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Xinzhi Ni (PhD)
Crop Genetics and Breeding Research
Research Entomologist

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Projects
Genetic Enhancement of Insect and Disease Resistance in Maize and Sorghum
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 444963
Genetic Improvement and Management of Warm-Season Forage, Feedstocks, Syrup, and Turf Grasses
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 445744
Developing Integrated Ecological Tactics for Managing Sugarcane Aphid Outbreak
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 442520

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Invasive sorghum aphid: a decade of research on deciphering plant resistance mechanisms and novel approaches in breeding for sorghum resistance to aphids Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Thudi, M., Reddy, S., Dasharath Naik, Y., Reddy Cheruku, V., Reddy Sangireddi, M., Cuevas, H.E., Knoll, J.E., Louis, J., Kousik, C.S., Ni, X., Punnuri, S.M. 2024. Invasive sorghum aphid: a decade of research on deciphering plant resistance mechanisms and novel approaches in breeding for sorghum resistance to aphids. Crop Science. http://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.21301.
Development of Multimodal Fusion Technology for Tomato Maturity Assessment Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Y., Wei, C., Yoon, S.C., Ni, X., Wang, W., Liu, Y., Wang, D., Wang, X. 2024. Development of Multimodal Fusion Technology for Tomato Maturity Assessment. Sensors. 24(8):2467. https://doi.org/10.3390/s24082467.
Field evaluation of experimental maize hybrids for resistance to the fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in a warm temperate climate Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ni, X., Huffaker, A., Schmelz, E.A., Xu, W., Williams, W.P., Guo, B., Li, X., Huang, F. 2024. Field evaluation of experimental maize hybrids for resistance to the fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in a warm temperate climate. Insects. 15(4):289. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects15040289.
Resistance of germplasm enhancement of maize inbred lines to fall armyworm and corn earworm Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Woolfolk, S.W., Ni, X., Krakowsky, M.D., Matthews Jr, G.A. 2024. Resistance of germplasm enhancement of maize inbred lines to fall armyworm and corn earworm. Journal of Crop Improvement. 38(3):179-188. https://doi.org/10.1080/15427528.2024.2336258.
Macro-micro exploration on dynamic interaction between aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus and maize kernels using Vis/NIR hyperspectral imaging and SEM technology Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lu, Y., Jia, B., Yoon, S.C., Ni, X., Zhuang, H., Guo, B., Gold, S.E., Fountain, J.C., Glenn, A.E., Lawrence, K.C., Zhang, F., Wang, W., Lu, J., Wei, C., Jiang, H., Luo, J. 2024. Macro-micro exploration on dynamic interaction between aflatoxigenic Aspergillus flavus and maize kernels using Vis/NIR hyperspectral imaging and SEM technology. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 416. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2024.110661.
First record of Melanaphis donacis (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in Georgia Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harris-Shultz, K.R., Halbert, S.E., Moore, M., Ni, X. 2024. First record of Melanaphis donacis (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in Georgia. Journal of Entomological Science. 59(4):524-527. https://doi.org/10.18474/JES23-105.
Evaluation of insect, disease, and bird damage in grain, silage and forage sorghum hybrids in 2023 - (Experiment Station)
Ni, X., Mailhot, D.J., Harris-Shultz, K.R., Knoll, J.E., Uyi, O., Toews, M.D., Dunn, D., Buntin, G. 2023. Evaluation of insect, disease, and bird damage in grain, silage and forage sorghum hybrids in 2023. In: D.J. Mailhot, D. Dunn, and G. Ware. D. Buntin, X. Ni, and M. Toews (eds). Georgia 2023 Corn, Sorghum, and Summer Annual Forages Performance Tests. Georgia Agricultural Experiment Station Annual Publication. pp. 45-49.
Insect screening results: multiple insect resistance in 64 commercial corn hybrids, 2023 - (Experiment Station)
Ni, X., Mailhot, D., Toews, M.D., Buntin, G. 2023. Insect screening results: multiple insect resistance in 64 commercial corn hybrids, 2023. In: D.J. Mailhot, D. Dunn, and G. Ware. D. Buntin, X. Ni, and M. Toews (eds). Georgia 2023 Corn, Sorghum, and Summer Annual Forages Performance Tests. Georgia Agricultural Experiment Station Annual Publication. pp. 29-32.
Sequential and simultaneous interactions of plant allelochemical flavone, Bt toxin Vip3A and insecticide emamectin benzoate in Spodoptera frugiperda Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huang, K., He, H., Wang, S., Zhang, M., Chen, X., Deng, Z., Ni, X., Li, X. 2023. Sequential and simultaneous interactions of plant allelochemical flavone, Bt toxin Vip3A and insecticide emamectin benzoate in Spodoptera frugiperda. Insects. 14(9):736. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects14090736.
Identification of the flavone-inducible counter-defense genes and their cis-elements in Helicoverpa armigera Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Deng, Z., Zhang, Y., Fang, L., Zhang, M., Wang, L., Ni, X., Li, X. 2023. Identification of the flavone-inducible counter-defense genes and their cis-elements in Helicoverpa armigera. Toxins. 15:365. https://doi.org/10.3390/toxins15060365.
More than 10 years after commercialization, Vip3A-expressing MIR162 remains highly efficacious in controlling major Lepidopteran maize pests: laboratory resistance selection versus field reality Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wen, Z., Conville, J., Matthews, P., Hootman, T., Himes, J., Wong, S., Huang, F., Ni, X., Chen, J., Bramlett, M. 2023. More than 10 years after commercialization, Vip3A-expressing MIR162 remains highly efficacious in controlling major Lepidopteran maize pests: laboratory resistance selection versus field reality. Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology. 192:105385. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pestbp.2023.105385.
Evaluation of insect, disease, and bird damage in grain, silage and forage sorghum hybrids in 2022 - (Experiment Station)
Ni, X., Harris-Shultz, K.R., Knoll, J.E., Toews, M.D., Dunn, D., Buntin, G. 2023. Evaluation of insect, disease, and bird damage in grain, silage and forage sorghum hybrids in 2022. In D.J. Mailhot, D. Dunn, and G. Ware (eds). Georgia 2022 Corn, Sorghum, and Summer Annual Forages Performance Tests. Georgia Agricultural Experiment Station Annual Publication. pp. 41-45.
Evaluation of Aspergillus flavus growth and detection of aflatoxin B1 content on maize agar culture medium using Vis/NIR hyperspectral imaging Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guo, X., Jia, B., Zhang, H., Ni, X., Zhuang, H., Lu, Y., Wang, W. 2023. Evaluation of Aspergillus flavus growth and detection of aflatoxin B1 content on maize agar culture medium using Vis/NIR hyperspectral imaging. Agriculture. 13. Article 237. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture13020237.
Insect screening results: multiple insect resistance in 59 commercial corn hybrids-2022 - (Experiment Station)
Ni, X., Toews, M.D., Buntin, G. 2023. Insect screening results: multiple insect resistance in 59 commercial corn hybrids-2022. In: D.J. Mailhot, D. Dunn, and G. Ware (eds), Georgia 2022 Corn, Sorghum, and Summer Annual Forages Performance Tests. Georgia Agricultural Experiment Stations Annual Publication. pp. 24-27.
Impact of planting date and insecticide application methods on Melanaphis sorghi (Hemiptera: Aphididae) infestation and forage sorghum yield Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Uyi, O., Reay-Jones, F.P., Ni, X., Buntin, D., Jacobson, A., Punnuri, S., Toews, M.D. 2022. Impact of planting date and insecticide application methods on Melanaphis sorghi (Hemiptera: Aphididae) infestation and forage sorghum yield. Insects. 13. Article 1038. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects13111038.
Management of Melanaphis sorghi (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in grain sorghum with early planting and in-furrow flupyradifurone application Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Uyi, O., Ni, X., Buntin, D., Jacobson, A., Reay-Jones, F.P., Punnuri, S., Toews, M.D. 2023. Management of Melanaphis sorghi (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in grain sorghum with early planting and in-furrow flupyradifurone application. Crop Protection. 164. Article 106148. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2022.106148.
Host plant resistance, foliar insecticide application and natural enemies play a role in the management of Melanaphis sorghi (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in grain sorghum Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Uyi, O., Lahiri, S., Ni, X., Buntin, D., Jacobson, A., Reay-Jones, F., Punnuri, S., Huseth, A.S., Toews, M.D. 2022. Host plant resistance, foliar insecticide application and natural enemies play a role in the management of Melanaphis sorghi (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in grain sorghum. Frontiers in Plant Science. 13:1006. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.1006225.
Large genomic deletion linked to field-evolved resistance to Cry1F corn in fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) from Florida Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Banerjee, R., Placidi De Bortoli, C., Huang, F., Lamour, K., Meagher Jr, R.L., Buntin, G., Ni, X., Reay-Jones, F., Steward, S., Jurat-Fuentes, J. 2022. Large genomic deletion linked to field-evolved resistance to Cry1F corn in fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) from Florida. Scientific Reports. 12:13580. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-17603-3.
Estimation of resistance allele frequencies to Cry1A.105 and Cry2Ab2 in the corn earworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) with F2 isolines generated from a mass-mating method Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yu, W., Head, G.P., Price, P., Brown, S., Cook, D., Ni, X., Reay-Jones, F., Dimase, M., Huang, F. 2022. Estimation of resistance allele frequencies to Cry1A.105 and Cry2Ab2 in the corn earworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) with F2 isolines generated from a mass-mating method. Crop Protection. 161:106054. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2022.106054.
Detection of aflatoxin B1 in single peanut kernels by combining hyperspectral and microscopic imaging technologies Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, H., Jia, B., Lu, Y., Yoon, S.C., Ni, X., Zhuang, H., Guo, X., Le, W., Wang, W. 2022. Detection of aflatoxin B1 in single peanut kernels by combining hyperspectral and microscopic imaging technologies. Sensors. 22(13):4864. https://doi.org/10.3390/s22134864.
Melanaphis sorghi (Hemiptera: Aphididae) clonal diversity in the United States and Brazil Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harris-Shultz, K.R., Armstrong, J.S., Carvalho, G., Pereira Segundo, J., Ni, X. 2022. Melanaphis sorghi (Hemiptera: Aphididae) clonal diversity in the United States and Brazil. Insects. 13(5):416. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects13050416.
Resistance allele frequency to Cry1Ab and Vip3Aa20 in Helicoverpa zea (Boddie) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Louisiana and three other southeastern U.S. states Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lin, S., Oyediran, I., Niu, Y., Brown, S., Cook, D., Ni, X., Zhang, Y., Reay-Jones, F.P., Chen, J., Wen, Z., Dimase, M., Huang, F. 2022. Resistance allele frequency to Cry1Ab and Vip3Aa20 in Helicoverpa zea (Boddie) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Louisiana and three other southeastern U.S. states. Toxins. 14(4):270. https://doi.org/10.3390/toxins14040270.
A transposon-introduced G-quadruplex motif is selectively retained and constrained to downregulate CYP321A1 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Deng, Z., Zhang, Y., Gao, C., Shen, W., Wang, S., Ni, X., Liu, S., Li, X. 2022. A transposon-introduced G-quadruplex motif is selectively retained and constrained to downregulate CYP321A1. Insect Science. 29(6):1629-1642. https://doi.org/10.1111/1744-7917.13021.
Spatio-temporal patterns of Aspergillus flavus infection and aflatoxin B1 biosynthesis on maize kernels probed by SWIR hyperspectral imaging and synchrotron FTIR microspectroscopy Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yao, L., Beibei, J., Yoon, S.C., Zhuang, H., Ni, X., Guo, B., Gold, S.E., Fountain, J.C., Glenn, A.E., Lawrence, K.C., Zhang, H., Guo, X., Zhang, F., Wang, W. 2022. Spatio-temporal patterns of Aspergillus flavus infection and aflatoxin B1 biosynthesis on maize kernels probed by SWIR hyperspectral imaging and synchrotron FTIR microspectroscopy. Food Chemistry. 382:132340. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.132340.
Evaluation of insect, disease, and bird damage in grain, silage and forage sorghum hybrids in 2021 - (Experiment Station)
Multiple insect resistance in 51 commercial corn hybrids, 2021 - (Experiment Station)
A sorghum genome-wide association study (GWAS) identifies a WRKY transcription factor as a candidate gene underlying sugarcane aphid (Melanaphis sacchari) resistance Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Poosapati, S., Poretsky, E., Dressano, K., Ruiz, M., Vazquez, A., Sandoval, E., Estrada-Cardenas, A., Duggal, S., Lim, J., Morris, G., Szczepaniec, A., Walse, S.S., Ni, X., Schmelz, E.A., Huffaker, A. 2022. A sorghum genome-wide association study (GWAS) identifies a WRKY transcription factor as a candidate gene underlying sugarcane aphid (Melanaphis sacchari) resistance. Planta. 255. Article 37. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00425-021-03814-x.
