Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Production of hydrogen peroxide and expression of ROS generating genes in peach flower petals in response to host and non-host pathogens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, J., Macarisin, D., Wisniewski, M.E., Sui, Y., Droby, S., Norelli, J.L., Hershkovitz, V. 2012. Production of hydrogen peroxide and expression of ROS generating genes in peach flower petals in response to host and non-host pathogens. Plant Pathology. DOI: 10.111/j.1365-3059.2012.02683x.

Adhesive-tape recovery combined with molecular and microscopic testing for the detection of Cryptosporidium oocysts on experimentally contaminated fresh produce - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (17-Jul-12)

Detection of multiple zoonotic infectious agents in cattle with Blastocystis, Cryptosporidium, Giardia, and Enterocytozoon by molecular and microscopic methods - (Abstract Only)

Fayer, R., Santin, M., Macarisin, D. 2012. Detection of multiple zoonotic infectious agents in cattle with Blastocystis, Cryptosporidium, Giardia, and Enterocytozoon by molecular and microscopic methods. Meeting Abstract. p. 73.

Detection of concurrent infection of dairy cattle with Blastocystis, Cryptosporidium, Giardia, and Enterocytozoon by molecular and microscopic methods - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fayer, R., Santin, M., Macarisin, D. 2012. Detection of concurrent infection of dairy cattle with Blastocystis, Cryptosporidium, Giardia, and Enterocytozoon by molecular and microscopic methods. Parasitology Research. DOI: 10.1007/s00436-012-2971-1.

Analysis of Giardin expression during encystation of Giardia lamblia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jenkins, M.C., Obrien, C.N., Macarisin, D., Miska, K.B., Fetterer, R.H., Fayer, R. 2012. Analysis of Giardin expression during encystation of Giardia lamblia. Journal of Parasitology. DOI: 10.1645/GE-2970.1.

The mechanism of bactericidal action of cinnamaldehyde and Sporan on Escherichia coli and Salmonella - (Abstract Only)

Yossa, N., Patel, J.R., Macarisin, D., Millner, P.D., Murphy, C.A., Bauchan, G.R., Lo, M. 2012. The mechanism of bactericidal action of cinnamaldehyde and Sporan on Escherichia coli and Salmonella. BARC Poster Day. #57.

Effect of spinach cultivar and strain variation on survival of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on spinach leaves - (Abstract Only)

Patel, J.R., Macarisin, D., Bauchan, G.R. 2012. Effect of spinach cultivar and strain variation on survival of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on spinach leaves. International Association for Food Protection. Paper No. T4-09.

Are adequate methods available to detect protist parasites on fresh produce? - (Abstract Only) - (14-Feb-12)

Influence of curli expression on biofilm formation and attachment to plant surface by shiga toxigenic E. coli - (Abstract Only)

Patel, J.R., Macarisin, D., Bauchan, G.R. 2012. Influence of curli expression on biofilm formation and attachment to plant surface by shiga toxigenic E. coli. Annual Meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists. Paper No. 135-03.

Immunolocalization of Delta-Giardin within the Ventral Disc in of Trophozoites and in cysts of Giardia duodenalis using the Multiplex Laser Scanning Confocal Microscopy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Macarisin, D., Obrien, C.N., Bauchan, G.R., Fayer, R., Jenkins, M.C. 2012. Immunolocalization of Delta-Giardin within the Ventral Disc in of Trophozoites and in cysts of Giardia duodenalis using the Multiplex Laser Scanning Confocal Microscopy. Parasitology Research. 111:241-248.

Role of curli and cellulose expression by Escherichia coli O157:H7 on the cell’s ability to attach to spinach - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Macarisin, D., Patel, J.R., Bauchan, G.R., Giron, J., Sharma, V.K. 2012. Role of curli and cellulose expression by Escherichia coli O157:H7 on the cell’s ability to attach to spinach. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 9(2):160-167.

Inactivation and injury of pathogens on intact beef treated with hydrodynamic pressure - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Patel, J.R., Macarisin, D., Sangly, G., Murphy, C.A. 2012. Inactivation and injury of pathogens on intact beef treated with hydrodynamic pressure. Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies. 14:38-45.

Novel role for reactive oxygen species (ROS) in host-antagonistic yeast-pathogen interactions in postharvest biocontrol systems - (Proceedings)

Macarisin, D., Bauchan, G.R., Wisniewski, M.E., Droby, S. 2011. Novel role for reactive oxygen species (ROS) in host-antagonistic yeast-pathogen interactions in postharvest biocontrol systems. Acta Horticulturae. 905:113-116.

