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Wayne B Hunter
Research Entomologist


Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Complete genome sequences of StopSmel and Aussie, two Mu-like bacteriophages of Sinorhizobium meliloti - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nielander, M., Maybank, M., Massimino, C., Fitzgerald, H., Blossum, H., Douthitt, C., Holland, C., Hunter, W.B., Carrol, M., D'Elia, T. 2024. Complete genome sequences of StopSmel and Aussie, two Mu-like bacteriophages of Sinorhizobium meliloti. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 22:e0123023. https://doi.org/10.1128/mra.01230-23.
Cross-infectivity of Vorticella sp. across genera of mosquitoes for development of biological mosquito control strategies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Durden, S., Cruz, A., Hunter, W.B., Debboun, M., Duguma, D. 2024. Cross-infectivity of Vorticella sp. across genera of mosquitoes for development of biological mosquito control strategies. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 203. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2024.108064.
Towards the completion of Koch’s postulates for the citrus huanglongbing bacterium, Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zheng, D., Armstrong, C.M., Yao, W., Wu, B., Luo, W., Powell, C., Hunter, W.B., Luo, F., Gabriel, D., Duan, Y. Towards the completion of Koch’s postulates for the citrus huanglongbing bacterium, Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus. Horticulture Research. 2024. https://doi.org/10.1093/hr/uhae011.
Characterization and RNA interference-mediated silencing of tryptophan 2,3-dioxygenase gene in Carpophilus hemipterus (L.) (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bansal, R., Zhao, C., Burks, C.S., Walse, S.S., Hunter, W.B. 2023. Characterization and RNA interference-mediated silencing of tryptophan 2,3-dioxygenase gene in Carpophilus hemipterus (L.) (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae). Insect Molecular Biology. 115(1). Article 22072. https://doi.org/10.1002/arch.22072.
The genome of the invasive and broadly polyphagous Diaprepes root weevil, Diaprepes abbreviatus (Coleoptera), reveals an arsenal of putative polysaccharide-degrading enzymes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sylvester, T., Adams, R., Hunter, W.B., Li, X., Rivera-Marchand, B., Shen, R., Na Ra, S., Mckenna, D.D. 2023. The genome of the invasive and broadly polyphagous Diaprepes root weevil, Diaprepes abbreviatus (Coleoptera), reveals an arsenal of putative polysaccharide-degrading enzymes. Journal of Heredity. 115:94-102. https://doi.org/10.1093/jhered/esad064.
Selection and validation of reference genes for quantifying gene expression in the Mealybug, Ferrisia gilli Gullan (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bansal, R., Haviland, D., Hunter, W.B. 2023. Selection and validation of reference genes for quantifying gene expression in the Mealybug, Ferrisia gilli Gullan (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae). Journal of Economic Entomology Biological Control. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad179.
Baseline susceptibility and evidence of resistance to acetamiprid in Gill’s mealybug, Ferrisia gilli Gullan (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bansal, R., Hunter, W.B., Haviland, D.R. 2023. Baseline susceptibility and evidence of resistance to acetamiprid in Gill’s mealybug, Ferrisia gilli Gullan (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 116(2):554-559. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad012.
Spatiotemporal distribution of the glassy-winged sharpshooter, Homalodisca vitripennis (Hemiptera: Cicdellidae) in a southeastern agroecosystem - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Grabarczyk, E.E., Mizell, R.F., Northfield, T.D., Greene, J.K., Cottrell, T.E., Tillman, P.G., Anderson, P.C., Riddle, C.T., Hunter, W.B. 2023. Spatiotemporal distribution of the glassy-winged sharpshooter, Homalodisca vitripennis (Hemiptera: Cicdellidae) in a southeastern agroecosystem. Florida Entomologist. 105(4):280-286. https://doi.org/10.1653/024.105.0403.
CRISPR/Cas- and RNAi-based technologies for crop improvement: Reviewing the risk assessment and challenges towards a more sustainable agriculture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kohlrausch Távora, P.T., Santos Diniz, F.A., Rêgo-Machado, C.M., Greitas, N.C., Monteiro Arraes, F.B., Andrade, E.C., Furtado, L.L., Osiro, K.O., Sousa, N.L., Merz Henning, L.M., De Oliveira Molinari, P., Feingold, S.E., Hunter, W.B., Grossi De Sá, M.F., Kobayashi, A.K., Nepomuceno, A.L., Santiago, T.R., Correa Molinari, H.B. 2022. CRISPR/Cas- and RNAi-based technologies for crop improvement: Reviewing the risk assessment and challenges towards a more sustainable agriculture. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2022.913728.
RNA interference-mediated knockdown of tryptophan 2,3-dioxygenase (vermilion) in the dried fruit beetle, Carpophilus hemipterus - (Abstract Only)
Bansal, R., (April 10-13, 2022). RNA interference-mediated knockdown of tryptophan 2,3-dioxygenase (vermilion) in the dried fruit beetle, Carpophilus hemipterus. (Oral Presentation). Pacific Branch (Entomological Society of America) Meeting, Santa Rosa, CA.
Lessons learned about the biology and genomics of Diaphorina citri infection with “Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus” by integrating new and archived organ-specific transcriptome data - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mann, M., Saha, S., Pitino, M., Moulton, K.M., Cano, L., Hunter, W.B., Mueller, L.A., Heck, M.L. 2022. Lessons learned about the biology and genomics of Diaphorina citri infection with “Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus” by integrating new and archived organ-specific transcriptome data. Gigascience. 11:1-16. https://doi.org/10.1093/gigascience/giac035.
Efficacy of Precocene I from Desmosstachya bipinnata as an ef-fective bioactive molecules against the Spodoptera litura Fab. and its impact on Eisenia fetida Savigny - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sundar, N.S., Karthi, S., Sivanesh, H., Stanley-Raja, V., Canthini, K.M., Ramasubramanian, R., Ramkumar, G., Ponsandar, A., Narayanan, K., Vasantha-Srinivasan, P., Jawaher, A., Alwahibi, M.B., Hunter, W.B., Senthil-Nathan, S., Patcharin, K. 2021. Efficacy of Precocene I from Desmosstachya bipinnata as an ef-fective bioactive molecules against the Spodoptera litura Fab. and its impact on Eisenia fetida Savigny. Molecules. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26216384.
Microbiome Diversity in Psyllids, “Non-vector” compared to a “Vector” of Huanglongbing - ()
Double Strand RNA Absorption in Citrus Trees for Delivery to Asian Citrus Psyllids, Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae). - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Clarke, S.V., Hunter, W.B., Paris, T.M., Brown, S.E., Qureshi, J.A. 2021. Double Strand RNA Absorption in Citrus Trees for Delivery to Asian Citrus Psyllids, Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae).. Proceedings of the 1st International Electronic Conference on Entomology, 1–15 July 2021, MDPI: Basel, Switzerland, doi:10.3390/IECE-10409
Larvicidal and repellent activity of N-methyl-1-adamantylamine and oleic acid a major derivative of Bael tree ethanol leaf extracts against dengue mosquito vector and their bio-safety on natural predator - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chellappandian, M., Senthil-Nathan, S., Karthi, S., Vasantha-Srinivasan, P., Kalaivani, K., Hunter, W.B., Ali, A.B., Veerabahu, C., Soliman Elshikh, M., Al Farraj, D.A. 2021. Larvicidal and repellent activity of N-methyl-1-adamantylamine and oleic acid a major derivative of Bael tree ethanol leaf extracts against dengue mosquito vector and their bio-safety on natural predator. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 29, 15654–15663. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-021-16219-w.
Optimizing efficient RNAi-mediated control of Hemipteran pests (psyllids, leafhoppers, whitefly): Modified pyrimidines in dsRNA triggers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunter, W.B., Wintermantel, W.M. 2021. Optimizing efficient RNAi-mediated control of Hemipteran pests (psyllids, leafhoppers, whitefly): Modified pyrimidines in dsRNA triggers. Plants. 10(9). Article 1782. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants10091782.
Optimizing Efficient RNAi-mediated Control of Hemipteran Pests (Psyllids, Leafhoppers, Whitefly): Modified Pyrimidines in dsRNA Triggers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunter, W.B., Wintermantel, W.M. 2021. Optimizing Efficient RNAi-mediated Control of Hemipteran Pests (Psyllids, Leafhoppers, Whitefly): Modified Pyrimidines in dsRNA Triggers. Plants. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants10091782.
Asian Citrus Psyllid Feeding Behavior in Citrus Treated with Specific and Non-Specific dsRNA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Santos Silva, D., Andrade, E.C., Hunter, W.B. 2021. Asian Citrus Psyllid Feeding Behavior in Citrus Treated with Specific and Non-Specific dsRNA. Proceedings Florida State Horticultural Science. https://sciforum.net/manuscripts/10510/manuscript.pdf.
Picorna-like Virus Discovered in Wild Lime Psyllid, Leuronota fagarae Burckhardt (Hemiptera: Psylloidea) - (Proceedings)
Stuehler, D.S., Hunter, W.B., Clarke, S.K., Cicero, J.M., Bell, T., Man, H.R., Qureshi, J., Cano, L.M. 2021. Picorna-like Virus Discovered in Wild Lime Psyllid, Leuronota fagarae Burckhardt (Hemiptera: Psylloidea). The International Electronic Conference on Entomology. Presentation.
Picorna-like Virus Discovered in Wild Lime Psyllid, Leuronota fagarae Burckhardt (Hemiptera: Psylloidea) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stuehler, D.S., Hunter, W.B., Carrillo-Tarazona, Y., Espitia, H., Bell, T., Mann, H.R., Clarke, S.V., Cicero, J.M., Qureshi, J., Cano, L.M. 2021. Picorna-like Virus Discovered in Wild Lime Psyllid, Leuronota fagarae Burckhardt (Hemiptera: Psylloidea). Proceedings. https://doi.org/10.3390/IECE-10365.
Characterization of chitin deacetylase genes in the Diaphorina citri genome - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Miller, S., Shippy, T., Tamayo, B., Hosmani, P., Flores-Gonzalez, M., Mueller, L., Hunter, W.B., Brown, S., D'Elia, T., Saha, S. 2021. Characterization of chitin deacetylase genes in the Diaphorina citri genome. Gigascience. https://doi.org/10.46471/gigabyte.25.
Characterization of Wnt Signaling Genes in Diaphorina citri - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vosburg, C., Reynolds, M., Shippy, T., Noel, R., Hosmani, P.S., Flores-Gonzalez, M., Mueller, L.A., Hunter, W.B., Brown, S.J., D'Elia, T., Saha, S. 2021. Characterization of Wnt Signaling Genes in Diaphorina citri. Gigascience. https://doi.org/10.46471/gigabyte.21.
Improving suppression of hemipteran vectors and bacterial pathogens of citrus and solanaceous plants: Advances in antisense oligonucleotide (FANA) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunter, W.B., Cooper, W.R., Sandoval, M., Mccollum, T.G., Aishwarya, V., Pelz-Stelinski, K.S. 2021. Improving suppression of hemipteran vectors and bacterial pathogens of citrus and solanaceous plants: Advances in antisense oligonucleotide (FANA). Frontiers in Agronomy. 3:675247. https://doi.org/10.3389/fagro.2021.675247.
Chitin Biosynthesis Genes in Diaphorina citri - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Miller, C., Shippy, T., Tamayo, B., Hosmani, P.S., Flores-Gonzalez, M., Mueller, L.A., Hunter, W.B., Brown, S.J., D'Elia, T., Saha, S. 2021. Chitin Biosynthesis Genes in Diaphorina citri. Gigascience. https://doi.org/10.46471/gigabyte.23.
Annotation of chitin biosynthesis genes in Diaphorina citri, the Asian citrus phyllid - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shippy, T.D., Miller, S., Blessy, T., Hosmani, P.S., Flores-Gonzalez, M., Mueller, L.A., Hunter, W.B., Brown, S.J., D'Elia, T., Saha, S. 2021. Annotation of chitin biosyentesis genes in Diaphorina citri, the Asian citrus phyllid. GigaByte. https://doi.org/10.46471/gigabyte.23.
Annotation and analysis of yellow genes in Diaphorina citri, vector for the Huanglongbing disease - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Massimino, C., Vosburg, C., Shippy, T., Hosmani, P.S., Flores-Gonzalez, M., Mueller, L.A., Hunter, W.B., Benoit, J.B., Brown, S.B., D'Elia, T., Saha, S. 2021. Annotation and analysis of yellow genes in Diaphorina citri, vector for the Huanglongbing disease. Gigascience. https://doi.org/10.46471/gigabyte.20.
Annotation of putative circadian rhythm-associated genes in Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Renolds, M., Oliveira, L., Vosburg, C., Paris, T., Massimino, C., Norus, J., Ortiz, Y., Espino, M., Davis, N., Masse, R., Neiman, A., Holcomb, R., Gervais, J., Kemp, M., Hoang, M., Shippy, T.D., Flores-Gonzalez, M., Panitz, N., Mueller, L.A., Hunter, W.B., Benoit, J.B., Brown, S.J., D'Elia, T., Saha, S. 2021. Annotation of putative circadian rhythm-associated genes in Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Liviidae). GigaByte. https://doi.org/10.46471/gigabyte.21.
Segmentation pathway genes in the Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Miller, S., Shippy, T., Hosmani, P.S., Flores-Gonzalez, M., Mueller, L.A., Hunter, W.B., Brown, S.J., D'Elia, T., Saha, S. 2021. Segmentation pathway genes in the Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri. Gigascience. https://doi.org/10.46471/gigabyte.26.
Using micro-computed tomography to reveal the anatomy of adult Diaphorina citri Kuwayama, (Insecta: Hemiptera, Liviidae) and how it pierces and feeds within a citrus leaf - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Alba-Tercedor, J., Hunter, W.B., Alba-Alejandre, I. 2021. Using micro-computed tomography to reveal the anatomy of adult Diaphorina citri Kuwayama, (Insecta: Hemiptera, Liviidae) and how it pierces and feeds within a citrus leaf. Nature Scientific Reports. Scientific Reports 11, 1358. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-80404-z.
Anti-herbivore activity of soluble silicon for crop protection in agriculture: a review - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Murali-Baskaran, R.K., Senthil-Nathan, S., Hunter, W.B. 2020. Anti-herbivore activity of soluble silicon for crop protection in agriculture: a review. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 28:2626–2637. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-020-11453-0.
Microencapsulation of tangeretin in a citrus pectin mixture matrix - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sun, X.N., Cameron, R.G., Manthey, J.A., Hunter, W.B., Bai, J. 2020. Microencapsulation of tangeretin in a citrus pectin mixture matrix. Foods. 9:1200. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods9091200.
Peptide conjugated morpholinos for management of the huanglongbing pathosystem - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sandoval-Mojica, A.F., Hunter, W.B., Altman, S., Pelz-Stelinski, K. 2020. Peptide conjugated morpholinos for management of the huanglongbing pathosystem. Pest Management Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.5877.
A study of the cellular uptake of magnetic branched amphiphilic peptide capsules - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Natarajan, P., Roberts, J.D., Kunte, N., Hunter, W.B., Fleming, S.D., Tomich, J.M., Avila, A.L. 2020. A study of the cellular uptake of magnetic branched amphiphilic peptide capsules. Molecular Pharmacology. Molecular Pharmaceutics 17 (6), 2208-2220. https://doi:10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.0c00393..
Anatomical study of the female reproductive system and bacteriome of Diaphorina citri Kuwayama, (Insecta: Hemiptera, Liviidae) using micro-computed tomography - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Alba-Alejandre, I., Alba-Tercedor, J. & Hunter, W.B. Anatomical study of the female reproductive system and bacteriome of Diaphorina citri Kuwayama, (Insecta: Hemiptera, Liviidae) using micro-computed tomography. Sci Rep 10, 7161 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-64132-y
Advances in RNA suppression of the Asian citrus psyllid vector and bacteria (Huanglongbing pathosystem) - ()
Hunter, W.B., Clarke, S., Sandoval Mojica, A., Paris, T., Miles, G., Metz, J., Holland, C., McCollum, T.G., Qureshi, J., Tomich, J., Boyle, M., Cano, L., Altman, S., Pelz-Stelinski, K. 2020. Advances in RNA suppression of the Asian citrus psyllid vector and bacteria (Huanglongbing pathosystem). Chpt. 17. 352 pages. In Asian Citrus Psyllid. Biology, Ecology and Management of the Huanglongbing Vector. (eds) Phil Stansly and Jawwad Qureshi. Commonwealth Agricultural Bureau International (CABI Press). p. 258-283.
Kairomones effect on parasitic activity of Trichogramma japonicum against rice yellow stem borer, Scirpophaga incertulas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Murali-Baskaran,, R.K., Sridhar, J., Sharma, K.C., Jain, L., Senthil-Nathan, S., Hunter, W.B., Kumar, J., Kaushal, P. 2020. Kairomones effect on parasitic activity of Trichogramma japonicum against rice yellow stem borer, Scirpophaga incertulas. Journal of Applied Entomology. 00:1-9. https://doi.org/10.1111/jen.12747.
Reinterpretation of 'sperm pump' or 'sperm syringe' function with notes on other male internal reproductive organs in the Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera:Liviidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cicero, J.M., Hunter, W.B., Cano, L.M., Saha, S., Mueller, L.A., Brown, S.J. 2020. Reinterpretation of 'sperm pump' or 'sperm syringe' function with notes on other male internal reproductive organs in the Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera:Liviidae). Arthropod Structure and Development. 54(2020)100915. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asd.2020.100915.
Gene content evolution in the arthropods - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thomas, G.C., Dohmen, E., Hughes, D.T., Murali, S.C., Poelchau, M.F., Glastad, K., Anstead, C.A., Ayoub, N.A., Batterham, P., Bellair, M., Childers, C., Duan, J.J., Gundersen, D.E., Handler, A.M., Hunter, W.B., Scully, E.D., Hackett, K.J., et all. 2020. Gene content evolution in the arthropods. Genome Biology. 21:15. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13059-019-1925-7.
