Projects

Aerial Application Research for Efficient Crop Production Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 414825

Publications

Incidence of Heliothis virescens on Garbanzo Varieties in Northwestern Mississippi - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (14-Jan-09)

Spray table evaluation of insecticidal mortality for southern green stink bug, Nezara viridula L. (Pentatomidae: Heteroptera) on greenhouse-grown cotton - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (05-Jan-09)

Deposition and droplet sizing characterization of a laboratory spray table - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (18-Dec-08)

Effect of Hexaflumuron on gustation and reproduction of adult boll weevil - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (15-Dec-08)

Deposition of insecticides on corn silks applied at high and low spray rates for control of corn earworm - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Fritz, B.K., Lopez, J., Latheef, M.A., Martin, D.E., Hoffmann, W.C., Lan, Y. 2008. Deposition of insecticides on corn silks applied at high and low spray rates for control of corn earworm. National Agricultural Aviation Association Meeting. Paper No. AA08-004.

Evaluation of toxicity in laboratory bioassays of selected insecticides against Western flower thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (25-Aug-08)

Development of an airborne remote sensing system for aerial applicators - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Lan, Y., Huang, Y., Martin, D.E., Hoffmann, W.C., Fritz, B.K., Lopez, J. 2008. Development of an airborne remote sensing system for aerial applicators. Proceedings of the Annual Precision Ag Conference, July 20-23, 2008, Denver, CO. p. 5-25.

Effect of Racemic, (+)- and (-)-Gossypol on the survival and development of the specialist Herbivore Heliothis virescens (Fabricius) - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (23-Jun-08)

Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1Ac Resistance Frequency in Tobacco Budworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (14-May-08)

Adult vial bioassays of insecticidal toxicity against cotton fleahopper, Pseudatomoscelis seriatus (Reuter) (Hemiptera: Miridae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lopez, J., Hoffmann, W.C., Latheef, M.A., Fritz, B.K., Martin, D.E., Lan, Y. 2008. Adult vial bioassays of insecticidal toxicity against cotton fleahopper, Pseudatomoscelis seriatus (Reuter) (Hemiptera: Miridae). Journal of Pesticide Science. 33:261-265.

Laboratory evaluation of Novaluron for toxicity to nymphal instars of field collected southern green stink bug on cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lopez, J., Lan, Y., Latheef, M.A., Hoffmann, W.C., Fritz, B.K., Martin, D.E. 2008. Laboratory evaluation of novaluron for toxicity to nymphal instars of field collected southern green stink bug on cotton. Southwestern Entomologist. 33:119-127.

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.

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.

Geographic and Temporal Variation in Chemical Communication in Moths Due to Habitat-Dependent Selection? - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (15-Jan-08)

Drift reduction with drift control adjuvants - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Lan, Y., Hoffmann, W.C., Fritz, B.K., Martin, D.E., Lopez, J. 2008. Drift reduction with drift control adjuvants. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 07-1060.

Nematospora Seed Rot and Lint Stain: Distribution, Importance and Association with Hemiptera - (Abstract)

Bell, A.A., Lopez, J., Medrano, E.G., Bachelor, J., Green, J., Roberts, P., Marois, J., Wright, D., Nichols, R. 2007. Nematospora seed rot and lint stain: Distribution, importance and association with Hemiptera [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 9-12, 2007, New Orleans, Louisiana. CDROM.

Novaluron as an ovicide for bollworm on cotton: Deposition and efficacy of field-scale aerial applications - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (09-Nov-07)

Brazilian free-tailed bats (Tadarida brasiliensis) as insect pest regulators in transgenic and conventional cotton crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Federico, P., Hallam, T.G., McCracken, G.F., Purucker, S.T., Grant, W.E., Sandoval, A.C., Westbrook, J.K., Medellin, R.A., Cleveland, C.J., Sansone, C.G., Lopez, J., Betke, M., Moreno-Valdez, A., Kunz, T.H. 2008. Brazilian free-tailed bats (Tadarida brasiliensis) as insect pest regulators in transgenic and conventional cotton crops. Ecological Applications. 18:826-837.

Comparative peptidomics of four related hemipteran species: Pyrokinins, myosuppressin, corazonin, adipokinetic hormone, sNPF, and periviscerokinins - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Predel, R., Russell, W.K., Russell, D.H., Lopez, J., Esquivel, J.F., Nachman, R.J. 2008. Comparative peptidomics of four related hemipteran species: Pyrokinins, myosuppressin, corazonin, adipokinetic hormone, sNPF, and periviscerokinins. Peptides. 29:162-167.

