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Kai-Shu  Ling
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                            ProjectsHarnessing Genomic Technologies Toward Improving Vegetable Health in Field and Controlled Environments
                                                    In-House Appropriated
                                                                    (D)Accession Number: 442102Applying Biotechnology Techniques to Improve Disease Resistance of Tomato
                                                    Interagency Reimbursable Agreement
                                                                    (I)Accession Number: 4391802024 Joint National Workshop on Sustainable Development of Controlled Environment Agriculture
                                                    Interagency Reimbursable Agreement
                                                                    (I)Accession Number: 445817Recombinase Polymerase Amplification Toolbox for Field Detection of Diverse Virus Genera and Species Affecting Cucurbits
                                                    Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (R)Accession Number: 444234CucCAP2: Harnessing Genomic Resources to Improve Disease Resistance and Disease Management in Cucurbit Crops (Charleston)
                                                    Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (R)Accession Number: 439291CleanSEED: A Project To Ensure The Sustainability Of U.S. Sweetpotato Seed Programs
                                                    Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (R)Accession Number: 442221Evaluation and Genetic Study of Tomato, Spinach and Arugula under Controlled Environmental Conditions
                                                    Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (S)Accession Number: 443500**Publications**
                                                (Clicking on the reprint icon
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                                                    will take you to the publication reprint.)Sustainable Sweetpotato Production in the United States: Current Status, Challenges, and Opportunities
                                                        

- (Review Article)George, J., Reddy, G.V., Wadl, P.A., Rutter, W.B., Culbreath, J.R., Lau, P.W., Rashid, T., Allan, M.C., Johanningsmeier, S.D., Nelson, A.M., Wang, M.L., Gubba, A., Ling, K., Meng, Y., Collins, D.J., Ponniah, S.K., Gowda, P.H. 2024. Sustainable Sweetpotato Production in the United States: Current Status, Challenges, and Opportunities. Agronomy Journal. 16,2/630-660. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.21539.Comparative evaluation of volatile organic compounds in two bottle guard accessions with distinct fruit shapes
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zia, B., Chanda,, B., Bal, J., Gilliard, A.C., Ling, K. 2023. Comparative evaluation of volatile organic compounds in two bottle guard accessions with distinct fruit shapes. Foods. 12: 3921. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12213921.Identification and Management of the Emerging Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus on Cucurbit Crops
                                                        

- (Other)Ling, K. 2023. Identification and Management of the Emerging Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus on Cucurbit Crops. Grow:  Plant Health Exchange. .. https://doi.org/10.1094/GROW-CUC-02-23-011.Comparative analysis of tomato brown rugose fruit virus
isolates shows limited genetic diversity
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Abrahamian, P., Cai, W., Nunziata, S.O., Ling, K., Jaiswal, N., Mavrodieva, V.A., Rivera, Y., Nakhla, M.K. 2022. Genetic diversity and comparative analysis of tomato brown rugose fruit virus isolates. Viruses. 14:2816. https://doi.org/10.3390/v14122816.Disinfectants useful to manage the emerging tomato brown rugose fruit virus in greenhouse tomato production
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ling, K., Gilliard, A.C., Zia, B. 2022. Disinfectants useful to manage the emerging tomato brown rugose fruit virus in greenhouse tomato production. Horticulturae. 8: 1193. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae8121193.Practical applications of disinfectants to manage Tomato brown rugose fruit virus in greenhouse tomatoes
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Ling, K., Gilliard, A.C. 2022. Practical applications of disinfectants to manage Tomato brown rugose fruit virus in greenhouse tomatoes. Phytopathology. 112:S3.141. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-112-11-S3.1.Identification of genetic sources of resistance to the emerging Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus in cucumber
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Zia, B., Weng, Y., Cutulle, M., Ling, K. 2022. Identification of genetic sources of resistance to the emerging Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus in cucumber. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. S3.167Effectiveness of disinfectants to manage the emerging tomato brown rugose fruit virus in greenhouse tomato
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Abrahamian, P., Cai, W., Nunziata, S.O., Jaiswal, N., Ling, K., Mavrodieva, V.A., Rivera, Y., Nakhla, M.K. 2022. Effectiveness of disinfectants to manage the emerging tomato brown rugose fruit virus in greenhouse tomato. Phytopathology. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-112-11-S3.1.The tomato yellow leaf curl virus C4 protein alters the expression of plant developmental genes correlating to leaf upward cupping phenotype in tomato
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Padmanabhan, C., Zheng, Y., Shamimuzzaman, M., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2022. The tomato yellow leaf curl virus C4 protein alters the expression of plant developmental genes correlating to leaf upward cupping phenotype in tomato. PLOS ONE. 17(5):e0257936. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0257936.Elevated expression of ribosome-inactivating protein (RIP) genes in potyvirus-resistant watermelon in response to viral infection
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chanda, B., Wu, S., Fei, Z., Ling, K., Levi, A. 2022. Elevated expression of ribosome-inactivating protein (RIP) genes in potyvirus-resistant watermelon in response to viral infection. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology. 44(4):615-625. https://doi.org/10.1080/07060661.2021.2021450.Complete genome sequence of tomato leaf curl Guam virus, a novel tomato-infecting begomovirus from Guam, USA
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Schlub, R.L., Li, R., Bamba, J.P., Marutani, M., Ling, K. 2021. Complete genome sequence of tomato leaf curl Guam virus, a novel tomato-infecting begomovirus from Guam, USA. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 10(49):e00954-24.Comparative analysis of host range, ability to infect tomato cultivars with Tm-2^2 gene and real-time RT-PCR detection of tomato brown rugose fruit virus
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chanda, B., Gilliard, A.C., Ling, K.S., Jaiswal, N. 2021. Comparative analysis of host range, ability to infect tomato cultivars with Tm-2^2 gene and real-time RT-PCR detection of tomato brown rugose fruit virus. Plant Disease. 105:3543-3352. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-05-20-1070-RE.QTL mapping and pyramiding resistance to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum (races 1 and 2) and potyviruses in watermelon

- (Abstract Only)Branham, S.E., Wechter, W.P., Ling, K., Katuuramu, D.N., Levi, A. 2021. QTL mapping and pyramiding resistance to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum (races 1 and 2) and potyviruses in watermelon. Eucarpia Cucurbitaceae Symposium Proceedings.Managing the spread of Tomato brown rugose fruit virus and Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus using chemical disinfectants
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Chanda, B., Shamimuzzaman, M., Gilliard, A.C., Ling, K. 2021. Managing the spread of Tomato brown rugose fruit virus and Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus using chemical disinfectants. Meeting Abstract. 11:S2.142. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-111-10-S2.1.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.Effectiveness of disinfectants against the spread of tobamoviruses: tomato brown rugose fruit virus and cucumber green mottle mosaic virus
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chanda, B., Shamimuzzaman, M., Gilliard, A.C., Ling, K. 2021. Effectiveness of disinfectants against the spread of tobamoviruses: tomato brown rugose fruit virus and cucumber green mottle mosaic virus. Virology Journal. 18:7. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12985-020-01479-8.Preliminary study on the control of cucumber green mottle mosaic virus in commercial greenhouses using agricultural disinfectants and resistant cucumber varieties
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ellouze, O., Mishra, V., Howard, R.J., Ling, K., Zhang, W. 2020. Preliminary study on the control of cucumber green mottle mosaic virus in commercial greenhouses using agricultural disinfectants and resistant cucumber varieties. Agronomy. 10:1879. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10121879.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.Complete genome sequence of a tomato brown rugose fruit virus isolated in the United States
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chanda, B., Rivera, Y., Nunziata, S.O., Galvez, M.E., Gilliard, A.C., Ling, K. 2020. Complete genome sequence of a tomato brown rugose fruit virus isolated in the United States. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 9(29):e00630-20. https://doi.org/10.1128/mra.00630-20.Development of a triplex AmplifyRP molecular assay for a reliable detection of Tomato brown rugose fruit virus
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Li, R., Davenport, B., Zhang, S., Schuetz, K., Ling, K. 2020. Development of a triplex AmplifyRP molecular assay for a reliable detection of Tomato brown rugose fruit virus. Phytopathology  Phytopathology 110:12S2.138-S2.139Characterization, detection and management of emerging tomato brown rugose fruit virus infecting greenhouse tomatoes in the U.S.
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Chanda, B., Rivera, Y., Nunziata,, S., Galvez, M., Gilliard, A.C., Ling, K. 2020. Characterization, detection and management of emerging tomato brown rugose fruit virus infecting greenhouse tomatoes in the U.S.. Phytopathology. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-110-7-S1.1.Genome sequencing, host range and Real-time reverse transcription - polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) detection of Tomato brown rugose fruit virus
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Chanda, B., Rivera, Y., Nunziata, S., Galvez, M., Gilliard, A.C., Ling, K. 2020. Genome sequencing, host range and Real-time reverse transcription - polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) detection of Tomato brown rugose fruit virus. Phytopathology. 12S2.165. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-110-12-S2.1.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.Development of loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay for rapid detection of cucurbit Leaf crumple virus
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Waliullah, S., Ling, K., Cieniewicz, E.J., Oliver, J.E., Ji, P., Ali, E. 2020. Development of loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay for rapid detection of cucurbit Leaf crumple virus. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 21(5):1756. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms21051756.Recent emergence of seed-borne viruses and viroids on tomato, seed health tests and their implications in global seed trade
                                                        

