2018 Hynson NA, Frank KL, Alegado RA, Amend AS, Arif M, Bennett GM, Jani AJ, Medeiros MCI, Mileyko Y, Nelson CE, Nguyen NH, Nigro OD, Prisic S, Shin S, Takagi D, Wilson ST, Yew JY (2018) Synergy among Microbiota and Their Hosts: Leveraging the Hawaiian Archipelago and Local Collaborative Networks To Address Pressing Questions in Microbiome Research. mSystems 3:e00159-17. doi .org/10.1128/mSystems.00159-17; Click here
Larrea-Sarmiento A, Dhakal U, Boluk G, Fatdal L, Alvarez AM, Strayer-Scherer A, Paret M, Jones J, Jenkins D, Arif M (2018) Development of a genome-informed loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay for rapid and specific detection of Xanthomonas euvesicatoria. Scientific Reports, 8:14298. doi.10.1038/s41598-018-32295-4; Click here
Dobhal S, Larrea-Sarmiento A, Alvarez AM, Arif M (2018) Development of a loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay for specific detection of all known subspecies of Clavibacter michiganensis. J Appl Microbiol, doi: 10.1111/jam.14128
Ahmed FA, Larrea-Sarmiento A, Alvarez AM, Arif M (2018) Genome-informed diagnostics for specific and rapid detection of Pectobacterium species using recombinase polymerase amplification coupled with a lateral flow device. Scientific Reports, doi:10.1038/s41598-018-34275-0
2017 Ahmed FA, Arif M, Alvarez AM (2017) Antibacterial effect of potassium tetraborate tetrahydrate against soft rot disease agent Pectobacterium carotovorum in tomato. Frontier in Microbiology, 8:1728. doi.10.3389/fmicb.2017.01728. Click here Andreason SA, Arif M, Brown JK, Ochoa-Corona F, Fletcher J, Wayadande A (2017). Single-target and multiplex discrimination of whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) Bemisia tabaci and Trialeurodes vaporariorum with modified priming oligonucleotide thermodynamics, J Econ Entomol, 110, 1821-1830; doi.10.1093/jee/tox125
Yasuhara-Bell JH, Marrero G, Arif M, de Silva A, Alvarez A (2017). Development of a Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) assay for the detection of Dickeya spp. Phytopathology, 107, 1339-1345. doi.10.1094/PHYTO-04-17-0160-R. Click here
Stack JP, Busot GY, Arif M (2017) CRISPR/Cas sequence-based confirmation of an emergent population of Rathayibacter toxicus in South Australia. https://apsnet.confex.com/apsnet/2017/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/5931 (Abstract; APS Meeting at San Antonio, TX)
Larrea A, Alvarez AM, Stack JP, Arif M (2017) Pan-Genome Analyses of Black Rot Pathogen of Crucifers, Xanthomonas campestris pv. campestris. https://apsnet.confex.com/apsnet/2017/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/5988 (Abstract; APS Meeting at San Antonio, TX)
Publications before coming to UHM (ONLY last 5 years )
2016 Arif M, Busot GY, Mann R, Rodoni B, Liu S, Stack JP (2016) Emergence of a new population of Rathayibacter toxicus: an ecologically complex; geographically isolated bacterium. PLoS ONE, 11(5), e015618; Click here
Dobhal S, Olsen J, Arif M, Garcia-Suarez JA, Ochoa-Corona FM (2016) A simplified strategy for sensitive detection of Rose rosette virus compatible with three RT-PCR chemistries. J Virol Methods, 232, 47-56; Click here
Arif M, Busot GY, Mann R, Rodoni B, Liu S, Stack JP (2016) Genome analysis of Rathayibacter toxicus strain WAC3373 from Western Australia: Sequencing, assembly and annotation. Phytopathology 106, S4.1. http://dx.doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-106-12-S4.1 S4.96 (Abstarct; APS Meeting at Tempa, FL)
