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Chandrasekar S Kousik

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                        Vegetable Research

                        




                        
                        Research Plant Pathologist
                        Phone: (843) 402-5316
                        
                        
                        Fax: (843) 573-4715(Employee information on this page comes from the REE Directory. Please contact your front office staff to update the REE Directory.)
                            ProjectsDevelopment of Preseason Risk Prediction Models to Facilitate Areawide Pest Management of Whitefly-transmitted Viruses of Vegetables
                                                    Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (A)Accession Number: 435810Development of Preseason Risk Prediction Models to Facilitate Areawide Pest Management of Whitefly-transmitted Viruses of Vegetables
                                                    Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (A)Accession Number: 435821Characterization of Host Resistance and Biology of Diseases and Nematodes in Vegetable Crops
                                                    In-House Appropriated
                                                                    (D)Accession Number: 441924Development of Preseason Risk Prediction Models to Facilitate Areawide Pest Management of Whitefly-transmitted Viruses of Vegetables
                                                    Interagency Reimbursable Agreement
                                                                    (I)Accession Number: 435670Leveraging Concentrated Organic Byproduct for Nutrient use Efficiency, and Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation in Organic Vegetable Production
                                                    Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (R)Accession Number: 445748SAM: Sustainable Anthracnose Management for Watermelon and Cucumber Growers in the Eastern United States
                                                    Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (R)Accession Number: 445811Controlled Environment Agriculture Platform for Hydroponic Cultivation of Salt-Tolerant Crops with Integrated Saline Water Irrigation
                                                    Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (R)Accession Number: 443702Management of Endemic and Emerging Bacterial Diseases of Capsicum by Plant Resistance, Novel Compounds, and Understanding Pathogen Diversity
                                                    Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (R)Accession Number: 437474CucCAP2: Harnessing Genomic Resources to Improve Disease Resistance and Disease Management in Cucurbit Crops (Charleston)
                                                    Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (R)Accession Number: 439291Areawide Pest Management of Whitefly and Thrips Transmitted Viruses in Fruiting Vegetables in Four Production Regions of Florida
                                                    Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (S)Accession Number: 441072Areawide Pest Management of Whitefly- and Thrips-transmitted Viruses in Fruiting Vegetables in Four Production Regions of Florida with GCC
                                                    Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (S)Accession Number: 438020Areawide Pest Management of Whitefly- and Thrips-Transmitted Viruses in Fruiting Vegetables in Four Production Regions of Florida
                                                    Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (S)Accession Number: 438021Areawide Pest Management of Whitefly- and Thrips-Transmitted Viruses in Fruiting Vegetables in Four Production Regions of Florida with F1K9
                                                    Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (S)Accession Number: 436846Areawide Pest Management of Whitefly- and Thrips-Transmitted Viruses in Fruiting Vegetables in Four Production Regions of Florida with Univ. of FL
                                                    Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (S)Accession Number: 436855Identification, Mapping and Risk Prediction of Whitefly- and Thrips-transmitted Viruses in Fruiting Vegetables in Florida
                                                    Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (S)Accession Number: 444521Evaluation of Watermelon and Cucumber Genotypes for Tolerance to Biotic and Abiotic Stress
                                                    Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (S)Accession Number: 445087Screening Seeded and Seedless Watermelon Varieties for Resistance to the Whitefly-transmitted Cucurbit Leaf Crumple Virus (CuLCrV)
                                                    Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (S)Accession Number: 445172Screening Seeded and Seedless Watermelon Varieties for Resistance to the Whitefly-transmitted Cucurbit Leaf Crumple Virus
                                                    Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (S)Accession Number: 443292Evaluation of Watermelon and Cucumber Genotypes for Tolerance to Biotic and Abiotic Stress
                                                    Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (S)Accession Number: 443504**Publications**
                                                (Clicking on the reprint icon
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                                                    will take you to the publication reprint.)A Citrullus genus super-pangenome reveals extensive variations in wild and cultivated watermelons and sheds light on watermelon evolution and domestication
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wu, S., Sun, H., Gao, L., Branham, S., Mcgregor, C., Xu, Y., Kousik, C.S., Wechter, W., Levi, A., Fei, Z. 2023. A Citrullus genus super-pangenome reveals extensive variations in wild and cultivated watermelons and sheds light on watermelon evolution and domestication. Plant Biotechnology Journal. 2023. https://doi.org/10.1111/pbi.14120.Cucurbit leaf crumple virus (Geminiviridae: Begomovirus) transmission by its vector, the sweetpotato whitefly, harboring different facultative endosymbionts

- (Abstract Only)Transmission of cucurbit leaf crumple virus (Geminiviridae: Begomovirus) by vector Bemisia tabaci with differing secondary endosymbiont composition

- (Abstract Only)Phytophthora capsici: recent progress on fundamental biology and disease manangement 100 years after its description
                                                        

- (Review Article)Quesada-Ocampo, L.M., Parada-Rojas, C.H., Hansen, Z., Vogel, G., Smart, C., Hausbeck, M.K., Carmo, R.M., Huitema, E., Naegele, R.P., Kousik, C.S., Tandy, P., Lamour, K. 2023. Phytophthora capsici: recent progress on fundamental biology and disease manangement 100 years after its description. Annual Review of Phytopathology. 61:185-208. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-phyto-021622-103801.USVL531-MDR: Watermelon germplasm line with broad resistance to powdery mildew and phytophthora fruit rot
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kousik, C.S., Ikerd, J.L., Mandal, M., Adkins, S., Turechek, W. 2023. USVL531-MDR: Watermelon germplasm line with broad resistance to powdery mildew and phytophthora fruit rot. HortScience. 58(4):475-479. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI16907-22.Micronutrients affect induced resistance in watermelon against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum and Meloidogyne incognita infection
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kasmita, K., Coolong, T., Mandal, M., Kousik, C.S., Gitaitis, R., Hajihassani, A., Dutta, B. 2022. Micronutrients affect induced resistance in watermelon against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum and Meloidogyne incognita infection. Plant Disease. 10:796. https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens10070796.Phytophthora capsici, 100 years later: Research mile markers from 1922 to 2022
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Sanago, S., Lamour, K., Kousik, C.S., Parado-Rojas, C., Quesada-Ocampo, L., Wyenandt, A., Babadoost, M., Hausbeck, M., Hansen, Z., Ali, E., Mcgrath, M., Hu, J., Crosby, K., Lozada, D., Miller, S. 2022. Phytophthora capsici, 100 years later: Research mile markers from 1922 to 2022. Phytopathology. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-08-22-0297-RVW.Detection of cucurbit leaf crumple virus infectious clones from the virus vector Bemisia tabaci

- (Abstract Only)Broad resistance to fruit rot in USVL watermelon germplasm lines to isolates of Phytophthora capsici from across USA
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kousik, C.S., Ikerd, J.L., Wechter, W.P., Barnham, S., Turechek, W. 2022. Broad resistance to fruit rot in USVL watermelon germplasm lines to isolates of Phytophthora capsici from across USA. Plant Disease. 106:711-719. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-11-20-2480-RE.Managing stubborn Oomycete plant pathogens
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kousik, C.S., Quesada-Ocampo, L.M., Keinath, A.P., Hausbeck, M., Granke, L., Naegele, R.P., Ji, P. 2021. Managing stubborn Oomycete plant pathogens. Plant Health Progress. 22:215-218. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHP-02-21-0047-FI.QTL mapping of resistance to powdery mildew race 1 in a recombinant inbred line population of melon
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Branham, S.E., Kousik, C.S., Mandal, M., Wechter, W.P. 2021. QTL mapping of resistance to powdery mildew race 1 in a recombinant inbred line population of melon. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-12-20-2643-RE.Transcriptomic profile of watermelon affected by zinc in presence of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum and Meloidogyne incognita
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Karki, K., Cooling, T., Kousik, C.S., Myers, B., Hajihassani, A., Mandal, M., Dutta, B. 2021. Transcriptomic profile of watermelon affected by zinc in presence of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum and Meloidogyne incognita. Pathogens. https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens10070796.New sources of resistance in winter squash (Cucurbita moschata) to phytophthora crown rot and their relationship to cultivated squash
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kousik, C.S., Vogel, G.M., Ikerd, J.L., Mandal, M.K., Mazourek, M., Smart, C.D., Turechek, W. 2021. New sources of resistance in winter squash (Cucurbita moschata) to phytophthora crown rot and their relationship to cultivated squash. Plant Health Progress. 22:323-331. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHP-02-21-0047-FI.A diagnostic guide for Phytophthora capsici infecting vegetable crops
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Parada-Rojas, C.H., Granke, L.L., Naegele, R.P., Hansen, Z., Hausbeck, M.K., Kousik, C.S., Mcgrath, M.T., Smart, C., Quesada-Ocampo, L.M. 2021. A diagnostic guide for Phytophthora capsici infecting vegetable crops. Plant Health Progress. 22:404-414. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHP-02-21-0027-FI.A diagnostic guide for Phytophthora capsici infecting vegetable crops
                                                        