- (Proceedings)Recent emergence of seed-borne viruses and viroids on tomato, seed health tests and their implications in global seed trade  Acta Hortic. 1316: 127-134. in ISHS 2021. DOI 10.17660/ActaHortic.2021.1316.18 Proc. VI International Symposium on Tomato Diseases Eds.: L. Kenyon et al.Development of a novel isothermal molecular assay with an internal control to detect tomato brown rugose fruit virus
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Li,, R., Davenport, B., Zhang, S., Schuetz, K., Ling, K. 2020. Development of a novel isothermal molecular assay with an internal control to detect tomato brown rugose fruit virus. Phytopathology 110:7S1.14QTL mapping of resistance to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum race 2 and Papaya ringspot virus in Citrullus amarus
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Branham, S., Wechter, W.P., Ling, K., Chanda, B., Massey, L.M., Zhao, G., Guner, N., Bello, M., Kabelka, E., Fei, Z., Levi, A. 2019. QTL mapping of resistance to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum race 2 and Papaya ringspot virus in Citrullus amarus. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 133:677-687. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00122-019-03500-3.Small RNA profiling of the whitefly, Bemisia tabaci MEAM1 in response to feeding on tomato infected with Tomato yellow leaf curl virus

- (Abstract Only)Genome of the African Cassava Whitefly, Bemisia tabaci, and their distribution and genetic diversity across eighteen cassava-growing countries in Africa

- (Abstract Only)Field distribution and disease incidence of tomato chlorotic spot virus, an emerging virus threatening tomato production in south Florida
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Poudel, B., Abdalla, O.A., Liu, Q., Wang, Q., Mcavoy, E., Seal, D., Ling, K., Mcgrath, M., Zhang, S. 2019. Field distribution and disease incidence of tomato chlorotic spot virus, an emerging virus threatening tomato production in south Florida. Tropical Plant Pathology. 44(5):430-437. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40858-019-00305-z.The CucCap project: Leveraging applied genomics to improve disease in cucurbit crops

- (Proceedings)Grumet, R., Fei, Z., Levi, A., Mazourek, M., Mccreight, J.D., Schultheis, J., Weng, Y., Hausbeck, M., Kousik, C.S., Ling, K., Linares-Ramirez, A., Mcgregor, C., Quesada-Ocampo, L., Reddy, U., Smart, C., Wechter, W.P., Wehner, T., Wessel-Beaver, L., Wintermantel, W.M. 2019. The CucCap project: Leveraging applied genomics to improve disease in cucurbit crops. International Symposium on Cucurbits Proceedings. https://doi.org/364300.Endosymbiont gene expression in the whitefly Bemisia tabaci MEAM1 influenced by Tomato yellow leaf curl virus acquisition

- (Abstract Only)Genetic diversity of tomato brown rugose fruit virus in North America and development of RT-qPCR for species-specific detection
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Ling, K., Chanda, B., Gilliard, A.C. 2019. Genetic diversity of tomato brown rugose fruit virus in North America and development of RT-qPCR for species-specific detection. Phytopathology. 109(10)S2:116. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-109-10-S2.1.Resequencing of bottle gourd germplasm and using QTL-Seq to map 
PRSV-W resistance in bottle gourd (Lagenaria sinceraria).
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Chanda, B., Bednarek, R., Wu, S., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2019. Resequencing of bottle gourd germplasm and using QTL-Seq to map PRSV-W resistance in bottle gourd (Lagenaria sinceraria). Phytopathology. 109(10)S2:156. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-109-10-S2.1.Genome of the African cassava whitefly Bemisia tabaci and distribution and genetic diversity of cassava-colonizing whiteflies in Africa
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Chen, W., Wosula, E.N., Hasegawa, D.K., Casinga, C., Shirima, R.R., Fiaboe, K.K., Hanna, R., Fosto, A., Goergen, G., Tamò, M., Mahuku, G., Tripathi, L., Mware, B., Kumar, L.P., Ntawuruhunga, P., Moyo, C., Yomeni, M., Boahen, S., Edet, M., Awoyale, W., Wintermantel, W.M., Ling, K., Legg, J.P., Fei, Z. 2019. Genome of the African cassava whitefly Bemisia tabaci and distribution and genetic diversity of cassava-colonizing whiteflies in Africa. Insect Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 110:112-120. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.Ibmb.2019.05.003.Comprehensive transcriptome analysis and functional characterization of PR-5 for its involvement in tomato Sw-7 resistance to tomato spotted wilt tospovirus
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Padmanabhan, C., Ma, Q., Shekasteband, R., Stewart, K.S., Hutton, S.F., Scott, J., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2019. Comprehensive transcriptome analysis and functional characterization of PR-5 for its involvement in tomato Sw-7 resistance to tomato spotted wilt tospovirus. Scientific Reports. 9:7673. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-44100-x.Genome of ‘Charleston Gray’, the principal American watermelon cultivar, and genetic characterization of 1,365 accessions in the U.S. National Plant Germplasm System watermelon collection
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wu, S., Wang, X., Reddy, U., Sun, H., Bao, K., Patel, T., Oritz, C., Abburi, L., Nimmakayala, P., Branham, S., Wechter, W.P., Massey, L.M., Ling, K., Kousik, C.S., Hammar, S.A., Tadmor, Y., Portnoy, V., Gur, A., Katzir, N., Guner, N., Davis, A., Hernandez, A.G., Wright, C.L., McGregor, C., Jarret, R.L., Xu, Y., Zhang, X., Wehner, T.C., Grumet, R., Levi, A., Fei, Z. 2019. Genome of ‘Charleston Gray’, the principal American watermelon cultivar, and genetic characterization of 1,365 accessions in the U.S. National Plant Germplasm System watermelon collection. Plant Biotechnology Journal. https://doi.org/10.1111/pbi.13136.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.First report of Tomato brown rugose fruit virus infecting greenhouse tomato in the U.S.
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ling, K., Tian, T., Gurung, S., Salati, R., Gilliard, A.C. 2019. First report of Tomato brown rugose fruit virus infecting greenhouse tomato in the U.S. Plant Disease. 103:1439. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-11-18-1959-PDN.Understanding the transmissibility of cucumber green mottle mosaic virus in watermelon seeds and seed health assays
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Sui, X., Li, R., Shamimuzzaman, M., Wu, Z., Ling, K. 2018. Understanding the transmissibility of cucumber green mottle mosaic virus in watermelon seeds and seed health assays. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/pdis-10-18-1787-re.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.Cucurbit Genomics Database (CuGenDB): a central portal for comparative and functional genomics of cucurbit crops
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zheng, Y., Wu, S., Bai, Y., Sun, H., Jiao, C., Guo, S., Zhao, K., Blanca, J., Zhang, Z., Huang, S., Xu, Y., Weng, Y., Mazourek, M., Reddy, U., Ando, K., McCreight, J.D., Schaffer, A.A., Burger, J., Tadmor, Y., Katzir, N., Tang, X., Liu, Y., Giovannoni, J.J., Ling, K., Wechter, W.P., Levi, A., Garcia-Mas, J., Grumet, R., Fei, Z. 2018. Cucurbit Genomics Database (CuGenDB): a central portal for comparative and functional genomics of cucurbit crops. Nucleic Acids Research. 47(D1):1128-1136. https://doi.org/10.1093/nar/gky944.Developing a multiplex real-time RT-PCR for simultaneous detection of Pepper chat fruit viroid and Columnea latent viroid
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Sombart, S., Reanwarakorn, K., Ling, K. 2018. Developing a multiplex real-time RT-PCR for simultaneous detection of Pepper chat fruit viroid and Columnea latent viroid. Australasian Plant Pathology. 47:615-621. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13313-018-0597-1.Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus: Seed transmissibility, seed health assays and screening watermelon germplasm for disease resistance

- (Abstract Only)Ling, K., Sui, X., Li, R., Gilliard, A.C., Levi, A., Wu, Z. 2018. Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus: Seed transmissibility, seed health assays and screening watermelon germplasm for disease resistance. Cucurbitaceae 2018.  http://cucurbit2018.ucdavis.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2018_Cucurbits_Abstracts_Book.pdf    Abstracts P9.Resequencing of bottle gourd germplasm and using QTL-seq to fine-map PRSV-W resistance in Bottle gourd (Lagenaria sinceraria)

- (Abstract Only)Chanda, B., Wu, S., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2018. Resequencing of bottle gourd germplasm and using QTL-seq to fine-map PRSV-W resistance in Bottle gourd (Lagenaria sinceraria). Cucurbitaceae 2018 Conference Abstracts P49.  http://cucurbit2018.ucdavis.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2018_Cucurbits_Abstracts_Book.pdfGenome-wide diversity for worldwide watermelon collections: Analysis of population structure, haplotype networks, selective sweeps and LD decay to characterize domestication signals

