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A1. Ferris, H.  1973.  Computer simulation of a nematode plant system.  Second International Congress of Plant Pathologists 1024.

 

A2. Ferris, H. and M. V. McKenry.  1974.  Observations on the spatial distribution of Xiphinema americanum in California vineyard soils.  Journal of Nematology 6(4):140.

 

A3. Ferris, H. and R. H. Small.  1975.  Computer simulation of Meloidogyne arenaria egg development and hatch at fluctuating temperature.  Journal of Nematology 7:322.

 

A4. Hackney, R. W. and H. Ferris.  1975.  Infection, development and reproduction of Meloidogyne incognita in eight grape vine cultivars.  Journal of Nematology 7:323.

 

A5. Ferris, H.  1975.  Proposed approaches to nematode pest management research in annual and perennial crops.  East-West Food Institute Workshop.

 

A6. Ferris, H.  1975.  Disease of stonefruits, Chapter V.  Western Orchard Disease and Pest Management Conference.

 

A7. Atilano, R. A., J. R. Rich, H. Ferris and J. A. Menge.  1976.  Effects of Meloidogyne arenaria on endomycorrhizal grape (Vitis vinifera) rootings.  Journal of Nematology 8:278-279.

 

A8. Ferris, H.  1976.  A generalized nematode simulator based on heat-unit summation.  Journal of Nematology 8:284.

 

A9. Ferris, H. and H. S. DuVernay.  1977.  Development of models for death rate of Meloidogyne arenaria and their inclusion in a computer simulator.  Journal of Nematology 9:267.

 

A10. Ferris, H. and L. A. Feigen.  1977.  Determination of economic threshold levels of Meloidogyne incognita for southern California crops.  Journal of Nematology 9:267.

 

A11. Ferris, H.  1978.  Pest management approaches to nematodes in annual crops.  Proceedings of the National Pest Management Workshop, Reno, NV.

 

A12. Ferris, H.  1978.  Development of nematode damage functions and economic thresholds using Meloidogyne incognita on tomatoes and sweet potatoes.  Journal of Nematology 10:286-287.

 

A13. Goodell, P. B. and H. Ferris.  1978.  Investigations into optimum sample size and pattern for estimating nematode population densities.  Journal of Nematology 10:289.

 

A14. Goodell, P. B. and H. Ferris.  1978.  The influence of horizontal distribution of five plant-parasitic nematodes on estimation of their population densities.  Third International Congress of Plant Pathologists, Munich, Aug. 16-23.

 

A15. McKenry, M. V. and H. Ferris.  1978.  A nematicide application device for established vineyards.  APS meetings, Tucson, AZ.

 

A16. Ferris, H.  1979.  Quantifying the decision process in nematode pest management.  Journal of Nematology 11:297-298.

 

A17. Goodell, P. B. and H. Ferris.  1979.  Distribution of five plant­-parasitic nematodes in alfalfa.  Journal of Nematology 11:299.

 

A18.  Ferris, H.  1979.  The pest management problem for automated data processing approaches - nematodes.  Proceedings of the ADP Conference, Washington, D.C.

 

A19. Ferris, H. and L. Duncan.  1980.  Considerations of edaphic factors in quantifying nematode stress on plant growth.  Journal of Nematology 12:220.

 

A20. Goodell, P. B. and H. Ferris.  1980.  NEMASAM--A sample simulator for five plant-parasitic nematodes.  Journal of Nematology 12:222.

 

A21. Edongali, E. A. and H. Ferris.  1980.  Varietal responses to tomato to salinity-Meloidogyne incognita (Kofoid and White, 1919) Chitwood 1949 interaction.  Journal of Nematology 12:218.

 

A22. Edongali, E. A. and H. Ferris.  1980.  Uptake and accumulation of Na , K , and Cl  by tomatoes in response to soil salinity and Meloidogyne incognita infection.  Journal of Nematology 12:219.

 

A23. Ferris, H.  1980.  The role of nematodes as primary consumers.  Bulletin of the Ecological Society of America 61:129.

 

A24. Ferris, H., S. M. Schneider and M. C. Stuth.  1981.  Meloidogyne arenaria penetration and infection probability in grape cultivars.  Journal of Nematology 12:438.

 

A25. Duncan, L. W. and H. Ferris.  1981.  Preliminary considerations of a model of multiple nematode species plant growth relationships.  Journal of Nematology 12:435.

 

A26. Ferris, H. and M. C. Stuth.  1982.  Egg production by Meloidogyne arenaria in grape cultivars.  Journal of Nematology 14:440.

