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Brian Rector (PhD)
Invasive Species and Pollinator Health
Research Entomologist

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Projects
Biological Control of Invasive Pests in Agroecosystems and Wetland, Forest and Rangeland Ecosystems in the Far Western U.S.
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 440251
Genetics, Ecology, and Biological Control of Invasive Annual Grasses
Interagency Reimbursable Agreement (I)
  Accession Number: 440946
Advancing Biological Control of Cheatgrass
Interagency Reimbursable Agreement (I)
  Accession Number: 444323
Genetics, Ecology, and Biological Control of Invasive Annual Grasses - Albany
Interagency Reimbursable Agreement (I)
  Accession Number: 445355
Biological Control of Invasive Weeds Degrading Public Lands
Interagency Reimbursable Agreement (I)
  Accession Number: 446701
Develop Methods to Mass Rear, Store and Release the Rosette Weevil, a New Biological Control Agent of Yellow Starthistle
Interagency Reimbursable Agreement (I)
  Accession Number: 438362
Discovery and Pre-Release Evaluation of Weed Biocontrol Agents
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 445029
Discovery and Pre-Release Evaluation of Weed Biocontrol Agents
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 445047

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Population structure of three invasive congeneric teasel (Dipsacus) species Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gaskin, J., West, N.M., Rector, B.G. 2024. Population structure of three invasive congeneric teasel (Dipsacus) species. Invasive Plant Science and Management. 17(1):37-45. https://doi.org/10.1017/inp.2024.5.
Carabidae and Tenebrionidae diversity in the Great Basin Province of California Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tonkel, K.C., Kirchoff, V.S., Rector, B.G. 2023. Carabidae and Tenebrionidae diversity in the Great Basin Province of California. Journal of Insect Science. 23/1-12. https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/iead106.
Agricultural Research Service weed science research: past, present, and future Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Young, S.L., Anderson, J.V., Baerson, S.R., Bajsa Hirschel, J.N., Blumenthal, D.M., Boyd, C.S., Boyette, C.D., Brennan, E.B., Cantrell, C.L., Chao, W.S., Chee Sanford, J.C., Clements, D.D., Dray Jr, F.A., Duke, S.O., Porter, K.M., Fletcher, R.S., Fulcher, M.R., Gaskin, J., Grewell, B.J., Hamerlynck, E.P., Hoagland, R.E., Horvath, D.P., Law, E.P., Madsen, J., Martin, D.E., Mattox, C.M., Mirsky, S.B., Molin, W.T., Moran, P.J., Mueller, R.C., Nandula, V.K., Newingham, B.A., Pan, Z., Porensky, L.M., Pratt, P.D., Price, A.J., Rector, B.G., Reddy, K.N., Sheley, R.L., Smith, L., Smith, M., Snyder, K.A., Tancos, M.A., West, N.M., Wheeler, G.S., Williams, M., Wolf, J.E., Wonkka, C.L., Wright, A.A., Xi, J., Ziska, L.H. 2023. Agricultural Research Service weed science research: past, present, and future. Weed Science. 71(4):312-327. https://doi.org/10.1017/wsc.2023.31.
Submission of barcode sequences of the European moth, Gymnancyla canella Denis and Schiffermüller (Pyralidae), a candidate biocontrol agent of the invasive Russian thistles, Salsola spp. (Chenopodiaceae) in California - (Database / Dataset)
Bon, M., Desurmont, G., Guermache, F., Rector, B.G., Smith, L. 2023. Submission of barcode sequences of the European moth, Gymnancyla canella Denis and Schiffermüller (Pyralidae), a candidate biocontrol agent of the invasive Russian thistles, Salsola spp. (Chenopodiaceae) in California. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). OQ801570.
A new Aculodes species (Prostigmata: Eriophyidae) described from an invasive weed by morphological, morphometric and DNA barcode analyses Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vidovic, B., Andelkovic, N., Jojic, V., Cvrkovic, T., Petanovic, R., Marini, F., Cristofaro, M., Rector, B.G. 2022. A new Aculodes species (Prostigmata: Eriophyidae) described from an invasive weed by morphological, morphometric and DNA barcode analyses. Insects. 13(10). Article 877. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects13100877.
