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Publications and Presentations

(Since January 1999)

2008

Dennis, S., D. Duseja, P. Vendrell, A.Wade and S. A. Aburime 2008. Monitoring water wells in middle Tennessee with down well camera technology. Accepted. Jour of Environmental Monitoring and Restoration.

Dennis, S.O., J. Oliver and P. Nveawiah –Yoho. 2008. Monitoring the persistence of chlorpyrifos used in Japanese beetle larvae control in field grown balled and burlapped nursery stock. Accepted. Jour of Environmental Monitoring and Restoration.

Oliver, J B, M. .E Reding, S O Dennis, J. J. Moyseenko, N N. Youssef, M G. Klein, A A. Callcott, S.S. James, L R. Mcanally and  B L. Bishop. 2008. Drench Treatments for Management of Larval Japanese Beetle (Coleoptera: carabaeidae) in Field- Grown Balled and Burlapped Nursery Plants. Accepted: Jour. of Economic Entomology.

2007

Braun E., Shi A., Mmbaga, M.T.; Takamastsu S., Divarangkoon R. and Chen P.  2007. Erysiphe abbreviate on cherry oak-morphology, phylogeny and taxonomy. Mycology Journal. (In Press).

Dennis, S. O., T. Tsegaye, R. E. Harrison, S. A. Aburime 2007. The fate of entomopathogenic nematodes in nursery soils: Implications on water quality. Jour of Environmental Monitoring and Restoration. Vol. 3:243-258. 

Dennis, S. O. T. Tsegaye, R. E. Harrison, S. A. Aburime 2007. Transport behavior of entomopathogenic nematodes, Steinernema carpocapsae in nursery field soils. Jour. of food, Agriculture & Environment. Vol: 5. (3&4): 454-459

Dennis, S.O., T. Tsegaye, R. E. Harrison, and S.A. Aburime. 2007. Use of Two Adsorption Models to Describe the Fate of Entomopathogenic Nematodes in Soils. (Abstract). 71th Soil Science Society of America Annual Meeting. November 4-8, 2007. New Orleans LA. 

Dennis, S. O., G. F. Smith, C. S. Gadner and J. Idassi. 2007. Watershed Academy: Water resource capacity building at 1890 Institutions. (Abstract). USDA-CSREES National Water Conference.  January 28-31. Savannah GA.

Li Y., M.T. Windham, R.N. Trigiano, A.S. Windham, S.M. Reed, M.T. Mmbaga, J. M. Spiers, and T.A. Rinehart  2007.  Resistance to Powdery Mildew in Hydrangeas. Southern Nursery Association Res. Conf. (In Press)

Mmbaga, M. T., Mrema F.A. and R.J. Sauve.2007. Identification of microorganisms for biological control of powdery mildew in Cornus florida.  Biological Control Journal Reference: YBCON1974.

Mmbaga, M.T. and Sauvé, R. 2007.  Analysis of Powdery Mildew-resistant dogwood accessions using AFLP.  HortScience Journal : 42(1) 28-30.

Mmbaga, M. T., and Oliver J.B. 2007. Effect of Biopesticides on foliar diseases and Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica) adults in roses (Rosa spp.), oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) and Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemiae indica) Arboriculture and Urban Forestry 33(3) 1-10.

Sauve, R. J. and M. T. Mmbaga.  2007.  Moyens de lutte pour réduire l’oïdium dans le cornouiller à fleurs avec des fongicides traditionnels et non-traditionnels. Acta on AFPP  1ère Conférence sur l’entretien des espaces verts, jardins, gazons, forêts, zones aquatiques et autres Zones Non Agricoles.  Bibliographie nationale Francaise (BnF) 1: (In press).

Seaman, J. C., F. Mays, J. Singer, S. A. Aburime, S. O. Dennis, M. Wilson, P. M.Bertch.2007. Analysis of tracer migration in a diverging radial flow field. In Proceedings of the Georgia Water Resources Conference. March 27-29. Athens GA.

Shi, A., M.T. Mmbaga, F. Mrema and E. Nnodu.2007  PCR-based Analysis of Colletotrichum acutatum and C. gloeosporioides in Flowering Dogwood. Australian J of Plant Pathology. (In Press)

Tsegaye T, .A Johnson, W. Mersie, S. O. Dennis, K. Golson 2007. Transport of atrazine through soil columns with or without switch grass roots. Jour. of food, Agriculture & Environment. Vol 5: 345-350.

