2024

Liyanapathiranage, P., Oksel, C., Liyanage, K., Simmons, T., Scott, M., Jennings, C., Baysal-Gurel, F., 2024. Evaluation of Fungicides for the Management of Vascular Streak Dieback in Redbud. Plant Health 2024. July 27-31, 2024. Memphis, TN. (Poster presentation).

Oksel, C., Liyanapathiranage, P., Jennings, C., Simmons, T., Liyanage, K., Baysal-Gurel, F., 2024. Management of Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae (Pss), the causal agent of bacterial blight on lilac. Plant Health 2024. July 27-31, 2024. Memphis, TN. (Poster presentation).

Jennings, C., Baysal-Gurel, F., 2024. Control of powdery mildew and Cercospora leaf spot on bigleaf hydrangea using fungicides. Plant Health 2024. July 27-31, 2024. Memphis, TN. (Poster presentation).

Jennings, C., Ghimire, B., Baysal-Gurel, F., 2024. Control of boxwood blight using fungicides and biorational products. Plant Health 2024. July 27-31, 2024. Memphis, TN. (Poster presentation).

Avin, F., Liyanapathiranage, P., Baysal-Gurel, F., 2024. Development of PCR/qPCR Markers for Detecting Ceratobasidium D.P. Rogers, Linked to Vascular Streak Dieback of Woody Ornamentals in the United States. July 27-31, 2024. Memphis, TN. (Poster presentation).

Subedi, P.,   Liyanapathiranage, P., Avin, F., Scott, M., Baysal-Gurel, F., 2024. Identification and characterization of fungal pathogens causing cankers of redbud trees in Tennessee. Plant Health 2024. July 27-31, 2024. Memphis, TN. (Poster presentation).

Liyanage, K.H.E., Liyanapathiranage P., Baysal-Gurel, F., 2024. Navigating Vascular Streak Dieback: Economic Resilience Strategies for U.S. Redbud Nursery Industry. Plant Health 2024. July 27-31, 2024. Memphis, TN. (Poster presentation).

Parajuli, M., Shreckhise, J., Fare, D., Baysal-Gurel, F., 2024. Evaluation of camellia cultivars and selections for growth and disease resistance in Tennessee, USA. Plant Health 2024. July 27-31, 2024. Memphis, TN. (Poster presentation).

Daughtrey, M., Luster, D., Calabro, J., Gray, J., Hall, C., Weiland, J., Baysal-Gurel, F., Gouker, F., Kong, P., Crouch, J., LaMondia, J., Pscheidt, J., Santamaria, L., Shishkoff, N., Snover-Clift, K., Westrick, N., Hong, C. 2024. Fighting a Good Fight Against an Invasive Pathogens Through the Boxwood Blight Insight Group (BBIG). IPPC 2024. July 1-5, 2024. Athens, Greece. (Oral presentation).

Baysal-Gurel, F., and Liyanapathiranage, P. 2024. Vascular Streak Dieback - An Emerging Threat to the Redbud Nursery Production in the United States. ARD Research Symposium 2024. April 6-9, 2024. Nashville, TN.

Liyanapathiranage, P., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2024. Vascular Streak Dieback Related Responses of Redbuds.  ARD Research Symposium 2024. April 6-9, 2024. Nashville, TN.

Avin, F, Liyanapathiranage, P., Subedi, P., Parajuli, M., Oksel, C., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2024. Fungal community investigation of redbud to decipher the emerging vascular streak dieback issue. ARD Research Symposium 2024. April 6-9, 2024. Nashville, TN.

Jennings, C., Alexander, L., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2024. Evaluation and Comparison of Tolerance to Powdery Mildew in Hydrangea Cultivars and Hybrids. ARD Research Symposium 2024. April 6-9, 2024. Nashville, TN. 

Jennings, C., Alexander, L., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2024. Powdery Mildew Inoculation Methods of Hydrangea macrophylla. ARD Research Symposium 2024. April 6-9, 2024. Nashville, TN.

Subedi, P., Avin, F., Liyanapathiranage, P., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2024. Identification and Improved Detection of Fungal Species Causing Canker Diseases on Redbud. ARD Research Symposium 2024. April 6-9, 2024. Nashville, TN.

Ghimire, B. and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2024. Zoospore Production Procedure for Phytopythium vexans and Phytopythium helicoides in Controlled Environment. ARD Research Symposium 2024. April 6-9, 2024. Nashville, TN.

Liyanapathiranage, P., Scott, M., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2024. Influence of Culture Media and Light Conditions on Growth and Colony Character of Ceratobasidium theobromae: Basidiomycete Associated with Vascular Streak Dieback on Redbud. ARD Research Symposium 2024. April 6-9, 2024. Nashville, TN.

Parajuli, M., Oksel, C., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2024. Host-Insect Interaction under Different Water Stress. ARD Research Symposium 2024. April 6-9, 2024. Nashville, TN.

Parajuli, M., Oksel, C., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2024. Role of Soilborne Pathogens in Predisposing Field Nursery Tree Species to Ambrosia Beetle and Flatheaded Borer Attacks. ARD Research Symposium 2024. April 6-9, 2024. Nashville, TN.

Liyanage, K.H.E., Liyanapathiranage, P., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2024. Unveiling the economic implications of vascular disease dieback threat on the U.S. redbud nursery industry. 46th TSU Research Symposium. March 25-29, 2024. Nashville, TN.

Liyanapathiranage, P. Oksel, C., Liyanage, K.H.E., Simmons, T., Scott, M., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2024. Investigating vascular streak dieback susceptibility in redbuds. 46th TSU Research Symposium. March 25-29, 2024. Nashville, TN.

Subedi, P., Liyanapathiranage, P., Avin, F.A., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2024. Evaluation of redbud cultivars for resistance to canker diseases prevalent in Tennessee. 46th TSU Research Symposium. March 25-29, 2024. Nashville, TN.

Jennings, C., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2024. Observation of growth data on Hydrangea quercifolia. 46th TSU Research Symposium. March 25-29, 2024. Nashville, TN.

Oksel, C., Parajuli, M., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2024. Host-insect interaction under biotic and abiotic stress. 46th TSU Research Symposium. March 25-29, 2024. Nashville, TN.

Liyanage, K.H.E., Witcher, A., Khanal, A., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2024. Investigating the Economic Impact of Dogwood Disease Management in Tennessee Nursery Industry. The 2024 annual meeting of the Southern Agricultural Economics Association. February 3-6, 2024. Atlanta, GA. (Poster Competition Second place).

Baysal-Gurel, F., Liyanapathiranage, F., Avin, F.A. 2024. Vascular streak dieback – An emerging threat to redbud nursery production in the Southeastern United States. 32nd USDA Interagency Research Forum on Invasive Species. Annapolis, MD.

2023

Parajuli, M., Oksel, C., Neupane, K., Ranger, C.M., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2023. Ambrosia beetle attacks and colonization on field nursery tree species under flood and drought stress. 2023 TAS Meeting. Memphis, TN. November 18, 2023.

Liyanapathiranage, P., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2022. Approaches towards mitigating vascular streak dieback; the novel threat to redbud nursery production in the southeastern United States. 2023 TAS Meeting. Memphis, TN. November 18, 2023.

Oksel, C., Liyanapathiranage, P., Avin, F., Parajuli, M., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2023. Management of crown gall disease of roses using biological control agents and chemical treatments. 2023 TAS Meeting. Memphis, TN. November 18, 2023.

Jennings, C., Liyanapathiranage, P. and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2023. The management of major flowering dogwood diseases by evaluating current practices and emerging strategies. 2023 TAS Meeting. Memphis, TN. November 18, 2023. (Agriculture Poster presentation first place).

Hikkaduwa Epa Liyanage, K., Witcher, A., Khanal, A., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2023. Assessing the disease management practices of dogwood production in the Tennessee nursery industry. 2023 TAS Meeting. Memphis, TN. November 18, 2023.

Jennings, C., Alexander, L., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2023. Assessing Hydrangea cultivars and hybrids for their powdery mildew tolerance and susceptibility. 2023 TAS Meeting. Memphis, TN. November 18, 2023 (Agriculture-Plant Sciences Oral presentation- First place).

Ghimire, B., Parajuli, M., Simmons, T., Liyanapathiranage, P. and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2023. Enhancing the boxwood blight control using fungicides, antitranspirant, and host plant defense inducer. 2023 TAS Meeting. Memphis, TN. November 18, 2023 (Agriculture-Plant Sciences Oral presentation- Second place).

