Distinguished University Professor

College of Agriculture
Auburn University
Auburn, AL 36849-5406

Office Phone: (334) 844-1976
FAX: (334) 844-1948
Email: rrodrigu@acesag.auburn.edu
Web page: http://www.auburn.edu/~rodrirr/index.html

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

Refereed Journal Articles:

  • Calvet, C., J. Pinochet, A. Camprubi, V. Estaun, and R. Rodríguez-Kábana. 2001. Evaluation of natural chemical compounds against root-lesion and root-knot nematodes and side-effects on the infectivity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. European Journal of Plant Pathology 107: 601-605.

  • Fernandez, C., R. Rodríguez-Kábana, Prem Warrior, and J. S. Kloepper. 2001. Induced soil suppressiveness to a root-knot nematode species by a nematicide. Biological Control 22: 103-114.

  • Taylor, C. R., and R. Rodríguez-Kábana. 1999. Population dynamics and crop yield effects of nematodes and white mond in peanut, cotton and velvetbean. Agricultural Systems 59: 177-191.

  • Hallmann, J., R. Rodríguez-Kábana and J. W. Kloepper. 1999. Chitin-mediated changes in bacterial communities of the soil, rhizosphere and internal roots of cotton in relation to nematode control. Soil Biology and Biochemistry 31: 551-560.

    Publications in Press:

    • Kokalis-Burelle, N., N. Martinez Ochoa, R. Rodríguez-Kábana, and J. W. Kloepper. 2002. Development of multi-component transplant mixes for suppression of Meloidogyne incognita on tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum). Journal of Nematology [IN PRESS]

    • Quiroga-Madrigal, R. Rodríguez-Kábana, D. G. Robertson, C. F. Weaver, and P. S. King. 2002. Nematode populations and enzyme activities in rhizospheres of tropical legumes in Auburn, Alabama. Nematropica [IN PRESS].

    Patents:

    • Rodríguez-Kábana, R., 2001. An azide method and composition for controlling deleterious organisms. Serial No. PCT/US01/31669

    • Kloepper, J. W., R. Rodríguez-Kábana, and S. Tuzun. 2000. Biological compositions and methods for enhancing plant growth and health and producing disease-suppressive plants. Serial No. PCT/US00/05147.

    • Rodríguez-Kábana, R., and A. Appel. 2000. Insecticidal properties of iodinated hydrocarbons. Serial No. U.S. 09/662/282.

    • S. Tuzun, Oktay, Y., R. Rodríguez-Kábana, and J. W Kloepper. 1999. Natural and safe alternative to fungicide, bacterocide, nematicides, and insecticides for plant protection and against household pests. Serial No. PCT/US99/2399.

    Abstracts of Papers Presented at Scientific Meetings:

    • King, P.S. and R. Rodríguez-Kábana. 2002. Comparative study on the nematicidal activities of garlic and mustard oils. Nematology 4:286.

    • Rodríguez-Kábana, R. 2002. Suppressiveness of soils against pathogens:biodiversity and nematology. Nematology 4:125.

    • Rodríguez-Kábana, R. 2002. Soil fumigation: new uses for old compounds. Nematology 4:156.

    • Weaver, C.F., R. Rodríguez-Kábana and D.G. Robertson. 2002. To assess the long-term effects of selected cropping sequences to control Meloidogyne incognita and increase the yield of cotton. Nematology 4:310.

    • King, P.S. and R. Rodríguez-Kábana. 2001. Utilization of various cropping sequences for control of soybean nematodes. Journal of Nematology 33:263.

    • Edgar, R.E., C.F. Weaver, R. Rodríguez-Kábana, C.R. Taylor and D.G. Robertson. 2001. Crop production systems for nonchemical control of Rotylenchulus reniformis. Journal of Nematology 33:256.

    • Rodríguez-Kábana, R. 2001. Pre-plant applications of sodium azide for control of nematodes and weeds in eggplant production. Proceedings Annual International Research Conference on Methyl Bromide Alternatives and Emissions Reductions. Nov. 5-9, 2001, San Diego, CA. p. 6-1.

