3420 NW Orchard Ave
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 738-4026

Areas of expertise: Insect molecular biology and physiology

Dr. Choi’s research focuses on the biology of arthropods and developing biologically-based management strategies for key arthropod pests on small fruits and nursery crops.

Research tools include, 1) Receptor interference (Receptor-i) with neuropeptide and G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) to identify bioactive peptides, 2) RNA interference (RNAi), and 3) semiochemicals including pheromone, for insecticide discovery.

Biologically Based IPM Strategy

 

 

• Projects

  Sustainable Management of Arthropod Pests in Horticultural Crops In-House Appropriated (D)   Accession Number:439374

  Receptor Inference: A Novel IPM Technology for Managing Key Insect Pests of Vegetables in California (Corvallis) Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement (R)   Accession Number:443115

  Identification of Biological Targets and Application to Existing and Invasive Pests Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number:446296

  Development of Biologically-based Pest Control Strategies for Invasive Pests Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number:438329

  Identification of the Physiological Mechanism of Pheromone Biosynthesis in Thrips and Development of Biological Control Methods Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement (T)   Accession Number:442380

• Publications

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  • Evaluating potential phytotoxicity of erythritol, a novel control method for Drosophila suzukii, in blueberry, cherry, and wild Himalayan blackberry -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Sriram, A., Scagel, C.F., Choi, M.Y., Bryla, D.R., Lee, J.C. 2024. Evaluating potential phytotoxicity of erythritol, a novel control method for Drosophila suzukii, in blueberry, cherry, and wild Himalayan blackberry. Crop Protection. 187:106961. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2024.106961.
    
  • Bioactive peptides inhibit the feeding activity in the grey garden slug, Deroceras reticulatum -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Choi, M.Y., Price, B., Hafeez, M., Martin, R., Richart, C., Mc Donnell, R. 2024. Bioactive peptides inhibit the feeding activity in the grey garden slug, Deroceras reticulatum. Pest Management Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.8386.
    
  • Immune-related gene profiles and differential expression in the grey garden slug Deroceras reticulatum infected with the parasitic nematode Phasmarhabditis hermaphrodita -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Hafeez, M., Mc Donnell, R., Colton, A., Howe, D., Denver, D., Martin, R., Choi, M.Y. 2024. Immune-related gene profiles and differential expression in the grey garden slug Deroceras reticulatum infected with the parasitic nematode Phasmarhabditis hermaphrodita. Insects. 15(5). Article 311. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects15050311.
    
  • Functional expression and characterization of CAPA receptor in the digestive tract and life stages of Drosophila suzukii, and differential activities with insect PRXamide peptides -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Price, B.E., Jang, H., Parks, R., Choi, M.Y. 2024. Functional expression and characterization of CAPA receptor in the digestive tract and life stages of Drosophila suzukii, and differential activities with insect PRXamide peptides. Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology. 116(4):e22080. https://doi.org/10.1002/arch.22080.
    
  • Diuretic hormone 31 activates two G protein-coupled receptors with differential second messengers for diuresis in Drosophila suzukii -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Yoon, H., Price, B.E., Parks, R., Ahn, S., Choi, M.Y. 2023. Diuretic hormone 31 activates two G protein-coupled receptors with differential second messengers for diuresis in Drosophila suzukii. Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 162. Article 104025. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibmb.2023.104025.
    
  • Insecticidal effects of Receptor-i isolated bioactive peptides on fire ant colonies -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Chinta, S., Vander Meer, R.K., O'Reilly, E.E., Choi, M.Y. 2023. Insecticidal effects of Receptor-i isolated bioactive peptides on fire ant colonies. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 24(18). Article 13978. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms241813978.
    
  • Identification and characterisation of PRXamide peptides in the western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Yun, S., Jang, H., Ahn, S., Price, B.E., Hasegawa, D.K., Choi, M.Y. 2023. Identification and characterisation of PRXamide peptides in the western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis. Insect Molecular Biology. https://doi.org/10.1111/imb.12859.
    
