Research Project: Biologically-based Management of Arthropod Pests in Small Fruit and Nursery Crops

Location: Horticultural Crops Research Unit

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

GPCR-based bioactive peptide screening using phage-displayed peptides and an insect cell system for insecticide discovery - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Choi, M.Y., Vander Meer, R.K. 2021. GPCR-based bioactive peptide screening using phage-displayed peptides and an insect cell system for insecticide discovery. Biomolecules EISSN 2218-273X. 11(4). Article 583. https://doi.org/10.3390/biom11040583.

Identification and functional characterization of the first molluscan neuromedin u receptor in the gray garden slug, deroceras reticulatum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ahn, S., McDonnell, R., Corcoran, J., Martin, R.C., Choi, M.Y. 2020. Identification and functional characterization of the first molluscan neuromedin U receptor in the slug, Deroceras reticulatum. Scientific Reports. 10. Article 22308. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-79047-x.

Assessment of the biological control potential of common carabid beetle species for autumn and winter active pests (Gastropoda, Lepidoptera, Diptera: Tipulidae) in annual ryegrass in Western Oregon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Reich, I., Jessie, C., Ahn, S., Choi, M.Y., Williams, C., Gormally, M., McDonnell, R. 2020. Assessment of the biological control potential of common carabid beetle species for autumn and winter active pests (Gastropoda, Lepidoptera, Diptera: Tipulidae) in annual ryegrass in Western Oregon. Insects. 11(11). Article 722. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects11110722.

Progress and challenges in building monitoring systems for Drosophila suzukii - (Book / Chapter)
Burrack, H., Lee, J.C., Loeb, G., Rodriguez-Saona, C. 2021. Progress and challenges in building monitoring systems for Drosophila suzukii. In: Garcia F.R.M., editor. Drosophila suzukii Management. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. p. 111-132. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-62692-1_6.

Attracting Chrysopidae with plant volatiles for lace bug (Hemiptera: Tingidae) control in rhododendrons and azaleas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Graham, K.V., Choi, M.Y., Lee, J.C. 2020. Attracting Chrysopidae with plant volatiles for lace bug (Hemiptera: Tingidae) control in rhododendrons and azaleas. Journal of Insect Science. 20(5). https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/ieaa078.

Floral resources for Trissolcus japonicus, a parasitoid of Halyomorpha halys - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
McIntosh, H., Skillman, V., Galindo, G., Lee, J.C. 2020. Floral resources for Trissolcus japonicus, a parasitoid of Halyomorpha halys. Insects. 11(7):413-422. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects11070413.

Biological control of spotted-wing drosophila - an update on promising agents - (Book / Chapter)
Wang, X., Daane, K.M., Hoelmer, K.A., Lee, J.C. 2021. Biological control of spotted-wing drosophila - an update on promising agents. In: Garcia, F.R.M., editor. Drosophila suzukii Management. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. p. 143-167. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-62692-1_8.

Identification and characterization of GPCRs for Pyrokinin and CAPA peptides in the brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ahn, S., Corcoran, J., Vander Meer, R.K., Choi, M.Y. 2020. Identification and characterization of GPCRs for Pyrokinin and CAPA peptides in the brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae). Frontiers in Physiology. 11:559. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2020.00559.

Sex-biased gene expression in antennae of Drosophila suzukii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ahn, S., Oh, H., Corcoran, J., Kim, J., Park, K., Park, C.G., Choi, M.Y. 2020. Sex-biased gene expression in antennae of Drosophila suzukii. Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology. 104(1):e21660. https://doi.org/10.1002/arch.21660.

Exploring the efficacy and mechanisms of a crop sterilant for reducing infestation by spotted-wing drosophila (Diptera: Drosophilidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Van Timmeren, S., Fanning, P.D., Schoneberg, T., Hamby, K., Lee, J.C., Isaacs, R. 2020. Exploring the efficacy and mechanisms of a crop sterilant for reducing infestation by spotted-wing drosophila (Diptera: Drosophilidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 113(1):288-298. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toz245.

Transcriptional comparison between pheromone gland-ovipositor and tarsi in the corn earworm Helicoverpa zea - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dou, X., Liu, S., Ahn, S., Choi, M.Y., Jurenka, R. 2019. Transcriptional comparison between pheromone gland-ovipositor and tarsi in the corn earworm Helicoverpa zea. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, Part D: Genomics and Proteomics. 31:100604. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbd.2019.100604.

Neuropeptides and peptide hormones identified in codling moth, Cydia pomonella (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Garczynski, S.F., Hendrickson, C., Harper, A., Unruh, T.R., Dhingra, A., Ahn, S., Choi, M.Y. 2019. Neuropeptides and peptide hormones identified in codling moth, Cydia pomonella (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology. 101(4):e21587. https://doi.org/10.1002/arch.21587.

Stephanitis pyrioides Scott, 1874 (Hemiptera: Tingidae) phenology in Oregon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, J.C., Flores, S.M., Rosetta, R., Labonte, J.R. 2019. Stephanitis pyrioides Scott, 1874 (Hemiptera: Tingidae) phenology in Oregon. Pan-Pacific Entomologist. 95(2):99-105. https://doi.org/10.3956/2019-95.2.99.

