Raghuwinder Singh
Instructor

Publications/Presentations/Patents

Research Publications

• Singh, R., and Ferrin, D. 2012. First report of stem and foliar blight of sunflower caused by Alternariaster helianthi in Louisiana. Plant Disease 96 (5): 761.

• Valverde, R., Singh, R., and Sabanadzovic, S. 2012. Detection and identification of Clerodendron golden mosaic China virus in Salvia splendens. Eur J Plant Pathol 133 (3): 499-503.

• Singh, R., Castro, A., Ferrin, D., Harris, R., and Olson, B. 2011. First report of fusarium wilt of Canary Island date palm caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. canariensis in Louisiana. Plant Disease 95 (9): 1192.

• Singh, R., Ferrin, D., and Huang, Q. 2010. First report of Xylella fastidiosa associated with oleander leaf scorch in Louisiana. Plant Disease 94 (2): 274.

• Hoy, M. A., Singh, R., and Rogers, M. E. 2010. Evaluation of a novel isolate of Isaria fumosoroea for control of the Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Psyllidae). Florida Entomologist 93 (1): 24-32.

• Singh, R., Ferrin, D., and Aime, M. C. 2009. First report of powdery mildew caused by Podosphaera xanthii on Sechium edule in the United States. Plant Disease 93 (12): 1348.

• Srinivasan, R., Hoy, M. A., Singh, R., and Rogers, M. E. 2008. Laboratory and field evaluations of silwet L-77 and kinetic alone and in combination with imidacloprid and abamectin for the management of the Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Psyllidae). Florida Entomologist 91 (1): 87-100.

• Meyer, J. M., Hoy, M. A., and Singh, R. 2007. Low incidence of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus in Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) populations between Nov 2005 and Jan 2006: Relevance to management of citrus greening disease in Florida. Florida Entomologist 90 (2): 394-397.

• Hoy, M. A., Singh, R., and Rogers, M. E. 2007. Citrus leafminer, Phyllocnistis citrella (Lepidoptera: Gracillaridae), and natural enemy dynamics in central Florida during 2005. Florida Entomologist 90 (2): 358-369.

• Singh, R., and Hoy, M. A. 2007. Tools for evaluating Lipolexis oregmae (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae) in the field: Effects of host aphid and host plant on mummy location and color plus improved methods for obtaining adults. Florida Entomologist 90 (1): 214-222.

• Meyer, J. M., Hoy, M. A., Singh, R., and Rogers, M. E. 2007. Friendly fungi killing psyllids in Florida citrus. Citrus Industry 88 (5): 23.

Selected Abstracts

• Valverde, R., Sabanadzovic, S., and Singh, R. 2011. Detection of the begomovirus Clerodendrum golden mosaic China virus in Salvia splendens cv. Dancing Flame. Phytopathology 101:S181.

• Singh, R., and McGovern, R. J. 2004. Evaluation of fungicide combinations for reduction of Fusarium infection in Caladium tubers. 2004 Southern Division of APS meeting abstracts. Publication no. P-2004-0049-SOA. (http://www.apsnet.org/meetings/div/so04abs.asp).

Extension Publications

• Singh, R. 2012. Armillaria Root Rot of 'Knock Out' Roses, Bud n Bloom Quarterly Newsletter June Edition, Tri County Rose Society, American Rose Society Affiliated.

• Singh, R. 2012. Plant Diagnostic Center 2010 and 2011 Summary, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Publication.

• Singh, R. 2012. Chapter 4: The Plant Diagnostic Center, Plant Disease Control Guide, LSU AgCenter Publication 1802.

• Singh, R., and Ferrin, D. 2011. Sweet Orange Scab and Citrus Scab Disease Identification Card, Louisiana State University Agriculture Center Publication 3215.

• Singh, R., and Ferrin, D. 2011. Plant Diagnostic Center Brochure, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Publication MISC-41.

• Singh, R., and Ferrin, D. 2011. Rapid Turfgrass Diagnostics Brochure, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Publication MISC-42.

• Singh, R. 2011. Plant Diagnostic Center 2009 and 2010 Summary, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center.

• Singh, R., and Ferrin, D. 2010. Powdery Mildew of Mirliton, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Publication 3181.

• Singh, R., and Ferrin, D. 2010. Oleander Leaf Scorch, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Publication 3144.

• Overstreet, C., McGawley, E. C., Hollier, C. A., Ferrin, D., and Singh, R. 2010. Strategies for Sampling Plant-Parasitic Nematodes in Field Crops, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Publication 3143.