  • Insecticidal properties of erythritol on four tropical tephritid fruit flies, Zeugodacus cucurbitae, Ceratitis capitata, Bactrocera dorsalis, and B. latifrons (Diptera: Tephritidae) -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Cha, D.H., Skabeikis, D.D., Kim, B., Lee, J.C., Choi, M.Y. 2023. Insecticidal properties of erythritol on four tropical tephritid fruit flies, Zeugodacus cucurbitae, Ceratitis capitata, Bactrocera dorsalis, and B. latifrons (Diptera: Tephritidae). Insects. 14(5). Article 472. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects14050472.
    
  • A novel physiological function of pheromone biosynthesis-activating neuropeptide in production of aggregation pheromone -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Khan, F., Kim, K., Sung, J., Lim, H., Kim, S., Choi, M.Y., Kim, Y. 2023. A novel physiological function of pheromone biosynthesis-activating neuropeptide in production of aggregation pheromone. Scientific Reports. 13. Article 5551. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-32833-9.
    
  • Erythritol sprays reduce Drosophila suzukii infestation without impacting honey bee visitation nor fruit quality -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Lee, J.C., Price, B.E., Adams, C., Rutkowski, E.M., Choi, M.Y. 2023. Erythritol sprays reduce Drosophila suzukii infestation without impacting honey bee visitation nor fruit quality. Pest Management Science. 79(12):4990-5002. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.7701.
    
  • Selection and comparative gene expression of midgut-specific targets for Drosophila suzukii -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Yoon, J., Ahn, S., Choi, M.Y. 2023. Selection and comparative gene expression of midgut-specific targets for Drosophila suzukii. Insects. 14(1). Article 76. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects14010076.
    
  • Effect of erythritol and sucralose formulation on the survivorship of the mosquito Aedes aegypti -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Maestas, L.P., Lee, J.C., Choi, M.Y. 2023. Effect of erythritol and sucralose formulation on the survivorship of the mosquito Aedes aegypti. Florida Entomologist. 106(2):129-132. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.106.0210.
    
  • Comparison of mosquito cuticle penetration and feeding assays to evaluate novel water soluble insecticides-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    
    
  • Nonnutritive sugars for spotted-wing drosophila (Diptera: Drosophilidae) control have minimal nontarget effects on honey bee larvae, a pupal parasitoid, and yellow jackets -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Price, B.E., Breece, C., Galindo, G., Greenhalgh, A., Sagili, R., Choi, M.Y., Lee, J.C. 2022. Nonnutritive sugars for spotted-wing drosophila (Diptera: Drosophilidae) control have minimal nontarget effects on honey bee larvae, a pupal parasitoid, and yellow jackets. Environmental Entomology. 52(1):47-55. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvac095.
    
  • Nano-injection method for micro-insects without sedation using the western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Raffin, C., Price, B.E., Yun, S., Choi, M.Y. 2022. Nano-injection method for micro-insects without sedation using the western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis. Journal of Applied Entomology. 146(9):1200-1206. https://doi.org/10.1111/jen.13063.
    
  • A sustainable mass rearing method for western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Price, B.E., Raffin, C., Yun, S., Velasco-Graham, K., Choi, M.Y. 2022. A sustainable mass rearing method for western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae). Florida Entomologist. 105(2):170-173. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.105.0211.
    
  • Pheromone biosynthesis activating neuropeptide (PBAN) in insects -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Choi, M.Y. 2022. Pheromone biosynthesis activating neuropeptide (PBAN) in insects. Korean Journal of Applied Entomology. 61(1):15-28. https://doi.org/10.5656/KSAE.2022.02.0.013.
    
  • Effects of non-nutritional sugars on lipid and carbohydrate content, physiological uptake, and excretion in Drosophila suzukii -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Price, B.E., Yoon, J., Choi, M.Y., Lee, J.C. 2021. Effects of non-nutritional sugars on lipid and carbohydrate content, physiological uptake, and excretion in Drosophila suzukii. Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology. 109(2). Article e21860. https://doi.org/10.1002/arch.21860.
    
