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Alvin M Simmons
                        Vegetable Research

                        




                        
                        Research Entomologist
                        Phone: (843) 402-5307
                        
                        
                        Fax: (843) 573-4715(Employee information on this page comes from the REE Directory. Please contact your front office staff to update the REE Directory.)
                            ProjectsCoordination of Research Activities to Register Minor Use Pesticides, and Research in Food and Ornamental Crops to Support the IR-4 Program
                                                    In-House Appropriated
                                                                    (D)Accession Number: 438753Basic and Applied Approaches for Pest Management in Vegetable Crops
                                                    In-House Appropriated
                                                                    (D)Accession Number: 439227Managing Whiteflies and Whitefly-transmitted Viruses in Vegetable Crops in the Southeastern U.S.
                                                    Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (S)Accession Number: 445229Managing Whiteflies and Whitefly-transmitted Viruses in Vegetable Crops in the Southeastern U.S.
                                                    Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (S)Accession Number: 435049Quality Assurance Services and Support for IR-4 Minor Use Pesticide at State Facilities in North Carolina and Associated Locations
                                                    Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (S)Accession Number: 438688**Publications**
                                                (Clicking on the reprint icon
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                                                    will take you to the publication reprint.)Tracking sweet potato leaf curl virus through field production: Implications for sustainable sweetpotato production and breeding practices
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Andreason, S.A., Mckenzie-Reynolds, P., Whitley, K.M., Coffey, J., Simmons, A.M., Wadl, P.A. 2024. Tracking sweet potato leaf curl virus through field production: Implications for sustainable sweetpotato production and breeding practices. Plants. 13:1267. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13091267.Begomovirus transmission to tomato plants is not hampered by plant defenses induced by Dicyphus hesperus Knight
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Legarrea, S., Latora, A.G., Simmons, A.M., Srinivasan, R. 2024. Begomovirus transmission to tomato plants is not hampered by plant defenses induced by Dicyphus hesperus Knight. Viruses. 16(4), 587. https://doi.org/10.3390/v16040587.Evaluation of squash (Cucurbita pepo L.) genotypes for resistance to cucurbit chlorotic yellows virus
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kavalappara, S.R., Bag, S., Luckew, A., Mcgregor, C.E., Culbreath, A.K., Simmons, A.M. 2024. Evaluation of squash (Cucurbita pepo L.) genotypes for resistance to cucurbit chlorotic yellows virus. Horticulturae. 10(3), 264. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae10030264.Quantifying Terpenes in Tomato Leaf Extracts from Different Species using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Pizzo, J.S., Rutz, T., Ojeda, A.S., Kartowikromo, K.Y., Hamid, A.M., Simmons, A.M., Da Silva, A.L., Rodrigues, C. 2024. Quantifying Terpenes in Tomato Leaf Extracts from Different Species using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). Phytochemistry. 689, 115503. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ab.2024.115503.Management of Bemisia tabaci on vegetables using entomopathogens
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Li, Y., Mbata, G.N., Simmons, A.M., Shapiro Ilan, D.I., George, S. 2024. Management of Bemisia tabaci on vegetables using entomopathogens. Crop Protection. 180, 106638. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2024.106638.Modified maximum dose bioassay for assessing insecticide response in field populations of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae)
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Perier, J.D., Cremonez, P.S., Parkins, A.J., Kheirodin, A., Simmons, A.M., Riley, D.G. 2024. Modified maximum dose bioassay for assessing insecticide response in field populations of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae). Journal of Entomological Science. 59(4). https://doi.org/10.18474/JES23-88.An association between Dmnt1 and Wnt in the production of oocytes in the whitefly Bemisia tabaci
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cunningham, C.B., Shelby, E.A., Mckinney, E.C., Simmons, A.M., Moore, A.J., Moore, P.J. 2024. An association between Dmnt1 and Wnt in the production of oocytes in the whitefly Bemisia tabaci. Insect Molecular Biology. https://doi.org/10.1111/imb.12893.Whitefly-transmitted Viruses of Cucurbits in the Southern United States
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Devendran, R., Kavalappara, S.R., Simmons, A.M., Bag, S. 2023. Whitefly-transmitted Viruses of Cucurbits in the Southern United States. Viruses. 15(11), 2278. https://doi.org/10.3390/v15112278.Use of insect row cover and reflective silver plastic mulching to manage whitefly for zucchini production
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Rutz, T., Coolong, T., Srinivasan, R., Sparks, A., Dutta, B., Codod, C., Simmons, A.M., Da Silva, A.L. 2023. Use of insect row cover and reflective silver plastic mulching to manage whitefly for zucchini production. Insects. 14(11), 863. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects14110863.Crop diversity and within field multi-species interactions mediate herbivore abundances in agricultural landscapes
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kheirodin, A., De Toledo, P., Schmidt, J., Simmons, A.M. 2024. Crop diversity and within field multi-species interactions mediate herbivore abundances in agricultural landscapes. Biological Control.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2023.105386.Effects of host plants and their infection status on acquisition and inoculation of a plant virus by its hemipteran vector
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Gautam, S.; Gadhave, K.R.; Buck, J.W.; Dutta, B.; Coolong, T.;Adkins, S.; Simmons, A.M.; Srinivasan, R. Effects of Host Plants and Their Infection Status on Acquisition and Inoculation of A Plant Virus by Its Hemipteran Vector. Pathogens 2023, 12, 1119. https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens12091119Association of tomato chlorosis virus complicates the management of tomato yellow leaf curl virus in cultivated tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) in the southern United States
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kumar, M., Kavalappara, A.R., Mcavoy,  ., Hutton, S., Simmons, A.M., Bagg, S. 2023. Association of tomato chlorosis virus complicates the management of tomato yellow leaf curl virus in cultivated tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) in the southern United States. Horticulturae. 9(8):948. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae9080948.Assessing the status of “push-pull” technology in worldwide agriculture and forestry

- (Review Article)Legaspi, J.C., Kanga, L.H., Haseeb, M., Simmons, A.M. 2023. Assessing the status of “push-pull” technology in worldwide agriculture and forestry. Subtropical Agriculture and Environments. 74:1-12.Post-application field persistence and efficacy of Cordyceps javanica against Bemisia tabaci
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wu, S., Towes, M.D., Behle, R.W., Barman, A.K., Sparks, A.N., Simmons, A.M., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2023. Post-application field persistence and efficacy of Cordyceps javanica against Bemisia tabaci. The Journal of Fungi. 9/827. https://doi.org/10.3390/jof9080827.Mitochondrial genome datasets for the sweetpotato weevil, Cylas formicarius elegantulus (Coleoptera: Brentidae), collected in the United States
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Andreason, S.A., Lahey, Z., Zhao, D., Mejia-Guerra, K., Williams Iii, L.H., Sheehan, M., Simmons, A.M., Wadl, P.A. 2023. Mitochondrial genome datasets for the sweetpotato weevil, Cylas formicarius elegantulus (Coleoptera: Brentidae), collected in the United States. Data in Brief. 49:1-8.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2023.109432.Precision and accuracy of field versus bioassay insecticide efficacy for the control of immature Bemisia tabaci
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cremonez, P.S., Perier, J.D., Nagaoka, M.M., Simmons, A.M., Riley, D.G. 2023. Precision and accuracy of field versus bioassay insecticide efficacy for the control of immature Bemisia tabaci. Insects. 14:645. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects14070645.LC50 responses of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) adult populations to imidacloprid in Georgia, USA
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Perier, J.D., Cremonez, P.S., Smith, H.A., Simmons, A.M., Riley, D.G. 2024. LC50 responses of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) adult populations to imidacloprid in Georgia, USA. Journal of Entomological Science. 59(2):182-192. https://doi.org/10.18474/JES23-41.Begomovirus-induced gene expression patterns in an invasive Bemisia tabaci species (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae)

