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Daniel Lee Rowley (PhD)
Invasive Insect Biocontrol & Behavior Laboratory
Molecular Biologist

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Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
The Parapoynx stagnalis nucleopolyhedrovirus (PastNPV), a divergent member of the alphabaculovirus group I clade, encodes a homolog of Ran GTPase Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harrison, R.L., Rowley, D.L. 2022. The Parapoynx stagnalis nucleopolyhedrovirus (PastNPV), a divergent member of the alphabaculovirus group I clade, encodes a homolog of Ran GTPase. Viruses. https://doi.org/10.3390/v14102289.
The complete genome sequence of an alphabaculovirus from the brown tussock moth, Olene mendosa Hübner, expands our knowledge of lymantriine baculovirus diversity and evolution Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harrison, R.L., Rowley, D.L. 2022. The complete genome sequence of an alphabaculovirus from the brown tussock moth, Olene mendosa Hübner, expands our knowledge of lymantriine baculovirus diversity and evolution. Virus Genes. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11262-022-01899-4.
Insecticidal properties of isolates of Spodoptera frugiperda multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus against corn-strain and rice-strain fall armyworm, and complete genome sequences of three isolates from the USA and Colombia Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Popham, H.R., Rowley, D.L., Harrison, R.L. 2021. Insecticidal properties of isolates of Spodoptera frugiperda multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus against corn-strain and rice-strain fall armyworm, and complete genome sequences of three isolates from the USA and Colombia. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2021.107561.
Pathology and genome sequence of a Lymantria dispar multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus (LdMNPV) isolate from Heilongjiang, China Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harrison, R.L., Rowley, D.L., Keena, M.A. 2020. Pathology and genome sequence of a Lymantria dispar multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus (LdMNPV) isolate from Heilongjiang, China. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2020.107495.
A novel alphabaculovirus from the soybean looper, Chrysodeixis includens, that produces tetrahedral occlusion bodies and encodes two copies of he65 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harrison, R.L., Rowley, D.L., Popham, H.R. 2019. A novel alphabaculovirus from the soybean looper, Chrysodeixis includens, that produces tetrahedral occlusion bodies and encodes two copies of he65. Viruses. 11:579.
The complete genome sequence of an alphabaculovirus from the southern armyworm, Spodoptera eridania - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harrison, R.L., Rowley, D.L. 2019. The complete genome sequence of an alphabaculovirus from the southern armyworm, Spodoptera eridania. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 8:e01277-18.
The complete genome sequence of a third distinct baculovirus isolated from the true armyworm, Mythimna unipuncta, contains two copies of the lef-7 gene - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harrison, R.L., Mowery, J.D., Rowley, D.L., Bauchan, G.R., Theilmann, D.A., Rohrmann, G.F., Erlandson, M.A. 2018. The complete genome sequence of a third distinct baculovirus isolated from the true armyworm, Mythimna unipuncta, contains two copies of the lef-7 gene. Virus Genes. 54(2):297-310.
The Operophtera brumata nucleopolyhedrovirus (OpbuNPV) represents an early, divergent lineage within genus Alphabaculovirus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harrison, R.L., Rowley, D.L., Mowery, J.D., Bauchan, G.R., Burand, J.P. 2017. The Operophtera brumata nucleopolyhedrovirus (OpbuNPV) represents an early, divergent lineage within genus Alphabaculovirus. Viruses. 9(10):307.
The complete genome sequence of a second distinct betabaculovirus from the true armyworm, Mythimna unipuncta - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harrison, R.L., Rowley, D.L., Mowery, J.D., Bauchan, G.R., Theilman, D.A., Rohrmann, G.F. 2017. The complete genome sequence of a second distinct betabaculovirus from the true armyworm, Mythimna unipuncta. PLoS One. 12(1):e0170510.
The complete genome sequence of Plodia interpunctella granulovirus: Discovery of an unusual inhibitor-of-apoptosis gene - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harrison, R.L., Rowley, D.L., Funk, C. 2016. The complete genome sequence of Plodia interpunctella granulovirus: Discovery of an unusual inhibitor-of-apoptosis gene. PLoS One. 11(7):e0160389.
Geographic isolates of Lymantria dispar multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus: Genome sequence analysis and pathogenicity against European and Asian gypsy moth strains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harrison, R.L., Rowley, D.L., Keena, M.A. 2016. Geographic isolates of Lymantria dispar multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus: Genome sequence analysis and pathogenicity against European and Asian gypsy moth strains. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 137:10-22.
Complete genome sequence of the strain of Lymantria dispar multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus found in the gypsy moth biopesticide, Virin-ENSh. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harrison, R.L., Rowley, D.L. 2015. Complete genome sequence of the strain of Lymantria dispar multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus found in the gypsy moth biopesticide, Virin-ENSh.. Genome Announcements. 3(1):e0147-14.
