Contact Information

USDA-ARS
Pollinator Health in Southern Crop Ecosystem Research Unit
141 Experiment Station Road
P.O. Box 346
Stoneville, MS 38776
Ph: (662) 686-5360
Fax: (662) 686-5421

Work Experience

• 2020 to present, USDA-ARS, Pollinator Health in Southern Crop Ecosystem Research Unit, Research Entomologist
• 2000 to 2020, USDA-ARS, Southern Insect Management Research Unit, Research Entomologist
• 1998 to 2000, USDA-ARS Manhattan KS, Research Entomologist
• 1997 to 1998, USDA-ARS Stillwater OK, Research Entomologist
• 1995 to 1997, USDA-ARS Manhattan KS, Research Entomologist
• 1994 to 1995, USDA-ARS/Kansas State University Manhattan KS, Research Associate

Participation in Scientific Meetings

• Entomological Society of America (1990 - present). Attended 21 meetings and made 32 presentations.
• International Lygus Symposium (2012 - present). Attended 1 meeting and made 3 presentations.
• Mississippi Entomological Association (2000 - present). Attended 11 meetings and made 15 presentations.
• International Symposium on Molecular Insect Science (1998 and 2002). Attended 2 meetings and made 4 presentations.
• Beltwide Cotton Research Conference (2002 - present). Attended 10 meetings and made 12 presentations.
• Kansas (Central States) Entomological Society (1991 and 1993). Attended 2 meetings and made 2 presentations.
• North Central Branch Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America (1988, 1992). Attended 2 meetings and made 1 presentation.
• Southeastern Branch Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America (2004 -present). Attended 4 meetings and made 5 presentations.
• 15th International Plant Protection Congress (2004). Attended 1 meeting and made 2 presentations.
• The 6th Asia-Pacific Congress of Entomology (APCE2009). Attended 1 meeting and made 2 presentations.
• Society of Invertebrate Pathology (2006, 2008). Attend 2 meeting and made 2 presentation.
• Mississippi Agricultural Pest Management Societies meeting (2001 - present). Attended 7 meetings and made 7 presentations.

Honors, Awards, Achievements and Recognition

• Editor of Journal of Insect Science, 2012-present
• Editorial Board Member of Psyche 2012-present
• Expertise Review Committee member, National Science Foundation of China https://isis.nsfc.gov.cn 2006 - present.
• Served as co-chair of a graduate committee Louisiana State University. 2006 - 2011.
• Full Member, Sigma Xi 1994-1996

Technical Responsibilities

Conducting basic and applied research in areas of insect biochemistry, physiology, toxicology, and molecular biology. Research emphasis is placed particularly on the toxicological impact of pesticides on beneficial insects, including honey bees.

Research Objectives

• Identify pesticides that are effective against crop pests and are relatively low in toxicity to beneficial insects by assessing acute and chronic toxicities of commonly used pesticides to honey bee using Potter Spray Tower.
• Examine the interaction and potential synergistic impact of insecticides from different classes, and with fungicides and honey-bee parasites.

 

 

The Top Most Read Publication

• Projects

  Ecological Assessment and Mitigation Strategies to Reduce the Risks of Bees to Stressors in Southern Crop Ecosystems In-House Appropriated (D)   Accession Number:446336

  Strategies to Reduce Risk of Bees to Various Stressors in the Mississippi Delta Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number:446088

• Publications

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  • Complete Genome Sequence Coding a Variant of Deformed Wing Virus Discovered from Solenopsis invicta in Mississippi of USA-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    
    
  • Residual activity of the most common insecticides used in the Mississippi Delta to control tarnished plant bugs in cotton-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • Insecticide Susceptibilities and Enzyme Activities of Four Stink Bug Populations in Mississippi, USA -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Du, Y., Scheibener, S.A., Zhu, Y., Allen, K.C., Reddy, G.V. 2024. Insecticide Susceptibilities and Enzyme Activities of Four Stink Bug Populations in Mississippi, USA. Insects. 15:265. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects15040265.
    
  • Effectiveness and residual activity of four common insecticides used in the Mississippi Delta to Control Tarnished Plant Bugs in Cotton -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Portilla, M., Little, N., Allen, K.C., Zhu, Y. 2024. Effectiveness and residual activity of four common insecticides used in the Mississippi Delta to Control Tarnished Plant Bugs in Cotton. PLOS ONE. 19(6)01-20. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0290858.
    
  • Microarray and functional pathway analyses revealed significantly elevated gene expressions associated with metabolic resistance to oxamyl (vydate) in lygus lineolaris -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Zhu, Y., Du, Y., Liu, X.F., Portilla, M., Chen, J. 2024. Microarray and functional pathway analyses revealed significantly elevated gene expressions associated with metabolic resistance to oxamyl (vydate) in lygus lineolaris. Toxics. 12(3). Article 188. https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics12030188.
    
  • Assessment of the toxicity of four formulated pyrethroid-containing binary insecticides in susceptible and resistant adult tarnished plant bug, Lygus Lineolaris -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Du, Y., Zhu, Y., Portilla, M. 2023. Assessment of the toxicity of four formulated pyrethroid-containing binary insecticides in susceptible and resistant adult tarnished plant bug, Lygus Lineolaris. Insects. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects14090761.
    
  • Resistance risk assessment of six pyrethroids and acephate toward the resistant adult tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris (Palisot de Beauvois) -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Du, Y., Scheibener, S.A., Zhu, Y., Portilla, M., Zhang, M(2023)Resistance risk assessment of six pyrethroids and acephate toward the resistant adult tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris (Palisot de Beauvois). Insect Science. https://doi.org/10.1111/1744-7917.13280.
    
  • Biochemical and molecular characterization of neonicotinoid resistance in the tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris (Palisot de Beauvois) -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Du, Y., Scheibener, S.A., Zhu, Y., Portilla, M., Reddy, G.V. 2023. Biochemical and molecular characterization of neonicotinoid resistance in the tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris (Palisot de Beauvois). Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpc.2023.109765.
    
  • Feeding toxicity of abamectin on honey bees (Apis mellifera)-(Abstract Only)
    
    
  • Extraction and measurement of total lipids in fresh royal jelly samples: Comparison of several methods -(Abstract Only)
    Zhang, W., Ray, A.Z., Tundo, G., Lau, P.W., Zhu, Y. 2023. Extraction and measurement of total lipids in fresh royal jelly samples: Comparison of several methods. American Chemical Society Abstracts. https://doi.org/10.1021/scimeetings.3c10168.
    
  • Detect cytochrome C oxidase- and glutathione-S-transferase-mediated detoxification in a permethrin-resistant population of lygus lineolaris -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Zhu, Y., Du, Y., Yao, J., Liu, X.F., Wang, Y. 2023. Detect cytochrome C oxidase- and glutathione-S-transferase-mediated detoxification in a permethrin-resistant population of lygus lineolaris. Toxics. 11(4):342. https://doi.org/10.3390/toxics11040342.
    
