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Lisa G Neven    Research Entomologist  **Education:** Ph.D. University of Notre Dame, Dissertation topic:  Hemolymph Lipoprotein Ice Nucleators and Their Role in Insect Cold Hardiness. B.S.  Zoology, University of Florida Dr. Neven was an NIH Fellow in the department of Cardiology at the University of Chicago from 1987 to 1989 where she helped describe the molecular genetics of familial hypercholesterolemia in Rhesus monkeys, a model for human hypercholesterolemia. From 1989 to 1992 Dr. Neven was a postdoctoral researcher in the laboratory of Dr. Charles Guy in the Department of Environmental Horticulture at the University of Florida where she described several proteins and genes related to plant stress responses. In 1992 Dr. Neven joined the USDA-ARS laboratory in Yakima, Washington as a Research Entomologist working on the development of non-chemical quarantine treatments for control of pests in deciduous tree fruits. She has worked with temperature extremes, controlled atmospheres, irradiation, fungal fumigants, and systems approach. Dr. Neven is currently working in the area of Regulatory Entomology in respect of using ecological niche modeling to predict the potential spread of invasive species into deciduous tree fruits. Dr. Neven served on the North American Plant Protection Organization Fruit Panel as an expert as well as the vice-chair and chair. Dr. Neven has also served as a consultant to the International Atomic Energy Association-Food and Agriculture Organization (IAEA-FAO) codling moth sterile insect technique collaborative working group. She is also a member of the International Plant Protection Convention Postharvest Management Research Group, which advises the IPPC in current research on the development of non-chemical postharvest pest control. Dr. Neven is also an adjunct Professor at the Washington State University Department of Entomology and Central Washington University Biological Sciences Department. Dr Neven has published over 110 papers on topics spanning environmental physiology, lipoprotein biochemistry and molecular biology, postharvest quarantine treatments, insect respiratory and thermal physiology, insect transgenesis, and ecological niche modeling. Dr. Neven has received over $6 M in grants from various International, National, and commodity group funding agencies. Dr. Neven was the recipient of the USDA-ARS-PWA Early Career Scientist award in 1999. ProjectsIntegrated Approach to Manage the Pest Complex on Temperate Tree FruitsIn-House Appropriated (D)Accession Number:439454Quality Assurance Services and Support for IR-4 Minor Use Pesticides Residue Laboratory in Wapato, WashingtonNon-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)Accession Number:437191Field Testing of Minor Use PesticidesNon-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)Accession Number:438574  ARS News ArticlesitemNew Quarantine Treatment on Tap to Zap Fruit Storage PestsitemScientists Pit Fungus Against Potato Pest  Publications(Clicking on the reprint iconReprint Icon  will take you to the publication reprint.)Stages of aestivation as a physiological state and the related biochemical composition in the grain chinch bug (Macchiademus diplopterus)-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Smit, R., Neven, L.G., Johnson, S.A. 2023. Stages of aestivation as a physiological state and the related biochemical composition in the grain chinch bug (Macchiademus diplopterus). Physiological Ecology. 49(1);1-13. https://doi.org/10.1111/phen.12420.Diapause of the Western cherry fruit fly, Rhagoletis indifferens (Diptera: Tephritidae): Metabolic rate and overwintering adaptations-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Neven, L.G. 2023. Diapause of the Western cherry fruit fly, Rhagoletis indifferens (Diptera: Tephritidae): Metabolic rate and overwintering adaptations. Environmental Entomology. 52(3):436-445. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvad030.Metabolic reserves of diapausing western cherry fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) pupae in relation to chill duration and post-chill rearing conditions-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Neven, L.G., Yee, W.L. 2022. Metabolic reserves of diapausing western cherry fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) pupae in relation to chill duration and post-chill rearing conditions. Frontiers in Insect Science. 