Research Project: Urban Small Farms and Gardens Pest Management

Location: Invasive Insect Biocontrol & Behavior Laboratory

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

The response to cabbage looper infestation in Arabidopsis is altered by lowering levels of Zat18 a Q-type C2H2 zinc finger protein - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lawrence, S.D., Farrar, R.R., Blackburn, M.B., Shao, J.Y., Novak, N.G. 2022. The response to cabbage looper infestation in Arabidopsis is altered by lowering levels of Zat18 a Q-type C2H2 zinc finger protein. Journal of Plant Interactions. https://doi.org/10.1080/17429145.2021.2024285.

Sodium channel activation underlies transfluthrin repellency in Aedes aegypti - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Andreazza, F., Valbon, W.R., Wang, Q., Liu, F., Xu, P., Bandason, E., Chen, M., Wu, S., Smith, L.B., Scott, J.G., Jiang, Y., Jiang, D., Zhang, A., Oliveira, E.E., Dong, K. 2021. Sodium channel activation underlies transfluthrin repellency in Aedes aegypti. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0009546.

Tradeoffs and synergies in management of two co-occurring specialist squash pests - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brzozowski, L.J., Weber, D.C., Wallingford, A.K., Mazourek, M., Agrawal, A. 2021. Tradeoffs and synergies in management of two co-occurring specialist squash pests. Journal of Pest Science. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10340-021-01379-y.

Comparison of a synthetic 5-component blend from apple juice volatiles with commercially available Drosophila suzukii lures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Larson, N.R., Strickland, J.A., Shields, V.D., Rodriguez-Saona, C., Cloonan, K., Short, B.D., Leskey, T.C., Zhang, A. 2021. Comparison of a synthetic 5-component blend from apple juice volatiles with commercially available Drosophila suzukii lures. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution. https://doi.org/10.3389/fevo.2021.620445.

Insecticidal properties of isolates of Spodoptera frugiperda multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus against corn-strain and rice-strain fall armyworm, and complete genome sequences of three isolates from the USA and Colombia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Popham, H.R., Rowley, D.L., Harrison, R.L. 2021. Insecticidal properties of isolates of Spodoptera frugiperda multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus against corn-strain and rice-strain fall armyworm, and complete genome sequences of three isolates from the USA and Colombia. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2021.107561.

Trap cropping harlequin bug: Distance of separation influences female movement and oviposition - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bier, A.D., Wallingford, A.K., Haber, A.I., Herlihy, M.V., Weber, D.C. 2021. Trap cropping harlequin bug: Distance of separation influences female movement and oviposition. Journal of Economic Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toab022.

Wild berries are more attractive to an invasive vinegar fly, spotted-wing drosophila (Diptera: drosophilidae), than cultivated berries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Urbaneja-Bernat, P., Cloonan, K., Zhang, A., Salazar-Mendoza, P., Rodriguez-Saona, C. 2021. Wild berries are more attractive to an invasive vinegar fly, spotted-wing drosophila (Diptera: drosophilidae), than cultivated berries. Journal of Pest Science. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10340-021-01332-z.

Field responses of rice stalk stink bug, Tibraca limbativentris (Hemiptera: pentatomidae), to synthetic sex pheromone and isomers of 1, 10-bisaboladien-3-ol - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
De Freitas, T., Hickel, E., Khrimian, A., Borges, M., Michereff, M., Barrigossi, J., Laumann, R., Guggilapu, S.D., Sant'Ana, J., Blassioli-Moraes, M. 2021. Field responses of rice stalk stink bug, Tibraca limbativentris (Hemiptera: pentatomidae), to synthetic sex pheromone and isomers of 1, 10-bisaboladien-3-ol. Neotropical Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13744-020-00827-1.