  • Mixture effects of thiamethoxam and seven pesticides with different modes of action on honey bees (Aplis mellifera) -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Li, W., Lv, L., Wang, Y., Zhu, Y. 2023. Mixture effects of thiamethoxam and seven pesticides with different modes of action on honey bees (Aplis mellifera). Scientific Reports. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-29837-w#article-info.
    
  • Mixture toxicities of tetrachlorantraniliprole and tebuconazole to honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) and the potential mechanism -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Cang, T., Lou, Y., Zhu, Y., Li, W., Weng, H., Lv, L., Wang, Y. 2023. Mixture toxicities of tetrachlorantraniliprole and tebuconazole to honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) and the potential mechanism. Environment International. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2023.107764.
    
  • Mixture toxic effects of thiacloprid and cyproconazole on honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Lv, L., Li, W., Li, X., Wang, D., Weng, H., Zhu, Y., Wang, Y. 2023. Mixture toxic effects of thiacloprid and cyproconazole on honey bees (Apis mellifera L.). Science of the Total Environment. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.161700.
    
  • Joint toxic effects of thiamethoxam and flusilazole on the adult worker honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Wang, D., Lv, L., Gao, Z., Zhu, Y., Weng, H., Yang, G., Wang, Y. 2022. Joint toxic effects of thiamethoxam and flusilazole on the adult worker honey bees (Apis mellifera L.). Journal of Hazardous Materials. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2022.120806.
    
  • Varroa mite and deformed wing virus infestations interactively make honey bees (Apis mellifera) more susceptible to insecticides -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Zhu, Y., Yao, J., Wang, Y. 2021. Varroa mite and deformed wing virus infestations interactively make honey bees (Apis mellifera) more susceptible to insecticides. Environmental Pollution. 292. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2021.118212.
    
  • Binary and ternary toxicological interactions of clothianidin and eight commonly used pesticides on honey bees (Apis mellifera) -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Wang, Y., Zhu, Y., Li, W., Yao, J., Reddy, G.V., Lv, L. 2021. Binary and ternary toxicological interactions of clothianidin and eight commonly used pesticides on honey bees (Apis mellifera). Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. 223:112563. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2021.112563.
    
  • Landscape effects on native bees (Hymenoptera: Anthophila) captured in pheromone traps for heliothine crop pests (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Parys, K.A., Elkins, B.H., Little, N., Allen, K.C., Crow, W., Cook, D., Wright, K.W., Zhu, Y., Griswold, T.L. 2021. Landscape effects on native bees (Hymenoptera: Anthophila) captured in pheromone traps for heliothine crop pests (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Environmental Entomology. 50(4): 860-867. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvab040.
    
  • Probiotic characterization of Enterococcus mundtii isolated from larval gut of Diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Li, W., Zhang, J., Zhu, Y., Li, F. 2021. Probiotic characterization of Enterococcus mundtii isolated from larval gut of Diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella. Journal of Kansas Entomological Society. 93(3):196-210. https://doi.org/10.2317/0022-8567-93.3.196.
    
  • Effect of age on insecticide susceptibility and enzymatic activities of three detoxification enzymes and one invertase in honey bee workers (Apis mellifera) -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Zhu, Y., Caren, J.R., Reddy, G.V., Li, W., Yao, J. 2020. Effect of age on insecticide susceptibility and enzymatic activities of three detoxification enzymes and one invertase in honey bee workers (Apis mellifera). Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part C: Toxicology & Pharmacology. 238(2020). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpc.2020.108844.
    
  • Effect of two Bacillus thuringiensis proteins on the development of the fall armyworm after a seven-day exposure -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Portilla, M., Blanco, C.A., Arias De Ares, R.S., Zhu, Y. 2020. Effect of two Bacillus thuringiensis proteins on the development of the fall armyworm after a seven-day exposure. Southwestern Entomologist. https://doi.org/10.3958/059.045.0208.
    
  • Interaction patterns and combined toxic effects of acetamiprid in combination with seven pesticides on honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Wang, Y., Zhu, Y., Li, W. 2019. Interaction patterns and combined toxic effects of acetamiprid in combination with seven pesticides on honey bee (Apis mellifera L.). Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. 190:110100. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2019.110100.
    
  • In silico discovery of genes encoding insecticide targets and detoxifying enzymes in Brevicoryne brassicae and Lipaphis erysimi -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Li, W., Zhu, Y., Li, F., Cheng, Y., Jin, J., Zhou, Y., He, Y. 2020. In silico discovery of genes encoding insecticide targets and detoxifying enzymes in Brevicoryne brassicae and Lipaphis erysimi. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology. 23(1):159-166. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aspen.2019.12.002.
    
  • Comparative examination on synergistic toxicities of chlorpyrifos, acephate or tetraconazole mixed with pyrethroid insecticides to honey bees (Apis mellifera) -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Wang, Y., Zhu, Y. 2019. Comparative examination on synergistic toxicities of chlorpyrifos, acephate or tetraconazole mixed with pyrethroid insecticides to honey bees (Apis mellifera). Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 27:6971-6980. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-019-07214-3.
    
  • Risk and toxicity assessment of a potential natural insecticide, methyl benzoate, in honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Zhu, Y., Wang, Y., Portilla, M., Parys, K.A., Li, W. 2019. Risk and toxicity assessment of a potential natural insecticide, methyl benzoate, in honey bees (Apis mellifera L.). Insects. 10:382. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects10110382.
    
  • Long term risk assessment on noneffective and effective toxic doses of imidacloprid to honey bee worker -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Zhu, Y., Yao, J., Adamczyk Jr, J.J. 2018. Long term risk assessment on noneffective and effective toxic doses of imidacloprid to honey bee worker. Journal of Applied Entomology. 143:118-128. https://doi.org/10.1111/jen.12572.
    
  • Responses of honey bees to lethal and sublethal doses of formulated clothianidin alone and mixtures -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Yao, J., Zhu, Y., Adamczyk Jr, J.J. 2018. Responses of honey bees to lethal and sublethal doses of formulated clothianidin alone and mixtures. Journal of Economic Entomology. 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toy140.
    
  • Influences of acephate and mixtures with other commonly used pesticides on honey bee (Apis mellifera) survival and detoxification enzyme activities -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Yao, J., Zhu, Y., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Luttrell, R.G. 2018. Influences of acephate and mixtures with other commonly used pesticides on honey bee (Apis mellifera) survival and detoxification enzyme activities. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part C: Toxicology & Pharmacology. 209:9-17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpc.2018.03.005.
    
