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Forest Products Laboratory
One Gifford Pinchot Drive
Madison, WI 53726-2398
Phone: (608) 231-9200
Fax: (608) 231-9592
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Juliet D. Tang

Durability and Wood Protection Research
Unit: FPL-4723
Volunteer
201 Lincoln Green
Starkville, MS
United States
39759

Phone: 662-338-3107
juliet.d.tang@usda.gov

Current Research

Green building solutions
Discovery of novel wood protection biocides
Biotic controls of coarse woody debris decomposition

Research Interest

Advancing wood protection through basic research on the "Omics" of wood decomposition

Past Research

Insecticide resistance managementGenetics of insecticide resistanceMechanisms of disease resistance in plants

Education

Mississippi State University, Ph.D. Forest Resources Omics of brown rot decay , 2011
University of Massachusetts, M.S. Entomology Physiology of pheromone production , 1986
University of Massachusetts, B.S. Zoology Cum laude , 1981

Professional Organizations

Mississippi State University, Adjunct Faculty
American Wood Protection Association, Member

Below are the 47 US Forest Service publications sorted by year. You may re-sort the list by: Title, Date Posted, Category, Publication or Year.

Publication Year: 2022

*Title:* Development of a modified standard termite test for mass timber products *Source: Wood and Fiber Science journal Author(s)* Franca, Tamara S.F.A.; Stokes, C. Elizabeth; Tang, Juliet Year: 2022 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2021

*Title:* Culture maintenance of wood decay fungal isolates used in soil block tests *Source: AWPA proceedings paper Author(s)* Kirker, Grant T.; Ohno, Katie, M.; Tang, Juliet; Cai, Lili Year: 2021 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Performance of Oriented Strand Board Made with Soy Substituted Resin in Termite Choice Tests with Southern Yellow Pine *Source: Forest Products Journal Author(s)* Cheng, Qingzheng ; Tang, Juliet D.; Zhou, Chengfeng ; Jiang, Wei ; Hu, Lixia ; Nicholas, Darrel D.; Via, Brian Year: 2021 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Reference Gene Selection for RT-qPCR Analysis in Maize Kernels Inoculated with Aspergillus flavus *Source: Toxins Author(s)* Alves Oliveira, Dafne ; Tang, Juliet D.; Warburton, Marilyn L. Year: 2021 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Termite Presence and Feeding on Loblolly Pine Wood Differs Among Four Root-Infecting Bluestain (ophiostomatoid) Fungal Species *Source: Environmental Entomology Author(s)* Clay, Natalie ; Siegert, Courtney ; Tang, Juliet ; Little, Nathan ; Eckhardt, Lori ; Riggins, John J. Year: 2021 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Testing continues on 2 termiticide candidates: The U.S. Forest Service releases its termiticide testing report for 2020. *Source: magazine/trade publication Author(s)* Shelton, Thomas; Fye, Donald; Bell, Craig; Mankowski, Mark , E. .; Tang, Juliet Year: 2021 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2020

*Title:* A study of the gut bacterial community of Reticulitermes virginicus exposed to chitosan treatment *Source: Insects. 11(10): 681. 17 p. Author(s)* Telmadarrehei, Telmah ; Tang, Juliet D.; Raji, Olanrewaju ; Rezazadeh, Amir ; Narayanan, Lakshmi ; Shmulsky, Rubin ; Jeremic, Dragica Year: 2020 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Bonding performance of adhesive systems for cross-laminated timber treated with micronized copper azole type C (MCA-C) *Source: Construction and Building Materials. 232. 10 p. Author(s)* Lim, Hyungsuk ; Tripathi, Sachin ; Tang, Juliet D. Year: 2020 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* PAST: The Pathway Association Studies Tool to Infer Biological Meaning from GWAS Datasets *Source: Plants Author(s)* Thrash, Adam ; Tang, Juliet D.; DeOrnellis, Mason ; Peterson, Daniel G.; Warburton, Marilyn L. Year: 2020 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Staying the course: The U.S. Forest Service provides its termiticide testing report for 2019. *Source: Magazine/trade publication Author(s)* Shelton, Thomas; Fye, Donald; Tang, Juliet; Mankowski, Mark , E. . Year: 2020 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2019

