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Cheryl M Armstrong (PhD)
Characterization and Interventions for Foodborne Pathogens
Research Microbiologist

Phone: (215) 233-6630
Fax: (215) 233-6581

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Projects
Detection, Quantification and Characterization Technologies for Foodborne Pathogens
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 440529

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
High-throughput homogenous assay for the direct detection of Listeria monocytogenes DNA Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Armstrong, C.M., Capobianco Jr, J.A., Nguyen, S.C., Guragain, M., Liu, Y. 2024. High-throughput homogenous assay for the direct detection of Listeria monocytogenes DNA. Scientific Reports. 14:7026. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-56911-8.
Detection of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in ground beef using long-read sequencing Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Counihan, K.L., Kanrar, S., Tilman, S.M., Capobianco Jr, J.A., Armstrong, C.M., Gehring, A.G. 2024. Detection of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in ground beef using long-read sequencing. Foods. 13(6):828. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods13060828.
Magnetic capture device for large volume sample analysis Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Armstrong, C.M., Capobianco Jr, J.A., Lee, J. 2024. Magnetic capture device for large volume sample analysis. PLOS ONE. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0297806.
Towards the completion of Koch’s postulates for the citrus huanglongbing bacterium, Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zheng, D., Armstrong, C.M., Yao, W., Wu, B., Luo, W., Powell, C., Hunter, W.B., Luo, F., Gabriel, D., Duan, Y. Towards the completion of Koch’s postulates for the citrus huanglongbing bacterium, Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus. Horticulture Research. 2024. https://doi.org/10.1093/hr/uhae011.
Detection and isolation of Campylobacter spp. from raw meat Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Y., Capobianco Jr, J.A., Armstrong, C.M., Chen, C., Counihan, K.L., Lee, J., Reed, S.A., Tilman, S.M. 2024. Detection and isolation of Campylobacter spp. from raw meat. The Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE). http://dx.doi.org/10.3791/66462.
High-yield and high-throuhput delamination of multilayer MXene via high-pressure homogenization Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Inman, C.A., Shevchuk, K., Anayee, M., Hammill, B., Lee, J., Saraf, M., Shuck, C., Armstrong, C.M., He, Y., Jin, Z.T., Shekhirev, M., Capobianco Jr, J.A., Gogotsi1, Y. 2023. High-yield and high-throuhput delamination of multilayer MXene via high-pressure homogenization. Chemical Engineering Journal. 475:146089. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2023.146089.
Complete genome sequence of Campylobacter jejuni BSD5, a multidrug-resistant isolate from a poultry processing facility in the United States Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Y., Reed, S.A., Gunther, N.W., Armstrong, C.M., Capobianco Jr, J.A. 2023. Complete genome sequence of Campylobacter jejuni BSD5, a multidrug-resistant isolate from a poultry processing facility in the United States. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 12(6). https://doi.org/10.1128/mra.00284-23.
Use of a commercial tissue dissociation system to detect Salmonella-contaminated poultry products Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Armstrong, C.M., He, Y., Chen, C., Counihan, K.L., Lee, J., Reed, S.A., Capobianco Jr, J.A. 2023. Use of a commercial tissue dissociation system to detect Salmonella-contaminated poultry products. Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00216-023-04668-w.
Enhancing detection of Listeria monocytogenes in food products using an enzyme Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Felton, S., Armstrong, C.M., Chen, C., He, Y., Lee, J., Reed, S.A., Akula, N., Walker, S., Berger, B., Capobianco Jr, J.A. 2022. Enhancing detection of Listeria monocytogenes in food products using an enzyme. Food Control. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2022.109445.
Transcriptomics of Listeria monocytogenes treated with olive leaf extract Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Y., Fang, T., Suo, Y., Gao, S., Baranzoni, G., Armstrong, C.M. 2021. Transcriptomics of Listeria monocytogenes treated with olive leaf extract. Available online: Frontiers in Microbiology.12:78116. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2021.782116.
Identification of a chromosomal deletion mutation and the dynamics of two major populations of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus in its hosts Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Armstrong, C.M., Zhou, L., Luo, W., Batuman, O., Alabi, O., Duan, Y. 2022. Identification of a chromosomal deletion mutation and the dynamics of two major populations of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus in its hosts. Phytopathology. 112:81-88. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-08-21-0325-FI.
