Projects

EPIDEMIOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT OF XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA (XF) AND OTHER EXOTIC AND INVASIVE DISEASES AND INSECT PESTS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 411381

Publications

A New Phytoreovirus Infecting the Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter (Homalodisca vitripennis) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stenger, D.C., Sisterson, M.S., Krugner, R., Backus, E.A., Hunter, W.B. 2009. A New Phytoreovirus Infecting the Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter (Homalodisca vitripennis). Virology. 386:469-477.

Characterization of a new Phytoreovirus species infecting the glassy-winged sharpshooter - (Abstract)

Stenger, D.C., Sisterson, M.S., Krugner, R., Backus, E.A., Hunter, W.B. 2008. Characterization of a new Phytoreovirus species infecting the glassy-winged sharpshooter [abstract]. CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium, December 15-17, 2008, San Diego, California; Poster abstracts not published in Proceedings.

Immunohistochemistry of ß 1,4-glucanase, the major enzymatic component of glassy-winged sharpshooter saliva, in probed grape petioles - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Backus, E.A., Labavitch,, J.M. 2008. Immunohistochemistry of ß 1,4-glucanase, the major enzymatic component of glassy-winged sharpshooter saliva, in probed grape petioles. Proceedings of the CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium, December 15-16, 2008, San Diego, California. p.3-6.

Immunological detection of glassy-winged sharpshooter saliva in grapevine - (Abstract)

Kingston,, K., Backus, E.A., Labavitch,, J. 2008. Immunological detection of glassy-winged sharpshooter saliva in grapevine [abstract]. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Paper No. 36448.

Differential stylet penetration behaviors of two Aphis gossypii biotypes in relation to host or vector infection with Citrus tristeza virus - (Abstract)

Gutierrez, J.D., Backus, E.A., Yokomi, R.K., Schreiber, F. 2008. Differential stylet penetration behaviors of two Aphis gossypii biotypes in relation to host or vector infection with Citrus tristeza virus. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Paper No. 36418.

Time course of colonization of the glassy-winged sharpshooter precibarium by Xylella fastidiosa provides evidence for two types of egestion during inoculation - (Abstract)

Backus, E.A., Morgan,, D. 2008. Time course of colonization of the glassy-winged sharpshooter precibarium by Xylella fastidiosa provides evidence for two types of egestion during inoculation. Abstract No. 1584. In: Proceedings of the XXIII International Congress of Entomology CD, in Durban, South Africa, July 6-12, 2008.

New, Universal AC-DC Electrical Penetration Graph (EPG) monitor allows recording of detailed R- and emf-component waveforms for any piercing-sucking insect - (Abstract)

Backus, E.A., Rangasamy, M., Mcauslane, H., Redinbaugh, M.G., Wayadande, A. 2008. New, Universal AC-DC Electrical Penetration Graph (EPG) monitor allows recording of detailed R- and emf-component waveforms for any piercing-sucking insect. Abstract No. 1610. In: Proceedings of the XXIII International Congress of Entomology held in Durban, South Africa, July 6-12, 2008.

The Sharpshooter X-wave: Correlation of xylem penetration by glassy-winged sharpshooter with an electrical penetration graph (EPG) waveform - (Abstract)

Backus, E.A., Holmes, W., Reardon, B., Schreiber, F., Walker, G. 2008. The Sharpshooter X-wave: Correlation of xylem penetration by glassy-winged sharpshooter with an electrical penetration graph (EPG) waveform [abstract no. 1597]. In: Proceedings of the XXIII International Congress of Entomology held in Durban, South Africa, July 6-12, 2008.

Electrical Penetration Graph (EPG) monitoring of feeding by glassy-winged sharpshooter and potential application of EPG to other pathogen vectors - (Abstract)

Backus, E.A. 2008. Electrical Penetration Graph (EPG) monitoring of feeding by glassy-winged sharpshooter and potential application of EPG to other pathogen vectors. Abstract No. 1580 in Proceedings of the XXIII International Congress of Entomology CD, Durban, South Africa, July 6-12, 2008.