Pest Profile: Striped cucumber beetle (Acalymma vittatum (F.)) and Western striped cucumber beetle (Acalymma trivittatum (Mannerheim)) (Coleoptera: chrysomelidae) - (Review Article)
Haber, Ariela I, Anna K. Wallingford, Ian M. Grettenberger, Jasmin P. Ramirez Bonilla, Amber C. Vinchesi-Vahl, and Donald C. Weber. Striped cucumber Beetle and Western Striped Cucumber Beetle (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). Journal of Integrated Pest Management 12(1): 1; 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmaa026

Transcriptome sequencing of the striped cucumber beetle, Acalymma vittatum (F.), reveals numerous sex-specific transcripts and xenobiotic detoxification genes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sparks, M., Nelson, D.R., Haber, A.I., Weber, D.C., Harrison, R.L. 2020. Transcriptome sequencing of the striped cucumber beetle, Acalymma vittatum (F.), reveals numerous sex-specific transcripts and xenobiotic detoxification genes. BioTech. https://doi.org/10.3390/biotech9040021.

Chromobacterium paludis sp. nov., a novel bacterium isolated from a Chesapeake Bay marsh - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Blackburn, M.B., Farrar, R.R., Sparks, M., Kuhar, D.J., Mowery, J.D., Mitchell, A.D., Gundersen, D.E. 2020. Chromobacterium paludis sp. nov., a novel bacterium isolated from a Chesapeake Bay marsh. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.1099/ijsem.0.004509.

Ovipositional behavior of the egg parasitoid Gryon pennsylvanicum (Hymenoptera: scelionidae) on two squash bug species Anasa tristis and Anasa armigera (Hemiptera: coreidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cornelius, M.L., Vinyard, B.T., Mowery, J.D., Hu, J.S. 2020. Ovipositional behavior of the egg parasitoid Gryon pennsylvanicum (Hymenoptera: scelionidae) on two squash bug species Anasa tristis and Anasa armigera (Hemiptera: coreidae). Environmental Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvaa118.

Biology and management of pest Diabrotica species in South America - (Review Article)
Cabrera Walsh, G., Avila, C.J., Cabrera, N., Nava, D.E., Pinto, A.S., Weber, D.C. 2020. Biology and management of pest Diabrotica species in South America. Insects. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects11070421.

Absolute configurations of stink bug- and plant-produced sesquipiperitols via synthesis of all stereoisomers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Khrimian, A., Guggilapu, S.D., Guzman, F., Blassioli-Moraes, M., Borges, M. 2020. Absolute configurations of stink bug- and plant-produced sesquipiperitols via synthesis of all stereoisomers. Journal of Natural Products. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jnatprod.0c00517.

Parental host species affects behavior and parasitism by the pentatomid egg parasitoid Trissolcus japonicus (Hymenoptera: scelionidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Boyle S, Weber D., Hough-Goldstein J, Hoelmer KA. Parental host species affects behavior and parasitism by the pentatomid egg parasitoid Trissolcus japonicus (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae). Biological Control 149: 104324. 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2020.104324

Unintentional biological control - (Book / Chapter)

Cabbage looper (Trichoplusia ni) salivary glands contain unique bacterial flora in contrast with their alimentary canal, mandibular gland and Malpighian tubules - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lawrence, S.D., Novak, N.G., Shao, J.Y., Ghosh, S.B., Blackburn, M.B. 2020. Cabbage looper (Trichoplusia ni) salivary glands contain unique bacterial flora in contrast with their alimentary canal, mandibular gland and Malpighian tubules . MicrobiologyOpen. 9(4):e994.

Male Colorado potato beetles alter search behavior in response to prior female presence on potato plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Weber, D.C., Duan, J.J., Haber, A.I. 2020. Male Colorado potato beetles alter search behavior in response to prior female presence on potato plants. Journal of Pest Science. 93:595-604.

ICTV virus taxonomy profile: Nudiviridae - (Review Article)
Harrison, R.L., Herniou, E.A., Bezier, A., Jehle, J.A., Burand, J.P., Theilmann, D.A., Krell, P.J., Van Oers, M.M., Nakai, M. 2020. ICTV virus taxonomy profile: Nudiviridae. Journal of General Virology. 101:3-4.