Invasive annual grasses: re-envisioning approaches in a changing climate Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Young, S.L., Archer, D.W., Blumenthal, D.M., Boyd, C.S., Clark, P., Clements, D.D., Davies, K.W., Derner, J.D., Gaskin, J.F., Hamerlynck, E.P., Hardegree, S.P., Jensen, K.B., Monaco, T.A., Newingham, B.A., Pierson Jr, F.B., Rector, B.G., Sheley, R.L., Toledo, D.N., Vermeire, L.T., Wonkka, C.L. 2023. Invasive annual grasses: re-envisioning approaches in a changing climate. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 78(2):95-103. https://doi.org/10.2489/jswc.2023.00074.
Do mites eat and run? A systematic review of feeding and dispersal strategies Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Alicja Laska and others, Do mites eat and run? A systematic review of feeding and dispersal strategies, Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, Volume 198, Issue 2, June 2023, Pages 462–475, https://doiorg/101093/zoolinnean/zlac094
Phylogenetic position of a new Trisetacus mite species (Nalepellidae) destroying seeds of North American junipers and new hypotheses on basal divergence of Eriophyoidea Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chetverikov, P.E., Rector, B.G., Tonkel, K.C., Dimitri, L., Cheglakov, D.S., Romanovich, A.E., Amrine, J. 2022. Phylogenetic position of a new Trisetacus mite species (Nalepellidae) destroying seeds of North American junipers and new hypotheses on basal divergence of Eriophyoidea. Insects. 13(2). Article 201. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects13020201.
Taxonomic description of Stenodiplosis tectori n. sp. (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), a seed parasite of cheatgrass (Anisantha tectorum), based on morphological and mitochondrial DNA data Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rector, B.G., Gagné, R.J., Perilla López, J., Tonkel, K.C., Bon, M., Guermache, F., Cristofaro, M. 2021. Taxonomic description of Stenodiplosis tectori n. sp. (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), a seed parasite of cheatgrass (Anisantha tectorum), based on morphological and mitochondrial DNA data. Insects. 12(8), 755. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects12080755.
A preliminary assessment of Amblyseius andersoni (Chant) as a potential biocontrol agent against Phytophagous Mites occurring on coniferous plants Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Puchalska, E., Zagrodzki, S.K., Kozak, M., Rector, B.G., Mauer, A. 2023. A preliminary assessment of Amblyseius andersoni (Chant) as a potential biocontrol agent against Phytophagous Mites occurring on coniferous plants. Insects. 12(8), 664. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects12080664.
Strategic considerations for invasive species managers in the utilization of environmental DNA (eDNA): steps for incorporating this powerful surveillance tool Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morisette J, Burgiel S, Brantley K, Daniel WM, Darling J, Davis J, Franklin T, Gaddis K, Hunter M, Lance R, Leskey T, Passamaneck Y, Piaggio A, Rector B, Sepulveda A, Smith M, Stepien CA, Wilcox T (2021) Strategic considerations for invasive species managers in the utilization of environmental DNA (eDNA): steps for incorporating this powerful surveillance tool. Management of Biological Invasions 12(3): 747–775, https://doi.org/10.3391/mbi.2021.12.3.15.
Parallel paths in a miniature world Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tonkel, K.C., Dimitri, L.A., Longland, W.S., Kirchoff, V., Rector, B.G. 2021. Parallel paths in a miniature world. Ecology. 102(10). https://doi.org/10.1002/ecy.3460.
Temperature-dependent development and survival of an invasive genotype of wheat curl mite, aceria tosichella Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Karpicka-Ignatowska, K., Laska, A., Rector, B.G., Skoracka, A., Kuczynski, L. 2021. Temperature-dependent development and survival of an invasive genotype of wheat curl mite, aceria tosichella. Scientific Reports. 83:513–525. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10493-021-00602-w.
A comprehensive and cost-effective approach for investigating passive dispersal in minute invertebrates with case studies of phytophagous eriophyid mites Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kuczynski, L., Radwanska, A., Karpcika-Ignatowsak, K., Laska, A., Lewandowski, M., Rector, B.G., Majer, A., Raubic, J., Skoracka, A. 2020. A comprehensive and cost-effective approach for investigating passive dispersal in minute invertebrates with case studies of phytophagous eriophyid mites. Methods in Ecology and Evolution. 82:17–31. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10493-020-00532-z.
Open field evaluation of Aculodes altamurgensis, a recently described eriophyid species associated with medusahead (Taeniatherum caput-medusae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cristofaro, M., Roselli, G., Marini, F., de Lillo, E., Petanovic, R., Vidovic, B., Auge, M., Rector, B.G. 2020. Open field evaluation of Aculodes altamurgensis, a recently described eriophyid species associated with medusahead (Taeniatherum caput-medusae). Biological Control. 30(4):339-350. https://doi.org/10.1080/09583157.2019.1711021.
