Publications

May 2012

Patch choice from a distance and use of habitat information during foraging by the parasitoid Ibalia leucospoides

Fischbein D, Bettinelli J, Bernstein C, Corley JC

Ecological Entomology

1. In environments in which resources are distributed heterogeneously, patch choice and the length of time spent on a patch by...

Dec 2012

Arboreal insects associated with herbicide-stressed Pinus resinosa and Pinus sylvestris used as Sirex noctilio trap trees in New York

Dodds KJ, Zylstra KE, Dubois GD, Hoebeke ER

Environmental Entomology

In September of 2004, Sirex noctilio F. (Hymenoptera: Siricidae) was detected in New York State and later found to be established...

2012

Community composition and phenology of native siricidae (Hymenoptera) attracted to semiochemicals in Minnesota

Coyle DR, Pfammatter JA, Journey AM, Pahs TL et al.

Environmental Entomology

As a result of the introduction of Sirex noctilio F. into North America, there has been increased interest in the...

Aug 2012

The ecology, behavior, and biological control potential of Hymenopteran parasitoids of Woodwasps (Hymenoptera: Siricidae) in North America

Coyle DR, Gandhi KJK

Environmental Entomology

Native and exotic siricid wasps (Hymenoptera: Siricidae) can be ecologically and/or economically important woodboring insects in...

Jan 2012

Male-Produced Pheromone in the European Woodwasp, Sirex noctilio

Cooperband MF, Boroczky K, Hartness A, Jones TH et al.

Journal of Chemical Ecology

A male-produced pheromone that attracts both males and females was identified for the European woodwasp, Sirex noctilio, a...

Feb 2012

Volatile Profile Differences and the Associated Sirex noctilio Activity in Two Host Tree Species in the Northeastern United States

Böröczky K, Zylstra KE, McCartney NB, Mastro VC et al.

Journal of Chemical Ecology

Sirex noctilio females are known to be attracted to stem sections of stressed pine trees for oviposition. The volatile profiles...

2012

Biomarker genes highlight intraspecific and interspecific variations in the responses of Pinus taeda L. and Pinus radiata D. Don to Sirex noctilio F. acid gland secretions

Bordeaux JM, Lorenz WW, Dean JFD

Tree Physiology

Apr 2012

Partial purification and characterization of polygalacturonase-inhibitor proteins from pearl millet

Prabhu SA, Kini KR, Shetty SH

Partial purification and characterization of polygalacturonase-inhibitor proteins from pearl millet

May 2012

Polygalacturonase-inhibitor proteins in pearl millet: possible involvement in resistance against downy mildew

Prabhu SA, Kini KR, Raj SN, Moerschbacher B et al.

Acta Biochimica Biophysica Sinica

Polygalacturonase-inhibitor protein (PGIP) is a defense protein found in plant cell walls. It prevents the degradation of pectin...