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Renee S Arias De Ares (PhD)
National Peanut Research Laboratory
Research Plant Pathologist

Phone: (229) 995-7430
Fax: (229) 995-7416

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Projects
Integration of Traditional Methods and Novel Molecular Strategies for Improving Disease Resistance and Input-use Efficiency in Peanut
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 445680
Reducing Aflatoxin Contamination in United States Peanuts
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 440638
Reducing Aflatoxin Contamination in United States Peanuts
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 442364
Detection and Mitigation of Aflatoxin Contamination: New Technologies and Decision Support from the Field to the Shelling Plant
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 442374

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Novel foodborne source of Xerochrysium xerophilum (Pitt) Pitt, raw peanuts stored at low moisture and high CO2 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arias De Ares, R.S., Orner, V.A., Sobolev, V., Massa, A.N., Faustinelli, P.C., Walk, T., Lamb, M.C., Butts, C.L. 2024. Novel foodborne source of Xerochrysium xerophilum (Pitt) Pitt, raw peanuts stored at low moisture and high CO2. Journal of Stored Products Research. 108. Article 102381. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jspr.2024.102381.
Genetic diversity, disease resistance, and environmental adaptation of arachis duranensis L.: new insights from landscape genomics Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Massa, A.N., Sobolev, V., Faustinelli, P.C., Tallury, S.P., Stalker, T., Lamb, M.C., Arias De Ares, R.S. 2024. Genetic diversity, disease resistance, and environmental adaptation of arachis duranensis L.: new insights from landscape genomics. PLOS ONE. 19(4):Article e0299992. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0299992.
Draft genome sequence data of Nothopassalora personata, peanut foliar pathogen from Argentina - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Monquillot, J.H., Arias De Ares, R.S., Orner, V.A., Massa, A.N., Sobolev, V., Bernardi-Lima, N., Paredes, J., Oddino, C., Carmona, M., Conforto, C. 2024. Draft genome sequence data of Nothopassalora personata, peanut foliar pathogen from Argentina. Data in Brief. 53:Article 110158. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2024.110158.
Non-destructive SPE-UPLC-based quantification of aflatoxins and stilbenoid phytoalexins in single peanut (arachis spp.) seeds Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sobolev, V., Arias De Ares, R.S., Massa, A.N., Walk, T., Orner, V.A., Lamb, M.C. 2024. Non-destructive SPE-UPLC-based quantification of aflatoxins and stilbenoid phytoalexins in single peanut (arachis spp.) seeds. Journal of Visualized Experiments. (206). Article e65574. https://dx.doi.org/10.3791/66574.
First draft genome and transcriptome of Cercosporidium personatum, causal agent of late leaf spot disease of peanut - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arias De Ares, R.S., Dobbs, J., Stewart, J., Cantonwine, E., Orner, V.A., Sobolev, V., Lamb, M.C., Massa, A.N. 2023. First draft genome and transcriptome of Cercosporidium personatum, causal agent of late leaf spot disease of peanut. BMC Research Notes. 16:58. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-023-06331-0.
First draft genome of Thecaphora frezii, causal agent of peanut smut disease Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arias De Ares, R.S., Conforto, C., Orner, V.A., Carloni, E.J., Soave, J., Massa, A.N., Lamb, M.C., Bernardi-Lima, N., Rago, A. 2023. First draft genome of Thecaphora frezii, causal agent of peanut smut disease. BMC Genomics. 24:9. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12863-023-01113-w.
Analysis of the mitochondrial genome sequences of Diaporthe longicolla (syn. Phomopsis longicolla) isolates causing Phomopsis seed decay in soybean - (Abstract Only)
Li, S., Hu, X., Song, Q., Arias, R.S. 2023. Analysis of the mitochondrial genome sequences of Diaporthe longicolla (syn. Phomopsis longicolla) isolates causing Phomopsis seed decay in soybean. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. https://plan.core-apps.com/pag_2023/abstract/963d7d6c9252da3647857a6b5d0808ac.
Two QTLs govern the resistance to Sclerotinia minor in an interspecific peanut RIL population Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rosso, M.H., De Blas, F.J., Massa, A.N., Oddino, C., Giordano, D.F., Arias De Ares, R.S., Soave, J.H., Soave, S.J., Butteler, M.I., Bressano, M. 2023. Two QTLs govern the resistance to Sclerotinia minor in an interspecific peanut RIL population. Crop Science. 63:613-621. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.20875.
Transformation of major peanut (arachis hypogaea) stilbenoid phytoalexins caused by selected microorganisms Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sobolev, V., Walk, T., Arias De Ares, R.S., Massa, A.N., Orner, V.A., Lamb, M.C. 2022. Transformation of major peanut (arachis hypogaea) stilbenoid phytoalexins caused by selected microorganisms. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 70,1101-1110. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.1c06122.
Aspergillus section Flavi, need for a robust taxonomy Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arias De Ares, R.S., Orner, V.A., Martinez-Castillo, J., Sobolev, V. 2021. Aspergillus section Flavi, need for a robust taxonomy. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 10:48 e00784-21. https://doi.org/10.1128/MRA.00784-21.