*Title:* Evaluation of flood damage on treated CLT wall panels *Source: Res. in Prog. RIP-4714-040. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. 2 p. Author(s)* Tang, Juliet D.; Lim, Hyungsuk Year: 2019 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Field durability of treated and untreated CLT wall envelope systems *Source: Res. in Prog. RIP-4723-041. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. 2 p. Author(s)* Tang, Juliet D.; Lim, Hyungsuk Year: 2019 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Guidelines for the selection and use of pressure-treated wood *Source: FS Pub Author(s)* Lebow, Stan; Tang, Juliet; Kirker, Grant T.; Mankowski, Mark , E. . Year: 2019 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Hurricane Michael ravages Florida test site *Source: Pest Management Professional. 87(6), June 2019. 7 p. Author(s)* Shelton, Thomas ; Fye, Donald ; Tang, Juliet ; Mankowski, Mark , E. . Year: 2019 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Leveraging GWAS data to identify metabolic pathways and networks involved in maize lipid biosynthesis *Source: The Plant Journal. 38: 1-11. Author(s)* Li, Hui ; Thrash, Adam ; Tang, Juliet D.; He, Linlin ; Yan, Jianbing ; Warburton, Marilyn L. Year: 2019 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Ongoing termite studies on cross laminated timber (CLT) panels *Source: In: Proceedings, American wood protection association. Orlando, FL: 173-178. Author(s)* Stokes, C. Elizabeth; França, Tamara S.F.A.; Tang, Juliet D. Year: 2019 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Using metagenomics to quantify the bacterial diversity in field stakes treated with wood preservative *Source: In: Proceedings, 62nd International Convention of Society of Wood Science and Technology. 111-118. Author(s)* Narayanan, Lakshmi ; Tang, Juliet D.; Kirker, Grant ; Mohammadi-Araghi, Maryam K.; Stokes, C. Elizabeth. Year: 2019 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Utility of image software in quantification of termite damage on cross-laminated timber (CLT) *Source: In: Wang, X.; Sauter, U.H.; Ross, R.J., eds. 2019. Proceedings: 21st International Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation of Wood Symposium. General Technical Report FPL-GTR-272. Madison, WI: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory. pp 643-649. Author(s)* França, Tamara S.F.A.; Stokes, C. Elizabeth; Tang, Juliet D.; Arango, Rachel A. Year: 2019 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2018

*Title:* Biogeochemical hotspots around bark-beetle killed trees *Source: In: Kirschman, Julia E., comp. 2018. Proceedings of the 19th biennial southern silvicultural research conference. e-General Technical Report SRS- 234. Asheville, NC: U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Southern Research Station. Author(s)* Siegert, Courtney M.; Renninger, Heidi J.; Karunarathna, A.A. Sasith; Riggins, John J.; Clay, Natalie A.; Tang, Juliet D.; Hornslein, Nicole ; Chaney, Brent L. Year: 2018 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Durability of cross laminated timber against termite damage *Source: In: Proceedings, 61st international convention of society of wood science and technology and Japan wood research society. Monona, WI: Society for Wood Science and Technology. 10 p. Author(s)* Franca, Tamara S.F.A.; Stokes, C. Elizabeth; Tang, Juliet D. Year: 2018 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Dysbiosis: a potential novel strategy for control of subterranean termites *Source: In: Proceedings, 114th annual meeting of the American wood protection association. Birmingham, AL: American Wood Protection Association: 81-91. Author(s)* Tang, Juliet D.; Raji, Olan ; Peterson, Daniel G.; Jeremic-Nikolic, Dragica Year: 2018 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Effect of chitosan on diversity and number of protists in subterranean termites *Source: Proceedings of the American Wood Protection Association. 114: 49-59. Author(s)* Telmadarrehei, Telmah ; Raji, Olanrewaju ; Rezazadeh, Amir ; Jeremic-Nikolic, Dragica ; Tang, Juliet D. Year: 2018 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Evaluation of cross-laminated timber resistance to termite attack *Source: Proceedings of the American Wood Protection Association Annual Meeting. 114: 266-271 Author(s)* França, T.S.F.A. ; Stokes, C.E. ; Tang, J.D. Year: 2018 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Fungal–copper interactions in wood examined with large field of view synchrotron-based X-ray fluorescence microscopy *Source: Wood Material Science & Engineering. 16(5): 1-11. Author(s)* Zelinka, Samuel L.; Jakes, Joseph E.; Tang, Juliet ; Ohno, Katie , M.; Bishell, Amy ; Finney, Lydia ; Maxey, Evan R.; Vogt, Stefan ; Kirker, Grant T. Year: 2018 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Gene expression analysis of wood decay fungus Fibroporia Radiculosa grown In ACQ-treated wood *Source: Wood and Fiber Science. 50(2): 1-12. Author(s)* Akgul, Ayfer; Akgul, Ali; Tang, Juliet; Diehl, Susan Year: 2018 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* genome-wide association and metabolic pathway analysis of corn earworm resistance in maize *Source: The Plant Genome. 11(1): 1-8. Author(s)* Warburton, Marilyn L.; Womack, Erika D.; Tang, Juliet D.; Thrash, Adam; Smith, J. Spencer; Xu, Wenwei; Murray, Seth C.; Williams, W. Paul Year: 2018 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Indirect effects of bark beetle-generated dead wood on biogeochemical and decomposition processes in a pine forest *Source: Oecologia. 188(4): 1209-1226. Author(s)* Siegert, Courtney M.; Clay, Natalie A.; Tang, Juliet D.; Garrigues, Lisa G.; Riggins, John J. Year: 2018 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Survey of candidate genes for maize resistance to infection by Aspergillus flavus and/or aflatoxin contamination *Source: Toxins. 10(61): 1-10. Author(s)* Hawkins, Leigh; Warburton, Marilyn; Tang, Juliet; Tomashek, John; Alves Oliveira, Dafne; Ogunola, Oluwaseun; Smith, J.; Williams, W. Year: 2018 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Termiticidal activity of chitosan against the subterranean termites Reticulitermes flavipes and Reticulitermes virginicus *Source: Pest Management Science. 9. 7 p. Author(s)* Raji, Olanrewaju; Tang, Juliet D; Telmadarrehei, Telmah; Jeremic, Dragica Year: 2018 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* USDA FS report: 80 years of termiticide testing *Source: Pest Management Professional. May 2018. 70-76. Author(s)* Shelton, Thomas ; Fye, Donald ; Tang, Juliet ; Mankowski, Mark , E. . Year: 2018 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2017