A novel experimental approach for studying life-history traits of phytophagous arthropods utilizing an artificial culture medium Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Karpicka-Ignatowska, K., Laska, A., Kuczynski, L., Rector, B.G., Lewandowski, M., Puchalska, E., Skoracka, A. 2019. A novel experimental approach for studying life-history traits of phytophagous arthropods utilizing an artificial culture medium. Scientific Reports. 9. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-56801-4.
Can your behaviour blow you away? Contextual and phenotypic precursors to passive aerial dispersal in the wheat curl mite - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Laska, A., Skoracka, A., Rector, B.G., Kuczynski, L. 2019. Can your behaviour blow you away? Contextual and phenotypic precursors to passive aerial dispersal in the wheat curl mite. Journal of Animal Behavior. 155(2019):141-151.
Comparison of endophytes associated with the invasive weed, medusahead (Taeniatherum caput-medusae): native range vs. introduced range - (Abstract Only)
Dunlap, C.A., Rector, B.G. 2019. Comparison of endophytes associated with the invasive weed, medusahead (Taeniatherum caput-medusae): native range vs. introduced range. Meeting Abstract.
Life history and distributional information for three species of Periploca Braun (Lepidoptera: Cosmopterigidae) inhabiting Juniperus spp. (Cupressaceae) berries in the western U.S. Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tonkel, K.C., Dimitri, L.A., Rector, B.G., Longland, W.S., Kirchoff, V.S. 2019. Life history and distributional information for three species of Periploca Braun (Lepidoptera: Cosmopterigidae) inhabiting Juniperus spp. (Cupressaceae) berries in the western U.S. Pan-Pacific Entomologist. 95(1):37-46. https://doi.org/10.3956/2019-95.1.37.
Endophytes associated with the invasive weed, medusahead (Taeniatherum caput-medusae) - (Abstract Only)
Dunlap, C.A., Rector, B.G. 2018. Endophytes associated with the invasive weed, medusahead (Taeniatherum caput-medusae). Meeting Abstract.
The interface between wheat and the wheat curl mite, Aceria tosichella, the primary vector of globally important viral diseases Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Skoracka, A., Rector, B.G., Hein, G. 2018. The interface between wheat and the wheat curl mite, Aceria tosichella, the primary vector of globally important viral diseases. Frontiers in Plant Science. 9:1098. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2018.01098.
A new Aculodes species (Prostigmata: Eriophyoidea: Eriophyidae) associated with medusahead, Taeniatherum caput-medusae (L.) Nevski (Poaceae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
De Lillo, E., Vidovic, B., Petanovic, R., Cristofaro, M., Marini, F., Auge, M., Cyrkovic, T., Babic, E., Mattia, C., Lotfollahi, P., Rector, B.G. 2018. A new Aculodes species (Prostigmata: Eriophyoidea: Eriophyidae) associated with medusahead, Taeniatherum caput-medusae (L.) Nevski (Poaceae). Systematic and Applied Acarology. 23(7):1217-1226.
Impacts of granivorous and frugivorous arthropods on pre-dispersal seed production of western juniper (Juniperus occidentalis) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dimitri, L.A., Longland, W.S., Tonkel, K.C., Rector, B.G., Kirchoff, V.S. 2018. Impacts of granivorous and frugivorous arthropods on pre-dispersal seed production of western juniper (Juniperus occidentalis). Arthropod-Plant Interactions. 12(3):465-476. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11829-018-9603-3
Population growth rate of dry bulb mite, Aceria tulipae (Keifer) (Acariformes: Eriophyidae) on agriculturally important plants and implications on taxonomic status - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kiedrowicz, A., Rector, B.G., Lommen, S., Kuczynski, L., Szydlo, W., Skoracka, A. 2017. Population growth rate of dry bulb mite, Aceria tulipae (Keifer) (Acariformes: Eriophyidae) on agriculturally important plants and implications on taxonomic status. Experimental and Applied Acarology. 73(1):1-10.
Is body size important? Seasonal changes in morphology in two grass-feeding Abacarus mites - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Laska, A., Rector, B.G., Kuczynski, L., Skoracka, A. 2017. Is body size important? Seasonal changes in morphology in two grass-feeding Abacarus mites. Experimental and Applied Acarology. 72:317-328.