Biological control of spotted-wing drosophila (Diptera: Drosophilidae) - Current and pending tactics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, J.C., Wang, X., Daane, K.M., Hoelmer, K.A., Isaacs, R., Sial, A., Walton, V. 2019. Biological control of spotted-wing drosophila (Diptera: Drosophilidae) - Current and pending tactics. Journal of Integrated Pest Management. 10(1):1-9. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmz012.

Microbial-based double-stranded RNA production to develop cost-effective RNA interference application for insect pest management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ahn, S., Donahue, K.M., Koh, Y., Martin, R.R., Choi, M.Y. 2019. Microbial-based double-stranded RNA production to develop cost-effective RNA interference application for insect pest management. International Journal of Insect Science. 11:1-8. https://doi.org/10.1177/1179543319840323.

Interactions among morphotype, nutrition, and temperatures impact fitness of an invasive fly - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rendon, D., Walton, V., Tait, G., Buser, J., Lemos Souza, I., Wallingford, A., Loeb, G., Lee, J.C. 2019. Interactions among morphotype, nutrition, and temperatures impact fitness of an invasive fly. Ecology and Evolution. 9(5):2615-2628. https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.4928.

Parasitism of frozen Halyomorpha halys eggs by Trissolcus japonicus: Applications for rearing and experimentation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
McIntosh, H., Lowenstein, D., Wiman, N., Wong, J., Lee, J.C. 2019. Parasitism of frozen Halyomorpha halys eggs by Trissolcus japonicus: Applications for rearing and experimentation. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 29(5):477-493. https://doi.org/10.1080/09583157.2019.1566439.

Introductory remarks: Toys of the trade - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, J.C. 2019. Introductory remarks: Toys of the trade. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 112(3):180-181. https://doi.org/10.1093/aesa/say052.

What we can learn from the energetic levels of insects: A guide and review - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, J.C. 2019. What we can learn from the energetic levels of insects: A guide and review. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 112(3):220-226. https://doi.org/10.1093/aesa/say051.

Effect of erythritol on Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in the presence of naturally-occurring sugar sources, and on the survival of Apis mellifera (Hymenoptera: Apidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Choi, M.Y., Lucas, H., Sagili, R., Cha, D.H., Lee, J.C. 2018. Effect of erythritol on Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in the presence of naturally-occurring sugar sources, and on the survival of Apis mellifera (Hymenoptera: Apidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 112(2):981-985. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toy362.

Survival and fecundity parameters of two Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) morphs on variable diet under suboptimal temperatures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rendon, D., Buser, J., Tait, G., Lee, J.C., Walton, V. 2018. Survival and fecundity parameters of two Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) morphs on variable diet under suboptimal temperatures. Journal of Insect Science. 18(6):1–7. https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/iey113.

Green lacewings and water sprays for azalea lace bug control - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, J.C., Finley, B., Flores, S., Graham, K.V., Woltz, J., Wong, J.S., Rosetta, R. 2018. Green lacewings and water sprays for azalea lace bug control. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 36(4):119-125.

Monitoring nutrient status of brown marmorated stink bug adults and nymphs on summer holly - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Skillman, V., Wiman, N., Lee, J.C. 2018. Monitoring nutrient status of brown marmorated stink bug adults and nymphs on summer holly. Insects. 9(3):120. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects9030120.

Identification and characterization of capa and pyrokinin genes in the brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera): Gene structure, immunocytochemistry, and differential expression - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ahn, S., Choi, M.Y. 2018. Identification and characterization of capa and pyrokinin genes in the brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera): Gene structure, immunocytochemistry, and differential expression. Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology. 6:e21500. https://doi.org/10.1002/arch.21500.

Effect of non-nutritive sugar formulations on spotted wing drosophila and honeybee - (Abstract Only)
Choi, M.Y., Lee, J.C., Sagili, R. 2018. Effect of non-nutritive sugar formulations on spotted wing drosophila and honeybee. Abstract for 2018 Annual meeting of Entomological Society of America November 11-14, 2018 in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Presentation 1806.

Drosophila suzukii flight performance reduced by starvation but not affected by humidity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wong, J., Cave, A., Lightle, D., Mahaffee, W.F., Naranjo, S.E., Wiman, N., Woltz, M., Lee, J.C. 2018. Drosophila suzukii flight performance reduced by starvation but not affected by humidity. Journal of Pest Science. 91(4):1269-1278. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10340-018-1013-x.

Nutrient declines in overwintering Halyomorpha halys populations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Skillman, V., Wiman, N., Lee, J.C. 2018. Nutrient declines in overwintering Halyomorpha halys populations. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 166(9):778-789. https://doi.org/10.1111/eea.12708.

Effects of marigold on the behavior, survival, and nutrient reserves of Aphidius platensis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Souza, I.L., Marucci, R.C., Paterno Silveira, L.C., Paixão De Paulo, N.C., Lee, J.C. 2018. Effects of marigold on the behavior, survival, and nutrient reserves of Aphidius platensis. Biocontrol. 63(4):543-553. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10526-018-9882-8.

