Research Project: Management of Pathogens for Strawberry and Vegetable Production Systems

Location: Crop Improvement and Protection Research

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

GhWRKY41 forms a positive feedback regulation loop and increases cotton defense response against Verticillium dahliae by regulating phenylpropanoid metabolism - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xiao, S., Ming, Y., Hu, Q., Ye, Z., Si, H., Liu, S., Zhang, X., Wang, W., Yu, Y., Kong, J., Klosterman, S.J., Lindsey, K., Zhang, X., Aierxi, A., Zhu, L. 2023. GhWRKY41 forms a positive feedback regulation loop and increases cotton defense response against Verticillium dahliae by regulating phenylpropanoid metabolism. Plant Biotechnology Journal. 21(5):961-978. https://doi.org/10.1111/pbi.14008.

Survey of late-season soilborne pathogens infecting strawberry in Watsonville-Salinas, California - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Steele, M.E., Hewavitharana, S.S., Henry, P.M., Goldman, P.H., Holmes, G.J. 2023. Survey of late-season soilborne pathogens infecting strawberry in Watsonville-Salinas, California. Plant Health Progress. 24(1):104-109. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHP-06-22-0056-S.

Pathotypes of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae express discrete repertoires of accessory genes and induce distinct host transcriptional responses during root infection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jenner, B.N., Henry, P.M. 2022. Pathotypes of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae express discrete repertoires of accessory genes and induce distinct host transcriptional responses during root infection. Environmental Microbiology. 24(10):4570-4586. http://doi.org/10.1111/1462-2920.16101.

Attenuation of ethylene signaling increases cotton resistance to a defoliating strain of Verticillium dahliae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, T., Shaban, M., Shi, J., Wang, W., Liu, S., Nie, X., Yu, Y., Kong, J., Klosterman, S.J., Zhang, X., Aierxi, A., Zhu, L. 2022. Attenuation of ethylene signaling increases cotton resistance to a defoliating strain of Verticillium dahliae. The Crop Journal. 11(1):89-98. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cj.2022.05.008.

The secretome of Verticillium dahliae in collusion with plant defence responses modulates Verticillium wilt symptoms - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, D., Dai, X., Klosterman, S.J., Subbarao, K.V., Chen, J. 2022. The secretome of Verticillium dahliae in collusion with plant defence responses modulates Verticillium wilt symptoms. Biological Reviews. 97(5):1810-1822. https://doi.org/10.1111/brv.12863.

Novel Fusarium wilt resistance genes uncovered in natural and cultivated strawberry populations are found on three non-homoeologous chromosomes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pincot, D.D., Feldmann, M.J., Hardigan, M.A., Vachev, M.V., Henry, P.M., Gordon, T.R., Bjornson, M., Rodriguez, A., Cobo, N., Famula, R.A., Cole, G.S., Coaker, G.L., Knapp, S.J. 2022. Novel Fusarium wilt resistance genes uncovered in natural and cultivated strawberry populations are found on three non-homoeologous chromosomes. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 135:2121-2145. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00122-022-04102-2.

A specific TaqMan assay for detection of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lactucae race 1 based on unique genomic sequences - (Abstract Only)

Site-specific soil pest management in strawberry & vegetable cropping systems - (Abstract Only)
Martin, F.N., Fennimore, S., Matson, M.E., Racano, D., Melton, F., Hang, M., Vougioukas, S., Arikapudi, R., Dorn, N., Putman, A., Earles, M., Magney, T., Goodhue, R., Henry, P.M., Greer, C., Daugovish, O., Miscaro, A., Stanghellini, M. 2022. Site-specific soil pest management in strawberry & vegetable cropping systems. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting (Plant Health 2022), August 6-10, 2022, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Post-fumigation survival of soilborne pathogens of strawberry and lettuce - (Abstract Only)

What do we know about the lifecycle of Macrophomina phaseolina? - (Abstract Only)
Henry, P.M. 2022. What do we know about the lifecycle of Macrophomina phaseolina? Conference on Soilborne Plant Pathogens, March 24, 2022 (virtual).

A step towards validation of high-throughput sequencing for the identification of plant pathogenic oomycetes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Espindola, A.S., Cardwell, K., Martin, F.N., Hoyt, P.R., Marek, S.M., Schneider, W., Garzon, C.D. 2022. A step towards validation of high-throughput sequencing for the identification of plant pathogenic oomycetes. Phytopathology. 112(9):1859-1866. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-11-21-0454-R.

The bZip transcription factor VdMRTF1 is a negative regulator of melanin biosynthesis and virulence in Verticillium dahliae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lai, M., Cheng, Z., Xiao, L., Klosterman, S.J., Wang, Y. 2022. The bZip transcription factor VdMRTF1 is a negative regulator of melanin biosynthesis and virulence in Verticillium dahliae. Microbiology Spectrum. 10(2). Article e02581-21. https://doi.org/10.1128/spectrum.02581-21.

Pathotypes of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae express discrete repertoires of accessory genes and induce distinct host transcriptional responses during root infection - (Abstract Only)
Jenner, B.N., Henry, P.M. 2022. Pathotypes of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae express discrete repertoires of accessory genes and induce distinct host transcriptional responses during root infection. Fungal Genetics Conference, March 15-19, 2022, Pacific Grove, California.

Options for breaking the lifecycle of Macrophomina phaseolina - (Abstract Only)
Henry, P.M. 2022. Options for breaking the lifecycle of Macrophomina phaseolina. Driscoll's Global Plant Health Meeting: Disease and Pest Management in Berry Fruit Production, March 16, 2022 (virtual).

Analysis of Downy Mildew Seed Transmission in Spinach - (Abstract Only)

Secreted in xylem (SIX) 6 mediates Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae race 1 avirulence to strawberry cultivars with FW1 resistance - (Abstract Only)
Dilla-Ermita, C., Goldman, P.H., Anchieta, A.G., Pincot, D.D., Famula, R.A., Cole, G.S., Knapp, S.J., Klosterman, S.J., Henry, P.M. 2022. Secreted in xylem (SIX) 6 mediates Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae race 1 avirulence to strawberry cultivars with FW1 resistance. Fungal Genetics Conference, March 15-19, 2022, Pacific Grove, California.