    • Rodríguez-Kábana, R. 2001. Nematicidal and herbicidal properties of propylene oxide. Proceedings Annual International Research Conference on Methyl Bromide Alternatives and Emissions Reductions. Nov. 5-9, 2001, San Diego, CA.p.3-1.

    • Rodríguez-Kábana, R. 2001. Efficacy of aqueous formulations of sodium azide with amine-protein stabilizers for control of nematodes and weeds in tomato production. Proceedings Annual International Research Conference on Methyl Bromide Alternatives and Emissions Reductions. Nov. 5-9, 2001, San Diego, CA. p 7-1.

    • Rodríguez-Kábana, R. and Hanafi Abdelhaq. 2001. Sodium azide for control of root-knot nematodes and weeds in green pepper and tomato production in the Souss valley in. Proceedings Annual International Research Conference on Methyl Bromide Alternatives and Emissions Reductions. Nov. 5-9, 2001, San Diego, CA. p 8 -1.

    • Rodríguez-Kábana, R. 2001. Sodium azide for control of the root knot-Fusarium wilt complex in cotton. Proceedings Annual International Research Conference on Methyl Bromide Alternatives and Emissions Reductions. Nov. 5-9, 2001, San Diego, CA. p 84-1.

    • Rodríguez-Kábana, R. 2000. Nematicidal and herbicidal properties of liquid formulation of potassium azide. Proceedings Annual International Research Conference on Methyl Bromide Alternatives and Emissions Reductions. Nov. 6-9, 2000, Orlando, FL. p 8-1.

    • Rodríguez-Kábana, R. 2000. Nematicidal and herbicidal properties of furfural-based biofumigants. Proceedings Annual International Research Conference on Methyl Bromide Alternatives and Emissions Reductions. Nov. 6-9, 2000, Orlando, FL. p 20-1.

    • Rodríguez-Kábana, R. 2000. Comparative study on the nematicidal activities of garlic and mustard oils. Proceedings Annual International Research Conference on Methyl Bromide Alternatives and Emissions Reductions. Nov. 6-9, 2000, Orlando, FL. p 22-1.

    • Rodríguez-Kábana, R. 2000. Evaluation of the herbicidal and nematicidal activities of propargyl bromide. Proceedings Annual International Research Conference on Methyl Bromide Alternatives and Emissions Reductions. Nov. 6-9, 2000, Orlando, FL. p 28-1.

    • Rodríguez-Kábana, R. 2000. Pesticidal properties of volatile, low molecular weight iodinated hydrocarbons. Proceedings Annual International Research Conference on Methyl Bromide Alternatives and Emissions Reductions. Nov. 6-9, 2000, Orlando, FL p 37-1.

    • King, P.S., D.B. Weaver and R. Rodríguez-Kábana. 2000. Field response of soybean cultivars to the reniform nematode Rotylenchulus reniformis. Proceedings of the Southern Soybean Disease Workers. Pg. 9.

    • Robertson, D.G. and R. Rodríguez-Kábana. 2000. Nematological survey of selected soybean and cotton fields in Alabama. Proceedings of the Southern Soybean Disease Workers. Pg. 11.

    • Weaver, C.F. and R. Rodríguez-Kábana. 2000. Soybean meal-based compositions as organic amendments for control of plant-parasitic nematodes. Proceedings of the Southern Soybean Disease Workers. Pg. 12.

    • Weaver, C.F. and R. Rodríguez-Kábana. 2000. Additional studies utilizing soybean meal- based compositions as organic amendments for control of Meloidogyne spp. Journal of Nematology 32:471.

    • King, P.S., D.B. Weaver and R. Rodríguez-Kábana. 2000. Yield and nematode numbers of selected soybean cultivars in a field infested with reniform nematodes. Journal of Nematology 32:439.

    • Fernández, C., R. Rodríguez-Kábana and J.W. Kloepper. 2000. Approaches to measuring microbial contributions to soil suppressiveness by measuring soil enzymes. Nematropica 30:126.

    • Kloepper, J.W., R. Rodríguez-Kábana, N. Martínez and C. Fernández. 2000. Roles of plant-associated bacteria in nematode biocontrol: Selective manipulation of indigenous bacteria and introduction of specific strains. Nematropica 30:133.