 

A27. Ferris, H. and S. M. Schneider.  Variety-specific parameters for a distributed development and fecundity model of root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne arenaria).  Journal of Nematology 15:478-479.

 

A28. Duncan, L. W. and H. Ferris.  1983.  Maximizing profits in Meloidogyne incognita-stressed cotton-cowpea production systems.  Journal of Nematology 15:478.

 

A29. Goodell, P. B., H. Ferris and N. C. Goodell.  1983.  Overwintering population dynamics on Meloidogyne incognita in cotton.  Journal of Nematology 15:480.

 

A30. Noling, J. W. and H. Ferris.  1983.  Developing damage functions for M. hapla in alfalfa.  Journal of Nematology 15:486-487.

 

A31. Ferris, H.  Modeling spatial relationships.  Phytopathology 73:784.

 

A32.  Ferris, H.  1983.  Crop losses caused by nematodes - concepts and approaches.  Fourth International Congress of Plant Pathologists, Melbourne, Australia, pp. 53.

 

A33. Ferris, H.  1983.  The use of models in integrated pest management.  Fourth International Congress of Plant Pathologist, Melbourne, Australia, pp. 58.

 

A34. Ferris, H.  1983.  Nematode density and distribution relative to crop yield.  Fourth International Congress of Plant Pathologists, Melbourne, Australia, pp. 70.

 

A35. Ferris, H.  1983.  Development and use of computerized pest manage­ment decision tools.  Fourth International Congress of Plant Pathologists, Melbourne, Australia, pp. 97.

 

A36. Ferris, H.  1984.  Critical point crop-specific models of seasonal multiplication rates.  Journal of Nematology 18:610.

 

A37. Ferris, H.  1984.  The stability and characteristics of vari­ance/mean relationships for nematode populations.  Journal of Nematology 18:610.

 

A38. Francl, L. J., V. H. Dropkin and H. Ferris.  1984.  Quadrat sampling for Heterodera glycines in field plots.  Journal of Nematology 18:610.

 

A39. Noling, J. W. and H. Ferris.  1984.  Epidemiological analysis of the cumulative effects of Meloidogyne hapla on crop losses in alfalfa.  Journal of Nematology 18:610.

 

A40. Noling, J. W. and H. Ferris.  1984.  An economic analysis of the role of Meloidogyne hapla in an alfalfa cropping system.  Journal of Nematology 18:610.

 

A41. Ferris, H. and T. A. Mullens.  1985.  Egg production rates of four Meloidogyne species on two tomato cultivars.  Journal of Nematology 17:495.

 

A42. Goodell, P. B. and H. Ferris.  1986.  Development of an overwinter simulation model for Meloidogyne incognita in cotton fields in the San Joaquin Valley of California.   Journal of Nematology 18:610.

 

A43. Goodell, P. B. and H. Ferris.  1986.  Validation of an overwintering simulation model for Meloidogyne incognita in cotton fields in the San Joaquin Valley of California.  Journal of Nematology 18:610.

 

A44. Ferris, H.  1986.  Extraction on efficiencies and population estimation.  Journal of Nematology 18:591.

 

A45. Ferris, H., B. A. Jaffee, M. V. McKenry and C. E. Anderson.  Analysis of nematode stress-dosage trajectories in perennials:  Criconemella xenoplax in almonds and peaches.  Journal of Nematology 19:521.

 

A46. Melakeberhan, H. and H. Ferris.  1987.  Energy requirements of  Meloidogyne incognita in grapes.  Journal of Nematology 19:543.

 

A47. Carlson, H., H. Ferris and B. Westerdahl.  1987.  Crop rotation for Columbia root-knot nematode management in potatoes.  71st Annual Meeting, Proceedings of the Potato Association of America, St. Paul.

 

A48. Rivera, C., H. Ferris and R. Voss.  1987.  In vitro root culture assay for resistance of potato to root-knot nematode.  71st Annual Meeting, Proceedings of the Potato Association of America, St. Paul.

 

A49. Melakeberhan, H. and H. Ferris.  1988.  Consumption of Meloidogyne incognita and its impact on energy partitioning in grape.  Journal of Nematology 20:648.

 

A50. Zheng, Liang and H. Ferris.  1988.  Factors affecting hatch of Heterodera schachtii.  Journal of Nematology 20:665.

 

A51. Harris, A.R.. and H. Ferris.  1988.  Interaction between Meloidogyne spp. and Fusarium oxysporum on cowpea (Vigna unguiculata).  Journal of Nematology 20:639.

