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Creator:: Tochen, Samantha
Abstract:: Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae), a pest of thin-skinned fruits, has been detected worldwide recently, with new locations of establishment determined annually since it first became a concern on continental North America in 2008. Drosophila suzukii females are different from most other drosophilids as being one of two known species capable...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , for his support, guidance, and motivation over the duration of this project. Thanks to Jana Lee for

Creator:: Tang, Siew Bee
Abstract:: Spotted wing drosophila (SWD), Drosophila suzukii, is an economically damaging pest on small fruits. The estimated economic impact is hundreds of millions of dollars annually in the U.S. alone, and increasing every year. Current control of SWD relies heavily on chemical insecticides which have many negative impacts on environmental and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: would also like to thank Drs. Jana Lee, Vaughn Walton and Ronald Wrolstad for being in my committee. I

Creator:: Jack, Cameron
Abstract:: Honey bees are important pollinators for many agricultural systems throughout the world. However, recent honey bee declines have caused great alarm, drawing attention to the vulnerability of worldwide agriculture to pollinator loss. These declines are often attributed to a combination of pests, pathogens, viruses, chemicals, and a lack of proper...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: successful scientist, mentor, and educator. I would also like to thank Dr. Jana Lee, Dr. Vaughn Walton, and

Creator:: Kleiber, Joseph R.
Abstract:: Spotted wing Drosophila (SWD), Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae), is a pest of small and stone fruits that is widely distributed across much of the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. Unlike other members of the Drosophilidae that only lay eggs in overripe or rotting fruit, SWD infest ripening and ripe...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: during my time here. Also special thanks to Jana Lee for support and additional advising when I needed

Creator:: Chapkin, Elissa R.
Abstract:: Managed honey bees (Apis mellifera) play a vital role in pollinating cultivated crops worldwide. Honey bee colony declines reported in the past two decades have been associated with stressors such as pests and diseases, pesticide exposure, and poor nutrition. In the wake of these colony declines, beekeepers have strived to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: process of analyzing bee guts. I would also like to acknowledge Andony Melathopoulos, Jana Lee, and Jay

Creator:: Rudolph, Erica
Abstract:: Chrysobothris mali Horn and C. femorata Olivier (Coleoptera : Buprestidae) are two flatheaded wood boring beetle species that have become economically impactful pests in North American high value tree cropping systems. Both species are native to North America, with C. femorata occurring across the continent (Wellso and Manley 2007), whereas...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: conferences and publish my work. Thank you to Jana Lee, Lloyd Nackley, Chris Marshall, and Dave Shaw for

Creator:: Butcher, Alexander M.
Abstract:: Over the last several decades, potato production has increased globally as it has been recognized as an important component to improving food security. However, potato production has been continuously challenged by pests. Current pest management practices rely heavily on chemical pesticides. Unfortunately, the overuse of pesticides can be harmful to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . I would also like to thank Drs. V. Walton and J. Lee for all their help in providing consultation

Creator:: Klein, Matthew L.
Abstract:: Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is the fourth largest food crop in the world following rice (Oryza sativa L.), wheat (Triticum spp.), and maize (Zea mays subs. mays). Potatoes arrived in the United States in the early 1600s and over the following centuries, the crop was subsequently cultivated across the country...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

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