Subedi, P., Parajuli, M., Avin, F., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2023. Identification and pathogenicity of fungal species causing canker diseases on redbud in Tennessee. 2023 TAS Meeting. Memphis, TN. November 18, 2023.

Parajuli, M., Oksel, C., Ranger, C.M., Neupane, K., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2023. Impacts of ambrosia beetles on field nursery tree species with different tolerance levels to flood and drought stress. Entomological Society of America, Entomology 2023 Annual Meeting, November 5-8, National Harbor, MD.

Ranger, C.M.; Parajuli, M., Gresham, S., Barnett, J., Villani, S., Walgenbach, J., Baysal-Gurel, F., Owen, J., Reding, M.E., 2023. Type and severity of water stress influence host selection by ambrosia beetles. Entomological Society of America, Entomology 2023 Annual Meeting, November 5-8, National Harbor, MD

Parajuli, M., Oksel, C., Neupane, K., Ranger, C. M., Oliver, J. B., Addesso, K. M. & Baysal-Gurel, F. 2023. Evaluation of plant defense elicitor (acibenzolar-S-methyl) to control ambrosia beetles on flowering dogwoods exposed to simulated flood stress. Entomological Society of America, Entomology 2023 Annual Meeting, November 5-8, National Harbor, MD.

Parajuli, M., Oksel, C., Ranger, C.M., Neupane, K., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2023. Ambrosia Beetle Prefers Flood Intolerant Field Nursery Tree Species for Attack and Colonization Under Flooding Conditions. Tennessee Entomological Society 50th Annual Conference. October 9-10, 2023. McMinnville, TN.

Parajuli, M., Panth, M., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2023. Soilborne disease management in red maples using cover crops. Plant health 2023. August 12-16, 2023. Denver, CO.

Avin, F., Liyanapathiranage, P., Subedi, P., Parajuli, M., Oksel, C., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2023. What Causes Vascular Streak Dieback? Using Molecular Techniques to Decipher This Emerging Issue. Plant health 2023. August 12-16, 2023. Denver, CO.

Liyanapathiranage, P., Avin, F., Oksel, C., Parajuli, M., Liyanage, K.H.E, Simmons, T., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2023. Vascular Streak Dieback - An Emerging Threat to the Redbud Nursery Production in the Southeastern United States. Plant health 2023. August 12-16, 2023. Denver, CO.

Liyanapathiranage, P., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2023.Vascular Streak Dieback (VSD) Related Responses of Redbuds. Plant health 2023. August 12-16, 2023. Denver, CO.

Ghimire, B., Parajuli, M., Simmons, T., Liyanapathiranage, P., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2023. Comparative Performance of Fungicides, Host Plant Defense Inducer and Antitranspirant in Management of Boxwood Blight. Plant health 2023. August 12-16, 2023. Denver, CO.

Oksel, C., Demirbas, S., Mirik, M., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2023. Investigation of Potential Biological Control Agents against Bacterial Speck on Tomato. Plant health 2023. August 12-16, 2023. Denver, CO.

Oksel, C., Liyanapathiranage, P., Avin, F., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2023. Evaluation of Biological Control Agents and Chemical Treatments for Control of Crown Gall on Rose. Plant health 2023. August 12-16, 2023. Denver, CO.

Boggess, S., Trigiano, R, Kilbourne, K., Bonkowski, J., Munster, M., Baysal-Gurel, F., Williams-Woodward, J., Cubeta, M., Hadziabdic, D. 2023. Vascular Streak Dieback: An Emerging Disorder Affecting Tree and Shrub Species in the USA. Plant health 2023. August 12-16, 2023. Denver, CO.

Daughtrey, M., Luster, D., Shishkoff, N., Calabro, J., Gray, J., Hall, C., Weiland, J., Baysal-Gurel, F., Gouker, F., Kong, P., Crouch, J., LaMondia, J., Pscheidt, J., Santamaria, L., Snover-Clift, K., Hong, C. 2023. Fighting a Good Fight Against an Invasive Pathogen Through an International Consortium: the Boxwood Blight Insight Group (BBIG). Plant health 2023. August 12-16, 2023. Denver, CO.

Liyanapathiranage, P., Avin, F., Neupane, S., Simmons, T., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2023. Effect of Biofumigation on Soil Health in Woody Ornamental Nursery Production. Plant Health 2023. August 12-16, 2023. Denver, CO.

Ghimire, B., Avin, F., Waliullah, S., Emran Ali, Md, Baysal-Gurel, F. 2023. Real-Time and Rapid Detection of Phytopythium vexans using Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Assay. Plant Biology 2023. August 5-9, 2023. Savannah, GA.

Jennings, C., Alexander, L., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2023. Flowering performance of reblooming Hydrangea macrophylla cultivars. Plant Biology 2023. August 5-9, 2023. Savannah, GA.

Jennings, C., Alexander, L., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2023. Comparison of Powdery Mildew Susceptibility in Hydrangea Cultivars and Hybrids. ASHS Annual Conference. July 31 - August 4, 2023. Orlando, FL (Ornamental Plant Breeding Graduate Student Oral Competition Third place)

Ghimire, B., Liyanage, K., Pendyala, B., Patras, A., Hall, C., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2023.  Understanding Nursery Growers' Perspectives on Managing Boxwood Blight Disease and Developing Innovative Control Methods. ASHS Annual Conference. July 31 - August 4, 2023. Orlando, FL.

Jennings, C., Liyanapathiranage, P., Oksel, C., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2023. Southern Blight Disease Management on Crabapple and Daylily Using Fungicides. ASHS Annual Conference. July 31 - August 4, 2023. Orlando, FL.

Jennings, C., Liyanapathiranage, P., Oksel, C., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2023. Evaluating Current Practices and Emerging Strategies for Managing Major Flowering Dogwood Diseases. ASHS Annual Conference. July 31 - August 4, 2023. Orlando, FL.

Ghimire, B., Liyanage, K., Hall, C., Pendyala, B., Patras, A., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2023. An investigation on nursery growers’ perception of boxwood blight disease and assessment of efficacy of its management using chemical and innovative alternative approaches. 45th TSU Annual University-wide Research Symposium. March 27-31, 2023.

Parajuli, M., Oksel, C., Neupane, K., Ranger, C.M., Oliver, J.B., Addesso, K.M., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2023. Effect of plant defense elicitor in preventing ambrosia beetle attacks in flowering dogwoods exposed to simulated flood stress condition. 45th TSU Annual University-wide Research Symposium. March 27-31, 2023. (Agriculture and Natural Sciences Graduate student oral presentation first place).

Jennings, C., Liyanapathiranage, P., Simmons, T., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2023. Evaluation of fungicides and application intervals for the control of black leaf spot of rose. 45th TSU Annual University-wide Research Symposium. March 27-31, 2023.

Subedi, P., Avin, F., Liyanapathiranage, P., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2023. Identification of fungal species causing canker disease on Redbud (Cercis sp.) and development of an effective detection tool. 45th TSU Annual University-wide Research Symposium. March 27-31, 2023.

Liyanapathiranage, P., Oksel, C., Parajuli, M., Liyanage, K., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2023. Identification and Management of Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae, the Causal Agent of Pseudomonas Leaf Spot on Red Maple. 45th TSU Annual University-wide Research Symposium. March 27-31, 2023.

Oksel, C., Liyanapathiranage, P., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2023. Evaluation of Biological Control Agents and Chemical Treatments for Control of Bacterial Crown Gall on Rose. 45th TSU Annual University-wide Research Symposium. March 27-31, 2023.

Liyanage, K., Ghimire, B., Hall, C., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2023. Economic impact and management of boxwood blight disease in the U.S. Nursery Industry. 45th TSU Annual University-wide Research Symposium. March 27-31, 2023.

Parajuli, M., Oksel, C., Neupane, K., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2023. Effect of plant defense elicitor in preventing ambrosia beetle attacks in flowering dogwoods exposed to simulated flood stress condition. Conference on Water, Climate, and Food Security. Prairie View, TX. March 6-10, 2023.

Ghimire, B., Pendyala, B., Patras, A., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2023. UV-C LED irradiation for controlling plant-damaging oomycetes in water as a sustainable substitute for traditional chemical methods. Conference on Water, Climate, and Food Security. Prairie View, TX. March 6-10, 2023.

