Research Project: New Crop Production and Protection Practices to Increase Sugarcane Ratoon Longevity and Maximize Economic Sustainability

Location: Sugarcane Research

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

Red harvester ants (Pogonomyrmex barbatus) do not distinguish between sorghum head mold symptomatic and asymptomatic seeds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Red harvester ants (Pogonomyrmex barbatus) do not distinguish between sorghum head mold symptomatic and asymptomatic seeds - (Other)

Red harvester ant nests impact soil compaction but not temperature in peri-urban habitats of the Lower Rio Grande Valley - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hernandez, G., Penn, H., Cano, R., Elliott-Vidaurri, L., Choudhury, R. 2024. Red harvester ant nests impact soil compaction but not temperature in peri-urban habitats of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Southwestern Entomologist. https://doi.org/10.3958/059.049.0310.

Red harvester ant nests impact soil compaction but not temperature in peri-urban habitats of the Lower Rio Grande Valley - (Other)
Hernandez, G., Penn, H., Cano, R., Elliott-Vidaurri, L., Choudhury, R. 2024. Red harvester ant nests impact soil compaction but not temperature in peri-urban habitats of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. bioRxiv. https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.05.11.593703.

Impact of selected adjuvants combined with Vantacor against the sugarcane borer, 2023 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Penn, H., Richard, R.T., Ogeron, A.J. 2024. Impact of selected adjuvants combined with Vantacor against the sugarcane borer, 2023. Arthropod Management Tests. https://doi.org/10.1093/amt/tsae067.

Differential patterns of taxonomic and functional diversity for two groups of canopy arthropods across spatial scales - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mahon, M.B., Penn, H., Campbell, K.U., Crist, T.O. 2023. Differential patterns of taxonomic and functional diversity for two groups of canopy arthropods across spatial scales. Ecosphere. 14(11). Article e4700. https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.4700.

Distribution and Frequency of Little Cherry Virus 2 Genotypes in both Production and Ornamental Fruit Trees in the Pacific Northwest - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shires, M.K., Molnar, C., Wright, A.A., Bishop, G., Harper, S.J. 2024. Distribution and Frequency of Little Cherry Virus 2 Genotypes in both Production and Ornamental Fruit Trees in the Pacific Northwest. Plant Health Progress. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHP-09-23-0077-S.

Lignocellulosic composition not associated with stem borer resistance in select Louisiana sugarcane cultivars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Penn, H., Johnson, R.M., Richard, K.A., Richard, R.T., White, W.H. 2023. Lignocellulosic composition not associated with stem borer resistance in select Louisiana sugarcane cultivars. Agronomy. 13(11).Article 10.3390. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy13112764.

Low rates of sugarcane bagasse-derived biochar have limited effects on soil properties and sugarcane crop yield - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
White Jr, P.M., Ellsworth, P.Z., Lima, I.M. 2023. Low rates of sugarcane bagasse-derived biochar have limited effects on soil properties and sugarcane crop yield. Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment. 6(4).Article e20430. https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20430.

Non-target potential of neonicotinoid and fungicide seed cane treatments on Solenopsis invicta - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Penn, H., White Jr, P.M., Wilson, B.E., Richard, R.T. 2023. Non-target potential of neonicotinoid and fungicide seed cane treatments on Solenopsis invicta. Crop Protection. 170(106278):1-11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2023.106278.

Impact of insecticide, rate, and timing combinations against sugarcane borer, 2019-2020 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Penn, H., Richard, R.T., Johnson, R.M. 2023. Impact of insecticide, rate, and timing combinations against sugarcane borer, 2019-2020. Arthropod Management Tests. 48(1):1-2. https://doi.org/10.1093/amt/tsad055.

Tree canopy cover and elevation affect the distribution of red harvester ant nests in a peri-urban setting - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Elliott, L., Martinez, I., Pereira, E., Choudhury, R., Penn, H. 2023. Tree canopy cover and elevation affect the distribution of red harvester ant nests in a peri-urban setting. Insect Conservation and Diversity. pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvad025.

