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Kristi D Bottner
Molecular Plant Pathology Laboratory
Microbiologist

Phone: (301) 504-6024
Fax: (301) 504-5449

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Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
iPhyDSDB: Phytoplasma disease and symptom database Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wei, W., Shao, J.Y., Zhao, Y., Inaba, J., Ivanauskas, A., Bottner-Parker, K.D., Costanzo, S., Kim, B., Flowers, K., Escobar, J.I. 2024. iPhyDSDB: Phytoplasma disease and symptom database. Biology. 13(9):657. https://doi.org/10.3390/biology13090657.
Momordica charantia is a novel host of 'Candidatus Phytoplasma malaysianum'-related strains associated with bitter melon stem fasciation disease in China Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bottner-Parker, K.D., Qiao, K., Huang, W., Zhao, Y., Yang, Z., Cai, H., Wei, W. 2024. Momordica charantia is a novel host of 'Candidatus Phytoplasma malaysianum'-related strains associated with bitter melon stem fasciation disease in China. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-05-24-0971-PDN.
Differential symptomology, susceptibility, and titer dynamics manifested by phytoplasma-infected periwinkle and tomato plants Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ivanauskas, A., Inaba, J., Zhao, Y., Bottner-Parker, K.D., Wei, W. 2024. Differential symptomology, susceptibility, and titer dynamics manifested by phytoplasma-infected periwinkle and tomato plants. Plants. 13:787. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13060787.
Guilt by association: DNA-barcoding based identification of potential plant hosts of phytoplasmas from their insect carriers Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Inaba, J., Shao, J.Y., Trivellone, V., Zhao, Y., Dietrich, C.H., Bottner-Parker, K.D., Ivanauskas, A., Wei, W. 2023. Guilt by association: DNA-barcoding based identification of potential plant hosts of phytoplasmas from their insect carriers. Phytopathology. 113(3):413-422. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-09-22-0323-R.
Multilocus sequence typing of phytoplasmas associated with Flavescence dorée disease in Tuscany vineyards identifies a highly homogeneous lineage in the subgroup 16SrV-C Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pierro, R., Bottner-Parker, K.D., Panattoni, A., Wei, W., Marcone, C., Rizzo, D., Materazzi, A., Quaglino, F., Zhao, Y. 2022. Multilocus sequence typing of phytoplasmas associated with Flavescence dorée disease in Tuscany vineyards identifies a highly homogeneous lineage in the subgroup 16SrV-C. Crop Protection. 163. Article 106114. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2022.106114.
Draft Genome Sequence Resource of CBPPT1, a 'Candidatus Phytoplasma trfolii'-related strain associated with potato purple top disease in the Columbia Basin, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Draft Genome Sequence Resource of CBPPT1, a 'Candidatus Phytoplasma trfolii'-related strain associated with potato purple top disease in the Columbia Basin, USA Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wei, W., Shao, J.Y., Bottner-Parker, K.D., Zhao, Y. 2022. Draft Genome Sequence Resource of CBPPT1, a 'Candidatus Phytoplasma trfolii'-related strain associated with potato purple top disease in the Columbia Basin, USA. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-08-22-1788-A.
CRISPR/Cas12a-based diagnosis of potato purple top disease complex associated with infection by 'Candidatus Phytoplasma trifolii'-related strains Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wheatley, M.S., Wang, Q., Wei, W., Bottner-Parker, K.D., Zhao, Y., Yang, Y. 2022. CRISPR/Cas12a-based diagnosis of potato purple top disease complex associated with infection by 'Candidatus Phytoplasma trifolii'-related strains. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-09-21-2119-RE.
Identification of phytoplasmas representing multiple new genetic lineages from phloem-feeding leafhoppers highlights the diversity of phytoplasmas and their potential vectors Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wei, W., Trivellone, V., Dietrich, C.H., Zhao, Y., Bottner-Parker, K.D., Ivanauskas, A. 2021 Identification of phytoplasmas representing multiple new genetic lineages from phloem-feeding leafhoppers highlights the diversity of phytoplasmas and their potential vectors Pathogens. 10(3):352. https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens10030352.