Physiological status of Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) affects their response to attractive odours - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wong, J., Wallingford, A., Loeb, G., Lee, J.C. 2018. Physiological status of Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) affects their response to attractive odours. Journal of Applied Entomology. 142(5):473-482. https://doi.org/10.1111/jen.12497.

Nutrient content of brown marmorated stink bug eggs and comparisons between experimental uses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Skillman, V., Lee, J.C. 2017. Nutrient content of brown marmorated stink bug eggs and comparisons between experimental uses. Journal of Insect Science. 17(6):120. https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/iex098.

Effect of erythritol formulation on the mortality, fecundity and physiological excretion in Drosophila suzukii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tang, S., Lee, J.C., Jung, J., Choi, M.Y. 2017. Effect of erythritol formulation on the mortality, fecundity and physiological excretion in Drosophila suzukii. Journal of Insect Physiology. 101:178-184. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinsphys.2017.07.015.

Evaluating impacts of brown marmorated stink bug on non-fruiting nursery crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Skillman, V., Lee, J.C. 2017. Evaluating impacts of brown marmorated stink bug on non-fruiting nursery crops. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 35(3):93-98.

Two pests overlap: Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) use of fruit exposed to Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Woltz, M., Wiman, N., Lee, J.C. 2017. Two pests overlap: Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) use of fruit exposed to Halyomorpha halys (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. doi: 10.1093/jee/tox156.

Neuropeptides predicted from the transcriptome analysis of the gray garden slug Deroceras reticulatum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ahn, S., Martin, R.C., Rao, S., Choi, M.Y. 2017. Neuropeptides predicted from the transcriptome analysis of the gray garden slug Deroceras reticulatum. Peptides. 93:51-63. doi: 10.1016/j.peptides.2017.05.005.

Phenology of brown marmorated stink bug described using female reproductive development - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nielson, A., Fleischer, S., Hamilton, G., Hancock, T., Krawczyk, G., Lee, J.C., Ogburn, E., Pote, J., Raudenbush, A., Rucker, A., Saunders, M., Skillman, V., Sullivan, J., Timer, J., Walgenbach, J., Wiman, N., Leskey, T.C. 2017. Phenology of brown marmorated stink bug described using female reproductive development. Ecology and Evolution. 7(17):6680-6690. https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.3125.

The complete mitochondrial genome of the gray garden slug Deroceras reticulatum (Gastropoda: Pulmonata: Stylommatophora) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ahn, S., Martin, R.C., Rao, S., Choi, M.Y. 2017. The complete mitochondrial genome of the gray garden slug Deroceras reticulatum (Gastropoda: Pulmonata: Stylommatophora). Mitochondrial DNA Part B. 2(1):255-256. doi: 10.1080/23802359.2017.1318677.

Pupation behavior and larval and pupal biocontrol of Drosophila suzukii in the field - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Woltz, M.J., Lee, J.C. 2017. Pupation behavior and larval and pupal biocontrol of Drosophila suzukii in the field. Biological Control. 110:62-69. doi: 10.1016/j.biocontrol.2017.04.007.

Effect of non-nutritive sugars to decrease the survivorship of spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Choi, M.Y., Tang, S.B., Ahn, S., Amarasekare, K.G., Shearer, P.W., Lee, J.C. 2017. Effect of non-nutritive sugars to decrease the survivorship of spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii. Journal of Insect Physiology. 99:86-94. doi: 10.1016/j.jinsphys.2017.04.001.

Identification and characterization of pyrokinin and CAPA peptides, and corresponding GPCRs from spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Choi, M.Y., Joon-Ahn, S., Kim, A., Koh, Y. 2017. Identification and characterization of pyrokinin and CAPA peptides, and corresponding GPCRs from spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii. General and Comparative Endocrinology. 246:354-362. doi: 10.1016/j.ygcen.2017.01.011.

Rapid and highly accurate detection of Drosophila suzukii, spotted wing Drosophila (Diptera: Drosophilidae) by loop-mediated isothermal amplification assays - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kim, Y., Hur, J., Lee, G., Choi, M.Y., Koh, Y. 2016. Rapid and highly accurate detection of Drosophila suzukii, spotted wing Drosophila (Diptera: Drosophilidae) by loop-mediated isothermal amplification assays. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology. 19(4):1211-1216. doi: 10.1016/j.aspen.2016.10.015

The biochemical adaptations of spotted wing drosophila (Diptera: Drosophilidae) to fresh fruits reduced fructose concentrations and glutathione-S transferase activities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nguyen, P., Kim, A., Jung, J., Donahue, K.M., Jung, C., Choi, M.Y., Koh, Y. 2016. The biochemical adaptations of spotted wing drosophila (Diptera: Drosophilidae) to fresh fruits reduced fructose concentrations and glutathione-S transferase activities. Journal of Economic Entomology. 109(2):973-981. doi: 10.1093/jee/tow019.