- (Abstract Only)Reddy, U., Patel, T., Wehner, T., Nimmahayala, P., Kousik, C.S., Wechter, W.P., Branham, S., Ling, K., Jarret, R.L., Levi, A., Ortiz, C., Abbiro, V., Bao, K., Wang, X., Rivera-Burgos, L., Fei, Z. 2018. Genome-wide diversity for worldwide watermelon collections: Analysis of population structure, haplotype networks, selective sweeps and LD decay to characterize domestication signals. Cucurbitaceae Proceedings. http://cucurbit2018.ucdavis.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2018_Cucurbits_Abstracts_Book.pdf   (Abstracts Book, Page #87).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.Tomato chlorotic spot virus, an emerging tospovirus threatening vegetable production in the United States
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Zhang, S., Ling, K., Seal, D., Poudel, B., McGrath, M., Wang, Q., McAvoy, G. 2018. Tomato chlorotic spot virus, an emerging tospovirus threatening vegetable production in the United States. Phytopathology. 108(10S):S1.190. https://doi.org/10.1094/phyto-108-10-s1.1.Survey of potato viruses and viroids in Heilongjiang province of China by sRNA deep sequencing and VirusDetect

- (Abstract Only)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.Reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification for species-specific detection of tomato chlorotic spot orthotospovirus
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Sui, X., Zhang, S., Wu, Z., Ling, K. 2018. Reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification for species-specific detection of tomato chlorotic spot orthotospovirus. Journal of Virological Methods. 253:56-60. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jviromet.2018.01.002.Arthropod genomics research in the United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service: Applications of RNA interference and CRISPR gene editing technologies in pest control

- (Review Article)Gundersen, D.E., Adrianos, S.L., Allen, M.L., Becnel, J.J., Chen, Y., Choi, M.Y., Estep, A., Evans, J.D., Garczynski, S.F., Geib, S.M., Ghosh, S.B., Handler, A.M., Hasegawa, D.K., Heerman, M.C., Hull, J.J., Hunter, W.B., Kaur, N., Li, J., Li, W., Ling, K., Nayduch, D., Oppert, B.S., Perera, O.P., Perkin, L.C., Sanscrainte, N.D., Sim, S.B., Sparks, M., Temeyer, K.B., Vander Meer, R.K., Wintermantel, W.M., James, R.R., Hackett, K.J., Coates, B.S. 2017. Arthropod genomics research in the United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service: Applications of RNA interference and CRISPR gene editing technologies in pest control. Trends in Entomology. 13:109-137.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.First report of tomato chlorotic spot virus infecting tomato in New York
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Sui, X., Mcgrath, M.T., Zhang, S., Wu, Z., Ling, K. 2018. First report of tomato chlorotic spot virus infecting tomato in New York. Plant Disease. 102(2):460. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-07-17-0991-PDN.The bottle gourd genome provides insights into Cucurbitaceae evolution and facilitates mapping of a Papaya ringspot virus resistance locus
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wu, S., Shamimuzzaman, M., Sun, H., Salse, J., Sui, X., Wilder, A.J., Wu, Z., Levi, A., Xu, Y., Ling, K., Fei, Z. 2017. The bottle gourd genome provides insights into Cucurbitaceae evolution and facilitates mapping of a Papaya ringspot virus resistance locus. Plant Journal. 92:963-975. https://doi.org/10.1111/tpj.13722.USVL-380, A zucchini yellow mosaic virus resistant watermelon breeding line
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Levi, A., Ling, K. 2017. USVL-380, A zucchini yellow mosaic virus resistant watermelon breeding line. HortScience. 52(10):1448-1450. https://doi:10.21273/HORTSCI12292-17.p22 of Tomato chlorosis virus, an RNA silencing suppressor, is naturally expressed in the infected plant

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zhao, R., Wang, N., Liu, S., Ling, K., Fan, Z., Zhou, T. 2017. p22 of Tomato chlorosis virus, an RNA silencing suppressor, is naturally expressed in the infected plant. Acta Virologica. 60:423–425. doi:10.4149/av_2016_04_423One-step reverse transcription loop mediated isothermal amplification assay for detection of Apple chlorotic leaf spot virus

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Peng, D., Xle, J., Qiang, W., Ling, K., Gui, L., Fan, Z., Zhou, T. 2017. One-step reverse transcription loop mediated isothermal amplification assay for detection of Apple chlorotic leaf spot virus. Journal of Virological Methods. 248:154-158.Using small RNA deep sequencing data to detect siRNA duplexes induced by plant viruses

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Liu, C., Sun, Y., Li, R., Padmanabhan, C., Ruan, J., Kreuze, J.F., Ling, K., Fei, Z., Gao, S. 2017. Using small RNA deep sequencing data to detect siRNA duplexes induced by plant viruses. Genes 2017, 8, 163; doi:10.3390/genes8060163.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.Functional characterization of the triple gene block 1 (TGB1) gene of Pepino mosaic virus in tomato

- (Abstract Only)Tomato yellow leaf curl virus C4 protein is a determinant of disease phenotype in tomato

- (Abstract Only)Exploring the trans-acting short interfering RNAs (ta-siRNAs) technology for virus control in plants
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Padmanabhan, C., Zheng, Y., Shamimuzzaman, M., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2017. Exploring the trans-acting short interfering RNAs (ta-siRNAs) technology for virus control in plants. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting. 107(12S):S5.91. 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.Transcriptome analysis of the whitefly, Bemisia tabaci MEAM1 on tomato infected with the crinivirus, Tomato chlorosis virus, identifies a temporal shift in gene expression and differential regulation of novel orphan genes

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kaur, N., Chen, W., Zheng, Y., Hasegawa, D.K., Ling, K., Fei, Z., Wintermantel, W.M. 2017. Transcriptome analysis of the whitefly, Bemisia tabaci MEAM1 on tomato infected with the crinivirus, Tomato chlorosis virus, identifies a temporal shift in gene expression and differential regulation of novel orphan genes. BMC Genomics. 18:370. doi:10.1186/s12864-017-3751-1.Molecular and biological characterization of Tomato mottle mosaic virus and development of RT-PCR detection

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Sui, X., Zheng, Y., Li, R., Padmanabhan, C., Tian, T., Groth-Helms, D., Keinath, A.P., Fei, Z., Wu, Z., Ling, K. 2017. Molecular and biological characterization of Tomato mottle mosaic virus and development of RT-PCR detection. Plant Disease. 101:704-711.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.p22 of tomato chlorosis virus, an ribonucleic acid silencing suppressor, is naturally expressed in the infected plant

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zhao, R., Wang, N., Liu, S., Ling, K., Fan, Z., Zhou, T. 2016. p22 of tomato chlorosis virus, an ribonucleic acid silencing suppressor, is naturally expressed in the infected plant. Acta Virologica. 60:423-425.Molecular and biological characterization of Tomato mottle mosaic virus and development of reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction for species-specific detection

- (Abstract Only)Sui, X., Zheng, Y., Li, R., Padmanabhan, C., Tian, T., Groth-Helms, D., Keinath, A.P., Fei, Z., Wu, Z., Ling, K. 2016. Molecular and biological characterization of Tomato mottle mosaic virus and development of reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction for species-specific detection. Tomato Disease Workshop. Pgs 16-17.A single base pair in the right terminal domain of Tomato planta macho viroid is a virulence determinant factor on tomato

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Li, R., Padmanabhan, C., Ling, K. 2017. A single base pair in the right terminal domain of Tomato planta macho viroid is a virulence determinant factor on tomato. Virology. 500(2017)238-246.VirusDetect: An automated pipeline for efficient virus discovery using deep sequencing of small RNAs

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zheng, Y., Gao, S., Padmanabhan, C., Li, R., Galvez, M., Gutierrez, D., Fuentes, S., Ling, K., Kreuze, J., Fei, Z. 2016. VirusDetect: An automated pipeline for efficient virus discovery using deep sequencing of small RNAs. Virology. 500(2017)130-138.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.Application of genomics for understanding plant virus-insect vector interactions and insect vector control

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kaur, N., Hasegawa, D.K., Ling, K., Wintermantel, W.M. 2016. Application of genomics for understanding plant virus-insect vector interactions and insect vector control. Phytopathology. doi: 10.1094/PHYTO-02-16-0111-FI.The FonSIX6 gene acts as an avirulence effector in the Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum - watermelon pathosystem

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Niu, X., Zhao, X., Ling, K., Levi, A., Sun, Y., Fan, M. 2016. The FonSIX6 gene acts as an avirulence effector in the Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum - watermelon pathosystem. Scientific Reports. 6:28146.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.A single nucleotide polymorphism at the right terminal region of Mexican papita viroid is a virulent determinant factor on tomato
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Ling, K., Li, R. 2016. A single nucleotide polymorphism at the right terminal region of Mexican papita viroid is a virulent determinant factor on tomato. Phytopathology. 106: S4.147. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYto-106-12-S4.1.Genetic diversity, host range and disease resistance to the emerging Tomato mottle mosaic virus on tomato