Impact of Calonectria diseases on ornamental horticulture: Diagnosis and control strategies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aiello, D., Guarnaccia, V., Vitale, A., LeBlanc, N.R., Shishkoff, N., Polizzi, G. 2022. Impact of Calonectria diseases on ornamental horticulture: Diagnosis and control strategies. Plant Disease. 106(7):1773-1787. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-11-21-2610-FE.

Early detection of the spinach downy mildew pathogen in leaves by recombinase polymerase amplification - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Clark, K.J., Anchieta, A.G., da Silva, M.B., Kandel, S.L., Choi, Y., Martin, F.N., Correll, J.C., Van Denyze, A., Brummer, C.E., Klosterman, S.J. 2022. Early detection of the spinach downy mildew pathogen in leaves by recombinase polymerase amplification. Plant Disease. 106(7):1793-1802. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-11-21-2398-RE.

Ancestral chromosomes for family Peronosporaceae inferred from a telomere-to-telomere genome assembly of Peronospora effusa - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fletcher, K., Shin, O.H., Clark, K.J., Feng, C., Putman, A.I., Correll, J.C., Klosterman, S.J., Van Deynze, A., Michelmore, R.W. 2022. Ancestral chromosomes for family Peronosporaceae inferred from a telomere-to-telomere genome assembly of Peronospora effusa. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. 35(6):450-463. https://doi.org/10.1094/MPMI-09-21-0227-R.

Whole genome sequencing and phylogenomic analysis show support for the splitting of genus Pythium - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nguyen, H.D., Dodge, A., Dadej, K., Rintoul, T.L., Ponomareva, E., Martin, F.N., de Cock, A.W., Levesque, C.A., Redhead, S.A., Spies, C.F. 2022. Whole genome sequencing and phylogenomic analysis show support for the splitting of genus Pythium. Mycologia. 114(3):501-515. https://doi.org/10.1080/00275514.2022.2045116.

Managing losses to Fusarium wilt disease with resistant varieties - (Other)
Henry, P.M. 2022. Managing losses to Fusarium wilt disease with resistant varieties. Management of Fusarium wilt and Other Soilborne Fungal Diseases for Organic Growers Meeting, February 15, 2022 (virtual).

Amplicon sequencing of Fusarium translation elongation factor 1a reveals that soil communities of Fusarium species are resilient to disturbances caused by crop and tillage practices - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Henry, P.M., Koehler, S., Kaur, S., Epstein, L., Mitchell, J.P., Gordon, T.R., Leveau, J.H. 2022. Amplicon sequencing of Fusarium translation elongation factor 1a reveals that soil communities of Fusarium species are resilient to disturbances caused by crop and tillage practices. Phytobiomes Journal. 6(3):261-274. https://doi.org/10.1094/PBIOMES-09-21-0053-R.

Integrated pest management with fumigation to control Fusarium wilt and Macrophomina - (Abstract Only)
Henry, P.M. 2022. Integrated pest management with fumigation to control Fusarium wilt and Macrophomina. Annual Strawberry Production Research Meeting, February 2, 2022 (virtual).

The Verticillium dahliae Spt-Ada-Gcn5 acetyltransferase complex subunit Ada1 is essential for conidia and microsclerotia production and contributes to virulence - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Geng, Q., Li, H., Wang, D., Sheng, R.C., Zhu, H., Klosterman, S.J., Subbarao, K.V., Chen, J.Y., Chen, F.M., Zhang, D.D. 2022. The Verticillium dahliae Spt-Ada-Gcn5 acetyltransferase complex subunit Ada1 is essential for conidia and microsclerotia production and contributes to virulence. Frontiers in Microbiology. 13. Article 852571. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2022.852571.

The Verticillium dahliae Spt-Ada-Gcn5 acetyltransferase complex subunit Ada1 is essential for conidia and microsclerotia production and contributes to virulence - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Geng, Q., Li, H., Wang, D., Sheng, R.C., Zhu, H., Klosterman, S.J., Subbarao, K.V., Chen, J.Y., Chen, F.M., Zhang, D.D, 2022. The Verticillium dahliae Spt-Ada-Gcn5 acetyltransferase complex subunit Ada1 is essential for conidia and microsclerotia production and contributes to virulence. Frontiers in Microbiology. 13. Article 852571. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2022.852571.

Green manures alter taxonomic and functional characteristics of soil bacterial communities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
LeBlanc, N.R. 2022. Green manures alter taxonomic and functional characteristics of soil bacterial communities. Microbial Ecology. 85:684–697. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00248-022-01975-0.

Identification of long non-coding RNAs in Verticillium dahliae following inoculation of cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, R., Xue, H.S., Zhang, D.D., Wang, D., Song, J., Subbarao, K.V., Klosterman, S.J., Chen, J.Y., Dai, X.F. 2022. Identification of long non-coding RNAs in Verticillium dahliae following inoculation of cotton. Microbiology Research. 257. Article 126962. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micres.2022.126962.

miR398b negatively regulates cotton immune responses to Verticillium dahliae via multiple targets - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Miao, Y., Chen, K., Deng, J., Zhang, L., Wang, W., Kong, J., Klosterman, S.J., Zhang, X., Aierxi, A., Zhu, L. 2022. miR398b negatively regulates cotton immune responses to Verticillium dahliae via multiple targets. The Crop Journal. 10(4):1026–1036. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cj.2021.12.010.

Review of Rhizoctonia diseases of row crops - (Trade Journal)
Koike, S., Martin, F.N. 2022. Review of Rhizoctonia diseases of row crops. Progressive Crop Consultant. 7(1):4-8.

Functional genomics and comparative lineage-specific region analyses reveal novel insights into race divergence in Verticillium dahliae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, D., Zhang, D., Usami, T., Liu, L., Yang, L., Huang, J., Song, J., Li, R., Kong, Z., Li, J., Wang, J., Klosterman, S.J., Subbarao, K.V., Dai, X., Chen, J. 2021. Functional genomics and comparative lineage-specific region analyses reveal novel insights into race divergence in Verticillium dahliae. Microbiology Spectrum. 9(3). Article e01118-21. https://doi.org/10.1128/Spectrum.01118-21.

Bacteria in the genus Streptomyces are effective biological control agents for management of fungal plant pathogens: A meta-analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
LeBlanc, N.R. 2021. Bacteria in the genus Streptomyces are effective biological control agents for management of fungal plant pathogens: A meta-analysis. Biocontrol. 67:111-121. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10526-021-10123-5.