2. Article 989673. https://doi.org/10.3389/finsc.2022.989673.Introduction to the collection: Climate change, insect pests, and beneficial arthropods in production systems-(Review Article) Eigenbrode, S., Adhikari, S., Kistner-Thomas, E., Neven, L.G. 2022. Introduction to the collection: Climate change, insect pests, and beneficial arthropods in production systems. Journal of Economic Entomology. 115(5):1315-1319. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toac107.Good to know: integrated research.  Entomologists at the USDA laboratory in Wapato, Washington, work to advance IPM for orchards-(Trade Journal) Cooper, W.R., Horton, D.R., Neven, L.G., Serrano, J.M., Walker Iii, W.B., Yee, W.L., Schmidt-Jeffris, R.A. 2022. Good to know: integrated research.  Entomologists at the USDA laboratory in Wapato, Washington, work to advance IPM for orchards. Good Fruit Grower. March 1, 2022 Issue.The eclosion of Rhagoletis pomonella (Diptera: Tephritidae) under different chill durations and simulated temperate and tropical conditions-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Neven, L.G., Wakie, T.T., Yee, W.L. 2021. The eclosion of Rhagoletis pomonella (Diptera: Tephritidae) under different chill durations and simulated temperate and tropical conditions. Environmental Entomology. 50(3):706-712. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvab018.Scaling up agricultural research with artificial intelligence-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Bestelmeyer, B.T., Marcillo, G., McCord, S.E., Mirsky, S.B., Moglen, G.E., Neven, L.G., Peters, D.C., Sohoulande Djebou, D.C., Wakie, T. 2020. Scaling up agricultural research with artificial intelligence. IEEE IT Professional. 22:32-38.Effects of irradiation on codling moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) 1st-3rd instars in sweet cherries-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Neven, L.G., Wakie, T. 2020. Effects of irradiation on codling moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) 1st-3rd instars in sweet cherries. Journal of Entomological Science. 55(4):570-577. https://doi.org/10.18474/0749-55.4.570.Low temperature duration and adult rearing regimes affect eclosion of Rhagoletis indifferens (Tephritidae: Diptera)-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Neven, L.G., Wakie, T., Yee, W.L. 2020. Low temperature duration and adult rearing regimes affect eclosion of Rhagoletis indifferens (Tephritidae: Diptera). Environmental Entomology. 49(3):660-666. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvaa044.Phytosanitary Irradiation: Does modified atmosphere packaging or controlled atmosphere storage creating a low oxygen environment threaten treatment efficacy?-(Other) Follett, P.A., Neven, L.G. 2020. Phytosanitary Irradiation: Does modified atmosphere packaging or controlled atmosphere storage creating a low oxygen environment threaten treatment efficacy?. Journal of Radiation Physics and Chemistry. 173:Article 108874. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2020.108874.Spotted lanternfly risk regions mapped-(Trade Journal) Neven, L.G., Wakie, T., Yee, W.L. 2020. Spotted lanternfly risk regions mapped. Good Fruit Grower. 71(3):16-17.The establishment risk of Lycorma delicatula (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae) in the United States and globally-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Wakie, T., Neven, L.G., Yee, W.L., Lu, Z. 2019. The establishment risk of Lycorma delicatula (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae) in the United States and globally. Journal of Economic Entomology. 113(1):306-314. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toz259.Postharvest insects and their control-(Book / Chapter) Neven, L.G., Yahia, A.M., Jones, R.W. 2019. Postharvest insects and their control. Book Chapter. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-813276-0.00016-X.Modeling the abundance of two Rhagoletis fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) pests in Washington State, U.S.A.-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Wakie, T., Yee, W.L., Neven, L.G., Kumar, S. 2019. Modeling the abundance of two Rhagoletis fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) pests in Washington State, U.S.A.. PLoS One. 14(6). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0217071.Assessing the risk of global establishment of Rhagoletis cerasi (Diptera: Tephritidae), with emphasis on the United States-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Wakie, T., Yee, W.L., Neven, L.G. 2018. Assessing the risk of global establishment of Rhagoletis cerasi (Diptera: Tephritidae), with emphasis on the United States. Journal of Economic Entomology. 