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D-Index
49
Citations
8237
World Ranking
2289
National Ranking
577

David G. Hall publication distribution in Plant Science and Agronomy in 2026

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36 publications 467+

This scientist: 197 publications — 76th percentile

76% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 467 publications or more.

David G. Hall D-index placement in Plant Science and Agronomy in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Plant Science and Agronomy scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where David G. Hall sits on this spectrum.

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This scientist: 49 D-Index — 66th percentile

66% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Botany
  • Ecology
  • Gene

David G. Hall mainly focuses on Diaphorina citri, Botany, Horticulture, Hemiptera and Citrus greening disease. David G. Hall has included themes like Psylloidea, Homoptera, PEST analysis, Tamarixia radiata and Rutaceae in his Diaphorina citri study. In the subject of general Botany, his work in Nymph and Isaria fumosorosea is often linked to Green color, Adhesive materials and Cordycipitaceae, thereby combining diverse domains of study.

David G. Hall interconnects Trapping and Significant difference in the investigation of issues within Horticulture. The concepts of his Hemiptera study are interwoven with issues in Entomopathogenic fungus and Microbiology, Hypha. His Citrus greening disease research is multidisciplinary, incorporating perspectives in Citrus × sinensis and Host, Olfactometer.

His most cited work include:

  • Complete Genome Sequence of Citrus Huanglongbing Bacterium, ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’ Obtained Through Metagenomics (326 citations)
  • Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri, vector of citrus huanglongbing disease (240 citations)
  • Estimating the relative abundance of flush shoots in citrus with implications on monitoring insects associated with flush (119 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?

His primary areas of study are Diaphorina citri, Botany, Horticulture, Hemiptera and Citrus greening disease. His biological study spans a wide range of topics, including PEST analysis, Nymph, Host and Orange. His study focuses on the intersection of Nymph and fields such as Honeydew with connections in the field of Ultrastructure.

Botany is closely attributed to Citrus × sinensis in his research. His research integrates issues of Phloem, Microbiology and Stylet in his study of Hemiptera. His research investigates the link between Citrus greening disease and topics such as Candidatus Liberibacter that cross with problems in Germplasm.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Diaphorina citri (61.11%)
  • Botany (50.56%)
  • Horticulture (36.67%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2015-2020)?

  • Diaphorina citri (61.11%)
  • Hemiptera (36.11%)
  • Botany (50.56%)

In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:

His primary areas of investigation include Diaphorina citri, Hemiptera, Botany, Horticulture and Orange. He works in the field of Diaphorina citri, namely Citrus greening disease. His research in Hemiptera focuses on subjects like PEST analysis, which are connected to Host plants.

His Diaprepes abbreviatus study in the realm of Botany connects with subjects such as Plastic film. His study in Horticulture is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing from both Biological dispersal and Morphometrics. His research investigates the connection between Orange and topics such as Rutaceae that intersect with problems in Genetic traits.

Between 2015 and 2020, his most popular works were:

  • Acquisition, Replication and Inoculation of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus following Various Acquisition Periods on Huanglongbing-Infected Citrus by Nymphs and Adults of the Asian Citrus Psyllid. (54 citations)
  • Protein interaction networks at the host–microbe interface in Diaphorina citri, the insect vector of the citrus greening pathogen (34 citations)
  • Conventional Citrus of Some Scion/Rootstock Combinations Show Field Tolerance under High Huanglongbing Disease Pressure (27 citations)

In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Botany
  • Ecology
  • Gene

David G. Hall spends much of his time researching Diaphorina citri, Botany, Citrus greening disease, Hemiptera and Microbiology. His research in Diaphorina citri tackles topics such as Veterinary medicine which are related to areas like Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus. David G. Hall has researched Botany in several fields, including Arthropod mouthparts and Horticulture.

His research investigates the connection with Citrus greening disease and areas like Electrical penetration graph which intersect with concerns in Stylet and Instar. His work carried out in the field of Hemiptera brings together such families of science as Plant species and Colonization. His Microbiology research incorporates elements of Proteome, Insect, Host and Hemolymph.

Best Publications

  • Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri, vector of citrus huanglongbing disease

    David G. Hall;Matthew L. Richardson;El-Desouky Ammar;Susan E. Halbert

  • Estimating the Relative Abundance of Flush Shoots in Citrus with Implications on Monitoring Insects Associated with Flush

    David G. Hall;L.G. Albrigo

  • Incidence of Invasive Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) and Its Introduced Parasitoid Tamarixia radiata (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) in Florida Citrus

    Jawwad A. Qureshi;Michael E. Rogers;David G. Hall;Philip A. Stansly

  • Roles of olfactory cues, visual cues, and mating status in orientation of Diaphorina citri Kuwayama (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) to four different host plants.

