Xinzhi Ni

Name	Xinzhi Ni
Position	Research Entomologist
Affiliation	Crop Genetics and Breeding Research Unit USDA-ARS University of Georgia Tifton P.O. Box 748 Tifton, GA 31793-0748 U.S.A.
Email	Xinzhi.Ni(at)ars.usda.gov
Tel.	++1 229 387 2340
Fax	++1 229 387 2321
Remarks	Current research objectives: 1) Identification and development of corn germplasm resistance to foliage and ear-feeding insect pests; 2) Biochemical and physiological mechanisms of host plant resistance to insects on corn(i.e., fall armyworm, corn earworm, maize weevil, and brown and southern green stink bugs), and pearl millet (i.e., chinch bug, fall armyworm, and corn earworm); 3) Etiology of host plant susceptibility to insect herbivores.
Last update	06.10.2010

Publications of Xinzhi Ni (57 listed):

Insects (2022) 13 (5 - 416)
Karen Harris-Shultz, John Scott Armstrong, Geraldo Carvalho Jr, Jurandir Pereira Segundo and Xinzhi Ni (2022)
Melanaphis sorghi (Hemiptera: Aphididae) clonal diversity in the United States and Brazil

Insects (2022) 13 (11 - 1038)
Osariyekemwen Uyi, Francis P.F. Reay-Jones, Xinzhi Ni, David Buntin, Alana Jacobson, Somashekhar Punnuri and Michael D. Toews (2022)
Impact of planting date and insecticide application methods on Melanaphis sorghi (Hemiptera: Aphididae) infestation and forage type sorghum yield

Journal of Entomological Science (2021) 56, 43-52
Karen Harris-Shultz and Xinzhi Ni (2021)
A sugarcane aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) "super-clone" remains on U.S. sorghum and Johnsongrass and feeds on giant Miscanthus

Insect Science (2021) 28, 1756-1765
Shan Wang, Min Zhang, Jinyong Huang, Leyao Li, Kaiyuan Huang, Yuting Zhang, Yalu Li, Zhongyuan Deng, Xinzhi Ni and Xianchun Li (2021)
Inductive and synergistic interactions between plant allelochemical flavone and Bt toxin Cry1Ac in Helicoverpa armigera

International Journal of Pest Management (2021) 67, 10-19
Sriyanka Lahiri, Xinzhi Ni, G. David Buntin, Somashekhar Punnuri, Alana Jacobson, Francis P.F. Reay-Jones and Michael D. Toews (2021)
Combining host plant resistance and foliar insecticide application to manage Melanaphis sacchari (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in grain sorghum

Journal of Entomological Science (2020) 55, 14-24
Sriyanka Lahiri, Xinzhi Ni, G. David Buntin and Michael D. Toews (2020)
Parasitism of Melanaphis sacchari (Hemiptera: Aphididae) by Lysiphlebus testaceipes (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) in the greenhouse and field

Pest Management Science (2019) 75, 1099-1106
Min Zhang, Jizhen Wei, Xinzhi Ni, Jie Zhang, Juan L. Jurat-Fuentes, Jeffrey A. Fabrick, Yves Carrière, Bruce E. Tabashnik and Xianchun Li (2019)
Decreased Cry1Ac activation by midgut proteases associated with Cry1Ac resistance in Helicoverpa zea

Crop Science (2019) 59, 2562-2571
Jacob J. Pekar, Seth C. Murray, Thomas S. Isakeit, Brian T. Scully, Baozhu Guo, Joseph E. Knoll, Xinzhi Ni, Hamed K. Abbas, Paul Williams and Wenwei Xu (2019)
Evaluation of elite maize inbred lines for reduced Aspergillus flavus infection, aflatoxin accumulation, and agronomic traits

Insect Science (2019) 26, 536-544
Xinzhi Ni, Ted E. Cottrell, G. David Buntin, Xianchun Li, Wei Wang and Hong Zhuang (2019)
Monitoring of brown stink bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) population dynamics in corn to predict its abundance using weather data

Insect Science (2018) 25, 655-666
Jizhen Wei, Gemei Liang, Kongming Wu, Shaohua Gu, Yuyuan Guo, Xinzhi Ni and Xianchun Li (2018)
Cytotoxicity and binding profiles of activated Cry1Ac and Cry2Ab to three insect cell lines

