David Benson

Kohlway, W. H., Whetten, R. W., Benson, D. M., & Frampton, J. (2017). Response of Turkish and Trojan fir to Phytophthora cinnamomi and P. cryptogea. Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research, 32(5), 406–411. https://doi.org/10.1080/02827581.2017.1280076

Pettersson, M., Frampton, J., Rönnberg, J., Shew, H. D., Benson, D. M., Kohlway, W. H., … Cubeta, M. A. (2016). Increased diversity of Phytophthora species in Fraser fir Christmas tree plantations in the Southern Appalachians. Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research, 32(5), 412–420. https://doi.org/10.1080/02827581.2016.1265144

Loyd, A. L., Benson, D. M., & Ivors, K. L. (2014). Phytophthora Populations in Nursery Irrigation Water in Relationship to Pathogenicity and Infection Frequency of Rhododendron and Pieris. PLANT DISEASE, 98(9), 1213–1220. https://doi.org/10.1094/pdis-11-13-1157-re

Olson, H. A., Jeffers, S. N., Ivors, K. L., Steddom, K. C., Williams-Woodward, J. L., Mmbaga, M. T., … Hong, C. X. (2013). Diversity and mefenoxam sensitivity of Phytophthora spp. associated with the ornamental horticulture industry in the Southeastern United States. Plant Disease, 97(1), 86–92.

Frampton, J., Isik, F., & Benson, D. M. (2013). Genetic variation in resistance to Phytophthora cinnamomi in seedlings of two Turkish Abies species. TREE GENETICS & GENOMES, 9(1), 53–63. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11295-012-0529-0

Olson, H. A., & Benson, D. M. (2013). Host specificity and variations in aggressiveness of North Carolina isolates of Phytophthora cryptogea and P. drechsleri in greenhouse ornamental plants. Plant Disease, 97(1), 74–80.

Ganci, M., Benson, D. M., & Ivors, K. L. (2013). Susceptibility of commercial boxwood taxa to Cylindrocladium buxicola (c). Proceedings of the international plant propagators' society, 1014, 369–370. https://doi.org/10.17660/actahortic.2013.1014.83

Frampton, J., & Benson, D. M. (2012). Seedling resistance to Phytophthora cinnamomi in the genus Abies. Annals of Forest Science, 69(7), 805–812.

Richter, B. S., Ivors, K., Shi, W., & Benson, D. M. (2011). Cellulase Activity as a Mechanism for Suppression of Phytophthora Root Rot in Mulches. PHYTOPATHOLOGY, 101(2), 223–230. https://doi.org/10.1094/phyto-04-10-0125

Olson, H. A., & Benson, D. M. (2011). Characterization of Phytophthora spp. on floriculture crops in North Carolina. Plant Disease, 95(8), 1013–1020.

Richter, B. S., Benson, D. M., & Ivors, K. L. (2011). Microbial Profiling of Cultural Systems for Suppression of Phytophthora Root Rot in Fraser Fir. PLANT DISEASE, 95(5), 537–546. https://doi.org/10.1094/pdis-03-10-0238

Olson, H. A., Carbone, I., & Benson, D. M. (2011). Phylogenetic history of Phytophthora cryptogea and P. drechsleri Isolates from floriculture crops in North Carolina greenhouses. Phytopathology, 101(11), 1373–1384.