Windham, M., M.T Mmbaga, S.M. Reed, T. Rinehart, A. Windham and Y. Li. 2007. Evaluation of Hydrangea Cultivars for Resistance to Powdery Mildew.  Southern Nursery Association Res. Conf. (In Press)

2006

Buckner, E. R, R Felsman, M Daniels and S. O. Dennis. 2006. Environmental Issues for Small Swine Farmers.  University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff , Cooperative Extension Publication #FSA9518

Dennis, S.O., S.A. Aburime, and T Tsegaye. 2006. Quantifying soluble salts in field nursery soils' solution. 2006. R. Cabrera [Ed.], In Proceedings of Southern Nursery Association Research Conference. Vol. 51: 124-126. 

Dennis, S.O., J. Oliver, E.K. Dzantor, and P. Nveawiah-Yoho. 2006. Persistence of chlorpyrifos used in dip treatment of Japanese beetle grubs. M. Taylor [Ed.], In Proceedings of Southern Nursery Association Research Conference. Vol. 51: 549-55

Dennis, S.O. J. Oliver, D. Duseja, and P. Nveawiah-Yoho. 2006. Persistence of bifenthrin and chlorpyrifos in nursery soils. (Abstract). American Society of Agronomy Southern Branch. February 5, 2006. Orlando, FL.

Mmbaga, M. T., Avila, F. J., Howard, E. F., and Myles, L. A.  2006.  Accumulation of a protein associated with powdery mildew resistant flowering dogwood (Cornus florida). (Journal of Environmental Horticulture: 24(2) 115-118.

Mmbaga, M. T., and Oliver J.B. 2006. Biopesticides for controlling foliar diseases and Japanese Beetle (Popillia japonica) adults in roses (Rosa spp.), oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) and Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemiae indica) Arborist News.

Mmbaga, M. T. and Nnodu, E. C. 2006.  Biology and Control of Bacterial Blight in Cornus mas. Hortscience Journal: 41:721-724.

Mrema, F. A., Mmbaga, M. T.2006 Bacterial Agents for Biocontrol of Powdery Mildew in  Dogwood. Southern Nursery Assn. Research conference. VOL. 51:.219-223.

Nnodu Emmanuel C. and M. T. Mmbaga.2006.  Seed-borne Diseases of Dogwood and Their Control. Southern Nursery Assn. Research conference. Vol. 51: 231-233.

Shi, Ainong and M.T. Mmbaga 2006. PCR-based Identification of Pseudocercospora Species from a Leaf Spot Disease in Japanese Tree Lilac. Southern Nursery Assn. Research conference. Vol. 51:212-215.

Shi,  Ainong and MT. Mmbaga  2006. Identification of a Powdery Mildew Pathogen in Maple. Southern Nursery Assn. Research conference. Vol. 51: 216-218.

Shi, A.,  M.T. Mmbaga, F. Mrema and E. Nnodu.2006  PCR-based Analysis of Colletotrichum acutatum and C. gloeosporioides in Flowering Dogwood. Southern Nursery Assn. Research conference. Vol. 51: 224-230.

Shi, A., and Mmbaga, M.T. 2006. The identification of Erysiphe australiana as the powdery mildew pathogen of crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) in mid Tennessee.  Plant Disease Journal 90:1098-1101.

2005

Dennis, S. O., D.Duseja, N. Martin and J.Idassi. 2005. Lesson learned from a water quality survey in an under-served community. (Abstract). Southern Region Water Quality Conference. Lexington KY October 23-26.

Eskandarnia, D. J., Mmbaga, M. T. and  MremaF. A.. 2005. Effect of Biorational Products on Non-Target Microorganisms on Dogwood Foliage. Southern Nurserymen’s Assn. Research conference, August, 2005 Atlanta GA.

James, S., L. McAnally, A. Callcott, J. Oliver, S. O. Dennis, N. Youssef, M. Reding, and J. Moyseenko. 2005. A1M04 Final Report: Alternative IFA Quarantine drench treatments for balled-and burlapped nursery stock, Fall 2003 and Spring 2004, pp. 18-28. In Anne-Marie Callcott [ed.], 2005 Accomplishment Report Soil Inhabiting Pests Section, USDA-APHIS, Gulfport, MS. (http://cphst.aphis.usda.gov/sections/SIPS/annual_reports/2005_Annual_Report.pdf)

Mmbaga, M. T. and Shi, A.2005.  Identification of Erysiphe australiana as the powdery mildew pathogen of crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) in Mid-Tennessee American and Japanese Mycological Society Meeting, Hilo Hawaii July 30, August 5, 2005.

