Publications from the Eckhardt Lab

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Duong, T.A., de Beer, Z.W., Wingfield, B.D., Eckhardt, L.G., and Wingfield, M.J. 2014. Microsatellite and mating-type markers reveal unexpected patterns of genetic diversity in the pine root-infecting fungus Grosmannia alacris. Plant Pathology. In press.

Riggins, J.J., Little, N.S., and Eckhardt, L.G. 2014. Correlation between infection by ophiostomatoid fungi and the presence of eastern subterranean termite (Reticulitermes spp.) in loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) roots.  Agric. For. Entomol.. In press.

Singh, A., Anderson, D, and Eckhardt, L.G. 2014.  Variation in resistance of loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.) families against Leptographium and Grosmannia root fungi. For. Path. DOI: 10.1111/efp.12100.

Enloe, S.F., Loewenstein, N.J., Held, D.W., Eckhardt, L.G., and Lauer, D.K. 2014. Impacts of prescribed fire, glyphosate, and seeding on cogongrass, species richness and species diversity in longleaf pine.  Invasive Plant Science and Management. 6:536-544.

Zeng, Y., Kidd, R., and Eckhardt, L.G. 2013. The Effect of thinning and clear-cut on changes in the relative abundance of root-feeding beetle (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Pinus taeda plantations in Central Alabama and Georgia. Pest Manag. Sci. DOI 10.1002/ps.3624.

Matusick, G., Menard, R.D., Zeng, Y., and Eckhardt, L.G. 2013.   Root-inhabiting bark beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) and their fungal associates breeding in dying loblolly pine in Alabama.  Florida Entomologist. March: 238-241.

Walls, J.G., Hepp, G.R., and Eckhardt, L.G. 2012. Onset of incubation and nest reuse: effects on microbial growth and viability of wood duck eggs.  The Condor. 114: in press.

Matusick, G., Somers, G., and Eckhardt, L.G. 2012. Root lesions in large loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.) following inoculation with four root-inhabiting ophiostomatoid fungi.  For. Path. 42: 37-43.  (Published online first: DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0329.2011.00719.x)

Walls, J.G., Hepp, G.R., and Eckhardt, L.G. 2011. Effects of incubation delay on viability and microbial growth on wood duck eggs.  The Auk.  128:663-670.

Eckhardt, L.G., Sword-Sayer, M.A., and Imm, D.W. 2010. State of pine decline in the southern United States: A Technical Note. J. Appl. For. 34:138-141.

Matusick, G., Eckhardt, L.G. and Somers, G.,   2010.  The pathogenicity of four Leptographium species to mature longleaf pine roots.  For. Ecol. Mgmt.  260:2189-2195.

Matusick, G. and Eckhardt, L.G. 2010. Variation in virulence among four root-inhabiting ophiostomatoid fungi on Pinus taeda L., P. palustris Mill., and P. elliottii Englem. seedlings.  Can. J. Plant Path. 32:361-367. (published first online: DOI10.1007/s11557-010-0657-6). 

Matusick, G.  and Eckhardt, L.G. 2010. The pathogenicity and virulence of four ophiostomatoid  fungi on young longleaf pine trees. Can. J. Plant Path. 32:170-176.

Zanzot, J.W., de Beer, Z.W., Eckhardt, L.G., and Wingfield, M.J.  2010.  A new Ophiostoma species from loblolly pine roots in the southeastern United States.  Mycol. Progress.  9:447-457.

Zanzot, J.W., Matusick, G., and Eckhardt, L.G. 2010. Activity of root-feeding insects and their associated fungi on longleaf pine in Georgia.  J. Econ. Entomol.  39:415-423

Eckhardt, L.G. and Menard, R.D. 2009. Declining loblolly pine stands: symptoms, causes and management options. AL Treasured Forest Magazine Volume XXV111, No. 2, p. 10-12.

Eckhardt, L.G., Menard, R.D., and Gray, E.D. 2008. Effects of oleoresins and terpenoids on the fungal growth associated with pine decline in the southeastern United States. For. Path. 39:157-167.

Matusick, G., Eckhardt, L.G., and Enebak, S.A. 2008. Pathogenicity of Leptographium serpens to longleaf pine seedlings under various moisture regimes. Plant Dis. 92:1574-1576.

Eckhardt, L.G. and Menard, R.D. 2008. Topographic features associated with loblolly pine decline in central Alabama. For. Ecol. Mgmt. 255:1735-1739.

Via, B.K., So, C.L., Eckhardt, L.G., Shupe, T.F., Stine, M., and Groom, L. 2008. Response of near infrared diffuse reflectance spectra to blue stain and wood age. J. Near Infr. Spec. 16:71-74.

Eckhardt, L.G., Weber, A.M., Menard, R.D., Jones, J.P., and Hess, N.J. 2007. Association of an insect-fungal complex with loblolly pine decline in central Alabama. For. Sci. 35:84-92.

Via, B.K., Eckhardt, L.G., Stine, M., Shupe, T.F., So, C.L., Groom, L., and Roberds, J.H. 2006. The sensitivity of near infrared spectroscopy to two blue staining fungi. Wood Fiber Sci 38:717-726.

Jacobs, K., Eckhardt, L.G., and Wingfield, M.J. 2006. Leptographium profanum sp. nov., a new species from hardwood in North America. Can. J. Bot. 84:759-766.

Via, B.K., So, C.L., Shupe, T.F., Eckhardt, L.G., Stine, M., and Groom, L. 2005. Prediction of wood mechanical and chemical properties in the presence and absence of blue stain using two infrared instruments. J. Near Infr. Spec. 13: 201-212.

Eckhardt, L G., Jones, J.P. and Klepzig, K.D. 2004. Pathogenicity of Leptographium species associated with loblolly pine decline. Plant Dis. 88: 1174-1178.

Eckhardt, L.G., Goyer, R.A., Klepzig, K.D., and Jones, J.P. 2004. Interactions of Hylastes species (Coleoptera:Scolytidae) with Leptographium species associated with loblolly pine decline. J. Econ. Entomol. 97: 468-474.

Eckhardt, L.G. 2003. Biology and ecology of Leptographium species and their vectors as components of loblolly pine decline. Ph.D. Dissertation, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.

Jones, J.P., Sun, X., Eckhardt, L., Weber, A., Hess, N., Barnett, J., and McGilvory, J. 2002. Longleaf seedling production: some problems and their solutions. La Agri. 45:4-6

Goregaoker, S.P., Eckhardt, L.G., and Culver, J.N. 2000. Tobacco mosaic virus replicase-mediated cross-protection: contributions of RNA and protein-derived mechanisms. Virology 273:267-275

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