Arif M, Busot GY, Mann R, Rodoni B, Stack JP (2016) In-field detection of the select agent Rathayibacter toxicus using loop-mediated isothermal amplification. Phytopathology 106, S4.1. http://dx.doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-106-12-S4.1 S4.96 (Abstarct; APS Meeting at Tempa, FL)
Arif M, Busot GY, Mann R, Rodoni B, Stack JP (2016) Detection of the select agent Rathayibacter toxicus using recombinase polymerase amplification coupled with a lateral flow device. Phytopathology 106, S4.1. http://dx.doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-106-12-S4.1 S4.96 (Abstarct; APS Meeting at Tempa, FL)
Busot GY, Arif M, Rascoe J, Nakhla MK, Stack JP (2015) Recombinase polymerase-based diagnostics for in-field detection of Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae. Phytopathology 106, S4.1. http://dx.doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-106-12-S4.1 S4.96 (Abstarct; APS Meeting at Tempa, FL)
Larrea-Sarmient A, Arif M, Ochoa-Corona, F, Olmedo-Velarde A, Olson J (2016) Sensitive detection and discrimination of HPWMoV, WSMV and TriMV using multiplex RT-PCR and High Resolution Melting: Part II. Phytopathology 106, S4.1. http://dx.doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-106-12-S4.1 S4.96 (Abstarct; APS Meeting at Tempa, FL)
2015 Arif M, Opit G, Yerbafría A, Dobhal S, Li Z, Kucerova Z, Ochoa-Corona FM (2015) Array of synthetic oligonucleotides to generate unique multi target artificial positive control and molecular probes based discrimination of Liposcelis species. PLoS ONE, 10(6), e0129810; click here Arif M, Zaidi NW, Haq QMR, Singh YP, Taj G, Kar CS, Singh US (2015) Morphological and comparative genomic analysis of pathogenic and non-pathogenic Fusarium solani isolated from Dalbergia sissoo. Mol Biol Rep, 42 (6), 1107-1122; click here
Dobhal S, Arif M, Olsen J, Mendoza-Yerbafría A, Aguilar-Moreno GS, Perez-Garcia M, Ochoa-Corona FM (2015) Sensitive detection and discrimination method for studying multiple infections of five major plant viruses infecting ornamental plants in nursery environments. Ann Appl Biol, 166, 286-296; click here
Rayar JK, Arif M, Singh US (2015) Relative efficiency of RAPD and ISSR markers in assessment of DNA polymorphism and genetic diversity among Pseudomonas strains. Afr J Biotech, 14 (13), 1096-1106
Arif M, Busot GY, Mann R, Rodoni B, Liu S, Stack JP (2015) Complete genome of the select agent Rathayibacter toxicus isolate SA03-04 from South Australia. Phytopathology 104 (S4), S4.96 (Abstarct; APS Meeting at Pasadena, CA)
Stack JP, Arif M, Busot GY, Mann R, Rodoni B, Liu S (2015) Emergence of a New Population of the Select Agent Rathayibacter toxicus. Phytopathology 104 (S4), S4.31 (Abstarct; APS Meeting at Pasadena, CA)
Arif M, Busot GY, Mann R, Rodoni B, Liu S, Stack JP (2015) Genome-informed diagnostics to discriminate geographically isolated populations of the select agent Rathayibacter toxicus. Phytopathology 104 (S4), S4.8 (Abstarct; APS Meeting at Pasadena, CA)
Busot GY, Arif M, Stack JP (2015) Genome analysis of nonpathogenic Pseudomonas syringae: secretion system, effectors and toxins. Phytopathology 104 (S4), S4.22 (Abstarct; APS Meeting at Pasadena, CA)