Genetic fingerprinting and aflatoxin production of Aspergillus section Flavi associated with groundnut in eastern Ethiopia Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mohammed, A., Faustinelli, P.C., Chala, A., Dejene, M., Fininsa, C., Ojiewo, C., Ayalew, A., Hoisington, D., Sobolev, V., Martinez-Castillo, J., Arias De Ares, R.S. 2021. Genetic fingerprinting and aflatoxin production of Aspergillus section Flavi associated with groundnut in eastern Ethiopia. BMC Microbiology. 21:239. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-021-02290-3.
Evaluation of leaf spot resistance in wild arachis species of section arachis Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Massa, A.N., Arias De Ares, R.S., Sorensen, R.B., Sobolev, V., Tallury, S.P., Stalker, T.S., Lamb, M.C. 2021. Evaluation of leaf spot resistance in wild arachis species of section arachis. Peanut Science. 48(2):68-75. https://doi.org/10.3146/PS20-25.1.
Genetic diversity of Huaya India (Melicoccus o1iviformis Kunth), a neglected Neotropical fruit crop Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jimenez-Rojas, M., Andueza Noh, R.H., Noh-Ake, O.I., Potter, D., Ortiz-Garcia, M.M., Arias De Ares, R.S., Martinez-Castillo, J. 2021. Genetic diversity of Huaya India (Melicoccus o1iviformis Kunth), a neglected Neotropical fruit crop. Scientia Horticulturae. 290:110535. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2021.110535.
Genetic mapping and QTL analysis for peanut smut resistance Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
De Blas, F.J., Bruno, C.I., Arias De Ares, R.S., Ballen-Taborda, C., Mamani, E., Oddino, C., Rosso, M., Costero, B., Bressano, M., Soave, J.H., Soave, S.J., Buteler, M.I., Seijo, G.J., Massa, A.N. 2021. Genetic mapping and QTL analysis for peanut smut resistance. Biomed Central (BMC) Plant Biology. 21:312. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-021-03023-4.
Hermetic storage of shelled peanut using the purdue improved crop storage bags Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Butts, C.L., Dean, L.L., Hendrix, K., Arias De Ares, R.S., Sorensen, R.B., Lamb, M.C. 2021. Hermetic storage of shelled peanut using the purdue improved crop storage bags. Peanut Science. 48(1):22-32. https://doi.org/10.3146/PS20-31.1.
Genotyping tools and resources to assess peanut germplasm: smut-resistant landraces as a case study Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Massa, A.N., Bressano, M., Soave, J.H., Buteler, M.I., Seijo, G., Sobolev, V., Orner, V.A., Oddino, C., Soave, S.J., Faustinelli, P.C., De Blas, F.J., Lamb, M.C., Arias De Ares, R.S. 2021. Genotyping tools and resources to assess peanut germplasm: smut-resistant landraces as a case study. PeerJ. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.10581.
Draft genome assembly of Passalora sequoiae a needle blight pathogen on leyland cypress Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Copes, W.E., Ibarra Caballero, J., Babiker, E.M., Stewart, J.E., Orner, V.A., Windham, A.S., Arias De Ares, R.S. 2020. Draft genome assembly of Passalora sequoiae a needle blight pathogen on leyland cypress. BMC Research Notes. 13:505. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-020-05328-3.
Analysis of small RNA populations generated in peanut leaves after exogenous application of dsRNA and dsDNA targeting aflatoxin synthesis genes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Power, I.L., Faustinelli, P.C., Orner, V.A., Sobolev, V., Arias De Ares, R.S. 2020. Analysis of small RNA populations generated in peanut leaves after exogenous application of dsRNA and dsDNA targeting aflatoxin synthesis genes. PLoS One. 10:13820. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-70618-6.
Genetic diversity of aflatoxin-producing Aspergillus flavus isolated from selected groundnut growing agro-ecological zones of Uganda. Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Amos, A., Arias De Ares, R.S., Steven, O., Samuel, T., Joseph, S., Dennis, M., John, A., Stephen, B., Andrew, K. 2020. Genetic diversity of aflatoxin-producing Aspergillus flavus isolated from selected groundnut growing agro-ecological zones of Uganda.. BMC Microbiology. 20:252. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-020-01924-2.
Genetic diversity of Puccinia kuehnii, the causal agent of orange rust of sugarcane, from Brazil Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Urashima, A.S., Mistura, T.F., Sakuno, C., Austin, P.D., Arias De Ares, R.S. 2020. Genetic diversity of Puccinia kuehnii, the causal agent of orange rust of sugarcane, from Brazil. Journal of Phytopathology. https://doi.org/10.1111/jph.12937.
Sixteen draft genomes sequences representing the genetic diversity of Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus colonizing peanut seeds in Ethiopia Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arias De Ares, R.S., Mohammed, A., Orner, V.A., Faustinelli, P.C., Lamb, M.C., Sobolev, V. 2020. Sixteen draft genomes sequences representing the genetic diversity of Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus colonizing peanut seeds in Ethiopia. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 9(30):e00591-20. https://doi.org/10.1128/MRA.00591-20.
Development of nuclear microsatellite markers to facilitate germplasm conservation and population genetics studies of five groups of tropical perennial plants with edible fruits and shoots: ranbutan (Nephelium lappaceumt) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arias De Ares, R.S., Ballard, L.L., Duke, M.V., Simpson, S.A., Liu, X.F., Orner, V.A., Sobolev, V., Scheffler, B.E., Martinez-Castillo, J. 2020. Development of nuclear microsatellite markers to facilitate germplasm conservation and population genetics studies of five groups of tropical perennial plants with edible fruits and shoots: ranbutan (Nephelium lappaceumt). Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-020-00965-w.