Family Nudiviridae - (Other)
Harrison, R.L., Herniou, E.A., Bezier, A., Jehle, J.A., Burand, J.P., Nakai, M., Theilmann, D.A., Krell, P.J., Vans Oers, M.M. 2019. Family Nudiviridae. Virus Taxonomy: Classification and Nomenclature of Viruses. https://talk.ictvonline.org/ictv-reports/ictv_online_report/dsdna-viruses/w/nudiviridae.

Male-produced sex pheromone of Tibraca limbativentris revisited: absolute configurations of zingiberenol stereoisomers and their influence on chemotaxis behaviour of conspecific females - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Blassiolli-Moraes, M., Khrimian, A., Michereff, M., Magalhaes, D., Hickel, E., Freitas, T., Barrigossi, A., Laumann, R., Telles, A., Guggilapu, S.D., Silva, C., Sant'Ana, J., Borges, M. 2019. Male-produced sex pheromone of Tibraca limbativentris revisited: absolute configurations of zingiberenol stereoisomers and their influence on chemotaxis behaviour of conspecific females. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 46:1-9.

Attractiveness of pheromone components with and without the synergist, methyl (2E,4E,6Z)-decatrienoate, to brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Stål) [Hemiptera: Pentatomidae] - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Weber, D.C., Morrison III, W.R., Khrimian, A., Rice, K.B., Short, B.D., Herlihy, M.V., Leskey, T.C. 2019. Attractiveness of pheromone components with and without the synergist, methyl (2E,4E,6Z)-decatrienoate, to brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Stål) [Hemiptera: Pentatomidae]. Journal of Economic Entomology. 113:712-719.

Use of flowering plants to enhance parasitism and predation rates on two squash bug species Anasa tristis and Anasa armigera (Hemiptera: coreidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cornelius, M.L., Vinyard, B.T., Gates, M.W. 2019. Use of flowering plants to enhance parasitism and predation rates on two squash bug species Anasa tristis and Anasa armigera (Hemiptera: coreidae). Insects. 10:318.

A novel alphabaculovirus from the soybean looper, Chrysodeixis includens, that produces tetrahedral occlusion bodies and encodes two copies of he65 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harrison, R.L., Rowley, D.L., Popham, H.R. 2019. A novel alphabaculovirus from the soybean looper, Chrysodeixis includens, that produces tetrahedral occlusion bodies and encodes two copies of he65. Viruses. 11:579.

Insecticidal activity of Chromobacterium phragmitis, a recently described bacterium from tidal marshes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Farrar, R.R., Gundersen, D.E., Kuhar, D.J., Blackburn, M.B. 2020. Insecticidal activity of Chromobacterium phragmitis, a recently described bacterium from tidal marshes. Journal of Entomological Science. 55(1):98-104.

Pore-ridged nanostructures on the surface of trichoid sensilla of the male Bombyx mori: Aerodynamic trapping, sensing, and transporting of the pheromone molecules - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Su, J., Zhao, B., Zhang, A., Bu, X., Chen, J., Yan, Z., Wang, S. 2019. Pore-ridged nanostructures on the surface of trichoid sensilla of the male Bombyx mori: Aerodynamic trapping, sensing, and transporting of the pheromone molecules. Arthropod Structure and Development. S1467-8039(18)30167-1.

Chromobacterium phragmitis sp. nov., an insecticidal bacterium isolated from estuarine marshes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Blackburn, M.B., Farrar, R.R., Sparks, M., Kuhar, D.J., Mowery, J.D., Mitchell, A.D., Gundersen, D.E. 2019. Chromobacterium phragmitis sp. nov., an insecticidal bacterium isolated from estuarine marshes. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.1099/ijsem.0.003508.

Development of an attract-and-kill strategy for Cocoa Pod Borer (Conopomorpha cramerella Snellen) control - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vanhove, W., Zhang, A., Osman, H.I., Vanhoudt, N., Van Damme, P. 2019. Development of an attract-and-kill strategy for Cocoa Pod Borer (Conopomorpha cramerella Snellen) control. Pest Management Science. https://doi.org/10.1080/09670874.2019.1578003.

