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Department of Plant Pathology

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Ellis publications

  • Nita, M., Ellis, M.A., and Madden, L.V. 2012. Spatial distribution of Phomopsis cane and leaf spot symptoms in commercial vineyards in Ohio.  Journal of Phytopathology 160: 26-36.
  • Rebollar-Alviter, A., Wilson, L.L., Madden, L.V., and Ellis, M.A.  2010.  A comparative evaluation of post-infection efficacy of mefenoxam and potassium phosphite with protectant efficacy of azoxystrobin and potassium phosphite for controlling leather rot of strawberry caused by Phytophthora cactorum.  Crop Protection. Vol. 29(4): 349-353.
  • Diaz, M.D., Batzer, J.C., Harrington, T.C., Wong, A.W., Bost, S.C., Cooley, D.R., Ellis, M.A., Hartman, J.R., Rosenberger, D.A., Sundin, G.W., Sutton, T.B., Travis, J .W., Wheeler, M.J., Yoder, K.S., and Gleason, M.L.  2010. Diversity and biogeography of sooty blotch and fly speck on apples in the eastern and Midwestern United States.  Phytopathology.  Vol. 100: 345-355.
  • Anco, D.J., Kim, S., Mitchell, T.K., Madden, L.V., and Ellis, M.A. 2009. Transformation of Phomopsis viticola with the green fluorescent protein.  Mycologia. Vol. 101, no. 6: 853-858. DOI: 10.3852/09-007
  • Rebollar-Alviter, H.V. Silva -Rojas, L.X. Zelaya-Molina, and M.A. Ellis. 2009. First report of Peronospora sparsa causing downy mildew (dryberry) of Rubus fruticosus in Mexico.  Plant Disease. Vol. 93: 674-674.
  • Ellis, M. A., Welty, C., Miller, D., and Doohan, D.  2008.  Ohio Commercial Tree Fruit Spray Guide.  Bulletin 506-A2 (revised).  OSUE/OSU.  62 pp.
  • Ellis, M. A., Welty, C., Williams, R. N., Doohan, D., Wright, S, and Dami, I.  2008.  Ohio Commercial Small Fruit and Grape Spray Guide.  Bulletin 506-B2 (revised).  OSUE/OSU.  75 pp.
  • Ellis,M.A. 2008. Cultural practices for disease control in Grapes. Massachusetts Berry Notes, Vol. 20: No.7, 6-8.
  • Ellis, M.A. 2008. Fungicides in organic production systems. Massachusetts Berry Notes, Vol.20: No. 7, 8-11.
  • Ellis,M.A. 2008. Using fungicides to control strawberry fruit rots in matted row production in Ohio, 2008. Massachusetts Berry Notes. Vol. 20: No.8, 2-5.
  • Ellis, M.A. 2008. Using fungicides to control strawberry fruit rots in Ohio. Today, winter issue: 9-12.
  • Ellis, M.A. 2008. Fire Blight of Apple- A Tough Disease to Control. Today, spring issue: 3-7.
  • Ellis, M. A., Madden, L. V., Wright, S. R., Madden, L. V., and Wilson, L. L. 2008.  Efficacy of pre-harvest fungicide applications and cold storage for post-harvest control of botrytis fruit rot (gray mold) on red raspberry. Online. Plant Health Progress doi:10.1094/PHP-2008-1015-01-RS.
  • Inclan, D. J, Bermudez, F.J., Alvarado, E., Ellis, M. A., Williams, R. N. And Acosta, N. 2008. Comparison of biological and conventional insecticides treatments for the management of the pineapple fruit borer, Strymon megarus (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae) in Costa Rica. Ecological Engineering (2008), doi:10.1016/j.ecoleng.2008.07.005
  • Nita, M., Ellis, M.A., and Madden, L.V. 2008. Variation in disease incidence of Phomopsis cane and leaf spot of grape in commercial vineyards in Ohio. Plant Disease 92: 1053- 1062.Madden, L.V., Ellis, M.A., Lalancette, N., Hughes, G., and Wilson, L.L.  2000. Evaluation of a disease warning system for downy mildew of grapes.  Plant Disease 84:549-554.
  • Nita, M., Ellis, M.A., Wilson, L.L., and Madden, L.V. 2007.  Evaluation of curative and protectant activity of fungicides and fungicide-adjuvant mixtures on Phomopsis cane and leaf spot of grape: a controlled environment study.  Crop Protection 26 (2007) 1377-1384.
