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Publications (before 2003)

  • Yan, Z., M. S. Reddy., Choong-Min Ryu., John A. McInroy., Mark Wilson, and Joseph W. Kloepper. 2002. Induced systemic protection against tomato late blight elicited by plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria. Phytopathology 92: 1329-1333(PDF)
  • Zhang, S., A. L. Moyne., M. S. Reddy, and J. W. Kloepper. 2002. The role of salicylic acid in induced systemic resistance elicited by plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria against blue mold of tobacco. Biological Control 25: 288-296.(PDF)
  • Vasudevan, P., Reddy, M.S., Kavitha, S., Velusamy, P., David Paul Raj, R.S., Purushothaman, S.M., Priyadarisini, V.B., Bharathkumar, S., Kloepper, J.W. and Gnanamanickam, S.S. 2002. Role of biological preparations in enhancement of rice seedling growth and grain yield. Curr. Sci. 83(9): 1140-1143. (PDF)
  • Reddy, M. S., S. Kumar., K. Babita, and M. S. Reddy. 2002. Biosolubilization of poorly soluble rock phosphates by Aspegillus tubingensis and Aspergillus niger. Bioresource Technology 84: 187-189.
  • Zhang, S., M. S. Reddy, and J. W. Kloepper. 2002. Development of assays for assessing induced systemic resistance by plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria against blue mold of tobacco. Biological Control 23: 79-86.(PDF)
  • Burelle-Kokalis., N., C. S. Vavrina., M. S. Reddy, and J. W. Kloepper. 2003. Amendment of muskmelon and watermelon transplant media with plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria: effects on seedling quality, disease, and nematode resistance. HortTechnology 13: 476-482.
  • Kloepper, J. W., M. S. Reddy., D. S. Kenney., N. Kokalis-Burelle., N. Martinez-Ochoa, and C. Vavrina. Theory and application for rhizobacteria in transplant production and yield Enhancement. 2002. XXVI International Horticultural Congress, August 11 to 17, 2002, Toronto, Canada.
  • Zhang, S., M. S. Reddy., N. Kokalis-Burelle., L. W. Wells., S. P. Nightengale, and J. W. Kloepper. 2001. Lack of induced systemic resistance in peanut to late leaf spot disease by plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria and chemical elicitors. Plant Disease 85: 879-884.(PDF)
  • Reddy, M. S., C. M. Ryu, T. Dawkins, and J. W. Kloepper. 2001. Can beneficial bacteria from Auburn boost tomato growth and yield? Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station of Auburn University Highlights. Volume 48, No.2, Summer 2001 (Auburn University Web Site, Available: http://www.ag.auburn.edu/resininfo/highlightsonline/summer01/index.html (Accessed 03-04-02)).(PDF)
  • Zhang, S., M. S. Reddy., N. Kokalis-Burelle., L. W. Wells., S. P. Nightengale, and J. W. Kloepper. 2001. Lack of induced systemic resistance in peanut to late leaf spot disease by plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria and chemical elicitors. Plant Disease 85: 879-884.
  • Pedersen, E. A., M. S. Reddy, and P. Chakravarty. 1999. Effect of three species of bacteria on damping-off, root rot development, and ectomycorrhizal colonization of lodgepole pine and white spruce seedlings. European Journal of Forest Pathology 29: 123-134.(PDF)
  • Reddy, M. S., L. M. Funk., D. C. Covert., D. N. He, and E. A. Pedersen. 1997. Microbial inoculants for sustainable forests. Journal of Sustainable Forestry 5: 293-306.
  • Reddy, M. S., L. M. Funk., D.N. He, and E. A. Pedersen. 1996. Status on commercial development of Burkholderia cepacia for biological control of fungal pathogens and growth enhancement of conifer seedlings for a global market. In: Advances in Biological Control of Plant Diseases (T. Wenhua, R. J. Cook and A. Rovira, eds.) pp. 21-29. China Agricultural University Press, Beijing, China, 399 p.
  • Reddy, M. S. 1996. Status on commercial development of Burkholderia cepacia for biological control of fungal pathogens and growth enhancement of conifer seedlings for a global market. In: Landis, T.D., South, D. B., Tech. Coords. National Proceedings, Forest and Conservation Nursery Associations. Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR-389. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station: 235-244.
