Projects

NEW APPROACHES FOR INSECT PEST MANAGEMENT IN VEGETABLE CROPS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 409950

PESTICIDE TRIALS IN VEGETABLE AND ORNAMENTAL CROPS TO SUPPORT THE IR-4 PROGRAM Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 410195

SURVEY OF EMERGING BIOTYPE B AND Q BEMISIA TABACI-TRANSMITTED VIRUSES ON VEGETABLE CROPS AND ALTERNATIVE WHITEFLY MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 414751

PESTICIDE MAGNITUDE OF RESIDUE ON FOUR VEGETABLE CROPS Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 408380

Publications

Population of the Sweetpotato Whitefly in Response to Different Rates of Three Sulfur-containing Fertilizers on Ten Vegetable Crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (08-Sep-08)

Augmentation and Evaluation of a Parasitoid, Encarsia inaron, and a Predator, Clitostethus arcuatus, for Biological Control of the Pomegranate Whitefly, Siphoninus phillyreae - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (22-Aug-08)

Forty-nine New Host Plant Species for Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Simmons, A.M., Harrison Jr, H.F., Ling, K. 2008. Forty-nine New Host Plant Species for Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae). Entomological Science (Japan). 11:385-390.

Introduction and Recovery of Delphastus catalinae (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) as a predator of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Egypt - (Research Notes)

Abd-Rabou, S., Simmons, A.M. 2008. Introduction and Recovery of Delphastus catalinae (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) as a Predator of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Egypt. Egyptian Journal of Applied Sciences. 23(8B):621-624.

Whitefly Transmission of the Sweet Potato Leaf Curl Virus - (Abstract) - (15-Mar-08)

Sweet Potato Leaf Curl Virus: Efficiency of Whitefly Transmission - (Abstract)

Simmons, A.M., Ling, K., Harrison Jr, H.F., Jackson, D.M. 2008. Sweet Potato Leaf Curl Virus: Efficiency of Whitefly Transmission. National Sweetpotato Collaborators Group Progress Report 2007. P6.

Sweet Potato Leaf Curl Virus: Virus Reservoir in Species of Wild Morning Glory - (Abstract)

Ling, K., Harrison Jr, H.F., Simmons, A.M., Jackson, D.M. 2008. Sweet Potato Leaf Curl Virus: Virus Reservoir in Species of Wild Morning Glory. Meeting Abstract. National Sweetpotato Collaborators Group Progress Report 2007. P8.

Yellow Sticky Trap Catches of Parasitoids of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Vegetable Crops and Their Relationship to In-field Populations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hoelmer, K.A., Simmons, A.M. 2008. Yellow Sticky Trap Catches of Parasitoids of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Vegetable Crops and Their Relationship to In-field Populations. Environmental Entomology. 37:391-399.

Responses of Delphastus catalinae (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), a Predator of Whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae), to Relative Humidity: Oviposition, Hatch and Immature Survival - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Simmons, A.M., Legaspi, J.C., Legaspi, B. C. 2008. Responses of Delphastus catalinae (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), a Predator of Whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae), to Relative Humidity: Oviposition, Hatch and Immature Survival. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 101:378-383.

Effect of Wild Radish on Preimaginal Development of Diabrotica Balteata and Agrotis Ipsilon - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (01-Aug-07)

Potential Sources of Resistance to Broad Mites (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) in Watermelon Germplasm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kousik, C.S., Shepard, B.M., Hassell, R., Levi, A., Simmons, A.M. 2007. Potential Sources of Resistance to Broad Mites (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) in Watermelon Germplasm. HortScience. 42(7):1539-1544.

Resistance of Citrullus Colocynthis to Whiteflies and Spidermites - (Abstract)

Levi, A., Simmons, A.M., Lopez, R., Kousik, C.S., Shepard, M., Jackson, D.M., Harrison Jr, H.F., Edelstien, M., Palevsky, E., Tadmor, K. 2007. Resistance of Citrullus Colocynthis to Whiteflies and Spidermites. HortScience. 42(3):454.

Broad Mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) infestation and injury in watermelon and potential sources of resistance - (Abstract)

Kousik, C.S., Levi, A., Simmons, A.M., Hassell, R., Shepard, B.M. 2007. Broad Mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) Infestation and Injury in Watermelon and Potential Sources of Resistance. HortScience. 42(3):453.