Parajuli, M., Liyanapathiranage, P., Shreckhise, J., Fare, D., Moore, B., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2023. Cercospora leaf spot resistance of crapemyrtle cultivars in Tennessee, USA. 2023 SD-APS Meeting. Durham, NC. February 13-16, 2023.

Liyanapathiranage, P., Oksel, C., Jennings, C., Simmons, T., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2023. Comparative evaluation of treatments for the management of Hydrangea rust. 2023 SD-APS Meeting. Durham, NC. February 13-16, 2023.

Oksel, C., Liyanapathiranage, P., Avin, F., Swiggart, E., Gao, Y., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2023. Insights into the diversity of the fungal community associated with American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius L.). 2023 SD-APS Meeting. Durham, NC. February 13-16, 2023.

Ghimire, B., Liyanage, K., Hall, C., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2023. Investigating the growers’ perceptions on boxwood blight disease management in the U.S. nursery industry. 2023 SD-APS Meeting. Durham, NC. February 13-16, 2023. (Poster competition Third place)

Jennings, C., Liyanapathiranage, P., Simmons, T., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2023. Evaluation of fungicides for the management of powdery mildew in Hydrangea macrophylla under greenhouse and shadehouse conditions. 2023 SD-APS Meeting. Durham, NC. February 13-16, 2023.

Subedi, P., Parajuli, M., Avin, F., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2023. Comparison of microbial DNA extraction techniques of Rhizoctonia spp. for qPCR confirmation from symptomatic plant tissues. 2023 SD-APS Meeting. Durham, NC. February 13-16, 2023.

2022

Parajuli, M., Oksel, C., Neupane, K., Ranger, C.M., Oliver, J.B., Addesso, K.M., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2022. Plant defense elicitor reduces ambrosia beetle attacks in flowering dogwoods exposed to simulated flood stress condition. 2022 TAS Meeting. Nashville, TN. November 18, 2022.

Neupane, S. and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2022. Fusaric acid analysis for conferring the resistance in different hydrangea cultivars. 2022 TAS Meeting. Nashville, TN. November 18, 2022. (Student Oral Presentation Agriculture-2, First place).

Parajuli, M., Liyanapathiranage, P., Shreckhise, J., Fare, D., Moore, B., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2022. Cercospora leaf spot resistance of crapemyrtle cultivars in Tennessee, USA. 2022 TAS Meeting. Nashville, TN. November 18, 2022.

Neupane, S. and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2022. Role of Mannitol Content in the Pathogenicity of Fusarium oxysporum in Hydrangea. 2022 TAS Meeting. Nashville, TN. November 18, 2022.

Jennings, C., Simmons, T. and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2022. Evaluation of fungicides for powdery mildew control of Hydrangea macrophylla. 2022 TAS Meeting. Nashville, TN. November 18, 2022.

Ghimire, B. and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2022. Optimized In vitro zoospore production of Phytopythium helicoides, a water borne plant pathogen. 2022 TAS Meeting. Nashville, TN. November 18, 2022.

Ghimire, B., Pendyala, B., Patras, A., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2022. Zoospore productions and inactivation of plant pathogenic oomycetes using UV-C LED irradiation. 2022 TAS Meeting. Nashville, TN. November 18, 2022.

Avin, F., Ghimire, B., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2022. Combination of PCR primer development and touchdown procedure for specific and sensitive detection of Phytopythium vexans. 2022 TAS Meeting. Nashville, TN. November 18, 2022.

Liyanapathiranage, P., Oksel, C., Jennings, C., Simmons, T., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2022. Comparative evaluation of treatments for the management of bacterial blight on lilac. 2022 TAS Meeting. Nashville, TN. November 18, 2022.

Hikkaduwa Epa Liyanage, K., Witcher, A., Khanal, A., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2022. Assessing the costs involved with dogwood disease management in Tennessee nurseries. 2022 TAS Meeting. Nashville, TN. November 18, 2022.

Liyanapathiranage, P., Avin, F., Oksel, C., Swiggart, E., Gao, Y., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2022. Pathogenicity of fungal and bacterial species associated with American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius). 2022 TAS Meeting. Nashville, TN. November 18, 2022.

Subedi, P., Parajuli, M., Avin, F., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2022. Comparison of microbial DNA extraction methods of Rhizoctonia spp. from symptomatic plant tissues for qPCR confirmation. 2022 TAS Meeting. Nashville, TN. November 18, 2022.

Ghimire, B., Pendyala, B., Patras, A., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2022. Ultraviolet inactivation of conidia of boxwood blight pathogen, Calonectria pseudonaviculata. 2022 Ornamental Workshop, Raleigh, NC. 18-20 October, 2022.

Oksel, C., Avin, F., Baysal-Gurel, F., Mirik, M. 2022. Identification and genetic characterization of Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae from sweet cherry in Turkey. 14th International Conference on Plant Pathogenic Bacteria. Assisi, Italy. 3-8 July 2022.

Liyanapathiranage, P., Simmons, T., Jennings, C., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2022. Evaluation of Fungicides and Application Intervals for the Control of Powdery Mildew of Hydrangea and Black Leaf Spot of Rose. Plant Health 2022. August 6-10, 2022. Pittsburgh, PA.

Liyanapathiranage, P., Simmons, T., Jennings, C., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2022. Preventative and Curative Application of Fungicides for the Management of Powdery Mildew of Hydrangea and Crapemyrtle and Cercospora Leaf Spot of Hydrangea. Plant Health 2022. August 6-10, 2022. Pittsburgh, PA.

Avin, F., Ghimire, B., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2022. Development of Specific and Sensitive PCR-based Detection of Phytopythium vexans. Plant Health 2022. August 6-10, 2022. Pittsburgh, PA.

Ghimire, B., Avin, F., Waliullah, S., Ali, Md E., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2022. Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification of Phytopythium vexans in Water. Plant Health 2022. August 6-10, 2022. Pittsburgh, PA.

Neupane, K., Parajuli, M., Liyanapathiranage, P., Shrechhise, J., Moore, B., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2022. Response of yellow-flowering magnolias to powdery mildew in Tennessee, USA. Plant Health 2022. August 6-10, 2022. Pittsburgh, PA.

Neupane, S., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2022. Biofumigation as an Approach to Manage Phytophthora Root Rot in Boxwood Production. Plant Health 2022. August 6-10, 2022. Pittsburgh, PA.

Parajuli, M., Liyanapathiranage, P., Shreckhise, J., Moore, B., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2022. Growth rate and Cercospora leaf spot resistance of crapemyrtle cultivars in Tennessee, USA. Plant Health 2022. August 6-10, 2022. Pittsburgh, PA.

Parajuli, M., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2022. Efficacy of Fungicides and Biofungicides in Controlling Root and Crown Rot Disease of Woody Ornamental Plants Caused by Phytopythium vexans. The 2022 TAPA Annual Meeting and Agronomic Workshop, Gatlinburg, TN. July 19-21, 2022.

Parajuli, M., Panth, M. and Baysal-Gurel, F., 2022. Cover crop usage for the sustainable management of soilborne diseases in woody ornamental nursery production system. 3rd Association of Nepalese Agricultural Professionals of Americas (NAPA) Biennial International Scientific Conference. May 27-29, 2022, Atlanta, GA.

Neupane, K., Ojha, V., Oliver, J., Addesso, K., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2022. Comparative efficacy of integrated fungicide, insecticide and blocking agent to manage Phytophthora root rot and Ambrosia beetles in flood stressed flowering dogwoods. 3rd Association of Nepalese Agricultural Professionals of Americas (NAPA) Biennial International Scientific Conference. May 27-29, 2022, Atlanta, GA.

Ghimire, B., Liyanapathiranage, P., Avin, F., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2022. A novel method for in vitro zoospore production of Phytopythium vexans. TN-KY microbiology society meeting. April 22-23, 2022 Tennessee Tech University.

Baysal-Gurel, F., C. Hong, M. Daughtrey, D. Luster, C. Hall, J. Weiland, F. Gouker, P. Kong, J. A. Crouch, J. LaMondia, J. Pscheidt, L. Santamaria, N. Shishkoff, K. Snover-Clift. 2022. Boxwood Blight Insight Group (BBIG)- An International Consortium. 1890 Research Directors Symposium. April 2-5, 2022. Atlanta, GA.