- (Abstract Only)Sui, X., Li, R., Padmanabhan, C., Ling, K. 2016. Genetic diversity, host range and disease resistance to the emerging Tomato mottle mosaic virus on tomato. Phytopathology. 106: S4.45.Identification of defense-related genes associated with tomato Sw-7 line against Tomato spotted wilt virus in tomato through transcriptome analysis
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Padmanabhan, C., Zheng, Y., Shekaste-Band, R., Stewart, K.S., Scott, J.W., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2016. Identification of defense-related genes associated with tomato Sw-7 line against Tomato spotted wilt virus in tomato through transcriptome analysis. Phytopathology. 106:S4.161. https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/10.1094/PHYTO-106-12-S4.1.Transcriptome profiling to discover defense-related genes associated with resistance line ty-5 against Tomato yellow leaf curl virus in tomato
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Padmanabhan, C., Zheng, Y., Shekaste-Band, R., Stewart, K.S., Hasagawa, D.K., Scott, J.W., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2016. Transcriptome profiling to discover defense-related genes associated with resistance line ty-5 against Tomato yellow leaf curl virus in tomato. Phytopathology. 106:S4.161. http://dx.doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-106-12-S4.1.A multiple reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction assay for simultaneous detection and differentiation of latent viruses and apscarviroids in apple trees

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hao, L., Xie, J., Chen, S., Wang, S., Gong, Z., Ling, K., Guo, L., Fan, Z., Zhou, T. 2016. A multiple reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction assay for simultaneous detection and differentiation of latent viruses and apscarviroids in apple trees. Journal of Virological Methods. 234:16–21.CucCAP - Developing genomic resources for the cucurbit community

- (Proceedings)Grumet, R., Fei, Z., Levi, A., Mccreight, J.D., Mazourek, M., Palma, M., Schultheis, J., Weng, Y., Hausbeck, M., Kousik, C.S., Ling, K., Mcgregor, C., Quesada, L., Ramirez, A., Reddy, U., Ribera, L., Smart, C., Wechter, W.P., Wehner, T., Wessel-Beaver, L., Wintermantel, W.M. 2016. CucCAP - Developing genomic resources for the cucurbit community. In: Kozik, E.U., Paris, H.S., editors. Cucurbitaceae 2016, XIth Eucarpia Meeting on Genetics and Breeding of Cucurbitaceae, July 24-28, 2016, Warsaw, Poland. p. 222–226.Molecular, serological and biological characterization of the emerging tomato mottle mosaic virus on tomato
                                                        

- (Proceedings)Sui, X., Li, R., Padmanabhan, C., Ling, K. 2018. Molecular, serological and biological characterization of the emerging tomato mottle mosaic virus on tomato. In: E. Moriones, R. Fernandex-Munoz and C.R. Beuzon, editors. Proceedings of the V International Symposium on Tomato Diseases: Perspectives and Future Directions in Tomato Protection.  June 13-16, 2016.  Malaga, Spain.  p.281-285.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.Genome sequencing and analysis of the whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) MEAM1, one of the most important vectors for plant viruses

- (Abstract Only)Ling, K. 2016. Genome sequencing and analysis of the whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) MEAM1, one of the most important vectors for plant viruses. 2nd International WhiteFly Symposium. p36.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.htmlArthropod genomics research in the United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service: Current impacts and future prospects

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Coates, B.S., Poelchau, M.F., Childers, C., Evans, J.D., Handler, A.M., Guerrero, F., Skoda, S.R., Hopper, K.R., Wintermantel, W.M., Ling, K., Hunter, W.B., Oppert, B.S., Perez De Leon, A.A., Hackett, K.J., Shoemaker, D.D. 2015. Arthropod genomics research in the United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service: Current impacts and future prospects. Trends in Entomology. 11(1):1-27.Decontamination measures to prevent mechanical transmission of viroids
                                                        

- (Book / Chapter)Ling, K. 2017. Decontamination measures to prevent mechanical transmission of viroids. In: Hadidi, A., Flores, R., Randles, J., Palukaitis, P., editors. Viroids and Satellites. San Diego, CA: Academic Press. p. 437-446. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-801498-1.00041-3Complete genome sequence of a tomato infecting tomato mottle mosaic virus in New York

- (Research Notes)Padmanabhan, C., Zheng, Y., Li, R., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2015. Complete genome sequence of a tomato infecting tomato mottle mosaic virus in New York. Genome Announcements. 3(6):e01523-15. doi:10.1128/genomeA.01523-15.Complete genome sequence of Southern tomato virus naturally infecting tomatoes in Bangladesh using small RNA deep sequencing

- (Research Notes)Padmanabhan, C., Zheng, Y., Li, R., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2015. Complete genome sequence of Southern tomato virus naturally infecting tomatoes in Bangladesh using small RNA deep sequencing. Genome Announcements. doi:  10.1128/genomeA.01522-15 3(6): e01522-15.A duplex real-time RT-PCR system with an internal control offers sensitive and reliable broad spectrum detection of Squash mosaic virus variants

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Li, R., Berendsen, S., Ling, K. 2016. A duplex real-time RT-PCR system with an internal control offers sensitive and reliable broad spectrum detection of Squash mosaic virus variants. Plant Disease. 100:625-629.USVL-370, A zucchini yellow mosaic virus resistant watermelon breeding line

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Levi, A., Harris-Shultz, K.R., Ling, K. 2016. USVL-370, A zucchini yellow mosaic virus resistant watermelon breeding line. HortScience. 51:107-109.Identification of differentially expressed genes in tomato associated with R-lines Ty-5 against tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV) and Sw-7 against tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV)

- (Abstract Only)Padmanabhan, C., Zheng, Y., Shekaste-Band, R., Stewart, K.S., Hasegawa, D., Scott, J.W., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2015. Identification of differentially expressed genes in tomato associated with R-lines Ty-5 against tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV) and Sw-7 against tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV). 30th Annual Tomato Disease Workshop. p19.Complete genome sequence of southern tomato virus identified from China using next generation sequencing

- (Research Notes)Padmanabhan, C., Zheng, Y., Li, R., Sun, S., Zhang, D., Liu, Y., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2015. Complete genome sequence of southern tomato virus identified from China using next generation sequencing. Genome Announcements. 3(5):e01226-15.Recent viroid disease outbreaks in greenhouse tomatoes in North and Central America and their management
                                                        

- (Other)Ling, K. 2015. Recent viroid disease outbreaks in greenhouse tomatoes in North and Central America and their management. Plant Management Network. http:www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/edcenter/seminars/tomato/viroid.Resistance to papaya ringspot virus-watermelon strain (PRSV-W) in the desert watermelon Citrullus colocynthis

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Levi, A., Coffey, J., Massey, L.M., Guner, N., Oren, E., Tadmor, Y., Ling, K. 2016. Resistance to papaya ringspot virus-watermelon strain (PRSV-W) in the desert watermelon Citrullus colocynthis. HortScience. 51:4-7.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.Transcriptome analysis to identify differentially expressed genes associated with ty-5 against tomato yellow leaf curl virus and Sw-7 against tomato spotted wilt virus in tomato

- (Abstract Only)Padmanabhan, C., Zheng, Y., Shekaste-Band, R., Scott, J.W., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2015. Transcriptome analysis to identify differentially expressed genes associated with ty-5 against tomato yellow leaf curl virus and Sw-7 against tomato spotted wilt virus in tomato. 3rd Plant Genomics Congress=USA. Meeting Abstract. P.2.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.Development of ZYMV-resistant lines using genomic tools

- (Abstract Only)Levi, A., Ling, K. 2015. Development of ZYMV-resistant lines using genomic tools. International Symposium on Cucurbits Proceedings. 41. https://www.verticesur.es/congresos/CUCURBITS2015/programme.phpComplete genome sequence of an emerging melon necrotic spot virus isolate infecting greenhouse cucumber in North America

- (Research Notes)Li, R., Zheng, Y., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2015. Complete genome sequence of an emerging melon necrotic spot virus isolate infecting greenhouse cucumber in North America. Genome Announcements. 3(4):e00775-15.Genetic diversity and serological specificity of emerging cucumber green mottle mosaic virus and development of a broad spectrum LAMP assay

- (Abstract Only)Ling, K., Li, R. 2015. Genetic diversity and serological specificity of emerging cucumber green mottle mosaic virus and development of a broad spectrum LAMP assay. 5th Conference of the International Working Group on Legune and Vegetable Viruses. Meeting Abstract. P. 50.Genome sequencing, genetic diversity and field detection of Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus using LAMP technology

- (Abstract Only)Ling, K., Li, R. 2015. Genome sequencing, genetic diversity and field detection of Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus using LAMP technology. American Phytopathological Society Abstracts. P. 570.Small RNA deep sequencing revealed that mixed infection of known and unknown viruses were common in field collected vegetable samples

- (Abstract Only)Padmanabhan, C., Zheng, Y., Li, R., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2015. Small RNA deep sequencing revealed that mixed infection of known and unknown viruses were common in field collected vegetable samples. American Phytopathological Society Abstracts. P. 516.First complete genome sequence of an emerging cucumber green mottle mosaic virus isolate in North America
                                                        