Chromosomal length reference assembly for Diaphorina citri using single-molecule sequencing and Hi-C proximity ligation with manually curated genes in developmental, structural and immune pathways - ()
Hosmani, P.S., Flores-Gonazlez, M., Shippy, T., Vosburg, C., Massimino, C., Tank, W., Reynolds, M., Tamayo, B., Miller, S., Norus, J. 2019. Chromosomal length reference assembly for Diaphorina citri using single-molecule sequencing and Hi-C proximity ligation with manually curated genes in developmental, structural and immune pathways. bioRxiv. https://doi.org/10.1101/869685.
APC-assisted-CRISPR-Cas9 delivery into nymphs and adults for heritable gene editing (Hemiptera) - (Proceedings)
Hunter, W.B., Gonzalez, M.T., Tomich, J. 2019. BAPC-assisted-CRISPR-Cas9 delivery into nymphs and adults for heritable gene editing (Hemiptera). In: Proceedings of American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Annual Meeting. 626.2.
BAPC-assisted-CRISPR-Cas9 delivery into nymphs and adults for heritable gene editing (Hemiptera) - (Proceedings)
Hunter, W.B., Gonzalez, M.T., Tomich, J. 2019. BAPC-assisted-CRISPR-Cas9 delivery into nymphs and adults for heritable gene editing (Hemiptera). American Society of Biochemistry and Microbiology. 626.2.
Cross-infectivity of Vorticella across genera of mosquitoes for development of biological mosquito control strategies - ()
Durden, S., Cruz, A., Hunter, W.B., Debboun, M., Dugma, D. 2019. Cross-infectivity of Vorticella across genera of mosquitoes for development of biological mosquito control strategies. bioRxiv. https://doi.org/10.1101/822536.
Color morphology of Diaphorina citri influences interactions with its bacterial endosymbionts and 'Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus' - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hosseinzadeh, S., Ramsey, J.S., Mann, M., Bennett, L., Hunter, W.B., Shams-Bakhsh, M., Hall, D.G., Heck, M.L. 2019. Hemocyanin protein expression is correlated with color morphology and immunity to ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’ in the Huanglongbing insect vector, Diaphorina citri. PLoS One. 14(5):e0216599. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0216599.
Disease, contagious cannibalism, and associated population crash in an omnivorous bug, Geocoris pallens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rosenheim, J.A., Booster, N.A., Culshaw-Maurer, M., Mueller, T.G., Kuffel, R.L., Law, Y-H., Goodell, P.B., Pierce, T., Godrey, L., Hunter, W.B., Sadeh, A. 2019. Disease, contagious cannibalism, and associated population crash in an omnivorous bug, Geocoris pallens. Oecologia. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00442-019-04407-y.
BAPC-assisted CRISPR/Cas9 delivery system heritable germline gene editing with adult and nymph injections (Arthropoda: Hemiptera: Psyllids, Leafhoppers, Whitefly) - (Proceedings)
Hunter, W.B., Tomich, J. 2019. BAPC-assisted CRISPR/Cas9 delivery system heritable germline gene editing with adult and nymph injections (Arthropoda: Hemiptera: psyllids, leafhoppers, whitefly). 6th International Research Conference on Huanglongbing. March 10-15, Riverside, California. 6, p. 324.
Toxicity and developmental effect of cucurbitacin E, from Citrullus colocynthis L. (Cucurbitales: Cucurbitaceae) against Spodoptera litura Fab. and a non-target earthworm Eisenia fetida Savigny - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ponsankar, A., Sahayaraj, K., Senthil-Nathan, S., Vasantha-Srinivasan, P., Karthi, S., Thanigaivel, A., Pechidurai, G., Madasamy, M., Hunter, W.B. 2019. Toxicity and developmental effect of cucurbitacin E, from Citrullus colocynthis L. (Cucurbitales: Cucurbitaceae) against Spodoptera litura Fab. and a non-target earthworm Eisenia fetida Savigny. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-019-04438-1.
BAPC-assisted CRISPR/Cas9 System: Targeted delivery into adult ovaries for heritable germline gene editing (Arthropoda: Hemiptera) - ()
Hunter, W.B., Gonzalez, M.T., Tomich, J. 2018. BAPC-assisted CRISPR/Cas9 System: Targeted delivery into adult ovaries for heritable germline gene editing (Arthropoda: Hemiptera).bioRxiv. 451559.
Advances in the Micro-CT procedures to study Asian citrus psyllid and Liberibacter pathogen - ()
Hunter, W.B., Alba-Tercedor, J., Cicero, J.M. 2018. Advances in the Micro-CT procedures to study Asian citrus psyllid and Liberibacter pathogen. The 4th Annual Citrus Greening Solutions Meeting. December 11-12, 2018, Fort Pierce, Florida. p. 12.4.
Evaluation of North American Asian citrus psyllid (Hemiptera: Liviidae) population genetics by cytochrome P450 melt curve analysis - ()
Macias-Velasco, J.F., Patton, M.F., Bruson, R.T., Hunter, W.B., Bextine, B.R. 2018. Evaluation of North American Asian citrus psyllid (Hemiptera: Liviidae) population genetics by cytochrome P450 melt curve analysis. bioRxiv. https://doi.org/10.1101/445734.
Synthesis and characterization of multifunctional branched amphiphilic peptide bilayer conjugated gold nanoparticles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Natarajan, P., Sukhthankar, P., Changstrom, J., Holland, C.S., Barry, S., Hunter, W.B., Sorenson, C.M., Tomich, J.M. 2018. Synthesis and characterization of multifunctional branched amphiphilic peptide bilayer conjugated gold nanoparticles. ACS Omega. 3(9):11701-11083. https://doi:10.1021/acsomega.8b01633.
AntiSense Oligos (ASO): Advanced RNA silencing technology to reduce pathogens and ectoparasites of livestock - (Abstract Only)
Micro-CT study of male genitalia and reproductive system of the Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama, 1908 (Insecta: Hemiptera, Liviidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Alba-Alejandre, I., Hunter, W.B., Alba-Tercedor, J. 2018. Micro-CT study of male genitalia and reproductive system of the Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama, 1908 (Insecta: Hemiptera, Liviidae). PLoS One. https://doi.org/10.1371/PlosOne.0202234.
Asian citrus psyllid stylet morphology and applicability to the model for inter-instar stylet replacement in the potato psyllid - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cicero, J.M., Alba-Tercedor, J., Hunter, W.B., Cano, L.M., Saha, S., Mueller, L.A., Brown, S.J. 2018. Asian citrus psyllid stylet morphology and applicability to the model for inter-instar stylet replacement in the potato psyllid. Arthropod Structure and Development. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asd.2018,06.007.
Factors affecting citrus tree absorption of double-stranded ribonucleic acid, and RNAi delivery to psyllids - (Proceedings)
Clarke, S.V., Paris, T.M., Hunter, W.B., Brown, S.E., Quereshi, J. 2018. Factors affecting citrus tree absorption of double-stranded ribonucleic acid, and RNAi delivery to psyllids. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society Meeting. 131:7.
Effect of Aspergillus flavus on the mortality and activity of antioxidant enzymes of Spodoptera litura Fab. (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) larvae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Karthi, S., Vaideki, K., Shivakumar, M.S., Ponsankar, A., Thanigaivel, A., Chellappandian, M., Vasantha-Srinivasan, P., Muthu-Pandian, C.K., Hunter, W.B., Senthil-Nathan, S. 2018. Effect of Aspergillus flavus on the mortality and activity of antioxidant enzymes of Spodoptera litura Fab. (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) larvae. Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology. 149:54-60. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pestbp.2018.05.009.
An animated correspondence of Asian citrus psyllid stylets to the model for biogenesis of potato psyllid stylets - ()
Cicero, J.M., Alba-Tercedor, J., Hunter, W.B., Cano, L.M., Saha, S., Brown, S. 2018. An animated correspondence of Asian citrus psyllid stylets to the model for biogenesis of potato psyllid stylets. Electronic Publication.
Parameters on plant absortion of double-stranded Ribonucleic acid, dsRNA - (Abstract Only)
Clarke, S.V., Paris, T.M., Hunter, W.B., Brown, S.E., Quereshi, J. 2018. Parameters on plant absortion of double-stranded Ribonucleic acid, dsRNA[abstract]. 82nd Annual meeting of Florida Academy of Sciences, March 9-10,Miami, Florida. 81:4-5.
Assessment of psyllid-dsRNA off-target effects on a ladybird beetle predator - (Proceedings)
Clarke, S.V., Paris, T.M., Hunter, W.B., Brown, S.E., Quereshi, J. 2018. Assessment of psyllid-dsRNA off-target effects on a ladybird beetle predator. Proceedings 82nd Annual Meeting of the Florida Academy of Sciences, March 9-10, 2018, Miami, Florida. 1/2018.
Double strand RNA oral delivery methods to induce RNA interference in phloem and plant-sap-feeding insects - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ghosh, S.B., Gundersen, D.E., Park, A.L., Hunter, W.B. 2018. Double strand RNA oral delivery methods to induce RNA interference in phloem and plant-sap-feeding insects. Journal of Visualized Experiments. https://doi.org/10.3791/57390.
Towards a holistic integrated pest management: Lessons learned from plant-insect mechanisms in the field - ()
Sinisterra-Hunter, X., Hunter, W.B. 2018. Towards a holistic integrated pest management: Lessons learned from plant-insect mechanisms in the field. In: The Biology of Plant-Insect Interactions: A Compendium for the Plant Biotechnologist. [Chandrakanth Emani (ed)]. ISBN 9781498709736-CAT#K25008. Chapter 10. p. 204-226.
Target and non-target response of Swietenia Mahagoni Jacq. chemical constituents against tobacco cutworm Spodoptera litura Fab. and earthworm, Eudrilus eugeniae Kinb - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dinesh-Kumar, A., Srimaan, E., Chellappandian, M., Vasantha-Srinivasan, P., Karthi, S., Thanigaivel, A., Ponsankar, A., Chanthini, K., Shyan-Sundar, N., Annamalai, M., Kalaivani, K., Hunter, W.B., Senthil-Nathan, S. 2018. Target and non-target response of Swietenia Mahagoni Jacq. chemical constituents against tobacco cutworm Spodoptera litura Fab. and earthworm, Eudrilus eugeniae Kinb. Chemosphere. 199:35e43. https://doi.org/10.1016.j.chemosphere.2018.01.130.
Botanical essential oils and uses as mosquitocides and repellents against dengue - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chellappandian, M., Vasantha-Srinivasan, P., Senthil-Nathan, S., Karthi, S., Thanigaivel, A., Ponsankar, A., Kalaivani, K., Hunter, W.B. 2018. Botanical essential oils and uses as mosquitocides and repellents against dengue. Environment International. 113:214-230. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2017.12.038.
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 - ()
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.
Toxicological effects of chemical constituents from Piper against the environmental burden Aedes aegypti Liston and their impact on non-target toxicity evaluation against biomonitoring aquatic insects - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vasantah-Srinivasan, P., Thanigaivel, A., Edwin, E., Ponsankar, A., Senthil-Nathan, S., Selin-Rani, S., Kalaivani, K., Hunter, W.B., Duraipandiyan, V., Al-Dhabi, N. 2017. Toxicological effects of chemical constituents from Piper against the environmental burden Aedes aegypti Liston and their impact on non-target toxicity evaluation against biomonitoring aquatic insects. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. https://doi.org/10.1007/s1356-017-9714.
Individual and synergist activities of monocrotophos with neem based pesticide, Vijayneem against Spodoptera litura Fab - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Radhika, S., Sahayaraj, K., Senthil-Nathan, S., Hunter, W.B. 2017. Individual and synergist activities of monocrotophos with neem based pesticide, Vijayneem against Spodoptera litura Fab. Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology. 101:54-68. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmpp.2017.05.004.
Method for detecting binding efficiencies of synthetic oligonucleotides: Targeting bacteria and insects - (Proceedings)
Hunter, W.B., Metz, J.L., Altman, S., Aishwarya, V., Pelz-Stelinski, K. 2017. Method for detecting binding efficiencies of synthetic oligonucleotides: Targeting bacteria and insects. In: Proceedings of 2017 10th Arthropod Genomics Symposium, June 8-11, 2017, Notre Dame, Indiana. p. 45
Delivery of gene biotechnologies to plants: pathogen and pest control - (Proceedings)
Metz, J.L., Hunter, W.B., Sandoval Mojica, A.F., Altman, S., Boyle, M.J., McCollum, T.G., Aishwarya, V., Pelz-Stelinski, K. 2017. Delivery of gene biotechnologies to plants: Pathogen and pest control. In: Proceedings of 10th Arthropod Genomics Symposium, June 8-11, 2017, Notre Dame, Indiana, p. 44-45.
Biocuration and improvement of the Diaphorina citri draft genome assembly with long reads, optical maps and long-range scaffolding - (Proceedings)
Saha, S., Hosmmani, P.S., Flores-Ganzalez, M., Hunter, W.B., D'Elia, T., Brown, S.J., Mueller, L.A. 2017. Biocuration and improvement of the Diaphorina citri draft genome assembly with long reads, optical maps and long-range scaffolding. In: Proceedings of the 2017 10th Arthropod Genomics Symposium, June 8-11, 2017, Notre Dame, Indiana
Improved annotation of the insect vector of citrus greening disease: biocuration by a diverse genomics community - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Saha, S., Hosmani, P.S., Villalobos-Ayala, K., Miller, S., Shippy, T., Flores, M., Rosendale, A., Shatters, R.G., D'Elia, T.D., Brown, S.J., Hunter, W.B., Heck, M.L. 2019. Improved annotation of the insect vector of citrus greening disease: biocuration by a diverse genomics community. Database: The Journal of Biological Databases and Curation. 2019. https://doi.org/10.1093/database/baz035.
Double strand RNA delivery system for plant-sap-feeding insects - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ghosh, S.B., Hunter, W.B., Park, A.L., Gundersen, D.E. 2017. Double strand RNA delivery system for plant-sap-feeding insects. PLoS One. doi:10.1371.
Comparative analysis of mosqito (Diptera: Culicidae: Aedes aegypti Liston) responses to the insecticide Temephos and plant derived essential oil derived from Piper betle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vasantha-Srinivasan, P., Senthil-Nathan, S., Ponsankar, A., Thanigaivel, A., Edwin, E.S., Selin-Rani, S., Chellappandian, M., Pradeepa, V., Lija-Escaline, J., Kalaivani, K., Hunter, W.B., Duraipandiyan, V., Al-Dhabi, N.A. 2017. Comparative analysis of mosqito (Diptera: Culicidae: Aedes aegypti Liston) responses to the insecticide Temephos and plant derived essential oil derived from Piper betle. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. 139:439-466.
Response of Spodoptera litura Fab. (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) larvae to Citrullus colocynthis L. (Cucurbitales: Cucurbitaceae) chemical constituents: Larval tolerance, food utilization and detoxifying enzyme activities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ponsankar, A., Vasantha-Srinivasan, P., Thanigaivel, A., Edwin, E., Selin-Rani, S., Chellappandian, M., Senthil-Nathan, S., Kalaivani, K., Mahendiran, A., Hunter, W.B., Alessandro, R., Duralpandiyan, V., Al-Dhabi, V. 2016. Response of Spodoptera litura Fab. (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) larvae to Citrullus colocynthis L. (Cucurbitales: Cucurbitaceae) chemical constituents: Larval tolerance, food utilization and detoxifying enzyme activities. Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology. 101:16-28. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmpp.2016.12.006.
Predatory behavior of long-legged flies (Diptera:Dolichopodidae) and their potential negative effects on the parasitoid biological control agent of the Asian citrus psyllid (Hemiptera:Liviidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cicero, J.M., Adair, M.M., Adair, R.C., Hunter, W.B., Avery, P., Mizell, R.F. 2017. Predatory behavior of long-legged flies (Diptera: Dolichopodidae) and their potential negative effects on the parasitoid biological control agent of the Asian citrus psyllid (Hemiptera: Liviidae).Florida Entomologist. 100(2):485-487.
Annotation of the Asian citrus psyllid genome reveals a reduced innate immune system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arp, A.P., Hunter, W.B., Pelz-Stelinski, K. 2016. Annotation of the Asian citrus psyllid genome reveals a reduced innate immune system. Frontiers in Physiology. 7:570.
Asian citrus psyllid RNAi pathway - RNAi evidence - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tanning, C., Andrade, E., Hunter, W.B., Christiaens, O., Smagghe, G. 2016. Asian citrus psyllid RNAi pathway - RNAi evidence. Scientific Reports. 6(38082). http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/srep38082.
Use of micro-CT to elucidate details of the anatomy and feeding of the Asian citrus psyllid Diaphorina citri Kuwayama, 1908 (Insecta: Hemiptera, Liviidae) - (Proceedings)
Alba-Tercedor, J., Hunter, W.B., Cicero, J.M., Sáinz-Bariáin, M., Brown, S.J. 2017. Use of micro-CT to elucidate details of the anatomy and feeding of the Asian citrus psyllid Diaphorina citri Kuwayama, 1908 (Insecta: Hemiptera, Liviidae). In: Proceedings of Micro-CT User Meeting 2017, Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Science, Brussels, Belgian, p. 270-285.
