Dr. De-Wei Li

Research Scientist
Valley Laboratory, USA


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Mycology from University of Waterloo, Canada

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Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
Agricultural Sciences
Plant Protection
Plant Disease
Mycology

Selected Publications

  1. Wu, B.Y., J.R. Ye, L. Huang, L.M. He and D.W. Li, 2017. Validation of reference genes for RT-qPCR analysis in Burkholderia pyrrocinia JK-SH007. J. Microbiol. Methods, 132: 95-98.
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  2. Wang, Y., J. Chen, D.W. Li, L. Zheng and J. Huang, 2017. CglCUT1 gene required for cutinase activity and pathogenicity of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides causing anthracnose of Camellia oleifera. Eur. J. Plant Pathol., 147: 103-114.
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  3. Huang, L., Q.C. Li, Y. Hou, G.Q. Li, J.Y. Yang, D.W. Li and J.R. Ye, 2017. Bacillus velezensis strain HYEB5-6 as a potential biocontrol agent against anthracnose on Euonymus japonicus. Biocontrol Sci. Technol., 27: 636-653.
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  4. Galan, C., A. Ariatti, M. Bonini, B. Clot and B. Crouzy et al., 2017. Recommended terminology for aerobiological studies. Aerobiologia, 33: 293-295.
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  5. Lin, C.G., E.H.C. McKenzie, D.J. Bhat, S.F. Ran and Y. Chen et al., 2016. Stachybotrys-like taxa from karst areas and a checklist of stachybotrys-like species from Thailand. Mycosphere, 7: 1273-1291.

