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Lindsey Price Burbank (PhD)
Crop Diseases, Pests and Genetics Research
Research Plant Pathologist

Phone: (559) 596-2714
Fax: (559) 596-2921

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Projects
Development of Applied Management Systems for Diseases of Perennial Crops with Emphasis on Vector-Borne Pathogens of Grapevine and Citrus
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 441572
Identifying Vulnerabilities in Vector-host-pathogen Interactions of Grapevine and Citrus Pathosystems to Advance Sustainable Management Strategies
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 442038
Development Of Innovative Methods And Strategies For Surveillance, Early Detection And Monitoring Of Xylella Fastidiosa Epidemics
Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement (N)
  Accession Number: 445478
Genomics Based Technology for Identification, Tracking, Surveillance, and Pest Management of Vine Mealybug in Vineyards
Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement (R)
  Accession Number: 440927

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
A membrane localized RTX-like protein mediates physiochemical properties of the Pantoea stewartii cell envelope that impact surface adhesion, cell surface hydrophobicity and plant colonization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Experimental infection of California ripe olive cultivars with Xylella fastidiosa subspecies pauca De Donno and acquisition by glassy-winged sharpshooter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xylella fastidiosa DNA methylation promotes biofilm formation - (Abstract Only)
Burbank, L.P. 2024. Xylella fastidiosa DNA methylation promotes biofilm formation. Meeting Abstract. Presented at the Plant Health 2024 meeting, July 27-30,2024 in Memphis, Tennessee.
Phylogenomic analyses and comparative genomics of Pseudomonas syringae associated with almond (Prunus dulcis) in California Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Maguvu, T.E., Frias, R.J., Hernandez-Rosas, A.I., Holtz, B.A., Niederholzer, F.J., Duncan, R.A., Yaghmour, M.A., Culumber, C.M., Gordon, P.E., Vieira, F.C., Rolshausen, P.E., Adaskaveg, J.E., Burbank, L.P., Lindow, S.E., Trouillas, F.P. 2024. Phylogenomic analyses and comparative genomics of Pseudomonas syringae associated with almond (Prunus dulcis) in California. PLOS ONE. 19(4). Article e0297867. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0297867.
Virulence comparison of a comprehensive panel of Xylella fastidiosa Pierce’s disease isolates from California Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burbank, L.P., Gomez, L., Shantharaj, D., Abdelsamad, N.A., Vasquez, K., Burhans, A.N., Ortega, B.C., Helm-Rodriguez, S.D., Strickland, J.A., Krugner, R., De La Fuente, L., Naegele, R.P. 2024. Virulence comparison of a comprehensive panel of Xylella fastidiosa Pierce’s disease isolates from California. Plant Disease. 108(6):1555-1564. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-09-23-1923-RE.
Digital PCR application for sensitive detection of grape plant pathogens using crude lysate samples - (Abstract Only)
Liu, C., Wei, W., Joun, D., Burbank, L.P. 2024. Digital PCR application for sensitive detection of grape plant pathogens using crude lysate samples. Plant and Animal Genome Conference.
High growing season temperatures limit winter recovery of grapevines from Xylella fastidiosa infection – implications for epidemiology in hot climates Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burbank, L.P., Sisterson, M.S., Wei, W., Ortega, B.C., Luna, N.R., Naegele, R.P. 2023. High growing season temperatures limit winter recovery of grapevines from Xylella fastidiosa infection – implications for epidemiology in hot climates. Plant Disease. 107(12):3858-3867. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-03-23-0492-RE.
Ability of glassy-winged sharpshooter to acquire Xylella fastidiosa subsp. pauca from ripe olive varieties grown in California, USA - (Abstract Only)
Burbank, L.P., Krugner, R., Rogers, E.E. 2023. Ability of glassy-winged sharpshooter to acquire Xylella fastidiosa subsp. pauca from ripe olive varieties grown in California, USA. Meeting Abstract.
Xylella fastidiosa requires the Type II secretion system for pathogenicity and survival in grapevine Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ingel, B., Castro, C., Burbank, L.P., De Anda, N., Way, H., Wang, P., Roper, C. 2023. Xylella fastidiosa requires the Type II secretion system for pathogenicity and survival in grapevine. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. 36(10):636-646. https://doi.org/10.1094/MPMI-03-23-0027-R.
