPERIENCE? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
MOLECULAR ANALYSIS OF SOIL MICROBIAL COMMUNITIES ASSOCIATED WITH BT AND NON-BT CORN - (Abstract Only)
Blackwood, C.B., Dively, G., Buyer, J.S. 2003. Molecular analysis of soil microbial communities associated with bt and non-bt corn [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts. S03-Blackwood 955464-Oral.
EFFECTS OF AMENDING SOIL WITH COVER CROP, COMPOST, AND MANURE ON SOIL MICROBIAL COMMUNITY DURING THE GROWING SEASON ON FIELD GROWN TOMATOES - (Abstract Only)
Carrera, L.M., Buyer, J.S., Abdul Baki, A.A., Sikora, L.J., Vinyard, B.T., Teasdale, J.R. 2003. Effects of amending soil with cover crop, compost, and manure on soil microbial community during the growing season on field grown tomatoes. American Phytopathological Society Abstracts. 93:514. Publication No. P2003-0099-AMA
EFFECTS OF COVER CROPS, COMPOST, AND MANURE AMENDMENTS ON SOIL MICROBIAL COMMUNITY STRUCTURE - (Abstract Only)
Buyer, J.S., Carrera, L.M., Abdul Baki, A.A., Sikora, L.J., Vinyard, B.T., Teasdale, J.R. 2003. Effects of cover crops, compost, and manure amendments on soil microbial community structure [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts. S03-Buyer 395751-Poster.
INVESTIGATING THE EFFECTS OF BT CORN ON SOIL MICROBIAL COMMUNITIES USING PARAMAGNETIC BEAD-ENABLED T-RFLP - (Abstract Only)
BLACKWOOD, C.B., BUYER, J.S. INVESTIGATING THE EFFECTS OF BT CORN ON SOIL MICROBIAL COMMUNITIES USING PARAMAGNETIC BEAD-ENABLED T-RFLP. AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MICROBIOLOGY 103RD GENERAL MEETING ABSTRACTS. 2003. ABSTRACT N-196.
COLONIZATION OF SUBTERRANEAN PLANT SURFACES AND SUPPRESSION OF SOILBORNE PLANT PATHOGENS: STUDIES WITH ENTEROBACTER CLOACAE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Roberts, D.P., Lohrke, S.M., Buyer, J.S., Baker, C.J., Liu, S. 2003. Colonization of subterranean plant surfaces and suppression of soilborne plant pathogens: Studies with Enterobacter cloacae. Recent Research in Develop. Microbiology. 7:161-174.
IMPROVED FAST GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY FOR FAME ANALYSIS OF BACTERIA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
BUYER, J.S. IMPROVED FAST GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY FOR FAME ANALYSIS OF BACTERIA. JOURNAL OF MICROBIAL METHODS. 2003. VOL. 54. P. 117-120.
SPATIOTEMPORAL DISTRIBUTIONS OF SOIL RESOURCES AND ORGANISMS IN A NO-TILL CORN FIELD - (Abstract Only)
Cavigelli, M.A., Lengnick, L.L., Millner, P.D., Fravel, D.R., Handoo, Z.A., Buyer, J.S., Wright, S.E., Mccarty, G.W., Sikora, L.J. 2002. Spatiotemporal distributions of soil resources and organisms in a no-till corn field [Abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts. s03-cavigelli153255-poster.
A CANADIAN STRAIN OF PSUEDOMONAS SP. CAUSES WHITE-COLOR DISEASE OF CANADA THISTLE - (Abstract Only)
Zhang, W., Sulz, M., Mykitiek, T., Li, X., Yanke, J.L., Kong, H.N., Buyer, J.S., Blackwood, C.B., Lydon, J. 2003. A canadian strain of psuedomonas sp. causes white-color disease of canada thistle. International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds.
SOIL AND PLANT EFFECTS ON MICROBIAL COMMUNITY STRUCTURE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
BUYER, J.S., ROBERTS, D.P., RUSSEK-COHEN, E. SOIL AND PLANT EFFECTS ON MICROBIAL COMMUNITY STRUCTURE. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY. 48:955-964. 2002.
CHARACTERIZATION OF A BACTERIAL STRAIN FROM CANADA THAT CAUSES WHITE-COLOR DISEASE IN CANADA THISTLE (CIRSIUM ARVENSE(L.) SCOP.) - (Abstract Only)
Zhang, W., Sulz, M., Mykitiek, T., Li, X., Yanke, J.L., Kong, H.N., Buyer, J.S., Lydon, J. 2003. Characterization of a bacterial strain from canada that causes white-color disease in canada thistle (cirsium arvense(l.) scop.). Weed Science Society of America Meeting Abstracts. 43:28.
