Jacquelene Childs

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Jacquelene Childs' research has focused on plant pathology and disease control, particularly in citrus fruits. Her early work investigated compounds and methods for controlling orange decay, with publications dating back to the 1940s and 1950s. This included studies on the efficacy of thiourea, thioacetamide, and other agents in aqueous solutions for preventing spoilage. Childs also explored the phenomenon of cachexia disease in Orlando Tangelo, examining its transmission and relationship to other citrus diseases like xyloporosis and tristeza. Further investigations delved into the diurnal cycle of spore maturation in powdery mildews and the presence of specific fungal species, such as *Physoderma*, in citrus and related plants. Childs' scholarship metrics include an h-index of 9, with 28 total publications and 342 citations. She has collaborated with several colleagues at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, including Deanne King, Rajalakshmi Cheerla, Ramey Moore, and Donya Watson, each sharing one publication.

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• h-index: 9
• Publications: 28
• Citations: 342