Glassy-winged sharpshooter can acquire Xylella fastidiosa strain DeDonno from California ripe olive varieties - (Abstract Only)
Burbank, L.P., Krugner, R., Rogers, E.E. 2023. Glassy-winged sharpshooter can acquire Xylella fastidiosa strain DeDonno from California ripe olive varieties. Meeting Abstract.
Natural recombination among Type I restriction-modification systems creates diverse genomic methylation patterns among Xylella fastidiosa strains Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
O'Leary, M.L., Burbank, L.P. 2023. Natural recombination among Type I restriction-modification systems creates diverse genomic methylation patterns among Xylella fastidiosa strains. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 89(1). https://doi.org/10.1128/aem.01873-22.
Toxin-Antitoxin system HigBA in Xylella fastidiosa is expressed at low temperature but does not impact virulence or grapevine recovery in greenhouse trials Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wei, W., Burbank, L.P. 2022. Toxin-Antitoxin system HigBA in Xylella fastidiosa is expressed at low temperature but does not impact virulence or grapevine recovery in greenhouse trials. PhytoFrontiers. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTOFR-02-22-0009-R.
Threat of Xylella fastidiosa and options for mitigation in infected plants Reprint Icon - (Literature Review)
Burbank, L.P. 2022. Threat of Xylella fastidiosa and options for mitigation in infected plants. CAB Reviews: Perspectives in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Nutrition and Natural Resources. 2022. https://doi.org/10.1079/cabireviews202217021.
Evidence for elicitation of an oxidative burst in Vitis vinifera by Peptides derived from a Xylella fastidiosa cold shock protein peptide csp20 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burbank, L.P., Ochoa, J.C. 2022. Evidence for elicitation of an oxidative burst in Vitis vinifera by Peptides derived from a Xylella fastidiosa cold shock protein peptide csp20. PhytoFrontiers. 2(4):339-341. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTOFR-05-22-0048-SC.
Insights regarding resistance of ‘Nemaguard’ rootstock to the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Krugner, R., Rogers, E.E., Burbank, L.P., Wallis, C.M., Ledbetter, C.A. 2022. Insights regarding resistance of ‘Nemaguard’ rootstock to the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa. Plant Disease. 106(8):2074-2081. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-01-22-0136-RE.
Monitoring vine mealybug resistance to imidacloprid - (Proceedings)
Sisterson, M.S., Burbank, L.P., Naegele, R.P., Wallis, C.M. 2021. Monitoring vine mealybug resistance to imidaclopridIn, Symposium Proceedings: Pierce’s Disease and Other Designated Pests and Diseases of Winegrape, pp. 366.
Csp1, a cold shock protein homolog in Xylella fastidiosa influences cell attachment, pili formation, and gene expression Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wei, W., Sawyer, T., Burbank, L.P. 2021. Csp1, a cold shock protein homolog in Xylella fastidiosa influences cell attachment, pili formation, and gene expression. Microbiology Spectrum. 9(3). Article e01591-21. https://doi.org/10.1128/Spectrum.01591-21.
Complete genome resources for Xylella fastidiosa strains AlmaEM3 and BB08-1 reveal prophage-associated structural variation among blueberry-infecting strains Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
O'Leary, M.L., Arias-Giraldo, L., Burbank, L.P., De La Fuente, L., Landa, B. 2022. Complete genome resources for Xylella fastidiosa strains AlmaEM3 and BB08-1 reveal prophage-associated structural variation among blueberry-infecting strains. Phytopathology. 112(3):732-736. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-08-21-0317-A.
Xylella fastidiosa: both a devastating agricultural pathogen and a benign endophyte - (Proceedings)
Roper, C., Burbank, L.P. 2021. Xylella fastidiosa: both a devastating agricultural pathogen and a benign endophyte. Microbiology.
Csp1, a cold-shock protein Homolog in Xylella fastidiosa is involved in biofilm formation, stress sesponse and virulence - (Abstract Only)
Wei, W., Burbank, L.P. 2021. Csp1, a cold-shock protein Homolog in Xylella fastidiosa is involved in biofilm formation, stress sesponse and virulence. American Phytopathological Society Abstracts.
