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Amy G Anchieta
Crop Improvement and Protection Research
Biological Science Technician

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Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Dual transcriptional characterization of spinach and Peronospora effusa during resistant and susceptible race-cultivar interactions Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Clark, K.J., Feng, C., Anchieta, A.G., Van Deynze, A., Correll, J.C., Klosterman, S.J. 2024. Dual transcriptional characterization of spinach and Peronospora effusa during resistant and susceptible race-cultivar interactions. BMC Genomics. 25. Article 937. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-024-10809-x.
Forecasting lettuce and spinach downy mildew airborne spore levels in California - (Abstract Only)
Liu, S.S., Clark, K.J., Anchieta, A.G., Ayala, H., Correll, J.C., Putman, A.I., Montazar, A., Klosterman, S.J. 2024. Forecasting lettuce and spinach downy mildew airborne spore levels in California. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting, July 27-30, 2024, Memphis, Tennessee.
Secreted in xylem 6 (SIX6) mediates Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. fragariae race 1 avirulence on FW1-resistant strawberry cultivars Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dilla-Ermita, C.J., Goldman, P.H., Anchieta, A.G., Feldmann, M.J., Pincot, D.D., Famula, R.A., Vachev, M., Cole, G.S., Knapp, S.J., Klosterman, S.J., Henry, P.M. 2024. Secreted in xylem 6 (SIX6) mediates Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae race 1 avirulence on FW1-resistant strawberry cultivars. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. 37(6):530-541. https://doi.org/10.1094/MPMI-02-24-0012-R.
Characterization of gene expression in Peronospora effusa and spinach during resistant and susceptible race-cultivar interactions - (Abstract Only)
Clark, K.J., Feng, C., Anchieta, A.G., Van Deynze, A., Correll, J.C., Klosterman, S.J. 2024. Characterization of gene expression in Peronospora effusa and spinach during resistant and susceptible race-cultivar interactions. Fungal Genetics Conference, March 12-17, 2024, Pacific Grove, California.
Transmission of spinach downy mildew via seed and infested leaf debris Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Klosterman, S.J., Clark, K.J., Anchieta, A.G., Kandel, S.L., Mou, B., McGrath, M.T., Correll, J.C., Shishkoff, N. 2023. Transmission of spinach downy mildew via seed and infested leaf debris. Plant Disease. 108(4):951-959. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-06-23-1225-RE.
Multiplex quantitative PCR assay for detection of spinach and lettuce downy mildews using spore trapping Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Clark, K.J., Anchieta, A.G., Cavanaugh, K., Martin, F.N., Correll, J.C., Montazar, A., Putman, A.I., Klosterman, S.J. 2023. Multiplex quantitative PCR assay for detection of spinach and lettuce downy mildews using spore trapping. PhytoFrontiers. 4(1):72-80. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTOFR-04-23-0045-FI.
Quantification of airborne spinach and lettuce downy mildew at three different ranches in California - (Abstract Only)
Liu, S.S., Anchieta, A.G., Clark, K.J., Correll, J., Placella, S., Klosterman, S.J. 2023. Quantification of airborne spinach and lettuce downy mildew at three different ranches in California. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting, August 12-16, 2023, Denver, Colorado.
Seedborne oospores as primary inoculum for spinach downy mildew - (Abstract Only)
Clark, K.J., Anchieta, A.G., Kandel, S.L., Mou, B., Mcgrath, M.T., Correll, J.C., Shishkoff, N., Klosterman, S.J. 2023. Seedborne oospores as primary inoculum for spinach downy mildew. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting, August 12-16, 2023, Denver, Colorado.
Transmission of spinach downy mildew via seed and infested leaf debris - (Abstract Only)
Klosterman, S.J., Clark, K.J., Anchieta, A.G., Kandel, S.L., Mou, B., McGrath, M.T., Correll, J., Shishkoff, N. 2023. Transmission of spinach downy mildew via seed and infested leaf debris. International Spinach Conference, May 1-2, 2023, Melbourne, Australia (virtual).
Secreted in xylem (SIX) 6 mediates Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae race 1 avirulence to strawberry cultivars with FW1 resistance - (Abstract Only)
Dilla-Ermita, C., Goldman, P.H., Anchieta, A.G., Pincot, D.D., Famula, R.A., Cole, G.S., Knapp, S.J., Klosterman, S.J., Henry, P.M. 2022. Secreted in xylem (SIX) 6 mediates Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae race 1 avirulence to strawberry cultivars with FW1 resistance. Fungal Genetics Conference, March 15-19, 2022, Pacific Grove, California.
