Publications

The epidemiological significance of post-packinghouse survival of Xanthomonas citri ssp. citri for dissemination of Asiatic citrus canker via infected fruit - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (01-Feb-09)

Origins of the Xylella fastidiosa prophage-like regions and their impact in genome differentiation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

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.

Effects of Grape Xylem Sap and Cell-Wall Constituents on In Vitro Growth, Biofilm Formation and Cellular Aggregation of Xylella fastidiosa - (Proceedings/Symposium)

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.

A phytoplasma related to Candidatus Phytoplasma asteri is associated with citrus showing Huanglongbing (yellow shoot disease) symptoms in Guangdong, P. R. China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

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.

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 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

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.

PrimerSNP: a web tool for whole-genome selection of allele-specific and common primers of phylogenetically-related bacterial genomic sequences - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

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.

Comparative phylogenomics and multi-gene cluster analyses of the CitrusHuanglongbing (HLB)-associated bacterium Candidatus Liberibacter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Doddapaneni, H., Liao,, H., Lin, H., Bai,, X., Zhao,, X., Civerolo, E.L., Irey,, M., Coletta-Filho,, H., Pietersen,, G. 2008. Comparative phylogenomics and multi-gene cluster analyses of the CitrusHuanglongbing (HLB)-associated bacterium Candidatus Liberibacter. BMC Research Notes, 1:72.

Molecular Characterization of the Citrus Huanglongbing (HLB) associated bacterium Candidatus Liberibacter - (Abstract) - (15-Aug-08)

Morphological evidence for phages of Xylella fastidiosa - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chen, J., Civerolo, E.L. 2008. Morphological evidence for phages of Xylella fastidiosa. Virology Journal. 5:75.

Characterization of Growth and Virulence-related Genes Expression of Xylella fastidiosa Affected by Grape Xylem Sap and Cell-Wall Constituents - (Abstract)

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.

Transcriptional Regulation of Grape Cytochrome P450 Gene Expression in Response to Xylella fastidiosa - (Abstract)

Cheng, D.W., Lin, H., Walker,, M., Stenger, D.C., Civerolo, E.L. 2008. Transcriptional Regulation of Grape Cytochrome P450 Gene Expression in Response to Xylella fastidiosa. Phytopathology 98:S37.

Hyper-variation of Tandem Repeats at the PD0218 (pspB) locus of Xylella fastidiosa Almond Leaf Scorch and Grape Pierce¿s Disease Strains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

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.

Seasonal Population Dynamics of Draeculacephala minerva (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) and Transmission Efficiency of Xylella fastidiosa - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (15-Mar-08)

High throughput PCR detection of Xylella fastidiosa directly from almond tissues - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chen, J., Livingston, S., Groves, R.L., Civerolo, E.L. 2008. High throughput PCR detection of Xylella fastidiosa directly from almond tissues. Journal of Microbiological Methods. 73:57-61.

VitisExpDB: A Database Resource for Grape Functional Genomics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Doddapaneni,, H., Lin, H., Walker, M., Yao, J., Civerolo, E.L. 2008. vitisExpDB: A database resource for grape functional genomics. Biomed Central (BMC) Plant Biology.8:23doi:10.1186/1471-2229-8-23

First report of graft-transmission and PCR detection of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus from Atalantia buxifolia in Guangdong, China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Deng, X., Chen, J., Luo, Z., Feng, Z., Li, H., Civerolo, E.L. 2008. First report of graft-transmission and PCR detection of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus from Atalantia buxifolia in Guangdong, China. Plant Disease. 92: 314.

Identifiction and Characterization of Huanglongbing Bacterium in Pummelo [citrus grandis (L.) Osbeck] from Multiple Locations in Guangdong, P.R. China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Deng, X., Chen, J., Feng, Z., Shan, Z., Guo, H., Li, H., Civerolo, E.L. 2007. Identifiction and Characterization of Huanglongbing Bacterium in Pummelo [citrus grandis (L.) Osbeck] from Multiple Locations in Guangdong, P.R. China. Plant Disease. 92:513-518.

Hierarchical Analysis and Diversity Studies of Xylella fastidiosa Populations in California by Multi-locus Simple Sequence Repeat Markers - (Proceedings/Symposium)

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.

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)

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.

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.

Identification of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus from Foshou (Citrus medica) in China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Deng, X., Chen, J., Shan, Z., Zhou, G., Li, H., Civerolo, E.L. Identification of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus from Foshou (Citrus medica) in China. Plant Pathology. New Disease Report, 15:Article July 2007. Available: http://www.bspp.org.uk/ndr/july2007/2007-66.asp

Acquisition of Uncharacterized Sequences from Candidatus Liberibacter, an unculturable bacteria, using an improved genomic walking method - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

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.

