Published Abstracts

Research

  • Zhou, X. G., M. S. Reddy., J. W. Kloepper., K. K. Kumar., and Zhang, S. 2011. Field evaluation of a beneficial Bacillus strain for biocontrol of sheath blight in rice. American Phytopathological Society.
  • Krishna Kumar, V., M. Reddy., J. W. Kloepper., K. S. Lawrence., S. Krishnam Raju., D. Groth and M. Miller. 2010. Field efficacy of Bacillus subtilis MBI 600 (IntegralR) for managing rice sheath blight caused by Rhizoctonia solani. American Phytopathological Society.
  • Zhou, X., K. Kumar., M. Reddy., J. Kloepper and S. Zhang. 2010. Screening of bacterial antagonists for suppression of sheath blight in rice. American Phytopathological Society.
  • Vijay Krishna Kumar. K., S. Krishnam Raju., M. S. Reddy., J. W. Kloepper and K. K. Lawrence. 2009. Evaluation of commercially available plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) and plant extracts on sheath blight disease of rice caused by Rhizoctonia solani. American Phytopathological Society, Southern Division.
  • Kloepper, J. W., M. S. Reddy., C. M. Ryu, and J. Murphy. 2003. Induction of host defenses and plant growth promotion by Bacillus spp. American Phytopathological Society. Reddy, M. S., R. Rodriguez-Kabana., D. S. Kenney., C. M. Ryu., S. Zhang., Z. Yan., N. Martinez-Ochoa, and J. W. Kloepper. 1999. Growth promotion and induced systemic resistance (ISR) mediated by a biological preparation. Phytopathology 89: S65.
  • Kenney, D. S., M. S. Reddy, and J. W. Kloepper. 1999. Commercial potential of biological preparations for vegetable transplants. Phytopathology 89: S39.
  • Kloepper, J. W., R. Rodriguez-Kabana., D. S. Kenney., M. S. Reddy., N. Martinez-Ochoa., N. Kokalis-Burelle, and K. Arthur. 1999. Development of an integrated biological approach to develop transplants suppressive to various plant diseases. Phytopathology 89: S40.
  • Ryu, C. M., M. S. Reddy., S. Zhang., J. F. Murphy, and J. W. Kloepper. 1999. Plant growth promotion of tomato by a biological preparation (LS213) and evaluation for protection against cucumber mosaic virus. Phytopathology 89: S67.
  • Yan, Z., M. S. Reddy., Q. Wang., R. Mei, and J. W. Kloepper, J. W. 1999. Role of rhizobacteria in tomato early blight control. Phytopathology 89: S87.
  • Zhang, S., M. S. Reddy., C. M. Ryu, and J. W. Kloepper. 1999. Relationship between in vitro and in vivo testing of PGPR for induced systemic resistance against tobacco blue mold. Phytopathology 89: S89.
  • Kloepper, J. W., M. S. Reddy., C. M. Ryu, and J. M. Murphy. 1999. Use of beneficial rhizobacteria to enhance growth and induce systemic disease protection in transplants. Hort Science 34: 653.
  • Enebak, S. A. and M. S. Reddy. 1999. Seedling and shoot growth of three southern pine species is enhanced with the addition of bacterial amendments to potting media. Phytopathology 89: S24.
  • He, D. N., E. A. Pedersen., L. M. Funk, and M. S. Reddy. 1997. Root colonization and growth promotion of various conifer species by Burkholderia cepacia strain Ral-3. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology 19: 110.
  • Funk, L. M., D. N. He., E. A. Pedersen, and M. S. Reddy. 1997. Optimization of product delivery for a microbial inoculant, Burkholderia cepacia, for commercial use in the forestry industry. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology 19: 108.
  • Covert, D. C., E. A. Pedersen., L. M. Funk., N. Seresinhe., M. S. Reddy, and G. L. Brown. 1997. Influence of storage conditions on the stability and shelf-life of bacterial inoculants with commercial potential and their activity towards fungal pathogens. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology 19: 107.
  • Pedersen, E. A., L. M. Funk, and M. S. Reddy. 1997. A potential biological control agent for damping-off and root rot diseases of multiple crops. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology 19: 114.
