01/14/2023

 

Microbial related publications (research and outreach) from group members (2021-2022):

Arnoldi, M., Duren, E. B., Avery, P. B., and L. Rossi. 2022. Assessing the endophytic potential of a commercially available entomopathogenic Beauveria bassiana strain in various citrus rootstocks. Applied Microbiology 2(3), 561-571; https://doi.org/10.3390/applmicrobiol2030044 

Avery, P. B., George J., Markle, L., Martini, X., Rowley, A. L., Meagher Jr., R. L., Barger, R. E., Duren E. B., Dawson, J. S., and R. D. Cave. 2022. Choice behavior of a generalist pentatomid predator when offered lepidopteran larvae infected with an entomopathogenic fungus. BioControl. 67: 201-211. doi.org/10.1007/s10526-021-10124-4

Behle, R.W., Wu, S., Toews, M.D., Duffield, K.R., Shapiro-Ilan, D.I. 2022. Comparing production and efficacy of Cordyceps javanica with Cordyceps fumosorosea. Journal of Economic Entomology. 115(2): 455-461. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toac002

Dara, S. K.  2022.  Role of entomopathogenic microorganisms in IPM.  In Advances in integrated pest management technology: Innovative and applied aspects.  Ed. A. S. Tanda, Springer, pp. 145-155.  (Book chapter)

Dara, S. K.  2022. Integrated pest management options for the western flower thrips in lettuce. eJournal of Entomology and Biologicals, 1 April, 2022. https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=51928

Dragone, N. B., J. B. Henley, H. Holland-Moritz, M. Diaz, I. D. Hogg, W. B. Lyons, D. H. Wall, B. J. Adams, and N. Fierer. 2022. Elevational Constraints on the Composition and Genomic Attributes of Microbial Communities in Antarctic Soils. mSystems 7:e01330-01321.

Franco, A. L. C., B. J. Adams, M. A. Diaz, N. P. Lemoine, N. B. Dragone, N. Fierer, W. B. Lyons, I. Hogg, and D. H. Wall. 2022. Response of Antarctic soil fauna to climate-driven changes since the Last Glacial Maximum. Global Change Biology 28:644-653.

Gaffke, A.M., Shapiro-Ilan, D., Alborn, H.T. 2022. Deadly scents: Exposure to plant volatiles increases mortality of entomopathogenic nematodes during infection of Galleria mellonella. Frontiers in Physiology 13:978359. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2022.978359

Glazer, I., Shapiro-Ilan, D.I., Sternberg, P.W. (Eds). 2022. Nematodes as Model Organisms. CABI, Wallingford, UK, 374 pp. DOI: 10.1079/9781789248814.0000

Glazer, I. and Shapiro-Ilan, D.I. 2022. Genetic improvement of beneficial organisms. In: Nematodes as Model Organisms (Glazer, I., Shapiro-Ilan, D.I., Sternberg, P.W., eds) pp. 346-364. CABI, Wallingford, UK.

Gryganskyi, A.P., Golan, J., Hajek, A.E. 2022. Season-long infection of diverse hosts by the entomopathogenic fungus Batkoa major. PLOS ONE 17(5): e0261912.

Gutt, J., E. Isla, J. C. Xavier, B. J. Adams, I.-Y. Ahn, C.-H. C. Cheng, C. Colesie, V. J. Cummings, H. Griffiths, I. Hogg, T. McIntyre, K. M. Meiners, D. A. Pearce, L. Peck, D. Piepenburg, R. R. Reisinger, G. K. Saba, I. R. Schloss, C. N. Signori, C. R. Smith, M. Vacchi, C. Verde, and D. H. Wall. 2022. Ten scientific messages on risks and opportunities for life in the Antarctic. Antarctic Environments Portal/SCAR.

Hajek, A.E., Clifton, E.H., Stefanik, S.E., Harris, D.C. 2022. Batkoa major infecting the invasive planthopper Lycorma delicatula. J. Invertebr. Pathol. 194: 107821. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2022.107821

Hazir, S., Kaya, H., Touray, M., Cimen, H. and Shapiro-Ilan, D. 2022. Basic laboratory and field manual for conducting research with the entomopathogenic nematodes, Steinernema and Heterorhabditis, and their bacterial symbionts. Turkish Journal of Zoology: Vol. 46(4) Article 1 (Review Article). https://doi.org/10.55730/1300-0179.3085

Jackson, A. C., J. Jorna, J. M. Chaston, and B. J. Adams. 2022. Glacial Legacies: Microbial Communities of Antarctic Refugia. Biology (Basel) 11.

Jorna, J., B. Vandebrink, I. D. Hogg, D. H. Wall, and B. J. Adams. 2022. Metabarcoding inventory of an Arctic tundra soil ecosystem reveals highly endemic communities. Polar Biology (in review).

Kariuki, E. M., Lovo, E. E., Price T., Parikh, V., Duren, E. B., Avery, P. B., and C. R. Minteer. 2022. The consumption and survival rate of Lilioceris cheni (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) on air potato leaves exposed to Cordyceps javanica (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae). Florida Entomologist 105: 258-261. doi.org/10.1653/024.105.0313

Koppenhӧfer A.M., Kostromytska O.S., Ebssa L. 2022. Species combinations, split applications, and syringing to optimize the efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes against Agrotis ipsilon (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) larvae in turfgrass. Crop Prot. 155 1-8, 105927.  doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2022.105927

Kotliarevski, L., Cohen, R., Ramakrishnan, J. Wu, S., Mani, K.A., Amar-Feldbaum, R., Yaakov, N., Zelinger, E., Belausov, E., Shapiro-Ilan, D.  Glazer, I., Ment, D., and Mechrez, G. 2022. Individual coating of entomopathogenic nematodes with titania (TiO₂) nanoparticles based on oil-in-water Pickering emulsion: A new formulation for biopesticides. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 70, 13518−13527. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.2c04424

Li, J., Li, Y., Wei, X. Cui, Y., Gu, X., Li, X., Yoshiga, T., Abd-Elgawad, M.M., Shapiro-Ilan, D., Ruan, W., Rasmann, S. 2022. Direct antagonistic effect of entomopathogenic nematodes and their symbiotic bacteria on root-knot nematodes migration toward tomato roots. Plant and Soil. In Press. l https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-022-05808-4.

Liebhold, A.M., Hajek, A.E., Walter, J.A., Haynes, K.J., Elkinton, J., Muzika, R.-M. 2022. Historical change in the outbreak dynamics of an invading forest insect. Biological Invasions 24: 879-889.