*Title:* Activity of two strobilurin fungicides against three species of decay fungi in agar plate tests *Source: The International Research Group on Wood Protection, Section 3, Wood protecting chemicals: Paper prepared for the IRG48 Scientific Conference on Wood Protection. Ghent, Belgium: 2-13. Author(s)* Tang, Juliet D.; Ciaramitaro, Tina; Tomaso-Peterson, Maria; Diehl, Susan V. Year: 2017 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Analysis of hindgut bacterial phyla frequency and diversity in subterranean termites exposed to chitosan-treated wood *Source: The International Research Group on Wood Protection, Section 1, Biology: Paper prepared for the IRG48 Scientific Conference on Wood Protection. Ghent, Belgium: 2-8. Author(s)* Raji, Olanrewaju; Tang, Juliet D.; Telmadarrehei, Telmah; Jeremic, Dragica Year: 2017 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Characterization of the maize lipoxygenase gene family in relation to aflatoxin accumulation resistance *Source: PLoS ONE. 12(7):1-19. Author(s)* Ogunola, Oluwaseun F.; Hawkins, Leigh K.; Mylroie, Erik; Kolomiets, Michael V.; Borrego, Eli; Tang, Juliet D.; Williams, Paul W.; Warburton, Marilyn L. Year: 2017 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Defeating copper tolerance: an example of how “omics” research can accelerate discovery of new wood protection compounds *Source: In: Proceedings, American wood protection association annual meeting 2016. San Juan, PR: Vol. 112. 106-113. Author(s)* Tang, Juliet D.; Ciaramitaro, Tina; Nicholas, Darrel D.; Tomaso-Peterson, Maria; Diehl, Susan V. Year: 2017 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Diversity of Hindgut Bacterial Population in Subterranean Termite, Reticulitermes flavipes *Source: In: Proceedings, American wood protection association annual meeting 2016. San Juan, PR: Vol. 112. 48-53. Author(s)* Raji, Olanrewaju; Jeremic-Nikolic, Dragica; Tang, Juliet D. Year: 2017 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Potential impact of subterranean termites on cross-laminated timber (CLT) in the Southeastern U.S *Source: Proceedings, American wood protection association. 113: 214-219. Author(s)* Stokes, C. Elizabeth; Shmulsky, Rubin; Tang, Juliet D. Year: 2017 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Revisiting the role of bacteria in treated wood *Source: fplrip-4723-035-MSU-Kirker-Tang-Lim Author(s)* Tang, Juliet; Stokes, C. Elizabeth; Kirker, Grant Year: 2017 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Strobilurins-a novel co-biocide for copper-based wood protection *Source: fplrip-4723-027-MSU-Strobilurins-Tang-Nicholas. 2 p. Author(s)* Tang, Juliet D.; Nicholas, Darrel D. Year: 2017 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* USFS termiticide report: a new era for termiticide tests *Source: Pest Management Professional, May 2017. pp. 4. Author(s)* Shelton, Thomas; Fye, Donald; Tang, Juliet; Mankowski, Mark , E. . Year: 2017 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2016

*Title:* Cross-laminated timber (CLT) resistance to infestation by subterranean termites *Source: fplrip-4723-024-MSU-CLT Resistance-Tang-Stokes Author(s)* Stokes, C. Elizabeth; Tang, Juliet Year: 2016 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Termiticide testing continues The USFS presents its annual termiticide report for 2015 *Source: Pest Management Professional Author(s)* Shelton, Thomas; Fye, Donald; Mankowski, Mark ; Tang, Juliet Year: 2016 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2015