Effect of two Bacillus thuringiensis proteins on the development of the fall armyworm after a seven-day exposure Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Portilla, M., Blanco, C.A., Arias De Ares, R.S., Zhu, Y. 2020. Effect of two Bacillus thuringiensis proteins on the development of the fall armyworm after a seven-day exposure. Southwestern Entomologist. https://doi.org/10.3958/059.045.0208.
Storing Shelled Peanuts in PICS Bags - (Abstract Only)
Genome-wide transcriptome and physiological analyses provide new insights into peanut drought response mechanisms Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bhogireddy, S., Xavier, A., Garg, V., Leyland, N., Arias De Ares, R.S., Payton, P.R. 2020. Genome-wide transcriptome and physiological analyses provide new insights into peanut drought response mechanisms. Scientific Reports. 10:4071. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-60187-z.
Mitogenome and nuclear-encoded fungicide-target genes of Thecaphora frezii- causal agent of peanut smut Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arias De Ares, R.S., Cazon, I., Massa, A.N., Scheffler, B.E., Sobolev, V., Lamb, M.C., Duke, M.V., Simpson, S.A., Conforto, C., Paredes, J., Soave, J., Buteler, M., Rago, A.M. 2019. Mitogenome and nuclear-encoded fungicide-target genes of Thecaphora frezii- causal agent of peanut smut. Fungal Genomics and Biology. (9)1:160. https://doi.org/10.35248/2165-8056.19.9.160.
Microsatellite markers in Spanish lime (Melicoccus bijugatus Jacq., Sapindaceae), a neglected Neotropical fruit crop Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Martinez-Castillo, J., Arias De Ares, R.S., Andueza-Noh, R.H., Ortiz-Garcia, M.M., Irish, B.M., Scheffler, B.E. 2019. Microsatellite markers in Spanish lime (Melicoccus bijugatus Jacq., Sapindaceae), a neglected Neotropical fruit crop. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 66(7):1371-1377. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-019-00815-4.
Structure and genetic diversity in wild and cultivated populations of Zapote mamey (Pouteria sapota, Sapotaceae) from southeastern Mexico: its putative domestication center Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Martinez-Castillo, J., Blancarte-Jasso, N.H., Chepe-Cruz, G., Nah-Chan, N., Ortiz-Garcia, M., Arias De Ares, R.S. 2019. Structure and genetic diversity in wild and cultivated populations of Zapote mamey (Pouteria sapota, Sapotaceae) from southeastern Mexico: its putative domestication center. Tree Genetics and Genomes. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11295-019-1368-z.
Inhibition of aflatoxin formation in aspergillus species by peanut (Arachis hypogaea) seed stilbenoids in the course of peanut-fungus interaction Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sobolev, V., Walk, T., Arias De Ares, R.S., Massa, A.N., Lamb, M.C. 2019. Inhibition of aflatoxin formation in aspergillus species by peanut (Arachis hypogaea) seed stilbenoids in the course of peanut-fungus interaction. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 67(22):6212-6221. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.9b01969.
Identification of smut resistance in wild Arachis species and its introgression into peanut elite lines Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
De Blas, F., Bressano, M., Teich, I., Balzarini, M., Arias De Ares, R.S., Manifesto, M., Costero, B., Oddino, C., Soave, S., Soave, J., Buteler, M., Massa, A.N., Seijo, G. 2019. Identification of smut resistance in wild Arachis species and its introgression into peanut elite lines. Crop Science. https://www.doi.org/10.2135/cropsci2018.10.0656.
Introgression of peanut smut resistance from landraces to elite peanut cultivars (Arachis hypogaea L.) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bressano, M., Massa, A.N., Arias De Ares, R.S., Oddino, C., De Blas, F., Faustinelli, P.C., Soave, S., Soave, J., Perez, M., Sobolev, V., Balzarini, M., Buteler, M.I., Seijo, G.J. 2019. Introgression of peanut smut resistance from landraces to elite peanut cultivars (Arachis hypogaea L.). PLoS One. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0211920.
Integrated management of Aspergillus species and aflatoxin production in groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) through application of farm yard manure and seed treatments with fungicides and Trichoderma species Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mohammed, A., Chala, A., Ojieawo, C., Dejene, M., Fininsa, C., Ayalew, A., Hoisington, D., Sobolev, V., Arias De Ares, R.S. 2019. Integrated management of Aspergillus species and aflatoxin production in groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) through application of farm yard manure and seed treatments with fungicides and Trichoderma species. African Journal of Plant Science. https://doi.org/10.5897/AJPS2018.1688.
New tools to screen wild peanut species for aflatoxin accumulation and genetic fingerprinting Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arias De Ares, R.S., Sobolev, V., Massa, A.N., Orner, V.A., Walk, T., Simpson, S.A., Ballard, L.L., Puppala, N., Scheffler, B.E., De Blass, F., Tallury, S.P., Guillermo, S. 2018. New tools to screen wild peanut species for aflatoxin accumulation and genetic fingerprinting. Biomed Central (BMC) Plant Biology. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-018-1355-9.