Identification and characterization of MicroRNAs in gonads of Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, L., Wang, S., Huang, K., Zhang, Y., Li, Y., Zhang, M., Huang, J., Deng, Z., Ni, X., Li, X. 2021. Identification and characterization of MicroRNAs in gonads of Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Insects. 12:749. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects12080749.
Spontaneous transposition of HzSINE1 into CYP321A2 is undetectable in the field populations of Helicoverpa zea Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, S., Chen, S., Dong, S., Zhang, M., Deng, Z., Ni, X., Huang, J., Li, X. 2021. Spontaneous transposition of HzSINE1 into CYP321A2 is undetectable in the field populations of Helicoverpa zea. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology. 24:882-888. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aspen.2021.07.015.
A dual-luciferase reporter system for characterization of small RNA target gene in both mammalian and insect cells Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Deng, Z., Zhang, Y., Li, L., Xie, X., Zhang, M., Ni, X., Li, X. 2021. A dual-luciferase reporter system for characterization of small RNA target gene in both mammalian and insect cells. Insect Science. 29:631-644. https://doi.org/10.1111/1744-7917.12945.
Inductive and synergistic interactions between plant allelochemical flavone and Bt toxin Cry1Ac in Helicoverpa armigera Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, S., Zhang, M., Huang, J., Li, L., Huang, K., Zhang, Y., Li, Y., Ni, X., Deng, Z., Li, X. 2021. Inductive and synergistic interactions between plant allelochemical flavone and Bt toxin Cry1Ac in Helicoverpa armigera. Insect Science. 28:1756-1765. https://doi.org/10.1111/1744-7917.12897.
Assessing spatio-temporal patterns of sugarcane aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) infestations on silage sorghum yield using unmanned aerial systems (UAS) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, J., Maleski, J., Schwartz, B., Dunn, D., Mailhot, D., Ni, X., Harris-Shultz, K.R., Knoll, J.E., Toews, M. 2021. Assessing spatio-temporal patterns of sugarcane aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) infestations on silage sorghum yield using unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Crop Protection. 146: 105681. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2021.105681.
Identification and characterization of the masculinizing function of the Helicoverpa armigera masc gene Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Deng, Z., Leyao, L., Zhang, Y., Zhang, Y., Xie, X., Zhang, M., Huang, J., Ni, X., Li, X. 2021. Identification and characterization of the masculinizing function of the Helicoverpa armigera masc gene. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 22(16):8650. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms22168650.
Extended investigation of field-evolved resistance of the corn earworm Helicoverpa zea (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) to Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1A.105 and Cry2Ab2 proteins in the southeastern United States Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yu, W., Lin, S., Dimase, M., Niu, Y., Brown, S., Head, G.P., Price, P.A., Reay-Jones, F.P., Cook, D., Reisig, D., Thrash, B., Ni, X., Paula-Moraes, S.V., Huang, F. 2021. Extended investigation of field-evolved resistance of the corn earworm Helicoverpa zea (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) to Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1A.105 and Cry2Ab2 proteins in the southeastern United States. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 183:107560. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2021.107560.
Resistance to insect, disease, and bird damage in grain, silage, and forage sorghum hybrids - 2020 - (Experiment Station)
Populations of Helicoverpa zea (Boddie) in the southeastern United States are commonly resistant to Cry1Ab, but still susceptible to Vip3Aa20 expressed in MIR 162 corn Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Niu, Y., Oyediran, I., Yu, W., Lin, S., Dimase, M., Brown, S., Reay-Jones, F.P., Cook, D., Reisig, D., Thrash, B., Ni, X., Paula-Moraes, S.V., Zhang, Y., Chen, J., Wen, Z., Huang, F. 2021. Populations of Helicoverpa zea (Boddie) in the southeastern United States are commonly resistant to Cry1Ab, but still susceptible to Vip3Aa20 expressed in MIR 162 corn. Toxins. 13(1):63. https://doi.org/10.3390/toxins13010063.
Resistance to fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) feeding was identified in nascent allotetraploids cross-compatible to cultivated peanut (Arachis hypogaea) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Levinson, C.M., Marasigan, K.M., Chu, Y., Stalker, T.H., Holbrook Jr, C.C., Ni, X., Williams, W.P., Ozias-Akins, P. 2020. Resistance to fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) feeding was identified in nascent allotetraploids cross-compatible to cultivated peanut (Arachis hypogaea). Peanut Science. 47:123-134. https://doi.org/10.3146/PS20-13.1.
Non-destructive discrimination of illicium verum from poisonous adulterant using vis/nir hyperspectral imaging combined with chemometrics Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lu, Y., Wang, W., Ni, X., Zhuang, H. 2020. Non-destructive discrimination of illicium verum from poisonous adulterant using vis/nir hyperspectral imaging combined with chemometrics. Infrared Physics and Technology. 111: Article 103509. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.infrared.2020.103509.
Characterization of the first W-unique protein-coding gene for sex determination in Helicoverpa armigera Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Deng, Z., Zhang, Y., Zhang, M., Huang, J., Ni, X., Li, X. 2020. Characterization of the first W-unique protein-coding gene for sex determination in Helicoverpa armigera. Frontiers in Genetics. 11:649. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2020.00649.
A sugarcane aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) 'Super-clone' remains on U.S. sorghum and johnsongrass ands feeds on giant miscanthus Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harris-Shultz, K.R., Ni, X. 2021. A sugarcane aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) 'Super-clone' remains on U.S. sorghum and johnsongrass ands feeds on giant miscanthus. Journal of Entomological Science. 56(1):43-52. https://doi.org/10.18474/0749-8004-56.1.43.
Evaluation of strains of Beauveria bassiana and Isaria fumosorosea to control sugarcane aphids on grain sorghum Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harris-Shultz, K.R., Knoll, J.E., Punnuri, S., Niland, E., Ni, X. 2020. Evaluation of strains of Beauveria bassiana and Isaria fumosorosea to control sugarcane aphids on grain sorghum. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment. 3:e20047. https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20047.
Classifying Maize Kernels Naturally Infected by Fungi Using Near-infrared Hyperspectral Hmaging Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chu, X., Wang, W., Ni, X., Li, C., Li, Y. 2020. Classifying Maize Kernels Naturally Infected by Fungi Using Near-infrared Hyperspectral Hmaging. Infrared Physics and Technology. 105: Article 103242. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.infrared.2020.103242.
Functional biology and molecular mechanisms of host-pathogen interactions for aflatoxin contamination in groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) and maize (Zea mays L.) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Soni, P., Gangurde, S.S., Ortega-Beltron, A., Kumar, R., Parmar, S., Sudini, H.K., Lei, Y., Ni, X., Huai, D., Fountain, J.C., Njoroge, S., Mahuku, G., Radhakrishnan, T., Zhuang, W., Guo, B., Liao, B., Singam, P., Pandey, M.K., Bandyopadhyay, R., Varshney, R.K. 2020. Functional biology and molecular mechanisms of host-pathogen interactions for aflatoxin contamination in groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) and maize (Zea mays L.). Frontiers in Microbiology. 11:Article 227 p. 1-22. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2020.00227.
Grain, silage, and forage sorghum hybrid resistance to insect, disease, and bird damage 2019 - (Experiment Station)
Ni, X., Buntin, G., Harris-Shultz, K.R., Knoll, J.E., Toews, M.D., Dunn, D. 2020. Grain, silage, and forage sorghum hybrid resistance to insect, disease, and bird damage 2019. In: D.J. Mailhot, D. Dunn, and H. Jordan Jr. (eds), Georgia 2019 Corn, Sorghum Grain and Silage, and Summer Annual Forages Performance Tests. Georgia Agricultural Experiment Stations, Annual Publication. 101-11, pp. 51-59.
Evaluation and classification of five cereal fungi on culture medium using Visible/Near-Infrared (Vis/NIR) hyperspectral imaging Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lu, Y., Wang, W., Huang, M., Ni, X., Chu, X., Li, C. 2020. Evaluation and classification of five cereal fungi on culture medium using Visible/Near-Infrared (Vis/NIR) hyperspectral imaging. Infrared Physics and Technology. 105:Article 103206. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.infrared.2020.103206.
Essential processing methods of hyperspectral images of agricultural and food products Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jia, B., Wang, W., Ni, X., Lawrence, K.C., Zhuang, H., Yoon, S.C., Gao, Z. 2020. Essential processing methods of hyperspectral images of agricultural and food products. Chemometrics and Intelligent Laboratory Systems. 198:Article 103936. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemolab.2020.103936.
The sorghum epicuticular wax locus Bloomless2 reduces plant damage in P898012 caused by the sugarcane aphid Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harris-Shultz, K.R., Punnuri, S., Knoll, J.E., Ni, X., Wang, H. 2020. The sorghum epicuticular wax locus Bloomless2 reduces plant damage in P898012 caused by the sugarcane aphid. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment. 3:e20008. https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20008.
Insect screening results: Multiple insect resistance in 68 commercial corn hybrids, 2019 - (Experiment Station)
Ni, X., Toews, M.D., Buntin, G. 2020. Insect screening results: Multiple insect resistance in 68 commercial corn hybrids, 2019. In: D.J. Mailhot, D. Dunn, and H. Jordan Jr. (eds), Georgia 2019 Corn, Sorghum Grain and Silage, and Summer Annual Forages Performance Tests. Georgia Agricultural Experiment Station, Annual Publication. 101-11, pp. 26-30.
Detection of mycotoxins and toxigenic fungi in cereal grains using vibrational spectroscopic techniques: A review Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jia, B., Wang, W., Ni, X., Chu, X., Yoon, S.C., Lawrence, K.C. 2020. Detection of mycotoxins and toxigenic fungi in cereal grains using vibrational spectroscopic techniques: A review. World Mycotoxin Journal. 13(2):163-178. https://doi.org/10.3920/WMJ2019.2510.
Combining host plant resistance and foliar insecticide application to manage Melanaphis sacchari (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in grain sorghum Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lahiri, S., Ni, X., Buntin, G., Punnuri, S., Jacobson, A., Reay-Jones, F.P., Toews, M.D. 2019. Combining host plant resistance and foliar insecticide application to manage Melanaphis sacchari (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in grain sorghum. International Journal of Pest Management. 67(1):10-19. https://doi.org/10.1080/09670874.2019.1660830.
Evaluation of elite maize inbred lines for reduced Aspergillus flavus infection, aflatoxin accumulation, and agronomic traits Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pekar, J.J., Murray, S.C., Isakeit, T.S., Scully, B.T., Guo, B., Knoll, J.E., Ni, X., Abbas, H.K., Williams, W.P., Xu, W. 2019. Evaluation of elite maize inbred lines for reduced Aspergillus flavus infection, aflatoxin accumulation, and agronomic traits. Crop Science. 59:2562-2571. https://doi.org/10.2135/cropsci2019.04.0206.
Utilising near-infrared hyperspectral imaging to detect low-level peanut powder contamination of whole wheat flour - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, X., Wang, W., Ni, X., Chu, X., Li, Y., Lu, C. 2019. Utilising near-infrared hyperspectral imaging to detect low-level peanut powder contamination of whole wheat flour. Biosystems Engineering. 184:55-68.
Utilizing biodemographic indices to identify perennial bioenergy grasses as sugarcane aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) host plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Armstrong, J.S., Harris-Shultz, K.R., Ni, X., Wang, H., Knoll, J.E., Anderson, W.F. 2019. Utilizing biodemographic indices to identify perennial bioenergy grasses as sugarcane aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) host plants. Trends in Entomology. 15:1-14.
A long non-coding RNA regulates cadherin transcription and susceptibility to Bt toxin Cry1Ac in pink bollworm, Pectinophora gossypiella Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, S., Hussain, F., Unnithan, G.C., Dong, S., Ulabdin, Z., Gu, S., Mathew, L.G., Fabrick, J.A., Ni, X., Carriere, Y., Tabashnik, B.E., Li, X. 2019. A long non-coding RNA regulates cadherin transcription and susceptibility to Bt toxin Cry1Ac in pink bollworm, Pectinophora gossypiella. Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology. 158:54-60. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pestbp.2019.04.007.