The draft genome of whitefly Bemisia tabaci MEAM1, a global crop pest, provides novel insights into virus transmission, host adaptation, and insecticide resistance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, W., Hasegawa, D.K., Kaur, N., Kliot, A., Pinheiro, P.V., Luan, J., Stensmyr, M.C., Zheng, Y., Liu, W., Sun, H., Xu, Y., Luo, Y., Kruse, A., Yang, X., Kontsedalov, S., Lebedev, G., Fisher, T., Nelson, D.R., Hunter, W.B., Brown, J.K., Jander, G., Cilia, M., Douglas, A.E., Ghanim, M., Simmons, A.M., Wintermantel, W.M., Ling, K., Fei, Z. 2016. The draft genome of whitefly Bemisia tabaci MEAM1, a global crop pest, provides novel insights into virus transmission, host adaptation, and insecticide resistance. BMC Biology. 14:110 doi:10.1186/s12915-016-0321-Y.
Efficacy of topical application, leaf residue or soil drench of Blastopores of Isaria fumosorosea for citrus root weevil management: Laboratory and greenhouse investigations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Avery, P.B., Hunter, W.B., Hall, D.G., Jackson, M.A., Powell, C.A. 2016. Efficacy of topical application, leaf residue or soil drench of Blastospores of Isaria fumosorosea for citrus root weevil management: Laboratory and greenhouse investigations. Insects. 7(4):E66. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects7040066.
RNAi feeding bioassay: Development of a non-transgenic approach to control Asian citrus psyllid and other hemipterans - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Andrade, E.C., Hunter, W.B. 2017. RNAi feeding bioassay: Development of a non-transgenic approach to control Asian citrus psyllid and other hemipterans. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 162(3):389-396. https://doi.org/10.1111/eea.12544.
Toxicity and physiological effect of quercetin on generalist herbivore, Spodoptera litura Fab. and a non-target earthworm Eisenia fetida Savigny - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Selin-Rani, S., Senthil-Nathan, S., Thanigaivel, A., Vasantha-Srinivasan, P., Edwin, E., Ponsankar, A., Lija-Escaline, J., Kalaivani, K., Abdel-Megeed, A., Hunter, W.B., Alessandro, R.R. 2016. Toxicity and physiological effect of quercetin on generalist herbivore, Spodoptera litura Fab. and a non-target earthworm Eisenia fetida Savigny. Chemosphere. 165:257-267.
Target and non-target toxicity of botanical insecticide derived from Couroupita guianensis L. flower against generalist herbivore, Spodoptera litura Fab. and an earthworm, Eisenia foetida Savigny - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ponsankar, A., Vasantha-Srinivasan, P., Senthil-Nathan, S., Thanigaivel, A., Edwin, E., Selin-Rani, S., Kalaivani, K., Hunter, W.B., Alessandro, R.T., Abdel-Megeed, A., Paik, C., Duraipandiyan, V., Al-Dhabi, N. 2016. Target and non-target toxicity of botanical insecticide derived from Couroupita guianensis L. flower against generalist herbivore, Spodoptera litura Fab. and an earthworm, Eisenia foetida Savigny. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. 133:260-270.
Effect of andrographolide on phosphatases activity and cytotoxicity against Spodoptera litura - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Edwin, E., Vasantha-Srinivasan, P., Senthil-Nathan, S., Thanigaivel, A., Ponsankar, A., Selin-Rani, S., Kalaivani, K., Hunter, W.B., Duraipandiyan, V., Al-Dhabi, N. 2016. Effect of andrographolide on phosphatases activity and cytotoxicity against Spodoptera litura. 2016. Invertebrate Survival Journal. 13:147-157.
Developmental response of Spodoptera litura Fab. to treatments of crude volatile oil from Piper betle L. and evaluation of toxicity to earthworm, Eudrilus eugeniae Kinb - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vasantha-Srinivasan, P., Senthil-Nathan, S., Thanigaivel, A., Edwin, E.S., Ponsankar, A., Selin-Rani, S., Pradeepa, V., Sakthi-Bhagavathy, M., Kalaivani, K., Hunter, W.B., Duraipandiyan, V., Al-Dhabi, N. 2016. Developmental response of Spodoptera litura Fab. to treatments of crude volatile oil from Piper betle L. and evaluation of toxicity to earthworm, Eudrilus eugeniae Kinb. Chemosphere. 155:336-347. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2016.03.139.
Does dsRNA ingestion cause behavioral changes in host selection by psyllids? - (Proceedings)
Stenn, H.T., Hunter, W.B., Andrade, E.C. 2016. Does dsRNA ingestion cause behavioral changes in host selection by psyllids? 80th Annual Meeting of the Florida Academy of Sciences.Florida Scientist. 79(1):45.
Arthropod genomics research in the United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service: Current impacts and future prospects - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Coates, B.S., Poelchau, M.F., Childers, C., Evans, J.D., Handler, A.M., Guerrero, F., Skoda, S.R., Hopper, K.R., Wintermantel, W.M., Ling, K., Hunter, W.B., Oppert, B.S., Perez De Leon, A.A., Hackett, K.J., Shoemaker, D.D. 2015. Arthropod genomics research in the United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service: Current impacts and future prospects. Trends in Entomology. 11(1):1-27.
Characterization of a recombinant Cathepsin B-like cysteine peptidase from Diaphorina citri Kuwayama (Hemiptera: Liviidae): A putative target for control of citrus huanglongbing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ferrara, T., Schneider, V.K., Kishi, L.T., Carmona, A.K., Alves, M., Belasque-Junior, J., Rosa, J.C., Hunter, W.B., Henrique-Silva, F., Soares-Costa, A. 2015. Characterization of a recombinant Cathepsin B-Like cysteine peptidase from Diaphorina citri Kuwayama (Hemiptera: Liviidae): A putative target onctrol of citrus huanglongbing. PLoS One.
Metabolic interplay between the Asian citrus psyllid and its Profftella symbiont: An Achilles’ heel of the citrus greening insect vector - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ramsey, J.S., Johnson, R., Hoki, J., Kruse, A., Mahoney, J., Hilf, M.E., Hunter, W.B., Hall, D.G., Shroeder, F., Maccoss, M., Cilia, M. 2015. Metabolic interplay between the Asian citrus psyllid and its Profftella symbiont: An Achilles’ heel of the citrus greening insect vector. PLoS One. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0140826.
Ribonucleic acid interference (RNAi): A natural gene based technology for highly specific pest control (HiSPeC) - ()
Andrade, E.C., Hunter, W.B. 2016. Ribonucleic acid interference (RNAi): A natural gene based technology for highly specific pest control (HiSPeC). Book Chapter. p. 391-409. https://doi.org/10.5772/61612.
Efficacy of an autodisseminator of an entomopathogenic fungus, Isaria fumosorosea, to suppress Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri, under greenhouse conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Patt, J.M., Chow, A., Meikle, W.G., Gracia, C., Jackson, M.A., Flores, D., Setamou, M., Dunlap, C.A., Avery, P., Hunter, W.B., Mafra-Neto, A., Adamczyk Jr, J.J. 2015. Efficacy of an autodisseminator of an entomopathogenic fungus, Isaria fumosorosea, to suppress Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri, under greenhouse conditons. Biological Control. 88:37-45.
Internal extracellular bacteria of Diaphorina citri Kuwayama (Hemiptera: Psyllidae), the Asian citus psyllid - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kolora, L., Powell, C.M., Hunter, W.B., Bextine, B., Lauzon, C.R. 2015. Internal extracellular bacteria of Diaphorina citri Kuwayama (Hemiptera: Psyllidae), the Asian citus psyllid. Current Microbiology. 70:710-715.
Micro computed tomography (CT) scanned anatomical gateway to insect pest bioinformatics - ()
Cicero, J., Alba-Tercedor, J., Hunter, W.B. 2014. Micro computed tomography (CT) scanned anatomical gateway to insect pest bioinformatics. Video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLz5QWyNM98
Propagation of Homalodisca Coagulata Virus-01 via Homalodisca Vitripennis cell culture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Biesbrock, A.M., Powell, C.M., Hunter, W.B., Bextine, B.R. 2014. Propagation of Homalodisca Coagulata Virus-01 via Homalodisca Vitripennis cell culture. Journal of Visualized Experiments. 91. e51953-e51953
Solenopsis invicta virus (sinv-1) infection and insecticide interactions in the red imported fire ant (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tufts, D.M., Hunter, W.B., Bextine, B.R. 2014. Solenopsis invicta virus (sinv-1) infection and insecticide interactions in the red imported fire ant (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Florida Entomologist. 97(3):1251-1254.
Maintenance of primary cell cultures of immunocytes from Cacopsylla sp. psyllids: a new in vitrio tool for the study of pest insects - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Monti, M., Mandrioli, M., Bextine, B., Hunter, W.B., Alma, A., Tedeschi, R. 2014. Maintenance of primary cell cultures of immunocytes from Cacopsylla sp. psyllids: a new in vitrio tool for the study of pest insects. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology - Animals. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11626-014-9785-7.
From the sample preparation to the volume rendering images of small animals: A step by step example of a procedure to carry out the micro-CT study of the leafhopper insect Homalodisca vitripennis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) Reprint Icon - (Proceedings)
Alba-Tercedor, J., Hunter, W.B. 2014. From the sample preparation to the volume rendering images of small animals: A step by step example of a procedure to carry out the micro-CT study of the leafhopper insect Homalodisca vitripennis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). In Proceeedings: Bruker Micro-CT Users Meeting 2014. p 260-288. Ed.BrukermicroCT.Kontich, Belgium (ISBN: 9789081678100, ISSN: 2033-8031).
Non-transgenic RNAi technology to control insects on citrus - (Proceedings)
Andrade, E.C., Hunter, W.B., Hall, D.G., Caue, R., Astua, J.F. 2014. Non-transgenic RNAi technology to control insects on citrus. Florida Scientist (78)(1):5. AGR-O01.
Potato psyllid genome and metagenome project - (Abstract Only)
Characterization of the Asian citrus psyllid transcriptome - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Reese, J., Christenson, M.K., Leng, N., Saha, S., Cantarel, B., Lindeberg, M., Tamborindeguy, C., MacCarthy, J., Weaver, D., Trease, A.J., Ready, S.V., Davis, V.M., Mccormick, C., Haudenschild, C., Han, S., Johnson, S.L., Shelby, K., Huang, H., Bextine, B.R., Shatters, R.G., Hall, D.G., Davis, P.H., Hunter, W.B. 2013. Characterization of the Asian citrus psyllid transcriptome. Journal of Genomics. 2:54-58.
Asian citrus psyllid genome (Diaphorina citri, Hemiptera)-Update 2013 - (Proceedings)
Hunter, W.B., Reese, J. 2013. Asian citrus psyllid genome (Diaphorina citri, Hemiptera)-Update 2013. Proceedings of Annual Citrus Research Forum, October 15-17, Denver, Colorado.
Towards the elements of successful insect Ribonucleic acid interference (RNAi) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Scott, J.G., Michel, K., Bartholomay, L., Siegfried, B.D., Hunter, W.B., Smagghe, G., Zhu, K.Y., Douglas, A.E. 2013. Towards the elements of successful insect Ribonucleic acid interference (RNAi). Journal of Insect Physiology. 59:1212-1221.
Micro-CT study of the anatomy of the Leafhopper Homalodisca vitripennis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) - ()
Alba-Tercedor, J., Hunter, W.B. 2013. Micro-CT study of the anatomy of the Leafhopper Homalodisca vitripennis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). Video. youtube.com/watch?v=yXGM7f5FeJ4.
Formation of stylet sheaths in aere (in air) from eight species of phytophagous hemipterans from six families (suborders: Auchenorrhyncha and Sternorrhyncha) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morgan, J.K., Luzio, G.A., Ammar, E., Hunter, W.B., Hall, D.G., Shatters, R.G. 2013. Formation of stylet sheaths in aere (in air) from eight species of phytophagous hemipterans from six families (suborders: Auchenorrhyncha and Sternorrhyncha). PLoS ONE. 8(4):e62444.
Insect Resistance - ()
Emani, C., Hunter, W.B. 2013. Insect Resistance. Genomics and Breeding for Climate-Resilient Crops. Chapter 9, Vol:2, pages 315-332.
Sequencing and annotation of the Wolbachia endosymbiont of Diaphorina citri by the CG-HLB genome resources group reveals candidate sources of interaction with the insect host - (Proceedings)
Saha, S., Hunter, W.B., Lindeberg, M. 2013. Sequencing and annotation of the Wolbachia endosymbiont of Diaphorina citri by the CG-HLB genome resources group reveals candidate sources of interaction with the insect host. In: Proceedings of the Third International Research Conference on Huanglongbing-IRCHLB III, February 4-8, 2013, Orlando, Florida, p. 134.
Asian citrus psyllid genome (Diaphorina citri, Hemiptera) - (Proceedings)
Hunter, W.B., Reese, J. 2013. Asian citrus psyllid genome (Diaphorina citri, Hemiptera). p. 143. Third International Research Conference on Huanglongbing, February 4-8, 2013, Orlando, Florida.
Studies of in aere formed stylet sheath from the Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri, Hemiptera: Psyllidae) and other phytophagous Hemiptera - (Abstract Only)
Morgan, J.K., Shatters, R.G., Luzio, G.A., Ammar, E., Alessandro, R.T., Hunter, W.B. 2012. Compositional and biosynthetic studies of the stylet sheath from the Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri, Hemiptera: Psyllidae)[abstract]. 60th Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America, November 11-14, 2012, Knoxville, Tennessee.
Insect compassion, evidence of altruism, reciprocity, and midwifery behavior in aphids - (Abstract Only)
Morgan, J.K., Shatters, R.G., Walter, A.J., Lapointe, S.L., Hunter, W.B. 2012. Insect compassion, evidence of altruism, reciprocity, and midwifery behavior in aphids [abstract]. 2012 Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting, November 11-14, 2012, Knoxville, Tennessee.
Survey of endosymbionts in the Diaphorina citri metegenome and assembly of a Wolbachia wDi draft genome - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Saha, S., Hunter, W.B., Reese, J., Morgan, J.K., Hert, M.M., Huang, H., Lindeberg, M. 2012. Survey of endosymbionts in the Diaphorina citri metagenome and assembly of a Wolbachia wDi draft genome. PLoS One 7(11): e50067
RNAi strategies to suppress insects of fruit and tree crops - (Proceedings)
Hunter, W.B. 2012. RNAi strategies to suppress insects of fruit and tree crops. 2012. Proceedings of the 17th International Oil Palm Conference, September 25-28, Cartagena, Colombia, South America. http://portal.fedepalma.org/conferencia2012/memorias/wayne_hunter.pdf
Cell culture techniques in honey bee research - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Genersch, E., Gisder, S., Hedtke, K., Hunter, W.B., Mockel, N., Muller, U. 2012. Cell culture techniques in honey bee research. Journal of Apiculture Research. 51(2):151-153.
Effect of Isaria fumosorosea (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae) and Lysiphlebus testaceipes (Hymenoptera: Aphidiinae) on the brown citrus aphid: Preliminary assessment of a compatibility study - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pick, D.A., Avery, P.B., Hunter, W.B., Powell, C.A., Arthurs, S.P. 2012. Effect of Isaria fumosorosea (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae) and Lysiphebus testaceipes (Hymenoptera: Aphidiinae) on the brown citrus aphid: Preliminary assessment of a compatibility study. Florida Entomologist. 95:774-776.
RNAI: Future in insect management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burand, J.P., Hunter, W.B. 2012. RNAI: Future in insect management. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 2013: 112:S68-S74. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2012.07.012.
Tree crops: Advances in insects and disease management - (Proceedings)
Hunter, W.B., Sinisterra, X. 2013. Tree crops: Advances in insects and disease management. PALMAS, XVII Conferencia Internacional Sobre Palm De Aceite. 34:119-125.
Congener response reduces risks from bottom-up and top-down forces: Behavioral parsimony by Xylophage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mizell, R.F., Andersen, P.C., Brodbeck, B.V., Hunter, W.B. 2012. Congener response reduces risks from bottom-up and top-down forces: Behavioral parsimony by Xylophage. American Entomologist. 58:106-115.
Overview of worldwide diversity of Diaphorina citri Kuwayama mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase 1 haplotypes: two Old World lineages and a New World invasion - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boykin, L.M., De Barro, P., Hall, D.G., Hunter, W.B., McKenzie, C.L., Powell, C.A., Shatters, Jr., R.G. 2012. Overview of worldwide diversity of Diaphorina citri Kuwayama mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase 1 haplotypes: Two Old World lineages and a New World invasion. Bulletin of Entomological Research 17:1-10. Available: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0007485312000181.
Localized autoinoculation and dissemination of Isaria fumosorosea for control of the Asian citrus psyllid in South Texas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moran, P.J., Patt, J.M., Cabanillas, H.E., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Jackson, M.A., Dunlap, C.A., Hunter, W.B., Avery, P.B. 2011. Localized autoinoculation and dissemination of Isaria fumosorosea for control of the Asian citrus psyllid in South Texas. Subtropical Plant Science. 63:23-35.
Broad sprectrum potential of Isaria fumosorosea on insect pests of citrus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunter, W.B., Avery, P.B., Pick, D., Powell, C.A. 2011. Broad sprectrum potential of Isaria fumosorosea on insect pests of citrus. Florida Entomologist. 94:1051-1054.
Advances in RNA interference: dsRNA treatment in trees and grapevines for insect pest population suppression - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunter, W.B., Glick, E., Paldi, N., Bextine, B. 2012. Advances in RNA interference: dsRNA treatment in trees and grapevines for insect pest population suppression. Southwestern Entomologist. 37(1): 85-87.
Associated bacteria of Asian citrus psyllid (Hemiptera: Psyllidae: Diaphorina citri) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Marutani-Hert, M., Hunter, W.B., Morgan, J.K. 2011. Associated bacteria of Asian citrus psyllid (Hemiptera: Psyllidae: Diaphorina citri). Southwestern Entomologist. 36(3):323-330. Available: http://www.bioone.org/doi/full/10.3958/059.036.0309.