Ghimire, B., Baysal-Gurel, F., Pendyala, B., Patras, A. 2022. Assessment of Absorption Spectra and Inactivation of Botrytis cinerea using UV-C LED Irradiation. 1890 Research Directors Symposium. April 2-5, 2022. Atlanta, GA.

Neupane, S., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2022. Evaluation of Chemical and Biocontrol Products for the Management of Fusarium Root and Crown Rot of Oakleaf Hydrangea. 1890 Research Directors Symposium. April 2-5, 2022. Atlanta, GA.

Neupane, K., Witcher, A., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2022. Evaluation of Physiological Changes in Flowering Dogwoods in Drought Conditions in a Container Production System. 1890 Research Directors Symposium. April 2-5, 2022. Atlanta, GA.

Parajuli, M., Baysal-Gurel, F., Panth, M. 2022. Efficacy of Fungicides and Biofungicides in Controlling Root and Crown Rot Disease of Woody Ornamental Plants Caused by Phytopythium vexans. 1890 Research Directors Symposium. April 2-5, 2022. Atlanta, GA.

Parajuli, M., and Baysal-Gurel, F., 2022. Evaluation of fungicides and biofungicides to control Phytophthora root rot and Rhizoctonia root rot on red maple. The 44th Annual University-Wide Research Virtual Symposium, 2021. March 28-April 1, 2022.

Parajuli, M., Panth, M., and Baysal-Gurel, F., 2022. Effect of solitary and combined use of cover crops on soilborne disease suppressiveness in woody ornamental nursery production systems. The 44th Annual University-Wide Research Virtual Symposium, 2021. March 28-April 1, 2022.

Neupane, K., Witcher, A., and Baysal-Gurel, F., 2022. Early season monitoring of drought induced physiological changes of flowering dogwoods in container production system. The 44th Annual University-Wide Research Virtual Symposium, 2021. March 28-April 1, 2022.

Neupane, S., and Baysal-Gurel, F., 2022. Management of Phytophthora root rot of boxwood using biofumigants in field production. The 44th Annual University-Wide Research Virtual Symposium, 2021. March 28-April 1, 2022.

Neupane, S., and Baysal-Gurel, F., 2022. Management of Phytophthora nicotianae using biofumigation approaches in Boxwood. Virtual 67th Annual Conference on Soilborne Plant Pathogens 23-24 March, 2022.

Neupane, K., Ojha, V., Oliver, J., Addesso, K., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2022. Integrated management of ambrosia beetles and Phytophthora root rot of flowering dogwoods in a simulated flooding condition. 2022 joint Southeastern branch & APS-CD Meeting. March 26-30, 2022. San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Ghimire, B., Pendyala, B., Patras, A., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2022. UV sensitivity of Botrytis cinerea, Calonectria pseudonaviculata, Phytopythium vexans and inactivation of their inoculums using UV-C LED Irradiation. 99th Southern division APS hybrid meeting. March 7-10, 2022. Chattanooga, TN.

Liyanapathiranage, P., Simmons, T., Jennings, C., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2022. Evaluation of fungicides for the control of southern blight on crabapple and daylily. 99th Southern division APS hybrid meeting. March 7-10, 2022. Chattanooga, TN.

Liyanapathiranage, P., Sharma, S., Simmons, T., Jennings, C., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2022. Evaluation of fungicides for the control of boxwood blight. 99th Southern division APS hybrid meeting. March 7-10, 2022. Chattanooga, TN.

Liyanapathiranage, P., Simmons, T., Jennings, C., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2022. Evaluation of treatments for the control of bacterial blight on lilac. 99th Southern division APS hybrid meeting. March 7-10, 2022. Chattanooga, TN.

Neupane, S., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2022. Root mannitol content analysis against Fusarium oxysporum to confer resistance of Hydrangea cultivars. 99th Southern division APS hybrid meeting. March 7-10, 2022. Chattanooga, TN. (Poster competition Second place)

Gao, Y., Lopez, E., Baysal-Gurel, F., Eichas, R., Swiggart, E. 2022. Fungal and Oomycete diseases of American ginseng and current work evaluating organic disease control. 99th Southern division APS hybrid meeting. March 7-10, 2022. Chattanooga, TN.

Neupane, K., Witcher, A., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2022. Monitoring of drought induced physiological changes of Cornus florida grown in container production system. 99th Southern division APS hybrid meeting. March 7-10, 2022. Chattanooga, TN.

Parajuli, M. and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2022. Evaluation of fungicides and biofungicides to control Phytophthora root rot and Rhizoctonia root rot on red maple. 99th Southern division APS hybrid meeting. March 7-10, 2022. Chattanooga, TN. (Poster competition Third place)

Neupane, K., Witcher, A., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2022. Assessment of physiological changes to monitor pests and diseases of container grown flowering dogwoods in drought condition. 10th International IPM Symposium. February 28-March 3, 2022. Denver, CO.

Liyanapathiranage, P., Ghimire, B., Simmons, T., Jennings, C., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2022. Comparative performance of fungicides in management of boxwood blight. 10th International IPM Symposium. February 28-March 3, 2022. Denver, CO.

Neupane, S. and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2022. Management of Phytophthora root rot using biofumigation for field grown boxwood. 10th International IPM Symposium. February 28-March 3, 2022. Denver, CO.

Parajuli, M., Panth, M., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2022. Cover crop usage for the sustainable management of soilborne diseases in woody ornamental nursery production system. 10th International IPM Symposium. February 28-March 3, 2022. Denver, CO.

2021

Neupane, K., Witcher, A., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2021. Measurement of drought induced physiological changes in flowering dogwoods in container production system.  2021 TAS Meeting. Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, TN. November 6, 2021. (Oral presentation first place).

Neupane, S., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2021. Comparative performance of fungicides, biofungicides, and host plant defense inducers in management of Phytophthora root rot on boxwood. 2021 TAS Meeting. Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, TN. November 6, 2021. (Oral presentation second place).

Ghimire, B., Avin, F. A., Waliullah, S., Ali, Md E., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2021. Detection of Phytopythium vexans using loop-mediated isothermal amplification. 2021 Tennessee Academy of Sciences. Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, TN. November 6, 2021. (Oral presentation third place).

Jennings, C. Simmons, T., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2021. Evaluation of fungicides for the control of powdery mildew and spot anthracnose of dogwood. 2021 TAS Meeting. Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, TN. November 6, 2021.

Parajuli, M., Baysal-Gurel, F., Panth, M. 2021. Effect of solitary and combined use of cover crops on soilborne disease suppressiveness in woody ornamental nursery production systems. 2021 TAS Meeting. Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, TN. November 6, 2021. (Poster presentation first place).

Ghimire, B., Avin, F., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2021. Real time and visual detection of Phytopythium vexans using loop-mediated isothermal amplification. MANRRS Regional Competition. Doctoral Division. Virtual. October 12, 2021.

Neupane, K. and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2021. Efficacy of preventative fungicides and host plant defense inducers to manage Phytophthora root rot under drought conditions. MANRRS Regional Competition. Masters Division. Virtual. October 12, 2021.

Oksel, C., Avin, F. A., Baysal-Gurel, F., Mirik, M. 2021. Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae’ nin tanılanması ve genetik karakterizasyonu. 8th Plant Protection Congress- Virtual. 24-28 August, 2021. Turkey https://ekongre.nutuva.com

Oksel, C., Baysal-Gurel, F., Mirik, M. 2021. Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato’ ya karşı antagonist bakteri izolatlarının biyokontrol potansiyelleri ve tanılanması. 8th Plant Protection Congress- Virtual. 24-28 August, 2021. Turkey https://ekongre.nutuva.com

Neupane, S., Alexander, L., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2021. Response of Hydrangea quercifolia cultivars to Fusarium root and crown rot. 2021 ASHS Annual Meeting. Denver, CO. August 5-9, 2021 (Poster presentation).

Witcher, A., Addesso, K., Oliver, J., Campbell, B., Fulcher, A., Jensen, K., Klingeman, W., LeBude, A., Liburd, O., Nackley, L., Rihn, A., Seavert, C., Wiman, N., Acebes, A., Baysal-Gurel, F., Blaauw, B., Chong, J., Held, D., Joseph, S., Moulton, J., Palmer, C., Rijal, J. and Vafaie, E. 2021. Improving Flatheaded Borer Management Practices for Specialty Tree Crops – A Multidisciplinary Approach. American Society for Horticultural Science Annual Meeting. Denver, CO, August 5-9, 2021 (Oral presentation).