Early detection of the spinach downy mildew pathogen in leaves by recombinase polymerase amplification Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Clark, K.J., Anchieta, A.G., da Silva, M.B., Kandel, S.L., Choi, Y., Martin, F.N., Correll, J.C., Van Denyze, A., Brummer, C.E., Klosterman, S.J. 2022. Early detection of the spinach downy mildew pathogen in leaves by recombinase polymerase amplification. Plant Disease. 106(7):1793-1802. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-11-21-2398-RE.
Crustacean meal elicits expression of growth and defense-related genes in roots of lettuce and tomato Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kandel, S.L., Anchieta, A.G., Shi, A., Mou, B., Klosterman, S.J. 2022. Crustacean meal elicits expression of growth and defense-related genes in roots of lettuce and tomato. Phytofrontiers. 2(1):10-20. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTOFR-03-21-0017-R.
Verticillium klebahnii and V. isaacii isolates exhibit host specificity in biological control of Verticillium wilt caused by V. dahliae Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Puri, K.D., Hu, X., Gurung, S., Short, D.P., Sandoya, G.V., Schild, M., Zhang, Y., Zhao, J., Anchieta, A.G., Klosterman, S.J., Subbarao, K.V. 2021. Verticillium klebahnii and V. isaacii isolates exhibit host specificity in biological control of Verticillium wilt caused by V. dahliae. Phytofrontiers. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTOFR-01-21-0001-R.
RPA assay detection of spinach downy mildew in leaves - (Other)
Klosterman, S.J., Anchieta, A.G. 2020. RPA assay detection of spinach downy mildew in leaves. Demonstration for the California Leafy Greens Research Program. Available: https://calgreens.org/
Measurements of aerial spore load by qPCR facilitates lettuce downy mildew risk advisement Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dhar, N., Mamo, B.E., Subbarao, K.V., Koike, S.T., Fox, A., Anchieta, A.G., Klosterman, S.J. 2019. Measurements of aerial spore load by qPCR facilitates lettuce downy mildew risk advisement. Plant Disease. 104(1):82-93. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-03-19-0441-RE.
Arabidopsis defense mutant ndr1-1 displays accelerated development and early flowering mediated by the hormone gibberellic acid Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dhar, N., Short, D.P., Mamo, B.E., Corrion, A.J., Wai, C.M., Anchieta, A.G., Van Buren, R., Day, B., Ajwa, H., Subbarao, K.V., Klosterman, S.J. 2019. Arabidopsis defense mutant ndr1-1 displays accelerated development and early flowering mediated by the hormone gibberellic acid. Plant Science. 285:200-213. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plantsci.2019.04.006.
Hormone signaling, growth, and defense response - Arabidopsis ndr1-1 takes center stage - (Abstract Only)
Dhar, N., Short, D.P., Mamo, B.E., Anchieta, A.G., Corrion, A., Day, B., Ajwa, H., McCreight, J.D., Casteel, C., Subbarao, K.V., Klosterman, S.J. 2019. Hormone signaling, growth, and defense response - Arabidopsis ndr1-1 takes center stage. American Society of Plant Biologists Annual Meeting, August 4-7, 2019, San Jose, California.
The polyketide synthase VdPKS1 and the transcription factor VdCmr1 are required for pigment production and UV protection in Verticillium dahliae - (Abstract Only)
Wang, Y., Hu, X., Fang, Y., Anchieta, A.G., Goldman, P.H., Hernandez, G., Klosterman, S.J. 2019. The polyketide synthase VdPKS1 and the transcription factor VdCmr1 are required for pigment production and UV protection in Verticillium dahliae. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting, August 3-7, 2019, Cleveland, Ohio. Available: https://apsnet.confex.com/apsnet/2019/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/13416.
Detection of latent Peronospora effusa infections in spinach Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Subbarao, C.S., Anchieta, A.G., Ochoa, L., Dhar, N., Kunjeti, S.G., Subbarao, K.V., Klosterman, S.J. 2018. Detection of latent Peronospora effusa infections in spinach. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-12-17-1956-RE.
Transcription factor VdCmr1 is required for pigment production, protection from UV irradiation, and regulates expression of melanin biosynthetic genes in Verticillium dahliae Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, Y., Hu, X., Fang, Y., Anchieta, A.G., Goldman, P.H., Hernandez, G., Klosterman, S.J. 2018. Transcription factor VdCmr1 is required for pigment production, protection from UV irradiation, and regulates expression of melanin biosynthetic genes in Verticillium dahliae. Microbiology. 164(4):685-696. https://doi.org/10.1099/mic.0.000633.