Spatial and host-associated variation in prevalence and population density of wheat curl mite (Aceria tosichella) cryptic genotypes in agricultural landscapes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Skoracka, A., Lewandowski, M., Rector, B.G., Szydlo, W., Kuczynski, L. 2017. Spatial and host-associated variation in prevalence and population density of wheat curl mite (Aceria tosichella) cryptic genotypes in agricultural landscapes. PLoS One. doi: 10.1371.journal.pone.0169874
Change in abundance of three phytophagous mite species (Acari: Eriophyidae, Tetranychidae) on quackgrass in the presence of choke disease - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rector, B.G., Czarnoleski, M., Skoracka, A., Lembicz, M. 2016. Change in abundance of three phytophagous mite species (Acari: Eriophyidae, Tetranychidae) on quackgrass in the presence of choke disease. PLoS One. 70(1):35-43.
Change in abundance of three phytophagous mite species (Acari: Eriophyidae, Tetranychidae) on quackgrass in the presence of choke disease - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rector, B.G., Czarnoleski, M., Skoracka, A., Lembicz, M. 2016. Change in abundance of three phytophagous mite species (Acari: Eriophyidae, Tetranychidae) on quackgrass in the presence of choke disease. Experimental and Applied Acarology. 90(1):35-43.
Thermal niches of two invasive genotypes of the wheat curl mite Aceria tosichella (Acari: Eriophyidae): congruence between physiological and geographical distribution data - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kuczynski, L., Rector, B.G., Kiedtowicz, A., Lewandowski, M., Szydio, W., Skoracka, A. 2016. Thermal niches of two invasive genotypes of the wheat curl mite Aceria tosichella (Acari: Eriophyidae): congruence between physiological and geographical distribution data. PLoS One. 11(4):e0154600.
First plant-parasitic mites (acari: eriophyoidea) recorded from Svalbard, including the description of a new species - (Research Technical Update)
Kiedrowicz, A., Rector, B.G., Zawierucha, K., Szydlo, W., Skoracka, A. 2016. First plant-parasitic mites (acari: eriophyoidea) recorded from Svalbard, including the description of a new species. Polar Biology. 39(8):1359-1368. doi: 10.1007/s00300-015-1858-x.
Ecology, genetics, and biological control of invasive annual grasses in the Great Basin - (Abstract Only)
First report of albugo lepidi causing white rust on broadleaved pepperweed (lepidium latifolium) in Nevada and California - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rector, B.G., Wang, S., Choi, Y., Thines, M. 2016. First report of albugo lepidi causing white rust on broadleaved pepperweed (lepidium latifolium) in Nevada and California. Plant Disease. 100:229.
Cryptic speciation in the Acari: a function of species lifestyles or our ability to separate species? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Skoracka, A., Magalhaes, S., Rector, B.G., Kuczynski, L. 2015. Cryptic speciation in the Acari: a function of species lifestyles or our ability to separate species?. Experimental and Applied Acarology. 67(2):165-182.
A new Metaculus species (Acari: Eriophyoidea) on Diplotaxis tenuifolia (Brassicaceae) from Serbia: a combined description using morphology and DNA barcode data - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vidovic, B., Cvrkovic, T., Maric, I., Chetverikov, P.E., Cristofaro, M., Rector, B.G., Petanovic, R. 2015. A new Metaculus species (Acari: Eriophyoidea) on Diplotaxis tenuifolia (Brassicaceae) from Serbia: a combined description using morphology and DNA barcode data. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 108(5): 922-931.
Stephanopachys conicola Fisher (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) feeding on decaying western juniper (Juniperus occidentalis Hook. var. occidentalis) berries: a novel association for Bostrichidae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tonkel, K.C., Rector, B.G., Longland, W.S., Dimitri, L.A., Ivie, M.A. 2014. Stephanopachys conicola Fisher (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) feeding on decaying western juniper (Juniperus occidentalis Hook. var. occidentalis) berries: a novel association for Bostrichidae. The Coleopterists Bulletin. 68:403-406.
Infestation of grasses by eriophyoid mites (Acari: Eriophyoidea) in Turkey - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Infestation of grasses by eriophyoid mites (Acari: Eriophyoidea) in Turkey - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kiedrowicza, A., Rector, B.G., Denizhan, E., Szydlo, W., Skoracka, A. 2014. Infestation of grasses by eriophyoid mites (Acari: Eriophyoidea) in Turkey. International Journal of Acarology. 40:421-427.
