Edwin Civerolo
(Ed)
Parlier, California
Center Director
Phone: (559) 596-2702
Fax: (559) 596-2701
OFFICE OF THE CENTER DIRECTOR
9611 S. RIVERBEND AVENUE PARLIER, CA, 93648
De Mello Varani, A., Souza, R., Nakaya, H., De Lima, W., De Almeida, L., Kitajima, E., Chen, J., Civerolo, E.L., Vasconcelos, A., Van Sluys, M. 2008. Origins of the Xylella fastidiosa prophage-like regions and their impact in genome differentiation. PLoS One. 3(12):e4059. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0004059.
Cheng, D.W., Lin, H., Walker, A., Stenger, D.C., Civerolo, E.L. 2008. Effects of Grape Xylem Sap and Cell-Wall Constituents on In Vitro Growth, Biofilm Formation and Cellular Aggregation of Xylella fastidiosa. Proceedings of the CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium, December 15-17, 2008, San Diego, California. pp.118-122.
Chen, J., Deng,, X., Liu,, S., Pu,, X., Li,, H., Civerolo, E.L. 2009. A phytoplasma related to Candidatus Phytoplasma asteri is associated with citrus showing Huanglongbing (yellow shoot disease) symptoms in Guangdong, P. R. China. Phytopathology. 99:236-242.
Lin, H., Doddapaneni,, H., Munyaneza, J.E., Civerolo, E.L., Venkatesan, S.G., Buchman, J.L., Stenger, D.C. 2009. Molecular characterization and Phylogenetic analysis of 16S rRNA from a new Candidatus Liberibacter strain associated with Zebra chip disease of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) and the potato psyllid. Journal of Plant Pathology. 91:215-219.
Yao, J., Lin, H., Vandeyne, A., Doddapaneni, H., Francis, M., Macedo Lemos, E., Civerolo, E.L. 2008. PrimerSNP: a web tool for whole-genome selection of allele-specific and common primers of phylogenetically-related bacterial genomic sequences. BMC Microbiology, 8:185doi:10.1186/1471-2180-8-185.
Cheng, D.W., Lin, H., Walker, M., Stenger, D.C., Civerolo, E.L. 2008. Characterization of Growth and Virulence-related Genes Expression of Xylella fastidiosa Affected by Grape Xylem Sap and Cell-Wall Constituents. Phytopathology 98:S37.
Chen, J., Civerolo, E.L., Tubajika, K.M., Livingston, S., Higbee, B. 2008. Hyper-variation of Tandem Repeats at the PD0218 (pspB) locus of Xylella fastidiosa Almond Leaf Scorch and Grape Pierce¿s Disease Strains. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 74:3652-3657.
Lin, H., Thammiraju,, S., Walker,, A.M., Stenger, D.C., Civerolo, E.L. 2007. Hierarchical Analysis and Diversity Studies of Xylella fastidiosa Populations in California by Multi-locus Simple Sequence Repeat Markers. In: Proceedings of CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium, December 12-14, 2007, San Diego, California. p. 144-147.
Cheng, D.W., Lin, H., Walker,, A.M., Stenger, D.C., Civerolo, E.L. 2007. In vitro Study of the Effects of Grape Xylem Saps and Cell-Wall Constituents on Growth and Virulence-Related Gene Expression of Xylella fastidiosa [abstract]. Proceedings of CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium. p. 291.
Lin, H., Doddapaneni, H., Bai, X., Yao, J., Zhao, X., Civerolo, E.L. 2008. Acquisition of Uncharacterized Sequences from Candidatus Liberibacter, an unculturable bacteria, using an improved genomic walking methodAcquisition of Uncharacterized Sequences from Candidatus Liberibacter, an unculturable bacteria, using an improved genomic walking method. 22:30-37.
Chen, J., Groves, R.L., Zheng, Y., Civerolo, E.L., Viveros, M., Freeman, M. 2007. Colony morphology of almond leaf scorch strains of xylella fastidiosa and its epidemiological application. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology. 29:225-231.