    • Rodríguez-Kábana, R. and D.G. Robertson. 2000. Nematicidal and herbicidal properties of potassium azide. Nematropica 30:146.

    • Rodríguez-Kábana, R. and C.R. Taylor. 2000. Compositions of benzaldehyde and urea for control of plant-parasitic nematodes. Nematropica 30:147.

    • Rodríguez-Kábana, R., N. Kokalis-Burelle and J.W. Kloepper. 2000. Effects of combination of chitin and benzaldehyde on soil suppressive to root-knot and cyst nematodes. Nematropica 30:147.

    • Stevens, C., V.A. Khan, R. Rodríguez-Kábana, D.J. Collins, M.A. Wilson and J.E. Brown. 2000. Use of an advanced thermofilm-IR plus black latex to improve soil solarization in central Alabama. Nematropica 30:130.

    • Velasco, J. Velasco, R. Ferrero-Cerrato and R. Rodríguez-Kábana. 2000. Non-target effects of fumigation of soil and rhizosphere, soil enzyme activities, and nematofauna. Nematropica 30:153.

    • Weaver, D.B. and R. Rodríguez-Kábana. 2000. Breeding soybean for nematode and foliar disease resistance in Alabama. Nematropica 30:154.

    • Appel, A. G. and R. Rodríguez-Kábana. 1999. Insecticidal properties of iodinated hydrocarbons propargyl bromide. Proceedings Annual International Research Conference on Methyl Bromide Alternatives and Emissions Reductions. Nov. 1-4, 1999, San Diego, CA. p 53-1.

    • Rodríguez-Kábana, R. and A. G. Appel. 1999. Nematicidal activities of iodinated hydrocarbons. Proceedings Annual International Research Conference on Methyl Bromide Alternatives and Emissions Reductions. Nov. 6-9, 2000, Orlando, FL. p 25-1.

    • Weaver, C.F., R. Rodríguez-Kábana and C.R. Taylor. 1999. Additional studies on the use of soybean as a rotation crop for the management of root-knot nematode in peanut. Proceedings of the Southern Soybean Disease Workers. Pg. 13.

    • King, P.S., R. Rodríguez-Kábana and C.R. Taylor. 1999. Comparison of soybean meal with other legume meals as amendments to soil for control of plant-parasitic nematodes. Proceedings of the Southern Soybean Disease Workers. Pg. 14.

    • Weaver, C.F., R. Rodríguez-Kábana, and D.G. Robertson. 1999. Long-term study to assess the value of switchgrass for the management of Meloidogyne arenaria in peanut. Journal of Nematology 31:579.

    • King, P.S., R. Rodríguez-Kábana and C.F. Weaver. 1999. Resistance of selected legume cultivars to Meloidogyne spp. Journal of Nematology 31:548.

    • King, P.S., R. Rodríguez-Kábana and C.F. Weaver. 1999. Resistance of selected legume cultivars to Rotylenchulus reniformis. Nematropica 29:124.

    • Quiroga-Madrigal, R., R. Rodríguez-Kábana, D.G. Robertson, C.F. Weaver and P.S. King. 1999. Nematode populations and enzymatic activity in rhizospheres of tropical legumes in Auburn, Alabama. Nematropica 29:129.

    • Rodríguez-Kábana, R. 1999. Nematicidal activities of iodinataed methane compounds. Nematropica 29:130.

    • Rodríguez-Kábana, R. 1999. Nematicidal activity of RK-2-A mixture of biofumigant compounds. Nematropica 29:131.

    • Rodríguez-Kábana, R. 1999. Nematicidal properties of low molecular weight iodinated hydrocarbons. Nematropica 29:131.

    • Rodríguez-Kábana, R. 1999. On the nematicidal properties of end-carbon di-iodinated normal low molecular weight hydrocarbons. Nematropica 29:131.

    • Rodríguez-Kábana, R. 1999. On the nematotoxic properties of ethylene diiodide and methyl iodide. Nematropica 29:132.

    • Rodríguez-Kábana, R. 1999. Response of the nematofauna to applications of elemental iodine to soil. Nematropica 29:132.

    For additional information rrodrigu@acesag.auburn.edu


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