- (Abstract Only)The role of Dnmt1 in oocyte development
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Shelby, E.A., Mckinney, E.C., Cunningham, C.B., Simmons, A.M., Moore, A.J., Moore, P.J. 2023. The role of Dnmt1 in oocyte development. Journal of Insect Physiology. 147:104507. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinsphys.2023.104507.Predation performance and survival of susceptible and pyrethroid-resistant Eriopis connexa Germar (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) to insecticides used in brassica crops
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lira, R., Nascimento, D.V., Barbosa, P.R., Simmons, A.M., Torres, J.B. 2023. Predation performance and survival of susceptible and pyrethroid-resistant Eriopis connexa Germar (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) to insecticides used in brassica crops. Pest Management Science. 79:2704-2712. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.7448.Population dynamics of insect pests and beneficials on different snap bean cultivars
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Li, Y., Mbata, G., Simmons, A.M. 2023. Population dynamics of insect pests and beneficials on different snap bean cultivars. Insects. 14:230. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects14030230.Performance of the lady beetle Eriopis connexa to sequential exposure to selective insecticides prevailed over its pyrethroid resistance
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lira, R., Ferreira, E.E., Barbosa, P.R., Simmons, A.M., Torres, J.B. 2023. Performance of the lady beetle Eriopis connexa to sequential exposure to selective insecticides prevailed over its pyrethroid resistance. BioControl. 68:397-409. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10526-023-10180-y.Uptake and retention of imidacloprid and cyantraniliprole in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) for the control of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae)
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Perier, J.D., Lagalante, A.F., Mccarthy, E.P., Simmons, A.M., Riley, D.G. 2023. Uptake and retention of imidacloprid and cyantraniliprole in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) for the control of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae). Journal of Entomological Science. 58(4):434-446. https://doi.org/10.18474/JES22-77.Encarsia hera Lahey & Andreason (Hymenoptera, Aphelinidae): a charismatic new parasitoid of Aleurocybotus Quaintance & Baker (Hemiptera, Aleyrodidae) from Florida
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lahey, Z., Simmons, A.M., Andreason, S.A. 2022. Encarsia hera Lahey & Andreason (Hymenoptera, Aphelinidae): a charismatic new parasitoid of Aleurocybotus Quaintance & Baker (Hemiptera, Aleyrodidae) from Florida. Journal of Hymenoptera Research. 94:89-104. https://doi.org/10.3897/jhr.94.94677.Population prediction of whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci) in changing environments in Egypt
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Simmons, A.M., Abd-Rabou, S., Farag, A.A., Pantha, B., Vaidya, N. 2022. Population prediction of whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci) in changing environments in Egypt. Insect Science. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6968699.Ranking common predators of Bemisia tabaci in Georgia agricultural landscapes with diagnostic PCR: implications of primer specific post-feeding detection time
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kheirondin, A., Simmons, A.M., Schmidt, J.M. 2022. Ranking common predators of Bemisia tabaci in Georgia agricultural landscapes with diagnostic PCR: implications of primer specific post-feeding detection time. BioControl. 67:497-511. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10526-022-10153-7.Genome sequences of novel iflaviruses in the gray lawn leafhopper, an experimental vector of corn stunt spiroplasma
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Andreason, S.A., Lahey, Z., Ayala-Ortiz, C., Simmons, A.M. 2022. Genome sequences of novel iflaviruses in the gray lawn leafhopper, an experimental vector of corn stunt spiroplasma. Microbiology Resource Announcements. https://doi.org/10.1128/mra.00446-22.Determining field insecticide efficacy on whiteflies with
maximum dose bioassays
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cremonez, P.S., Perier, J.D., Simmons, A.M., Riley, D.G. 2023. Determining field insecticide efficacy on whiteflies with maximum dose bioassays. Insects. 14:510. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects14060510.Susceptibility of snap bean cultivars to the sweetpotato whitefly, Bemisia tabaci, in the Southern United States
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Li, Y., Mbata, G., Simmons, A.M., Punnuri, S. 2022. Susceptibility of snap bean cultivars to the sweetpotato whitefly, Bemisia tabaci, in the Southern United States. Crop Protection. 159:106022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2022.106022.Discovery and characterization of a novel iflavirus in the gray lawn leafhopper, Exitianus exitiosus, an experimental vector of Spiroplasma kunkelii

- (Abstract Only)Whiteflies at the intersection of polyphagy and insecticide resistance
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Perier, J.D., Riley, D.G., Champange, D.E., Simmons, A.M. 2022. Whiteflies at the intersection of polyphagy and insecticide resistance. Insects. https://doi.org/10.1093/aesa/saac008.Retrospective of a virtual experience: ESA 2020 Annual Meeting
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Simmons, A.M., Chong, J., Pitts Singer, T. 2021. Retrospective of a virtual experience: ESA 2020 Annual Meeting. American Entomologist. 67(4):57–64. https://doi.org/10.1093/ae/tmab053.Improving whitefly management
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Simmons, A.M., Riley, D.G. 2021. Improving whitefly management. Insects. 12:470. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects12050470.Bemisia tabaci on vegetables in the southern United States: incidence, impact, and management
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Li, Y., Mbata, G.N., Punnuri, S., Simmons, A.M., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2021. Bemisia tabaci on vegetables in the southern United States: incidence, impact, and management. Insects. 12:198. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects12030198.Assessing the current status of “push-pull” technology in worldwide agriculture and forestry

- (Book / Chapter)Large scale seedling grow-out experiments do not support seed transmission of sweet potato leaf curl virus in sweet potato
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Andreason, S.J., Olaniyi, O.G., Gilliard, A.C., Wadl, P.A., Williams Iii, L.H., Jackson, M.D., Simmons, A.M., Ling, K. 2021. Large scale seedling grow-out experiments do not support seed transmission of sweet potato leaf curl virus in sweetpotato. Plants. 10(1):139. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants10010139.Whole-genome sequencing and phenotyping revealed structural variants and varied level of resistance against leaf crumple disease in diverse lines of snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Agarwal, G.,  Kavalappara, S.R., Gautam, S., da Silva, A., Simmons, A., Srinivasan, R., Dutta, B. 2021. Field screen and genotyping of Phaseolus vulgaris against two begomoviruses in Georgia, USA. Insects. 12:49Low genetic variability in Bemisia tabaci MEAM1 populations within farmscapes of Georgia, USA
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Gautam, S., Crossley, M.S., Dutta, B., Coolong, T., Simmons, A.M., Da Silva, A., Snyder, W., Srinivasan, R. 2020. Low genetic variability in Bemisia tabaci MEAM1 populations within farmscapes of Georgia, USA. Insects. 11:834.Can generalist predators control Bemisia tabaci?
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kheirodin, A., Simmons, A.M., Legaspi, J.C., Grabarczyk, E.E., Toews, M.D., Roberts, P.M., Chong, J., Snyder, W.E., Schmidt, J.M. 2020. Can generalist predators control Bemisia tabaci?. Insects. 11:823. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects11110823.Comparison of toxicological bioassays for whiteflies
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Sparks, T.C., Riley, D.G., Simmons, A.M., Guo, L.G. 2020. Comparison of toxicological bioassays for whiteflies. Insects. 11:789. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects11110789.Debugging: strategies and considerations for efficient RNAi-mediated control of the whitefly Bemisia tabaci
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Shelby, E.A., Moss, J.B., Andreason, S.A., Simmons, A.M., Moore, A.J., Moore, P.J. 2020. Debugging: strategies and considerations for efficient RNAi-mediated control of the whitefly Bemisia tabaci. Insects. 11 (11):723. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects11110723.Environmental tolerance of entomopathogenic fungi: a new strain of cordyceps javanica isolated from a whitefly epizootic versus commercial fungal strains
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wu, S., Toews, M.D., Hofman, C.O., Behle, R.W., Simmons, A.M., Shapiro Ilan, D.I. 2020. Environmental tolerance of entomopathogenic fungi: a new strain of cordyceps javanica isolated from a whitefly epizootic versus commercial fungal strains. Insects. 11(10). Article 711. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects11100711.Whitefly Endosymbionts: Biology, Evolution, and Plant Virus Interactions
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Andreason, S.A., Shelby, E.A., Moss, J.B., Moore, P.J., Moore, A.J., Simmons, A.M. 2020. Whitefly Endosymbionts: Biology, Evolution, and Plant Virus Interactions. Insects. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects11110775.Deep sequencing of small RNAs in the whitefly, Bemisia tabaci revealed novel microRNAs potentially associated with begomovirus acquisition and transmission
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hasegawa, D.K., Shamimuzzaman, M., Chen, W., Simmons, A.M., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2020. Deep sequencing of small RNAs in the whitefly, Bemisia tabaci revealed novel microRNAs potentially associated with begomovirus acquisition and transmission. Insects. 11(9):562. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects11090562.Dr. Ernest James Harris (1928-2018)
                                                        