- (Other)Parada-Rojas, C., Granke, L., Naegele, R.P., Hansen, Z., Hausbeck, M., Kousik, C.S., Mcgrath, M., Smart, C., Quesada-Ocampo, L. 2021. A diagnostic guide for Phytophthora capsici infecting vegetable crops. Plant Disease. Available: https://doi.org/10.1094/PHP-02-21-0027-FI.Elucidation of resistance signaling and identification of powdery mildew resistant mapping loci (ClaPMR2) during watermelon-podosphaera xanthii interaction using RNA-seq and whole-genome resequencing approach
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mihir, M., Haktan, S., Kousik, C.S. 2020. Elucidation of resistance signaling and identification of powdery mildew resistant mapping loci (ClaPMR2) during watermelon-podosphaera xanthii interaction using RNA-seq and whole-genome resequencing approach. Scientific Reports. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-70932-z.Detection of cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus (CYSDV) infecting watermelon in South Carolina
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kousik, C.S., Adkins, S.T. 2020. Detection of cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus (CYSDV) infecting watermelon in South Carolina. Plant Health Progress. https://doi.org/10.1094/php-03-20-0016-br.Spatial and temporal physiognomies of whitefly and tomato yellow leaf curl virus epidemics in southwestern Florida tomato fields
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Anco, D., Rouse, L., Lucas, L., Parks, F., Mellinger, C., Adkins, S.T., Kousik, C.S., Roberts, P., Stansly, P., Ha, M., Turechek, W. 2019. Spatial and temporal physiognomies of whitefly and tomato yellow leaf curl virus epidemics in southwestern Florida tomato fields. Phytopathology. 110(1):130-145. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-05-19-0183-FI.Relative susceptibility of commercial watermelon varieties to powdery mildew
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kousik, C.S., Ikerd, J.L., Mandal, M. 2019. Relative susceptibility of commercial watermelon varieties to powdery mildew. Crop Protection.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2019.104910The 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.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.Developing sustainable strategies for managing watermelon diseases in southeastern United States

- (Abstract Only)Kousik, C.S. 2019. Developing sustainable strategies for managing watermelon diseases in southeastern United States. Abstracts of the National Symposium on Recent challenges and opportunities in sustainable plant health management at the 71st Annual Meeting of the Indian Phytopathological Society. February 26-28, 2019. BHU, Varanasi, India. Pp. 267Grafting susceptible pepper on resistant rootstocks to manage Phytophthora capsici in heavily infested fields

- (Proceedings)Kousik, C.S., Ikerd, J.L., and Hassell, R. 2018. Grafting susceptible pepper on resistant rootstocks to manage Phytophthora capsici in heavily infested fields.  Proceedings of the 2nd international Soilborne Oomycete conference, Page 39. https://doi.org/358867.Progress and challenges in managing Phytophthora fruit rot of Cucurbits

- (Proceedings)Kousik, C.S. 2018. Progress and challenges in managing Phytophthora fruit rot of cucurbits. Proceedings of the 2nd International Soilborne Oomycete conference, Page 13.  https://doi.org/35882.Developing sources of resistance in Winter Squash (Cucurbita moschata) to Crown and Root Rot caused by Phytophthora capsici

- (Proceedings)Kousik, C.S., Ikerd, J.L., Mandal, M.K. 2018. Developing Sources of Resistance in Winter Squash (Cucurbita moschata) to Crown and Root Rot caused by Phytophthora capsici. Proceedings of the 2nd International Soiborne Oomycete conference, Page 39. https://doi.org/358884.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.PA-593: A root-knot nematode resistant sweet cherry-type pepper
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Rutter, W.B., Kousik, C.S., Thies, J.A., Farnham, M.W., Fery, R.L. 2018. PA-593: A root-knot nematode resistant sweet cherry-type pepper. Horticultural Science. 53(12):1922-1923. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI13544-18.Relative susceptibility of commercial watermelon varieties to powdery mildew and phytophthora fruit rot

- (Abstract Only)Kousik, C.S., Ikerd, J.L., Mandal, M.K. 2018. Relative Susceptibility of Commercial Watermelon Varieties to Powdery Mildew and Phytophthora Fruit Rot.Presented at  Cucurbitacea 2018, Davis CA. Cucurbitaceae 2018 conference abstracts, Page 51. https://cucubit2018.ucdavis.edu/  https://doi.org/358779.New sources of resistance to phytophthora crown and root rot in Cucuribta moschata

- (Abstract Only)Kousik, C.S., Ikerd, J.L., Mandal, M.K. 2018. New Sources of Resistance to Phytophthora Crown and Root Rot in Cucurbita moschata. Presented Cucurbitaceae 2018, Davis, CA. Cucurbitaceae 2018 conference abstracts, Page 11. https://cucurbit2018.ucdavis.edu/  https://doi.org/358780.Role of antioxidant molecule melatonin in plant-host resistance and pathogen suppression in cucurbits

- (Abstract Only)Mandal, M.K., Suren, H., Ward, B., Boroujerdi, A., Kousik, C.S. 2018. Role of Antioxidant Molecule Melatonin in Plant-Host Resistance and Pathogen Suppression in Cucurbits. Presented at Cucurbitaceae 2018, Davis, CA. Curcubitaceae 2018 conference abstracts, Page 11.  https://cucurbit2018.ucdavis.edu/  https://doi.org/358416.Broad resistance to U.S. powdery mildew isolates in newly developed watermelon germplasm lines
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Kousik, C.S., Mandal, M.K>, Ikerd, J., Adkins, S., and Turechek, W.W. 2018. Broad resistance to U.S. powdery mildew isolates in newly developed watermelon germplasm lines. (Abstr.) Phytopathology 108:S1.173. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-108-10-S1.1Differential roles of the plant secondary metabolite melatonin in plant-host resistance and pathogen suppression
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Mandal, M.K., and Kousik, C.S. 2018. Differential roles of the plant secondary metabolite melatonin in plant-host resistance and pathogen suppression. (Abstr.) Phytopathology 108:S1.227. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-108-10-S1.1Genome-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).Pan-genomes of the citrullus species

- (Abstract Only)First report of resistance to boscalid in podosphaera xanthii, cucurbit powdery mildew, in South Carolina
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Keinath, A.P., Gabriel, R., Kousik, C.S. 2018. First report of resistance to boscalid in podosphaera xanthii, cucurbit powdery mildew, in South Carolina. Plant Health Progress. 19:220-221. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHP-03-18-0009-BR.Powdery mildew resistant bottle gourd germplasm lines: USVL351-PMR and USVL482-PMR
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kousik, C.S., Ikerd, J.L., Mandal, M., Adkins, S.T., Webster, C.G., Turechek, W. 2018. Powdery mildew resistant bottle gourd germplasm lines: USVL351-PMR and USVL482-PMR. HortScience. 53(8):1224-1227. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI13067-18.Watermelon germplasm lines: USVL608-PMR, USVL255-PMR, USVL313-PMR and USVL585-PMR with broad resistance to powdery mildew
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kousik, C.S., Ikerd, J.L., Mandal, M., Adkins, S.T., Turechek, W. 2018. Watermelon germplasm lines: USVL608-PMR, USVL255-PMR, USVL313-PMR and USVL585-PMR with broad resistance to powdery mildew. HortScience. 53(8):1212-1217. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI12979-18.Cucurbit powdery mildew races on melon: current status in the U.S.