Update on sugarcane aphid genetics, management in sweet sorghum, and breeding for resistance - (Proceedings)
Knoll, J.E., Harris-Shultz, K.R., Ni, X. 2019. Update on sugarcane aphid genetics, management in sweet sorghum, and breeding for resistance. In: Lima, I., Eggleston, G, and Clayton, C. (eds.) Advances in Sugar Crops Processing and Conversion, May 15-18, 2018, New Orleans, LA. pp. 172-186.
Parasitism of Melanaphis sacchari (Hemiptera: Aphididae) by Lysiphlebus testaceipes (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) in the greenhouse and field - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lahiri, S., Ni, X., Buntin, G., Toews, M.D. 2020. Parasitism of Melanaphis sacchari (Hemiptera: Aphididae) by Lysiphlebus testaceipes (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) in the greenhouse and field. Journal of Entomological Science. 55:14-24.
Molecular evolution of the plant ECERIFERUM1 and ECERIFERUM3 genes involved in aliphatic hydrocarbon production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, H., Ni, X., Harris-Shultz, K.R. 2019. Molecular evolution of the plant ECERIFERUM1 and ECERIFERUM3 genes involved in aliphatic hydrocarbon production. Computational Biology and Chemistry. 80:1-9.
Field-evolved resistance of Helicoverpa zea (Boddie) to transgenic maize expressing pyramided Cry1A.105/Cry2Ab2 proteins in northeast Louisiana, the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kaur, G., Guo, J., Brown, S., Head, G.P., Price, P.A., Paula-Moraes, S., Ni, X., Dimase, M., Huang, F. 2019. Field-evolved resistance of Helicoverpa zea (Boddie) to transgenic maize expressing pyramided Cry1A.105/Cry2Ab2 proteins in northeast Louisiana, the United States. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 163:1-20.
Genome size reversely correlates with host plant range in Helicoverpa species Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, S., Gu, S., Ni, X., Li, X. 2019. Genome size reversely correlates with host plant range in Helicoverpa species. Frontiers in Physiology. 10:Article 29.
Grain, silage, and forage sorghum hybrid resistance to insect, disease, and bird damage, 2018 - (Experiment Station)
Buntin, G., Ni, X., Harris-Shultz, K.R., Knoll, J.E., Toews, M.D., Dunn, D. 2018. Grain, silage, and forage sorghum hybrid resistance to insect, disease, and bird damage, 2018. In: D.J. Mailhot, D. Dunn, and H. Jordan Jr., (eds.), Georgia Agricultural Experiment Station Publication 103-10, pp. 65-72.
Multiple insect resistance in 53 commercial corn hybrids, 2018 - (Experiment Station)
Ni, X., Toews, M.D., Buntin, G. 2018. Multiple insect resistance in 53 commercial corn hybrids, 2018. In: D.J. Mailhot, D. Dunn, H. Jordan Jr., and J.L. Day (eds.). Georgia 2018 Corn Performance Tests, Georgia Agricultural Experiment Station Publication 101-10, pp. 32-35.
Evaluation of maize inbred lines and topcross progeny for resistance to pre-harvest aflatoxin contamination in the field Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fountain, J.C., Abbas, H.K., Ni, X., Scully, B.T., Lee, R.D., Kemerait, R.C., Guo, B. 2018. Evaluation of maize inbred lines and topcross progeny for resistance to pre-harvest aflatoxin contamination in the field. The Crop Journal. 7:118-125. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cj.2018.10.001.
Recent advancement in near infrared spectroscopy and hyperspectral imaging techniques for quality and safety assessment of agricultural and food products in the China Agricultural University - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jiang, H., Wang, W., Ni, X., Zhuang, H., Yoon, S.C., Lawrence, K.C. 2018. Recent advancement in near infrared spectroscopy and hyperspectral imaging techniques for quality and safety assessment of agricultural and food products in the China Agricultural University. NIR news (Near Infrared Reflectance News). 29(8):19-23.
Decreased Cry1Ac activation by midgut proteases associated with Cry1Ac resistance in Helicoverpa zea Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, M., Wei, J., Ni, X., Zhang, J., Jurat-Fuentes, J.L., Fabrick, J.A., Carriere, Y., Tabashnik, B.E., Li, X. 2019. Decreased Cry1Ac activation by midgut proteases associated with Cry1Ac resistance in Helicoverpa zea. Pest Management Science. 75(4):1099-1106. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.5224.
Evaluation of growth characteristics of Aspergillus parasiticus inoculated in different culture media by shortwave infrared (SWIR) hyperspectral imaging - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chu, X., Wang, W., Ni, X., Zheng, H., Zhao, X., Zhuang, H., Lawrence, K.C., Li, C., Li, Y., Lu, C. 2019. Evaluation of growth characteristics of Aspergillus parasiticus inoculated in different culture media by shortwave infrared (SWIR) hyperspectral imaging. Journal of Innovative Optical Health Sciences. 11(5):Article 1850031 (15 pages).
A sugarcane aphid 'Super-Clone' predominates on sorghum and johnsongrass from four US states Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harris-Shultz, K.R., Brewer, M., Wadl, P.A., Ni, X., Wang, H. 2018. A sugarcane aphid 'Super-Clone' predominates on sorghum and johnsongrass from four US states. Crop Science. 58:2533-2541. https://doi.org/10.2135/cropsci2018.03.0151.
Evaluation of near-infrared hyperspectral imaging for detection of peanut and walnut powders in whole wheat flour - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhao, X., Wang, W., Ni, X., Chu, X., Li, Y., Sun, C. 2018. Evaluation of near-infrared hyperspectral imaging for detection of peanut and walnut powders in whole wheat flour. Applied Sciences. 8:Article 1076.
Growth identification of Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus by visible/near infrared hyperspectral imaging - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chu, X., Wang, W., Ni, X., Zheng, H., Zhao, X., Zhang, R., Li, Y. 2018. Growth identification of Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus by visible/near infrared hyperspectral imaging. Applied Sciences. 8:Article 513.
Deciphering drought-induced metabolic responses and regulation in developing maize kernels Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, L., Fountain, J.C., Ji, P., Ni, X., Chen, S., Lee, R.D., Kemerait, R.C., Guo, B. 2018. Deciphering drought-induced metabolic responses and regulation in developing maize kernels. Plant Biotechnology Journal. 16:1616-1628. https://doi.org/10.1111/pbi.12899.
The environment strongly affects estimates of heterosis in hybrid sweet sorghum Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Knoll, J.E., Anderson, W.F., Harris-Shultz, K.R., Ni, X. 2018. The environment strongly affects estimates of heterosis in hybrid sweet sorghum. Sugar Tech. 20(3):261-274. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12355-018-0596-0.
Genome-wide association mapping of anthracnose (Collectotrichum sublineolun) resistance in U.S. sorghum association panel - (Abstract Only)
Useful bicistronic reporter system for studying poly (A) site-defining cis elements and regulation of alternative polyadenylation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Deng, Z., Zhang, S., Gu, S., Ni, X., Zeng, W., Li, X. 2018. Useful bicistronic reporter system for studying poly (A) site-defining cis elements and regulation of alternative polyadenylation. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 19(1):Article 279.
Genome-wide association mapping of anthracnose (Collectotrichum sublineolun) resistance in the U.S. sorghum association panel - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Genome-wide association mapping of anthracnose (Colletotrichum sublineolun) resistance in the U.S. sorghum association panel - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cuevas, H.E., Prom, L.K., Copper, E.A., Knoll, J.E., Ni, X. 2018. Genome-wide association mapping of anthracnose (Collectotrichum sublineolun) resistance in the U.S. sorghum association panel. The Plant Genome. 11:170099.
Grain, silage and forage sorghum hybrid resistance to insect and bird damage, 2017 - (Experiment Station)
Buntin, G.D., Ni, X., Harris-Shultz, K.R., Knoll, J.E., Toews, M.D., Dunn, D. 2017. Grain, silage and forage sorghum hybrid resistance to insect and bird damage, 2017. In D.J. Mailthot, D. Dunn, H. Jordan, Jr., and J.L. Day (eds), Georgia 2017 Soybean, Sorghum Grain and Silage, and Summer Annual Forages, Georgia Agricultural Experiment Stations, Annual Publications. 103-9, pp. 74-80. http://www.swvt.uga.edu/2017/SYSR17/AP103-9-sr-resist.pdf.
Utilisation of visible/near-infrared hyperspectral images to classify aflatoxin B1 contaminated maize kernels - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kimuli, D., Wang, W., Lawrence, K.C., Yoon, S.C., Ni, X., Heitschmidt, G.W. 2018. Utilisation of visible/near-infrared hyperspectral images to classify aflatoxin B1 contaminated maize kernels. Biosystems Engineering. 166:150-160.
Multiple insect resistance in 59 commmerical corn hybrids - 2017 - (Experiment Station)
Ni, X., Toews, M.D., Buntin, G.D. 2017. Multiple insect resistance in 59 commmerical corn hybrids - 2017. In: D. J. Mailhot, D. Dunn, H. Jordan Jr., and J. L. Day (eds.), Georgia 2017 Corn Performance Tests, Georgia Agricultural Experiment Stations, Annual Publication 101-9, pp. 37-40. Athens, GA, November 2017. http://www.swvt.uga.edu/2017/CN17/AP101-9insect.pdf.
Monitoring of brown stink bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) population dynamics in corn to predict its abundance using weather data - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ni, X., Cottrell, T.E., Buntin, G., Li, X., Wang, W., Zhuang, H. 2019. Monitoring of brown stink bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) population dynamics in corn to predict its abundance using weather data. Insect Science. 26:536-544.
Genome sequencing of the sugarcane aphid for microsatellite development and endosymbiont detection - (Abstract Only)
Wadl, P.A., Harris-Shultz, K.R., Wang, X., Ni, X. 2017. Genome sequencing of the sugarcane aphid for microsatellite development and endosymbiont detection [abstract]. XXV International Congress of Entomology. doi:10.1603./ICE.2016.108446.
Cytotoxicity and binding profiles of activated Cry1Ac and Cry2Ab to three insect cell lines - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wei, J., Liang, G., Wu, K., Gu, S., Guo, Y., Ni, X., Li, X. 2018. Cytotoxicity and binding profiles of activated Cry1Ac and Cry2Ab to three insect cell lines. Insect Science. 25:655-666.
Microsatellite markers reveal a predominant sugarcane aphid (Homoptera: Aphididae) clone is found on sorghum in seven states and one territory of the USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harris-Shultz, K.R., Ni, X., Wadl, P.A., Wang, X., Wang, H., Huang, F., Flanders, K., Seiter, N., Kerns, D., Meagher Jr, R.L., Xue, Q., Reisig, D., Buntin, D., Cuevas, H.E., Brewer, M., Yang, X. 2017. Microsatellite markers reveal a predominant sugarcane aphid (Homoptera: Aphididae) clone is found on sorghum in seven states and one territory of the USA. Crop Science. 57:2064-2072.
Deciphering drought-induced response patterns at the biochemical and molecular level in maize related to aflatoxin contamination resistance - (Abstract Only)
Yang, L., Fountain, J., Jiang, T., Ni, X., Lee, R.D., Scully, B.T., Chen, S., Kemerait, R.C., Guo, B. 2017. Deciphering drought-induced response patterns at the biochemical and molecular level in maize related to aflatoxin contamination resistance [abstract]. Meeting Abstract.
Detection of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) in individual maize kernels using short wave infrared (SWIR) hyperspectral imaging - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chu, X., Wang, W., Yoon, S.C., Ni, X., Heitschmidt, G.W. 2017. Detection of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) in individual maize kernels using short wave infrared (SWIR) hyperspectral imaging. Biosystems Engineering. 157:13-23.
The genes BM2 and BLMC that affect epicuticular wax deposition in sorghum are allelic - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Punnuri, S., Harris-Shultz, K.R., Knoll, J.E., Ni, X., Wang, H. 2017. The genes BM2 and BLMC that affect epicuticular wax deposition in sorghum are allelic. Crop Science. 57:1552-1556.
Resistance to insect and bird damage in sorghum hybrids - 2016 - (Experiment Station)
Ni, X., Harris-Shultz, K.R., Knoll, J.E., Toews, M.D., Buntin, G. 2016. Resistance to insect and bird damage in sorghum hybrids - 2016. In: J.D. Gassett, D. Dunn, A.E. Coy, H. Jordan, Jr., and J.L. Day (eds.). Soybean, Sorghum Grain and Silage, and Summer Annual Forages Performance Trials, Georgia Agricultural Experiment Station, Annual Publication 103-8, pp. 63-69.