- (Other)Leblanc, L., Simmons, A.M. 2020. Dr. Ernest James Harris (1928-2018). American Entomologist. 66:64-65. https://doi.org/10.1093/ae/tmaa044.Revisiting seed-transmissibility of Sweet potato leaf curl virus, a begomovirus infecting sweetpotatoes
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Andreason, S.A., Olaniyi, O.G., Wadl, P.A., Williams Iii, L.H., Jackson, D., Simmons, A.M., Ling, K. 2020. Revisiting seed-transmissibility of Sweet potato leaf curl virus, a begomovirus infecting sweetpotatoes. Phytopathology. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-110-12-S2.1.Brassica carinata: new reproductive host plant of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae)
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Olaniyi, O.G., Andreason, S.A., Strickland, T.C., Simmons, A.M. 2021. Brassica carinata: new reproductive host plant of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae). Entomological News. 129(5):500-511. https://doi.org/10.3157/021.129.0504.Entomology without Borders: XXV International Congress of Entomology, Orlando 2016

- (Book / Chapter)Simmons, A.M., Leal, W.S. 2022. Entomology without Borders: XXV International Congress of Entomology, Orlando 2016. Thomas Say Publications in Entomology. p.241-253.Leaf profile: Resistance against whiteflies in watermelon

- (Abstract Only)Small RNA profiling of the whitefly, Bemisia tabaci MEAM1 in response to feeding on tomato infected with Tomato yellow leaf curl virus

- (Abstract Only)Endosymbiont gene expression in the whitefly Bemisia tabaci MEAM1 influenced by Tomato yellow leaf curl virus acquisition

- (Abstract Only)Genome-wide profiling of piRNAs in the whitefly, Bemisia tabaci reveals cluster distribution and potential association with begomovirus transmission
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Shamimuzzaman, M., Hasegawa, D.K., Chen, W., Simmons, A.M., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2019. Genome-wide profiling of piRNAs in the whitefly, Bemisia tabaci reveals cluster distribution and potential association with begomovirus transmission. PLoS One. 14(3):e0213149. https://doi.org/10.1371/Journal.pone.0213149.Citrullus ecirrhosus: wild source of resistance against Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) for cultivated watermelon
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Simmons, A.M., Jarret, R.L., Cantrell, C.L., Levi, A. 2019. Citrullus ecirrhosus: Wild source of resistance against Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) for cultivated watermelon. Journal of Economic Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toz069.Mulberry whitefly (Pealius mori) interference with silkworm (Bombyx mori) nymphal development
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Abd-Rabou, S., Simmons, A.M., Ghazy, U.M. 2019. Mulberry whitefly (Pealius mori) interference with silkworm (Bombyx mori) nymphal development. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42690-019-00012-x.First report of cucurbit leaf crumple virus infecting three cucurbit crops in South Carolina
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Keinath, A.P., Ling, K., Adkins, S.T., Hasegawa, D.K., Simmons, A.M., Hoak, S., Mellinger, C., Kousik, C.S. 2018. First report of cucurbit leaf crumple virus infecting three cucurbit crops in South Carolina. Plant Health Progress. 19:322-323. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHP-07-18-0039-BR.Enhancing watermelon with resistance against whiteflies

- (Abstract Only)Simmons, A.M., Jarret, R.L., Cantrell, C.L., Levi, A. 2018. Enhancing watermelon with resistance against whiteflies. 3rd International Whitefly Symposium, September 16-19, 2018, Perth, Australia p.14.Genome-wide profiles of miRNAs and piRNAs in whitefly Bemisia tabaci in response to feeding on tomato plants infected with tomato yellow leaf curl virus

- (Abstract Only)Hasegawa, D.K., Shamimuzzaman, M., Chen, W., Simmons, A.M., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2018. Genome-wide profiles of miRNAs and piRNAs in whitefly Bemisia tabaci in response to feeding on tomato plants infected with tomato yellow leaf curl virus [abstract]. 3rd International Whitefly Symposium, Perth, Australia, September 16-19, 2018. p.18.MicroRNA profiling of the whitefly bemisia tabaci in response to feeding on tomato infected with tomato yellow leaf curl virus
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Hasegawa, D.K., Shamimuzzaman, M., Chen, W., Simmons, A.M., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2018. MicroRNA profiling of the whitefly bemisia tabaci in response to feeding on tomato infected with tomato yellow leaf curl virus. Phytopathology. 180:s1.260-s1.261. https://doi.org/10.1094/phyto-108-10-s1.240.Genome-wide piRNA profiles of virus transmitting whitefly Bemisia tabaci during feeding on TYLCV-infected tomato
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Shamimuzzaman, M., Hasegawa, D.K., Chen, W., Simmons, A.M., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2018. Genome-wide piRNA profiles of virus transmitting whitefly Bemisia tabaci during feeding on TYLCV-infected tomato. Phytopathology. 108:S1.74-S1.75. https://doi.org/10.1094/phyto-108-10-s1.1.Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals networks of genes activated in the whitefly, Bemisia tabaci when fed on tomato plants infected with Tomato yellow leaf curl virus
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hasegawa, D.K., Chen, W., Zheng, Y., Kaur, N., Wintermantel, W.M., Simmons, A.M., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2018. Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals networks of genes activated in the whitefly, Bemisia tabaci when fed on tomato plants infected with Tomato yellow leaf curl virus. Virology. 513:52-64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.virol.2017.10.008.Twenty-fifth International Congress of Entomology: The ICE 2016 journey
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Simmons, A.M., Leal, W.S. 2018. Twenty-fifth International Congress of Entomology: The ICE 2016 journey. American Entomologist. 64(1);32-43. https://doi.org/10.1093/ae/tmy008.Development of resistances for host plants of watermelon from wild sources (Citrullus colocynthis) against whiteflies

- (Trade Journal)Simmons, A.M., Levi, A. 2017. Development of resistances for host plants of watermelon from wild sources (Citrullus colocynthis) against whiteflies. Phytoma. 291:54-57.Is the begomovirus, sweet potato leaf curl virus, really seed transmitted in sweetpotato?
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Ling, K., Wadl, P.A., Williams III, L.H., Simmons, A.M., Jackson, D.M. 2017. Is the begomovirus, sweet potato leaf curl virus, really seed transmitted in sweetpotato?. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. 107(12S):S5.111. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-107-12-S5.1.Understanding the mechanism of resistance breaking on tomato by Tomato mottle mosaic virus
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Sui, X., Shamimuzzaman, M., Zheng, Y., Simmons, A.M., Fei, Z., Wu, Z., Ling, K. 2017. Understanding the mechanism of resistance breaking on tomato by Tomato mottle mosaic virus. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. 107(12S):S5.121. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-107-12-S5.1.Developing ribonucleic acid interference technology to manage whitefly-transmitted begomoviruses
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Hasegawa, D.K., Kaur, N., Chen, W., Zheng, Y., Simmons, A.M., Fei, Z., Wintermantel, W.M., Ling, K. 2017. Developing ribonucleic acid interference technology to manage whitefly-transmitted begomoviruses. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. 107(12S):S5.36. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-107-12-S5.1.Whiteflies: Developing host plant resistance in watermelon from wild sources