Mbata, G.N., Li, Y., and Shapiro-Ilan, D.I. 2022. Evaluation of chemical and microbial control options for Pangaeus bilineatus (Say) (Hemiptera: Cydnidae) infesting peanut crop. Pest Management Science 78, 4719–4727. DOI 10.1002/ps.7092

Morales-Ramos, J., M. G. Rojas, and D. I. Shapiro-Ilan (Eds.). 2023. Mass Production of Beneficial Organisms: Invertebrates and Entomopathogens. Elsevier, 2^nd Edition.  620 pp.

O'Brien, K. M., E. L. Crockett, B. J. Adams, C. D. Amsler, H. J. Appiah-Madson, A. Collins, T. Desvignes, H. W. Detrich, 3rd, D. L. Distel, S. M. Eppley, B. W. Frable, N. M. Franz, J. M. Grim, K. M. Kocot, A. R. Mahon, T. J. Mayfield-Meyer, J. A. Mikucki, W. E. Moser, M. Schmull, C. A. Seid, C. R. Smith, A. E. Todgham, and G. J. Watkins-Colwell. 2022. The time is right for an Antarctic biorepository network. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 119:e2212800119.

Olabiyi, D. O., Duren, E. B., Price, T., Avery, P. B., Hahn, P. G., Stelinski, L. L., and L. M. Diepenbrock. 2022. Suitability of formulated entomopathogenic fungi against hibiscus mealybug, Nipaecoccus viridis (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), deployed within mesh covers intended to protect citrus from huanglongbing. Journal of Economic Entomology 115: 212-223. doi.org/10.1093/jee/toab243

Oi, D. H., and S. D. Porter. 2022. Parasitoids and pathogens used against imported fire ants in the southern United States, pp. 252-265. In R. G. Van Driesche, R. L. Winston, T. M. Perring and V. M. Lopez (eds.), Contributions of Classical Biological Control to the U.S. Food Security, Forestry, and Biodiversity, vol. FHAAST-2019-05. Forest Health Assessment and Applied Sciences Team, USDA Forest Service, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA.

Pick, D. A., Avery, P. B., Qureshi, J. A., Arthurs, S. P., and C. A. Powell. 2022. Field persistence and pathogenicity of Cordyceps fumosorosea for management of Diaphorina citri. Biocontrol Science and Technology 32: 151-162. doi.org/10.1080/09583157.2021.1976727

Pothula, S. K., and B. J. Adams. 2022. Community assembly in the wake of glacial retreat: A meta-analysis. Global Change Biology 28:6973-6991.

Robinson, C. M., L. D. Hansen, X. Xue, and B. J. Adams. 2023. Temperature Response of Metabolic Activity of an Antarctic Nematode. Biology.

Rodriguez-Saona, C., E. de Lange, and S. K. Dara.  2022.  Editorial: Advances in crop resistance for insect pest control.  Front. Agron. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fagro.2022.845961/full

Schulte, N. O., A. L. Khan, E. W. Smith, A. Zoumplis, D. Kaul, A. E. Allen, B. J. Adams, and D. M. McKnight. 2022. Blowin’ in the wind: Dispersal, structure, and metacommunity dynamics of aeolian diatoms in the McMurdo Sound region, Antarctica. Journal of Phycology 58:36-54.

Shapiro-Ilan, Garrigos Leite, L., Han, R. 2023. Production of entomopathogenic nematodes. Pp., 293316 in: Morales-Ramos, J., Rojas, G., and Shapiro-Ilan, D.I (eds.), Mass Production of Beneficial Organisms: Invertebrates and Entomopathogens. Amsterdam (2^nd Edition): Academic Press.

Shapiro-Ilan, D.I., Hazir, S. and Glazer, I. 2022. Entomopathogenic nematodes as models for inundative biological control. In: Nematodes as Model Organisms (Glazer, I., Shapiro-Ilan, D.I., Sternberg, P.W., eds) pp. 293-308. CABI, Wallingford, UK.

Sousa A.L., Rodriguez-Saona C., Holdcraft R., Kyryczenko-Roth V., Koppenhöfer A.M. 2022. Entomopathogenic nematodes for the management of plum curculio in highbush blueberry. Biology 11, 45, 1-14.  doi.org/10.3390/biology11010045

Tian, C., Zhu, F., Li, X., Zhang, J., Puza, V., Shapiro-Ilan, D., Zhao, D., Liu, J., Zhou, J., Ding, Y., Wang, J., Ma, J., Zhu, X., Li, M., Li, J. 2022. Steinernema populi n. sp. (Panagrolaimomorpha, Steinernematidae), a new entomopathogenic nematode species from China. Journal of Helminthology 96, e57, 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022149X22000426

Valles, S. M., D. H. Oi, R. D. Weeks, K. M. Addesso, and J. B. Oliver. 2022. Field evaluation of Solenopsis invicta virus 3 against its host Solenopsis invicta. J Invertebr Pathol 191: 107767.

Valles, S. M., D. H. Oi, J. B. Oliver, and J. J. Becnel. 2022. Characterization of Solenopsis invicta virus 4, a polycipivirus infecting the red imported fire ant Solenopsis invicta. Archives of Virology: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00705-00022-05587-00704.

van Nouhuys, S., Harris, D.C., Stephen, F.M., Galligan, L.D., Hajek, A.E. 2022. Association of the native parasitic nematode Deladenus proximus with individuals and populations of the native woodwasp Sirex nigricornis. Agric. For. Entomol. 24(2): 237-246.

Wakil, W., Tahir, M.; Ghazanfar, M.U., Qayyum, M.A., Yasin, M.; Maqsood, S., Asrar, M., Shapiro-Ilan, D.I. 2022. Microbes, Dodonaea viscosa and Chlorantraniliprole as components of Helicoverpa armigera IPM Program: A Three Region Open-Field Study. Agronomy, 12, 1928. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12081928

Wakil, W., Usman, M., Pinero, J.C., Wu, S., Toews, M.D., and Shapiro-Ilan, D.I., 2022. Combined application of entomopathogenic nematodes and fungi against fruit flies, Bactrocera zonata and B. dorsalis (Diptera: Tephritidae): Laboratory cups to field study. Pest Management Science. 78, 2779–2791. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ps.6899

Williams, L., Cherry, R., Shapiro-Ilan, D. 2022. Effect of host size on susceptibility of Melanotus communis (Coleoptera: Elateridae) wireworms to entomopathogens. The Journal of Nematology e2022-1. DOI: 10.2478/jofnem-2022-0033

