Research Project: Integrated Insect Pest and Resistance Management on Corn, Cotton, Sorghum, Soybean, and Sweet Potato

Location: Southern Insect Management Research

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Termite presence and feeding on loblolly pine wood differs among four root-infecting bluestain (ophiostomatoid) fungal species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Clay, N.A., Siegert, C., Tang, J.D., Little, N., Eckhardt, L.G., Riggins, J.J. 2021. Termite presence and feeding on loblolly pine wood differs among four root-infecting bluestain (ophiostomatoid) fungal species. Environmental Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvab052.

Use of taxonomic and trait-based approaches to evaluate the effect of Bt maize expressing the Cry1Ie protein on non-target collembola: A case study in Northeast China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, B., Wu, F., Yin, J., Jiang, Z., Song, X., Reddy, G.V. 2021. Use of taxonomic and trait-based approaches to evaluate the effect of Bt maize expressing the Cry1Ie protein on non-target collembola: A case study in Northeast China. Insects. 12(2):88. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects12020088.

Probiotic characterization of Enterococcus mundtii isolated from larval gut of Diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, W., Zhang, J., Zhu, Y., Li, F. 2021. Probiotic characterization of Enterococcus mundtii isolated from larval gut of Diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella. Journal of Kansas Entomological Society. 93(3):196-210. https://doi.org/10.2317/0022-8567-93.3.196.

Temporal occurrence of plusiinae on soybean in the Mississippi River Delta - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Allen, K.C., Little, N., Perera, O.P. 2021. Temporal occurrence of plusiinae on soybean in the Mississippi River Delta. Journal of Economic Entomology. 114(2):723-727. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toaa308.

Biology, ecology and management of key sorghum insect pests - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Okosun, O.O., Allen, K.C., Glover, J.P., Reddy, G.V. 2021. Biology, ecology and management of key sorghum insect pests. Journal of Integrated Pest Management. 12(1):1-18. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmaa027.

Characterization of the spatial distribution of alfalfa weevil, Hypera postica, and its natural enemies, using geospatial models - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shrestha, G., Rijal, J., Reddy, G.V. 2021. Characterization of the spatial distribution of alfalfa weevil, Hypera postica, and its natural enemies, using geospatial models. Pest Management Science. 77(2):906-9018. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.6100.

Biology, ecology, and management strategies for pea aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in pulse crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sandhi, R., Reddy, G.V. 2020. Biology, ecology, and management strategies for pea aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in pulse crops. Journal of Integrated Pest Management. 11(18):1-20. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmaa016.

Modulation of reproductive behavior of Diaphania indica (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) by preferred and non-preferred host plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gharaei, A., Ziaaddini, M., Amin Jalali, M., Reddy, G.V. 2020. Modulation of reproductive behavior of Diaphania indica (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) by preferred and non-preferred host plants. Journal of Insect Behavior. 33:1-11. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10905-020-09750-0.

Effects of a meridic diet supplemented with cotton leaf tissue on bollworm fitness - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Little, N., Mullen, R.M., Elkins, B.H., Parys, K.A., Allen, K.C. 2020. Effects of a meridic diet supplemented with cotton leaf tissue on bollworm fitness. Southwestern Entomologist. 45(3):1-9. https://doi.org/10.3958/059.045.0302.

Effect of age on insecticide susceptibility and enzymatic activities of three detoxification enzymes and one invertase in honey bee workers (Apis mellifera) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhu, Y., Caren, J.R., Reddy, G.V., Li, W., Yao, J. 2020. Effect of age on insecticide susceptibility and enzymatic activities of three detoxification enzymes and one invertase in honey bee workers (Apis mellifera). Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part C: Toxicology & Pharmacology. 238(2020). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpc.2020.108844.

Montana native Entomopathogenic Nematode Species against Limonius californicus (Coleoptera: Elateridae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sandhi, R., Shapiro-Ilan, D., Reddy, G.V. 2020. Montana native Entomopathogenic Nematode Species against Limonius californicus (Coleoptera: Elateridae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 113:1-8. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toaa164.

Mean-variance relationships of leaf bilateral asymmetry for 35 species of plants and their implications - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guo, X., Reddy, G.V., He, J., Li, J., Shi, P. 2020. Mean-variance relationships of leaf bilateral asymmetry for 35 species of plants and their implications. Global Ecology and Conservation. 23:e01152. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2020.e01152.

Temporal shift between daily sperm movement and mating (sperm reflux) in the Asian comma butterfly, Polygonia c-aureum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hiroyoshi, S., Mitsunaga, T., Reddy, G.V. 2020. Temporal shift between daily sperm movement and mating (sperm reflux) in the Asian comma butterfly, Polygonia c-aureum L. (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae). Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 168(11):857-868. https://doi.org/10.1111/EEA.12980.