Ribonucleic acid interference (RNAi) technology for control of Asian citrus psyllid - ()
Hunter, W.B. 2011. Ribonucleic acid interference (RNAi) technology for control of Asian citrus psyllid. 2011. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4j31k20uSg
Effects of the fungus Isaria fumosorosea (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae) on reduced feeding and mortality of the Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Avery, P.B., Wekesa, V.W., Hunter, W.B., Hall, D.G., McKenzie, C.L., Osborne, L.S., Powell, C.A., Rogers, M.E. 2011. Effects of the fungus Isaria fumosorosea (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae) on reduced feeding and mortality of the Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Psyllidae). Biocontrol Science and Technology. 21(9):1065-1078. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09583157.2011.596927.
Ribonucleic acid interference (RNAi) and control of citrus pests - ()
Hunter, W.B. 2011. Ribonucleic acid interference (RNAi and control of citrus pests. http://southeastagnet.com/2011/05/13/citrus-research-er-tells-how-mai-will-work-on-psyllids/
On a mission - ()
Hall, D.G., Lapointe, S.L., Shatters, R.G., Hunter, W.B., Ammar, E., Robbins, P.S., Morgan, J.K., Richardson, M.L., Walter, A.J. 2011. On a mission. Florida Grower. 104(6):22-23.
Assessment of genetic diversity among selected raspberry cultivars - (Proceedings)
Umar, G., Vasanthaiah, H.K., Kambiranda, D., Basha, S.M., Phills, B.R., Hunter, W.B. 2011. Assessment of genetic diversity among selected raspberry cultivars. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 123: 26-28.
Ribonucleic acid interference (RNAi) Technology for control of Asian citrus psyllid - You Tube - ()
Hunter, W.B. 2011. Ribonucleic acid interference (RNAi) Technology for control of Asian citrus psyllid - You Tube. www.youtube.com/watch?=4j31k2OuSg
Leafhopper comparative genomics - Identifying similarities and differences across Leafhopper vectors of Xylella fastidiosa - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Welch, E., Hunter, W.B., Shelby, K., Mizell, R.F., Tipping, C., Katsar, C.S., Bextine, B.R. 2011. Leafhopper comparative genomics - Identifying similarities and differences across Leafhopper vectors of Xylella fastidiosa . Southwestern Entomologist. 36:305-321.
Comparative anaylsis of Asian citrus psyllid and potato psyllid antennae - (Proceedings)
Arras, J., Hunter, W.B., Bextine, B.R. 2011. Comparative anaylsis of Asian citrus psyllid and potato psyllid antennae. In: Proceedings of the 2nd International Research Conference on Huanglongbing, January 10-14, 2011, Orlando, Florida. p. 45
Use of psyllid genomes RNA interference for novel pest control strategies - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B., Bextine, B.R., Shatters, R.G., Hall, D.G. 2010. Benefits from psyllid genomes - RNA - interference [abstract]. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. p. 49240.
Cell culture based production of Homalodisca Coagulata Virus 1 (HOCV-1): Towards a glassy-winged Sharpshooter biological control system - (Proceedings)
Bextine, B., Hunter, W.B., Swatsell, C., Hail, D. 2010. Cell culture based production of Homalodisca Coagulata Virus 1 (HOCV-1): Towards a Glassy-winged Sharpshooter biological control system. 2010 Proceedings of the Pierce's Disease Research Symposium, California Food and Agriculture, December 15-17, 2010, San Diego, California. p. 9-12.
Delta-9 desaturase from sharpshooters - (Proceedings)
Hunter, W.B., Bextine, B.R., Welch, E.W., Tipping, C., Mizell, R., Katsar, C.S. 2010. Delta-9 Desaturase from Sharpshooters. 2010 Proceedings of the Pierce's Disease Research Symposium, California Food and Agriculture, December 15-17, 2010, San Diego, California. p. 20-23.
Psyllid cell culture: A system to study Candidatus Liberibacter species replication - (Abstract Only)
Arras, J., Hunter, W.B., Swatsell, C., Bextine, B.R. 2010. Psyllid cell culture: A system to study Candidatus Liberibacter species replication [abstract]. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Paper No. 52181.
Gene response to stress in the Asian citrus psyllid (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Marutani-Hert, M., Hunter, W.B., Hall, D.G. 2010. Gene response to stress in the Asian citrus psyllid (Hemiptera: Psyllidae). Florida Entomologist. 93:519-525.
Large-scale field application of RNAi technology reducing Israeli Acute Paralysis Virus Disease in honey bees (Apis mellifera, Hymenoptera; Apidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunter, W.B., Ellis, J.D., vanEnglesdorp, D., Hayes, J., Westervelt, D., Glick, E., Williams, M., Sela, I., Maori, E., Pettis, J., Cox-Foster, D., Paldi, N. 2010. Large-scale field application of RNAi technology reducing Israeli Acute Paralysis Virus disease in honey bees (Apis mellifera, Hymenoptera: Apidae). PLoS Pathogens. 6(12):e1001160.
Expressed sequence tag (EST) survey of life stages of the potato psyllid (Bactericera cockerelli) using 454 pyrosequencing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hail, D., Hunter, W.B., Dowd, S., Bextine, B.R. 2010. Expressed sequence tag (EST) survey of life stages of the potato psyllid (Bactericera cockerelli) using 454 pyrosequencing. Southwestern Entomologist. 35:463-466.
Preventing bee mortality with RNA interference - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B., Ellis, J., Vanengelsdrop, D., Hayes, J., Westervelt, D., Williams, M., Sela, I., Maori, E., Pettis, J.S., Cox-Foster, D., Paldi, N. 2010. Preventing bee mortality with RNA interference [abstract]. National Citrus Research Coordination Symposium, June 16-18, 2010, Denver, Colorado.
Effects of varroa mites and bee diseases on pollination efficacy of honey bees - ()
Afik, O., Hunter, W.B., Delaplane, K.S. 2010. Effects of varroa mites and bee diseases on pollination efficacy of honey bees. 2010 American Bee Research Conference, January 14-15, 2010, Orlando, Florida. ABRC 2010, p. 30792. http://www.extension.org/pages/30792/abrc2010-effects-of-varroa-mites-and-bee-diseases-on-pollination-efficacy-of-honey-bees
Mining and validating grape (Vitis L.) ESTs to develop EST-SSR markers for genotyping and mapping - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huang, H., Lu, J., Ren, Z., Hunter, W.B., Dowd, S., Dang, P.M. 2011. Mining and validating grape (Vitis L.) ESTs to develop EST-SSR markers for genotyping and mapping. Molecular Breeding. 28(2):241-254.
RNAi delivery-whole plant systems reducing psyllids and leafhoppers - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B., Glick, E., Bextine, B.R., Paldi, N. 2010. RNAi delivery-whole plant systems reducing psyllids and leafhoppers [abstract]. National Citrus Research Coordination Symposium, June 16-18, 2010, Denver, Colorado.
RNAi and emerging psyllid genomes - increasing the number of genetic targets - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B., Bextine, B.R., Shatters, R.G., Hall, D.G. 2010. RNAi and emerging psyllid genomes - increasing the number of genetic targets [abstract]. National Citrus Research Coordination Symposium. June 16-18, 2010, Denver, Colorado.
Comparative analysis of Asian citrus psyllid and Potato psyllid antennae - (Abstract Only)
Arras, J., Bextine, B.R., Hunter, W.B. 2010. Comparative analysis of Asian citrus psyllid and Potato psyllid antennae [astract]. National Citrus Research Coordination Symposium, June 16-18, 2010, Denver, Colorado.
Psyllid cell culture: System to study Candidatus Liberibacter replication - (Abstract Only)
Swatsell, C., Arras, J., Bextine, B.R., Hunter, W.B. 2010. Psyllid cell culture: System to study Candidatus Liberibacter replication [abstract]. National Citrus Research Coordination Symposium, June 16-18, 2010, Denver, Colorado.
Identification of Cytochrome P450 monooxygenases in Diaphornia citri, an economically important psyllid - (Abstract Only)
Tamborindeguy, C., Lyuksyutova, E., Hunter, W.B., Bextine, B. 2010. Identification of Cytochrome P450 monooxygenases in Diaphornia citri, an economically important psyllid [abstract]. National Citrus Research Coordination Symposium, June 16-18, 2010, Denver, Colorado.
Effects of invertebrate iridescent virus 6 in Phyllophaga vandinei and its potential as a biocontrol delivery system - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jenkins, D.A., Hunter, W.B., Goenaga, R.J. 2011. Effects of Invertebrate Iridescent Virus 6 in Phyllophaga and its potential as a biocontrol delivery system. Journal of Insect Science. Available: http://www.insectscience.org/II.44.
Entomopathogenic fungus, Isaria fumosorosea, and aphid parasitoid, Lysiphlebus testaceipes, for managing infestations of Brown citrus aphid, Toxoptera citricida - (Abstract Only)
Pick, D., Avery, P.B., Hunter, W.B., Powell, C.A., Hall, D.G. 2010. Entomopathogenic fungus, Isaria fumosorosea, and aphid parasitoid, Lysiphlebus testaceipes, for managing infestations of Brown citrus aphid, Toxoptera citricida [abstract]. 84th Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Branch of the Entomological Society of America held March 7-10, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Heat shock proteins as a target for phylogenetic analysis of Homalodisca vitripennis - (Abstract Only)
Schreiber, H.L., Hail, D., Hunter, W.B., Bextine, B.R. 2010. Heat shock proteins as a target for phylogenetic analysis of Homalodisca vitripennis [abstract]. Florida Scientists. 73(1)4. AGR-O02. Online: www.barry.edu/fas/.
Entomopathogenic fungus, Isaria fumosorosea, and aphid parasitoid, Lysiphlebus testaceipes, for managing infestations of Brown citrus aphid, Toxoptera citricida - (Abstract Only)
Pick, D., Avery, P.B., Hunter, W.B., Powell, C.A., Hall, D.G. 2010. Entomopathogenic fungus, Isaria fumosorosea, and aphid parasitoid, Lysiphlebus testaceipes, for managing infestations of Brown citrus aphid, Toxoptera citricida [abstract]. Florida Scientists. 73(1):3. AGR-05. Online: www.barry.edu/fas/.
Antifeedant and lethal effects of the fungi Isaria fumosorosea on the Asian citrus psyllid Diaphorina citri - (Abstract Only)
Avery, P.B., Wekesa, V.W., Hunter, W.B., Hall, D.G., McKenzie, C.L., Osborne, L.S., Powell, C.A., Rogers, M.E. 2010. Antifeedant and lethal effects of the fungi Isaria fumosorosea on the Asian citrus psyllid Diaphorina citri [abstract]. Florida Scientist. 73(1)2. AGR-01. Online: www.barry.edu/fas/.
Rab11 gene identified in glassy-winged sharpshooter (Homalodisca vitripennis) - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B., Gigsby, T.M. 2010. Rab11 gene identified in glassy-winged sharpshooter (Homalodisca vitripennis) [abstract]. Florida Scientist. 73(1):4.AGR-P01. Available: www.barry.edu/fas/.
Emerging psyllid genomics: Applications to reduce plant disease - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B., Bextine, B.B. 2010. Emerging psyllid genomics: Applications to reduce plant disease [abstract]. Florida Scientist. 73(1):3. AGR-04. Online: www.barry.edu/fas/.
Genome sequence of the Pea Aphid Acyrthosiphon pisum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Richards, S., Gibbs, R., Stern, D., Tagu, D., Hunter, W.B., Dang, P.M., Evans, J.D. 2010. Genome sequence of the Pea Aphid Acyrthosiphon pisum. International Aphid Genomics Consortium: Pea Aphid Genome Annotation Workshop. DOI: 10.1037?journal.pbio.1000313.
Effects of varroa mites and bee disease on pollination efficacy of honeybees - (Proceedings)
Afik, O., Hunter, W.B., Delaplane, K.S. 2010. Effects of varroa mites and bee disease on pollination efficacy of honeybees. Proceedings American Beekeeping Federation Annual National Beekeeping Conference, January 12-16, 2010,Orlando, Florida. American Bee Journal 150(5): 497
RNAi at work: Targeting invertebrate pests and beneficial organisms' diseases - (Abstract Only)
Ben-Chanoch, E., Ellis, J.D., Glick, E., Hunter, W.B., Maori, E., Paldi, N., Sela, I., Yarden, G. 2010. RNAi at work: Targeting invertebrate pests and beneficial organisms' diseases [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XVIII Conference, January 9-13, 2010, San Diego, California. p. 18.
Hemipteran genomics and psyllid gene expression - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B., Hert, M.M., Hall, D.G. 2010. Hemipteran genomics and psyllid gene expression [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XVIII Conference, January 9-13, 2010, San Diego, California, p. 18.
Development of IL-60 system in potato reduces zebra chip symptoms - (Abstract Only)
Bextine, B.R., Timmons, C., Hunter, W.B. 2010. Development of IL-60 system in potato reduces zebra chip symptoms [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XVIII Conference, January 9-13, 2010, San Diego, California. p. 18.
Development of the international psyllid genome consortium - (Abstract Only)
Bextine, B.R., Hunter, W.B. 2010. Development of the international psyllid genome consortium [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XVIII Conference, January 9-13, 2010, San Diego, California. p. 18.
Description of gluthathione S-Transferases in psyllids - (Abstract Only)
Tamborindeguy, C., Hunter, W.B., Bextine, B. 2010. Description of gluthathione S-Transferases in pysllids [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XVIII Conference, January 9-13, 2010, San Diego, California. p. 18.
Identification of molecular markers associated with low chill/heat tolerance in raspberry - (Abstract Only)
Vasanthaiah, H., Kambiranda, D., Umar, G., Basha, S.M., Phill, B.R., Hunter, W.B. 2010. Identification of molecular markers associated with low chill/heat tolerance in raspberry [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XVIII Conference, January 9-13, 2010, San Diego, California. p. 18.
Transmission of bacterial plant pathogens by Hemipteran vectors: The intersection of genomics and classical vector biology - (Abstract Only)
Bextine, B.R., Hunter, W.B., Hail, D., Spencer, K. 2010. Transmission of bacterial plant pathogens by Hemipteran vectors: The intersection of genomics and classical vector biology [abtract]. Plant and Animal Genome XVIII Conference, January 9-13, 2010, San Diego, California, p. 18.
P450's identification in two economically important psyllids - (Abstract Only)
Tamborindeguy, C., Hunter, W.B., Bextine, B. 2010. P450's identification in two economically important psyllids [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XVIII Conference, January 9-13, 2010, San Diego, California. p. 18.
Demonstrating effective RNAi product line to control honeybee colony collapse factors - (Abstract Only)
Ben-Chanoch, E., Ellis, J.D., Glick, E., Hunter, W.B., Maori, E., Paldi, N., Sela, I., Yarden, G. 2010 [abstract]. Demonstrating effective RNAi product line to control honeybee colony collapse factors. Plant and Animal Genome XVIII Conference, January 9-13, 2010, San Diego, California. p. 18.
New Taastrup-Like virus, Rhabdoviridae, lethal to leafhoppers - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B., Adkins, S.T. 2010. New Taastrup-Like virus, Rhabdoviridae, lethal to leafhoppers [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XVIII Conference, January 9-13, 2010, San Diego, California. p. 18.
Development of a grape genomics database using IBM DB2 content manager software - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huang, H., Lu, J., Hunter, W.B., Dowd, S., Katsar, C.S., Jorgenson, C. 2009. Development of a grape genomics database using IBM DB2 content manager software. Acta Horticulturae. 827: 87-92.
Functional and evolutionary insights from the genomes of three parasitoid nasonia species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Werren, J.H., Richards, S., Desjardins, C.A., Niehuis, O., Gadau, J., Colbourne, J.K., Elsik, C.G., Murphy, T., Worley, K.C., Zdobnov, E.M., Evans, J.D., Dang, P.M., Hunter, W.B. 2010. Functional and evolutionary insights from the genomes of three parasitoid nasonia species. Science Magazine. 327:343-348.
Protein identities - Graphocephala atropunctata expressed sequenced tags: expanding leafhopper vector biology - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunter, W.B., Shelby, K., Purcell, A., Hunnicutt, L.E. 2009. Protein identities - Graphocephala atropunctata expressed sequenced tags: expanding leafhopper vector biology. Florida Scientist. 73(1):89-98.
Phylogenetic analysis of heat shock proteins in Glassy-winged sharpshooter (Homalodisca vitripennis) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schreiber, H., Hail, D., Hunter, W.B., Bextine, B. 2009. Phylogenetic analysis of heat shock proteins in Glassy-winged sharpshooter (Homalodisca vitripennis). Southwestern Entomologist. 34:457-468.
Phylogenetic analysis of heat shock proteins in Glassy-winged sharpshooter - (Proceedings)
Bextine, B., Hunter, W.B., Schreiber, H., Hail, D. 2009. Phylogenetic analysis of heat shock proteins in Glassy-winged sharpshooter. p. 13-18. CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium, December 9-11, 2009, Sacramento, California. Available: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/pdcp/2009 Research Proceedings.html.
Identification and whole extraction of Homalodisca coagulata Virus 01 (HoCv-01)from Texas Glassy-winged sharpshooter populations - (Proceedings)
Bextine, B., Hunter, W.B., Marshall, P., Hail, D. 2009. Identification and whole extraction of Homalodisca coagulata Virus 01 (HoCV-01) from Texas Glassy-winged sharpshooter populations. p. 9-12. In: Proceedings 2009 Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium. Available: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/pdcp/2009 Research Proceedings.html.
Medium for development of bee cell cultures (Apis mellifera: Hymenoptera: Apidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunter, W.B. 2010. Medium for development of bee cell cultures (Apis mellifera: Hymenoptera: Apidae). In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology - Animals. 46:83-86.
Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) infection and dissemination of the entomopathogenic fungus Isaria fumosorosea (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae)under laboratory conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Avery, P.B., Hunter, W.B., Hall, D.G., Jackson, M.A., Powell, C.A., Rogers, M.E. 2009. Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) infection and dissemination of the entomopathogenic fungus Isaria fumosorosea (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae) under laboratory conditions. Florida Entomologist. 92(4):608-618.
Data mining cDNAs reveals three new single stranded RNA viruses in Nasonia (Hymenopetera:Pteromalidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Oliveira, D., Hunter, W.B., Ng, J., Desjardins, C., Dang, P.M., Werren, J. 2010. Data mining cDNAs reveals three new single stranded RNA viruses in Nasonia (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae). Insect Molecular Biology. 19:99-107.
The Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Vector of Xylella fastidiosa Harbors a Phytoreovirus - (Abstract Only)
Stenger, D.C., Sisterson, M.S., Krugner, R., Backus, E.A., Hunter, W.B. 2009. The Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Vector of Xylella fastidiosa Harbors a Phytoreovirus. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting, Portland, OR. (07/09). Phytopathology 99: S124.
Reovirus-like sequences isolated from adult Asian citrus psyllid, (Hemiptera: Psyllidae: Diaphorina citri) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hert, M., Hunter, W.B., Katsar, C.S., Sinisterra, X.H., Hall, D.G., Katsar, C.S., Powell, C.A. 2009. Reovirus-like sequences isolated from adult Asian citrus psyllid, (Hemiptera: Psyllidae: Diaphorina Citri). Florida Entomologist. 92:314-320.
Genomic Characterization of a Phytoreovirus species infecting the glassy-winged sharpshooter - (Abstract Only)
Stenger, D.C., Sisterson, M.S., Krugner, R., Backus, E.A., Hunter, W.B. 2009. Genomic Characterization of a Phytoreovirus species infecting the glassy-winged sharpshooter[abstract]. American Society for Virology Meeting. p.342.
Dispersal, patch Leaving, and distribution of Homalodisca vitripennis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Northfield, T., Mizell, R., Paini, D., Andersen, P., Brodbeck, B., Riddle, T., Hunter, W.B. 2009. Dispersal, patch Leaving, and distribution of Homalodisca vitripennis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). Environmental Entomology. 38(1):183-191.
Reovirus-like sequences isolated from adult Asian citrus psyllid, (Hemiptera: Psyllidae: Diaphorina citri) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunter, W.B., Hert, M.M., Sinisterra, X.H., Hall, D.G., Katsar, C.S., Powell, C.A. 2009. Reovirus-like sequences isolated from adult Asian citrus psyllid, (Hemiptera: Psyllidae: Diaphorina citri). Florida Entomologist. 92:314-320.
Leafhopper viral pathogens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunter, W.B., Hert, M.M., Katsar, C., Hunnicutt, L., Powell, C. 2009. Leafhopper viral pathogens. Georgia Academy of Sciences Meeting. 67(1):38-39
Huanglongbing and psyllid cell cultures - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B., Hert, M.M., Hall, D.G. 2009. Huanglongbing and psylid cell cultures [abstract]. Georgia Academy of Sciences Meeting. Paper No. 67.
Asian citrus psyllid viral pathogen - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B., Hert, M.M. 2009. Asian citrus psyllid viral pathogen [abstract]. Georgia Academy of Sciences Meeting. Paper No. 67.
Psyllid biology: expressed genes in adult Asian citrus psyllids, Diaphorina citri - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunter, W.B., Dowd, S.E., Katsar, C., Shatters, Jr., R.G., McKenzie, C.L., Hall, D.G. 2009. Psyllid biology: Expressed genes in adult Asian citrus psyllids, Diaphorina citri. The Open Entomology Journal. 3:18-29.
Optimizing a 16S rRNA-based double stranded DNA bindng Q-PCR method for detection of Candidatus Liberibacter species associated with plants and psyllids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Establishment of Asian citrus psllid (Diaphorina citri) primary cultures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Marutani-Hert, M., Hunter, W.B., Hall, D.G. 2009. Establishment of Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri) primary cultures. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology-Animals. 45:317-320.
A New Phytoreovirus Infecting the Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter (Homalodisca vitripennis) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stenger, D.C., Sisterson, M.S., Krugner, R., Backus, E.A., Hunter, W.B. 2009. A New Phytoreovirus Infecting the Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter (Homalodisca vitripennis). Virology. 386:469-477.
Ribosomal proteins and expressed sequence tags from Lysiphlebus testaceipes(Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunter, W.B., Shelby, K., Boykin, L.M., Dang, P.M., Weathersbee III, A.A. 2009. Ribosomal proteins and expressed sequence tags from Lysiphlebus testaceipes (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae). Florida Scientist. 72(3):196-207.
Characterization of a new Phytoreovirus species infecting the glassy-winged sharpshooter - (Abstract Only)
Stenger, D.C., Sisterson, M.S., Krugner, R., Backus, E.A., Hunter, W.B. 2008. Characterization of a new Phytoreovirus species infecting the glassy-winged sharpshooter [abstract]. CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium, December 15-17, 2008, San Diego, California; Poster abstracts not published in Proceedings.
Gene expression in midgut tissues of Diaphorina citri: Application to biology and vector control - (Proceedings)
Hunter, W.B., Hert, M.M., Shelby, K., Coudron, T.A. 2008. Gene expression in midgut tissues of Diaphorina citri: Application to biology and vector control. In: Proceedings of the International Research Conference on Huanglongbing. p. 214-217. Available: www.plantmanagementnetwork.org.
Comparative Genomics- Identifying similarities and differences across three leafhopper vectors of Xylella fastidiosa - (Proceedings)
Hunter, W.B., Shelby, K., Hunnicutt, L.E., Mizell, R.F., Tipping, C., Dang, P.M. 2008. Comparative Genomics- Identifying similarities and differences across three leafhopper vectors of Xylella fastidiosa. In: Symposium Proceedings of the 2008 Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium. December 15-18, 2008, San Diego, California, p. 16-21.
Identification of HoCV-1 virus in Texas Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Populations - (Abstract Only)
Marshall, P., Hunter, W.B., Hail, D., Bextine, B. 2008. Identification of HoCV-1 virus in Texas Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Populations [abstract]. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting.
Identification and integration of Picorna-like viruses in multiple insect taxa - (Abstract Only)
Tufts, D.M., Spencer, K., Hunter, W.B., Bextine, B. 2008. Identification and integration of Picorna-like viruses in multiple insect taxa [abstract]. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. p ?.
Gene expression in Asian citrus psyllid adults feeding from Florida citrus: Application to biology and vector control - (Proceedings)
Hunter, W.B., Hert, M.M., Shelby, K., Dowd, S.E., McKenzie, C.L., Shatters, R.G., Hall, D.G. 2008. Gene expression in Asian citrus psyllid adults feeding from Florida citrus: Application to biology and vector control. In: Proceedings of the International Research Conference on Huanglongbing. December 1-5, p.233-237. Available: www.plantmanagementnetwork.org.
Novel reovirus in Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) - (Proceedings)
Hert, M.M., Hunter, W.B., Hall, D.G. 2008. Novel reovirus in Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Psyllidae). In: Proceedings of the International Research Conference on Huanglongbing. 11.5 p. 320-323, December 1-5, 2008, Orlando, Florida. Available: www.plantmanagementnetwork.org.
Asian Citrus Psyllid, Genetic Basis of Immunity - (Proceedings)
Hert, M.M., Hunter, W.B., Shelby, K. 2008. Asian citrus psyllid, genetic basis of immunity. In: Proceedings of the International Research Conference on Huanglongbing. 6.9, p. 238-241, December 1-5, 2008, Orlando, Florida. Available: www.plantmanagementnetwork.org.
Endosymbiotic microbiota of Asian Citrus Psyllid (Diaphorina citri) - (Proceedings)
Hert, M.M., Hunter, W.B., Dowd, S.E. 2008. Endosymbiotic microbiota of Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri). 6.6, p. 224-227. In: Proceedings of International Research Conference on Huanglongbing, December 2008. Available: www.plantmanagementnetwork.org.
Investigations of the feasibility for managing the Asian citrus pysllid using Isaria fumosorosea - (Proceedings)
Avery, P.B., Hunter, W.B., Hall, D.G., Jackson, M.A., Powell, C.A., Rogers, M.E. 2008. Investigations of the feasibility for managing the Asian citrus pysllid using Isaria fumosorosea. In: Proceedings of the International Research Conference on Huanglongbing. 11.9, p. 331, December 1-5, 2008, Orlando, Florida. Available: www.plantmanagementnetwork.org.
Dispersal, patch Leaving, and distribution of Homalodisca vitripennis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Northfield, T.D., Mizell, R.F., Paini, D.R., Andersen, P.C., Brodbeck, B.V., Riddle, T.C., Hunter, W.B. 2008. Dispersal, patch-leaving, and distribution of Homalodisca vitripennis. Enviromental Entomology. 38(1):183-191.
Potential of topic applications, leaf residues and soil drenches of the fungus Paecilomyces fumosoroseus (Deuteromycotina: Hyphomycetes) for management of the Diaprepes root weevil: laboratory and greenhouse investigations - (Abstract Only)
Avery, P., Hunter, W.B., Hall, D.G., Jackson, M.A., Powell, C., Rogers, M. 2008. Potential of topic applications, leaf residues and soil drenches of the fungus Paecilomyces fumosoroseus (Deuteromycotina: Hyphomycetes) for management of the Diaprepes root weevil: laboratory and greenhouse investigations [abstract]. The 41st Annual Society Meeting for Invertebrate Pathology. August 3-7, 2008, Coventry, United Kingdom. p. 65.
Detection and characterization of a novel reovirus in the Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) - (Abstract Only)
Hert, M.M., Hunter, W.B., Hall, D.G. 2008. Detection and characterization of a novel reovirus in the Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) [abstract]. The 91st Annual Meeting of the Florida Entomological Society, July 13-16, 2008, Jupiter Inlet, Florida. p. 10. . Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.
Expressed Genes in Asian Citrus Psyllid adults feeding on citrus - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B., Dowd, S.E., McKenzie., C.L., Shatters, Jr. R.G., Hall, D.G. 2008. Expressed Genes in Asian Citrus Psyllid adults feeding on citrus [abstract]. The 91st Annual Meeting of the Florida Entomological Society. p. 11.
Novel delivery of the fungi Paecilomyces formosoroseus (Deuteromycotina: Hyphomycetes) for managing the Asian citrus psyllid (Psyllidae: Hemiptera) - (Abstract Only)
Avery, P.B., Hunter, W.B., Hall, D.G., Jackson, M.A., Rogers, M.E., Powell, C.A. 2008. Novel delivery of the fungi Paecilomyces formosoroseus (Deuteromycotina: Hyphomycetes) for managing the Asian citrus psyllid (Psyllidae: Hemiptera)[abstract]. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting. p. 13.
Midgut gene expression in Asian citrus psyllid (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) Diaphorina citri - ()
Hunter, W.B., Hall, D.G. 2008. Midgut gene expression in Asian citrus psyllid (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) Diaphorina citri. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). USDA-FP 190004-FK254041- FK260232. Available: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/viewer.fcgi?db=nucest&val=193296936.
Novel delivery of the fungi Paecilomyces formosoroseus (Deuteromycotina: Hyphomycetes) for managing the Asian citrus psyllid (Psyllidae: Hemiptera) - (Abstract Only)
Avery, P.B., Hunter, W.B., Hall, D.G., Jackson, M.A., Rogers, M.E., Powell, C.A. 2008. Novel delivery of the fungi Paecilomyces formosoroseus (Deuteromycotina: Hyphomycetes) for managing the Asian citrus psyllid (Psyllidae: Hemiptera)[abstract]. The 41st Annual Meeting of the Society for Invertebrate Pathology, August 3-7, 2008, Coventry, United Kingdom. p. 65.
Metagenomics of Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter, Homalodisca vitripennis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B., Dowd, S.E., Shelby, K., Katsar, C.S., Dang, P.M. 2008. Metagenomics of Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter, Homalodisca vitripennis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae)[abstract]. The 41st Annual Meeting of the Society for Invertebrate Pathology. p. 101.
Hunting for insect pathogens: A genomics approach - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B. 2008. Hunting for insect pathogens: A genomics approach [abstract]. The 41st Annual Meeting of the Society for Invertebrate Pathology, August 3-7, 2008, Coventry, United Kingdom, p. 41.
Populations of sharpshooters in two citrus groves in east-central Florida as indicated by yellow sticky card traps - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hall, D.G., Hunter, W.B. 2008. Populations of sharpshooters in two citrus groves in east-central Florida as indicated by yellow sticky card traps. Florida Entomologist. 91(3):488-490.
Metagenomics of Glassy-winged Sharpshooter, Homalodisca vitripennis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B., Shelby, K.S., Dowd, S.E., Katsar, C.S., Dang, P.M., Hunnicutt, L. 2008. Metagenomics of Glassy-winged Sharpshooter, Homalodisca vitripennis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) [abstract]. Proceedings of the Congress of the Entomological Society Of Southern Africa. p. 441.
Asian citrus psyllid, genetic basis of immunity - (Abstract Only)
Hert, M.M., Hunter, W.B., Hall, D.G. 2008. Asian citrus psyllid, genetic basis of immunity [abstract]. The 91st Annual Meeting of the Florida Entomological Society, July 13-16, 2008, Jupiter Inlet, Florida, p. 10.
Providing assistance in development and evaluation of psyllid management programs for east coast citrus growers - (Abstract Only)
Avery, P., Hunter, W.B., Hall, D.G., Jackson, M.A., Rogers, M.E., Powell, C.A. 2008. Providing assistance in development and evaluation of psyllid management programs for east coast citrus growers [abstract]. The 91st Annual Meeting of the Florida Entomological Society, July 13-16, 2008, Jupiter Inlet, Florida. p.11.
FK506-binding protein from adult Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B., Shatters, R.G., Hall, D.G. 2008. Fk506-binding protein from adult Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Psyllidae)[abstract], The 91st Annual Meeting of the Florida Entomological Society. July 13-16, 2008, Jupiter Inlet, Florida. p. 11.
The power of EST sequence data: Relation to Acyrthosiphon pisum genome annotation and functional genomics initiatives - (Abstract Only)
Hunnicutt, L.E., Hunter, W.B. 2008. The power of EST sequence data: Relation to Acyrthosiphon pisum genome annotation and functional genomics initiatives. International Aphid Genomics Consortium: Pea Aphid Genome Annotation Workshop.July 14-15, 2008, Princeton, New Jersey.
Analysis and functional annotation of expressed sequence tags from the Asian longhorned beetle, Anoplophora glabripennis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunter, W.B., Smith, M.T. 2009. Analysis and functional annotation of expressed sequence tags from the Asian longhorned beetle, Anoplophora glabripennis. Journal of Insect Science. 9:39.
SOLENOPSIS INVICTA VIRUSES - ()
Valles, S.M., Oi, D.H., Dang, P.M., Hunter, W.B., Strong, C.A., Williams, D.F., Pereira, R.M. Solenopsis invicta viruses. Patent Application.7,332,176.
Molecular evidence for three novel viruses in Glassy-winged Sharpshooters, 'Homalidisca vitripennis' (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B. 2008. Molecular evidence for three novel viruses in Glassy-winged Sharpshooters, 'Homalidisca vitripennis' (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). American Society for Virology Meeting.
Psyllid biology: Expressed genes in Asian citrus psyllid - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B., Dowd, S.E., Katsar, C.S., McKenzie, C.L., Shatters, R.G., Weathersbee III, A.A., Hall, D.G. 2008. Psyllid biology: Expressed genes in Asian citrus psyllid [abstract]. 72nd Annual Meeting of the Florida Academy of Sciences in conjunction with the 85th Annual Meeting of the Georgia Academy of Sciences, March 14-15, 2008, Jacksonville, Florida. p. 5.
Discovery of a viral pathogen in the Asian citrus psyllid - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B., Sinisterra, X., Katsar, C.S., Powell, C. 2008. Discovery of a viral pathogen in the Asian citrus psyllid [abstract]. 72nd Annual Meeting of the Florida Academy of Sciences in conjunction with the 85th Annual Meeting of the Georgia Academy of Sciences, March 14-15, Jacksonville, Florida. p. 5.
Proteins expressed in blue-green sharpshooter leafhoppers - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B. 2008. Proteins expressed in blue-green sharpshooter leafhoppers [abstract]. 72nd Annual Meeting of the Florida Academy of Sciences in conjunction with the 85th Annual Meeting of the Georgia Academy of Sciences, March 14-15, 2008, Jacksonville, Florida. p. 4.
Viral pathogens of Glassy-winged sharpshooters - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B. 2008. Viral pathogens of Glassy-winged sharpshooters [abstract]. The 72nd Annual meeting of the Florida Academy of Sciences, in conjunction with te 85th Annual meeting of the Georgia Academy of Science, March 14-15, Jacksonville, FL. p. 5.
Collecting viruses from the air - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B., McKenzie, C.L., Mitchell, B.W. 2008. Collecting viruses from the air [abstract]. The 72nd Annual Meeting of the Florida Academy of Sciences, in conjunction with the 85th Annual Meeting of the Georgia Academy of Science, March 14-15, 2008, Jacksonville, Florida. p. 4.
Light affects gene expression during leafhopper diapause - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B. 2008. Light affects gene expression during leafhopper diapause [abstract]. The 72nd Annual Meeting of the Florida Academy of Sciences, in conjunction with the 85th Annual Meeting of the Georgia Academy of Science, March 14-15, 2008, Jacksonville, Florida. p. 4.
Microarray analysis of diapause in the glassy-winged sharpshooter (Homalodisca vitripennis: Hemiptera) - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B., Northfield, T., Mizell, R., Hall, D.G. 2008. Microarray analysis of diapause in the glassy-winged sharpshooter (Homalodisca vitripennis: Hemiptera). Southeastern Branch of Entomological Society of America.