Wong, C., Oliveira-Hofman, C., Blaauw, B., Chavez, D.J., Jagdale, G., Mizell, R.F., and Shapiro-Ilan, D. Control of peachtree borer (Synanthedon exitiosa) using the nematode Steinernema carpocapsae: optimization of application rates and secondary benefits in control of root-feeding weevils. Agronomy 12, 2689. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12112689

Wu, S., Mechrez, G., Ment, M., Toews, M.D., Ananth, K., Amar Feldman, R., and Shapiro-Ilan, D.I., 2022. Tolerance of Steinernema carpocapsae infective juveniles in novel nanoparticle formulations to ultraviolet radiation.  Journal of Invertebrate Pathology 196, 107851. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2022.107851

Wu, S., Toews, M.D., Cottrell, T.C., Schmidt, J.M., Shapiro-Ilan, D.I. 2022. Toxicity of Photorhabdus luminescens and Xenorhabdus bovienii bacterial metabolites to pecan aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) and the lady beetle Harmonia axyridis (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae). Journal of Invertebrate Pathology 194, 107806.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2022.107806

Xue, X., B. J. Adams, and A. R. Dilman. 2022. A Draft Mitogenome of Plectus murrayi. Journal Of Nematology 54:20220035.

Xue, X., B. N. Adhikari, B. A. Ball, J. E. Barrett, J. Miao, A. Perkes, M. Martin, B. L. Simmons, D. H. Wall, and B. J. Adams. 2023. Ecological stoichiometry drives the evolution of soil nematode life history traits. Soil Biology and Biochemistry 177:108891.

Yanagawa, A., Krishanti, N.P.R.A., Sugiyma, A., Chrysanti, E., Ragamustari, S. K., Kubo, M., Furumizu, C., Sawa, S., Dara, S. K., Kobayashi, M. 2022. Control of Fusarium and nematodes by entomopathogenic fungi for organic production of Zingiber officinale. Journal of Natural Medicines. 76, 291–297. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11418-021-01572-4

01/25/2024

 

 Microbial related publications (research and outreach) from group members (2022-2023):

1. Arnoldi, M., Muschweck, L. Duren, E. B., Avery, P. B., and L. Rossi. 2023. Methods of

inoculating citrus rootstock cultivars with Beauveria bassiana as an entomopathogenic fungal endophyte. Proceedings of the Florida State Horticultural Society 135, 78

 

2. Bardsley, C.A., Chasteen, K.S., Shapiro-Ilan, D., Bock, C.H., Niemira, B.A., and Govindara, D.K. 2023. Transfer of generic Escherichia coli and attenuated Salmonella enterica Typhimurium from the soil to the surface of in-shell pecans during harvest. Heliyon (In Press, Accepted 8-30-2023).

 

3. Chavez, A. V., Duren, E. B., Avery, P. B., Pitino, M., Duncan, R. E., Cruz, L.F., Carrillo, D.,

Cano, L. M., and R. D. Cave. 2023. Evaluation of spore acquisition, spore production, and host survival time of tea-shot hole borer. Euwallacea perbrevis, adults after exposure to four commercial products containing Beauveria bassiana. Insects 14, 726; doi.org/10.3390/insects14090726.

 

4. Clifton, E.H., Castrillo, L.A., Jaronski, S.T., Hajek, A.E. 2023. Cryptic diversity and virulence of Beauveria bassiana recovered from Lycorma delicatula (spotted lanternfly) in eastern Pennsylvania. Frontiers in Insect Science: Focus on Spotted Lanternfly 3: 1127682. https://doi.org/10.3389/finsc.2023.1127682

 

5. Dara, S. K.  Role of marketing and outreach for the success of entomopathogenic nematodes.  In Entomopathogenic nematodes as biological control agents. Eds. D. I. Shapiro-Ilan and E. E. Lewis, CABI.  Accepted. (Book chapter)

 

6. Dara, S. K.  Biopesticides: market, use, research and education needs, and future.  Submitted to West Coast Nut. (Trade journal article)

 

7. Dara, S. K.  Entomopathogenic fungi-based biopesticides contribute to more than pest management.  CAPCA Adviser 26(6): 48-51. (Trade journal article)

 

8. Geisert, R.W., M.P. Huynh, A.E. Pereira, D.I. Shapiro-Ilan, and B.E. Hibbard. 2023. An improved bioassay for the testing of entomopathogenic nematode virulence to the Western corn rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera virgifera): With focus on neonate insect assessments. J. Econ. Entomol. 116: 726–732. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad052.

 

 

 

9. Gonzalez, J.B., Lambert, C.A., Foley, A.M., Hajek, A.E. 2023. First report of Colletotrichum fioriniae infections in brown marmorated stink bugs, Halyomorpha halys. J. Invertebr. Pathol. 199: 107939. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2023.107939

 

10. Hajek, A.E., Brandt, S.N., Gonzalez, J.B., Bergh, J.C. 2023. Entomopathogens infecting brown marmorated stink bugs before, during, and after overwintering. J. Insect Science 23(3): 8; 1-8. DOI: 1093/jisesa/iead033

 

11. Hajek, A.E., Everest, T.A., Clifton, E.H. 2023. Accumulation of fungal pathogens infecting the invasive spotted lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula. Insects 14: 912. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects14120912

 

12. Hajek, A.E., Harris, C.H. 2023. Diurnal patterns and conidial dynamics of Batkoa major, a generalist entomophthoralean pathogen. Fungal Ecology 65: 101278. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.funeco.2023.101278

 

13. Kereselidze, M., Pilarska, D., Guntadze, N., Linde, A., Hajek, A. 2023. Prevalence and distribution of Nosema maddoxi infection in Halyomorpha halys, an invasive pest of hazelnut orchards in Georgia. Acta Horticulturae 1379.64. 17660/ActaHortic.2023.1379.64

 

14. Koppenhӧfer A.M., Kostromytska O.S., Ebssa L. 2022. Efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes against black cutworms and split applications and syringing to optimize their performance. Golf Course Management, September 2022, 80-84.

 

15. Leite, L.G., Chacon-Orozcoa, J.G., Shapiro-Ilan, D.I., Baldo, F.B., Cardoso, J.M. 2023. Effects of temperature for optimizing production and storage of Steinernema rarum in a novel biphasic process, and efficacy of the nematode against Sphenophorus levis. Biological Control 187, 105381. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2023.105381

 

16. Li, J., Li, Y., Wei, X. Cui, Y., Gu, X., Li, X., Yoshiga, T., Abd-Elgawad, M.M., Shapiro-Ilan, D., Ruan, W., Rasmann, S. 2022. Direct antagonistic effect of entomopathogenic nematodes and their symbiotic bacteria on root-knot nematodes migration toward tomato roots. Plant and Soil. 484(1-2):1-15.  https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-022-05808-4

 

17. Morris, E.E., Harris, D.C., Shen, A., Vermeylen, F., Hajek, A.E. 2023. Impact of Amylostereum (Basidiomycota: Russulales) diversity on Deladenus (Nematoda: Neotylenchidae) behavior and fitness. Biological Control 179: 105147. Doi: 10.1016/j.biocontrol.2022.105147

 

18. Neal, A. S., Avery, P. B., and Cave, R. D. 2023. Survival time, mortality and feeding damage of

adult Myllocerus undecimpustulatus undatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) exposed to biopesticides in laboratory bioassays. Applied Microbiology 3(2), 388-399; https://doi.org/10.3390/applmicrobiol3020027.