Native pollinators (Hymenoptera: Apoidea) in cotton grown in the Gulf South, United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Parys, K.A., Esquivel, I., Wright, K.W., Griswold, T.L., Brewer, M. 2020. Native pollinators (Hymenoptera: Apoidea) in cotton grown in the Gulf South, United States. Agronomy. 10(5):698. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10050698.

Functional and numerical responses, mutual interference, and resource switching of Amblyseius swirskii on two-spotted spider mite - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fathipour, Y., Maleknia, B., Bagheri, A., Soufbaf, M., Reddy, G.V. 2020. Functional and numerical responses, mutual interference, and resource switching of Amblyseius swirskii on two-spotted spider mite. Biological Control. 146:104266. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2020.104266.

Effects of photoperiod and aging on the adult spermatogenesis of Polygonia c-aureum (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae), in relation to adult diapause - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hiroyoshi, S., Reddy, G.V., Mitsunaga, T. 2020. Effects of photoperiod and aging on the adult spermatogenesis of Polygonia c-aureum (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae), in relation to adult diapause. Journal of Comparative Physiology. 206:467-475. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00359-020-01413-x.

Efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes against the sugarbeet wireworm, Limonius californicus (Mannerheim) (Coleoptera: Elateridae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sandhi, R.K., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., Sharma, A., Reddy, G.V. 2020. Efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes against the sugarbeet wireworm, Limonius californicus (Mannerheim) (Coleoptera: Elateridae). Biological Control. 143. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2020.104190.

IPM and pollinator protection in canola production in the USA - (Book / Chapter)
Reddy, G.V., Sharma, A. 2020. IPM and pollinator protection in canola production in the USA. Integrative Biological Control. 20:165-176. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-44838-7_10.

Interaction patterns and combined toxic effects of acetamiprid in combination with seven pesticides on honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, Y., Zhu, Y., Li, W. 2019. Interaction patterns and combined toxic effects of acetamiprid in combination with seven pesticides on honey bee (Apis mellifera L.). Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety. 190:110100. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2019.110100.

Spinosad and mixtures of an entomopathogenic fungus and pyrethrins for control of Sitona lineatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in field peas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shrestha, G., Mettupalli, S., Sharma, A., Gadi, R., Miller, D.A., Reddy, G.V. 2020. Spinosad and mixtures of an entomopathogenic fungus and pyrethrins for control of Sitona lineatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in field peas. Journal of Economic Entomology. 113:669-678. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toz348.

Allelopathic effects of Cinnamomum septentrionale leaf litter on Eucalyptus grandis saplings - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huang, W., Reddy, G.V., Shi, P., Huang, J., Hu, H., Hu, T. 2019. Allelopathic effects of Cinnamomum septentrionale leaf litter on Eucalyptus grandis saplings. Global Ecology and Conservation. 21:e00872. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2019.e00872.

In silico discovery of genes encoding insecticide targets and detoxifying enzymes in Brevicoryne brassicae and Lipaphis erysimi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, W., Zhu, Y., Li, F., Cheng, Y., Jin, J., Zhou, Y., He, Y. 2020. In silico discovery of genes encoding insecticide targets and detoxifying enzymes in Brevicoryne brassicae and Lipaphis erysimi. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology. 23(1):159-166. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aspen.2019.12.002.

Comparative examination on synergistic toxicities of chlorpyrifos, acephate or tetraconazole mixed with pyrethroid insecticides to honey bees (Apis mellifera) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, Y., Zhu, Y. 2019. Comparative examination on synergistic toxicities of chlorpyrifos, acephate or tetraconazole mixed with pyrethroid insecticides to honey bees (Apis mellifera). Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 27:6971-6980. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-019-07214-3.

Effects of the juvenile hormone mimic NC-184 on the development of the reproductive organs and mating behaviour of nymphs of the desert locust, Schistocerca gregaria (Orthoptera: Acrididae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hiroyoshi, S., Kokwaro, E., Mettupalli, S., Mitsunaga, T., Yagi, S., Reddy, G.V. 2019. Effects of the juvenile hormone mimic NC-184 on the development of the reproductive organs and mating behaviour of nymphs of the desert locust, Schistocerca gregaria (Orthoptera: Acrididae). European Journal of Entomology. 116:477–485. https://doi.org/10.14411/eje.2019.049.

Response of Bt and non-Bt cottons to high infestations of bollworm (Helicoverpa zea Boddie) and tobacco budworm (Heliothis virescens (F.)) under sprayed and unsprayed conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Allen, K.C., Luttrell, R.G., Little, N., Parys, K.A., Perera, O.P. 2019. Response of Bt and non-Bt cottons to high infestations of bollworm (Helicoverpa zea Boddie) and tobacco budworm (Heliothis virescens (F.)) under sprayed and unsprayed conditions. Agronomy. 9(11):759. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy9110759.