- (Research Notes)Li, R., Zheng, Y., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2015. First complete genome sequence of an emerging cucumber green mottle mosaic virus isolate in North America. Genome Announcements. 3(3):300452-15.Complete genome sequence of a novel genotype of squash mosaic virus
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Li, R., Gao, S., Berendsen, S., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2015. Complete genome sequence of a novel genotype of squash mosaic virus. Genome Announcements. 3(1):e01583-14.Evaluation of disinfectants to prevent mechanical transmission of viruses and a viroid in greenhouse tomato production
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Li, R., Baysal-Gurel, F., Abdo, Z., Miller, S., Ling, K. 2015. Evaluation of disinfectants to prevent mechanical transmission of viruses and a viroid in greenhouse tomato production. Virology Journal. 12:5.Using genomic data for enhancing disease and pest resistance in watermelon cultivars

- (Proceedings)Levi, A., Massey, L.M., Donahoo, R.S., Jarret, R.L., Wechter, W.P., Thies, J.A., Kousik, C.S., Ling, K., Reddy, U.K., Nimmakayala, P., Fei, Z. 2014. Using genomic data for enhancing disease and pest resistance in watermelon cultivars. Cucurbitaceae Proceedings. 161-163.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.First report of tomato chlorotic spot virus infecting tomatoes in Ohio

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Baysal-Gurel, F., Li, R., Ling, K., Miller, S. 2015. First report of tomato chlorotic spot virus infecting tomatoes in Ohio. Plant Disease. 99:163.Complete genome sequence of an emerging genotype of tobacco streak virus in the U.S.
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Padmanabhan, C., Gao, S., Li, R., Zhang, S., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2014. Complete genome sequence of an emerging genotype of tobacco streak virus in the U.S. Genome Announcements. 2(6):e01138-14.Research toward integrate management of the emerging viroid disease on tomato through seed health test, disinfectant application and disease resistance

- (Abstract Only)Ling, K., Li, R. 2014. Research toward integrate management of the emerging viroid disease on tomato through seed health test, disinfectant application and disease resistance. 29th Annual Tomato Disease Workshop. p 17.Using small RNA (sRNA) deep sequencing to understand global virus distribution in plants

- (Abstract Only)Padmanabhan, C., Gao, S., Li, R., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2014. Using small RNA (sRNA) deep sequencing to understand global virus distribution in plants. Cell Symposia-Regulatory RNAs.  Meeting Abstract. P. 22.Screening tomato germplasm for resistance to potato spindle tuber viroid

- (Abstract Only)Li, R., Ling, K. 2014. Screening tomato germplasm for resistance to potato spindle tuber viroid. Meeting Abstract. September 14-17, 2014. Page 8.Discovery of a new genotype of Squash mosaic virus through deep sequencing of small RNAs and development of a qRT-PCR for broad spectrum detection

- (Abstract Only)Li, R., Gao, S., Berendsen, S., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2014. Discovery of a new genotype of Squash mosaic virus through deep sequencing of small RNAs and development of a qRT-PCR for broad spectrum detection. Meeting Abstract. 104(S3):68.Using genotyping-by-sequencing to identify SNPs linked to the Zucchini yellow mosaic virus resistance trait in bottle gourd and development of CAPS markers useful for marker assisted selection

- (Abstract Only)Wilder, A.J., Fei, Z., Levi, A., Ling, K. 2014. Using genotyping-by-sequencing to identify SNPs linked to the Zucchini yellow mosaic virus resistance trait in bottle gourd and development of CAPS markers useful for marker assisted selection. Cucurbitaceae 2014 Proceedings. p 94-97.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.Development of reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay for rapid detection of an emerging potyvirus: tomato necrotic stunt virus

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Li, R., Ling, K. 2014. Development of reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay for rapid detection of an emerging potyvirus: tomato necrotic stunt virus. Journal of Virological Methods. 200:35-40.Phytophthora fruit rot-resistant watermelon germplasm lines: USVL489-PFR, USVL782-PFR, USVL203-PFR, and USVL020-PFR

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kousik, C.S., Ling, K., Adkins, S.T., Webster, C.G., Turechek, W. 2014. Phytophthora fruit rot-resistant watermelon germplasm lines: USVL489-PFR, USVL782-PFR, USVL203-PFR, and USVL020-PFR. HortScience. 49:101-104.First report of cucumber green mottle mosaic virus infecting greenhouse cucumber in Canada

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ling, K., Li, R., Zhang, W. 2014. First report of cucumber green mottle mosaic virus infecting greenhouse cucumber in Canada. Plant Disease. 98(5):701.First report of potato spindle tuber viroid naturally infecting field tomatoes in the Dominican Republic

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ling, K., Li, R., Groth-Helms, D., Assis-Filho, F.M. 2014. First report of potato spindle tuber viroid naturally infecting field tomatoes in the Dominican Republic. Plant Disease. 98(5):701.Complete genome sequence of a new tobamovirus naturally infecting tomatoes in Mexico
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Li, R., Gao, S., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2013. Complete genome sequence of a new tobamovirus naturally infecting tomatoes in Mexico. Genome Announcements. 1(5):e00794-13.Molecular and biological properties of tomato necrotic stunt virus and development of a sensitive real-time RT-PCR assay

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Li, R., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2014. Molecular and biological properties of tomato necrotic stunt virus and development of a sensitive real-time RT-PCR assay. Archives of Virology. 159(2):353-358.Characterization and detection of emerging viroids in North American greenhouse tomatoes

- (Abstract Only)Ling, K., Li, R., Sombat, S. 2013. Characterization and detection of emerging viroids in North American greenhouse tomatoes. International workshop on viroids and satellite RNAs (IWVds). p. 5.Global virus survey in tomato using small RNA deep sequencing technology

- (Abstract Only)Ling, K., Li, R., Fei, Z. 2013. Global virus survey in tomato using small RNA deep sequencing technology. Acta phytopathologica sinica 43 (suppl.). 281-282.Pepino mosaic virus genotype shift in North America and rapid genotype identification using loop-mediated isothermal amplification

- (Abstract Only)Ling, K., Li, R., Bledsoe, M. 2013. Pepino mosaic virus genotype shift in North America and rapid genotype identification using loop-mediated isothermal amplification. Acta phytopathologica sinica 43 (suppl.). p. 402.Molecular characterization and detection of Mexican papita viroid

- (Abstract Only)Li, R., Ling, K. 2013. Molecular characterization and detection of Mexican papita viroid. Phytopathology. 103: S2, 80.Understanding the global distribution of tomato viruses and viroids using next-generation sequencing technology

- (Abstract Only)Ling, K., Li, R., Gao, S., Fei, Z. 2013. Understanding the global distribution of tomato viruses and viroids using next-generation sequencing technology. The 4th International Symposium on Tomato Diseases and 28th U.S. Annual Tomato Disease Workshop. p 24.Developing hygiene protocols against mechanically transmitted pathogens in greenhouse tomato production systems

- (Abstract Only)Baysal-Gurel, F., Li, R., Ling, K., Kurowski, C., Miller, S.A. 2013. Developing hygiene protocols against mechanically transmitted pathogens in greenhouse tomato production systems. The 4th International Symposium on Tomato Diseases and 28th U.S. Annual Tomato Disease Workshop. p 29.Evaluation of disinfectants to control mechanical transmission of tomato viruses and viroids in greenhouse tomatoes

- (Abstract Only)Li, R., Baysal-Gurel, F., Kurowski, C., Miller, S.A., Ling, K. 2013. Evaluation of disinfectants to control mechanical transmission of tomato viruses and viroids in greenhouse tomatoes. The 4th International Symposium on Tomato Diseases and 28th U.S. Annual Tomato Disease Workshop. p 30.Pepino mosaic virus genotype shift in North America and development of a loop-mediated isothermal amplification for rapid genotype identification

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ling, K., Li, R., Bledsoe, M. 2013. Pepino mosaic virus genotype shift in North America and development of a loop-mediated isothermal amplification for rapid genotype identification. Virology Journal. 10:117.Development and field evaluation of multiple virus-resistant bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ling, K., Levi, A., Adkins, S.T., Kousik, C.S., Miller, G., Hassell, R.L., Keinath, A.P. 2013. Development and field evaluation of multiple virus-resistant bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria). Plant Disease. 97:1057-1062.Using genomic tools to explore genetic diversity and enhance watermelon cultivars

- (Abstract Only)Levi, A., Reddy, U.K., Nimmakayala, P., Wechter, W.P., Ling, K., Kousik, C.S., Thies, J.A., Mitchell, S.E., Fei, Z. 2013. Using genomic tools to explore genetic diversity and enhance watermelon cultivars. Plant and Animal Genome Conference XXI, San Diego, CA. W235.Evaluaiton of heirloom sweetpotato cultivars for resistance to soil insect pests, 2010

- (Other)Jackson, D.M., Harrison Jr, H.F., Ling, K. 2012. Evaluaiton of heirloom sweetpotato cultivars for resistance to soil insect pests, 2010. Arthropod Management Tests. Volume 37, Report No. M5, available at http://www.entsoc.org/pubs/index.html.Sensitivity of mechanically transmitted pathogens to different disinfectants

- (Proceedings)Baysal-Gurel, F., Li, R., Ling, K., Henderson, D.R., Kurowski, C., Miller, S.A. 2012. Sensitivity of mechanically transmitted pathogens to different disinfectants. Tomato Disease Workshop. p29.Identification of Potato spindle tuber viroid naturally infecting greenhouse tomatoes in North Carolina and its potential in seed transmission

