Sujaya Rao

Hoffman, G. D. and Rao, S. 2014. Fertilization of Epichloë typhina stromata by mycophagous slugs. Mycologia 106: 1-7. doi:10.3852/13-069

Rao, S. and Skyrm, K. M. 2013. Nest density of the native bumble bee, Bombus nevadensis Cresson (Hymenoptera: Apoidea), in an agricultural landscape. Journal of the Kansas Entomological Society. 86: 93-97.

Hoffman, G. D. and Rao, S. 2013. Association of slugs with the fungal pathogen Epichloë typhina (Ascomycotina: Clavicipitaceae): potential role in stroma fertilization and disease spread. Annals of Applied Biology. 162: 324-334. DOI: 10.1111/aab.12024. 7

Rao, S. and Strange, J. P. 2012. Bumble bee (Hymenoptera: Apidae) foraging distance and colony density associated with a late-season mass flowering crop. Environmental Entomology. 41: 905-915.

Roberts, D. and Rao, S. 2012. Extension leads multi-agency team in suppressing a pest in the west. Journal of Extension. 50: 2FEA10. http://www.joe.org/joe/2012april/a10.php.

Roberts, D., Vyhnanek, K. and Rao, S. 2012. Multi-agency team uses university archival tool to conserve vital project information. Journal of Extension. 50: 2TOT8. http://www.joe.org/joe/2012april/tt8.php.

Skyrm, K. M., Rao, S. and Stephen, W.P. 2012. A scientific note on bivoltinism in western North American bumble bees. Apidologie. 43: 82-84. DOI:10.1007/s13592-011-0086-9.

Rao, S., Alderman, S. C., Kaser, J. M. and Hoffman, G. D. 2012. Fertilization of Epichloë typhina in cultivated Dactylis glomerata by factors besides Botanophila flies. pp: 122-126. In:

Young, C. A., Aiken, G. E., McCulley, R. L., Strickland, J. R. and Schardl, C. L., (eds). Epichloae, endophytes of cool season grasses: Implications, utilization and biology. The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Ardmore, OK, USA.

Kimoto, C., DeBano, S. J., Thorp, R. W., Rao, S. and Stephen, W. P. 2012. Investigating temporal patterns of a native bee community in a remnant North American bunchgrass prairie using blue vane traps. Journal of Insect Science.12:108. http://www.insects cience.org/12.108.

Kimoto, C., DeBano, S. J., Thorp, R. W., Taylor, R. V., Schmalz, H., DelCurto, T., Johnson, T., Kennedy, P. L. and Rao, S. 2012. Short-term responses of native bees to livestock and implications for managing ecosystem services in grasslands. Ecosphere. 3:art88. http://www.esajournals.org/doi/abs/10.1890/ES12-00118.1

Hoffman, G. D. and Rao, S. 2011. Cereal leaf beetle, Oulema melanopus (L.) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) oviposition site selection on oats: effects of plant architecture, plant and leaf age, tissue toughness, and hardness. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata.141: 232-244.

Maxfield-Taylor, S., Rao, S. and Skyrm, K. M. 2011. A scientific note on the first record of Sphaerularia bombi (Nematoda: Tylenchida: Sphaerularidae), a parasite of bumble bee queens, in the Pacific Northwest. The Pan-Pacific Entomologist. 87: 136-139.

Scherr, M., Wooster, D. and Rao, S. 2011. Interactions between macroinvertebrate taxa and complex environmental gradients influencing abundance and distribution in the Umatilla River, northeastern Oregon. Journal of Freshwater Ecology. 26: 255-266.

Rao, S., Stephen, W. P., Kimoto, C. and DeBano, S. 2011. The status of the 'red listed' Bombus (Bombus) occidentalis (Hymenoptera: Apiformes) in northeastern Oregon. Northwest Science 85: 64-67.

Broussard, M., Rao, S., Stephen, W. P. and White, L. 2011. Native bees, honey bees and pollination in Oregon cranberries. HortScience. 46: 1-4.

Rao, S. and Stephen, W. P. 2010. Abundance and diversity of bumble bees associated with agricultural crops: The Willamette Valley Experience. Psyche Article ID 354072: http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/354072.

Hoffman, G.D. and Rao, S. 2010. Cereal leaf beetle, Oulema melanopus (L.) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), attraction to oat plantings of different ages. Journal of the Entomological Society of British Columbia. 107: 57-66. 8

Maynard, G. and Rao, S. 2010. The solitary bee, Leioproctus (Leioproctus) nigrofulvus, in SE Australia: Unique termite-mound-nesting behavior and impacts of bushfires on local populations. Pan-Pacific Entomologist. 86: 14-19.

Rao, S., Alderman, A. and Murphy, A. 2010. Floret-infesting thrips in grass seed crops: Crop host range and seed loss. Seed Technology. 32: 26-36.

