Gerald J. Holmes

Works (20)

Updated: July 5th, 2023 16:03

2011 article

Effect of cultural practices and fungicides on Phytophthora fruit rot of watermelon in the Carolinas

Kousik, C. S., Adams, M. L., Jester, W. R., Hassell, R., Harrison, H. F., & Holmes, G. J. (2011, May 8). Crop Protection.

By: C. Kousik *, M. Adams n, W. Jester n, R. Hassell*, H. Harrison* & G. Holmes n

author keywords: Citrullus lanatus; Chemical control; Fruit rot; Oomycete; Phytophthora capsici; Fungicide
topics (OpenAlex): Plant Pathogens and Resistance; Plant Disease Resistance and Genetics; Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
TL;DR: Effective control of Phytophthora fruit rot of watermelon will require an integrated management strategy that includes well-drained fields, water management and crop rotation in addition to fungicides. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 article

Influence of Preceding Crop on Wireworm (Coleoptera: Elateridae) Abundance in the Coastal Plain of North Carolina

Willis, R. B., Abney, M. R., Holmes, G. J., Schultheis, J. R., & Kennedy, G. G. (2010, December 1). Journal of Economic Entomology.

By: R. Willis n, M. Abney*, G. Holmes*, J. Schultheis n & G. Kennedy

author keywords: wireworm; crop rotation; Conoderus spp.; Melanotus communis
MeSH headings : Animals; Coleoptera / physiology; Crops, Agricultural / parasitology; Host Specificity; Ipomoea batatas / parasitology; Larva / physiology; North Carolina; Population Density; Soil / parasitology
topics (OpenAlex): Insect Resistance and Genetics
TL;DR: Three studies were conducted to determine the effect of preceding crop on wireworm abundance in the coastal plain of North Carolina, and C. vespertinus was the most abundant species, and the mean total number of wireworms per bait was highest following corn. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
14. Life Below Water (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2009 article

Permanent Genetic Resources added to Molecular Ecology Resources Database 1 May 2009–31 July 2009

ALMANY, G. L. E. N. N. R., ARRUDA, M. A. U. R. Í. C. I. O. P. D. E., ARTHOFER, W. O. L. F. G. A. N. G., ATALLAH, Z. K., BEISSINGER, S. T. E. V. E. N. R., BERUMEN, M. I. C. H. A. E. L. L., … ROSSETTO, M. A. U. R. I. Z. I. O. (2009, September 29). Molecular Ecology Resources, Vol. 11, pp. 1460–1466.

By: G. Almany*, M. Arruda*, W. Arthofer*, Z. Atallah*, S. Beissinger *, M. Berumen *, S. Bogdanowicz *, S. Brown* ...

topics (OpenAlex): Wildlife Ecology and Conservation; Genetic diversity and population structure; Identification and Quantification in Food
TL;DR: This article documents the addition of 512 microsatellite marker loci and nine pairs of Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) sequencing primers to the Molecular Ecology Resources Database. (via Semantic Scholar)
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15. Life on Land (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2009 article

Survival of Pseudoperonospora cubensis sporangia exposed to solar radiation

Kanetis, L., Holmes, G. J., & Ojiambo, P. S. (2009, December 14). Plant Pathology, Vol. 59, pp. 313–323.

By: L. Kanetis  n, G. Holmes* & P. Ojiambo n 

author keywords: aerobiology; cucurbits; downy mildew; spore dispersal
topics (OpenAlex): Plant Pathogens and Resistance; Plant Disease Resistance and Genetics; Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
TL;DR: Disease severity data from inoculation experiments using sporangia exposed to varying amounts of cumulative solar radiation doses corroborated the results of the solar radiation experiments. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2008 article

‘Covington’ Sweetpotato

Yencho, G. C., Pecota, K. V., Schultheis, J. R., VanEsbroeck, Z.-P., Holmes, G. J., Little, B. E., … Truong, V.-D. (2008, October 1). HortScience, Vol. 43, pp. 1911–1914.