  • Rebollar-Alviter, A., Madden, L.V., and Ellis, M.A. 2007.  Pre- and post-infection activity of azoxystrobin, pyraclostrobin, mefenoxam, and phosphite against leather rot of strawberry, caused by Phytophthora cactorum.  Plant Disease 91: 559-564.
  • Nita, M., Ellis, M.A., Wilson, L.L., and L.V. Madden. 2007. Evaluations of new and current management strategies to control Phomopsis cane and leaf spot of grape. Online . Plant Health Progress doi:10.1094/PHP-2007-0726-06-RS.
  • Demerutis,C., Quiros, L, Martinuz, A., Alvarado, E., Williams, R.N., and Ellis, M.A. 2007. Evaluation of an organic treatment for post-harvest control of crown rot of banana. Ecological Engineering (2007) Doi:10,1016/j. ecoleng. 2007.02.004.
  • Rebollar-Alviter, A., Madden, L.V., Jeffers, S.N., and Ellis, M.A., 2007. Differential sensitivity to two QoI fungicides among isolates of Phytophthora cactorum that cause leather rot and crown rot on strawberry plants. Plant Disease 91: 1625-1637.
  • Nita, M., Ellis, M.A., Wilson, L.L., and Madden, L.V. 2006.  Evaluation of a disease warning system for Phomopsis cane and leaf spot of grape: a field study.  Plant Disease 90: 1239-1246.
  • Nita, M., Ellis, M.A., Wilson, L.L., and Madden, L.V. 2006.  Effects of application of fungicide during the dormant period on Phomopsis cane and leaf spot of grape disease intensity and inoculum production.  Plant Disease 90: 1195-1200.
  • Erincik, O., Castlebury, L., Schilder, A.M.C., Rossman, A., and Ellis, M.A.  2005.  Characterization of Phomopsis spp. Infecting Grapevines in the Great Lakes Region of North America.  Plant Disease 89: 755-762.
  • Rebollar-Alviter, A., Madden, L.V., and Ellis, M.A.  2005.  Efficacy of azoxystrobin, pyraclostrobin, potassium phosphite and mefenoxam for control of strawberry leather rot caused by Phytophthora cactorum. Online.  Plant Health Progress doi:10.1094/PHP-2005-0107-01-RS.
  • Ochoa, J.B., Yangari, B.F., Ellis, M.A., and Williams, R.N.  2004.  Two new forma specialis of Fusarium oxysporum causing vascular wilt on babaco (Carica heilbornii var. pentagona) and vascular wilt on naranjilla (Solanum quitoense) in Ecuador.  Fitopatologia 39:10-17.
  • Ochoa, J.B., Fonseca, G.G., Williams, R.N., and Ellis, M.A.  2004.  Interactions between Fusarium oxysporum and Meloidogyne incognita causing vascular wilt of highland papayas in Ecuador. Fitopatologia 38:170-175.
  • Erincik, O., Madden, L.V., Ferree, D.C., and Ellis, M.A.  2003.  Temperature and wetness duration requirements for grape leaf and cane infection by Phomopsis viticola.  Plant Disease 87:832-840.
  • Nita, M., Ellis, M.A., and Madden, L.V.  2003.  Effects of temperature wetness duration and leaflet age on infection of strawberry foliage by Phomopsis obscurans.  Plant Disease 87:579-584.
  • Nita, M., Ellis, M.A., and Madden, L.V.  2003.  Reliability and accuracy of visual estimation of Phomopsis leaf blight of strawberry. Phytopathology 93:995-1005.
  •  Ochoa, J.B., and Ellis, M.A. 2002. Seed transmission of Fusarium oxysporum in common Naranjilla (Solanum quitoense) in Ecuador. Online. Plant Health Progress doi:10.1094/PHP-2002-0719-01-HN. www.plantmanagementnetwork.org
  • Erincik, O., Madden, L.V., Ferree, D.C., and Ellis, M.A. 2002. Infection of grape berry and rachis tissues by Phomopsis viticola. Online. Plant Health Progress doi:10.1094/PHP-2002-0702-01-RS. www.plantmanagementnetwork.org
  • Erincik, O., Madden, L.V., Ferree, D.C., and Ellis, M.A.  2001.  Effect of growth stage on susceptibility of grape berry and rachis tissues to infection by Phomopsis viticola.  Plant Disease 85:517-520.
  • Ochoa, J. B., Yangari, B., Galarza, V., Fiallos, J., and Ellis, M.A.  2001.  Vascular wilt of common naranjilla (Solanum quitoense) caused by Fusarium oxysporum in Ecuador.  Online.  Plant Health Progress doi: 10.1094/PHP-2001-0918-01-HN. www.plantmanagementnetwork.org