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Research Project: Biologically-Based Technologies for Management of Crop Insect Pests in Local and Area-Wide Programs

Location: Insect Behavior and Biocontrol Research Unit

Publications

Corrected species identification of the predator Orius pumilio (Heteroptera: Anthocoridae) in a research colony - (Research Notes)
(07-Apr-09)
Comparison of the host searching and oviposition behaviors of the tephtitid (Diptera) parasitoids Aganaspis pelleranoi and Odontosema anastrephae (Hymenoptera: Figitidae, Eucoilinae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
(16-Mar-09)
Acoustic detection of Melolonthine larvae in Australian sugarcane - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
(05-Mar-09)
Influence of methoprene and dietary protein on male Anastrepha suspensa (Diptera: Tephritidae) mating aggregations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pereira, R., Sivinski, J.M., Teal, P.E. 2009. Influence of methoprene and dietary protein on male Anastrepha suspensa (Diptera: Tephritidae) mating aggregations. Journal of Insect Physiology. 55(4):328-335.
Attractiveness of floral compounds to male and female moths in Florida - (Abstract)
(19-Nov-08)
Acoustic characteristics of Dynastid beetle stridulations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
(18-Nov-08)
Nutritional Manipulation of Adult Female Orius Pumilio Enhances Initial Predatory Performance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
(17-Nov-08)
Races of Heliconius erato (Nymphalidae: Heliconiinae) found on different sides of the Andes show wing size differences - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hay-Roe, M.M. 2008. Races of Heliconius erato (Nymphalidae: Heliconiinae) found on different sides of the Andes show wing size differences. Florida Entomologist. 91:711-712.
Development and utilization of transgenic New World screwworm, Cochliomyia hominivorax - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Handler, A.M., Allen, M.L., Skoda, S.R. 2009. Development and utilization of transgenic New World screwworm, Cochliomyia hominivorax. Medical and Veterinary Entomology. 23(s1):98-105.
Wolbachia in Two Populations of Melittobia digitata Dahms (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Copeland, C.S., Gonzalez, J.M., Aluja, M., Matthews, R.W., Sivinski, J.M. 2008. Wolbachia in two populations of Melittobia digitata Dahms (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae). Neotropical Entomology. 37(6):633-640.
Biology of Eurytoma sivinskii, an unusual eurytomid (Hymenoptera) parasitoid of fruit fly (Diptera:Tephritidae) pupae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mena-Correa, J., Sivinski, J.M., Gates, M.W., Ramirez-Romero, R., Aluja, M. 2008. Biology of Eurytoma sivinskii, an unusual eurytomid (Hymenoptera) parasitoid of fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) pupae. Florida Entomologist. 91(4):598-603.
Can the amount of corn acreage predict fall armyworm infestation levels in nearby cotton? - (Abstract)
(10-Sep-08)
Monitoring for exotic spodoptera species (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae) in Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
(10-Sep-08)
Effects of male condition on fitness in two tropical tephritid flies with contrasting life histories - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aluja, M., Perez-Staples, D., Sivinski, J.M., Sanchez, A., Pinero, J. 2008. Effects of male condition on fitness in two tropical tephritid flies with contrasting life histories. Journal of Animal Behavior. 76(6):1997-2009.
Can the amount of corn acreage predict fall armyworm infestation levels in nearby cotton? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
(21-Aug-08)
Parasitization of fall armyworm by the eulophid parasitoid Euplectrus platyhypenae - (Abstract)
Meagher Jr, R.L. 2008. Parasitization of fall armyworm by the eulophid parasitoid Euplectrus platyhypenae. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.
Acoustic characteristics of rhinoceros beetle stridulations - (Abstract)
Mankin, R.W., Moore, A., Samson, P., Chandler, K. 2008. Acoustic characteristics of rhinoceros beetle stridulations. National Meeting of Entomological Society Of America.
Investigation of acoustic sensors to detect coconut rhinoceros beetle in Guam - (Abstract)
Mankin, R.W., Moore, A. 2008. Investigation of acoustic sensors to detect coconut rhinoceros beetle in Guam. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.
Comparison of parasitic hymenoptera captured in malaise traps baited with two flowering plants Lobularia maritima (Brassicales:Brassicaceae) and Spermacoce verticillate (Gentianales:Rubiaceae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rohrig, E.A., Sivinski, J.M., Wharton, R. 2008. Comparison of parasitic hymenoptera captured in malaise traps baited with two flowering plants Lobularia maritima (Brassicales: Brassicaceae) and Spermacoce verticillate (Gentianales:Rubiaceae). Florida Entomologist. 91(4):621-627.
