Projects

CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY OF INSECT BEHAVIOR, PHYSIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 409688

Publications

Phytohormone-based activity mapping of insect herbivore-produced elicitors - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Schmelz, E.A., Engelberth, J., Alborn, H.T., Tumlinson, J.H., Teal, P.E. 2009. Phytohormone-based activity mapping of insect herbivore-produced elicitors. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 106(2):653-657.

tasselseed1 is a lipoxygenase affecting jasmonic acid signaling in sex determination of maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Acosta, I.F., Laparra, H., Romero, S.P., Schmelz, E.A., Hamberg, M., Mottinger, J.P., Moreno, M.A., Dellaporta, S.L. 2009. tasselseed1 is a lipoxygenase affecting jasmonic acid signaling in sex determination of maize. Science. 323:262-265.

Cotton Plant, Gossypium hirsutum L., defense in response to nitrogen fertilization - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (24-Oct-08)

XopD SUMO protease affects host transcription, promotes pathogen growth, and delays symptom development in Xanthomonas-infected tomato leaves. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kim, J., Taylor, K.W., Hotson, A., Keegan, M., Schmelz, E.A., Mudgett, M. 2008. XopD SUMO protease affects host transcription, promotes pathogen growth, and delays symptom development in Xanthomonas-infected tomato leaves. The Plant Cell. www.plantcell.org/cgi/doi/10.1105/tpc.108.058529

The attraction of Spodoptera frugiperda neonates to cowpea seedlings is mediated by volatiles induced by conspecific herbivory and the elicitor inceptin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Carroll, M.J., Schmelz, E.A., Teal, P.E. 2008. The attraction of Spodoptera frugiperda neonates to cowpea seedlings is mediated by volatiles induced by conspecific herbivory and the elicitor inceptin. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 34:291-300.

Tissue-specific PhBPBT expression is differentially regulated in response to endogenous ethylene - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dexter, R.J., Verdonk, J.C., Underwood, B.A., Shibuya, K., Schmelz, E.A., Clark, D.G. 2008. Tissue-specific PhBPBT expression is differentially regulated in response to endogenous ethylene. Journal of Experimental Botany. 59(3): 609-618.

The Arabidopsis MAP kinase kinase 7: A crosstalk point between Auxin signaling and defense responses? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, X., Xiong, Y., Defraia, C., Schmelz, E.A., Mou, Z. 2008. The Arabidopsis MAP kinase kinase 7: A crosstalk point between Auxin signaling and defense responses? Plant Signaling and Behavior 3(4):1-3.

Arthropod-associated plant effectors (AAPEs):elicitors and suppressors of crop defense - (Book/Chapter)

Alborn, H.T., Schmelz, E.A. 2008. Arthropod-associated plant effectors (AAPEs):elicitors and suppressors of crop defense. In:Capinera, J.L., editor. Encyclopedia of Entomology. 2nd edition. New York, NY: Springer. p. 299-303.

Cell wall invertase-deficient miniaturel kernels have altered phytohormone levels - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Leclere, S.L., Schmelz, E.A., Chourey, P.S. 2008. Cell wall invertase-deficient miniaturel kernels have altered phytohormone levels. Phytochemistry. 69:692-699.

Disulfooxy fatty acids from the American bird grasshopper Schistocerca americana, elicitors of plant volatiles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Alborn, H.T., Hansen, T.H., Jones, T.H., Bennett, D.C., Tumlinson, J.H., Schmelz, E.A., Teal, P.E. 2007. Disulfooxy fatty acids from the American bird grasshopper Schistocerca americana, elicitors of plant volatiles. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 104(32):12976-12981.

ABA is an essential signal for plant resistance to pathogens affecting JA biosynthesis and the activation of plant defenses in Arabidopsis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Adie, B., Perez-Perez, J.P., Perez-Perez, M.M., Godoy, M., Sanchez-Serrano, J., Schmelz, E.A., Solano, R. 2007. Aba is an essential signal for plant resistance to pathogens affecting ja biosynthesis and the activation of plant defenses in arabidopsis. The Plant Cell. 19:1665-1681.

Salicylate and catechol levels are maintained in nahG transgenic poplar - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Morse, A.M., Tschaplinski, T.J., Dervinis, C., Pijut, P., Schmelz, E.A., Day, W., Davis, J.M. 2007. Salicylate and catechol levels are maintained in nahG transgenic poplar. Phytochemistry. 68:2043-2052.