 

A52. Jaffee, B. A., J. T. Gaspard, H. Ferris and A. E. Muldoon.  1988.  An assay for nematodes parasitized by the nematophagous fungus Hirsutella rhossiliensis.  Phytopathology 78:1559.

 

A53. Harris, A. R. and H. Ferris.  1988.  Nature of interactions between Fusarium oxysporum and Meloidogyne incognita on cowpea.  Phytopathology 78:1575.

 

A54. Queneherve, P. and H. Ferris.  1989.  Use of geometric vs arithmetic mean in the prominence value index and diagram frequency vs abundance.  Journal of Nematology 21:581..

 

A55. Ferris, H., B. A. Jaffee, M. V. McKenry and A. Juurma.  1989.  Analysis of nematode stress on peach trees due to Criconemella xenoplax.  Journal of Nematology 21:560.

 

A56. Stapleton, J. J., B. A. Jaffee and H. Ferris.  1989.  Influence of composted chicken manure on soil nitrogen, parasitism of Criconemella xenoplax by Hirsutella rhossiliensis, and number of Pythium spp. in a peach orchard.  Journal of Nematology 21:589.

 

A57. Ferris, H., H. L. Carlson, D. R. Viglierchio and B. B. Westerdahl. 1990.  Meloidogyne chitwoodi - alternate crops for the potato cropping system.  Nematologica 36:349.

 

A58.  Ferris, H. 1991.  New directions in nematode ecology.  Journal of Nematology 23:528.

 

A59. Ferris, H. and J. C. Prot. 1991.  Interpreting crop yield-nematode and nematode-nematode relationships from field data.  Journal of Nematology 23:528-529.

 

A60. Umesh, K. C. and H. Ferris. 1991.  Effect of temperature on the biology of Pratylenchus neglectus.  Journal of Nematology 23:553.

 

A61. Carlson, H. L., B. B. Westerdahl and H. Ferris. 1992.  Reduction of nematode tuber blemish by early harvest and variety selection.  American Potato Journal 69:574.

 

A62. Ferris, H. 1992.  Nemaplex:  A menu-driven tutorial in plant nematology.  Journal of Nematology 24:589.

 

A63. Ferris, H. and S. Lau. 1992.  Respiration rates of microbivorous nematodes.  Journal of Nematology 24:589.

 

A64. Umesh, K. C. and H. Ferris. 1992.  Interspecific competition between Meloidogyne chitwoodi and Pratylenchus neglectus on barley.  Journal of Nematology 24:623-624.

 

A65. Carlson, Harry, Howard Ferris and Becky Westerdahl. 1993.  Seasonal multiplication rates of Columbia root-knot nematode on potatoes and selected rotation crops.  American Potato Journal 70:802.

 

A66. Ferris, H., R. C. Venette, S. A. Lau, K. M. Scow and N. Gunapala.  1994.  Bacterial-feeding nematodes in organic and conventional farming systems.  Journal of Nematology 26:544.

 

A67. Ferris, H., E. P. Caswell-Chen and R. L. Sloan.  1995.  Synopsis of a developing database of the host status of plants to nematodes.  Journal of Nematology 27:499-500.

 

A68. Venette, R. C. and H. Ferris.  1995.  Impact of temperature on population growth rates of bacterial-feeding nematodes:  Implications for invasion biology. Bulletin of the Ecological Society of America (Suppl.) 76:398.

 

A69. Venette, R. C. and H. Ferris.  1996.  Net reproductive performance as a predictor of colonization success in biological invasions:  assessment using nematodes.  Bulletin of the Ecological Society of America (Suppl.) 77:437.

 

A70. Chen, J. and H. Ferris.  1997.  Nitrogen mineralization by Aphelenchus avenae associated with Rhizoctonia sp. and barley straw.  Journal of Nematology 29:572.

 

A71. Ferris, H., R. C. Venette, H. R. van der Muelen and S. S. Lau.  1997.  Nitrogen mineralization by bacterial-feeding nematodes.  Journal of Nematology 29:577.

 

A72. Ferris, H., R. C. Venette, H. R. van der Muelen and K. M. Scow.  1998.  Nitrogen fertility and soil food web management.  Journal of Nematology 30:495-496.

 

A73. Chen, J and H. Ferris.  1998.  Mineralization of nitrogen by Aphelenchoides composticola.  Journal of Nematology 30:490.

 

A74. Ferris, H. and L. Zheng.  1998.  Toward a prescriptive phytopharmacognosy for management of plant-parasitic nematodes. Journal of Nematology 30:496.