Imunolocalization of delta-giardin within the ventral disc of Giardia duodenalis using laser scanning confocal microscopy - (Abstract Only)

Macarisin, D., Obrien, C.N., Bauchan, G.R., Fayer, R., Jenkins, M.C. 2011. Imunolocalization of delta-giardin within the ventral disc of Giardia duodenalis using laser scanning confocal microscopy. BARC Poster Day.

Suppressive-subtractive cDNA analysis indicates that elevated yeast antioxidant gene expression is associated with increased stress tolerance and biocontrol efficacy in the antagonistic yeast, Candida Oleophila - (Abstract Only)

Wisniewski, M.E., Liu, J., Macarisin, D., Droby, S., Hershkovitz, V. 2011. Suppressive-subtractive cDNA analysis indicates that elevated yeast antioxidant gene expression is associated with increased stress tolerance and biocontrol efficacy in the antagonistic yeast, Candida Oleophila [abstract]. International Congress Postharvest Pathology, Lleida, Spain, p. 109.

Utilization of an apple microarray for gene expression profiling in stone fruit-postharvest pathogen interactions - (Abstract Only)

Wisniewski, M.E., Liu, J., Macarisin, D., Droby, S., Hershkovitz, V. 2011. Utilization of an apple microarray for gene expression profiling in stone fruit-postharvest pathogen interactions [abstract]. International Congress Postharvest Pathology, Lleida, Spain, p. 57.

Role of curli expression by Escherichia coli O157:H7 on the cell’s ability to attach to spinach - (Abstract Only)

Macarisin, D., Bauchan, G.R., Giron, J., Patel, J.R. 3011. Role of curli expression by Escherichia coli O157:H7 on the cell’s ability to attach to spinach. [abstract]. International Association for Food Protection abstract book #P2-80..

Adherence of curli producing Shiga-toxigenic Escherichia coli to baby spinach leaves - (Abstract Only)

Macarisin, D., Bauchan, G.R., Giron, J., Patel, J.R. 2011. Adherence of curli producing Shiga-toxigenic Escherichia coli to baby spinach leaves. BARC Poster Day.

Towards improved detection of Cryptosporidium on fresh produce - (Abstract Only)

Macarisin, D., Fayer, R., Santin, M., Bauchan, G.R., Shields, J. 2011. Towards improved detection of Cryptosporidium on fresh produce. International Association for Food Protection Proceedings.

Ecotopic expression of a novel peach (Prunus persica) CBF transcription factor in apple (Malus x domestica) results in short-day induced dormancy and increased cold hardiness - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wisniewski, M.E., Norelli, J.L., Bassett, C.L., Artlip, T.S., Macarisin, D. 2011. Ecotopic expression of a novel peach (Prunus persica) CBF transcription factor in apple (Malus x domestica) results in short-day induced dormancy and increased cold hardiness. Planta. 233:921-983.

Superoxide anion and hydrogen peroxide in the yeast antagonist-fruit interaction: a new role for reactive oxygen species in postharvest biocontrol? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Macarisin, D., Wisniewski, M.E., Bauchan, G.R., Droby, S. 2010. Superoxide anion and hydrogen peroxide in the yeast antagonist-fruit interaction: a new role for reactive oxygen species in postharvest biocontrol? Postharvest Biology and Technology. 58:194-202.

Characterization of giardin protein expression during encystation of Giardia duodenalis - (Abstract Only)

Jenkins, M.C., Obrien, C.N., Macarisin, D., Karns, J.S., Santin, M., Fayer, R. 2010. Characterization of giardin protein expression during encystation of Giardia duodenalis. Meeting Abstract.

Infectivity of Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts after storage of experimentally contaminated apples - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Macarisin, D., Bauchan, G.R., Santin, M., Fayer, R. 2010. Infectivity of Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts after storage of experimentally contaminated apples. Journal of Food Protection. 73(10):1824:1829.

Cryptosporidium ubiquitum n.sp. in animals and humans - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fayer, R., Santin, M., Macarisin, D. 2010. Cryptosporidium ubiquitum n.sp. in animals and humans. Veterinary Parasitology. 172(1-2):23-32.

A role for reactive oxygen species in postharvest biocontrol - (Proceedings)

Macarisin, D., Wisniewski, M.E., Droby, S., Bauchan, G.R. 2010. A role for reactive oxygen species in postharvest biocontrol. Acta Horticulture Proceedings.