Global spread of wheat curl mite by the most polyphagous and pestiferous lineages - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
The insect microcosm of western juniper berries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dimitri, L.A., Tonkel, K.C., Longland, W.S., Rector, B.G. 2014. The insect microcosm of western juniper berries. Rangelands. 36(3):8-11.
Wheat curl mite and dry bulb mite: untangling a taxonomic conundrum through a multidisciplinary approach - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Skoracka, A., Kuczynski, L., Rector, B.G., Amrine, J.W. 2014. Wheat curl mite and dry bulb mite: untangling a taxonomic conundrum through a multidisciplinary approach. Biological Journal of the Linnean Society, London. 111:421-436.
Field observations in central Turkey on Lasiosina deviata Nartshuk, a chloropid stem boring fly and potential biological control agent of Lepidium latifolium - (Proceedings)
Hayat, R., Cristofaro, M., Di Cristina, F., Paolini, A., Gerber, E., Rector, B.G. 2013. Field observations in central Turkey on Lasiosina deviata Nartshuk, a chloropid stem boring fly and potential biological control agent of Lepidium latifolium. In: European Weed Research Society Symposium Proceedings, June 24-27, 2013, Samsun, Turkey. 16:23.
Use of wheat SSRs to assess genetic diversity in medusahead (Taenintherum caput-medusae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rector, B.G., Ashley, M.C., Gaskin, J.F., Longland, W.S. 2013. Use of wheat SSRs to assess genetic diversity in medusahead (Taenintherum caput-medusae). Invasive Plant Science and Management. 6:352-361.
Genetic identity and diversity of perennial pepperweed (Lepidium latifolium) in its native and invaded ranges - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gaskin, J.F., Schwartzlander, M., Hinz, H., Williams III, L.H., Gerber, E., Rector, B.G., Zhang, D. 2013. Genetic identity and diversity of perennial pepperweed (Lepidium latifolium) in its native and invaded ranges. Journal of Invasive Plant Science and Management. 6(2):268–280.
Wheat curl mite, a global pest of cereals, is a complex of biotypes with divergent host ranges and variable pest potential - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Skoracka, A., Szydio, W., Rector, B.G., Kuczynski, L. 2013. Wheat curl mite, a global pest of cereals, is a complex of biotypes with divergent host ranges and variable pest potential. Biological Journal of the Linnean Society, London. 109:165-180.
Wheat curl mite (Aceria tosichella s.l.) cryptic biotypes with divergent host ranges: Implications for using Eriophyidae for biological control of invasive grasses - (Abstract Only)
Comparison of entomofauna between native and medusahead-invaded habitats in northeastern California and northwestern Nevada - (Abstract Only)
Tonkel, K.C., Mathat, C., Rector, B.G. 2011. Comparison of entomofauna between native and medusahead-invaded habitats in northeastern California and northwestern Nevada [abstract]. Entomology Society of America. 1:1.
Host range testing and biology of Abia sericea (Cimbicidae), a candidate for biological control of invasive teasels (Dipsacus spp.) in North America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harizanova, V., Stoeva, A., Rector, B.G. 2012. Host range testing and biology of Abia sericea (Cimbicidae), a candidate for biological control of invasive teasels (Dipsacus spp.) in North America. Journal of Hymenoptera Research. 28:1-11. DOI: 10.3897/JHR.28.3044.
Classical biological control of invasive teasels (Dipsacus spp.) and other weeds in areas of limited or restricted weed management - (Abstract Only)
Rector, B.G., Stoeva, A., Harizanova, V., Petanovic, R. 2012. Classical biological control of invasive teasels (Dipsacus spp.) and other weeds in areas of limited or restricted weed management [abstract]. Integrated Pest Management. 39.4.
A new species of Aculops (Acari: Prostigmata: Eriophyidae) from Serbia on Dipsacus laciniatus L. (Dipsacaceae), a weed target of classical biological control in the United States of America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rector, B.G., Petanovic, R.U. 2012. A new species of Aculops (Acari: Prostigmata: Eriophyidae) from Serbia on Dipsacus laciniatus L. (Dipsacaceae), a weed target of classical biological control in the United States of America. Zootaxa. 3192:59-66.
