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Hannah J Penn
                        Sugarcane Research

                        




                        
                        Research Entomologist
                        Phone: (225) 361-3662
                        
                        
                        Fax: (985) 868-8369(Employee information on this page comes from the REE Directory. Please contact your front office staff to update the REE Directory.)
                            ProjectsNew Crop Production and Protection Practices to Increase Sugarcane Ratoon Longevity and Maximize Economic Sustainability
                                                    In-House Appropriated
                                                                    (D)Accession Number: 437753Three-way (LSUAC, ASCL, ARS) Sugarcane Breeding and Variety Development Agreement
                                                    Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (N)Accession Number: 441255Silicate Rock (CarbonLock) Soil Application Effects on Insect Herbivory, Carbon Sequestration, and Sugarcane Growth
                                                    Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (N)Accession Number: 442472Efficacy of Insecticides of Insect Pests
                                                    Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement
                                                                    (S)Accession Number: 436943**Publications**
                                                (Clicking on the reprint icon
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                                                    will take you to the publication reprint.)Differential patterns of taxonomic and functional diversity for two groups of canopy arthropods across spatial scales
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mahon, M.B., Penn, H., Campbell, K.U., Crist, T.O. 2023. Differential patterns of taxonomic and functional diversity for two groups of canopy arthropods across spatial scales. Ecosphere. Volume14, Issue11. https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.4700.Lignocellulosic Composition not Associated with Stem Borer Resistance in Select Louisiana Sugarcane Cultivars
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Penn, H., Johnson, R.M., Richard, K.A., Richard, R.T., White, W.H. 2023. Lignocellulosic Composition not Associated with Stem Borer Resistance in Select Louisiana Sugarcane Cultivars. Agronomy.  Volume 13  Issue 11  10.3390. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy13112764.Non-target potential of neonicotinoid and fungicide seed cane treatments on Solenopsis invicta
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Penn, H., White Jr, P.M., Wilson, B.E., Richard, R.T. 2023. Non-target potential of neonicotinoid and fungicide seed cane treatments on Solenopsis invicta. Crop Protection. 170(106278):1-11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2023.106278.Impact of insecticide, rate, and timing combinations against sugarcane borer, 2019-2020
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Penn, H., Richard, R.T., Johnson, R.M. 2023. Impact of insecticide, rate, and timing combinations against sugarcane borer, 2019-2020. Arthropod Management Tests. 48(1):1-2. https://doi.org/10.1093/amt/tsad055.Tree canopy cover and elevation affect the distribution of red harvester ant nests in a peri-urban setting
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Elliott, L., Martinez, I., Pereira, E., Choudhury, R., Penn, H. 2023. Tree canopy cover and elevation affect the distribution of red harvester ant nests in a peri-urban setting. Insect Conservation and Diversity. pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvad025.Characterization of resistance to the Mexican rice borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) among Louisiana sugarcane cultivars
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Salgado, L.D., Wilson, B.E., Penn, H., Richard, R.T., Way, M.O. 2022. Characterization of resistance to the Mexican rice borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) among Louisiana sugarcane cultivars. Insects. 13(10):890. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects13100890.Viral species differentially influence macronutrient preferences based on honey bee genotype
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Penn, H., Simone-Finstrom, M., De Guzman, L.I., Tokarz, P.G., Dickens, R.D. 2022. Viral species differentially influence macronutrient preferences based on honey bee genotype. Biology Open. 11(10):bio059039. https://doi.org/10.1242/bio.059039.Red harvester ant (Pogonomyrmex barbatus F. Smith; Hymenoptera: Formicidae) preference for cover crop seeds in South Texas
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Elliott-Vidaurri, L.V., Rivera, D., Noval, A., Choudhury, R.A., Penn, H.J. 2022. Red harvester ant (Pogonomyrmex barbatus F. Smith; Hymenoptera: Formicidae) preference for cover crop seeds in South Texas. Agronomy. 12(5):1099. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12051099.Honey bee genetic stock determines DWV symptom severity but not viral load or dissemination following pupal exposure
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Penn, H.J., Simone-Finstrom, M.D., Chen, Y., Healy, K.B. 2022. Honey bee genetic stock determines DWV symptom severity but not viral load or dissemination following pupal exposure. Frontiers in Genetics. 13:909392. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2022.909392.Honey bee genetic stock determines DWV symptom severity but not viral load or dissemination following pupal exposure
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Penn, H., Simone-Finstrom, M., Chen, Y., Healy, K.B. 2022. Honey bee genetic stock determines DWV symptom severity but not viral load or dissemination following pupal exposure. Frontiers in Genetics. 13:909392. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2022.909392.Colony-level viral load influences collective foraging in honey bees
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Penn, H., Simone-Finstrom, M., De Guzman, L.I., Tokarz, P.G., Dickens, R.D. 2022. Colony-level viral load influences collective foraging in honey bees. Frontiers in Insect Science. 2:894482. https://doi.org/10.3389/finsc.2022.894482.Colony-level viral load influences collective foraging in honey bees
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Penn, H., Simone-Finstrom, M., De Guzman, L.I., Tokarz, P.G., Dickens, R.D. 2022. Colony-level viral load influences collective foraging in honey bees. Frontiers in Insect Science. 2:894482. https://doi.org/10.3389/finsc.2022.894482.Red harvester ant (Pogonomyrmex barbatus) preference for cover crop seeds in South Texas