Overexpression of a peach (Prunus persica) AP2/ERF-family transcription factor in apple (Malus x domestica) induces growth cessation in response to short photoperiod - (Abstract Only)

Wisniewski, M.E., Norelli, J.L., Bassett, C.L., Macarisin, D., Artlip, T.S., Dardick, C.D. 2010. Overexpression of a peach (Prunus persica) AP2/ERF-family transcription factor in apple (Malus x domestica) induces growth cessation in response to short photoperiod [abstract]. International Horticultural Congress. p. 246.

Attachment, persistence and infectivity of Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts in experimentally contaminated fruits and vegetables - (Abstract Only)

Macarisin, D., Santin, M., Bauchan, G.R., Fayer, R. 2010. Attachment, persistence and infectivity of Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts in experimentally contaminated fruits and vegetables. BARC Poster Day.

Spinacia oleracea L. leaf stomata harboring Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts: A potential threat for food safety - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Macarisin, D., Bauchan, G.R., Fayer, R. 2010. Spinacia oleracea L. leaf stomata harboring Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts: A potential threat for food safety. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 76:555-559.

The biochemical basis of pathogenicity and host-specificity of Penicillium digitatum on citrus - (Proceedings)

Droby, S., Cohen, L., Rafael, G., Wisniewski, M.E., Macarisin, D. 2010. The biochemical basis of pathogenicity and host-specificity of Penicillium digitatum on citrus. Acta Horticulture Proceedings. 877:1572-1582.

Challenges and opportunities for the commercialization of postharvest biocontrol - (Proceedings)

Wisniewski, M.E., Droby, S., Macarisin, D. 2011. Challenges and opportunities for the commercialization of postharvest biocontrol. Acta Horticulturae. 877:1577-1582.

Proteomic analysis of B-aminobutyric acid priming and aba-induction of drought resistance in crabapple (Malus pumila): effect on general metabolism, the phenylpropanoid pathway and cell wall enzymes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Macarisin, D., Wisniewski, M.E., Bassett, C.L., Thannhauser, T.W. 2009. Proteomic analysis of B-aminobutyric acid priming and aba-induction of drought resistance in crabapple (Malus pumila): effect on general metabolism, the phenylpropanoid pathway and cell wall enzymes. Plant Cell and Environment. 32: 1612-1631.

Ectopic expression of a spinach sod gene in young apple trees enhances abiotic stress resistance - (Proceedings)

Artlip, T.S., Wisniewski, M.E., Macarisin, D., Norelli, J.L. 2009. Ectopic expression of a spinach sod gene in young apple trees enhances abiotic stress resistance. Acta Horticulturae. 839:645-650.

Transcriptomic and proteomic response of fruit trees to abiotic stress - (Proceedings)

Wisniewski, M.E., Bassett, C.L., Norelli, J.L., Macarisin, D., Artlip, T.S., Korban, S. 2009. Transcriptomic and proteomic response of fruit trees to abiotic stress. Acta Horticulturae. 839: 681-688.

Commercialization of postharvest biocontrol: barriers and opportunities - (Abstract Only)

Wisniewski, M.E., Macarisin, D., Droby, S. 2009. Commercialization of postharvest biocontrol: barriers and opportunities. Postharvest International Symposium Proceedings. p. 86.

Elucidation of the biochemical basis of specificity and pathogenicity of Penicillium digitatum on citrus fruit - (Abstract Only)

Wisniewski, M.E., Macarisin, D., Droby, S., Cohen, L., Rafael, G. 2009. Elucidation of the biochemical basis of specificity and pathogenicity of Penicillium digitatum on citrus fruit. Postharvest International Symposium Proceedings. p. 114.

Twenty years of postharvest biocontrol research: Is it time for a new paradigm? - (Review Article)

Droby, S., Wisniewski, M.E., Macarisin, D., Wilson, C. 2009. Twenty years of postharvest biocontrol research: Is it time for a new paradigm?. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 52:137-145.

ABIOTIC STRESS RESISTANCE IN YOUNG APPLE TREES IS ENHANCED BY OVEREXPRESSION OF A CYTOSOLIC SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE - (Abstract Only)

Artlip, T.S., Norelli, J.L., Macarisin, D., Wisniewski, M.E. 2008. Abiotic stress resistance in young apple trees is enhanced by overexpression of a cytosolic superoxide dismutase. Bio-Technology Fruit Symposium. Acta Hort. Abstracts 16:115.