Regulatory approval for weed biocontrol agents in the U.S. - A scientist's perspective - (Proceedings)
Rector, B.G. 2011. Regulatory approval for weed biocontrol agents in the U.S. - A scientist's perspective [abstract]. Western Weed Coordinating Committee. http://www.weedcenter.org/wwcc/.
Laboratory and open-field tests on Abia sericea (L.) (Hymenoptera: Cimbicidae) - a candidate for biological control of teasels (Dipsacus spp.) - (Abstract Only)
Harizanova, V., Stoeva, A., Rector, B.G. 2011. Laboratory and open-field tests on Abia sericea (L.) (Hymenoptera: Cimbicidae) - a candidate for biological control of teasels (Dipsacus spp.). International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds. 13:2.
Molecular identification and pathogenic behavior of Albugo sp., a potential bioherbicide of perennial pepperweed in northern Nevada - (Abstract Only)
Wang, S., Rector, B.G. 2011. Molecular identification and pathogenic behavior of Albugo sp., a potential bioherbicide of perennial pepperweed in northern Nevada. International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds. 13:3.
Utility of microsatellite markers from the bread wheat genetic map in the genome of medusahead rye (Taeniatherum caput-medusae) - (Abstract Only)
Rector, B.G., Ashley, M.C., Longland, W.S. 2011. Utility of microsatellite markers from the bread wheat genetic map in the genome of medusahead rye (Taeniatherum caput-medusae). International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds. 13:1.
Biology of Leipothrix dipsacivagus (Acari: Eriophyidae), a candidate for biological control of invasive teasels (Dipsacus spp.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stoeva, A., Rector, B.G., Harizanova, V. 2011. Biology of Leipothrix dipsacivagus (Acari: Eriophyidae), a candidate for biological control of invasive teasels (Dipsacus spp.). Experimental and Applied Acarology. 55:225-232.
Micro-morphological alterations in young rosette leaves of Dipsacus laciniatus L. (Dipsacaceae) caused by infestation of the eriophyid mite Leipotrix dipsacivagus Petanovic et Rector (Acari: Eriophyoidea) under laboratory con - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pecinar, L., Stevanovic, B., Rector, B.G., Petanovic, R. 2011. Micro-morphological alterations in young rosette leaves of Dipsacus laciniatus L. (Dipsacaceae) caused by infestation of the eriophyid mite Leipotrix dipsacivagus Petanovic et Rector (Acari: Eriophyoidea) under laboratory con. Arthropod-Plant Interactions. 5(3):201-208. DOI 10.1007/s1189-011-9129-4.
DNA Fingerprinting To Improve Data Collection Efficiency and Yield in a Host-Specificity Test of a Weed Biological Control Candidate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rector, B.G., De Biase, A., Cristofaro, M., Primerano, S., Belvedere, S., Antonini, G., Sobhian, R. 2010. DNA fingerprinting to improve data collection efficiency and yield in an open-field host-specificity test of a weed biological control candidate. Journal of Invasive Plant Science and Management. 3:429-439.
Prospects for Classical Biological Control of Saharan Mustard (Brassica tournefortii) - (Other)
Biology of Leipothrix dipsacivagus (Petanovic & Rector, 2007) (Acari: Prostigmata: Eriophyidae) – A promising candidate for biological control of Dipsacus spp. - (Abstract Only)
A New Species of Aculops Keifer (Acari: Prostigmata: Eriophyidae) on Dipsacus laciniatus L. (Dipsacaceae) - (Abstract Only)
Phenotypic Differences Among Leipothrix dipsacivagus Pet. et Rector and L. knautiae (Liro) (Acari: Prostigmata: Eriophyidae) Populations Inhabiting Dipsacus L. and Knautia L. (Dipsacaceae) Plants - (Abstract Only)
Proteomic analysis of novel Cry1Ac binding proteins in Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, L.Z., Liang, G.M., Zhang, J., Wu, K.M., Guo, Y.Y., Rector, B.G. 2010. Proteomic analysis of novel Cry1Ac binding proteins in Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner). Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology. 73:61-73.
A sterile-female technique proposed for control of Striga hermonthica and other intractable weeds: Advantages, shortcomings, and risk management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rector, B.G. 2009. A sterile-female technique proposed for control of Striga hermonthica and other intractable weeds: Advantages, shortcomings, and risk management. Pest Management Science. 65(5):596-602.