Random mating among Anastrepha ludens (Diptera: Tephritidae) adults of geographically distant and ecologically distinct populations in Mexico - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Aluja, M., Rull, J., Perez-Staples, D., Diaz-Fleischer, F., Sivinski, J.M. 2009. Random mating among Anastrepha ludens (Diptera: Tephritidae) adults of geographically distant and ecologically distinct populations in Mexico. Bulletin of Entomological Research. 99:207-214.
Structure and distribution of a strain-biased tandem repeat element in fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) populations in Florida, Texas, and Brazil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Armstrong, J.S., Silvie, P., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2008. Structure and distribution of a strain-biased tandem repeat element in fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) populations in Florida, Texas, and Brazil. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 101:1112-1120.
Highly similar piggyBac elements in Bactrocera that share a common lineage with elements in noctuid moths - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Handler, A.M., Zimowska, G., Armstrong, K.F. 2008. Highly similar piggyBac elements in Bactrocera that share a common lineage with elements in noctuid moths. Insect Molecular Biology. 17(4):387-393
Vitellogenesis - (Book/Chapter)
(12-Mar-08)
Attractiveness of binary blends of floral odorant compounds to moths in Florida, USA (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae, Pyralidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Landolt, P.J. 2008. Attractiveness of binary blends of floral odorant compounds to moths in Florida, USA (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae, Pyralidae). Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 128:323-329.
Using haplotypes to monitor the migration of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) corn-strain populations from Texas and Florida - (Abstract)
Nagoshi, R.N., Meagher Jr, R.L., Flanders, K., Gore, J., Jackson, R.K., Lopez, J., Armstrong, J.S., Buntin, G.D., Sansone, C., Leonard, B.R. 2008. Using haplotypes to monitor the migration of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) corn-strain populations from Texas and Florida. Entomological Society of America Regional Meetings.
Detection of Anoplophora glabripennis larvae in different host trees and tissues by automated analyses of sound-impulse frequency and temporal patterns - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W., Smith, M.T., Tropp, J.M., Atkinson, E.B., Jong, D.Y. 2008. Detection of Anoplophora glabripennis (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) larvae in different host trees and tissues by automated analyses of sound-impulse frequency and temporal patterns. Journal of Economic Entomology. 101:838-849.
Using haplotypes to monitor the migration of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) corn-strain populations from Texas and Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Meagher Jr, R.L., Flanders, K., Gore, J., Jackson, R.E., Lopez, J., Armstrong, J.S., Buntin, G.D., Sansone, C., Leonard, B.R. 2008. Using haplotypes to monitor the migration of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) corn-strain populations from Texas and Florida. Journal of Economic Entomology. 101(3):742-749.
A floral-derived compound attractive to the tephritid fruit fly parasitoid Diachasmimorpha longicaudata (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rohrig, E.A., Sivinski, J.M., Teal, P.E., Stuhl, C.J., Aluja, M. 2008. A floral-derived compound attractive to the tephritid fruit fly parasitoid Diachasmimorpha longicaudata (Hymenoptera: Braconidae). Journal of Chemical Ecology. Available: http://www.springerlink.com/content/v15v23l66328m036/fulltext.html.
Genetic variation in neonate behavior of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stuhl, C.J., Meagher Jr, R.L., Nagoshi, R.N. 2008. Genetic variation in neonate behavior of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae). Florida Entomologist. 91(2):151-158.
Temporal and spectral features of sounds of wood-boring beetle larvae: identifiable patterns of activity enable improved discrimination from background noise - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W., Mizrach, A., Hetzroni, A., Levsky, S., Nakache, Y., Soroker, V. 2008. Temporal and spectral features of sounds of wood-boring beetle larvae: identifiable patterns of activity enable improved discrimination from background noise. Florida Entomologist. 91:241-248.
Host strain attraction of virgin females to wild fall armyworm males - (Abstract)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Nagoshi, R.N. 2007. Host strain attraction of virgin females to wild fall armyworm males. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting.
Acoustic signals in the courtship of male and female Asian citrus psyllids - (Abstract)
(07-Dec-07)
Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E Smith) (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae):Molecular characterization of host strains in southern Brazil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
(28-Nov-07)
Using haplotypes to monitor the migration of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) corn-strain populations from Texas and Florida - (Abstract)
(28-Nov-07)
New experimental techniques for studying root herbivores - (Book/Chapter)
(16-Nov-07)
Time-pattern and frequency analyses of sounds produced by irradiated and untreated male Bactrocera tryoni (Froggatt) during mating behavior - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W., Lemon, M., Harmer, A.M., Evans, C.S., Taylor, P.W. 2008. Time-pattern and frequency analyses of sounds produced by irradiated and untreated male Bactrocera tryoni (Froggatt) (Diptera: Tephritidae) during mating behavior. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 101:664-674.