- (Abstract Only)Simmons, A.M., Levi, A. 2017. Whiteflies: Developing host plant resistance in watermelon from wild sources. 3rd Hemipteran-Plant Interactions Symposium, 4-8 June 2017, Madrid, Spain. Book of Abstracts. Pg 184.Genetic diversity in the desert watermelon Citrullus colocynthis and its relationship with Citrullus species as determined by high-frequency oligonucleotides-targeting active gene markers

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Levi, A., Simmons, A.M., Massey, L.M., Coffey, J., Wechter, W.P., Jarret, R.L., Tadmor, Y., Nimmakayala, P., Reddy, U. 2017. Genetic diversity in the desert watermelon Citrullus colocynthis and its relationship with Citrullus species as determined by high-frequency oligonucleotides-targeting active gene markers. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 142(1):47–56. doi:10.21273/JASHS03834-16.Effects of a foliar neem formulation on colonization and mortality of whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) on collard plants

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Krzyzaniak, D., Simmons, A.M., Shepard, M.B. 2016. Effects of a foliar neem formulation on colonization and mortality of whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) on collard plants. Agricultural Sciences. 7:771-782. doi:10.4236/as.2016.711071.The draft genome of whitefly Bemisia tabaci MEAM1, a global crop pest, provides novel insights into virus transmission, host adaptation, and insecticide resistance

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chen, W., Hasegawa, D.K., Kaur, N., Kliot, A., Pinheiro, P.V., Luan, J., Stensmyr, M.C., Zheng, Y., Liu, W., Sun, H., Xu, Y., Luo, Y., Kruse, A., Yang, X., Kontsedalov, S., Lebedev, G., Fisher, T., Nelson, D.R., Hunter, W.B., Brown, J.K., Jander, G., Cilia, M., Douglas, A.E., Ghanim, M., Simmons, A.M., Wintermantel, W.M., Ling, K., Fei, Z. 2016. The draft genome of whitefly Bemisia tabaci MEAM1, a global crop pest, provides novel insights into virus transmission, host adaptation, and insecticide resistance. BMC Biology. 14:110 doi:10.1186/s12915-016-0321-Y.Lepidopterous pests: biology, ecology, and management

- (Book / Chapter)Simmons, A.M., Wakil, W., Qayyum, M.A., Ramasamy, S., Kuhar, T.P., Philips, C.R. 2018. Lepidopterous pests: biology, ecology, and management. In: Wakil, W., Brust, G.E., Perring, T.M., editors. Sustainable Management of Arthropod Pests of Tomato. Oxford. United Kingdom: Elsevier Inc. Academic Press. p. 131-162.Effect of climate change on Bemisia tabaci in Southeastern USA

- (Abstract Only)Simmons, A.M., Levi, A. 2016. Effect of climate change on Bemisia tabaci in Southeastern USA. International Plant Resistance to Insects Workshop  Abstracts & Proceedings. p. 31.Utilizing genetic diversity in the desert watermelon citrullus colocynthis for enhancing watermelon cultivars for resistance to biotic and abiotic stress

- (Proceedings)Levi, A., Simmons, A.M., Ling, K., Tadmor, Y., Nimmakayala, P., Reddy, U. 2016. Utilizing genetic diversity in the desert watermelon citrullus colocynthis for enhancing watermelon cultivars for resistance to biotic and abiotic stress. In Kozik EU and Paris HS (eds.). Cucurbitaceae 2016, XIth EUCARPIA Meeting on Genetics and Breeding of Cucurbitaceae, July 24-28, 2016, Warsaw, Poland. p. 105-108.Identification of unique volatile compounds associated with repelling whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in desert watermelon (Citrullus colocynthis)

- (Abstract Only)Blake, B., Simmons, A.M., Mccutcheon, G.S., Walla, M., Kantor, M., Levi, A. 2016. Identification of unique volatile compounds associated with repelling whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in desert watermelon (Citrullus colocynthis). XXV International Congress of Entomology. Orlando, Florida, USA. September 25-30, 2016. doi:1603/ICE.2016.115103.Transcriptomics-guided development of RNA interference strategies to manage whiteflies: a globally distributed vector of crop viruses

- (Abstract Only)Hasegawa, D.K., Chen, W., Zheng, Y., Kaur, N., Wintermantel, W.M., Simmons, A.M., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2016. Transcriptomics-guided development of RNA interference strategies to manage whiteflies: a globally distributed vector of crop viruses. XXV International Congress of Entomology. Orlando, Florida, USA. September 25-30, 2016. doi:10.1603/ICE.2016.112694.Effect of climate change on Bemisia tabaci in southeast USA

- (Abstract Only)Simmons, A.M. 2016. Effect of climate change on Bemisia tabaci in southeast USA. XXV International Congress of Entomology. Orlando, Florida, USA. September 25-30, 2016. doi:10.1603/ICE.2016.93018.Current status and future direction of sweetpotato research at the U. S. Vegetable Laboratory

- (Abstract Only)Williams III, L.H., Wadl, P.A., Simmons, A.M., Jackson, D.M., Harrison Jr, H.F., Ling, K. 2016. Current status and future direction of sweetpotato research at the U. S. Vegetable Laboratory. HortScience. 51:S35-36.A vertical Y-tube is a valuable tool for assessing whitefly preference, yielding well-defined results among attractive versus poor host plants

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Coffey, J.L., Simmons, A.M., Shepard, B.M., Levi, A. 2016. A vertical Y-tube is a valuable tool for assessing whitefly preference, yielding well-defined results among attractive versus poor host plants. Journal of Agricultural and Urban Entomology. 32(1):7-12.  http://dx.doi.org/10.3954/1523-5475-32.1.7Sources of wild germplasm to improve whitefly resistance in commercial watermelon (Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus)

- (Abstract Only)Simmons, A.M., Levi, A., Mccutcheon, G.S., Blake, B. 2016. Sources of wild germplasm to improve whitefly resistance in commercial watermelon (Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus). International Whitefly Symposium. pg 84.Comparative transcriptome analysis in Bemisia tabaci in response to tomato yellow leaf curl virus and development of ribonucleic acid interference to manage whitefly-transmitted viruses

- (Abstract Only)Hasegawa, D.K., Chen, W., Kaur, N., Wintermantel, W.M., Simmons, A.M., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2016. Comparative transcriptome analysis in Bemisia tabaci in response to tomato yellow leaf curl virus and development of ribonucleic acid interference to manage whitefly-transmitted viruses. 2nd International Whitefly Symposium. p77.Transcriptome analysis of Bemisia tabaci during tomato yellow leaf curl virus acquisition and ribonucleic acid interference to manage whitefly-transmitted viruses

- (Abstract Only)Hasegawa, D.K., Chen, W., Kaur, N., Wintermantel, W.M., Simmons, A.M., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2016. Transcriptome analysis of Bemisia tabaci during tomato yellow leaf curl virus acquisition and ribonucleic acid interference to manage whitefly-transmitted viruses. Meeting Abstract. p51. https://pag.confex.com/pag/xxiv/webprogram/Paper21279.htmlComparison of three single-nozzle operator-carried spray applicators for whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) management on squash