Effects of different Brush Border Membrane Vesicle isolation protocols on proteomic analysis of Cry1Ac binding proteins from the midgut of Helicoverpa armigera - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, L., Liang, G., Rector, B.G., Zhang, J., Wu, K., Guo, Y. 2008. Effects of different Brush Border Membrane Vesicle isolation protocols on proteomic analysis of Cry1Ac binding proteins from the midgut of Helicoverpa armigera. Insect Science, Vol 15, pp.497-503.
Morphological injury to cut-leaf teasel, Dipsacus laciniatus L. (Dipsacaceae) induced by the eriophyid mite Leipothrix dipsacivagus Petanovic et Rector (Acari: Eriophyoidea) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pecinar, I., Stevanovic, B., Rector, B.G., Petanovic, R. 2008. Morphological injury to cut-leaf teasel, Dipsacus laciniatus L. (Dipsacaceae) induced by the eriophyid mite Leipothrix dipsacivagus Petanovic et Rector (Acari: Eriophyoidea). Journal of Plant Interactions. 4:1-6
Three new species of eriophyoid mites from grass hosts in Croatia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Skoracka, A., Labrzycka, A., Rector, B.G. 2008. Three new species of eriophyoid mites from grass hosts in Croatia. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 102(1):12-19. 2009.
Challenges to evaluation of eriophyid mites for biological control of invasive plants. - (Proceedings)
Smith, L., Delillo, E., Stoeva, A., Cristofaro, M., Rector, B.G. 2008. Challenges to evaluation of eriophyid mites for biological control of invasive plants. In: Bertrand, M., Kreiter, S., McCoy, K.D., Migeon, A., Navajas, M. Tixier, M.S., Vial, L. editors. Integrative Acarology. Proceedings of the 6th European Congress, European Association of Acarolgists, July 21-25, 2008 Montpellier, France. 312-316
Molecular biology approaches to control of intractable weeds: New strategies and complements to existing biological practices - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rector, B.G. 2008. Molecular biology approaches to control of intractable weeds: New strategies and complements to existing biological practices. Plant Science, vol. 175, pp. 437-448.
Identification of multiple ear-colonizing insect and disease resistance in CIMMYT maize inbred lines with varying levels of silk maysin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ni, X., Krakowsky, M.D., Buntin, G., Rector, B.G., Guo, B., Snook, M.E. 2008. Identification of multiple ear-colonizing insect and disease resistance in CIMMYT maize inbred lines with varying levels of silk maysin. Journal of Economic Entomology. 101:1455-1465.
The importance of molecular tools in classical biological control of weeds: Two case studies with yellow starthistle candidate biological agents - (Proceedings)
Antonini, G., Audisio, P., Dibiase, A., Rector, B.G., Cristofaro, M., Smith, L., Biondi, M., Bon, M., Korotyaev, B., Konstantinov, A. 2008. The importance of molecular tools in classical biological control of weeds: Two case studies with yellow starthistle candidate biological agents. International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds.
Host-specificity testing on Leipothrix dipsacivagus (Acari: Eriophyidae), a candidate for biological control of Dipsacus spp. - (Proceedings)
Stoeva, A., Rector, B.G., Harizanova, V. 2008. Host-specificity testing on Leipothrix dipsacivagus (Acari: Eriophyidae), a candidate for biological control of Dipsacus spp.. Proceedings of the XII International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds
The cereal rust mite, Abacarus hystrix, cannot be used for biological control of quackgrass - (Proceedings)
Skoracka, A., Rector, B.G. 2008. The cereal rust mite, Abacarus hystrix, cannot be used for biological control of quackgrass. Proceedings of the XII International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds
Insectary testing refutes host-herbivore relationship between Fragaria spp. and Abia sericea, a candidate for biological control of Dipsacus spp. - (Proceedings)
Rector, B.G., Harizanova, V., Stoeva, A. 2008. Insectary testing refutes host-herbivore relationship between Fragaria spp. and Abia sericea, a candidate for biological control of Dipsacus spp.. International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds.
Anatomical Injuries Induced by Leipotrix dipsacivagus Petanovic & Rector on Cut-leaf Teasel, Dipsacus laciniatus L. (Dipsacaceae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pecinar, I., Stevanovic, B., Rector, B.G., Petanovic, R. 2007. Anatomical Injuries Induced by Leipotrix dipsacivagus Petanovic & Rector on Cut-leaf Teasel, Dipsacus laciniatus L. (Dipsacaceae). Archives of Biological Sciences, Belgrade.