Mmbaga, M.T.  Oliver and Ochieng . 2005. Plant Pathology Research related to Agro medicine at TSU Otis Floyd Research Center. Agro-medicine Research Forum, Southern Coastal Region Agro-medicine Research, North Carolina Eastern Shore, Greensville NC October 25, 2005.

Mrema, F. A. M. T. Mmbaga, and A. Shi. 2005. Biological control of powdery mildew (Erysiphe (Sect. Microsphaera) pulchra) of flowering dogwood.  Southern Nurserymen’s Assn. Research conference, August, 2005 Atlanta GA.

Oliver, J.B., M. Reding, J. Moyseenko, N. Youssef, A.M. Callcott, S. James, S. O. Dennis, and B. Bishop. 2005. Management of larval Japanese beetle, other scarabs, weevils, and imported fire ant in field nursery stock – 2005 report.  Report of 2005 pesticide results for chemical companies.  (16  pages).

Shi, A. and Mmbaga, M. T. 2005.  Molecular identification of the powdery mildew pathogen of crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica). American Phytopathological Society -Southern Division, Little Rock, AK. February 5-7 2005.

Shi, A. Mmbaga, M.T.,  Mrema F.A. and Nnodu 2005. Molecular analysis of Colletotrichum acutatum and C. gloeosporioides in Cornus florida. Southern Nurserymen’s Assn. Research conference, August, 2005 Atlanta GA.

Shi, A. Mmbaga M.T. Mrema F and Nnodu E 2005. Molecular analysis of Alternaria leaf blight in lilac. Southern Nurserymen’s Assn. Research conference, August, 2005 Atlanta GA.

Trivette, Andrew and Mmbaga, Margaret T. Late Season Spray Program to Delay Dogwood Powdery Mildew in Spring Southern Nurserymen’s Assn. Research conference, August, 2005 Atlanta GA.

2004

Mmbaga ,M. T., Sauvé,R. J. Zhou, S. and Nnodu, E.  2004. Multiple disease resistance to powdery mildew, bacterial blight, and Alternaria blight in lilac (Syringa spp.). Arboriculture Journal 31(1):1-9. 

Mmbaga, M.T., Klopfenstein, N. Kim, M., Shi, A.and Mmbaga, N.C 2004.  PCR-based DNA analysis of powdery mildew pathogens of dogwood (Cornus spp.). Forest Pathology 34:321-328.

Mmbaga, M. T. and Suave R. J. 2004. Evaluation for multiple disease resistance in dogwood for three foliar pathogens. J Arboriculture: 30(2):101-106.

Mmbaga, M.T. and Sauve R. 2004.  Management of powdery mildew in flowering dogwood with biorational products and fungicides. Canadian Journal of Plant Science 84: 837-844.

Mmbaga, M. T., J. Oliver, N. Yousef and M. Keri. 2004. The potential of biorational products in the management of Insect and foliage diseases roses, crape myrtle, hydrangea and photinia.  Southern Nurserymen’s Assn. Res. Conf. 49: 224-230. 

Mrema F.A., Mmbaga, M. T., and Ainong Shi 2004. Characterization of potential biological control agents for dogwood powdery mildew.  Southern Nurserymen’s Assn. Res. Conf. 49: 276-279.

Nnodu, E. and M. T. Mmbaga 2004.  Evaluation of fungicides for the control of bacterial blight in Cornus mas. Southern Nurserymen’s Assn. Res. Conf. 49: 280-282. 

Oliver, J. B. 2004. Update on entomology research at the TSU Nursery Research Center. Presentation: IAgER Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, March 17.

Sauve, R. J., Mmbaga M.T and S. Zhou. 2004. In vitro regeneration of the Tennessee coneflower (Echinacea tennesseensis). In Vitro Cellular & Development Biology-Plant. IVP 40:325-328.

Shi, Ainong , M. T. Mmbaga, S. Zhou and F.A Mrema.2004. Genetic diversity in dogwood selections for powdery mildew resistance inferred from AFLP and Microsatellite-primed PCR. Proceed. Southern Nurserymen’s Assn. Res. Conf. 49: 285-289.

Zhou, S.,  Sauve R. J. Mmbaga, M. T. 2004.  Adaptation of Pachysandra terminalis Sieb. & Zucc. to Freezing Temperatures by the Accumulation of mRNA and Cold-Induced  Proteins HortScience Journal I40 (3): 1-2.