Adaptations of Acoustic Technology for Detection of Hidden Insect Infestations in Trees and Their Root Systems - (Abstract)
(28-Jul-07)
Acoustic assessments of the severity of grub infestations in Queensland sugarcane fields - (Abstract)
Mankin, R.W., Samson, P., Chandler, K. 2007. Acoustic assessments of the severity of grub infestations in Queensland sugarcane fields . Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.
Parasitoids of Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, in Florida - (Abstract)
Meagher Jr, R.L. 2007. Parasitoids of Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, in Florida. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.
Using stable isotope analysis to examine the fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) host strains in a cotton habitat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Meagher Jr, R.L., Gore, J., Jackson, R.E. 2007. Using stable isotope analysis to examine the fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) host strains in a cotton habitat. Journal of Economic Entomology. 100(5):1569-1576.
Foraging behavior by six fruit fly parasitoids(Hymenoptera:Braconidae) released as single- or multiple-species cohorts in field cages: influence of fruit location and host density - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Garcia-Medel, D., Sivinski, J.M., Diaz-Fleischer, F., Ramirez-Romero, R., Aluja, M. 2007. Foraging behavior by six fruit fly parasitoids(Hymenoptera:Braconidae) released as single- or multiple-species cohorts in field cages: influence of fruit location and host density. Biological Control. 43:12-22.
Regulation of Junonia coenia Densovirus P9 Promoter Expression - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shirk, P.D., Bossin, H., Furlong, R.B., Gillett, J.L. 2007. Regulation of Junonia coenia Densovirus P9 Promoter Expression. Insect Molecular Biology.
Regulation of Junonia coenia densovirus P9 promotor expression - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shirk, P.D., Bossin, H., Furlong, R.B., Gillett, J. 2007. Regulation of Junonia coenia densovirus P9 promotor expression. Insect Molecular Biology. 16:623-633.
Sugarcane pests and their management - (Book/Chapter)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Gallo, M. Sugarcane pests and their management. Encyclopedia of Entomology. 2nd edition. Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic Publishers.
Control biologico poactivo de plagas frutales "pre-invasivas": Un ejemplo con last Moscas de Tephritidae - (Abstract)
(15-Jun-07)
The suitability of Anastrepha spp. and Ceratitis capitata larvae as hosts of Diachasmimorpha longicaudata and Diachasmimorpha tryoni: Effects of host age and radiation dose and implications for quality control in mass rearing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
(01-Jun-07)
Evaluation of Sequential Exposure of Irradiated Hosts to Maximize the Mass Rearing of Fruit Fly Parasitoids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
(01-Jun-07)
Augmentative biological control of fruit flies - (Abstract)
(25-May-07)
Expression of crylFa in bahiagrass enhances resistance to fall armyworm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Luciani, G., Altpeter, F., Yactayo-Chang, J., Zhang, H., Gallo, M., Meagher Jr, R.L., Wofford, D. 2007. Expression of crylFa in bahiagrass resistance to fall armyworm. Crop Science. 47:2430-2436.
Mating behavior and female-produced pheromone use in tropical sod webworm (Lepidoptera:Crambidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Epsky, N.D., Cherry, R. 2007. Mating behavior and female-produced pheromone use in tropical sod webworm (Lepidoptera: Crambidae).Florida Entomologist. 90:304-308.
Caterpillar (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae) feeding on pasture grasses in central Florida. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Mislevy, P., Nagoshi, R.N. 2007. Caterpillar (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) feeding on pasture grasses in central florida. Florida Entomologist. 90:295-303.
The thermal environment of immature caribbean fruit flies, Anastrepha suspensa (Diptera:Tephritidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sivinski, J.M., Holler, T., Pereira, R., Romero, M.I. 2007. The thermal environment of immature caribbean fruit flies, Anastrepha suspensa (Diptera: Tephritidae). Florida Entomologist. 90:347-357.
Comparison of haplotype frequencies can differentiate fall armyworm (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae) corn-strain populations from Florida and Brazil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Silvie, P., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2007. Comparison of haplotype frequencies can differentiate fall armyworm (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae) corn-strain populations from Florida and Brazil. Journal of Economic Entomology. 100(3):954-961.