Xu, Z., Gleason, M. L., Mueller, D. S., Esker, P. D., Bradley, C. A., Buck, J. W., … Monteiro, J. E. B. A. (2008). Overwintering of Sclerotium rolfsii and S-rolfsii var. delphinii in different latitudes of the United States. PLANT DISEASE, 92(5), 719–724. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-92-5-0719

Warfield, C. Y., Hwang, J., & Benson, D. M. (2008). Phytophthora blight and dieback in North Carolina nurseries during a 2003 survey. PLANT DISEASE, 92(3), 474–481. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-92-3-0474

Olson, H. A., & Benson, D. M. (2007). Induced systemic resistance and the role of binucleate Rhizoctonia and Trichoderma hamatum 382 in biocontrol of Botrytis blight in geranium. BIOLOGICAL CONTROL, 42(2), 233–241. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2007.05.009

Benson, D. M., Sidebottom, J. R., & Moody, J. (2006). Control of Phytophthora root rot in field plantings of Fraser fir-with fosetyl-al and mefenoxam. Plant Health Progress, 1. https://doi.org/10.1094/php-2006-0331-01-rs

Benson, D. M., Grand, L. F., Vernia, C. S., & Gottwald, T. R. (2006). Temporal and spatial epidemiology of Phytophthora root rot in Fraser fir plantations. PLANT DISEASE, 90(9), 1171–1180. https://doi.org/10.1094/PD-90-1171

Hwang, J., & Benson, D. M. (2005). Identification, mefenoxam sensitivity, and compatibility type of Phytophthora spp. attacking floriculture crops in North Carolina. PLANT DISEASE, 89(2), 185–190. https://doi.org/10.1094/PD-89-0185

Daughtrey, M. L., & Benson, D. M. (2005). Principles of plant health management for ornamental plants. ANNUAL REVIEW OF PHYTOPATHOLOGY, Vol. 43, pp. 141–169. https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev.phyto.43.040204.140007

Frampton, J., Benson, D. M., Li, J., Brahan, A. M., Hudson, E. E., & Potter, K. M. (2005). Seedling resistance to Phytophthora cinammomi in the Genus Abies. Proceedings of the 28th Southern Forest Tree Improvement Conference, 146–147.

Fichtner, E. J., Benson, D. M., Diab, H. G., & Shew, H. D. (2004). Abiotic and biological suppression of Phytophthora parasitica in a horticultural medium containing composted swine waste. PHYTOPATHOLOGY, 94(7), 780–788. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO.2004.94.7.780

Frampton, J., & Benson, D. M. (2004). Phytophthora root rot mortality in fraser fir seedlings. HortScience, 39(5), 1025–1026.

Lamour, K. H., Daughtrey, M. L., Benson, D. M., Hwang, J., & Hausbeck, M. K. (2003). Etiology of Phytophthora drechsleri and P-nicotianae (=P. parasitica) diseases affecting floriculture crops. PLANT DISEASE, 87(7), 854–858. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS.2003.87.7.854

Hwang, J., & Benson, D. M. (2003). Expression of induced systemic resistance in poinsettia cuttings against Rhizoctonia stem rot by treatment of stock plants with binucleate Rhizoctonia. BIOLOGICAL CONTROL, 27(1), 73–80. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1049-9644(02)00185-8

Diab, H. G., Hu, S., & Benson, D. M. (2003). Suppression of Rhizoctonia solani on impatiens by enhanced microbial activity in composted swine waste-amended potting mixes. PHYTOPATHOLOGY, 93(9), 1115–1123. https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO.2003.93.9.1115

Hwang, J., & Benson, D. M. (2002). Biocontrol of Rhizoctonia stem and root rot of poinsettia with Burkholderia cepacia and binucleate Rhizoctonia. PLANT DISEASE, 86(1), 47–53. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS.2002.86.1.47

Hwang, J., Chilton, W. S., & Benson, D. M. (2002). Pyrrolnitrin production by Burkholderia cepacia and biocontrol of Rhizoctonia stem rot of poinsettia. BIOLOGICAL CONTROL, 25(1), 56–63. https://doi.org/10.1016/S1049-9644(02)00044-0

Jones, R. K., & Benson, D. M. (2001). Diseases of woody ornamentals and trees in nurseries. St. Paul, MN: APS Press.