  6. Li, D.W., N.P. Schultes and C. Vossbrinck, 2016. Olpitrichum sphaerosporum: A new USA record and phylogenetic placement. Mycotaxon, 131: 123-133.
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  7. Huang, L., Q.C. Li, Y. Zhang, D.W. Li and J.R. Ye, 2016. Colletotrichum gloeosporioides sensu stricto is a pathogen of leaf anthracnose on evergreen spindle tree (Euonymus japonicus). Plant Dis., 100: 672-678.
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  8. Ding, X., J. Ye, S. Lin, X. Wu, D. Li and B. Nian, 2016. Deciphering the molecular variations of pine wood nematode Bursaphelenchus xylophilus with different virulence. PloS One, Vol. 11. 10.1371/journal.pone.0156040.
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  9. Zhou, L.W., Y. Cao, S.H. Wu, J. Vlasak, D.W. Li, M.J. Li and Y.C. Dai, 2015. Global diversity of the Ganoderma lucidum complex (Ganodermataceae, Polyporales) inferred from morphology and multilocus phylogeny. Phytochemistry, 114: 7-15.
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  10. Wu, F., Y. Yuan, S.H. He, A.R. Bandara and K.D. Hyde et al., 2015. Global diversity and taxonomy of the Auricularia auricula-judae complex (Auriculariales, Basidiomycota). Mycol. Progr., Vol. 14. 10.1007/s11557-015-1113-4.
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  11. Wang, Y.X., J.Y. Chen, D.W. Li, J.B. Huang and L. Zheng, 2015. First report of canker of magnolia denudata caused by Fusarium decemcellulare in Hubei, China. Plant Dis., 99: 1036-1037.
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  12. Wang, Y., K.D. Hyde, E.H. McKenzie, Y.L. Jiang, D.W. Li and D.G. Zhao, 2015. Overview of Stachybotrys (Memnoniella) and current species status. Fungal Diversity, 71: 17-83.
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  13. Pakpour, S., D.W. Li and J. Klironomos, 2015. Relationships of fungal spore concentrations in the air and meteorological factors. Fungal Ecol., 13: 130-134.
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  14. Zhang, X., G. Zhao, D. Li, S. Li and Q. Hong, 2014. Identification and evaluation of strain B37 of Bacillus subtilis antagonistic to sapstain fungi on poplar wood. Sci. World J., Vol. 2014. 10.1155/2014/149342.
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  15. Wiederhold, N.P., D.A. Sutton, D.W. Li, Y. Liang and E.H. Thompson et al., 2014. Stachybotrys eucylindrospora isolated from foreign material following a traumatic eye injury. Mycoses, 57: 437-441.
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  16. Li, D.W., J. Chen and Y. Wang, 2014. Hyphomycetes: Linodochium sinense sp. nov. and new records from fallen Sycopsis sinensis leaves in China. Mycotaxon, 126: 15-22.
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  17. LaMondia, J.A., D.W. Li, A.M. Madeiras and R.L. Wick, 2014. First report of forsythia shoot blight caused by Phytophthora nicotianae in Connecticut. Plant Dis., 98: 1278-1278.
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  18. Egan, C., D.W. Li and J. Klironomos, 2014. Detection of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal spores in the air across different biomes and ecoregions. Fungal Ecol., 12: 26-31.
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  19. Zhao, G.H., D. Li and G.J. Xi, 2013. Studies on the symptoms and Phyllactinia populi on Italian hybrid poplars and Populus deltoides cv. Zhonghua hongye. J. West China Forest. Sci., 42: 1-6.
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  20. Li, D.W., G. Zhao, C. Yang, A. Jalsrai and B. Kerin, 2013. Four noteworthy hyphomycetes from indoor environments. Mycotaxon, 125: 111-121.
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  21. LaMondia, J.A. and D.W. Li, 2013. Calonectria pseudonaviculata can cause leaf spot and stem blight of Pachysandra procumbens. Plant Health Progr. .
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  22. Jie, C.Y., K. Geng, Y.L. Jiang, J.J. Xu and K.D. Hyde et al., 2013. Stachybotrys from soil in China, identified by morphology and molecular phylogeny. Mycol. Progr., 12: 693-698.
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  23. Zhao, G.H. and D.W. Li, 2012. First report of Cephaliophora tropica on NL351 poplar in China. J. West China Forest. Sci., 41: 46-52.
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  24. Li, D.W., B. Kendrick and J. Chen, 2012. Two new hyphomycetes: Codinaea sinensis sp. nov. and Parapleurotheciopsis quercicola sp. nov. and two new records from Quercus phillyraeoides leaf litter. Mycol. Progr., 11: 899-905.
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  25. LaMondia, J.A., D.W. Li, R.E. Marra and S.M. Douglas, 2012. First report of Cylindrocladium pseudonaviculatum causing leaf spot of Pachysandra terminalis. Plant Dis., 96: 1069-1069.
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  26. Gent, J.F., J.M. Kezik, M.E. Hill, E. Tsai, D.W. Li and B.P. Leaderer, 2012. Household mold and dust allergens: Exposure, sensitization and childhood asthma morbidity. Environ. Res., 118: 86-93.
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  27. Li, D.W., J. Chen and Y. Wang, 2011. Rhexodenticula zhengii sp. nov. from fallen leaves from China. Mycotaxon, 117: 287-290.
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  28. Li, D.W., 2011. Stachybotrys thaxteri sp. nov. and the nomenclatural status of three Stachybotrys species. Mycotaxon, 115: 239-250.
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  29. Li, D.W., 2011. Five trillion basidiospores in a fruiting body of Calvatia gigantea. Mycosphere, 2: 457-462.

  30. Zhao, G.H., D.W. Li, J.H. Jiang and J. Peng, 2010. First report of Stachybotrys chartarum causing leaf blight of Tillandsia tenuifolia in China. Plant Dis., 94: 1166-1166.
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  31. Zhao, G.H., D.W. Li and G.J. Xi, 2010. First report of powdery mildew caused by Oidium cassiae-siameae on Cassia corymbosa. Mycosystema, 29: 869-873.

  32. Li, D.W., J. Chen and Y. Wang, 2010. Two new species of dematiaceous hyphomycetes from Hubei, China. Sydowia, 62: 171-179.