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Simmons, A.M., Abd-Rabou, S., Hindy, M. 2015. Comparison of three single-nozzle operator-carried spray applicators for whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) management on squash. Agricultural Sciences. 6:1381-1386.Genetic relationships in the desert watermelon citrullus colocynthis as viewed with high-frequency, oligonucleotide–targeting active gene (HFO–TAG) markers

- (Abstract Only)Levi, A., Simmons, A.M., Massey, L.M., Coffey, J., Wechter, W.P., Tadmor, Y., Nimakayala, P., Reddt, U. 2016. Genetic relationships in the desert watermelon citrullus colocynthis as viewed with high-frequency, oligonucleotide–targeting active gene (HFO–TAG) markers. Annual International Plant & Animal Genome Conference XXIV. p1154.Metabolic coevolution in the bacterial symbiosis of whiteflies and related plant sap-feeding insects

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Luan, J., Chen, W., Hasegawa, D.K., Simmons, A.M., Wintermantel, W.M., Ling, K., Fei, Z., Liu, S., Douglas, A.E. 2015. Metabolic coevolution in the bacterial symbiosis of whiteflies and related plant sap-feeding insects. Genome Biology and Evolution. 7(9):2635-2647. doi: 10.1093/gbe/evv170.Estimation of the whitefly Bemisia tabaci genome size based on k-mer and flow cytometry analyses
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chen, W., Hasegawa, D., Arumuganathan, K., Simmons, A.M., Wintermantel, W.M., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2015. Estimation of the whitefly Bemisia tabaci genome size based on k-mer and flow cytometry analyses. Insects. 6:704-715.Developing resistance for watermelon against whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae)

- (Abstract Only)Simmons, A.M., Levi, A. 2015. Developing resistance for watermelon against whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae). Abstracts of the Royal Entomological Society National Science Meeting and International Symposium, Ento '15. Pg. 37.Infestation by Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) and incidence of whitefly-transmitted viruses after the application of four biorational insecticides in some crops in Egypt

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Abd-Rabou, S., Simmons, A.M. 2015. Infestation by Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) and incidence of whitefly-transmitted viruses after the application of four biorational insecticides in some crops in Egypt. International Journal of Insect Science. 35:132-136.Resistance for watermelon (Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus) against whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae)

- (Abstract Only)Simmons, A.M., Levi, A. 2015. Resistance for watermelon (Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus) against whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae). Proceedings of the Congress of the Entomological Society Of Southern Africa. http://www.essa-zssa2015.co.za/images/essa-abstracts-alphabetised-07-July.pdf.Do heteropterans have longer molecular prey detectability half-lives than other predators? A test with Geocoris punctipes (Geocoridae) and Orius insidiosus (Anthocoridae).

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Simmons, A.M., Weber, D.C., Payton, M.E., Hu, J.S., Greenstone, M.H. 2015. Do heteropterans have longer molecular prey detectability half-lives than other predators? A test with Geocoris punctipes (Geocoridae) and Orius insidiosus (Anthocoridae). Journal of Entomological Science. 50(2):99-105.Potential sources of whitefly (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) resistance in desert watermelon (Citrullus colocynthis) germplasm

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Coffey, J.L., Simmons, A.M., Shepard, B.M., Tadmor, Y., Levi, A. 2015. Potential sources of whitefly (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) resistance in desert watermelon (Citrullus colocynthis) germplasm. HortScience. 50:13-17.Management of sweet potato leaf curl virus in sweetpotatoes using insecticides

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Jackson, D.M., Ling, K., Simmons, A.M., Harrison Jr, H.F. 2014. Management of sweet potato leaf curl virus in sweetpotatoes using insecticides. Journal of Agricultural and Urban Entomology. 30:82-95.Climate change and Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae): Impacts of temperature and carbon dioxide on life history
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Curnutte, L.B., Simmons, A.M., Abd-Rabou, S. 2014. Climate change and Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae): Impacts of temperature and carbon dioxide on life history. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 107(5): 933-943.Plant trichomes have mixed impacts on predatory insects
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Riddick, E.W., Simmons, A.M. 2014. Plant trichomes have mixed impacts on predatory insects. Pest Management Science. 70(11):1668.Whitefly transmission of Sweet potato leaf curl virus in sweetpotato germplasm

- (Abstract Only)Simmons, A.M., Ling, K., Jackson, D.M., Harrison Jr, H.F. 2014. Whitefly transmission of Sweet potato leaf curl virus in sweetpotato germplasm. International Plant Resistance to Insects Workshop  Abstracts & Proceedings. p. 39.Do plant trichomes cause more harm than good to predatory insects?
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Riddick, E.W., Simmons, A.M. 2014. Do plant trichomes cause more harm than good to predatory insects? Pest Management Science. 70:1655-1665. doi: 10.1002/ps.3772.Evaluating companion plants and plant products to control sweetpotato whitefly, Bemisia tabaci

- (Abstract Only)Survey of natural enemies of whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Egypt with new local and world records

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Abd-Rabou, S., Simmons, A.M. 2014. Survey of natural enemies of whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Egypt with new local and world records. Entomological News. 124(1):38-56.Are plant trichomes harmful to predatory insects and mites?

- (Proceedings)Riddick, E.W., Simmons, A.M. 2013. Are plant trichomes harmful to predatory insects and mites?. Meeting Abstract. 6:135.The detectability half-life in predator-prey research: what it is, why we need it, how to measure it, and what it’s good for

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Greenstone, M.H., Peyton, M.E., Weber, D.C., Hu, J.S., Simmons, A.M. 2013. The detectability half-life in predator-prey research: what it is, why we need it, how to measure it, and what it’s good for. Molecular Ecology. DOI:10.1111/mec.12552.Evaluation of selected commercial oils as oviposition deterrents against the silverleaf whitefly, Bemisia argentifolii (Hemiptera:Aleyrodidae)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Legaspi, J.C., Simmons, A.M. 2012. Evaluation of selected commercial oils as oviposition deterrents against the silverleaf whitefly, Bemisia argentifolii (Hemiptera:Aleyrodidae). Subtropical Plant Science. 64:49-53.Climate Change: Life history adaptation by a global whitefly, Bemisia tabaci, with rising temperature and carbon dioxide

- (Abstract Only)Simmons, A.M., Abd-Rabou, S., Curnutte, L.B. 2013. Climate Change: Life history adaptation by a global whitefly, Bemisia tabaci, with rising temperature and carbon dioxide. First International Whitefly Symposium. Kolymbari, Crete, Greece, 20-24 May 2013. p 47.Survey of natural enemies of whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Egypt with new location and world records

- (Abstract Only)Abd-Rabou, S., Simmons, A.M. 2013. Survey of natural enemies of whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Egypt with new location and world records. First International Whitefly Symposium. Kolymbari, Crete, Greece, 20-24 May 2013. p 210.Whitefly-transmitted viruses: cultural strategies in vegetable crops

- (Abstract Only)Simmons, A.M., Abd-Rabou, S. 2013. Whitefly-transmitted viruses: cultural strategies in vegetable crops. The 12th International Symposium Plant Virus Epidemiology.  Program and Book of Abstracts. p 83.Effect of three irrigation methods on incidences of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) and some whitefly-transmitted viruses in four vegetable crops

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Abd-Rabou, S., Simmons, A.M. 2012. Effect of three irrigation methods on incidences of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) and some whitefly-transmitted viruses in four vegetable crops. Trends in Entomology. 8:21-26.Effect of yellow flowers on abundance of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) on plants

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Simmons, A.M., Mahroof, R.M. 2013. Effect of yellow flowers on abundance of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) on plants. Journal of Entomological Science. 48:61-64.Some cultural strategies to help manage Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) and associated whitefly-viruses in vegetable crops