Downy mildew detection, epidemiology, and biopesticide evaluation - (Other)
Klosterman, S.J. 2021. Downy mildew detection, epidemiology, and biopesticide evaluation. California Leafy Greens Research Program Mid-Year Meeting, October 13, 2021 (virtual).

Composition of the microbiomes from spinach seeds infested or noninfested with Peronospora effusa or Verticillium dahliae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kandel, S.L., Henry, P.M., Goldman, P.H., Mou, B., Klosterman, S.J. 2022. Composition of the microbiomes from spinach seeds infested or noninfested with Peronospora effusa or Verticillium dahliae. Phytobiomes Journal. 6(2):169-180. https://doi.org/10.1094/PBIOMES-05-21-0034-R.

The ancestral chromosome architecture of downy mildew oomycetes revealed by the genome assembly of Peronospora effusa - (Abstract Only)
Fletcher, K., Shin, O., Clark, K.J., Feng, C., Putman, A.I., Correll, J.C., Klosterman, S.J., Van Deynze, A., Michelmore, R.W. 2021. The ancestral chromosome architecture of downy mildew oomycetes revealed by the genome assembly of Peronospora effusa. International Congress on Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions, September 15-16, 2021 (virtual).

Transcriptome variations in Verticillium dahliae in response to two different inorganic nitrogen sources - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tang, C., Li, W., Klosterman, S.J., Wang, Y. 2021. Transcriptome variations in Verticillium dahliae in response to two different inorganic nitrogen sources. Frontiers in Microbiology. 12. Article 712701. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2021.712701.

Biological characteristics of Verticillium dahliae MAT1-1 and MAT1-2 strains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, L., Zhang, Y., Zhang, D., Zhang, Y., Wang, D., Song, J., Li, R., Kong, Z., Klosterman, S.J., Dai, X., Subbarao, K.V., Zhao, J., Chen, J. 2021. Biological characteristics of Verticillium dahliae MAT1-1 and MAT1-2 strains. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 22(13). Article 7148. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms22137148.

Inter- and Intraspecific Biological Diversity in Verticillium - (Abstract Only)
Klosterman, S.J. 2021. Inter- and intraspecific biological diversity in Verticillium. Pathogenomics and Effectoromics of Verticillium Species Webinar, June 29, 2021 (virtual).

Crustacean meal elicits expression of growth and defense-related genes in roots of lettuce and tomato - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kandel, S.L., Anchieta, A.G., Shi, A., Mou, B., Klosterman, S.J. 2022. Crustacean meal elicits expression of growth and defense-related genes in roots of lettuce and tomato. Phytofrontiers. 2(1):10-20. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTOFR-03-21-0017-R.

Dynamics of Verticillium dahliae race 1 population under managed agricultural ecosystems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, J., Zhang, D., Huang, J., Li, R., Wang, D., Song, J., Puri, K.D., Lin, Y., Kong, Z., Tong, B., Li, J., Huang, Y., Simko, I., Klosterman, S.J., Dai, X., Subbarao, K.V. 2021. Dynamics of Verticillium dahliae race 1 population under managed agricultural ecosystems. BMC Biology. 19. Article 131. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12915-021-01061-w.

Bulk soil communities of Fusarium spp. are resilient to changes induced by crop and tillage practices - (Abstract Only)
Henry, P.M., Koehler, S., Epstein, L., Gordon, T.R., Leveau, J.H. 2021. Bulk soil communities of Fusarium spp. are resilient to changes induced by crop and tillage practices. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting, August 2-6, 2021 (virtual).

Spontaneous changes in somatic compatibility in Fusarium circinatum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gordon, T.R., Henry, P.M., Jenner, B.N., Scott, J.C. 2021. Spontaneous changes in somatic compatibility in Fusarium circinatum. Fungal Biology. 12(9):725-732. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.funbio.2021.04.008.

Key insights and research prospects at the dawn of the population genomics era for Verticillium dahliae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, J.-Y., Klosterman, S.J., Hu, X.-P., Dai, X.-F., Subbarao, K.V. 2021. Key insights and research prospects at the dawn of the population genomics era for Verticillium dahliae. Annual Review of Phytopathology. 59. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-phyto-020620-121925.

Fusarium oxysporum protein-coding sequence markers for population and community analyses, identification, and improved diagnostics - (Abstract Only)
Li, N., Geiser, D.M., Del Mar Jimenez-Gasc, M., Park, B., Kang, S., Martin, F.N. 2021. Fusarium oxysporum protein-coding sequence markers for population and community analyses, identification, and improved diagnostics. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting, August 2-6, 2021 (virtual).

Molecular quantification of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae in soil - (Abstract Only)
Matson, M.E., Crouch, U.T., Martin, L.R., Jacquez, M.A., Zepeda, S., Dorn, J.R., Goldman, P.H., Henry, P.M., Martin, F.N. 2021. Molecular quantification of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae in soil. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting, August 2-6, 2021 (virtual).

Effector screening of secreted in xylem (SIX) genes from Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici reveals several race 3 isolates containing AVR1 - (Abstract Only)
Carrillo, J.D., Martin, F.N., Vallad, G.E. 2021. Effector screening of secreted in xylem (SIX) genes from Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici reveals several race 3 isolates containing AVR1. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting, August 2-6, 2021 (virtual).

Site-specific soil pest management in strawberry & vegetable cropping systems - (Abstract Only)
Martin, F.N., Fennimore, S., Matson, M.E., Racano, D., Putman, A., Melton, F., Hang, M., Magney, T., Earles, M., Goodhue, R., Vougioukas, S., Dorn, N., Henry, P.M., Greer, C., Daugovish, O., Biscaro, A., Stanghellini, M. 2021. Site-specific soil pest management in strawberry & vegetable cropping systems. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting, August 2-6, 2021 (virtual).

Development of molecular methods for genotyping isolates of Polymyxa betae - (Abstract Only)
Camelo-Garcia, V., Martin, F.N., Wintermantel, W.M. 2021. Development of molecular methods for genotyping isolates of Polymyxa betae. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting, August 2-6, 2021 (virtual).

Epidemiology of spinach and lettuce downy mildew - (Other)
Klosterman, S.J. 2021. Epidemiology of spinach and lettuce downy mildew. California Leafy Greens Research Program Annual Meeting, March 31, 2021 (virtual).