Crop Science (2017) 57, 2064-2072
Karen Harris-Shultz, Xinzhi Ni, Phillip A. Wadl, Xinwang Wang, Hongliang Wang, Fangneng Huang, Kathy Flanders, Nicholas Seiter, David Kerns, Robert Meagher, Qingwu Xue, Dominic Reisig, David Buntin, Hugo E. Cuevas, Michael J. Brewer and Xiangbing Yang (2017)
Microsatellite markers reveal a predominant sugarcane aphid (Homoptera: Aphididae) clone is found on sorghum in seven States and one Territory of the USA

Journal of Entomological Science (2016) 51, 226-237
Xinzhi Ni, Ted E. Cottrell, Michael D. Toews, P. Glynn Tillman and G. David Buntin (2016)
Diurnal activities of the brown stink bug (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in and near tasseling corn fields

Florida Entomologist (2015) 98, 394-397
Karen Harris-Shultz, Xinzhi Ni, Hongliang Wang, Joseph E. Knoll and William F. Anderson (2015)
Use of benzimidazole agar plates to assess fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) feeding on excised maize and sorghum leaves

Journal of Entomological Science (2015) 50, 14-27
Karen R. Harris-Shultz, Xinzhi Ni, William F. Anderson and Joseph E. Knoll (2015)
Evaluation of whorl damage by fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on field- and greenhouse-grown sweet sorghum plants

Journal of Economic Entomology (2014) 107, 1411-1418
Xiaowei Fu, Lei Zhao, Wenqiang Wang, Zhenying Wang, Xinzhi Ni, Wanzhi Cai and Kanglai He (2014)
Changes in life history parameters of Rhopalosiphum maidis (Homoptera: Aphididae) under four different elevated temperature and CO₂ combinations

Insect Science (2014) 21, 572-583
Xinzhi Ni, Jeffrey P. Wilson, Michael D. Toews, G. David Buntin, R. Dewey Lee, Xin Li, Zhongren Lei, Kanglai He, Wenwei Xu, Xianchun Li, Alisa Huffaker and Eric A. Schmelz (2014)
Evaluation of spatial and temporal patterns of insect damage and aflatoxin level in the pre-harvest corn fields to improve management tactics

Insect Science (2014) 21, 541-555
Xinzhi Ni, Wenwei Xu, Michael H. Blanco and W. Paul Williams (2014)
Evaluation of fall armyworm resistance in maize germplasm lines using visual leaf injury rating and predator survey

Insect Science (2014) 21, 556-563
Li-Rong Xu, Xinzhi Ni, Zhen-Ying Wang and Kang-Lai He (2014)
Effects of photoperiod and temperature on diapause induction in Conogethes punctiferalis (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (2013) 110, 5806-5811
Thierry Brévault, Shannon Heuberger, Min Zhang, Christa Ellers-Kirk, Xinzhi Ni, Luke Masson, Xianchiun Li, Bruce E. Tabashnik and Yves Carrière (2013)
Potential shortfall of pyramided transgenic cotton for insect resistance management

Journal of Economic Entomology (2012) 105, 1457-1464
Xinzhi Ni, Wenwei Xu, Michael H. Blanco and Jeffrey P. Wilson (2012)
Evaluation of corn germplasm lines for multiple ear-colonizing insect and disease resistance

Insect Science (2011) 18, 719-728
Xiangshun Hu, Timothy J. Dennehy, Xinzhi Ni, Huiyan Zhao, Robert L. Nichols and Xianchun Li (2011)
Potential adaptation of a Q biotype whitefly population from poinsettia to field crops

Journal of Economic Entomology (2011) 104, 956-964
Xinzhi Ni, Alton N. Sparks Jr., David G. Riley and Xianchun Li (2011)
Impact of applying edible oils to silk channels on ear pests of sweet corn

Florida Entomologist (2011) 94, 971-981
Xinzhi Ni, Yigen Chen, Bruce E. Hibbard, Jeffrey P. Wilson, W. Paul Williams, G. David Buntin, John R. Ruberson and Xianchun Li (2011)
Foliar resistance to fall armyworm in corn germplasm lines that confer resistance to root- and ear-feeding insects

Pest Management Science (2010) 66, 1236-1242
Ted E. Cottrell, Bruce W. Wood and Xinzhi Ni (2010)
Application of plant growth regulators mitigates chlorotic foliar injury by the black pecan aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae)

Journal of Economic Entomology (2010) 103, 2072-2079
Xinzhi Ni, Kedong Da, G. David Buntin, Ted E. Cottrell, P. Glynn Tillman, Dawn M. Olson, Robert Powell Jr., R. Dewey Lee, Jeffrey P. Wilson and Brian T. Scully (2010)
Impact of brown stink bug (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) feeding on corn grain yield components and quality