The agent associated with blue dwarf disease in wheat represents a new phytoplasma taxon, 'Candidatus Phytoplasma tritici' Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, Y., Wei, W., Davis, R.E., Lee, I., Bottner-Parker, K.D. 2021. The agent associated with blue dwarf disease in wheat represents a new phytoplasma taxon, 'Candidatus Phytoplasma tritici'. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 71:(1). https://doi.org/10.1099/ijsem.0.004604.
Complete genome sequence of Spiroplasma phoeniceum strain P40T, a plant pathogen isolated from diseased plants of Madagascar periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davis, R.E., Shao, J.Y., Zhao, Y., Wei, W., Bottner-Parker, K.D., Silver, A.B., Stump, Z.A., Gasparich, G.E., Donofrio, N. 2019. Complete genome sequence of Spiroplasma phoeniceum strain P40T, a plant pathogen isolated from diseased plants of Madagascar periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus (L.) G. Don). Microbiology Resource Announcements. https://doi.org/10.1128/MRA.01612-18.
Catharanthus roseus naturally infected with diverse phytoplasmas in Costa Rica - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Villalobos, W., Bottner-Parker, K.D., Lee, I., Albertazzi-Castro, F., Montero-Astua, M., Coto, T., Sandoval, I., Garita, L., Moreira, L. 2019. Catharanthus roseus naturally infected with diverse phytoplasmas in Costa Rica. Journal of Tropical Biology. 67:(1) pp. 321-336.
PCR-based sequence analysis on multiple genes other than 16S rRNA gene for differentiation of phytoplasmas - (Book / Chapter)
Martini, M., Bottner-Parker, K.D., Lee, I. 2018. PCR-based sequence analysis on multiple genes other than 16S rRNA gene for differentiation of phytoplasmas. In: Musetti, R., Pagliari, L. Phytoplasmas: Methods and Protocols. Basel, Switzerland: Springer. 1875:97-115.
Draft genome sequence of the New Jersey aster yellows strain of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris’ Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sparks, M., Bottner-Parker, K.D., Gundersen, D.E., Lee, I. 2018. Draft genome sequence of the New Jersey aster yellows strain of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris’. PLoS One. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0192379.
Diverse phytoplasmas associated with leguminus crops in Russia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Girsova, N.V., Bottner-Parker, K.D., Bogoutdinor, D.Z., Kastalyeva, T.B., Meshkov, Y.I., Mozhaeva, K.A., Lee, I. 2017. Diverse phytoplasmas associated with leguminus crops in Russia. European Journal of Plant Pathology. 149:599.
On the issue of preservation and transmission of phytoplasma infection by potato tubers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Girsova, N.V., Bottner-Parker, K.D., Kastalyeva, T.B., Mozhaeva, K.A., Bogoutdinov, D.Z., Lee, I. 2017. On the issue of preservation and transmission of phytoplasma infection by potato tubers. Izvestiya of Timiryazev Agricultural Academy. 2:60-78.
Diverse phytoplasmas associated with diseases in various crops in Russia - pathogens and vectors - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kastalyeva, T.B., Bogoutdinov, D.Z., Bottner-Parker, K.D., Girsova, N.V., Lee, I. 2016. Diverse phytoplasmas associated with diseases in various crops in Russia - pathogens and vectors. Sel’skokhozyaistvennaya biologiya (Agricultural Biology). 51:367-375.
Draft genome sequence of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma pruni’ strain CX, a plant pathogenic bacterium - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, I., Shao, J.Y., Bottner-Parker, K.D., Gundersen, D.E., Zhao, Y., Davis, R.E. 2015. Draft genome sequence of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma pruni’ strain CX, a plant pathogenic bacterium. Genome Announcements. 3(5):e01117-15. doi: 10.1128/genomeA.01117-15.