Quantitative comparison of stylet penetration behaviors of glassy-winged sharpshooter, Homalodisca vitripennis, on four crop plants important in New Zealand and the USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sandanayaka, W., Backus, E.A. 2008. Quantitative comparison of stylet penetration behaviors of glassy-winged sharpshooter, Homalodisca vitripennis, on four crop plants important in New Zealand and the USA. Journal of Economic Entomology. 98:787-813.

The transmission mechanism of Xylella fastidiosa by sharpshooter vectors and a model for quantification of vector efficiency - (Abstract)

Backus, E.A. 2008. The transmission mechanism of Xylella fastidiosa by sharpshooter vectors and a model for quantification of vector efficiency [abstract]. Entomology Society of America Pacific Branch Meeting. p.52.

Beta 1, 4-glucanase in Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Saliva, and its Possible Role in Infection and Movement of X. fastidiosa - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Backus, E.A., Labavitch,, J.M. 2007. Beta 1, 4-glucanase in Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Saliva, and its Possible Role in Infection and Movement of X. fastidiosa. In: Proceedings of the 2007 Pierce's Disease Research Symposium, December 12-14, 2007, San Diego, California. p. 120-122.

Feeding Behaviors of the Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter that Control Inoculation of Xylella fastidiosa - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Backus, E.A. 2007. Feeding Behaviors of the Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter that Control Inoculation of Xylella fastidiosa. In: Proceedings of the 2007 Pierce's Disease Research Symposium, December 12-14, 2007, San Diego, California. p. 116-119

Morphology and Histology of the Alimentary Canal of Lygus hesperus Knight (Heteroptera: Cimicomoropha: Miridae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Habibi, J., Coudron, T.A., Backus, E.A., Brandt, S.L., Wagner, R.M., Wright, M.K., Huesing, J.E. 2008. Morphology and histology of the alimentary canal of Lygus hesperus Knight (Heteroptera: Cimicomoropha: Miridae). Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 101(1):159-171.

The Sharpshooter X-wave: Correlation of an Electrical Penetration Graph (EPG) Waveform with Xylem Penetration During Feeding of Glassy-winged Sharpshooter - (Abstract)

Backus, E.A., Holmes, W., Reardon,, B.J., Schreiber, F., Walker,, G.P. 2007. The Sharpshooter X-wave: Correlation of an Electrical Penetration Graph (EPG) Waveform with Xylem Penetration During Feeding of Glassy-winged Sharpshooter. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting Abstracts. Available: http://esa.confex.com/esa/2007/techprogram/paper_30369.htm

Salivary Secretions of the Glassy-winged Sharpshooter, Homalodisca vitripennis: Novel Method of Collection and Protein Profile - (Abstract)

Hasan, A., Backus, E.A., Schreiber, F. 2007. Salivary Secretions of the Glassy-winged Sharpshooter, Homalodisca vitripennis: Novel Method of Collection and Protein Profile [abstract]. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Available: http://esa.confex.com/esa/2007/techprogram/paper_30926.htm

How to be an ideal vector: Four crucial steps in the transmission mechanism of Xylella fastidiosa by sharpshooters - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Backus, E.A. 2007. How to be an ideal vector: Four crucial steps in the transmission mechanism of Xylella fastidiosa by sharpshooters. In: Proceedings of the National Viticulture Research Conference, July 18-20, 2007, Davis, CA. p. 9-10.

Competitive binding influences Xf vector load: Confocal and SEM images of GFP-expressing Xf in GWSS foreguts - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Backus, E.A. 2007. Competitive binding influences Xf vector load: Confocal and SEM images of GFP-expressing Xf in GWSS foreguts. In: Proceedings of the National Viticulture Research Conference, July 9-11, 2007, Davis, CA. p. 11-12.

Competitive Binding Influences Xylella fastidiosa Vector Load: Confocal and SEM images of GFP-expressing Xf in Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Foreguts - (Abstract)

Backus, E.A. 2007. Competitive Binding Influences Xylella fastidiosa Vector Load: Confocal and SEM images of GFP-expressing Xf in Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Foreguts. American Phytopathological Society. 97:S6.

WHERE, WHEN AND HOW DO INGESTION AND OTHER FEEDING BEHAVIORS OF THE GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER ALLOW INOCULATION OF XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Backus, E.A. 2006. Where, when and how do ingestion and other feeding behaviors of the glassy-winged sharpshooter allow inoculation of Xylella Fastidiosa [abstract]. CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium Proceedings. p252.