Differential epigenetic modifications among Xylella fastidiosa strains correlate with type I restriction-modification system variation - (Abstract Only)
O'Leary, M.L., Burbank, L.P., Stenger, D.C. 2021. Differential epigenetic modifications among Xylella fastidiosa strains correlate with type I restriction-modification system variation. American Phytopathological Society Abstracts.
Assessing strain-level variation among type I restriction-modification systems and methylation patterns in Xylella fastidiosa - (Abstract Only)
O'Leary, M.L., Burbank, L.P., Stenger, D.C. 2021. Assessing strain-level variation among type I restriction-modification systems and methylation patterns in Xylella fastidiosa. American Society for Microbiology Conference.
Csp1, a cold-shock protein homolog in Xylella fastidiosa is involved in stress response and biofilm formation - (Abstract Only)
Wei, W., Burbank, L.P. 2021. Csp1, a cold-shock protein homolog in Xylella fastidiosa is involved in stress response and biofilm formation. World Microbe Forum.
Csp1, a cold-shock Protein homolog in Xylella fastidiosa involved in stress response and biofilm formation - (Abstract Only)
Wei, W., Burbank, L.P. 2021. Csp1, a cold-shock Protein homolog in Xylella fastidiosa involved in stress response and biofilm formation. Meeting Abstract. Presented virtually at the 3rd European Conference on Xylella fastidiosa and XF-ACTORS final meeting, April 26-30, 2021.
Assessing strain-level variation among type I restriction-modification systems and methylation patterns in Xylella fastidiosa - (Abstract Only)
O'Leary, M.L., Burbank, L.P., Stenger, D.C. 2021. Assessing strain-level variation among type I restriction-modification systems and methylation patterns in Xylella fastidiosa. Meeting Abstract.
Spread of Xylella fastidiosa by the glassy-winged sharpshooter in the San Joaquin Valley of California - (Abstract Only)
Sisterson, M.S., Burbank, L.P., Krugner, R., Haviland, D., Stenger, D.C. 2021. Spread of Xylella fastidiosa by the glassy-winged sharpshooter in the San Joaquin Valley of California. Meeting Abstract. p. 51.
Grapevine phenolic compounds influence cell surface adhesion of Xylella fastidiosa and bind to lipopolysaccharide Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, S.A., Burbank, L.P., Wallis, C.M., Rogers, E.E. 2020. Grapevine phenolic compounds influence cell surface adhesion of Xylella fastidiosa and bind to lipopolysaccharide. PLoS ONE. 15(10):e0240101. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0240101.
Complete genome sequences of three Xylella fastidiosa subspecies multiplex strains isolated from olive trees in California, USA. Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
O'Leary, M.L., Burbank, L.P., Krugner, R., Stenger, D.C. 2020. Complete genome sequences of three Xylella fastidiosa subspecies multiplex strains isolated from olive trees in California, USA. Phytopathology. Available: https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-05-20-0167-A.
Xylella fastidiosa cold shock protein homolog Csp1 is involved in biofilm formation - (Abstract Only)
Wei, W., Burbank, L.P. 2020. Xylella fastidiosa cold shock protein homolog Csp1 is involved in biofilm formation. American Phytopathological Society Abstracts.
Xylella fastidiosa and glassy-winged sharpshooter population dynamics in the southern San Joaquin Valley of California Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sisterson, M.S., Burbank, L.P., Krugner, R., Haviland, D., Stenger, D.C. 2020. Xylella fastidiosa and glassy-winged sharpshooter population dynamics in the southern San Joaquin Valley of California. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-01-20-0066-RE.
Lost and found: rediscovery and genomic characterization of Sowthistle yellow vein virus after a 30+ year hiatus Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stenger, D.C., Burbank, L.P., Stewart, A., Mathias, C., Wang, R., Goodin, M. 2020. Lost and found: rediscovery and genomic characterization of Sowthistle yellow vein virus after a 30+ year hiatus. Virus Research. 284:197987. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.virusres.2020.197987.
