Research Project: Identifying Vulnerabilities in Vector-host-pathogen Interactions of Grapevine and Citrus Pathosystems to Advance Sustainable Management Strategies

Location: Crop Diseases, Pests and Genetics Research

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

The complete genome sequence of ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’ strain 9PA and its application in characterization of the prevalent strains in the Brazilian citriculture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

The discovery of Citrus yellow vein learing virus Hacienda Heights isolate diversifies the geological origins of the virus in California, United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sun, Y., Yokomi, R.K. 2024. The discovery of Citrus yellow vein learing virus Hacienda Heights isolate diversifies the geological origins of the virus in California, United States. Viruses. 16(9): Article 1479. https://doi.org/10.3390/v16091479.

Phosphorylation of PIP2;7 by CPK28 or Phytophthora kinase effectors dampens pattern-triggered immunity in Arabidopsis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhu, H., Bao, Y., Peng, H., Li, X., Pan, W., Yang, Y., Kuang, Z., Ji, P., Liu, J., She, D., Tyler, B.M., Ai, G., Dou, D. 2024. Phosphorylation of PIP2;7 by CPK28 or Phytophthora kinase effectors dampens pattern-triggered immunity in Arabidopsis. Plant Communications. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xplc.2024.101135.

Citrus tristeza virus: a century-long challenge for the world's citrus industries - (Review Article)
Sun, Y., Yokomi, R.K., Folimonova, S. 2024. Citrus tristeza virus: a century-long challenge for the world's citrus industries. Annals of Applied Biology. 1-19. https://doi.org/10.1111/aab.12939.

Opportunities for optimizing fungal biological control agents for long-term and effective management of insect pests of orchards and vineyards: a review - (Literature Review)

Mitochondrial genome resource of the cottony ash psyllid, a host of a newly identified 'Candidatus Liberibacter' bacterium - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sabaghian, S., Gorman, Z.J., Prager, S., Chen, J., Wallis, C.M. 2024. Mitochondrial genome resource of the cottony ash psyllid, a host of a newly identified 'Candidatus Liberibacter' bacterium. PhytoFrontiers. 10(10). https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTOFR-11-23-0152-A.

PUB40 attenuates Phytophthora capsica resistance by destabilizing the MEK2-SIPK/WIPK cascade in Nicotiana benthamiana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, Y., Wang, J., Pi, L., Wang, N., Peng, H., Yin, Z., Dou, D. 2024. PUB40 attenuates Phytophthora capsica resistance by destabilizing the MEK2-SIPK/WIPK cascade in Nicotiana benthamiana. Phytopathology Research. 6. Article 31. https://doi.org/10.1186/s42483-024-00249-6.

Protocol for quantitative evaluation of misfolded protein degradation using Agrobacterium-mediated expression system in Nicotiana benthamiana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cheng, Y., Meng, R., Niu, S., Peng, H., Jing, M. 2024. Protocol for quantitative evaluation of misfolded protein degradation using Agrobacterium-mediated expression system in Nicotiana benthamiana. STAR (Structured Transparent Accessible Reproducible) Protocols. 5(2). Article 103034. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xpro.2024.103034.

Characterization of data observing Meloidogyne incognita, Neofusicoccum parvum, and Xylella fastidiosa infection effects on development of grapevine phenolic compound levels and resistance to subsequent Neofusicoccum parvum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wallis, C.M. 2024. Characterization of data observing Meloidogyne incognita, Neofusicoccum parvum, and Xylella fastidiosa infection effects on development of grapevine phenolic compound levels and resistance to subsequent Neofusicoccum parvum. Data in Brief. 54. Article 110301. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2024.110301.

Metformin blocks BIK1-mediated CPK28 phosphorylation and enhances plant immunity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bao, Y., Zhang, Q., Zhu, H., Pei, Y., Zhao, Y., Li, Y., Ji, P., Du, D., Peng, H., Xu, G., Wang, X., Yin, Z., Ai, G., Liang, X., Dou, D. 2024. Metformin blocks BIK1-mediated CPK28 phosphorylation and enhances plant immunity. Journal of Advanced Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jare.2024.02.025.

Genotype sequencing and phylogenetic analysis revealed the origins of Citrus yellow vein clearing virus California isolates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sun, Y., Yokomi, R.K. 2024. Genotype sequencing and phylogenetic analysis revealed the origins of Citrus yellow vein clearing virus California isolates. Viruses. 16(2). Article 188. https://doi.org/10.3390/v16020188.