- (Proceedings)Ling, K., Li, R., Panthee, D.R., Gardner, R.G. 2012. Identification of Potato spindle tuber viroid naturally infecting greenhouse tomatoes in North Carolina and its potential in seed transmission. Tomato Disease Workshop. p27.Molecular and biological characterization of Mexican papita viroid

- (Proceedings)Li, R., Ling, K. 2012. Molecular and biological characterization of Mexican papita viroid. Tomato Disease Workshop. p28.First report of potato spindle tuber viroid naturally infecting greenhouse tomatoes in North Carolina

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ling, K., Li, R., Panthee, D.R., Gardner, R.G. 2013. First report of potato spindle tuber viroid naturally infecting greenhouse tomatoes in North Carolina. Plant Disease. 97:148.Characterization and detection of Tomato necrotic stunt virus, a novel potyvirus infecting greenhouse tomatoes in Mexico

- (Abstract Only)Li, R., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2012. Characterization and detection of Tomato necrotic stunt virus, a novel potyvirus infecting greenhouse tomatoes in Mexico. Phytopathology. 102:S4.70.Genetic diversity and phylogenetic analysis revealed Pepino Mosaic Virus in North-America has shifted to a more aggressive CH2 genotype

- (Abstract Only)Ling, K., Li, R. 2012. Genetic diversity and phylogenetic analysis revealed Pepino Mosaic Virus in North-America has shifted to a more aggressive CH2 genotype. Phytopathology. 102:S4.71.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.Deep sequencing of small RNAs in tomato for virus and viroid identification and strain differentiation

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Li, R., Shan, G., Hernamdez, A.G., Wechter, W.P., Fei, Z., Ling, K. 2012. Deep sequencing of small RNAs in tomato for virus and viroid identification and strain differentiation. PLoS One. 7(5):e37127.Virus movement within grafted watermelon plants

- (Abstract Only)Webster, C.G., Kousik, C.S., Hassell, R., Ling, K., Turechek, W., Adkins, S.T. 2012. Virus movement within grafted watermelon plants. American Phytopathology Society. 102:S4.133.Understanding the introduction and spread of key viruses and viroids in greenhouse tomatoes using advanced diagnostics

- (Abstract Only)Ling, K. 2012. Understanding the introduction and spread of key viruses and viroids in greenhouse tomatoes using advanced diagnostics. Meeting Abstract. p 41.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).Exploiting the small RNA deep sequencing technology for identification of viruses and viroids in plants

- (Abstract Only)Ling, K., Li, R., Wechter, W.P., Hernamdez, A.G., Fei, Z. 2011. Exploiting the small RNA deep sequencing technology for identification of viruses and viroids in plants. Meeting Abstract. p 31.Using Small RNA Technology to Efficiently Identify Tomato Viruses and Viroids in Mixed-Infected Field Samples

- (Proceedings)Ling, K., Li, R., Wechter, W.P., Hernamdez, A.G., Fei, Z. 2011. Using Small RNA Technology to Efficiently Identify Tomato Viruses and Viroids in Mixed-Infected Field Samples. 26th Annual Tomato Disease Workshop. p 22.Screening the USDA watermelon germplasm collection for drought tolerance at the seedling stage

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zhang, H., Gong, G., Guo, S., Ren, Y., Xu, Y., Ling, K. 2011. Screening the USDA watermelon germplasm collection for drought tolerance at the seedling stage. HortScience. 46(9):1245-1248.Detection and classification of SPLCV isolates in the U.S. sweetpotato germplasm collection via a real-time PCR assay and phylogenetic analysis

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Barkley, N.L., Pinnow, D.L., Wang, M.L., Ling, K., Jarret, R.L. 2011. Detection and classification of SPLCV isolates in the U.S. sweetpotato germplasm collection via a real-time PCR assay and phylogenetic analysis. Plant Disease. 95(11):1385-1391.First Report of 'Candidatus Liberibacter Solanacearum' Naturally Infecting Tomatoes in the State of Mexico, Mexico

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ling, K., Lin, H., Lewis Ivey, M.L., Zhang, W., Miller, S. 2011. First Report of 'Candidatus Liberibacter Solanacearum' Naturally Infecting Tomatoes in the State of Mexico, Mexico. Plant Disease. 95:1026.First Report of Pepino Mosaic Virus Infecting Tomato in Mexico

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ling, K., Zhang, W. 2011. First Report of Pepino Mosaic Virus Infecting Tomato in Mexico. Plant Disease. 95:1035.Development of a real-time RT-PCR assay for squash mosaic virus useful for broad spectrum detection of various serotypes and its incorporation into a multiplex seed health assay

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ling, K., Wechter, W.P., Walcott, R.R., Keinath, A.P. 2011. Development of a real-time RT-PCR assay for squash mosaic virus useful for broad spectrum detection of various serotypes and its incorporation into a multiplex seed health assay. Journal of Phytopathology. 159:649-656.Deep Sequencing of Small RNAs for Virus and Viroid Identification in Tomatoes

- (Abstract Only)Ling, K., Fei, Z., Wechter, W.P., Hernamdez, A.G. 2011. Deep Sequencing of Small RNAs for Virus and Viroid Identification in Tomatoes. Phytopathology. 101:S106.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.Recent Advances in the Molecular Characterization of Sweetpotato Begomoviruses

- (Abstract Only)Ling, K., Zhang, S. 2011. Recent Advances in the Molecular Characterization of Sweetpotato Begomoviruses. National Sweetpotato Collaborators Group Progress Report. pgs 11-12.Genetic diversity of Sweet potato begomoviruses in the United States and identification of a natural recombinant between Sweet potato leaf curl virus and Sweet potato leaf curl Georgia virus

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zhang, S., Ling, K. 2011. Genetic diversity of Sweet potato begomoviruses in the United States and identification of a natural recombinant between Sweet potato leaf curl virus and Sweet potato leaf curl Georgia virus. Archives of Virology. 156(6):955-968.Genetic Diversity of Tomato Viroids in North America

- (Abstract Only)Ling, K. 2010. Genetic Diversity of Tomato Viroids in North America. Tomato Disease Workshop. P33.Genetic mapping of Chromosomal Segments introgressed in Cultivated Watermelon Genome

- (Proceedings)Levi, A., Wechter, W.P., Ling, K., Thies, J.A., Hopkins, D. 2010. Genetic mapping of Chromosomal Segments introgressed in Cultivated Watermelon Genome. Cucurbitaceae Proceedings. p. 50-54.Identification of resistance to Acidovorax avenae subsp. citrulli among melon (Cucumis spp.) Plant Introductions

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wechter, W.P., Levi, A., Ling, K., Kousik, C.S., Block, C.C. 2011. Identification of resistance to Acidovorax avenae subsp. citrulli among melon (Cucumis spp.) Plant Introductions. HortScience. 46(2):207-212.Identification of Resistance to Acidovorax avenae subsp. citrulli among Melon (Cucumis spp.) Plant Introductions

- (Proceedings)Wechter, W.P., Ling, K., Kousik, C.S., Levi, A., Block, C.C. 2010. Identification of Resistance to Acidovorax avenae subsp. citrulli among Melon (Cucumis spp.) Plant Introductions. Cucurbitaceae Proceedings. p. 145-147.Watermelon in: Genetics, genomics and breeding of cucurbits

- (Book / Chapter)Levi, A., Wechter, W.P., Thies, J.A., Ling, K., Reddy, U.K., Xu, Y., Guo, S., Zhang, X. 2012. Watermelon In Wang, Y, H., Dehdra, T. K., and Kole, C. (eds) Genetics, genomics and breeding of cucurbits. 1st edition. CRC Press. Taylor & Francis Group, New York, NY. Pp. 309-334.An Improved Real-Time PCR System for Broad-Spectrum Detection of Didymella bryoniae, the Causal Agent of Gummy Stem Blight of Cucurbits

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ling, K., Wechter, W.P., Somai, B.M., Walcott, R.R., Keinath, A.P. 2010.  An Improved Real-Time PCR System for Broad-Spectrum Detection of Didymella bryoniae, the Causal Agent of Gummy Stem Blight of Cucurbits. Seed Science and Technology. 38:692-703First report of natural infection of greenhouse tomatoes by potato spindle tuber viroid in the United States

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ling, K., Sfetcu, D. 2010. First report of natural infection of greenhouse tomatoes by potato spindle tuber viroid in the United States. Plant Disease. 94(11):1376.Greenhouse and Field Evaluation of Multiple Virus Resistant Lagenaria siceraria Lines Potentially useful for Watermelon Rootstocks

- (Proceedings)Ling, K., Levi, A., Kousik, C.S., Hassell, R., Keinath, A., Miller, G., Adkins, S.T. 2010.  Greenhouse and Field Evaluation of Multiple Virus Resistant Lagenaria siceraria Lines Potentially useful for Watermelon Rootstocks. Cucurbitaceae Proceedings. pp 308-310.Development and Application of a Single-tube Immunocapture Real-Time PCR Technology for Sensitive Detection of a Panel of Viruses in Crop Plants