THE ROLE OF GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER SALIVARY ENZYMES IN INFECTION AND MOVEMENT OF X. FASTIDIOSA - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Backus, E.A., Labavitch, J.M. 2006. The role of glassy-winged sharpshooter salivary enzymes in infection and movement of X. Fastidiosa [abstract]. CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium Proceedings. p. 256.

LINKING THE MODEL OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF PD IN GRAPEVINES TO AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE DYNAMICS OF GWSS TRANSMISSION OF X. FASTIDIOSA TO GRAPEVINES AND GRAPVINE GENE EXPRESSION MARKERS OF PD - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Labavitch, J.M., Backus, E.A., Matthews, M., Shackel, K. 2006. Linking the model of the development of PD in grapevines to an understanding of the dynamics of GWSS transmission of X. fastidiosa to grapevines and grapvine gene expression markers of PD. CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium Proceedings. p. 283.

THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE PECTIN-DEGRADING ENZYME POLYGALACTURONASE (PG) IN TRANSMISSION OF X. FASTIDIOSA TO GRAPE AND THE USE OF PG-INHIBITING PROTEINS FOR TRANSGENIC RESISTANCE TO PIERCE'S DISEASE - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Labavitch, J.M., Backus, E.A., Morgan, D. 2006. The contribution of the pectin-degrading enzyme polygalacturonase (PG) in transmission of X. Fastidiosa to grape and the use of PG-inhibiting proteins for transgenic resistance to Pierce's Disease [abstract]. CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium Proceedings. p. 287

SPATIAL POPULATION DYNAMICS AND OVERWINTERING BIOLOGY OF THE GLASSY-WINGED SHARPPSHOOTER, HOMALODISCA COAGULATA, IN CALIFORNIA'S SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Johnson, M.W., K. Daane,R. Groves, E.A. Backus. 2006. Spatial population dynamics and overwintering biology of the glassy-winged sharppshooter, Homalodisca coagulata, in California's San Joaquin Valley. CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium Proceedings. p. 12

LYGUS HESPERUS (KNIGHT) (HEMIPTERA: MIRIDAE) FEEDING ON COTTON: NEW METHODS AND PARAMETERS FOR ANALYSIS OF NON-SEQUENTIAL EPG DATA. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Backus, E.A., Cline, A.R., Serrano, M.S., Ellerseick, M.R. 2007. Lygus hesperus (Knight) (Hemiptera: miridae) Feeding on Cotton: New Methods and Parameters for Analysis of Non-sequential EPG Data. Annals of the Entomological Society of America 100(2):296-310.

SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL PROGRESSION OF XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA COLONIZATION OF THE FOREGUT OF THE GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER DURING ACQUISITION. - (Abstract)

Backus, E. A. 2006. Spatial and temporal progression of Xylella fastidiosa colonization of the foregut of the glassy-winged sharpshooter during acquisition. Entomological Society of American Annual Meeting. Available: http://esa.confex.com/esa/2006/techprogram/paper_26707.htm

CORRELATIONS OF CIBARIAL AND PRECIBARIAL MUSCLE ACTIVITIES WITH EPG WAVEFORMS AND EXCRETION IN THE SMOKE-TREE SHARPSHOOTER, HOMALODISCA LITURATA (HEMIPTERA: CICADELLIDAE) - (Abstract)

Dugravot, S. and E. A. Backus. 2006. Correlations of cibarial and precibarial muscle activities with EPG waveforms and excretion in the smoke-tree sharpshooter, Homalodisca liturata (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). Entomol. Soc. Am. Ann. Mtng. Available: http://esa.confex.com/esa/2006/techprogram/paper_26063.htm

ACQUISITION OF XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA BY GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER: IMAGING OF BACTERIAL COLONIES AND THEIR LOCATIONS WITHIN THE FOREGUT OVER TIME - (Abstract)

Backus, E.A., Chen, J. 2006. Acquisition of Xylella fastidiosa by glassy-winged sharpshooter: Imaging of bacterial colonies and their locations within the foregut over time. [abstract] Phytopathology 96:S7.