Nested-PCR Detection and Sequence Confirmation of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus from Murraya paniculata in Guangdong, China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Deng, X., Chen, J., Feng, Z., Li, H., Civerolo, E.L. 2007. Nested-PCR Detection and Sequence Confirmation of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus from Murraya paniculata in Guangdong, China. Plant Disease 91:1051.

Comparative Genomics and Phylogenetic Analyses of Newly Cloned Genomic Regions From the Citrus Huanglongbing (HLB)-associated Bacterium Candidatus Liberibacter - (Abstract)

Doddapaneni, H., Lin, H., Bai, X., Zhao, X., Civerolo, E.L. 2007. Comparative Genomics and Phylogenetic Analyses of Newly Cloned Genomic Regions From the Citrus Huanglongbing (HLB)-associated Bacterium Candidatus Liberibacter. American Phytopathology Society. 97(7):29

COLONY MORPHOLOGY OF ALMOND LEAF SCORCH STRAINS OF XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA AND ITS EPIDEMIOLOGICAL APPLICATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

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.

Two whole genome sequences of Xylella fastidiosa almond leaf scorch strains - (Abstract)

Chen, J., Han, S., Civerolo, E.L., Stenger, D.C., Van Sluys, M.A. 2007. Two whole genome sequences of Xylella fastidiosa almond leaf scorch strains [abstract]. Phytopathology 97(supplement): S21.

Two rrn DNAs from periwinkle infected by Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus - (Abstract)

Deng, X., Chen, J., Li, H., Civerolo, E.L. 2007. Two rrn DNAs from periwinkle infected by Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus. [abstract] Phytopathology. 97:S21

Utilization of Genomic Variations Among Xylella fastidiosa Strains for Improved Diagnostic Design - (Abstract)

Lin, H., Doddapaneni, H., Yao, J., Civerolo, E.L. 2007. Utilization of Genomic Variations Among Xylella fastidiosa Strains for Improved Diagnostic Design. American Phytopathology Society. 97(7):64

Genotypic and phenotypic characterization of Xylella fastidiosa strains isolated from California, Georgia and Florida - (Abstract)

Livingston, S., Chen, J., Chang, C.J., Hopkins, D., Hotchkiss, M.W., Reilly, C.C., Civerolo, E.L. 2007. Genotypic and phenotypic characterization of Xylella fastidiosa strains isolated from California, Georgia and Florida. [abstract]. Phytopathology. 97:S67.

Novel Molecular Technique for Rapid Cloning of Unknown Sequences From Unculturable Huanglongbing (HLB) Associated Bacterium, Candidatus Liberibacter - (Abstract)

Lin, H., Doddapaneni, H., Liao, H., Bai, X., Zhao, X., Wang, J., Civerolo, E.L. 2007. Novel Molecular Technique for Rapid Cloning of Unknown Sequences From Unculturable Huanglongbing (HLB) Associated Bacterium, Candidatus Liberibacter. American Phytopathology Society. 97(7):64

nWayComp: A Tool for Universal Comparison of DNA and Protein Sequences - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

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

Identification of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus from Wampee (Clausena lansium Skeels) in Guangdong Province, P. R. China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Deng, X., Chen, J., Zhou, G., Li, H., Civerolo, E.L. 2006. Identification of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus from Wampee (Clausena lansium Skeels) in Guangdong Province, P. R. China. D01:10.1094/PHP-2007-0419-01-BR

TOWARDS THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SEQUENCE-BASED PCR SYSTEM FOR DETECTION AND GENOMIC STUDY OF XYLELLA FASTIDOSA STRAINS IMPORTANT TO CALIFORNIA - (Proceedings/Symposium)

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.

GENOME-WIDE ANALYSIS OF XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA: IMPLICATIONS FOR DETECTION AND STRAIN RELATIONSHIPS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Doddapaneni, H., Francis, M., Yao, J., Lin, H., Civerolo, E.L. 2007. Genome-wide Analysis of Xylella fastidiosa: Implications for Detection and Strain Relationships. African Journal of Biotechnology. 6(2):55-66.

Surface Translocation of Xylella Fastidiosa on Solid Medium Surfaces - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chen, J., Groves, R.L., Civerolo, E.L. 2007. Surface Motility of Xylella Fastidiosa Visualized by Oblique Illumination. Canadian Journal of Microbiology 53:435-439.

MULTILOCUS SIMPLE SEQUENCE REPEATS AND SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISM MARKERS FOR GENOTYPING AND ASSESSING GENETIC DIVERSITY OF XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA IN CALIFORNIA - (Proceedings/Symposium)

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.

NEW STANDARD PROTOCOL FOR DIAGNOSIS OF XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA - (Abstract)

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.