Multiple insect resistance in 50 commercial corn hybrids, 2016 - (Experiment Station)
Ni, X., Toews, M.D., Buntin, G.D. 2016. Multiple insect resistance in 50 commercial corn hybrids, 2016. In: J.D. Gassett, D. Dunn, A.E. Coy, H. Jordan, Jr., and J.L. Day (eds.). Georgia 2016 Corn Performance Tests, Georgia Agricultural Experiment Stations, Annual Publication. 101-8 pp. 34-37.
Evaluation of maize inbred lines for resistance to pre-harvest aflatoxin and fumonisin contamination in the field - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guo, B., Ji, X., Ni, X., Fountain, J.C., Li, H., Abbas, H.K., Lee, D., Scully, B.T. 2017. Evaluation of maize inbred lines for resistance to pre-harvest aflatoxin and fumonisin contamination in the field. The Crop Journal. 5:259-264. doi:10.1016/j.cj.2016.10.005.
Identification of resistance to aflatoxin accumulation and yield potential in maize hybrids in the Southeast Regional Aflatoxin Trials (SERAT) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wahl, N., Murray, S., Isakeit, T., Krakowsky, M.D., Windham, G.L., Williams, W.P., Guo, B., Ni, X., Knoll, J.E., Scully, B.T., Xu, W., Mayfield, K. 2017. Identification of resistance to aflatoxin accumulation and yield potential in maize hybrids in the Southeast Regional Aflatoxin Trials (SERAT). Crop Science. 57:202-215.
Differential metabolome analysis of field-grown maize kernels in response to drought stress - (Abstract Only)
Yang, L., Fountain, J., Ni, X., Lee, R.D., Chen, S., Scully, B.T., Kemeraity, R.C., Guo, B. 2016. Differential metabolome analysis of field-grown maize kernels in response to drought stress [abstract]. American Phytopathological Society.
F2 screen for resistance to Bacillus thuringiensis Cry2Ab2-maize in field populations of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) from the southern United States Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Niu, Y., Qureshi, J.A., Ni, X., Head, G.P., Price, P.A., Meagher Jr, R.L., Kerns, D., Levy, R., Yang, X., Huang, F. 2016. F2 screen for resistance to Bacillus thuringiensis Cry2Ab2-maize in field populations of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) from the southern United States. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 138(2016): 66-72. doi.10.1016/j.jip.2016.06.005.
Estimation of resistance allele frequency to maize incorporated Bacillus thuringiensis Cry2Ab2 protein in field populations of the fall army Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) from south region of the United State - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Niu, Y., Qureshi, J.A., Ni, X., Head, G.P., Meagher Jr, R.L., Kerns, D., Levy, R., Yang, X., Huang, F. 2016. Estimation of resistance allele frequency to maize incorporated Bacillus thuringiensis Cry2Ab2 protein in field populations of the fall army Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) from south region of the United States. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 138:66-72.
Differential metabolome analysis of field-grown maize kernels in response to drought stress - (Abstract Only)
Yang, L., Fountain, J.C., Ni, X., Lee, R.D., Chen, S., Scully, B.T., Kemerait, R.C., Guo, B. 2016. Differential metabolome analysis of field-grown maize kernels in response to drought stress [abstract]. American Phytopathological Society Abstracts.
Maize death acids, 9-lipoxygenase derived cyclopente(a)nones, display activity as cytotoxic phytoalexins and transcriptional mediators - (Abstract Only)
Diurnal activities of the brown stink bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in and near tasseling corn fields - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ni, X., Cottrell, T.E., Toews, M.D., Tillman, P.G., Buntin, G.D. 2016. Diurnal activities of the brown stink bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in and near tasseling corn fields. Journal of Entomological Science. 51(3):226-337.
Feeding Injury - (Book / Chapter)
Goggin, F.L., Quisenberry, S.S., Ni, X. 2017. Feeding Injury. In: H.F. van Emden and R. Harrington (eds.). Aphids as Crop Pests, 2nd edition. CAB International, Oxfordshire, UK, pp. 303-322.
Differential accumulation of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species in maize lines with contrasting drought tolerance and aflatoxin resistance - (Abstract Only)
Yang, L., Fountain, J.C., Chu, Y., Ni, X., Lee, R.D., Kemerait, R.C., Guo, B. 2016. Differential accumulation of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species in maize lines with contrasting drought tolerance and aflatoxin resistance [abstract]. American Phytopathological Society Abstracts.
Structure-reactivity relationships between the fluorescent chromophores and antioxidant activity of grain and sweet sorghum seeds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Uchimiya, M., Ni, X., Wang, M.L. 2016. Structure-reactivity relationships between the fluorescent chromophores and antioxidant activity of grain and sweet sorghum seeds. Journal of Food Science and Nutrition. 4(6)811-817.
Sugarcane aphid resistance in sorghum and a host range - (Abstract Only)
Screening for insect and disease resistance and aflatoxin accumulation in experimental maize hybrids - (Abstract Only)
Developing maize germplasm lines with multiple insect and disease resistance and low aflatoxin contamination - (Abstract Only)
APN1 is a functional receptor of Cry1Ac but not Cry2Ab in Helicoverpa zea - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wei, J., Zhang, M., Liang, G., Kongming, W., Guo, Y., Ni, X., Li, X. 2016. APN1 is a functional receptor of Cry1Ac but not Cry2Ab in Helicoverpa zea. Scientific Reports. p. 1-8. DOI: 10.1038/srep19179.
APN1 is a functional receptor of Cry1Ac but not Cry2Ab in Helicoverpa zea - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wei, J., Zhang, M., Liang, G., Wu, K., Guo, Y., Ni, X., Li, X. 2016. APN1 is a functional receptor of Cry1Ac but not Cry2Ab in Helicoverpa zea. Scientific Reports. 6:19179.
Grain sorghum hybrid resistance to insect and bird damage - 2015 - (Experiment Station)
Ni, X., Harris-Shultz, K.R., Knoll, J.E., Toews, M.D., Buntin, G.D. 2015. Grain sorghum hybrid resistance to insect and bird damage - 2015. In: J.D. Gassett, D.D. Dunn, H. Jordan, Jr., and J.L. Day (eds.), Georgia 2015 Soybean, Sorghum Grain and Silage and Summer Annual Forages Performance Tests - Annual Publication 103-7, pp. 63-65. December 2015. Available: http//www.swvt.uga.edu/2015/sysr15/AP103-7-srGrain-web.pdf (Experiment Station).
Redox systems are a potential link between drought stress susceptibility and the exacerbation of aflatoxin contamination in crops - (Abstract Only)
Yang, L., Fountain, J.C., Ni, X., Ji, P., Scully, B.T., Kemerait, R.C., Lee, R.D., Guo, B. 2015. Redox systems are a potential link between drought stress susceptibility and the exacerbation of aflatoxin contamination in crops [abstract]. 8th International Conference on Advances in Arachis through Genomics and Biotechnology.
A re-examination of corn (Zea mays L.) ear volatiles Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Potter, T.L., Olson, D.M., Ni, X., Raines, G.C. 2015. A re-examination of corn (Zea mays L.) ear volatiles. Phytochemistry Letters. 14:280-286. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phytol.2015.10.026.
Mitigation of aflatoxin contamination in maize kernels is related to the metabolic alternation of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species by relative humidity - (Abstract Only)
Yang, L., Fountain, J., Chu, Y., Ni, X., Kemerait, R.C., Lee, R.D., Guo, B. 2015. Mitigation of aflatoxin contamination in maize kernels is related to the metabolic alternation of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species by relative humidity [abstract]. UGA Plant Center Retreat Meeting.
Multiple insect resistance in 53 commmercial corn hybrids - 2015 - (Experiment Station)
Ni, X., Toews, M.D., Buntin, G.D. 2015. Multiple insect resistance in 53 commmercial corn hybrids - 2015. Georgia 2015 Corn Performance Tests, Georgia Agricultural Experiment Stations, Annual Publication 101-7, pp. 33-36. Athens, GA, October 2015. http://www.swvt.uga.edu/2015/cn15/AP101-7insect.pdf
Stress sensitivity is associated with differential accumulation of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species in maize genotypes with contrasting levels of drought tolerance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, L., Fountain, J., Wang, H., Ni, X., Ji, P., Lee, R.D., Kemerait, R.C., Scully, B.T., Guo, B. 2015. Stress sensitivity is associated with differential accumulation of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species in maize genotypes with contrasting levels of drought tolerance. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 16:24791-24819. doi: 10.3390/ijms161024791.
Multiple insect resistance in 53 commercial corn hybrids - 2015 - (Experiment Station)
Ni, X., Toews, M.D., Buntin, G. 2015. Mulitiple insect resistance in 53 commercial corn hybrids - 2015. In: J.D. Gassett, D. Dunn, A.E. Coy, H. Jordan Jr., and J.L. Days (eds.), Georgia 2015 Corn Performance Tests, Georgia Agricultural Experiment Station Annual Publication 101-7, Athens, GA, October 2015.
Genetic studies on sugarcane aphid resistance in sorghum - (Abstract Only)
Maize death acids, 9-lipoxygenase-derived cyclopente(a)nones display activity as cytotoxic phytoalexins and transcriptional mediators - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Christensen, S.A., Huffaker, A., Kaplan, F., Sims, J.W., Ziemann, S., Doehlemann, G., Ji, L., Schmitz, R.J., Kolomiets, M.V., Alborn, H.T., Mori, N., Jander, G., Ni, X., Sartor, R.C., Byers, S.O., Abdo, Z., Schmelz, E.A. 2015. Maize death acids, 9-lipoxygenase-derived cyclopente(a)nones display activity as cytotoxic phytoalexins and transcriptional mediators. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 112(36):11407-11412.
Effect of planting date on insect and bird damage among grain sorghum hybrids - (Abstract Only)
Feasibility of detecting Aflatoxin B1 in single maize kernels using hyperspectral imaging - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, W., Ni, X., Lawrence, K.C., Yoon, S.C., Heitschmidt, G.W., Feldner, P.W. 2015. Feasibility of detecting Aflatoxin B1 in single maize kernels using hyperspectral imaging. Journal of Food Engineering. Volume 166, Pages 182–192 (2015).
Aggregation and foraging behavior of imported cabbageworm (Lepidoptera: pieridae) adults on blue vervain flowers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ni, X., Riley, D.G., Sparks, Jr., A.N. 2015. Unusual aggregation and foraging behavior of imported cabbageworm (Lepidoptera: pieridae) adults on blue vervain flowers. Journal of Entomological Science. 50(3):252-253.
Efficacy of silk channel injections with insecticides for management of Lepidopteran pests of sweet corn - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sparks, A.N., Gadal, L., Ni, X. 2015. Efficacy of silk channel injections with insecticides for management of Lepidopteran pests of sweet corn. Journal of Economic Entomology. 108(4):1869-1874.
Can we predict brown stink bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) abundance in corn using previous pheromone trap capture and early season weather data? - (Abstract Only)
Distribution of the black pecan aphid on pecan leaf surfaces: an overview - (Review Article)
Cottrell, T.E., Wood, B.W., Paulsen, C.M., Ruberson, J.R., Ni, X. 2015. Distribution of the black pecan aphid on pecan leaf surfaces: an overview. Acta Horticulturae. 1070:159-165.
Identification and mapping of a single recessive gene that confers resistance to the white sugarcane aphid in sorghum - (Abstract Only)
Cato, C., Wang, H., Harris-Shultz, K.R., Dunkley, K., Anderson, W.F., Ni, X., Knoll, J.E. 2015. Identification and mapping of a single recessive gene that confers resistance to the white sugarcane aphid in sorghum. 6th Annual Meeting of the Association of Southeastern Biologists, Chattanooga, TN, April 1-4, 2015. Southeastern Biology Volume 62, Issue 3. p. 409.
Assessment of insect and bird damage on grain sorghum hybrids - (Abstract Only)
Maize sensitivity to drought stress is associated with differential responses to reactive oxygen species - (Abstract Only)
Yang, L., Fountain, J., Ni, X., Ji, P., Lee, R.D., Scully, B.T., Kemerait, R.C., Guo, B. 2015. Maize sensitivity to drought stress is associated with differential responses to reactive oxygen species. Meeting Abstract. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. Plant and Animal Genome Conference, January 11-15, 2015, San Diego, California.
Use of benzimidazole agar plates to assess fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) feeding on excised maize and sorghum leaves - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harris-Shultz, K.R., Ni, X., Wang, H., Knoll, J.E., Anderson, W.F. 2015. Use of benzimidazole agar plates to assess fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) feeding on excised maize and sorghum leaves. Florida Entomologist. 98(1):394-397.