Zhou, S.,  Sauve R. J. Mmbaga, M. T. and Frenkel, C. 2004 . Cold-Induced Antioxidant Enzymes Changes in Leucanthemum maximum ‘Silver Princess’ HortScience Journal 40:325-328.

Zhou, Suping; Sauve Roger and Mmbaga Margaret 2004. Identification of cold regulated genes from woody ornamentals and potential applications. Proceed. Southern Nurserymen’s Assn. Res. Conf.. 49: 610-611.

2003

Appleton, N. 2003. Applying ecosystem management on forest landscapes dominated by private non-industrial forest ownerships. Presentation: IAgER Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, April 9.
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Dennis, S. O. 2003. An update of 1890-1994 Institutions water quality collaboration research. Presentation: IAgER Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, October 8.
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Dennis, S. O., S. A. Aburime, R. E. Harrison, and T. Tsegaye. 2003. The fate and transport of entomopathogenic nematodes on water quality. Proceedings of the International Conference on Safe Water, Atlanta, GA, October30 – November 1. p. 31.

Dennis, S. O., S. A. Aburime, R. E. Harrison, and T. Tsegaye. 2003 Sorption effects on entomopathogenic nematodes transport process. Proceeedings of the Soil Science Society of Agronomy, Annual Meeting, Denver, CO, p. 343.

Mmbaga MT, Suavé RJ. 2003.Dogwood (Cornus spp. Resistant to multiple foliar pathogens. Arborist News.  

Mmbaga MT, Sauvé RJ, Zhou S, Nnodu E. 2003. Lilac (Syringa spp.)resistant to powdery mildew, bacterial blight, and Alternaria blight. Arborist News. 

Mmbaga, M. T., Emmanuel Nnodu, and Roger Suave 2003.   Alternaria leaf blight in Lilac.  Proceed. Southern Nurserymen’s Assn. Res. Conf. 48: 246-250. 

Mmbaga, Margaret T Emmanuel Nnodu, and Amanyenu, Theophilus 2003.  Towards Biological Control of Powdery Mildew Erysiphe (sect. Microsphaera) pulchra in Dogwood.  Proceed. Southern Nurserymen’s Assn. Res. Conf. 48: 251-255. 

Payne, T. N., S. Muhammad, R. E. Harrison, and J. E. Tyus III. 2003. Evaluating computer skills and assessing training needs of TSU’s employees. Proceedings of the Association of Research Directors, Thirteenth Biennial Research Symposium, Atlanta, GA.

Zhou Suping, Sauve Roger, and Mmbaga Margaret 2003. Molecular Variations in Goldenseal (Hydrastis Canadensis) Revealed by F-AFLP Fingerprinting. Proceed. Southern Nurserymen’s Assn. Res. Conf.  48: 491-494.

2002

Dennis, S. O., R. G. Buggeln, and S. K. Rotich. 2002. Wood fibers (sawdust) effect on soil reaction.  Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, October 2.
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Duseja, D. 2002. Accuracy and precision of chemical analysis of nanogram levels of oxyfluorfen [(2-chloro-1-(3-ethoxy-4-nitrophenoxy)-4-(trifluoromethyl) (Goalae)] in soil. 24th Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, March 19-20, p. 37.

Harrison, R. E., S. Muhammad, and S. H. Kolison, Jr. 2002. Computer skills development in agriculture. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, August 28.
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Mmbaga M.T. 2002.Ascocarp formation and survival and primary inoculum production in Eysiphe (Sect. Microsphaera) pulchra in dogwood powdery mildew.  Ann Appl. Biol. 141: 153-161. 

Mmbaga, M.T. and Sheng, H. 2002. Evaluation of biorational products for powdery mildew disease management in Cornus florida. J. Environ. Hort. 20(2): 113-117. 

Mmbaga, M. T. and Sheng H. 2002 Timing of fungicide applications in powdery mildew management in dogwood.  Proceed. Southern Nurserymen’s Assn. Res. Conf. 47:265-272. 

Muhammad, S., R. E. Harrison, T. N. Payne, and S. H. Kolison, Jr. 2002. Computer skills of Cooperative Agricultural Research Program employees. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, August 28. Online Abstract.

Oliver, J. B. 2002. Quarantine pests: Fire ants, Japanese beetle, and the nursery industry. Presentation: Bayer Professional Care, Centers of Influence Meeting for Turf and Ornamental Entomologists, Atlanta, GA, June 4-7.