 

 

 

19. Oliveira-Hofman, C., Steffan, S., Shapiro-Ilan, D. 2023. A sustainable grower-based method for entomopathogenic nematodes production. Journal of Insect Science. 23, 4; 1–5. https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/iead025

 

20. Perier, J.D., Kaplan, F., Lewis, E.E., Alborn, H., Schliekelman, P. Toews, and Shapiro-Ilan, D. 2024. Enhancing entomopathogenic nematode efficacy with pheromones: A field study Targeting the pecan weevil. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. In Press (Accepted 1-23-24).

 

21. Rodriguez-Saona, C. and  K. Dara.Entomopathogenic nematodes in berry crops.  In Entomopathogenic nematodes as biological control agents. Eds. D. I. Shapiro-Ilan and E. E. Lewis, CABI.  Accepted. (Book chapter)

 

22. Slusher, E.K., Lewis, E., Stevens, G., Shapiro-Ilan, D. 2024. Movers and shakers: Do nematodes that move more invade more? Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. (IN PRESS, Accepted 1-16-2024).

 

23. Stevens, G., Erdogan, H., Pimentel, E., Dotson, J., Stevens, A., Shapiro-Ilan, D., Kaplan, F., Schliekelman, P., Lewis, E. 2023. Group joining behaviours in the entomopathogenic nematode Steinernema glaseri. Biological Control.  In Press (Accepted 3/20/2023).

 

24. Toledo, P.F.S. Phillips, K., Schmidt, J.M., Bock, C.H., Wong, C., Hudson, W.G., Shapiro-Ilan, D., Wells, L., Acebes-Doria, A.L. 2023. Canopy hedge pruning in pecan production differentially affects groups of arthropod pests and associated natural enemies. Crop Protection (In Press accepted 11/7/23).

 

25. van Nouhuys, S., Harris, D.C., Hajek, A.E. 2023. Population level interactions between an invasive woodwasp, an invasive nematode and a community of native parasitoids. Neobiota 82: 67-88. doi: 10.3897/neobiota.82.96599

 

26. Wong, C., Oliveira-Hofman, C., Blaauw, B., Chavez, D.J., Jagdale, G., Mizell, R.F., and Shapiro-Ilan, D. 2022. Control of peachtree borer (Synanthedon exitiosa) using the nematode Steinernema carpocapsae: optimization of application rates and secondary benefits in control of root-feeding weevils. Agronomy 12, 2689. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12112689

 

27. Wakil, W., Gulzar, S., Prager, M., Shapiro-Ilan, D. 2023. Efficacy of entomopathogenic fungi, nematodes and spinetoram combinations for integrated management of Thrips tabaci: a two-year onion field study. Pest Management Science 79: 3227–3238.

 

28. Wu, S., Li, Y., Toews, M.D., Mbata, G., Shapiro-Ilan, D.I. 2023. Novel formulations improve the environmental tolerance of entomopathogenic nematodes. Biological Control. 186, 105329. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2023.105329

 

 

29. Wu, S., Toews, M.D., Behle, R.W., Barman, A., Shapiro-Ilan, D.I. 2023. Post-application persistence and field efficacy of a new strain of Cordyceps javanica against the sweetpotato whiteflies, Bemisia tabaci. Journal of Fungi. 9(8), 827. https://doi.org/10.3390/jof9080827

 

30. Wu, S., Mechrez, G., Ment, D., Toews, M.D., Mani, K.A., Feldbaum, R.A. & Shapiro-Ilan,I. 2023. Tolerance of Steinernema carpocapsae infective juveniles in novel nanoparticle formulations to ultraviolet radiation. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 196, 107851. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2022.107851.

 

01/28/2025

Microbial related publications (research and outreach) from group members (2023-2024):

1. Alwaneen, W.S., Wakil, W., Kavallieratos, N.G., Qayyum, M.A., Tahir, M., Rasool, K.G., Husain, M., Aldawood, A.S., Shapiro-Ilan, D. 2024. Efficacy and persistence of entomopathogenic fungi against Rhynchophorus ferrugineus on date palm: host to host transmission. Agronomy 14, 642. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy14040642


2. Alwaneen, W., Tahir, S., M., Avery, P. B., Wakil, W., Kavallieratos, N. G., Eleftheriadou, N., Boukouvala, M. C., Rasool, K. G., Husain, M., and A. S. Aldawood. 2024. Initial evaluation of the entomopathogenic fungi Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium robertsii, and the entomopathogenic nematode Heterorhabditis bacteriophora, individually and in combination against the noxious Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Agronomy 14 (7), 1395. DOI: 10.3390/agronomy14071395.


3. Barrett, J. E., B. J. Adams, P. T. Doran, H. A. Dugan, K. F. Myers, M. R. Salvatore, S. N. Power, M. D. Snyder, A. T. Wright, and M. N. Gooseff. 2024. Response of a Terrestrial Polar Ecosystem to the March 2022 Antarctic Weather Anomaly. Earth's Future 12:e2023EF004306.


4. Canini, F., B. J. Adams, L. P. D'Acqui, F. D'Alò, and L. Zucconi. 2024. Antarctic rock and soil microbiomes: Shared taxa, selective pressures, and extracellular DNA effects. Geoderma 446:116918.


5. Clifton, E.H., Castrillo, L.A., Jaronski, S.T., Hajek, A.E. 2023. Cryptic diversity and virulence of Beauveria bassiana recovered from Lycorma delicatula (spotted lanternfly) in eastern Pennsylvania. Frontiers in Insect Science: Focus on Spotted Lanternfly 3: 1127682.