Verticillium klebahnii and V. isaacii isolates exhibit host specificity in biological control of Verticillium wilt caused by V. dahliae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Puri, K.D., Hu, X., Gurung, S., Short, D.P., Sandoya, G.V., Schild, M., Zhang, Y., Zhao, J., Anchieta, A.G., Klosterman, S.J., Subbarao, K.V. 2021. Verticillium klebahnii and V. isaacii isolates exhibit host specificity in biological control of Verticillium wilt caused by V. dahliae. Phytofrontiers. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTOFR-01-21-0001-R.

No-tillage sorghum yields match, and garbanzo yields match or exceed standard tillage: A case for no-tillage in California - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mitchell, J.P., Shrestha, A., Epstein, L., Dahlberg, J.A., Ghezzehei, T., Araya, S., Richter, B., Kaur, S., Henry, P.M., Munk, D.S., Light, S., Bottens, M., Zaccaria, D. 2022. No-tillage sorghum yields match, and garbanzo yields match or exceed standard tillage: A case for no-tillage in California. California Agriculture. 75(3):112-120. https://doi.org/10.3733/ca.2021a0017.

Genome sequence data of MAT1-1 and MAT1-2 idiomorphs from Verticillium dahliae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, Y., Zhang, Y., Chen, J., Huang, J., Zhang, J., Liu, L., Wang, D., Zhao, J., Song, J., Li, R., Yang, L., Kong, Z., Klosterman, S.J., Subbarao, K.V., Dai, X., Zhang, D. 2021. Genome sequence data of MAT1-1 and MAT1-2 idiomorphs from Verticillium dahliae. Phytopathology. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-01-21-0012-A.

A multiplex TaqMan qPCR assay for detection and quantification of clade 1 and clade 2 isolates of Pseudoperonospora cubensis and Pseudoperonospora humuli - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Crandall, S.G., Ramon, M.L., Burkhardt, A.K., Bello, J.C., Adair, N., Gent, D.H., Hausbeck, M.K., Quesada-Ocampo, L.M., Martin, F.N. 2021. A multiplex TaqMan qPCR assay for detection and quantification of clade 1 and clade 2 isolates of Pseudoperonospora cubensis and Pseudoperonospora humuli. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-11-20-2339-RE.

GhMYB4 downregulates lignin biosynthesis and enhances cotton resistance to Verticillium dahliae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xiao, S., Hu, Q., Shen, J., Liu, S., Yang, Z., Chen, K., Klosterman, S.J., Javornik, B., Zhang, X., Zhu, L. 2021. GhMYB4 downregulates lignin biosynthesis and enhances cotton resistance to Verticillium dahliae. Plant Cell Reports. 40:735-751. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00299-021-02672-x.

Best practices for reducing risk of soilborne disease through cover cropping - (Other)
Henry, P.M. 2021. Best practices for reducing risk of soilborne disease through cover cropping. Annual Strawberry Production Research Meeting, January 15, 2021 (virtual).

Epidemiology of spinach downy mildew - (Other)
Klosterman, S.J. 2020. Epidemiology of spinach downy mildew. University of California Cooperative Extension, Monterey County, Online Pest Management Series, November 10, 2020, Salinas, California.

Horizontal chromosome transfer and independent evolution drive diversification in Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Henry, P.M., Pincot, D.D.A, Jenner, B.N., Borrero, C., Aviles, M., Nam, M., Epstein, L., Knapp, S.J., Gordon, T.R. 2021. Horizontal chromosome transfer and independent evolution drive diversification in Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae. New Phytologist. 230(1):327-340. https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.17141.

Remote sensing as part of an integrated program for management of soil borne diseases on strawberries and vegetable rotation system - (Other)
Melton, F., Martin, F.N. 2020. Remote sensing as part of an integrated program for management of soil borne diseases on strawberries and vegetable rotation system. American Phytopathological Society (APS) Drone Workshop, November 3, 2020 (virtual).

Overview of the biology and management of Fusarium on vegetable crops - (Other)
Martin, F.N. 2020. Overview of the biology and management of Fusarium on vegetable crops. University of California Cooperative Extension Pest Management Meeting, October 27, 2020 (virtual).

Development of molecular genomic resources for Polymyxa betae - (Other)
Martin, F.N., Camelo Garcia, V., Wintermantel, W.M. 2021. Development of molecular genomic resources for Polymyxa betae. American Society of Sugar Beet Technologists Annual Meeting, March 3, 2021 (virtual).

Hormone signaling and its interplay with development and defense responses in Verticillium-plant interactions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dhar, N., Chen, J.-Y., Subbarao, K.V., Klosterman, S.J. 2020. Hormone signaling and its interplay with development and defense responses in Verticillium-plant interactions. Frontiers in Plant Science. 11. Article 584997. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2020.584997.

Genomic differences between the new Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. apii (Foa) race 4 on celery, the less virulent Foa races 2 and 3, and the avirulent on celery f. sp. coriandrii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Henry, P.M., Kaur, S., Pham, Q.A.T., Barakat, R., Brinker, S., Haensel, H., Daugovish, O., Epstein, L. 2020. Genomic differences between the new Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. apii (Foa) race 4 on celery, the less virulent Foa races 2 and 3, and the avirulent on celery f. sp. coriandrii. BMC Genomics. 21. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-020-07141-5.

A single-nucleotide mutation in a glutamate receptor-like gene confers resistance to Fusarium wilt in Gossypium hirsutum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, S., Zhang, X., Xiao, S., Ma, J., Shi, W., Qin, T., Xi, H., Nie, X., You, C., Xu, Z., Wang, T., Wang, Y., Zhang, Z., Li, J., Kong, J., Aierxi, A., Yu, Y., Lindsey, K., Klosterman, S.J., Zhang, X., Zhu, L. 2021. A single-nucleotide mutation in a glutamate receptor-like gene confers resistance to Fusarium wilt in Gossypium hirsutum. Advanced Science. 8(7). Article 2002723. https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202002723.

Site-specific soil pest management in strawberry & vegetable cropping systems - (Proceedings)
Martin, F.N., Fennimore, S., Putman, A., Matson, M.E., Racano, D., Melton, F., Goodhue, R., Henry, P.M., Vougioukas, S., Dorn, N., Greer, C., Daugovish, O., Biscaro, A., Stanghellini, M. 2020. Site-specific soil pest management in strawberry & vegetable cropping systems. Methyl Bromide Alternatives Outreach (MBAO) Conference, November 3-5, 2020 (virtual). Available: https://www.mbao.org/static/docs/confs/2020-online/papers/6_martin_et_al_mbao_10_30_20.pdf.