111(3):1275-1284. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toy054.The latest buzz on bugs-(Trade Journal) Cooper, W.R., Garczynski, S.F., Horton, D.R., Knight, A.L., Neven, L.G., Yee, W.L. 2018. The latest buzz on bugs. Good Fruit Grower. 69(5):38-40.Current and Future Potential Risk of Establishment of Grapholita molesta (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in Washington State-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Neven, L.G., Kumar, S., Yee, W.L., Wakie, T. 2018. Current and Future Potential Risk of Establishment of Grapholita molesta (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in Washington State. Environmental Entomology. 47(2):448-456. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvx203.Codling moth establishment in China: Stages of invasion and potential future distribution-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Zhu, H., Kumar, S., Neven, L.G. 2017. Codling moth establishment in China: Stages of invasion and potential future distribution. Journal of Insect Science. 17(4):85. https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/iex054.Impact of prolonged absence of low temperature on adult eclosion patterns of western cherry fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Neven, L.G., Yee, W.L. 2017. Impact of prolonged absence of low temperature on adult eclosion patterns of western cherry fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae). Environmental Entomology. 46(3):708-713. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvx064.Mapping global potential risk of mango sudden decline disease caused by fungus Ceratocystis fimbriata-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Galdino, T., Kumar, S., Oliveira, L., Alfenas, A., Neven, L.G., Al-Sadi, A., Picanco, M. 2016. Mapping global potential risk of mango sudden decline disease caused by fungus Ceratocystis fimbriata. PLoS One. 11(7):e0159450.Mapping global potential risk of establishment of Rhagoletis pomonella (Diptera: Tephritidae) using MaxEnt and CLIMEX niche models-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Kumar, S., Yee, W.L., Neven, L.G. 2016. Mapping global potential risk of establishment of Rhagoletis pomonella (Diptera: Tephritidae) using MaxEnt and CLIMEX niche models. Journal of Economic Entomology. 109(5):2043-2053.Use of scanning calorimetry and microrespiration to determine effects of Bt toxin doses on Pandemis leafroller (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) metabolism-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Neven, L.G., Hale, A. 2015. Use of scanning calorimetry and microrespiration to determine effects of Bt toxin doses on Pandemis leafroller (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) metabolism. Trends in Entomology. 11:39-46.Assessing the global risk of establishment of Codling moth (Cydia pomonella) using CLIMEX and MaxEnt niche models-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Kumar, S., Neven, L.G., Zhu, H., Zhang, R. 2015. Assessing the global risk of establishment of Codling moth (Cydia pomonella) using CLIMEX and MaxEnt niche models. Journal of Economic Entomology. 108(4):1708-1719.Reduction of optimal thermal range in aging western cherry fruit flies(Rhagoletis indifferens Curran)-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Neven, L.G. 2015. Reduction of optimal thermal range in aging western cherry fruit flies(Rhagoletis indifferens Curran). Journal of Insect Science. 15(1):77.Assessing the potential for establishment of western cherry fruit fly using ecological niche modeling-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Kumar, S., Neven, L.G., Yee, W.L. 2014. Assessing the potential for establishment of western cherry fruit fly using ecological niche modeling. Journal of Economic Entomology. 107(3):1032-1044.Evaluating correlative and mechanistic niche models for assessing the risk of pest establishment-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Kumar, S., Neven, L.G., Yee, W.L. 2014. Evaluating correlative and mechanistic niche models for assessing the risk of pest establishment. Ecosphere. 5(7):86.What is the source of potato psyllids colonizing Washington, Oregon, and Idaho potato fields?