Oliver, J. B. 2002. Fire ant management in nurseries. Presentation: Tennessee Nursery and Landscape Association, 20th Annual Convention and Trade Show, Chattanooga, TN, January 19.

Oliver, J. B. 2002. General entomology. Presentation: Tennessee Nursery and Landscape Association, 20th Annual Convention and Trade Show, Chattanooga, TN, January 20.

Oliver, J. B., D. Bailey, K. Vail, and A-M. Callcott. 2002. Summary of insecticide tests directed at managing imported fire ants in field nurseries. Presentation: 2002 Imported Fire Ant Conference, Georgia Center for Continuing Education, Athens, GA, March 25-26.

Oliver, J. B., P. Landon, M. Halcomb, and K. Vail. 2002. Trapping as a potential tool for the management of European hornet damage to susceptible nursery stock. Presentation: 76th Annual Meeting Southeastern Branch Entomological Society of America, Little Rock, AR, March 3-6.

Oliver, J., and D. Fare. 2002. Monitoring of flat headed apple tree borer populations to predict timing of pesticide treatments. 24th Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, March 19-20, p. 36.

Zhou, S., R. Sauve, Mmbaga M. T. 2002. Use of F-AFLP for the Determination of Genetic Relationships in Cornus florida Twin-seeds.  Proceed. Southern Nurserymen’s Assn. Res. Conf. 47:640-644. 

Zhou, Suping, Sauve, Roger, Mmbaga, Margaret, Powell, Williams. 2002.  Genetic Transformation of Flowering Dogwood Explants with ESF 39A Antimicrobial Peptide Gene.  Proceed. Southern Nurserymen’s Assn. Res. Conf. 47:648-649.

Zhou, S., R. Sauve, and M. Mmbaga. 2002. Use of F-AFLP for the determination of genetic relationships in Cornus florida twinseeds. Presentation: 47th Annual Research Conference, Southern Nursery Association, Atlanta, GA, August 1-2.

2001

Ashford, E. C., R. E. Harrison, and S. O. Dennis. 2001. Water-facilitated movement of soybean cyst nematode eggs. Presentation: Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences, Sixteenth Annual Career Fair and Training Conference, Crystal City, VA, March 30-April 1.

Avila, F., and M. T. Mmbaga. 2001. Characterization of microbial populations on dogwood foliage. Phytopathology 91:S201.

Avila, F., and M. T. Mmbaga. 2001. Characterization of microbial populations on dogwood foliage. Proceedings of the 23rd Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN. p. 39.

Dennis, S. O. 2001. Performance of three species of Echinacea in the field. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, October 24.

Dennis, S. O., S. A. Aburime, and R. E. Harrison. 2001. Transport of Simazine in soil amended with pine bark wood fiber. Proceedings of the 46th Annual Research Conference, Southern Nursery Association, Inc. 46:602-605.

Dennis, S. O., R. E. Harrison, and J. Y. Franklin. 2001. Transport of a biocontrol agent in field soil. Proceedings of the 23rd Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN. p. 38.

Dennis, S. O., R. E. Harrison, and S. H. Kolison, Jr. 2001. GIS education for agricultural research and teaching: Tennessee State University's perspective. Presentation: ESRI International User Conference, San Diego, California, July 8-12.

Dennis, S. O., and D. Padgett. 2001. GIS research and development at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Presentation: ESRI Education User Conference, San Diego, California, July 6-8.

Duseja, D., and W. Martindale. 2001. Oxyfluorfen Goal® quantitative chemical recoveries from soil and water. Proceedings of the 23rd Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN. p. 39.

Fare, D. C., C. Mannion, J. Oliver, and S. Mullican. 2001. Research update: Flatheaded appletree borer infestations on newly planted maple liners. Tennessee Green Times, Spring 2001.

Klingeman, B., J. B. Oliver, and F. Hale. 2001. Pests in the spotlight: Trees in trauma: will the southern pine beetle outbreak ever end? Tennessee Green Times 2:20-21.

Klingeman, B., J. B. Oliver, and F. Hale. 2001. Pests in the spotlight: Who's doin' all that chewin'? The European hornet. Tennessee Green Times 2:34-36.

Mannion, C. M., W. McLane, M. G. Klein, J. Moyseenko, J. B. Oliver, and D. Cowan. 2001. Management of early-instar Japanese beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) in field-grown nursery crops. Horticultural Entomology 94:1151-1161.

Mmbaga, M. T & H. Sheng 2001 Ascocarp Formation and powdery mildew disease in Cornus florida. .Proceed. Southern Nurserymen’s Assn. Res. Conf. 46: 296-299. 