Ghimire, B., Avin, F. A., Waliullah, S., Ali, Md E., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2021. Detection of Phytopythium vexans in different sources using loop-mediated isothermal amplification. Annual Meeting of the American Phytopathological Society – Plant Health 2021 online. August 2-6, 2021 (Poster presentation) (complimentary registration award from APS Foundation ($269)).

Neupane, K. and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2021. Management of Phytophthora cinnamomi using fungicides and host plant defense inducers under drought conditions. Annual Meeting of the American Phytopathological Society – Plant Health 2021 online. August 2-6, 2021 (Poster presentation) (complimentary registration award from Bayer ($269)).

Parajuli, M., Panth, M. and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2021. Effect of solitary and combined use of cover crops on soilborne disease suppressiveness in woody ornamental nursery production systems. Plant Health 2021 online. August 2-6, 2021 (Poster presentation).

Bika, R. and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2021. Dip application of sanitizers in managing postharvest infection of Calonectria pseudonaviculata on boxwood cuttings. Annual Meeting of the American Phytopathological Society – Plant Health 2021 online. August 2-6, 2021 (Poster presentation).

Neupane, S. and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2021. Performance of fungicides, biofungicides, fertilizers, and host plant defense inducers in managing Phytophthora root rot of boxwood in greenhouse. Annual Meeting of the American Phytopathological Society – Plant Health 2021 online. August 2-6, 2021 (Poster presentation).

Hong, C.X., Daughtrey, M.L., Luster, D.G., Hall, C., Weiland, J., Baysal-Gurel, F., Gouker, F.E., Kong, P., Crouch, J.A., LaMondia, J.A., Pscheidt, J.W., Santamaria, L., Shishkoff, N., Snover-Clift, K.  2021. Boxwood Blight Insight Group (BBIG): an international consortium to protect a major evergreen shrub crop and iconic landscape plant. Annual Meeting of the American Phytopathological Society – Plant Health 2021 Online at https://api.ltb.io/show/ABDST, August 2 to 6, 2021.

Baysal-Gurel, F., Jennings, C. and Simmons, T. 2021. Evaluation of drench application of fungicides for the control of black spot of rose. The 43th Annual University-Wide Research Virtual Symposium, 2021. March 22-26, 2021 (Poster presentation).

Baysal-Gurel, F., Simmons, T., Jennings, C., Panth, M., and Bika, R. 2021. Evaluation of biofungicides for the control of powdery mildew of dogwood. The 43th Annual University-Wide Research Virtual Symposium, 2021. March 22-26, 2021 (Poster presentation).

Alexander, L., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2021. Ploidy level influences powdery mildew disease severity in Hydrangea macrophylla. The 43th Annual University-Wide Research Virtual Symposium, 2021. March 22-26, 2021 (Poster presentation).

Baysal-Gurel, F. and Alexander, L. 2021. Susceptibility of bigleaf hydrangea cultivars to Erysiphe polygoni. The 43th Annual University-Wide Research Virtual Symposium, 2021. March 22-26, 2021 (Poster presentation).

Bika, R., Avin, F., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2021. Postharvest disease caused by Fusarium commune: A new threat to zinnia cut flower production. The 43th Annual University-Wide Research Virtual Symposium, 2021. March 22-26, 2021 (Oral presentation).

Neupane, S., Simmons, T., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2021. Management of Phytophthora root rot of boxwood using fungicides, biofungicides, fertilizers and host plant defense inducers in field conditions. The 43th Annual University-Wide Research Virtual Symposium, 2021. March 22-26, 2021 (Oral presentation).

Parajuli, M., Panth, M., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2021. Cover crop usage for the sustainable management of soilborne diseases in woody ornamental nursery production system. The 43th Annual University-Wide Research Virtual Symposium, 2021. March 22-26, 2021 (Oral presentation).

Parajuli, M., Panth, M., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2021. Efficacy of fungicides and biofungicides in controlling root and crown rot disease of woody ornamental plants caused by Phytopythium vexans. The 43th Annual University-Wide Research Virtual Symposium, 2021. March 22-26, 2021 (Poster presentation).

Neupane, K., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2021. Efficacy of fungicides and biofungicides to manage Phytophthora cinnamomi under drought condition. The 43th Annual University-Wide Research Virtual Symposium, 2021. March 22-26, 2021 (Oral presentation).

Ghimire, B., Avin, F., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2021. Development of loop-mediated isothermal amplification method for detection of Phytopythium vexans in different sources. The 43th Annual University-Wide Research Virtual Symposium, 2021. March 22-26, 2021 (Poster presentation).

Panth, M., Witcher, A., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2021. Response of different cover crops against Phytophthora nicotianae. 98th Southern division APS virtual meeting. Feb 15-19, 2021 (Poster presentation).

Bika, R., Copes, W., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2021. Efficacy of sanitizers in reducing plant-to-plant transfer of Calonectria pseudonaviculata conidia on cutting tool blade. 98th Southern division APS virtual meeting. Feb 15-19, 2021 (Oral presentation).

Parajuli, M., Panth, M., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2021. Cover crop usage for the sustainable management of soilborne diseases in woody ornamental nursery production system. 98th Southern division APS virtual meeting. Feb 15-19, 2021 (Poster presentation).

Neupane, S., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2021. Evaluation of chemical and biocontrol products for the management of Fusarium root and crown rot of oakleaf hydrangea. 98th Southern division APS virtual meeting. Feb 15-19, 2021 (Southern division APS meeting scholarship award and second place- Southern division APS meeting Poster competition).

Neupane, K., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2021. Efficacy of fungicides, biofungicides, host plant defense inducers and fertilizer to manage Phytophthora root rot of dogwood under flooding condition. 98th Southern division APS virtual meeting. Feb 15-19, 2021 (Southern division APS meeting scholarship award) (Oral presentation).

Bika, R. and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2021. Comparative Performance of Sanitizers in Reducing the Plant-to-plant Transfer of Calonectria pseudonaviculata in Boxwood Using Cutting Tool. Northeastern plant, pest, and soil conference. Jan 4-7, 2021 (Graduate student travel award).

2020

Parajuli, M., Baysal-Gurel, F., and Panth, M. 2020. Efficacy of fungicides, biofungicides, host plant defense inducers and fertilizer in controlling root and crown rot disease of woody ornamental plants caused by Phytopythium vexans. 130th Meeting of the Tennessee Academy of Science. November 21, 2020 (First place- Poster competition).

Bika, R., Simmons, T., Jennings, C., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2020. Comparative performance of sanitizers in reducing the plant-to-plant transfer Of Calonectria pseudonaviculata in boxwood using cutting tool. 130th Meeting of the Tennessee Academy of Science. November 21, 2020 (Third place- Oral competition).

Bika, R., Simmons, T., Jennings, C., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2020. Dip application of sanitizers in managing postharvest Volutella blight in boxwood cuttings. 130th Meeting of the Tennessee Academy of Science. November 21, 2020 (Poster presentation).

Neupane, K., Ojha, V., Oliver, J., Addesso, K.M., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2020. Integration of alternative strategies to optimize Phytophthora cinnamomi management in flowering dogwood in flooding condition.  130th Meeting of the Tennessee Academy of Science. November 21, 2020 (Poster presentation).

Neupane, S. and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2020. Evaluation of chemical and biocontrol products for the management of Fusarium root and crown rot of oakleaf hydrangea. 130th Meeting of the Tennessee Academy of Science. November 21, 2020 (Oral presentation).

Neupane, K. and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2020. Management of Phytophthora cinnamomi using fungicides, biofungicides, host plant defense inducers and fertilizer in simulated flooding events. 130th Meeting of the Tennessee Academy of Science. November 21, 2020 (Oral presentation).

Baysal-Gurel, F., Neupane, K., Brown, M.S., Oliver, J.B., Addesso, K.M., and Ojha, V., 2020. Can we control ambrosia beetles as well as Phytophthora root rot using fungicides and biofungicide on plants exposed to flooding? Virtual Annual Entomology Meeting. November 11-25, 2020 (Oral presentation).

Ojha, V., Oliver, J.B., Addesso, K.M., Baysal-Gurel, F., and Deren, V. 2020. Integration of systemic fungicides and permethrin for control of nursery-attacking ambrosia beetles. Virtual Annual Entomology Meeting. November 11-25, 2020 (Poster presentation).