-(Trade Journal) Horton, D.R., Munyaneza, J.E., Swisher, K.D., Echegaray, E., Murphy, A., Rondon, S., Sengoda, V., Neven, L.G., Jensen, A. 2014. What is the source of potato psyllids colonizing Washington, Oregon, and Idaho potato fields?. Potato Progress. 14(2): 1-7.Status of Rhagoletis (Diptera: Tephritidae) pests in the NAPPO countries-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Yee, W.L., Hernandez-Ortiz, V., Rull, J., Sinclair, B., Neven, L.G. 2014. Status of Rhagoletis (Diptera: Tephritidae) pests in the NAPPO countries. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 107:11-28.Effects of temperature and modified atmospheres on diapausing 5th instar codling moth metabolism-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Neven, L.G., Lehrman, N., Hansen, L.D. 2014. Effects of temperature and modified atmospheres on diapausing 5th instar codling moth metabolism. Journal of Thermal Biology. 42:9-14.Neo-sex chromosomes and adaptive potential in tortricid pests-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Nguyen, P., Sykorova, M., Sichova, J., Kuta, V., Dalikova, M., Capkova-Frydrychova, R., Neven, L.G., Sahara, K., Marec, F. 2013. Neo-sex chromosomes and adaptive potential in tortricid pests. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 10:6931-6936.Effects of short photoperiod on codling moth diapause and survival-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Neven, L.G. 2013. Effects of short photoperiod on codling moth diapause and survival. Journal of Economic Entomology. 106(1):520-523.Controlled atmosphere and temperature treatment system to disinfest fruit moth, Carposina sasakii (Lepidoptera:Carposinidae) on apples-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Son, Y., Chon, I., Neven, L.G., Kim, Y. 2012. Controlled atmosphere and temperature treatment system to disinfest fruit moth, Carposina sasakii (Lepidoptera:Carposinidae) on apples. Journal of Economic Entomology. 105(5):1540-1547; DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1603/EC12133.Fate of codling moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in harvested apples held under short photoperiod-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Neven, L.G. 2012. Fate of codling moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in harvested apples held under short photoperiod. Journal of Economic Entomology. 105(2):297-303; DOI: http//dx.doi.org/10.1603/ED11242.An improved system to assess insect tolerance to heated controlled atmosphere quarantine treatment-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Neven, L.G., Wang, S., Tang, J. 2012. An improved system to assess insect tolerance to heated controlled atmosphere quarantine treatment. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 143:95-100.Heated controlled atmosphere postharvest treatments for Macchiademus diplopterus (Distant)(Hemiptera: Lygaeidae) and Phlyctinus callosus (Schoenherr)(Coleoptera: Curculionidae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Johnson, S.A., Neven, L.G. 2011. Heated controlled atmosphere postharvest treatments for Macchiademus diplopterus (Distant)(Hemiptera: Lygaeidae) and Phlyctinus callosus (Schoenherr)(Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 104(2): 398-404.Characterization of three transcripts encoding small heat shock proteins expressed in the codling moth, Cydia pomonella (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Garczynski, S.F., Unruh, T.R., Guedot, C.N., Neven, L.G. 2011. Characterization of three transcripts encoding small heat shock proteins expressed in the codling moth, Cydia pomonella (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Insect Science. 18:473-483. DOI:10.1111/j.1744-7917.2011.01401.x.Genetic Transformation of the Codling Moth, Cydia pomonella L., with piggyBac EGFP-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Ferguson, H.J., Neven, L.G., Thibault, S., Mohammed, A., Fraser, M. 2011. Genetic Transformation of the Codling Moth, Cydia pomonella L., with piggyBac EGFP. Insect Molecular Biology. 20:201-214.Postharvest Management of Insects in Horticultural Products by Conventional and Organic Means, Primarily for Quarantine Purposes-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Neven, L.G. 2010. Postharvest Management of Insects in Horticultural Products by Conventional and Organic Means, Primarily for Quarantine Purposes. Stewart Postharvest Review, pp 1-11.Effects of Temperature and Controlled Atmospheres on Codling Moth Metabolism-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Neven, L.G., Hansen, L.D. 2010. Effects of Temperature and Controlled Atmospheres on Codling Moth Metabolism. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 103(3):418-423.The Potential of Heated Controlled Atmosphere Postharvest Treatments for the Control of False Codling Moth, Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Johnson, S.A., Neven, L.G. 2010. The Potential of Heated Controlled Atmosphere Postharvest Treatments for the Control of False Codling Moth, Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 102:265-271..Implementation of CATTS treatment using boxed/palletized peaches and nectarines-(Proceedings) Obenland, D.M., Neven, L.G. 2008. Implementation of CATTS treatment using boxed/palletized peaches and nectarines. International Conference on Methyl Bromide Alternatives and Emissions Reductions, November 10-13, 2009, San Diego, CA. 89:1-3.Insect Pest Management in Postharvest Ecosystems in the United States of America-(Review Article) Arthur, F.H., Johnson, J.A., Neven, L.G., Hallman, G.J., Follett, P.A. 2009. Insect Pest Management in Postharvest Ecosystems in the United States of America. Outlooks on Pest Management. 20: 279-284.The Occurrence of Codling Moth in Low Latitude Countries: Validation of Pest Distribution Reports-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Willett, M.J., Neven, L.G., Miller, C.E. 2009. The Occurrence of Codling Moth in Low Latitude Countries: Validation of Pest Distribution Reports. HortTechnology. 19(3):633-637.Rapid Assessment of the Sex of Codling Moth, Cydia pomonella-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Fukova, I., Neven, L.G., Barcenas, N.M., Gund, N.A., Dalikova, M. 2009. Rapid Assessment of the Sex of Codling Moth, Cydia pomonella. Journal of Applied Entomology 133:249-261.Efficacy of the Biofumigant Fungus Muscodor albus (Ascomycota: Xylariales) for Control of Codling Moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in Simulated Storage Conditions-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Lacey, L.A., Horton, D.R., Jones, D.C., Headrick, H.L., Neven, L.G. 2009. Efficacy of the Biofumigant Fungus Muscodor albus (Ascomycota: Xylariales) for Control of Codling Moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in Simulated Storage Conditions. Journal of Economic Entomology 102:43-49.Effects on Insects-(Book / Chapter) Neven, L.G., Yahida, E., Hallman, G.J. 2009. Effects on Insects. In: Modified and Controlled Atmospheres for the Storage, Transportation, and Packaging of Horticultural Commodities, E.M. Yahia (eds), CRC Press Taylor & Franics Group, Boca Raton-London-New York. pp 233-266.DEVELOPMENT OF A MODEL SYSTEM FOR RAPID ASSESSMENT OF INSECT MORTALITY IN HEATED CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE QUARANTINE TREATMENTS-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Neven, L.G. 2008. Development of a model system for rapid assessment of insect mortality in heated controlled atmosphere quarantine treatments. Journal of Economic Entomology 101(2):295-301.Potential for High Hydrostatic Pressure Processing to Control Quarantine Insects in Fruit-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Neven, L.G., Follett, P.A., Raghubeer, E. 2007. Potential for High Hydrostatic Pressure Processing to Control Quarantine Insects in Fruit. Journal of Economic Entomology. 100(5):1499-1503.DEVELOPING TRANSGENIC SEXING STRAINS FOR THE RELEASE OF NON-TRANSGENIC STERILE MALE CODLING MOTH, CYDIA POMONELLA-(Proceedings) Marec, F., Neven, L.G., Fucova, I. 2007. Developing transgenic sexing strains for the release of non-transgenic sterile male codling moth, Cydia pomonella. IAEA-FAO Area Wide Insect Management, Control of Insect Pests, Symposium Proceedings, 103-111.Organic Quarantine Treatments for Tree Fruits-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Neven, L.G. 2008. Organic Quarantine Treatments for Tree Fruits. HortScience Vol. 43(1)22-26.CONFIRMATION AND EFFICACY TESTS AGAINST CODLING MOTH AND ORIENTAL FRUIT MOTH IN APPLES USING COMBINATION HEAT AND CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE TREATMENTS-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Neven, L.G., Rehfield, L.M. 2006. Confirmation and efficacy tests against codling moth and oriental fruit moth in apples using combination heat and controlled atmosphere treatments. J. Econ. Entomol. 