6. Dara, S. K. Role of marketing and outreach for the success of entomopathogenic nematodes. In Entomopathogenic nematodes as biological control agents. Eds. D. I. Shapiro-Ilan and E. E. Lewis, pp. 229-235. CABI, Oxfordshire, UK. https://doi.org/10.1079/9781800620322.0013


7. Gonzalez, J.B., Lambert, C.A., Foley, A.M., Hajek, A.E. First report of Colletotrichum fioriniae infections in brown marmorated stink bugs, Halyomorpha halys. J. Invertebr. Pathol. 199: 107939. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2023.107939


8. Gryganskyi, A.P., Hajek, A.E., Voloshchu, N., Idnurm, A., Eilenberg, J., Manfrino, R.G., Bushley, K.E., Kava, L., Kutovenko, .B., Anike, F., Nie, Y. 2024. Potential for use of species in the subfamily Erynioideae for biological control and biotechnology. Microorganisms 12: 168. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12010168


9. Ha, B., Wei, X., Lu, P. , Qing, H., Guo, J., Zhang, R., Lei, C., Li, X., Hu, B., Wang, S., Xu, Y., Fu, Z., Shapiro Ilan, D., Ruan, W. Natural UV protectants and humectants to improve the efficiency of Steinernema carpocapsae in controlling foliar pests. Pest Management Science. In Press, Accepted 11/20/2024.


10. Hajek, A.E., Brandt, S.N., Gonzalez, J.B., Bergh, J.C. 2023. Entomopathogens infecting brown marmorated stink bugs before, during, and after overwintering. J. Insect Science 23(3): 8; 1-8. DOI: 1093/jisesa/iead033


11. Hajek, A.E., Everest, T.A., Clifton, E.H. Accumulation of fungal pathogens infecting the invasive spotted lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula. Insects 14: 912. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects14120912


12. Hajek, A.E., Harris, C.H. 2023. Diurnal patterns and conidial dynamics of Batkoa major, a generalist entomophthoralean pathogen. Fungal Ecology 65: 101278. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.funeco.2023.101278


13. Intasin J. 2024. Determining Epichloë infection status across commercial perennial ryegrass cultivars and evaluating Epichloë-mediated resistance against Noctua pronuba in cool-season turfgrass. MS Thesis submitted to the Oregon State University. 85 pages.


14. Jorna, J., J. Adams, Z. T. Aanderud, P. B. Frandsen, C. Takacs-Vesbach, and S. Kéfi. 2024. The underground network: facilitation in soil bacteria. Oikos 2024:e10299.


15. Kaur, N., Rivedal, H. M., Intasin, J., Verhoeven, E. C., Di, Y., Anderson, N. P., ... & Duringer, J. M. (2024). Response of sod webworm Chrysoteuchia topiaria Zeller (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) to endophyte infection and mycotoxin profiles of cool‐season turfgrass species grown for seed in Oregon. Crop, Forage & Turfgrass Management, 10(2), e20291.


16. Koppenhöfer A.M., Sousa A.L. 2024. Long-term suppression of turfgrass insect pests with native persistent entomopathogenic nematodes. Invertebr. Pathol. 204, 108123.  doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2024.108123


17. Koppenhöfer A.M., Sousa A.L. 2024. Turfgrass and Pasture Applications. In: Entomopa-thogenic Nematodes as Biological Control Agents (D.I. Shapiro-Ilan, E.E. Lewis), pp. 370–391. CABI Publish., Wallingford, UK. org/10.1079/9781800620322.0021


18. Koppenhöfer A.M., Foye S. 2024. Interactions with Agrochemicals and Biological Control Agents. In: Entomopathogenic Nematodes as Biological Control Agents (D.I. Shapiro-Ilan, E.E. Lewis), pp. 494–518. CABI Publ., Wallingford, UK. org/10.1079/9781800620322.0027


19. Leite, L.G., Chacon-Orozcoa, J.G., Shapiro-Ilan, D.I., Baldo, F.B., Cardoso, J.M. 2023. Effects of temperature for optimizing production and storage of Steinernema rarum in a novel biphasic process, and efficacy of the nematode against Sphenophorus levis. Biological Control 187, 105381. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2023.105381


20. Li, Y., Mbata, G.N., Simmons, A.M., Shapiro-Ilan, D.I., Wu, S. Management of Bemisia tabaci on vegetables Crops using entomopathogens. Crop Protection. 180, 106638. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2024.106638


21. Li, X., Shapiro-Ilan, D., Tarasco, E., Zeng, S., Liu, Q., Yang, W., Yi, J., Chen, C. and Fu, H. 2024. Thiourea as a polyphenol oxidase inhibitor enhances host infection by the entomopathogenic nematode, Heterorhabditis beicherriana. Biological Control 191, 105474. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2024.105474


22. Li, J., Wei, X., Pei, Z, Suna J., Xi, J., Li, X., Shapiro-Ilan, D., and Ruan, W. 2024. Volatile organic compounds released from entomopathogenic nematode-infected insect cadavers for the biocontrol of Meloidogyne incognita. Pest Management Science DOI 10.1002/ps.8268


23. Machado, R.A.R.,Muller, A.,Hiltmann, A., Bhat, A.H., Puza, V., Malan, A.P., Alvarez, C., San-Blas, E., Duncan, L.W., Shapiro-Ilan, D.I., Karimi, J., Lalramlian, Lalramnghaki, H.C., Baimey, H. 2025. Genome-wide analyses provide insights into genetic variation, phylo- and co-phylogenetic relationships, and biogeography of the entomopathogenic nematode genus Heterorhabditis. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. In Press (Accepted 1/5/2025). 


24. Perier, J.D., Wu, S., Arthurs, S.P., Toews, M.D., Shapiro-Ilan, D.I. 2024a. Persistence of the entomopathogenic nematode Steinernema feltiae in a novel capsule formulation. Biological Control. In Press (accepted 12/20/24). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2024.105684 


25. Perier, J.D., Kaplan, F., Lewis, E.E., Alborn, H., Schliekelman, P. Toews, M.T., and Shapiro-Ilan, D. 2024b. Enhancing entomopathogenic nematode efficacy with pheromones: A field study Targeting the pecan weevil. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 203, 108070. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2024.108070 


26. Power, S. N., M. R. Salvatore, E. R. Sokol, L. F. Stanish, S. R. Borges, J. Adams, and J. E. Barrett. 2024. Remotely characterizing photosynthetic biocrust in snowpack-fed microhabitats of Taylor Valley, Antarctica. Science of Remote Sensing 9:100120. 


27. Rodriguez-Saona, C. and K. Dara. 2024. Entomopathogenic nematodes in berry crops. In Entomopathogenic nematodes as biological control agents. Eds. D. I. Shapiro-Ilan and E. E. Lewis, pp. 312-332. CABI, Oxfordshire, UK. https://doi.org/10.1079/9781800620322.0018 


28. Shapiro-Ilan, D.I. and Lewis, E.E (Eds.). 2024. Entomopathogenic Nematodes as Biocontrol Agents. CABI Publishing. Wallingford, UK. 554 pp. DOI: 10.1079/9781800620322.0000. 