  • Pedersen, E. A. and M. S. Reddy. 1996. Potential of Burkholderia cepacia as a biological control agent for multiple crops against damping-off and root rot pathogens. In: Advances in Biological Control of Plant Diseases (T. Wenhua, R. J. Cook and A. Rovira, eds.), pp. 89-93. China Agricultural University Press, Beijing, China, 399 p.
  • Kope, H., P. E. Axelrood., J. Sutherland, and M. S. Reddy. 1996. Prevalence and incidence of the root-inhabiting fungi, Fusarium, Cylindrocarpon and Pythium, on container-grown Douglas-fir and Spruce seedlings in British Columbia. New Forests 12: 55-67.(PDF)
  • Goyal, B. K., P. R. Verma., D. T. Spurr, and M. S. Reddy. 1996. Albugo candida staghead formation in Brassica juncea in relation to plant age, inoculation sites, and incubation conditions. Plant Pathology 45: 787-794.(PDF)
  • Reddy, M. S., P. E. Axelrood., R. Radley and R. J. Rennie. 1994. Evaluation of bacterial strains for pathogen suppression and enhancement of survival and growth of conifer seedlings. In: Improving Plant Productivity With Rhizosphere Bacteria (M. H. Ryder, P. M. Stephens and G. D. Bowen, eds.), pp. 75-76. CSIRO Division of Soils, Adelaide, Australia. 288 p.(PDF)
  • Reddy, M. S., D. C. Covert., K. A. Craig., R. J. Rennie., D. McKenzie., P. R. Verma and K. Mortensen. 1994. Suppression of pre-emergence damping-off of canola, caused by Rhizoctonia solani by rhizobacteria. In: Improving Plant Productivity With Rhizosphere Bacteria (M. H. Ryder, P. M. Stephens and G. D. Bowen, eds.), pp. 80-82. CSIRO Division of Soils, Adelaide, Australia. 288 p.(PDF)
  • Hynes, R. K., J. Hill., M. S. Reddy and G. Lazarovits. 1994. Phytoalexin production by wounded white bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) cotyledons and hypocotyls in response to inoculation with rhizobacteria. Canadian Journal of Microbiology 40: 548-554.(PDF)
  • Reddy, M. S., R. K. Hynes and G. Lazarovits. 1993. Relationship between in vitro growth inhibition of pathogens and suppression of pre-emergence damping-off and post-emergence root rot of white bean seedlings in the greenhouse by bacteria. Canadian Journal of Microbiology 40: 113-119.(PDF)
  • Reddy, M. S., J. E. Rahe and C. A. Levesque. 1992. Influence of onion seed bacterization on germination and mycosphere microflora of Sclerotium cepivorum sclerotia. Canadian Journal of Microbiology 38: 1135-1143.(PDF)
  • Reddy, M. S. and Z. A. Patrick. 1992. Colonization of tobacco seedling roots by a fluorescent Pseudomonad suppressive to black root rot caused by Thielaviopsis basicola. Crop Protection 11: 148-154.(PDF)
  • Reddy, M. S., S. E. Campbell., S. E. Young and G. L. Brown. 1991. Greenhouse evaluation of rhizobacteria for the suppression of crown and root rot of tomato caused by Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. radicis- lycopersici. In: Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria Progress and Prospects (C. Keel, B. Koller and G. Defago, eds.), pp. 39-44. Interlaken, Switzerland, 418 p.
  • Reddy, M. S. and Z. A. Patrick. 1991. Effect of a fluorescent Pseudomonad on growth of tobacco seedlings and suppression of black root rot caused by Thielaviopsis basicola. In: Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria Progress and Prospects (C. Keel, B. Koller and G. Defago, eds.), pp. 23-29. Interlaken, Switzerland, 418 p.
  • Young, S. E., R. P. Pharis,. D. Reid., M. S. Reddy., R. Lifshitz and G. L. Brown. 1991. PGPR: Is there a relationship between plant growth regulators and the stimulation of plant growth or biological activity?. In: Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria Progress and Prospects (C. Keel, B. Koller and G. Defago, eds.), pp.182-186. Interlaken, Switzerland, 418 p.