99(5): 1620-1627.CONFIRMATION AND EFFICACY TESTS AGAINST CODLING MOTH AND ORIENTAL FRUIT MOTH IN PEACHES AND NECTARINES USING COMBINATION HEAT AND CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE TREATMENTS-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Neven, L.G., Rehfield, L.M., Obenland, D.M. 2006. Confirmation and efficacy tests against codling moth and oriental fruit moth in peaches and nectarines using combination heat and controlled atmosphere treatments. J. Econ. Entomol. 99(5): 1610-1619.CURRENT TRENDS IN QUARANTINE ENTOMOLOGY-(Review Article) Follett, P.A., Neven, L.G. 2006. Current trends in quarantine entomology. Annual Review Of Entomology.  51: 359-385.COMBINED HEAT AND CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE QUARANTINE TREATMENTS FOR CONTROL OF WESTERN CHERRY FRUIT FLY IN SWEET CHERRIES-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Neven, L.G., Rehfield, L.M. 2006. Combined heat and controlled atmosphere quarantine treatments for control of western cherry fruit fly in sweet cherries. J. Econ. Entomol. 99(3): 658-663.THE POTENTIAL OF THE FUNGUS, MUSCODOR ALBUS AS A MICROBIAL CONTROL AGENT OF POTATO TUBER MOTH (LEPIDOPTERA: GELECHIIDAE) IN STORED POTATOES.-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Lacey, L.A., Neven, L.G. 2006. The potential of the fungus, Muscodor albus as a microbial control agent of potato tuber moth (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) in stored potatoes. J. Invertebr. Pathol. 91: 195-198.Effect of high-pressure hot water washing treatment on fruit quality, insects, and disease in apples and pears Part II: Effect on postharvest decay of d'Anjou pear fruit-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Spotts, R.A., Serdani, M., Mielke, E.A., Bai, J., Chen, P.M., Hansen, J.D., Neven, L.G., Sanderson, P.G. 2006. Effect of a high-pressure hot water washing system on fruit quality, insects, and disease in apples and pears. Part II. Effect on postharvest decay of d'Anjou pear fruit. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 40:216-220.EFFECT OF A HIGH-PRESSURE HOT WATER WASHING SYSTEM ON FRUIT QUALITY, INSECTS, AND DISEASE IN APPLES AND PEARS. PART III: USE OF SILICONE-BASED MATERIALS AND MECHANICAL METHODS TO ELIMINATE SURFACE PESTS-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Hansen, J.D., Heidt, M.L., Neven, L.G., Mielke, E.A., Bai, J., Chen, P.M., Spotts, R.A. 2006. Effect of a high-pressure hot water washing system on fruit quality, insects, and disease in apples and pears. Part III: Use of silicone-based materials and mechanical methods to eliminate surface pests. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 40:221-229Effect of high-pressure hot water washing treatment on fruit quality, insects, and disease in apples and pears Park IV: Use of silicone-based materials and mechanical methods to eliminate surface arthropod eggs-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Neven, L.G., Hansen, J.D., Spotts, R.A., Serdani, M., Mielke, E.A., Bai, J., Chen, P.M., Sanderson, P.G. 2006. Effect of a high-pressure hot water washing system on fruit quality, insects, and disease in apples and pears. Part IV: Use of silicone-based materials and mechanical methods to eliminate surface arthropod pests. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 40:230-235.EFFECT OF A HIGH-PRESSURE HOT WATER WASHING SYSTEM ON FRUIT QUALITY, INSECTS, AND DISEASE IN APPLES AND PEARS. PART I. EFFECT OF DIFFERENT WASHING CONDITION ON FRUIT QUALITY OF 'D'ANJOU' PEARS-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Bai, J., Mielke, E.A., Chen, P.M., Spotts, R.A., Hansen, J.D., Neven, L.G. 2006. Effect of a high-pressure hot water washing system on fruit quality, insects, and disease in apples and pears. Part I. Effect of different washing condition on fruit quality of d'Anjou' pears. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 40:207-215.FACTORS AFFECTING ENTOMOPATHOGENIC NEMATODES (STEINERNEMATIDAE) FOR THE CONTROL OF OVERWINTERING CODLING MOTH (LEPIDOPETERA: TORTRICIDAE) IN FRUIT BINS-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Lacey, L.A., Neven, L.G., Headrick, H.L., Fritts, Jr, R. 2005. Factors affecting entomopathogenic nematodes (Steinernematidae) for the control of overwintering codling moth (Lepidopetera: Tortricidae) in fruit bins. Journal of Economic Entomology. 98(6):1863-1869.EXPRESSION PATTERNS OF THREE HEAT SHOCK PROTEIN 70 GENES AMONG DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES OF THE RED FLOUR BEETLE, TRIBOLIUM CASTANEUM (HERBST) (COLEOPTERA: TENEBRIONIDAE)-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Mahroof, R., Zhu, K., Neven, L.G., Subramanyam, B., Bai, J. 2005. Expression patterns of three heat shock protein 70 genes among developmental stages of the red flour beetle, tribolium castaneum (herbst) (coleoptera: tenebrionidae). Journal of Insect Physiology. 