Peanut germplasm screening for aflatoxin accumulation and genetic fingerprinting - (Abstract Only)
Disease incidence of charcoal rot (Macrophomina phaseolina) on soybean in north-western Argentina and genetic characteristics of the pathogen Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Reznikov, L.S., Vellicce, G.R., Mengistu, A., Arias De Ares, R.S., Gonzalez, V., De Lisi, V., Garcia, M.G., Rocha, C., Pardo, M., Castagnaro, A.P., Ploper, D. 2018. Disease incidence of charcoal rot (Macrophomina phaseolina) on soybean in north-western Argentina and genetic characteristics of the pathogen. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology. 40(3):423-433. https://doi.org/10.1080/07060661.2018.1484390.
Detection of exogenous double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) movement in in vitro peanut plants Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Faustinelli, P.C., Power, I.L., Arias De Ares, R.S. 2018. Detection of exogenous double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) movement in in vitro peanut plants. Plant Biology. doi.org/10.1111/plb.12703.
Suppression of aflatoxin production in Aspergillus species by selected peanut (Arachis hypogaea) stilbenoids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sobolev, V., Arias De Ares, R.S., Goodman, K.E., Walk, T., Orner, V.A., Faustinelli, P.C., Massa, A.N. 2017. Suppression of aflatoxin production in Aspergillus species by selected peanut (Arachis hypogaea) stilbenoids. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 66:118-126.
SSR Markers Assessed for Peanut Smut Disease Resistance - (Abstract Only)
Chemical interruption of late season flowering to improve harvested peanut maturity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lamb, M.C., Sorensen, R.B., Butts, C.L., Nuti, R., Davis, J.P., Dang, P.M., Arias De Ares, R.S., Sobolev, V. 2017. Chemical interruption of flowering to improve harvested peanut maturity. Peanut Science. 44(1):60-65.
Study of the genetic diversity of the aflatoxin biosynthesis cluster in Aspergillus section Flavi using insertion/deletion markers in peanut seeds from Georgia, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Faustinelli, P.C., Palencia, E.R., Wang, X.M., Sobolev, V., Horn, B.W., Sheppard, H.T., Lamb, M.C., Scheffler, B.E., Martinez-Castillo, J., Arias De Ares, R.S. 2017. Study of the genetic diversity of the aflatoxin biosynthesis cluster in Aspergillus section Flavi using insertion/deletion markers in peanut seeds from Georgia, USA. Mycologia. doi:10.1080/00275514.2017.1307095.
Characterization of small RNA populations in non-transgenic and aflatoxin-reducing-transformed peanut - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Power, I.L., Dang, P.M., Sobolev, V., Orner, V.A., Powell Jr, J.L., Lamb, M.C., Arias De Ares, R.S. 2017. Characterization of small RNA populations in non-transgenic and aflatoxin-reducing-transformed peanut. Plant Science. 257:106-125. doi:10.1016/j.plantsci.2016.12.013.
Domestication of perennial fruit trees: the case of mamey (Pouteria sapota) in Mexico - (Abstract Only)
Molecular markers developed for Pouteria sapota - (Abstract Only)
Aspergillus and aflatoxin in groundnuts (Arachis hypogaea L.) and groundnut cake in Eastern Ethiopia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mohammed, A., Alemayehu, C., Dejene, M., Hoisington, D.A., Sobolev, V., Arias De Ares, R.S., Fininsa, C. 2016. Aspergillus and aflatoxin in groundnuts (Arachis hypogaea L.) and groundnut cake in Eastern Ethiopia. Journal of Food Additives & Contaminants. 9(4):4290-298. doi:10.1080/19393210.2016.1216468.
Characterizing small RNA populations in non-transgenic and aflatoxin-reducing-transgenic peanut lines - (Abstract Only)
Status of Macrophomina phaseolina on strawberry in California and preliminary characterization of the pathogen - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Koike, S., Arias De Ares, R.S., Hogan, C.S., Martin, F.N., Gordon, T. 2016. Status of Macrophomina phaseolina on strawberry in California and preliminary characterization of the pathogen. International Journal of Fruit Science. doi: 10.1080/15538362.2016.1195313.
Workflow to study genetic biodiversity of aflatoxigenic Aspergillus spp. in Georgia, USA - (Abstract Only)
Draft Genome Sequence of Cercospora arachidicola, Cause of Early Leaf Spot in Peanut - (Abstract Only)
Host-Induced Gene Silencing (HIGS) of aflatoxin synthesis genes in peanut and maize: use of RNA interference and genetic diversity of Aspergillus - (Abstract Only)
Arias De Ares, R.S., Dang, P.M., Sobolev, V. 2016. Host-Induced Gene Silencing (HIGS) of aflatoxin synthesis genes in peanut and maize: use of RNA interference and genetic diversity of Aspergillus. Meeting Abstract. DOI: 10.4172/2161-0495.C1.018.
Genome Sequences of Eight Aspergillus flavus spp. and One A. parasiticus sp., Isolated From Peanut Seeds in Georgia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Faustinelli, P.C., Wang, X.M., Palencia, E.R., Arias De Ares, R.S. 2016. Genome Sequences of Eight Aspergillus flavus spp. and One A. parasiticus sp., Isolated from Peanut Seeds in Georgia. Genome Announcements. 4(2):e00278-16.doi:10.1128/genomeA.00278-16..
Characterization of microsatellites in Fusicladium effusum, cause of pecan scab - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bock, C.H., Chen, C., Yu, F., Stevenson, K.L., Arias De Ares, R.S., Wood, B.W. 2016. Characterization of microsatellites in Fusicladium effusum, cause of pecan scab. Forest Pathology. doi: 10.1111/efp.12278.