Diapause, cold-hardiness and flight ability of Cry1Ac-resistant and -susceptible strains of Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liang, G., Wu, K., Rector, B.G., Guo, Y. 2007. Diapause, cold-hardiness and flight ability of Cry1Ac-resistant and -susceptible strains of Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). European Journal of Entomology. 104:699-704.
Mycoflora of seed of common teasel (Dipsacus fullonum) in Washington State - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dugan, F.M., Rector, B.G. 2007. Mycoflora of seed of common teasel (Dipsacus fullonum) in Washington State. Pacific Northwest Fungi 2 (6):1-10.
(Eds) Proceedings of the XII International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds - (Proceedings)
Julien, M., Sforza, R., Bon, M., Evans, H., Hinz, H., Rector, B.G. 2008. (Eds) Proceedings of the XII International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds. CAB International Wallingford, UK. 744p.
Divergent host-acceptance behavior suggests host specialization in populations of the polyphagous mite Abacarus hystrix (Acari: Prostigmata: Eriophyidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Skoracka, A., Kuczynski, L., Rector, B.G. 2007. Divergent host-acceptance behavior suggests host specialization in populations of the polyphagous mite Abacarus hystrix (Acari: Prostigmata: Eriophyidae). Environmental Entomology. 36(4):899-909.
A new species of Leipothrix Keifer, 1966 (Acari: Eriophyidae) on Dipsacus spp. in Europe and reassignment of two Epitrimerus spp. (Acari: Eriophyidae) to the genus Leipothrix - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Petanovic, R.U., Rector, B.G. 2007. A new species of Leipothrix Keifer, 1966 (Acari: Eriophyidae) on Dipsacus spp. in Europe and reassignment of two Epitrimerus spp. (Acari: Eriophyidae) to the genus Leipothrix. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 100:157-163.
Quantitative Trait Loci for Maysin Synthesis in Maize (Zea mays L.) Lines Selected for High Silk Maysin Content - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meyer, J., Snook, M., Houchins, K.E., Rector, B.G., Widstrom, N.W., Mcmullen, M.D. 2006. Quantitative Trait Loci for Maysin Synthesis in Maize (Zea mays L.) Lines Selected for High Silk Maysin Content. Journal of Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 115:119-128.
Prospects for Biological Control of Teasels, Dipsacus SPP, in the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rector, B.G., Harizanova, V., Sforza, R., Widmer, T.L., Wiedenmann, R.N. 2006. PROSPECTS FOR BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF TEASELS, DIPSACUS SPP., IN THE UNITED STATES. Biological Control. 1:1-14.
EVALUATION OF MULTIPLE INSECT RESISTANCE IN MAIZE POPULATIONS - (Abstract Only)
Ni, X., B.G. Rector, J.C. Mullis. 2005. Evaluation of multiple insect resistance in maize populations. GA Entom. Soc. meeting, Mar 30-Apr 1, 2005.
THE GENETIC BASIS OF INCREASED MAIZE SILK MAYSIN LEVELS THROUGH RECURRENT SELECTION - (Abstract Only)
Meyer, J., Snook, M.E., Houchins, K.E., Rector, B.G., Widstrom, N.W., Mcmullen, M.D. 2005. The genetic basis of increased maize silk maysin levels through recurrent selection [abstract]. Maize Genetics Conference. No. T7, p. 24.
THE GENETIC BASIS OF RECURRENT SELECTION GAINS FOR MAYSIN IN MAIZE SILKS - (Abstract Only)
Frost, J., Snook, M., Houchins, K.E., Rector, B.G., Widstrom, N.W., Mcmullen, M.D. 2005. The genetic basis of recurrent selection gains for maysin in maize silks [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. p. 395.
FIELD HOST-RANGE TEST OF CERATAPION BASICORNE, A CANDIDATE FOR BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF YELLOW STARTHISTLE (CENTAUREA SOLSITITIALIS) - (Proceedings)
Rector, B.G., Smith, L., Sobhian, R. 2004. FIELD HOST-RANGE TEST OF CERATAPION BASICORNE, A CANDIDATE FOR BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF YELLOW STARTHISTLE (CENTAUREA SOLSITITIALIS). Entomological Society of America Proceedings.
SSR MARKERS LINKED TO THE SOYBEAN RPS GENES FOR PHYTOPHTHORA RESISTANCE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)