CHARACTERIZATION OF DIGESTIVE PROTEOLYTIC ACTIVITY IN LYGUS HESPERUS KNIGHT (HEMIPTERA: MIRIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wright Osment, M.M., Brandt, S.L., Coudron, T.A., Wagner, R.M., Habibi, J., Backus, E.A., Huesing, J.E. 2006. Characterization of digestive proteolytic activity in Lygus hesperus Knight (Hemiptera: Miridae). Journal of Insect Physiology. 52:717-728.

ELECTRICAL PENETRATION GRAPH (EPG) MONITORING OF FEEDING BEHAVIOR OF THE GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER, AND ITS USE IN UNDERSTANDING THE TRANSMISSION OF THE PIERCE'S DISEASE BACTERIUM, XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA - (Abstract)

Backus, E.A., Shugart, H., Joost, P.H. 2006. Electrical penetration graph (epg) monitoring of feeding behavior of the glassy-winged sharpshooter, and its use in understanding the transmission of the Pierce's Disease bacterium, Xylella fastidiosa. [abstract]. AgBiotech 2006 A Central California Agricultural Biotechnology Conference. P.17.

SPECIFIC STYLET ACTIVITIES BY SHARPSHOOTERS ARE INVOLVED IN INOCULATION OF XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA - (Abstract)

Backus, E.A., Joost, P.H., Yan, F. 2006. Specific stylet activities by sharpshooters are involved in inoculation of Xylella fastidiosa. [abstract]. AgBiotech 2006 A Central Calfornia Agricultural Biotechnology Conference p.23.

WHERE, WHEN AND HOW DO INGESTION AND OTHER FEEDING BEHAVIORS OF THE GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER ALLOW INOCULATION OF XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA? - (Abstract)

Backus, E.A., Joost, P.H., Shugart, H. 2006. Where, when and how do ingestion and other feeding behaviors of the glassy-winged sharpshooter allow inoculation of Xylella fastidiosa? [abstract]. AgBiotech 2006 A Central California Agricultural Biotechnology Conference. p. 22.

CORRELATION OF STYLET ACTIVITIES BY THE GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER, HOMALODISCA COAGULATA (SAY), WITH ELECTRICAL PENETRATION GRAPH (EPG) WAVEFORMS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Joost, P.H., Backus, E.A., Yan, F. 2006. Correlation of stylet activities by the glassy-winged sharpshooter, Homalodisca coagulata (Say), with electrical penetration graph (EPG) waveforms. Journal of Insect Physiology. 52(3):327-337

INFLUENCE OF PLANT ONTOGENY AND ABIOTIC FACTORS ON RESISTANCE OF GLANDULAR-HAIRED ALFALFA TO THE POTATO LEAFHOPPER (HEMIPTERA: CICADELLIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Casteel, C.L., Ranger, C.M., Backus, E.A., Ellersieck, M.R., Johnson, D.W. 2006. Influence of Plant Ontogeny and Abiotic Factors on Resistance of Glandular-Haired Alfalfa to the Potato Leafhopper (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 99(2):537-543.

WHERE, WHEN AND HOW DO INGESTION AND OTHER FEEDING BEHAVIORS OF THE GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER ALLOW INOCULATION OF XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA? - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Backus, E.A., Joost, P.H., Shugart, H. 2005. Where, when and how do ingestion and other feeding behaviors of the glassy-winged sharpshooter allow inoculation of xylella fastidiosa? Proceedings of the 2005 Pierce's Disease Research Symposium. p.85-88.

LINKING THE MODEL OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF PIERCE'S DISEASE IN GRAPEVINES TO AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE DYNAMICS OF GWSS TRANSMISSION OF XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA TO GRAPEVINES AND GRAPEVINE GENE EXPRESSION MARKERS OF PIERCE'S DISEASE. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Labavitch, J., Backus, E.A., Matthews, M., Shackel, K. 2005. Linking the model of the development of Pierce's Disease in grapevines to an understanding of the dynamics of gwss transmission of xylella fastidiosa to grapevines and grapevine gene expression markers of Pierce's Disease. Proceedings of the 2005 Pierce's Disease Symposium. p.34-38.