*Title:* Command Performance The USFS presents its annual Termiticide Report for 2014 *Source: Pest Management Professional March 2015; pp. 42-46. Author(s)* Shelton, Thomas; Fye, Donald; Tang, Juliet, D..; Mankowski, Mark, E. . Year: 2015 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Genome-Wide Association Mapping of and Aspergillus flavus Aflatoxin Accumulation Resistance in Maize *Source: Crop Science Author(s)* Warburton, Marilyn L.; Tang, Juliet D.; Windham, Gary L.; Hawkins, Leigh K.; Murray, Seth C.; Xu, Wenwei; Boykin, Debbie; Perkins, Andy; Williams, W. Paul Year: 2015 view abstract, download publication »
*Title:* Toxicity threshold of chitosan for the subterranean termite, Reticulitermes flavipes *Source: In: Proceedings of the Canadian Wood Preservation Association 36th Annual Meeting Ottawa, Ontario, October 27 & 28, 2015 Author(s)* Raji, Olanrewaju; Telmadarrehei, Telmah; Tang, Juliet D.; Jeremic, Dragica Year: 2015 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2014

*Title:* Chapter 3: Omics and the Future of Sustainable Biomaterials *Source: In: Deterioration and Protection of Sustainable Biomaterials, 2014, American Chemical Society, ACS Symposium Series; American Chemical Society: Washington, DC. 2014. pp. 59-79 Author(s)* Tang, Juliet D.; Diehl, Susan V. Year: 2014 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2013

*Title:* Gene Expression Analysis of Copper Tolerance and Wood Decay in the Brown Rot Fungus Fibroporia radiculosa *Source: Applied and Environmental Microbiology Author(s)* Tang, J. D.; Parker, L. A.; Perkins, A. D.; Sonstegard, T. S.; Schroeder, S. G.; Nicholas, D. D.; Diehl, S. V. Year: 2013 view abstract, download publication »
Publication Year: 2012

*Title:* Short-Read Sequencing for Genomic Analysis of the Brown Rot Fungus Fibroporia radiculosa *Source: Applied and Environmental Microbiology Author(s)* Tang, J. D.; Perkins, A. D.; Sonstegard, T. S.; Schroeder, S. G.; Burgess, S. C.; Diehl, S. V. Year: 2012 view abstract, download publication »


*Publication Year: 2020*
Highlight ID: 1660	Bonding Performance of Adhesive Systems for Cross-Laminated Timber Treated with Micronized Copper Azole Type C Expanding the use of cross-laminated timber (CLT) to outdoor applications is "one sticky problem." Research must examine compatibility between adhesive and wood preservative, evaluate bond strength and wood failure under applied forces, and test bond ...

Highlight ID: 1653	Guide for Selection and Use of Pressure-Treated Wood This report describes and provides guidance for selection and use of pressure-treated wood for specific applications. ...


*Publication Year: 2019*
Highlight ID: 1332	Going Big with Mass Timber Protection Researchers are leading efforts to better understand mass timber as a next generation building material and provide safe effective protection strategies to ensure public safety and responsible forest stewardship. ...


*Publication Year: 2018*
Highlight ID: 1305	Giving Termites "Stomach Aches" Chitosan can be used to upset the microbial imbalance in the termite hindgut, leading to the establishment of three different bacterial pathogens. ...


*Publication Year: 2017*
Highlight ID: 1279	Assessing termite impact on cross-laminated timber panels Forest Service and Mississippi State University researchers are in the process of determining the impact of termites found in the Southeastern U.S. on cross-laminated timber (CLT), a mass timber product entering the tall building construction market. ...

Highlight ID: 1278	Eco-friendly biopesticide protects wood from termites by affecting their hindgut symbionts Chitosan kills termites by targeting their hindgut protists rather than the termite itself. ...

Highlight ID: 1286	Rational approach for discovering new, targeted biocides for wood protection Forest Service researchers used a rational approach based on gene expression studies to identify a novel application of a fungicide for use in copper-based wood preservative systems. ...


*Publication Year: 2015*
Highlight ID: 616	A Knowledge-based Approach for Developing Green Building Solutions Scientists are using gene discovery to accelerate their understanding of copper tolerance in wood decay fungi and create green solutions for wood protection. ...

Highlight ID: 603	USFS Termiticide Report for 2014 The most recent efficacy data for termiticides currently on the market were reported as part of the USDA Forest Service Termiticide Testing Program. This report allows consumers and applicators nationwide to examine the relative performance of these ...

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There’s a Superhero Beneath Your Feet Imagine a trail dipping below a steep valley edge surrounded by lush, verdant greens. A brook chatters below and in its soft watery tones invites hikers to a moment of relaxation and communion. The breeze is soft and sweet as the leaf canopy dances in unison overhead. It is idyllic and accessib...	03-25-2020

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