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Paul T Madeira    Plant Physiologist  Publications(Clicking on the reprint iconReprint Icon  will take you to the publication reprint.)Introduction History of Rhodomyrtus tomentosa in southeastern USA-(Peer Reviewed Journal)The phytogeography and genetic diversity of the weedy hydrophyte, Pistia stratiotes L.-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Madeira, P.T., Dray Jr, F.A., Tipping, P.W. 2022. The phytogeography and genetic diversity of the weedy hydrophyte, Pistia stratiotes L. Biological Invasions. 60(5):685–69. https://doi.org/10.1093/sysbio/syr041.Using molecular gut content analysis to identify key predators in a classical weed biological control system: a study with Neomusotima conspurcatalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae)-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Jones, I.M., Madeira, P.T., Blair, Z.J., Lake, E.C. 2021. Using molecular gut content analysis to identify key predators in a classical weed biological control system: a study with Neomusotima conspurcatalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae). Biocontrol. 66:825–836. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10526-021-10090-x.Is biological control for earleaf acacia (Acacia auriculiformis) Feasible in the United States?-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Minteer, C., Smith, M., Madeira, P.T., Goosem, C., Zonnevald, R., Makinson, J., Wheeler, G.S., Purcell, M. 2020. Is biological control for earleaf acacia (Acacia auriculiformis) Feasible in the United States? Biocontrol Science and Technology. 30(12):1275-1299. https://doi.org/10.1080/09583157.2020.1833305.Weeding around the edges of the science of invasive plant management: biological control agent hybridization, apparent competition, and biotic resistance-(Abstract Only)Phylogenomics resolves the invasion history of Acacia auriculiformis in Florida-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Mcculloch, G., Madeira, P.T., Makinson, J., Dutoit, L., Blair, Z., Walter, G., Nawaz, M., Purcell, M. 2020. Phylogenomics resolves the invasion history of Acacia auriculiformis in Florida. Journal of Biogeography. 48(2):453-464. https://doi.org/10.1111/jbi.14013.Potential for negative interactions between successful arthropod and weed biological control programs: a case study with Lilioceris species-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Lake, E.C., Tewksbury, L., Smith, M., Dray Jr, F.A., Russell, A., Madeira, P.T., Rayamajhi, M.B., Casagrande, R. 2020. Potential for negative interactions between successful arthropod and weed biological control programs: a case study with Lilioceris species. Biological Control. 144. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2020.104218.Molecular identification of Azolla in the Yangtze River Watershed, China-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Madeira, P.T., Dray Jr, F.A., Tipping, P.W. 2019. Molecular identification of Azolla in the Yangtze River Watershed, China. Aquatic Botany. 159. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquabot.2019.103149.Plant phylogenetics inform efforts at biological control of Dioscorea bulbifera-(Abstract Only)Surveys in Argentina and Uruguay reveal Cyrtobagous salviniae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) populations adapted to survive temperate climates in southeastern USA-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Russell, A., Johnson, S., Ximena, C., McKay, F., Moshman, L., Madeira, P.T., Blair, Z.J., Diaz, R. 2017. Surveys in Argentina and Uruguay reveal Cyrtobagous salviniae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) populations adapted to survive temperate climates in southeastern USA. Biological Control. 107:41-49.Molecular identification of Azolla invasions in Africa: The Azolla specialist, Stenopelmus rufinasus proves to be an excellent taxonomist-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Madeira, P.T., Hill, M.P., Dray  Jr, F.A., Coetzee, J.A., Paterson, I.D., Tipping, P.W. 2016. Molecular identification of Azolla invasions in Africa: The Azolla specialist, Stenopelmus rufinasus proves to be an excellent taxonomist. South African Journal of Botany. 105:299-305.Are three colonies of Neostromboceros albicomus, a candidate biological control agent for Lygodium microphyllum, the same host biotype?-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Madeira, P.T., Facey, J., Pratt, P.D., Maul, D., Wheeler, G.S. 2016. Are three colonies of Neostromboceros albicomus, a candidate biological control agent for Lygodium microphyllum, the same host biotype? Biocontrol Science and Technology. 26(3):440-445.Palmer Amaranth Identification and Documentation of Herbicide Resistance in Argentina-(Abstract Only) Berger, S., Madeira, P.T., Ferrell, J., Gettys, L., Morichetti, S., Cantero, J.J., Nunez, C. 2016. Palmer Amaranth Identification and Documentation of Herbicide Resistance in Argentina. Weed Science Society of America Meeting Abstracts. 64(2):312-320. https://doi.org/10.1614/WS-D-15-00125.1.Identity and origins of introduced and native Azolla species in Florida.-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Madeira, P.T., Center, T.D., Coetzee, J.A., Pemberton, R.W., Purcell, M.F., Hill, M.P. 2013. Identity and origins of introduced and native Azolla species in Florida. Aquatic Botany. 111:9-15. 