Genomics of peanut leaf-spot pathogens; and RNA-interference-mediated control of aflatoxins - (Abstract Only)
Arias De Ares, R.S., Dang, P.M., Sobolev, V., Lamb, M.C. 2015. Genomics of peanut leaf-spot pathogens; and RNA-interference-mediated control of aflatoxins. Meeting Abstract. Plant Pathology Dept. seminar series, UGA.
Draft genome sequence of Cercospora arachidicola, causal agent of early leaf spot in peanuts Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Orner, V.A., Cantonwine, E.G., Wang, X.M., Abouelleil, A., Bochicchio, J., Nusbaum, C., Culbreath, A.K., Abdo, Z., Arias De Ares, R.S. 2015. Draft genome sequence of Cercospora arachidicola, causal agent of early leaf spot in peanuts. Genome Announcements. 3(6).
Developing an in vitro method to assess aflatoxin biosynthesis suppression in Aspergillus flavus through RNAi technologies - (Abstract Only)
Development of a large set of microsatellite markers in Zapote Maney (Pouteria sapota (Jacq.) (H.E. Moore & Stearn) and their potential use in the study of the species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arias De Ares, R.S., Castillo, J.M., Sobolev, V., Blancarte-Jasso, N.H., Simpson, S.A., Ballard, L.L., Duke, M.V., Liu, X.F., Irish, B.M., Scheffler, B.E. 2015. Development of a large set of microsatellite markers in Zapote Maney (Pouteria sapota (Jacq.) (H.E. Moore & Stearn) and their potential use in the study of the species. Molecules. 20(60):11400-11417.
DIVERSITY OF PUCCINIA KUEHNII AND P. MELANOCEPHALA CAUSING RUST DISEASES ON BRAZILIAN SUGARCANE - (Abstract Only)
Urashima, A.S., Mistura, T.F., Sakuno, C.I., Piotto, F., Rodrigo, G., Arias De Ares, R.S. 2015. DIVERSITY OF PUCCINIA KUEHNII AND P. MELANOCEPHALA CAUSING RUST DISEASES ON BRAZILIAN SUGARCANE. CINCAE: Centro de Investigacion de la Cana de Azucar del Ecuador - XI Pathilogy and IX Entomology Workshops.
RNAi-mediated control of aflatoxins in peanut: Method to analyze mycotoxin production and transgene expression in the peanut/Aspergillus pathosystem Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arias De Ares, R.S., Dang, P.M., Sobolev, V. 2015. RNAi-mediated control of aflatoxins in peanut: Method to analyze mycotoxin production and transgene expression in the peanut/Aspergillus pathosystem. Journal of Visualized Experiments. Issue 106:e53398.
Chemical Interruption of Flowering to Improve Harvested Peanut Maturity - (Abstract Only)
Lamb, M.C., Sorensen, R.B., Butts, C.L., Dang, P.M., Arias De Ares, R.S., Chen, C., Davis, J.P. 2015. Chemical Interruption of Flowering to Improve Harvested Peanut Maturity. American Peanut Research and Education Society Abstracts. Charleston, SC.
Genetic diversity and structure in Mamey [P. sapota (Jacq.) H.E. Moore & Stearn] by using microsatellite markers - (Abstract Only)
Martinez-Castillo, J., Arias De Ares, R.S. 2015. Genetic diversity and structure in Mamey [P. sapota (Jacq.) H.E. Moore & Stearn] by using microsatellite markers [abstract]. Latin American Symposium: Domestication and management of genetic resources.
Ecology, Behavior and Bionomics: First Genotyping of Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith)(Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Progeny from Crosses between Bt-Resistant and Bt-Susceptible Populations, and 65-Locus Discrimination of Isofami - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arias De Ares, R.S., Portilla, M., Ray, J.D., Blanco, C.A., Simpson, S.A., Scheffler, B.E. 2015. Ecology, Behavior and Bionomics: First Genotyping of Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Progeny from Crosses between Bt-Resistant and Bt-Susceptible Populations, and 65-Locus Discrimination of Isofamilies. The Journal of Botanical Society. 4:18-29.
RNAi control of aflatoxins in peanut plants, a multifactorial system - (Abstract Only)
Arias De Ares, R.S., Dang, P.M., Sobolev, V., Lamb, M.C. 2014. RNAi control of aflatoxins in peanut plants, a multifactorial system. Meeting Abstract. International Conference on Advances in Arachis Through Genomics and Biotechnology.
RNA interference reduces aflatoxin accumulation by Aspergillus flavus in peanut seeds - (Abstract Only)
Arias De Ares, R.S., Dang, P.M., Sobolev, V. 2014. RNA interference reduces aflatoxin accumulation by Aspergillus flavus in peanut seeds. World Mycotoxins Forum 8th Conference.
Technology for Improving Production, Economic Efficiency, Quality, and Sustainability in Peanut Production and Handling - (Abstract Only)
Lamb, M.C., Sorensen, R.B., Butts, C.L., Arias De Ares, R.S., Dang, P.M. 2014. Technology for Improving Production, Economic Efficiency, Quality, and Sustainability in Peanut Production and Handling. Meeting Abstract. (AL Farmers Federation, Huntsville, AL).
Technology for Improving Production, Economic Efficiency, Quality, and Sustainability in Peanut Production and Handling - (Abstract Only)
Lamb, M.C., Sorensen, R.B., Butts, C.L., Arias De Ares, R.S., Dang, P.M. 2014. Technology for Improving Production, Economic Efficiency, Quality, and Sustainability in Peanut Production and Handling. Meeting Abstract. (Auburn University, Auburn, AL).