- (Abstract Only)McCreight, J.D., Coffey, M.D., Ando, K., Kousik, C.S. 2018. Cucurbit powdery mildew races on melon: Current status in the U.S.. American Society for Horticultural Science Annual Conference, July 31-August 3, 2018, Washington, DC.Differential roles of melatonin in plant-host resistance and pathogen suppression in cucurbits
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mandal, M., Suren, H., Ward, B., Boroujerdi, A., Kousik, C.S. 2018. Differential roles of melatonin in plant-host resistance and pathogen suppression in cucurbits. Journal of Pineal Research. e12505. https://doi.org/10.1111/jpi.12505.Evaluation of watermelon varieties for tolerance to powdery mildew and Phytophthora fruit rot, 2015

- (Research Notes)Kousik, C.S., Ikerd, J.L. and Mandal, M.K. 2018. Evaluation of watermelon varieties for tolerance to powdery mildew and Phytophthora fruit rot, 2015.  Plant Disease Management Reports 12:V076.Evaluation of fungicide rotations and melcast for management of phytophthora fruit rot of watermelon, 2016

- (Research Notes)Kousik, C.S., Ikerd, J.L., Mandal, M.K. 2018. Evaluation of fungicide rotations and Melcast for management of Phytophthora fruit rot of watermelon, 2016. Plant Disease Management Reports 12:V076. https://doi.org/348568.Genetics of resistance to powdery mildew in watermelon line USVL608-PMR

- (Abstract Only)Kousik, C.S., Ikerd, J.L., Mandal, M.K., Wadl, P. 2018. Genetics of resistance to Powdery Mildew in Watermelon Line USVL608-PMR. Presented at Cucurbitaceae 2018 conference abstracts, Page 55. https://cucurbit2018.ucdavis.edu/  https://doi.org/358415.Relative susceptibility of commercial watermelon varieties to powdery mildew
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Kousik, C.S., Ikerd, J.L., Mandal, M.K. 2018. Relative susceptibility of commercial watermelon varieties to powdery mildew (Abstr.)  Phytopathology 108:S2.6.  https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-108-12-S2.1Powdery mildew resistant rootstocks impart tolerance to grafted susceptible watermelon scion seedlings
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kousik, C.S., Mandal, M., Hassell, R. 2018. Powdery mildew resistant rootstocks impart tolerance to grafted susceptible watermelon scion seedlings. Plant Disease. 102(7):1290-1298. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-09-17-1384-RE.Bottle gourd genotypes vary in clomazone tolerance

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cutulle, M.A., Harrison Jr, H.F., Kousik, C.S., Wadl, P.A., Levi, A. 2017. Bottle gourd genotypes vary in clomazone tolerance. HortScience. 52:1687-1691.Development of Phytophthora fruit rot caused by Phytophthora capsici on resistant and susceptible watermelon fruit of different ages
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kousik, C.S., Ikerd, J.L., Turechek, W. 2017. Development of Phytophthora fruit rot caused by Phytophthora capsici on resistant and susceptible watermelon fruit of different ages. Plant Disease. 102(2)370-374. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-06-17-0898-RE.First report of powdery mildew on cucumis zambianus, cucurbita digitata and zehneria scabraCaused by podosphaera xanthii
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Rennberger, G., Kousik, C.S., Keinath, A.P. 2017. First report of powdery mildew on cucumis zambianus, cucurbita digitata and zehneria scabraCaused by podosphaera xanthii. Plant Disease. 102(1):246. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-06-17-0916-PDN.Development of a sweet cherry pepper line with resistance to the southern root-knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita

- (Abstract Only)Genetic Resources of Watermelon
                                                        

- (Book / Chapter)Levi, A., Jarret, R.L., Kousik, C.S., Wechter, W.P., Nimmakayala, P., Reddy, U. 2017. Genetic Resources of Watermelon. In: Grumet R., Garcia-Mas J., and Katzir N., editors. Genetics and Genomics of Cucurbitaceae. Springer International Publishing AG 2016. p. 87-110. https://doi:10.1007/7397_2016_34.Evaluation of watermelon varieties for tolerance to powdery mildew, 2016

- (Research Notes)Kousik, C.S., Ikerd, J.L., Mandal, M.K. 2018. Evaluation of watermelon varieties for tolerance to powdery mildew, 2016. Plant Disease Management Reports 12:V075. https://doi.org/348569.Fungicide rotation schemes for managing Phytophthora fruit rot of watermelon across southeastern United States

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kousik, C.S., Pingsheng, J., Dan, E., Lina, Q. 2017. Fungicide rotation schemes for managing Phytophthora fruit rot of watermelon across southeastern United States. Plant Health Progress. 18:28-34. doi:10.1094/PHP-RS-16-0059.Cucumber vein yellowing virus

- (Book / Chapter)Adkins, S.T., Kousik, C.S. 2017. Cucumber vein yellowing virus. American Phytopathological Society. 2017:143-144.Squash vein yellowing virus

- (Book / Chapter)Adkins, S.T., Turechek, W., Roberts, P.D., Webb, S.E., Baker, C.A., Kousik, C.S. 2017. Squash vein yellowing virus. American Phytopathological Society. 2017:149-151.Development and evaluation of ELISA and qRT-PCR for identification of Squash vein yellowing virus in cucurbits
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Webster, C.G., Turechek, W., Li, W., Kousik, C.S., Adkins, S.T. 2017. Development and evaluation of ELISA and qRT-PCR for identification of Squash vein yellowing virus in cucurbits. Plant Disease. 101(1):178-185. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-06-16-0872-RE.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.Evaluation of fungicide rotations for management of Phytophthora fruit rot of watermelon, 2015

- (Research Notes)Kousik, C.S., Ikerd, J.L. 2016. Evaluation of fungicide rotations for management of Phytophthora fruit rot of watermelon, 2015. Plant Disease Management Reports. 10:V083.Evaluation of watermelon varieties for tolerance to powdery mildew and Phytophthora fruit rot, 2014

- (Research Notes)Kousik, C.S., Ikerd, J.L. 2016. Evaluation of watermelon varieties for tolerance to powdery mildew and Phytophthora fruit rot, 2014. Plant Disease Management Reports. 10:V082.First report of fruit rot of ridge gourd (Luffa acutangula) caused by Sclerotium rolfsii

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kousik, C.S., Ikerd, J.L., Mihir, M. 2016. First report of fruit rot of ridge gourd (Luffa acutangula) caused by Sclerotium rolfsii. Plant Health Progress. 17:13-14.Fungicide rotation schemes for managing Phytophthora fruit rot of watermelon across Southeastern United States (NC, SC, and GA)

- (Abstract Only)Kousik, C.S., Pingheng, J., Pina Quesada, O. 2015. Fungicide rotation schemes for managing Phytophthora fruit rot of watermelon across Southeastern United States (NC, SC, and GA). Proceedings of the International Oomycete Conference. pp 23.Reaction of Phytophthora fruit rot resistant germplasm lines to a broad range of Phytophthora capsici isolates from across the United States of America

- (Abstract Only)Kousik, C.S., Ikerd, J.L. 2015. Reaction of Phytophthora fruit rot resistant germplasm lines to a broad range of Phytophthora capsici isolates from across the United States of America. Proceedings of the International Oomycete Conference. pp 22.Identification and translocation of metabolites from powdery mildew resistant rootstocks to susceptible watermelon scions using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mahmud, I., Kousik, C.S., Hassell, R., Chowdhury, K., Boroujerdi, A. 2015. Identification and translocation of metabolites from powdery mildew resistant rootstocks to susceptible watermelon scions using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Metabolomics. J. Agric. Food Chem., DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.5b02108.Influence of fruit age on Phytophthora fruit rot development on susceptible and resistant watermelon germplasm

- (Abstract Only)Kousik, C.S., Ikerd, J.L., Turechek, W. 2015. Influence of fruit age on Phytophthora fruit rot development on susceptible and resistant watermelon germplasm. Phytopathology. 105 (Suppl 4):S4.75.Powdery mildew resistant cucurbit rootstocks confer tolerance to grafted susceptible watermelon scions

- (Abstract Only)Kousik, C.S., Ikerd, J.L., Hassell, R. 2015. Powdery mildew resistant cucurbit rootstocks confer tolerance to grafted susceptible watermelon scions. Phytopathology. 105 (Suppl 4):S4.75.Diseases and their management strategies take top research priority in watermelon research and development group member’s survey

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kousik, C.S., Turechek, W., Brusca, J. 2016. Diseases and their management strategies take top research priority in watermelon research and development group member’s survey. Plant Health Progress. 17:53-58.First report of phytophthora fruit rot on bitter gourd (Mormodica charantia) and sponge gourd (Luffa cylindrica) caused by phytophthora capsici
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kousik, C.S., Parada, C., Quesada-Ocampo, L. 2015. First report of phytophthora fruit rot on bitter gourd (Mormodica charantia) and sponge gourd (Luffa cylindrica) caused by phytophthora capsici. Plant Health Progress. 16:93-94.Preliminary evaluation of resistance to powdery mildew (Podosphaera xanthii) in AVRDC collections of bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.)