- (Abstract Only)Ling, K., Feng, C., Xia, J.Q. 2010. Development and Application of a Single-tube Immunocapture Real-Time PCR Technology for Sensitive Detection of a Panel of Viruses in Crop Plants. Phytopathology. 100:S72.Sensitive and Cost-Effective Immunocapture RT-PCR for Routinely Viral Detection in Large Number of Plant Samples

- (Abstract Only)Xia, J.Q., Ling, K. 2010. Sensitive and Cost-Effective Immunocapture RT-PCR for Routinely Viral Detection in Large Number of Plant Samples. Phytopathology. 100-S139.Genetic diversity of Pepino mosaic virus in the U.S. and identification of a tomato infecting strain capable of inducing disease on potato

- (Proceedings)Ling, K. 2010. Genetic diversity of Pepino mosaic virus in the U.S. and identification of a tomato infecting strain capable of inducing disease on potato. Meeting Proceedings. p. 82.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.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.Virus Survey of Commercial Cowpea Fields in the U. S. and Evaluation of the Core of the USDA Cowpea Germplasm Collection for Resistance to Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus

- (Abstract Only)Ling, K., Fery, R.L. 2010.  Virus Survey of Commercial Cowpea Fields in the U. S. and Evaluation of the Core of the USDA Cowpea Germplasm Collection for Resistance to Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus. HortScience.  45(4):504Identification and Utility of Markers Linked to the Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus Resistance Gene in Watermelon

- (Proceedings)Harris, K.R., Ling, K., Levi, A., Wechter, W.P. 2010.  Identification and Utility of Markers Linked to the Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus Resistance Gene in Watermelon	. Plant and Animal Genome Conference Proceedings.  January 9-13, 2010, P-215.Effectiveness of chemo- and thermo-therapeutic treatments on Pepino mosaic virus in tomato seed

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ling, K. 2010. Effectiveness of chemo- and thermo-therapeutic treatments on Pepino mosaic virus in tomato seed. Plant Disease. 94:325-328.Non-synonymous single nucleotide polymorphisms in the watermelon eIF4E gene are closely associated with resistance to Zucchini yellow mosaic virus

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ling, K., Harris-Shultz, K.R., Meyer, J.D., Levi, A., Guner, N., Wehner, T.C., Bendahmane, A., Havey, M.J. 2009. Non-synonymous single nucleotide polymorphisms in the watermelon eIF4E gene are closely associated with resistance to Zucchini yellow mosaic virus. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 120:191-200.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.First report of a natural infection by Mexican papita viroid and tomato chlorotic dwarf viroid on greenhouse tomatoes in Mexico

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ling, K., Zhang, W. 2009. First report of a natural infection by Mexican papita viroid and tomato chlorotic dwarf viroid on greenhouse tomatoes in Mexico. Plant Disease. 93:1216.First Report of Tomato Chlorotic Dwarf Viroid in Greenhouse Tomatoes in Arizona

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ling, K., Verhoeven, J.J., Singh, R.P., Brown, J.K. 2009.  First Report of Tomato Chlorotic Dwarf Viroid in Greenhouse Tomatoes in Arizona. Plant Disease.  93:1075.Identification and Utility of Markers Linked to the Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus Resistance Gene in Watermelon

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Harris, K.R., Ling, K., Levi, A., Wechter, W.P. 2009.  Identification and Utility of Markers Linked to the Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus Resistance Gene in Watermelon. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science.  134:529-534.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.First Report of Mexican Papita Viroid Infecting Greenhouse Tomato in Canada

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ling, K., Bledsoe, M. 2009.  First Report of Mexican Papita Viroid Infecting Greenhouse Tomato in Canada. Plant Disease.  93:839.Markers Linked to the ZYMV-FL Resistance Gene and Their Use in Marker-assisted Selection in Watermelon

- (Abstract Only)Harris-Shultz, K.R., Ling, K., Meyer, J.D., Levi, A., Wechter, W.P., Havey, M.J., Guner, N., Wehner, T. 2009. Markers Linked to the ZYMV-FL Resistance Gene and Their Use in Marker-assisted Selection in Watermelon. HortScience. 44:576.Simultaneous Detection of Acidovorax Avenae Subsp. Citrulli and Didymella Bryoniae in Cucurbit Seedlots Using Magnetic Capture Hybridization and Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ha, Y., Fessehaie, A., Ling, K., Wechter, W.P., Keinath, A.P., Walcott, R.R. 2009.  Simultaneous Detection of Acidovorax Avenae Subsp. Citrulli and Didymella Bryoniae in Cucurbit Seedlots Using Magnetic Capture Hybridization and Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction. Phytopathology.  99:666-678.Effects of Meristem Culture on Yields of Heirloom Sweetpotatoes in the Field

- (Other)Jackson, D.M., Ling, K., Harrison Jr, H.F. 2009.  Effects of Meristem Culture on Yields of Heirloom Sweetpotatoes in the Field. National Sweetpotato Collaborators Group Progress Report 2008.  Abstract B11, Pgs 12-13 In K. Pecota (ed.).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=6642260An allele-specific SNP mutation in the eIF4E gene is associated with the Zucchini yellow mosaic virus resistance in watermelon

- (Abstract Only)Ling, K., Harris-Shultz, K.R., Meyer, J.D., Levi, A., Guner, N., Wehner, T.C., Bendahmane, A., Havey, M.J. 2009. An allele-specific SNP mutation in the eIF4E gene is associated with the Zucchini yellow mosaic virus resistance in watermelon. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. http://www.intl-pag.org/17/abstracts/W18_PAGXVII_137.html.Pepino Mosaic Virus on Tomato Seed: Virus Location and Mechanical Transmission

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ling, K. 2008.  Pepino Mosaic Virus on Tomato Seed: Virus Location and Mechanical Transmission. Plant Disease.  92:1701-1705.Genetic Composition of Pepino mosaic virus Population in North American Greenhouse Tomatoes

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ling, K., Wintermantel, W.M., Bledsoe, M. 2008.  Genetic Composition of Pepino mosaic virus Population in North American Greenhouse Tomatoes. Plant Disease.  92:1683-1688.Black Tea and Lignin as Ultraviolet Protectants for the Beet Armyworm Nucleopolyhedrovirus

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)El Salamouny, S., Shapiro, M., Ling, K., Shepard, B.M. 2009.  Black Tea and Lignin as Ultraviolet Protectants for the Beet Armyworm Nucleopolyhedrovirus. Journal of Entomological Science.  44(1):50-58Forty-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.CAPS markers in an eIF4E gene are linked to Zucchini yellow mosaic virus resistant locus in watermelon

- (Abstract Only)Ling, K., Harris-Shultz, K.R., Meyer, J.D., Levi, A., Guner, N., Wehner, T.C., Havey, M.J. 2008. CAPS markers in an eIF4E gene are linked to Zucchini yellow mosaic virus resistant locus in watermelon. Phytopathology. 98(6 supplement):S91.Development of a multiplex real-time PCR assay for the simultaneous detection of three seedborne pathogen types in cucurbits

- (Abstract Only)Ling, K., Wechter, W.P., Walcott, R.R., Keinath, A.P. 2008. Development of a multiplex real-time PCR assay for the simultaneous detection of three seedborne pathogen types in cucurbits. Phytopathology. 98(6 supplement):S91.Development of an improved real-time PCR system for broad spectrum detection of diverse didymella bryoniae genotypes

- (Abstract Only)Ling, K., Wechter, W.P., Somai, B.M., Walcott, R.R., Keinath, A.P. 2008. Development of an improved real-time PCR system for broad spectrum detection of diverse didymella bryoniae genotypes. Phytopathology. 98(6 supplement):S91.Potential Sources of Resistance to Cucurbit Powdery Mildew in US Plant Introductions (PI) of Lagenaria Siceraria (bottle gourd)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kousik, C.S., Levi, A., Ling, K., Wechter, W.P. 2008.  Potential Sources of Resistance to Cucurbit Powdery Mildew in US Plant Introductions (PI) of Lagenaria Siceraria (bottle gourd). HortScience.  43(5):1359-1364Identification of a CAPS marker in an eIF4E gene Linked to Zucchini yellow mosaic virus resistant locus in watermelon

- (Proceedings)Ling, K., Harris-Shultz, K.R., Meyer, J.D., Levi, A., Guner, N., Wehner, T.C., Havey, M.J. 2008. Identification of a CAPS marker in an eIF4E gene Linked to Zucchini yellow mosaic virus resistant locus in watermelon. Cucurbitaceae Proceedings. (Ptrat M., ed), INRA, Avignon (France):  213-218.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.First Report of Southern Blight on Bottle Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) caused by Sclerotium Rolfsii in South Carolina

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ling, K., Kousik, C.S., Keinath, A.P. 2008.  First Report of Southern Blight on Bottle Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) caused by Sclerotium Rolfsii in South Carolina. Plant Disease.  92:656.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.Efficient Regeneration and Selection of Virus-free Sweetpotato Plants from Sweet Potato Leaf Curl Virus Infected Materials and Their Effects on Yields in Field Trials