Discrimination of weeds from sugarcane in Louisiana using hyperspectral leaf reflectance data and pigment analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Johnson, R.M., Orgeron, A., Spaunhorst, D.J., Zimba, P.V. 2023. Discrimination of weeds from sugarcane in Louisiana using hyperspectral leaf reflectance data and pigment analysis. Weed Technology. p.1-9. https://doi.org/10.1017/wet.2023.14.

Draft genome sequence of a Washington isolate of Candidatus Phytoplasma pruni - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wright, A.A., Harper, S.J. 2022. Draft genome sequence of a Washington isolate of Candidatus Phytoplasma pruni. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 11(12):e00790-22. https://doi.org/10.1128/mra.00790-22.

Characterization of resistance to the Mexican rice borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) among Louisiana sugarcane cultivars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Salgado, L.D., Wilson, B.E., Penn, H., Richard, R.T., Way, M.O. 2022. Characterization of resistance to the Mexican rice borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) among Louisiana sugarcane cultivars. Insects. 13(10):890. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects13100890.

Physiological and transcriptomic analysis of Candidatus Phytoplasma pruni infection in Prunus persica - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wright, A.A., Molnar, C., Shires, M.K., Bishop, G., Harper, S.J. 2023. Physiological and transcriptomic analysis of Candidatus Phytoplasma pruni infection in Prunus persica. PhytoFrontiers. Vol. 3, No.2. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTOFR-08-22-0083-R.

Red harvester ant (Pogonomyrmex barbatus F. Smith; Hymenoptera: Formicidae) preference for cover crop seeds in South Texas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Elliott-Vidaurri, L.V., Rivera, D., Noval, A., Choudhury, R.A., Penn, H.J. 2022. Red harvester ant (Pogonomyrmex barbatus F. Smith; Hymenoptera: Formicidae) preference for cover crop seeds in South Texas. Agronomy. 12(5):1099. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12051099.

Honey bee genetic stock determines DWV symptom severity but not viral load or dissemination following pupal exposure - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Penn, H.J., Simone-Finstrom, M.D., Chen, Y., Healy, K.B. 2022. Honey bee genetic stock determines DWV symptom severity but not viral load or dissemination following pupal exposure. Frontiers in Genetics. 13:909392. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2022.909392.

Colony-level viral load influences collective foraging in honey bees - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Penn, H., Simone-Finstrom, M., De Guzman, L.I., Tokarz, P.G., Dickens, R.D. 2022. Colony-level viral load influences collective foraging in honey bees. Frontiers in Insect Science. 2:894482. https://doi.org/10.3389/finsc.2022.894482.

Red harvester ant (Pogonomyrmex barbatus) preference for cover crop seeds in South Texas - (Other)

The effects of cobalt on sugarcane growth and development in plant cane and two ratoon crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dasilva, D.P., Johnson, R.M., Crusciol, C.A. 2022. The effects of cobalt on sugarcane growth and development in plant cane and two ratoon crops. Sugar Tech. 2022:1-12. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12355-022-01108-4.

Tropical milkweed herbivore and predator dynamics in suburban South Texas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rivera, D., Noval, J.A., Elliott, L., Penn, H. 2021. Tropical milkweed herbivore and predator dynamics in suburban South Texas. Subtropical Agriculture and Environments: Research Note. 72:16-20.

Host genotype and tissue type determine DWV infection intensity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Penn, H., Simone-Finstrom, M., Lang, S.A., Chen, Y., Healy, K. 2021. Host genotype and tissue type determine DWV infection intensity. Frontiers in Insect Science. Article 756690:1-12. https://doi.org/10.3389/finsc.2021.756690.

Resistance to the sugarcane borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in Louisiana sugarcane cultivars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Salgado, L.D., Wilson, B.E., Villegas, J.M., Richard, R.T., Penn, H. 2021. Resistance to the sugarcane borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in Louisiana sugarcane cultivars. Environmental Entomology. 51(1):196-203. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvab118.

