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Detection and quantification of airborne inoculum of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum using quantitative PCR by Rogers, S.L, Atkins, S.D, West, J.S

“…This paper reports the development of a new specific diagnostic technique to accurately quantify airborne inoculum of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum and discusses…”
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Detection and quantification of Plectosphaerella cucumerina, a potential biological control agent of potato cyst nematodes, by using conventional PCR, real-time PCR, selective media, and baiting by Atkins, S.D, Clark, I.M, Sosnowska, D, Hirsch, P.R, Kerry, B.R

“…Potato cyst nematodes (PCN) are serious pests in commercial potato production, causing yield losses valued at approximately $300 million in the European…”
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Infection of Rrs1 barley by an incompatible race of the fungus Rhynchosporium secalis expressing the green fluorescent protein by Thirugnanasambandam, A., Wright, K. M., Atkins, S. D., Whisson, S. C., Newton, A. C.

“…Scald disease of barley, caused by the fungal pathogen Rhynchosporium secalis, is one of the most serious diseases of this crop worldwide. Disease control is…”
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Genetic basis of control of Rhynchosporium secalis infection and symptom expression in barley by Looseley, M. E., Newton, A. C., Atkins, S. D., Fitt, B. D. L., Fraaije, B. A., Thomas, W. T. B., Keith, R., Macaulay, M., Lynott, J., Harrap, D.

“…The genetic basis of several different components of resistance to Rhynchosporium secalis in barley was investigated in a mapping population derived from a…”
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Relationship between saprotrophic growth in soil of different biotypes of Pochonia chlamydosporia and the infection of nematode eggs by Siddiqui, I.A., Atkins, S.D., Kerry, B.R.

“…The ecology of Pochonia chlamydosporia in soil and its interaction with both plant and nematode hosts are important for the successful exploitation of the…”
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Determining frequencies of avirulent alleles in airborne Leptosphaeria maculans inoculum using quantitative PCR by Van de Wouw, A.P, Stonard, J.F, Howlett, B.J, West, J.S, Fitt, B.D.L, Atkins, S.D

“…Phoma stem canker (blackleg disease) of Brassica napus (oilseed rape, canola) is caused by the fungus Leptosphaeria maculans. Frequencies of avirulent alleles…”
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Use of real-time quantitative PCR to investigate root and gall colonisation by co-inoculated isolates of the nematophagous fungus Pochonia chlamydosporia by Atkins, S.D, Peteira, B, Clark, I.M, Kerry, B.R, Hirsch, P.R

“…The fungus Pochonia chlamydosporia is a potential biological control agent for plant parasitic nematodes, but to date, there has been little investigation of…”
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Rapid and reliable DNA extraction and PCR fingerprinting methods to discriminate multiple biotypes of the nematophagous fungus Pochonia chlamydosporia isolated from plant rhizospheres by Manzanilla-López, R.H, Clark, I.M, Atkins, S.D, Hirsch, P.R, Kerry, B.R

“…To develop a simple, rapid, reliable protocol producing consistent polymerase chain reaction (PCR) fingerprints of Pochonia chlamydosporia var. chlamydosporia…”
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Characterization of Thiobacillus thioparus isolated from an activated sludge bioreactor used for hydrogen sulfide treatment by Barbosa, V.L, Atkins, S.D, Barbosa, V.P, Burgess, J.E, Stuetz, R.M

“…To compare Thiobacillus thioparus population dynamics in a control and a test activated sludge (AS) bioreactor, used for hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) degradation…”
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Lead Exposure in Pheochromocytoma (PC12) Cells Alters Neural Differentiation and Sp1 DNA-Binding by Crumpton, T., Atkins, D.S., Zawia, N.H., Barone, S.

“…Previous studies have revealed that lead modulates the DNA-binding profile of the transcription factor Sp1 both in vivo and in vitro (Dev Brain Res…”
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Intracellular signaling pathways involved in mediating the effects of lead on the transcription factor Sp1 by Atkins, D.S., Basha, Md.Riyaz, Zawia, N.H.

“…It has been well established that exposure to Pb during critical periods of brain development results in both cognitive and behavioral deficits. Although the…”
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Corrigendum: Detection and quantification of airborne inoculum of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum using quantitative PCR by Rogers, S. L., Atkins, S. D., West, J. S.

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The use of real-time PCR and species-specific primers for the identification and monitoring of Paecilomyces lilacinus by Atkins, Simon D., Clark, Ian M., Pande, Sonal, Hirsch, Penny R., Kerry, Brian R.

“…The Paecilomyces lilacinus is the most widely tested fungus for the control of root-knot and cyst nematodes. The fungus has also been implicated in a number of…”
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Impact of the nematophagous fungus Pochonia chlamydosporia on nematode and microbial populations by Tahseen, Q, Clark, I M, Atkins, S D, Hirsch, P R, Kerry, B R

“…The microbial and nematode populations associated with two plants (tomato and cabbage) inoculated with the nematophagous fungus, Pochonia chlamydosporia var…”
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Methods for studying the nematophagous fungus Verticillium chlamydosporium in the root environment by Hirsch, Penny R., Atkins, Simon D., Mauchline, Tim H., Morton, C. Oliver, Davies, Keith G., Kerry, Brian R.

“…In order to exploit fully the biocontrol potential of the nematophagous fungus Verticillium chlamydosporium, it is important to understand the ecology of the…”
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Giant cell arteritis-a systemic spectrum including temporal arteritis and polymyalgia rheumatica by Atkins, S D

“…Polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis are closely associated disorders that may pose serious threats to the elderly. While the etiological factors…”
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PCR to predict risk of airborne disease by West, Jon S, Atkins, Simon D, Emberlin, Jean, Fitt, Bruce D.L

“…Plant, animal and human diseases spread by microscopic airborne particles have had major economic and social impacts during history. Special air-sampling…”
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Fungal molecular diagnostics: a mini review by Atkins, Simon D, Clark, Ian M

“…Conventional methods to identify fungi have often relied on identification of disease symptoms, isolation and culturing of environmental organisms, and…”
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Development of a transformation system for the nematophagous fungus Pochonia chlamydosporia by ATKINS, Simon D., MAUCHLINE, Tim H., KERRY, Brian R., HIRSCH, Penny R.

“…The nematophagous fungus Pochonia chlamydosporia is a potential biocontrol agent against root knot and cyst nematodes. Genetic transformation of the fungus to…”
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Approaches for monitoring the release of Pochonia chlamydosporia var. catenulata, a biocontrol agent of root-knot nematodes by ATKINS, Simon D., HIDALGO-DIAZ, Leopoldo, CLARK, Ian M., MORTON, C. Oliver, MONTES DE OCA, Nivian, GRAY, Paul A., KERRY, Brian R.

“…Pochonia chlamydosporia var. catenulata is a potential biocontrol agent against root-knot nematodes. Diagnosis of isolates has relied on morphological…”
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