Quantification of Fusarium oxysporum disease potential from soil DNA - (Proceedings)
Matson, M.E., Crouch, U., Kane, S.M., Henry, P.M., Goldman, P.H., Martin, F.N. 2020. Quantification of Fusarium oxysporum disease potential from soil DNA. Methyl Bromide Alternatives Outreach (MBAO) Conference, November 3-5, 2020 (virtual).

Accuracy of genomic selection and long-term genetic gain for resistance to Verticillium wilt in strawberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pincot, D.D., Hardigan, M.A., Cole, G.S., Famula, R.A., Henry, P.M., Gordon, T.R., Knapp, S.J. 2020. Accuracy of genomic selection and long-term genetic gain for resistance to Verticillium wilt in strawberry. The Plant Genome. 13(3). Article e20054. https://doi.org/10.1002/tpg2.20054.

RPA assay detection of spinach downy mildew in leaves - (Other)
Klosterman, S.J., Anchieta, A.G. 2020. RPA assay detection of spinach downy mildew in leaves. Demonstration for the California Leafy Greens Research Program. Available: https://calgreens.org/

Genome sequence of Verticillium dahliae race 1 isolate VdLs.16 from lettuce - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, J.-Y., Zhang, D.-D., Huang, J.-Q., Wang, D., Hao, S.-J., Li, R., Puri, K.D., Yang, L., Tong, B.-Z., Xiong, K.-X., Simko, I., Klosterman, S.J., Subbarao, K.V., Dai, X.-F. 2020. Genome sequence of Verticillium dahliae race 1 isolate VdLs.16 from lettuce. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. 33(11):1265-1269. https://doi.org/10.1094/MPMI-04-20-0103-A.

Evaluation of spinach cultivars for downy mildew resistance in Yuma, AZ 2020 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Clark, K.J., Feng, C., Dhillon, B., Kandel, S.L., Poudel, B., Mou, B., Klosterman, S.J., Correll, J.C. 2020. Evaluation of spinach cultivars for downy mildew resistance in Yuma, AZ 2020. Plant Disease Management Reports. 14. Article V146.

The potential for Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae, cause of Fusarium wilt of strawberry, to colonize organic matter in soil and persist through anaerobic soil disinfestation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Henry, P.M., Haugland, M., Lopez, L., Munji, M., Watson, D.C., Gordon, T.R. 2020. The potential for Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae, cause of Fusarium wilt of strawberry, to colonize organic matter in soil and persist through anaerobic soil disinfestation. Plant Pathology. https://doi.org/10.1111/ppa.13225.

Sporangiospore viability and oospore production in the spinach downy mildew pathogen, Peronospora effusa - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dhillon, B., Villarroel-Zeballos, M.I., Castroagudin, V.L., Bhattarai, G., Klosterman, S.J., Correll, J.C. 2020. Sporangiospore viability and oospore production in the spinach downy mildew pathogen, Peronospora effusa. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-02-20-0334-RE.

Validation of a preformulated, field deployable, recombinase polymerase amplification assay for Phytophthora species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
McCoy, A.G., Miles, T.D., Bilodeau, G., Woods, P., Blomquist, C., Martin, F.N., Chilvers, M.I. 2020. Validation of a preformulated, field deployable, recombinase polymerase amplification assay for Phytophthora species. Plants. 9(4):466. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants9040466.

New techniques exploring relationships between pathogen pressure and disease progression in strawberry - (Abstract Only)
Matson, M.E., Hang, M., Pastrana Leon, A.M., Crouch, U., Goldman, P.H., Henry, P.M., Melton, F., Martin, F.N. 2020. New techniques exploring relationships between pathogen pressure and disease progression in strawberry. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting, August 10-14, 2020 (virtual).

Transcriptional analyses of differential cultivars during resistant and susceptible interactions with Peronospora effusa, the causal agent of spinach downy mildew - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kandel, S.L., Hulse-Kemp, A.M., Stoffel, K., Koike, S.T., Shi, A., Mou, B., Van Deynze, A., Klosterman, S.J. 2020. Transcriptional analyses of differential cultivars during resistant and susceptible interactions with Peronospora effusa, the causal agent of spinach downy mildew. Scientific Reports. 10. Article 6719. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-63668-3.

Genome sequences of Verticillium dahliae defoliating strain XJ592 and nondefoliating strain XJ511 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, H., Dai, J., Qin, J., Shang, W., Chen, J., Zhang, L., Dai, X., Klosterman, S.J., Xu, X., Subbarao, K.V., Fan, S., Hu, X. 2020. Genome sequences of Verticillium dahliae defoliating strain XJ592 and nondefoliating strain XJ511. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. 33(4):565-568. https://doi.org/10.1094/MPMI-11-19-0320-A.

The Arabidopsis senescence associated gene 13 regulates dark-induced senescence and plays contrasting roles in the defense against bacterial and fungal pathogens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dhar, N., Caruana, J., Erdem, I., Subbarao, K., Klosterman, S.J., Raina, R. 2020. The Arabidopsis senescence associated gene 13 regulates dark-induced senescence and plays contrasting roles in the defense against bacterial and fungal pathogens. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. 33(5):754-766. https://doi.org/10.1094/MPMI-11-19-0329-R.

The bZIP transcription factor VdAtf1 regulates virulence by mediating nitrogen metabolism in Verticillium dahliae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tang, C., Li, T., Klosterman, S.J., Tian, C., Wang, Y. 2020. The bZIP transcription factor VdAtf1 regulates virulence by mediating nitrogen metabolism in Verticillium dahliae. New Phytologist. 226(5):1461-1479. https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.16481.

Systems-based management for soilborne diseases of strawberry - (Other)
Henry, P.M., Bolda, M.P., Ramos, M. 2020. Systems-based management for soilborne diseases of strawberry. Annual Strawberry Production Research Meeting, February 5, 2020, Watsonville, California.

Functional analyses of small secreted cysteine-rich proteins identified candidate effectors in Verticillium dahliae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, D., Tian, L., Zhang, D.-D., Song, J., Song, S.-S., Yin, C.-M., Zhou, L., Liu, Y., Wang, B.-L., Kong, Z.-Q., Klosterman, S.J., Li, J.-J., Wang, J., Li, T.-G., Adamu, S., Subbarao, K.V., Chen, J.-Y., Dai, X.-F. 2020. Functional analyses of small secreted cysteine-rich proteins identified candidate effectors in Verticillium dahliae. Molecular Plant Pathology. 21(5):667–685. https://doi.org/10.1111/mpp.12921.