  • Pedersen, E. A., D. N. He., C. D. Neiser, and M. S. Reddy. 1997. Biological control of damping-off diseases of conifers by Burkholderia cepacia strain Ral-3. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology 19: 115.
  • Hanson, K. G. and M. S. Reddy. 1997. Biological control properties of chemical compatible Pseudomonas fluorescens and Burkholderia cepacia. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology 19: 110. Neiser, C. D., E. A. Pedersen, and M. S. Reddy. 1997. Influence of various abiotic factors related to commercial development of a microbial inoculant, Burkholderia cepacia, for use in forestry. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology 19: 114. Pastula, C. L., C. D. Neiser., L. M. Funk., E. A. Pedersen, and M. S. Reddy. 1997. Preliminary investigations on the modes of action of biological control agents: Burkholderia cepacia strains Ral-3 and Ral-3R and Pseudomonas areofaciens strain 63-28. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology 19: 114.
  • Reddy, M. S., S. E. Young., R. J. Rennie., L. J. Duczek., K. Mortensen and R. Horton. 1992. Rhizobacterial suppression of common root rot of spring wheat caused by Cochliobolus sativus. Phytopathology 82: 1120.
  • Young, S. E., M. S. Reddy., G. L. Brown, and R. J. Rennie. Biological activities induced by rhizobacteria and their influence on spring wheat yield. 1992. Phytopathology 82: 1171.
  • Campbell, S. E., M. S. Reddy, and G. L. Brown. 1992. Delivery, persistence and efficacy of Pseudomonas fluorescens 63-28 as a commercial biocontrol agent for greenhouse grown cucumbers. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology 14: 239.
  • Covert, D. C. and M. S. Reddy. 1992. Effect of the formulation carriers on shelf-life of bacteria and their interactions with soil-borne plant pathogens. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology 14: 239.
  • Reddy, M. S., S. E. Campbell., S. E. Young, and G. L. Brown. 1991. Commercial potential of rhizobacteria for the suppression of crown and root rot of tomato caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. radicis-lycopersici (FORL). Phytopathology 81: 1178.
  • Reddy, M. S., S. E. Campbell., S. E. Young, and G. L. Brown. 1991. Role of rhizobacteria in greenhouse mix for the suppression of damping-off of cucumber seedlings caused by Pythium ultimum. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology 13: 284.
  • Hynes, R. K., J. Hill., M. S. Reddy, and G. Lazorovits. 1991. Influence of rhizobacteria on the induction of phytoalexins in cotyledons of white bean. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology 13: 278.
  • Reddy, M. S., S. E. Young, and G. L. Brown. 1990. Biological control of root rot and pre-emergence damping-off of white bean with plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria. Phytopathology 80: 992.
  • Tipping, E. M., S. E. Campbell., E. Onofriechuk., S. E. Young, and M. S. Reddy. 1990. Selection of rhizobacteria for control of Pythium ultimum on cucumber for greenhouse application. Phytopathology 80: 1050.
  • Reddy, M. S. and Z. A. Patrick. 1989. Influence of bacteria in mushroom compost and casing on sporophore production by Agaricus brunnescens. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology 11: 198.
  • Reddy, M. S. and Z. A. Patrick. 1989. Suppressing effect of rye cover crop on incidence and severity of black root rot of tobacco caused by Thielaviopsis basicola. Phytopathology 78: 1544.
  • Reddy, M. S. and J. E. Rahe. 1986. Effect of onion seed bacterization on the germination of sclerotia of Sclerotium cepivorum in muck soil. Pages 52-56, in A. R. Entwistle, eds., Onion White Rot Caused by Sclerotium cepivorum. T. W. Printing Associates Ltd., Leamington Spa, UK
  • Reddy, M. S. and J. E. Rahe. 1986. Rhizosphere colonization and biological effects related to bacterization of onion seeds with Bacillus subtilis B-2. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology 8: 354.
  • Reddy, M. S. and J. E. Rahe. 1985. Effect of onion seed bacterization on the germination of Sclerotium cepivorum in muck soil. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology 7: 448.