Spatiotemporal patterns in the airborne dispersal of spinach downy mildew - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Choudhury, R.A., Koike, S.T., Fox, A., Anchieta, A.G., Subbarao, K.V., Klosterman, S.J., McRoberts, N. 2017. Spatiotemporal patterns in the airborne dispersal of spinach downy mildew. Phytopathology. 107(1):50-58.
Season-long dynamics of spinach downy mildew determined by spore trapping and disease - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Choudhury, R.A., Koike, S.T., Fox, A.D., Anchieta, A.G., Subbarao, K.V., Klosterman, S.J., McRoberts, N. 2016. Season-long dynamics of spinach downy mildew determined by spore trapping and disease. Phytopathology. 106:1311-1318.
Detection and quantification of Bremia lactucae by spore trapping and quantitative PCR - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kunjeti, S.G., Anchieta, A.G., Martin, F.N., Choi, Y.-J., Thines, M., Michelmore, R.W., Koike, S.T., Tsuchida, C., Mahaffee, W.F., Subbarao, K.V., Klosterman, S.J. 2016. Detection and quantification of Bremia lactucae by spore trapping and quantitative PCR. Phytopathology. 106:1426-1437.
Characterization of spinach germplasm for resistance against two races of Verticillium dahliae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mou, B., Klosterman, S.J., Anchieta, A.G., Wood, E.M., Subbarao, K. 2015. Characterization of spinach germplasm for resistance against two races of Verticillium dahliae. HortScience. 50:1631-1635.
Plasmolysis and vital staining reveal viable oospores of Peronospora effusa in spinach seed lots - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kunjeti, S.G., Anchieta, A.G., Subbarao, K.V., Koike, S.T., Klosterman, S.J. 2016. Plasmolysis and vital staining reveal viable oospores of Peronospora effusa in spinach seed lots. Plant Disease. 100:59-65.
Analysis of a MULE-cyanide hydratase gene fusion in Verticillium dahliae - (Abstract Only)
Li, Z., Anchieta, A.G., Klosterman, S.J. 2015. Analysis of a MULE-cyanide hydratase gene fusion in Verticillium dahliae. Phytopathology. Available: http://www.apsnet.org/meetings/Documents/2015_meeting_abstracts/aps2015abP74.htm.
Detection of spinach downy mildew during latent infection - (Abstract Only)
Subbarao, C., Anchieta, A.G., Subbarao, K.V., Klosterman, S.J. 2015. Detection of spinach downy mildew during latent infection. Phytopathology. Available: http://www.apsnet.org/meetings/Documents/2015_meeting_abstracts/aps2015abP331.htm.
Development of an assay for rapid detection of the lettuce downy mildew pathogen, Bremia lactucae - (Abstract Only)
Kunjeti, S., Choi, Y., Anchieta, A.G., Thines, M., Michelmore, R., Koike, S.T., Tsuchida, C., Martin, F.N., Subbarao, K.V., Klosterman, S.J. 2015. Development of an assay for rapid detection of the lettuce downy mildew pathogen, Bremia lactucae. Phytopathology. Available: http://www.apsnet.org/meetings/Documents/2015_meeting_abstracts/aps2015abP42.htm.
Repetitive elements, architects of genomic variation in Verticillium - (Abstract Only)
Dobinson, K.F., Klosterman, S.J., Anchieta, A.G., Li, Z., Amyotte, S., Ma, L. 2015. Repetitive elements, architects of genomic variation in Verticillium. Phytopathology. Available: http://www.apsnet.org/meetings/Documents/2015_meeting_abstracts/aps2015abO41.htm.
Coupling spore traps and quantitative PCR assays for detection of the downy mildew pathogens of spinach (Peronospora effusa) and beet (Peronospora schachtii) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Klosterman, S.J., Anchieta, A.G., Mcroberts, N., Koike, S.T., Subbarao, K.V., Voglmayr, H., Choi, Y., Thines, M., Martin, F.N. 2014. Coupling spore traps and quantitative PCR assays for detection of the downy mildew pathogens of spinach (Peronospora effusa) and beet (Peronospora schachtii). Phytopathology. 104:1349-1359.
Detection of the downy mildew pathogens of spinach (Peronospora effusa) and beet (P. schachtii) using spore traps and quantitative PCR assays - (Abstract Only)
Klosterman, S.J., Anchieta, A.G., Mcroberts, N., Koike, S.T., Subbarao, K.V., Voglmayr, H., Choi, Y., Thines, M., Martin, F.N. 2014. Detection of the downy mildew pathogens of spinach (Peronospora effusa) and beet (P. schachtii) using spore traps and quantitative PCR assays [abstract]. American Phytopathological Society. Available: http://www.apsnet.org/meetings/Documents/2014_meeting_abstracts/aps2014abO50.htm.
