Mary Ellen Barbercheck

Works (19)

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2014 book

Women, science, and technology: A reader in feminist science studies

New York: Routledge.

Mary Ellen Barbercheck; Hatice Orun; Marta L. Wayne; Mary Wyer

Ed(s): M. Wyer, M. Barbercheck, D. Cookmeyer, H. Ozturk & W. M.

Source: NC State University Libraries
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2008 article

Response of soil invertebrates to disturbance across three resource regions in North Carolina

Barbercheck, M. E., Neher, D. A., Anas, O., El-Allaf, S. M., & Weicht, T. R. (2008, June 4). Environmental Monitoring and Assessment.

By: M. Barbercheck n, D. Neher n, O. Anas n, S. El-Allaf n & T. Weicht*

author keywords: Soil; Microarthropods; Collembola; Mites; Enchytraeids; Biological indicators; Environmental monitoring; Biodiversity; Wetlands
MeSH headings : Agriculture; Animals; Biodiversity; Conservation of Natural Resources; Ecosystem; Environmental Monitoring; Invertebrates / physiology; North Carolina; Soil / analysis; Soil Microbiology
topics (OpenAlex): Invertebrate Taxonomy and Ecology; Collembola Taxonomy and Ecology Studies; Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics
TL;DR: Using both approaches to examine soil and litter taxa that have distinctive responses to disturbance may help to identify candidate groups applicable for use in large-scale environmental monitoring programs. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2003 article

Adaptation of the entomopathogenic nematode, Steinernema carpocapsae, to insect food plant

Barbercheck, M. E., Wang, J., & Brownie, C. (2003, April 23). Biological Control.

By: M. Barbercheck n, J. Wang n & C. Brownie n

author keywords: tritrophic level effects; adaptation; Steinernema carpocapsae; Diabrotica undecimpunctata howardi; neutral lipids; trade-offs; image analysis
topics (OpenAlex): Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control; Insect Resistance and Genetics; Insect Pest Control Strategies
TL;DR: The results suggest that some characteristics of entomopathogenic nematodes can respond to selection on insect host plant, but that changes are dependent on the nematode isolate and the particular host plant on which the insect feeds. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2003 article

Effects of disturbance and ecosystem on decomposition

Neher, D. A., Barbercheck, M. E., El-Allaf, S. M., & Anas, O. (2003, May 19). Applied Soil Ecology.

By: D. Neher  n, M. Barbercheck n, S. El-Allaf n & O. Anas n

author keywords: agricultural ecosystems; balsa wood; cellulose; decomposition; environmental monitoring; forests; indicators; lignin; wetlands
topics (OpenAlex): Soil and Water Nutrient Dynamics; Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics; Peatlands and Wetlands Ecology
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2002 journal article

Development and implementation of a long-term agricultural systems study: Challenges and opportunities

HortTechnology, 12(3), 362–368.

By: J. Mueller, M. Barbercheck, M. Bell, C. Brownie, N. Creamer, A. Hitt, S. Hu , L. King ...

Source: NC State University Libraries
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2002 article

Effects of Production Practices on Soil-Borne Entomopathogens in Western North Carolina Vegetable Systems

Hummel, R. L., Walgenbach, J. F., Barbercheck, M. E., Kennedy, G. G., Hoyt, G. D., & Arellano, C. (2002, February 1). Environmental Entomology, Vol. 31, pp. 84–91.

By: R. Hummel n, J. Walgenbach n , M. Barbercheck n, G. Kennedy n , G. Hoyt n & C. Arellano n

author keywords: conservation tillage; biological control; entomopathogens; sustainable agriculture
topics (OpenAlex): Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control; Insect Resistance and Genetics; Nematode management and characterization studies
TL;DR: Type of tillage appeared to be the primary factor affecting survival of endemic soil entomopathogens in the authors' system, but other factors, such as pesticide use and type of ground cover, can negate the positive effects of strip-tillage. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2002 article

Effects of tillage practices on entomopathogenic nematodes in a corn agroecosystem

Millar, L. C., & Barbercheck, M. E. (2002, September 1). Biological Control.

By: L. Millar n & M. Barbercheck n

author keywords: Steinernema riobrave; Steinernema carpocapsae; Heterorhabditis bacteriophora; entomopathogenic nematode; biological control; tillage effects
topics (OpenAlex): Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control; Nematode management and characterization studies; Insect Resistance and Genetics
TL;DR: The nematodes' dissimilar sensitivities to tillage may be partly explained by differences in environmental tolerances and differences in tendencies to disperse deeper in the soil profile. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2001 article

Effect of Soil Moisture on Ovipositional Behavior in the Southern Mole Cricket (Orthoptera: Gryllotalpidae)

Hertl, P. T., Brandenburg, R. L., & Barbercheck, M. E. (2001, June 1). Environmental Entomology.