Busot GY, Arif M, Rascoe J, Nakhla MK, Stack JP (2015) LAMP and multiplex endpoint PCR-based diagnostics for discrimination among Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae strains. Phytopathology 104 (S4), S4.22 (Abstarct; APS Meeting at Pasadena, CA)
2014 Arif M, Aguilar-Moreno GS, Wayadande A, Fletcher J, Ochoa-Corona FM (2014) Primer modification improves rapid and sensitive in vitro and field deployable assays for detection of High plains virus variants. Appl Environ Microbiol, 80 (1), 320-327; click here
Arif M, Dobhal S, Garrido PA, Orquera GK, Epindola A, Young CA, Ochoa-Corona FM, Marek SM, Garzon CD (2014) Highly sensitive end-point PCR and SYBR Green qPCR detection of Phymatotrichopsis omnivora, causal fungus of cotton root rot. Plant Dis, 98 (9), 1205-1212; click here
Arif M, Busot G, Iriarte F, Fischer T, Stack JP (2014) Comparative sequence-based analysis of Fusarium proliferatum populations from seven maize genotypes. Phytopathology 104 (11), 9-10 (Abstarct; APS Meeting at Minneapolis, MN)
Busot G, Arif M, Stack JP (2014) Genome-informed identification of diagnostic sequences in non-pathogenic Pseudomonas syringae. Phytopathology 104 (11), 21 (Abstarct; APS Meeting at Minneapolis, MN)
Dobhal S, Arif M, Olson J, Ochoa-Corona FM (2014) Comparison of end point RT-PCR and RT-HDA using primer pairs for five viruses frequently infecting ornamental and nursery crops. Phytopathology 104 (11), 34 (Abstarct; APS Meeting at Minneapolis, MN)
Dobhal S, Olson J, Arif M, Garcia Suarez JA,Ochoa-Corona FM (2014) Development of endpoint RT-PCR for Rose Rosette virus and screening of Rosa spp from eight states of the United States. Phytopathology 104 (11), 34 (Abstarct; APS Meeting at Minneapolis, MN)
Dobhal S, Arif M, Olsen J, Mendoza-Yerbafría1 A, Aguilar-Moreno GS, Perez-Garcia1 M, Ochoa-Corona FM (2014) Screening for plant viruses including TMV, HVX, CMV, TSWV and INSV in ornamental and nursery crops from four states of the United States. Phytopathology 104 (11), 34 (Abstarct; APS Meeting at Minneapolis, MN)
2013 *Ouyang P, *Arif M, Fletcher J, Melcher U, Ochoa-Corona FM (2013) Enhanced reliability and accuracy for field deployable bioforensic detection and discrimination of Xylella fastidiosa subsp. pauca, causal agent of citrus variegated chlorosis using Razor Ex technology and TaqMan quantitative PCR. PLoS ONE, 8 (11), e81647 *Both authors contributed equally; click here
Arif M, Zaidi NW, Haq QMR, Singh YP, Khan S, Singh US (2013) Molecular phylogeny and pathotyping of Fusarium solani: a causal agent of Dalbergia sissoo decline. Forest Pathol, 43 (6), 478–487; click here
Arif M, Fletcher J, Marek S, Melcher U, Ochoa-Corona FM (2013) Development of a rapid, sensitive and field deployable Razor Ex BioDetection System and qPCR assay for detection of Phymatotrichopsis omnivora using multiple gene targets. Appl Environ Microbiol, 79 (7), 2312-2320; click here
Arif M, Ochoa-Corona FM (2013) Comparative assessment of 5’ A/T-rich overhang sequences with optimal and sub-optimal primers to increase PCR yields and sensitivity. Mol Biotechnol, 55 (1), 17-26; click here
Cassi DRJ, Arif M, Payton M, Melcher U, Winder L, Ochoa-Corona FM (2013) A multi-target, non-infectious and clonable artificial positive control for routine PCR-based assays. J Microbiol Methods, 95 (2), 229-234; click here