• Singh, R. 2010. Utilizing LSU AgCenter Service Laboratories. Louisiana Agricultural Consultants Association Turnrow Talk Vol. 13: Winter Issue.

• Ferrin, D., Melanson, R., and Singh, R. 2010. Bacterial Leaf Scorch of Landscape Trees and Shrubs in Louisiana. The Semiannual Newsletter of the Department of Plant Pathology & Crop Physiology Vol. 3: Issue 1.

• Ferrin, D., and Singh, R. 2009. Leaf and Crown Rot of Liriope, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Publication.

• Singh, R. 2009. Rapid Turfgrass Disease Diagnosis. Louisiana Turfgrass Association Bulletin Vol. 46: Issue 1.

• Singh, R., and Ferrin, D. 2009. Rapid Turfgrass Disease Diagnosis. The Semiannual Newsletter of the Department of Plant Pathology & Crop Physiology Vol. 2: Issue 2.

• Singh, R., Ferrin, D., Hollier, C. A., and Overstreet, C. 2009. Sooty Mold, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Publication.

• Singh, R. 2009. Plant Diagnostic Center 2007 and 2008 Summary, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center.

Technical Reports and GenBank Sequences

• da Silva, W., and Singh, R. 2012. Alternaria alternata strain LSUAa1 18S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence; internal transcribed spacer 1, 5.8S ribosomal RNA gene, and internal transcribed spacer 2, complete sequence; and 28S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence 515 bp DNA sequence. GenBank accession number JQ409455, NCBI direct sequence submission record.

• Singh, R. 2011. Alternariaster helianthi isolate PDC-4291 18S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence; 5.8S ribosomal RNA, and genes, complete sequence; and 28S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence 552 bp DNA sequence. GenBank accession number JN208925, NCBI direct sequence submission record.

• Singh, R. 2011. Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. canariensis isolate PDC-4701 translational elongation factor 1-alpha gene, partial cds 616 bp DNA sequence. GenBank accession number JF826442, NCBI direct sequence submission record.

• Singh, R. 2009. Podosphaera xanthii 18S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence; internal transcribed spacer 1 complete sequence; and 5.8S ribosomal RNA gene, partial sequence, 331 bp DNA sequence. GenBank accession number GQ902939, NCBI direct sequence submission record.

• Schubert, T. S., and Singh, R. 2004. New host record: Puccinia hieracii (Leaf rust) on Youngia japonica (oriental false hawksbeard). P2004-0685. TRI-OLOGY 43 (2) (P1-02-T-08/DACS-P-00124).

• McGovern, R. J., and Singh, R. 2003. Evaluation of fungicides and hot water for reduction of Fusarium infection in Caladium. Fungicide & Nematicide Tests 59: OT005.

• McGovern, R. J., Myers, L. R., and Singh, R. 2002. Evaluation of fungicides and hot water for reduction of Fusarium infection in Caladium. Fungicide & Nematicide Tests 58: OT049.

Presentations

• Plant Diagnostic Center and Plant Health Diagnostics, Louisiana Master Gardener Training Session, DeRidder, LA. June 5, 2012.

• Orchid Ailments Diagnosis and Management, Orchid Society of Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA. May 16, 2012 (Invited Speaker).

• Lawns, Limbs, and Leaves Diagnosed, Northshore Spring Garden Show, Covington, LA. March 12, 2012 (Invited Speaker).

• New Improved Plant Diagnostic Center, Landscape Pest Management Workshop, Hammond, LA. February 2, 2012.

• Plant Diagnostics: Journey from Signs to Sequence, Doctor of Plant Medicine Seminar Series, Baton Rouge, LA. November 17, 2011 (Invited Speaker).

• Citrus Insect and Disease Survey and Sample Submission, Citrus Agent Training, Hammond, LA. October 11, 2011.

• Plant Health Diagnostics, Southeast Landscape and Nursery Association Trade Show, Folsom, LA. September 9, 2011.

• Plant Diagnostic Center and Plant Health Diagnostics, Master Gardener Training Session, New Orleans, LA. September 8, 2011.

• Plant Health Diagnostics, Master Gardener Training Session, Winnfield, LA. August 2, 2011.

• Plant Diagnostic Center Update, LSU AgCenter Administration, Baton Rouge, LA. July 29, 2011.