Yao, J., Lin, H., Doddapaneni, H., Civerolo, E.L. 2007. nWayComp: A Tool for Universal Comparison of DNA and Protein Sequences. In Silico Biology. 7(2):195-200
Chen, J., Livingston, S., Civerolo, E.L., Kirkpatrick, B. 2006. Towards the development of a sequence-based pcr system for detection and genomic study of xylella fastidosa strains important to california. In: Proceedings of the CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium, November 27-29, 2006, San Diego, CA. p. 127-131.
Lin, H., Civerolo, E.L., Doddapaneni, H., Groves, R., Walker, A. 2006. Multilocus simple sequence repeats and single nucleotide polymorphism markers for genotyping and assessing genetic diversity fo xylella fastidiosa in california. Proceedings of CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium, November 27-29, 2006, San Diego, California. p.160-163.
Francis, M., Civerolo, E.L., Doddapaneni, H., Lin, H., Bruening, G. 2006. New standard protocol for diagnosis of xylella fastidiosa [abstract]. CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium. p.203.
Doddapaneni, H., Yao, J., Lin, H., Walker, A., Civerolo, E.L. 2006. Analysis of the genome-wide variations among multiple strains of the plant pathogenic bacterium xylella fastidiosa. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. Available: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2164/7/225
Chen, J., Deng, X.L., Zhou, G., Feng, Z., Xu, J.H., Liu, Q.G., Civerolo, E.L. 2006. Evaluation of nested sybr-based real-time pcr in the detection of candidatus liberibacter asiaticus from citrus [abstract]. Proceedings of the Huanglongbing Greening International Workship. p.82.
Francis, M., Lin, H., Cabrera, J.C., Doddapaneni, H., Civerolo, E.L. 2006. Genome-based pcr primers for specific and sensitive detection and quantification of xylella fastidiosa. European Journal of Plant Pathology.
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Tubajika, K.M., Civerolo, E.L., Luvisi, D.A., Hashim, J.M. 2006. The Effects of Kaolin, Harpin, and Imidacloprid on Development of Pierce's Disease in Grape. Crop Protection Journal. Available: http://directscience.com. doi:10.1016.j/cropro.2006.04.006
Lin, H., Doddapaneni, H., Civerolo, E.L., Yao, J., Yokomi, R.K., Bai, X., Cao, H., Zhao, X., Wen, R. 2006. Multiplex taqman-based pcr for sensitive and accurate quantification of citrus hlb and cvc pathogens; candidatus liberibacter and xylella fastidiosa [Abstract]. Proceedings of the Huanglongbing-greening International Workshop. p. 83.
Chen, J., Civerolo, E.L. 2005. Evaluation of snps and sample preparation procedures in the detection of xylella fastidiosa strains important to california. Proceedings of the 2005 Pierce's Disease Research Symposium. p.152-154.
Lin, H., Civerolo, E.L., Groves, R.L., Walker, A. 2005. Multi-locus Simple Sequence Repeat (SSR) Markers for Genotyping and Assessing Genetic Diversity of Xylella fastidiosa in California. Proceedings for the 2005 Pierce's Disease Research Symposium. p. 170-172.
Cabrera, J., Groves, R.L., Chen, J., Lin, H., Francis, M., Civerolo, E.L. 2005. Seasonal population biology of Xylella fastidiosa genotypes in almond and movement by insect vectors. Phytopatholoy. 95(6):S16.
Lin, H., Civerolo, E.L., Groves, R.L., Takahashi, Y., Walker, A. 2005. A high-through-put multi-locus pathogen detecting system for strain identification and population genetic studies of Xylella fastidiosa. Phytopathology. 95(6):S61.
Chen, J., Groves, R.L., Civerolo, E.L., Viveros, M., Freeman, M., Zheng, Y. 2005. Colony morphology of Xylella fastidiosa almond leaf scorch strains and their genomic and diagnostic implications. Phytopathology. 95:S18.
Lin, H., Civerolo, E.L., Walker, A., Hu, R., Barros, S., Francis, M. 2005. Multi-locus simple sequence repeat (ssr) markers for differentiating strains and evaluating genetic diversity of xylella fastidiosa. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 71:4888-4892.