Mmbaga, M. T & H. Sheng 2001. Host Resistance to Microsphaera pulchra in Dogwood Proceed. Southern Nurserymen’s Assn. Res. Conf. 46: 292-295. 

Mmbaga N. C. Azziz N., Suave, R., and Mmbaga M. 2001. DNA analysis of Powdery mildew pathogens of dogwood.  Proceed. Southern Nurserymen’s Assn. Res. Conf. 46:287-291.

Mmbaga, M. T., I. M. Eujayl, and H. Sheng. 2001. Resistance to powdery mildew in Cornus florida. Phytopathology 91:S64.

Mmbaga, M. T., N. B. Klopfenstein, and M. Kim. 2001. Toward developing a diagnostic tool for powdery mildew pathogens of dogwood. Phytopathology 91:S202.

Mmbaga, M. T., and H. Sheng. 2001. Biorational products for powdery mildew disease management in dogwood. Proceedings of the 23rd Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN. p. 39-40.

Mmbaga, M. T., and H. Sheng. 2001. Ascocarp formation and powdery mildew disease in Cornus florida. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference 46:298-302.

Mmbaga, N. C., A. N. Aziz, M. T. Mmbaga, and R. Sauve. 2001. DNA primer extension polymorphism in Microsphaera pulchra and Phyllactinia gutata. Proceedings of the 23rd Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN. p. 40-41.

Oliver, J. B. 2001. Summary of imported fire ant impact on Tennessee nurseries. Proceedings of the 23rd Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN. p. 38.

Oliver, J. B. 2001. Management of Japanese beetle and fire ants in commercial nurseries. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, McMinnville, TN, April 4.

Oliver, J. B. 2001. Overview of flatheaded appletree borer and European hornet research. Presentation: Tennessee Department of Agriculture Plant Inspectors' Meeting, Tennessee State University Nursery Crop Research Station, McMinnville, TN, May 21.

Oliver, J. B. 2001. Overview of Japanese beetle and fire ant research. Presentation: Tennessee Department of Agriculture Plant Inspectors' Meeting, Tennessee State University Nursery Crop Research Station, McMinnville, TN, May 21.

Oliver, J. B. 2000. Update on fire ants - new movement and latest pesticide products and applications. Presentation: Tennessee Green Industry Field Day, Nursery Crop Research Station, Cooperative Agricultural Research Program, Tennessee State University, McMinnville, TN, August 14.

Oliver, J. B., and M. J. Gaylor. 2001. Technique for the collection of adult parasitoids and detection of parasitoids in fourth instars of bandedwinged whitefly (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae). Journal of Entomological Science 36:97-100.

Oliver, J. B., and C. M. Mannion. 2001. Ambrosia beetles collected from ethanol-baited traps and Chinese chestnut in Middle Tennessee. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference. 46:213-218.

Oliver, J. B., and C. M. Mannion. 2001. Ambrosia beetles attacking chestnut and captured in traps in middle Tennessee. Tennessee Green Times 2:24-25.

Oliver, J. B., and C. M. Mannion. 2001. Ambrosia beetles attacking chestnut and captured in ethanol-baited traps in middle Tennessee. Tennessee Green Times, Fall 2001.

Oliver, J. B., M. Klein, J. Moyseenko, W. McLane, D. Cowan, and C. M. Mannion. 2001. Management of Japanese beetle in commercial nurseries. Presentation: Scarab Workshop, University of Arizona Maricopa Agriculture Center, Phoenix, AZ, March 29-30.

2000

Butler, L., W. F. Hayslett, R. Harrison, and S. L. Shaw. 2000. Effects of seasonal leaf color in 'Fire Power' nandina. Presentation: Association of Research Directors Twelfth Biennial Research Symposium, Washington, DC, April 19-21.

Dennis, S. O., T. Tsegaye, S. A. Aburime, and R. E. Harrison. 2000. Sorption of a biocontrol agent and its effects on movement in nursery soil. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference 45:229-232.

Dennis, S. O., T. Tsegaye, R. E. Harrison, and R. W. Taylor. 2000. Transport of a bio-control agent in porous media. Presentation: Association of Research Directors Twelfth Biennial Research Symposium, Washington, DC, April 19-21.

Duseja, D. 2000. Nitrogen and phosphorus transformations in two soil tillage systems. Presentation: 22nd Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, March 20-21.