  • Molecular and functional characterization of pyrokinin-like peptides in the western tarnished plant bug lygus hesperus (Hemiptera: Miridae) -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Hull, J.J., Brent, C.S., Choi, M.Y., Miko, Z., Fodor, J., Fonagy, A. 2021. Molecular and functional characterization of pyrokinin-like peptides in the western tarnished plant bug lygus hesperus (Hemiptera: Miridae). Insects. 12(10). Article 914. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects12100914.
    
  • Erythritol combined with non-nutritive sucralose increases feeding by Drosophila suzukii, quickens mortality and reduces oviposition -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Price, B.E., Lee, J.C., Choi, M.Y. 2021. Erythritol combined with non-nutritive sucralose increases feeding by Drosophila suzukii, quickens mortality and reduces oviposition. Crop Protection. 150. Article 105812. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2021.105812.
    
  • Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae): A decade of research towards a sustainable integrated pest management program -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Tait, G., Mermer, S., Stockton, D.G., Lee, J.C., Avosani, S., Abrieux, A., Anfora, G., Beers, E., Biondi, A., Burrack, H.J., Cha, D.H., Chiu, J., Choi, M.Y., Cloonen, K., Crava, C.M., Daane, K., Dalton, D.T., Diepenbrock, L., Fanning, P., Ganjisaffar, F., Gomez, M., Gut, L., Grassi, A., Hamby, K., Hoelmer, K.A., Ioriatti, C., Isaacs, R., Klick, J., Kraft, L., Loeb, G.M., Rossi-Stacconi, M.V., Nieri, R., Pfab, F., Puppato, S., Rendon, D., Renkema, J., Rodriguez-Saona, C., Rogers, M., Sassu, F., Schoneberg, T., Scott, M., Seagraves, M., Sial, A., Van Timmeren, S., Wallingford, A., Wang, X., Yeh, D., Zalom, F., Walton, V.M. 2021. Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae): A decade of research towards a sustainable integrated pest management program. Journal of Economic Entomology. 114(5):1950-1974. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toab158.
    
  • GPCR-based bioactive peptide screening using phage-displayed peptides and an insect cell system for insecticide discovery -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Choi, M.Y., Vander Meer, R.K. 2021. GPCR-based bioactive peptide screening using phage-displayed peptides and an insect cell system for insecticide discovery. Biomolecules EISSN 2218-273X. 11(4). Article 583. https://doi.org/10.3390/biom11040583.
    
  • Identification and functional analysis of dsRNase genes in drosophila suzukii -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Yoon, J., Ahn, S., Flinn, C.M., Martin, R.R., Choi, M.Y. 2021. Identification and functional analysis of dsRNase genes in drosophila suzukii. Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology. 107(4). Article e21822. https://doi.org/10.1002/arch.21822.
    
  • Identification and functional characterization of the first molluscan neuromedin u receptor in the gray garden slug, deroceras reticulatum -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Ahn, S., McDonnell, R., Corcoran, J., Martin, R.C., Choi, M.Y. 2020. Identification and functional characterization of the first molluscan neuromedin U receptor in the slug, Deroceras reticulatum. Scientific Reports. 10. Article 22308. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-79047-x.
    
  • Fatty acid profile as an indicator of larval host for adult drosophila suzukii -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Wiman, N.G., Andrews, H., Rudolph, E., Lee, J.C., Choi, M.Y. 2020. Fatty acid profile as an indicator of larval host for adult drosophila suzukii. Insects. 11(11). Article 752. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects11110752.
    
  • Assessment of the biological control potential of common carabid beetle species for autumn and winter active pests (Gastropoda, Lepidoptera, Diptera: Tipulidae) in annual ryegrass in Western Oregon -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Reich, I., Jessie, C., Ahn, S., Choi, M.Y., Williams, C., Gormally, M., McDonnell, R. 2020. Assessment of the biological control potential of common carabid beetle species for autumn and winter active pests (Gastropoda, Lepidoptera, Diptera: Tipulidae) in annual ryegrass in Western Oregon. Insects. 11(11). Article 722. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects11110722.
    
