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Wai Gee
Foodborne Toxin Detection and Prevention Research
Biological Science Technician

Phone: (510) 559-6459
Fax: (510) 559-5777

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Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Synergistic and broad-spectrum efficacy of phenylacetate and acetophenone combination against mycotoxin-producing fungi Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shilman, M.M., Palumbo, J.D., Chan, K.L., Henderson II, T.D., Gee, W.S., Sarreal, S.L., Henry, M., Sellam, A. 2024. Synergistic and broad-spectrum efficacy of phenylacetate and acetophenone combination against mycotoxin-producing fungi. ACS Agricultural Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00341.
Volatile analysis of sucrose-grown Saccharomyces cerevisiae Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shilman, M.M., Gee, W.S., Henderson II, T.D. 2024. Volatile analysis of sucrose-grown Saccharomyces cerevisiae. ACS Agricultural Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsagscitech.4c00073.
Characterization of increased mortality of Drosophila melanogaster exposed to sucrose-fermenting yeast Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shilman, M.M., Gee, W.S., Henderson Ii, T.D. 2024. Characterization of increased mortality of Drosophila melanogaster exposed to sucrose-fermenting yeast. Biological Control. 198.Article 105618. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2024.105618.
X-ray based sterilization of larvae of the navel orangeworm (lepidoptera:pyralaide) for sterile insect technique Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Haff, R.P., Ovchinnikova, I., Liang, P., Mahoney, N.E., Gee, W.S., Gomez, J., Toyofuku, N., Jackson, E.S., Hnasko, R.M., Light, D. 2020. X-ray based sterilization of larvae of the navel orangeworm (lepidoptera:pyralaide) for sterile insect technique. Journal of Economic Entomology. 113(4):1685-1693. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toaa111.
Investigating host plant-based semiochemicals for attracting the leaffooted bug (Hemiptera: Coreidae), an insect pest of California agriculture Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Beck, J.J., Gee, W.S., Cheng, L.W., Higbee, B.S., Wilson, H., Daane, K.M. 2018. Investigating host plant-based semiochemicals for attracting the leaffooted bug (Hemiptera: Coreidae), an insect pest of California agriculture. ACS Symposium Series. 1294:143-165. https://doi.org/10.1021/bk-2018-1294.ch011.
Silo-stored pistachios at varying humidity levels produce distinct volatile biomarkers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Beck, J.J., Willett, D.S., Mahoney, N.E., Gee, W.S. 2016. Silo-stored pistachios at varying humidity levels produce distinct volatile biomarkers. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 65:551-556.
Differentiation of volatile profiles of stockpiled almonds at varying relative humidity levels using benchtop and portable GC-MS Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Beck, J.J., Willett, D.S., Gee, W.S., Mahoney, N.E., Higbee, B.S. 2016. Differentiation of volatile profiles of stockpiled almonds at varying relative humidity levels using benchtop and portable GC-MS. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 64:9286-9292. doi: 10.1021/acs.jafc.6b04220.
Plant-microbe relationship that influences an insect pest of Califronia tree nuts - (Abstract Only)
In-field volatile collection and analysis method utilizing a portable GC-MS: in situ headspace analysis of intact and damaged yellow starthistle flower heads Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Beck, J.J., Porter, N., Cook, D., Griffith, C., Gee, W.S., Rands, A.D., Truong, T.V., Smith, L., San Roman, I. 2015. In-field volatile collection and analysis method utilizing a portable GC-MS: in situ headspace analysis of intact and damaged yellow starthistle flower heads. Phytochemical Analysis. 26:395-403.
Comparison of ex-situ volatile emissions from intact and mechanically damaged walnuts Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
San Roman, I., Bartolome, L., Gee, W.S., Beck, J.J., Alonso, R.M. 2015. Comparison of ex-situ volatile emissions from intact and mechanically damaged walnuts. Food Research International. 72:198-207.