Active Integration: New Strategies for Transgenesis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shinohara, E.T., Kaminski, J.M., Segal, D.J., Pelczar, P., Kolhe, R., Ryan, T., Coates, C.J., Fraser, M.J., Handler, A.M., Yanagimachi, R., Moisyadi, S. 2007. Active integration: New strategies for transgenesis. Transgenic Research. 16:333-339.
Acoustic indicators for mapping infestation probabilities of soil invertebrates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W., Hubbard, J.L., Flanders, K.L. 2007. Acoustic indicators for mapping infestation probabilities of soil invertebrates. Journal of Economic Entomology. 100:790-800.
Functionality of Jcdnv-Derived Somatic Transformation Vectors in Insects and the Role of Viral Enhancer Sequences. - (Proceedings/Symposium)
(30-Dec-06)
Capture of Noctuid and Pyralid Moths Using Feeding Attractant Lures - (Abstract)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Landolt, P.J. 2006. Capture of noctuid and pyralid moths using feeding attractant lures. National Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting.
Expression of a synthetic Bacillus thuringiensis endotoxin to enhance resistance against fall armyworm in bahiagrass - (Abstract)
Luciani, G., Yactayo-Chang, J., Altpeter, F., Zhang, H., Gallo, M., Meagher Jr, R.L., Wofford, D. 2006. Expression of a synthetic Bacillus thuringiensis endotoxin to enhance resistance against fall armyworm in bahiagrass. Meeting Abstract.
Molecular determinants of lepidopteran flight capacity that respond to larval diet - (Abstract)
Fescemyer, H.W., Kasputis, M.S., Macfarland, S.P., Jackson, R.E., Meagher Jr, R.L., Nagoshi, R.N., Adamczyk Jr, J.J., Fleischer, S., Marden, J.H. 2006. Molecular determinants of lepidopteran flight capacity that respond to larval diet. National Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting.
Identification and comparison of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera:Noctuidae) host strains in Brazil, Texas, and Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nagoshi, R.N., Silvie, P., Meagher Jr, R.L., Lopez, J., Machado, V. 2007. Identification and comparison of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) host strains in Brazil, Texas, and Florida. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 100(3):394-402.
Can the technical issues related to risk assessment of transgenic arthropods be solved? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Atkinson, P.W., Handler, A.M. 2006. Can the technical issues related to risk assessment of transgenic arthropods be solved? International Atomic Energy Agency-TECDOC 1483:57-68.
New control agents and techniques for the suppression of invasive Anastrepha spp. fruit flies and other pests - (Proceedings/Symposium)
(30-Sep-06)
Development of an embryonic lethality system for transgenic sit in the fruit pest, ceratitis capitata - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schetelig, M.F., Horn, C., Handler, A.M., Wimmer, E.A. 2007. Development of an embryonic lethality system for transgenic sit in the fruit pest, ceratitis capitata. IAEA-FAO Area Wide Insect Management Symposium Proceedings.
Field testing of a prototype acoustic device for detection of Mediterranean fruit flies flying into a trap - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W., Machan, R., Jones, R. 2006. Field testing of a prototype acoustic device for detection of Mediterranean fruit flies flying into a trap. In: Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium on Fruit Flies of Economic Importance, September 10-15, 2006, Salvador, Brazil. p 165-169.
Use of missense proteasome subunits for conditional lethality in the tephritid fruit flies Anastrepha suspensa and Ceratitis capitata - (Proceedings/Symposium)
(01-Sep-06)
PiggyBac:A flexible and highly active transposon as compared to Sleeping Beauty, Tol2, and Mos1 in mammalian cells - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wu, S.C., Meir, Y.J., Coates, C.J., Handler, A.M., Pelczar, P., Moisyadi, S., Kaminski, J.M. 2006. PiggyBac: A flexible and highly active transposon as compared to Sleeping Beauty, Tol2, and Mos1 in mammalian cells. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 103:15008-15013.
Increase in Acoustic Detectability of Plodia Interpunctella Larvae after Low-Energy Microwave Radar Exposure - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mankin, R.W. 2006. Increase in acoustic detectability of Plodia interpunctella larvae after low-energy microwave radar exposure. Florida Entomologist. 89(3):416-418.
Searching for Exotic Spodoptera Species - (Abstract)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Brambila, J., Hung, E. 2006. Searching for exotic spodoptera species. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.
A comparative analysis of Mediterranean and Queensland fruit fly wing-buzzing sounds associated with mating - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Mankin, R.W., Taylor, P. 2006. A comparative analysis of Mediterranean and Queensland fruit fly wing-buzzing sounds associated with mating. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.