Technology for Improving Production, Economic Efficiency, Quality, and Sustainability in Peanut Production and Handling - (Abstract Only)
Lamb, M.C., Sorensen, R.B., Butts, C.L., Arias De Ares, R.S., Dang, P.M. 2014. Technology for Improving Production, Economic Efficiency, Quality, and Sustainability in Peanut Production and Handling. Meeting Abstract. (GA State University, Albany, GA)
Evidence for host preference of Macrophomina phaseolina on strawberry - (Abstract Only)
Technology for Improving Production, Economic Efficiency, Quality, and Sustainability in Peanut Production and Handling - (Abstract Only)
Lamb, M.C., Sorensen, R.B., Butts, C.L., Arias De Ares, R.S., Dang, P.M. 2014. Technology for Improving Production, Economic Efficiency, Quality, and Sustainability in Peanut Production and Handling. Meeting Abstract. FL Peanut Producers Assoc., Marianna, FL)
Technology for Improving Production, Economic Efficiency, Quality, and Sustainability in Peanut Production and Handling - (Abstract Only)
Lamb, M.C., Sorensen, R.B., Butts, C.L., Arias De Ares, R.S., Dang, P.M. 2014. Technology for Improving Production, Economic Efficiency, Quality, and Sustainability in Peanut Production and Handling. Meeting Abstract. AL Peanut Producers Assoc., Selma, AL)
Technology for Improving Production, Economic Efficiency, Quality, and Sustainability in Peanut Production and Handling - (Abstract Only)
Lamb, M.C., Sorensen, R.B., Butts, C.L., Arias De Ares, R.S., Dang, P.M. 2014. Technology for Improving Production, Economic Efficiency, Quality, and Sustainability in Peanut Production and Handling. Meeting Abstract. (AL Peanut Producers Assoc., Headland, AL)
Technology for Improving Production, Economic Efficiency, Quality, and Sustainability in Peanut Production and Handling - (Abstract Only)
Lamb, M.C., Sorensen, R.B., Butts, C.L., Arias De Ares, R.S., Dang, P.M. 2014. Technology for Improving Production, Economic Efficiency, Quality, and Sustainability in Peanut Production and Handling. Meeting Abstract. (MS Peanut Producers Assoc., Hattiesburg, MS)
Technology for Improving Production, Economic Efficiency, Quality and Sustainability in Peanut Production and Handling - (Abstract Only)
Lamb, M.C., Sorensen, R.B., Butts, C.L., Arias De Ares, R.S., Dang, P.M. 2014. Technology for Improving Production, Economic Efficiency, Quality and Sustainability in Peanut Production and Handling. Meeting Abstract. (AL Peanut Producers Assoc., Bayou La Batre, AL
Technology for Improving Production, Economic Efficiency, Quality, and Sustainability in Peanut Production and Handling - (Abstract Only)
Lamb, M.C., Sorensen, R.B., Butts, C.L., Arias De Ares, R.S., Dang, P.M. 2014. Technology for Improving Production, Economic Efficiency, Quality, and Sustainability in Peanut Production and Handling. Meeting Abstract. (AL and FL Peanut Producers).
Genetic diversity and population structure of Fusicladium effusum on pecan in the U.S.A. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bock, C.H., Wood, B.W., Stevenson, K.L., Arias De Ares, R.S. 2014. Genetic diversity and population structure of Fusicladium effusum on pecan in the U.S.A.. Plant Disease. 98:916-923.
Technology for improving production, economic efficiency, quality, and sustainability in peanut production and handling - (Abstract Only)
Lamb, M.C., Sorensen, R.B., Butts, C.L., Arias De Ares, R.S., Dang, P.M. 2014. Technology. Meeting Abstract.
First report of Pantoea ananatis (Syn. Erwinia uredovora) being associated with peanut rust in Georgia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arias De Ares, R.S., Power, I., Culbreath, A.K., Sobolev, V.S., Lamb, M.C. 2013. First report of Pantoea ananatis (Syn. Erwinia uredovora) being associated with peanut rust in Georgia. Plant Health Progress. doi:10.1094/PHP-2013-07XX-01-BR.
Genetic polymorphism of Puccinia arachidis - (Abstract Only)
Power, I.L., Arias De Ares, R.S., Culbreath, A.K. 2013. Genetic polymorphism of Puccinia arachidis. Phytopathology. 103(Suppl. 2):S2.115. APS-MSA Joint Meeting. Austin, Texas. August 10–14, 2013
Potential involvement of Aspergillus flavus laccases in peanut invasion at low water potential - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arias, R.S., Sobolev, V.S., Orner, V.A., Dang, P.M., Lamb, M.C. 2014. Potential involvement of Aspergillus flavus laccases in peanut invasion at low water potential. Plant Pathology. 63(2):354-364.
Distribution of bacterial endophytes in peanut seeds obtained from axenic and control plant material under field conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sobolev, V.S., Orner, V.A., Arias De Ares, R.S. 2013. Distribution of bacterial endophytes in peanut seeds obtained from axenic and control plant material under field conditions. Plant and Soil. 371(1-2):367-376.