141:247-256.OVARIAN DEVELOPMENT AND LIPID RESERVES ARE AFFECTED BY MATING DELAYS IN THREE SPECIES OF ANTHOCORIS (HETEROPTERA: ANTHOCORIDAE)-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Horton, D.R., Lewis, T.M., Neven, L.G. 2005. Ovarian development and lipid reserves are affected by mating delays in three species of anthocoris (heteroptera: anthocoridae). The Canadian Entomologist. 137(3):328-336.PEACH AND NECTARINE QUALITY FOLLOWING TREATMENT WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE FORCED AIR COMBINED WITH CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERES-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Obenland, D.M., Neipp, P.W., Mackey, B.E., Neven, L.G. 2005. Peach and nectarine quality following treatment with high temperature forced air combined with controlled atmospheres. Hortscience 40(5):1425-1430.COMBINED HEAT AND CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE QUARANTINE TREATMENTS FOR CONTROL OF CODLING MOTH, CYDIA POMONELLA, IN SWEET CHERRIES-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Neven, L.G. 2005. Combined heat and controlled atmosphere quarantine treatments for control of codling moth in sweet cherries. Journal of Economic Entomology. 98(3):709-715.DEVELOPMENT OF GENETIC SEXING STRAINS IN LEPIDOPTERA: FROM TRADITIONAL TO TRANSGENIC APPROACHES-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Marec, F., Neven, L.G., Robinson, A.S., Vreysen, M., Goldsmith, M.R., Nagaraju, J., Franz, G. 2005. Development of genetic sexing strains in Lepidoptera: From traditional to transgenic approaches. Journal of Economic Entomology. 98:248-259.DNA DIAGNOSTICS TO IDENTIFY INTERNAL FRUIT FEEDERS (LEPIDOPTERA:TORTRICIDAE) OF POME FRUITS OF QUARANTINE IMPORTANCE-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Barcenas, N.M., Unruh, T.R., Neven, L.G. 2005. Dna diagnostics to identify internal fruit feeders (Lepidoptera:Tortricidae) of pome fruits of quarantine importance. Journal of Economic Entomology. 98(2):299-306.HIGH PRESSURE WASHING AND ORGANOSILICONES-(Trade Journal) Neven, L.G. 2004. High pressure washing and organosilicones. Good Fruit Grower. 55(17):57.BIOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE WILD AND GOLDEN SPORT OF GRAPHOLITA PRUNIVORA (LEPIDOPTERA:TORTRICIDAE)-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Neven, L.G., Mantey, K.D. 2004. Biology and development of the wild and golden sport of Grapholita prunivora (Lepidoptera:Tortricidae). Environmental Entomology. 33:506-512.PRACTICAL ALTERNATIVES TO METHYL BROMIDE FOR USE AS QUARANTINE AND PRE-SHIPMENT TREATMENTS IN NORTH AMERICA-(Proceedings) Fields, P.G., Neven, L.G., Johnson, J.A. 2004. Practical alternatives to methyl bromide for use as quarantine and pre-shipment treatments in north america. International Conference on Methyl Bromide Alternatives and Emissions Reductions. September 27-30, 2004, Lisbon, Portugal. p 119-122, in (Eds) Batchelor, T. and Alfarroba.EFFECTS OF LOW TEMPERATURE ON EGG AND LARVAL STAGES OF THE LESSER APPLEWORM (LEPIDOPTERA:TOTRICIDAE)-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Neven, L.G. 2004. Effects of low temperature on egg and larval stages of the lesser appleworm (Lepidoptera:Totricidae). Journal of Economic Entomology.  97:820-823DNA-BASED DIAGNOSTICS FOR LEPIDOPTERAN PESTS OF POME FRUITS-(Abstract Only) Barcenas, N., Unruh, T.R., Neven, L.G. 2004. DNA-based diagnostics for Lepidopteran pests of pome fruits. Western Orchard Pest and Disease Management Conference. p.35.ORGANIC QUARANTINE TREATMENTS FOR POME AND STONE FRUITS-(Abstract Only) Neven, L.G., Obenland, D.M., Drake, S.R., Hallman, G.J. 2003. Organic quarantine treatments for pome and stone fruits. Methyl Bromide Alternatives and Emissions Research Conference Proceedings. San Diego, CA. 2 pages.DISINFESTATION OF FRESH HORTICULTURAL COMMODITIES BY USING HOT FORCED AIR WITH CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERES-(Book / Chapter) Neven, L.G. 2004. Disinfestation of fresh horticultural commodities by using hot forced air with controlled atmospheres. Kluwer Academic Publishers Netherlands. Post-Harvest Treatment and Technology. P 297-315.STONE FRUIT QUALTY FOLLOWING HIGH TEMPERATURE/CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE TREATMENT-(Abstract Only) Obenland, D.M., Neipp, P.W., Neven, L.G. Stone fruit qualty following high temperature/controlled atmosphere treatment. Methyl Bromide Alternatives and Emissions Research Conference Proceedings.CARBOHYDRATE CONCENTRATIONS OF APPLES AND PEARS AS INFLUENCED BY IRRADIATION AS A QUARANTINE TREATMENT-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Drake, S.R., Neven, L.G., Sanderson, P. 2003. Carbohydrate concentrations of apples and pears as influenced by irradiation as a quarantine treatment. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation Research. 27:165-172.THE USE OF COMBINATION HOT FORCED AIR WITH CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE FOR  DISINFESTATION OF FRESH HORTICULTURAL COMMODITIES-(Book / Chapter) Neven, L.G. 2003. The use of combination hot forced air with controlled atmosphere for  disinfestation of fresh horticultural commodities. Crop Management and Postharvest Handling of Horticultural Products.PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF PHYSICAL POSTHARVEST TREATMENTS ON INSECTS-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Neven, L.G. 2003. Physiological effects of physical postharvest treatments on insects. HortTechnology. 13:272-275.ACTIVE REGULATION OF RESPIRATION AND CIRCULATION IN PUPAE OF THE CODLING MOTH (CYDIA POMONELLA)-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Slama, K., Neven, L.G. 2001. Active regulation of respiration and circulation in pupae of the codling moth (Cydia pomonella). Journal of Insect Physiology. 47:1321-1336.ASSESSING 'BING' SWEET CHERRY TOLERANCE TO A HEATED CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE  FOR INSECT PEST CONTROL-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Shellie, K., Neven, L.G., Drake, S.R. 2001. Assessing 'Bing' sweet cherry tolerance to a heated controlled atmosphere for insect pest control. Hort. Technology. 11(2):308-311. April-June 2001.EFFECTS OF PHYSICAL POSTHARVEST TREATMENTS ON INSECTS-(Abstract Only) Neven, L.G. 2001. Effects of physical postharvest treatments on insects. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science.ASSESSING 'BING' SWEET CHERRY TOLERANCE TO A HEATED CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE FOR INSECT PEST CONTROL-(Peer Reviewed Journal) SHELLIE, K., NEVEN, L.G., DRAKE, S.R. ASSESSING 'BING' SWEET CHERRY TOLERANCE TO A HEATED CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE FOR INSECT PEST CONTROL. 2001. HORT TECHNOLOGY. 11(2):308-311.TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ORGANIC QUARANTINE           TREATMENTS-(Abstract Only) Neven, L.G. 2000. Trials and tribulations in the development of organic quarantine treatments. Proceedings of Methyl Bromide Alternatives Conference.PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES OF INSECTS TO HEAT-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Neven, L.G. 2000. Physiological responses of insects to heat. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 21:103-111.SUB-ZERO COOLING SYNCHRONIZES POST-DIAPAUSE DEVELOPMENT OF CODLING MOTH, CYDIA POMONELLA-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Neven, L.G., Ferguson, H.J., Knight, A.L. 2000. Sub-zero cooling synchronizes post-diapause development of codling moth, Cydia pomonella. CryoLetters. 21:203-214.COMPARISON OF ALTERNATIVE POSTHARVEST QUARANTINE TREATMENTS FOR SWEET  CHERRIES-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Neven, L.G., Drake, S.R. 2000. Comparison of alternative postharvest quarantine treatments for sweet cherries. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 20:107-114.USE OF TRANSGENIC VIRUSES TO IMPAIR COLD HARDINESS IN INSECT PESTS-(Abstract Only) Neven, L.G., Ferguson, H.J. 2000. Use of transgenic viruses to impair cold hardiness in insect pests. Insect and Plant Cold Hardiness Symposium.EFFECTS OF THE RATE OF HEATING ON APPLE AND PEAR FRUIT QUALITY-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Neven, L.G., Drake, S.R., Ferguson, H.J. 2000. Effects of the rate of heating on apple and pear fruit quality. Journal of Food Quality. 23:317-326.QUARANTINE TREATMENT OF CHERRIES USING 915 MHZ MICROWAVES: TEMPERATURE MAPPING, CODLING MOTH MORTALITY AND FRUIT QUALITY-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Ikediala, J.N., Tang, J., Neven, L.G., Drake, S.R. 1999. Quarantine treatment of cherries using 915 mhz microwaves: temperature mapping, codling moth mortality and fruit quality. Postharvest Biology and Technology. 16:127-137.


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