  • Attracting Chrysopidae with plant volatiles for lace bug (Hemiptera: Tingidae) control in rhododendrons and azaleas -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Graham, K.V., Choi, M.Y., Lee, J.C. 2020. Attracting Chrysopidae with plant volatiles for lace bug (Hemiptera: Tingidae) control in rhododendrons and azaleas. Journal of Insect Science. 20(5). https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/ieaa078.
    
  • Identification and characterization of GPCRs for Pyrokinin and CAPA peptides in the brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Ahn, S., Corcoran, J., Vander Meer, R.K., Choi, M.Y. 2020. Identification and characterization of GPCRs for Pyrokinin and CAPA peptides in the brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae). Frontiers in Physiology. 11:559. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2020.00559.
    
  • Sex-biased gene expression in antennae of Drosophila suzukii -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Ahn, S., Oh, H., Corcoran, J., Kim, J., Park, K., Park, C.G., Choi, M.Y. 2020. Sex-biased gene expression in antennae of Drosophila suzukii. Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology. 104(1):e21660. https://doi.org/10.1002/arch.21660.
    
  • Behavioral response of little fire ant, Wasmannia auropunctata (Hymenoptera: Formicidae), to trail chemicals laid on epiphytic moss -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Cha, D.H., Skabeikis, D.D., Collignon, M.R., Siderhurst, M.S., Choi, M.Y., Vander Meer, R.K. 2019. Behavioral response of little fire ant, Wasmannia auropunctata (Hymenoptera: Formicidae), to trail chemicals laid on epiphytic moss. Journal of Insect Behavior. 32:145-152. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10905-019-09721-0.
    
  • Transcriptional comparison between pheromone gland-ovipositor and tarsi in the corn earworm Helicoverpa zea -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Dou, X., Liu, S., Ahn, S., Choi, M.Y., Jurenka, R. 2019. Transcriptional comparison between pheromone gland-ovipositor and tarsi in the corn earworm Helicoverpa zea. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, Part D: Genomics and Proteomics. 31:100604. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbd.2019.100604.
    
  • Neuropeptides and peptide hormones identified in codling moth, Cydia pomonella (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Garczynski, S.F., Hendrickson, C., Harper, A., Unruh, T.R., Dhingra, A., Ahn, S., Choi, M.Y. 2019. Neuropeptides and peptide hormones identified in codling moth, Cydia pomonella (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology. 101(4):e21587. https://doi.org/10.1002/arch.21587.
    
  • Microbial-based double-stranded RNA production to develop cost-effective RNA interference application for insect pest management -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Ahn, S., Donahue, K.M., Koh, Y., Martin, R.R., Choi, M.Y. 2019. Microbial-based double-stranded RNA production to develop cost-effective RNA interference application for insect pest management. International Journal of Insect Science. 11:1-8. https://doi.org/10.1177/1179543319840323.
    
  • Phenotypic effects of PBAN RNAi using oral delivery of dsRNA to corn earworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and tobacco budworm larvae -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Choi, M.Y., Vander Meer, R.K. 2018. Phenotypic effects of PBAN RNAi using oral delivery of dsRNA to corn earworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and tobacco budworm larvae. Journal of Economic Entomology. 112(1):434-439. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toy356.
    
  • Effect of erythritol on Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in the presence of naturally-occurring sugar sources, and on the survival of Apis mellifera (Hymenoptera: Apidae) -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Choi, M.Y., Lucas, H., Sagili, R., Cha, D.H., Lee, J.C. 2018. Effect of erythritol on Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in the presence of naturally-occurring sugar sources, and on the survival of Apis mellifera (Hymenoptera: Apidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 112(2):981-985. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toy362.
    