Evaluation of whorl damage by fall armyworm (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae) on field and greenhouse grown sweet sorghum plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harris-Shultz, K.R., Ni, X., Anderson, W.F., Knoll, J.E. 2015. Evaluation of whorl damage by fall armyworm (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae) on field and greenhouse grown sweet sorghum plants. Journal of Entomological Science. 50(1):14-27.
Grain sorghum hybrid resistance to insect and bird damage-2014 - (Experiment Station)
Ni, X., Toews, M.D., Buntin, G., Knoll, J.E., Harris-Shultz, K.R. 2014. Grain sorghum hybrid resistance to insect and bird damage-2014. In: J.L. Day, A.E. Coy, and J.D. Gasset (eds.), Georgia 2014 Soybean, Sorghum Grain and Silage, and Summer Annual Forages Performance Trials - Annual Publication 103-6, December 2014.
Near-infrared hyperspectral imaging for detecting Aflatoxin B1 of maize kernels - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wei, W., Lawrence, K.C., Ni, X., Yoon, S.C., Heitschmidt, G.W., Feldner, P.W. 2014. Near-infrared hyperspectral imaging for detecting Aflatoxin B1 of maize kernels. Food Control. Volume 51, Pages 347-355, May 2015.
Multiple insect resistance in 77 commercial corn hybrids - 2014 - (Experiment Station)
Ni, X., Toews, M.D., Buntin, G. 2014. Multiple insect resistance in 77 commercial corn hybrids. In: J.D. Gassett, Dunn, D., Coy, A.E., Jordan Jr., H., Day, J.L. (eds.), Georgia 2014 Corn Performance Tests, Georgia Agricultural Experiment Stations, Annual Publication 101-6.
Feasibility of detecting aflatoxin B1 on inoculated maize kernels surface using Vis/NIR hyperspectral imaging - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, W., Heitschmidt, G.W., Windham, W.R., Feldner, P.W., Ni, X., Chu, X. 2015. Feasibility of detecting aflatoxin B1 on inoculated maize kernels surface using Vis/NIR hyperspectral imaging. Journal of Food Science. 80:M116-M122.
Cry1F resistance in fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda: single gene versus pyramided Bt maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huang, F., Qureshi, J.A., Meagher Jr, R.L., Reisig, D.D., Head, G.P., Andow, D.A., Ni, X., Kerns, D., Buntin, G.D., Niu, Y., Yang, F., Dangal, V. 2014. Cry1F resistance in fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda: single gene versus pyramided Bt maize. PLoS One. 9(11):e112958. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0112958.
Common and unique cis-acting elements mediate xanthotoxin and flavone induction of the generalist P450 CYP321A1 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, C., Wong, A., Zhang, Y., Ni, X., Li, X. 2014. Common and unique cis-acting elements mediate xanthotoxin and flavone induction of the generalist P450 CYP321A1. Scientific Reports. 4:6490.
Integrated pest management is the lucrative bridge connecting the ever emerging knowledge islands of genetics and ecology - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ni, X., Lei, Z., He, K., Li, X., Li, X., Xu, W. 2014. Integrated pest management is the lucrative bridge connecting the ever emerging knowledge islands of genetics and ecology. Insect Science. 21(5):537-540.
Influence of brown stink bug feeding, planting date and sampling time on common smut infection of maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ni, X., Toews, M.D., Buntin, G., Carpenter, J.E., Huffaker, A., Schmelz, E.A., Cottrell, T.E., Abdo, Z. 2014. Influence of brown stink bug feeding, planting date and sampling time on common smut infection of maize. Insect Science. 21(5):564-571.
Field screening of maize germplasm lines for whorl-feeding fall armyworm resistance - (Abstract Only)
Registration of maize inbred line 'GT888' - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Scully, B.T., Krakowsky, M.D., Ni, X., Tapp, P.J., Knoll, J.E., Lee, R.D., Guo, B. 2015. Registration of maize inbred line 'GT888'. Journal of Plant Registrations. 10:87-92.
Changes in life history parameters of corn leaf aphid, Rhopalosiphum maidus (Homoptera: Aphididae), under four different elevated temperature and CO2 combinations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xie, H., Zhao, L., Wang, W., Wang, Z., Ni, X., Cai, W., He, K. 2014. Changes in life history parameters of corn leaf aphid, Rhopalosiphum maidus (Homoptera: Aphididae), under four different elevated temperature and CO2 combinations. Journal of Economic Entomology. 107:1411-1418.
Fall armyworm and corn earworm resistance in the breeding crosses of maize inbreds with high levels of phytoalexins - (Abstract Only)
Environmental influences on maize-Aspergillus flavus interactions and aflatoxin production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fountain, J.C., Scully, B.T., Ni, X., Kemerait, R.C., Lee, R.D., Chen, Z., Guo, B. 2014. Environmental influences on maize-Aspergillus flavus interactions and aflatoxin production. Frontiers in Microbiology. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2014.00040.
Influence of host plant nitrogen fertilization on haemolymph protein profiles of herbivore Spodoptera exigua and development of its endoparasitoid Cotesia marginiventris - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, Y., Ruberson, J.R., Ni, X. 2014. Influence of host plant nitrogen fertilization on haemolymph protein profiles of herbivore Spodoptera exigua and development of its endoparasitoid Cotesia marginiventris. Biological Control. 70:9-16.
Assessment of 25 grain sorghum hybrids for resistance to insect and bird damage at three planting dates in 2013 - (Experiment Station)
Ni, X., Toews, M.D., Buntin, G. 2013. Assessment of 25 grain sorghum hybrids for resistance to insect and bird damage at three planting dates in 2013. In: J. L. Day, A. E. Coy, and J. D. Gassett (eds.). Georgia 2013 Soybean, Sorghum Grain and Silage, and Summer Annual Forages Performance Tests. Georgia Agricultural Experiment Station Publication. 103-5.
Evaluation of fall armyworm resistance in maize germplasm lines using visual leaf injury rating and predator survey - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ni, X., Xu, W., Blanco, M.H., Williams, W.P. 2014. Evaluation of fall armyworm resistance in maize germplasm lines using visual leaf injury rating and predator survey. Insect Science. 21(5):541-555.
Multiple insect resistance in 70 commercial corn hybrids - 2013 - (Experiment Station)
Ni, X., Toews, M.D., Buntin, G. 2013. Multiple insect resistance in 70 commercial corn hybrids - 2013. In: A. E. Coy, J. L. Day, and J. D. Gassett (eds.). Georgia Corn Performance Tests, Georgia Agricultural Experiment Station Annual Publication. 101-4.
Field evaluation of maize germplasm lines for both whorl- and ear-feeding insect resistance - (Abstract Only)
Connecting agronomic practices with post-harvest insect and aflatoxin contamination - (Abstract Only)
Field screening of maize germplasm lines for fall armyworm resistance using visual damage rating and predator abundance survey - (Abstract Only)
Potential shortfall of pyramided Bt cotton for resistance management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brevault, T., Heuberger, S., Zhang, M., Ellers-Kirk, C., Ni, X., Masson, L., Li, X., Tabashnik, B.E., Carriere, Y. 2013. Potential shortfall of pyramided Bt cotton for resistance management. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 110:5806-5811.
Effect of eastern gamagrass on fall armyworm and corn earworm development - (Abstract Only)
Grain sorghum hybrid resistance to insect and bird damage in 2012 - (Experiment Station)
Ni, X., Toews, M.D., Buntin, G. 2013. Grain sorghum hybrid resistance to insect and bird damage in 2012. In: J. L. Day, A. E. Coy, and J. D. Gassett (eds.). Georgia 2012 Soybean, Sorghum Grain and Silage, and Summer Annual Forages Performance Tests, Georgia Agricultural Experiment Stations, Annual Publication, Athens, GA December 2012. 103-5. Available: http://www.swvt.uga.edu/2012/sysr12/AP103-4-SR-grain.pdf (Technical Report).
Resistance of multiple ear-feeding insect resistance in 79 commercial corn hybrids in 2012 - (Experiment Station)
Ni, X., Toews, M.D., Buntin, G. 2012. Resistance of multiple ear-feeding insect resistance in 79 commercial corn hybrids in 2012. Corn Performance Tests. 101-4:35-39. Available: http://www.swvt.uga.edu/2012/cn12/AP101-4-insect.pdf.
Can plant bioregulators be potential tools for managing black pecan aphids? - (Trade Journal)
Cottrell, T.E., Wood, B.W., Ni, X. 2012. Can plant bioregulators be potential tools for managing black pecan aphids?. Pecan Grower. 24(1):14-21.
Field screening of sweet sorghum inbred lines and experimental hybrids for insect resistance - (Abstract Only)
Evaluation of corn germplasm lines for fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) resistance using whorl damage rating and predator survey - (Abstract Only)
Evaluation of corn germplasm lines for multiple ear-colonizing insect and disease resistance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ni, X., Xu, W., Blanco, M.H., Wilson, J.P. 2012. Evaluation of corn germplasm lines for multiple ear-colonizing insect and disease resistance. Journal of Economic Entomology. 105:1457-1464.
Effects of photoperiod and temperature on diapause induction in Conogethes punctiferalis (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xu, L., Ni, X., Wang, Z., He, K. 2014. Effects of photoperiod and temperature on diapause induction in Conogethes punctiferalis (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Insect Science. 21(5):556-563.
Repellent response of female agromyzid flies to leafminer-infested bean plants - (Abstract Only)
Wang, H., Lei, Z., Ni, X. 2012. Repellent response of female agromyzid flies to leafminer-infested bean plants. International Congress of Entomology, August 19-25, 2012, Daegu, Korea. Abstract S1009TU08.
Patterns of host adaptation in Frankliniella occidentalis among vegetable crops - (Abstract Only)
Lei, Z., Wang, H., Ni, X. 2012. Patterns of host adaptation in Frankliniella occidentalis among vegetable crops. International Congress of Entomology, August 19-25, 2012, Daegu, Korea. Abstract S1009TU11.
Comprehensive field screenings for whorl- and ear-feeding insect resistance in corn germplasm lines - (Abstract Only)
Ni, X. 2012. Comprehensive field screenings for whorl- and ear-feeding insect resistance in corn germplasm lines. International Congress of Entomology, August 19-25, 2012, Daegu, Korea. Abstract S1009TU06.
Development of aflatoxin and insect resistant corn inbreds adapted to the Southern U.S. - (Abstract Only)
Scully, B.T., Guo, B., Ni, X., Williams, W.P., Henry, W.B., Krakowsky, M.D., Brown, R.L. 2012. Development of aflatoxin and insect resistant corn inbreds adapted to the Southern U.S.[abstract]. Corn Utilization Conference Proceedings.
Three year evaluation of corn production on narrow rows on the Southeastern Coastal Plain - (Abstract Only)
Scully, B.T., Webster, T.M., Guo, B., Ni, X., Lee, R.D. 2012. Three year evaluation of corn production on narrow rows on the Southeastern Coastal Plain [abstract]. Corn Utilization Conference Proceedings.
Deciphering maize genetics and ecology to reduce insect damage and aflatoxin accumulation - (Abstract Only)
Evaluation of spatial and temporal patterns of insect damage and aflatoxin level in the pre-harvest corn fields to improve management tactics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ni, X., Wilson, J.P., Toews, M.D., Buntin, G., Lee, R., Li, X., Lei, Z., He, K., Xu, W., Li, X., Huffaker, A., Schmelz, E.A. 2014. Evaluation of spatial and temporal patterns of insect damage and aflatoxin level in the pre-harvest corn fields to improve management tactics. Insect Science. 21(5):572-583.
Maize terpene volatiles serve as precursors to an array of defensive phytoalexins following insect and pathogen attack - (Abstract Only)
Grain sorghum hybrid resistance to insect and bird damage - 2011 - (Experiment Station)
Ni, X., Buntin, G. 2011. Grain sorghum hybrid resistance to insect and bird damage - 2011. In: Day, J.L., Coy, A.E., Gassett, J.D., editors. Georgia 2011 Soybean, Sorghum Grain and Silage, and Summer Annual Forages Performance Tests, Georgia Agricultural Experiment Stations Annual Publication 103-3, Athens, GA.
Crop stress and aflatoxin contamination: perspectives and prevention strategies. - (Book / Chapter)
Guo, B., Yu, J., Ni, X., Lee, R.D., Kemerait, R.C., Scully, B.T. 2012. Crop stress and aflatoxin contamination: Perspectives and prevention strategies. In: Venkateswarlu, B., Shanker, A.K., Shanker, C., Maheswari, M., editors. Crop Stress and its Management: Perspectives and Strategies. London, NY: Dordrecht Heidelberg Springer. p. 399-427.