16SrXII group phytoplasma strains, including 16SrXII-E (‘Candidatus Phytoplasma fragariae’) and a new 16SrXII subgroup, 16SrXII-H, are associated with diseased potatoes … in the Yunan and Inner Mongolia regions of China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cheng, M., Dong, J., Lee, I., Bottner-Parker, K.D., Zhao, Y., Davis, R.E., Laski, P.J., Zhang, Z., Mcbeath, J.H. 2015. 16SrXII group phytoplasma strains, including 16SrXII-E (‘Candidatus Phytoplasma fragariae’) and a new 16SrXII subgroup, 16SrXII-H, are associated with diseased potatoes … in the Yunan and Inner Mongolia regions of China. European Journal of Plant Pathology. 142:305-318.
New subgroup 16SrIII-V phytoplasmas associated with false-blossom diseased cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) plants and with known and potential insect vectors in New Jersey - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, I., Polashock, J.J., Bottner-Parker, K.D., Bagadia, P.G., Rodriguez-Saona, C., Zhao, Y., Davis, R.E. 2014. New subgroup 16SrIII-V phytoplasmas associated with false-blossom diseased cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) plants and with known and potential insect vectors in New Jersey. European Journal of Plant Pathology. 139:393-400.
Aster yellows group (16SrI), subgroups 16SrI-A and 16SrI-B, phytoplasmas associated with lettuce yellows in Texas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, I., Bottner-Parker, K.D., Zhao, Y., Davis, R.E., Black, M.C. 2014. Aster yellows group (16SrI), subgroups 16SrI-A and 16SrI-B, phytoplasmas associated with lettuce yellows in Texas. New Disease Reports. 29:5.
Characterization and molecular differentiation of 16SrI-E and 16SrIX-E phytoplasmas associated with blueberry stunt disease in New Jersey - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bagadia, P.G., Polashock, J.J., Bottner-Parker, K.D., Zhao, Y., Davis, R.E., Lee, I. 2013. Characterization and molecular differentiation of 16SrI-E and 16SrIX-E phytoplasmas associated with blueberry stunt disease in New Jersey. Molecular and Cellular Probes. 27:90-97.
Differentiation and classification of phytoplasmas in the pigeon pea witches'-broom group (16SrIX): an update based on multiple gene sequence analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, I., Bottner-Parker, K.D., Zhao, Y., Bertaccini, A., Davis, R.E. 2012. Differentiation and classification of phytoplasmas in the pigeon pea witches'-broom group (16SrIX): an update based on multiple gene sequence analysis. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 62:2279-2285.
"Candidatus phytoplasma costaricanum" a new phytoplasma associated with a newly emerging disease in soybean in Costa Rica - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, I., Bottner-Parker, K.D., Zhao, Y., Villalobos, W., Loreira, L. 2011. "Candidatus phytoplasma costaricanum" a new phytoplasma associated with a newly emerging disease in soybean in Costa Rica. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 61:2822-2826.
Onion is a host for two phytoplasma lineages, subgroups 16SrI-A and 16SrI-L, in Lithuania: a HinfI site revealed a SNP marking divergent branches of evolution - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jomantiene, R., Davis, R.E., Lee, I., Zhao, Y., Bottner-Parker, K.D., Valiunas, D., Petkauskaite, R. 2010. Onion is a host for two phytoplasma lineages, subgroups 16SrI-A and 16SrI-L, in Lithuania: a HinfI site revealed a SNP marking divergent branches of evolution. Journal of Plant Pathology. 92:461-470.
Phylogenetic analysis and delineation of phytoplasmas based on the secY gene - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, I., Bottner-Parker, K.D., Zhao, Y., Davis, R.E., Harrison, N. 2010. Phylogenetic analysis and delineation of phytoplasmas based on the secY gene. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 60:2887-2897.
An emerging potato purple top disease caused by a new 16SrIII group phytoplasma in Montana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, I., Bottner, K.D., Sun, M. 2009. An emerging potato purple top disease caused by a new 16SrIII group phytoplasma in Montana. Plant Disease. 93:574-583.