Risk and toxicity assessment of a potential natural insecticide, methyl benzoate, in honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhu, Y., Wang, Y., Portilla, M., Parys, K.A., Li, W. 2019. Risk and toxicity assessment of a potential natural insecticide, methyl benzoate, in honey bees (Apis mellifera L.). Insects. 10:382. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects10110382.

Effect of nitrogen fertilization on flea beetle (Phyllotreta cruciferae) and cabbage seedpod weevil (Ceutorhynchus obstrictus) injury and crop yield in dry land canola - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Briar, S.S., Shrestha, G., Sharma, A., Miller, J.H., Reddy, G.V. 2019. Effect of nitrogen fertilization on flea beetle (Phyllotreta cruciferae) and cabbage seedpod weevil (Ceutorhynchus obstrictus) injury and crop yield in dry land canola. Phytoparasitica. 47:637-645. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12600-019-00762-x.

Impact of granular carriers to improve the efficacy of entomopathogenic fungi against wireworms in spring wheat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sharma, A., Jaronski, S., Reddy, G.V. 2019. Impact of granular carriers to improve the efficacy of entomopathogenic fungi against wireworms in spring wheat. Journal of Pest Science. 93:275-290. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10340-019-01161-1.

Patterns of genome-wide variation, population differentiation and SNP discovery of the red banded stink bug (Piezodorus guildinii) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zucchi, M.I., Cordeiro, E., Allen, K.C., Lamana, L.M., Viana, J., Brown, P.J., Omoto, C., Pinheiro, J., Clough, S.J. 2019. Patterns of genome-wide variation, population differentiation and SNP discovery of the red banded stink bug (Piezodorus guildinii). Scientific Reports. 9:14480. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-50999-z.

Management of economically important insect pests of millet - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gahukar, R., Reddy, G.V. 2019. Management of economically important insect pests of millet. Journal of Integrated Pest Management. 10(1):28. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmz026.

Long term risk assessment on noneffective and effective toxic doses of imidacloprid to honey bee worker - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhu, Y., Yao, J., Adamczyk Jr, J.J. 2018. Long term risk assessment on noneffective and effective toxic doses of imidacloprid to honey bee worker. Journal of Applied Entomology. 143:118-128. https://doi.org/10.1111/jen.12572.

Comparison of three bioassay methods to estimate levels of tarnished plant bug (Hemiptera: Miridae) susceptibility to acephate, imidacloprid, permethrin, sulfoxaflor, and thiamethoxam - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Portilla, M., Luttrell, R.G., Parys, K.A., Little, N., Allen, K.C. 2018. Comparison of three bioassay methods to estimate levels of tarnished plant bug (Hemiptera: Miridae) susceptibility to acephate, imidacloprid, permethrin, sulfoxaflor, and thiamethoxam. Journal of Economic Entomology. 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toy244.

Frequency and abundance of selected early season insect pests of cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Allen, K.C., Luttrell, R.G., Sappington, T.W., Hesler, L.S., Papiernik, S.K. 2018. Frequency and abundance of selected early season insect pests of cotton. Journal of Integrated Pest Management. 9(1):20;-1-11. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmy010.

New records and range extensions of several species of native bees (Hymenoptera: Apoidea) from Mississippi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Parys, K.A., Griswold, T.L., Ikerd, H.W., Orr, M.C. 2018. New records and range extensions of several species of native bees (Hymenoptera: Apoidea) from Mississippi. Biodiversity Data Journal. 6:e25230. https://doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.6.e25230.

Responses of honey bees to lethal and sublethal doses of formulated clothianidin alone and mixtures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yao, J., Zhu, Y., Adamczyk Jr, J.J. 2018. Responses of honey bees to lethal and sublethal doses of formulated clothianidin alone and mixtures. Journal of Economic Entomology. 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toy140.

Influences of acephate and mixtures with other commonly used pesticides on honey bee (Apis mellifera) survival and detoxification enzyme activities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yao, J., Zhu, Y., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Luttrell, R.G. 2018. Influences of acephate and mixtures with other commonly used pesticides on honey bee (Apis mellifera) survival and detoxification enzyme activities. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part C: Toxicology & Pharmacology. 209:9-17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbpc.2018.03.005.

Patterns of tarnished plant bug (Heteroptera: Miridae) resistance to pyrethroid insecticides in the lower Mississippi Delta for 2008-2015: Linkage to pyrethroid use and cotton insect management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Parys, K.A., Luttrell, R.G., Snodgrass, G.L., Portilla, M. 2018. Patterns of tarnished plant bug (Heteroptera: Miridae) resistance to pyrethroid insecticides in the lower Mississippi Delta for 2008-2015: Linkage to pyrethroid use and cotton insect management. Journal of Insect Science. 18(2):29. https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/iey015.