- (Proceedings)Dhillon, N.P., Phethin, S., Lin, C.C., Chen, W., Wang, J.F., Kousik, C.S., Mccreight, J.D. 2015. Preliminary evaluation of resistance to powdery mildew (Podosphaera xanthii) in AVRDC collections of bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.). SEAVEG. p. 137-140. (text in En) (En Abst) (SB320.2.H9 2014).Tolerance to powdery mildew conferred in susceptible watermelon scion by grafting on resistant rootstocks

- (Abstract Only)Evaluation of fungicide rotations and MELCAST for management of Phytophthora fruit rot of watermelon, 2014

- (Research Notes)Kousik, C.S., Ikerd, J.L. 2015. Evaluation of fungicide rotations and MELCAST for management of Phytophthora fruit rot of watermelon, 2014. Plant Disease Management Reports. 8:V077. (Research Report)Influence of insecticides and reflective mulch on watermelon vine decline caused by squash vein yellowing virus (SqVYV)
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kousik, C.S., Adkins, S.T., Turechek, W., Webster, C.G., Stansly, P.A., Roberts, P.D. 2015. Influence of insecticides and reflective mulch on watermelon vine decline caused by squash vein yellowing virus (SqVYV). Plant Health Progress. 16:43-48.Field response of cucurbit hosts to Pseudoperonospora cubensis in Michigan

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cespedes-Sanchez, M.C., Naegele, R.P., Kousik, C.S., Hausbeck, M.H. 2015. Field response of cucurbit hosts to Pseudoperonospora cubensis in Michigan. Plant Disease. 99:676-682.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.Utilizing Citrullus lanatus var. citroides germplasm for developing tetraploid lines useful as rootstocks and in breeding programs of seedless watermelon lines

- (Abstract Only)Levi, A., Thies, J.A., Wechter, W.P., Kousik, C.S., Harrison Jr, H.F., Weng, Y., Hassell, R. 2014. Utilizing Citrullus lanatus var. citroides germplasm for developing tetraploid lines useful as rootstocks and in breeding programs of seedless watermelon lines. Cucurbitaceae Proceedings. 27:A48.Cucurbitaceae (Vine Crops)

- (Book / Chapter)Kousik, C.S., Levi, A., Wehner, T., Maynard, D. 2015a. Cucurbitaceae (Vine Crops). Encyclopedia of Life Sciences. eLS. 1–8.Pre- and post-harvest development of Phytophthora fruit rot on watermelons treated with fungicides in the field
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kousik, C.S., Ikerd, J.L., Harrison Jr, H.F. 2014. Pre- and post-harvest development of Phytophthora fruit rot on watermelons treated with fungicides in the field. Plant Health Progress. 15(3):145-150.Evaluation of commercial melon varieties for tolerance to downy mildew, 2010

- (Research Notes)Kousik, C.S., Ikerd, J.L. 2014. Evaluation of commercial melon varieties for tolerance to downy mildew, 2010. Plant Disease Management Reports. 8:V310.Fruit age and development of Phytophthora fruit rot on resistant and susceptible watermelon lines

- (Proceedings)Kousik, C.S., Ikerd, J.L., Turechek, W. 2014. Fruit age and development of Phytophthora fruit rot on resistant and susceptible watermelon lines. Cucurbitaceae Proceedings. Bay Harbor, MI. pp 35-37.Evidence for cucurbit powdery mildew pathogen races based on watermelon differentials

- (Proceedings)Kousik, C.S., Ikerd, J.L. 2014. Evidence for cucurbit powdery mildew pathogen races based on watermelon differentials. Cucurbitaceae Proceedings. Bay Harbor, MI. pp 32-34.Spatial and temporal analysis of squash vein yellowing virus infections In watermelon
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Turechek, W., Roberts, P.D., Stansly, P.A., Webster, C.G., Kousik, C.S., Adkins, S.T. 2014. Spatial and temporal analysis of squash vein yellowing virus infections In watermelon. Plant Disease. 98(12):1671-1680. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-10-13-1094-RE.Evaluation of Actigard and fungicides for management of Phytophthora fruit rot of watermelon, 2013

- (Research Notes)Kousik, C.S., Ikerd, J.L., Harrison Jr, H.F. 2014. Evaluation of Actigard and fungicides for management of Phytophthora fruit rot of watermelon, 2013. Plant Disease Management Reports. 8:V257.Evaluation of fungicide rotations for management of Phytophthora fruit rot of watermelon, 2013

- (Research Notes)Kousik, C.S., Ikerd, J.L., Harrison Jr, H.F. 2014. Evaluation of fungicide rotations for management of Phytophthora fruit rot of watermelon, 2013. Plant Disease Management Reports. 8:V256.Identification and development of multiple disease resistant (fruit rot, powdery mildew) watermelon germplasm

- (Abstract Only)The 12th I. E. Melhus Graduate Student Symposium: host plant resistance and disease management, current status and future outlook

- (Proceedings)Kousik, C.S. 2013. The 12th I. E. Melhus Graduate Student Symposium: host plant resistance and disease management, current status and future outlook. Online. Plant Health Progress doi:10.1094/PHP-2013-1125-01-PS.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.Development of Phytophthora fruit rot resistant watermelon germplasm lines: USVL489-PFR, USVL782-PFR, USVL203-PFR and USVL020-PFR

- (Proceedings)Kousik, C.S., Ikerd, J.L. 2013. Development of Phytophthora fruit rot resistant watermelon germplasm lines: USVL489-PFR, USVL782-PFR, USVL203-PFR and USVL020-PFR. International Phytophthora Capsici Conference. pp 15.Fungicide rotation schemes for managing Phytophthora fruit rot of watermelon in southeastern United States

- (Proceedings)Kousik, C.S., Ji, P. 2013. Fungicide rotation schemes for managing Phytophthora fruit rot of watermelon in southeastern United States. International Phytophthora Capsici Conference. pp 19.The use of latent class analysis to estimate the sensitivities and specificities of diagnostic tests for Squash vein yellowing virus in cucurbit species when there is no gold standard
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Turechek, W., Webster, C.G., Duan, J., Roberts, P., Kousik, C.S., Adkins, S.T. 2013. The use of latent class analysis to estimate the sensitivities and specificities of diagnostic tests for Squash vein yellowing virus in cucurbit species when there is no gold standard. Phytopathology. 103(12):1243-1251. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-03-13-0071-R.Confirming resistance in bottle gourd germplasm by quantifying powdery mildew conidia using a cellometer

- (Abstract Only)Kousik, C.S., Ikerd, J.L. 2015. Confirming resistance in bottle gourd germplasm by quantifying powdery mildew conidia using a cellometer. Phytopathology. 103(Suppl. 2):S2.75.Squash vein yellowing virus infection of vining cucurbits and the vine decline response
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Webster, C.G., Kousik, C.S., Turechek, W.W., Webb, S.E., Roberts, P.D., Adkins, S.T. 2013. Squash vein yellowing virus infection of vining cucurbits and the vine decline response. Plant Disease. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-01-13-0076-RE.Physiological effects of Squash vein yellowing virus infection on watermelon
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Adkins, S.T., Mccollum, T.G., Albano, J.P., Kousik, C.S., Baker, C.A., Webster, C.G., Roberts, P.D., Webb, S.E., Turechek, W. 2013. Physiological effects of Squash vein yellowing virus infection on watermelon. Plant Disease. 97(9):1137-1148. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-01-13-0075-RE.Effect of grafting on resistant rootstocks on development of powdery mildew on susceptible watermelon scion, 2012

- (Research Notes)Kousik, C.S., Ikerd, J.L., Hassell, R. 2013. Effect of grafting on resistant rootstocks on development of powdery mildew on susceptible watermelon scion, 2012. Plant Disease Management Reports. 6:V012.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.Does infection by southern root-knot nematode influence development of Phytophthora blight in pepper?

- (Proceedings)392291-VDR, a watermelon germplasm line with resistance to Squash vein yellowing virus-caused watermelon vine decline

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kousik, C.S., Adkins, S.T., Turechek, W., Webster, C.G., Roberts, P. 2012. 392291-VDR, a watermelon germplasm line with resistance to Squash vein yellowing virus (SqVYV)-caused watermelon vine decline (WVD). HortScience. 47(12):1805-1807.Resistance to Phytophthora fruit rot of watermelon caused by Phytophthora capsici in U.S. Plant Introductions (PI)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kousik, C.S., Ikerd, J.L., Wechter, W.P., Harrison Jr, H.F., Levi, A. 2012. Resistance to Phytophthora fruit rot of watermelon caused by Phytophthora capsici in U.S. Plant Introductions (PI). HortScience. 47(12):1682-1689.Effect of SqVYV-resistant pollenizers on development and spread of watermelon vine decline in seedless watermelon

- (Abstract Only)Kousik, C.S., Adkins, S.T., Webster, C.G., Turechek, W., Roberts, P.D. 2012. Effect of SqVYV-resistant pollenizers on development and spread of watermelon vine decline in seedless watermelon. Phytopathology. 102:54-65.Three improved Citrullus lanatus var. citroides lines USVL246-FR2, USVL252-FR2, and USVL335-FR2, with resistance to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum race 2

- (Abstract Only)Wechter, W.P., Kousik, C.S., Mcmillan, M.L., Farnham, M.W., Levi, A. 2012. Three improved Citrullus lanatus var. citroides lines USVL246-FR2, USVL252-FR2, and USVL335-FR2, with resistance to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum race 2. Phytopathology. 102:S4.133.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.Resistance in watermelon rootstocks to crown rot caused by Phytophthora capsici

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kousik, C.S., Donahoo, R.S., Hassell, R. 2012. Resistance in watermelon rootstocks to crown rot caused by Phytophthora capsici. Crop Protection. 39:18-25.Use of latent class analysis to estimate the sensitivities and specificities of diagnostic tests for Squash vein yellowing virus in cucurbits

- (Abstract Only)Turechek, W., Webster, C.G., Kousik, C.S., Adkins, S.T. 2012. Use of latent class analysis to estimate the sensitivities and specificities of diagnostic tests for Squash vein yellowing virus in cucurbits. Phytopathology. 10:S4.122.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.Development and evaluation of quanitative early monitoring techniques for Squash vein yellowing virus, the cause of watermelon vine decline

- (Trade Journal)Adkins, S.T., Webster, C.G., Kousik, C.S. 2012. Development and evaluation of quanitative early monitoring techniques for Squash vein yellowing virus, the cause of watermelon vine decline. Vineline Magazine. Spring:38.Evaluation of virus resistant rootstocks to manage watermelon vine decline and diseases caused by other potyviruses

- (Popular Publication)Adkins, S.T., Webster, C.G., Hassell, R., Turechek, W., Kousik, C.S. 2012. Evaluation of virus resistant rootstocks to manage watermelon vine decline and diseases caused by other potyviruses. Vineline Magazine. Fall:41.Watermelon Fruit Age and Development of Phytophthora fruit rot on resistant and susceptible lines

- (Abstract Only)Evaluation of Actigard and fungicides for management of Phytophthora fruit rot of watermelon, 2011.