Neupane, K., Ojha, V., Oliver, J.B., Addesso, K.M., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2020. Integration of alternative strategies to optimize Phytophthora cinnamomi and ambrosia beetle management in flowering dogwoods under flooding condition. Tennessee Entomological Society 47th Annual Meeting, October 9, 2020 (Oral presentation).

Bika, R., Baysal-Gurel, F., Simmons, T., Alexander, L. 2020. Fusarium oxysporum causing post-harvest meltdown on Zinnia flowers. Plant Health 2020 online. August 10-14, 2020. (Poster presentation)

Castroagudin, V.L., Weiland, J., Baysal-Gurel, F., Cubeta, M., Daughtrey, M., Ward-Gauthier, N., LaMondia, J., Luster, D., Hand, F.P., Shishkoff, N., Williams-Woodward, J., Yang, X., LeBlanc, N., Crouch, J.A. 2020. Genetic structure of contemporary populations of the boxwood blight pathogen in the U.S. Plant Health 2020 online. August 10-14, 2020. (Poster presentation)

Panth, M., Avin, F.A., Simmons, T., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2020. Identification and management of Phytopythium vexans on Acer rubrum. Plant Health 2020 online. August 10-14, 2020. (Poster presentation)

Panth, M., Simmons, T., Addesso, K., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2020. Impact of cover crop usage on soilborne disease suppressiveness in field nursery production. Plant Health 2020 online. August 10-14, 2020. (Poster presentation)

Bika, R., Copes, W., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2020. Sensitivity of Botrytis cinerea and Calonectria pseudonaviculata to different disinfectants. Plant Health 2020 online. August 10-14, 2020. (Poster presentation)

Klein, J., Wu, T., Delgado, J., Hand, F.P., Baysal-Gurel, F., Hirsch, R., Friesen, T., Donofrio, N. 2020. The current status of plant-related outreach across the United States and what APS is doing to help. Plant Health 2020 online. August 10-14, 2020. (Poster presentation)

Hudson, O., Waliullah, S., Gazis, R., Baysal-Gurel, F., Ali, E. 2020. Water contamination by Phytophthora capsici – advanced onsite diagnosis drives more profitable vegetable production. Plant Health 2020 online. August 10-14, 2020. (Poster presentation)

Bika, R., Alexander, L., Palmer, C., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2020. Efficacy of Fungicides and Biorational Product in Management of Botrytis cinerea on Cut Flowers of Hydrangea Macrophylla. Virtual ASHS 2020. August 10-13, 2020. (Poster presentation)

Alexander, L., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2020. Using AUDPC Scores for Disease Resistance Phenotyping of Hydrangea. Virtual ASHS 2020. August 10-13, 2020. (Oral presentation)

Ojha, V., Oliver, J., Addesso, K., Baysal-Gurel, F., and Youssef, N. 2020. Evaluation of systemic fungicides for control of nursery-attacking ambrosia beetles. Joint Annual meeting of the Southeastern and Eastern Branches of the Entomological Society of America. March 29- April 1, 2020. Atlanta, GA. (Abstract submitted, but meeting postponed due to Covid-19) (Oral presentation)

Ojha, V., Oliver, J., Addesso, K., Baysal-Gurel, F., Youssef, N., and Simmons, T. 2020. Management of Ambrosia Beetles with Systemic Fungicide in Woody Ornamentals. The 42nd Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, 2020. March 23-27, 2020. Nashville, TN. (Abstract submitted, but meeting postponed due to Covid-19) (Poster presentation)

Panth, M., Simmons, T., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2020. Suppression of soilborne plant pathogens with cover crops in nursery production. The 42nd Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, 2020. March 23-27, 2020. Nashville, TN. (Abstract submitted, but meeting postponed due to Covid-19) (Oral presentation)

Neupane, S., Simmons, T., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2020. Management of Phytophthora root rot of boxwood using fungicides, biofungicides, fertilizers and host plant defense inducers. The 42nd Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, 2020. March 23-27, 2020. Nashville, TN. (Abstract submitted, but meeting postponed due to Covid-19) (Oral presentation)

Baysal-Gurel, F., Jennings, C., and Simmons, T. 2020. Evaluation of drench application of fungicides for the control of black spot of rose. The 42nd Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, 2020. March 23-27, 2020. Nashville, TN. (Abstract submitted, but meeting postponed due to Covid-19) (Poster presentation)

Bika, R. Simmons, T., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2020. Efficacy of different fungicides and biorational products in managing post-harvest Botrytis cinerea infection on hydrangea cut flowers. The 42nd Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, 2020. March 23-27, 2020. Nashville, TN. (Abstract submitted, but meeting postponed due to Covid-19) (Oral presentation)

Baysal-Gurel, F., Simmons, T., Jennings, C., Panth, M., and Bika, R. 2020. Evaluation of biofungicides for the control of powdery mildew of dogwood. The 42nd Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, 2020. March 23-27, 2020. Nashville, TN. (Abstract submitted, but meeting postponed due to Covid-19) (Poster presentation)

Oksel, C., Mirik, M., Aysan, Y., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2020. Antibacterial activity of plant extracts against Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris. The 42nd Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, 2020. March 23-27, 2020. Nashville, TN. (Abstract submitted, but meeting postponed due to Covid-19) (Poster presentation)

Alexander, L., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2020. Ploidy level influences powdery mildew disease severity in Hydrangea macrophylla. The 42nd Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, 2020. March 23-27, 2020. Nashville, TN. (Abstract submitted, but meeting postponed due to Covid-19) (Poster presentation)

Baysal-Gurel, F. and Alexander, L. 2020. Susceptibility of bigleaf hydrangea cultivars to Erysiphe polygoni. The 42nd Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, 2020. March 23-27, 2020. Nashville, TN. (Abstract submitted, but meeting postponed due to Covid-19) (Poster presentation)

Panth, M., Simmons, T., Avin, F., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2020. Identification and management of Phytopythium vexans on Ginkgo biloba. 97th Southern division APS meeting. Feb 9-12, 2020. Charleston, SC. (Southern division APS meeting travel award- Oral presentation).

Oksel, C., Baysal-Gurel, F., and Mirik, M. 2020. Identification and biocontrol potential of antagonistic bacterial strains against Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato. 97th Southern division APS meeting. Feb 9-12, 2020. Charleston, SC. c).

Bika, R., Palmer, C., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2020. Comparative performance of fungicides and biorational products in managing post-harvest Botrytis cinerea infection on hydrangea cut flowers. 97th Southern division APS meeting. Feb 9-12, 2020. Charleston, SC. (Southern division APS meeting travel award and Honorarium- Oral competition).

Neupane, S., Simmons, T., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2020. Control of Phytophthora root rot of boxwood with chemical fungicides, biofungicides, fertilizers and host plant defense inducers in field production. 97th Southern division APS meeting. Feb 9-12, 2020. Charleston, SC. (First place- Southern division APS meeting Poster competition).

2019

Bika, R., Simmons, T., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2019. Comparative performance of fungicides and biorational products in suppression of Botrytis blight in cut flower of hydrangea. 129th Tennessee Academy of Science meeting at Columbia State Community College, Columbia, TN. November 22, 2019 (Second Place- Oral presentation).

Baysal-Gurel, F., Simmons, T., Neupane, S., Panth, M., Bika, R., Hassler, S., and Neupane, K. 2019. Efficacy of biofumigation with solarization for the control of Phytophthora root rot of boxwood. 129th Tennessee Academy of Science meeting at Columbia State Community College, Columbia, TN. November 22, 2019 (Second Place- Poster presentation).

Jennings, C., Simmons, T., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2019. Evaluation of fungicides for the control of rose black spot caused by Diplocarpon rosae. 129th Tennessee Academy of Science meeting at Columbia State Community College, Columbia, TN. November 22, 2019 (Third Place- Poster presentation).

Panth, M., Simmons, T., Avin, F., and Baysal-Gurel, F. First report of Phytopythium vexans causing root and crown rot of ginkgo. 129th Tennessee Academy of Science meeting at Columbia State Community College, Columbia, TN. November 22, 2019 (Third Place- Oral presentation).

Oksel, C., Baysal-Gurel, F., and Mirik, M. 2019. Identification of bacterial canker pathogens on sweet cherry trees in Marmara region of Turkey. 129th Tennessee Academy of Science meeting at Columbia State Community College, Columbia, TN. November 22, 2019 (Poster presentation).