Honeycutt, E. W., & Benson, D. M. (2001). Formulation of binucleate Rhizoctonia spp. and biocontrol of Rhizoctonia solani on impatiens. PLANT DISEASE, 85(12), 1241–1248. https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS.2001.85.12.1241

Elliott, M. L., Jardin, E. A. D., Batson, W. E., Caceres, J., Brannen, P. M., Howell, C. R., … Pereira, R. M. (2001). Viability and stability of biological control agents on cotton and snap bean seeds. Pest Management Science, 57(8), 695–706. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.342

Burns, JR, & Benson, D. M. (2000). Biocontrol of damping-off of Catharanthus roseus caused by Pythium ultimum with Trichoderma virens and binucleate Rhizoctonia fungi. PLANT DISEASE, 84(6), 644–648. https://doi.org/10.1094/pdis.2000.84.6.644

Keinath, A. P., Batson, W. E., Caceres, J., Elliott, M. L., Sumner, D. R., Brannen, P. M., … Fajardo, J. (2000). Evaluation of biological and chemical seed treatments to improve stand of snap bean across the southern United States. CROP PROTECTION, 19(7), 501–509. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0261-2194(00)00047-8

Hinesley, L. E., Parker, K. C., & Benson, D. M. (2000). Evaluation of seedlings of Fraser momi, and Siberian fir for resistance to Phytophthora cinnamomi. HortScience, 35(1), 87–88.

Benson, D. M., & Grand, L. F. (2000). Incidence of Phytophthora root rot of Fraser fir in North Carolina and sensitivity of isolates of Phytophthora cinnamomi to metalaxyl. PLANT DISEASE, 84(6), 661–664. https://doi.org/10.1094/pdis.2000.84.6.661

Benson, D. M., Ranney, T. G., & Parker, K. C. (1998). Evaluation of Photinia spp. For resistance to entomosporium leaf spot, 1996, 1997. Biological and Cultural Tests for Control of Plant Diseases, 13(1998), 68.

Benson, D. M., Hinesley, L. E., Frampton, J., & Parker, K. C. (1997). Evaluation of six Abies spp. to Phytophthora root rot caused by Phytophthora cinnamomi. Biological and Cultural Tests for Control of Plant Diseases, 13, 57.

Benson, D. M. (1995). Aluminum amendment of potting mixes for control of Phytophthora damping-off in bedding plants. HORTSCIENCE, 30(7), 1413–1416. https://doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.30.7.1413

Cartwright, D. K., & Benson, D. M. (1994). Pseudomonas cepacia strain 5.5B and method of controlling Rhizoctonia solani therewith. Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Benson, D. M. (1993). Fungicides in poinsettia propagation. North Carolina Flower Growers' Bulletin, 38(1), 1.

BENSON, D. M. (1993). SUPPRESSION OF PHYTOPHTHORA-PARASITICA ON CATHARANTHUS-ROSEUS WITH ALUMINUM. PHYTOPATHOLOGY, 83(12), 1303–1308. https://doi.org/10.1094/Phyto-83-1303

BENSON, D. M. (1992). DETECTION BY ENZYME-LINKED-IMMUNOSORBENT-ASSAY OF RHIZOCTONIA SPECIES ON POINSETTIA STEM CUTTINGS. PLANT DISEASE, 76(6), 578–581. https://doi.org/10.1094/PD-76-0578

BENSON, D. M. (1992). FUNGICIDES AS FOLIAR SPRAYS OR ROOTING CUBE SOAKS IN PROPAGATION OF POINSETTIA. HORTSCIENCE, 27(9), 1006–1008. https://doi.org/10.21273/hortsci.27.9.1006

BENSON, D. M. (1991). CONTROL OF RHIZOCTONIA STEM ROT OF POINSETTIA DURING PROPAGATION WITH FUNGICIDES THAT PREVENT COLONIZATION OF ROOTING CUBES BY RHIZOCTONIA-SOLANI. PLANT DISEASE, 75(4), 394–398. https://doi.org/10.1094/PD-75-0394

BENSON, D. M. (1991). DETECTION OF PHYTOPHTHORA-CINNAMOMI IN AZALEA WITH COMMERCIAL SEROLOGICAL ASSAY KITS. PLANT DISEASE, 75(5), 478–482. https://doi.org/10.1094/PD-75-0478

Benson, D. M., Fantz, P. R., & Skroch, W. A. (1990). 'Fred Cochran' Carla azalea. HortScience, 25(4), 490.