- (Research Notes)Kousik, C.S., Ikerd, J.L., Thies, J.A., Harrison Jr, H.F. 2012. Evaluation of Actigard and fungicides for management of Phytophthora fruit rot of watermelon, 2011.. Plant Disease Management Reports. 6:V012.Effect of grafting on resistant rootstocks on the development of Phytophthora fruit rot on susceptible scion, 2011.

- (Research Notes)Kousik, C.S., Ikerd, J.L., Hassell, R. 2012. Effect of grafting on resistant rootstocks on the development of Phytophthora fruit rot on susceptible scion, 2011.. Plant Disease Management Reports. 6:V012.Progress and Challenges in Managing Watermelon Vine Decline caused by whitefly transmitted Squash Vein Yellowing Virus (SqVYV)

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kousik, C.S., Adkins, S.T., Turechek, W., Webster, C.G., Webb, S.E., Baker, C.A., Stansly, P.A., Roberts, P.D. 2013. Progress and Challenges in Managing Watermelon Vine Decline caused by whitefly transmitted Squash Vein Yellowing Virus (SqVYV). Israel Journal of Plant Science. 60(4):435-445.Inhibition of bacterial, fungal and plant growth by testa extracts of Citrullus genotypes

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Harrison Jr, H.F., Wechter, W.P., Kousik, C.S. 2012. Inhibition of bacterial, fungal and plant growth by testa extracts of Citrullus genotypes. HortScience. 47:448-451.Identification of resistance to fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum Race 2 in citrullus lanatus var. citroides plant introductions

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wechter, W.P., Kousik, C.S., Mcmillan, M.L., Levi, A. 2012. Identification of resistance to fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum Race 2 in citrullus lanatus var. citroides plant introductions. HortScience. 47(3):334-338.Host resistance to phytophthora fruit rot in U.S. watermelon plant introductions

- (Proceedings)Kousik, C.S., Ikerd, J.L. 2011. Host resistance to phytophthora fruit rot in U.S. watermelon plant introductions. International Phytophthora Capsici Conference. p. 26-27.Effect of actigard and other new fungicides on phytophthora fruit rot of watermelon

- (Proceedings)Outbreak of powdery mildew on watermelon fruit caused by podosphera xanthii in southwest Florida

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kousik, C.S., Donahoo, R.S., Webster, C.G., Turechek, W., Adkins, S.T., Roberts, P.D. 2011. Outbreak of powdery mildew on watermelon fruit caused by podosphera xanthii in southwest Florida. Plant Disease. 95:1586.Sensitivity of isolates of phytophthora capsici from the eastern United States to fluopicolide

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Keinath, A.P., Kousik, C.S. 2011. Sensitivity of isolates of phytophthora capsici from the eastern United States to fluopicolide. Plant Disease. 95:1414-1419.Sources of Resistance to Phytophthora Fruit Rot in Watermelon Plant Introductions

- (Abstract Only)Kousik, C.S. 2011.  Sources of Resistance to Phytophthora Fruit Rot in Watermelon Plant Introductions.  Phytopathology.  101:S94.Ecology and management of whitefly-transmitted vegetable viruses in Florida

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Adkins, S.T., Webster, C.G., Kousik, C.S., Webb, S.E., Roberts, P.D., Stansly, P.A., Turechek, W. 2011. Ecology and management of whitefly-transmitted vegetable viruses in Florida. Virus Research. 159:110-114.Effect of Cultural Practices and Fungicides on Phytophthora Fruit Rot of Watermelon in the Carolinas

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kousik, C.S., Adams, M.L., Jester, W.R., Hassell, R., Harrison Jr, H.F., Holmes, G.J. 2011. Effect of Cultural Practices and Fungicides on Phytophthora Fruit Rot of Watermelon in the Carolinas. Crop Protection. 30:888-894.Identification of citrullus lanatus germplasm lines tolerant to clomazone herbicide

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Harrison Jr, H.F., Kousik, C.S., Levi, A. 2011. Identification of citrullus lanatus germplasm lines tolerant to clomazone herbicide. HortScience. 46(5):684-687.Results of 2010 Fungicide Trials to Manage Phytophthora Fruit Rot of Watermelon in South Carolina

- (Abstract Only)Tolerance to Phytophthora Fruit Rot in Watermelon Plant Introductions

- (Abstract Only)Evaluation of Actigard and Fungicides for Managing Phytophthora Fruit Rot of Watermelon, 2010

- (Research Notes)Kousik, C.S., Thies, J.A., Harrison Jr, H.F. 2011.  Evaluation of Actigard and Fungicides for Managing Phytophthora Fruit Rot of Watermelon, 2010.  Plant Disease Management Reports.  5:V058.Evaluation of Watermelon Plant Introductions (PI) for Tolerance to Phytophthora Fruit Rot, 2010

- (Research Notes)Kousik, C.S. 2011.  Evaluation of Watermelon Plant Introductions (PI) for Tolerance to Phytophthora Fruit Rot, 2010.  Plant Disease Management Reports.  5:V059.Evaluation of Commercial Melon Rootstocks for Tolerance to Crown Rot, 2010

- (Research Notes)Kousik, C.S., Hassell, R. 2011.  Evaluation of Commercial Melon Rootstocks for Tolerance to Crown Rot, 2010.  Plant Disease Management Reports.  5:V057.Cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus detected in pigweed in Florida

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Webster, C.G., Kousik, C.S., Roberts, P., Rosskopf, E.N., Turechek, W., Adkins, S.T. 2011. Cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus detected in pigweed in Florida. Plant Disease. 95(3):360.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.Effect of reflective mulch and insecticidal treatments on development of watermelon vine decline caused by squash vein yellowing virus

- (Proceedings)Kousik, C.S., Adkins, S.T., Webster, C.G., Turechek, W., Roberts, P.D. Effect of reflective mulch and insecticidal treatments on development of watermelon vine decline caused by squash vein yellowing virus. Cucurbitaceae 2010 Proceedings. J.A. Thies, C.S. Kousik and A. Levi (eds.) pp. 237-239. 2010. (Proceedings)Effect of phytophthora capsici crown rot on watermelon rootstocks and grafts

- (Proceedings)Kousik, C.S., Donahoo, R., Hassell, R. Effect of phytophthora capsici crown rot on watermelon rootstocks and grafts. Cucurbitaceae 2010 Proceedings. C.S. Kousik and A. Levi (eds.)pp. 305-307. 2010 (Proceedings)Citrullus Germplasm Lines Vary in Clomazone Herbicide Tolerance

- (Proceedings)Harrison Jr, H.F., Kousik, C.S., Levi, A. 2010. Citrullus Germplasm Lines Vary in Clomazone Herbicide Tolerance. Cucurbitaceae Proceedings. p. 31-34.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.Employing Phylogenetic and Population Structure Analyses to Identify Potential Rootstock Resources for Grafted Watermelon

- (Proceedings)Levi, A., Thies, J.A., Wechter, W.P., Kousik, C.S., Hassell, R., Reddy, U. 2010. Employing Phylogenetic and Population Structure Analyses to Identify Potential Rootstock Resources for Grafted Watermelon. Cucurbitaceae Proceedings. p. 55-58.Epidemiology and Association of Four Insect-Vectored Viruses in Florida Watermelon

- (Proceedings)Turechek, W., Adkins, S.T., Webster, C.G., Stansly, P., Roberts, P., Kousik, C.S. 2010. Epidemiology and Association of Four Insect-Vectored Viruses in Florida Watermelon. Cucurbitaceae Proceedings. 208-209.Potential sources of resistance in U.S. cucumis melo PIs to crown rot caused by phytophthora capsici

