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Ed Ismaiel (Ed)
Sustainable Agricultural Systems Laboratory
Microbiologist

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Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Trichoderma: species with high potentials for biocontrol and growth promotion Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ismaiel, A.A., Jambhulkar, O.P., Lakshman, D.K., Roberts, D.P. 2024. Trichoderma: species with high potentials for biocontrol and growth promotion. The Journal of Fungi. https://doi.org/10.3390/applmicrobiol4020060.
Genetic diversity and antagonistic properties of Trichoderma strains from the crop rhizospheres in southern Rajasthan, India Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jambhulkar, P., Singh, B., Raja, ., Ismaiel, A.A., Lakshman, D.K., Tomar, M., Sharma, P. 2024. Genetic diversity and antagonistic properties of Trichoderma strains from the crop rhizospheres in southern Rajasthan, India. Scientific Reports. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-58302-5.
Identification and characterization of Pythium deliense causing sugar beet (Beta vulgaris) root rot in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Khan, M., Bhuiyan, Z., Lakshman, D.K., Luis, D., Azizi, A. 2024. First report of Pythium deliense Meurs causing sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) root rot in North Dakota, USA. Plant Health Progress. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHP-06-23-0058-RS.
First report of Fusarium solani (Mart.) Sacc. causing sugar beet seedling rot in Minnesota, USA Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Khan, M., Bhuiyan, Z., Del Rio Mendoza, L., Lakshman, D.K., Ismaiel, A.A., Baldwin, T., Azizi, A., Ameen, G. 2023. First report of Fusarium solani (Mart.) Sacc. causing sugar beet seedling rot in Minnesota, USA. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42161-023-01518-7.
Detection and molecular phylogenetic-morphometric characterization of Rhizoctonia tuliparum, causal agent of Grey Bulb Rot of tulips and bulbous iris Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Coats, K., Debauw, A., Lakshman, D.K., Roberts, D.P., Ismaiel, A.A., Chastagner, G. 2022. Detection and molecular phylogenetic-morphometric characterization of Rhizoctonia tuliparum, causal agent of Grey Bulb Rot of tulips and bulbous iris. The Journal of Fungi. 8(2):163. https://doi.org/10.3390/jof8020163.
Fungal species causing maize leaf blight in different agro-ecologies in India Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Singh, V., Lakshman, D.K., Roberts, D.P., Ismaiel, A.A., Abhishek, A., Hooda, K., Pal, I. 2021. Fungal species causing maize leaf blight in different agro-ecologies in India. Pathogens. 10:1621. https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens10121621.
Coccinonectria pachysandricola, causal agent of a new foliar blight disease of Sarcococca hookeriana Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Salgado-Salazar, C., Shishkoff, N., LeBlanc, N., Ismaiel, A.A., Collins, M., Cubeta, M.A., Crouch, J. 2018. Coccinonectria pachysandricola, causal agent of a new foliar blight disease of Sarcococca hookeriana. Plant Disease. 103(6):1337-1346. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-09-18-1676-RE.
Genetic variation of the pathogen causing impatiens downy mildew pre-dating and including 21st century epidemics on Impatiens walleriana Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Salgado-Salazar, C., LeBlanc, N., Ismaiel, A.A., Rivera, Y., Warfield, C., Crouch, J.A. 2018. Genetic variation of the pathogen causing impatiens downy mildew pre-dating and including 21st century epidemics on Impatiens walleriana. Plant Disease. 102(12):2411-2420. http://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-01-18-0077-RE.
Clarireedia: A new fungal genus comprising four pathogenic species responsible for dollar spot disease of turfgrass Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Salgado-Salazar, C., Beirn, L.A., Ismaiel, A.A., Boehm, M.J., Carbone, I., Putnam, A.I., Tredway, L.P., Clarke, B.B., Crouch, J.A. 2018. Clarireedia: A new fungal genus comprising four pathogenic species responsible for dollar spot disease of turfgrass. Fungal Biology. 122(8):761-773. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.funbio.2018.04.004.
Downy mildew of Double Knock Out® rose caused by Peronospora sparsa in Maryland Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Salgado-Salazar, C., Ismaiel, A., Crouch, J. 2018. Downy mildew of Double Knock Out® rose caused by Peronospora sparsa in Maryland. Plant Disease. 102(7):1464. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-11-17-1802-PDN.