29. Slusher, E.K., Lewis, E., Stevens, G., Shapiro-Ilan, D. 2024. Movers and shakers: Do nematodes that move more invade more? Journal of Invertebrate Pathology 203, 108060. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2024.108060 


30. Stevens, G., Usman, M. Gulzar, S., Stevens, C., Pimentel, E. Erdogan, H. Schliekelman, P., Kaplan, F., Alborn, H., Wakil, W., Shapiro-Ilan, D., and Lewis, E.E. Group movement in entomopathogenic nematodes: Aggregation levels vary based on context. Journal of Nematology, 56, e2024-1. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jofnem-2024-0002 


31. Stone, M. S., S. P. Devlin, I. Hawes, K. A. Welch, M. N. Gooseff, C. Takacs-Vesbach, R. Morgan-Kiss, J. Adams, J. E. Barrett, J. C. Priscu, and P. T. Doran. 2024. McMurdo Dry Valley lake edge ‘moats’: the ecological intersection between terrestrial and aquatic polar desert habitats. Antarctic Science 36:189-205. 


32. Toledo, P.F.S. Phillips, K., Schmidt, J.M., Bock, C.H., Wong, C., Hudson, W.G., Shapiro-Ilan, D., Wells, L., Acebes-Doria, A.L. 2023. Canopy hedge pruning in pecan production differentially affects groups of arthropod pests and associated natural enemies. Crop Protection 176, 106521. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2023.106521 


33. van Nouhuys, S., Harris, D.C., Hajek, A.E. 2023. Population level interactions between an invasive woodwasp, an invasive nematode and a community of native parasitoids. Neobiota 82: 67-88. doi: 10.3897/neobiota.82.96599 


34. Varliero, G., P. H. Lebre, Adams, S. L. Chown, P. Convey, P. G. Dennis, D. Fan, B. Ferrari, B. Frey, I. D. Hogg, D. W. Hopkins, W. Kong, T. Makhalanyane, G. Matcher, K. K. Newsham, M. I. Stevens, K. V. Weigh, and D. A. Cowan. 2024. Biogeographic survey of soil bacterial communities across Antarctica. Microbiome 12:9. 


35. Wakil, W., Boukouvala, M.C., Kavallieratos, N. G., Riasat, T., Ghazanfar, M. U., and B. Avery. Acaricidal activity of abamectin is enhanced against Tetranychus urticae populations when combined with entomopathogenic fungi. Horticulturae 10, 1019. DOI: 10.3390/horticulturae10101019. 


36. Wakil, W., Boukouvala, M. C., Kavallieratos, N. G., Filintas, C. S., Eleftheriadou, N., Yasin, M., Qayyum, M. A., and B. Avery. Current status of biology - biotechnic and biological control of Rhynchophorus ferrugineus: a review. Insects 15, 955. DOI: 10.3390/insects15120955 


37. Xue, X., A. R. Thompson, and J. Adams. 2024. An Antarctic worm and its soil ecosystem: A review of an emerging research program in ecological genomics. Applied Soil Ecology 193:105110. 


38. Yasin, M., Wakil, W., Kavallieratos, N.G., Naeem, A. Qayyum, M.A., Asrar, M., Alhewairini, S.S., and Shapiro-Ilan, D. 2024. Dual-strategy approach for Rhynchophorus ferrugineus control: endophytic Beauveria bassiana and Bacillus thuringiensis topical application. Crop Protection 106954. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2024.106954 


39. Zhu, G, Illan JG, Hajek AE, Nielsen AL, Leskey TC, Walgenbach JF, Beers EH, Crowder DW. 2024. Assessing geographic dimensions of biological control for Halyomorpha halys in the United States. Entomologia Generalis 44(4): 895-904. DOI: 10.1127/entomologia/2024/2528 


40. Zhang, M., Spaulding, N. Reddy, G.V.P, Shapiro-Ilan, D.I. The efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes plus an adjuvant against Helicoverpa zea and Chrysodeixis includens in aboveground applications. Journal of Nematology 56: e2024-1: 1-14. https://doi.org/10.2478/jofnem-2024-0018

 

 

 

 

 

11/08/2025

Microbial related publications (research and outreach) from group members (2024-2025):

1. Acharya R, Barman AK, Shapiro-Ilan DI. 2025. Entomopathogenic nematodes in pecan orchards in Georgia and their virulence on selected pecan pests. Journal of Economic Entomology. In Press (Accepted 3-12-2025).


2. Bakry MMS, Avery PB. 2025. Monitoring and spatial distribution pattern of the red scale insect Aoinidella aurantii (Hemiptera: Diaspididae) infesting guava trees. Journal of Water and Land Development. 65(4-6): 209-218. https://doi.org/10.24425/jwld.2025.154265.


3. Bakry MMS, Avery PB, Tolba EFM. 2025. Response and evaluation of some mango cultivars to striped mealybug, Ferrisia virgata (Cockerell) infestation in southern Egypt. Assiut Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 56(2): 161-177. https://doi.org/21608/ajas.2025.362318.1464.


4. Berto MM, Cruz LF, Avery PB, Cloonan KR, Dunlap C, Carrillo D. 2025. Beyond phoresy: interactions between Histiogaster arborsignis (Acari: Acaridae), ambrosia beetles and their fungal symbionts in Florida avocados. Symbiosis. 96: 91-104. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13199-025-01063-0 .


5. Campos-Herrera R, Georgia R, Londono DK, Malan A, Molina C, Shapiro-Ilan D, Soler R, Stock S, Vandenbossche B. 2025. Connecting academia and industry: Advancing the use of entomopathogenic nematodes to tackle emerging challenges and opportunities in modern agriculture. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology 211: 108350. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2025.108350.


6. Childress MK, Dragone NB, Young BD, Adams BJ, Fierer N, Quandt CA. 2025. Three new Pseudogymnoascus species (Pseudeurotiaceae, Thelebolales) described from Antarctic soils. IMA Fungus 16: e142219. https://doi.org/10.3897/imafungus.16.142219.


7. Clifton EH, van Nouhuys SD, Harris DC, Hajek AE. 2025. Epizootiology of infections by Batkoa major (Entomophthorales: Batkoaceae) and Beauveria bassiana (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae) in spotted lanternfly (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae) populations. Environmental Entomology 54(6): 1261-1270. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvaf091.