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Donahoo, R.S., Turechek, W., Thies, J.A., Kousik, C.S. 2013. Potential sources of resistance in U.S. cucumis melo PIs to crown rot caused by phytophthora capsici. HortScience. 48(2):164-170.Responses of various vining cucurbits to Squash vein yellowing virus infection

- (Proceedings)Webster, C.G., Turechek, W., Kousik, C.S., Roberts, P., Webb, S., Adkins, S.T. 2010. Responses of various vining cucurbits to Squash vein yellowing virus infection. Cucurbitaceae Proceedings. 214-215.Physiological effects induced by Squash vein yellowing virus, causal agent of viral watermelon vine decline in Florida

- (Proceedings)Adkins, S.T., Webster, C.G., Mccollum, T.G., Albano, J.P., Turechek, W., Roberts, P., Webb, S.E., Baker, C.A., Kousik, C.S. 2010. Physiological effects induced by Squash vein yellowing virus, causal agent of viral watermelon vine decline in Florida. Cucurbitaceae Proceedings. 194-195.Effect of Reflective Plastic Mulch and Insecticide Sprays on Viral Watermelon Vine Decline in Florida, 2009

- (Research Notes)Kousik, C.S., Adkins, S.T., Webster, C.G., Turechek, W., Roberts, P.D. 2010.  Effect of Reflective Plastic Mulch and Insecticide Sprays on Viral Watermelon Vine Decline in Florida, 2009. Plant Disease Management Reports.  4:V149.Distribution of Four Viruses in Single and Mixed Infections Within Infected Watermelon Plants in Florida

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Turechek, W., Kousik, C.S., Adkins, S.T. 2010. Distribution of Four Viruses in Single and Mixed Infections Within Infected Watermelon Plants in Florida. Phytopathology. 100:1194-1203.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.Response of U.S. Bottle Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) Plant Introductions (PI) to Crown Rot caused by Phytophthora Capsici

- (Abstract Only)Kousik, C.S., Thies, J.A. 2010.  Response of U.S. Bottle Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) Plant Introductions (PI) to Crown Rot caused by Phytophthora Capsici. Phytopathology.  100:S65.Grafting for Management of Southern Root-knot Nematode, Meloidogyne Incognita, in Watermelon

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Thies, J.A., Ariss, J.J., Hassell, R.L., Olsen, S., Kousik, C.S., Levi, A. 2010. Grafting for Management of Southern Root-knot Nematode, Meloidogyne Incognita, in Watermelon. Plant Disease. 94(10):1195-1199.Development of ELISA and qPCR for Squash vein yellowing virus detection

- (Abstract Only)Webster, C.G., Li, W., Kousik, C.S., Adkins, S.T. 2010. Development of ELISA and qPCR for Squash vein yellowing virus detection. Phytopathology. 100 (No. 6, supplement):S134Combining Reflective Mulch and Host Plant Resistance for Sweetpotato Whitefly (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) Management in Watermelon

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Simmons, A.M., Kousik, C.S., Levi, A. 2010.  Combining Reflective Mulch and Host Plant Resistance for Sweetpotato Whitefly (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) Management in Watermelon. Crop Protection.  29:898-902.Epidemiological Analysis of Multi-Virus Infections of Watermelon in Experimental Fields in Southwest Florida

- (Abstract Only)Turechek, W., Kousik, C.S., Webster, C.G., Stansly, P., Roberts, P., Adkins, S.T. 2010. Epidemiological Analysis of Multi-Virus Infections of Watermelon in Experimental Fields in Southwest Florida. International Plant Virus Epidemiology Symposium.DNA markers and pollen morphology reveal that Praecitrullus fistulosus is more closely related to Benincasa hispida than to Citrullus spp.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Levi, A., Harris-Shultz, K.R., Wechter, W.P., Kousik, C.S., Thies, J.A. 2010. DNA markers and pollen morphology reveal that Praecitrullus fistulosus is more closely related to Benincasa hispida than to Citrullus spp. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 57:1191-1205.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.Resistance of Wild Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus var. citroides) Rootstocks to Southern Root-Knot Nematode

- (Abstract Only)Patterns of Virus Distribution in Single and Mixed Infections of Florida Watermelons

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Turechek, W., Kousik, C.S., Adkins, S.T. 2010. Patterns of Virus Distribution in Single and Mixed Infections of Florida Watermelons. Phytopathology. doi:10.1094/PHYTO-01-10-0018.Update on the watermelon vine decline virus and other whitefly-transmitted cucurbit viruses in Florida, and their effects on watermelon

- (Abstract Only)Adkins, S.T., Webster, C.G., Mccollum, T.G., Albano, J.P., Kousik, C.S., Roberts, P.D., Webb, S.E., Baker, C.A., Turechek, W. 2010. Update on the watermelon vine decline virus and other whitefly-transmitted cucurbit viruses in Florida, and their effects on watermelon. HortScience. 45(4):510Effects of the watermelon vine decline virus on vining cucurbit germplasm including wild cucurbits

- (Abstract Only)Webster, C.G., Kousik, C.S., Turechek, W., Roberts, P., Webb, S., Adkins, S.T. 2010. Effects of the watermelon vine decline virus on vining cucurbit germplasm including wild cucurbits. HortScience. 45(4):512Patterns of Virus Distribution in Single and Mixed Infections of Florida Watermelons

- (Abstract Only)Turechek, W., Kousik, C.S., Adkins, S.T. 2010. Patterns of Virus Distribution in Single and Mixed Infections of Florida Watermelons. HortScience. 45(4):511Tolerance to the Herbicide Clomazone in Watermelon Plant Introductions

- (Abstract Only)Harrison Jr, H.F., Kousik, C.S., Levi, A. 2010.  Tolerance to the Herbicide Clomazone in Watermelon Plant Introductions. HortScience.  45:510.Combining Reflective Mulch and Host Plant Resistance to Manage Whiteflies in Watermelon

- (Abstract Only)Simmons, A.M., Kousik, C.S., Levi, A. 2010.  Combining Reflective Mulch and Host Plant Resistance to Manage Whiteflies in Watermelon. International Plant Resistance to Insects Workshop  Abstracts & Proceedings.  p. 36, No. 43.Grafting Seedless Watermelons, How and Why? Will Grafting Help With Disease Control?

- (Proceedings)Kousik, C.S., Thies, J.A., Donahoo, R., Hassell, R. 2010.  Grafting Seedless Watermelons, How and Why? Will Grafting Help With Disease Control?. Atlantic Coast Agriculture Conference and Trade Show.  pp 38-39.Baseline Sensitivity to Fluopicolide in Phytophthora Capsici Isolates from the Eastern United States

- (Abstract Only)Keinath, A.P., Fillippeli, E., Hausbeck, M.K., Kousik, C.S. 2010.  Baseline Sensitivity to Fluopicolide in Phytophthora Capsici Isolates from the Eastern United States. Phytopathology.  100:S201.Resistance to Southern Root-knot Nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) in Wild Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus var. citroides) Populations

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Thies, J.A., Ariss, J., Kousik, C.S., Hassell, R.L., Levi, A. 2016. Resistance to Southern Root-knot Nematode (Meloidogyne incognita) in Wild Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus var. citroides) Populations. Journal of Nematology. 48:14-19.Effectiveness of Fungicides in Managing Phytophthora Fruit Rot of Watermelon in South Carolina

- (Proceedings)Kousik, C.S., Thies, J.A., Hassell, R. 2009.  Effectiveness of fungicides in managing Phytophthora fruit rot of watermelon in South Carolina. International Phytophthora Capsici Conference.  pp 19-20.Determining Tolerance in Commercial Watermelon Rootstocks to Crown Rot caused by Phytophthora Capsici using Real-Time PCR

- (Proceedings)Kousik, C.S., Donahoo, R.S., Hassell, R. 2009.  Determining Tolerance in Commercial Watermelon Rootstocks to Crown Rot caused by Phytophthora Capsici using Real-Time PCR. International Phytophthora Capsici Conference.  pp 17-18.Review of Viral Watermelon Vine Decline: a New and Emerging Threat to Watermelon Production in Florida

- (Proceedings)Kousik, C.S., Adkins, S.T., Turechek, W., Webb, S.E., Stansly, P.A., Roberts, P.D., Baker, C.A. 2010.  Review of Viral Watermelon Vine Decline: a New and Emerging Threat to Watermelon Production in Florida. Acta Horticulturae.  (ISHS) 871.Evaluation of Commercial Watermelon Rootstocks for Tolerance to Crown Rot and Powdery Mildew, 2007

- (Research Notes)Kousik, C.S., Hassell, R.L. 2009.  Evaluation of Commercial Watermelon Rootstocks for Tolerance to Crown Rot and Powdery Mildew, 2007. Plant Disease Management Reports.  3:V144.Evaluation of Cultural Practices and Fungicides for Managing Phytophthora Fruit Rot of Watermelon, 2008