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Abd-Rabou, S., Simmons, A.M. 2012. Some cultural strategies to help manage Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) and associated whitefly-viruses in vegetable crops. African Entomology. 20(2):371-379.Exploiting genetic diversity in Citrullus spp. to enhance watermelon cultivars

- (Proceedings)Levi, A., Thies, J.A., Wechter, W.P., Kousik, C.S., Ling, K., Harrison Jr, H.F., Simmons, A.M., Reddy, U.K., Nimmakayala, P., Fei, Z. 2012. Exploiting genetic diversity in Citrullus spp. to enhance watermelon cultivars. Acta Horticulturae. Pp. 41-48.High frequency oligonucleotides – targeting active gene (HFO-TAG) markers reveal wide genetic diversity among Citrullus spp. accessions useful for enhancing disease or pest resistance in watermelon cultivars

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Levi, A., Thies, J.A., Wechter, W.P., Harrison Jr, H.F., Simmons, A.M., Reddy, U., Nimmakayala, P., Fei, Z. 2012. High frequency oligonucleotides – targeting active gene (HFO-TAG) markers reveal wide genetic diversity among Citrullus spp. accessions useful for enhancing disease or pest resistance in watermelon cultivars. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 60:427-440.Native host plant resistance to whiteflies in watermelon

- (Abstract Only)Simmons, A.M., Levi, A. 2012. Native host plant resistance to whiteflies in watermelon. International Congress of Entomology.  Daegu, Korea. 19-25 August 2012.Partial leaf chemical profiles of a desert watermelon species (Citrullus colocynthis) and heirloom watermelon cultivars (Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ogbuji, K., McCutcheon, G.S., Simmons, A.M., Snook, M.E., Harrison, H.F., Levi, A. 2012. Partial leaf chemical profiles of a desert watermelon species (Citrullus colocynthis) and heirloom watermelon cultivars (Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus). HortScience. 47:580-584.Adult survival of Delphastus catalinae (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), a predator of whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae), on diets of whiteflies, honeydew and honey

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Simmons, A.M., Legaspi, J.C., Legaspi, Jr, B.C. 2012. Adult survival of Delphastus catalinae (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), a predator of whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae), on diets of whiteflies, honeydew and honey. Environmental Entomology. 41(3):669-675.Use of Insecticides to Control the Spread of Sweetpotato Leaf Curl Virus in Sweetpotato Fields

- (Other)Jackson, D.M., Ling, K., Simmons, A.M. 2012. Use of Insecticides to Control the Spread of Sweetpotato Leaf Curl Virus in Sweetpotato Fields. National Sweetpotato Collaborators Group Progress Report. Pgs 22-23.  In K. Pecota (ed).The Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) as a pest in Egypt

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Abd-Rabou, S., Simmons, A.M. 2012. The Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) as a pest in Egypt. Advances in Agricultural Research in Egypt. 10:1-82.Evaluating mustard as a potential companion crop for collards to control the silverleaf whitefly, Bemisia argentifolii (Hemiptera:Aleyrodidae): outdoor and olfactometer experiments.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Legaspi, J.C., Simmons, A.M., Legaspi, Jr., B.C. 2011. Evaluating mustard as a potential companion crop for collards to control the silverleaf whitefly, Bemisia argentifolii (Hemiptera:Aleyrodidae): outdoor and olfactometer experiments. Subtropical Plant Science. 63:36-44.Response of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) to vapor pressure deficit: Oviposition, immature survival and body size

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Simmons, A.M., Mahroof, R. 2011. Response of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) to vapor pressure deficit: Oviposition, immature survival and body size. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 104:928-934. DOI: 10.1603/AN10147.Multi-state survey of picture-winged flies (Diptera:Ulidiidae) attacking sweet corn in the southern U.S.

- (Abstract Only)Nuessly, G.S., Goyal, G., Scully, B.T., Ni, X., Sparks, A.N., Buntin, G.D., Huang, F., Leonard, B.A., Mclowd, P.J., Simmons, A.M., Daves, C., Pfannenstiel, R.S., Henry, W.B. 2011. Multi-state survey of picture-winged flies (Diptera:Ulidiidae) attacking sweet corn in the southern U.S. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting. 46:S363.Experimental Host Range and Natural Reservoir of Sweet Potato Leaf Curl Virus in the United States

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ling, K., Harrison Jr, H.F., Simmons, A.M., Zhang, S., Jackson, D.M. 2011. Experimental Host Range and Natural Reservoir of Sweet Potato Leaf Curl Virus in the United States. Crop Protection. 30:1055-1062.Survey of Reproductive Host Plants of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Egypt, Including New Host Records

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Abd-Rabou, S., Simmons, A.M. 2010.  Survey of Reproductive Host Plants of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Egypt, Including New Host Records. Entomological News. 121 (5): 456-465.Populations of predators and parasitoids of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) after the application of eight biorational insecticides in vegetable crops

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Simmons, A.M., Abd-Rabou, S. 2011. Populations of predators and parasitoids of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) after the application of eight biorational insecticides in vegetable crops. Pest Management Science. 67:1023-1028. DOI: 10.1002/ps.2155.USVL-220, A Novel Watermelon Breeding Line

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Levi, A., Thies, J.A., Simmons, A.M., Harrison Jr, H.F., Hassell, R., Keinath, A. USVL-220, A Novel Watermelon Breeding Line. HortScience. 46(1):135–138. 2011.Recent research trends in the use of predators for biological control

- (Book / Chapter)Legaspi,J.C., Legaspi, Jr.,B.C. and Simmons, A.M. Recent research trends in the use of predators in biological control, pp. 95-122. In Rosas-Garcia, N.M. (ed.) Biological Control of Insect Pests, Studium Press, Houston, Texas. 2011. (Book Chapter)Combining Reflective Mulch and Host Plant Resistance for Sweetpotato Whitefly (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) Management in Watermelon

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Simmons, A.M., Kousik, C.S., Levi, A. 2010.  Combining Reflective Mulch and Host Plant Resistance for Sweetpotato Whitefly (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) Management in Watermelon. Crop Protection.  29:898-902.Phylogenetic Relationships Among Cucurbit Species Used as Rootstocks for Grafting Watermelon

- (Abstract Only)Levi, A., Thies, J.A., Ling, K., Simmons, A.M., Kousik, C.S., Wechter, W.P., Hassell, R. 2010.  Phylogenetic Relationships Among Cucurbit Species Used as Rootstocks for Grafting Watermelon. HortScience.  45:509.Inundative Field Releases and Evaluation of Three Predators for Bemisia tabasi (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) Management in Three Vegetable Crops

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Simmons, A.M., Abd-Rabou, S. 2011. Inundative Field Releases and Evaluation of Three Predators for Bemisia tabasi (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) Management in Three Vegetable Crops. Insect Science. 18:195–202.Combining Reflective Mulch and Host Plant Resistance to Manage Whiteflies in Watermelon

- (Abstract Only)Simmons, A.M., Kousik, C.S., Levi, A. 2010.  Combining Reflective Mulch and Host Plant Resistance to Manage Whiteflies in Watermelon. International Plant Resistance to Insects Workshop  Abstracts & Proceedings.  p. 36, No. 43.Field evaluation of yield effects on the U.S.A. heirloom sweet potato cultivars infected by sweet potato leaf curl virus

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ling, K., Jackson, D.M., Harrison Jr, H.F., Simmons, A.M., Pesic-Valesbroeck, Z. 2010. Field evaluation of yield effects on the U.S.A. heirloom sweet potato cultivars infected by sweet potato leaf curl virus. Crop Protection. 29:757-765.Natural Enemies of Bemisia tabaci:  Predators and Parasitiods