New Transformation Vectors for Improved Sit and Ecological Safety in Tephritid Species - (Abstract)
(15-Jul-06)
Cytochrome C Oxidase Sequence Data Distinguish a Thelytokous Subpopulation of Odontosema Anastrephae from a Morphologically Identical Arrenotokous Subpopulation - (Abstract)
(15-Jul-06)
Insect Transgenesis: Mechanisms, Applications and Ecological Safety - (Book/Chapter)
Handler, A.M., Atkinson, P.W. 2006. Insect transgenesis: mechanisms, applications and ecological safety. In: Harding, S.E., editor. Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Reviews. Vol. 23. Lavoisier/Intercept. p. 129-156.
Use of Missense Proteasome Subunits for Conditional Lethality in the Tephritid Fruit Flies Anastrepha Suspensa and Ceratitis Capitata - (Proceedings/Symposium)
(01-May-06)
New Piggybac Vectors for Functional Genomics and Transgenic Insect Release - (Abstract)
(15-Apr-06)
Larval Preference of Fall Armyworm to Corn and Stargrass - (Abstract)
Meagher Jr, R.L., Nagoshi, R.N., Stuhl, C.J. 2006. Larval preference of fall armyworm to corn and stargrass. Entomological Society of America Regional Meetings.
Schistosome Long Terminal Repeat Retrotransposons - (Book/Chapter)
Copeland, C.S., Laha, T., Brindley, P.J. 2005. Schistosome long terminal repeat retrotransposons. In: Brindley PJ, Editor. Mobile Genetic Elements in Metazoan Parasites. Austin, Tx: Eurekah Press/Landesbioscience. p. 315-323.
Roles of Professional Scientists and Research Organizations in the Education of Students with Disabilities Preparing to Enter the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Workforce - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Mankin, R.W. 2005. Roles of professional scientists and research organizations in the education of students with disabilities preparing to enter the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics workforce. In: McCarthy, W.C., editor. Proceedings Planning Symposium - STEM 2010, The future of education for students with disabilities, October 13-14, 2005. New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM. p. 32-Appendix:1-6.
2001 North American Root Weevil Workshop Preface - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Mankin, R.W. 2007. 2001 north american root weevil workshop preface. Proceedings of North American Root Weevil Workshop.
Differential Identification of Ascogregarina Species (Apicomplexa: Lecudinidae) in Aedes Aegypti and Aedes Albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) by the Polymerase Chain Reaction - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Morales, M.E., Ocampo, C., Cadena, H., Copeland, C.S., Termini, M., Wesson, D. 2005. Differential identification of Ascogregarina species (Apicomplexa: Lecudinidae) in Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) by the polymerase chain reaction. Journal of Parasitology. 91:1352-1356.
Nibbling and Notching Caterpillars in Florida Turfgrass - (Popular Publication)
Buss, E.A., Meagher Jr, R.L. 2005. Nibbling and notching caterpillars in Florida turfgrass. Florida Pest Pro. p. 14-17.
The Sinbad Retrotransposon from the Genome of the Human Blood Fluke, Schistosoma Mansoni, and the Distribution of Related Pao-Like Elements - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Copeland, C.S., Mann, V.H., Morales, M.E., Kalinna, B.H., Brindley, P.J. 2005. The Sinbad retrotransposon from the genome of the human blood fluke, Schistosoma mansoni, and the distribution of related Pao-like elements. Journal of Evolutionary Biology. 5(1):20.
System and Method for Sound Based Capture of Insects - (Patent Application)
Mizrach, A., Hetzroni, A., Grinshspun, J., Mazor, M., Mankin, R.W., Shuman, D., Epsky, N.D., Heath, R.R. 2005. System and method for sound based capture of insects. International Patent WO 2005/022991 A2.
Schistosome Retrotransposons - (Book/Chapter)
Brindley, P.J., Copeland, C.S., Kalinna, B.H. 2005. Schistosome retrotransposons. In: Secor, W.E., Colley, D.G., editors. Schistosomiasis, World Class Parasites Series. New York:Springer. p. 13-26.
Acoustic Detection of Otiorhynchus Sulcatus Larval Infestations in Nursery Containers - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Mankin, R.W. 2007. Acoustic detection of otiorhynchus sulcatus larval infestations in nursery containers. Proceedings of North American Root Weevil Workshop.

   

 
Project Team
Sivinski, John
Nagoshi, Rodney
Meagher, Robert - Rob
Handler, Alfred - Al
Shapiro, Jeffrey - Jeff
Mankin, Richard
Shirk, Paul
 
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