Cowpea chloroplastic ATP synthase is the source of multiple plant defense elicitors during insect herbivory - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schmelz, E.A., Leclere, S.L., Carroll, M.J., Alborn, H.T., Teal, P.E. 2007. Cowpea chloroplastic ATP synthase is the source of multiple plant defense elicitors during insect herbivory. Plant Physiology. 144(2):793-805.

Phenolic compounds accumulate specifically in maternally-derived tissues of developing maize kernels - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Leclere, S.L., Schmelz, E.A., Chourey, P.S. 2007. Phenolic compounds accumulate specifically in maternally-derived tissues of developing maize kernels. Cereal Chemistry. 84(4):350-356.

Attraction of Spodoptera Frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Larvae to Volatiles from Herbivore-Damaged Maize Seedlings - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Carroll, M.J., Schmelz, E.A., Meagher Jr, R.L., Teal, P.E. 2006. Attraction of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) larvae to volatiles from herbivore-damaged maize seedlings. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 32:1911-1924.

Fragments of Atp Synthase Mediate Plant Perception of Insect Attack. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schmelz, E.A., Carroll, M.J., LeClere, S.L., Phipps, S.M., Meredith, J.A., Chourey, P.S., Alborn, H.T., Teal, P.E. 2006. Fragments of ATP synthase mediate plant perception of insect attack. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 103(23):8894-8899.

Identification of Loci Affecting Flavor Volaltile Emissions in Tomato Fruits - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tieman, D., Zeigler, M., Schmelz, E.A., Taylor, M., Bliss, P., Kirst, M., Klee, H. 2006. Identification of loci affecting flavor volaltile emissions in tomato fruits. Journal of Experimental Botany. 57(4):887-896.

The Maize Viviparous10/viviparous13 Locus Encodes the Cnx1 Gene Required for Molybdenum Cofactor Biosynthesis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Porch, T.G., Tseung, C., Schmelz, E.A., Settles, M. 2006. The maize Viviparous 10/Viviparous 13 locus encodes the Cnx1 gene required for molybdenum cofactor biosynthesis. The Plant Journal. 45(2):250-263.

The Maize Viviparous15 Locus Encodes the Molybdopterin Synthase Small Subunit - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Suzuki, M., Settles, M.A., Tseung, C., Li, Q., Latshaw, S., Wu, S., Porch, T., Schmelz, E.A., James, M.G., McCarty, D.R. 2006. The Maize viviparous 15 locus encodes the molybdopterin synthase small subunit. The Plant Journal 44(2):264-274.

Systemic Acquired Tolerance to Virulent Bacterial Pathogens in Tomato - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Block, A., Schmelz, E.A., O'Donnell, P.J., Jones, J.B., Klee, H.J. 2005. Systemic acquired tolerance to virulent bacterial pathogens in tomato. Plant Physiology. 138:1481-1490.

Ethylene-Regulated Floral Volatile Synthesis in Petunia Corollas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Underwood, B.A., Tieman, D.M., Shibuya, K., Dexter, R.J., Loucas, H.M., Simkin, A.J., Sims, C.A., Schmelz, E.A., Klee, H.J., Clark, D.G. 2005. Ethylene-regulated floral volatile synthesis in petunia corollas. Plant Physiology. 138:255-266.

The Maize Viviparous13 Locus Encodes the Cnx1 Gene Required for Molybdenum Cofactor Biosynthesis - (Abstract)

Porch, T.G., Tseung, C., Schmelz, E.A., Settles, M. 2005. The maize viviparous13 locus encodes the cnx1 gene required for molybdenum cofactor biosynthesis [abstract]. Plant Cell Signaling Conference.

Coronatine and Salicylic Acid: the Battle Between Arabidopsis and Pseudomonas for Phytohormone Control - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Block, A., Schmelz, E.A., Jeffrey, J.B., Klee, H.J. 2005. Coronatine and salicylic acid: the battle between arabidopsis and pseudomonas for phytohormone control. Molecular Plant Pathology. 6(1):79-83.

Phytohormones Mediate Volatile Emission During the Interaction of Compatible and Incompatible Pathogens: the Role of Ethylene in Pseudomonas Syringae Infected Tobacco - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Huang, J., Schmelz, E.A., Alborn, H., Engelberth, J., and Tumlinson, J.H. 2005. Phytohormones mediate volatile emissions during the interaction of compatible and incompatible pathogens: The role of ethylene in Pseudomonas syringae infected tobacco. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 31(3):439-459.