By: G. Yencho n , K. Pecota n , J. Schultheis n, Z. VanEsbroeck n, G. Holmes n, B. Little n, A. Thornton n, V. Truong n

author keywords: Ipomoea batatas; convolvulaceae; cultivar; vegetable breeding; disease resistance; insect resistance; planting density; nitrogen rate
topics (OpenAlex): Plant Pathogens and Resistance; Plant Disease Management Techniques; Plant Disease Resistance and Genetics
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2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
15. Life on Land (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2007 article

Multi-state evaluation of reduced-risk fungicides and Melcast against Alternaria leaf blight and gummy stem blight on muskmelon

Keinath, A. P., Everts, K. L., Langston, D. B., Egel, D. S., & Holmes, G. J. (2007, January 10). Crop Protection.

By: A. Keinath *, K. Everts *, D. Langston*, D. Egel & G. Holmes n

author keywords: Alternaria leaf blight; chlorothalonil; disease forecasting; gummy stem blight; reduced-risk fungicides; melon
topics (OpenAlex): Fungal Plant Pathogen Control; Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases; Plant Disease Management Techniques
TL;DR: Reduced risk fungicide programs that incorporated reduced-risk fungicides or biofungicides to reduce mancozeb and chlorothalonil applications and a weather-based fungicide application program (Melcast) were evaluated in 12 field trials for effective management of Alternaria leaf blight and gummy stem blight. (via Semantic Scholar)
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3. Good Health and Well-being (OpenAlex)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2006 article

Evaluation of combinations of chlorothalonil with azoxystrobin, harpin, and disease forecasting for control of downy mildew and gummy stem blight on melon

Keinath, A. P., Holmes, G. J., Everts, K. L., Egel, D. S., & Langston, D. B. (2006, May 23). Crop Protection.

By: A. Keinath *, G. Holmes n, K. Everts *, D. Egel & D. Langston*

author keywords: chlorothalonil; disease forecasting; downy mildew; fungicides; melon
topics (OpenAlex): Fungal Plant Pathogen Control; Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases; Plant Pathogens and Resistance
TL;DR: Four combinations of chlorothalonil with or without azoxystrobin or harpin were applied weekly or according to the Melcast melon disease forecaster in field experiments in South Carolina in the autumn of 2002 and spring of 2003 for downy mildew and gummy stem blight. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2003 article

Adaptation and Market Potential of Jack o' lantern and Miniature Pumpkin Cultivars in Eastern North Carolina

Stanghellini, M. S., Schultheis, J. R., & Holmes, G. J. (2003, January 1). HortTechnology.

By: M. Stanghellini n, J. Schultheis n & G. Holmes n

author keywords: Cucurbita pepo; papaya ringspot virus; Phytophthora nicotianae; postharvest fruit decay; southern blight; vegetable production; watermelon mosaic virus; zucchini yellow; mosaic virus; yield
topics (OpenAlex): Advances in Cucurbitaceae Research; Powdery Mildew Fungal Diseases; Plant Virus Research Studies
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2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2003 article

Sensitivity of Watermelon Cultigens to Ambient Ozone in North Carolina

Holmes, G. J., & Schultheis, J. R. (2003, April 1). Plant Disease.

By: G. Holmes n & J. Schultheis n

author keywords: abiotic disease; air pollution; Citrullus lanatus; host resistance; seedless
topics (OpenAlex): Plant responses to elevated CO2; Plant Pathogens and Resistance; Growth and nutrition in plants
TL;DR: Correlations between injury level and yield, fruit size, fruit shape, and fruit sweetness were inconsistent between years and/or insignificant and O3 tolerance in watermelon cultivar selection in areas of high O3 pollution should receive increased attention. (via Semantic Scholar)
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13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
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2002 journal article

Disease assessment scales for seedling screening and detached leaf assay for gummy stem blight in watermelon

Report (Cucurbit Genetics Cooperative), (25), 36.

By: G. Gusmini, T. Wehner  & G. Holmes

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2002 journal article

First report of Geotrichum candidum as a Pathogen of Sweetpotato Storage Roots from Flooded Fields in North Carolina and Louisiana

Plant Disease, 86(6), 695.

By: G. Holmes & C. Clark

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2002 article

Influence of Wound Type and Storage Duration on Susceptibility of Sweetpotatoes to Rhizopus Soft Rot

Holmes, G. J., & Stange, R. R. (2002, April 1). Plant Disease.

