Research Project: Management of Diseases, Pests, and Pollinators of Horticultural Crops

Location: Southern Horticultural Research Unit

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

Data and code from: Establishment of southern highbush blueberry cultivars and suppression of phytophthora root rot using cover crop and soil amendment treatments - (Database / Dataset)
Smith, B.J., Stafne, E., Read, Q.D. 2024. Data and code from: Establishment of southern highbush blueberry cultivars and suppression of phytophthora root rot using cover crop and soil amendment treatments. Ag Data Commons. https://doi.org/10.15482/USDA.ADC/27695847.v1.

Pruning and in-season canopy manipulation affects MidSouth juice and wine phenolic content - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Williams, H.N., Stafne, E.T., Zhang, Y., Chang, S.K. 2024. Pruning and in-season canopy manipulation affects MidSouth juice and wine phenolic content. Beverages. 10:98. https://doi.org/10.3390/beverages10040098.

Investigation of hybrid Freeman maple resistance to Chrysobothris flatheaded borers (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

UVC (254 nm) and Far UVC (222 nm) irradiation affects in vitro growth of Colletotrichum sp. isolates and their infection of detached strawberry leaves. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, B.J., Sampson, B.J., Copes, W.E., Takeda, F., Janisiewicz, W.J., Stafne, E.T., Sakhanokho, H.F., Carroll, J.B. 2024. UVC (254 nm) and Far UVC (222 nm) irradiation affects in vitro growth of Colletotrichum sp. isolates and their infection of detached strawberry leaves.. PhytoFrontiers. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTOFR-03-24-0016-R.

Environmental Influences on the Drying Rate of Spray Applied Disinfestants from Horticultural Production Surfaces - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Copes, W.E., Read, Q.D., Smith, B.J. 2024. Environmental Influences on the Drying Rate of Spray Applied Disinfestants from Horticultural Production Surfaces. PhytoFrontiers. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTOFR-03-24-0019-R.

Rooting response of Piedmont azalea (Rhododendron canescens) to auxin basal quick dip on single node cuttings. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ryals, J., Knight, P., Williams, H., Langlois, S., Coker, C., Delprince, J., Bowden, A., Drackett, P. 2024. Rooting response of Piedmont azalea (Rhododendron canescens) to auxin basal quick dip on single node cuttings.The Azalean. 45:42.

Integration of physical and chemical tactics for managing Systena frontalis at ornamental nurseries - (Abstract Only)

Assessment of Mitochondrial Function in the AmE-711 Honey Bee Cell Line: Boscalid and Pyraclostrobin Effects - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Martinovic-Weigelt, D., Dang, M., Mord, A., Goblirsch, M.J. 2024. Assessment of Mitochondrial Function in the AmE-711 Honey Bee Cell Line: Boscalid and Pyraclostrobin Effects . Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. http://doi.org/10.1002/etc.5847.

Genomic and transcriptomic comparisons of the twig blight pathogen, Passalora sequoiae with Mycosphaereallaceae foliar and conifer pathogens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dobbs, J.T., Caballero, J.R., Ata, J.P., Babiker, E.M., Copes, W.E., Stewart, J.E. 2024. Genomic and transcriptomic comparisons of the twig blight pathogen, Passalora sequoiae with Mycosphaereallaceae foliar and conifer pathogens. Phytopathology. 114:732-742. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-08-23-0271-R.

Environmental Influences on the Evaporation Rate of Horticultural Disinfestants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Copes, W.E., Smith, B.J. 2024. Environmental Influences on the Evaporation Rate of Horticultural Disinfestants. PhytoFrontiers. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTOFR-09-23-0125-R.

Honey bee Apis mellifera L. Responses to Oxidative Stress Induced by Pharmacological and Pesticide Compounds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Faizan, T., Goblirsch, M.J., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Karim, S., Alburaki, M. 2023. Honey bee Apis mellifera L. Responses to Oxidative Stress Induced by Pharmacological and Pesticide Compounds. Frontiers in Genetics. https://doi.org/10.3389/frbee.2023.1275862.

Challenges in breeding and selecting Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa × P. incarnata hybrids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stafne, E. 2023. Challenges in breeding and selecting Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa × P. incarnata hybrids. Technology in Horticulture. https://doi.org/10.48130/TIH-2023-0016.

Sensitivity to imidacloprid insecticide varies among some social and solitary bee species of agricultural value - (Abstract Only)
Sampson, B.J., Gregorc, A., Alburaki, M., Werle, C.T., Karim, S., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Knight, P. 2023. Sensitivity to imidacloprid insecticide varies among some social and solitary bee species of agricultural value. Mississippi Academy of Sciences Proceedings. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0285167.

Effect of auxin rate, basal wounding, auxin application method, and substrate on propagation of sweetbay magnolia, Magnolia virginiana L. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ryals, J., Bowden, A., Knight, P., Langlois, S., Coker, C., Drackett, P. 2023. Effect of auxin rate, basal wounding, auxin application method, and substrate on propagation of sweetbay magnolia, Magnolia virginiana L.. Native Plants Journal. 24(3):225–232. https://doi.org/10.3368/npj.24.3.225.