Arif M, Vahling-Armstrong CM, Knerr J, Lupien S, Dugan F, du Toit LJ, Schroeder BK (2013) Modification of oligo design for enhanced sensitivity of DNA macroarray for detection of fungal onion bulb rot pathogens. Phytopathology 103 (6), S2.8 (APS Meeting at Austin, TX)
Arif M, Aguilar-Moreno GS, Wayadande A, Fletcher J, Ochoa-Corona FM (2013) Comparison of Real-time SYBR green and Taqman qRT-PCR, helicase dependent amplification, end-point RT-PCR and Razor Ex BioDetection System for detection of High plain virus. Phytopathology, 103 (6), S2.9 (APS Meeting at Austin, TX)
Arif M, Perez-Garcia M, Dobhal S, Ochoa-Corona FM (2013) A simple and rapid method to generate full sequence reads from small qPCR amplicons using direct sequencing. Phytopathology, 103 (6), S2.8 (APS Meeting at Austin, TX)
Arif M, Mendoza-Yerbafría A, Aguilar-Moreno GS, Perez-Garcia M, Ochoa-Corona FM (2013) Development of end-point multiplex RT-PCR and helicase dependent amplification for detection of CMV, HVX, INSV, TMV and TSWV. Phytopathology, 103 (6), S2.9 (APS Meeting at Austin, TX)
Andreason S, Arif M, Brown JK, Fletcher J, Ochoa-Corona FM, Wayadande A (2013) Multiplex PCR identification of high consequence Bemisia tabaci biotypes and Trialeurodes vaporariorum Phytopathology, 103 (6), S2.7 (APS Meeting at Austin, TX)
2012 Arif M, Ochoa-Corona FM, Opit G, Li ZH, Kučerová Z, Stejskal V, Yang QQ (2012) PCR and isothermal-based molecular identification of the stored-product psocid pest Lepinotus reticulatus (Psocoptera: Trogiidae). J Stored Prod Res, 49, 184-188; click here
Arif M, Chawla S, Zaidi NW, Rayar JK, Variar M, Singh US (2012) Development of specific primers for genus Fusarium and F. solani using rDNA sub-unit and transcription elongation factor (TEF-1α) gene. Afr J Biotech, 11 (2), 444-447
Dobhal S, Zhang G, Ma LM, *Arif M (2012) Screening of biological control agents from fresh produce against foodborne human pathogens. Phytopathology, 102 (7), S4.30 (APS Meeting at Providence, RI)
Arif M, Fletcher J, Ochoa-Corona FM (2012) Application of primer and probe modifications in detection, biosecurity and microbial forensics. Phytopathology, 102 (7), S4.6 (APS Meeting at Providence, RI)
Arif M, Daniels J, Chalam C, Fletcher J, Ochoa-Corona FM (2012) Detection of High plain virus with loop-mediated isothermal amplification. Phytopathology, 102 (7), S4.6 (APS Meeting at Providence, RI)
Chalam C, Arif M, Fletcher J, Ochoa-Corona FM (2012) Detection of Bean pod mottle virus using RT-PCR, RT-qPCR and isothermal amplification. Phytopathology, 102 (7), S4.20 (APS Meeting at Providence, RI)
Chalam C, Arif M, Cassi DR, Fletcher J, Ochoa-Corona FM (2012) Discrimination among Cherry leafroll virus, Grapevine fanleaf virus and Tomato ringspot virus using multiplex RT-PCR. Phytopathology, 102 (7), S4.20 (APS Meeting at Providence, RI)
Ozakman Y, Arif M, Cassi DR, Ochoa-Corona FM (2012) RT-PCR assays for the detection and discrimination of Maize dwarf mosaic virus, Sugarcane mosaic virus and Sorghum mosaic viruses. Phytopathology, 102 (7), S4.89 (APS Meeting at Providence, RI)
Andreason S, Brown JK, Fletcher J, Ochoa-Corona FM, Arif M, Wayadande A (2012) Development of mtCOI primers for the rapid identification of Bemisia tabaci biotypes and Trialeurodes vaporariorum. Phytopathology, 102 (7), S4.5 (APS Meeting at Providence, RI)