Combining ecological and molecular methods to investigate predation of a lepidopteron pest complex of Brassica crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Furlong, M., Rowley, D.L., Greenstone, M.H. 2014. Combining ecological and molecular methods to investigate predation of a lepidopteron pest complex of Brassica crops. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. DOI: 10.1111/eea.12231.
Genomic analysis of five Lymantria dispar nucleopolyhedrovirus isolates and biological activity against different host strains of Lymantria dispar - (Abstract Only)
Harrison, R.L., Rowley, D.L., Keena, M.A. 2014. Genomic analysis of five Lymantria dispar nucleopolyhedrovirus isolates and biological activity against different host strains of Lymantria dispar. Society for Invertebrate Pathology Annual Meeting. p.81.
Classification, genetic variation and pathogenicity of Lymantria dispar nucleopolyhedrovirus isolates from Asia, Europe, and North America Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harrison, R.L., Keena, M.A., Rowley, D.L. 2014. Classification, genetic variation and pathogenicity of Lymantria dispar nucleopolyhedrovirus isolates from Asia, Europe, and North America. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 116:27-35.
Linking habitat management and conservation biocontrol through gut-content analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Szendrei, Z., Bryant, A., Rowley, D.L., Furlong, M., Schnidt, J., Greenstone, M.H. 2014. Linking habitat management and conservation biocontrol through gut-content analysis. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 24:1425-1438.
Genetic variation and biological activity of isolates of lymantria dispar multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus from north america, europe, and asia - (Abstract Only)
Harrison, R.L., Keena, M., Rowley, D.L. 2013. Genetic variation and biological activity of isolates of lymantria dispar multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus from North America, Europe, and Asia. In: 46th Annual Meeting of the Society for Invertebrate Pathology, August 11-15, 2013, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. p.102.
Determination and analysis of the genome sequence of Spodoptera littoralis multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Breitenbach, J.E., El-Sheikh, E.A., Harrison, R.L., Rowley, D.L., Sparks, M., Gundersen, D.E., Popham, H.J. 2013. Determination and analysis of the genome sequence of Spodoptera littoralis multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus. Virus Research. 171(1):194-208.
Genetic diversity among isolates of Autographa californica multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus - (Book / Chapter)
Harrison, R.L., Popham, H.J., Breitenbach, J.E., Rowley, D.L. 2012. Genetic diversity among isolates of Autographa californica multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus. In: 45th Annual Meeting of the Society for Invertebrate Pathology, August 5-9,2012, Beunos Aires, Argentina. pg.13.
Genetic variation and virulence of Autographa californica multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus and Trichoplusia ni single nucleopolyhedrovirus isolates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harrison, R.L., Popham, H.J., Breitenbach, J.E., Rowley, D.L. 2012. Genetic variation and virulence of Autographa californica multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus and Trichoplusia ni single nucleopolyhedrovirus isolates. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 110(1):33-47.
Genetic variation, and biological activity of nucleopolyhedrovirus samples from larvae Heliothis virescens, Helicoverpa zea, and Helicoverpa armigera - (Abstract Only)
Rowley, D.L., Popham, H.J., Harrison, R.L. 2011. Genetic variation, and biological activity of nucleopolyhedrovirus samples from larvae Heliothis virescens, Helicoverpa zea, and Helicoverpa armigera. Society for Invertebrate Pathology Annual Meeting. pp.62-63.
Genetic variation and virulence of nucleopolyhedroviruses isolated worldwide from the heliothine pests Helicoverpa armigera, Helicoverpa zea, and Heliothis virescens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rowley, D.L., Popham, H.J., Harrison, R.L. 2011. Classification, genetic variation, and biological activity of nucleopolyhedrovirus isolates from three heliothine pests. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 107:112-126.
Classification, genetic variation, and biological activity of nucleopolyhedrovirus samples from larvae of the heliothine pests heliothis virescens, helicoverpa zea, and helicoverpa armigera - (Abstract Only)
Rowley, D.L., Popham, H.J., Harrison, R.L. 2010. Classification, genetic variation, and biological activity of nucleopolyhedrovirus samples from larvae of the heliothine pests heliothis virescens, helicoverpa zea, and helicoverpa armigera. Meeting Abstract. 58:125.
Choosing natural enemies for conservation biological control: use of the prey detectability half-life to rank agroecosystem predators - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Greenstone, M.H., Szendrei, Z., Payton, M.E., Rowley, D.L., Coudron, T.A., Weber, D.C. 2010. Choosing natural enemies for conservation biological control: use of the prey detectability half-life to rank agroecosystem predators. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 126:97-107.
