1.9k total citations 82 papers, 1.3k citations indexed
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B. Merle Shepard is a scholar working on Insect Science, Plant Science and Molecular Biology.
According to data from OpenAlex, B. Merle Shepard has authored 82 papers receiving a total of 1.3k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 45 papers in Insect Science, 35 papers in Plant Science and 27 papers in Molecular Biology. Recurrent topics in B. Merle Shepard's work include Insect Resistance and Genetics (24 papers), Insect-Plant Interactions and Control (21 papers) and Viral Infectious Diseases and Gene Expression in Insects (19 papers). B. Merle Shepard is often cited by papers focused on Insect Resistance and Genetics (24 papers), Insect-Plant Interactions and Control (21 papers) and Viral Infectious Diseases and Gene Expression in Insects (19 papers). B. Merle Shepard collaborates with scholars based in United States, Philippines and Indonesia. B. Merle Shepard's co-authors include Peter E. Kenmore, Robert F. Luck, Martin Shapiro, Alberto T. Barrion, J. A. Litsinger, Aunu Rauf, R. M. Aguda, M. C. Rombach, Marshall W. Johnson and G. R. Carner and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Annual Review of Entomology and Journal of Applied Ecology.
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B. Merle Shepard
78 papers
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1.2k citations
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Shapiro, Martin & B. Merle Shepard. (2006). The Gypsy Moth (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae) Nucleopolyhedrovirus as a Synergist for Baculoviruses Against Beet Armyworm, Fall Armyworm and Corn Earworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). Journal of Agricultural and Urban Entomology.5 indexed citations
Shepard, B. Merle & Alberto T. Barrion. (1998). Parasitoids of insects associated with soybean and vegetable crops in Indonesia.. 15(3). 239–272.15 indexed citations
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Shepard, B. Merle, et al.. (1997). Dispersal of the egg parasitoid Trissolcus basalis (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae) in tomato.. 14(2). 139–149.6 indexed citations
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Jones, Walker A., B. Merle Shepard, & Michael J. Sullivan. (1996). Incidence of parasitism of pentatomid (Heteroptera) pests of soybean in South Carolina with a review of studies in other states. 13(3). 243–263.43 indexed citations
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Shepard, B. Merle, et al.. (1990). Efficacy of selected predators against some insect pests of rice.. Journal of Plant Protection. 7(2). 69–76.4 indexed citations
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Shepard, B. Merle, et al.. (1990). Response of the rice plant to damage by the rice whorl maggot Hydrellia philippina Ferino (Diptera: Ephydridae). Journal of Plant Protection. 7(3). 173–177.6 indexed citations
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Arida, G. S. & B. Merle Shepard. (1990). Parasitism and predation of rice leaffolders, Marasmia patnalis (Bradley) and Cnaphalocrocis medinalis (Guenee) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in Laguna province, Philippines.. 7(2). 113–118.7 indexed citations
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Shepard, B. Merle, et al.. (1989). Stem borer damage and grain yield of flooded rice.. Journal of Plant Protection. 6(3). 205–211.37 indexed citations
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Litsinger, J. A., et al.. (1988). Predation by sword-tailed cricket Anaxipha longipennis (Serville) (Gryllidae) on eggs of three lepidopterous pests of rice.. 13(4). 40–41.2 indexed citations
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Shepard, B. Merle, et al.. (1988). Impact of predators and parasitoids on the eggs of Rivula atimeta, Naranga aenescens (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and Hydrellia philippina (Diptera: Ephydridae) in rice. Journal of Plant Protection.8 indexed citations
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Shepard, B. Merle, et al.. (1988). Sequential sampling of planthoppers and predators in rice.. Journal of Plant Protection. 5(1). 39–44.10 indexed citations
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Shepard, B. Merle, Alberto T. Barrion, & J. A. Litsinger. (1987). Helpful insects, spiders, and pathogens.17 indexed citations
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Rombach, M. C., Donald W. Roberts, & B. Merle Shepard. (1986). Hirsutella thompsonii infecting phytophagous mites on beans in the Philippines. Digital Commons - USU (Utah State University). 6(6). 620–622.3 indexed citations
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Aguda, R. M., M. C. Rombach, & B. Merle Shepard. (1986). Effect of neem oil on germination and sporulation of the entomogenous fungus Metarhizium anisopliae [Philippines]..5 indexed citations
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