Life table analysis for immatures and female adults of the predatory beetle, Delphastus catalinae, feeding of whiteflies under three constant temperatures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Legaspi, J.C., Legaspi, Jr., B.C., Simmons, A.M. 2008. Life table analysis for delphastus catalinae immatures and female adults under three constant temperatures. Journal of Insect Science. Available: http://www.insectscience.org/8.07/i1536-2442-2008-07.pdf

Life History of Delphastus Catalinae: a predator of Bemisia tabaci - (Abstract)

Legaspi, J.C., Simmons, A.M., Legaspi, B.C. 2008. Life History of Delphastus Catalinae: a predator of Bemisia tabaci. Journal of Insect Science. 8(4):27

Life History of Delphastus Catalinae: a Predator of Bemisia Argentifolii - (Abstract)

Legaspi, J.C., Simmons, A.M., Legaspi, B.C. 2006. Life history of Delphastus catalinae: a predator of Bemisia tabaci [abstract]. In: Bemisia International Workshop Proceedings, Duck Key, FL. p.118.

Ability of Delphastus Catalinae (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), a Predator of Whiteflies (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae), to Survive Mild Winters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Simmons, A.M., Legaspi, J.C. 2007. Ability of Delphastus Catalinae (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), a Predator of Whiteflies (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae), to Survive Mild Winters. Journal of Entomological Science. 42:163-173.

Wild Germplasm: Plant Resistance for Watermelon - (Abstract)

Simmons, A.M., Levi, A., Davis, A.R., Ling, K., Lopez, R., Jackson, D.M., Kousik, C.S., Shepard, B.M., Thies, J.A. 2006. Wild Germplasm: Plant Resistance for Watermelon. Bemisia International Workshop Proceedings, Duck Key, FL. pp 130.

Prey Preference in Delphastus Catalinae (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) on Bemisia Argentifolii (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae): Effects of Host Plant and Prey Stages - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Legaspi, J.C., Simmons, A.M., Legaspi, Jr., B.C. 2006. Prey preference in Delphastus catalinae (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) on Bemisia argentifolii (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae): effects of host plant and prey stages. Florida Entomologist. 89:218-222.

Notice of Release of Usvl-220, a Novel Watermelon Breeding Line - (Germplasm Release)

Levi, A., Thies, J.A., Simmons, A.M., Harrison Jr, H.F., Hassell, R., Keinath, P.A. 2006. Notice of release of usvl-220, a novel watermelon breeding line. USDA, Agricultural Resesarch Service, Cultivar Release.

Novel Watermelon Breeding Lines Containing Chloroplast and Mitochondrial Genomes of the Desert Species Citrullus Colocynthis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Levi, A., Thomas, C.E., Thies, J.A., Simmons, A.M., Ling, K., Harrison Jr, H.F. 2006. Novel watermelon breeding lines containing chloroplast and mitochondrial genomes of the desert species citrullus colocynthis. HortScience. 41:463-464.

First Report of Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus in South Carolina - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ling, K., Simmons, A.M., Hassell, R.L., Keinath, A.P., Polston, J.E. 2006. First report of tomato yellow leaf curl virus in south carolina. Plant Disease Series. 90:379.

Genetic Diversity in Watermelon, Possible Future Benefits for Organic and Small Farmers - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Levi, A., Thies, J.A., Simmons, A.M. 2006. Genetic diversity in watermelon, possible future benefits for organic and small farmers. Proceeding of the 4th National Small Farms Conference. pg 156.

Parasitism of Bemisia Tabaci (Homoptera: Alyerodidae) after Multiple Releases of Encarsia Sophia (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae) in Three Vegetable Crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Simmons, A.M., Abd-Rabou, S. 2005. Parasitism of Bemisia tabaci (Homoptera: Alyerodidae) after multiple releases of Encarsia sophia (Hymenoptera: aphelinidae) in three vegetable crops. Journal of Agricultural and Urban Entomology. 22(2): 73-77.

Incidence of Parasitism of Bemisia Tabaci (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) in Three Vegtable Crops after Application of Biorational Insecticides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Simmons, A.M., Abd-Rabou, S. 2005. Incidence of parasitism of bemisia tabaci (homoptera: aleyrodidae) in three vegtable crops after application of biorational insecticides. J. Entomol Science. 40:474-477.

Sources of Resistance to Two-Spotted Spider Mite (Acari: Tetranychidae) in Citrullus Spp. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lopez, R., Levi, A., Shepard, B., Simmons, A.M., Jackson, D.M. 2005. Sources of Resistance to Two-spotted Spider Mite (Acari: Tetranychidae) in Citrullus spp. Hortscience. 40:1661-1663.

Natural Products: Seasonal Variation in Trichome Counts and Contents in Lycopersicon Hirsutum F. Glabratum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Antonious, G., Tejinder, K., Simmons, A.M. 2005. Natural products: seasonal variation in trichome counts and contents in lycopersicon hirsutum f. glabratum. Journal of Environmental Science and Health. 40:619-631.