8. Devotto L, Avery PB. 2025. Biological control with entomopathogenic fungi: history and current use in Chile. Authorea. https://doi.org/22541/au.176244979.99279685/v1


9. Dragone NB, Childress MK, Vanderburgh C, Hogg ID, Sancho LG, Lee CK, Barrett JE, Adams BJ, LeMonte JJ, Willmore R, Quandt CA, Fierer N. 2025a. Geochemical, physicochemical, and genomic data from a continental-scale survey of microbial diversity in Antarctic soils (2003-2023) ver 1. Environmental Data Initiative.


10. Dragone NB, Childress MK, Vanderburgh C, Willmore R, Hogg ID, Sancho LG, Lee CK, Barrett JE, Quandt CA, LeMonte JJ, Adams BJ, Fierer N. 2025b. A comprehensive survey of soil microbial diversity across the Antarctic continent. Polar Biology 48: 50. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00300-025-03372-y.


11. Elgar S, Villari C, Fair C, Shapiro-Ilan D, Chavez DJ, Blaauw BR. 2025. Evaluation of beauvericin production in endophytic and epiphytic Beauveria bassiana in peach (Prunus persica): Implications for insect biocontrol. Frontiers in Fungal Biology. In Press (Accepted 11-5-2025).


12. Elgar SA, Shapiro-Ilan DI, Mota-Sanchez D, Wise J, Blaauw BR. 2025. Comparison of hydrogels to enhance the environmental tolerance of the entomopathogenic nematode, Steinernema carpocapsae to target aboveground insect pests such as the lesser peachtree borer (Synanthedon pictipes). Biological Control 208: 105850. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2025.105850.


13. Farrer S, Borgmeier A, Jung J, Werner M, Adams B. Preparation and Imaging of Monhysterid Nematodes from the Great Salt Lake with a Scanning Electron Microscope. Microscopy and Microanalysis 31(7): 905-906. https://doi.org/10.1093/mam/ozaf048.463.


14. Gaffke AM, Griesheimer JL, Lewis EE, Shapiro-Ilan D, Kaplan F, Alborn HT. 2025. Multi-component trail pheromones of the entomopathogenic nematodes Steinernema diaprepesi and Heterorhabditis bacteriophora. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology 215: 108514. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2025.108514.


15. Gitonga D, Desaeger J, Shapiro-Ilan D, Hajihassani A. 2025. Effect of integrating cover crops and bionematicides on nematode management in organic zucchini. Nematology. In Press (Accepted 2-28-2025).


16. Gulzar S, Slusher K, Kaplan F, Lewis EE, Hobbs S, Shapiro-Ilan D. 2025. Effect of different soils on pheromone enhanced movement of entomopathogenic nematodes. Journal of Nematology 57: e2025-1. https://doi.org/10.2478/jofnem-2025-0009.


17. Gulzar S, Terrill T, Siddique A, Burke J, Shapiro-Ilan D. 2025. Relative virulence, host finding ability and reproductive capacity of entomopathogenic nematodes for control of the goat biting louse Bovicola caprae (Phthiraptera: Trichodectidae). Veterinary Parasitology 339: 110572. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetpar.2025.110572.


18. Hajek AE, Clifton EH, Solter LE. 2025. Entomopathogens for control of Asian longhorned beetles (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae). Environmental Entomology 54(4): 669-678. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvaf016.


19. Hajek AE, Everest TA, Jaronski ST. 2025. Application of Beauveria bassiana conidia to spotted lanternfly forewings causes fewer infections than abdominal applications. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology 211: 108335. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2025.108335.


20. Hajek AE, Scott K, Sanchez-Pena S, Tkaczuk C, Lovett B, Bushley K. 2025. Annotated checklist of arthropod-pathogenic species in the Entomophthoromycotina (Fungi: Zoopagomycota) in North America. MycoKeys 114: 329-366. https://doi.org/10.3897/mycokeys.114.139257.


21. Islam T, Brown MS, Heckman JR, Koppenhofer AM. 2025. Silicon fertilization suppresses black cutworm performance and enhances nematode-induced cutworm mortality. Crop Protection 198: 107383. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2025.107383.


22. Jackson AC, Leavitt SD, Porazinska D, Wall DH, Powers TO, Harris TS, and Adams BJ. 2025. Effect of climate history on the genetic structure of an Antarctic soil nematode. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution 13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fevo.2025.1295369.


23. Jalloh A, Uyi O, Chitturi A, Basu S, Mutua JM, Mutyambai D, Perier J, Owolanke T, Ejomah A, Toews MD. 2025. Harnessing natural enemies for the management of Bemisia tabaci: A review of the role of predators, parasitoids and entomopathogens. Frontiers in Insect Science 5: 1684672. https://doi.org/10.3389/fagro.2025.1684672.


24. Jung J, Murray TR, Marcue MC, Powers T, Farrer S, Borgmeier A, Adams BJ, Wang JA, Fonseca G, Werner MS. 2025. Diplolaimelloides woaabi n. (Nematoda: Monhysteridae): A Novel Species of Free-Living Nematode from the Great Salt Lake, Utah. Journal of Nematology 57. https://doi.org/10.2478/jofnem-2025-0048.


25. Koppenhofer AM, Foye S. 2024. Interactions with agrochemicals and biological control agents. In: Entomopathogenic Nematodes as Biological Control Agents (Shapiro-Ilan DI, Lewis EE), pp. 494–518. CABI Publishing, Wallingford, UK. https://doi.org/10.1079/9781800620322.0027.


26. Koppenhofer AM, Sousa AL. 2024. New strains of the entomopathogenic nematodes Steinernema scarabaei, glaseri, and S. cubanum for white grub management. Insects 15(12): 1022. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects15121022.


27. Koppenhofer AM, Sousa AL. 2024. Turfgrass and pasture applications. In: Entomopathogenic Nematodes as Biological Control Agents (Shapiro-Ilan DI, Lewis EE), pp. 370–391. CABI Publishing, Wallingford, UK. https://doi.org/10.1079/9781800620322.0021.


28. Koppenhofer AM, Sousa AL, Kostromytska OS, Wu S. 2025. Effect of pyrethroid resistance on the efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes for the control of Listronotus maculicollis (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Biological Control 200: 105683. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2024.105683.


29. Lai P-C, Sandhi RK, Vetrovec O, Testa T, Shields E, Nault BA. 2025. Evaluation of endemic entomopathogenic nematodes for managing Colorado potato beetle and tuber-damaging pests in potato. Crop Protection 187: 106980. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2024.106980.