- (Research Notes)Kousik, C.S. 2009.  Evaluation of Cultural Practices and Fungicides for Managing Phytophthora Fruit Rot of Watermelon, 2008. Plant Disease Management Reports.  3:V133.MANAGING WHITEFLY VECTORS OF THREE CUCURBIT VIRUSES NEW TO FLORIDA

- (Abstract Only)Webb, S.E., Roberts, P.D., Stansly, P.A., Adkins, S.T., Turechek, W., Kousik, C.S. 2009.  Managing Whitefly Vectors of Three Cucurbit Viruses New to Florida. Phytopathology.  99:S171.Epidemiological Analysis of Multi-Virus Infections of Watermelon in Experimental Fields in Southwest Florida

- (Abstract Only)Turechek, W., Adkins, S.T., Kousik, C.S., Webster, C.G., Stansly, P.A. 2009. Epidemiological Analysis of Multi-Virus Infections of Watermelon in Experimental Fields in Southwest Florida. Phytopathology.Symptoms and distribution of Squash vein yellowing virus in vining cucurbits

- (Abstract Only)Webster, C.G., Kousik, C.S., Turechek, W., Webb, S., Adkins, S.T. 2009. Symptoms and distribution of Squash vein yellowing virus in vining cucurbits. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting.Baseline Sensitivity of Phytophthora Capsici Isolates from the Southeast US to Mandipropamid

- (Abstract Only)Kousik, C.S., Donahoo, R.S., Keinath, A.P. 2009.  Baseline Sensitivity of Phytophthora Capsici Isolates from the Southeast US to Mandipropamid. Phytopathology.  99:S67.RESPONSE OF U. S. CUCUMIS MELO PLANT INTRODUCTIONS TO PHYTOPHTHORA CAPSICI

- (Abstract Only)Donahoo, R.S., Kousik, C.S., Thies, J.A. 2009.  Response of U. S. Cucumis Melo Plant Introductions to Phytophthora Capsici. Phytopathology.  99:S29.New Fungicides for Managing Phytophthora Fruit Rot of Watermelon in South Carolina

- (Abstract Only)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=6642260Watermelon vine decline and other whitefly-transmitted virus diseases of cucurbits in Florida

- (Proceedings)Adkins, S.T., Turechek, W., Kousik, C.S., Webb, S.E., Roberts, P.D., Stansly, P.A., Baker, C.A. 2009. Watermelon vine decline and other whitefly-transmitted virus diseases of cucurbits in Florida. Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference. 20.Sources of Resistance in U.S. Plant Introductions to Watermelon Vine Decline Caused of Squash Vein Yellowing Virus

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kousik, C.S., Adkins, S.T., Turechek, W., Roberts, P.D. 2009. Sources of Resistance in U.S. Plant Introductions to Watermelon Vine Decline Caused of Squash Vein Yellowing Virus. HortScience. 44:256-262.Use of Reflective Plastic Mulch and Insecticide Sprays to Manage Viral Watermelon Vine Decline in Florida, 2007

- (Research Notes)Kousik, C.S., Adkins, S.T., Turechek, W., Roberts, P.D. 2008.  Use of Reflective Plastic Mulch and Insecticide Sprays to Manage Viral Watermelon Vine Decline in Florida, 2007. Plant Disease Management Reports.  2:V169.Squash vein yellowing virus, causal agent of viral watermelon vine decline in Florida, USA – reservoirs, genome characterization and mixed infections

- (Abstract Only)Adkins, S.T., Turechek, W., Kousik, C.S., Li, W., Hilf, M.E., Roberts, P.D., Stansly, P.A., Baker, C.A., Webb, S.E. 2008. Squash vein yellowing virus, causal agent of viral watermelon vine decline in Florida, USA – reservoirs, genome characterization and mixed infections. Legume Viruses Working Group Proceedings. 26.A Survey of Watermelon Germplasm for Inhibitory Seed Exudates

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Harrison Jr, H.F., Levi, A., Kousik, C.S. 2008.  A survey of watermelon germplasm for inhibitory seed exudates. HortScience.  42(1):138-142.Identification of plant reservoirs and genome characterization of Squash vein yellowing virus, causal agent of viral watermelon vine decline in Florida

- (Abstract Only)Adkins, S.T., Li, W., Hilf, M.E., Turechek, W., Kousik, C.S., Baker, C., Webb, S.E. 2008. Identification of plant reservoirs and genome characterization of Squash vein yellowing virus, causal agent of viral watermelon vine decline in Florida. Phytopathology. 98(6):S10Patterns of Multi-Virus Infections in Florida Watermelon

- (Abstract Only)Turechek, W., Adkins, S.T., Kousik, C.S., Stansly, P.A., Roberts, P.D. 2008. Patterns of Multi-Virus Infections in Florida Watermelon. Phytopathology. 98(6):S154Plant reservoirs of Squash vein yellowing virus, causal agent of viral watermelon vine decline, and other whitefly-transmitted cucurbit viruses in Florida

- (Abstract Only)Adkins, S.T., Kousik, C.S., Webb, S.E., Baker, C.A., Turechek, W. 2008. Plant reservoirs of Squash vein yellowing virus, causal agent of viral watermelon vine decline, and other whitefly-transmitted cucurbit viruses in Florida. HortScience. 43(3)623Patterns of Multi-Virus Infections of Watermelon at the Plant and Field Levels in Florida

- (Abstract Only)Turechek, W., Adkins, S.T., Kousik, C.S., Stansly, P.A., Roberts, P.D. 2008. Patterns of Multi-Virus Infections of Watermelon at the Plant and Field Levels in Florida. HortScience. 43:623-624.A review of ipomoviruses and watermelon vine decline caused by the newly-described and whitefly-transmitted squash vein yellowing virus

- (Proceedings)Adkins, S.T., Webb, S., Roberts, P., Kousik, C.S., Stansly, P., Bruton, B.D., Achor, D., Muchovej, R., Baker, C. 2010. A review of ipomoviruses and watermelon vine decline caused by the newly-described and whitefly-transmitted squash vein yellowing virus. Bemisia International Workshop Proceedings.New Fungicides for Managing Phytophthora Fruit Rot of Watermelon

- (Trade Journal)Kousik, C.S., Holmes, G.J., Adams, M.L. 2008.  New Fungicides for Managing Phytophthora Fruit Rot of Watermelon. Vineline Magazine.  pp 30.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):1359-1364Grafting – a tool for managing root-knot nematodes in watermelon?

- (Abstract Only)Thies, J.A., Ariss, J., Kousik, C.S., Hassell, R. 2008.  Grafting – a tool for managing root-knot nematodes in watermelon?. Phytopathology.  98:S156.Squash vein yellowing virus detection using nested polymerase chain reaction demonstrates Momordica charantia is a reservoir host

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Adkins, S.T., Webb, S., Baker, C., Kousik, C.S. 2008. Squash vein yellowing virus detection using nested polymerase chain reaction demonstrates Momordica charantia is a reservoir host. Plant Disease. 92:1119-1123.Management of Whitefly-Transmitted Viral Watermelon Vine Decline in Florida

- (Abstract Only)Kousik, C.S., Adkins, S.T., Turechek, W., Roberts, P.D. 2008.  Management of Whitefly-Transmitted Viral Watermelon Vine Decline in Florida. Phytopathology.  98:S85.Reaction of Wild Watermelon Germplasm to Southern Root-Knot Nematode in South Carolina

- (Abstract Only)Ariss, J., Thies, J.A., Kousik, C.S., Hassell, R.L. 2008.  Reaction of Wild Watermelon Germplasm to Southern Root-Knot Nematode in South Carolina. Phytopathology.  98:S14.Managing Phytophthora Disease with Fungicides

- (Abstract Only)Hausbeck, M.K., Keinath, A.P., Kousik, C.S., Matheron, M.E. 2008. Managing Phytophthora Disease with Fungicides. Phytopathology.  APS Centennial celebration in Minneapolis, MN, July 26, 2008.Evaluation of Fungicides for Control of Phytophthora Blight of Watermelon in North Carolina and South Carolina

- (Abstract Only)Adams, M.L., Holmes, G.J., Kousik, C.S. 2008.  Evaluation of Fungicides for Control of Phytophthora Blight of Watermelon in North Carolina and South Carolina. Phytopathology.  98:S10.First Report of Insensitivity to Cyazofamid among Isolates of Phytophthora capsici from the Southeastern United States

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kousik, C.S., Keinath, A.P. 2008.  First Report of Insensitivity to Cyazofamid among Isolates of Phytophthora capsici from the Southeastern United States. Plant Disease.  92:979.Is Grafting Useful for Managing Root-Knot Nematodes in Watermelon?