ANALYSIS OF THE GENOME-WIDE VARIATIONS AMONG MULTIPLE STRAINS OF THE PLANT PATHOGENIC BACTERIUM XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

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

EVALUATION OF NESTED SYBR-BASED REAL-TIME PCR IN THE DETECTION OF CANDIDATUS LIBERIBACTER ASIATICUS FROM CITRUS - (Abstract)

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.

GENOME-BASED PCR PRIMERS FOR SPECIFIC AND SENSITIVE DETECTION AND QUANTIFICATION OF XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

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. 115(2):203-213.

THE EFFECTS OF KAOLIN, HARPIN, AND IMIDACLOPRID ON DEVELOPMENT OF PIERCE'S DISEASE IN GRAPE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

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

MULTIPLEX TAQMAN-BASED PCR FOR SENSITIVE AND ACCURATE QUANTIFICATION OF CITRUS HLB AND CVC PATHOGENS; CANDIDATUS LIBERIBACTER AND XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA - (Abstract)

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.

HIGH-THROUGHPUT MICROARRAY COMPARATIVE GENOMIC ANALYSES OF XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA STRAINS - (Abstract)

Yao, J., Doddapaneni, H., Lin, H., Civerolo, E.L. 2006. High-throughput microarray comparative genomic analyses of xylella fastidiosa strains. [abstract] Phytopathology. 96:S127.

MULTIPLEX TAQ-MAN PCR FOR SENSITIVE AND ACCURATE QUANTIFICATION BIO-THREAT CROP PATHOGENS; XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA AND CANDIDATUS, LIBERIBACTER - (Abstract)

Lin, H., Doddapaneni, H., Yao, J., Civerolo, E.L. 2006. Multiplex TAQ-MAN PCR for Sensitive and Accurate Quantification Bio-threat Crop Pathogens; Xylella fastidiosa and candidatus, liberibacter. Phytopathology. 96:S127.

VARIATION OF PSPB (PD1208) LOCUS AMONG CLOSELY RELATED XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA STRAINS - (Abstract)

Chen, J., Groves, R.L., Civerolo, E.L. 2006. Variation of pspb (pd1208) locus among closely related xylella fastidiosa strains. [abstract]. Phytopathology. 96:S22

MOTILITY TRAILS OF XYLELLA FASTDIOSA ON CULTURE MEDIA SURFACES VISUALIZED BY REFLECTION CONTRAST MICROSCOPY. - (Abstract)

Chen, J., Groves, R.L., Civerolo, E.L. 2006. Motility trails of xylella fastdiosa on culture media surfaces visualized by reflection contrast microscopy. [abstract]. Phytopathology. 96:S22

DETECTION OF CANDIDATUS LIBERIBACTER ASIATICUS FROM CITRUS HUANGLONGBING SAMPLES IN CHINA BY NESTED CONVENTIONAL AND REAL-TIME PCR - (Abstract)

Chen, J., Deng, X.L., Zhou, G., Feng, Z., Xu, J.H., Liu, Q.G., Civerolo, E.L. 2006. Detection of candidatus liberibacter asiaticus from citrus huanglongbing samples in china by nested conventional and real-time pcr. [abstract]. Phytopathology. 96:S23

EVALUATION OF SNPS AND SAMPLE PREPARATION PROCEDURES IN THE DETECTION OF XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA STRAINS IMPORTANT TO CALIFORNIA - (Proceedings/Symposium)

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.

MULTI-LOCUS SSR MARKERS FOR GENOTYPING AND ASSESSING GENETIC DIVERSITY OF XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA IN CALIFORNIA - (Proceedings/Symposium)

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.

BIOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF AN INTERNATIONAL COLLECTION OF CITRUS TRISTEZA VIRUS (CTV) ISOLATES - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (04-Jul-05)

BIOCHARCTERIZATION OF AN INTERNATIONAL COLLECTION OF CITRUS TRISTEZA VIRUS (CTV) ISOLATES. - (Abstract) - (04-Jul-05)

SEASONAL POPULATION BIOLOGY OF XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA GENOTYPES IN ALMOND AND MOVEMENT BY INSECT VECTORS - (Abstract)

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.

TEMPORAL PATTERNS OF ALMOND LEAF SCORCH DISEASE PROGRESS AND ASSOCIATED XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA GENOTYPES. - (Abstract)

Groves, R.L., Chen, J., Viveros, M., Freeman, M., Lynn, K., Civerolo, E.L. 2005. Temporal patterns of almond leaf scorch disease progress and associated Xylella fastidiosa genotypes. Phytopathology. 95(6):S37.

A HIGH-THROUGH-PUT MULTI-LOCUS PATHOGEN DETECTING SYSTEM FOR STRAIN IDENTIFICATION AND POPULATION GENETIC STUDIES OF XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA - (Abstract)

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.