Species diversity, nitrogen fixation, and nutrient solubilization activities of endophytic bacteria in pea embryos - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hao, J., Zhang, X., Qiu, S., Song, F., Lyu, X., Ma, Y., Peng, H. 2024. Species diversity, nitrogen fixation, and nutrient solubilization activities of endophytic bacteria in pea embryos. Applied Sciences. 14(2). Article 788. https://doi.org/10.3390/app14020788.

Diversity of 'Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus' strains in Texas revealed by prophage sequence analyses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
De Leon, V.S., Chen, J., McCollum, G., Park, J., Louzada, E.S., Setamou, M., Kunta, M. 2024. Diversity of 'Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus' strains in Texas revealed by prophage sequence analyses. Plant Disease. 108(6):1455-1460. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-09-23-1994-SR.

Genetic interactions between BEN1- and cytochrome P450-mediated brassinosteroid inactivation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tayengwa, R., Westenskow, S.R., Peng, H., Hulbert, A.K., Neff, M.M. 2024. Genetic interactions between BEN1- and cytochrome P450-mediated brassinosteroid inactivation. Physiologia Plantarum. 176(1). Article e14141. https://doi.org/10.1111/ppl.14141.

Improved tissue sampling for reliable detection of Candidatus liberibacter asiaticus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hajeri, S., Kumagai, L., Yokomi, R.K. 2023. Improved tissue sampling for reliable detection of Candidatus liberibacter asiaticus. Plants. 12(19). Article e3364. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12193364.

Genome sequence resource for “Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus” strain GDCZ from a historical HLB endemic region in China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zheng, Y., Li, C., Xu, P., Liu, C., Chen, J., Deng, X., Zheng, Z. 2023. Genome sequence resource for “Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus” strain GDCZ from a historical HLB endemic region in China. BMC Genomic Data. 24. Article 63. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12863-023-01160-3.

Whole genome sequence of Citrus yellow vein clearing virus CA1 isolate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sun, Y., Yokomi, R.K. 2023. Whole genome sequence of Citrus yellow vein clearing virus CA1 isolate. BMC Research Notes. 16. Article 166. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-023-06443-7.

Comparison of assembly platforms for the assembly of the nuclear genome of Trichoderma harzianum strain PAR3 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gorman, Z.J., Chen, J., Perez De Leon, A.A., Wallis, C.M. 2023. Comparison of assembly platforms for the assembly of the nuclear genome of Trichoderma harzianum strain PAR3. BMC Genomics. 24. Article 454. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-023-09544-6.

First report of Eratyrus cuspidatus (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) infected with Trypanosoma cruzi in peridomestic environment in Chiapas, México - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Velazquez Ramirez, D.D., Perez De Leon, A.A., Debboun, M., Ochoa Diaz Lopez, H., Defuentes Vicente, J.A., Irecta Najera, C., Mendez Cruz, L., Ezpinoza Medinilla, E.E. 2023. First report of Eratyrus cuspidatus (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) infected with Trypanosoma cruzi in peridomestic environment in Chiapas, México. Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases. Available: https://doi.org/10.1089/vbz.2022.0099.

Metagenomic analysis of a root sample affected by plum leaf scald disease caused by Xylella fastidiosa subsp. multiplex in Georgia, the United States - (Abstract Only)

Microbiome comparison between leaf and root samples within the same citrus tree infected by “Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus” in Texas, USA - (Abstract Only)

Complete genome sequences of Xylella fastidiosa subsp. fastidiosa and X. fastidiosa subsp. multiplex strains causing blueberry bacterial leaf scorch disease in Georgia, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Oliver, J.E., Lewis, K.J., Taylor, S.J., Chen, J. 2023. Complete genome sequences of Xylella fastidiosa subsp. fastidiosa and X. fastidiosa subsp. multiplex strains causing blueberry bacterial leaf scorch disease in Georgia, USA. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 12(6). Article e00114-23. https://doi.org/10.1128/mra.00114-23.

AC-DC Electropenetrography to study effects of chemical compounds on details of arthropod vector feeding behaviors - (Abstract Only)
Backus, E.A., Cooper, A., Pickens, V., Reif, K. 2023. AC-DC Electropenetrography to study effects of chemical compounds on details of arthropod vector feeding behaviors. Meeting Abstract.

Xylella fastidiosa requires the Type II secretion system for pathogenicity and survival in grapevine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ingel, B., Castro, C., Burbank, L.P., De Anda, N., Way, H., Wang, P., Roper, C. 2023. Xylella fastidiosa requires the Type II secretion system for pathogenicity and survival in grapevine. Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions. 36(10):636-646. https://doi.org/10.1094/MPMI-03-23-0027-R.

