Projects

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

ASSESSING THE POTENTIAL OF FORAGE ALFALFA CROPS TO SERVE AS XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA, PRIMARY INOCULUM SOURCES IN THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 410459

ASSESSING ALFALFA AS AN INOCULUM SOURCE OF XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 411468

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.

Long term evaluation of the effects of almond leaf scorch disease on orchard productivity - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Sisterson, M.S., Daane, K. 2008. Long term evaluation of the effects of almond leaf scorch disease on orchard productivity. In: Proceedings of the 36th Annual Almond Industry Conference, December 10-11, 2008, Modesto, California. p. 164-166.

Assessing the post-winter threat of glassy-winged sharpshooter populations - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Johnson, M.W., Lynn-Patterson, K., Sisterson, M.S., Groves, R. 2008. Assessing the post-winter threat of glassy-winged sharpshooter populations. In: Proceedings of the CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium, December 15-17, 2008, San Diego, California. p. 22-27.

Assessment of the importance of alfalfa to the epidemiology of xylellae diseases in the San Joaquin Valley of California - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Sisterson, M.S., Groves,, R., Daane,, K., Thimmiraju,, S. 2008. Assessment of the importance of alfalfa to the epidemiology of xylellae diseases in the San Joaquin Valley of California. In: Proceedings of the CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium, December 15-17, 2008, San Diego, California. p. 239-241.

Egg maturation dynamics of Homalodisca vitripennis - (Abstract)

Sisterson, M.S. 2008. Egg maturation dynamics of Homalodisca vitripennis. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Available: http://esa/confex.com/esa/2008/techprogram/paper_37515.htm

Egg load dynamics of Homalodisca vitripennis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sisterson, M.S. 2008. Egg load dynamics of Homalodisca vitripennis. Environmental Entomology. 37(5):1200-1207(8).

Assessment of the role of alfalfa in the spread of Xylella fastidiosa in California - (Abstract)

Sisterson, M.S., Thimmiraju,, S.R., Daane,, K., Groves,, R.L. 2008. Assessment of the role of alfalfa in the spread of Xylella fastidiosa in California. Phytopathology 98:S147-S147.

Evaluation of the Genetic Structure of Xylella fastidiosa Populations Collected from Almond orchards in California - (Abstract)

Thimmiraju,, S.R., Daane,, K., Groves,, R.L., Lin, H., Sisterson, M.S. 2008. Evaluation of the Genetic Structure of Xylella fastidiosa Populations Collected from Almond orchards in California. Phytopathology 98:S156-S156.

Use of GIS maps in assessing the role of alfalfa in the epidemiology of xylellae diseases in California - (Abstract)

Sisterson, M.S., Lynn-Patterson, K., Thammiraju,, S.R., Daane,, K., Groves,, R.L. 2008. Use of GIS maps in assessing the role of alfalfa in the epidemiology of xylellae diseases in California. California Geographic Information Systems (CalGIS) Annual Conference. Available: http://www.calgis.org/

Potential application of entomopathogens in resistance management for Bt crops - (Abstract)

Gassmann,, A., Carriere,, Y., Stock,, S., Sisterson, M.S., Tabashnik,, B. 2008. Potential application of entomopathogens in resistance management for Bt crops. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting North Central Branch. Available: http://www.ent.iastate.edu/entsoc/ncb/node/138

Distribution and Management of Citrus in California: Implications for Management of Glassy-winged Sharpshooter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sisterson, M.S., Yacoub,, R., Montez,, G., Grafton-Cardwell, E., Groves,, R.L. 2008. Distribution and Management of Citrus in California: Implications for Management of Glassy-winged Sharpshooter. Journal of Economic Entomology. 101:1041-1050.

Epidemiology of xylellae diseases in the San Joaquin Valley of California: the role of alfalfa - (Abstract)

Sisterson, M.S., Thimmiraju,, S.R., Daane,, K., Groves,, R.L. 2008. Epidemiology of xylellae diseases in the San Joaquin Valley of California: the role of alfalfa. Entomology Society of America Pacific Branch Meeting. Available: http://groups.ucanr.org/pbesa/files/50028.pdf.