Analysis of expressed sequence tags from the blue-green sharpshooter, Graphocephala atropunctata - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B., Hunnicutt, L. 2008. Analysis of expressed sequence tags from the blue-green sharpshooter, Graphocephala atropunctata. Southeastern Branch of the Entomological Society of America.
Expressed sequence tags from the red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta: Annotation and utilization for discovery of viruses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Valles, S.M., Strong, C.A., Hunter, W.B., Dang, P.M., Pereira, R.M., Oi, D.H., Williams, D.F. 2008. Expressed sequence tags from the red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta: Annotation and utilization for discovery of viruses. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 99(1):74-81.
Virus entry and replication in the Glassy-winged sharpshhoter, Homalodisca vitripennis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) - ()
Hunter, W.B. 2007. Virus entry and replication in the Glassy-winged sharpshhoter, Homalodisca vitripennis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting. http://esa.confex.com/esa/2007/techprogram/paper_30066.htm
Behavioral model for Homalodisca vitripennis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae): Optimization of host plant utilization and management implications - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mizell, R.F., Tipping, C., Andersen, P.C., Brodbeck. B.V., Hunter. W.B., Northfield, T. 2009 Behavioral model for Homalodisca vitripennis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae): Optimization of host plant utilization and management implications. Enivromental Entomology. 37:1049-1062
Expressed sequence tags from the black-winged sharpshooter: Application to biology and vector control - (Proceedings)
Hunter, W.B., Mizell, R., Tipping, C., Dang, P.M., Hunnicutt, L. 2007. Expressed sequence tags from the black-winged sharpshooter: Application to biology and vector control. In: Proceedings of the 2007 Pierce's Disease Research Symposium Annual Meeting, December 12-14, 2007, San Diego, California. p. 12-16
Microarray analysis of gene expression and diapause in Glassy-winged Sharpshooter (Homalodisca vitripennis: Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) - (Proceedings)
Hunter, W.B., Sinisterra, X., Northfield, T., Mizell, R. 2007. Microarray analysis of gene expression and diapause in Glassy-winged Sharpshooter (Homalodisca vitripennis: Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). In: Proceedings of the 2007 Pierce's Disease Symposium Annual Meeting, December 12-14, 2007, San Diego, California, p. 22-24.
Using functional genomics approaches for identification, isolation and characterization of genetic targets: A case study of disease/pest resistant genes from native North American grape species (Vitis L.) - (Proceedings)
Lu, J., Huang, H., Louime, C., Xu, S., Ren, Z., Bradeley, F., Hunter, W.B., Dang, P.M. 2007. Using functional genomics approaches for identification, isolation and characterization of genetic targets: A case study of disease/pest resistant genes from native North American grape species (Vitis L.). In: Proceedings of the 2007 College of Engineering Sciences, Technology and Agriculture Research Symposium, October 25, 2007, Tallahassee, Florida. p. 23.
Vitigene: A database for grape genomics and genetic resources delivery that benefits grape growers and scientific communities - (Proceedings)
Huang, H., Lu, J., Hunter, W.B., Dowd, S.E. 2007. Vitigene: A database for grape genomics and genetic resources delivery that benefits grape growers and scientific communities. In: Proceedings of the 2007 College of Engineering Sciences, Technology and Agriculture Research Symposium, October 25, 2007, Tallahassee, Florida.
Genomic sequencing, discovery, and characterization of viral pathogens in Glassy-winged Sharpshooters (Homalodisca vitripennis: Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) - (Proceedings)
Hunter, W.B. 2007. Genomic sequencing, discovery, and characterization of viral pathogens in Glassy-winged Sharpshooters (Homalodisca vitripennis: Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). In: Proceedings of the 2007 Pierce's Disease Research Symposium, October 12-14, 2007, San Diego, California. p. 17-21.
Protein identities from 'Graphocephala atropunctata' expressed sequence tags: Expanding leafhopper vector biology - (Proceedings)
Hunter, W.B., Wistrom, C., Purcell, A. 2007. Protein identities from 'Graphocephala atropunctata' expressed sequence tags: Expanding leafhopper vector biology. In: Proceedings of the 2007 Pierce's Disease Research Symposium, December 12-14, 2007, San Diego, California. p. 25-29.
Prevalence and natural host range of Homalodisca coagulata virus-1 (HoCV-1) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunnicutt, L.E., Mozoruk, J.J., Hunter, W.B., Crosslin, J., Cave, R., Powell, C. 2007. Prevalence and natural host range of Homalodisca coagulata virus-1 (HoCV-1). Archives of Virology. 153:61-67.
Prevalence and natural host range of Homalodisca coagulata virus-1 (HoCV-1) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunnicutt, L.E., Mozoruk, J.J., Hunter, W.B., Crosslin, J., Cave, R., Powell, C. 2007. Prevalance and natural host range of Homalodisca coagulata virus-1 (HoCV-1). Archives of Virology. 152(12): (2007). Available: DOI 10.1007/s00705-007-1066-2.
SEQUENCING AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF A VITELLOGENIN CDNA FROM THE GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER, HOMALODISCA VITRIPENNIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunter, W.B., Boykin, L.M., Hunnicutt, L.E. 2007. Sequencing and molecular characterization of a vitellogenin cdna from the Glassy-winged sharpshooter, Homalodisca vitripennis. Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology.
Iridovirus infection of Phyllophaga vandinei (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) - (Abstract Only)
Jenkins, D.A., Hunter, W.B., Crespo, A., Vargas Santiago, E.H. 2007. Iridovirus infection of Phyllophaga vandinei (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae). Entomology Society America Annual Meeting, P. 7.
Ribosomal proteins of the Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphornia citri - ()
Hunter, W.B., Hall, D.G. 2007. Ribosomal proteins of the Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphornia citri. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ Accession numbers: DQ675535-DQ673441.
Proteins expressed in the blue-green sharpshooter, Graphocephala atropunctata (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) - ()
Hunter, W.B. 2007. Proteins expressed in the blue-green sharpshooter, Graphocephala atropunctata (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. Accession numbers: DQ445499-DQ445542.
Entomopathogenic virus entry and replication site in the glassy-winged sharpshooter, Homalodisca vitripennis. (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B., Sinisterra, X., Achor, D. 2007. Entomopathogenic virus entry and replication site in the Glassy-winged sharpshooter, Homalodisca vitripennis. (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae)[abstract]. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting, July 15-18, 2007, Sarasota, FL. Available http://flaentsoc.org/hunterfes07hocv1.pdf.
Analysis and functional annotation of expressed sequence tags from the Asian longhorned beetle, Anoplophora glabripennis - ()
Hunter, W.B., Smith, M.T. 2007. Analysis and functional annotation of expressed sequence tags from the Asian longhorned beetle, Anoplophora glabripennis. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). DR108748-DR109303.
Gene expression in adult blue-green sharpshooters, Graphocephala atropunctata (Signoret) (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) - ()
Hunter, W.B., Wistrom, C., Purcell, A. 2007. Gene expression in adult blue-green sharpshooters, Graphocephala atropunctata (Signoret) (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). EH655849-EH662332.
Twelve polymorphic microsatellite loci from the Asian Citrus Psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama, the vector for citrus greening disease Huanglongbing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boykin, L.M., Bagnall, R.A., Frohlich, D.R., Hall, D.G., Hunter, W.B., Katsar, C.S., McKenzie, C.L., Rosell, R.C., Shatters, R.G. 2007. Twelve polymorphic microsatellite loci from the Asian Citrus Psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama, the vector for citrus greening disease Huanglongbing. Molecular Ecology Notes.7:1202-1204. Available: Doi: 10.111/j1471-8286.2007.01831
Species diagnostic single-nucleotide polymorphism and sequence-tagged site markers for the parasitic WASP Genus Nasonia (Hymenoptera: Ptermalidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Niehuis, O., Judson, A., Werren, J., Hunter, W.B., Dang, P.M., Dowd, S.E., Grillenberger, B., Beukeboom, L., Gadau, J. 2007. Species diagnostic single-nucleotide polymorphism and sequence-tagged site markers for the parasitic WASP Genus Nasonia (Hymenoptera: Ptermalidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 100:1033-1036. 2007.
Molecular profiling of proteolytic and lectin transcripts in Homalodisca vitripennis (Hemiptera: Auchenorrhyncha: Cicadellidae) feeding on sunflower and cowpea - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Coudron, T.A., Brandt, S.L., Hunter, W.B. 2007. Molecular profiling of proteolytic and lectin transcripts in Homalodisca vitripennis (Hemiptera: Auchenorrhyncha: Cicadellidae) feeding on sunflower and cowpea. Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology. 66(2):76-88.
Proteins expressed in the pink hibiscus mealybug, Maconellicoccus hirsutus (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) - ()
Hunter, W.B. 2007. Proteins expressed in the pink hibiscus mealybug, Maconellicoccus hirsutus (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae). National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). EF070444-EF070605 and EF092085-EF091933.
CsV03-3 is a member of a novel gene family from citrus that encodes a protein with DNA binding activity and whose expression is responsive to defense signals and abiotic stress - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mozoruk, J.J., Hunnicutt, L.E., Hunter, W.B., Bausher, M.G. 2008. CsV03-3 is a member of a novel gene family from citrus that encodes a protein with DNA binding activity and whose expression is responsive to defense signals and abiotic stress. Journal of Plant Physiology. 165(5):531-543.
Genes expressed in field-caught pink hibiscus mealybugs, Maconellicoccus hirsutus (Green) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) - ()
Hunter, W.B., Dang, P.M., Nguyen, R. 2007. Genes expressed in field-caught pink hibiscus mealybugs, Maconellicoccus hirsutus (Green) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae). National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). EH211307-EH218975.
Moving towards disease resistance in grapes - ()
Lu, J. 2007., Hunter, W.B. 2007. Moving towards disease resistance in grapes. Wine East. January-February 2007. pp 10-15, 52, 53.
GENE EXPRESSION IN THE ASIAN CITRUS PSYLLID: VECTOR OF CITRUS GREENING (HEMIPTERA: PSYLLIDAE) - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B., Katsar, C.S., McKenzie, C.L., Shatters, R.G., Weathersbee III, A.A., Hall, D.G. 2006. Gene expression in the Asian Citrus Psyllid: Vector of Citrus Greening (Hemiptera: Psyllidae [abstract]. Joint Proceedings of the 89th Annual meeting and 6th International Caribbean Conference of the Florida Entomologtical Society. Paper No. DSP-10.
GENE EXPRESSION IN TWO LEAFHOPPER VECTORS OF PIERCES DISEASE OF GRAPES, GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER AND BLUE-GREEN SHARPSHOOTER (HEMIPTERA: CICADELLIDAE) - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B., Katsar, C.S. 2006. Gene expression in two leafhoper vectors of Pierces Disease of Grapes, Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter and Blue-green Sharpshooter (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae [abstract]. Joint Proceedings of the 89th Annual meeting and 6th International Caribbean Conference of the Florida Entomological Society. Paper No. DSP-11.
Longevity of ingested mRNA transcripts in the gut of a Homopteran (Bemisia tabaci): Avoiding experimental artifacts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sinisterra, X.H., Shatters, R.G. Jr, Hunter, W.B., Powell, C.A., McKenzie, C.L. 2006. Longevity of ingested mRNA transcripts in the gut of a homopteran (Bemisia tabaci): avoiding experimental artifacts. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 121(3): 273-279
Phytoreovirus-like sequence isolated from Glassy-winged sharpshooter salivary glands, Homalodisca vitripennis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Katsar, C.S., Hunter, W.B., Sinisterra, X.S. 2007. Phytoreovirus-like sequence isolated from Glassy-winged sharpshooter salivary glands, Homalodisca vitripennis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). Florida Entomologist. 90(1):169-203.
Molecular analysis of capsid protein of Homalodisca coagulata Virus-1, a new leafhopper-infecting virus from the glassy-winged sharpshooter, Homalodisca coagulata - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunter, W.B., Katsar, C.S., Chaparro, J.X. 2006. Molecular analysis of capsid protein of Homalodisca coagulata Virus-1, a new leafhopper-infecting virus from the glassy-winged sharpshooter, Homalodisca coagulata. Journal of Insect Science. 6:28. Available: insect science.org/6.28/.
A DUAL-GENOME MICROARRAY FOR THE PEA APHID, ACYRTHOSIPHON PISUM, AND ITS OBLIGATE BACTERIAL SYMBIONT, BUCHNERA APHIDICOLA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wilson, A.C., Dunbar, H.E., Davis, G.K., Hunter, W.B., Stern, D.L., Moran, N.A. 2006. A dual-genome microarray for the pea aphid, Acyrthosiphon Pisum, and its obligate bacterial symbiont, Buchnera Aphidicola. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 7:50.(doi:10.1186/1471-2164-7-50).
A NEW MEMBER OF THE GROWTH-PROMOTING GLYCOPROTEINS FROM DIAPREPES ROOT WEEVIL (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huang, Z., Hunter, W.B., Cleland, C., Wolinski, M., Lapointe, S.L., Powell, C. 2006. A new member of the growth-promoting Glycoproteins from Diaprepes root weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Florida Entomologist. 89(2): 223-232.
COMPLETE GENOME SEQUENCE AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF HOMALODISCA COAGULATA VIRUS-1, A NOVEL VIRUS DISCOVERED IN THE GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER (HEMIPTERA: CICADELLIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunnicutt, L.E., Hunter, W.B., Cave, R.D., Powell, C.A., Mozoruk, J.J. 2006. Genome sequence and molecular characterization of Homalodisca coagulata virus-1, a novel virus discovered in the glassy-winged sharpshooter (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). Virology 350:67-78.
LARGE-SCALE GENE DISCOVERY IN THE PEA APHID ACYRTHOSIPHON PISUM (HEMIPTERA) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sabater-Munoz, B., Legeai, R., Rispe, C., Bonhomme, J., Dossat, C., Duclert, A., Gauthier, J.P., Giblot-Ducray, D., Hunter, W.B., Dang, P.M., Martinez-Torres, D., Moya, A., Nakabachi, A., Prunier-Leterme, N., Rahbe, Y., Simon, J.C., Stern, D., Wincker, P., Tagu, D. 2006. Large-scale gene discovery in the pea aphid Acyrthosiphon Pisum (Hemiptera). BioMed Central Genome Biology. 7:R21. doi:10.1186/gb-2006-7-3-r21
RAPID DETECTION OF HOMALODISCA COAGULATA VIRUS-1 (HOCV-1), A NOVEL DICISTRONIC VIRUS DISCOVERED IN THE GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B. 2006. Rapid detection of homalodisca coagulata virus-1 (hocv-1), a novel dicistronic virus discovered in the glassy-winged sharpshooter. Proceedings of Annual International Plant & Animal Genome Conference. P936. p. 334.
SEQUENCE ANNOTATION AND COMPARISON FOR KEY ENZYMES RELATED TO BIOSYNTHESIS OF STILBENE AND ANTHOCYANIN IN GRAPES (VITIS L.) - (Abstract Only)
Hong, H., Lu, J., Hunter, W.B. 2006. Sequence annotation and comparison for key enzymes related to biosynthesis of stilbene and anthocyanin in grapes (vitis l.). Proceedings of International Plant and Animal Genome IX Conference. P. 795. p. 299.
IDENTIFICATION AND FUNCTIONAL ANNOTATION OF UNIQUE EST SEQUENCES BETWEEN VITIS SHUTTLEWORTHII AND V. VINIFERA GRAPES - (Abstract Only)
Lu, J., Hong, H., Hunter, W.B. 2006. Identification and functional annotation of unique est sequences between vitis shuttleworthii and v. vinifera grapes. Proceedings of International Plant and Animal Genome IX Conference. P. 18. p. 106.
SEQUENCING AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF A VITELLOGENIN CDNA FROM THE GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER, HOMALODISCA COAGULATA (HEMIPTERA: CICADELLIDAE) - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B., Hunnicutt, L.E. 2006. Sequencing and molecular characterization of a vitellogenin cdna from the glassy-winged sharpshooter, Homalodisca coagulata (Hemiptera: cicadellidae). Proceedings of Annual International Plant & Animal Genome Conference. P. 509. p. 228.
Profiling transcriptional changes in Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck challenged by herbivory from the xylem-feeding leafhopper Homolodisca coagulata (Say) by cDNA macroarray analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mozoruk, J.J., Hunnicutt, L.E. , Cave, R.D., Hunter, W.B., Bausher, M.G. 2006. Profiling transcriptional changes in Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck challenged by herbivory from the xylem-feeding leafhopper Homalodisca coagulata (Say) by cDNA macroarray analysis. Plant Science. 170: 1068-1080.
PHYLOGENETIC AND STRUCTURAL RELATIONSHIPS OF PR-5 GENE FAMILY REVEALS AN ANCIENT MULTIGENE FAMILY CONSERVED IN PLANTS AND SELECT ANIMAL TAXA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shatters, R.G., Boykin, L.M., Lapointe, S.L., Hunter, W.B., Weathersbee III, A.A. 2006. Phylogenetic and structural relationships of PR-5 gene family reveals an ancient multigene family conserved in plants and select animal taxa. Journal of Molecular Evolution. 63(1):12-29.
Towards identification, isolation and characterization of disease resistance genes from native North American grape (Vitis L.) species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lu, J., Huang, H., Ren, Z., Bradeley, F., Hunter, W.B., Dang, P. 2007. Towards identification, isolation and characterization of disease resistance genes from native North American grape (Vitis L.) species. Acta Horticulturae. 738:767-772.
COMPARATIVE SEQUENCE AND FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS OF STILBENE SYNTHASE GENES AMONG VITIS SPECIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huang, H., Lu, J., Hunter, W.B. 2006. Comparative sequence and functional analysis of stilbene synthase genes among vitis species. Acta Horticulturae.