Electrophysiological responses of male and female Amyelois transitella antennae to pistachio and almond host plant volatiles Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Beck, J.J., Light, D.M., Gee, W.S. 2014. Electrophysiological responses of male and female Amyelois transitella antennae to pistachio and almond host plant volatiles. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 153(3):217-230. doi: 10.111/EEA.12243.
Semiochemicals to monitor insect pests – future opportunities for an effective host plant volatile blend to attract navel orangeworm in pistachio orchards - (Book / Chapter)
Beck, J.J., Mahoney, N.E., Gee, W.S., Higbee, B.S., Baig, N., Griffith, C.M. 2014. Semiochemicals to monitor insect pests – future opportunities for an effective host plant volatile blend to attract navel orangeworm in pistachio orchards. American Chemical Society. p. 191-210. doi: 10.1021/BK-2014-1172.CH014.
Comparison of the volatile emission profiles of ground almond and pistachio mummies: part 1 – addressing a gap in knowledge of current attractants of navel orangeworm Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Beck, J.J., Mahoney, N.E., Cook, D., Gee, W.S., Baig, N. 2014. Comparison of the volatile emission profiles of ground almond and pistachio mummies: part 1 – addressing a gap in knowledge of current attractants of navel orangeworm. Phytochemistry Letters. 9:102-106. DOI.10.1016/j.phytol.2014.04.010.
The major volatile compound 2-phenylethanol from the biocontrol yeast Pichia anomala inhibits growth and expression of aflatoxin biosynthetic genes of Aspergillus flavus Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hua, S.T., Beck, J.J., Sarreal, S.L., Gee, W.S. 2014. The major volatile compound 2-phenylethanol from the biocontrol yeast Pichia anomala inhibits growth and expression of aflatoxin biosynthetic genes of Aspergillus flavus. Mycotoxin Research. 30(2):71-78. doi: 10.1007/s12550-014-0189-Z.
Comparison of the volatile emission profiles of ground almond and pistachio mummies: part 2 - critical changes in emission profiles as a result of increasing the water activity Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Beck, J.J., Mahoney, N.E., Cook, D., Higbee, B.S., Light, D.M., Gee, W.S., Baig, N. 2014. Comparison of the volatile emission profiles of ground almond and pistachio mummies: part 2 - critical changes in emission profiles as a result of increasing the water activity. Phytochemistry Letters. 8:220-225. DOI: org/10.1016/j.phytol.2014.01.004.
Ex situ volatile survey of ground almond and pistachio hulls for emission of spiroketals: Analysis of hull fatty acid composition, water content, and water activity Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mahoney, N.E., Gee, W.S., Higbee, B.S., Beck, J.J. 2013. Ex situ volatile survey of ground almond and pistachio hulls for emission of spiroketals: Analysis of hull fatty acid composition, water content, and water activity. Phytochemistry Letters. 7:225-230.
Headspace volatiles from 52 oak species advertise induction, species identity, and evolution, but not defense - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pearse, I.S., Gee, W.S., Beck, J.J. 2012. Headspace volatiles from 52 oak species advertise induction, species identity, and evolution, but not defense. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 39(1):90-100.
Generation of the volatile spiroketals conophthorin and chalcogran by fungal spores on polyunsaturated fatty acids common to almonds and pistachios - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Beck, J.J., Mahoney, N.E., Gee, W.S., Cook, D. 2012. Generation of the volatile spiroketals conophthorin and chalcogran by fungal spores on polyunsaturated fatty acids common to almonds and pistachios. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 60(48):11869-11876.
Hull split and damaged almond volatiles attract male and female navel orangeworm moths - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Beck, J.J., Higbee, B.S., Gee, W.S., Merrill, G.B., Hayashi, J.M., Light, D.M. 2012. Hull split and damaged almond volatiles attract male and female navel orangeworm moths. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 60(33):8090-8096.
Electroantennographic bioassay as a screening tool for host plant volatiles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gee, W.S., Light, D.M., Beck, J.J. 2012. Electroantennogram bioassay as a screening tool for host plant volatiles. Journal of Visualized Experiments. 63:e3931.
