P-IE: Chemical Ecology

Moderator(s)

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  Chaminda De Silva Weeraddana

  Postdoctoral Fellow
  Entomology
  University of Manitoba
  Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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  Sean Gresham

  PhD Candidate
  Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology
  North Carolina State University
  Mills River, North Carolina

Presentations:

• 1:30 PM – 1:42 PM PT

  Acetic acid stimulates burrowing and colonization success of the ambrosia beetle, Xylosandrus germanus
  

  Presenting Author: Christopher M. Ranger – USDA-Agricultural Research Service

  Co-Author: Nisha Patwa – USDA-ARS

  Co-Author: Davide Rassati – University of Padova

  Co-Author: Peter H. Biedermann – University of Freiburg

  Co-Author: Michael E. Reding – USDA-ARS
• 1:42 PM – 1:54 PM PT

  Complementary roles of two classes of defense chemicals in white spruce (Picea glauca) against eastern spruce budworm (Choristoneura fumiferana)
  

  Presenting Author: Aziz Ullah – University of Alberta

  Co-Author: Jennifer G. Klutsch – University of Alberta

  Co-Author: Nadir Erbilgin – University of Alberta
• 2:06 PM – 2:18 PM PT

  Electroantennogram responses of the asparagus moth, Parahypopta caestrum (L.), to host-plant volatiles
  

  Presenting Author: Onofrio Marco Pistillo – University of Foggia

  Co-Author: Ilaria D'Isita – University of Foggia

  Co-Author: Giacinto Salvatore Germinara – University of Foggia
• 2:18 PM – 2:30 PM PT

  Electrophysiological and behavioral responses of orange wheat blossom midge to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted from preanthesis and postanthesis stages of susceptible wheat
  

  Presenting Author: Chaminda De Silva Weeraddana – University of Manitoba

  Co-Author: Wendy Hillier – Acadia University

  Co-Author: Taylor Swanburg – Acadia Univesrity

  Co-Author: N. Kirk Hillier – Acadia University

  Co-Author: Ramya Wijesundara – University of Manitoba

  Co-Author: Curt McCartney – University of Manitoba

  Co-Author: Tyler Wist – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

  Co-Author: Ian Wise – University of Manitoba

  Co-Author: Sheila Wolfe – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

  Co-Author: Alejandro Costamagna – University of Manitoba
• 2:30 PM – 2:42 PM PT

  Break
• 2:42 PM – 2:54 PM PT

  Epidermis-specific metabolic engineering of sesquiterpene formation in tomato affects the performance of potato aphid (Macrosiphum euphorbiae)
  

  Presenting Author: Michael Gutensohn – West Virginia University

  Co-Author: Fumin Wang – West Virginia University

  Co-Author: Yong-Lak Park – West Virginia University
• 2:54 PM – 3:06 PM PT

  Host plant chemistry differentially reduces parasitoid success by enhancing herbivore immunity
  

  Presenting Author: Enakshi Ghosh – Colorado State University

  Co-Author: Paul J. Ode – Colorado State University
• 3:06 PM – 3:18 PM PT

  Identification of compounds produced by male hairpencil glands of Heliothinae (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and their role in male autodetection and female mate acceptance
  

  Presenting Author: Sandunika R. Mullegama – Acadia University
• 3:18 PM – 3:30 PM PT

  Impacts of application of methyl jasmonate at different times prior to egg hatch on the survival of larval emerald ash borer, its parasitoids, and the chemistry of two species of ash in New Hampshire
  

  Presenting Author: Todd D. Johnson – Louisiana State University

  Co-Author: Casey C. Coupe – University of New Hampshire

  Co-Author: Juli R. Gould – USDA-APHIS

  Co-Author: Jeff R. Garnas – University of New Hampshire
• 3:30 PM – 3:42 PM PT

  Phytopathogen infection attracts ambrosia beetle attack
  

  Presenting Author: Sean D. Gresham – North Carolina State University

  Co-Author: JIm Walgenbach – North Carolina State University

  Co-Author: Sara D. Villani – North Carolina State University
• 3:42 PM – 3:54 PM PT

  Role of 3-carene in host location and colonization by Dendroctonus pseudotsugae
  

  Presenting Author: Darrell W. Ross (he/him/his) – North Dakota State University

  Co-Author: Tiffany Neal – Oregon State University

  Co-Author: Kimberly Wallin – North Dakota State University
• 3:54 PM – 4:06 PM PT

  Break
• 4:06 PM – 4:18 PM PT

  The consequences of soil and above-ground herbivory on terpene diversity of a wetland grass
  

  Presenting Author: Andrea Glassmire – Louisiana State University

  Co-Author: Ana Salgado – Louisiana State University

  Co-Author: Rodrigo Diaz – Louisiana State University

  Co-Author: Michael J. Stout – Louisiana State University

  Co-Author: Herie Lee – Louisiana State University

  Co-Author: Alexander M. Gaffke – USDA-ARS

  Co-Author: James Cronin – Louisiana State University
• 4:18 PM – 4:30 PM PT

  Using chemical ecology to predict establishment risk of non-native insects
  

  Presenting Author: Rylee Isitt – University of New Brunswick

  Co-Author: Bjørn Økland – Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research

  Co-Author: Paal Krokene – Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research

  Co-Author: Jon D. Sweeney – Natural Resources Canada

  Co-Author: Stephen Heard – University of New Brunswick

  Co-Author: Deepa Pureswaran – Canadian Forest Service
• 4:30 PM – 4:42 PM PT

  What makes the true armyworm march? The role of semiochemicals in the life of Mythimna unipuncta
  

  Presenting Author: Sarah Koerte – Acadia University

  Co-Author: N. Kirk Hillier – Acadia University
• 4:42 PM – 4:54 PM PT

  Japanese beetle, Popillia Japonica Newman, larvae alter aggregate dynamics in infested soil
  

  Presenting Author: Gordon MacLeod – Purdue University

  Co-Author: Douglas Richmond – Purdue University

  Co-Author: Timothy Filley – Purdue University
• 4:54 PM – 5:06 PM PT

  Pollen chemical and mechanical defenses restrict host-plant use by bees
  

  Presenting Author: Sebastien Rivest – University of Ottawa

  Co-Author: Jessica R K Forrest – University of Ottawa
• 5:06 PM – 5:18 PM PT

  Both the squash bug Anasa tristis and horned squash bug Anasa armigera are attracted to vittatalactone, the aggregation pheromone of striped cucumber beetle
  

  Presenting Author: Donald C. Weber – USDA-ARS

  Co-Author: Ariela I. Haber – USDA-ARS

  Co-Author: Kayla Pasteur – USDA-ARS

  Co-Author: Sean M. Boyle – USDA-ARS

  Co-Author: Thomas P. Kuhar – Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

  Co-Author: Mary Cornelius – USDA-ARS
• 5:18 PM – 5:30 PM PT

  Symbiotic rhizobia impact pea leaf weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) feeding and oviposition on legumes
  

  Presenting Author: Asha N. Wijerathna – University of Alberta

  Co-Author: Hector Carcamo – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

  Co-Author: Maya L. Evenden – University of Alberta