Duseja, D. 2000. Tillage study of nitrogen/phosphorus dynamics in soil. Presentation: American Society of Agronomy, St. Paul, MN, October 31-November 4.

Fare, D. C., C. Mannion, J. Oliver, and S. Mullican. 2000. Flatheaded appletree borer infestations on newly planted maple liners. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference 45:153-157.

Harrison, R. E. 2000. An overview of the Environmental Protection and Management Research Team. Presentation: Department of Chemistry, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, October 19.

Harrison, R. E., C. A. Murphree, and S. O. Dennis. 2000. Migration of Steinernema carpocapsae in pH-adjusted sand columns. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, McMinnville, TN, December 14.

Mannion, C., and J. Oliver. 2000. Entomology program at the Nursery Crop Research Station. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, McMinnville, TN, March 15.

Mannion, C., H. E. Winkler, D. I. Shapiro, and T. Gibb. 2000. Interaction between halofenozide and the entomopathogenic nematode, Heterorhabditis marelatus for control of Japanese beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) larvae. Journal of Economic Entomology 93:48-53.

Mmbaga, M. T. 2000. Environmentally friendly products for powdery mildew disease management in dogwood. Green Times, Winter 2000. p. 26-27.

Mmbaga, M. T. 2000. Ascocarp formation and development in Microsphaera pulchra of flowering dogwood. Phytopathology 90:S53-S54.

Mmbaga, M. T. 2000. Winter survival and source of primary inoculum of powdery mildew of dogwood in Tennessee. Plant Disease 84:574-579.

Mmbaga, M. T. 2000. Alternatives to traditional fungicides in powdery mildew disease management in nursery crops. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, McMinnville, TN, March 15.

Mmbaga, M. T. 2000. Biorational products for powdery mildew disease management in Cornus florida. Presentation: Dogwood Workshop, Cross Nore, NC, October 15.

Mmbaga, M. T. 2000. Effect of temperature on ascocarp formation in Microsphaera pulchra in Cornus florida. Presentation: Dogwood Workshop, Cross Nore, NC, October 15.

Mmbaga, M. T. 2000. An overview on powdery mildew of dogwood. Presentation: Tennessee Nursery and Landscape Association Short Course, Gatlinburg, TN, January 17-20.

Mmbaga, M. T., N. Klopfenstein, and M. Kim. 2000. Molecular analysis of powdery mildew pathogens of dogwood. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference 45:237-245.

Mmbaga, M. T., and H. Sheng. 2000. The first report of leaf blight caused by Pseudomonas syringae on Cornus mas. Plant Disease 84:200.

Mmbaga, M. T., and H. Sheng. 2000. Effect of temperature and day-length on the formation, development and viability of ascocarps of Microsphaera pulchra. Presentation: 22nd Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, March 20-21.

Mmbaga, Margaret T., and Hongyan Sheng. 2000. Ascocarp formation and powdery mildew disease severity in Cornus florida. Presentation: Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, Atlanta, GA, July 31-August 1.

Oliver, J. B. 2000. Weed species utilization, parasitism, and management of bandedwinged whitefly. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, McMinnville, TN, March 15.

Oliver, J. B. 2000. Update on scarab biological control in Tennessee. Presentation: Scarab Parasitoid Workshop, Nursery Crop Research Station, Cooperative Agricultural Research Program, Tennessee State University, McMinnville, TN, August 15.

Oliver, J. B. 2000. Biological control of fire ants. Presentation: Tennessee Green Industry Field Day, Nursery Crop Research Station, Cooperative Agricultural Research Program, Tennessee State University, McMinnville, TN, August 15.

Oliver, J. B. 2000. Biology and management of wood boring beetles. Presentation: Tennessee Green Industry Field Day, Nursery Crop Research Station, Cooperative Agricultural Research Program, Tennessee State University, McMinnville, TN, August 15.

Oliver, J. B. 2000. Fire ant research. Presentation: Tennessee Green Industry Field Day, Nursery Crop Research Station, Cooperative Agricultural Research Program, Tennessee State University, McMinnville, TN, August 15.

Oliver, J. B. 2000. Japanese beetle research. Presentation: Tennessee Green Industry Field Day, Nursery Crop Research Station, Cooperative Agricultural Research Program, Tennessee State University, McMinnville, TN, August 15.

Oliver, J. B. 2000. Status of imported fire ant flight study in Tennessee. Presentation: University of Tennessee Imported Fire Ant Stakeholders Meeting, Ellington Agricultural Center, Nashville, TN, July 12.