 

A75. Zheng, L., I. A. Zasada, and H. Ferris.  1999.  Application of Chinese herbal remedies for plant-parasitic nematode management.  Journal of Nematology 31:584.

 

A76. Ferris, H., T. Bongers and R. G. M. de Goede.  1999.  Nematode faunal indicators of soil food web condition.  Journal of Nematology 31:534-535.

 

A77. Chen, J., H. Ferris, K. M. Scow and K. J. Graham.  1999.  The effect of fungal-feeding nematodes on fungal biomass during decomposition of organic matter . Journal of Nematology 31:517.

 

A78. Shouse, B. N. and H. Ferris.  1999.  Microbe-grazer-predator community dynamics during organic matter decomposition.  Journal of Nematology 31:570.

 

A79. Ferris, H., T. Bongers and R. G. M. de Goede.  2001.  Nematode faunal profiles of soil ecosystems.  Journal of Nematology 33:257.

 

A80. Zasada, I.A. and H. Ferris.  2001.  Changes in nematode community structure after the application of plant amendments. Journal of Nematology 33:284.

 

A81. Zasada, I.A. and H. Ferris.  2002.  Sensitivity of Meloidogyne javanica and Tylenchulus semipenetrans to isothiocyanates in laboratory bioassays.  Nematology 4:294.

 

A82. Ferris, H. T. Bongers and R. de Goede.  2002.  Nematode faunal analyses to assess food web enrichment and connectance. Nematology 4:149.

 

A83.  Ruess, L. and H. Ferris.  2002.  Decomposition pathways and successional changes.  Nematology 4:159.

 

A84. Tenuta, M and H. Ferris.  2002. The nematode spin on soil food webs.  Proceedings American Society of Entomology, Western Section

 

A85. Ferris H. and T. Bongers. 2004. Sentinel nematodes of organic amendment.  Journal of Nematology 36:316-317.

 

A86. Moore, J.C. and H. Ferris. 2004. Responses of soil biota to elevated CO2 and nitrogen additions. Free Air Carbon dioxide Enrichment Conference, Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich

 

A87. Ferris, H. 2005. Carbon channels and food web structure. Journal of Nematology 37:369.

 

A88. Sánchez-Moreno, S., H. Ferris and A. Navas. 2005. Assessing nematode communities in disturbed soils: the necessity of higher resolution diagnostics in nematode ecology. Journal of Nematology 37:392.

 

A89. Ferris, H. and S. Sánchez-Moreno. 2006. Servicios y perjuicios de las redes tróficas: ¿Regulan las fuerzas ascendentes los procesos descendentes?  ONTA Meeting, San Jose, Costa Rica.

 

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A90. Ferris, H. 2006. Herramientas on-line de selección de secuencias de cultivos y cultivos de cobertura para el manejo de nematodos. ONTA Meeting, San Jose, Costa Rica.

 

A90. English translation

 

A91. Sánchez-Moreno, S., and H. Ferris. 2006.  Suppressive service of the soil food web. Journal of Nematology 38:290.

 

A92. Smukler, S.M., L.E. Jackson, K.M. Scow, K. Klonsky, H. Ferris, S. Sánchez Moreno, S.J. Fonte and A.T. O'Geen. 2006. Ecological and economic impacts of enhancing biodiversity in an organic farmscape in California’s Central Valley. Future of Agriculture Conference, Sacramento, Aug. 7-9.

 

A93. Walker MA, H. Ferris and L. Zheng 2006. Rootstocks with broad and durable nematode resistance. American Journal of Enology and Viticulture 57: 383A.

 

A94. DuPont, S.T. and H. Ferris. 2007. Managing soil food webs for enriched and suppressive soils: Effects of cover crop nitrogen and carbon inputs. California Plant and Soil Conference, Sacramento, Feb. 6-7.

 

A95. Ferris H. 2007. Nematode assemblages as indicators for plant health. Phytopathology 97: S142.

 

A96. Smukler, S.M., LE Jackson, KM Scow, K Klonsky, H Ferris, S Sanchez Moreno, SJ Fonte, AT O'Geen, AL Cordova-Kreylos. 2007. Carbon and Nitrogen Cycling Associated with Changes in Biodiversity in a California Central Valley Farmscape.  Governor of California Climate Change Conference, Sacramento, CA.

 

A97. Smukler, S.M.., LE Jackson, KM Scow, K Klonsky, H Ferris, S Sanchez Moreno, SJ Fonte, AT O'Geen, AL Cordova-Kreylos. 2007. Carbon and Nitrogent Cycling Associated with Changes in Biodiversity in a California Central Valley Farmscape.  California Energy Commission and the California Environmental Protection Agency Fourth California Annual Climate Change Research Conference. Sacramento. Sept. 10-13, 2007.