Naturally-occurring Densities of Heliothis virescens and Helicoverpa zea (Lepidoptera: noctuidae) in Three Different Plant Hosts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Blanco, C.A., Teran-Vargas, A.P., Lopez, J., Kauffman, J.V. 2007. Naturally-occurring Densities of Heliothis virescens and Helicoverpa zea (Lepidoptera: noctuidae) in Three Different Plant Hosts. Florida Entomologist. p. 90.

Field evaluation of spinosad aerial applications for thrips control on cotton - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Martin, D.E., Lopez, J., Hoffmann, W.C., Fritz, B.K., Lan, Y. 2007. Field evaluation of spinosad aerial applications for thrips control on cotton. Southwestern Entomologist. 32(4):221-228.

Drift reduction with drift control adjuvants - (Abstract)

Lan, Y., Hoffmann, W.C., Fritz, B.K., Martin, D.E., Lopez, J. 2007. Drift reduction with drift control adjuvants. ASABE Annual International Meeting. Paper No. 07-1060.

Spray drift mitigation with spray mix adjuvants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lan, Y., Hoffmann, W.C., Fritz, B.K., Martin, D.E., Lopez, J. 2008. Spray drift mitigation with spray mix adjuvants. Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 24(1):5-10.

Effectiveness of spray adjuvants on reduction of spray drift - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Lan, Y., Hoffmann, W.C., Fritz, B.K., Martin, D.E., Lopez, J. 2006. Effectiveness of spray adjuvants on reduction of spray drift. ASABE Annual International Meeting, December 4, 2006, Orlando, Florida. Paper No. AA06-004.

A Pcr Screen of Field Populations of Heliothis Virescens for a Retrotransposon Insertion Conferring Resistance to Bacillus Thuringiensis Toxin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gahan, L.J., Gould, F., Lopez, J., Micinski, S., Heckel, D. 2007. A PCR screen of field populations of heliothis virescens for a retrotransposon insertion conferring resistance to bacillus thuringiensis toxin. Journal of Economic Entomology. 100:187-194.

Economic Value of the Pest Control Service Provided by Brazilian Free-Tailed Bats in South-Central Texas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cleveland, C.J., Betke, M., Federico, P., Frank, J.D., Hallam, T.G., Horn, J., Lopez, J., McCracken, G.F., Medellin, R.A., Moreno-Valdez, A., Sansone, C.G., Westbrook, J.K., Kunz, T.H. 2006. Economic value of the pest control service provided by Brazilian free-tailed bats in south-central Texas. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment. 4:238-243.

Biosynthesis and Regulation of (+)-Gossypol in Cottonseed and Utilization of the Seed - (Abstract)

Stipanovic, R.D., Liu, J., Puckhaber, L.S., Lopez, J., Dowd, M.K., Bell, A.A., Duke, S.E. 2006. Biosynthesis and regulation of (+)-gossypol in cottonseed and utilization of the seed [abstract]. Pacific Basin Society Chemical International Congress. Paper No. 402.

USDA-ARS Aerial Application Technology for Crop Production and Protection Group - Research Overview - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Fritz, B.K., Hoffmann, W.C., Martin, D.E., Lopez, J., Lan, Y. 2006. USDA-ARS aerial application technology for crop production and protection group - research overview. In: Proceedings of the SERG-International and US Forestry Service Workshop, February 15-18, 2006, Banff, Canada, p. 25-28.

Mass Mating Behavior of Heliothis Virescens (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Males Captured in Pheromone Traps Mated with Laboratory-Reared Females: Measures of Reproduction, Egg Production and Adult Mortality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Blanco, C.A., Sumerford, D.V., Lopez, J., Hernandez, G. 2006. Mass mating behavior of heliothis virescens (lepidoptera: noctuidae) males captured in pheromone traps mated with laboratory-reared females: measures of reproduction, egg production and adult mortality. Journal of Cotton Science. Volume 10 page 105-113

Effects of Bacillus Thuringiensis Kurstaki and Sodium Bicarbonate in Coleopteran and Lepidopteran Larval Diets - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Skrivanek, S., Ripple, B., Lopez, J., Harris, M. 2006. Effects of Bacillus thuringiensis kurstaki and sodium bicarbonate in coleopteran and lepidopteran larval diets. Southwestern Entomologist. 31:55-58.

Effect of Racemic and (+) and (-)-Gossypol on the Survival and Development of Helicoverpa Zea Larvae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stipanovic, R.D., Lopez, J., Dowd, M.K., Puckhaber, L.S., Duke, S.E. 2006. Effect of racemic and (+)- and (-)-gossypol on the survival and development of Helicoverpa zea larvae. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 32(5):959-968.

Novaluron as an ovicide: A model for evaluation of aerially-applied insectides. Part 2: Field Study - (Abstract)

Martin, D.E., Lopez, J., Hoffmann, W.C., Fritz, B.K. 2005. Novaluron as an ovicide: A model for evaluation of aerially-applied insectides. Part 2: Field Study. National Agricultural Aviation Association Meeting. Paper No. AA05-005.