Molecular markers and strategies to control aflatoxin in peanut - (Other)
Arias De Ares, R.S. 2013. Molecular markers and strategies to control aflatoxin in peanut. Valdosta State University. 03-07-2013. Oral Presentation.
Development and characterization of seashore paspalum SSR markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harris-Shultz, K.R., Raymer, P., Scheffler, B.E., Arias De Ares, R.S. 2013. Development and characterization of seashore paspalum SSR markers. Crop Science. 53:2679-2685.
Molecular Diversity of the peanut rust pathogen and its host - (Abstract Only)
Power, I.L., Tillman, B.L., Holbrook Jr, C.C., Ozias-Akins, P., Chu, Y., Arias De Ares, R.S., Culbreath, A.K. 2013. Molecular Diversity of the peanut rust pathogen and its host. Phytopathology 103(Suppl.1): S1.9. APS-Southern Division Meeting. Feb. 08-10,2013. Baton Rouge, LA.
Development and characterization of seashore paspulum SSR markers and identification of markers associated with salt tolerance - (Abstract Only)
Harris-Shultz, K.R., Raymer, P., Duke, M.V., Ballard, L.L., Scheffler, B.E., Arias De Ares, R.S. 2012. Development and characterization of seashore paspulum SSR markers and identification of markers associated with salt tolerance. Visions for a Sustainable Planet. ASA, CSSA, and SSSA 2012 International Annual Meetings. Oct. 21-24, 2012, Cincinnati, OH. Agronomy Abstracts. p. 143.
Microsatellite markers in plant pathogenic fungi - (Abstract Only)
Arias, R.S., Ray, J.D., Mengistu, A., Glynn, N.C., Scheffler, B.E. 2012. Microsatellite markers in plant pathogenic fungi. Meeting Proceedings.
Molecular tools used in agriculture - (Other)
Arias, R.S. 2011. Molecular tools used in agriculture. Albany State University. October 31, 2011. Meeting Proceedings.
Comparison of whole-genome amplifications for microsatellite genotyping of Rotylenchulus reniformis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arias, R.S., Stetina, S.R., Scheffler, B.E. 2011. Comparison of whole-genome amplifications for microsatellite genotyping of Rotylenchulus reniformis. Electronic Journal of Biotechnology. DOI:10.2225/vol14-issue3-fulltext-13.
Isolation and characterisation of the first microsatellite markers for Cyperus rotundus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arias, R.S., Molin, W.T., Ray, J.D., Peel, M., Scheffler, B.E. 2011. Isolation and characterisation of the first microsatellite markers for Cyperus rotundus. Weed Research. 51:451-460.
First microsatellites developed from Spodoptera frugiperda and their potential use for population genetics - (Abstract Only)
Arias De Ares, R.S., Blanco, C.A., Portilla, M., Snodgrass, G.L., Scheffler, B.E. 2011. First microsatellites developed from Spodoptera frugiperda and their potential use for population genetics. Entomology Society America Annual Meeting. 104(3):516-587.
First microsatellites from Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and their potential use for population genetics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arias, R.S., Blanco, C.A., Portilla, M., Snodgrass, G.L., Scheffler, B.E. 2011. First microsatellites from Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and their potential use for population genetics. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 104(3):576-587.
Genomics of Tropical Fruit Tree Crops - (Book / Chapter)
Arias De Ares, R.S., Borrone, J.W., Tondo, C.L., Kuhn, D.N., Schnell Ii, R.J. 2012. Genomics of Tropical Fruit Tree Crops. Book Chapter. In: Schnell, R.J., Priyadarshan, P.M., editors. Genomics of Tree Crops. Heidelberg, Germany: Springer. p. 209-239.
Batch Isolation of Microsatellites for Tropical Plant Species Pyrosequencing - (Abstract Only)
Arias De Ares, R.S., Irish, B.M., Ballard, L.L., Duke, M.V., Liu, X.F., Simpson, S.A., Scheffler, B.E. 2010. Batch Isolation of Microsatellites for Tropical Plant Species Pyrosequencing. Plant and Animal Genome. Abstract P089.
Discriminating microsatellites from Macrophomina phaseolina and their potential association to biological functions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arias, R.S., Ray, J.D., Mengistu, A., Scheffler, B.E. 2011. Discriminating microsatellites from Macrophomina phaseolina and their potential association to biological functions. Plant Pathology. 60(4):709-718 DOI:10.1111/j.1365-3059.2010.02421.x.
UPIC + GO: Zeroing in on informative markers - (Other)
Ford, D., Arias, R.S., Ballard, L.L., Scheffler, B.E., Duke, M.V., Simpson, S.A., Newsome, A. 2010. UPIC + GO: Zeroing in on informative markers. Eighth Annual Rocky Mountain Bioinformatics Conference, International Society of Computational Biology (ISCB), December 09-11, 2010, Aspen, CO. Meeting Proceedings.
Development of simple sequence repeat markers for Chionanthus retusus (Oleaceae) and effective discrimination of closely related taxa - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arias, R.S., Techen, N., Rinehart, T.A., Olsen, R.T., Kirkbride, J.H., Scheffler, B.E. 2010. Development of simple sequence repeat markers for Chionanthus retusus (Oleaceae) and effective discrimination of closely related taxa. HortScience. 46(1):23-29.