Benson, D. M. (1990). Fungicides for control of Rhizoctonia stem rot of poinsettia in oasis rooting cubes. North Carolina Flower Growers' Bulletin, 35(3), 6.

BENSON, D. M. (1990). LANDSCAPE SURVIVAL OF FUNGICIDE-TREATED AZALEAS INOCULATED WITH PHYTOPHTHORA-CINNAMOMI. PLANT DISEASE, 74(9), 635–637. https://doi.org/10.1094/PD-74-0635

Benson, D. M., & Blazich, F. A. (1989). Control of Phytophthora root rot of Rhododendron chapmanii A. Gray with Subdue. Journal of Environmental Horticulture, 7(2), 73.

REYNOLDS, K. M., GOLD, H. J., BRUCK, R. I., BENSON, D. M., & CAMPBELL, C. L. (1986). SIMULATION OF THE SPREAD OF PHYTOPHTHORA-CINNAMOMI CAUSING A ROOT-ROT OF FRASER FIR IN NURSERY BEDS. PHYTOPATHOLOGY, 76(11), 1190–1201. https://doi.org/10.1094/Phyto-76-1190

REYNOLDS, K. M., BENSON, D. M., & BRUCK, R. I. (1985). EPIDEMIOLOGY OF PHYTOPHTHORA ROOT-ROT OF FRASER FIR - ESTIMATES OF RHIZOSPHERE WIDTH AND INOCULUM EFFICIENCY. PHYTOPATHOLOGY, 75(9), 1010–1014. https://doi.org/10.1094/Phyto-75-1010

REYNOLDS, K. M., BENSON, D. M., & BRUCK, R. I. (1985). EPIDEMIOLOGY OF PHYTOPHTHORA ROOT-ROT OF FRASER FIR - ROOT COLONIZATION AND INOCULUM PRODUCTION. PHYTOPATHOLOGY, 75(9), 1004–1009. https://doi.org/10.1094/Phyto-75-1004

Benson, D. M. (1984). New fungicides offer protection against phytophthora root rot. American Nurseryman, 159(2), 101.

FRAVEL, D. R., BENSON, D. M., & BRUCK, R. I. (1983). EDAPHIC PARAMETERS ASSOCIATED WITH SHORE JUNIPER DECLINE. PHYTOPATHOLOGY, 73(2), 204–207. https://doi.org/10.1094/Phyto-73-204

Benson, D. M., Shew, H. D., & Jones, R. K. (1982). Effect of raised and ground-level beds and pine bark on survival of azalea and population dynamics of Phytophthora cinnamomi. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology, 4(3), 278. https://doi.org/10.1080/07060668209501298

Benson, D. M., & Cochran, F. D. (1980). Resistance of evergreen hybrid azaleas to root rot caused by Phytophthora cinnamomi. Plant Disease, 64(2), 214.

Benson, D. M., & Barker, K. R. (1978). Aldicarb and 1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane as postplant treatments for control of nematodes on American boxwood, and Japanese and Chinese hollies. Plant Disease Reporter, 62(3), 209.

Benson, D. M., Jones, R. K., & Daughtry, B. I. (1978). Ground covers that restrict disease spread. American Nurseryman, 148(4), 19.

Reynolds, K. M., Bruck, R. I., & Benson, D. M. The epidemiology of Phytophthora root rot of Fraser fir. II. Zoospore movement. Phytopathology, 75, 1010–1014.