Flow-through electrochemical biosensor for the detection of Listeria monocytogenes using oligonucleotides Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Armstrong, C.M., Lee, J., Gehring, A.G., Capobianco Jr, J.A. 2021. Flow-through electrochemical biosensor for the detection of Listeria monocytogenes using oligonucleotides. Sensors. 21(11):3754. https://doi.org/10.3390/s21113754.
Beneficial Horticultural Responses from the Application of Solar Thermotherapy to Mature Huanglongbing-affected Citrus Trees Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Armstrong, C.M., Doud, M.S., Luo, W., Zhao, W., Plotto, A., Bai, J., Baldwin, L., Manthey, J.A., Raithore, S., Stover, E.W., Duan, Y. 2021. Beneficial horticultural responses from the application of solar thermotherapy to mature HLB-affected citrus trees. HortScience. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hpj.2021.04.008.
Comparative methylome analysis of Campylobacter jejuni strain YH002 reveals a putative novel motif and diverse epigenetic regulations of virulence genes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ghatak, S., Armstrong, C.M., Reed, S.A., He, Y. 2020. Comparative methylome analysis of Campylobacter jejuni strain YH002 reveals a putative novel motif and diverse epigenetic regulations of virulence genes. Frontiers in Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2020.610395.
Detection of pathogenic bacteria in large volume food samples using an enzyme-linked immunoelectrochemical biosensor Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Capobianco Jr, J.A., Armstrong, C.M., Lee, J., Gehring, A.G. 2020. Detection of pathogenic bacteria in large volume food samples using an enzyme-linked immunoelectrochemical biosensor. Food Control. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2020.107456.
Detection of Shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in beef products using droplet digital PCR Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Capobianco Jr, J.A., Armstrong, C.M., Clark, M., Cariou, A., Leveau, A., Pierre, S., Fratamico, P., Strobaugh Jr, T.P. 2019. Detection of Shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in beef products using droplet digital PCR. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 319:108499. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2019.108499.
Impacts of clarification techniques on sample constituents and pathogen retention Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Armstrong, C.M., Gehring, A.G., Paoli, G., Chen, C., He, Y., Capobianco Jr, J.A. 2019. Impacts of clarification techniques on sample constituents and pathogen retention. Foods. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods8120636.
Detection of shiga toxin 2 produced by Escherichia coli in foods using AlphaLISA Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Armstrong, C.M., Ruth, L., Capobianco Jr, J.A., Strobaugh Jr, T.P., Fernando, R., Gehring, A.G. 2018. Detection of shiga toxin 2 produced by Escherichia coli in foods using AlphaLISA. Toxins. 10(11):422. https://doi.org/10.3390/toxins10110422.
Solar thermotherapy reduces the titer of ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’ and enhancing canopy growth by altering gene expression profiles in HLB-affected citrus plants Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Doud, M.S., Latza, C.L., Hoffman, M., Luo, W., Gottwald, T.R., Duan, Y., Armstrong, C.M. 2017. Solar thermotherapy reduces the titer of ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’ and enhancing canopy growth by altering gene expression profiles in HLB-affected citrus plants. Horticulture Research. 4:17054. https://doi.org/10.1038/hortres.2017.54.
Rapid and potentially portable detection and quantification technologies for foodborne pathogens - (Proceedings)
Gehring, A.G., Armstrong, C.M., Capobianco Jr, J.A., He, Y., Paoli, G., Fratamico, P.M. 2017. Rapid and potentially portable detection and quantification technologies for foodborne pathogens . United States-Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resources (UJNR). p.12.
Molecular mechanisms behind the accumulation of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and H2O2 in citrus plants in response to ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’ infection Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pitino, M., Armstrong, C.M., Duan, Y. 2017. Molecular mechanisms behind the accumulation of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and H2O2 in citrus plants in response to ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’ infection. Horticulture Research. 4(Article number 17040). https://doi.org/10.1038/hortres.2017.40.