Fertilizer type and irrigation frequency affect plant growth, yield, and gas exchange of containerized strawberry cultivars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lalk, G., Bi, G., Stafne, E., Li, T. 2023. Fertilizer type and irrigation frequency affect plant growth, yield, and gas exchange of containerized strawberry cultivars. Technology in Horticulture. 3:3. https://doi.org/10.48130/TIH-2023-0003.

Insecticidal activity of Jatropha extracts against the azalea lace bug, Stephanitis pyrioides (Hemiptera: Tingidae) - (Abstract Only)

Higher renovation pruning height improves early yields of ‘Woodard’ rabbiteye blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stafne, E.T., Smith, B.J. 2021. Higher renovation pruning height improves early yields of ‘Woodard’ rabbiteye blueberry. HortTechnology. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH04782-20.

Evaluating the effects of early pruning, leaf removal, and shoot thinning on ‘MidSouth’ grapes over two consecutive vintages in south Mississippi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Williams, H., Stafne, E., Zhang, Y., Chang, S. 2023. Evaluating the effects of early pruning, leaf removal, and shoot thinning on ‘MidSouth’ grapes over two consecutive vintages in south Mississippi. Agronomy Journal. 13:368. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy13020368.

Using the honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) cell line, AmE-711, to evaluate pesticide toxicity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Goblirsch, M.J., Adamczyk Jr, J.J. 2022. Using the honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) cell line, AmE-711, to evaluate pesticide toxicity. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.2022.2146367.

Pedigree analysis of modern muscadine cultivars reveals a narrow genetic base - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Conner, P., Bhattarai, G., Williams, H., Stafne, E. 2023. Pedigree analysis of modern muscadine cultivars reveals a narrow genetic base. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. https://doi.org/10.21273/JASHS05278-22.

Intensity of supplemental greenhouse lighting affects strawberry plant growth, response to anthracnose infection, and growth of Colletotrichum pathogens in culture. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, B.J., Stafne, E.T., Sakhanokho, H.F., Sampson, B.J. 2023. Intensity of supplemental greenhouse lighting affects strawberry plant growth, response to anthracnose infection, and growth of Colletotrichum pathogens in culture.. HortScience. E 58(1):127–133. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI16888-22.

Efficacy of Peroxygen Disinfestants Against Fungal Plant Pathogens: A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Copes, W.E. and Ojiambo, P.S. Efficacy of peroxygen disinfestants against fungal plant pathogens. A systematic review and meta-analysis. Crop Protection 164:106143. 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2022.106143.

Evaluation of genotoxic and genoprotective effects of Agaricus bisporus extract on AmE-711 honey bee cell line in the Comet assay. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rajkovic, M., Stanimirovic, Z., Stevanovic, J., Ristanic, M., Vejnovic, B., Goblirsch, M.J., Glavinic, U. 2022. Evaluation of genotoxic and genoprotective effects of Agaricus bisporus extract on AmE-711 honey bee cell line in the Comet assay.. Journal of Apicultural Research. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.2022.2146367.

A Systematic Review and Quantitative Synthesis of the Efficacy of Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Disinfectants Against Fungal Plant Pathogens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Copes, W.E., Ojiambo, P. 2023. A Systematic Review and Quantitative Synthesis of the Efficacy of Quaternary Ammonium Compounds Disinfectants Against Fungal Plant Pathogens. Plant Disease. 107(2):480-492. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-09-21-2018-RE.

Controlled Pollination to Assess Intraspecific Compatibility Among Passiflora incarnata Genotypes from Different Provenances - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stafne, E. 2022. Controlled Pollination to Assess Intraspecific Compatibility Among Passiflora incarnata Genotypes from Different Provenances. HortScience. 57:919-924. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI16658-22.

Development and characterization of 20 genomic SSR markers for ornamental cultivars of weigela - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hamm, T., Boggess, S., Sthapit Kandel, J., Staton, M., Huff, M., Hadziabdic, D., Shoemaker, D., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Nowicki, M., Trigiano, R. 2022. Development and characterization of 20 genomic SSR markers for ornamental cultivars of weigela. Plants. 11(11):1444. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants11111444.

Complete genome sequence resource for pseudomonas amygdali pv. loropetali strain AAC causing bacterial gall of loropetalum chinense - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jia, J., Copes, W.E., Phillips, K., Lu, S. 2022. Complete genome sequence resource for pseudomonas amygdali pv. loropetali strain AAC causing bacterial gall of loropetalum chinense. Plant Disease. 106(9):0191-2917. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-04-22-0919-A.