By: P. Hertl n, R. Brandenburg n & M. Barbercheck n

author keywords: Scapteriscus borellii; mole crickets; behavior; oviposition; soil moisture
topics (OpenAlex): Orthoptera Research and Taxonomy; Scarabaeidae Beetle Taxonomy and Biogeography; Fossil Insects in Amber
TL;DR: A significant linear relationship between oviposition and soil moisture was indicated by an increase in the number of crickets ovipositing in response to higher soil moisture levels, and a delay in ovipposition was observed as a response to low soil moisture. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2001 article

Interaction between Endemic and Introduced Entomopathogenic Nematodes in Conventional-Till and No-Till Corn

Millar, L. C., & Barbercheck, M. E. (2001, November 1). Biological Control.

By: L. Millar n & M. Barbercheck n

author keywords: Steinernema riobrave; Steinernema carpocapsae; Heterorhabditis bacteriophora; entomopathogenic nematode; biological control; exotic organism; nontarget risk
topics (OpenAlex): Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control; Insect Resistance and Genetics; Nematode management and characterization studies
TL;DR: The nematodes' differences in environmental tolerances, differences in tendencies to disperse deeper in the soil profile, and patchy distributions may help explain their coexistence. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2001 article

Mortality of Colorado Potato Beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) after Sublethal Stress with the CryIIIA δ-Endotoxin of Bacillus thuringiensis and Subsequent Exposure to Beauveria bassiana

Costa, S. D., Barbercheck, M. E., & Kennedy, G. G. (2001, April 1). Journal of Invertebrate Pathology, Vol. 77, pp. 173–179.

By: S. Costa n, M. Barbercheck n & G. Kennedy n 

author keywords: Bacillus thuringiensis; Beauveria bassiana; Leptinotarsa decemlineata; Colorado potato beetle; sublethal stress; susceptibility; endotoxin; entomopathogen; interaction; synergism
MeSH headings : Animals; Ascomycota / physiology; Bacillus thuringiensis Toxins; Bacterial Proteins / pharmacology; Bacterial Toxins; Coleoptera / drug effects; Coleoptera / microbiology; Disease Susceptibility; Endotoxins / pharmacology; Hemolysin Proteins; Mycoses / complications; Mycoses / mortality; Stress, Physiological / chemically induced; Stress, Physiological / complications; Stress, Physiological / physiopathology
topics (OpenAlex): Insect Resistance and Genetics; Insect Pest Control Strategies; Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control
TL;DR: Acute or chronic sublethal exposure of Colorado potato beetle larvae to the CryIIIA delta-endotoxin of Bacillus thuringiensis Berliner did not significantly alter their subsequent susceptibility to Beauveria bassiana (Balsamo) Vuillemin. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2000 chapter

Environmental impacts of entomopathogenic nematodes used for biological control in soil.

In P. A. Follett & J. J. Duan (Eds.), Nontarget effects of biological control (pp. 287–308). Boston :Kluwer Academic Publishers.

By: M. Barbercheck & L. Millar

Ed(s): . P. A. Follett & J. Duan

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2000 article

Sublethal Acute and Chronic Exposure of Colorado Potato Beetle (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) to the δ-Endotoxin of <I>Bacillus thuringiensis</I>

Costa, S. D., Barbercheck, M. E., & Kennedy, G. G. (2000, June 1). Journal of Economic Entomology, Vol. 93, pp. 680–689.

By: S. Costa n, M. Barbercheck n & G. Kennedy n 

author keywords: Leptinotarsa decemlineata; Bacillus thuringiensis; sublethal stress; ECI
MeSH headings : Animals; Bacillus thuringiensis Toxins; Bacterial Proteins; Bacterial Toxins; Biological Assay; Coleoptera; Endotoxins; Female; Fertility; Hemolysin Proteins; Insecticides; Larva; Pest Control, Biological / methods
topics (OpenAlex): Insect Resistance and Genetics; Insect and Pesticide Research; Insect Pest Control Strategies
TL;DR: Sublethal exposure of Colorado potato beetle larvae to the δ-endotoxin of Bacillus thuringiensis variety tenebrionis caused a dose-dependent reduction in feeding and weight gain when tested in a leaf disk bioassay. (via Semantic Scholar)
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1997 article

Evaluation of Trap Cropping and Biological Control Against Southern Corn Rootworm (Coleopetera: Chrysomelidae) in Peanuts

Barbercheck, M. E., & Warrick, W. C. (1997, April 1). Journal of Entomological Science.