30. Martinez-Koury P, Baxter J, Keller DM, Jagniecki EA, Farrer SB, Adams BJ, Baxter BK. 2025. Mineral Microbiomes Entombed in Great Salt Lake Gypsum: Considerations for Martian Evaporites. Astrobiology 25(8): 563-583. https://doi.org/10.1177/15311074251365204.


31. Mbata GN, Browning K, Warsi S, Li Y, Ellis JD, Kanga LH, Shapiro-Ilan DI. 2025. Comparative virulence of entomopathogenic nematodes to the small hive beetle (Aethina tumida Murray, Coleoptera: Nitidulidae). Journal of Nematology 57: e2025-1. https://doi.org/10.2478/jofnem-2025-0011.


32. Morgan-Kiss RM, Adams BJ, Pothula SK, Kalra I, Sherwell S, Barrett JE, Seddon R, Devlin SP, Doran P, Gooseff MN, Hawes I, McKnight DM, Priscu JC, Takacs-Vesbach C. 2025. Climate-driven hydrological connectivity alters littoral and ice-covered ecosystems of Antarctic lake margins. Frontiers in Freshwater Science.


33. Neal AS, Avery PB, Cave RD. 2025. Mortality rates and feeding behavior of adult Myllocerus undecimpustulatus undatus Marshall (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) exposed to four biopesticides on peach foliage in field cages. Crop Protection 194: 107218. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2025.107218.


34. Novis PM, Monks A, Hunt JE, Adams B, Dhami MK, Kim JH, Mitchell C, Morgan F, Hawes I, Aislabie J, Broady P. 2025. Inference from eDNA-based field distributions vs laboratory analysis of isolated strains: physiological performance of non-marine Antarctic biota. Polar Biology 48: 36. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00300-025-03356-y.


35. Perier JD, Kaplan F, Hobbs S, Lewis EE, Simmons AM, Toews MD, Shapiro-Ilan DI. 2025. Enhanced efficacy of pheromone-treated entomopathogenic nematodes against whiteflies in foliar applications with a gel adjuvant. Biological Control 205: 105766. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2025.105766.


36. Perier JD, Kaplan F, Lewis EE, Elsensohn JE, Kropf AL, Toews MD, Shapiro-Ilan DI. 2025. Semiochemicals enhancing entomopathogenic nematodes efficacy in pest management. In: Coats J, Norris E, Kraus GA, editors. Green chemistry for pest management. Cambridge, U.K.: Royal Society of Chemistry. In Press (Accepted 4-4-2025).


37. Perier JD, Wu S, Arthurs SP, Toews MD, Shapiro-Ilan DI. 2025. Persistence of the entomopathogenic nematode Steinernema feltiae in a novel capsule formulation. Biological Control 200: 105684. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2024.105684.


38. Samadaei N, Rahimpour M, Kamali S, Karimi J, Koppenhofer AM. 2024. Efficacy of native Iranian entomopathogenic nematodes against Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata Wiedemann (Diptera: Tephritidae). Journal of Crop Health 76: 1053–1062. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10343-024-01027-2.


39. Shapiro-Ilan DI, Kaplan F. 2025. Methods for Increasing Infectivity of Entomopathogenic Nematodes. US Patent No. 12,274,268 B2. Patent Issued 4-15-2025.


40. Shapiro-Ilan DI, Ment D, Ramakrishnan J, Rodriguez MG, Duncan LW. 2025. A century of advancement in entomopathogenic nematode formulation and application technology. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology 212: 108389. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2025.108389.


41. Sirmans S, Avery PB, Cicero J, Hunter W, Cave RD, Carrillo D. 2025. Persistence of three biopesticides containing entomopathogenic fungi under tree canopy conditions in Florida, USA. Biocontrol Science and Technology, 35(2): 159–171. https://doi.org/10.1080/09583157.2024.2433534.


42. Slusher EK, Shields E, Harges W, Perier JD, Shapiro-Ilan DI. 2025. Evaluation of persistent versus commercial strains for management of Curculio caryae (Horn) and other weevils in pecan. Biological Control 202: 105705. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2025.105705.


43. Snyder MD, Adams BJ, Borgmeier A, Jorna J, Power SN, Salvatore MR, Barrett JE. 2025. Soil biota sensitivity to hydroclimate variability in a polar desert ecosystem. Arctic, Antarctic, and Alpine Research 57: 2485283. https://doi.org/10.1080/15230430.2025.2485283.


44. Steffan SA, Gulzar S, Oliveira-Hofman C, Shapiro-Ilan DI. 2025. Grower-based in vivo propagation of entomopathogenic nematodes. Journal of Visualized Experiments (JOVE). Accepted 12-11-2025.


45. Stock SP, Campos-Herrera R, Shapiro-Ilan D. 2025. The first 100 years in the history of entomopathogenic nematodes. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology 211: 108302. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2025.108302.


46. Thompson AR, Adams BJ, Hogg ID, Yooseph S. 2025. Evidence for Trace Gas Metabolism and Widespread Antibiotic Synthesis in an Abiotically Driven, Antarctic Soil Ecosystem. Environmental Microbiology Reports 17: e70249. https://doi.org/10.1111/1758-2229.70249.


47. Touray M, Ulug D, Cimen H, Gulsen SH, Bursali F, Shapiro-Ilan D, Butt TM, Hazir S. 2025. Potential negative effects of introduced or augmented entomopathogens on non-target predators and parasitoids. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology 212: 108394. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jip.2025.108394.


48. Vilonen L, Thompson A, Adams B, Ayres E, Franco ALC, Wall DH. 2026. Characterising Soil Eukaryotic Diversity From NEON Metagenomics Datasets. Molecular Ecology Resources 26: e70062. https://doi.org/10.1111/1755-0998.70062.


49. Wakil W, Jia H, Kavallieratos NG, Eleftheriadou N, Abid A, Avery PB. Morphological and molecular identification of Spodoptera frugiperda, and alien lepidopteran pest invading maize fields in Pakistan. Phytoparastica. In Press (Accepted 12-15-2025).


50. Wakil W, Boukouvala MC, Kavallieratos NG, Naeem A, Haider SA, Ghazanfar MU, Avery PB. 2025. Laboratory and greenhouse endophytic colonization of tomato by three entomopathogenic fungal isolates for the management of Tetranychus urticae and field efficacy trials. Crop Protection 198: 107394. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2025.107394.


51. Wakil W, Boukouvala MC, Kavallieratos NG, Naeem A, Ntinokas D, Ghazanfar MU, Avery PB. 2025. The inevitable fate of Tetranychus urticae on tomato plants treated with entomopathogenic fungi and spinosad. Journal of Fungi. 11(2):138. https://doi.org/10.3390/jof11020138.


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