Ojha, V., Oliver, J., Addesso, K., Baysal-Gurel, F., Youssef, N., and Simmons, T. 2019. Evaluation of systemic fungicides for control of nursery-attacking ambrosia beetles. National Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. St. Louis, MO. 17-20 November, 2019 (Poster presentation).

Deren, V., Baysal-Gurel, F., and Addesso, K. 2019. Application of microbial pesticides change mite behavior. National Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. St. Louis, MO. 17-20 November, 2019 (Oral presentation).

Oksel, C., Baysal-Gurel, F., and Mirik, M. 2019. Identification and Genetic Characterization of Pseudomonas syringae pvs. on cherry trees. 2019 KY-TN ASM Spring branch meeting. Tennessee State University. Nashville, TN. November 8-9, 2019 (Poster presentation).

Neupane, S., Simmons, T., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2019. Evaluation of fungicides, biofungicides, host plant defense inducers and fertilizers for the control of Phytophthora root rot of boxwood. 2019 KY-TN ASM Spring branch meeting. Tennessee State University. Nashville, TN. November 8-9, 2019 (Poster presentation).

Alexander, L. and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2019. Ploidy level influences powdery mildew disease severity in Hydrangea macrophylla. 2019 KY-TN ASM Spring branch meeting. Tennessee State University. Nashville, TN. November 8-9, 2019 (Poster presentation).

Panth, M., Simmons, T., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2019. Impact of Cover Crop Usage on Soilborne Disease Suppressiveness in Field Nursery Production. 2019 KY-TN ASM Spring branch meeting. Tennessee State University. Nashville, TN. November 8-9, 2019 (Poster presentation).

Bika, R., Simmons, T., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2019. Is Fusarium oxysporum causal agent for Zinnia flower meltdown issue? 2019 KY-TN ASM Spring branch meeting. Tennessee State University. Nashville, TN. November 8-9, 2019 (Poster presentation).

Baysal-Gurel, F. and Alexander, L. 2019. Susceptibility of bigleaf hydrangea cultivars to Erysiphe polygoni. TSU Plant Science Symposium. Tennessee State University. Nashville, TN. November 7, 2019 (Poster presentation).

Ojha, V., Oliver, J., Addesso, K., Baysal-Gurel, F., Youssef, N., and Simmons, T. 2019. Evaluation of systemic fungicides for control of nursery-attacking ambrosia beetles. Tennessee Entomological Society 46th Annual meeting. Nashville, TN, 17-18 October, 2019 (Oral presentation).

Deren, V., Baysal-Gurel, F., and Addesso, K. Application of microbial pesticides changes mite behavior. Tennessee Entomological Society 46th Annual meeting. Nashville, TN, 17-18 October, 2019 (First place- Graduate student oral presentation).

Holden, M. A, Simmons, T., Pokharel, B. and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2019. Effect of biofumigation with solarization in suppressing Phytophthora root and crown rot on field-grown boxwood. APS Plant Health 2019. August 3-7, 2019. Cleveland, OH (Poster presentation).

Holden, M. A, Simmons, T., Pokharel, B. and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2019. Comparative performance of fungicides, biofungicides, host plant defense inducers, and fertilizer in suppression of Phytophthora root rot in boxwood. APS Plant Health 2019. August 3-7, 2019. Cleveland, OH (Poster presentation).

Baysal-Gurel, F., Simmons, T., and Holden, M. A. 2019. Management of black leaf spot of rose with fungicides. APS Plant Health 2019. August 3-7, 2019. Cleveland, OH (Poster presentation).

Baysal-Gurel, F. 2019. Track and Trace: Plant Pathogen Detection. 1st International Molecular Plant Protection Congress. April 10-13, 2019. Adana, Turkey (Key note speaker- Oral presentation).

Baysal-Gurel, F. and Simmons, T. 2019. Management of black leaf spot of rose using fungicides. The 41th Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, 2019. April 1-5, 2019. Nashville, TN (Poster presentation).

Baysal-Gurel, F., Simmons, T., Holden, M. Panth, M. and Bika, R. 2019. Evaluation of fungicides at different application intervals for the control of powdery mildew of dogwood. The 41th Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, 2019. April 1-5, 2019. Nashville, TN (Poster presentation).

Holden, M., Simmons, T., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2019. Occurrence of Fusarium Crown Rot on Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia). The 41th Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, 2019. April 1-5, 2019. Nashville, TN (Oral presentation).

Panth, M. Simmons, T., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2019. Occurrence of Phytopythium disease on woody ornamentals. The 41th Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, 2019. April 1-5, 2019. Nashville, TN (Oral presentation).

Baysal-Gurel, F., Simmons, T., Holden, M. 2019. Efficacy of isofetamid fungicide, a new succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor, to control Botrytis blight on hydrangea. Association of Research Directors, Inc. 19th Biennial Research Symposium. March 30 - April 3, 2019, Jacksonville, FL (Poster presentation).

Holden, M., Simmons, T., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2019. First report of Fusarium crown rot of oakleaf hydrangea in Tennessee. Association of Research Directors, Inc. 19th Biennial Research Symposium. March 30 - April 3, 2019, Jacksonville, FL (Oral presentation second place).

Baysal-Gurel, F., Brown, M., Oliver, J., Addesso, K. 2019. Control of Phytophthora root rot and ambrosia beetles on flowering dogwood trees during simulated flood events. 96th Southern division APS meeting. Feb 7-9, 2019. Gainesville, FL (Poster presentation).

2018

Baysal-Gurel, F., Brown, M., Oliver, J., Addesso, K. 2018. Comparative performance of fungicides, biofungicides, and host plant defense inducers in suppression of Phytophthora root rot in flowering dogwood during simulated flood events. International Soilborne Oomycete Conference. December 4-6, 2018. Islomorada, FL (Invited speaker- Oral presentation).

Brown, M., Baysal-Gurel, F., Oliver, J., Addesso, K. 2018. Managing Phytophthora root rot on flood stressed woody ornamental plants. ICPP meeting July 29-August 3, 2018 Boston, MA (Poster presentation).

Baysal-Gurel, F., Erdemir, E., Darrah, T., Kaplanoglu, E., Turner, R., and Hargrove, S.K. 2018. Design of a flagella-propelled bio-inspired submersible robot for hydroponic production and irrigation system inspection. ICPP meeting July 29-August 3, 2018 Boston, MA (Poster presentation).

Alexander, L., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2018. Ploidy level influences resistance to powdery mildew disease in Hydrangea macrophylla. ASHS meeting. July 30-August 3, 2018 Washington DC (Oral presentation). 

Baysal-Gurel, F. and Simmons, T. 2018. Control of Botrytis blight of hydrangea with isofetamid, a new succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor fungicide. The 40th Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, 2018. April 2-6, 2018. Nashville, TN (Poster presentation).

Kabir, Md. N., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2018. Comparison of concentration methods to facilitate the successful recovery and early detection of Phytophthora species from Tennessee nursery irrigation water. The 40th Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, 2018. April 2-6, 2018. Nashville, TN (Oral presentation).

Kabir, Md. N., Simmons, T. and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2018. Development of integrated pest management approach to control Phytophthora root rot in field grown hydrangeas. The 40th Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, 2018. April 2-6, 2018. Nashville, TN (Poster presentation).

Brown, M., Baysal-Gurel, F., Oliver, J., Addesso, K. Control of Phytophthora cinnamomi on flood stressed woody ornamental plants using preventive and curative fungicides. The 40th Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, 2018. April 2-6, 2018. Nashville, TN (Poster presentation).

Brown, M., Addesso, K., Baysal-Gurel, F., Dafeng, H., Ejiofor, A. Oliver, J. 2018. Effect of Insecticide Residual Activity on Prevention of Ambrosia Beetle Attacks. The 40th Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, 2018. April 2-6, 2018. Nashville, TN (Oral presentation).

Baysal-Gurel, F., and Liyanapathiranage, P. 2018. Sustainable Management of Soil-borne Diseases in Nursery Production. Our Farms, Our Future Conference. Apr 3-5, 2018. St. Louis, Missouri (Poster presentation- SSARE travel award).

Kabir, Md. N., Simmons, T. and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2018. Control of Phytophthora root rot disease of hydrangea using biorational products and fungicides.  9th International IPM Symposium. Mar 19-22, 2018. Baltimore, MD (Poster presentation).