  • Identification and characterization of capa and pyrokinin genes in the brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera): Gene structure, immunocytochemistry, and differential expression -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Ahn, S., Choi, M.Y. 2018. Identification and characterization of capa and pyrokinin genes in the brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera): Gene structure, immunocytochemistry, and differential expression. Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology. 6:e21500. https://doi.org/10.1002/arch.21500.
    
  • Effect of non-nutritive sugar formulations on spotted wing drosophila and honeybee-(Abstract Only)
    Choi, M.Y., Lee, J.C., Sagili, R. 2018. Effect of non-nutritive sugar formulations on spotted wing drosophila and honeybee. Abstract for 2018 Annual meeting of Entomological Society of America November 11-14, 2018 in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Presentation 1806.
    
  • Arthropod genomics research in the United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service: Applications of RNA interference and CRISPR gene editing technologies in pest control-(Review Article)
    Gundersen, D.E., Adrianos, S.L., Allen, M.L., Becnel, J.J., Chen, Y., Choi, M.Y., Estep, A., Evans, J.D., Garczynski, S.F., Geib, S.M., Ghosh, S.B., Handler, A.M., Hasegawa, D.K., Heerman, M.C., Hull, J.J., Hunter, W.B., Kaur, N., Li, J., Li, W., Ling, K., Nayduch, D., Oppert, B.S., Perera, O.P., Perkin, L.C., Sanscrainte, N.D., Sim, S.B., Sparks, M., Temeyer, K.B., Vander Meer, R.K., Wintermantel, W.M., James, R.R., Hackett, K.J., Coates, B.S. 2017. Arthropod genomics research in the United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service: Applications of RNA interference and CRISPR gene editing technologies in pest control. Trends in Entomology. 13:109-137.
    
  • Effect of erythritol formulation on the mortality, fecundity and physiological excretion in Drosophila suzukii -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Tang, S., Lee, J.C., Jung, J., Choi, M.Y. 2017. Effect of erythritol formulation on the mortality, fecundity and physiological excretion in Drosophila suzukii. Journal of Insect Physiology. 101:178-184. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinsphys.2017.07.015.
    
  • Neuropeptides predicted from the transcriptome analysis of the gray garden slug Deroceras reticulatum-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Ahn, S., Martin, R.C., Rao, S., Choi, M.Y. 2017. Neuropeptides predicted from the transcriptome analysis of the gray garden slug Deroceras reticulatum. Peptides. 93:51-63. doi: 10.1016/j.peptides.2017.05.005.
    
  • The complete mitochondrial genome of the gray garden slug Deroceras reticulatum (Gastropoda: Pulmonata: Stylommatophora)-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Ahn, S., Martin, R.C., Rao, S., Choi, M.Y. 2017. The complete mitochondrial genome of the gray garden slug Deroceras reticulatum (Gastropoda: Pulmonata: Stylommatophora). Mitochondrial DNA Part B. 2(1):255-256. doi: 10.1080/23802359.2017.1318677.
    
  • Effect of non-nutritive sugars to decrease the survivorship of spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Choi, M.Y., Tang, S.B., Ahn, S., Amarasekare, K.G., Shearer, P.W., Lee, J.C. 2017. Effect of non-nutritive sugars to decrease the survivorship of spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii. Journal of Insect Physiology. 99:86-94. doi: 10.1016/j.jinsphys.2017.04.001.
    
  • Identification and characterization of pyrokinin and CAPA peptides, and corresponding GPCRs from spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Choi, M.Y., Joon-Ahn, S., Kim, A., Koh, Y. 2017. Identification and characterization of pyrokinin and CAPA peptides, and corresponding GPCRs from spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii. General and Comparative Endocrinology. 246:354-362. doi: 10.1016/j.ygcen.2017.01.011.
    