Journal of Chemical Ecology (2009) 35, 297-306
Yigen Chen, Xinzhi Ni and G. David Buntin (2009)
Physiological, nutritional, and biochemical bases of corn resistance to foliage-feeding fall armyworm

Journal of Economic Entomology (2009) 102, 1960-1969
Xinzhi Ni, Jeffrey P. Wilson and G. David Buntin (2009)
Differential responses of forage pearl millet genotypes to chinch bug (Heteroptera: Blissidae) feeding

Environmental Entomology (2009) 38, 411-416
Ted E. Cottrell, Bruce W. Wood and Xinzhi Ni (2009)
Chlorotic feeding injury by the black pecan aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) to pecan foliage promotes aphid settling and nymphal development

Journal of Economic Entomology (2009) 102, 412-421
Tulio B. Macedo, Robert K.D. Peterson, David K. Weaver and Xinzhi Ni (2009)
Impact of Diuraphis noxia and Rhopalosiphum padi (Hemiptera: Aphididae) on primary physiology of four near-isogenic wheat lines

Journal of Economic Entomology (2009) 102, 1262-1269
Yigen Chen, Xinzhi Ni, Ted E. Cottrell, Bruce W. Wood and G. David Buntin (2009)
Changes of oxidase and hydrolase activities in pecan leaves elicited by black pecan aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) feeding

Florida Entomologist (2008) 91, 537-545
Xinzhi Ni, Kedong Da, David Buntin and Steve L. Brown (2008)
Physiological basis of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) resistance in seedlings of maize inbred lines with varying levels of silk maysin

Journal of Economic Entomology (2008) 101, 631-636
Xinzhi Ni, Gunawati Gunawan, Steve L. Brown, Paul E. Sumner, John R. Ruberson, G. David Buntin, C. Corley Holbrook, R. Dewey Lee, Douglas A. Streett, James E. Throne and James F. Campbell (2008)
Insect-attracting and antimicrobial properties of antifreeze for monitoring insect pests and natural enemies in stored corn

Journal of Economic Entomology (2008) 101, 1455-1465
Xinzhi Ni, Matthew D. Krakowsky, G. David Buntin, Brian G. Rector, Baozhu Guo and Maurice E. Snook (2008)
Identification of multiple ear-colonizing insect and disease resistance in CIMMYT maize inbred lines with varying levels of silk maysin

Journal of Entomological Science (2008) 43, 86-94
D.A. Streett, X. Ni and A.M. Lawrence (2008)
Effect of DNA gyrase inhibitors in the NI diet on biological fitness of the western tarnished plant bug (Heteroptera: Miridae)

Journal of Economic Entomology (2007) 100, 1704-1713
Xinzhi Ni, Wenwei Xu, Matthew D. Krakowsky, G. David Buntin, Steve L. Brown, R. Dewey Lee and Anton E. Coy (2007)
Field screening of experimental corn hybrids and inbred lines for multiple ear-feeding insect resistance

Journal of Entomological Science (2007) 42, 467-480
Xinzhi Ni, Jeffrey P. Wilson, John A. Rajewski, G. David Buntin and Ismail M. Dweikat (2007)
Field evaluation of pearl millet for chinch bug (Heteroptera: Blissidae) resistance

Journal of Entomological Science (2006) 41, 285-291
Xinzhi Ni and C. Corley Holbrook (2006)
Using nutrient solutions to trap the almond moth (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in a peanut shelling and storage facility

Journal of Economic Entomology (2006) 99, 551-558
Xinzhi Ni and Sharron S. Quisenberry (2006)
Diuraphis noxia and Rhopalosiphum padi (Hemiptera: Aphididae) interactions and their injury on resistant and susceptible cereal seedlings

Letters in Applied Microbiology (2005) 41, 428-433
X. Ni and D.A. Streett (2005)
Modulation of water activity on fungicide effect on Aspergillus niger growth in Sabouraud dextrose agar medium

Journal of Economic Entomology (2004) 97, 646-653
Tao Wang, Sharron S. Quisenberry, Xinzhi Ni and Vicki Tolmay (2004)
Aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) resistance in wheat near-isogenic lines

Journal of Economic Entomology (2004) 97, 661-667
Tao Wang, Sharron S. Quisenberry, Xinzhi Ni and Vicki Tolmay (2004)
Enzymatic chlorophyll degradation in wheat near-isogenic lines elicited by cereal aphid (Homoptera: Aphididae) feeding