HIGH THROUGHPUT DETECTION OF XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA FROM ALMOND AND GRAPE TISSUES - (Abstract)

Chen, J., Groves, R.L., Civerolo, E.L. 2005. High throughput detection of Xylella fastidiosa from almond and grape tissues. Phytopathology. 95:S19.

COLONY MORPHOLOGY OF XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA ALMOND LEAF SCORCH STRAINS AND THEIR GENOMIC AND DIAGNOSTIC IMPLICATIONS - (Abstract)

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.

MULTI-LOCUS SIMPLE SEQUENCE REPEAT (SSR) MARKERS FOR DIFFERENTIATING STRAINS AND EVALUATING GENETIC DIVERSITY OF XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

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.

TWO XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA GENOTYPES ASSOCIATED WITH ALMOND LEAF SCORCH DISEASE ON THE SAME LOCATION IN CALIFORNIA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

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.

SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF ALMOND LEAF SCORCH DISEASE IN THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY OF CALIFORNIA: FACTORS AFFECTING PATHOGEN DISTRIBUTION AND SPREAD - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

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.

BIOCHARACTERIZATION OF AN INTERNATIONAL COLLECTION OF CITRUS TRISTEZA VIRUS (CTV) ISOLATES - (Abstract)

Garnsey, S.M., Civerolo, E.L., Gumpf, D.J., Paul, C., Hilf, M.E., Lee, R.F., Brlanskyr, R.H., Yokomi, R.K., Hartung, J.S. 2004. Biocharacterization of an international collection of citrus tristeza virus (CTR) isolates. International Organization of Citrus Virologists Abstracts, Page 49.

A PROVEN MODEL FOR WORKING WITH EXOTIC PLANT PATHOGENS WITH BIOLOGICAL SECURITY AND LOW COST - (Other)

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.

DEVELOPMENT OF SSR MARKERS FOR GENOTYPING AND ASSESSING THE GENETIC DIVERSITY OF XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA IN CALIFORNIA - (Proceedings/Symposium)

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.

GENETIC DISCOVERY IN XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA THROUGH SEQUENCE ANALYSIS OF SELECTED RANDOMLY AMPLIFIED POLYMORPHIC DNAS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

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.

BIOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF AN INTERNATIONAL COLLECTION OF CITRUS TRISTEZA VIRUS (CTV)ISOLATES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

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.

ANALYSIS OF THE SPATIAL PATTERNS OF PIERCE'S DISEASE INCIDENCE IN THE LOWER SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tubajika, K.M., Civerolo, E.L., Wendel, L.E., Ciomperlik, C.A., Bartels, D.W., Luvisi, D.A., Hashim, J.M. 2004. Analysis of the spatial patterns of Pierce's Disease incidence in the lower San Joaquin Valley. Phytopathology. 94(10):1136-1144.

ALMOND LEAF SCORCH DISEASE IN THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY OF CALIFORNIA: FACTORS AFFECTING PATHOGEN DISTRIBUTION - (Abstract)

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.

GENOTYPING AND ASSESSING GENETIC DIVERSITY IN PD STRAIN XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA BY SIMPLE SEQUENCE REPEAT (SSR) DNA MARKERS - (Abstract)

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.

PCR BASED SYSTEMS FOR THE DETECTION, DIFFERENTIATION AND QUANTIFICATION OF XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA STRAINS - (Abstract)

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.

SIMULTANEOUS ASSOCIATION OF TWO XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA GENOTYPES WITH ALMOND LEAF SCORCH DISEASE IN CALIFORNIA - (Abstract)

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.

DEVELOPMENT OF SSR MARKERS FOR GENOTYPING AND ASSESSING GENETIC DIVERSITY OF XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA - (Abstract)

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.

CONTROL OF IMMATURE AND ADULT GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTERS: EVALUATION OF BIORATIONAL INSECTICIDES FOR ORGANIC USE. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

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

CHARACTERIZATION OF A XYLELLA FASTIDIOSA FIELD STRAIN ON THE GENOMICS BASIS - (Abstract)

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.

CONTROL OF IMMATURE AND ADULT GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTERS EVALUATION OF BIORATIONAL AND CONVENTIONAL INSECTICIDES - (Proceedings/Symposium)

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

ALTERNATIVES TO CONVENTIONAL CHEMICAL INSECTICIDES FOR CONTROLOF GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (01-Dec-02)

SAMPLING, SEASONAL ABUNDANCE, AND COMPARATIVE DISPERSAL OF GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTERS IN CITRUS AND GRAPES: SAMPLING PROGRESS REPORT - (Proceedings/Symposium)

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.