Genetic Representation of Pheromone Trap-Captures Heliothis Virescens and Helicoverpa Zea (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Males Mass Mated with Laboratory-Reared Females - (Other)

Blanco, C.A., Sumerford, D.V., Lopez, J., Hernandez, G. 2006. Genetic representation of pheromone trap-captures heliothis virescens and helicoverpa zea (lepidoptera: noctuidae) males mass mated with laboratory-reared females. Meeting Abstract. 10:105-113

Identification and Frequency of Cottonseed-Rotting Bacteria Isolated from Stink Bugs in Texas - (Abstract)

Bell, A.A., Medrano, E.G., Lopez, J., Esquivel, J.F. 2005. Identification and frequency of cottonseed-rotting bacteria isolated from stink bugs in Texas [abstract]. Phytopathology. 95(6):S8.

An Expanded Evaluation of Insecticidial Toxicity to Cotton Fleahoppers - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Lopez, J.D., Latheef, M.A. 2005. An expanded evaluation of insecticidal toxicity to cotton fleahoppers. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 4-7, 2005, New Orleans, Louisiana. 2005 CDROM.

Evaluation in the Laboratory of Novaluron to Control Southern Green Stink Bug - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Lopez, J.D., Latheef, M.A. 2005. Evaluation in the laboratory of Novaluron to control southern green stink bug. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 4-7, 2005, New Orleans, Louisiana. 2005 CDROM.

Isolation of Cottonseed-Rotting Pantoea Spp. from Stink Bugs and Plant Bugs - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Bell, A.A., Lopez, J., Esquivel, J.F., Medrano, E.G., Mauney, J. 2005. Isolation of cottonseed-rotting Pantoea spp. from stink bugs and plant bugs. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 4-7, 2005, New Orleans, Louisiana. 2005 CDROM.

Bacillus Thuringiensis Cry1ac Resistance Monitoring Program for Tobacco Budworm and Bollworm in 2004 - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Blanco, C.A., Mullen, R.M., Abel, C.A., Bradley, J.R., Ellsworth, P., Greene, J.K., Herbert, A., Leonard, R., Lopez, J., Meagher Jr, R.L., Moar, W., Parajulee, M., Ruberson, J., Sprenkel, R. 2005. Bacillus thuringiensis cry1ac resistance monitoring program for tobacco budworm and bollworm in 2004. National Cotton Council Beltwide Cotton Conference. p. 1210-1218

Viability of Claviceps Africana Spores Ingested by Adult Corn Earworm Moths, Helicoverpa Zea - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Prom, L.K., Lopez, J. 2004. Viability of Claviceps africana spores ingested by adult corn earworm moths, Helicoverpa zea. Journal of Economic Entomology. 97:764-767.

Adult Vial Technique for Evaluating Insecticidal Toxicity to Cotton Fleahopper - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Lopez, J., Latheef, M.A. 2004. Adult vial technique for evaluating insecticidal toxicity to cotton fleahopper. In: Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conferences, January 5-9, 2004, San Antonio, Texas. 2004 CDROM.

Effect of aerial application parameters simulated on a spray table on insecticidal mortality of cotton aphids and stink bugs - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Lopez, J., Latheef, M.A., Hoffmann, W.C., Kirk, I.W. 2003. Effect of aerial application parameters simulated on a spray table on insecticidal mortality of cotton aphids and stink bugs. Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 7-10, 2003, Nashville, TN. p. 1490-1493.

Toxicity of selected insecticides to southern green stink bugs determined by adult vial technique: A preliminary report - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Lopez, J., Latheef, M.A. 2003. Toxicity of selected insecticides to southern green stink bugs determined by adult vial technique: A preliminary report. Proceedings of the Beltwide Cotton Conference, January 7-10, 2003, Nashville, TN. p. 1494-1496.

Transmission of Claviceps Africana Spores from Diseased to Non-Infected Sorghum by Corn Earworm Moths, Helicoverpa Zea - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

PROM,L.K., LOPEZ,J. ., LATHEEF,M.A., TRANSMISSION OF CLAVICEPS AFRICANA SPORES FROM DISEASED TO NON-INFECTED SORGHUM BY CORN EARWORM MOTHS, HELICOVERPA ZEA, JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, 2003.

Bacillus thuringiensis-toxin resistance management: Stable isotope assessment of alternate host use by Helicoverpa zea - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gould, F., Blair, N.E., Reid, M., Lopez, J., Micinski, S. 2002. Bacillus thuringiensis-toxin resistance management: Stable isotope assessment of alternate host use by Helicoverpa zea. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 99:16581-16586.