Identification of Phytoplasma Species Associated With Potato Diseases in Russia - (Proceedings)
Girsova, N., Bottner, K.D., Mozhaeva, K.A., Kastalyeva, T.B., Owens, R.A., Lee, I. 2008. Identification of Phytoplasma Species Associated With Potato Diseases in Russia. International Symposium on Crop Protection. vol. 73(2). pp. 331-333.
Molecular detection and identification of group 16SrI and 16SrXII phytoplasmas associated with diseased potatoes in Russia - (Research Notes)
Girsova, N., Bottner, K.D., Mozhaeva, K.A., Kastalyeva, T.B., Owens, R.A., Lee, I. 2008. Molecular detection and identification of group 16SrI and 16SrXII phytoplasmas associated with diseased potatoes in Russia. Plant Disease. 92:654.
First report of purple coneflower phyllody associated with a 16SrI-B phytoplasma in Maryland - (Research Notes)
Lee, I., Bottner, K.D., Dally, E.L., Davis, R.E. 2008. First report of purple coneflower phyllody associated with a 16SrI-B phytoplasma in Maryland. Plant Disease. 92:654.
First report of Yucca phyllody associated with 16SrI-A phytoplasmas in the U.S. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, I., Bottner, K.D., Black, M.C. 2007. First report of Yucca phyllody associated with 16SrI-A phytoplasmas in the U.S. Plant Disease. 91:467.
"CANDIDATUS PHYTOPLASMA AMERICANUM", A PHYTOPLASMA ASSOCIATED WITH A POTATO PURPLE TOP WILT DISEASE COMPLEX - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, I., Bottner, K.D., Secor, G., Rivera-Varas, V. 2006. "Candidatus Phytoplasma americanum", a phytoplasma associated with a potato purple top wilt disease complex. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 56:1593-1597.
CARROT PURPLE LEAF: A NEW CARROT DISEASE ASSOCIATED WITH SPIROPLASMA CITRI AND PHYTOPLASMAS IN WASHINGTON - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, I., Bottner, K.D., Munyaneza, J.E., Davis, R.E., Crosslin, J., Du Toit, L., Crosby, T. 2006. Carrot purple leaf: a new carrot disease associated with spiroplasma citri and phytoplasmas in Washington State. Plant Disease.90-989-993.
FIRST REPORT OF A DEFECT OF PROCESSING POTATOES IN TEXAS AND NEBRASKA ASSOCIATED WITH A NEW PHYTOPLASMA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Secor, G.A., Lee, I., Bottner, K.D., Rivera-Varas, V., Gudmestad, N.C. 2006. First report of a defect of processing potatoes in texas and nebraska associated with a new phytoplasma. Plant Disease. 90:377.
CARROT PURPLE LEAF: A NEW CARROT DISEASE ASSOCIATED WITH SPIROPLASMA CITRI AND PHYTOPLASMAS IN WASHINGTON - (Abstract Only)
Lee, I., Bottner, K.D., Munyaneza, J.E., Davis, R.E., Crosslin, J., Du Toit, L., Crosby, T. 2005. Carrot purple leaf: a new carrot disease associated with Spiroplasma citri and phytoplasmas in Washington. Phytopathology. 95:S57.
IDENTIFICATION OF INSERTION SEQUENCE (IS)-LIKE ELEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH ASTER YELLOWS GROUP PHYTOPLASMA STRAINS - (Abstract Only)
Lee, I., Zhao, Y., Bottner, K.D. 2004. Identification of insertion sequence (is)-like elements associated with aster yellows group phytoplasma strains. International Organization for Mycoplasmology. p. 65.