- (Abstract Only)Thies, J.A., Ariss, J., Kousik, C.S., Hassell, R. 2008.  Is Grafting Useful for Managing Root-Knot Nematodes in Watermelon?. HortScience.  43(3):623.Response of Watermelon Germplasm to Southern Root-Knot Nematode in Field Tests

- (Abstract Only)Ariss, J., Thies, J.A., Kousik, C.S., Hassell, R.L. 2008.  Response of Watermelon Germplasm to Southern Root-Knot Nematode in Field Tests. HortScience.  43(3):622.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.Effects of Silver Plastic Mulch and Chemical Treatments on Development of Whitefly-Transmitted Viral Watermelon Vine Decline in Florida

- (Abstract Only)Kousik, C.S., Adkins, S.T., Turechek, W., Roberts, P.D. 2008.  Effects of Silver Plastic Mulch and Chemical Treatments on Development of Whitefly-Transmitted Viral Watermelon Vine Decline in Florida. HortScience.  43(3):624.Sensitivity of Phytophthora capsici isolates from the southeast US to Fluopicolide and Cyazofamid.

- (Proceedings)Kousik, C.S., Keinath, A.P. 2007.  Sensitivity of Phytophthora capsici isolates from the southeast US to Fluopicolide and Cyazofamid. International Phytophthora Capsici Conference, Islamorada, FL, 2007. p. 20.Response of U.S. bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) Plant Introductions to Phytophthora capsici

- (Proceedings)Kousik, C.S., Thies, J.A. 2007.  Response of U.S. bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) Plant Introductions to Phytophthora capsici. International Phytophthora Capsici Conference, Islamorada, FL, 2007.  p.27.Management of watermelon vine decline in Florida

- (Abstract Only)Roberts, P., Stansly, P., Adkins, S.T., Bruton, B.D., Muchovej, R., Kousik, C.S. 2007. Management of watermelon vine decline in Florida. American Phytopathology Society.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.Squash vein yellowing virus and its effects on watermelon

- (Abstract Only)Adkins, S.T., Mccollum, T.G., Albano, J.P., Kousik, C.S., Roberts, P., Baker, C., Webb, S. 2007. Squash vein yellowing virus and its effects on watermelon. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting.Potential Sources of Resistance to Broad Mites (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) in Watermelon Germplasm

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kousik, C.S., Shepard, B.M., Hassell, R., Levi, A., Simmons, A.M. 2007. Potential Sources of Resistance to Broad Mites (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) in Watermelon Germplasm. HortScience.  42(7):1539-1544.Resistance of Citrullus Colocynthis to Whiteflies and Spidermites

- (Abstract Only)Levi, A., Simmons, A.M., Lopez, R., Kousik, C.S., Shepard, M., Jackson, D.M., Harrison Jr, H.F., Edelstien, M., Palevsky, E., Tadmor, K. 2007.  Resistance of Citrullus Colocynthis to Whiteflies and Spidermites. HortScience.  42(3):454.Evaluation of Cultural Practices and Fungicides for Managing Phytophthora Fruit Rot of Watermelon, 2006

- (Research Notes)Kousik, C.S., Hassell, R. 2007.  Evaluation of Cultural Practices and Fungicides for Managing Phytophthora Fruit Rot of Watermelon, 2006. Plant Disease Management Reports.  1:V010.Preliminary Evaluation of USDA Watermelon Core Collection for Tolerance to SqVYV, 2006

- (Research Notes)Kousik, C.S., Adkins, S.T. 2007.  Preliminary Evaluation of USDA Watermelon Core Collection for Tolerance to SqVYV, 2006.  Plant Disease Management Reports.  1:V011.Evaluation of Select USDA Watermelon Plant Introductions (PI) for Tolerance to Watermelon Vine Decline, 2006

- (Research Notes)Kousik, C.S., Adkins, S.T., Roberts, P.D. 2007.  Evaluation of Select USDA Watermelon Plant Introductions (PI) for Tolerance to Watermelon Vine Decline, 2006.  Plant Disease Management Reports.  1:V012.Broad Mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) infestation and injury in watermelon and potential sources of resistance

- (Abstract Only)Kousik, C.S., Levi, A., Simmons, A.M., Hassell, R., Shepard, B.M. 2007.  Broad Mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) Infestation and Injury in Watermelon and Potential Sources of Resistance.  HortScience.  42(3):453.Evaluation of Commercial Watermelon Rootstocks for Tolerance to Phytophthora Blight and Watermelon Vine Decline

- (Abstract Only)Kousik, C.S., Adkins, S.T., Roberts, P.D., Hassell, R. 2002.  Evaluation of Commercial Watermelon Rootstocks for Tolerance to Phytophthora Blight and Watermelon Vine Decline.  HortScience.  42(3):453.Tolerance of select watermelon plant introductions (PI) to watermelon vine decline in Florida

- (Abstract Only)Kousik, C.S., Adkins, S.T., Roberts, P.D. 2002. Tolerance of Select Watermelon Plant Introductions (PI) to Watermelon Vine Decline in Florida. HortScience.  42(3):453.Management of Whitefly Populations for the Control of Watermelon Vine Decline in Florida

- (Abstract Only)Roberts, P.D., Stansly, P.A., Adkins, S.T., Kousik, C.S., Bruton, B.D. 2007. Management of Whitefly Populations for the Control of Watermelon Vine Decline in Florida.  Phytopathology.  97:S182.Potential Sources of Resistance in Watermelon Plant Introductions (PI) to Watermelon Vine Decline in Florida

- (Abstract Only)Kousik, C.S., Adkins, S.T., Roberts, P.D. 2007.  Potential Sources of Resistance in Watermelon Plant Introductions (PI) to Watermelon Vine Decline in Florida.  Phytopathology.  97:S59.Evaluation of Commercial Watermelon Rootstocks for Tolerance to Phytophthora Blight

- (Abstract Only)Kousik, C.S., Hassell, R.A. 2007.  Evaluation of Commercial Watermelon Rootstocks for Tolerance to Phytophthora Blight.  Phytopathology.  97:S182.Research Update on Mature Watermelon Vine Decline in South Florida

- (Proceedings)Kousik, C.S., Roberts, P.D., Adkins, S.T., Webb, S., Stansly, P.A., Baker, C., Bruton, B.D., Muchovei, R., Achor, D., Whidden, A.L. 2006.  Research Update on Mature Watermelon Vine Decline in South Florida. Proceedings of the North Carolina Vegetable Grower's Association. 2006 Year Book Volume VIII:55.Squash vein yellowing virus, a novel ipomovirus, isolated from squash and watermelon in Florida

- (Abstract Only)Adkins, S.T., Webb, S., Achor, D., Kousik, C.S., Roberts, P.D., Baker, C.A. 2006. Squash vein yellowing virus, a novel ipomovirus, isolated from squash and watermelon in Florida. Bemisia International Workshop Proceedings.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.Whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) transmitted Squash vein yellowing virus (SqVYV): a component of Watermelon Vine Decline in South Florida.

- (Abstract Only)Roberts, P., Stansly, P.A., Adkins, S.T., Webb, S., Baker, C., Bruton, B.D., Muchovej, R., Achor, D., Kousik, C.S., Whidden, A.L., Mcavoy, G., Gilreath, P. 2006. Whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) transmitted Squash vein yellowing virus (SqVYV): a component of Watermelon Vine Decline in South Florida.. Bemisia International Workshop Proceedings. p. 72-73.SOURCES OF RESISTANCE TO THE WATERMELON DOWNY MILDEW PATHOGEN (PSEUDOPERONOSPORA CUBENSIS) IN US PLANT INTRODUCTIONS (PI)

- (Abstract Only)Kousik, C.S. 2006.  Sources of resistance to the watermelon downy mildew pathogen (Pseudoperonospora cubensis) in us plant introductions (PI). Phytopathology.  96:S63EVALUATION OF RANMAN 400SC FOR MANAGEMENT OF PHYTOPHTHORA BLIGHT OF BELL PEPPER, 2004-05.

- (Research Notes)Kousik, C.S. 2006. Evaluation of Ranman 400SC for management of phytophthora blight of bell pepper, 2004-05. Fungicide and Nematicide Tests.  61:V009.EVALUATION OF RANMAN 400SC AND OMEGA 500F FOR MANAGEMENT OF PHYTOPHTHORA BLIGHT OF BELL PEPPER, 2005.

- (Research Notes)Kousik, C.S. 2006. Evaluation of Ranman 400SC and Omega 500F for management of phytophthora blight of bell pepper, 2005. Fungicide and Nematicide Tests.  61:V010.MANAGING MEFENOXAM-TOLERANT ISOLATES OF PHYTOPHTHORA CAPSICI ON BELL PEPPERS.

- (Abstract Only)Kousik, C.S. 2006. Managing mefenoxam-tolerant isolates of phytophthora capsici on bell peppers. Phytopathology.  Posted online March 27, 2006.
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