    Erik J. Wenninger;Lukasz L. Stelinski;David G. Hall

  • Localization of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus, Associated with Citrus Huanglongbing Disease, in its Psyllid Vector using Fluorescence in situ Hybridization

    El‐Desouky Ammar;Robert G. Shatters;David G. Hall

  • Detection and Relative Titer of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus in the Salivary Glands and Alimentary Canal of Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) Vector of Citrus Huanglongbing Disease

    El-Desouky Ammar;Robert G. Shatters;Christine Lynch;Christine Lynch;David G. Hall

  • Heat Treatment Eliminates ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’ from Infected Citrus Trees Under Controlled Conditions

    Michele T. Hoffman;Melissa S. Doud;Lisa Williams;Mu-Qing Zhang

  • Acquisition, Replication and Inoculation of Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus following Various Acquisition Periods on Huanglongbing-Infected Citrus by Nymphs and Adults of the Asian Citrus Psyllid.

    El-Desouky Ammar;El-Desouky Ammar;John E. Ramos;David G. Hall;William O. Dawson

  • Population ecology and phenology of Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) in two Florida citrus groves.

    David G. Hall;Matthew G. Hentz;Robert C. Adair

  • Daily Timing of Mating and Age at Reproductive Maturity in Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Psyllidae)

    Erik J. Wenninger;David G. Hall

  • Colonization of Citrus and Citrus- related Germplasm by Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Psyllidae)

    Catherine J. Westbrook;David G. Hall;Ed Stover;Yong Ping Duan

  • Dispersion Patterns and Sampling Plans for Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) in Citrus

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  • Toxicity of pesticides to Tamarixia radiata , a parasitoid of the Asian citrus psyllid

    David G. Hall;Ru Nguyen

  • Behavioral evidence for a female-produced sex attractant in Diaphorina citri

    Erik J. Wenninger;Lukasz L. Stelinski;David G. Hall

  • Melanaphis sacchari (Homoptera: APHIDIDAE), A Sugarcane Pest New to Louisiana

    W. H. White;T. E. Reagan;D. G. Hall

  • Insects and Mites Associated with Sugarcane in Florida

    David G. Hall

  • Metabolic Interplay between the Asian Citrus Psyllid and Its Profftella Symbiont: An Achilles' Heel of the Citrus Greening Insect Vector.

    John S. Ramsey;John S. Ramsey;Richard S. Johnson;Jason S. Hoki;Jason S. Hoki;Angela Kruse;Angela Kruse

  • Overview of worldwide diversity of Diaphorina citri Kuwayama mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase 1 haplotypes: two Old World lineages and a New World invasion.

    Laura Boykin;P. De Barro;D.G. Hall;W.B. Hunter

  • Temperature studies with the Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri: cold hardiness and temperature thresholds for oviposition.

    David G. Hall;Erik J. Wenninger;Matthew G. Hentz

  • Effects of a Particle Film on Biology and Behavior of Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) and Its Infestations in Citrus

    David G. Hall;Stephen L. Lapointe;Erik J. Wenninger

  • A COMPARISON OF TRAPS AND STEM TAP SAMPLING FOR MONITORING ADULT ASIAN CITRUS PSYLLID (HEMIPTERA: PSYLLIDAE) IN CITRUS

    David G. Hall;Matthew G. Hentz;Matthew A. Ciomperlik

  • Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) Infection and Dissemination of the Entomopathogenic Fungus Isaria fumosorosea (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae) Under Laboratory Conditions

    Pasco B. Avery;Wayne B. Hunter;David G. Hall;Mark A. Jackson

  • Effects of the fungus Isaria fumosorosea (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae) on reduced feeding and mortality of the Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Psyllidae)

    Pasco B. Avery;Vitalis W. Wekesa;Wayne B. Hunter;David G. Hall

  • Seasonal flight activity by the Asian citrus psyllid in east central Florida

    D. G. Hall;M. G. Hentz

  • Vibrational Communication Between the Sexes in Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Psyllidae)

    Erik J. Wenninger;Erik J. Wenninger;David G. Hall;Richard W. Mankin

  • A rapid field detection system for citrus huanglongbing associated ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’ from the psyllid vector, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama and its implications in disease management

    Manjunath L. Keremane;Chandrika Ramadugu;Esteban Rodriguez;Ryo Kubota

  • An Assessment of Yellow Sticky Card Traps as Indicators of the Abundance of Adult Diaphorina citri (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) in Citrus

    David G. Hall

Frequent Co-Authors

Ed Stover
Ed Stover United States Department of Agriculture
Philip A. Stansly
Philip A. Stansly University of Florida
Michael J. MacCoss
Michael J. MacCoss University of Washington
Richard J. Johnson
Richard J. Johnson University of Colorado Denver
Lukasz L. Stelinski
Lukasz L. Stelinski University of Florida
Sadie J. Ryan
Sadie J. Ryan University of Florida
Jason R. Rohr
Jason R. Rohr University of Notre Dame
Saskia A. Hogenhout
Saskia A. Hogenhout Norwich Research Park
Jude W. Grosser
Jude W. Grosser University of Florida
Sandra A. Allan
Sandra A. Allan United States Department of Agriculture

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