Foliar resistance to fall armyworm in corn germplasm lines that confer resistance to root- and ear-feeding insects - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ni, X., Chen, Y., Hibbard, B.E., Wilson, J.P., Williams, W.P., Buntin, G., Ruberson, J.R., Li, X. 2011. Foliar resistance to fall armyworm in corn germplasm lines that confer resistance to root- and ear-feeding insects. Florida Entomologist. 94(4):971-981.
Kauralexins: newly discovered ent-kaurane-related diterpenoid phytoalexins in maize - (Abstract Only)
Evaluation of sweet sorghum germplasm for the southeast - (Abstract Only)
Anderson, W.F., Ni, X., Davis, R.F., Knoll, J.E. 2011. Evaluation of sweet sorghum germplasm for the southeast. ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Meetings, San Antonio, TX, Oct 16-20, 2011. CDRom.
Spatial patterns of aflatoxin levels in relation to ear-feeding insect damage in pre-harvest corn - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ni, X., Wilson, J.P., Buntin, G., Guo, B., Krakowsky, M.D., Lee, R., Cottrell, T.E., Scully, B.T., Huffaker, A., Schmelz, E.A. 2011. Spatial patterns of aflatoxin levels in relation to ear-feeding insect damage in pre-harvest corn. Toxins. 3(7):920-931.
Novel acidic sesquiterpenoids constitute a dominant class of pathogen-induced phytoalexins in maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huffaker, A., Kaplan, F., Vaughan, M.M., Dafoe, N.J., Ni, X., Rocca, J.R., Alborn, H.T., Teal, P.E., Schmelz, E.A. 2011. Novel acidic sesquiterpenoids constitute a dominant class of pathogen-induced phytoalexins in maize. Plant Physiology. 156:2082-2097.
Spatial and temporal patterns of insect damage and aflatoxin contamination in corn at pre-harvest - (Abstract Only)
Spatial and temporal patterns of insect damage and aflatoxin contamination in corn at pre-harvest - (Abstract Only)
Impact of applying edible oils to silk channels on ear pests of sweet corn - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ni, X., Sparks, A.N., Riley, D.G., Li, X. 2011. Impact of applying edible oils to silk channels on ear pests of sweet corn. Journal of Economic Entomology. 104:956-964.
Multi-state survey of picture-winged flies (Diptera:Ulidiidae) attacking sweet corn in the southern U.S. - (Abstract Only)
Nuessly, G.S., Goyal, G., Scully, B.T., Ni, X., Sparks, A.N., Buntin, G.D., Huang, F., Leonard, B.A., Mclowd, P.J., Simmons, A.M., Daves, C., Pfannenstiel, R.S., Henry, W.B. 2011. Multi-state survey of picture-winged flies (Diptera:Ulidiidae) attacking sweet corn in the southern U.S. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting. 46:S363.
Diurnal movement pattern of the brown stink bugs inside and near the corn fields at flowering time - (Abstract Only)
Maize Kauralexins: inducible diterpenoid phytoalexins protect against fungal pathogens - (Abstract Only)
Identity, regulation, and activity of inducible diterpenoid phytoalexins in maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schmelz, E.A., Kaplan, F., Huffaker, A., Dafoe, N.J., Vaughan, M.M., Ni, X., Rocca, J.R., Alborn, H.T., Teal, P.E. 2011. Identity, regulation, and activity of inducible diterpenoid phytoalexins in maize. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 108(13):5455-5460.
Natural history and intragenomic dynamics of the Transib transposon Hztransib in the cotton bollworm Helicoverpa zea - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Du, E., Ni, X., Zhao, H., Li, X. 2010. Natural history and intragenomic dynamics of the Transib transposon Hztransib in the cotton bollworm Helicoverpa zea. Insect Molecular Biology. 20:291-301.
Insect and bird resistance in 11 grain sorghum hybrids - 2010 - (Experiment Station)
Ni, X., Buntin, G., Wilson, J.P. 2010. Insect and bird resistance in 11 grain sorghum hybrids - 2010. In: Day, J. L., Coy, A. E., and Rose, P. A., editors. Georgia 2010 Soybean, Sorghum Grain and Silage, and Summer Annual Forages Performance Tests, Georgia Agricultural Experiment Stations, Annual Publication 103-2, Athens, GA.
Impact of transgenic sweet corn silks to two noctuid pests - (Abstract Only)
Potential adaptation of a Q biotype whitefly population from poinsettia to field crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hu, X., Dennehy, T.J., Ni, X., Zhao, H., Nichols, R.L., Li, X. 2011. Potential adaptation of a Q biotype whitefly population from poinsettia to field crops. Insect Science. 18:719-728.
Field screening of sweet sorghum inbred lines for pest resistance and biomass production - (Abstract Only)
Field screening of sweet sorghum inbred lines for pest resistance and biomass production - (Abstract Only)
Resistance to multiple ear-feeding insects in 59 commercial corn hybrids - 2010 - (Experiment Station)
Ni, X., Buntin, G., Wilson, J.P. 2010. Insect Screening Results: Resistance to multiple ear-feeding insects in 59 commercial corn hybrids - 2010. In: Coy, A. E., Day, J. L., and Gassett, J., editors. Georgia 2010 Corn Performance Tests, Georgia Agricultural Experiment Stations, Annual Publication 101-2, Athens, GA.
Functional characterization of cis-acting elements mediating flavone-inducible expression of CYP321A1 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, C., Luo, X., Ni, X., Zhang, Y., Li, X. 2010. Functional characterization of cis-acting elements mediating flavone-inducible expression of CYP321A1. Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 40:898-908.
Fall armyworm resistance in sweet sorghum - (Abstract Only)
Ni, X., Anderson, W.F. 2010. Fall armyworm resistance in sweet sorghum. Meeting Abstract.
Registration of maize inbred line GT603 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guo, B.Z., Krakowsky, M.D., Ni, X., Scully, B.T., Lee, R.D., Coy, A.E., Widstrom, N.W. 2011. Registration of maize inbred line GT603. Journal of Plant Registrations. 5(2):211-214.
Impact of brown stink bug (Heteroptera: pentatomidae) feeding on corn grain yield components and quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ni, X., Da, K., Buntin, G., Cottrell, T.E., Tillman, P.G., Olson, D.M., Powell, R., Lee, R.D., Wilson, J.P., Scully, B.T. 2010. Impact of brown stink bug (Heteroptera: pentatomidae) feeding on corn grain yield components and quality. Journal of Economic Entomology. 103:2072-2079. DOI:10.1603/EC09301.
Fall armyworm resistance and natural enemy attraction in elite GEM inbred lines - (Abstract Only)
Ni, X., Xu, W., Blanco, M.H., Ruberson, J.R., Cottrell, T.E., Wilson, J.P., Williams, W.P. 2010. Fall armyworm resistance and natural enemy attraction in elite GEM inbred lines. Entomological Society of America Abstract no. 0934 http://esa.confex.com/esa/2010/webprogram/Paper51168.html.
Aflatoxin Accumulation in BT and non-BT Maize Testcrosses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Williams, W.P., Windham, G.L., Krakowsky, M.D., Scully, B.T., Ni, X. 2010. Aflatoxin accumulation in BT and non-BT maize testcrosses. Journal of Crop Improvement. 24:392-399.
Application of plant growth regulators mitigates chlorotic foliar injury by the black pecan aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cottrell, T.E., Wood, B.W., Ni, X. 2010. Application of plant growth regulators mitigates chlorotic foliar injury by the black pecan aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae). Pest Management Science. 66:1236-1242.
Comparative molecular and biochemical characterization of segmentally duplicated 9-lipoxygenase genes ZmLOX4 and ZmLOX5 of maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Park, Y., Gobel, C., Ni, X., Feussner, I., Kolomiets, M.V. 2010. Comparative molecular and biochemical characterization of segmentally duplicated 9-lipoxygenase genes ZmLOX4 and ZmLOX5 of maize. Planta. 231:1425-1437.
A possible novel black aphid control approach using plant growth regulators - (Proceedings)
Cottrell, T.E., Wood, B.W., Ni, X. 2010. A possible novel black aphid control approach using plant growth regulators. In: Proceedings of the 44th Annual Western Pecan Growers Association Conference, March 7-9, 2010, Las Cruces, New Mexico. p. 16.
Resistance to multiple ear-feeding insects in 56 commercial corn hybrids - 2009 - (Experiment Station)
Ni, X., Wilson, J.P., Buntin, G. 2009. Resistance to multiple ear-feeding insects in 56 commercial corn hybrids - 2009. In: Coy, A.E., Day, J.L., Gassett, J.D. (eds). Georgia 2009 Corn Performance Tests, Georgia Agricultural Experiment Stations Annual Publication 101, Athens, GA.
Sorghum midge resistance in 18 grain sorghum hybrids - 2009 - (Experiment Station)
Ni, X., Wilson, J.P. 2009. Sorghum midge resistance in 18 grain sorghum hybrids - 2009. In: Day, J.L., Coy, A.E., Gassett, J.D. (eds). Georgia 2009 Soybean, Sorghum Grain and Silage, Summer Annual forages, and Sunflower Performance Tests, Georgia Agricultural Experiment Stations Annual Publication 103.
Deciphering the plant-insect phenotypic arms race - (Book / Chapter)
Li, X., Ni, X. 2010. Deciphering the plant-insect phenotypic arms race. In: Liu, T.-X. and Kang, L., editors. Recent Advances in Entomological Research: From Molecular Biology to Pest Management. Beijing, China:Higher Education Press. p. 3-20.
Metamorphosis of cisgenic insect resistance research in the transgenic crop era - (Book / Chapter)
Ni, X., Li, X., Chen, Y., Guo, F., Feng, J., Zhao, H. 2010. Metamorphosis of cisgenic insect resistance research in the transgenic crop era. In: Liu, T.-X. and Kang, L., editors. Recent Advances in Entomological Research: From Biology to Pest Management. Beijing, China:Higher Education Press. p. 157-169.
Nitrogen modulation on plant direct and indirect defenses - (Book / Chapter)
Chen, Y., Ni, X. 2010. Nitrogen modulation on plant direct and indirect defenses. In: Liu, T.-X. and Kang, L., editors. Recent Advances in Entomological Research: From Molecular Biology to Pest Management. Beijing, China:Higher Education Press. p. 52-60.
Spatial distribution of aflatoxin contamination in relation to damage by ear-feeding insects in pre-harvest corn - (Proceedings)
Ni, X. Wilson, J.P. Krakowsky, M.D. Guo, B. Scully B.T. Buntin, G.D. Lee, R.D. Cottrell, T.E. 2009. Spatial distribution of aflatoxin contamination in relation to damage by ear-feeding insects in pre-harvest corn. Proceedings of the Workshop on Reducing Aflatoxin Contamination in Corn, October 27-28, 2009, Mississippi State, MS.
Inoculation Techniques in the Field Screening and Selection for Corn Inbred and Hybirds Resistance to Preharvest Aflatoxin Contamination - (Abstract Only)
Guo, B. Krakowsky, M. Ni, X. Wilson, J.P. Abbas, H.K. Kemerait, R. Lee, D. Scully, B. Henry W.B. 2009. Innoculation Techniques in the Field Screening and Selection for Corn Inbred and Hybirds Resistance to Preharvest Aflatoxin Contamination. Presented at the Mississippi State University on Reducing Aflatoxin Contamination in Corn meeting, October 27-28, 2009.
Inheritance of chinch bug (Heteroptera: Blissidae) resistance in grain pearl millet - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Maas, A., Ni, X. 2009. Inheritance of chinch bug (Heteroptera: Blissidae) resistance in grain pearl millet. Journal of Semi-Arid Tropical (SAT) Agricultural Research 7. http://ejournal.icrisat.org/Volume7/Sorghum_Millets/PM703.pdf.
Differential responses of forage pearl millet genotypes to chinch bug (Heteroptera:Blissidae) feeding - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ni, X., Wilson, J.P., Buntin, G. 2009. Differential responses of forage pearl millet genotypes to chinch bug (Heteroptera:Blissidae) feeding. Journal of Economic Entomology. 102:1960-1969.