The complete genome sequence of an alphabaculovirus from the southern armyworm, Spodoptera eridania - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harrison, R.L., Rowley, D.L. 2019. The complete genome sequence of an alphabaculovirus from the southern armyworm, Spodoptera eridania. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 8:e01277-18.

The complete genome sequence of an alphabaculovirus from Spodoptera exempta, an agricultural pest of major economic significance in Africa - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Escasa, S.R., Harrison, R.L., Mowery, J.D., Bauchan, G.R., Cory, J.S. 2019. The complete genome sequence of an alphabaculovirus from Spodoptera exempta, an agricultural pest of major economic significance in Africa. PLoS One. 14(2):e0209937.

Detached leaf assays: A simplified approach to study gene expression in potato during infestation by the chewing insect Manduca sexta - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Novak, N.G., Perez, F.G., Jones, R.W., Lawrence, S.D. 2019. Detached leaf assays: A simplified approach to study gene expression in potato during infestation by the chewing insect Manduca sexta. Journal of Visualized Experiments. 147:e59153.

The complete genome sequence of a second alphabaculovirus from the true armyworm, Mythimna unipuncta: Implications for baculovirus phylogeny and host specificity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harrison, R.L., Mowery, J.D., Bauchan, G.R., Theilmann, D.A., Erlandson, M.A. 2019. The complete genome sequence of a second alphabaculovirus from the true armyworm, Mythimna unipuncta: Implications for baculovirus phylogeny and host specificity. Virus Genes. 55:104-116.

An IDS type sesquiterpene synthase produces the pheromone precursor (Z)-a-bisabolene in Nezara viridula - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lancaster, J., Lehner, B., Khrimian, A., Muchlinsky, A., Luck, K., Kollner, T., Weber, D.C., Gundersen, D.E., Tholl, D. 2018. An IDS type sesquiterpene synthase produces the pheromone precursor (Z)-a-bisabolene in Nezara viridula. Journal of Chemical Ecology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10886-018-1019-0.

Field attraction of striped cucumber beetles to a synthetic vittatalactone mixture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Weber, D.C. 2018. Field attraction of striped cucumber beetles to a synthetic vittatalactone mixture. Journal of Economic Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toy283.

Importance of proper identification of invasives; error in table of contents photo - (Other)
Weber, D.C., Rider, D.A., Faundez, E.I. 2018. Importance of proper identification of invasives; error in table of contents photo. Science Magazine. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.361.6402.542.

Comparative study of egg parasitism by Gryon pennsylvanicum (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae) on two squash bug species Anasa tristis and Anasa armigera (Hemiptera: Coreidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cornelius, M.L., Hu, J.S., Vinyard, B.T. 2018. Comparative study of egg parasitism by Gryon pennsylvanicum (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae) on two squash bug species Anasa tristis and Anasa armigera (Hemiptera: Coreidae). Environmental Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvy145.

De novo formation of an aggregation pheromone precursor by an isoprenyl diphosphate synthase-related terpene synthase in the harlequin bug - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lancaster, J., Khrimian, A., Young, S., Lehner, B., Luck, K., Wallingford, A., Ghosh, S.B., Zerbe, P., Marek, P., Sparks, M., Tittiger, C., Kollner, T.G., Weber, D.C., Gundersen, D.E., Kuhar, T., Tholl, D. 2018. De novo formation of an aggregation pheromone precursor by an isoprenyl diphosphate synthase-related terpene synthase in the harlequin bug. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1800008115.

Over-expression of StZFP2 in Solanum tuberosum L. var. Kennebec (potato) inhibits growth of tobacco hornworm larvae (THW, Manduca sexta L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lawrence, S.D., Novak, N.G. 2018. Over-expression of StZFP2 in Solanum tuberosum L. var. Kennebec (potato) inhibits growth of tobacco hornworm larvae (THW, Manduca sexta L.). Plant Signaling and Behavior. https://doi.org/10.1080/15592324.2018.1489668.