Pathosystems research advances agricultural pest and specialty crop disease management in the San Joaquin Valley of California - (Abstract Only)
Perez De Leon, A.A., Chen, J., Krugner, R., Yokomi, R.K., Wallis, C.M. 2023. Pathosystems research advances agricultural pest and specialty crop disease management in the San Joaquin Valley of California. American Chemical Society Abstracts.

Pest categorisation of Xylella taiwanensis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bragard, C., Baptista, P., Chatzivassiliou, E., Di Serio, F., Gonthier, P., Jaques Miret, J., Justesen, A.F., MacLeod, A., Magnusson, C., Milonas, P., Navas-Cortes, J.A., Parnell, S., Potting, R., Stefani, E., Thulke, H., Van der Werf, W., Civera, A., Yuen, J., Zappala, L., Chen, J., Migheli, Q., Vloutoglou, I., Streissl, F., Reignault, P. 2023. Pest categorisation of Xylella taiwanensis. European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Journal. 21(1). Article e07736. https://doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2023.7736.

Metagenomic analyses of Asian citrus psyllids infected with “Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus” in Mexico - (Proceedings)

Trypanosoma evansi in water buffalo livestock - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sandoval-Reyes, R., Romero-Salas, D., Cardenas-Amaya, C., Ojeda-Robertos, N., Perez De Leon, A.A. 2023. Trypanosoma evansi in water buffalo livestock. Bioagrociencias. 16(1). https://doi.org/10.56369/BAC.4638.

Evaluation of the Fungal Interaction between Fusarium Oxysporum f. Sp. Vasinfectum Race 4 and Rhizoctonia Solani on Disease Development in Pima and Upland Cotton - (Abstract Only)
Ellis, M.L., Maddox, A.M., Garcia, J., Wallis, C.M., Hutmacher, R.B., Ulloa, M. 2023. Evaluation of the Fungal Interaction between Fusarium Oxysporum f. Sp. Vasinfectum Race 4 and Rhizoctonia Solani on Disease Development in Pima and Upland Cotton. Meeting Abstract. NA.

Natural recombination among Type I restriction-modification systems creates diverse genomic methylation patterns among Xylella fastidiosa strains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
O'Leary, M.L., Burbank, L.P. 2023. Natural recombination among Type I restriction-modification systems creates diverse genomic methylation patterns among Xylella fastidiosa strains. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 89(1). https://doi.org/10.1128/aem.01873-22.

Surveys of Citrus tristeza virus in commercial citrus orchards in California - (Trade Journal)
Yokomi, R.K., Hareji, S. 2023. Surveys of Citrus tristeza virus in commercial citrus orchards in California. Citrograph. available: https://citrus-research-board-static.sfo2.digitaloceanspaces.com/citrograph/pdf/CRB-Citrograph-Mag-Q2-Spring-2023-Web.pdf

Machine learning and analysis of genomic diversity of “Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus” strains from 20 citrus production states in Mexico - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huang, J., Alanis-Martinez, L., Kumagai, L., Dai, Z., Zheng, Z., Perez de Leon, A.A., Chen, J., Deng, X. 2022. Machine learning and analysis of genomic diversity of “Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus” strains from 20 citrus production states in Mexico. Frontiers in Plant Science. 13. Article 1052680. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.1052680.

The changing status of citrus pest in California: from the past to the future - (Abstract Only)
Yokomi, R.K., Gautam, S. 2022. The changing status of citrus pest in California: from the past to the future. Book of Abstracts XIV International Citrus Congress. Meeting Abstract.

Mixed infections of fungal trunk pathogens and induced systemic phenolic compound production in grapevines - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wallis, C.M., Gorman, Z.J., Galarneau, E.R., Baumgartner, K. 2022. Mixed infections of fungal trunk pathogens and induced systemic phenolic compound production in grapevines. Frontiers in Fungal Biology. 3. Article 1001143. https://doi.org/10.3389/ffunb.2022.1001143.

Biological features and in planta transcriptomic analyses of a Microviridae phage (CLasMV1) in “Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus” - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, C., Fang, F., Li, Y., Zhang, L., Wu, J., Li, T., Zheng, Y., Xu, Q., Fan, S., Chen, J., Deng, X., Zheng, Z. 2022. Biological features and in planta transcriptomic analyses of a Microviridae phage (CLasMV1) in “Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus”. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 23(17). Article 10024. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms231710024.