  33. Li, D.W., 2010. Spadicoides subsphaerica sp. nov. from connecticut. Mycotaxon, 111: 257-261.

  34. Li, D.W. and J. LaMondia, 2010. Airborne fungi associated with ornamental plant propagation in greenhouses. Aerobiologia, 26: 15-28.
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  35. LaMondia, J.A., D.W. Li and C.R. Vossbrinck, 2010. First report of blight of common bean caused by Phytophthora capsici in Connecticut. Plant Dis., Vol. 94. 10.1094/PDIS-94-1-0134B.
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  36. Marra, R.E. and D.W. Li, 2009. First report of Pestalotiopsis paeoniicola causing twig blight on Paeonia suffruticosa in North America. Plant Dis., 93: 966-966.
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  37. Magyar, D., G. Frenguelli, E. Bricchi, E. Tedeschini, P. Csontos, D.W. Li and J. Bobvos, 2009. The biodiversity of air spora in an Italian vineyard. Aerobiologia, 25: 99-109.
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  38. Li, D.W. and J. Sutton, 2009. Evaluation of antagonistic microorganisms for biocontrol of Botrytis cinerea in cyclamen. J. Nanjing Forestry Univ. (Nat. Sci. Edn.), 33: 1-10.
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  39. Li, D.W., R.S. Cowles and C.R. Vossbrinck, 2008. Metarhiziopsis microspora gen. et sp. nov. associated with the elongate hemlock scale. Mycologia, 100: 460-466.
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  40. Li, D.W., B. Kendrick, D. Spero and C. Macdonald, 2008. Balaniopsis triangularis sp. nov. from indoor environments. Mycotaxon, 105: 105-110.

  41. Zhao, G.H., D.W. Li, Y.C. Li, C.Q. Xie and W. Xu, 2007. Biological control of sap-stain fungi in poplar wood. J. Fujian College Forest., 27: 134-137.
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  42. Zhao, G.H. and D.W. Li, 2007. First report of Memnoniella echinata from Pinus thunbergii. J. West China Forest. Sci., 36: 78-79.
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  43. Zhao, G.H. and D.W. Li, 2007. Biology of lignicolous fungi: Cell biology and morphology. J. Jiangsu Polytechnic College Agric. Forest., 2: 40-42.

  44. Li, D.W., 2007. Stachybotrys eucylindrospora, sp. nov. resulting from a re-examination of Stachybotrys cylindrospora. Mycologia, 99: 332-339.
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  45. Li, D.W. and G. Zhao, 2007. Goidanichiella cylindrospora sp. nov. from Connecticut, USA. Mycotaxon, 101: 41-46.

  46. Zhao, G.H., X.Y. Chen, Y.Z. Wu and D.W. Li, 2006. Study on fungi from pine wood nematode infested wood. J. Nanjing Forest. Univ. (Nat. Sci. Edn.), 30: 79-81.

  47. Zhao, G.H., X.Y. Chen, C.Q. Xie, B. Guan, Y.L. He and D.W. Li, 2006. Study on isolates of ceratocystis on rubber wood in China. J. West China Forest. Sci., 35: 6-11.

  48. Zhao, G.H., D.W. Li, Y.Z. Wu, X.Y. Chen, C.Q. Xie and B. Guan, 2005. Research development of wood sapstain and sapstaining Fungi. World Forest. Res., 18: 46-51.

  49. Zhao, G.H., D.W. Li, Y.Z. Wu, B. Guan and C.Q. Xie, 2005. Research and application of bicontrol of popular wood sapstaining fungi in pulping processing. Practical Forest. Technol., 5: 9-10.

  50. Zhao, G.H., D.W. Li, Y.Z. Wu, B. Guan and C.Q. Xie, 2005. Diagnosis of diseases on turfgrasses. J. Jiangsu Polytechnic College Agric. Forest., 1: 25-32.

  51. Zhao, G., X. Min, D.W. Li and Y. Wu, 2005. A poplar disease caused by Septoria musiva. J. Shandong Forest. Sci. Technol., 3: 44-46.