ICTV virus taxonomy profile: Baculoviridae - (Review Article)
Harrison, R.L., Herniou, E.A., Jehle, J.A., Theilmann, D.A., Burand, J.P., Becnel, J.J., Krell, P.J., Van Oers, M.M., Mowery, J.D., Bauchan, G.R. 2018. ICTV virus taxonomy profile: Baculoviridae. Journal of General Virology. 99:1185-1186.

Family Baculoviridae - (Other)
Harrison, R.L., Herniou, E.A., Jehle, J.A., Theilman, D.A., Burand, J.P., Becnel, J.J., Krell, P.J., Van Oers, M.M., Mowery, J.D., Bauchan, G.R. 2018. Family Baculoviridae. Virus Taxonomy: Classification and Nomenclature of Viruses. Available: https://talk.ictvonline.org/ictv-reports/ictv_online_report/.

Three chemosensory proteins from the rice leaf folder Cnaphalocrocis medinalis involved in host volatile and sex pheromone reception - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zeng, F., Liu, H., Sun, S., Zhang, A., Lu, Z., Wang, M. 2018. Three chemosensory proteins from the rice leaf folder Cnaphalocrocis medinalis involved in host volatile and sex pheromone reception. Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. https://doi.org/10.1111/imb.12503.

Commercially available natural benzyl esters and their synthetic analogs exhibit different toxicities against insect pests - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Feng, Y., Chen, J., Zhang, A. 2018. Commercially available natural benzyl esters and their synthetic analogs exhibit different toxicities against insect pests. Scientific Reports. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-26242-6.

Avoiding unwanted vicinity effects with attract-and-kill tactics for harlequin bug, Murgantia histrionica (Hahn) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wallingford, A.K., Kuhar, T.P., Weber, D.C. 2018. Avoiding unwanted vicinity effects with attract-and-kill tactics for harlequin bug, Murgantia histrionica (Hahn). Journal of Economic Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toy109.

Multistate comparison of attractants and the impact of fruit development stage on trapping Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in raspberry and blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jaffe, B.D., Avanesyan, A., Bal, H.K., Grant, J., Grieshop, M.J., Lee, J.C., Liburd, O.E., Rhodes, E., Rodriguez-Saona, C., Sial, A.A., Feng, Y., Zhang, A., Guedot, C. 2018. Multistate comparison of attractants and the impact of fruit development stage on trapping Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in raspberry and blueberry. Environmental Entomology. https://doi.org/1093/ee/nvy052.

Ovipositional preferences of two squash bug species, Anasa tristis, and Anasa armigera (Heteroptera: Coreidae), for different cultivars and species of Cucurbitaceae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cornelius, M.L. 2018. Ovipositional preferences of two squash bug species, Anasa tristis, and Anasa armigera (Heteroptera: Coreidae), for different cultivars and species of Cucurbitaceae. Journal of Insect Science. https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/iey021.

Fooling the harlequin bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) using synthetic volatiles to alter host plant choice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thrift, E., Herlihy, M.V., Wallingford, A.K., Weber, D.C. 2018. Fooling the harlequin bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) using synthetic volatiles to alter host plant choice. Environmental Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvy013.

Insecticidal activity of Chromobacterium vaccinii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Farrar, R.R., Gundersen, D.E., Kuhar, D.J., Blackburn, M.B. 2018. Insecticidal activity of Chromobacterium vaccinii. Journal of Entomological Science. 53:339-346.

The complete genome sequence of a third distinct baculovirus isolated from the true armyworm, Mythimna unipuncta, contains two copies of the lef-7 gene - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harrison, R.L., Mowery, J.D., Rowley, D.L., Bauchan, G.R., Theilmann, D.A., Rohrmann, G.F., Erlandson, M.A. 2018. The complete genome sequence of a third distinct baculovirus isolated from the true armyworm, Mythimna unipuncta, contains two copies of the lef-7 gene. Virus Genes. 54(2):297-310.

Accidental introductions of natural enemies: causes and implications - (Abstract Only)
Weber, D.C., Hajek, A.E., Hoelmer, K.A. 2017. Accidental introductions of natural enemies: causes and implications. Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Biological Control of Arthropods, September 11-15, 2017; Langkawi, Malaysia. p. 2-5.