Sharpshooter feeding behaviors controlling Xylella fastidiosa inoculation are represented by the EPG X Wave - (Abstract Only)
Backus, E.A., Cervantes, F.A., Van De Veire, J.A., Burbank, L.P., Perring, T. 2020. Sharpshooter feeding behaviors controlling Xylella fastidiosa inoculation are represented by the EPG X Wave. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Available: https://esa.confex.com/esa/2020intl/meetingapp.cgi/Search/0?sort=Relevance&size=10&page=1&searchterm=Backus
Csp1, a cold-shock protein Homolog in Xylella fastidiosa is involved in biofilm formation - (Abstract Only)
Wei, W., Burbank, L.P. 2020. Csp1, a cold-shock protein Homolog in Xylella fastidiosa is involved in biofilm formation. American Society for Microbiology.
Variation among type I restriction modification systems in Xylella fastidiosa correlates with genetic lineage - (Abstract Only)
Whole genome sequence of Xylella fastidiosa ATCC 35879T and detection of genome rearrangement within subsp. fastidiosa Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, J., O'Leary, M.L., Burbank, L.P., Zheng, Z., Deng, X. 2020. Whole genome sequence of Xylella fastidiosa ATCC 35879T and detection of genome rearrangement within subsp. fastidiosa. Current Microbiology. 77:1858-1863. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00284-020-01937-0.
Cultivar susceptibility and temperature-dependent recovery of Xylella fastidiosa-infected grapevines - (Abstract Only)
Burbank, L.P. 2019. Cultivar susceptibility and temperature-dependent recovery of Xylella fastidiosa-infected grapevines. CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium. pg. 130.
Insights for understanding ‘Nemaguard’ immunity mechanism against Xylella fastidiosa - (Abstract Only)
Krugner, R., Ledbetter, C.A., Rogers, E.E., Burbank, L.P. 2019. Insights for understanding ‘Nemaguard’ immunity mechanism against Xylella fastidiosa. CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium. p. 133.
Broad host-range plasmids for constitutive and inducible gene expression in the absence of antibiotic selection Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burbank, L.P., Wei, W. 2019. Broad host-range plasmids for constitutive and inducible gene expression in the absence of antibiotic selection. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 8(36). https://doi.org/10.1128/MRA.00769-19.
Infection of blueberry cultivar Emerald with a California Pierce’s disease strain of Xylella fastidiosa and acquisition by glassy-winged sharpshooter Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burbank, L.P., Sisterson, M.S., O'Leary, M.L. 2019. Infection of blueberry cultivar Emerald with a California Pierce’s disease strain of Xylella fastidiosa and acquisition by glassy-winged sharpshooter. Plant Disease. 104(1):154-160. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-05-19-1126-RE.
Cultivar susceptibility and temperature-dependent recovery of Xylella fastidiosa-infected grapevines - (Abstract Only)
Burbank, L.P. 2019. Cultivar susceptibility and temperature-dependent recovery of Xylella fastidiosa-infected grapevines. Second European Conference on Xylella Fastidiosa October 29-30, 2019, Ajaccio, France. p.14.
Infection of blueberry cultivar Emerald with a California grapevine isolate of Xylella fastidiosa and acquisition by glassy-winged sharpshooter - (Abstract Only)
Burbank, L.P., Sisterson, M.S., O'Leary, M.L. 2019. Infection of blueberry cultivar Emerald with a California grapevine isolate of Xylella fastidiosa and acquisition by glassy-winged sharpshooter. American Phytopathological Society Abstracts. Presented at the American Phytopathological Society meeting, Aug 3-7, 2019, Cleveland, Ohio.
Role of Xylella fastidiosa PNPase in RNA metabolism during cold stress and virulence in grapevine - (Abstract Only)
Burbank, L.P., Barreto-Sandoval, Y. 2019. Role of Xylella fastidiosa PNPase in RNA metabolism during cold stress and virulence in grapevine. American Phytopathological Society Abstracts.
Individual field-collected glassy-winged sharpshooter vectors harbor sequences from two Xylella fastidiosa subspecies Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stenger, D.C., Burbank, L.P., Krugner, R., Sisterson, M.S. 2019. Individual field-collected glassy-winged sharpshooter vectors harbor sequences from two Xylella fastidiosa subspecies. European Journal of Plant Pathology. 155:329-388. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10658-019-01742-x.