Host ranges of Penicillium species causing blue mold of bulb crops in Washington State and Idaho - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dugan, F.M., Lupien, S.L., Armstrong, C.M., Chastagner, G., Schroeder, B.K. 2017. Host ranges of Penicillium species causing blue mold of bulb crops in Washington State and Idaho. Crop Protection Journal. 96:265-272.
Transient expression of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus effector induces cell death in Nicotiana benthamiana Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pitino, M., Armstrong, C.M., Cano, L.M., Duan, Y. 2016. Transient expression of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus effector induces cell death in Nicotiana benthamiana. Frontiers in Plant Science. 7:982. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2016.00982.
Bismerthiazol inhibits Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri growth and induces differential expression of citrus defense-related genes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yu, X., Armstrong, C.M., Zhou, M., Duan, Y. 2016. Bismerthiazol inhibits Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri growth and induces differential expression of citrus defense-related genes. Phytopathology. 106(7):693-701. doi: 10.1094/PHYTO-12-15-0328-R.
Rapid Screening for Citrus Canker Resistance Employing Pathogen-Associated Molecular Pattern-Triggered Immunity Responses Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pitino, M., Armstrong, C.M., Duan, Y. 2015. Rapid Screening for Citrus Canker Resistance Employing Pathogen-Associated Molecular Pattern-Triggered Immunity Responses. Horticulture Research. 2:15042. https://doi.org/10.1038/hortres.2015.42.
Effects of postharvest onion curing parameters on bulb rot caused by Pantoea agglomerans, Pantoea ananatis, and Pantoea allii in storage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Armstrong, C.M., Dung, J.K., Humann, J.L., Schroeder, B.K. 2016. Effects of postharvest onion curing parameters on bulb rot caused by Pantoea agglomerans, Pantoea ananatis, and Pantoea allii in storage. Plant Pathology. 65:536-544. doi: 10.1111/ppa.12438.
Genetic diversity of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus based on two hypervariable effector genes in Thailand - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Puttamuk, T., Zhou, L., Thaveechai, N., Zhang, S., Armstrong, C.M., Duan, Y. 2014. Genetic diversity of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus based on two hypervariable effector genes in Thailand. PLoS One. 9(12):e112968. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0112968.
Host ranges of North American isolates of Penicillium causing blue mold of bulb crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dugan, F.M., Lupien, S.L., Armstrong, C.M., Chastagner, G.A., Schroeder, B.K. 2014. Host ranges of North American isolates of Penicillium causing blue mold of bulb crops. Crop Protection Journal. 64:129-136.
Progress on dissecting and controlling the citrus huanglongbing complex - (Abstract Only)
Duan, Y., Zhou, L., Zhang, M., Benyon, L.S., Armstrong, C.M., Hoffman, M., Hao, G., Zou, H., Doud, M.S., Fang, D., Morgan, J.K. 2013. Progress on dissecting and controlling the citrus huanglongbing complex. 2013 International Research Conference on Huanglongbing, February 4 - 7, 2013, Orlando, Florida.
Synthetic peptides target ATP translocase of ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’ to block ATP uptake - (Abstract Only)
Benyon, L.S., Armstrong, C.M., Stover, E.W., Duan, Y. 2013. Synthetic peptides target ATP translocase of ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’ to block ATP uptake. 2013 International Research Conference on Huanglongbing, February 4 -7, 2013, Orlando, Florida.
Two plant bacteria, S. meliloti and Ca. Liberibacter asiaticus, share functional znuABC homologues that encode for a high affinity Zinc uptake system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vahling, C.M., Zhou, H., Benyon, L.S., Morgan, J.K., Duan, Y. 2012. Two plant bacteria, S. meliloti and Ca. Liberibacter asiaticus, share functional znuABC homologues that encode for a high affinity Zince uptake system. PLoS One. 7(5)e37340:1-12.
The complete genome sequence of ‘Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum’, the bacterium associated with potato Zebra Chip disease - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lin, H., Lou, B., Glynn, J.M., Doddapaneni, H., Civerolo, E.L., Chen, C., Duan, Y., Zhou, L., Vahling, C.M. 2011. The complete genome sequence of ‘Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum’, the bacterium associated with potato Zebra Chip disease. PLoS One. 6(4):e19135. (doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0019135).