Chen, J., Groves, R.L., Civerolo, E.L., Viveros, M., Freeman, M., Zheng, Y. 2005. Two Xylella fastidiosa genotypes associated with almond leaf scorch disease on the same location in California. Phytopathology. 95(6):708-714.
Groves, R.L., Chen, J., Civerolo, E.L., Freeman, M., Viveros, M. 2005. Spatial analysis of almond leaf scorch disease in the San Joaquin Valley of California: Factors affecting pathogen distribution and spread. Plant Disease. 86(6):581-589.
Hartung, J.S., Civerolo, E.L., Dawson, W.O., Garnsey, S.M. 2004. A proven model for working with exotic plant pathogens with biological security and low cost. Phytopathology. 38(12):162-163.
Lin, H., Civerolo, E.L., Walker, A. 2004. Development of SSR markers for genotyping and assessing the genetic diversity of Xylella fastidiosa in California. Proceedings of CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium. p. 206-209.
Chen, J., Civerolo, E.L., Jarret, R.L., Van Sluys, M., De Oliveira, M. 2005. Genetic discovery in Xylella fastidiosa through sequence analysis of selected randomly amplified polymorphic DNAs. Current Microbiology. 50(2):78-83.
Garnsey, S.M., Civerolo, E.L., Gumpf, D.J., Paul, C., Hilf, M.E., Lee, R.F., Brlansky, R.H., Yokomi, R.K., Hartung, J.S. 2007. Biological characterization of an international collection of citrus tristeza virus (ctv)isolates. In: Proceedings of Conference of International Organization of Citrus Virologists. p. 75-93.
Groves, R.L., Chen, J., Civerolo, E.L., Viveros, M., Freeman, M., Haviland, D. 2004. Almond leaf scorch disease in the San Joaquin Valley of California: Factors affecting pathogen distribution [Abstract]. Phytopathology. 94:S36.
Lin, H., Civerolo, E.L., Barros, S., Hu, R., Francis, M., Walker, A. 2004. Genotyping and assessing genetic diversity in PD strain Xylella fastidiosa by simple sequence repeat (SSR) DNA markers [Abstract]. Phytopathology. 94:S61.
Francis-Mastalli, F., Civerolo, E.L., Lin, H. 2004. PCR based systems for the detection, differentiation and quantification of Xylella fastidiosa strains. Phytopathology. 94(6):S31.
Chen, J., Groves, R.L., Civerolo, E.L., Viveros, M., Freeman, M., Zheng, Y. 2004. Simultaneous association of two Xylella fastidiosa genotypes with almond leaf scorch disease in California [Abstract]. Phytopathology. 94:S17.
Lin, H., Civerolo, E.L., Barros, S., Walker, A. 2004. Development of ssr markers for genotyping and assessing genetic diversity of Xylella fastidiosa [Abstract]. American Society of Enology and Viticulture. p. 162.
Akey, D.H., Blua, M., Henneberry, T.J., Civerolo, E.L., Toscano, N.C. 2003. Control of immature and adult glassy-winged sharpshooters: evaluation of biorational insecticides for organic use.. CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium. pp. 278-281
Chen, J., Civerolo, E.L., Jarret, R.L., Van Sluys, M.A., De Oliveira, M.C. 2003. Characterization of a Xylella fastidiosa field strain on the genomics basis [Abstract]. Phytopathology. 93:S16.
AKEY, D.H., BLUA, M., HENNEBERRY, T.J., CIVEROLO, E.L., TOSCANO, N.C., WENDEL, L. CONTROL OF IMMATURE AND ADULT GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTERS EVALUATION OF BIORATIONAL AND CONVENTIONAL INSECTICIDES. CDFA PIERCE'S DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAM RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM. 2002. pp. 133-135
CASTLE, S.J., NARANJO, S.E., TOSCANO, N., BYRNE, F., HENNEBERRY, T.J., CIVEROLO, E.L. SAMPLING, SEASONAL ABUNDANCE, AND COMPARATIVE DISPERSAL OF GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTERS IN CITRUS AND GRAPES: SAMPLING PROGRESS REPORT. CDFA PIERCE'S DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAM RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM. 2002. pp. 149.150.