  • Cytochrome P450 genes from the aquatic midge Chironomus tentans: Atrazine-induced up-regulation of CtCYP6EX3 contributing to oxidative activation of chlorpyrifos -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Tang, G., Yao, J., Li, D., He, Y., Zhu, Y., Zhang, X., Zhu, K. 2017. Cytochrome P450 genes from the aquatic midge Chironomus tentans: Atrazine-induced up-regulation of CtCYP6EX3 contributing to oxidative activation of chlorpyrifos. Chemosphere. 186: 68-77. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2017.07.137.
    
  • Feeding toxicity and impact of imidacloprid formulation and mixtures with six representative pesticides at residue concentrations on honey bee (Apis mellifera)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Zhu, Y., Yao, J., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Luttrell, R.G. 2017. Feeding toxicity and impact of imidacloprid formulation and mixtures with six representative pesticides at residue concentrations on honey bee (Apis mellifera). PLoS One. 12(6):e0178421. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0178421.
    
  • Lethality of the entomogenous fungus Beauveria bassiana strain NI8 on Lygus lineolaris (Hemiptera: Miridae) and its possible impact on beneficial arthropods -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Portilla, M., Luttrell, R.G., Snodgrass, G.L., Zhu, Y., Riddick, E.W. 2017. Lethality of the entomogenous fungus Beauveria bassiana strain NI8 on Lygus lineolaris (Hemiptera: Miridae) and its possible impact on beneficial arthropods. Journal of Entomological Science. 52(4):352-369. https://doi.org/10.18474/JES17-15.1.
    
  • Synergistic toxicity and physiological impact of imidacloprid alone and binary mixtures with seven representative pesticides on honey bee (Apis mellifera)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Zhu, Y., Yao, J., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Luttrell, R.G. 2017. Synergistic toxicity and physiological impact of imidacloprid alone and binary mixtures with seven representative pesticides on honey bee (Apis mellifera). PLoS One. 12(5):e0176837. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0176837.
    
  • Comparisons of transcriptional profiles of gut genes between cry1Ab-resistant and susceptible strains of Ostrinia nubilalis revealed genes possibly related to the adaptation of resistant larvae to transgenic cry1Ab corn-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Yao, J., Zhu, Y., Nanyan, L., Buschman, L.L., Zhu, K. 2017. Comparisons of transcriptional profiles of gut genes between cry1Ab-resistant and susceptible strains of Ostrinia nubilalis revealed genes possibly related to the adaptation of resistant larvae to transgenic cry1Ab corn. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 18:301. doi:10.3390/ijms18020301.
    
  • Identification of genes potentially responsible for extra-oral digestion and overcoming plant defense from salivary glands of the tarnished plant bug (Lygus lineolaris) using cDNA sequencing-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Zhu, Y., Yao, J., Luttrell, R.G. 2016. Identification of genes potentially responsible for extra-oral digestion and overcoming plant defense from salivary glands of the tarnished plant bug (Lygus lineolaris) using cDNA sequencing. Journal of Insect Science. 16(1):60;1-11.
    
  • Spray toxicity and risk potential of 42 commonly used formulations of row crop pesticides to adult honey bees (Hymenoptera:Apidae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Zhu, Y., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Rinderer, T.E., Yao, J., Danka, R.G., Luttrell, R.G., Gore, J. 2015. Spray toxicity and risk potential of 42 commonly used formulations of row crop pesticides to adult honey bees (Hymenoptera:Apidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 108(6):2640-2647. doi:10.1093/jee/tov269.
    
  • Evidence of multiple/cross resistance to Bt and Organophosphate insecticides in Puerto Rico population of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Zhu, Y., Blanco, C.A., Portilla, M., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Luttrell, R.G., Huang, F. 2015. Evidence of multiple/cross resistance to Bt and Organophosphate insecticides in Puerto Rico population of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda. Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology. 122:15-21;doi.org/10.1016/j.pestbp.2015.01.007.
    
  • Comparative gut transcriptome analysis reveals differences between virulent and avirulent biotypes of the Russian wheat aphid, Diuraphis noxia-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Anathakrishnan, R., Sinha, D., Murugan, M., Zhu, K., Chen, M., Zhu, Y., Smith, C.M. 2014. Comparative gut transcriptome analysis reveals differences between virulent and avirulent biotypes of the Russian wheat aphid, Diuraphis noxia. Arthropod-Plant Interactions. 8(2):79-88.
    
  • Altered gene regulation and potential association with metabolic resistance development to imidacloprid in the tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Zhu, Y., Luttrell, R.G. 2014. Altered gene regulation and potential association with metabolic resistance development to imidacloprid in the tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris. Pest Management Science. 71(1):40-57. doi: 10.1002/ps.3761
    
  • Serine and cysteine protease-like genes in the genome of a gall midge and their interactions with host plant genotypes-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Chen, H., Zhu, Y., Whitworth, J.R., Reese, J.C., Chen, M. 2013. Serine and cysteine protease-like genes in the genome of a gall midge and their interactions with host plant genotypes. Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 43: 701-711.
    
  • Elevated metabolic dextoxification associated with multiple/cross resistance to defferent insecticide classes in tarnished plant bug-(Proceedings)
    Zhu, Y., Luttrell, R.G. 2013. Elevated metabolic dextoxification associated with multiple/cross resistance to defferent insecticide classes in tarnished plant bug. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Proceedings 2013 Beltwide Cotton Conference, National Cotton Council, January 7-10, 2013, San Antonio, TX. pp. 1152-1155. http://www.cotton.org/beltwide/proceedings/2005-2013/index.htm
    
  • Susceptibility of Cry1Ab maize-resistant and –susceptible strains of sugarcane borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) to four individual Cry proteins -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Zhang, L., Huang, F., Leonard, R., Chen, M., Clark, T., Zhu, Y., Wangila, D., Yang, F., Niu, Y. 2013. Susceptibility of Cry1Ab maize-resistant and –susceptible strains of sugarcane borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) to four individual Cry proteins. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 112(3):267-272.
    
  • Cloning eleven midgut trypsin cDNAs and evaluating the interaction of proteinase inhibitors with Cry1Ac against the tobacco budworm Heliothis virescens (F.) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Zhu, Y., Guo, Z., Abel, C.A. 2012. Cloning eleven midgut trypsin cDNAs and evaluating the interaction of proteinase inhibitors with Cry1Ac against the tobacco budworm Heliothis virescens (F.) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 111(2):111-20.
    
