Browsing Auburn Theses and Dissertations by Department "Entomology and Plant Pathology"
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Biology of Blaptica dubia (Blattodea: Blaberidae)
(2013-07-15)
The Dubia Cockroach, Blaptica dubia Serville, has become a popular food choice among amphibian and reptile enthusiasts. However, there has been little scientific research conducted on this species. My research consists of ...
Biology, Ecology, and Management of Key Pests of Satsuma Citrus in Alabama
(2009-10-15)
Satsuma mandarin (Citrus unshiu Marcovitch) production is an emerging industry in Alabama. Recent surveys identified Leptoglossus zonatus (leaffooted bug), Phyllocnistis citrella (citrus leafminer), and Panonychus citri ...
Cellular Elucidation of Mode of Defense Responses in Cotton Roots in response to Rotylenchulus reniformis Infections
(2017-04-15)
The hypersensitive response is an important mechanism of plant innate immunity which has been studied for decades. It is the immune response whereby a host plant R genes will recognize a specific effector gene from a ...
Characterization of 12-Oxo-phytodienoic Acid Signaling in Broad-spectrum Plant Defense Responses and Its Coordination with Growth Fitness
(2023-08-01)
The jasmonate family of phytohormones plays central roles in plant development and stress
acclimation. However, the architecture of their signaling circuits remains largely unknown. Here,
we describe the versatile ...
Characterization of Biopores Resulting from Mole Crickets (Scapteriscus spp.)
(2012-09-27)
Soil organisms, particularly arthropods, create biopores as they move or tunnel. The abundance and burrowing nature of mole crickets, a common soil-inhabiting pest in the southeastern United States, will likely influence ...
Characterization of detoxification enzymes in Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica Newman (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae)
(2015-07-28)
Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica Newman, is a highly polyphagous scarab with a host range of over 300 plant species spreading over 79 families. It is a cosmopolitan pest with agricultural, landscape and horticultural ...
Characterization of root colonization by the biocontrol bacterium Bacillus firmus strain GB126
(2013-07-02)
A new biological control treatment for plant-parasitic nematodes was marketed throughout the U.S. starting in 2010. The treatment consists of the biocontrol agent Bacillus firmus strain GB126. Following commercial release ...
Characterization of the mode of plant interactions with different environmental stress cues: drought and plant parasitic nematodes
(2022-07-28)
Plants are vulnerable to a variety of biotic and abiotic environmental stressors, which
suppresses and limits the growth and yield potential of agricultural crops. Recently, drought
has become one of most expensive abiotic ...
Characterization of the Regulatory Process of Pyrethroid Resistance in the House Fly, Musca domestica
(2015-05-29)
The house fly, Musca domestica, is a major domestic, medical and veterinary pest that causes more than 100 human and animal intestinal diseases. The major barrier in the house fly control is their remarkable ability to ...
Characterizing a new activity of glutathione in the regulation of redox metabolic pathways
(2019-07-16)
As sessile organisms, plants employ an intricate signaling network to interconnect and orchestrate multiple layers of defense mechanism to overcome environmental stresses. In this sense, cyclophilins (CYPs) belong to a ...
Characterizing the Responses of Antennal Olfactory Sensilla of Bed Bugs, Cimex lectularius, to Components of Aggregation Pheromone
(2016-08-05)
Responding to urgent call for detecting and monitoring tools of bed bugs, rapid resurgence of which has been noticed by many developed countries recently, aggregation pheromones have been considered as a promising baits ...
Chemical Ecology and Management of Yellowmargined Leafbeetle Microtheca ochroloma Stal (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)
(2011-08-22)
Cruciferous vegetable production is an important industry in Alabama and other parts of the southern United States (U.S.). Many farmers in the region grow various kinds of cruciferous crops (e.g., turnip, radish, mustard, ...
Chemical Ecology of Some Underexplored Aspects of Plant-Herbivore-Parasitoid Tritrophic Interactions
(2017-11-28)
Plants, herbivorous insects and their natural enemies are involved in an intricate tritrophic interaction in a complex chemical environment. Herbivore infested plants, as well as plant-fed herbivores release volatile organic ...
Chemosensation in the Common Bed Bug, Cimex lectularius
(2016-08-05)
As an ectoparasite on human beings and other animals, the common bed bug, Cimex lectulatius, has been resurgent worldwide and is of concern by both governments and general public for their biting nuisance and potential ...
CLRDV-AL Encoded Suppressor of RNA Silencing and its Impact on Pathogenicity
(2023-10-31)
Cotton contributes to a broad range of industries like textile, food, and healthcare industries. However, it is prone to different pests and diseases. One such is the cotton blue disease caused by the Cotton leafroll dwarf ...
Community Dynamics of the Phyllosphere Microbiome
(2022-04-29)
The phyllosphere of a plant creates a complex niche for inhabiting microorganisms in which interactions will occur. The dynamics of the interactions between a foliar plant pathogen, Xanthomonas perforans, and the resident ...
Comparative genomics and prediction of genome features in Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. vasinfectum isolates to aid in the identification of virulence factors specific for cotton
(2021-08-02)
Fusarium oxysporum f. sp vasinfectum (Fov), the causal agent of Fusarium wilt of cotton (Gossypiym species), is causing a devastating decline in worldwide cotton production. Although many factors associated with pathogenicity ...
Comparative Study of Gravid-Trap Infusions for Capturing Blood-Fed Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) of the Genera Aedes, Ochlerotatus, and Culex
(2005-08-15)
Field experiments were conducted in east-central Alabama to compare the attractiveness of selected gravid-trap infusions to ovipositing female mosquitoes of 3 medically important genera: Aedes, Ochlerotatus and Culex. ...
Comparative water relations, temperature sensitivity, and breeding potential of Pycnoscelus cockroaches (Blattaria: Blaberidae)
(2023-07-25)
Pycnoscelus surinamensis (L.) is a pest cockroach found worldwide, while its relatives are restricted to tropical regions. Few comparative studies have investigated physiological differences between P. surinamensis and its ...
Competition between strains of the bacterial plant pathogen Xylella fastidiosa
(2023-04-24)
Understanding the dynamics of interactions among different strains of the bacterial plant
pathogen Xylella fastidiosa (Xf) is crucial for preventing, detecting, and mitigating potential
outbreaks. The potential for ...