Genetic and biological variation among nucleopolyhedrovirus isolates from spodoptera frugiperda (lepidotpera: noctuidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rowley, D.L., Farrar, R.R., Blackburn, M.B., Harrison, R.L. 2010. Genetic and biological variation among nucleopolyhedrovirus isolates from spodoptera frugiperda (lepidotpera: noctuidae). Virus Genes. 40:458-468.
Differential impact of adults and nymphs of a generalist predator on an exotic invasive pest demonstrated by molecular gut-content analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harwood, J.D., Yoo, H., Greenstone, M.H., Rowley, D.L., O'Neil, R.J. 2008. Differential impact of adults and nymphs of a generalist predator on an exotic invasive pest demonstrated by molecular gut-content analysis. Biological Invasions. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10530-008-9302-6.
Tracking the role of alternative prey in soybean aphid predation by Orius insidiosus: a molecular approach - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harwood, J.D., Desneux, N., Yoo, H.S., Rowley, D.L., Greenstone, M.H., Obrycki, J.J., O'Neil, R.J. 2007. Tracking the role of alternative prey in soybean aphid predation by prius insidiosus: a molecular approach. Molecular Ecology. 16:4390-4400.
Vouchering DNA Barcoding Specimens: Test of a Non-Destructive Extraction Protocol for Arthropods - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rowley, D.L., Coddington, J, Norrbom, A., Ochoa, R., Vandenberg, N., Greenstone, M.H. 2007. Vouchering specimens for documenting arthropod barcodes: a non-destructive method for DNA extraction. Molecular Ecology Notes.(7):915-924.
Validating DNA barcodes: A non-destructive extraction protocol enables simultaneous vouchering of DNA and morphological vouchers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rowley, D.L., Coddington, J.A., Gates, M.W., Norrbom, A.L., Ochoa, R., Vandenberg, N.J., Greenstone, M.H. 2007. Validating DNA barcodes: A non-destructive extraction protocol enables simultaneous vouchering of DNA and morphological vouchers. National Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. 7:915-924.
FEEDING MODE AND PREY DETECTABILITY HALF-LIVES IN MOLECULAR GUT ANALYSIS: AN EXAMPLE WITH TWO PREDATORS OF THE COLORADO POTATO BEETLE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Greenstone, M.H., Rowley, D.R., Weber, D.C. and Hawthorne, D.J. 2007. Feeding mode and prey detectability half-lives in molecular gut-content analysis: An example with two predators of the Colorado potato beetle. Bulletin of Entomological Research 97: 201-209.
INSECTICIDAL EFFECTS OF NEW STRAINS OF BACILLLUS THURINGIENSIS ON THE DIAMONDBACK MOTH, PLUTELLA XYLOSTELLA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Goh, H.G., Gelman, D., Martin, P.A.W., Shropshire, A.D., Rowley, D.L., Blackburn, M.B., Choi, I.Y., Farrar, R.R. 2007. Insecticidal effect of new strains of Bacillus thuringiensis on the diamondback moth, Putella xylostella. Côté, J.C. Otvos, I.S., Schwartz, J.-L. and Vincent C. (eds.) Proceedings of the 6th Pacific Rim Conference on the biotechnology of Bacillus thuringiensis and its environmental impact. Érudit, Montréal, 141 pp.
LEBIA GRANDIS (COLEOPTERA: CARABIDAE), A PREDATOR AND PARASITOID OF LEPTINOTARSA (COLEOPTERA: CHRYSOMELIDAE): PREY PREFERENCE AND HOST SUITABILITY. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Weber, D.C., Rowley, D.L., Greenstone, M.H., Athanas, M.M. 2006. Lebia grandis (coleoptera: carabidae), a predator and parasitoid of leptinotarsa (coleoptera: chrysomelidae): prey preference and host suitability.. Journal of Insect Science. V.6;09
BARCODING IMMATURE GENERALIST PREDATORS BY POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION: CARABIDS AND SPIDERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Greenstone, M.H., Rowley, D.L., Heimbach, U., Lundgren, J., Pfannenstiel, R., Rehner, S.A. 2005. Barcoding immature generalist predators by polymerase chain reaction: carabids and spiders. Molecular Ecology. 14:3247-3266
“IMPROVING KNOWLEDGE AND MANAGEMENT OF NATIVE NATURAL ENEMIES FOR BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF COLORADO POTATO BEETLE” - (Abstract Only)
Weber, D.C., Rowley, D.L., Thorpe, K.W., Aldrich, J.R. 2005. “improving knowledge and management of native natural enemies for biological control of colorado potato beetle”. International Symposium on Biological Control of Arthropods.