SPATIAL POPULATION DYNAMICS AND OVERWINTERING BIOLOGY OF THE GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER IN CALIFORNIA'S SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Johnson, M., Daane, K., Groves, R.L., Backus, E.A. 2005. Spatial population dynamics and overwintering biology of the glassy-winged sharpshooter in California's San Joaquin Valley. Proceedings of the 2005 Pierce's Disease Research Symposium. p. 113-116.

STYLET PENETRATION BY ADULT HOMALODISCA COAGULATA ON GRAPE: ELECTRICAL PENETRATION GRAPH WAVEFORM CHARACTERIZATION, TISSUE CORRELATION, AND POSSIBLE IMPLICATIONS FOR TRANSMISSION OF XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Backus, E.A., Habibi, J., Yan, F., Ellersieck, M. 2005. Stylet Penetration by Adult Homalodisca coagulata on Grape: Electrical Penetration Graph Waveform Characterization, Tissue Correlation, and Possible Implications for Transmission of Xylella fastidiosa. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 98(6):787-813.

GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER MIDGUT GENE EXPRESSION (HEMIPTERA: CICADELLIDAE: HOMALODISCA COAGULATA - (Abstract)

Hunter, W.B., Katsar, C.S., Backus, E.A. 2005. Glassy-winged Sharpshooter midgut gene expression (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Homalodisca coagulata [abstract]. Entomology Society America Annual Meeting. Dec. 15-18. Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Paper No. 23182.

SALIVARY GLAND GENE EXPRESSION IN GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTERS - (Abstract)

Sinisterra, X.H., Hunter, W.B., Katsar, C.S., Backus, E.A. 2005. Salivary gland gene expression in Glassy-winged sharpshooters [abstract]. Entomology Society America Annual Meeting. Paper No. 23209. December 15-18. Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

WHY DO WE STUDY AUCHENORRHYNCHAN FEEDING PROCESSES? - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Backus, E.A. 2005. Why do we study auchenorrhynchan feeding processes?. Proceedings of the 12th International Auchenorrhyncha Congress. p.I-6-7.

BACKGROUND ON ELECTRICAL PENETRATION GRAPH (EPG) MONITORING IN THE STUDY OF AUCHENORRHYNCHAN FEEDING PROCESSES. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Backus, E.A. 2005. Background on electrical penetration graph (epg) monitoring in the study of auchenorrhynchan feeding processes. Proceedings of the 12th International Auchenorrhyncha Congress. p.S-1-2

SPECIFIC STYLET ACTIVITIES BY SHARPSHOOTERS ARE INVOLVED IN INOCULATION OF XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Backus, E.A., Joost, P.H. 2005. Specific stylet activities by sharpshooters are involved in inoculation of xylella fastidiosa. Proceedings of the 12th. International Auchenorrhyncha Congress. p.P-1

CELL-RUPTURE FEEDING BY EMPOASCA SPP.: HOW IT CAUSES HOPPERBURN AND PLANTS DEFEND AGAINST IT. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Ranger, C.M., Backus, E.A. 2005. Cell-rupture feeding by empoasca spp.: how it causes hopperburn and plants defend against it. Proceedings of the 12th. International Auchenorrhyncha Congress. p.S-5-6.

DISCRIMINATION BY THE POTATO LEAFHOPPER (HOMOPTERA: CICADELLIDAE) OF HOST VOLATILES FROM RESISTANT AND SUSCEPTIBLE ALFALFA, MEDICAGO SATIVA L. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ranger, C.M., Winter, R.K., Rottinghaus, G.E., Backus, E.A., Ellersieck, M., Johnson, D. 2005. Discrimination by the potato leafhopper (homoptera: cicadellidae) of host volatiles from resistant and susceptible alfalfa, medicago sativa l. Environmental Entomology. 34(2):271-280

SPATIAL POPULATION DYNAMICS AND OVERWINTERING BIOLOGY OF THE GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER, HOMALODISCA COAGULATA, IN CALIFORNIA'S SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Johnson, M., Groves, R.L., Backus, E.A., Daane, K. 2004. Spatial population dynamics and overwintering biology of the glassy-winged sharpshooter, Homalodisca coagulata, in California's San Joaquin Valley. Proceedings of the 2004 Pierce's Disease Research Symposium. p. 117-119.