PHYTOREOVIRUSES AND THE GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER (HEMIPTERA: CICDELLIDAE) - (Abstract Only)
Katsar, C.S., Hunter, W.B., Mizell, R. 2005. Phytoreoviruses and the Glassy-winged Sharpshooter (Hemiptera: Cicdellidae). Joint: 12th International Auchenorrhyncha Congress and 6th International Workshop on Leafhoppers and Planthoppers of Ecomonic Importance. August 8-12, 2005. Berkeley, CA. Paper No. 42.
MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF DELTA-9 DESATURASE FROM TWO SHARPSHOOTERS, HOMALODISCA COAGULATA AND ONCOMETOPIA NIGRICANS (HEMIPTERA: CICADELLIDAE) - (Abstract Only)
Katsar, C.S., Hunter, W.B., Tipping, C., Mizell, R. 2005. Molecular characterization of Delta-9 Desaturase from two sharpshooters, Homalodisca Coagulata and Oncometopia Nigricans (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). Joint 12th International Auchenorrhyncha Congress and 6th International Workshop on Leafhoppers and Planthoppers of Economic Importance. August 8-12, 2005. Berkely, CA. Paper No. P-14.
FINDING THE CONTINUUM BETWEEN NUTRITIONAL NEEDS AND FEEDING PROCESSES - (Abstract Only)
Coudron, T.A., Hunter, W.B., Labavitch, J.M. 2005. Finding the continuum between nutritional needs and feeding processes [abstract]. International Auchenorrhyncha Congress. p. 8-10.
REDUCING GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTERS USING INSECT-INFECTING VIRUSES, HOMALODISCA COAGULATA (SAY) (HEMIPTERA: CICADELLIDAE) - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B., Albrecht, U., Achor, D. 2005. Reducing glassy-winged sharpshooters using insect-infecting viruses, Homalodisca Coagulata (Say) (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). 88th annual meeting of the Florida Entomological Society. July 24-27, 2005, Ft. Myers, FL. Paper No. DSP-9.
MOLECULAR ANALYSIS OF CAPSID PROTEIN OF HOMALODISCA COAGULATA VIRUS-1. NEW VIRUS FROM GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER, HOMALODISCA COAGULATA (SAY) (HEMIPTERA: CICADELLIDAE) - (Abstract Only)
Katsar, C.S., Hunter, W.B., Chaparro, J.X. 2005. Molecular analysis of capsid protein of Homalodisca Coagulata Virus-1. New virus from Glassy-winged Sharpshooter, Homalodisca Coagulata (Say) (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). 88th annual meeting of the Florida Entomological Society. July 24-27, 2005. Ft. Myers, FL. Paper No. DSP-12.
MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF DELTA-9 DESATURASE 1 FROM THE GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER, HOMALODISCA COAGULATA (HEMIPTERA: CICADELLIDAE) - (Abstract Only)
Katsar, C.S., Hunter, W.B., Cleland, C.A. 2005. Molecular characterization of Delta-9 Desaturase 1 from the Glassy-winged Sharpshooter, Homalodisca Coagulata (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). 88th annual meeting of the Florida Entomological Society. July 24-27, 2005, Ft. Myers, FL. Paper No. DSP-12.
DELTA-9 DESATURASE FROM THE DIAPREPES ROOT WEEVIL - (Abstract Only)
Katsar, C.S., Hunter, W.B., Lapointe, S.L. 2005. Delta-9 Desaturase from the Diaprepes root weevil. 88th Annual Meeting of the Florida Entomological Society. July 24-27, 2005. Ft. Myers, FL. Paper No. DS-P11.
A RICE DWARF-LIKE VIRUS ISOLATED FROM SALIVARY GLAND OF GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER, THE VECTOR OF PIERCE'S DISEASE OF GRAPES. - (Abstract Only)
Katsar, C.S., Hunter, W.B. 2005. A rice dwarf-like virus isolated from salivary gland of Glassy-winged Sharpshooter, the vector of Pierce's Disease of grapes. 88th annual meeting of the Florida Entomological Society. July 24-27, 2005. Ft. Myers, FL. Paper No. DSP-13.
PHYLOGENETIC ANALYSIS OF DELTA-9 DESATURASES WITHIN THE HEMIPTERA - (Abstract Only)
Katsar, C.S., Hunter, W.B. 2005. Phylogenetic analysis of Delta-9 Desaturases within the Hemiptera. 88th annual meeting of the Florida Entomological Society. July 24-27, 2005. Ft. Myers, FL. Paper No. DSP-14.
FROM BUGS TO BASES: DETERMINING FUNCTION, RELATED PATHWAYS, AND CELLULAR LOCATION OF GENE PRODUCTS THROUGH EST ANNOTATION - (Abstract Only)
Hunnicutt, L.E., Hunter, W.B. 2005. From bugs to bases: determining function, related pathways, and cellular location of gene products through EST annotation. 88th annual meeting of the Florida Entomological Society. July 24-27, 2005. Ft. Myers, FL. Paper No. DSP-8.
SHARPSHOOTER HERBIVORY: TARGETING THE BULLS-EYE BETWEEN APHID AND CATERPILLAR SIGNATURE DEFENSE RESPONSES - (Abstract Only)
Mozoruk, J.J., Hunnicutt, L.E., Bausher, M.G., Cave, R., Hunter, W.B. 2005. Sharpshooter herbivory: targeting the bulls-eye between aphid and caterpillar signature defense responses. 88th annual meeting of the Florida Entomological Society. July 24-27, 2005. Ft. Myers, FL. Paper No. DSP-15.
VARIABILITY IN TRANSMISSION OF CITRUS TRISTEZA VIRUS ISOLATES FROM FLORIDA BY TOXOPTERA CITRICIDA - (Proceedings)
Lee, L., Hunter, W.B., Dawson, W., Hilf, M.E. 2005. Variability in transmission of Citrus tristeza virus isolates from Florida by Toxoptera citricida. American Phytopathological Society. July 30-August 3, 2005. Austin, TX. Paper No. P-494.
GENES EXPRESSED IN ASIAN LONGHORNED BEETLE LARVAE, ANOPLOPHORA GLABRIPENNIS (COLEOPTERA: CERAMBYCIDAE) - ()
Hunter, W.B., Smith, M.T. 2005. Genes expressed in asian Longhorned beetle larvae, Anoplophora glabripennis (coleoptera: cerambycidae). Genbank.
GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER MIDGUT GENE EXPRESSION (HEMIPTERA: CICADELLIDAE: HOMALODISCA COAGULATA - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B., Katsar, C.S., Backus, E.A. 2005. Glassy-winged Sharpshooter midgut gene expression (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Homalodisca coagulata [abstract]. Entomology Society America Annual Meeting. Dec. 15-18. Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Paper No. 23182.
ENTOMOPATHOGENIC VIRUS FROM GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER - (Proceedings)
Katsar, C.S., Hunter, W.B. 2005. Entomopathogenic virus from Glassy-winged Sharpshooter. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of America. December 15-18. Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Paper No. 23202.
SALIVARY GLAND GENE EXPRESSION IN GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTERS - (Abstract Only)
Sinisterra, X.H., Hunter, W.B., Katsar, C.S., Backus, E.A. 2005. Salivary gland gene expression in Glassy-winged sharpshooters [abstract]. Entomology Society America Annual Meeting. Paper No. 23209. December 15-18. Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
VIRAL PATHOGEN OF GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER (HEMIPTERA: CICADELLIDAE; HOMALODISCA COAGULATA) - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B., Albrecht, U., Achor, D. 2005. Viral pathogen of glassy-winged sharpshooter (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae; Homalodisca coagulata) [abstract]. Entomological Society of America Proceedings.
FERRITIN 2 AND MUSCULAR PROTEIN 20-LIKE CDNA FROM ASIAN LONGHORNED BEETLE 5TH-INSTAR LARVA - ()
Hunter, W.B., Smith, M.T. 2005. Ferritin 2 and Muscular protein 20-like cDNA from Asian Longhorned Beetle 5th-instar larva. National Center for Biotechnology Information, NCBI. Accession Nos. DQ067275 and DQ067276.
GENOME STRUCTURE AND FUNCTIONAL ANNOTATION BY MASSIVE EST ANALYSIS OF VITIS SHUTTLEWORTHII GRAPE AND COMPARATIVE GENOMICS ANALYSIS WITH VITIS VINIFERA ESTS - (Abstract Only)
Lu, J., Huang, H., Ren, Z., Bradley, F., Hunter, W.B., Dang, P.M. 2005. Genome structure and functional annotation by massive EST analysis of Vitis shuttleworthii grape and comparative genomics analysis with Vitis vinifera ESTs [abstract]. American Society of Enology and Viticulture Annual Meeting Abstracts.
DISCOVERY OF CSNP BETWEEN VITIS SHUTTLEWORTHII AND VITIS VINIFERA 'CABERNET SAUVIGNON' ESTS, PREDICTION OF SUBSESQUENT AMINO ACIDS AND PROTEIN FUNCTION CHANGES - (Abstract Only)
Huang, H., Bradley, F., Ren, Z., Hunter, W.B., Dang, P.M., Liang, J. 2005. Discovery of CSNP between Vitis shuttleworthii and Vitis vinifera 'Cabernet Sauvignon' ESTs, prediction of subsesquent amino acids and protein function changes [abstract]. American Society of Enology and Viticulture Annual Meeting Abstracts.
A COMPARATIVE GENOMICS ANALYSIS BETWEEN V. SHUTTLEWORTHII AND V. VINIFERA GRAPES - (Abstract Only)
Huang, H., Lu, J., Ren, Z., Hunter, W.B., Dang, P.M. 2005. A comparative genomics analysis between V. shuttleworthii and V. vinifera grapes [abstract]. American Society of Enology and Viticulture Annual Meeting Proceedings.
DEVELOPMENT OF GRAPE EST-SSR MARKERS FOR GENOTYPING AND MAPPING DISEASE RESISTANT GENES - (Abstract Only)
Lu, J., Huang, H., Ren, Z., Hunter, W.B., Dang, P.M. 2005. Development of grape EST-SSR markers for genotyping and mapping disease resistant genes. American Society of Enology and Viticulture Annual Meeting Abstracts.
AN EXPRESSED SEQUENCE TAG (EST) CDNA LIBRARY OF APHIS GOSSYPII ALATES - (Proceedings)
Lee, L., Hunter, W.B., Hunnicutt, L.E., Dang, P.M. 2005. An expressed sequence tag (est) cDNA library of Aphis gossypii alates. American phytopathological society annual meeting. July 30-Aug. 3, 2005. Austin, TX.Paper No. P-579.
VARIABILITY IN TRANSMISSION OF CITRUS TRISTEZA VIRUS ISOLATES FROM FLORIDA BY TOXOPTERA CITRICIDA - (Abstract Only)
Lee, L., Hunter, W., Dawson, W., Hilf, M. 2005. Variability in transmission of Citrus tristeza virus isolates from Florida by Toxoptera Citricida. Phytopathology. 95:S58.
A NOVEL METHOD TO INDUCE OVIPOSITION OF THE GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER, HOMALODISCA COAGULATA (HEMIPTERA: AUCHENORRYNCHA: CICADELLIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tipping, C., Mizell, R., Andersen, P.C., Hunter, W.B., Lopez-Gutierreze, E.R. 2005. A novel method to induce oviposition of the glassy-winged sharpshooter, Homalodisca coagulata (Hemiptera: Auchenorryncha: Cicadellidae). Journal of Entomological Science. 40(2):246-249.
Begomovirus transcription in the whitefly: A step towards replication? - (Proceedings)
McKenzie, C.L., Sinisterra, X., Hunter, W.B., Shatters, R.G. 2005. Begomovirus transcription in the whitefly: A step towards replication? In Proceedings of the International Plant and Animal Genome IX Conference.
Differential transcriptional activity of plant-pathogenic begomoviruses in their whitefly vector (Bemisia tabaci, Gennadius: Hemiptera Aleyroididae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sinisterra, X.H., McKenzie, C.L., Hunter, W.B., Powell, C.A., Shatters, Jr., R.G.2005. Differential transcriptional activity of plant pathogenic begomoviruses in the whitefly vector (Bemisia tabaci, Gennadeus: Hemiptera Aleyroididae). Journal of General Virology. 86:1525-1532.
GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER IRIDOVIRUS PATHOGEN (HEMIPTERA: CICADELLIDAE: HOMALODISCA COAGULATA) - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B., Albrecht, U., Achor, D. 2004. Glassy-winged sharpshooter iridovirus pathogen (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Homalodisca coagulata) [abstract]. CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium.
EFFECTS OF HERBIVORY BY A XYLEM-FEEDING LEAFHOPPER, HOMALODISCA COAGULATA, ON THE VASCULAR TRANSCRIPTOME OF CITRUS SINENSIS - (Abstract Only)
Mozoruk, J.J., Hunnicutt, L.E., Cave, R., Bausher, M.G., Hunter, W.B. 2004. Effects of herbivory by a xylem-feeding leafhopper, Homalodisca coagulata, on the vascular transcriptome of Citrus sinensis [Abstract]. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.
IDENTIFICATION OF PLANT DEFENSE GENES INDUCED IN RESPONSE TO INSECT HERBIVORY AND THEIR USE IN TRANSGENIC PLANT DEVELOPMENT - (Abstract Only)
Mozoruk, J.J., Hunnicutt, L.E., Hunter, W.B. 2004. Identification of plant defense genes induced in response to insect herbivory and their use in transgenic plant development. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.
EST SEQUENCING PROJECTS AND THEIR ROLE IN MOLECULAR-BASED IPM STRATEGIES - (Proceedings)
Hunnicutt, L.E., Hunter, W.B., Mozoruk, J.J. 2004. EST sequencing projects and their role in molecular-based IPM strategies. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.
VITELLOGENIN OF THE GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER - (Abstract Only)
Hunnicutt, L.E., Hunter, W.B., Mozoruk, J.J. 2004. Vitellogenin of the glassy-winged sharpshooter [Abstract]. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.
POTENTIAL USES OF INSECT VIRUSES TO MANAGE LEAFHOPPER VECTORS OF PIERCE'S DISEASE - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B. 2004. Potential uses of insect viruses to manage leafhopper vectors of Pierce's Disease [Abstract]. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.
A PICORNA-LIKE VIRUS FROM THE RED IMPORTED FIRE ANT, SOLENOPSIS INVICTA: INITIAL DISCOVERY, GENOME SEQUENCE, AND CHARACTERIZATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Valles, S.M., Strong, C.A., Dang, P.M., Hunter, W.B., Pereira, R.M., Oi, D.H., Shapiro, A.M., Williams, D.F. A picorna-like virus from the red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta: initial discovery, genome sequence, and characterization. Virology. 328:151-157.
CUTICULAR HYDROCARBONS ON ELYTRA OF THE DIAPREPES ROOT WEEVIL DIAPREPES ABBREVIATUS (L.) (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lapointe, S.L., Hunter, W.B., Alessandro, R.T. 2004. Cuticular hydrocarbons on elytra of the diaprepes root weevil diaprepes abbreviatus (l.) (coleoptera: curculionidae). Agricultural and Forest Entomology.
BEGOMOVIRUS REPLICATION IN BEMISIA TABACI - (Abstract Only)
Mckenzie, C.L., Sinisterra, X.H., Hunter, W.B., Shatters, R.G. 2004. Begomovirus replication in bemisia tabaci. Entomology International Congress.
OVERVIEW OF THE USDA-ARS SUBTROPICAL INSECTS RESEARCH UNIT, FT. PIERCE, FLORIDA - (Abstract Only)
Hall, D.G., Hunter, W.B., Lapointe, S.L., Mckenzie, C.L., Shatters, R.G. 2004. Overview of the usda-ars subtropical insects research unit, ft. pierce, florida. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.
BEGOMOVIRUS REPLICATION IN BEMISIA TABACI - (Abstract Only)
Mckenzie, C.L., Sinisterra, X.H., Hunter, W.B., Shatters, R.G. 2004. Begomovirus replication in bemisia tabaci. Tomato Disease Workshop.
ACTIN GENES FROM THE GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER (HEMIPTERA:CICADELLIDAE: HOMALODISCA COAGULATA) - ()
Hunter, W.B., Dang, P.M. 2004. Actin genes from the glassy-winged sharpshooter (Hemiptera:Cicadellidae: Homalodisca coagulata). Genbank.
Sucrose octanoate toxicity to the Brown citrus aphid, Toxoptera citricida (Kirkaldy)(Homoptera: Aphididae) and the parasitoid, Lysephlebus testeciepes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
McKenzie, C.L., Weathersbee, A.A. III, Hunter, W.B., Puterka, G.J. 2004. Sucrose octanoate toxicity to the Brown citrus aphid, Toxoptera citricida (Kirkaldy) (Homoptera: Aphididae) and the parasitoid, Lysiphlebus testaceipes. Journal of Economic Entomology. 97(4):1233-1238.
GENES FROM THE GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER: ADP/ATP TRANSLOCASE, ARGININE KINASE, GLYCEROL 3-PHOSPHATE DEHYDROGENASE, AND FERRITIN-LIKE TRANSCRIPT, (HEMIPTERA; CICADELLIDAE: HOMALODISCA COAGULATA) - ()
Hunter, W.B., Dang, P.M. 2004. Genes from the glassy-winged sharpshooter: ADP/ATP translocase, arginine kinase, glycerol 3-phosphate dehydrogenase, and ferritin-like transcript, (Hemiptera; Cicadellidae: Homalodisca coagulata). Genbank.
PLANT VIRUSES AND INSECTS - ()
Plant Viruses and Insects. in Enyclopedia of Entomology, (John L. Capinera, ed). Vol. 3, P-Z, pgs. 1762-1768. Klewer Academic Publishers.