  • Variation of acephate susceptibility and correlation with Esterase and Glutathione S-transferase activities in field populations of the tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Zhu, Y., Luttrell, R.G. 2012. Variation of acephate susceptibility and correlation with Esterase and Glutathione S-transferase activities in field populations of the tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris. Journal of Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology. 103:202-209. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048357512000673
    
  • Microarray analysis of gene regulations and potential association with acephate-resistance and fitness cost in Lygus lineola-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Zhu, Y., Guo, Z., He, Y., Luttrell, R.G. 2012. Microarray analysis of gene regulations and potential association with acephate-resistance and fitness cost in Lygus lineola. PLoS One. 7(5):e37586.doi:10.137/journal.pone.0037586.
    
  • Adverse influence on reproduction and potential fitness cost in survivors of orthene-treated tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris-(Abstract Only)
    He, Y., Zhu, Y., Luttrell, R.G. 2012. Adverse influence on reproduction and potential fitness cost in survivors of orthene-treated tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris. Midsouth Entomologist. 5:21-21. In Abstracts of the 58th Annual confernce of the Mississippi Entomological Association.
    
  • Characterization and transcriptional analyses of cDNAs encoding three trypsin- and chymotrypsin-like proteinases in Cry1Ab-susceptible and -resistant strains of sugarcane borer Diatraea saccharalis-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Yang, Y., Zhu, Y., Ottea, J., Husseneder, C., Leonard, R., Abel, C.A., Luttrell, R.G., Huang, F. 2012. Characterization and transcriptional analyses of cDNAs encoding three trypsin- and chymotrypsin-like proteinases in Cry1Ab-susceptible and -resistant strains of sugarcane borer Diatraea saccharalis. Insect Science. 00:1-12.
    
  • Susceptibility of field populations of sugarcane borer from non-Bt and Bt maize plants to five individual cry toxins-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Huang, F., Ghimire, M.N., Leonard, R.B., Zhu, Y., Head, G.P. 2012. Susceptibility of field populations of sugarcane borer from non-Bt and Bt maize plants to five individual cry toxins. Insect Science. 19(5):570-578.
    
  • Acephate resistance and potential mechanisms in the tarnished plant bug-(Abstract Only)
    Zhu, Y. 2011. Acephate resistance and potential mechanisms in the tarnished plant bug. Midsouth Entomologist. 5:32-33.
    
  • Plant-mediated decisions by an herbivore affect oviposition pattern and subsequent egg parasitism-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Williams Iii, L.H., Zhu, Y., Snodgrass, G.L., Manrique, V. 2012. Plant-mediated decisions by an herbivore affect oviposition pattern and subsequent egg parasitism. Arthropod-Plant Interactions. 6:159-169. DOI 10.1007/s11829-011-9165-0.
    
  • Microarray analysis of global gene regulation in the Cry1Ab-resistance and - susceptible strains of Diatraea saccharalis-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Guo, Z., Zhu, Y., Huang, F., Luttrell, R.G., Leonard, R. 2012. Microarray analysis of global gene regulation in the Cry1Ab-resistance and - susceptible strains of Diatraea saccharalis. Pest Management Science. 68:718-730. http//olinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ps.2318/pdf
    
  • Down regulation of a gene for cadherin but not alkaline phosphatase associated with Cry1Ab resistance in the sugarcane borer Diatraea saccharalis-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Yang, Y., Zhu, Y., Ottea, J., Husseneder, C., Leonard, R., Abel, C.A., Luttrell, R.G., Huang, F. 2011. Down regulation of a gene for cadherin but not alkaline phosphatase associated with Cry1Ab resistance in the sugarcane borer Diatraea saccharalis. PLoS One. 6(10):e25783. doi:10.137/journal.pone.0025783.
    
  • Interaction of proteinase inhibitors with Cry1Ac toxicity and presence of fifteen chymotrypsin cDNAs in midgut of the tobacco budworm Heliothis virescens (F.) (Lepidoptera: noctuidae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Zhu, Y., West, S.J., Liu, X.F., He, Y. 2012. Interaction of proteinase inhibitors with Cry1Ac toxicity and presence of fifteen chymotrypsin cDNAs in midgut of the tobacco budworm Heliothis virescens (F.) (Lepidoptera: noctuidae). Pest Management Science. 68:692-701.
    
  • Influence of pymetrozine on feeding behaviors of three rice planthoppers and a rice leafhopper using electrical penetration graphs-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    He, Y., Zhang, J., Chen, J., Wu, Q., Chen, L., Chen, L., Xiao, P., Zhu, Y. 2011. Influence of pymetrozine on feeding behaviors of three rice planthoppers and a rice leafhopper using electrical penetration graphs. Journal of Economic Entomology. 104(6):1877-1884.
    
  • Photodegradation of emamectin benzoate and its influence on efficacy against the rice stem borer Chilo suppressalis-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Jun, Z., Yueping, H., Gao, M., Weijun, Z., Hu, J., Shen, J., Zhu, Y. 2011. Photodegradation of emamectin benzoate and its influence on efficacy against the rice stem borer Chilo suppressalis. Crop Protection Journal. 30:1356-1362.
    
  • Differential resistance and cross-resistance to three phenylpyrazole insecticides in the Brown Planthopper Nilaparvata lugens (Homoptera: Delphacidae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Zhao, X., He, Z., He, Y., Shen, J., Su, J., Gao, C., Zhu, Y. 2011. Differential resistance and cross-resistance to three phenylpyrazole insecticides in the Brown Planthopper Nilaparvata lugens (Homoptera: Delphacidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 104(4):1364-1368.
    
  • Synergistic interaction of bio-active reagents with Bt against cotton worms-(Proceedings)
    Zhu, Y., Guo, Z., Luttrell, R.G. 2011. Synergistic interaction of bio-active reagents with Bt against cotton worms. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. January 4-7, 2011, Atlanta, Georgia. p.1065. 2011 CDROM.
    
  • cDNA microarray analysis of gene expression in insecticide-susceptible and –resistant Tarnished Plant bug-(Proceedings)
    Guo, Z., Zhu, Y., Luttrell, R.G. 2011. cDNA microarray analysis of gene expression in insecticide-susceptible and –resistant Tarnished Plant bug. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. January 4-7, 2011, Atlanta, Gerogia, 2011. p.876. 2011CDROM.
    
  • Variability in resistance-related enzyme activities in field populations of the tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Zhu, Y., West, S.J., Snodgrass, G.L., Luttrell, R.G. 2011. Variability in resistance-related enzyme activities in field populations of the tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris. Journal of Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology. 99(3):265-273.
    
  • Major Pesticide Receptors, Detoxification Enzymes, and Transcriptional Profile in Midgut of the Tobacco Budworm, Heliothis virescens (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Zhu, Y., Guo, Z., Chen, M., Zhu, K., Liu, X.F., Scheffler, B.E. 2011. Major Pesticide Receptors, Detoxification Enzymes, and Transcriptional Profile in Midgut of the Tobacco Budworm, Heliothis virescens (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Insect Molecular Biology. 106:296-307. doi: 10.1016/jip.2010.10.007.
    