Alderman, S.C., Rao, S. and Martin, R. 2010. First report of Dicyma pulvinata on Epichloë typhina and potential for E. typhina control. Plant Health Progress. doi:10.1094/PHP- 2010-0216-01-RS.

Scherr, M., Wooster, D. and Rao, S. 2010. Effects of temperature on growth rate, development, and behavior of Epeorus albertae (Ephemeroptera: Heptageniidae) nymphs. Environmental Entomology. 39: 2017-2024.

Rao, S. and Stephen, W. P. 2009. Bumble bee pollinators in red clover seed production. Crop Science. 49: 2207-2214. Bergh, J. and Rao, S. 2009. New record and damage by Eurytomocharis eragrostidis species complex (Chalcidoidea: Eurytomidae) infesting teff (Eragrostis tef) in Oregon. Journal of the Entomological Society of British Columbia.106: 85-86.

Rao, S., Stephen, W. P. and White, L. 2009. Native bee pollinator diversity in Oregon blueberries. Acta Horticulturae. 810: 539-548.

Stephen, W. P., Rao, S. and White, L. 2009. Abundance, diversity and foraging contribution of bumble bees to blueberry production in Oregon. Acta Horticulturae. 810: 557-562.

Alderman, S. and Rao, S. 2008. Ascosporic fertilization of Epichloë typhina in Dactylis glomerata seed production fields in Oregon and implications for choke management. Plant Health Progress. doi:10.1094/PHP-2008-0421-01-BR.

Rao, S. and Stephen, W. P. 2007. Bombus (Bombus) occidentalis (Hymenoptera: Apiformes): In decline or recovery? Pan-Pacific Entomologist. 83: 360-362. Stephen, W. P. and Rao, S. 2007. Sampling native bees in proximity to a highly competitive food resource. Journal of the Kansas Entomological Society. 80: 369-376.

Rao, S., Shamah, D. and Collay, R. 2007. Meaningful involvement of science undergraduates in K-12 outreach. Journal of College Science Teaching. 36: 54-58.

Rao, S., Scherr, M., Royce, L., Stephen, W. P., Halse, R. and Soeldner, A. 2007. Bees and pollination: A ‘scientist’ experience for rural youth in Oregon. American Entomologist. 53: 74-77.

Rao, S., Liston, A., Crampton, L. and Takeyasu, J. 2006. Identification of larvae of exotic Tipula paludosa (Diptera: Tipulidae) and T. oleracea in North America using mitochondrial cytB sequences. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 99: 33-40.

Umble, J., Fisher, G. and Rao, S. 2006. Sampling methods and seasonal phenology of Sphenophorus venatus confluens Chittenden (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in orchardgrass (Dactylis glomerata L.). Journal of Agricultural and Urban Entomology. 22: 79-85.

Rao, S., and Alderman, S. 2005. Infestation of bent grass by a new seed pest, Chirothrips manicatus (Thysanoptera: Thripidae), in Oregon. Journal of the Entomological Society of British Columbia. 102: 77-78.

Stephen, W. P. and Rao, S. 2005. Unscented Traps for Non-Apis Bees (Hymenoptera: Apoidea). Journal of the Kansas Entomological Society. 78: 373-380. 9

Rao, S., Alderman, S., Takeyasu, J. and Matson, B. 2005. The Botanophila-Epichloë association in cultivated Festuca in Oregon: evidence of simple fungivory. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 115: 427-433.

Rao, S. 2004. Plant-Insect interactions. In: Goodman, R. M. (ed.), Encyclopedia of Plant & Crop Science: Herbivores / Insects, Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York, NY. pp: 609-611. Rao, S. and Baumann, D. 2004. The interaction of a Botanophila fly species with an exotic Epichloë fungus in a cultivated grass: fungivore or mutualist? Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata.112: 99-105.

Umble, J. and Rao, S. 2004. Exotic Tipula paludosa and T. oleracea (Diptera: Tipulidae) in the US: Geographic distribution in western Oregon. Pan-Pacific Entomologist. 80:42-52.

Armer, C., Rao, S. and Berry, R. 2004. Insect cellular and chemical limitations to pathogen development: the Colorado potato beetle, the nematode Heterorhabditis marelatus, and its symbiotic bacteria. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology. 87:114-122.

Rao, S. and Gelhaus, J. 2003. Peppermint, a new host record for crane flies (Diptera: Tipulidae). Pan-Pacific Entomologist. 79: 45-46.

Rao, S. Shamah, D. and Royce, L. 2003. Integrating graduates and undergraduates in science education in rural Oregon schools. American Entomologist. 49: 136-139.

Rao, S., Cossé, A. A., Bartelt, R. J. and Zilkowski, B. W. 2003. Aggregation pheromone of the cereal leaf beetle: field evaluation and emission rates. Journal of Chemical Ecology. 29: 2165-2175.