Cytochrome P450 genes from the aquatic midge Chironomus tentans: Atrazine-induced up-regulation of CtCYP6EX3 contributing to oxidative activation of chlorpyrifos - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tang, G., Yao, J., Li, D., He, Y., Zhu, Y., Zhang, X., Zhu, K. 2017. Cytochrome P450 genes from the aquatic midge Chironomus tentans: Atrazine-induced up-regulation of CtCYP6EX3 contributing to oxidative activation of chlorpyrifos. Chemosphere. 186: 68-77. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2017.07.137.

Feeding toxicity and impact of imidacloprid formulation and mixtures with six representative pesticides at residue concentrations on honey bee (Apis mellifera) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhu, Y., Yao, J., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Luttrell, R.G. 2017. Feeding toxicity and impact of imidacloprid formulation and mixtures with six representative pesticides at residue concentrations on honey bee (Apis mellifera). PLoS One. 12(6):e0178421. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0178421.

Higher fertilizer inputs increase fitness traits of brown planthopper in rice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rashid, M., Ahmed, N., Jahan, M., Islam, K., Nansen, C., Willers, J.L., Ali, M. 2017. Higher fertilizer inputs increase fitness traits of brown planthopper in rice. Scientific Reports. 7:4719. doi:10.1038/s41598-017-05023-7.

Synergistic toxicity and physiological impact of imidacloprid alone and binary mixtures with seven representative pesticides on honey bee (Apis mellifera) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhu, Y., Yao, J., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Luttrell, R.G. 2017. Synergistic toxicity and physiological impact of imidacloprid alone and binary mixtures with seven representative pesticides on honey bee (Apis mellifera). PLoS One. 12(5):e0176837. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0176837.

Comparisons of transcriptional profiles of gut genes between cry1Ab-resistant and susceptible strains of Ostrinia nubilalis revealed genes possibly related to the adaptation of resistant larvae to transgenic cry1Ab corn - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yao, J., Zhu, Y., Nanyan, L., Buschman, L.L., Zhu, K. 2017. Comparisons of transcriptional profiles of gut genes between cry1Ab-resistant and susceptible strains of Ostrinia nubilalis revealed genes possibly related to the adaptation of resistant larvae to transgenic cry1Ab corn. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 18:301. doi:10.3390/ijms18020301.

First report of soybean pest, Euschistus quadrator (Hempitera: pentatomidae) in Mississippi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Blackman, B.D., Allen, K.C., Jones, W.A., Little, N., Grodowitz, M.J., Luttrell, R.G. 2017. First report of soybean pest, Euschistus quadrator (Hempitera: pentatomidae) in Mississippi. Florida Entomologist. 100(1):192-194. doi:10.1653/024.100.0132.

Inoculation of ophiostomatoid fungi in Loblolly pine trees increases the presence of subterranean termites in fungal lesions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Clay, N.A., Little, N., Riggins, J.J. 2016. Inoculation of ophiostomatoid fungi in Loblolly pine trees increases the presence of subterranean termites in fungal lesions. Arthropod-Plant Interactions. 16(3):260-264. doi:10.1111/afe.12053.

Impact of insect management on population dynamics and insecticide resistance of tarnished plant bug (Lygus lineolaris) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Caprio, M.A., Edwards, K.T., Musser, F.R., Allen, K.C., Fleming, D.E. 2016. Impact of insect management on population dynamics and insecticide resistance of tarnished plant bug (Lygus lineolaris). Journal of Economic Entomology. 109(6):2517-2524.

Identification of genes potentially responsible for extra-oral digestion and overcoming plant defense from salivary glands of the tarnished plant bug (Lygus lineolaris) using cDNA sequencing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhu, Y., Yao, J., Luttrell, R.G. 2016. Identification of genes potentially responsible for extra-oral digestion and overcoming plant defense from salivary glands of the tarnished plant bug (Lygus lineolaris) using cDNA sequencing. Journal of Insect Science. 16(1):60;1-11.

Demographic parameters of Nezara viridula (L.) (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) reared on two diets developed for Lygus spp - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Portilla, M., Snodgrass, G.L., Street, D., Luttrell, R.G. 2015. Demographic parameters of Nezara viridula (L.) (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) reared on two diets developed for Lygus spp. Journal of Insect Science. 15(1):165. doi: 10.1093/jisesa/iev144.

The giant resin bee, Megachile sculpturalis Smith: new distributional records for the mid- and gulf-south USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Parys, K.A., Tripodi, A.D., Sampson, B.J. 2015. The giant resin bee, Megachile sculpturalis Smith: new distributional records for the mid- and gulf-south USA. Biodiversity Data Journal. 3:e6733.