By: M. Barbercheck n & W. Warrick n

author keywords: Diabrotica; rootworms; Steinernema carpocapse; Steinernema riobravis; cucurbit trap crop; peanuts
topics (OpenAlex): Peanut Plant Research Studies; Agricultural pest management studies; Insect Resistance and Genetics
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1997 journal article

Sculpturing of the eggshell of some Mexican Galerucinae (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)

Coleopterists' Bulletin, 51(1), 80–85.

By: A. Eben & M. Barbercheck

Source: NC State University Libraries
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1996 article

Effect of Cucurbitacin D onin VitroGrowth ofXenorhabdusandPhotorhabdusspp., Symbiotic Bacteria of Entomopathogenic Nematodes

Barbercheck, M. E., & Wang, J. (1996, September 1). Journal of Invertebrate Pathology.

By: M. Barbercheck* & J. Wang  n

author keywords: entomopathogenic nematodes; Xenorhabdus; Photorhabdus; cucurbitacin; tritrophic level effects
MeSH headings : Animals; Enterobacteriaceae / drug effects; Enterobacteriaceae / growth & development; Moths / parasitology; Rhabditoidea / microbiology; Symbiosis; Triterpenes / pharmacology
topics (OpenAlex): Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control; Nematode management and characterization studies; Insect Pest Control Strategies
TL;DR: This is the first report of an effect of a plant secondary compound on the bacterial symbionts of entomopathogenic nematodes from insects that have eaten plant material containing cucurbitacin D. (via Semantic Scholar)
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1995 article

Evaluation of Semiochemical Baits for Management of Southern Corn Rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in Peanuts

Barbercheck, M. E., Herbert, A. D., & Warrick, W. C. (1995, December 1). Journal of Economic Entomology.

By: M. Barbercheck n, A. Herbert n & W. Warrick n

author keywords: DIABROTICA UNDECIMPUNCTATA HOWARDI; SEMIOCHEMICAL BAITS; PEANUTS
topics (OpenAlex): Insect Resistance and Genetics; Agricultural pest management studies; Peanut Plant Research Studies
TL;DR: Field trials to test the efficacy of insecticidal semiochemical baits for management of the southern com rootworm, Diabrotica undecimpunctata howardi Barber, in peanuts were conducted in 1992, 1993, and 1994 in North Carolina and Virginia. (via Semantic Scholar)
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1995 article

Host Plant Effects on Entomopathogenic Nematodes

Barbercheck, M. E., Wang, J., & Hirsh, I. S. (1995, September 1). Journal of Invertebrate Pathology.

By: M. Barbercheck n, J. Wang n & I. Hirsh n

author keywords: STEINERNEMA CARPOCAPSAE; HETERORHABDITIS BACTERIOPHORA; DIABROTICA UNDECIMPUNCTATA HOWARDI; TRITROPHIC LEVEL EFFECTS; CUCURBITACINS
topics (OpenAlex): Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control; Nematode management and characterization studies; Insect Resistance and Genetics
TL;DR: In general, rootworms which had fed on corn suffered significantly lower mortality than those reared on peanuts or either of the squash varieties, and nematode progeny production was highest from rootworms that had feed on corn, lower for peanut, and lowest on squash. (via Semantic Scholar)
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1993 article

Tritrophic Level Effects on Entomopathogenic Nematodes

Barbercheck, M. E. (1993, October 1). Environmental Entomology.

By: M. Barbercheck*

author keywords: DIABROTICA-UNDECIMPUNCTATA-HOWARDI; SOUTHERN CORN ROOTWORM; PARASITE PREY INTERACTIONS
topics (OpenAlex): Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control; Nematode management and characterization studies; Insect Resistance and Genetics
TL;DR: Host plant effects involving entomopathogenic nematodes and a soil-inhabiting stage of an insect pest have not been previously demonstrated. (via Semantic Scholar)
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1992 article

Effect of Soil Physical Factors on Biological Control Agents of Soil Insect Pests

Barbercheck, M. E. (1992, December 1). Florida Entomologist.

By: M. Barbercheck*

topics (OpenAlex): Nematode management and characterization studies; Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control; Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
TL;DR: Basic principles of soil physics and the effects of soil physical factors on entomopathogenic nematodes and fungi are reviewed, and areas for future research are suggested. (via Semantic Scholar)
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