Volatiles emissions from the flea beetle Altica litigata (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) associated with invasive Ludwigia hexapetala Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Carruthers, R.I., Franc, M.K., Gee, W.S., Cosse, A.A., Grewell, B.J., Beck, J.J. 2011. Volatiles emissions from the flea beetle Altica litigata (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) associated with invasive Ludwigia hexapetala. Chemoecology. 21(4):253-259. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00049-011-0090-6 .
Volatile analysis of ground almonds contaminated with naturally occurring fungi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Beck, J.J., Mahoney, N.E., Cook, D., Gee, W.S. 2011. Volatile analysis of ground almonds contaminated with naturally occurring fungi. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 59(11):6180-6187.
Ambient orchard volatiles from California almonds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Beck, J.J., Higbee, B.S., Gee, W.S., Dragull, K.D. 2011. Ambient orchard volatiles from California almonds. Phytochemistry Letters. 4(2):199-202.
Non-pheromonal control of navel orangeworm as a promising method toward decreasing contamination of Aspergillus flavus in California tree nuts - (Abstract Only)
Beck, J.J., Light, D.M., Higbee, B.S., Dragull, K.D., Merrill, G.B., Gee, W.S. 2010. Non-pheromonal control of navel orangeworm as a promising method toward decreasing contamination of Aspergillus flavus in California tree nuts. American Chemical Society Abstracts.
Developing ambient almond orchard volatile mixtures for navel orangeworm (NOW) monitoring - (Abstract Only)
Beck, J.J., Higbee, B.S., Light, D.M., Dragull, K.D., Merrill, G.B., Gee, W.S. 2009. Developing ambient almond orchard volatile mixtures for navel orangeworm (NOW) monitoring. Almond Board of California.
In Situ Seasonal Study of the Volatile Production of Almonds (Prunus dulcis), var. 'Nonpareil' and Relationship to Navel Orangeworm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Beck, J.J., Merrill, G.B., Higbee, B.S., Light, D.M., Gee, W.S. 2009. In Situ Seasonal Study of the Volatile Production of Almonds (Prunus dulcis), var. 'Nonpareil' and Relationship to Navel Orangeworm. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 57(9):3749-3753.
Ambient almond volatiles from geographically different orchards and their relationship to navel orangeworm - (Proceedings)
In situ volatiles from a single cultivar of Prunus dulcis and their relationship to navel orangeworm - (Proceedings)
Non-pheromonal Volatiles Towards Control of Navel Orangeworm - (Proceedings)
Beck, J.J., Merrill, G.B., Higbee, B.S., Light, D.M., Gee, W.S., Dragull, K.D. 2009. Non-pheromonal Volatiles Towards Control of Navel Orangeworm. Gordon Research Conference Proceedings.
An in situ, seasonal study of volatiles from a single cultivar of Prunus dulcis, and their relationship to navel orangeworm moth - (Abstract Only)
Beck, J.J., Merrill, G.B., Gee, W.S., Higbee, B.S., Light, D.M. 2009. An in situ, seasonal study of volatiles from a single cultivar of Prunus dulcis, and their relationship to navel orangeworm moth. American Chemical Society National Meeting.
Developing Ambient Almond Orchard Volatile Mixtures for NOW Bioassay Analyses - (Abstract Only)
Beck, J.J., Merrill, G.B., Higbee, B.S., Light, D.M., Gee, W.S. 2008. Developing Ambient Almond Orchard Volatile Mixtures for NOW Bioassay Analyses. Almond Board of California.
Volatile Emission of Mechanically Damaged Almonds: An Old and New Method of Investigation to Determine Potential NOW Attractants - (Abstract Only)
Beck, J.J., Merrill, G.B., Higbee, B.S., Gee, W.S., Light, D.M., Roitman, J.N., Bettiga, J. 2007. Volatile Emission of Mechanically Damaged Almonds: An Old and New Method of Investigation to Determine Potential NOW Attractants. Multicrop Aflatoxin and Fumonisin Elimination and Fungal Genomics Workshop-The Peanut Foundation.