  • Electrical penetration graphic evidence of pymetrozine toxicity to the rice brown planthopperis by inibition of phloem feeding-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    He, Y., Chen, L., Chen, J., Zhang, J., Chen, L., Shen, J., Zhu, Y. 2011. Electrical penetration graphic evidence of pymetrozine toxicity to the rice brown planthopperis by inibition of phloem feeding. Pest Management Science. 67(4):483-491.
    
  • Susceptibility of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: noctuidae) isofamilies to Cry1Ac and Cry1F proteins of Bacillus thuringiensis-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Blanco, C., Portilla, M., Jurat-Fuentes, J., Sanchez, J.F., Viteri, D., Vega-Aquin, P., Teran-Vargas, A.P., Azuara-Dominguez, A., Lopez, J., Arias De Ares, R.S., Zhu, Y., Barrera, D., Jackson, R.E. 2010. Susceptibility of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: noctuidae) isofamilies to Cry1Ac and Cry1F proteins of Bacillus thuringiensis. Southwestern Entomologist. 35(3):409-415.
    
  • Molecular characterization and RNA interference of three midgut aminopeptidase N isozymes from bacillus thuringiensis-susceptible and -resistant strains of sugarcane borer diatraea saccharalis-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Yang, Y., Zhu, Y., Abel, C.A., Ottea, J., Husseneder, C., Leonard, R.B., Huang, F. 2010. Molecular characterization and RNA interference of three Midgut Aminopeptidase N Isozymes from bacillus thuringiensis-susceptible and -resistant strains of sugarcane borer, diatraea saccharalis. Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 40:592-603.
    
  • The Gut Transcriptome of the Hessian Fly (Mayetiola Destructor), a Member of the Gall Midges-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Zhang, S., Shukle, R. H., Mittapalli, O., Zhu, Y. C., Reese, J. C., Wang, H., Hua, B.Z., Chen, M.S. 2010. The gut transcriptome of a gall midge, Mayetiola destructor. Journal of Insect Physiology. 56:1198-1206.
    
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    Zhu, Y., Sun, J., Luo, L.L., Liu, X.F., Lee, K.C., Mallette, E.J., Abel, C.A. 2010. Identification of Two Haplotypes of Cytochrome Oxidase Sub-unit II (COII) Gene of the Formosan Subterranean Termite, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) in South Mississippi. Pest Management Science. 66(6):612-620.
    
  • Potential Use of Proteinase Inhibitors, Avidin, and Other Bio-reagents for Synergizing Bt Performance and Delaying Resistance Development to Bt-(Book / Chapter)
    Zhu, Y., Chen, M., Abel, C.A. 2010. Potential Use of Proteinase Inhibitors, Avidin, and Other Bio-reagents for Synergizing Bt Performance and Delaying Resistance Development to Bt. In: Liu, T.X., Kang, L., editors. Recent Advances in Entomological Research. Molecular Biology to Pest Management. Springer. High Education Press. p. 200-208.
    
  • A Case Study of the Formosan Subterranean Termite, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki(Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) Transported with a Non-Cellulosic Commercial Carrier in South Mississippi-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Lee, K.C., Sun, J., Zhu, Y., Mallette, E.J. 2009. A Case Study of the Formosan Subterranean Termite, Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki(Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) Transported with a Non-Cellulosic Commercial Carrier in South Mississippi. Sociobiology. 53(3):619-630.
    
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    Khajuria, C., Zhu, Y., Chen, M., Buschman, L.L., Higgins, R.A., Yao, J., Crespo, A.L., Siegfried, B.D., Muthukrishanan, S., Zhu, K. 2009. Expressed sequence tags from larval gut of the european corn borer (Ostrinia nubilalis): exploring candidate genes potenially involved in Bacillus thuringiensis toxicity and resistance. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 10:286. http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1471-2164-10-286.pdf.
    
  • Inheritance, Fitness Cost, and Mechanism of Resistance to Tebufenozide in Spodoptera exigua (Hubner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Jia, B., Liu, X., Liu, Y., Zhu, Y., Gao, C., Shen, J. 2009. Inheritance, Fitness Cost, and Mechanism of Resistance to Tebufenozide in Spodoptera exigua (Hubner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Pest Management Science. 65(9):996-1002
    
  • Monitoring of resistance development to Bt cotton in field populations of Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: noctuidae)-(Proceedings)
    Zhu, Y., Liu, F., Xu, Z., Huang, F., Wu, X., Abel, C.A., Shen, J. 2009. Monitoring of resistance development to Bt cotton in field populations of Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: noctuidae). National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. Proceeding of Beltwide Cotton Conference 674-680, CD-ROM. January 5-8, 2009. San Antonia, TX. http://www.cotton.org/beltwide/preceedings/2005-2011/index.htm
    
  • Dynamics of imidacloprid resistance and cross-resistance in the brown planthopper, Nilaparvata lugens-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Wang, Y., Wu, S., Zhu, Y., Chen, J., Liu, F., Zhao, X., Wang, Q., Li, Z., Ping Bo, X., Shen, J. 2009. Dynamics of imidacloprid resistance and cross-resistance in the brown planthopper, Nilaparvata lugens. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 131:20-29.
    
  • Inheritance Mode and Realized Heritability of Resistance to Imidacloprid in the Brown Planthopper, Nilaparvata lugens (Stal) (Homoptera: Delphacidae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Wang, Y., Liu, X., Zhu, Y., Zhou, W., Shen, J. 2009. Inheritance Mode and Realized Heritability of Resistance to Imidacloprid in the Brown Planthopper, Nilaparvata lugens (Stal) (Homoptera: Delphacidae). Pest Management Science. 65:629-634.
    
  • Susceptibility of Cry1Ab-resistant and -susceptible Sugarcane Borer (Lepidoptera: crambidae) to Four Bacillus thuringiensis Toxins-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Wu, X., Leonard, R.B., Zhu, Y., Abel, C.A., Head, G.P., Huang, F. 2009. Susceptibility of Cry1Ab-resistant and -susceptible Sugarcane Borer (Lepidoptera: crambidae) to Four Bacillus thuringiensis Toxins. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 100:29-34.
    
  • The Phylogenetic Relationships of Introduced Aphelinus (Hymenoptera: aphelinidae), Biological Control Agents of the Russian Wheat Aphid (Homoptera: aphididae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Zhu, Y., Fang, Q.Q. 2009. The Phylogenetic Relationships of Introduced Aphelinus (Hymenoptera: aphelinidae), Biological Control Agents of the Russian Wheat Aphid (Homoptera: aphididae). Insect Science. 16:277-286
    
  • Using an F2 screen to monitor frequency of resistance alleles to Bt cotton in field populations of Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Xu, Z., Liu, F., Chen, J., Huang, F., Andow, D., Wang, Y., Zhu, Y., Shen, J. 2009. Using an F2 screen to monitor frequency of resistance alleles to Bt cotton in field populations of Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Pest Management Science. 65(4):391-397.
    