- (Book / Chapter)Arno, J., Gabarra, R., Liu, T.-X., Simmons, A.M., Gerling, D. 2010. Natural Enemies of Bemisia tabaci: Predators and Parasitoids. pp. 385-421.  In Bemisia: Bionomics and Management of a Global Pest, P.A. Stansly, S.E. Naranjo (eds.). Springer Dordrecht-Heidelberg-London-New York.  pp. 385-421.Transmission of Sweet Potato Leaf Curl Virus by Bemisia tabaci

- (Abstract Only)Simmons, A.M., Ling, K., Harrison Jr, H.F., Jackson, D.M. 2009.  Transmission of Sweet Potato Leaf Curl Virus by Bemisia Tabaci. Bemisia International Workshop Proceedings.  p. 4.Impact of Relative Humidity on Adult Weight and Size of Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius)

- (Abstract Only)Fernander, M., Simmons, A.M., Mahroof, R. 2009.  Impact of Relative Humidity on Adult Weight and Size of Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius). Undergraduate Research Symposium.  Abstracts of the Annual Science and Engineering Research Conference, Allen University, Columbia, SC, October 9, 2009.Host Plant Resistance to Green Peach Aphid, Myzus persicae (Sulzar), by Some Wild Types of Watermelon

- (Abstract Only)Brown, J.L., Simmons, A.M., Mahroof, R., Ogbuji, K., Mccutcheon, G.S., Levi, A., Jackson, D.M., Shepard, B.M. 2009.  Host Plant Resistance to Green Peach Aphid, Myzus persicae (Sulzar), by Some Wild Types of Watermelon. Undergraduate Research Symposium.  Abstracts of the Annual Science and Engineering Research Conference, Allen University, Columbia, SC, October 9, 2009.Impact of Vapor Pressure Deficit on the Performance of Bemisia tabaci: Adult, Nymphal, and Egg Survival

- (Abstract Only)Howard, B.A., Simmons, A.M., Mahroof, R. 2009.  Impact of Vapor Pressure Deficit on the Performance of Bemisia tabaci: Adult, Nymphal, and Egg Survival. Undergraduate Research Symposium.  Abstracts of the Annual Science and Engineering Research Conference, Allen University, Columbia, SC, October 9, 2009.Sweet Potato Leaf Curl Virus: Efficiency of Acquisition, Retention and Transmission by Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Simmons, A.M., Ling, K., Harrison Jr, H.F., Jackson, D.M. 2009.  Sweet Potato Leaf Curl Virus: Efficiency of Acquisition, Retention and Transmission by Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae). Crop Protection.  28:1007-1011.Book Review:  Classical Biological Control of Bemisia tabaci in the United States - A Review of Interagency Research and Implementation

- (Other)Simmons, A.M. 2009.  Classical Biological Control of Bemisia tabaci in the United States - A Review of Interagency Research and Implementation.  [Book Review]. Eds. Gould, J., Hoelmer, K., Goolsby, J.  Journal of Economic Entomology.  102:1724-1725.Survey of Natural Enemies of the Sweetpotato Whitefly (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Ten Vegetable Crops in Egypt

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Simmons, A.M., Abd-Rabou, S. 2007.  Survey of Natural Enemies of the Sweetpotato Whitefly (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Ten Vegetable Crops in Egypt. Journal of Agricultural and Urban Entomology.  24:137-145.Genetic diversity among Lagenaria siceraria accessions containing resistance to root-knot nematodes, whiteflies, ZYMV or powdery mildew

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Levi, A., Thies, J., Ling, K., Simmons, A.M., Kousik, C., Hassell, R. 2009. Genetic diversity among Lagenaria siceraria accessions containing resistance to root-knot nematodes, whiteflies, ZYMV or powdery mildew. Plant Genetic Resources:  Characterization and Utilization 7(3):216-226.  http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayFulltext?type=1&fid=6642268&jid=PGR&volumeId=7&issueId=03&aid=6642260Corn-infesting picture-winged flies (Diptera: Ulidiidae) in the southeastern U.S.: Are they already in a field near you?

- (Abstract Only)Population of the Sweetpotato Whitefly in Response to Different Rates of Three Sulfur-Containing Fertilizers on Ten Vegetable Crops

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Simmons, A.M., Abd-Rabou, S. 2009.  Population of the Sweetpotato Whitefly in Response to Different Rates of Three Sulfur-Containing Fertilizers on Ten Vegetable Crops. International Journal of Vegetable Science.  15:57-70.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)Abd-Rabou, S., Simmons, A.M. 2010. Augmentation and Evaluation of a Parasitoid, Encarsia inaron, and a Predator, Clitostethus arcuatus, for Biological Control of the Pomegranate Whitefly, Siphoninus phillyreae. Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection. 43:1318-1334.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 Only)Simmons, A.M., Ling, K., Harrison Jr, H.F., Jackson, D.M. 2008. Whitefly transmission of the Sweet potato leaf curl virus. International Congress of Entomology. Durban, South Africa, 6-12 July 2008.Sweet Potato Leaf Curl Virus: Efficiency of Whitefly Transmission

- (Abstract Only)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 Only)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)Mccutcheon, G.S., Simmons, A.M., Norsworthy, J.K. 2009.  Effect of Wild Radish on Preimaginal Development of Diabrotica balteata and Agrotis ipsilon. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture.  33:119-127.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 Only)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 Only)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 on whiteflies under three constant temperatures

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Legaspi, J.C., Legaspi,Jr, B.C., Simmons, A.M. 2008. Life table analysis for immatures and female adults of the predatory beetle,Delphastus catalinae,feeding on whiteflies under three constant temperatures. Journal of Insect Science. 8(7). Available online:insectscience.org.Life History of Delphastus Catalinae: a predator of Bemisia tabaci

- (Abstract Only)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):27LIFE HISTORY OF DELPHASTUS CATALINAE: A PREDATOR OF BEMISIA ARGENTIFOLII

- (Abstract Only)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 Only)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 by 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 by Delphastus catalinae (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) on Bemisia argentifolii (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae): effects of host plant and prey stages.. Florida Entomologist. 89(2).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 bredding lines containing chloroplast and mitochondrial genomes derived from 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 bredding lines containing chloroplast and mitochondrial genomes derived from 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)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)GENETIC LINKAGE MAP FOR WATERMELON: SEGREGATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF DNA MARKERS

- (Abstract Only)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)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)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 Only)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 Only)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)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)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)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): 27-31Yellow sticky cards equipped with light-emitting diodes:  a natural enemies compatible management tool for whiteflies (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) and other greenhouse vegetable pests

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Simmons, A.M., Chu, C., Henneberry, T.J. 2004. Yellow sticky cards equipped with light-emitting diodes:  a natural enemies compatible management tool for whiteflies (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) and other greenhouse vegetable pests. 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):1-6CAPTURE 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.PROGRESS IN CONSTRUCTING LINKAGE MAP OF WATERMELON

- (Abstract Only)LEVI, A., THOMAS, C.E., WEHNER, T., ZHANG, X., DAVIS, A.R., THIES, J.A., SIMMONS, A.M. PROGRESS IN CONSTRUCTING LINKAGE MAP OF WATERMELON. HORTSCIENCE. 2002. v.37.p.753EVALUATION OF WATERMELON GERMPLASM FOR RESISTANCE TO BEMISIA

- (Proceedings)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)Levi, A., Thies, J.A., Simmons, A.M., Thomas, C.E., Wehner, T., Joubeur, T., Zhang, X., Reddy, O., Davis, A.R., Hopkins, M.S. 2002. Construction of A Reference Genetic Linkage Map For Watermelon. Cucurbitaceae Proceedings. pp 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)SETTLING OF CRAWLERS OF BEMISIA TABACI (HOMOPTERA: ALEYRODIDAE) ON         SELECTED VEGETABLES