Dispersal of NOW and Prediction and Prevention of NOW Damage in Almonds - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Burks, C.S., Higbee, B., Sisterson, M.S., Brandl, D.G. 2007. Dispersal of NOW and Prediction and Prevention of NOW Damage in Almonds. Proceedings of the 35th Almond Industry Conference, Modesto, California. p. 1-6.

Synergistic interactions between entomopathogenic nematodes and Bt crops: integrating biological control and resistance management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gassmann, A.J., Stock, P.S., Sisterson, M.S., Carriere, Y., Tabashnik, B.E. 2008. Synergistic interactions between entomopathogenic nematodes and Bt crops: integrating biological control and resistance management. Journal of Applied Ecology 45:957-966.

Effects of Almond Leaf Scorch Disease on Yield and Tree Vitality - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Sisterson, M.S. 2007. Effects of Almond Leaf Scorch Disease on Yield and Tree Vitality. In: Proceedings of the 35th Annual Almond Industry Conference, December 5-6, 2007, Modesto, California. p. 138-140.

Assessing the potential of forage alfalfa crops to serve as Xylella fastidiosa, primary inoculum sources in the San Joaquin Valley - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Sisterson, M.S., Groves, R., Daane, K. 2007. Assessing the potential of forage alfalfa crops to serve as Xylella fastidiosa, primary inoculum sources in the San Joaquin Valley. In: Procedings of the Pierce's Disease Research Symposium, December 12-14, 2007, San Diego, California. p. 279-280.

Assessing the Post-Winter Threat of Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Populations - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Johnson,, M.W., Lynn-Patterson,, K., Sisterson, M.S., Groves,, R. 2007. Assessing the Post-Winter Threat of Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Populations. In: Proceedings of the Pierce's Disease Research Symposium, December 12-14, 2007, San Diego, California. p. 34-37.

Effects of Almond Leaf Scorch Disease on Almond Yield and Implications for Management - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sisterson, M.S., Chen, J., Civerolo, E.L., Ledbetter, C.A., Groves, R.L. 2008. Effects of Almond Leaf Scorch Disease on Almond Yield and Implications for Management. Plant Disease 92:409-414.

Effects of Insect Preference for Healthy or Infected Plants on Spread of an Inspect Vectored Plant Pathogen: Insights from a Model - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sisterson, M.S. 2008. Effects of Insect Preference for Healthy or Infected Plants on Spread of an Inspect Vectored Plant Pathogen: Insights from a Model. Journal of Economic Entomology 101: 1-8.

Advanced Generation Peach-Almond Hybrids as Seedling Rootstocks for Almond: First Year Growth and Potential Pollenizers for Hybrid Seed Production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ledbetter, C.A., Sisterson, M.S. 2007. Advanced Generation Peach-Almond Hybrids as Seedling Rootstocks for Almond: First Year Growth and Potential Pollenizers for Hybrid Seed Production. Euphytica. 160(2): 259-266.

Distribution and Management of Citrus in California: Implications for Spread and Management of Glassy-winged Sharpshooter, Homalodisca Vitripennis - (Abstract)

Sisterson, M.S., Yacoub, R., Montez, G., Grafton-Cardwell, E., Groves, R. 2007. Distribution and Management of Citrus in California: Implications for Spread and Management of Glassy-winged Sharpshooter, Homalodisca Vitripennis. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting Abstacts. Available: http://esa.confex.com/esa/2007/techprogram/paper_32119.htm

Impact of Entomopathogens on Pest Resistance to Bacillus thuringiensis. - (Abstract)

Gassmann, A.J., Carriere, Y., Stock, S.P., Sisterson, M.S., Tabashnik, B.E. 2007. Impact of Entomopathogens on Pest Resistance to Bacillus thuringiensis. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting Abstracts. Available: http://esa.confex.com/esa/2007/techprogram/paper_28502.htm

Pink Bollworm Resistance to Bt Cotton: Still Rare After All These Years. - (Abstract)

Tabashnik, B.E., Fabrick, J.A., Morin, S., Sisterson, M.S., Carriere, Y., Dennehy, T.J. 2007. Pink Bollworm Resistance to Bt Cotton: Still Rare After All These Years. Society for Invertebrate Pathology Annual Meeting. Available: http://www.sipweb.org/Meeting_Abstracts/2007abstracts.pdf

Effects of Transgenic Bt Cotton on Insecticide Use and Predatory Insect Abundance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sisterson, M.S., Biggs, R.W., Manhardt, N.M., Carriere, Y., Dennehy, T.J., Tabashnik, B.E. 2007. Effects of Transgenic Bt Cotton on Insecticide Use and Predatory Insect Abundance. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 124:305-311.

