Research Project: Develop an Improved Understanding of Microbe-pathogen Interactions for Biological Control

Location: Crop Bioprotection Research

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

Lysinibacillus pinottii sp. nov., a novel species with anti-mosquito and anti-mollusk activity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Biological control potential of worrisome wheat blast disease by the seed endophytic bacilli - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Surovy, M., Dutta, S., Mahmud, N., Gupta, D., Farhana, T., Paul, S., Win, J., Dunlap, C.A., Oliva, R., Rahman, M., Sharpe, A.G., Islam, T. 2024. Biological control potential of worrisome wheat blast disease by the seed endophytic bacilli. Frontiers in Microbiology. 15-2024. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1336515.

Undesirable protein sequence variations in maize genes that confer resistance to fungal pathogens and insect pests - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lyon, R.M., Johnson, E.T., Dowd, P.F. 2023. Undesirable protein sequence variations in maize genes that confer resistance to fungal pathogens and insect pests. Plant Gene. 37. Article 100441. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plgene.2023.100441.

Non-target effects of essential oils on selected beneficial bacteria - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Muturi, E.J., Doll, K.M., Dunlap, C.A. 2023. Non-target effects of essential oils on selected beneficial bacteria. Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41348-023-00825-6.

Identification of 2,4-diacetylphloroglucinol production in the genus Chromobacterium - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Johnson, E.T., Bowman, M.J., Gomes, R.P., Carneiro, L.C., Dunlap, C.A. 2023. Identification of 2,4-diacetylphloroglucinol production in the genus Chromobacterium. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 13. Article 14292. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-41277-0.

Potential biocontrol agents of corn tar spot disease isolated from overwintered Phyllachora maydis stromata - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Johnson, E.T., Dowd, P.F., Ramirez, J.L., Behle, R.W. 2023. Potential biocontrol agents of corn tar spot disease isolated from overwintered Phyllachora maydis stromata. Microorganisms. 11(6). Article 1550. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms11061550.

Lysinibacillus spp.: An IAA-producing endospore forming-bacteria that promotes plant growth - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pantoja-Guerra, M., Burkett-Cadena, M., Cadena, J., Dunlap, C.A., Ramirez, C.A. 2023. Lysinibacillus spp.: An IAA-producing endospore forming-bacteria that promotes plant growth. Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek. 116: 615-630. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10482-023-01828-x.

The role of secondary metabolites in the diversity of the Bacillus subtilis group; an important group of crop protection microbes - (Abstract Only)
Dunlap, C.A. 2023. The role of secondary metabolites in the diversity of the Bacillus subtilis group; an important group of crop protection microbes. International PGPR Workshop. [abstract].

Dual functionality of Trichoderma: Biocontrol of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum and biostimulant of cotton plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Silva, L.G., Camargo, R.C., Mascarin, G.M., De Oliveira Nunes, P., Dunlap, C.A., Bettiol, W. 2022. Dual functionality of Trichoderma: Biocontrol of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum and biostimulant of cotton plants. Frontiers in Plant Science. 13. Article 983127. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.983127.

Iturinic lipopeptides found in strains of the Bacillus subtilis group - (Abstract Only)

Genomic analysis of heavy metal-resistant Halobacterium salinarum isolated from Sfax solar saltern sediments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Baati, H., Siala, M., Azri, C., Ammar, E., Dunlap, C.A., Trigui, M. 2022. Genomic analysis of heavy metal-resistant Halobacterium salinarum isolated from Sfax solar saltern sediments. Extremophiles. 26. Article 25. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00792-022-01273-0.