The U.S. National Mall microbiome: A census of rhizosphere bacteria inhabiting landscape turf - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Crouch, J.A., Carter, Z., Ismaiel, A., Roberts, J.A. 2017. The U.S. National Mall microbiome: A census of rhizosphere bacteria inhabiting landscape turf. Crop Science. 57:S341-S348. https://doi.org/10.2135/cropsci2016.10.0849.
First report of Colletotrichum nigrum causing anthracnose disease on tomato fruit in New Jersey - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rivera, Y., Stommel, J.R., Dumm, J.M., Ismaiel, A.A., Wyenandt, A.C., Crouch, J. 2016. First report of Colletotrichum nigrum causing anthracnose disease on tomato fruit in New Jersey. Plant Disease. 100(10): 2162.
A mutualistic interaction between a fungivorous nematode and a fungus within the endophytic community of Bromus tectorum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Baynes, M.A., Russell, D.M., Newcombe, G., Carta, L.K., Rossman, A.Y., Ismaiel, A.A. 2012. A mutualistic interaction between a fungivorous nematode and a fungus within the endophytic community of Bromus tectorum. Fungal Ecology. 5:610-623.
The Longibrachiatum Clade of Trichoderma: a revision with new species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Samuels, G.J., Ismaiel, A.A., Mulaw, T.B., Szakacs, G., Druzhinina, I.S., Kubicek, C.P., Jaklitsch, W.M. 2012. The Longibrachiatum Clade of Trichoderma: a revision with new species. Fungal Diversity. 55:77-108.
Vascular Streak Dieback of cacao in Southeast Asia detection and Melanesia: in planta detection of the pathogen and a new taxonomy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Samuels, G.J., Ismaiel, A.A., Rosmana, A., Junaid, M., Cubeta, M., Rodriguez-Carres, M., Guest, D., Mcmahon, P., Keane, P., Purwantara, A., Lambert, S. 2011. Vascular Streak Dieback of cacao in Southeast Asia detection and Melanesia: in planta detection of the pathogen and a new taxonomy. Fungal Biology. 116:11-23.
Trichoderma stromaticum and its overseas relatives - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Samuels, G.J., Ismaiel, A.A., De Souza, J., Chaverri, P. 2011. Trichoderma stromaticum and its overseas relatives. Mycological Progress. 11:215-254.
Hypocrea peltata: a mycological Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Samuels, G.J., Ismaiel, A.A. 2011. Hypocrea peltata: a mycological Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde? Mycologia. 103:616-630.
Trichoderma asperellum reconsidered: two cryptic species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Samuels, G.J., Ismaiel, A.A., Bon, M., De Respinis, S., Petrini, O. 2010. Trichoderma asperellum reconsidered: two cryptic species. Mycologia. 102(4)944-966.
Trichoderma evansii and T. lieckfeldtiae: two new T. hamatum-like species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Samuels, G.J., Ismaiel, A.A. 2009. Trichoderma evansii and T. lieckfeldtiae: two new T. hamatum-like species. Mycologia. 101:142-156.
Trichoderma martiale sp. nov., a new endophyte from sapwood of Theobroma caco with a potential for biological control - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hananda, R.E., De Souza, J.T., Pomella, A.V., Hebbar, K., Pereira, J.O., Ismaiel, A.A., Samuels, G.J. 2008. Trichoderma martiale sp. nov., a new endophyte from sapwood of Theobroma caco with a potential for biological control. Mycological Research. 112:1335-1343.
The Trichoderma brevicompactum clade: a new lineage with new species, new peptaibiotics and mycotoxins - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Degenkolb, T., Dieckmann, R., Nielsen, K., Theis, C., Bruckner, H., Grafenhan, T., Zafari, D., Chaverri, P., Ismaiel, A.A., Von Dohren, H., Thrane, U., Samuels, G.J. 2008. The Trichoderma brevicompactum clade: a new lineage with new species, new peptaibiotics and mycotoxins. Mycological Progress. 7(3):177-219.
ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF MYCOPARASITIC ISOLATES OF TRICHODERMA ASPERELLUM WITH POTENTIAL FOR SUPRESSION OF BLACK POD DISEASE OF CACAO IN CAMEROON - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tondje, P., Roberts, D.P., Bon, M., Widmer, T., Samuels, G.J., Ismaiel, A.A., Begoude, A.D., Tchana, T., Nyemb-Tshomb, E., Ndoumbe-Nkeng, M., Bateman, R., Fontem, D., Hebbar, K.P. 2007. Isolation and identification of mycoparasitic isolates of trichoderma asperellum with potential for supression of black pod disease of cacao in cameroon. Biological Control. 43:202-212.
Isolation and identification of mycoparasitic isolates of Trichoderma asperellum with potential for suppression of black pod disease of cacao in Cameroon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tondje, P., Roberts, D.P., Bon, M., Widmer, T.L., Samuels, G.J., Ismaiel, A.A., Begoude, A., Tchana, T., Nyemb-Tshomb, E., Ndoumbe-Nkeng, M., Bateman, D., Fontem, D., Hebbar, K. 2007. Isolation and identification of mycoparasitic isolates of Trichoderma asperellum with potential for suppression of black pod disease of cacao in Cameroon. Biocontrol.
Title of Manuscript: Examining the universal genetic diversity of Flavobacterium columnare - (Abstract Only)
Darwish, A.M., Ismaiel, A.A. 2006. Title of Manuscript: Examining the universal genetic diversity of Flavobacterium columnare [abstract]. World Aquaculture Society Meeting. p.75.
TRICHODERMA THEOBROMICOLA AND T. PAUCISPORUM: TWO NEW SPECIES FROM SOUTH AMERICA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Samuels, G.J., Suarez, C., Solis, K., Holmes, K.A., Thomas, S.E., Ismaiel, A.A., Evans, H.C. 2006. Trichoderma theobromicola and t. paucisporum: two new species from south america. Mycological Research 110:381-392.
GENETIC DIVERSITY OF FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE EXAMINED BY RESTRICTION FRAGMENT LENGTH POLYMORPHISM AND SEQUENCING OF THE 16S RIBOSOMAL RNA GENE AND THE 16S-23S RDNA SPACER - (Abstract Only)
Darwish, A.M., Ismaiel, A.A. 2005. Genetic diversity of flavobacterium columnare examined by restriction fragment length polymorphism and sequencing of the 16s ribosomal RNA gene and the 16s-23s rDNA spacer [abstract]. American Fisheries Society Annual Meeting. p. 4.
IDENTIFICATION OF FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE BY A SPECIES-SPECIFIC POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION AND RENAMING OF ATCC43622 STRAIN TO FLAVOBACTERIUM JOHNSONIAE - (Abstract Only)
Darwish, A.M., Ismaiel, A.A. 2005. Identification of flavobacterium columnare by a species-specific polymerase chain reaction and renaming of atcc43622 strain to flavobacterium johnsoniae [abstract]. American Fishery Society (Fish Health Section) Proceedings. p.10.
GENETIC DIVERSITY OF FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE EXAMINED BY RESTRICTION FRAGMENT LENGTH POLYMORPHISM AND SEQUENCING OF THE 16S RIBOSOMAL RNA GENE AND THE 16S-23S RDNA SPACER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Darwish, A.M., Ismaiel, A.A. 2005. Genetic diversity of flavobacterium columnare examined by restriction fragment length polymorphism and sequencing of the 16s ribosomal RNA gene and the 16s-23s RDNA spacer. Molecular and Cellular Probes. 19:267-274.
IDENTIFICATION OF FLAVOBACTERIUM COLUMNARE BY A SPECIES-SPECIFIC POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION AND RENAMING OF ATCC43622 STRAIN TO FLAVOBACTERIUM JOHNSONIAE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Darwish, A.M., Ismaiel, A.A., Newton, J.C., Tang, J. 2004. Identification of Flavobacterium columnare by a species-specific polymerase chain reaction and renaming of atcc43622 strain to Flavobacterium johnsoniae. Molecular and Cellular Probes. 8(6):421-427.
LABORATORY EFFICACY OF AMOXICILLIN FOR THE CONTROL OF STREPTOCOCCUS INIAE INFECTION IN HYBRID STRIPED (SUNSHINE) BASS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Darwish, A.M., Ismaiel, A.A. 2003. Laboratory efficacy of amoxicillin for the control of streptococcus iniae infection in hybrid striped (sunshine) bass. Journal of Aquatic Animal Health. 15:209-214.