PHYLOGENETIC ANALYSIS AND CLASSIFICATION OF ASTER YELLOWS GROUP (16 SR I) PHYTOPLASMAS BASED ON SECY GENE SEQUENCES - (Abstract Only)
Lee, I., Zhao, Y., Bottner, K.D. 2004. Phylogenetic analysis and classification of aster yellows group(16 sr i) phytoplasmas based on secy gene sequences. International Organization for Mycoplasmology. p. 126-127
CLOSELY RELATED BUT DISTINCT PHYTOPLASMAS ASSOCIATED WITH POTATO PURPLE TOP AND POTATO WITCHES'-BROOM DISEASES IN THE U.S. - (Abstract Only)
Lee, I., Bottner, K.D., Munyaneza, J.E., Campbell, W.L., Secor, G.A., Gudmestad, N.C. 2004. Closely related but distinct phytoplasmas associated with potato purple top and potato witches'-broom diseases in the U.S.. American Phytopathological Society. 94 (6) (Supplement):S58.
CLOVER PROLIFERATION GROUP (16SRVI), SUBGROUP A (16SRVI-A) PHYTOPLASMA IS PROBABLE CAUSAL AGENT OF POTATO PURPLE TOP DISEASE IN WASHINGTON AND OREGON - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, I., Bottner, K.D., Munyaneza, J.E., Secor, G.A., Gudmestad, N.C. 2004. Clover proliferation group (16srvi), subgroup a (16srvi-a) phytoplasma is probable causal agent of potato purple top disease in washington and oregon. Plant Disease. 88:429.
CLOVER PROLIFERATION GROUP (16SRVI), SUBGROUP A (16SRVI-A) PHYTOPLASMA IS PROBABLE CAUSAL AGENT OF DRY BEAN PHYLLODY DISEASE IN WASHINGTON - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, I., Bottner, K.D., Miklas, P.N., Pastor Corrales, M.A. 2004. Clover proliferation group (16srvi), subgroup a (16srvi-a) phytoplasma is probable causal agent of dry bean phyllody disease in washington. Plant Disease. 88:429.
'CANDIDATUS PHYTOPLASMA ASTERIS', A NEW PHYTOPLASMA TAXON ASSOCIATED WITH ASTER YELLOWS AND RELATED DISEASES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, I., Gundersen, D.E., Davis, R.E., Bottner, K.D., Marcone, C., Seemuller, E. 2004. 'Candidatus Phytoplasma asteris', a new phytoplasma taxon associated with aster yellows and related diseases. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 54:1037-1048.
IDENTIFICATION OF INSERTION SEQUENCE (IS)-LIKE ELEMENTS IN ASTER YELLOW GROUP PHYTOPLASMAS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, I., Zhao, Y., Bottner, K.D. 2005. Identification of insertion sequence (IS)-like elements in aster yellow group phytoplasmas. Int J Syst Evol Microbiol: 54:337-347.
ECOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF PHYTOPLASMAS INVOLVED IN AN ASTER YELLOWS EPIDEMIC IN VARIOUS CROPS IN TEXAS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, I., Martini, M., Bottner, K.D., Dane, R.A., Black, M.C., Troxclair, N. 2003. Ecological aspects of phytoplasmas involved in an aster yellows epidemic in various crops in texas. Phytopathology. 99(11):1368-1377.
A NEW MEMBER OF THE CLOVER PROLIFERATION PHYTOPLASMA GROUP (16SRVI) ASSOCIATED WITH AN ELM YELLOWS IN ILLINOIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
A NEW MEMBER OF THE CLOVER PROLIFERATION PHYTOPLASMA GROUP ASSOCIATED WITH ELM YELLOWS IN ILLINOIS - (Abstract Only)
IDENTITIES AND ECOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF PHYTOPLASMAS ASSOCIATED WITH AN ASTER YELLOWS EPIDEMIC IN VARIABLE VEGETABLE CROPS IN TEXAS - (Abstract Only)
FIRST REPORT OF A SUBGROUP 16SRI-B PHYTOPLASMA INFECTING CHAYOTE [SECHIUM EDULE (JACQ.) SWARTZ] AND TWO OTHER CUCURBITS IN COSTA RICA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)