  • Study on Bt Susceptibility and Resistance Mechanisms in the Sugarcane Borer, Diatraea saccharalis-(Proceedings)
    Zhu, Y., Wu, X., Yang, Y., Ottea, J., Leonard, R.B., Abel, C.A., Huang, F. 2008. Study on Bt Susceptibility and Resistance Mechanisms in the Sugarcane Borer, Diatraea saccharalis. Society for Invertebrate Pathology Annual Meeting. 2008:52.
    
  • Differential Responses of Wheat Inhibitor-Like Genes to Hessian Fly (Mayetiola destructor) Attacks during Compatible and Incompatible Interactions-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Wu, J., Liu, X., Zhang, S., Zhu, Y., Whitworth, R., Chen, M. 2008. Differential Responses of Wheat Inhibitor-Like Genes to Hessian Fly (Mayetiola destructor) Attacks during Compatible and Incompatible Interactions. Journal of Chemical Ecology.34:1005-1012.
    
  • Susceptibility to neonicotinoid and risk of resistance development in the brown planthopper, Nilaparvata lugens (stal) (Homoptera: Delphacidae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Wang, Y., Chen, J., Zhu, Y., Ma, C., Huang, Y., Shen, J. 2008. Susceptibility to neonicotinoid and risk of resistance development in the brown planthopper, Nilaparvata lugens (stal) (Homoptera: Delphacidae). Pest Management Science. 64(12):1278-1284.
    
  • F1 Screening for Resistance Gene Alleles to Bt Cotton in Helicoverpa armigera: How to Differentiate S and R Genotypes-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Zhu, Y., Liu, F., Xu, Z., Chang, J., Abel, C.A., Shen, J. 2008. F1 screening for resistance gene alleles to bt cotton in helicoverpa armigera: how to differentiate s and r genotypes. Journal of Entomological Science. 43(3): 311-319
    
  • Buprofezin susceptibility survey, resistance selection and preliminary determination of the resistance mechanism in Nilaparvata lugens (Homoptera: Delphacidae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Wang, Y., Gao, C., Zhu, Y., Zhang, J., Li, W., Dai, D., Lin, Y., Zhou, W., Shen, J. 2008. Buprofezin susceptibility survey, resistance selection and preliminary determination of the resistance mechanism in Nilaparvata lugens (Homoptera: Delphacidae). Pest Management Science. 64(10):1050-1056.
    
  • Resistance Allele Frequency to Bt Cotton in Field Population of Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in China-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Liu, F., Xu, Z., Chang, J., Chen, J., Meng, F., Zhu, Y., Shen, J. 2008. Resistance Allele Frequency to Bt Cotton in Field Population of Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in China. Journal of Economic Entomology. 101(3):933-943
    
  • Imidacloprid susecptibility survey and selection risk assessment in field populations of Nilaparvata lugens(Stal)(Homoptera: Delphacidae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Wang, Y., Gao, C., Zhu, Y., Chen, J., Li, W., Zhauang, Y., Dai, D., Zhou, W., Ma, C., Shen, J. 2008. Imidacloprid susecptibility survey and selection risk assessment in field populations of Nilaparvata lugens(Stal)(Homoptera: Delphacidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 101(2):515-522.
    
  • Analysis of Transcripts and Proteins Expressed in the Salivary Glands of Hessian Fly (Mayetiola destructor) Larvae-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Chen, M., Huixian, Z., Zhu, Y., Scheffler, B.E., Liu, X., Liu, X., Hulbert, S., Stuart, J. 2008. Analysis of Transcripts and Proteins Expressed in the Salivary Glands of Hessian Fly (Mayetiola destructor) Larvae. Journal of Insect Physiology.54:1-16.
    
  • Comparison of Resistance Levels in Four Population of the Rice Stem Borer, Chilo suppressalis (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Yue, P., Cong, F., Wen, M., Li, Q., Wei, J., Xu, G., Jin, L., Zhu, Y. 2008. Comparison of Resistance Levels in Four Population of the Rice Stem Borer, Chilo suppressalis (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Pest Management Science. 64:308-315
    
  • Assessment of Impact of Insecticides on Anagrus nilaparvatae (Pang et Wang) (Hymenoptera: Mymanidae), an Egg Parasitoid of the Rice Planthopper, Nilaparvata lugens (Hemiptera: Delphacidae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Wang, H., Yang, Y., Ya Su, J., Shen, J., Gao, C., Zhu, Y. 2008. Assessment of Impact of Insecticides on Anagrus nilaparvatae (Pang et Wang) (Hymenoptera: Mymanidae), an Egg Parasitoid of the Rice Planthopper, Nilaparvata lugens (Hemiptera: Delphacidae). Crop Protection Journal.27:514-522
    
  • Survey of Susceptibilites to Monosultap, Triazophos, Fipronil, and Abamectin in Chilo suppressalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    He, Y., Cao, M., Gao, C., Chen, W., Huang, L., Zhou, W., Liu, X., Shen, J., Zhu, Y. 2007. Survey of Susceptibilites to Monosultap, Triazophos, Fipronil, and Abamectin in Chilo suppressalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae). Journal of Economic Entomology.100:1854-1861.
    
  • Differential Susceptibilities to Pyrethroids in Field Populations of Chilo suppressalis (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Yue, P., Jin, L., Wen, M., Cong, F., Li, Q., Wei, J., Xu, G., Zhu, Y. 2007. Differential Susceptibilities to Pyrethroids in Field Populations of Chilo suppressalis (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Pesticide Biochem. Physiol. 89:12-19
    
  • Biochemical and molecular study on insecticide resistance mechanisms-(Other)
    Zhu, Yu Cheng, 2006. Biochemical and molecular study on insecticide resistance mechanisms. Invited Symposium of Nanjing Agric. Univ. Sep 6, 2006.
    
  • Potential use of proteinase inhibitors and avidin for insect control and Bt resistance management-(Abstract Only)
    Zhu, Yu Cheng, 2006. Potential use of proteinase inhibitors for insect control and Bt resistance management. Program and Abstract of The 9th International Colloquium on Invertebrate Pathology and Microbial Control and VIII International Conference on Bacillus thuringiensis. P165.
    
  • Comparative Study on Glutathione S-Transferase Activity, CDNA, and Gene Expression Between Malathion Susceptible and Resistant Strains of the Tarnished Plant Bug, Lygus lineolaris-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Zhu, Y., Snodgrass, G.L., Chen, M. 2006. Comparative Study on Glutathione S-Transferase Activity, CDNA, and Gene Expression Between Malathion Susceptible and Resistant Strains of the Tarnished Plant Bug, Lygus lineolaris. Journal of Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology. 87:62-72.
    