Plant responses involved in cold temperature suppression of Xylella fastidiosa in grapevine - (Abstract Only)
Burbank, L.P. 2019. Plant responses involved in cold temperature suppression of Xylella fastidiosa in grapevine. Molecular Plant Microbe International Symposium. Presented at the Molecular Plant Microbe International Symposium, July 14-18, 2019 in Glasgow, Scotland.
Sharpshooters: a review of what moves Xylella fastidiosa Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Krugner, R., Sisterson, M.S., Backus, E.A., Burbank, L.P., Redak, R. 2019. Sharpshooters: a review of what moves Xylella fastidiosa. Austral Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1111/aen.12397.
Novel amplification targets for rapid detection and differentiation of Xylella fastidiosa subspecies fastidiosa and multiplex in plant and insect tissue - (Abstract Only)
Burbank, L.P., Ortega, B.C. 2018. Novel amplification targets for rapid detection and differentiation of Xylella fastidiosa subspecies fastidiosa and multiplex in plant and insect tissue. CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium. p. 134.
Novel amplification targets for rapid detection and differentiation of Xylella fastidiosa subspecies fastidiosa and multiplex in plant and insect tissue - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burbank, L.P., Ortega, B.C. 2018. Novel amplification targets for rapid detection and differentiation of Xylella fastidiosa subspecies fastidiosa and multiplex in plant and insect tissue. Journal of Microbiological Methods. 155:8-18.
Genotyping Xylella fastidiosa present in the glassy-winged sharpshooter in the General Beale area of Kern County, California - (Abstract Only)
Stenger, D.C., Burbank, L.P., Krugner, R., Sisterson, M.S. 2018. Genotyping Xylella fastidiosa present in the glassy-winged sharpshooter in the General Beale area of Kern County, California. CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium. p. 140.
Epidemiology of Pierce’s disease in the General Beale area of Kern County - (Abstract Only)
Sisterson, M.S., Burbank, L.P., Krugner, R., Stenger, D.C., Haviland, D. 2018. Epidemiology of Pierce’s disease in the General Beale area of Kern County. CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium. p. 139.
Sharpshooter electropenetrography X wave represents the Xf inoculation behaviors: Update on evidence from systemic, symptomatic Pierce’s disease infection induced after X waves - (Proceedings)
Backus, E.A., Cervantes, F.A., Van De Veire, J.A., Burbank, L.P., Perring, T. 2018. Sharpshooter electropenetrography X wave represents the Xf inoculation behaviors: Update on evidence from systemic, symptomatic Pierce’s disease infection induced after X waves. CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium. available: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/pdcp/Documents/Proceedings/2018ResearchProgressRpts.pdf..
Winter climate and cultivar effects on severity of Pierce’s Disease in table grapes - (Proceedings)
Burbank, L.P. 2018. Winter climate and cultivar effects on severity of Pierce’s Disease in table grapes. International Symposium on Proactive Technologies for Enhancement of Integrated Pest Management in Key Crops. p. 159-166.
Temperature dependent RNA metabolism in Xylella fastidiosa during cold stress and grapevine infection - (Abstract Only)
RNA metabolism in Xylella fastidiosa during cold adaptation and survival responses - (Abstract Only)
Burbank, L.P. 2018. RNA metabolism in Xylella fastidiosa during cold adaptation and survival responses. American Society for Microbiology. Presented at the American Society for Microbiology Meeting, June 7-11, 2018, in Atlanta, GA.
Assessing effects of seasonality on the epidemiology of Pierce’s disease in the southern San Joaquin Valley - (Abstract Only)
Sisterson, M.S., Burbank, L.P., Krugner, R., Stenger, D.C. 2017. Assessing effects of seasonality on the epidemiology of Pierce’s disease in the southern San Joaquin Valley. CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium. p. 149.
Detection and typing of Xylella fastidiosa from glassy-winged sharpshooter for Pierce’s disease epidemiology - (Abstract Only)
Burbank, L.P., Sisterson, M.S., Krugner, R., Stenger, D.C. 2017. Detection and typing of Xylella fastidiosa from glassy-winged sharpshooter for Pierce’s disease epidemiology. Presented at Australian and New Zealand Entomological Societies Conference, Sept 17-20, 2017, Terrigal, Australia
Conjugative plasmid transfer in Xylella fastidiosa is dependent on tra and trb operon functions Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burbank, L.P., Van Horn, C.R. 2017. Conjugative plasmid transfer in Xylella fastidiosa is dependent on tra and trb operon functions. Journal of Bacteriology. 199:e00388-17. https://doi.org/10.1128/JB.00388-17.