GENE EXPRESSION IN ACYRTHOSIPHON PISUM (HEMIPTERA: APHIDIDAE) - ()
Hunter, W.B., Dang, P.M., Stern, D. 2004. Gene expression in acyrthosiphon pisum (hemiptera: aphididae). National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI).
ELONGATIN FACTOR- 1 ALPHA, EXPRESSED IN THE GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER (HEMIPTERA: CICADELLIDAE: HOMALODISCA COAGULATA) - ()
Hunter, W.B., Dang, P.M. 2004. Elongatin Factor- 1 alpha, expressed in the glassy-winged sharpshooter (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Homalodisca coagulata). Genbank.
IDENTIFYING DISEASE DEFENSE- AND STRESS-RELATED GENES IN THE GRAPE VITIS SHUTTLEWORTHII IMPROVING GRAPE VARIETIES AN EST PROGRAM. - (Abstract Only)
Lu, J., Hunter, W.B., Dang, P.M., Huang, H., Leong, S. 2004. Identifying disease defense- and stress-related genes in the grape Vitis shuttleworthii improving grape varieties an EST program [Abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome Abstracts.
HEAT SHOCK PROTEINS EXPRESSED IN ADULT GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER (HEMIPTERA: CICADELLIDAE: HOMALODISCA COAGULATA) - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B., Dang, P.M. 2004. Heat shock proteins expressed in adult glassy-winged sharpshooter (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Homalodisca coagulata) [Abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome Abstracts.
IDENTIFYING GENES FROM ADULT GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER, HOMOLODISCA COAGULATA (SAY), (HEMIPTERA: CICADELLIDAE) - (Proceedings)
Hunter, W.B., Dang, P.M., Bausher, M.G., Costa, H., Chaparro, J.X., Shatters, R.G., McKenzie, C.L., Sinisterra, X. 2004. Identifying genes from adult glassy-winged sharpshooter, Homolodisca coagulata (Say), (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). Plant and Animal Genome Conference Proceedings.
HEAT SHOCK PROTEINS EXPRESSED IN ADULT GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER (HEMIPTERA: CICADELLIDAE: HOMOLODISCA COAGULATA) - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B., Dang, P.M. 2004. Heat shock proteins expressed in adult glassy-winged sharpshooter (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Homolodisca coagulata). Plant and Animal Genome Conference.
IDENTIFYING DISEASE DEFENSE- AND STRESS RELATED GENES IN THE GRAPE VITIS SHUTTLEWORTHII IMPROVING GRAPE VARIETIES AN EST PROGRAM - (Abstract Only)
Lu, J., Hunter, W.B., Dang, P.M., Huang, H., Leong, S. 2004. Identifying disease defense- and stress related genes in the grape Vitis shuttleworthii improving grape varieties an EST program. Plant and Animal Genome Conference.
IDENTIFYING GENETIC TARGETS FOR GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER CONTROL: AVAILABLE GENETIC DATASETS FOR THE GWSS - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B., Dang, P.M. 2003. Identifying genetic targets for glassy-winged sharpshooter control: Available genetic datasets for the GWSS. CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium.
EXPANDING THE GENETIC TARGETS FOR SHARPSHOOTER CONTROL: GENETIC DATASETS FOR SHARPSHOOTERS THAT TRANSMIT PIERCE'S DISEASE - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B., Dang, P.M., Tipping, C., Mizell, R. 2003. Expanding the genetic targets for sharpshooter control: Genetic datasets for sharpshooters that transmit Pierce's Disease. CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium.
HEAT SHOCK PROTEINS EXPRESSED IN THE GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER (HEMIPTERA: CICADELLIDAE: HOMALODISCA COAGULATA) - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B., Dang, P.M. 2003. Heat shock proteins expressed in the glassy-winged sharpshooter (hemiptera: cicadellidae: homalodisca coagulata). CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium.
HEAT SHOCK PROTEINS EXPRESSED IN THE GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER (HEMIPTERA: CICADELLIDAE: HOMALODISCA COAGULATA) - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B., Dang, P.M. 2003. Heat shock proteins expressed in the glassy-winged sharpshooter (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Homalodisca coagulata) [Abstract]. CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium.
IDENTIFYING GENETIC TARGETS FOR GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER CONTROL: AVAILABLE GENETIC DATASETS FOR THE GWSS - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B., Dang, P.M. 2003. Identifying genetic targets for glassy-winged sharpshooter control: Available genetic datasets for the GWSS. CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium.
UNDERSTANDING GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER FEEDING: GENE EXPRESSION IN GWSS SALIVARY GLANDS AND MIDGUTS - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B., Dang, P.M., Backus, E.A., Habibi, J., Morgan, D. 2003. Understanding glassy-winged sharpshooter feeding: Gene expression in GWSS salivary glands and midguts. CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium.
FUNCTIONAL GENOMICS STUDIES IN CITRUS SINENSIS - (Proceedings)
Bausher,M.G.,Shatters,R.G.,Chaparro,J.X.,Dang,P.M.,Hunter,W.B.,Niedz,R.P.2004.Functional genomics studies in citrus sinensis.International Citrus Congress Proceedings.
PUTATIVE PROTEASE INHIBITOR GENE DISCOVERY AND TRANSCRIPT PROFILING DURING FRUIT DEVELOPMENT AND LEAF DAMAGE IN GRAPEFRUIT (CITRUS PARADISI MAEF.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shatters, R.G., Bausher, M.G., Hunter, W.B., Chaparro, J.X., Dang, P.M., Niedz, R.P., Mayer, R.T., Mccollum, T.G., Sinisterra, X. 2004. Putataive protease inhibitor gene discovery and transcript profiling during fruit development and leaf damage in grapefruit (citrus paradisi macf). Gene 326:77-86
IRIDOVIRUS IN DIAPREPES ROOT WEEVILS CELL CULTURE (COLEOPTERA: CURCULIONIDAE: DIAPREPES ABBREVIATUS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunter, W.B., Lapointe, S.L. 2003. Iridovirus in diaprepes root weevils cell culture (coleoptera: curculionidae: diaprepes abbreviatus. Journal of Insect Science.
IRIDOVIRUS INFECTION OF CELL CULTURES FROM THE DIAPREPES ROOT WEEVIL, DIAPREPES ABBREVIATUS. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunter, W.B. and S.L. Lapointe. 2003. Iridovirus infection of cell cultures from the Diaprepes root weevil, Diaprepes abbreviatus. Journal of Insect Science. 3:36.
New set of cDNAS from 5th instar glassy-winged sharpshooters, Homalodisca coagulata (Say) (Homoptera: Cicadellidae) - (Proceedings)
Hunter, W.B., Bausher, M.G., Dang, P.M., Chaparro, J.X., Puterka, G.J., McKenzie, C.L., Shatters, R.G., Sinisterra, X. 2003. New set of cDNAs from 5th instar glassy-winged sharpshooters, Homalodisca coagulata (Say)(Homoptera: Cicadellidae). In: Proceedings of the Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. October 26-30, Cincinnati, Ohio.
BEGOMOVIRUS REPLICATION IN BEMISIA TABACI - (Abstract Only)
Mckenzie, C.L., Sinisterra, X., Hunter, W.B., Shatters, R.G. 2003. Begomovirus replication in bemisia tabaci. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.
Aphid biology: Expressed genes from alate Toxoptera citricida, the brown citrus aphid - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunter, W.B., Dang, P.M., Bausher, M.G., Chaparro, J.X., McKendree Jr, W.L., Shatters, R.G., McKenzie, C.L., Sinisterra, X. 2003. Aphid biology: Expressed genes from alate Toxoptera citricida, the brown citrus aphid. Journal of Insect Science. 3:23-30. Available: http://www.insectscience.org/3.23.
Aphid biology: Expressed genes from alate Toxoptera citricida, the brown citrus aphid - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunter, W.B., Dang, P.M., Bausher, M.G., Chaparro, J.X., McKendree, W., Shatters, R.G., McKenzie, C.L., Sinisterra, X.H. 2003. Aphid biology: Expressed genes from alate Toxoptera citricida, the brown citrus aphid. Journal of Insect Science. 3:23. Available: http://www.insectscience.org/3.23.
DATA SET: GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER, EXPRESSED SEQUENCE TAGS, EST'S, FROM ADULT HOMALODISCA COAGULATA (SAY), (HEMIPTERA: CICADELLIDAE) - ()
Hunter, W.B., Dang, P.M., Bausher, M.G., Costa, H. 2003. Data set: Glassy-winged sharpshooter, expressed sequence tags, est's, from adult Homalodisca Coagulata (Say), (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). Genbank. Accession numbers CF194966-CO644458. Available http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
TRANSCRIPT PROFILE RESPONSE OF SELECT CITRUS DEFENSIVE GENES TO INSECT DAMAGE - (Abstract Only)
Shatters, R.G., Mckenzie, C.L., Hunter, W.B., Sinisterra, X., Bausher, M.G. 2003. Transcript profile response of select citrus defensive genes to insect damage. American Society of Plant Biologists Annual Meeting.
Frequency and distribution of single nucleotide polymorphisms detected in an ovary EST database of citrus sinenis and poncirus trifoliata - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
An expressed sequence tag (EST) set from Citrus sinensis L. Osbeck whole seedings and the implications of further perennial source investigations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bausher,M.G., Shatters,R.G., Dang,P.M., Chaparro,J.X., Hunter,W.B., Niedz,R.P. 2003. An express sequence tag (EST) set from Citrus sinensis L. Osbeck whole seedlings and the implications of further perennial source investigations. Plant Science. 165(2):415-422.
The role of genomics in citrus improvement - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Niedz, R.P., Shatters, R.G., Bowman, K.D., Bausher, M.G., Hunter, W.B., Chaparro, J.X. 2003. The role of genomics in citrus improvement. In: Proceedings of the Florida State Horticultural Science. 116:278-282.
The role of genomics in citrus improvement - (Proceedings)
Niedz, R.P., Shatters, R.G., Bowman, K.D., Mccollum, T.G., Bausher, M.G., Hunter, W.B., Chaparro, J.X. 2003. The role of genomics in citrus improvement. In: Proceedings of the Florida State Horticultural Society. 116:278-282.
Toxicity and repellency of Tephrosia Candida to larval and adult Diaprepes root weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lapointe, S.L., McKenzie, C.L., Hunter, W.B. 2003. Toxicity and repellency of Tephrosia candida to larval and adult Diaprepes root weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 96(3): 811-816.
BEGOMOVIRUS REPLICATION IN BEMISIA TABACI - (Proceedings)
McKenzie, C.L., Sinisterra, X., Hunter, W.B., Shatters, R.G. 2003. Begomovirus replication in Bemisia tabaci. In: Proceedings of the Bemisia International Workshop, December 3-8, Duck Key, Florida.
An expressed sequence tag (EST) set from Citrus sinensis L. Osbeck whole seedlings and the implications of further perennial source investigations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bausher, M., Shatters, R., Chaparro, J., Dang, P.M., Hunter, W., Niedz, R. 2003. An expressed sequence tag (EST) set from Citrus sinensis L. Osbeck whole seedlings and the implications of further perennial source investigations. Plant Science. 165(2):415-422.
ROLE OF GENOMICS IN CITRUS IMPROVEMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Niedz, R.P., Shatters, R.G., Bowman, K.D., Bausher, M.G., Hunter, W.B., Chaparro, J.X. 2003. Role of genomics in citrus improvement. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 116:278-282.
Identifying genes from adult glassy-winged sharpshooters, Homalodisca coagulata (Say) (Homoptera: Cicadellidae) - (Proceedings)
Hunter, W.B., Bausher, M.G., Dang, P.M., Costa, H., Chaparro, J., Shatters, R.G., McKenzie, C.L., Sinisterra, X. 2002. Identifying genes from adult glassy-winged sharpshooters, Homalodisca coagulata (Say) (Homoptera: Cicadellidae), In: Proceedings of the Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting, November 17-20,2002, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
IN VITRO CULTIVATION OF WOLBACHIA IN A BEMISIA TABACI B BIOTYPE CELL LINE - (Abstract Only)
Mckenzie, C.L., Hunter, W.B., Brown, J.K., Sinisterra, X., Sasaki, T., Shatters, R.G. 2002. In vitro cultivation of wolbachia in a bemisia tabaci b biotype cell line. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting.
WEEVIL GENOMICS: AN EST LIBRARY FROM THE DIAPREPES ROOT WEEVIL - (Abstract Only)
Lapointe, S.L., Hunter, W.B., Dang, P.M., Bausher, M.G., Chaparro, J.X. 2002. Weevil genomics: an est library from the diaprepes root weevil. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.
CONSTRUCTING A HOMOPTERAN GENE DATABASE USING AN APHID CDNA LIBRARY AS A MODEL - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B., Chaparro, J.X., Mckendree Jr, W.L., Shatters, R.G., Dang, P.M., Bausher, M.G., Mckenzie, C.L., Sinisterra, X.H. 2002. Constructing a homopteran gene database using an aphid cdna library as a model. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.
DECIPHERING GENES OF THE GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER, USING EXPRESSED SEQUENCE TAGS, EST'S, FROM HOMALODISCA COAGULATA (SAY), (HEMIPTERA: CICADELLIDAE). - (Abstract Only)
Hunter, W.B., Dang, P.M., Bausher, M.G., Costa, H., Chaparro, J.X., Shatters, R.G., Mckenzie, C.L., Sinisterra, X.H. 2002. Deciphering genes of the glassy-winged sharpshooter, using expressed sequence tags, est's, from homalodisca coagulata (say), (hemiptera: cicadellidae).. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.
"CULTIVATION OF ENDOSYMBIONT BACTERIA IN A BEMISIA TABACI B BIOTYPE CELL LINE". - (Abstract Only)
Mckenzie, C.L., Hunter, W.B., Brown, J., Sinisterra, X., Sasaki, T., Shatters, R.G. 2002. "cultivation of endosymbiont bacteria in a bemisia tabaci b biotype cell line".. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.
"EFFECT OF SUCROSE OCTANOATE ON SURVIVAL OF ASIATIC CITRUS PSYLLID, BROWN CITRUS APHID AND SWEETPOTATO WHITEFLY B BIOTYPE". - (Abstract Only)
Mckenzie, C.L., Hunter, W.B., Chaparro, J.X., Puterka, G.J. 2002. "effect of sucrose octanoate on survival of asiatic citrus psyllid, brown citrus aphid and sweetpotato whitefly b biotype".. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.
ALLELOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF THE TROPICAL LEGUME TEPHROSIA SPP. AGAINST THE DIAPREPES ROOT WEEVIL - (Abstract Only)
Lapointe, S.L., Mckenzie, C.L., Hunter, W.B. 2002. Allelochemical properties of the tropical legume tephrosia spp. against the diaprepes root weevil. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.
REPLICATION OF AN IRIDOVIRUS IN WHITEFLY CELLS AND WHITEFLY NYMPHS - (Proceedings)
Funk, C.J., Davidson, E.W., Hunter, W.B. 2002. REPLICATION OF AN IRIDOVIRUS IN WHITEFLY CELLS AND WHITEFLY NYMPHS. Sweetpotato Whitefly Progress Review Proceedings.
EFFICACY OF SURROUND FOR CONTROL OF ASIAN CITRUS PSYLLID ON CITRUS, 2000. - ()
McKenzie, C.L., Hunter, W.B., Lapointe, S.L., Puterka, G.J. 2002. Efficacy of surround for control of Asian citrus psyllid on citrus, 2000.. Arthropod Management Tests.
Iridovirus: potential entomopathogenic biocontrol agent for whitefly - (Proceedings)
McKenzie, C.L., Hunter, W.B., Lapointe, S.L., Dang, P. 2002. Iridovirus: potential entomopathogenic biocontrol agent for whitefly. Silverleaf Whitefly Research, Action and Technology Transfer Plan. : Fourth Annual Review of hte Second 5-Year Plan and Final Report for 1992-2002. USDA-ARS 2002-01:162.
IRIDOVIRUS INFECTION AND VERTICAL TRANSMISSION IN CITRUS APHIDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hunter, W.B., Sinisterra, X.H., Mckenzie, C.L., Shatters, R.G. Iridovirus infection and vertical transmission in citrus aphids. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 2001. v. 114: p. 70-72.
DISCOVERING NEW INSECT VIRAL PATHOGENS: WHITEFLY IRIDOVIRUS (HOMOPTERA: ALEYRODIDAE: BEMISIA TABACI) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Iridovirus infection and topical application in whitefly - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mckenzie, C.L., Hunter, W.B., Lapointe, S.L., Dang, P.M. 2002. Iridovirus infection and topical application in whitefly. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 114:64-67.
DIAPREPES ROOT WEEVIL: RECENT ADVANCES AT THE U.S. HORTICULTURAL RESEARCH LABORATORY, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA - ()
Mayer, R.T., Hunter, W.B., Lapointe, S.L., McKenzie, C.L., Shatters, R.G., Shapiro, J.P., Doostdar, H., Weathersbee III, A.A. 2001. Diaprepes root weevil: recent advances at the U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory, Fort Pierce, Florida. Citrus and Vegetable Magazine.
AN ENTOMOPATHOGENIC VIRUS FOR POTENTIAL BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF WHITEFLY - (Abstract Only)
REPLICATION OF CHILO IRIDOVIRUS IN A WHITEFLY CELL LINE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
INFECTION OF WHITEFLY (BEMISIA ARGENTIFOLII) NYMPHS AND CULTURED CELLS WITH THE CHILO IRIDOVIRUS - (Abstract Only)
DEVELOPMENT OF A CONTINUOUS WHITEFLY CELL LINE (HOMOPTERA ALEYRODIDAE: BEMISIA TABACI (GENNADIUS)) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)