Circadian Regulation of the Phccd1 Carotenoid Cleavage Dioxygenase Controls Emission of Beta-Ionone, a Fragrance Volatile of Petunia Flowers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Simkin, A.J., Underwood, B.A., Auldridge, M., Loucas, H.M., Shibuya, K., Schmelz, E.A., Clark, D.G., Klee, H.J. 2004. Circadian regulation of the phccd1 carotenoid cleavage dioxygenase controls emission of beta-ionone, a fragrance volatile of petunia flowers. Journal of Plant Physiology. 136:3504-3514.

The Use of Vapor Phase Extraction in Metabolic Profiling of Phytohormones and Other Metabolities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schmelz, E.A., Engelberth, J., Tumlinson, J.H., Block, A., Alborn, H.T. 2004. The use of vapor phase extraction in metabolic profiling of phytohormones and other metabolities. Plant Journal. 39(5):790-808.

Airborne Signals Prime Plants Against Insect Herbivore Attack - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Engelberth, J., Alborn, H.T., Schmelz, E.A., Tumlinson, J.H. 2004. Airborne signals prime plants against insect herbivore attack. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 101(6):1781-1785.

Multiple Hormones Act Sequentially to Mediate a Susceptible Tomato Pathogen Defense Response - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

O'Donnell, P.J., Schmelz, E.A., Block, A., Miersch, O., Wasternack, C., Jones, J.B., Klee, H.J. 2003. Multiple hormones act sequentially to mediate a susceptible tomato pathogen defense response. Plant Physiology. 133:1-9.

Simultaneous Analysis of Phytohormones, Phytotoxins and Volatile Organic Compounds in Plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schmelz, E.A., Engelberth, J.E., Alborn, H.T., O'Donnell, P., Sammons, M., Toshima, H., Tumlinson III, J.H. 2003. Simultaneous analysis of phytohormones, phytotoxins and volatile organic compounds in plants. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 100(18):10552-10557

Nitrogen Deficiency Increases Volicitin-Induced Volatile Emission by Altering Ethylene Sensitivity and the Kinetics of Ja Accumulation in Zea Mays - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schmelz, E.A., Alborn, H.T., Tumlinson III, J.H. 2003. Nitrogen deficiency increases volicitin-induced volatile emission, Jasmonic Acid accumulation, and sensitivity in maize. Plant Physiology. 133:295-306.

Differential Volatile Emissions and Salicylic Acid Levels from Tobacco Plants in Response to Different Strains of Pseudomonas Syringae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Huang, J., Cardoza, Y.J., Schmelz, E.A., Raina, R., Engelberth, J.E., Tumlinson III, J.H. 2003. Differential volatile emissions and salicylic acid levels from tobacco plants in response to different strains of pseudomonas syringae. Planta. 217:767-775.

Simultaneous Quantification of Jasmonic Acid and Salicylic Acid in Plants by Vapor Phase Extraction and Gas Chromatography-Chemical Ionization-Mass Spectrometry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Engelberth, J.E., Schmelz, E.A., Alborn, H.T., Cardoza, Y.J., Huang, J., Engelbert, J.E., Schmelz, E.A., Alborn, H.T., Cardoza, Y.J., Huang, J., and Tumlinson III, J.H. 2003. Simultaneous quantification of jasmonic acid and salicylic acid in plants by vapor phase extraction and gas chromatography-chemical ionization-mass spectrometry. 313:212-250. Analytical Biochemistry.

Susceptible to Intolerance -- a Range of Hormonal Actions in a Susceptible Arabidopsis Pathogen Response - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

O'Donnell, P.J., Schmelz, E.A., Moussatche, P., Lund, S.T., Jones, J.B., Klee, H.J. 2003. Susceptible to intolerance -- a range of hormonal actions in a susceptible arabidopsis pathogen response. The Plant Journal. 33:245-257.

Fungus-Induced Biochemical Changes in Peanut Plants and Their Effect on Development of Beet Armyworm, Spodoptera Exigua Hubner (lepidoptera: Noctuidae), Larvae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cardoza, Y.J., Lait, C.G., Schmelz, E.A., Huang, J., Tumlinson III, J.H. 2003. Fungus-induced biochemical changes in peanut plants and their effect on development of beet armyworm, Spodoptera exigua Hubner (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) larvae. 32(1):221-228. (lepidoptera: noctuidae), larvae. Environmental Entomology.

Interactions Between Spinacia Oleracea and Bradysia Impatiens: a Role for Phytoecdysteroids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schmelz, E.A., Grebenok, R.J., Ohnmeiss, T.E., Bowers, W.S. 2002. Interactions between spinacia oleracea and bradysia impatiens: a role for phytoecdysteroids. Arch. Insect Biochem. 51:204-221.