Oliver, J. B., and C. M. Mannion. 2000. Management of Japanese beetle in nursery crops. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, McMinnville, TN, March 15.

Oliver, J. B., and C. M. Mannion. 2000. Ambrosia beetle species attacking chestnut and captured in ethanol-baited traps in Middle Tennessee. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, December 13-14.

Oliver, J. B., and C. M. Mannion. 2000. Ambrosia beetle species attacking chestnut and captured in ethanol-baited traps in Middle Tennessee. Presentation: Entomological Society of America, Montreal, Canada, December 4.

Oliver, J. B., and C. M. Mannion. 2000. Species composition and seasonal incidence of ambrosia beetles attacking chestnut in middle Tennessee and comparison with trapping studies. Presentation: Southeastern Branch of Entomological Society of America, Mobile, AL, February 27-March 1.

1999

Butler, L., W. F. Hayslett, R. Harrison, and S. L. Shaw. 1999. Effects of seasonal leaf color in 'Fire Power' nandina.  American Society of Horticultural Science, Minneapolis, MN, July 28-31. HortScience 34:554.

Dennis, S. O., R. E. Harrison, S. A. Aburime, and T. Tsegaye. 1999. Distribution of water-facilitated entomopathogenic nematodes in soil columns. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference 44:258-261.

Dennis, S. O., T. Tsegaye, S. A. Aburime, R. E. Harrison, and R. W. Taylor. 1999. Transport of entomopathogenic nematodes in soil columns. Joint Meeting of American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America, Salt Lake City, UT, November 1-4. Agronomy Abstracts 1999:199.

Duseja, D., and S. Bhatti. 1999. Persistence and transformation of nitrogen forms and phosphorus in two soil tillage systems. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, April 21.
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Duseja, D., and S. Bhatti. 1999. Nitrogen persistence and longevity in soil. Proceedings of the 22nd Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN. p. 31.

Duseja, D., and A. E. Clardy. 1999. Strengthening of the soil science education at Tennessee State University. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, April 7.
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Hale, F. A., J. Oliver, and C. Mannion. 1999. Insecticide evaluation for control of the Asian ambrosia beetle, Xylosandrus crassiusculus, in vitro. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference 44:176-178.

Hayslett, W. F., R. E. Harrison, S. Shaw, and L. Butler. 1999. Effect of shading levels on seasonal leaf color in 'Fire Power' nandina. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, February 24.
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Klein, M., A. Asquith, W. Leal, and C. Mannion. 1999. Attraction of emerald beetle, Protaetia pryeri, and carpenter bee, Xylocopa sonorina, on Midway. Presentation: Entomological Society of America, November.

Mannion, C. M., and J. B. Oliver. 1999. Scarabaeidae larval identification. Presentation: Cooperative Agricultural Research Program, Nursery Crop Research Station, McMinnville, TN, July.

Mannion, C., and J. Oliver. 1999. Entomology program and Japanese beetle research. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, March 10.
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Mannion, C., and J. Oliver. 1999. Rearing Tiphia vernalis, a parasitoid of Japanese beetle. Proceedings of the 21st Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN. p. 35.

Mmbaga, M. T. 1999. Leaf blight disease on Cornus mas. Presentation: Dogwood Workshop, Cross Nore, NC, October.

Mmbaga, M. T., and H. Sheng. 1999. Ascocarp formation and development in Microsphaera pulchra of flowering dogwood. Proceedings of the XVI International Botanical Congress, St. Louis, MO, August 1-7. p. 710.

Mmbaga, M. T., and H. Sheng. 1999. Powdery mildew disease in dogwood. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, McMinnville, TN, March 10.
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Mmbaga, M. T., and H. Sheng. 1999. Factors influencing ascocarp formation and development in Microsphaera pulchra of flowering dogwood. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference 44:247-253.

Mmbaga, M. T., and H. Sheng. 1999. Leaf blight disease on Cornus mas. Proceedings of the Southern Nursery Association Research Conference 44:265-269.

Mmbaga, M. T., and H. Sheng. 1999. Alternatives to traditional fungicides in disease management of powdery mildew of dogwood. Proceedings of the 21st Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN. p. 35.

Mmbaga, M. T., and H. Sheng. 1999. Biodegradable/biorational products as alternatives to traditional fungicides in powdery mildew disease management. The Trellis 2(1):20-21.

Vail, K. M., F. Hale, H. E. Williams, and C. M. Mannion. 1999. The Japanese beetle and its control. University of Tennessee Extension Bulletin PB 946.