  • Rapid and highly accurate detection of Drosophila suzukii, spotted wing Drosophila (Diptera: Drosophilidae) by loop-mediated isothermal amplification assays-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Kim, Y., Hur, J., Lee, G., Choi, M.Y., Koh, Y. 2016. Rapid and highly accurate detection of Drosophila suzukii, spotted wing Drosophila (Diptera: Drosophilidae) by loop-mediated isothermal amplification assays. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology. 19(4):1211-1216. doi: 10.1016/j.aspen.2016.10.015
    
  • Phermone biosynthesis activation in fire ants-(Proceedings)
    
    
  • Tarsi of male heliothine moths contain aldehydes and butyrate esters as potential pheromone components-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Choi, M.Y., Ahn, S., Park, K., Vander Meer, R.K., Carde, R.T., Jurenka, R. 2016. Tarsi of male heliothine moths contain aldehydes and butyrate esters as potential pheromone components. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 42(5):425-432. doi: 10.1007/s10886-016-0701-3.
    
  • The biochemical adaptations of spotted wing drosophila (Diptera: Drosophilidae) to fresh fruits reduced fructose concentrations and glutathione-S transferase activities-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Nguyen, P., Kim, A., Jung, J., Donahue, K.M., Jung, C., Choi, M.Y., Koh, Y. 2016. The biochemical adaptations of spotted wing drosophila (Diptera: Drosophilidae) to fresh fruits reduced fructose concentrations and glutathione-S transferase activities. Journal of Economic Entomology. 109(2):973-981. doi: 10.1093/jee/tow019.
    
  • Identification and expression of the PBAN/pyrokinin gene in the sand fly Phlebotomus papatasi-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Choi, M.Y., Sanscrainte, N.D., Estep, A.S., Vander Meer, R.K., Becnel, J.J. 2015. Identification and expression of the PBAN/pyrokinin gene in the sand fly Phlebotomus papatasi. Journal of Insect Physiology. 79:55-62.
    
  • Multiple functions of fire ant, Solenopsis invicta, mandibular gland products-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Choi, M.Y., Vander Meer, R.K. 2015. Multiple functions of fire ant, Solenopsis invicta, mandibular gland products. Physiological Entomology. doi: 10.1111/phen.12102.
    
  • Search for hidden messenger molecules: capa-gene expression in ants-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Choi, M.Y., Kohler, R., Vander Meer, R.K., Valles, S.M., Neupert, S., Predel, R. 2014. Search for hidden messenger molecules: capa-gene expression in ants. PLoS One. 9(4):1-10.
    
  • Identification and expression of PBAN/diapause hormone and receptors from Aedes aegypti-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Choi, M.Y., Estep, A., Sanscrainte, N.D., Becnel, J.J., Vander Meer, R.K. 2013. Identification and expression of PBAN/diapause hormone and receptors from Aedes aegypti. Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology. 375: 113-120.
    
  • Successful transmission of Solenopsis invicta virus 3 to Solenopsis invicta fire ant colonies in oil, sugar, and cricket bait formulations -(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Valles, S.M., Porter, S.D., Choi, M.Y., Oi, D.H. 2013. Successful transmission of Solenopsis invicta virus 3 to Solenopsis invicta fire ant colonies in oil, sugar, and cricket bait formulations . Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 113:198-204.
    
  • Identification and characterization of the pyrokinin/PBAN family of GPCRs from Ostrinia nubilalis-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Nusawardani, T., Kroemer, J.A., Choi, M.Y., Jurenka, R.A. 2013. Identification and characterization of the pyrokinin/PBAN family of GPCRs from Ostrinia nubilalis. Insect Molecular Biology. 22(3):331-340.
    
  • Neuropeptide-mediated stimulation of pheromone biosynthesis in an ant-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Choi, M.Y., Vander Meer, R.K. 2012. Neuropeptide-mediated stimulation of pheromone biosynthesis in an ant. PLoS One. 7(11): e50400 1-8.
    
  • RNA Interference of the PBAN/Pyrokinin Gene: Impact on Ant, Solenopsis invicta, and Moth, Helicoverpa zea, Development-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Choi, M.Y., Vander Meer, R.K., Coy, M.R., Scharf, M.E. 2012. RNA Interference of the PBAN/Pyrokinin Gene: Impact on Ant, Solenopsis invicta, and Moth, Helicoverpa zea, Development. Journal of Insect Physiology. 58:1159-65.
    