RNA-seq analyses of gene expression in the microsclerotia of Verticillium dahliae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Duressa, D., Anchieta, A.G., Chen, D., Klimes, A., Garcia-Pedrajas, M.D., Dobinson, K.F., Klosterman, S.J. 2013. RNA-seq analyses of gene expression in the microsclerotia of Verticillium dahliae. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. DOI: 10.1186/1471-2164-14-607.
High throughput analysis of gene expression in microsclerotia of Verticillium dahliae - (Abstract Only)
Klosterman, S.J., Duressa, D., Anchieta, A.G., Chen, D., Klimes, A., Garcia-Pedrajas, M.D., Dobinson, K.F. 2013. High throughput analysis of gene expression in microsclerotia of Verticillium dahliae. In: Koopmann, B., von Tiedemann, A., editors. Proceedings of the 11th International Verticillium Symposium. German Phytomedical Society, DPG-Verlag. p. 32.
RNA-seq analyses of gene expression in the microsclerotia of Verticillium dahliae - (Abstract Only)
Duressa, D., Anchieta, A.G., Chen, D., Klimes, A., Dobinson, K.F., Garcia-Pedrajas, M., Klosterman, S.J. 2013. RNA-seq analyses of gene expression in the microsclerotia of Verticillium dahliae. Fungal Genetics Conference Proceedings. p. 194.
Colonization of spinach by Verticillium dahliae and effects of pathogen localization on the efficacy of seed treatments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Maruthachalam, K., Klosterman, S.J., Anchieta, A.G., Mou, B., Subbarao, K.V. 2013. Colonization of spinach by Verticillium dahliae and effects of pathogen localization on the efficacy of seed treatments. Phytopathology. 103:268-280.
The genome sequence of lettuce necrotic stunt virus indicates a close relationship to moroccan pepper virus. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wintermantel, W.M., Anchieta, A.G. 2012. The genome sequence of lettuce necrotic stunt virus indicates a close relationship to moroccan pepper virus. Archives of Virology. doi:10.1007/s00705-012-1307-x.
Verticillium comparative genomics yields insights into niche adaptation by plant vascular wilt pathogens. - (Abstract Only)
Klosterman, S.J., Subbarao, K.V., Kang, S., Veronese, P., Gold, S.E., Thomma, B., Chen, Z., Henrissat, B., Lee, Y., Park, J., Garcia-Pedrajas, M.D., Barbara, D., Anchieta, A.G., Jonge, R., Santhanam, P., Maruthachalam, K., Atallah, Z.K., Amyotte, S., Paz, Z., Inderbitzin, P., Hayes, R.J., Heiman, D., Young, S., Zeng, Q., Engels, R., Galagan, J., Cuomo, C., Dobinson, K.F., Ma, L. 2011. Verticillium comparative genomics yields insights into niche adaptation by plant vascular wilt pathogens. Phytopathology. 101:S208.
SSH reveals a linkage between a senescence-associated protease and Verticillium wilt symptom development in lettuce (Lactuca sativa) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Klosterman, S.J., Anchieta, A.G., Garcia-Pedrajas, M.D., Maruthachalam, K., Hayes, R.J., Subbarao, K.V. 2011. SSH reveals a linkage between a senescence-associated protease and Verticillium wilt symptom development in lettuce (Lactuca sativa). Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology. 76:48-58.
Comparative genomics yields insights into niche adaptation of plant vascular wilt pathogens. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Klosterman, S.J., Subbarao, K.V., Kang, S., Veronese, P., Gold, S.E., Thomma, B.P.H.J, Chen, Z., Henrissat, B., Lee, Y., Park, J., Garcia-Pedrajas, M.D., Dez, B.J., Anchieta, A.G., De Jonge, R., Parthasarathy, S., Maruthachalam, K., Atallah, Z.K., Amyotte, S., Paz, Z., Inderbitizin, P., Hayes, R.J., Heiman, D.I., Young, S., Zeng, Q., Engels, R., Galagan, J., Cuomo, C., Dobinson, K.F., Ma, L-J. 2011. Comparative genomics yields insights into niche adaptation of plant vascular wilt pathogens. PLoS Pathogens. 7(7): e1002137.