Baysal-Gurel, F., Kabir, Md. N., and Simmons, T. 2018. Management of Cercospora leaf spot of hydrangea using biorational products and fungicides.  9th International IPM Symposium. Mar 19-22, 2018. Baltimore, MD (Poster presentation).

Baysal-Gurel, F., and Simmons, T. 2018. Control of Botrytis blight of hydrangea with isofetamid, a new succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor fungicide. 95th Southern division APS meeting. Feb 16-18, 2018. Fayetteville, AR (Poster presentation).

Baysal-Gurel, F., and Simmons, T. 2018. Development of fungicide rotation program for the control of powdery mildew of crapemyrtle. 95th Southern division APS meeting. Feb 16-18, 2018. Fayetteville, AR (Poster presentation).

2017

Kabir, Md. N., Simmons, T. and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2017. Effect of fungicides and biorational products on Rhizoctonia root rot of viburnum. The 2017 Tennessee Academy of Sciences meeting at the University of Tennessee at Martin. November 17, 2017 (Oral presentation).

Brown, M., Oliver, J., Addesso, K., Baysal-Gurel, F., and O’Neal, P. 2017. Fungicidal management of ambrosia beetles in ornamental nurseries. The 2017 Tennessee Academy of Sciences meeting at the University of Tennessee at Martin. November 17, 2017 (Poster presentation-second place).

Brown, M., Oliver, J., Addesso, K., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2017. Evaluation of stress-mitigating fungicides to prevent ambrosia beetle attacks on flood-stressed nursery trees. Tennessee Entomological Society Annual Meeting. Nashville, TN. 5 Oct. 2017 (Oral presentation).

Liyanapathiranage, P., Kabir, Md N., Simmons, T., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2017. Sustainable approaches for soilborne disease management in nursery production. The American Phytopathological Society. August 6-9, 2017. San Antonio, TX. 144-P (Poster presentation). 

Dawadi, S., Addesso, K., O'Neal, P., Liyanapathiranage, P., Pandey, M., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2017. Impact of cover crop usage on soilborne pathogens in a nursery production system. The American Phytopathological Society. August 6-9, 2017. San Antonio, TX. 149-P (Poster presentation).

Kabir, MD N., Liyanapathiranage, P., Simmons, T., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2017. Control of root rot diseases of woody ornamentals using biorational products and fungicides. The American Phytopathological Society. August 6-9, 2017. San Antonio, TX. 301-P (Poster presentation). 

Liyanapathiranage, P., Kabir, Md N., Simmons, T., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2017. Pathogenicity of Rhizoctonia solani and Phytophthora nicotianae to Brassicaceae Biofumigant Cover Crops. The American Phytopathological Society. August 6-9, 2017. San Antonio, TX. 496-P (Poster presentation). 

Kabir, Md N., Liyanapathiranage, P., Simmons, T., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2017. Evaluation of Biorational Products and Fungicide in Management of Powdery Mildew and Cercospora Leaf Spot Diseases of Hydrangea. Association of Research Directors, Inc. 18th Biennial Research Symposium. April 1-4, 2017. Atlanta, Georgia (Oral presentation).

Kabir, Md N., Liyanapathiranage, P., Simmons, T., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2017. Evaluation of biorational products and fungicides for management of Phytophthora root rot of Hydrangea. TSU 39th Research Symposium. April 17-21, 2017. Nashville, Tennessee (Oral presentation).

Liyanapathiranage, P. and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2017. Pathogenicity of Rhizoctonia solani and Phytophthora nicotianae to biofumigation cover crops (Brassica spp.). TSU 39th Research Symposium. April 17-21, 2017. Nashville, Tennessee (Oral presentation).

Liyanapathiranage, P., Kabir, Md N., Simmons, T., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2017. Response of Hydrangea cultivars to powdery mildew and effect of biorational products and fungicide on powdery mildew disease of hydrangea. TSU 39th Research Symposium. April 17-21, 2017. Nashville, Tennessee (Poster presentation).

Addesso, K.M., Baysal-Gurel, F., Oliver, J.B., and O'Neal. P.A. 2017. Systemic fungicide treatment suppresses ambrosia beetle attacks and Phytophthora cinnamomi root rot infection during a simulated flooding event. Southeastern Branch of the Entomological Society of America, Memphis, TN, March 12-15th, 2017 (Oral presentation).

2016

Liyanapathiranage, P., Kabir, Md N., Simmons, T., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2016. Evaluation of inoculation methods and inoculum level of Rhizoctonia solani to determine disease response. Tennessee Academy of Science- Annual Meeting. November 19, 2016. Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, Tennessee (Poster presentation).

Kabir, Md N., Liyanapathiranage, P., Simmons, T., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2016. Controlling powdery mildew on flowering dogwood with different fungicides and biorational products. Tennessee Academy of Science- Annual Meeting. November 19, 2016. Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, Tennessee (Poster presentation).

Baysal-Gurel, F. Liyanapathiranage, P., Kabir, Md N., Simmons, T., Alexander, L. 2016. Effect of fungicides and biorational products on powdery mildew disease of hydrangea. Ornamental Workshop on Diseases and Insects. October 24-27 2016. Hendersonville, North Carolina (Poster presentation).

Addesso, K.M., Baysal-Gurel, F., O'Neal, P.A., and Oliver, J.B. 2016. A stress-mitigating product to reduce ambrosia beetle attacks on trees. Tennessee Entomological Society, Knoxville, TN, Oct 6th-7th, 2016 (Oral presentation).

Baysal-Gurel, F. 2016. Improved sanitation/hygiene practices in crop production. National 6th Plant Protection Congress. Sep-5-8, 2016. Konya, Turkey (Oral presentation).

Fulcher, A., LeBude, A., White, S., Chappell, M., Marble, C., Chong, J.C., Dunwell, W.C., Frank, S., Hale, F., Neal, J.C., Windham, A., Klingeman, W.E., Knox, G.W., Derr, J.F., Williams-Woodward, J., Adkins, C., Braman, S.K., Dale, A., Baysal-Gurel, F., Del Castillo- Munera, J., Hand, F.P., Ward Gauthier, N., Vafaie, E. 2016. Working group synergy Part I: Developing a successful, sustainable working group. 2016 ASHS Meeting. Atlanta, GA.  Aug 9, 2016 (Oral presentation).

Liyanapathiranage, P., Simmons, T., Kabir, MD N., Addesso, K., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2016. Efficacy of synthetic and biorational products against powdery mildew of flowering dogwood. The American Phytopathological Society. July 30-August 3rd, 2016. Tampa, FL. 151-P (Poster presentation). 

Kabir, MD N., Liyanapathiranage, P., Simmons, T., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2016. Effect of biopesticides on Phytophthora Root Rot Disease of Oakleaf Hydrangea. The American Phytopathological Society. July 30-August 3rd, 2016. Tampa, FL. 190-P (Poster presentation). 

Liyanapathiranage, P., Dawadi, S., Kabir, MD N., Simmons, T., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2016. Assessment of in-vitro efficacy of different disinfectants against common bacterial diseases on woody ornamentals. The American Phytopathological Society. July 30-August 3rd, 2016. Tampa, FL. 306-P (Poster presentation).

Kabir, MD N., Simmons, T., Liyanapathiranage, P., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2016. Evaluation of stem inoculation technique for assessing resistance to Phytophthora nicotianae in hydrangea cultivars. The American Phytopathological Society. July 30-August 3rd, 2016. Tampa, FL. 381-P (Poster presentation).  

Kabir, Md N., Simmons, T., Liyanapathiranage, P., Straton, C., Alexander, L., and Baysal-Gurel, F. 2015. Stem inoculation technique to assess resistance in hydrangea cultivars to Phtophthora nicotianae. TSU 38th Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, 2016 (Poster presentation).

Liyanapathiranage, P., Simmons, T., Kabir, Md N., Addesso, K., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2016. Evaluation of biorational products and fungicides for the control of powdery mildew of dogwood. TSU 38th Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, 2016 (Poster presentation).

2015

Kabir, N., Simmons, T., Liyanapathiranage, P., Stratton, C., Alexander, L., Baysal-Gurel, F. 2015. Stem inoculation technique to assess resistance in hydrangea cultivars to Phytophthora nicotianae. OSU Soil biology symposium, Stillwater, OK. December 5, 2015 (Poster presentation).