  • INTERACTION OF BT TOXIN CRY1AC AND PROTEINASE INHIBITORS ON THE GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT, AND MIDGUT PROTEINASE ACTIVITIES OF THE BOLLWORM, HELICOVERPA ZEA-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Zhu, Y.C., Abel, C.A., Chen, M.S. 2007. Interaction of Cry1Ac toxin (Bacillus thuringiensis) and proteinase inhibitors on the growth, development, and midgut proteinase activities of the bollworm, Helicoverpa zea. Pesticide Biochem. Physiol. 87:39-46.
    
  • GENES ENCODING A GROUP OF RELATED SMALL SECRETED PROTEINS FROM THE GUT OF HESSIAN FLY LARVAE [MAYETIOLA DESTRUCTOR (SAY)]-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Chen, M., Liu, X., Zhu, Y., Reese, J.E., Wilde, G.E. 2006. Genes encoding a group of related small secreted proteins from the gut of hessian fly larvae [mayetiola destructor (say)]. Journal of Insect Science 13, 339-348.
    
  • CLONING AND CHARACTERIZATION OF CDNAS ENCODING CARBOXYPEPTIDASE-LIKE PROTEINS FROM THE GUT OF HESSIAN FLY [MAYETIOLA DESTRUCTOR (SAY)] LARVAE-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Liu, X., Fellers, J.P., Zhu, Y., Mutti, N.S., El-Bouhssini, M., Chen, M. 2006. Cloning and characterization of cdnas encoding carboxypeptidase-like proteins from the gut of hessian fly [mayetiola destructor (say)] larvae. Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 36:665-673
    
  • CLONING AND CHARACTERIZATION OF PROTEASE INHIBITOR-LIKE CDNAS FROM THE HESSIAN FLY [MAYETIOLA DESTRUCTOR (SAY)]-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Maddur, A.A., Liu, X., Zhu, Y., Fellers, J.P., Oppert, B.S., Park, Y., Bai, J., Wilde, G.E., Chen, M. Cloning and characterization of protease inhibitor-like cdnas from the hessian fly [mayetiola destructor (say)]. Insect Molecular Biology 15: 485-496.
    
  • COMPARATIVE STUDY ON GLUTATHIONE S-TRANSFERASE ACTIVITY, CDNA, AND GENE EXPRESSION BETWEEN MALATHION SUSCEPTIBLE AND RESISTANT STRAINS OF THE TARNISHED PLANT BUG, LYGUS LINEOLARIS-(Proceedings)
    Zhu, Y., Snodgrass, G.L., Chen, M. 2006. Comparative study on glutathione s-transferase activity, cdna, and gene expression between malathion susceptible and resistant strains of the tarnished plant bug, lygus lineolaris. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference.
    
  • DEVELOPMENT OF INSECTICIDE RESISTANCE IN THE TARNISHED PLANT BUG-(Abstract Only)
    Zhu, Y., Snodgrass, G.L. 2005. Development of insecticide resistance in the tarnished plant bug. Meeting Abstract. The 52nd Conference Mississippi Entomological Association. Nov. 2-4, 2005
    
  • AVIDIN, A POTENTIAL BIO-PESTICIDE AND SYNERGIST TO BACILLUS THURINGIENSIS BERLINER TOXINS AGAINST FIELD CROP INSECTS-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Zhu, Y., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., West, S.J. 2005. Avidin, a potential bio-pesticide and synergist to bacillus thuringiensis berliner toxins against field crop insects. Journal of Economic Entomology. 98:1566-1571.
    
  • Enhanced Bt Toxicity by Avidin and Proteinase Inhibitors Against the Bollworm Helicoverpa zea-(Other)
    Zhu, Y., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., West, S.J. 2005. Enhanced Bt Toxicity by Avidin and Proteinase Inhibitors Against the Bollworm Helicoverpa zea. Meeting Abstract. Mississippi Agricultural Pest Management Association Conference. February 2005.
    
  • EFFECT OF AVIDIN ON THE GROWTH AND MORTALITY OF FIVE LEPIDOPTERAN INSECTS-(Other)
    Zhu, Y., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., West, S.J. 2005. Effect of avidin on the growth and mortality of five lepidopteran insects. Meeting Abstract. Proceedings Beltwide Contton conferences. January 4-7, 2005
    
  • CLONING AND CHARACTERIZATION OF CHYMOTRYPSIN AND TRYPSIN-LIKE CDNAS FROM THE GUT OF THE HESSIAN FLY (MAYETIOLA DESTRUCTOR (SAY))-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Zhu, Y., Liu, X., Maddur, A., Oppert, B.S., Chen, M. 2005. Cloning and characterization of chymotrypsin- and trypsin-like cDNAs from the gut of the Hessian fly (Mayetiola destructor (say)). Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 35: 23-32.
    
  • ENHANCED ESTERASE GENE EXPRESSION AND ACTIVITY IN A MALATHION RESISTANT STRAIN OF THE TARNISHED PLANT BUG, LYGUS LINEOLARIS-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Zhu, Y., Snodgrass, G.L., Chen, M. 2004. Enhanced esterase gene expression and activity in a malathion resistant strain of the tarnished plant bug, lygus lineolaris. Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
    
  • INSECTICIDE RESISTANCE MECHANISMS IN THE TARNISHED PLANT BUG, LYGUS LINEIOLARIS-(Other)
    Zhu, Y. 2004. Insecticide resistance mechanisms in the tarnished plant bug, lygus lineiolaris. Meeting Abstract. International Plant Protection Congress. May 11, 2004
    
  • Potential of detection and identification of nymphal parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) of Lygus bugs (Heteroptera: Miridae) by using polymerase chain reaction and ITS2 sequence analysis techniques-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Zhu, Y., Riddick, E.W., Williams Iii, L.H., Schotzko, D.J., Logarzo, G.A., Jackson, C.G. 2004. Potential of detection and identification of nymphal parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) of Lygus bugs (Heteroptera: Miridae) by using polymerase chain reaction and ITS2 sequence analysis techniques. Insect Molecular Biology. 97(4):743-752.
    
  • A SPECIFIC AND SENSITIVE TECHNIQUE FOR DETECTING PARASITOIDS WITHIN HOST-(Other)
    Zhu, Y. 2004. A specific and sensitive technique for detecting parasitoids within host. Meeting Abstract. Southeastern Branch Entomological Society of America Meeting. February 17, 2004.
    