2013.Identity and origins of introduced and native Azolla species in Florida-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Madeira, P.T., Center, T.D., Coetzee, J.A., Pemberton, R.W., Purcell, M.F., Hill, M.P. 2013. Identity and origins of introduced and native Azolla species in Florida. Aquatic Botany. 111:9-15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquabot.2013.07.009.Can genomics clarify the origins of Boreioglycaspis melaleucae in California, USA?-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Pratt, P.D., Madeira, P.T., Arakelian, G., Purcell, M., Rayamajhi, M.B., Center, T.D. Can genomics clarify the origins of Boreioglycaspis melaleucae in California, USA? Biocontrol Science and Technology. 23(5):602-606. 2013.Host range validation, molecular identification, and release and establishment of a Chinese biotype of the Asian leaf beetle Lilioceris cheni (Coleoptera:Chrysomelidae:Criocerinae) for control of Dioscorea bulbifera L. in ...-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Center, T.D., Rayamajhi, M., Dray, F.A., Madeira, P.M., Witkus, G., Rohrig, E., Mattison, E., Lake, E., Smith, M., Zhang, J., Purcell, M., Konstantinov, A., Schmitz, D. Host range validation, molecular identification, and release and establishment of a Chinese biotype of the Asian leaf beetle Lilioceris cheni (Coleoptera:Chrysomelidae:Criocerinae) for control of Dioscorea bulbifera L. in the southern United States. Biocontrol Science and Technology. 23(7):735-755. 2013.An evaluation of the impact of Melaleuca quinquenervia invasion and managment on plant community structure after fire.-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Martin, M.R., Tipping, P.W., Reddy, K.R., Madeira, P.T., Fitzgerald, D. 2011. An evaluation of the impact of Melaleuca quinquenervia invasion and managment on plant community structure after fire. Aquatic Botany. 95:287-291.Hard Evidence for Melaleuca Biocontrol-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Tipping, P.W., Martin, M.R., Nimmo, K., Pierce, R., Smart, M., White, E., Madeira, P.T., Center, T.D. 2009. Hard Evidence for Melaleuca Biocontrol. Biocontrol News and Information 30:3N.Concordance between life history traits, invasion history, and allozyme diversity of the Everglades invader Melaleuca quinquenervia-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Dray  Jr, F.A., Hale, R.E., Madeira, P.T., Bennett, B.C., Center, T.D. 2008. Concordance between life history traits, invasion history, and allozyme diversity of the Everglades invader Melaleuca quinquenervia. Aquatic Botany. 90(4):296-302. 2009.Invasion of West Everglades Wetland by Melaleuca quinquenervia Countered by Classical Biological Control-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Tipping, P.W., Martin, M.R., Nimmo, K., Pierce, R., Smart, M., White, E., Madeira, P.T., Center, T.D. 2009. Invasion of West Everglades Wetland by Melaleuca quinquenervia Countered by Classical Biological Control. Biological Control, 48: 73-78.A molecular phylogeny of the genus Lygodium (Schizaeaceae) with special reference to the biological control and host range testing of Lygodium microphyllum-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Madeira, P.T., Pemberton, R.W., Center, T.D. 2008. A molecular phylogeny of the genus Lygodium (Schizaeaceae) with special reference to the biological control and host range testing of Lygodium microphyllum 										 . Biological Control, Vol. 45, Issue 3, June 2008, pgs. 308-318.Molecular and morphological examination of Cyrtobagous sp. collected from Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil, Australia, and Florida-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Madeira, P.T., Tipping, P.W., Gandolfo, D., Center, T.D., Van, T.K., O'Brien, C. 2006. Molecular and morphological examination of cyrtobagous sp. collected from argentina, paraguay, brazil, australia, and florida. Biocontrol. 51:679-701GENETIC VARIATION IN MELALEUCA QUINQUENERVIA AFFECTS THE BIOCONTROL AGENT OXYOPS VITIOSA-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Dray  Jr, F.A., Bennett, B.C., Center, T.D., Wheeler, G.S., Madeira, P.T. 2004. GENETIC VARIATION IN MELALEUCA QUINQUENERVIA AFFECTS THE BIOCONTROL AGENT OXYOPS VITIOSA. Weed Technology. 18:1400-1402. 2004.GENETIC VARIATION IN MELALEUCA QUINQUENERVIA AFFECTS THE BIOCONTROL AGENT OXYOPS VITIOSA-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Dray  Jr, F.A., Bennett, B.C., Center, T.D., Wheeler, G.S., Madeira, P.T. 2004. Genetic variation in melaleuca quinquenervia affects the biocontrol agent Oxyops vitiosa. Weed Technology. 18: 1400-1402.AN IMPROVED MOLECULAR TOOL FOR DISTINGUISHING MONECIEOUS AND DIOECIOUS HYDRILLA-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Madeira, P.T., Van, T.K., Center, T.D. 2004. An improved molecular tool for distinguishing monecieous and dioecious hydrilla. Journal of Aquatic Plant Management. 42:28-31.A GENETIC SURVEY OF SALVINIA MINIMA IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Madeira, P.T., Jacono, C.C., Tipping, P.W., Van, T.K., Center, T.D. 2003. A genetic survey of salvinia minima in the southern united states. Aquatic Botany 76:127-139.RANDOM AMPLIFIED POLYMORPHIC DNA ANALYSIS OF WATER SPINACH (IPOMOEA        AQUATICA) IN FLORIDA-(Peer Reviewed Journal)  ProjectsNo projects listed for this employee.  ARS News ArticlesNo news articles listed for this employee.


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