R. A. Choudhury

Red harvester ant (Order: Hymenoptera) preference for cover crop seeds in South Texas

This study evaluates red harvester ant preferences for cover crop seeds in South Texas and finds wheatgrass and oat are most preferred, with no preference for inoculated seeds.

Rhizobial adhesives enhance nodule formation in sunn hemp

This study evaluates different adhesives for inoculating Bradyrhizobium japonicum on sunn hemp seeds, finding that peanut oil and jaggery improve nodule formation compared to water and gum arabic.

Management performance mapping and the value of information for regional prioritization of management interventions

The paper develops a framework to map management performance and assess the value of information for targeting agricultural interventions in Andean and Kenyan potato seed systems.

Spinach growers value host resistance and synthetic fungicides in the fight against downy mildew

This study surveys California spinach growers' perceptions of downy mildew control methods and information sources, finding high confidence in resistant varieties and synthetic pesticides.

Imidacloprid Movement into Fungal Conidia is Lethal to Mycophagous Beetles

The paper tests if imidacloprid absorbed by a fungus is lethal to mycophagous beetles, finding reduced beetle survival when fed on imidacloprid-treated fungal conidia.

Host density dependence and environmental factors affecting laurel wilt invasion

The paper investigates how host density, size, and environmental factors influence the spread of laurel wilt disease in Persea species across different sites.

Temperature and Light Effects on Germination of Peronospora effusa Sporangia

This study investigates how temperature and light affect the germination of Peronospora effusa sporangia, finding reduced germination at certain temperatures and significant light color effects.