Development of Light-Emitting Diode (Led) Equipped Insect Traps for Monitoring Pest Insects in Greenhouses and Fields, 2001 ¿ 2004 - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (03-Mar-05)

Genetic Linkage Map for Watermelon: Segregation and Distribution of DNA Markers - (Abstract)

Levi, A., Thomas, C.E., Thies, J.A., Simmons, A.M., Xu, Y., Zhang, X., Reddy, O., Davis, A.R., King, S., Wehner, T., Wehner, T. 2005. Genetic linkage map for watermelon: Segregation and distribution of DNA markers [abstract]. HortScience. 40(3):872.

Notice of Release of Usvl-205 and Usvl-210, Novel Watermelon Breeding Lines - (Germplasm Release)

Levi, A., Thomas, C.E., Thies, J.A., Simmons, A.M., Ling, K., Hassell, R., Keinath, A.P. 2005. Notice of release of USVL-205 and USVL-210, novel watermelon breeding lines. USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Washington, D.C. Cultivar Release. February 15, 2005.

Improving the Efficacy of Whitefly Traps with Light-Emitting Diode Technology - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Chu, C., Chen, T., Simmons, A.M., Alexander, P.J., Henneberry, T.J. 2004. Improving the efficacy of whitefly traps with light-emitting diode technology. European Whitefly Symposium Proceedings, p 41.

Floral Nectars and Honey Enhance Survival of Diadegma Insulare (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae), a Parasitoid of the Diamondback Moth (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gourdine, J.S., Simmons, A.M., McCutcheon, G.S., Leibee, G.L. 2005. Floral Nectars and Honey Enhance Survival of Iadegma Insulare (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae), A Parasitoid of the Diamondback Moth (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae). Journal of Entomological Science. 40:96-99.

Parasitism by Diadegma Insulare (Hymenoptera:ichnuemonidae) in Collard in South Carolina - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mccutcheon, G.S., Simmons, A.M., Gourdine, J.S. 2004. Parasitism by diadegma insulare (hymenoptera:ichnuemonidae) in collard in south carolina. Journal of Entomological Science. 39:673-676.

Development of Light-Emitting Diode (Led) Equipped Insect Traps for Monitoring Pest Insect in Greenhouses and Fields. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Chu, C., Chen, T., Simmons, A.M., Alexander, P.J., Henneberry, T.J. 2005. Light-emitting diode equipped insect traps for monitoring pest insect in greenhouses and fields.. Caribbean Food Crops Society Proceedings pp. 106-113.

Survival and Predation of Delphastus Catalinae (Coleoptera:coccinelidae), a Predator of Whiteflies (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae), after Exposure to a Range of Constant Temperatures - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Simmons, A.M., Legaspi, J.C. 2004. Survival and predation of delphastus catalinae (coleoptera:coccinelidae), a predator of whiteflies (homoptera: aleyrodidae), after exposure to a range of constant temperatures. Environmental Entomology. 33:839-843.

Host Plant Resistance to Bemisia in Watermelon - (Abstract)

Simmons, A.M., Levi, A. 2004. Host plant resistance to Bemisia in watermelon. Proceedings 15th International Plant Protection Congress. p. 516.

Floral Nectars Can Enhance Parasitoids of Plutella Xylostella in Brassica Crops - (Abstract)

Simmons, A.M., Mccutcheon, G.S., Gourdine, J.S., Leibee, G.L. 2004. Floral nectars can enhance parasitoids of Plutella xylostella in Brassica crops. Plant Protection Conference Proceedings. p. 525.

Developing Genetic Linkage Map for Watermelon: Polymorphism Segregation and Distribution of Markers - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Levi, A., Thomas, C.E., Thies, J.A., Simmons, A.M., Xu, Y., Zhang, X., Davis, A.R. 2004. Developing genetic linkage map for watermelon: polymorphism segregation and distribution of markers. Progress in Cucurbit Genetics and Breeding Research. A. Lebeda and H.S. Paris (Eds.). p. 515-523.

Notice of Release of Usvl-200, a Novel Watermelon Breeding Line - (Germplasm Release)

Levi, A., Thomas, C.E., Thies, J.A., Simmons, A.M., Keinath, T. 2004. USVL-200, a novel watermelon breeding line. USDA, Agricultural Resesarch Service, Cultivar Release.