- (Abstract Only)Ling, K., Jackson, D.M., Harrison Jr, H.F., Pesic-Vanesbroeck, Z., Hoy, M., Clark, C.A. 2008.  Efficient Regeneration and Selection of Virus-free Sweetpotato Plants from Sweet Potato Leaf Curl Virus Infected Materials and Their Effects on Yields in Field Trials. Meeting Abstract.  National Sweetpotato Collaborators Group Progress Report 2007. P7.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.Pepino mosaic virus

- (Review Article)Ling, K. 2014. Pepino mosaic virus. Compendium of Tomato Diseases and Pests, 2nd Edition. pg 84-86.EST-SSRs of Watermelon (Citrullus sp.) Useful in Assessing Genetic Diversity among Lagenaria Siceraria Accessions

- (Abstract Only)Levi, A., Ling, K., Davis, A.R. 2008. Est-ssrs of watermelon (citrullus sp.) useful in assessing genetic diversity among lagenaria siceraria accessions. Plant and Animal Genome XVI Conference, P643.Resistance to Grapevine Leafroll Associated Virus-2 is Conferred by Post-Transcriptional Gene Silencing in Transgenic Nicotiana benthamiana

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ling, K., Zhu, H., Gonsalves, D. 2008.  Resistance to Grapevine Leafroll Associated Virus-2 is Conferred by Post-Transcriptional Gene Silencing in Transgenic Nicotiana benthamiana. Transgenic Research.  17:733-740.Tolerance to Cucurbit Powdery Mildew in USDA Bottle Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) Plant Introductions (PI)

- (Abstract Only)Kousik, C.S., Ling, K., Levi, A. 2007.  Tolerance to Cucurbit Powdery Mildew in USDA Bottle Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) Plant Introductions (PI). Phytopathology.  97:S60.The Population Genetics of Pepino Mosaic Virus in North America Greenhouse Tomatoes

- (Abstract Only)Ling, K. 2007.  The Population Genetics of Pepino Mosaic Virus in North America Greenhouse Tomatoes. Phytopathology.  97:S65.Development of a One-Step Immunocapture Real-Time TaqMan RT-PCR Assay for the Broad Spectrum Detection of Pepino Mosaic Virus

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ling, K., Wechter, W.P., Jordan, R.L. 2007.  Development of a One-Step Immunocapture Real-Time TaqMan RT-PCR Assay for the Broad Spectrum Detection of Pepino Mosaic Virus.  Journal of Virological Methods 144:65-72.Interspecific Transferability of Watermelon EST-SSR Markers in Cucurbit Species

- (Abstract Only)Levi, A., Wechter, W.P., Davis, A.R., Katzir, N., Tadmor, K., Ling, K., Reddy, U. 2007.  Interspecific Transferability of Watermelon EST-SSR Markers in Cucurbit Species.  HortScience.  42:1012.Sources of Resistance to Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus in Lagenaria Siceraria Germplasm

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ling, K., Levi, A. 2007.  Sources of Resistance to Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus in Lagenaria Siceraria Germplasm. HortScience.  42(5):1124-1126.Sources of Resistance to Pepino Mosaic Virus in Tomato Accessions

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ling, K., Scott, J.W. 2007. Sources of Resistance to Pepino Mosaic Virus in Tomato Accessions. Plant Disease.  91:749-753.Regenerating Virus-free Materials for USDA Heirloom Sweetpotato Cultivar Collection through the Meristem Shoot-tip Culture Technology

- (Abstract Only)Ling, K., Hoy, M., Bohac, J., Jackson, D.M., Clark, C.A. 2007.  Regenerating Virus-free Materials for USDA Heirloom Sweetpotato Cultivar Collection through the Meristem Shoot-tip Culture Technology.  Meeting Abstract.  National Sweetpotato Collaborators Group Progress Report, 2006.  p. 4.Characterization, Diagnosis & Management of Plant Viruses, Vol. 2. Horticultural Crops

- (Book / Chapter)Rao, G.P., Myrta, A., Ling, K. (eds). Characterization, Diagnosis & Management of Plant Viruses, Vol. 2. Horticultural Crops. Studium press, Houston, Texas, USA. 302 pp. 2008 (Edited Book)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.Serological detection of Grapevine leafroll virus 2 using an antiserum developed against the recombinant coat protein

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ling, K., Zhu, H., Petrovic, N., Gonsalves, D. 2007. Serological detection of Grapevine leafroll virus 2 using an antiserum developed against the recombinant coat protein. Journal of Phytopathology. 155:65-69.Two variants of Pepino mosaic virus isolated from imported tomato seed from Chile share high levels of sequence identity with the U.S. isolates

- (Abstract Only)Ling, K. 2006. Two variants of Pepino mosaic virus isolated from imported tomato seed from Chile share high levels of sequence identity with the U.S. isolates. Meeting Abstract. Phytopathology 96:S69.EVALUATING ZUCCHINI YELLOW MOSAIC VIRUS RESISTANCE IN WATERMELON

- (Proceedings)Ling, K., Levi, A., Guner, N., Wehner, T.C. 2006. Evaluating Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus Resistance in Watermelon. Pages 468-472 in: Proceedings of Cucurbitaceae 2006. G. J. Holmes, ed. Universal Press, Raleigh, North Carolina.SCREENING TOMATO GERMPLASM FOR RESISTANCE TO PEPINO MOSAIC VIRUS

- (Abstract Only)Ling, K., Scott, J.W. 2006. Screening tomato germplasm for resistance to pepino mosaic virus. Meeting Abstract.  http://roundtable06.ifas.ufl.edu/abstracts.htmMolecular characterization of two Pepino mosaic virus variants from imported tomato seed reveals high levels of sequence identity between Chilean and U.S. isolates

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ling, K. 2007. Molecular characterization of two Pepino mosaic virus variants from imported tomato seed reveals high levels of sequence identity between Chilean and U.S. isolates. Virus Genes. 34:1-8.Sources of Resistance to Pepino Mosaic Virus in Solanum habrochaites (Lycopersicon hirsutum)

- (Proceedings)Ling, K., Scott, J.W. 2007. Sources of Resistance to Pepino Mosaic Virus in Solanum habrochaites (Lycopersicon hirsutum). http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/fletcher/programs/plantpath/2006-11-tomato-disease/index.html  Proceedings of the 22nd Annual Tomato Disease Workshop, p 1-3.AN UPDATE ON EVALUATION OF VIRUS STATUS IN THE HEIRLOOM SWEETPOTATO GERMPLASM MATERIALS WITH REAL-TIME PCR TECHNOLOGY

- (Abstract Only)Ling, K., Clark, C.A., Kokkinos, C., Bohac, J., Hurtt, S.S., Jarret, R.L., Gillapie, A.G. 2006. An update on evaluation of virus status in the heirloom sweetpotato germplasm materials with real-time pcr technology.  HortScience 41:517.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.Grapevine Leafroll Associated Viruses

- (Book / Chapter)Ling, K., Zhu, H., Gonsalves, D. Grapevine leafroll associated viruses. In Rao, G.P., Myrta, A., and Ling, K. (eds). Characterization, Diagnosis and Management of Plant Viruses, Vol 2. Horticultural Crops. Studium press, Houston, Texas, USA, pp 181-199. 2008.  (Book Chapter)REALTIME IC RT-PCR DETECTION OF PEPINO MOSAIC VIRUS ON TOMATO SEED AND PLANT TISSUES IN A SINGLE TUBE

- (Abstract Only)Ling, K. 2005. Realtime immunocapture RT-PCR detection of Pepino Mosaic virus on tomato seed and plant tissues in a single tube [abstract].  Phytopathology 95 (6):S61.HIGH SEQUENCE HOMOLOGY BETWEEN PEPINO MOSAIC VIRUS ISOLATES FROM CHILE AND THE USA

- (Abstract Only)Ling, K. 2005. High sequence homology between pepino mosaic virus isolates from Chile and the USA [abstract].  Second Joint Conference of the International Working Groups on Legume (IWGLV) and Vegetable Viruses (IWGVV). p. 20  Available:  http://www.ifa.to.cnr.it/vvwg/documents/Abstracts_Rev.pdf.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.Progress towards a commerical PCS-based seed assay for Acidovorax avenae subsp. citrulli

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Walcott, R.R., Castro, A.C., Fessehaie, A., Ling, K. 2006. Progress towards a commerical PCS-based seed assay for Acidovorax avenae subsp. citrulli. Seed Science and Technology. 34:101-116.PEPINO MOSACI VIRUS, AN EMERGING DISEASE IN GREENHOUSE TOMATO PRODUCTION WORLDWIDE:  IS SEED RESPONSIBLE?

- (Proceedings)Ling, K., Carpenter, L. 2005. Pepino mosaci virus, an emerging disease in greenhouse tomato production worldwide:  is seed responsible?. Acta Horticulturae.  (ISHS) 695:43-50.COMPLETE NUCLEOTIDE SEQUENCE AND GENOME ORGANIZATION OF GRAPEVINE LEAFROLL-ASSOCIATED VIRUS-3, TYPE MEMBER OF THE GENUS AMPELOVIRUS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ling, K., Zhu, H., Gonsalves, D. 2004. Complete nucleotide sequence and genome organization of grapevine leafroll-associated virus-3, type member of the genus Ampelovirus. Journal of General Virology. 85:2099-2102.
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