Mining genetic diversity in a global population of elite and exotic germplasm to identify novel race-specific Fusarium wilt resistance genes in strawberry - (Abstract Only)
Pincot, D.D., Rodrigues, A., Cobo, N., Henry, P.M., Hardigan, M.A., Lorant, A., Ledda, M., Famula, R.A., Gordon, T.R., Cole, G.S., Knapp, S.J. 2019. Mining genetic diversity in a global population of elite and exotic germplasm to identify novel race-specific Fusarium wilt resistance genes in strawberry. Rosaceae Genomics Conference, March 31-April 3, 2020, Barcelona, Spain.

Mining genetic diversity in a global population of elite and exotic germplasm to identify novel race-specific Fusarium wilt resistance genes in strawberry - (Abstract Only)
Pincot, D.D., Rodgrigues, A., Cobo, N., Henry, P.M., Hardigan, M.A., Lorant, A., Ledda, M., Famula, R.A., Gordon, T.R., Cole, G.S., Knapp, S.J. 2019. Mining genetic diversity in a global population of elite and exotic germplasm to identify novel race-specific Fusarium wilt resistance genes in strawberry. International Strawberry Symposium, May 2-6, 2020, Rimini, Italy.

The survival of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae through soil fumigation - (Other)
Henry, P.M., Bolda, M., Ramos, M., Gordon, T.R. 2019. The survival of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae through soil fumigation. Methyl Bromide Alternatives and Emissions Research Conference, November 11-12, 2019, San Diego, California.

The Verticillium dahliae Sho1-MAPK pathway regulates melanin biosynthesis and is required for cotton infection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, J.-J., Zhou, L., Yin, C.-M., Zhang, D.-D., Klosterman, S.J., Wang, B.-L., Song, J., Wang, D., Hu, X.-P., Subbarao, K.V., Chen, J.-Y., Dai, X.-F. 2019. The Verticillium dahliae Sho1-MAPK pathway regulates melanin biosynthesis and is required for cotton infection. Environmental Microbiology. 21(12):4852-4874. https://doi.org/10.1111/1462-2920.14846.

Transcriptional responses of strawberry to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae - (Other)
Jenner, B.N., Gordon, T.R., Henry, P.M. 2019. Transcriptional responses of strawberry to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae. Northern California Computational Biology Symposium, October 12, 2019, Davis, California.

Early detection, epidemiology, and control of spinach downy mildew - (Other)
Klosterman, S.J. 2019. Early detection, epidemiology, and control of spinach downy mildew. California Leafy Greens Research Program Mid-Year Meeting, October 8, 2019, Salinas, California.

Investigation of a spinach seed treatment, and genetic analyses of the downy mildew-spinach interaction - (Other)
Klosterman, S.J. 2019. Investigation of a spinach seed treatment, and genetic analyses of the downy mildew-spinach interaction. California Seed Association Mid-Year Meeting, October 7, 2019, Monterey, California.

Assembly, annotation, and comparison of Macrophomina phaseolina isolates from strawberry and other hosts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burkhardt, A.K., Childs, K.L., Wang, J., Ramon, M.L., Martin, F.N. 2019. Assembly, annotation, and comparison of Macrophomina phaseolina isolates from strawberry and other hosts. BMC Genomics. 20:802. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-019-6168-1.

Site-specific management of soil pests in California strawberry production - (Abstract Only)
Fennimore, S., Putman, A., Martin, F.N., Matson, M.E., Daugovish, O., Biscaro, A., Goodhue, R., Melton, F., Stanghellini, M., Dorn, N. 2019. Site-specific management of soil pests in California strawberry production. Methyl Bromide Alternatives Outreach (MBAO) Conference, November 11-12, 2019, San Diego, California. Available: https://www.mbao.org/static/docs/confs/2019-sandiego/papers/25_putman.pdf.

Site-specific soil pest management in strawberry and vegetable cropping systems - (Abstract Only)
Martin, F.N., Fennimore, S., Putman, A., Matson, M.E., Melton, F., Goodhue, R., Henry, P.M., Vougioukas, S., Dorn, N. 2019. Site-specific soil pest management in strawberry and vegetable cropping systems. Methyl Bromide Alternatives Outreach (MBAO) Conference, November 11-12, 2019, San Diego, California. Available: https://www.mbao.org/static/docs/confs/2019-sandiego/papers/24martin__frank_.pdf.

Measurements of aerial spore load by qPCR facilitates lettuce downy mildew risk advisement - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dhar, N., Mamo, B.E., Subbarao, K.V., Koike, S.T., Fox, A., Anchieta, A.G., Klosterman, S.J. 2019. Measurements of aerial spore load by qPCR facilitates lettuce downy mildew risk advisement. Plant Disease. 104(1):82-93. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-03-19-0441-RE.

Evaluation of biopesticides for managing downy mildew of spinach in organic production systems in 2017 and 2018 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kandel, S.L., Subbarao, K.V., Shi, A., Mou, B., Klosterman, S.J. 2019. Evaluation of biopesticides for managing downy mildew of spinach in organic production systems in 2017 and 2018. Plant Disease Management Reports. 13:V171.

Proteome and metabolome analyses reveal differential responses in tomato-Verticillium dahliae-interactions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hu, X., Puri, K.D., Gurung, S., Klosterman, S.J., Wallis, C.M., Britton, M., Durbin-Johnson, B., Phinney, B., Salemi, M., Short, D.P.G., Subbarao, K.V. 2019. Proteome and metabolome analyses reveal differential responses in tomato-Verticillium dahliae-interactions. Journal of Proteomics. 207:103449. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jprot.2019.103449.

Two Verticillium dahliae MAPKKKs, VdSsk2 and VdSte11, have distinct roles in pathogenicity, microsclerotial formation, and stress adaptation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yu, J., Li, T., Tian, L., Tang, C., Klosterman, S.J., Tian, C., Wang, Y. 2019. Two Verticillium dahliae MAPKKKs, VdSsk2 and VdSte11, have distinct roles in pathogenicity, microsclerotial formation, and stress adaptation. mSphere. 4(4). https://doi.org/10.1128/mSphere.00426-19.