Verticillium comparative genomics yields insights into niche adaptation by plant vascular wilt pathogens - (Abstract Only)
Klosterman, S.J., Subbarao, K.V., Kang, S., Veronese, P., Gold, S.E., Thomma, B.J., Chen, Z., Henrissat, B., Lee, Y., Park, J., Garcia-Pedrajas, M.D., Barbara, D., Anchieta, A.G., De Jonge, R., Santhanam, P., Maruthachalam, K., Atallah, Z.K., Amyotte, S., Paz, Z., Inderbitzin, P., Hayes, R.J., Heiman, D.I., Young, S., Zeng, Q., Engels, R., Galagan, J., Cuomo, C., Dobinson, K.F., Ma, L. 2011. Verticillium comparative genomics yields insights into niche adaptation by plant vascular wilt pathogens. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. Online.
Identification of lettuce genes differentially expressed in a Verticillium dahliae-lettuce interaction by suppression subtractive hybridization - (Abstract Only)
Klosterman, S.J., Anchieta, A.G., Maruthachalam, K., Hayes, R.J., Subbarao, K.V. 2009. Identification of lettuce genes differentially expressed in a Verticillium dahliae-lettuce interaction by suppression subtractive hybridization. Phytopathology Supplement; APSnet (Plant Pathology Online).
Co-infection by two criniviruses alters accumulation of each virus in a host-specific manner and influences efficiency of virus transmission - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wintermantel, W.M., Cortez, A.A., Anchieta, A.G., Gulati Sakhuja, A.N., Hladky, L.L. 2008. Co-infection by two criniviruses alters accumulation of each virus in a host-specific manner and influences efficiency of virus transmission. Phytopathology 98: 1340-1345.
Verticillium comparative genomics--understanding pathogenicity and diversity. - (Abstract Only)
Klosterman, S.J., Veronese, P., Dobinson, K.F., Subbarao, K.V., Heiman, D.L., Young, S., Kodira, C.D., Alvarado, L., Galagan, J.E., Birren, B., Cuomo, C., Anchieta, A.G., Kang, S., Gold, S.E., Ma, L. 2008. Verticillium comparative genomics--understanding pathogenicity and diversity.. Phytopathology.
Biology and Genetics of Lettuce Dieback Disease and Lettuce Necrotic Stunt Virus. - (Abstract Only)
Wintermantel, W.M., Grube, R.C., Anchieta, A.G. 2006. Biology and Genetics of Lettuce Dieback Disease and Lettuce Necrotic Stunt Virus. Phytopathology. 96:S124.
THE COMPLETE NUCLEOTIDE SEQUENCE AND GENOME ORGANIZATION OF TOMATO CHLOROSIS VIRUS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wintermantel, W.M., Wisler, G.C., Anchieta, A.G., Liu, H., Karasev, A.V., Tzanetakis, I.E. 2005. The complete nucleotide sequence and genome organization of tomato chlorosis virus. Archives of Virology. DOI 10.1007/s00705-005-0571-4
MAPPING OF TOMBUSVIRUS RESISTANCE IN LETTUCE AND THE INFLUENCE OF SOIL SALINITY ON LETTUCE DIEBACK DISEASE DEVELOPMENT - (Abstract Only)
Wintermantel, W.M., Grube, R.C., Anchieta, A.A. 2005. Mapping of tombusvirus resistance in lettuce and the influence of soil salinity on lettuce dieback disease development. Joint Conference of the International Working Groups on Legume and Vegetable Viruses Proceedings. p. 43.
BEET CURLY TOP VIRUS REVISITED: FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO RE-EMERGENCE IN CALIFORNIA. - (Proceedings)
TOMBUSVIRUS INFECTION OF LETTUCE IS INFLUENCED BY SOIL SALINITY - (Proceedings)
TOMBUSVIRUS INFECTION OF LETTUCE IS INFLUENCED BY THE SOIL ENVIRONMENT - (Proceedings)
WINTERMANTEL, W.M., ANCHIETA, A.G., OBERMEIER, C., WISLER, G.C. TOMBUSVIRUS INFECTION OF LETTUCE IS INFLUENCED BY THE SOIL ENVIRONMENT. PHYTOPATHOLOGY. 2003. 93:S101.
TRIALEURODES VAPORARIORUM TRANSMITS TOMATO CHLOROSIS VIRUS WITH HIGHER EFFICIENCY THAN TOMATO INFECTIOUS CHLOROSIS VIRUS - (Proceedings)
WINTERMANTEL, W.M., CORTEZ, A.A., ANCHIETA, A.G. TRIALEURODES VAPORARIORUM TRANSMITS TOMATO CHLOROSIS VIRUS WITH HIGHER EFFICIENCY THAN TOMATO INFECTIOUS CHLOROSIS VIRUS. PANAMERICAN CONFERENCE. 2003. p. 215.