Composite Genetic Linkage Map for Watermelon: Segregation and Distribution of DNA Markers - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Levi, A., Thomas, C.E., Thies, J.A., Simmons, A.M., Xu, Y., Zhang, X., Reddy, O.K., Davis, A.R., King, S., Wehner, T. 2004. Composite genetic linkage map for watermelon: segregation and distribution of dna markers. Progress in Cucurbit Genetics and Breeding Research. A. Lebeda and H.S. Paris (eds.) pp. 515-524.

Lime Green Light-Emitting Diode Equipped Yellow Sticky Card Traps for Monitoring Whiteflies, Aphids, and Fungus Gnats in Green Houses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chu, C., Simmons, A.M., Chen, T., Alexander, P.J., Henneberry, T.J. 2004. Lime green light-emitting diode equipped yellow sticky card traps for monitoring whiteflies, aphids, and fungus gnats in green houses. Entomologia Sinicae 11: 125-133.

Development of Light-Emitting Diode (Led) Traps for Whiteflies and Other Insects - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Chu, C., Chen, T., Simmons, A.M., Jackson, C.G., Alexander, P.J., Henneberry, T.J. 2003. Development of light-emitting diode (led) traps for whiteflies and other insects. Proceedings of Integrated Control in Protected Crops, Mediterranean Climate Congress. 26(10): 27-31

Capture of Whiteflies (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) from Greenhouse Vegetables Using Yellow Sticky Card Traps Equippped with Light-Emitting Diodes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Simmons, A.M., Chu, C., Henneberry, T.J. 2004. Capture of whiteflies (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) from greenhouse vegetables using yellow sticky card traps equippped with light-emitting diodes. Journal of Entomological Science 39(2):298-300.

Analysis Based on Rapd and Issr Markers Reveals Closer Similarities among Citrullus and Cucumis Species Than with Praecitrullus Fistulosus (Stocks) Pangalo - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Levi, A., Thomas, C.E., Simmons, A.M., Thies, J.A. 2005. Analysis based on rapd and issr markers reveals closer similarities among citrullus and cucumis species than with praecitrullus fistulosus (stocks) pangalo. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 52:463-470.

Kale Flower Nectar and Honey As Food Sources for Enhancing Diadegma Insulare (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae), a Parasitoid of the Diamondback Moth, Plutella Xylostella (Plutellidae: Lepidoptera) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gourdine, J.S., Mccutcheon, G.S., Simmons, A.M., Leibee, G.L. 2003. Kale flower nectar and honey as food sources for enhancing diadegma insulare (hymenoptera: ichneumonidae), a parasitoid of the diamondback moth, plutella xylostella (plutellidae: lepidoptera). Journal of Agricultural and Urban Entomology. 20(1):1-6

Capture of Bemisia Tabaci (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) and Delphastus Catalinae (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) on Three Colors of Sticky Traps - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

SIMMONS, A.M. 2003. CAPTURE OF BEMISIA TABACI (HOMOPTERA: ALEYRODIDAE) AND DELPHASTUS CATALINAE (COLEOPTERA: COCCINELLIDAE) ON THREE COLORS OF STICKY TRAPS. JOURNAL OF ENTOMOLOGICAL SCIENCE. 38(3):481-484.

Evaluation of Watermelon Germplasm for Resistance to Bemisia - (Proceedings/Symposium)

SIMMONS, A.M., LEVI, A. Evauation of watermelon germplasm for resistance to Bemisia. D.N. Maynard, editor. American Society of Horticultural Science, Alexandria, VA. Cucurbitacea. 2002. p. 282-286.

Construction of a Reference Genetic Linkage Map for Watermelon - (Proceedings/Symposium)

LEVI, A., THOMAS, C.E., SIMMONS, A.M., THIES, J.A., DAVIS, A.R. CONSTRUCTION OF A REFERENCE GENETIC LINKAGE MAP FOR WATERMELON. CUCURBITACEAE PROCEEDINGS. 2002. p.28-35

Incidence of Parasitoids and Parasitism of Bemisia Tabaci (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) in Numerous Crops - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Simmons, A.M., Abd-Rabou, S., Mccutcheon, G.S. 2002. Incidence of parasitoids and parasitism of Bemisia tabaci (Homoptera: aleyrodidae) in numerous crops. Environmental Entomology. 31(6):1030-1036.

A Light-Emitting Diode Equipped Yellow Sticky Trap - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (01-Apr-02)

Parasitism of Bemisia Tabaci on Numerous Species of Host Plants - (Abstract)

ABD-RABOU, S., SIMMONS, A.M. PARASITISM OF BEMISIA TABACI ON NUMEROUS SPECIES OF HOST PLANTS. NATIONAL RESEARCH AND ACTION PLAN FOR SILVER LEAF WHITEFLY. 2002. Abstract p.182.