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Fungicide Resistance in the Early and Late Leaf Spot Pathogens of Peanut and Their Management
(2023-07-24)
The aim of this project was to improve management recommendations for leaf spot diseases of peanuts in Alabama. Early leaf spot (caused by Passalora arachidicola) and late leaf spot (caused by Nothopassalora personata) are ...
Insecticide resistance and population dynamics of medically important insects: developmental analysis, mechanism investigation, modeling prediction, and bioinformatics characterization
(2023-08-02)
Mosquitoes, particularly the Aedes species, are notorious pests that transmit various human and animal pathogens, including plasmodium, flavivirus (e.g. dengue virus), alphavirus(e.g. chikungunya virus), and filarial worms. ...
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 ...
An Investigation of the Coevolutionary Relationship Between Aprostocetus hagenowii (Ratzburg) (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) and its Cockroach (Blattodea) Hosts
(2023-08-02)
Oothecal parasitoid wasps (Hymenoptera) parasitize the egg cases (oothecae) of cockroaches (Blattodea). Oothecal parasitoids must have developed numerous adaptations to locate, parasitize, and develop within their hosts, ...
Exploratory Study of Ectoparasites of Medical & Veterinary Importance in Alabama
(2023-08-21)
Ectoparasites play a critical role in affecting the health and economic prosperity of both
human and animal populations. This thesis presents a study focusing on two prominent
ectoparasites within Auburn, Alabama: horn ...
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 ...
Sprayable formulations of dsRNA as a tool for management of Popillia japonica (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae)
(2023-11-27)
RNA interference (RNAi) mediated by environmental dsRNA presents a promising, target-specific approach to providing plant-protection against damage from invasive and outbreak insect pests. However, this approach has not ...
Differential Strain Dynamics Under Host and Environmental Stressors: A Pathway to Better Understanding Pathogen Presence and Fitness of Xanthomonas perforans
(2023-11-27)
The bacterium Xanthomonas perforans is a worldwide pathogen of tomato and pepper plants causing bacterial leaf spot (BLS) resulting in necrotic spotting with which advanced disease can lead to complete defoliation of plants ...