MASS SPECTRAL CHARACTERIZATION OF FATTY ACID AMIDES FROM ALFALFA TRICHOMES AND THEIR DETERRENCY AGAINST THE POTATO LEAFHOPPER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ranger, C.M., Backus, E.A., Winter, R.K., Rottinghaus, G.E., Johnson, D., 2005. Mass spectral characterization of fatty acid amides from alfalfa trichomes and their deterrency against the potato leafhopper. Phytochemistry. 66:529-542

SHARPSHOOTER FEEDING BEHAVIOR IN RELATION TO TRANSMISSION OF THE PIERCE'S DISEASE BACTERIUM - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Backus, E.A., Joost, P.H., Habibi, J., Shugart, H. 2004. Sharpshooter feeding behavior in relation to transmission of the Pierce's Disease bacterium. Proceedings of CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium. p. 84-87.

THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE PECTIN-DEGRADING ENZYME POLYGALACTURONASE (PG) IN TRANSMISSION OF XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA TO GRAPE AND USE OF PG-INHIBITOR PROTEINS FOR TRANSGENIC RESISTANCE TO PIERCE'S DISEASE - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Labavitch, J., Backus, E.A., Morgan, D. 2004. The contribution of the pectin-degrading enzyme polygalacturonase (pg) in transmission of xylella fastidiosa to grape and use of pg-inhibitor proteins for transgenic resistance to pierce's disease. Proceedings of CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium. p. 19-21.

LINKING THE MODEL OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF PD GRAPEVINES TO AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE DYNAMICS OF GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER TRANSMISSION OF XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA TO GRAPEVINES AND GRAPEVINE GENE EXPRESSION MARKERS OF PD - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Labavitch, J., Backus, E.A., Matthews, M., Shackel, K. 2004. Linking the model of the development of pd grapevines to an understanding of the dynamics of glassy-winged sharpshooter transmission of xylella fastidiosa to grapevines and grapevine gene expression markers of PD. Proceedings of CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium. p. 22-24.

MICRO-INJECTION OF LYGUS SALIVARY GLAND PROTEINS TO SIMULATE FEEDING DAMAGE IN ALFALFA AND COTTON FLOWERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shackel, K.A., Celorio-Mancera, M.P., Ahmadi, H., Greve, L.C., Tauber, L.B., Backus, E.A., Labavitch, J.M. 2005. Micro-injection of lygus salivary gland proteins to simulate feeding damage in alfalfa and cotton flowers. Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology. 58: 69-83

PRELIMINARY EVALUATION OF TWO BIOTYPES OF APHIS GOSSYPII ON THE TRANSMISSION OF CITRUS TRISTEZA VIRUS. - (Abstract)

Yokomi, R.K., Joost, J.H., Backus, E.A. 2004. Preliminary evaluation of two biotypes of aphis gossypii on the transmission of citrus tristeza virus. [Abstract] Conference of International Organization of Citrus Virologists. p.136.

MECHANISMS OF HOPPERBURN: AN OVERVIEW OF INSECT TAXONOMY, BEHAVIOR AND PHYSIOLOGY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Backus, E.A., Serrano, M.S., Ranger, C.M. 2004. Mechanisms of Hopperburn: An Overview of Insect Yaxonomy, Behavior and Physiology. Annual Review Of Entomology. 2005.50:125-51

BIOACTIVITY OF LIPOPHILIC METABOLITES FROM GLANDULAR TRICHOMES OF MEDICAGO SATIVA AGAINST THE POTATO LEAFHOPPER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ranger, C., Winter, R., Rottinghaus, G., Backus, E.A., Ellersieck, M., Johnson, D. 2004. Bioactivity of lipophilic metabolites from glandular trichomes of Medicago sativa against the potato leafhopper. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 30(10):1969-1983

VIDEO AND AC EPG WAVEFORM CORRELATIONS OF HOMALODISCA COAGULATA STYLET ACTIVITY DURING PROBING - (Abstract)

Joost, P.H., Backus, E.A. 2004. Video and AC EPG waveform correlations of Homalodisca coagulata stylet activity during probing. [abstract]. The 2004 ESA Annual Meeting and Exhibition. Available: http://esa.confex.com/esa/2004/techprogram/paper_17291.htm.