TRANSCRIPTOMIC AND PROTEOMIC RESPONSE OF FRUIT TREES TO LOW TEMPERATURE AND DROUGHT STRESS - (Abstract Only)

Wisniewski, M.E., Bassett, C.L., Macarisin, D., Norelli, J.L., Artlip, T.S., Korban, S. 2008. Transcriptomic and proteomic response of fruit trees to low temperature and drought stress. Bio-Technology Fruit Symposium. Dresden, Germany. Book of Abstracts. 16. pg.44.

Proteomic analysis of drought resistance in crabapple seedlings primed by the xenobiotic Beta-aminobutyric acid - (Abstract Only)

Macarisin, D., Wisniewski, M.E., Bassett, C.L., Thannhauser, T.W. 2008. Proteomic analysis of drought resistance in crabapple seedlings primed by the xenobiotic Beta-aminobutyric acid. Mid Atlantic Plant Molecular Biology Society Conference. Book of Abstracts Pg. 15-16.

PROTEOMIC ANALYSIS OF B-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID-PRIMED DROUGHT RESISTANCE IN CRABAPPLE SEEDLINGS - (Abstract Only)

Macarisin, D., Wisniewski, M.E., Bassett, C.L., Thannhauser, T.W. 2008. Proteomic analysis of b-aminobutyric acid-primed drought resistance in crabapple seedlings. Bio-Technology Fruit Symposium. Acta Hort. Book of Abstracts. 16:95.

The role of citrus volatiles in germination and growth of Penicillium digitatum and Penicillium italicum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Droby, S., Eick, A., Macarisin, D., Cohen, L., Rafael, G., Stange Jr, R.R., Mccollum, T.G., Dudai, N., Nasser, A., Wisniewski, M.E., Shapira, R. 2008. The role of citrus volatiles in germination and growth of Penicillium digitatum and Penicillium italicum. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 49:386-396.

Proteomic analysis of chemical priming of drought stress resistance in crab apple seedlings - (Abstract Only)

Macarisin, D., Wisniewski, M.E., Bassett, C.L. 2008. Proteomic analysis of chemical priming of drought stress resistance in crab apple seedlings. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. San Diego, CA. Book of Abstracts. Pg. 34.

Sequence and expression analysis of three CBF-like genes from apple (Malus x domestica) - (Abstract Only)

Wisniewski, M.E., Bassett, C.L., Macarisin, D., Artlip, T.S., Norelli, J.L., Han, Y., Korban, S.S. 2008. Sequence and expression analysis of three CBF-like genes from apple (Malus x domestica). Plant and Animal Genome Conference.

Response of apple (Malus x domestica) to low temperature and water deficit: an expressed-sequence tag (EST) analysis - (Abstract Only)

Wisniewski, M.E., Bassett, C.L., Norelli, J.L., Macarisin, D., Artlip, T.S., Gasic, K., Korban, S. 2008. Response of apple (Malus x domestica) to low temperature and water deficit: an expressed-sequence tag (EST) analysis. International Symposium on Plant Cold Hardiness. Book of Abstracts, Saskatoon, Canada. p.15.

Penicillium digitatum suppresses production of hydrogen peroxide in host tissue during infection of citrus fruit - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Macarisin, D., Cohen, L., Eick, A., Rafael, G., Belausov, E., Wisniewski, M.E., Droby, S. 2007. Penicillium digitatum suppresses production of hydrogen peroxide in host tissue during infection of citrus fruit. Phytopathology. 97(11):1491-1500.

Pathogenicity of Penicillium digitatum is associated with the suppression of the defense-related hydrogen peroxide burst in citrus fruit - (Abstract Only)

Macarisin, D., Cohen, L., Eick, A., Rafael, G., Wisniewski, M.E., Droby, S. 2008. Pathogenicity of Penicillium digitatum is associated with the suppression of the defense-related hydrogen peroxide burst in citrus fruit. American Phytopathology Society. San Diego, CA 97: S-69.

Expressed-sequence tag (EST) analysis of the response of apple (Malus x domestica) to low temperature and water deficit - (Abstract Only)

Wisniewski, M.E., Bassett, C.L., Norelli, J.L., Macarisin, D., Artlip, T.S., Gasic, K., Korban, S. 2007. Expressed-sequence tag (EST) analysis of the response of apple (Malus x domestica) to low temperature and water deficit. HortScience. 42:993.