Charles Valentine Riley: Founder of modern entomology - (Book / Chapter)
Sorensen, W., Smith, E.H., Smith, J., Weber, D.C. 2019. Charles Valentine Riley: Founder of modern entomology. Tuscaloosa: University of Alabama Press. 438 p.

Color preference of harlequin bug, Murgantia histrionica (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dimeglio, A.S., Kuhar, T.P., Weber, D.C. 2017. Color preference of harlequin bug, Murgantia histrionica (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 110:2275-2277.

Chromobacterium sphagni sp. nov., an insecticidal bacterium isolated from Sphagnum bogs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Blackburn, M.B., Farrar, R.R., Sparks, M., Kuhar, D.J., Mitchell, A.D., Gundersen, D.E. 2017. Chromobacterium muskegensis sp. nov., an insecticidal bacterium isolated from Sphagnum bogs. International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 67(9):3417-3422.

Effects of Zingiber officinale, Curcuma longa and Alpinia galanga essential oils on the morphological characteristic of cocoa pod borer, Conopomorpha cramerella - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bakar, S., Latip, S., Awang, A., Zhang, A. 2017. Effects of Zingiber officinale, Curcuma longa and Alpinia galanga essential oils on the morphological characteristic of cocoa pod borer, Conopomorpha cramerella. Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences. 9(6s):25-38.

Chemical ecology of Halyomorpha halys: Discoveries and applications - (Review Article)
Weber, D.C., Morrison III, W.R., Khrimian, A., Rice, K.B., Leskey, T.C., Rodriguez-Saona, C., Nielsen, A.L., Blaauw, B.R. 2017. Chemical ecology of Halyomorpha halys: Discoveries and applications. Journal of Pest Science. 90:989-1008.

The complete genome sequence of a second distinct betabaculovirus from the true armyworm, Mythimna unipuncta - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harrison, R.L., Rowley, D.L., Mowery, J.D., Bauchan, G.R., Theilman, D.A., Rohrmann, G.F. 2017. The complete genome sequence of a second distinct betabaculovirus from the true armyworm, Mythimna unipuncta. PLoS One. 12(1):e0170510.

Synthesis of southern corn root worm pheromone from S-Citronellol and its field evaluation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thangaiah, S., Webb, M.Z., Ganga, B., Chauhan, K.R. 2016. Synthesis of southern corn root worm pheromone from S-Citronellol and its field evaluation. Journal of Agricultural Chemistry and Environment. 5:223-230.

The complete genome sequence of Plodia interpunctella granulovirus: Discovery of an unusual inhibitor-of-apoptosis gene - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harrison, R.L., Rowley, D.L., Funk, C. 2016. The complete genome sequence of Plodia interpunctella granulovirus: Discovery of an unusual inhibitor-of-apoptosis gene. PLoS One. 11(7):e0160389.

Supercooling points of Murgantia histrionica (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) and field mortality in the Mid-Atlantic United States following lethal low temperatures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dimeglio, A.S., Wallingford, A.K., Weber, D.C., Kuhar, T., Mullins, D. 2016. Supercooling points of Murgantia histrionica (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) and field mortality in the Mid-Atlantic United States following lethal low temperatures. Environmental Entomology. 45(5): 1294-1299.

Functional characterization of a pheromone binding protein from rice leaf-folder cnaphalocrocis medinalis in detecting pheromones and host plant volatiles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sun, X., Zhao, Z., Zeng, F., Zhang, A., Lv, Z., Wang, M. 2016. Functional characterization of a pheromone binding protein from rice leaf-folder cnaphalocrocis medinalis in detecting pheromones and host plant volatiles. Bulletin of Entomological Research. 106(6):781-189.

Temporal interactions of plant - insect - predator after infection of bacterial pathogen on rice plant - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ze, S., Zhuang, L., Wen, Z., Huanan, J., Hao, L., Aiming, Z., Zhang, A., Man-Qun, W. 2016. Temporal interactions of plant - insect - predator after infection of bacterial pathogen on rice plant. Scientific Reports. 6:26043.