  • Reddy, M. S. and Z. A. Patrick. 1990. Effect of bacteria associated with mushroom compost and casing materials on basidiomata formation in Agaricus bisporus. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology 12: 236-242.(PDF)
  • Bhaskara Reddy. M. V., H. S. Shetty and M. S. Reddy. 1990. Mobility, distribution and persistence of metalaxyl residues in pearl millet (Pennisetum americanum (L.) Leek.). Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 45: 250-257.(PDF)
  • Reddy, M. S. and Z. A. Patrick. 1989. Effect of host, nonhost and fallow soil on populations of Thielaviopsis basicola and severity of black root rot. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology 11: 68-74.
  • Reddy, M. S. and J. E. Rahe. 1989a. Growth effects associated with seed bacterization not correlated with populations of Bacillus subtilis inoculant in onion seedling rhizospheres. Soil Biology and Biochemistry 21: 373-378.(PDF)
  • Reddy, M. S. and J. E. Rahe. 1989b. Bacillus subtilis B-2 and selected onion rhizobacteria in onion seedling rhizospheres: effects on seedling growth and indigenous rhizosphere microflora. Soil Biology and Biochemistry 21: 379-383.(PDF)
  • Bhaskara Reddy, M. V., H. S. Shetty and M. S. Reddy. 1989. Mobility and efficacy of metalaxyl against downy mildew of pearl millet growing in different types of soil. International Journal of Tropical Plant Diseases 7: 97-104.
  • Reddy, M. S. 1987. Studies on the role of soil bacteria in the biology and control of onion white rot. Ph. D. Thesis. Simon Fraser University, British Columbia, Canada 116 pp.
  • Subba Reddi, C., A. Janaki Bai., E. U. B. Reddy., K. V. R. Raju and M. S. Reddy. 1980. The ecology of anther dehiscence, pollen liberation and dispersal in Xanthium strumarium Linn. Indian Journal of Ecology 7: 171-181.
  • Reddi, E. U. B., M. S. Reddy and C. S. Reddi. 1980. Observation on the pollination of Kigelia pinnata D. C. by bees. Advanced Spore and Pollen Research 7: 109-116.
  • Subba Reddi, C., E. U. B. Reddi and M. S. Reddy. 1979. A novel mechanism of pollination in Wrightia tinctoria R. Br. 48: 746-747.
  • Greer, N. W., Palmateer, A. J., McLean, K. S., Reddy, M. S. and Kloepper, J. W. 2002. Evaluation of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) treated cotton transplants in Central Alabama, 2001. Biological and Cultural Tests for Control of Plant Diseases (online). Report 17:F07. DOI:10.1094/BC17. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN.
  • Greer, N. W., Palmateer, A. J., McLean, K. S., Reddy, M. S. and Kloepper, J. W. 2002. Evaluation of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria for control of cotton seedling diseases in Central AL, 2001. Biological and Cultural Tests for Control of Plant Diseases (online). Report 17:F08. DOI:10.1094/BC17. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN.
  • Greer, N. W., Palmateer, A. J., McLean, K. S., Reddy, M. S. and Kloepper, J. W. 2002. Evaluation of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria for control of cotton seedling diseases in North Alabama, 2001. Biological and Cultural Tests for Control of Plant Diseases (online). Report 17:F09. DOI:10.1094/BC17. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN.
  • Greer, N. W., Palmateer, A. J., McLean, K. S., Reddy, M. S. and Kloepper, J. W. 2002. Evaluation of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) treated cotton transplants in North Alabama, 2001. Biological and Cultural Tests for Control of Plant Diseases (online). Report 17:F10. DOI:10.1094/BC17. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN.
  • Greer, N. W., Palmateer, A. J., McLean, K. S., Reddy, M. S. and Kloepper, J. W. 2002. Evaluation of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria for control of Pythium and Rhizoctonia in Central AL, 2001. Biological and Cultural Tests for Control of Plant Diseases (online). Report 17:F11. DOI:10.1094/BC17. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN.
  • Greer, N. W., Palmateer, A. J., McLean, K. S., Reddy, M. S. and Kloepper, J. W. 2002. Evaluation of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria for control of Pythium and Rhizoctonia in North Alabama, 2001. Biological and Cultural Tests for Control of Plant Diseases (online). Report 17:F12. DOI:10.1094/BC17. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN.