  52. Zhao, G., X. Chen and D.W. Li, 2005. New record species of ophiostoma in China. Forest. Res., 18: 726-729.
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  53. Zhao, G., D.W. Li, Y. Wu, X. Chen and C. Xie, 2005. Research development of wood sapstain and stain fungi. World Forest. Res., 18: 46-51.

  54. Zhao, G., D.W. Li, Y. Wu, G. Bin and C. Xie, 2005. Turfgrass caused by Pythium. Practical Forest. Technol., 8: 32-34.

  55. Zhao, G., D. Li, Y. Wu and B. Guan, 2005. Poplar diseases caused by Ceratocystis sensu lato. Forest. Pest Dis., 24: 28-31.
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  56. Li, D.W., 2005. Release and dispersal of basidiospores from Amanita muscaria var. alba and their infiltration into a residence. Mycol. Res., 109: 1235-1242.
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  57. Li, D.W. and C.S. Yang, 2005. Taxonomic history and current status of Stachybotrys chartarum and related species. Indoor Air, 15: 5-10.

  58. Moon, R.E., D.W. Li and C.S. Yang, 2004. Mold-contaminated fabrics: Cleaning effectiveness comparison. Cleaning Restoration, 41: 30-38.

  59. Moon, R.E., D.W. Li and C.S. Yang, 2004. Mold-contaminated fabrics: Cleaning effectiveness comparison-mycotoxin removal and transfer. Cleaning Restoration, 41: 33-36.

  60. Li, D.W. and C.S. Yang, 2004. Notes on indoor fungi I: New records and noteworthy fungi from indoor environments. Mycotaxon, 89: 473-488.

  61. Li, D.W., C.S. Yang, R. Haugland and S. Vesper, 2003. A new species of Memnoniella. Mycotaxon, 85: 253-257.

  62. Sutton, J.C., D.W. Li, G. Peng, H. Yu, P. Zhang and R.M. Valdebenito-Sanhueza, 1997. Gliocladium roseum a versatile adversary of Botrytis cinerea in crops. Plant Dis., 81: 316-328.
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  63. Li, D.W., 1996. The effects of Laccaria proxima and fibrous pulp waste on the growth of nine container-grown conifer seedling species. Mycorrhiza, 6: 137-143.
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  64. Li, D.W. and B. Kendrick, 1996. Functional and causal relationships between indoor and outdoor airborne fungi. Can. J. Bot., 74: 194-209.
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  65. Li, D.W. and B. Kendrick, 1995. Indoor aeromycota in relation to residential characteristics and allergic symptoms. Mycopathologia, 131: 149-157.
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  66. Li, D.W. and B. Kendrick, 1995. A year-round study on functional relationships of airborne fungi with meteorological factors. Int. J. Biometeorol., 39: 74-80.
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  67. Li, D.W. and B. Kendrick, 1995. A year-round outdoor aeromycological study in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Grana, 34: 199-207.
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  68. Li, D.W. and B. Kendrick, 1995. A year-round comparison of fungal spores in indoor and outdoor air. Mycologia, 87: 190-195.
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  69. Qi, C.J., D.W. Li and B.X. Zhang, 1994. Bionomics of the Manchurian catalpa shoot borer, Sinomphisa plagialis (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in Shandong, China. Bull. Entomol. Res., 84: 533-540.
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  70. Li, D.W. and B. Kendrick, 1994. Functional relationships between airborne fungal spores and enviromental factors in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, as detected by Canonical correspondence analysis. Grana, 33: 166-176.
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  71. Qi, C.J., D.W. Li, B.T. Geng and X.N. Wang, 1991. Study on the spatial distribution of Sinomphisa plagialis (Wileman) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). J. Shandong Forest. Sci. Technol., 3: 42-46.

  72. Qi, C.J., B.T. Geng, D.W. Li, B.X. Zhang and X.N. Wang, 1991. Study on the prediction of incidence of Sinomphisa plagialis (Wileman) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Forest Pests Dis., 1: 22-23.

  73. Li, D.W., 1987. The spatial distribution pattern of the larvae of Paranthrene tabaniformis Rottemburry (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) on poplar stocks. Forest Pest Dis., 6: 19-23.