Evaluation of elite corn inbred lines and hybrids for multiple ear-colonizing insect resistance - (Proceedings)
Ni, X., Xu, W., Blanco, M.H., Wilson, J.P., Buntin, G. 2009. Evaluation of elite corn inbred lines and hybrids for multiple ear-colonizing insect resistance. In: Proceedings of the 6th Asia-Pacific Congress of Entomology, October 18-22, 2009, Beijing, China. p. 324-325.
Spatial and temporal distribution patterns of ear-feeding insect damage in pre-harvest corn - (Abstract Only)
Ni, X., Wilson, J.P., Cottrell, T.E., Buntin, G., Lee, R. 2010. Spatial and temporal distribution patterns of ear-feeding insect damage in pre-harvest corn. Entomological Society of America Abstract no. 0877. http://esa.confex.com/esa/2009/webprogram/Paper44015.html.
Application of pathological principles to evaluating pearl millet for chinch bug resistance - (Proceedings)
Wilson, J.P., Ni, X., Rajewski, J.A., Dweikat, I., Buntin, G. 2009. Application of pathological principles to evaluating pearl millet for chinch bug resistance. Pg. 327-328 in Proc. 6th Asia-Pacific Congress of Entomology, Beijing, China, Oct. 18-22, 2009.
Evaluation of elite GEM inbred lines for multiple ear and kernel pest resistance - (Abstract Only)
Changes of oxidase and hydrolase activities in pecan leaves elicited by black pecan aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) feeding - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, Y., Ni, X., Cottrell, T.E., Wood, B.W., Buntin, G. 2009. Changes of oxidase and hydrolase activities in pecan leaves elicited by black pecan aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) feeding. Journal of Economic Entomology 102:1262-1269.
Physiological, nutritional and biochemical bases of corn resistance to foliage-feeding fall armyworm (Lepidoptera:noctuidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, Y., Ni, X., Buntin, G. 2009. Physiological, nutritional and biochemical bases of corn resistance to foliage-feeding fall armyworm (Lepidoptera:noctuidae). Journal of Chemical Ecology 35:297-306.
Chlorotic feeding injury by the black pecan aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) to pecan foliage promotes aphid settling and nymphal development - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cottrell, T.E., Wood, B.W., Ni, X. 2009. Chlorotic feeding injury by the black pecan aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) to pecan foliage promotes aphid settling and nymphal development. Environmental Entomology. 38:411-416.
Sorghum Midge Resistance in 16 Grain Sorghum Hybrids - 2008 - (Experiment Station)
Ni, X., Coy, A.E., Buntin, G., Wilson, J.P. 2008. Sorghum Midge Resistance in 16 Grain Sorghum Hybrids - 2008. In: Day, J.L., Coy, A.E., Gassett, J.D. (eds). Georgia 2008 Soybean, Sorghum Grain and Silage, and Summer Annual Forages Performance Tests, Research Report 713, Georgia Agricultural Experiment Station.
Variation in seasonal pheromone trap capture of the brown stink bug in corn - (Abstract Only)
Corn-infesting picture-winged flies (Diptera: Ulidiidae) in the southeastern U.S.: Are they already in a field near you? - (Abstract Only)
Evaluation of resistance to chinch bug in pearl millet in temperate and subtropical environments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rajewski, J.A., Ni, X., Wilson, J.P., Dweikat, I., Buntin, G.D. 2009. Evaluation of resistance to chinch bug in pearl millet in temperate and subtropical environments. Online. Plant Health Progress doi:10.1094/PHP-2009-0112-01-RS.
Preharvest aflatoxin contamination of corn and other grain crops grown on the U.S. Southeastern Coastal Plain - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Scully, B.T., Krakowsky, M.D., Ni, X., Wilson, J.P., Lee, R.D., Guo, B.Z. 2009. Preharvest aflatoxin contamination of corn and other grain crops grown on the U.S. southeastern coastal plain. Toxin Reviews. 28(2-3):169-179.
Evaluation of insect resistance among 47 commercial corn hybrids - (Experiment Station)
Ni, X., Wilson, J.P., Scully, B.T., Buntin, G. 2008. Evaluation of insect resistance among 47 commercial corn hybrids. In: A.E. Coy, J.L. Day, and J. Gasasett (eds.), Georgia 2008 Corn Performance Tests, Research Report 717, pp. 34-37, Georgia Agricultural Experiment Stations, Athens, GA.
Physiological basis of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) resistance in the seedlings of maize inbred lines with varying levels of silk maysin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ni, X., Da, K., Buntin, G., Brown, S.L. 2008. Physiological basis of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) resistance in the seedlings of maize inbred lines with varying levels of silk maysin. Florida Entomologist 91:537-545.
Initiation of leaf chlorosis benefits the black pecan aphid - (Trade Journal)
Cottrell, T.E., Wood, B.W., Ni, X. 2008. Initiation of leaf chlorosis benefits the black pecan aphid. Pecan Grower. 20(2):15-23.
Impact of Diuraphis noxia (Mordvilko) and Rhopalosiphum padi (L.) (Hemiptera: Aphididae) on primary physiology of four near-isogenic wheat lines - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Macedo, T.B., Peterson, R.D., Weaver, D.K., Ni, X. 2009. Impact of Diuraphis noxia (Mordvilko) and Rhopalosiphum padi (L.) (Hemiptera: Aphididae) on primary physiology of four near-isogenic wheat lines. Journal of Economic Entomology 102:412-421.
Physiological, nutritional and biochemical bases of corn resistance to foliage-feeding fall armyworm - (Abstract Only)
Stink bug genera and the role of sensory modalities: a still cloudy picture of functions and behaviors - (Abstract Only)
Ni, X., Cottrell, T.E., Mizell, R., Aldrich, J.R., Khrimian, A., Tillman, P.G., Buntin, D. 2008. Stink bug genera and the role of sensory modalities: a still cloudy picture of functions and behaviors. Entomological Society of America Abstract No. 1047.
Economic injury level of brown stink bug damage on developing corn ears - (Abstract Only)
Ni, X., Da, K., Buntin, G., Cottrell, T.E., Tillman, P.G., Olson, D.M., Krakowsky, M.D. 2008. Economic injury level of brown stink bug damage on developing corn ears [abstract]. Georgia Entomological Society Annual Meeting, April 2-4, 2008, Cordele, Georgia.
Identification of multiple ear-colonizing insect and disease resistance in CIMMYT maize inbred lines with varying levels of silk maysin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ni, X., Krakowsky, M.D., Buntin, G., Rector, B.G., Guo, B., Snook, M.E. 2008. Identification of multiple ear-colonizing insect and disease resistance in CIMMYT maize inbred lines with varying levels of silk maysin. Journal of Economic Entomology. 101:1455-1465.
Impact of chinch bug feeding on photosynthesis of forage pearl millet - (Proceedings)
Ni, X., Wilson, J.P., Buntin, D. 2008. Impact of chinch bug feeding on photosynthesis of forage pearl millet. International Plant Resistance to Insects Workshop, February 10-13, 2008, Ft. Collins, Colorado. p. 50.
Inheritance of Chinch bug resistance in pearl millet - (Proceedings)
Maas, A.L., Ni, X. 2008. Inheritance of Chinch bug resistance in pearl millet. In: Proceedings of the International Plant Resistance to Insects Workshop, February 10-13, 2008, Ft. Collins, Colorado. p. 23.
Insect-attracting and antimicrobial properties of antifreeze for monitoring insect pests and natural enemies in stored corn - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ni, X., Gunawan, G., Brown, S.L., Sumner, P.E., Ruberson, J.R., Buntin, G., Holbrook Jr, C.C., Lee, R., Streett, D.A., Throne, J.E., Campbell, J.F. 2008. Insect-attracting and antimicrobial properties of antifreeze for monitoring insect pests and natural enemies in stored corn. Journal of Economic Entomology. 101:631-636.
Sorghum midge resistance in 15 grain sorghum hybrids - 2007 - (Experiment Station)
Ni, X., Buntin, G., Mullis, J.C. 2008. Sorghum midge resistance in 15 grain sorghum hybrids - 2007. Georgia 2007 Soybean, Sorghum Grain and Silage, and Summer Annual Forages Performance Tests, Research Report 713, Georgia Agricultural Experiment Station.
Physiological and biochemical bases of fall armyworm resistance in the seedlings of maize inbred lines - (Abstract Only)
Ni, X., Da, K., Gunawan, G., Buntin, D., Brown, S.L. 2008. Physiological and biochemical bases of fall armyworm resistance in the seedlings of maize inbred lines. Southeastern Branch of the Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting, March 2-5, 2008, Jacksonville, Florida.
Evaluation of insect resistance among 47 commercial corn hybrids - 2007 - (Experiment Station)
Ni, X., Krakowsky, M.D., Buntin, G., Brown, S.L. 2007. Evaluation of insect resistance among 47 commercial corn hybrids - 2007. Georgia 2007 Corn Performance Tests, Research Report 712, Georgia Agricultural Experiment Stations.
Natural distribution patterns of aflatoxin contamination and ear-feeding insect damage in pre-harvest corn: Summary of two-year data - (Proceedings)
Ni, X., Krakowsky, M.D., Buntin, G., Lee, R., Brown, S.L. 2007. Natural distribution patterns of aflatoxin contamination and ear-feeding insect damage in pre-harvest corn: Summary of two-year data. In: Proceedings of the Multi-crop Aflatoxin and Fumonisin Elimination and Fungal Genomics Workshop, October 22-24, 2007, Atlanta, GA. p. 125.
Economics-Driven Research and Incentives for Pearl Millet Production in the United States - (Book / Chapter)
Effect of DNA Gyrase Inhibitors in the NI Diet on Biological Fitness of the Western Tarnished Plant Bug (Heteroptera: Miridae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Streett, D. A., Ni, Xinzhi, and Lawrence, A. M. 2008. Effect of DNA Gyrase Inhibitors in the NI diet on Biological Fitness of the Western Tarnished Plant Bug (Heteroptera: Miridae). J. Entomol. Sci. 43: 86-94.
Impact of vegetable oils on ear-feeding insect damage in sweet corn - (Abstract Only)
Ni, X., Sparks, A.N., Riley, D.G. 2007. Impact of vegetable oils on ear-feeding insect damage in sweet corn. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting, December 9-12, 2007, San Diego, California.
Field Screening of Experimental Corn Hybrids and Inbred Lines for Multiple Ear-Feeding Insect Resistance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ni, X., Xu, W., Krakowsky, M.D., Buntin, G.D., Brown, S.L., Lee, R.D., Coy, A.E. 2007. Field Screening of Experimental Corn Hybrids and Inbred Lines for Multiple Ear-Feeding Insect Resistance. Journal of Economic Entomology. 100(5):1704-1713.
Aflatoxin Accumulation in Corn Hybrids in Relation to Whorl Damage by the Fall Armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Seasonal Population Dynamics and Kernel Damage of the Brown Stink Bug (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) in Corn - (Abstract Only)
Ni, X., Da, K., Buntin, D., Cottrell, T.E., Gunawan, G., Krakowsky, M.D., Powell, R., Tillman, P.G., Olson, D.M., Mcpherson, R., Wilson, J.P., Lee, D., Coy, A. 2007. Seasonal Population Dynamics and Kernel Damage of the Brown Stink Bug (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) in Corn. In: Proceedings of the Georgia Entomological Society Annual Meeting, May 16-17, 2007, Athens, Georgia. p. 14.
Maize resistance and susceptibility to multiple ear-damaging pests: Progress and prospects - (Abstract Only)
Ni, X., Xu, W., Krakowsky, M.D., Buntin, G. 2007. Maize resistance and susceptibility to multiple ear-damaging pests: Progress and prospects. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting, December 9-12, 2007, San Diego, California.
Resistant and susceptible responses of cereal hosts to aphid feeding - (Abstract Only)
Quisenberry, S., Ni, X. 2007. Resistant and susceptible responses of cereal hosts to aphid feeding [abstract]. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting, December 9-12, 2007, San Diego, California.
Chinch Bug Control in Pearl Millet for Grain Production, 2006. - (Other)
Buntin, G.D., Ni, X., Wilson, J.P. 2007. Chinch bug control in pearl millet for grain production, 2006. Arthropod Management Tests 32: Report F41.
Sorghum Midge Resistance in Grain Sorghum Hybrids - (Experiment Station)
Ni, X., Buntin, G.D., Olson, D.M., Mullis, J.C., Gunawan, G. 2006. Sorghum Midge Resistance in Grain Sorghum Hybrids. In: Day, J.L., Coy, A.E., Rose, P.A. (eds). Georgia 2006 Soybean, Sorghum Grain and Silage, and Summer Annual Forages Performance Tests, Research Report 708, Georgia Agricultural Experiment Stations, Athens, GA.