THE GENETIC CHARACTERIZATION OF PSEUDOMONAS SYRINGAE PV. TAGETIS BASED ON THE 16S-23S RDNA INTERGENIC SPACER REGIONS - (Abstract Only)
Kong, H.N., Blackwood, C.B., Buyer, J.S., Gulya, T.J., and Lydon, J. 2003. The genetic characterization of pseudomonas syringae pv. tagetis based on the 16s-23s rdna intergenic spacer regions. Weed Science Society of America Meeting Abstracts. 43:29.
EFFECTS OF COVER CROPS, COMPOST AND MANURE AMENDMENTS ON YIELD OF FRESH-MARKET TOMATO - (Abstract Only)
CARRERA, L.M., ABDUL BAKI, A.A., SIKORA, L.J., BUYER, J.S., TEASDALE, J.R. EFFECTS OF COVER CROPS, COMPOST AND MANURE AMENDMENTS ON YIELD OF FRESH-MARKET TOMATO. HORTICULTURAL INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS PROCEEDINGS. 2002. P. 282.
SOIL MICROBIOLOGICAL AND PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES 20 YEARS AFTER SURFACE MINE RECLAMATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
MUMMEY, D.L., STAHL, P.D., BUYER, J.S. SOIL MICROBIOLOGICAL AND PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES 20 YEARS AFTER SURFACE MINE RECLAMATION. SOIL BIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY. 34:1717-1725. 2002.
MICROBIAL COMMUNITY STRUCTURE AND THE RHIZOSPHERE EFFECT - (Abstract Only)
BUYER, J.S., BLACKWOOD, C.B., ROBERTS, D.P., PAUL, E.A. MICROBIAL COMMUNITY STRUCTURE AND THE RHIZOSPHERE EFFECT. AGRONOMY ABSTRACTS. 2002. S03-buyer 123344-Poster.
THE IMPACT OF BT CORN ON SOIL AND RHIZOSPHERE MICROBIAL COMMUNITIES - (Abstract Only)
BUYER, J.S. THE IMPACT OF BT CORN ON SOIL AND RHIZOSPHERE MICROBIAL COMMUNITIES. AGRONOMY ABSTRACTS. 2002. S03-BUYER 075539-ORAL.
IMPACT OF TRANSGENIC BT-CORN ON MICROBIAL COMMUNITY COMPOSITION IN THREE SOIL TYPES - (Abstract Only)
BLACKWOOD, C.B., BUYER, J.S. IMPACT OF TRANSGENIC BT-CORN ON MICROBIAL COMMUNITY COMPOSITION IN THREE SOIL TYPES. ABSTRACT OF AGRONOMY MEETINGS. 2002. 503-BLACKWOOD140410-ORAL.
MUTATION IN AN CYAA HOMOLOGUE IN ENTEROBACTER CLOACAE RESULTS IN REDUCED COLONIZATION BUT DOES NOT AFFECT DAMPING-OFF ON CUCUMBER - (Abstract Only)
MICROBIAL BIOMARKERS AS AN INDICATOR OF ECOSYSTEM RECOVERY FOLLOWING SURFACE MINE RECLAMATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
MUMMEY, D.L., STAHL, P.D., BUYER, J.S. MICROBIAL BIOMARKERS AS AN INDICATOR OF ECOSYSTEM RECOVERY FOLLOWING SURFACE MINE RECLAMATION. APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY. 21:251-259. 2002.
RAPID SAMPLE PROCESSING AND FAST CHROMATOGRAPHY FOR IDENTIFICATION OF BACTERIA BY FATTY ACID ANALYSIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
BUYER, J.S. RAPID SAMPLE PROCESSING AND FAST CHROMATOGRAPHY FOR IDENTIFICATION OF BACTERIA BY FATTY ACID ANALYSIS. JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGICAL METHODS. S1:209-215. 2002.
FIELD EVALUATION OF SELECTED BACTERIAL ISOLATES AND SEED TREATMENT FUNGICIDES FOR THE CONTROL OF TAKE-ALL IN ROANE SOFT RED WINTER WHEAT IN VIRGINIA, 2001 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
RAPID IDENTIFICATION OF BACTERIA BY FATTY ACID ANALYSIS USING FAST GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY - (Abstract Only)
BUYER, J.S. RAPID IDENTIFICATION OF BACTERIA BY FATTY ACID ANALYSIS USING FAST GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY. AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MICROBIOLOGY 102nd General MEETING. 2002. Abstract No. C-12.