Registration of ‘L 12-201’ sugarcane - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pontif, M., Kimbeng, C., Gravois, K.A., Bishoff, K.P., Sexton, D.R., Laborde, C.M., Hawkins, G., Hoy, J., Baisakh, N., Wilson, B.E., Orgeron, A., Todd, J.R., Waguespack, H.L. 2022. Registration of ‘L 12-201’ sugarcane. Journal of Plant Registrations. 16(2):363-377. https://doi.org/10.1002/plr2.20185.

Lawn mullets: Comparing homeowner attitudes regarding pollinator-friendly lawncare practices in front and back yards - (Abstract Only)

Effect of variety and trinexapac–ethyl application on the yield of billet and whole-stalk planted sugarcane in Louisiana - (Abstract Only)

The influence of nitrogen fertilization on infestations of the sugarcane borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in Louisiana - (Abstract Only)

Notice of release of sugarcane variety HoCP 14-885 - (Trade Journal)
Todd, J.R., Dufrene Jr, E.O., Hale, A.L., Pan, Y.-B., White, W.H., Grisham, M.P., Gravois, K.A., Jackson, W.R., Dalley, C.D., Waguespack, H.L., Kimbeng, C., Naquin, M.J., Spaunhorst, D.J., Duet Jr, M.J., Landry, C.J., Verdun, D.L. 2021. Notice of release of sugarcane variety HoCP 14-885. Sugar Bulletin. 99(8):19-20.

Effect of synthetic auxin herbicides applied during sugarcane grand growth on starch accumulation and color - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Spring-applied triclopyr mixtures for bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon) suppression in sugarcane - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Evaluation of nutrient-based ripener additives tank-mixed with glyphosate on sugarcane yield components in Louisiana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

DWV and honey bee genotypes determine infection level - (Abstract Only)

Colony- and individual-level viral infections determine macronutrient foraging preferences based on honey bee (Apis mellifera) genotype - (Abstract Only)

Kentucky soybean farmers’ supportiveness of two integrated pest and pollinator management tactics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Penn, H., Penn, J.M., Cunningham-Minnick, M., Hu, W. 2021. Kentucky soybean farmers’ supportiveness of two integrated pest and pollinator management tactics. Journal of Integrated Pest Management. 12(1):1-9. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmab005.

Response of sugarcane to cobalt application in Louisiana - (Abstract Only)

Effect of variety and Trinexapac-ethyl application on the yield of billet and whole-stalk planted sugarcane in Louisiana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dasilva, D.P., Orgeron, A.J., Johnson, R.M. 2020. Effect of variety and Trinexapac-ethyl application on the yield of billet and whole-stalk planted sugarcane in Louisiana. Journal of the American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists. 40:46-55.

The buzz about bee campuses: Student thoughts regarding pollinator conservation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Penn, H., Penn, J.M., Hagan, M., Hu, W. 2020. The buzz about bee campuses: Student thoughts regarding pollinator conservation. American Entomologist. 66(4):54-61. https://doi.org/10.1093/ae/tmaa055.

Kentucky farmers’ supportiveness of tactics for the enhancement of pollination and IPM in soybeans - (Abstract Only)

Population trends of the sugarcane borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in Louisiana sugarcane - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wilson, B.E., White, W.H., Richard, R.T., Johnson, R.M. 2020. Population trends of the sugarcane borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in Louisiana sugarcane. Environmental Entomology. 49(6):1455-1461.

Evaluation of sugarcane borer, Diatraea saccharalis, resistance among commercial and experimental cultivars in the Louisiana sugarcane cultivar development program - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wilson, B.E., White, W.H., Richard, R.T., Johnson, R.M. 2021. Evaluation of sugarcane borer, Diatraea saccharalis, resistance among commercial and experimental cultivars in the Louisiana sugarcane cultivar development program. International Sugar Journal. 123(1468):256-261.

Notice of release of sugarcane variety Ho 13-739 - (Trade Journal)

A comparison of genome sequence data and pathogenicity among isolates of Sorghum mosaic virus from Louisiana sugarcane - (Abstract Only)