  • Reddy, M. S., S. P. Nightengale., J. Doyle, and J. W. Kloepper. 2001. Evaluation of AscendTM (Glomus), RechargeTM (Azospirillum) and PGPR for seedling disease control and growth promotion of cotton, 2000. Biological and Cultural Tests for Control of Plant Diseases (online). Report 17:F12. DOI:10.1094/BC17. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN.
  • Reddy, M. S., S. P. Nightengale., J. Doyle, and J. W. Kloepper. 2001. Evaluation of RechargeTM (Azospirillum) and PGPR for seedling disease control and growth promotion of cotton, 2000. Biological and Cultural Tests for Control of Plant Diseases (online). Report 17:F12. DOI:10.1094/BC17. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN.
  • Reddy, M. S., R. A. Dawkins, and J. W. Kloepper. 2000. Evaluation of biological preparations on root-knot severity and yield of tomato in Alabama, 1999. Biological and Cultural Tests for Control of Plant Diseases (online). Report 17:F12. DOI:10.1094/BC17. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN.
  • Yan, Z., M. S. Reddy., J. Burkett, and J. W. Kloepper. 2000. Evaluation of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) for control of tomato early blight in the greenhouse and field, 1999. Biological and Cultural Tests for Control of Plant Diseases (online). Report 17:F12. DOI:10.1094/BC17. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN.

Short Papers in Proceedings

  • Nichols, A. J., J. W. Kloepper., M. S. Reddy, and G. Zehnder. 2002. Cucumber beetle feeding as a marker to evaluate the compatibility of PGPR- and ActigardTM-mediated induced resistance. The Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting Ref: D0769, San Diego, CA.
  • Domenech, J., M. S. Reddy., J. Gutierrez Mañero, and J. W. Kloepper. 2002. Synergistic studies with LS213 and Bacillus and Pseudomonas species in biocontrol of tomato and pepper. 8th New Phytologist Symposium: Impacts of Soil Microbes on Plant Population Dynamics and Productivity. 9-14th June 2000, Finland.
  • N.W. Greer, N. W., A. J. Palmateer., K.S. McLean., M. S. Reddy, and J. W. Kloepper. 2002. Evaluation of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria for control of cotton seedling diseases in North Alabama. Cotton Research Report Series No. 22: 5-6.(PDF)
  • N.W. Greer, N.W., A. J. Palmateer., K.S. McLean., M.S. Reddy, and J.W. Kloepper. 2002. Evaluation of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria for control of cotton seedling diseases in Central Alabama. Cotton Research Report Series No. 22: 6-7.
  • N.W. Greer, N.W., A.J. Palmateer., K.S. McLean., M.S. Reddy, and J.W. Kloepper. 2002. Evaluation cotton transplants treated with Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria in North Alabama. Cotton Research Report Series No. 22: 8.
  • N.W. Greer, N. W., A. J. Palmateer., K.S. McLean., M. S. Reddy, and J. W. Kloepper. 2002. Evaluation cotton transplants treated with Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria in Central Alabama. Cotton Research Report Series No. 22: 9.
  • Nichols, A. J., J. W. Kloepper., M. S. Reddy, and G. Zehnder. 2001. Cucumber beetle feeding as a marker to evaluate the compatibility of PGPR- and ActigardTM-mediated induced resistance. The Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting Ref: D0769, San Diego, CA.
  • Reddy, M. S., S. P. Nightengale., J. Doyle, and J. W. Kloepper. 2001. Evaluation of Ascend DCTM, RechargeTM, and PGPR 89B61 for seedling disease control and growth promotion of cotton. Cotton Research Report Series No. 19: 6.
  • Reddy, M. S., S. P. Nightengale., J. Doyle, and J. W. Kloepper. 2001. Evaluation of RechargeTM (Azospirillum) and PGPR for seedling disease control and growth promotion of cotton. Cotton Research Report Series No. 19: 7.
  • Reddy, M. S., R. Rodriguez-Kabana., D. S. Kenney and J. W. Kloepper. 2000. Approaches for enhancing PGPR-mediated ISR on various vegetable transplant plugs. First International Symposium on Induced Resistance of Plant Diseases. Greece, from 22-27 May, 2000.