  • Introduction of a neurohormone in the fire ants-(Proceedings)
    Choi, M.Y., Vander Meer, R.K. 2012. Introduction of a neurohormone in the fire ants. Imported Fire Ants Conference Proceedings. 28: 21-22.
    
  • Molecular structure and diversity of PBAN/Pyrokinin family peptides in ants-(Review Article)
    Choi, M.Y., Vander Meer, R.K. 2012. Molecular structure and diversity of PBAN/Pyrokinin family peptides in ants. Frontiers in Endocrinology. 3(32):1-8.
    
  • Pheromone Biosynthesis Activating Neuropeptide (PBAN)/Pyrokinin Family of Peptides and Fire Ants, Solenopsis spp.-(Review Article)
    Vander Meer, R.K., Choi, M.Y. 2011. Pheromone Biosynthesis Activating Neuropeptide (PBAN)/Pyrokinin Family of Peptides and Fire Ants, Solenopsis spp. Formosan Entomologist. 31:133-147.
    
  • PBAN gene architecture and expression in the fire ant, Solenopsis invicta-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Choi, M.Y., Vander Meer, R.K., Shoemaker, D.D., Valles, S.M. 2011. PBAN gene architecture and expression in the fire ant, Solenopsis invicta. Journal of Insect Physiology. 57(1):161-165.
    
  • Site-directed mutagenesis and PBAN activation of the Helicoverpa zea PBAN-receptor-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Choi, M.Y., Jurenka, R.A. 2010. Site-directed mutagenesis and PBAN activation of the Helicoverpa zea PBAN-receptor. Federation of European Biochemical Societies Letters. 584:1212-1216.
    
  • Molecular diversity of PBAN family peptides from fire ants-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Choi, M.Y., Vander Meer, R.K., Valles, S.M. 2010. Molecular diversity of PBAN family peptides from fire ants. Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology. 74(2):67-80.
    
  • Isolation of a pyrazine alarm pheromone component from the fire ant, Solenopsis invicta-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Vander Meer, R.K., Preston, C.A., Choi, M.Y. 2010. Isolation of a pyrazine alarm pheromone component from the fire ant, Solenopsis invicta. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 36:163-170.
    
  • Identification of a new member of PBAN family of neuropeptides from the fire ant, Solenopsis invicta-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Choi, M.Y., Vander Meer, R.K. 2009. Identification of a new member of PBAN family of neuropeptides from the fire ant, Solenopsis invicta. Insect Molecular Biology. 18(2):161-169.
    
  • PBAN/Pyrokinin peptides in the central nervous system of the fire ant, Solenopsis invicta-(Peer Reviewed Journal)
    Choi, M.Y., Raina, A.K., Vander Meer, R.K. 2009. PBAN/Pyrokinin peptides in the central nervous system of the fire ant, Solenopsis invicta. Cell and Tissue Research. 335(2):431-439.
    
  • PBAN/Pyrokinin peptides in Central Nervous System from Fire Ant, Solenopsis invicta-(Abstract Only)
    Choi, M.Y., Vander Meer, R.K., Raina, A.K. 2008. Pban/pyrokinin peptides in central nervous system from fire ant, solenopsis invicta. Meeting Abstract.International Society of Chemical Ecology. Paper No. 78.
    
  • Fire Ant Cuticular Hydrocarbons: A research tool and nestmate recognition cues?-(Abstract Only)
    Vander Meer, R.K., Choi, M.Y., Anderson, J. 2008. Fire Ant Cuticular Hydrocarbons: A research tool and nestmate recognition cues?. Meeting Abstract.International Society of Chemical Ecology. Paper No. 139.
    
  • Atlas of Central Nervous System and the first Neuropeptide from Fire Ant-(Proceedings)
    Choi, M.Y., Raina, A., Vander Meer, R.K. 2010. Atlas of Central Nervous System and the first Neuropeptide from Fire Ant. Imported Fire Ants Conference Proceedings. 24:97-99.
    

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