- (Other)Tropical milkweed herbivore and predator dynamics in suburban South Texas

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Rivera, D., Noval, J.A., Elliott, L., Penn, H. 2021. Tropical milkweed herbivore and predator dynamics in suburban South Texas. Subtropical Agriculture and Environments: Research Note. 72:16-20.Host genotype and tissue type determine DWV infection intensity
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Penn, H., Simone-Finstrom, M., Lang, S.A., Chen, Y., Healy, K. 2021. Host genotype and tissue type determine DWV infection intensity. Frontiers in Insect Science. Article 756690:1-12. https://doi.org/10.3389/finsc.2021.756690.Host genotype and tissue type determine DWV infection intensity
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Penn, H., Simone-Finstrom, M., Lang, S.A., Chen, Y., Healy, K. 2021. Host genotype and tissue type determine DWV infection intensity. Frontiers in Insect Science. 1:1-12. Article: 756690. https://doi.org/10.3389/finsc.2021.756690.Resistance to the sugarcane borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in Louisiana sugarcane cultivars
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Salgado, L.D., Wilson, B.E., Villegas, J.M., Richard, R.T., Penn, H. 2021. Resistance to the sugarcane borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in Louisiana sugarcane cultivars. Environmental Entomology. 51(1):196-203. https://doi.org/10.1093/ee/nvab118.Lawn mullets: Comparing homeowner attitudes regarding pollinator-friendly lawncare practices in front and back yards

- (Abstract Only)The influence of nitrogen fertilization on infestations of the sugarcane borer (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in Louisiana

- (Abstract Only)DWV and honey bee genotypes determine infection level

- (Abstract Only)Colony- and individual-level viral infections determine macronutrient foraging preferences based on honey bee (Apis mellifera) genotype

- (Abstract Only)Kentucky soybean farmers’ supportiveness of two integrated pest and pollinator management tactics
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Penn, H., Penn, J.M., Cunningham-Minnick, M., Hu, W. 2021. Kentucky soybean farmers’ supportiveness of two integrated pest and pollinator management tactics. Journal of Integrated Pest Management. 12(1):1-9. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmab005.The buzz about bee campuses: Student thoughts regarding pollinator conservation
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Penn, H., Penn, J.M., Hagan, M., Hu, W. 2020. The buzz about bee campuses: Student thoughts regarding pollinator conservation. American Entomologist. 66(4):54-61. https://doi.org/10.1093/ae/tmaa055.Kentucky farmers’ supportiveness of tactics for the enhancement of pollination and IPM in soybeans

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