Breeding Pearl Millet for Disease and Pest Resistance in the Southeastern United States - (Book / Chapter)
Insect Screening Results: Assessment of Corn Hybrids for Insect Resistance - (Experiment Station)
Ni, X., Krakowsky, M.D., Gunawan, G., Buntin, D., Brown, S. 2006. Insect Screening Results: Assessment of Corn Hybrids for Insect Resistance. Georgia 2006 Corn Performance Tests, Research Report 707, Georgia Agricultural Experiment Stations. p. 36-37.
Feeding Injury - (Book / Chapter)
Quisenberry, S.S., Ni, X. 2007. Feeding Injury. In: Van Emden, H.F., Harrington, editors. Aphids as Crop Pests. CAB International, Oxfordshire, UK.p. 331-352.
Field screening of pearl millet for chinch bug (Heteroptera:Blissidae) resistance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ni, X., Wilson, J.P., Rajewski, J.A., Buntin, G.D., Dweikat, I.M. 2007. Field screening of pearl millet for chinch bug (Heteroptera:Blissidae) resistance. Journal of Entomological Science. 42:467-480.
A Maize 9-Lipoxygenase is Required for Resistance to Aflatoxin Contamination, Insects, and Nematodes - (Proceedings)
Gao, X., Isakeit, T., Betran, J., Ni, X., Starr, J., Gobel, C., Brodhagen, M., Feussner, I., Keller, N., Engelberth, J., Tumlinson, J., Kolomiets, M. 2006. A Maize 9-Lipoxygenase is Required for Resistance to Aflatoxin Contamination, Insects, and Nematodes. In: Proceedings of the 6th Annual Fungal Genomics, the 7th Annual Multi-crop Fumonisin, and the 19th Annual Multi-crop Aflatoxin Elimination Workshops, October 16-18, 2006, Fort Worth, Texas. p. 54.
Correlations between biotic stresses and aflatoxin contamination in maize - (Proceedings)
Krakowsky, M.D., Ni, X., Davis, R.F. 2006. Correlations between biotic stresses and aflatoxin contamination in maize. In: Proceedings of the 6th Annual Fungal Genomics, the 7th Annual Multi-crop Fumonisin, and the 19th Annual Multi-crop Aflatoxin Elimination Workshops, October 16-18, 2006, Fort Worth, Texas. p. 95.
Spatial Correlation Between Aflatoxin Level and Ear-Feeding Insect Damage in Pre-Harvest Corn - (Proceedings)
Ni, X., Da, K., Krakowsky, M.D., Buntin, G.D., Lee, R.D., Brown, S.L. 2006. Spatial Correlation Between Aflatoxin Level and Ear-Feeding Insect Damage in Pre-Harvest Corn. In: Proceedings of the 6th Annual Fungal Genomics, the 7th Annual Multi-Crop Fumonisin, and the 19th Annual Multi-Crop Aflatoxin Elimination Workshops, October 16-18, 2006, Fort Worth, Texas. p. 96.
EFFICACY OF INSECTICIDES FOR CONTROL OF INSECT PESTS OF PEARL MILLET FOR GRAIN PRODUCTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Buntin, G.D., Hanna, W.W., Wilson, J.P., Ni, X. 2007. Efficacy of insecticides for control of insect pests of pearl millet for grain production. Plant Health Progress, doi:10.1094/PHP-2007-0219-01-RS. Available: http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/php/.
ECONOMICS-DRIVEN RESEARCH AND INCENTIVES FOR PEARL MILLET PRODUCTION IN THE UNITED STATES - (Proceedings)
Wilson, J.P., Timper, P., Truman, C.C., Dale, N.M., Batal, A.B., Ni, X., Gitaitis, R., McAloon, A.J., Shumaker, G., Dowling, G., Brown, J., Webster, T.M., Maas, A.L. 2006. Economics-driven research and incentives for pearl millet production in the united states. International Pearl Millet Breeding and Seed Production Workshop. ICRISAT, Hyderabad, India. May 2-6, 2006 (CD-ROM)
BIOCHEMICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL MECHANISMS OF TSWV-ELICITED DESISTANCE OF PEANUT PLANTS - (Abstract Only)
Ni, X., Holbrook Jr, C.C. 2006. Biochemical and physiological mechanisms of tswv-elicited desistance of peanut plants. American Peanut Research and Education Society Abstracts.
MORPHOLOGICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES OF CORN SEEDLINGS TO BROWN AND SOUTHERN GREEN STINK BUG FEEDING - (Abstract Only)
Da, K., X. Ni, D. Buntin, and S. Brown. 2006. Morphological and physiological responses of corn seedlings to brown and southern green stink bug feeding. GA Entomological Society, Mar 29-31, 2006.
SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL PATTERNS OF MAIZE WEEVIL PRE-HARVEST INFESTATION IN CORN FIELDS - (Abstract Only)
Ni, X.,Da, K., Brown, S.L., Krakowsky, M.D., Lee, D., Coy, A., Buntin, G.D. 2006. Spatial and temporal patterns of maize weevil pre-harvest infestation in corn fields [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Georgia Entomological Society Annual Meeting, Mar 29-31, 2006, Jekyll Island, GA. p. 14.
FIELD EVALUATIONS FOR MULTIPLE INSECT RESISTANCE IN CORN INBRED LINES AND EXPERIMENTAL HYBRIDS - (Abstract Only)
Ni, X., W. Xu, M.D. Krakowsky, G.D. Buntin. 2006. Field evaluations for multiple insect resistance in corn inbred lines and experimental hybrids. International Plant Resistance to Insects Workshop Abstracts & Proceedings.
FIELD SCREENING OF PEARL MILLET FOR CHINCH BUG RESISTANCE - (Abstract Only)
Ni, X., J.P. Wilson, J. Rajewski, D. Buntin, I. Dweikat. 2006. Field screening of pearl millet for chinch bug resistance. International Plant Resistance to Insects Workshop Abstracts & Proceedings.
EVALUATION FOR MULTIPLE PEST RESISTANCE IN FALL ARMYWORM- AND CORN EARWORM-RESISTANT MAIZE GERMPLASM - (Abstract Only)
Ni, X., Xu, W., Krakowsky, M.D., Buntin, G.D. 2006. Evaluation for multiple pest resistance in fall armyworm- and corn earworm-resistant maize germplasm [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Southeastern Branch of the Entomological Society of America, March 5-8, 2006, Wilmington, NC. no. 69.
EVALUATION OF GRAIN SORGHUM HYBRIDS FOR RESISTANCE TO THE SORGHUM MIDGE AND SORGHUM ERGOT - (Experiment Station)
Ni, X., Mullis, J.C. 2005. Evaluation of grain sorghum hybrids for resistance to the sorghum midge and sorghum ergot. In: J. L. Day, A. E. Coy, and P. A. Rose (eds.), Georgia 2005 Soybean, Sorghum Grain and Silage, and Summer Annual Forages Performance Tests, Research Report 702, pp. 43-44.
EVALUATION OF CORN HYBRIDS FOR INSECT RESISTANCE - (Experiment Station)
Ni, X., Krakowsky, M.D., Da, K. 2005. Evaluation of corn hybrids for insect resistance. In: A. E. Coy, J. L. Day, and P. A. Rose (eds.), Georgia 2005 Corn Performance Tests, Research Report 701, pp. 35-37.
CORRELATION BETWEEN BIOTIC STRESSES AND AFLATOXIN CONTAMINATION IN MAIZE - (Abstract Only)
Krakowsky, M.D., Ni, X., Davis, R.F., Da, K. 2005. Correlation between biotic stresses and aflatoxin contamination in maize [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Multicrop Aflatoxin and Fumonisin Elimination and Fungal Genomics Workshop, October 23-26, 2005, Raleigh, NC. p. 121.
USING NUTRIENT SOLUTIONS TO TRAP THE ALMOND MOTH (LEPIDOPTERA:PYRALIDAE) IN A PEANUT SHELLING AND STORAGE FACILITY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ni, X., Holbrook Jr, C.C. 2006. Using nutrient solutions to trap the almond moth (lepidoptera:pyralidae) in a peanut shelling and storage facility. Journal of Entomological Science 41(4):285-291.
GEORGANIC - A PEANUT CULTIVAR FOR ORGANIC FARMING - (Abstract Only)
Holbrook Jr, C.C., Culbreath, A.K., Cantonwine, E.G., Johnson, W.C., Ni, X. 2005. Georganic - a peanut cultivar for organic farming [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts CDROM.
EVALUATION OF PEARL MILLET GERMPLASM FOR CHINCH BUG RESISTANCE - (Abstract Only)
Ni, X., Wilson, J., Rajewski, J., Buntin, D. 2005. Evaluation of pearl millet germplasm for chinch bug resistance [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting, Dec. 17, 2005, Fort Lauderdale, FL, abstract 0807.
DIURAPHIS NOXIA AND RHOPALOSIPHUM PADI INTERACTIONS AND THEIR INJURY ON RESISTANT AND SUSCEPTIBLE CEREAL SEEDLINGS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ni, X., Quisenberry, S.S. 2005. Diuraphis noxia and Rhopalosiphum padi interactions and their injury on resistant and susceptible cereal seedlings. Journal of Economic Entomology. 99:551-558.
MODULATION OF WATER ACTIVITY ON FUNGICIDE EFFECT ON ASPERGILLUS NIGER GROWTH IN SABOURAUD DEXTROSE AGAR MEDIUM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ni, X., and Streett, D. A. 2005. Modulation of water activity on fungicide effect on Aspergillus niger growth in sabouraud dextrose agar medium. Letters in Applied Microbiology. 41:428-433.
USING NUTRIENT SOLUTIONS TO TRAP THE ALMOND MOTH (LEPIDOPTERA: PYRALIDAE) IN A PEANUT SHELLING AND STORAGE FACILITY - (Abstract Only)
Ni, X., Holbrook Jr, C.C. 2005. Using nutrient solutions to trap the almond moth (Lepidoptera: pyralidae) in a peanut shelling and storage facility [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the American Peanut Research and Education Society, July 11-15, 2005, Portsmouth, Virginia. 37:83.
SCREENING FOR CHINCH BUG RESISTANCE IN PEARL MILLET - (Abstract Only)
Ni, X., Wilson, J.P., Rajewski, J.F. 2005. Screening for chinch bug resistance in pearl millet. Meeting Abstract. http://n-fl-bugs.ifas.ufl.edu/SEB/05.
EVALUATION OF MULTIPLE INSECT RESISTANCE IN MAIZE POPULATIONS - (Abstract Only)
Ni, X., B.G. Rector, J.C. Mullis. 2005. Evaluation of multiple insect resistance in maize populations. GA Entom. Soc. meeting, Mar 30-Apr 1, 2005.
EVALUATION OF GRAIN SORGHUM HYBRIDS FOR RESISTANCE TO THE SORGHUM MIDGE - (Experiment Station)
Ni, X., Mullis, J.C. 2004. Evaluation of grain sorghum hybrids for resistance to the sorghum midge. Georgia 2004 Soybean, Sorghum Grain and Silage, and Summer Annual Forages Performance Tests. Georgia Agricultural Experiment Station Research Report #697. pp. 44-45.
MECHANISMS OF CORN RESISTANCE TO FALL ARMYWORM AND CORN EARWORM - (Abstract Only)
Ni, X., Xu, W., Krakowsky, M.D. 2004. Mechanisms of corn resistance to fall armyworm and corn earworm. Meeting Abstract. http://esa.confex.com/esa/2004/techprogram/paper_16649.htm.
Evaluation of corn hybrids for insect resistance (Insect resistance evaluation on short-season hybrids - 27 hybrids; insect resistance evalation on mid-and full-season hybrids - 45 hybrids) - (Experiment Station)
Ni, X., Krakowsky, M.D. 2004. Evaluation of corn hybrids for insect resistance (Insect resistance evaluation on short-season hybrids - 27 hybrids; insect resistance evalation on mid-and full-season hybrids - 45 hybrids). In Coy, A.E., Day, J.L., Rose, P.A. Georgia 2004 Agricultural Experiment Stations Corn Research Report 696. p. 34-36.
EFFECT OF DNA GYRASE INHIBITORS ON REDUCING BACTERIAL CONTAMINATION IN THE NI DIET - (Proceedings)
Ni, X., Streett, D.A., Lawrence, A. 2003. Effect of dna gyrase inhibitors on reducing bacterial contamination in the ni diet. Meeting Abstract.
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