  • PCR CONFIRMATION OF THE CRY1AC GENE IN TRANSGENIC BT (BOLLGARD) COTTON-(Proceedings)
    Zhu, Y., Adamczyk Jr., J.J. 2004. PCR confirmation of the cry1Ac gene in transgenic Bt (bollgard) cotton. Proc. Beltwide Cotton Prod. Res. Conf. CD ROM
    
  • MECHANISMS OF INSECTICIDE RESISTANCE IN THE TARNISHED PLANT BUG-(Other)
    Zhu, Y., Snodgrass, G.L. 2003. Mechanisms of insecticide resistance in the tarnished plant bug. Meeting Abstract. 50th Conference of Mississippi Entomological Association
    
  • CHARACTERIZATION OF TWO CHITIN SYNTHASE GENES OF THE RED FLOUR BEETLE, TRIBOLIUM CASTANEUM, AND ALTERNATE EXON USAGE IN ONE OF THE GENES DURING DEVELOPMENT-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    ARAKANE, Y., HOGENKAMP, D., ZHU, Y., KRAMER, K.J., SPECHT, C.A., BEEMAN, R.W., KANOST, M.R., MUTHUKRISHNAN, S. 2004. CHARACTERIZATION OF TWO CHITIN SYNTHASE GENES OF THE RED FLOUR BEETLE, TRIBOLIUM CASTANEUM, AND ALTERNATE EXON USAGE IN ONE OF THE GENES DURING DEVELOPMENT. Journal Of Insect Biochemistry And Molecular Biology 34: 291-304.
    
  • MOLECULAR CLONING OF TRYPSIN-LIKE CDNAS AND COMPARISON OF PROTEINASE ACTIVITIES IN THE SALIVARY GLANDS AND GUT OF THE TARNISHED PLANT BUG LYGUS LINEOLARIS (HETEROPTERA: MIRIDAE)-(Other)
    Zhu, Y., Zeng, F., Oppert, B.S. 2003. Molecular cloning of trypsin-like cdnas and comparison of proteinase activities in the salivary glands and gut of the tarnished plant bug lygus lineolaris (heteroptera: miridae). Meeting Abstract. Entomological Society of America October 2003
    
  • CLONING AND CHARACTERIZATION OF TRYPSIN AND CHYMOTRYPSIN-LIKE CDNAS FROM THE GUT OF THE HESSIAN FLY, MAYETIOLA DESTRUCTOR (SAY)-(Abstract Only)
    Zhu, Y., Liu, X., Maddur, A., Oppert, B.S., Chen, M. 2003. Cloning and characterization of trypsin and chymotrypsin-like cdnas from the gut of the hessian fly, mayetiola destructor (say). Entomological Society of America Proceedings.
    
  • CHARACTERIZATION OF CDNAS ENCODING PUTATIVE LACCASE-LIKE MULTICOPPER OXIDASES AND DEVELOPMENTAL EXPRESSION IN THE TOBACCO HORNWORM, MANDUCA SEXTA, AND THE MALARIA MOSQUITO, ANOPHELES GAMBIAE-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Dittmer, N.T., Suderman, R.J., Jiang, H., Zhu, Y., Gorman, M.J., Kramer, K.J., Kanost, M.R. 2004. Characterization of CDNAs encoding putative laccase-like multicopper oxidases and developmental expression in the tobacco hornworm, Manduca sexta, and the malaria mosquito, Anopheles gambiae. Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 34: 29-41.
    
  • MOLECULAR DIFFERENTIATION OF TWO STRAINS OF THE PARASITOID ANISOPTERMALUS CALANDRAE HYMENOPTERA: PTEROMALIDAE) USING SPECIFIC PCR PRIMERS-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Zhu, Y., Dowdy, A.K., Baker, J.E. Molecular differentiation of two strains of the parasitoid anisoptermalus calandrae hymenoptera: pteromalidae) using specific pcr primers. Journal of Entomological Science. 39(1): 1-10 (January 2004)
    
  • MOLECULAR CLONING OF TRYPSIN-LIKE CDNAS AND COMPARISON OF PROTEINASE ACTIVITIES IN THE SALIVARY GLANDS AND GUT OF THE TARNISHED PLANT BUG LYGUS LINEOLARIS (HEMIPTERA: MIRIDAE)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    ZHU, Y., ZENG, F., COHEN, A.C., OPPERT, B.S. MOLECULAR CLONING OF TRYPSIN-LIKE CDNAS AND COMPARISON OF PROTEINASE ACTIVITIES IN THE SALIVARY GLANDS AND GUT OF THE TARNISHED PLANT BUG LYGUS LINEOLARIS (HEMIPTERA: MIRIDAE). INSECT BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY. 2003. V33. pp. 889 - 899.
    
  • SEQUENCE OF A CDNA AND EXPRESSION OF THE GENE ENCODING A PUTATIVE EPIDERMAL CHITIN SYNTHASE OF MANDUCA SEXTA-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    ZHU,Y. ., SPECHT,C.A., DITTMER,N.T., MUTHUKRISHNAN,S., KANOST,M.R., KRAMER,K.J., SEQUENCE OF A CDNA AND EXPRESSION OF THE GENE ENCODING A PUTATIVE EPIDERMAL CHITIN SYNTHASE OF MANDUCA SEXTA, JOURNAL OF INSECT BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 32: 1497-1506. 2002.
    
  • CDNA SEQUENCES AND MRNA LEVELS OF TWO HEXAMERIN STORAGE PROTEINS PINSP1 AND PINSP2 FROM THE INDIANMEAL MOTH, PLODIA INTERPUNCTELLA-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    ZHU, Y., MUTHUKRISHNAN, S., KRAMER, K.J. CDNA SEQUENCES AND MRNA LEVELS OF TWO HEXAMERIN STORAGE PROTEINS PINSP1 AND PINSP2 FROM THE INDIANMEAL MOTH, PLODIA INTERPUNCTELLA. JOURNAL OF INSECT BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 31:525-536. 2002.
    
  • SPECIFIC RIBOSOMAL DNA MARKER FOR EARLY POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION DETECTIONOF APHELINUS HORDEI (HYMENOPTERA: APHELINIDAE) AND APHIDIUS COLEMANI (HYMENOPTERA: APHIDIIDAE) FROM DIURAPHIS NOXIA (HOMOPTERA: APHIDIDAE)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    
    
  • POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION TECHNIQUES FOR DISTINGUISHING THREE SPECIES AND TWO STRAINS OF APHELINUS FROM DIURAPHIS NOXIA AND SCHIZAPHIS GRAMINUM (REVISE TITLE, ADD ACCEPT DATE)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    
    
  • PCR TECHNIQUES FOR DISTINGUISHING THREE SPECIES AND TWO STRAINS OF APHELINUS (HYMENOPTERA: APHELINIDAE) FROM CEREAL APHIDS (HOMOPTERA: APHIDIDAE)-(Proceedings)
    
    

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