Influence of Xylella fastidiosa cold shock proteins on pathogenesis in grapevine. - (Abstract Only)
Burbank, L.P. 2017. Influence of Xylella fastidiosa cold shock proteins on pathogenesis in grapevine.. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. Available: https://apsnet.confex.com/apsnet/2017/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/5125.
Plasmid transfer by conjugation in Xylella fastidiosa. - (Abstract Only)
Burbank, L.P., Stenger, D.C. 2017. Plasmid transfer by conjugation in Xylella fastidiosa.. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. Available: https://apsnet.confex.com/apsnet/2017/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/5129.
The DinJ/RelE toxin-antitoxin system suppresses bacterial proliferation and virulence of Xylella fastidiosa in grapevine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burbank, L.P., Stenger, D.C. 2017. The DinJ/RelE toxin-antitoxin system suppresses bacterial proliferation and virulence of Xylella fastidiosa in grapevine. Phytopathology. 107:388-394.
Plasmid transfer by conjugation as a possible route of horizontal gene transfer and recombination in Xylella fastidiosa - (Abstract Only)
Burbank, L.P., Stenger, D.C. 2016. Plasmid transfer by conjugation as a possible route of horizontal gene transfer and recombination in Xylella fastidiosa. CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium. p. 188.
Plasmid vectors for Xylella fastidiosa utilizing a toxin-antitoxin system for plasmid stability in the absence of antibiotic selection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burbank, L.P., Stenger, D.C. 2016. Plasmid vectors for Xylella fastidiosa utilizing a toxin-antitoxin system for plasmid stability in the absence of antibiotic selection. Phytopathology. 106(8):928-936.
Draft genome sequence of Xylella fastidiosa subsp. fastidiosa strain Stag’s Leap - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, J., Zheng, Z., Wu, F., Deng, X., Burbank, L.P., Stenger, D.C. 2016. Draft genome sequence of Xylella fastidiosa subsp. fastidiosa strain Stag’s Leap. Genome Announcements. 4:e00240-16. doi: 10.1128/genomeA.00240-16.
The DinJ/RelE toxin-antitoxin system suppresses virulence in Xylella fastidiosa - (Abstract Only)
Burbank, L.P., Stenger, D.C. 2016. The DinJ/RelE toxin-antitoxin system suppresses virulence in Xylella fastidiosa. Molecular Plant Microbe International Symposium. Presented at the International Society for Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions XVII Congress, July 17-21, 2016, Portland, OR
The role of Xylella fastidiosa cold shock proteins in Pierce’s disease of grapes - (Abstract Only)
Burbank, L.P., Stenger, D.C. 2016. The role of Xylella fastidiosa cold shock proteins in Pierce’s disease of grapes. International Meeting on Plant and Microbe Adaptations to Cold. Presented at the Plant and Microbe Adaptation to the Cold Meeting, May 22-25, 2016, Seattle, WA.
A temperature-independent cold-shock protein homolog acts as a virulence factor in Xylella fastidiosa - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burbank, L.P., Stenger, D.C. 2016. A temperature-independent cold-shock protein homolog acts as a virulence factor in Xylella fastidiosa. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. 29:335-344.
Stable plasmid vectors for complementation of Xylella fastidiosa mutants in planta - (Abstract Only)
Burbank, L.P., Stenger, D.C. 2015. Stable plasmid vectors for complementation of Xylella fastidiosa mutants in planta. CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium. p. 243.
The importance of cold shock proteins in Xylella fastidiosa virulence - (Abstract Only)
Burbank, L. P., Stenger, D. C. 2015. The importance of cold shock proteins in Xylella fastidiosa virulence. Phytopathology. 105:S4.21.
Role of cold shock proteins in Xylella fastidiosa virulence - (Abstract Only)
Burbank, L.P., Stenger, D.C. 2014. Role of cold shock proteins in Xylella fastidiosa virulence. CDFA Pierce's Disease Research Progress Reports. p. 91.