Journal of Economic Entomology (2004) 97, 1086-1095
Tiffany Heng-Moss, Gautam Sarath, Frederick Baxendale, Dana Novak, Shauna Bose, Xinhi Ni and Sharron Quisenberry (2004)
Characterization of oxidative enzyme changes in buffalograsses challenged by Blissus occiduus

Journal of Economic Entomology (2003) 96, 475-481
T.M. Heng-Moss, X. Ni, T. Macedo, J.P. Markwell, F.P. Baxendale, S.S. Quisenberry and V. Tolmay (2003)
Comparison of chlorophyll and carotenoid concentrations among Russian wheat aphid (Homoptera: Aphididae)-infested wheat isolines

Journal of Economic Entomology (2003) 96, 194-201
T.B. Macedo, L.G. Higley, X. Ni and S.S. Quisenberry (2003)
Light activation of Russian wheat aphid-elicited physiological responses in susceptible wheat

Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata (2003) 108, 187-195
Xinzhi Ni and Sharron S. Quisenberry (2003)
Possible roles of esterase, glutathione S-transferase, and superoxide dismutase activities in understanding aphid-cereal interactions

Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata (2002) 105, 43-53
Xinzhi Ni, Sharron S. Quisenberry, Tiffany Heng-Moss, John Markwell, Leon Higley, Frederick Baxendale, Gautam Sarath and Robert Klucas (2002)
Dynamic change in photosynthetic pigments and chlorophyll degradation elicited by cereal aphid feeding

Annals of the Entomological Society of America (2002) 95, 109-114
Xinzhi Ni, Gregory D. Johnson and Sharron S. Quisenberry (2002)
Comparison of hindwing hamuli from five species of cereal aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae)

Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata (2001) 101, 159-166
Xinzhi Ni, Sharron S. Quisenberry, John Markwell, Tiffany Heng-Moss, Leon Higley, Frederick Baxendale, Gautam Sarath and Robert Klucas (2001)
In vitro enzymatic chlorophyll catabolism in wheat elicited by cereal aphid feeding

Journal of Economic Entomology (2001) 94, 743-751
Xinzhi Ni, Sharron S. Quisenberry, Tiffany Heng-Moss, John Markwell, Gautam Sarath, Robert Klucas and Frederick Baxendale (2001)
Oxidative responses of resistant and susceptible cereal leaves to symptomatic and nonsymptomatic cereal aphid (Hemiptera: Aphididae) feeding

Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata (2000) 96, 275-279
Xinzhi Ni and Sharron S. Quisenberry (2000)
Comparison of DIMBOA concentrations among wheat isolines and corresponding plant introduction lines

Journal of Economic Entomology (2000) 93, 989-992
Christina S. Davis, Xinzhi Ni, Sharron S. Quisenberry and John E. Foster (2000)
Identification and quantification of hydroxamic acids in maize seedling root tissue and impact on western corn rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) larval development

Annals of the Entomological Society of America (2000) 93, 595-601
Xinzhi Ni, Sharron S. Quisenberry, Saowaluck Pornkulwat, James Lester Figarola, Steven R. Skoda and John E. Foster (2000)
Hydrolase and oxido-reductase activities in Diuraphis noxia and Rhopalosiphum padi (Hemiptera: Aphididae)

Environmental Entomology (1999) 28, 787-794
Fikru J. Haile, Leon G. Higley, Xinzhi Ni and Sharron S. Quisenberry (1999)
Physiological and growth tolerance in wheat to Russian wheat aphid (Homoptera: Aphididae) injury

Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata (1999) 92, 157-164
Sibel Budak, S.S. Quisenberry and X. Ni (1999)
Comparison of Diuraphis noxia resistance in wheat isolines and plant introduction lines

Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata (1998) 89, 111-118
Xinzhi Ni, Sharron S. Quisenberry, Blair D. Siegfried and Kit W. Lee (1998)
Influence of cereal leaf epicuticular wax on Diuraphis noxia probing behavior and nymphoposition

Journal of Economic Entomology (1997) 90, 1400-1407
Xinzhi Ni and Sharron S. Quisenberry (1997)
Effect of wheat leaf epicuticular structure on host selection and probing rhythm of Russian wheat aphid (Homoptera: Aphididae)

Journal of Economic Entomology (1997) 90, 848-853
Xinzhi Ni and Sharron S. Quisenberry (1997)
Distribution of Russioan wheat aphid (Homoptera: Aphididae) salivary sheaths in resistant and susceptible wheat leaves