Effect of LED, UV-B, and fluorescent supplemental greenhouse lights on strawberry plant growth and response to infection by the anthracnose pathogen, Colletotrichum gloeosporioides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, B.J., Rezazadeh, A., Stafne, E., Sakhanokho, H.F. 2022. Effect of LED, UV-B, and fluorescent supplemental greenhouse lights on strawberry plant growth and response to infection by the anthracnose pathogen, Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. HortScience. 57(8):856–863. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI16591-22.

Molecular Markers for Ornamental Cultivars of Weigela - (Abstract Only)

Genotyping-by-sequencing of passion fruit (Passiflora spp.) generates genomic resources for breeding and systematics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Anderson, J., Ferreira Vidal, R., Brym, M., Stafne, E., Resende Jr., M., Pio Viana, A., Chambers, A. 2022. Genotyping-by-sequencing of passion fruit (Passiflora spp.) generates genomic resources for breeding and systematics. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-022-01397-4.

Seasonal abundance and diversity of potential Xylella (Xanthomonadales: xanthomonadaceae) vectoring leafhoppers in Mississippi muscadine vineyards - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Werle, C.T., Babiker, E.M., Adamczyk Jr, J.J. 2022. Seasonal abundance and diversity of potential Xylella (Xanthomonadales: xanthomonadaceae) vectoring leafhoppers in Mississippi muscadine vineyards. Subtropical Agriculture and Environments. 73:1-8.

Sanitation: Disease Control from Start to Finish - (Book / Chapter)

Disinfestants - (Book / Chapter)

Additional nitrogen application reduced white drupelet disorder in ‘Sweetie Pie’ blackberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stafne, E., Ryals, J., Smith, B.J. 2021. Additional nitrogen application reduced white drupelet disorder in ‘Sweetie Pie’ blackberry. HortTechnology. 31:(6)793-797. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH04931-21.

Assessing biodegradable mulch duration and weed suppression during late summer cucumber production in Mississippi and Louisiana - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fontenot, K., Kirk-Ballard, H., Coker, C., Strahan, R., Bacas, I., Ely, R. 2021. Assessing biodegradable mulch duration and weed suppression during late summer cucumber production in Mississippi and Louisiana. Horticulturae. 7(9):290. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae7090290.

Effect of trellis orientation on Passiflora incarnata growth and production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stafne, E., Rezazadeh, A. 2021. Effect of trellis orientation on Passiflora incarnata growth and production. Journal of Applied Horticulture. https://doi.org/10.37855/jah.2021.v23i03.65.

Efficacy of Hypochlorite in Disinfesting Nonfungal Plant Pathogens in Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Production: A Meta-Analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Copes, W.E., Ojiambo, P.S. 2021. Efficacy of Hypochlorite in Disinfesting Nonfungal Plant Pathogens in Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Production: A Meta-Analysis. Plant Disease. 105:4084-4094. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-09-20-2046-RE.

Comparative performance of sanitizers in managing plant-to-plant transfer and postharvest infection of Calonectria pseudonaviculata and Pseudonectria foliicola on Boxwood - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bika, R., Copes, W.E., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2021. Comparative performance of sanitizers in managing plant-to-plant transfer and postharvest infection of Calonectria pseudonaviculata and Pseudonectria foliicola on Boxwood. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-03-21-0481-RE.

Disease-Mitigating Innovations for the Pollination Service Industry: Challenges and Opportunities. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Goblirsch, M.J., Eakins, J., Rowan, N. 2021. Disease-Mitigating Innovations for the Pollination Service Industry: Challenges and Opportunities.. Current Opinion in Environmental Science & Health. S2468-5844(21)00037-4. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coesh.2021.100265.

Higher renovation pruning height improves early yields of ‘Woodard’ rabbiteye blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stafne, E., Smith, B.J. 2021. Higher renovation pruning height improves early yields of ‘Woodard’ rabbiteye blueberry. HortTechnology. Volume 31:Issue 2/188-191. https://doi.org/10.21273/Horttech04782-20.

Floral Visitors to Helianthus verticillatus, a Rare Sunflower Species in the Southern United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Strange, N.C., Moulton, J.K., Bernard, E.C., Klingeman, W.E., Sampson, B.J., Trigiano, R.N. 2020. Floral Visitors to Helianthus verticillatus, a Rare Sunflower Species in the Southern United States. HortScience. 55(12):1980–1986. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI15394-20.

Social fever or general immune response? Revisiting an example of social immunity in honey bees - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Goblirsch, M.J., Warner, J.F., Sommerfeldt, B.A., Spivak, M. 2020. Social fever or general immune response? Revisiting an example of social immunity in honey bees. Insects. 11(8):528. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects11080528.

The pathogen profile of a honey bee queen does not reflect that of her workers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kevill, J.L., Lee, K., Goblirsch, M.J., Mcdermott, Erin, E., Tarpy, D.R., Spviak, M., Schroeder, D.C. 2020. The pathogen profile of a honey bee queen does not reflect that of her workers. Insects. 11(6), 382. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects11060382..