Insights into VdCmr1-mediated protection against high temperature stress and UV irradiation in Verticillium dahliae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fang, Y., Klosterman, S.J., Tian, C., Wang, Y. 2019. Insights into VdCmr1-mediated protection against high temperature stress and UV irradiation in Verticillium dahliae. Environmental Microbiology. 21(8):2977-2996. https://doi.org/10.1111/1462-2920.14695.

Improved detection methods for the spinach downy mildew pathogen, Peronospora effusa - (Abstract Only)
Batista Da Silva, M., Choi, Y., Martin, F.N., Osorio Marin, J., Garcia-Llanos, A., Van Deynze, A., Klosterman, S.J. 2019. Improved detection methods for the spinach downy mildew pathogen, Peronospora effusa. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting, August 3-7, 2019, Cleveland, Ohio.

Comparative genomics of downy mildews - (Abstract Only)
Fletcher, K., Martin, F.N., Rivera, Y., Gil, J., Wood, K., Dela Cueva, F., Kandel, S.L., Luster, D.G., Magill, C., Sharma, R., Klosterman, S.J., Abad, G., Michelmore, R. 2019. Comparative genomics of downy mildews. Oomycete Molecular Genetics Network Conference, July 10-12, 2019, Oban, Scotland.

Arabidopsis defense mutant ndr1-1 displays accelerated development and early flowering mediated by the hormone gibberellic acid - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dhar, N., Short, D.P., Mamo, B.E., Corrion, A.J., Wai, C.M., Anchieta, A.G., Van Buren, R., Day, B., Ajwa, H., Subbarao, K.V., Klosterman, S.J. 2019. Arabidopsis defense mutant ndr1-1 displays accelerated development and early flowering mediated by the hormone gibberellic acid. Plant Science. 285:200-213. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plantsci.2019.04.006.

Hormone signaling, growth, and defense response - Arabidopsis ndr1-1 takes center stage - (Abstract Only)
Dhar, N., Short, D.P., Mamo, B.E., Anchieta, A.G., Corrion, A., Day, B., Ajwa, H., McCreight, J.D., Casteel, C., Subbarao, K.V., Klosterman, S.J. 2019. Hormone signaling, growth, and defense response - Arabidopsis ndr1-1 takes center stage. American Society of Plant Biologists Annual Meeting, August 4-7, 2019, San Jose, California.

Transcriptional analysis of spinach cultivars during resistant and susceptible interactions with the downy mildew pathogen, Peronospora effusa - (Abstract Only)
Kandel, S.L., Hulse-Kemp, A., Mou, B., Van Deynze, A., Klosterman, S.J. 2019. Transcriptional analysis of spinach cultivars during resistant and susceptible interactions with the downy mildew pathogen, Peronospora effusa. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting, August 3-7, 2019, Cleveland, Ohio. Available: https://apsnet.confex.com/apsnet/2019/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/14429.

The polyketide synthase VdPKS1 and the transcription factor VdCmr1 are required for pigment production and UV protection in Verticillium dahliae - (Abstract Only)
Wang, Y., Hu, X., Fang, Y., Anchieta, A.G., Goldman, P.H., Hernandez, G., Klosterman, S.J. 2019. The polyketide synthase VdPKS1 and the transcription factor VdCmr1 are required for pigment production and UV protection in Verticillium dahliae. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting, August 3-7, 2019, Cleveland, Ohio. Available: https://apsnet.confex.com/apsnet/2019/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/13416.

The Gossypium hirsutum TIR-NBS-LRR gene GhDSC1 mediates resistance against Verticillium wilt - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, T., Wang, B., Yin, C., Zhang, D., Wang, D., Song, J., Zhou, L., Kong, Z., Klosterman, S.J., Li, J., Adamu, S., Liu, T., Subbarao, K.V., Chen, J., Dai, X. 2019. The Gossypium hirsutum TIR-NBS-LRR gene GhDSC1 mediates resistance against Verticillium wilt. Molecular Plant Pathology. 20(6):857-876. https://doi.org/10.1111/mpp.12797.

Population genomics demystifies the defoliation phenotype in the plant pathogen Verticillium dahliae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, D., Wang, J., Wang, D., Kong, Z., Zhou, L., Zhang, G., Gui, Y., Li, J., Huang, J., Wang, B., Liu, C., Yin, C., Li, R., Li, T., Wang, J., Short, D.P., Klosterman, S.J., Bostock, R.M., Subbarao, K.V., Chen, J., Dai, X. 2019. Population genomics demystifies the defoliation phenotype in the plant pathogen Verticillium dahliae. New Phytologist. 222(2):1012-1029. https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.15672.

Insights into evolving global populations of Phytophthora infestans via new complementary mtDNA haplotype markers and nuclear SSRs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Martin, F.N., Zhang, Y., Cooke, D.E.L., Coffey, M.D., Grunwald, N.J., Fry, W.E. 2019. Insights into evolving global populations of Phytophthora infestans via new complementary mtDNA haplotype markers and nuclear SSRs. PLoS One. 14(1):e0208606. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0208606.

Genome-wide transcriptome profiles reveal how Bacillus subtilis lipopeptides inhibit microsclerotia formation in Verticillium dahliae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yu, D., Fang, Y., Tang, C., Klosterman, S.J., Tian, C., Wang, Y. 2018. Genome-wide transcriptome profiles reveal how Bacillus subtilis lipopeptides inhibit microsclerotia formation in Verticillium dahliae. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. 32(5):622-634. https://doi.org/10.1094/MPMI-08-18-0233-R.

Spinach downy mildew: Advances in our understanding of the disease cycle and prospects for disease management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kandel, S.L., Mou, B., Shishkoff, N., Shi, A., Subbarao, K.V., Klosterman, S.J. 2019. Spinach downy mildew: Advances in our understanding of the disease cycle and prospects for disease management. Plant Disease. 103:791-803. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-10-18-1720-FE.

Comparative genomics of downy mildews reveals potential adaptations to biotrophy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fletcher, K., Klosterman, S.J., Derevnina, L., Martin, F.N., Bertier, L.D., Koike, S.T., Chin-Wo-Reyes, S., Mou, B., Michelmore, R. 2018. Comparative genomics of downy mildews reveals potential adaptations to biotrophy. BMC Genomics. 19:851. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-018-5214-8.

Detection of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae from infected strawberry plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burkhardt, A.K., Koike, S.T., Henry, P.M., Gordon, T.R., Martin, F.N. 2019. Detection of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. fragariae from infected strawberry plants. Plant Disease. 103:1006-1013. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-08-18-1315-RE.