Susceptibility of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: noctuidae) isofamilies to Cry1Ac and Cry1F proteins of Bacillus thuringiensis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Blanco, C., Portilla, M., Jurat-Fuentes, J., Sanchez, J.F., Viteri, D., Vega-Aquin, P., Teran-Vargas, A.P., Azuara-Dominguez, A., Lopez, J., Arias De Ares, R.S., Zhu, Y., Barrera, D., Jackson, R.E. 2010. Susceptibility of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: noctuidae) isofamilies to Cry1Ac and Cry1F proteins of Bacillus thuringiensis. Southwestern Entomologist. 35(3):409-415.
Gibberellin-associated cisgenes modify growth, stature and wood properties in Populus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Han, K.M., Dharmawardhana, P., Arias, R.S., Ma, C., Busov, V., Strauss, S.H. 2011. Gibberellin-associated cisgenes modify growth, stature and wood properties in Populus. Plant Biotechnology Journal. 9(2):162-178.
Optimized construction of microsatellite-enriched libraries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Techen, N., Arias De Ares, R.S., Pan, Z., Khan, I., Scheffler, B.E. 2010. Optimized construction of microsatellite-enriched libraries. Molecular Ecology. 10:508-515.
Microsatellites Reveal Genetic Diversity in Reniform Nematode Populations - (Abstract Only)
Arias De Ares, R.S., Stetina, S.R., Tonos, J.L., Scheffler, J.A., Scheffler, B.E. 2010. Microsatellites Reveal Genetic Diversity in Reniform Nematode Populations. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 4-7, 2010
Optimized Construction of SSR-enriched Libraries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Techen, N., Arias De Ares, R.S., Glynn, N.C., Pan, Z., Khan, I.A., Scheffler, B.E. 2010. Optimized Construction of SSR-enriched Libraries. Molecular Ecology Resources. 10(3)508-515
Fingerprinting the bad guys, SSR DNA-profiling of Nutsedge - (Abstract Only)
Development of SSR markers for Chionanthus retusus (Oleaceae) and effective discrimination of closely related taxa - (Other)
Arias, R.S., Techen, N., Rinehart, T.A., Olsen, R.T., Kirkbride, J.H., Scheffler, B.E. 2009. Development of SSR markers for Chionanthus retusus (Oleaceae) and effective discrimination of closely related taxa. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting, July 24-28, 2008, St. Louis, MO. meeting Prodeedings. 44(4):1007.
UPIC: Perl scripts to determine the number of SSR markers to run - (Other)
Arias, R.S., Ballard, L.L., Scheffler, B.E. 2009. UPIC: Perl scripts to determine the number of SSR markers to run. Molecular markers in Horticulture Symposium, July 29-31, 2009, Corvallis, Oregon State University. Meeting Proceedings.
Microsatellites Reveal Genetic Diversity in Rotylenchulus reniformis Populations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arias, R.S., Stetina, S.R., Tonos, J.L., Scheffler, J.A., Scheffler, B.E. 2009. Microsatellites Reveal Genetic Diversity in Rotylenchulus reniformis Populations. Journal of Nematology. 41(2): 146-156.
UPIC: Perl scripts to determine the number of SSR markers to run - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arias, R.S., Ballard, L.L., Scheffler, B.E. 2009. UPIC: How Many SSR Markers to Run. Bioinformation 3(8):352-360, http://www.bioinformation.net/003/007800032009.htm
WUS and STM-based reporter genes for studying meristem development in poplar - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bao, Y., Dharmawardhana, P., Arias, R.S., Allen, M., Ma, C., Strauss, S. 2009. WUS and STM-based reporter genes for studying meristem development in poplar. Plant Cell Reports 28:947-962.
Characterization of a higher plant herbicide-resistant phytoene desaturase and its use as a selectable marker - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arias De Ares, R.S., Dayan, F.E., Albrecht, M., Howell, J., Scheffler, B.E. 2006. Characterization of a higher plant herbicide-resistant phytoene desaturase and its use as a selectable marker. Plant Biotechnology Journal. 4:263-273.
MOLECULAR EVOLUTION OF HERBICIDE RESISTANCE TO PHYTOENE DESATURASE INHIBITORS IN HYDRILLA VERTICILLATA AND ITS POTENTIAL USE TO GENERATE HEBICIDE-RESISTANT CROPS - (Review Article)
Arias, R.S., Netherland, M.D., Scheffler, B.E., Puri, A., Dayan, F.E. 2005. Molecular evolution of herbicide resistance to phytoene desaturase inhibitors in hydrilla verticillata and its potential use to generate hebicide-resistant crops. Pest Management Science. 61:258-268.
SOMATIC MUTATION-MEDIATED EVOLUTION OF HERBICIDE RESISTANCE IN THE NONINDIGENOUS INVASIVE PLANT HYDRILLA (HYDRILLA VERTICILLATA) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Michel, A., Arias De Ares, R.S., Scheffler, B.E., Duke, S.O., Netherland, M., Dayan, F.E. 2004. Somatic mutation-mediated evolution of herbicide resistance in the nonindigenous invasive plant hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata). Molecular Ecology. 13:3229-3237.
Bioengineering resistance to phytoene desaturase inhibitors in Arabidopsis thaliana - (Abstract Only)
Arias, R.S., Netherland, M.D., Michel, A., Duke, S.O., Scheffler, B.E., Dayan, F.E. 2004. Bioengineering resistance to phytoene desaturase inhibitors in Arabidopsis thaliana. Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) Meeting, February 11, 2004, Kansas City, MO. Meeting Proceedings.
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