Mark E. Whalon - East Lansing MI Joel M. Wierenga - Langhorne PA
Assignee:
Board of Trustees operating Michigan State University - East Lansing MI
International Classification:
C12Q 144 C12Q 134 G01N 3353
US Classification:
435 19
Abstract:
A method and test kit for determining insect resistance based upon an esterase in the body fluid of the insect in the field. The method and kit includes an absorbent material pad (12) containing a dry substrate for the esterase which is preferably mounted on a fluid impermeable sheet (11). A roller (20) is preferably used to express the fluids from the insect onto the pad 12. The fluids are sufficient to enable the esterase to react with the substrate to produce an intermediate compound which is reacted with a chromogen to produce a visually detectable image with an intensity which varies directly as a function of the amount of the esterase and which is easily determinable by the farmer. The method and kit is particularly useful with homopteran, particularly aphids which are a problem in potatoes.
Michigan State University
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science, Entomology
Us Army War College
Masters, Master of Arts
Michigan State University
Doctorates, Doctor of Philosophy, Entomology
Purdue University
Master of Science, Masters, Entomology
Skills:
Process Improvement Quality System Clinical Development Biotechnology Six Sigma Leadership Gcp Drug Development Management Continuous Improvement Pharmaceutical Industry Cross Functional Team Leadership Clinical Research Project Management Program Management Strategy Clinical Trials Lifesciences Oncology Regulatory Submissions Therapeutic Areas Sop Vaccines Biopharmaceuticals Cro Life Sciences Business Process Improvement
Interests:
Poverty Alleviation Disaster and Humanitarian Relief Health
Certifications:
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
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