By: G. Holmes n & R. Stange *

topics (OpenAlex): Plant Disease Management Techniques; Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases; Plant Pathogenic Bacteria Studies
TL;DR: Following the peak in disease incidence at 100 or 175 days, susceptibility of roots declined to levels comparable to that of freshly harvested roots, and this period of heightened susceptibility was longer in Hernandez than in Beauregard. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2001 article

Constituents from the periderm and outer cortex of Ipomoea batatas with antifungal activity against Rhizopus stolonifer

Stange, R. R., Midland, S. L., Holmes, G. J., Sims, J. J., & Mayer, R. T. (2001, November 1). Postharvest Biology and Technology.

By: R. Stange *, S. Midland*, G. Holmes n, J. Sims* & R. Mayer*

author keywords: Ipomoea batatas; isochlorogenic acid; dicaffeoylquinic acid; fungal bioassay
topics (OpenAlex): Plant Pathogenic Bacteria Studies; Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity; Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity
TL;DR: It is demonstrated that interior flesh tissues accumulate antifungal compounds when elicited and incubated under curing conditions (30°C and 90–95% RH). (via Semantic Scholar)
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14. Life Below Water (OpenAlex)
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Added: August 6, 2018

2000 article

A New Leaf Blotch Disease of Sudangrass Caused by Pantoea ananas and Pantoea stewartii

Azad, H. R., Holmes, G. J., & Cooksey, D. A. (2000, September 1). Plant Disease.

By: H. Azad *, G. Holmes n & D. Cooksey*

topics (OpenAlex): Plant Pathogenic Bacteria Studies; Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity; Legume Nitrogen Fixing Symbiosis
TL;DR: An unreported disease of sudangrass (Sorghum sudanense) was observed in commercial fields in Imperial Valley of California and symptoms included light-colored necrotic streaks, and white or tan irregular blotches, often associated with reddish purple to dark brown margins. (via Semantic Scholar)
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3. Good Health and Well-being (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2000 journal article

Pumpkin fruit rot in North Carolina caused by phyophthora nicotianae.

Plant Disease, 84(8), 923.

By: G. Holmes

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2000 article

What's A Picture Worth? The Use of Modern Telecommunications in Diagnosing Plant Diseases

Holmes, G. J., Brown, E. A., & Ruhl, G. (2000, December 1). Plant Disease.

By: G. Holmes n, E. Brown* & G. Ruhl*

topics (OpenAlex): Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases; Plant Pathogens and Resistance; Plant Pathogenic Bacteria Studies
TL;DR: Case scenarios included in this paper provide evidence that the transfer of high-quality digital images has been a successful tool in assisting long-distance consultation and the accurate diagnosis of plant problems. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

1999 report

Phytophthora blight of peppers and cucurbits

In Vegetable disease information note, Jan. 1999.

By: F. Louws , G. Holmes & J. Ristaino 

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1999 article

Sensitivity of Penicillium digitatum and P. italicum to Postharvest Citrus Fungicides in California

Holmes, G. J., & Eckert, J. W. (1999, September 1). Phytopathology.

By: G. Holmes* & J. Eckert

author keywords: demethylation inhibitor; fungicide resistance; sterol inhibitor
topics (OpenAlex): Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases; Mycotoxins in Agriculture and Food; Fungal Plant Pathogen Control
TL;DR: Penicillium digitatum isolates collected in California citrus groves and packinghouses were assayed qualitatively for their sensitivity to imazalil, thiabendazole, and o-phenylphenol, and no significant differences were found in the mean sensitivity. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

1998 article

Physiochemical Characterization and Field Assessment of Lettuce Chlorosis Virus

McLain, J., Castle, S., Holmes, G., & Creamer, R. (1998, November 1). Plant Disease.

By: J. McLain*, S. Castle*, G. Holmes n & R. Creamer *

topics (OpenAlex): Plant Virus Research Studies; Plant and Fungal Interactions Research; Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
TL;DR: Lettuce chlorosis virus was purified and partially characterized, and polyclonal antisera were produced and used to assess disease in the field, and a dsRNA consistent in size with LCV was isolated from four weed species in the Imperial Valley of California. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
15. Life on Land (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

1997 journal article

Imperial valley conditions limit Karnal bunt in wheat

California Agriculture (Berkeley, Calif.), 51(3), 29–33.

By: G. Holmes, L. Jackson & T. Perring

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

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