DISCRIMINATION BY THE POTATO LEAFHOPPER OF HOST VOLATILES FROM RESISTANT AND SUSCEPTIBLE ALFALFA - (Abstract)

Winter, R., Ranger, C.M., Backus, E.A., Rottinghaus, G.E. 2004. Discrimination by the potato leafhopper of host volatiles from resistant and susceptible alfalfa. [abstract]. The 2004 ESA Annual Meeting and Exhibition. Available:http://esa.confex.com/esa/2004/techprogram/paper 17632.htm

SPECIFIC STYLET ACTIVITIES BY SHARPSHOOTERS ARE INVOLVED IN INOCULATION OF XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA - (Abstract)

Backus, E.A., Joost, P., Yan, F. 2004. Specific stylet activities by sharpshooters are involved in inoculation of Xylella fastidiosa. Phytopathology. 94(6):S6.

CORRELATION OF STYLET PENETRATION BEHAVIORS AND AN EPG WAVEFORM WITH INOCULATION OF XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA BY THE GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER, HOMALODISCA COAGULATA - (Abstract)

Backus, E.A., Habibi, J., Yan, F. 2004. Correlation of stylet penetration behaviors and an epg waveform with inoculation of Xylella fastidiosa by the glassy-winged sharpshooter, Homalodisca coagulata [Abstract]. XXII International Congress of Entomology. Paper No. PS1S732.

CORRELATIONS OF PROBING BEHAVIOR BY GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER, HOMALODISCA COAGULATA (SAY), WITH AC ELECTRICAL PENETRATION GRAPH (EPG) WAVEFORMS USING VIDEO AND ARTIFICIAL DIETS - (Abstract)

Joost, P., Yan, F., Backus, E.A. 2004. Correlations of probing behavior by glassy-winged sharpshooter, Homalodisca coagulata (Say), with AC electrical penetration graph (EPG) waveforms using video and artificial diets [Abstract]. XXII International Congress of Entomology. Paper No. PS1S731.

STYLET PENETRATION BEHAVIORS OF GRAPHOCEPHALA ATROPUNCTATA (SAY): EPG WAVEFORM CHARACTERIZATION AND QUANTIFICATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Almeida, R.P., Backus, E.A. Stylet penetration behaviors of graphocephala atropunctata (say): epg waveform characterization and quantification. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 97(4):838-851 (2004)

GLANDULAR TRICHOME EXTRACTS FROM Medicago sativa DETER SETTLING BY THE POTATO LEAFHOPPER, Empoasca favae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ranger, C.M., Backus, E.A., Winter, R.E., Rottinghaus, G.E., Ellersieck, M.R., Johnson, D.W. 2004. GLANDULAR TRICHOME EXTRACTS FROM Medicago sativa DETER SETTLING BY THE POTATO LEAFHOPPER, Empoasca fabae. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 30(5):927-943.

UNDERSTANDING GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER FEEDING: GENE EXPRESSION IN GWSS SALIVARY GLANDS AND MIDGUTS - (Abstract)

Hunter, W.B., Dang, P.M., Backus, E.A., Habibi, J., Morgan, D. 2003. Understanding glassy-winged sharpshooter feeding: Gene expression in GWSS salivary glands and midguts. CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium.

SHARPSHOOTER FEEDING BEHAVIOR IN RELATION TO INOCULATION OF PIERCE'S DISEASE - (Other)

Backus, E.A., Yan, F., Habibi, J. 2003. Sharpshooter feeding behavior in relation to inoculation of Pierce's Disease. [abstract] The 2003 ESA Annual Meeting and Exhibition. Available: http://esa.confex.com/esa/2003/techprogram/paper 12606.htm.

Sharpshooter feeding behavior in relation to inoculation of Pierce's Disease bacterium, Xylella fastidiosa, in grape - (Abstract)

Backus, E.A., Yan, F., Habibi, J. 2004. Sharpshooter feeding behavior in relation to inoculation of Pierce's Disease bacterium, Xylella fastidiosa, in grape. [abstract] Phytopathology. 93:S6.