 

A98. Smukler, S.M., LE Jackson, S Sánchez Moreno Moreno, SJ Fonte, H Ferris, K Klonsky, AT O'Geen, KM Scow. 2007. Restoring Biodiversity and Ecological Functions to a Farmed Landscape in California’s Central Valley. Ecological Society of America, San Jose, CA.

 

A99. Smukler, S.M. Jackson, L.E.,  Sánchez Moreno, S., Fonte, S.J., Ferris, H., Klonsky, K., O'Geen, A.T., Scow, K.M., AL Cordova-Kreylos, A.L.  2008. Enhancing Biodiversity and Multifunctionality of an Organic Farmscape in California’s Central Valley. IFOAM.

 

A100. Ferris, H. 2000.  Soil food web management to enhance nitrogen availability. Proceedings of Farming and Ranching for Profit, Stewardship and Community Conference, Portland, OR. WR SARE.

 

A101. Ferris, H. 2008. Global issues in nematode ecology and management. Fifth International Nematology Congress, Brisbane, Australia.

 

A102. Sánchez-Moreno, S. and H. Ferris. 2008. Nematode assemblages and soil properties are closely linked. Fifth International Nematology Congress, Brisbane, Australia.

 

A103. Culman, S., T. DuPont, J. Glover, G. Fick, D. Buckley, A. Young-Matthews, H. Ferris, S.  Sánchez-Moreno, L. Jackson. 2009. Comparing landscape biodiversity and community composition of soil food webs between cultivated fields and grasslands. Ecological Society of America.

 

A104. Ferris, H. 2009. Contribution of nematodes to the structure and function of the soil food web, Society of Nematologist/ Soil Ecology Society. Burlington, VT.

 

A105. Ferris, H. 2009. Ecosystem services of nematodes in sustainable soil management. 2nd International Congress of Tropical Nematology/ Maceiό Brazil.

A106. Zheng L., H. Ferris and A. Walker. 2010. Interactions between nematodes and grape rootstocks. J. Nematology 42:278-279.

A107. Walker, M.A., Aguero, C., Hwang, C.F., Zheng, L., Ferris, H., Ng, D. 2010. Progress toward the breeding of rotunthfolia-based rootstocks. American Journal of Enology and Viticulture 61:431.

 A108. Ferris, H. 2011. Current and future directions in nematode faunal analysis. Journal of Nematology 43:243.

 A109. Ferris, H. 2011. Advances in Nemaplex, an on-line information and management resource for plant and soil nematodes. Journal of Nematology 43:243.

 A110. Zheng,L., Ferris, H., Walker, M.A. 2011. Durability of nematode resistance in grape rootstocks. Journal of Nematology 43:297.

 A111. Klose, S., Ajwa, H., Fennimore, S., Subbarao, K., MacDonald, J., Ferris, H. 2007. Alternative management strategies for weed and disease control in California-grown calla lilies (Zantedeschia aethiopica). American Society of Agronomy, New Orleans, La.

A112. Bongers, T. and Ferris, H. 2004.  Research gaps and challenges in the use of nematode communities in environmental studies. J. Nematology 36:308.

A113. Zheng L., Ferris, H., Walker, M. A. 2012. Nematode behavior in relation to grape roots in dual culture. Journal of Nematology 44:501-502.

A114. Ferris, H. and Tuomisto, H. 2013. The importance of species diversity in sustaining ecosystem services. Journal of Nematology 45:289-290.

A115. Ferris, H. 2013. Life lessons learned and from whence they came.  Journal of Nematology 45:289.

A116. Ferris, H. and Tuomisto, H. 2013.  The biological component of soil health: Nematodes as facilitators and bioindicators. ONTA, Chile.

A117. Ferris, H. 2014 . Nematode ecology and soil health. Sixth International Congress of Nematology, Cape Town, South Africa

A118. Ferris, H. 2014. Nematodes, ecosystem services and soil health. International and National Congress of Plant Pathology , Mexican Society of Plant Pathology, Ixtapan de la Sal, México, México.

A119. Ferris, H. 2014. Nematodes and soil ecology: Management of plant-parasitic nematodes in vineyards.  Smartfruit Congress, Barcelona, Spain.

A120. Ferris, H. 2014. Nematode ecology and soil health.  Madrid, Spain.

A121. Ferris, H. 2015. Soil ecology: Nematode ecology and soil health. Western Conferenc: International Society of Arboriculture, Yosemite, California.