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)SIMMONS, A.M. SETTLING OF CRAWLERS OF BEMISIA TABACI (HOMOPTERA: ALEYRODIDAE) ON SELECTED VEGETABLES. ANNALS OF THE ENTOMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA. 2002. v.95(4) p.493-497.MOVEMENT OF WHITEFLY CRAWLERS ON SEVERAL TYPES OF VEGETABLE PLANTS

- (Abstract Only)SIMMONS, A.M. MOVEMENT OF WHITEFLY CRAWLERS ON SEVERAL TYPES OF VEGETABLE PLANTS. SILVERLEAF WHITEFLY RESEARCH, ACTION AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PLAN. 2002. Abstract p.193.PARASITISM OF BEMISIA TABACI ON NUMEROUS SPECIES OF HOST PLANTS

- (Abstract Only)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.SOURCE OF WHITEFLY (HOMOPTERA: ALEYRODIDAE) RESISTANCE IN CITRULLUS FOR THEIMPROVEMENT OF CULTIVATED WATERMELON

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)SIMMONS, A.M., LEVI, A. SOURCE OF WHITEFLY (HOMOPTERA: ALEYRODIDAE) RESISTANCE IN CITRULLUS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF CULTIVATED WATERMELON. HORTSCIENCE. 2002. v.37(3) p.581-584.RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TEMPERATURE AND RATE OF PARASITISM BY AN ERETMOCERUS  SP. (HYMENOPTERA: ALEYRODIDAE), A PARASITOID OF BEMISIA TABACI (HOMOPTERA: ALEYRODIDAE)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)MCCUTCHEON, G.S., SIMMONS, A.M. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TEMPERATURE AND RATE OF PARASITISM BY AN ERETMOCERUS  SP. (HYMENOPTERA: APHELINIDAE), A PARASITOID OF BEMISIA TABACI (HOMOPTERA: ALEYRODIDAE). JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND URBAN ENTOMOLOGY. 2001. v.18(2) p.97-104.AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO MEDICINAL PLANT PRODUCTION AND PHYSIOLOGY

- (Abstract Only)WATERMELON GERMPLASM FOR RESISTANCE TO BEMISIA

- (Abstract Only)SIMMONS, A.M., LEVI, A. WATERMELON GERMPLASM FOR RESISTANCE TO BEMISIA. SILVERLEAF WHITEFLY: 1997 SUPPLEMENT TO THE FIVE YEAR NATIONAL RESEARCH AND. 2002. Abstract p.192.DAILY FORAGING INCIDENCE OF ENCARSIA PERGANDIELLA (HOMOPTERA:APHELINIDAE) ON COWPEA

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Simmons, A.M., Mccutcheon, G.S. 2001. Daily foraging incidence of encarsia pergandiella (homoptera:aphelinidae) on cowpea. Journal of Entomological Science.  36:218-221.PARASITISM OF SILVERLEAF WHITEFLY, BEMISIA ARGENTIFOLII, ON COLLARD WITH   REDUCED OR NORMAL LEAF WAX

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mcauslane, H.J., Simmons, A.M., Jackson, D.M. 2000. Parasitism of silverleaf whitefly, bemisia argentifolii, on collard with   reduced or normal leaf wax. Florida Entomologist.  83:428-437.ECTOPARASITIC NEMATODES (APHELENCHOIDEA: ACUGUTTURIDAE) OF LEPIDOPTERA AND BLATTODEA IN GUADELOUPE

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Marti, Jr., O.G., Lalanne-Cassou, B., Silvain, J., Kermarrec, A., Simmons, A.M.  2000.  Ectoparasitic nematodes (Alphelenchoidoidea: Acugutturidae) of Lepidoptera and Blattodea in Guadeloupe.  Nematology.  2(6):669-684.EVALUATION OF RESISTANCE TO WHITEFLIES (HOMOPTERA: ALEYRODIDAE) IN SOLID   AND MIXED PLANTINGS OF COLLARD

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)BEMISIA ARGENTIFOLII (HOMOPTERA: ALEYRODIDAE) ATTACKING SPECIES OF MEDICINAL HERBAL PLANTS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Simmons, A.M., Mccutcheon, G.S., Shepard, B.M., Dufault, R.J., Hassell, R., Rushing, J. 2000. Bemisia argentifolii (homoptera: aleyrodidae) attacking species of medicinal herbal plants. Annals of the Entomological Society of America.  93:856-861.EVALUATION OF FOLIAR APPLIED INSECTICIDES ON ABUNDANCE OF PARASITOIDS OF   BEMISIA ARGENTIFOLII (HOMOPTERA: ALEYRODIDAE) IN VEGETABLES

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)ATTRACTANCY OF CROPS TO A PARASITOID OF BEMISIA AND DAILY FORAGING

- (Abstract Only)EFFECTS OF PLANTING PATTERN OF COLLARD GENOTYPES ON RESISTANCE TO          WHITEFLIES

- (Abstract Only)AN ULTRASONIC FOGGING DEVICE FOR MANAGING BEMISIA ARGENTIFOLII (HOMOPTERA: ALEYRODIDAE) IN GREENHOUSE VEGETABLES

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)FATE OF BEMISIA ARGENTIFOLII (HOMOPTERA: ALEYRODIDAE) ON LEAF SURFACES     OF SELECTED VEGETABLES

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)W-274 SWEETPOTATO BREEDING LINE

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)MONITORING PICKLEWORM (LEPIDOPTERA: PYRALIDAE) MOTHS WITH PHEROMONE-BAITED TRAPS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)ASSAYS OF MELONS FOR RESISTANCE TO BEMISIA

- (Abstract Only)POTENTIAL OF NICOTIANA SPECIES FOR PRODUCTION OF SUGAR ESTERS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)ULTRASONIC FOGGING DEVICE: MANAGING WHITEFLIES IN GREENHOUSES

- (Abstract Only)ESTABLISHMENT OF EXOTIC ERETMOCERUS (PAKISTAN STRAIN) IN SOUTH CAROLINA

- (Abstract Only)CAPTURE OF BEMISIA PARASITOIDS ON YELLOW STICKY TRAPS AND RATE OF          PARASITISM

- (Abstract Only)SUBSISTENCE OF BEMISIA ON UPPER AND LOWER LEAF SURFACES OF SELECTED        VEGETABLES

- (Abstract Only)SURVEY OF THE PARASITOIDS OF BEMISIA ARGENTIFOLII (HOMOPTERA: ALEYRODIDAE) IN COASTAL SOUTH CAROLINA USING YELLOW STICKY TRAPS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)PRODUCTION OF BIORATIONAL INSECTICIDES BY NICOTIANA SPECIES

- (Abstract Only)ULTRASONIC FOGGING DEVICE FOR MANAGING WHITEFLIES

- (Abstract Only)ABUNDANCE OF NATIVE WHITEFLY PARASITOIDS FOLLOWING FOLIAR INSECTICIDE      TREATMENTS OF VEGETABLES

- (Abstract Only)EVALUATION OF MELON FOR RESISTANCE TO BEMISIA ARGENTIFOLII (HOMOPTERA:     ALEYRODIDAE)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)NATURAL HISTORY OF THE FALL ARMYWORM AND ITS ECTOPARASITIC NEMATODE,       NOCTUIDONEMA GUYANENSE, IN SOUTH GEORGIA

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)EXOTIC PARASITOID OF BEMISIA ARGENTIFOLII IN SOUTH CAROLINA

- (Abstract Only)ABUNDANCE OF PARASITOIDS OF BEMISIA ARGENTIFOLII IN IMIDACLOPRID TREATED   VEGETABLES

- (Abstract Only)ASSAYS FOR WHITEFLY (HOMOPTERA: ALEYRODIDAE) RESISTANCE IN MELON, CUCUMIS  MELO

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