PRODUCTION OF EXTRACELLULAR PHENOLIC ANTIOXIDANTS PROVIDES A BUFFER AGAINST LOW-LEVEL BUILDUP OF ROS IN PLANTS - (Abstract Only)
BIOCONTROL OF SEEDLING PATHOGENS AND ROOT-KNOT ON VEGETABLES - (Abstract Only)
4-HYDROXY-2-NONYLQUINDINE: A NOVEL IRON CHELATOR ISOLATED FROM A BACTERIAL CELL MEMBRANE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
ROYT, P.W., MONEYCHUCK, R.V., RAVICH, V., PONNALURI, P., PANNELL, L.K., BUYER, J.S., CHANDHOKE, V., STALICK, W.M., DE SESSO, L.C., GHEI, R. 4-HYDROXY-2-NONYLQUINDINE: A NOVEL IRON CHELATOR ISOLATED FROM A BACTERIAL CELL MEMBRANE. JOURNAL OF BACTERIOLOGY. 29: 387-397. 2001.
IDENTIFICATION OF SINGLE COLONIES BY FATTY ACID ANALYSIS WITH THE MIDI SYSTEM - (Abstract Only)
EFFECT OF SOIL AMENDMENTS ON YIELD OF FRESH-MARKET TOMATO PRODUCTION - (Abstract Only)
Carrera, L.M., Abdul Baki, A.A., Sikora, L.J., Buyer, J.S., Teasdale, J.R. 2002. Effect of soil amendments on yield of fresh-market tomato production. XXVI International Horticultural Congress & Exhibition Proceedings (ICH2002). p. 282.
IDENTIFICATION OF BACTERIA FROM SINGLE COLONIES BY FATTY ACID ANALYSIS. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
FIELD EVALUATION OF SELECTED BACTERIAL ISOLATES AND SEED TREATMENT FUNGICIDES FOR THE CONTROL OF TAKE-ALL IN MADISON SOFT RED WINTER WHEAT, 2000 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
ANALYSIS OF FUNGAL COMMUNITIES BY SOLE CARBON SOURCE UTILIZATION PROFILES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
TOTAL CATABOLIC CAPABILITIES OF ENTEROBACTER CLOACAE ARE NOT REQUIRED FOR BENEFICIAL ACTIVITIES OF THIS BACTERIUM IN THE SPERMOSPHERE - (Abstract Only)
EFFECT OF DECREASED CATABOLIC CAPABILITY OF ENTEROBACTER CLOACAE STRAIN A-11 ON ROOT COLONIZATION AND SUPPRESSION OF DAMPING-OFF OF CUCUMBER CAUSED BY PYHTIUM ULTIMUM - (Proceedings)
EFFECT OF DECREASED CATABOLIC CAPABILITY OF ENTEROBACTER CLOACAE STRAIN A-11 ON ROOT COLONIZATION AND SUPPRESSION OF DAMPING-OFF CAUSED BY PYTHIUM ULTIMUM ON CUCUMBER - (Abstract Only)
INTACT SOIL-CORE MICROCOSMS FOR PRE-RELEASE TESTING OF MICROBES: EFFECTS OF INTRODUCED GEMS ON SOIL MICROBIAL COMMUNITY STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
WHEAT (TRITICUM AESTIVUM CV MADISON) TAKE-ALL, GUEUMANNOMYCES GRAMINIS VAR TRITICI - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
IDENTIFICATION OF BACTERIA FROM SINGLE COLONIES BY FATTY ACID ANALYSIS - (Abstract Only)
ROLE OF THE PFKA GENE OF ENTEROBACTER CLOACAE IN COLONIZATION OF RADISH, SOYBEAN, SUNFLOWER AND SWEET CORN SEEDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
EFFECT OF N SOURCE ON ROOT EXUDATES AND YIELD OF EGGPLANTS GROWN IN VERTICILLIUM INFESTED SOIL - (Abstract Only)
BIOLOGICAL DISEASE CONTROL: CONSIDERATIONS FOR SEED TREATMENTS AND STAND ESTABLISHMNENT - (Proceedings)
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CUCUMBER SEED COLONIZATION MUTANT ENTEROBACTER CLOACAE A-11 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
BIOLOGICAL DISEASE CONTROL: CONSIDERATIONS FOR SEED TREATMENT AND STAND ESTABLISHMENT - (Abstract Only)
FIELD EVALUATION OF SELECTED BACTERIAL ISOLATES AND SEED TREATMENT FUNGICIDES FOR THE CONTROL OF TAKE-ALL IN JACKSON SOFT RED WINTER WHEAT, 1998 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL RECOVERY OF FOREST SOIL MICROBIAL COMMUNITIES FOLLOWING SIMULATED FOREST FIRES - (Abstract Only)
GENETIC ANALYSIS OF THE SEED COLONIZATION MUTANT ENTEROBACTER CLOACAE A-11 - (Proceedings)
POPULATION DYMANICS OF THE CARBOHYDRATE-UTILIZATION-MUTANT NTEROBACTER CLOACAE A-11 AND SEED EXUDATION - (Abstract Only)