• LSU AgCenter Plant Diagnostic Center, Louisiana Nursery and Landscape Association Board of Directors Meeting, Baton Rouge, LA. July 18, 2011.

• Introduction to Plant Diagnostic Center, TARC's Garden and Market Festival, Houma, LA. April 30, 2011.

• LSU AgCenter Plant Diagnostic Center, Horticulture Council Annual Meeting, Baton Rouge, LA. April 8, 2011 (Invited Speaker).

• Solving Your Plant Health Problems. Spring Garden Show, New Orleans, LA. April 3, 2011.

• Introduction to LSU AgCenter Plant Diagnostic Center, Southwest Louisiana Garden Festival, Lake Charles, LA. March 25, 2011.

• Plant Diagnostic Center, Spring Garden Day, Hammond, LA. March 12, 2011.

• Utilizing LSU AgCenter Service Laboratories, Louisiana Agricultural Consultants Association Annual Meeting, Alexandria, LA. February 9, 2011.

• Solving your Plant Health Problems- LSU AgCenter Plant Diagnostic Center, Landscape Pest Management Workshop, Hammond, LA. February 3, 2011 (Invited Speaker).

• New Improved Plant Diagnostic Center, Louisiana State Horticulture Society Annual Meeting, Baton Rouge, LA. January 12, 2011.

• Rapid Turfgrass Diagnostics, Louisiana Turf Association and LSU AgCenter Turf Day, Baton Rouge, LA. January 6, 2011.

• Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic and Plant Diagnostics, Louisiana Master Gardeners Training Session, Marrero, LA. July 19, 2010 (Invited Speaker).

• Utilizing the AgCenter's Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic, 2nd Landscape Pest Management Workshop, Hammond, LA. May 11, 2010 (Invited Speaker).

• Diseases and Pests of Roses, New Orleans Old Garden Rose Society, Metairie, LA. May 4, 2010 (Invited Speaker).

• Demonstration on Using Immunostrips, Enzyme-Linked Immunoassay and Polymerase Chain Reaction to Detect and Identify Plant Pathogens of National Importance, 3rd Plant Bio-Security Symposium, Southern University and A & M College, Baton Rouge, LA. November 12, 2009 (Invited Speaker).

• Bacterial Leaf Scorch of Ornamental, Landscape and Fruit Trees Caused by Xylella fastidiosa, 3rd Plant Bio-Security Symposium, Southern University and A & M College, Baton Rouge, LA. November 11, 2009 (Invited Speaker).

• Rapid Turfgrass Disease Diagnostics- A New Service Offered by LSU AgCenter Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic, Ornamental/Turfgrass Field Day, LSU AgCenter Burden Center. Baton Rouge, LA. October 15, 2009.

• Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Workshop (Presentation and Field Tour), Terrebonne Parish, Houma, LA. May 12, 2009 (Invited Speaker).

• Plant Doctor Profession, Lee High School Career Day, Baton Rouge, LA. April 22, 2009.

• Plant Disease Diagnostic Clinic An Overview, Plant Pathology and Crop Physiology Departmental Seminar, Baton Rouge, LA. March 11, 2009 (Invited Speaker).

• Rapid Turfgrass Disease Diagnostics, Louisiana Turf Association and LSU AgCenter Turf Day, Baton Rouge, LA. January 14, 2009.

• Pathogen Detection Using Traditional and Molecular Techniques, 2nd Plant Bio-Security Symposium. Southern University and A & M College, Baton Rouge, LA. November 20, 2008 (Invited Speaker).

• Guidelines for Collecting and Submitting Plant Samples for Disease Diagnosis, County Agent Training, Baton Rouge, LA. August 20, 2008.

• Plant Disease Sample Submission through the Louisiana Distance Diagnostic Network (LDDN) County Agent Training, Baton Rouge, LA. August 20, 2008.

• Molecular Methods Used for Pathogen Detection and Identification, County Agent Training, Baton Rouge, LA. August 20, 2008.

• Turfgrass Diseases- Identification and Management, Louisiana Turf Association and LSU AgCenter Turf Day, Baton Rouge, LA. January 15, 2008.

• Ornamental and Turfgrass Diseases and Their Management, Ornamental and Turfgrass Field Day, Baton Rouge, LA. October 9, 2007.

• Evaluation of Fungicide Combinations for Reduction of Fusarium Infection in Caladium Tubers, Southern Division of American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting, Tulsa, OK. February 16, 2004.

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