The transcription factor VdHapX controls iron homeostasis and is crucial for virulence in the vascular pathogen Verticillium dahliae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, Y., Deng, C., Tian, L., Xiong, D., Tian, C., Klosterman, S.J. 2018. The transcription factor VdHapX controls iron homeostasis and is crucial for virulence in the vascular pathogen Verticillium dahliae. mSphere. 3(5):e00400-18. https://doi.org/10.1128/mSphere.00400-18.

Genome-wide identification and functional analyses of the CRK gene family reveals that GbCRK18 confers Verticillium wilt resistance in Gossypium barbadense - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, T.-G., Zhang, D.-D., Zhou, L., Kong, Z.-Q., Hussaini, A.S., Wang, D., Li, J.-J., Short, D.P.G., Dhar, N., Klosterman, S.J., Wang, B.L., Yin, C.-M., Subbarao, K.V., Chen, J.-Y., Dai, X.-F. 2018. Genome-wide identification and functional analyses of the CRK gene family reveals that GbCRK18 confers Verticillium wilt resistance in Gossypium barbadense. Frontiers in Plant Science. 9:1266. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2018.01266.

Development of molecular methods to detect Macrophomina phaseolina from strawberry plants and soil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Burkhardt, A.K., Ramon, M.L., Smith, B., Koike, S.T., Martin, F.N. 2018. Development of molecular methods to detect Macrophomina phaseolina from strawberry plants and soil. Phytopathology. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-03-18-0071-R.

Recombinase Polymerase Amplification Assay for fast, sensitive and on-site detection of Phytophthora cactorum without DNA extraction - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Munawar, M., Toljamo, A., Martin, F.N., Kokko, H. 2019. Recombinase Polymerase Amplification Assay for fast, sensitive and on-site detection of Phytophthora cactorum without DNA extraction. European Journal of Horticultural Science. 84:14-19. https://doi.org/10.17660/eJHS.2019/84.1.2.

Detection of latent Peronospora effusa infections in spinach - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Subbarao, C.S., Anchieta, A.G., Ochoa, L., Dhar, N., Kunjeti, S.G., Subbarao, K.V., Klosterman, S.J. 2018. Detection of latent Peronospora effusa infections in spinach. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-12-17-1956-RE.

Comparative genomics of downy mildews - (Abstract Only)
Michelmore, R., Fletcher, K., Martin, F.N., Gil, J., Zhang, L., Wood, K., Kenefick, A., Dela Cueva, F., Luster, D.G., Rivera, Y., Magill, C., Sharma, R., Klosterman, S.J., Zhang, Y., Abad, G., Reyes-Chin-Wo, S. 2018. Comparative genomics of downy mildews. International Congress of Plant Pathology, 6th International Oomycetes Workshop: Phytophthora, Pythium, Downy Mildews and Related Genera, July 28, 2018, Boston, Massachusetts.

Mitochondrial Genomics: A systematic method for development of loci for diagnostics, taxonomy, phylogenetics and metagenomic studies - (Abstract Only)
Martin, F.N. 2018. Mitochondrial Genomics: A systematic method for development of loci for diagnostics, taxonomy, phylogenetics and metagenomic studies. International Congress of Plant Pathology, 6th International Oomycetes Workshop: Phytophthora, Pythium, Downy Mildews and Related Genera, July 28, 2018, Boston, Massachusetts.

Transcription factor VdCmr1 is required for pigment production, protection from UV irradiation, and regulates expression of melanin biosynthetic genes in Verticillium dahliae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, Y., Hu, X., Fang, Y., Anchieta, A.G., Goldman, P.H., Hernandez, G., Klosterman, S.J. 2018. Transcription factor VdCmr1 is required for pigment production, protection from UV irradiation, and regulates expression of melanin biosynthetic genes in Verticillium dahliae. Microbiology. 164(4):685-696. https://doi.org/10.1099/mic.0.000633.

SNARE-encoding genes VdSec22 and VdSso1 mediate protein secretion required for full virulence in Verticillium dahliae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, J., Tian, L., Zhang, D., Short, D.P., Zhou, L., Song, S., Liu, Y., Wang, D., Kong, Z., Cui, W., Ma, X., Klosterman, S.J., Subbarao, K.V., Chen, J., Dai, X. 2018. SNARE-encoding genes VdSec22 and VdSso1 mediate protein secretion required for full virulence in Verticillium dahliae. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. 32(6):651-664. http://doi.org/10.1094/MPMI-12-17-0289-R.

Heterologous expression of the cotton NBS-LRR gene GbaNA1 enhances Verticillium wilt resistance in Arabidopsis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, N.Y., Zhou, L., Zhang, D.-D., Klosterman, S.J., Li, T.-G., Gui, Y.J., Kong, Z.-Q., Ma, X.-F., Short, D.P.G., Zhang, W.-Q., Li, J.-J., Subbarao, K.V., Chen, J.-Y., Dai, X.-F. 2018. Heterologous expression of the cotton NBS-LRR gene GbaNA1 enhances Verticillium wilt resistance in Arabidopsis. Frontiers in Plant Science. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2018.00119.

Advances in diagnostics of downy mildews: Lessons learned from other oomycetes and future challenges - (Review Article)
Crandall, S.G., Rahman, A., Quesada-Ocampo, L.M., Martin, F.N., Bilodeau, G.J., Miles, T.D. 2018. Advances in diagnostics of downy mildews: Lessons learned from other oomycetes and future challenges. Plant Disease. 102(2):265-275. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-09-17-1455-FE.

Temporal occurrence and niche preferences of Phytophthora spp. causing brown rot of citrus in the Central Valley of California - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hao, W., Miles, T.D., Martin, F.N., Browne, G.T., Forster, H., Adaskaveg, J.E. 2018. Temporal occurrence and niche preferences of Phytophthora spp. causing brown rot of citrus in the Central Valley of California. Phytopathology. 108(3):384-391. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-09-17-0315-R.

Molecular approaches for biosurveillance of the cucurbit downy mildew pathogen, Pseudoperonospora cubensis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rahman, A., Miles, T.D., Martin, F.N., Quesada-Ocampo, L.M. 2017. Molecular approaches for biosurveillance of the cucurbit downy mildew pathogen, Pseudoperonospora cubensis. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology. 39:282-296. https://doi.org/10.1080/07060661.2017.1357661.