  • Zehnder, G. W., J. F. Murphy., E. R. Sikora., M. S. Reddy, and J. W. Kloepper. 2000. Application of biological agents for induced systemic resistance. First International Symposium on Induced Resistance of Plant Diseases. Greece, from 22-27 May, 2000.
  • Ryu, C. M., R. D. Locy., M. S. Reddy, and J. W. Kloepper. 2000. Induced resistance and growth promotion of Arabidopsis by various strains of rhizobacteria. First International Symposium on Induced Resistance of Plant Diseases. Greece, from 22-27 May, 2000.
  • Zhang, S., C. B. Lawrence., T. W. Bass., M. S. Reddy, and J. W. Kloepper. 2000. Induced systemic resistance by rhizobacteria against tobacco blue mold disease is salicylic acid independent and not associated with activation of defense-associated genes. First International Symposium on Induced Resistance of Plant Diseases. Greece, from 22-27 May, 2000.
  • Reddy, M. S., C. M. Ryu., S. Zhang., Z. Yan., D. S. Kenney., R. Rodriguez-Kabana, and J. W. Kloepper. 2000. Approaches for enhancing PGPR-mediated ISR on various vegetable transplant plugs. Auburn University WebSite, Available: http://www.ag.auburn.edu/argentina/pdfmanuscripts/reddy.pdf (accessed 12/04/00).(PDF)
  • Reddy, M. S., C. M. Ryu., S. Zhang., Z. Yan, and J. W. Kloepper. 2000. Aqueous formulations of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria for control of foliar pathogens. Auburn University Web Site, Available: http://www.ag.auburn.edu/argentina/pdfmanuscripts/reddy.pdf (accessed 12/04/00).(PDF)
  • Enebak, S. A., M. S. Reddy, and J. W. Kloepper. 2000. The use of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria on the production of loblolly, slash and longleaf pine in bareroot and container nurseries in the southeastern United States. Auburn University Web Site, Available: http://www.ag.auburn.edu/argentina/pdfmanuscripts/enebak.pdf (accessed 12/04/00).(PDF)
  • Yan, Z., C. M. Ryu., J. McInroy., M. S. Reddy, and J. W. Kloepper. 2000. Effect of PGPR dosage on plant growth promotion and induced systemic resistance. Auburn University Web Site, Available: http://www.ag.auburn.edu/argentina/pdfmanuscripts/yan.pdf (accessed 12/04/00).(PDF)
  • Kloepper, J. W., M. S. Reddy., R. Rodriguez-Kabana., D. S. Kenney., N. Martinez-Ochoa., N. Kokalis-Burelle, and K. Arthur. 2000. Development of an integrated biological preparation for growth enhancement of various vegetable transplant plugs suppressive to plant diseases. Auburn University Web Site, Available: http://www.ag.auburn.edu/argentina/pdfmanuscripts/kloepper.pdf (accessed 12/04/00).(PDF)
  • Yan, Z., C. M. Ryu., J. McInroy., M. S. Reddy., F. Woods., M. Wilson, and J. W. Kloepper. 2000. Induction of systemic resistance against tomato late blight by PGPR. Auburn University Web Site, Available: http://www.ag.auburn.edu/argentina/pdfmanuscripts/yan1.pdf (accessed 12/04/00).
  • Ryu, C. M., M. S. Reddy., S. Zhang., J. F. Murphy, and J. W. Kloepper. 2000. Plant growth promotion of tomato by a biological preparation (LS213) and evaluation for protection against cucumber mosaic virus(CMV).Auburn University Web Site, Available:http://www.ag.auburn.edu/argentina/pdfmanuscripts/ryu.pdf (accessed 12/04/00).(PDF)
  • Zhang, S., C. B. Lawrence., T. W. Bass., M. S. Reddy, and J. W. Kloepper. 2000. Induced systemic resistance by rhizobacteria against tobacco blue mold disease is salicylic acid independent and not associated with activation of defense-associated genes. Auburn University Web Site, Available: http://www.ag.auburn.edu/argentina/pdfmanuscripts/zhang.pdf (accessed 12/04/00).(PDF)