Alfalfa as an important inoculum source of Xylella fastidiosa - (Abstract)

Sisterson, M.S., Thammiraju, S.R., Daane, K., Groves, R.L. 2007. Alfalfa as an important inoculum source of Xylella fastidiosa [abstract]. Phytopathology. 97:S108.

Assessing the risk of the evolution of resistance to pesticides using spatially complex simulation models - (Book/Chapter)

Caprio, M.A., Storer, N., Sisterson, M.S., Peck, S., De Holanda Nunes, M. 2008. Assessing the risk of the evolution of resistance to pesticides using spatially complex simulation models. In: Global Pesticide Resistance in Arthropods. Whalon, Mota-Sanchez, and Hollingworth (eds). CAB International, Wallingford, UK. p. 90-117.

EPIDEMIOLOGY OF ALMOND LEAF SCORCH DISEASE IN THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY OF CALIFORNIA: FACTORS AFFECTING PATHOGEN DISTRIBUTION AND MOVEMENT - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Groves, R., Sisterson, M.S., Chen, J., Lin, H. 2007. Epidemiology of Almond Leaf Scorch Disease in the San Joaquin Valley of California: factors affecting pathogen distribution and movement. In: Proceedings of the 34th Almond Industry Conference, December 6-7, 2006, Modesto, California. p. 176-183.

NON-TARGET EFFECTS OF BT CROPS: IMPLICATIONS OF SOURCE-SINK POPULATION DYNAMICS. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sisterson, M.S., Carriere, Y., Dennehy, T.J., Tabashnik, B.E. 2007. Non-target effects of bt crops: implications of source-sink population dynamics. Environmental Entomology. 36:121-127.

MODELING GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER PHENOLOGY AND PIERCE'S DISEASE INCIDENCE - (Abstract)

Sisterson, M.S., Groves, R.L., Son, Y., Johnson, M., Lynn, K., Daane, K., Hill, B. 2006. Modeling Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Phenology and Pierce's Disease Incidence [abstract].VIIIth European Congress of Entomology Abstract Book. p. 28

EGG LOAD DYNAMICS OF HOMALODISCA COAGULATA - (Abstract)

Sisterson, M.S. 2006. Egg Load Dynamics of Homalodisca coagulata [abstract]. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. online - http://esa.confex.com/esa/2006/techprogram/paper_26075.htm

VECTOR FITNESS AS A FUNCTION OF INFECTIVITY STATUS ALTERS DISEASE DYNAMICS. - (Abstract)

Sisterson, M.S., Chen, J. 2006. Vector Fitness as a Function of Infectivity Status Alters Disease Dynamics. Phytopathology 96:S108.

EFFECTS OF VECTOR PREFERENCE FOR HEALTHY OR INFECTED PLANTS ON THE SPREAD OF A PLANT PATHOGEN - (Abstract)

Sisterson, M.S. 2006. Effects of vector preference for healthy or infected plants on the spread of a plant pathogen. Entomology Society of America Pacific Branch Meeting. Available: http//pbesa.prosser.wsu.edu/2006abs.pdf

IMPACTS OF BT CROPS ON NON-TARGET ARTHROPODS: IMPLICATIONS OF OFF-SITE EFFECTS. - (Abstract)

Sisterson, M.S., Carriere, Y., Dennehy, T.J., Tabashnik, B.E. 2005. Impacts of Bt crops on non-target arthropods: implications of off-site effects. Entomology Society of America Annual Meeting. Available: http://esa.confex.com/esa/2005/techprogram/paper_21908.htm