Selected Publication: 1. Chen L., Ochieng S. A., He X.-F., Fadamiro H. Y. Comparing electroantennogram and behavioral responses of two Pseudacteon phorid fly species to body extracts of black, red and hybrid imported fire ants, Solenopsis spp. Journal of Insect Physiology 2012, 58(10): 1360-1367. 2. Chen L., Lu Y.-Y., Hu Q.-B., Fadamiro H.Y. Similarity in venom alkaloid chemistry of alate queens of imported fire ants: implication for hybridization between Solenopsis richteri and S. invicta in the southern United States. Chemistry & Biodiversity 2012, 9(4): 702-713. 3. Das P., Chen L., Sharma K. R., Fadamiro H. Y. Abundance of antennal chemosensilla in two parasitoid wasps with different degree of host specificity, Microplitis croceipes and Cotesia marginiventris may explain sexual and species differences in their response to host-related volatiles. Microscopy Research and Technique 2011, 74(10): 900-909. 4. Chen L., Hu Q.-B., Fadamiro H.Y. Venom alkaloids in Solenopsis richteri Solenopsis invicta hybrid: an attempt to identify new alkaloidal components. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 2010, 58(22): 11534-11542. 5. Ngumbi E., Chen L., Fadamiro H.Y. Electroantennogram (EAG) responses of Microplitis croceipes and Cotesia marginiventris and their lepidopteran hosts to a wide array of odor stimuli: correlation between EAG response and degree of host specificity? Journal of Insect Physiology 2010, 56(9): 1260-1268. 6. Fadamiro H. Y., Chen L., Akotsen-Mensah C., Setzer W. N. Antennal electrophysiological responses of the giant swallowtail butterfly, Papilio cresphontes, to the essential oils of Zanthoxylum clava-herculis and related plants. Chemoecology 2010, 20(1): 25-33. 7. Chen L., Sharma K., Fadamiro H. Y. Fire ant venom alkaloids act as key attractants for the parasitic phorid fly, Pseudacteon tricuspis (Diptera: Phoridae). Naturwissenschaften 2009, 96(12): 1421-1429. 8. Ngumbi E., Chen L., Fadamiro H.Y. Comparative GC-EAD responses of a specialist (Microplitis croceipes) and a generalist (Cotesia marginiventris) parasitoid to cotton volatiles induced by two caterpillar species. Journal of Chemical Ecology 2009, 35(9): 1009-1020. 9. Fadamiro H. Y., He X.-F., Chen L. Intra- and interspecific aggression in red, black, and hybrid Solenopsis fire ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae): does aggressiveness explain shifts in their spatial distribution in southern United States? Ecological Entomology 2009, 34(4): 427-436. 10. Chen L., Fadamiro H. Y. Re-investigation of venom chemistry of Solenopsis fire ants. II. Identification of novel alkaloids in S. invicta. Toxicon 2009, 53(5): 479-486. 11. Chen L., Fadamiro H. Y. Re-investigation of venom chemistry of Solenopsis fire ants. I. Identification of novel alkaloids in S. richteri. Toxicon 2009, 53(5): 469-478. 12. Chen L., Fadamiro H. Y. Antennal sensilla of the decapitating phorid fly, Pseudacteon tricuspis (Diptera: Phoridae). Micron 2008, 39(5): 517-525. 13. Chen L., Fadamiro H. Y. Differential electroantennogram response of females and males of two parasitoid species to host-related green leaf volatiles and inducible compounds. Bulletin of Entomological Research 2007, 97(5): 515-522. 14. Chen L., Fadamiro H. Y. Behavioral and electroantennogram responses of phorid fly Pseudacteon tricuspis (Diptera: Phoridae) to red imported fire ant Solenopsis invicta odor and trail pheromones. Journal of Insect behavior 2007, 20(2): 267-287. 15. Yin B.-L., Chen L., Xu H.-H., Zhang J.-C., Wu Y.-L. Synthesis and bio-activities of pyrazolyl or pyridinyl substituted Tonghaosu analogs. Chinese Journal of Chemistry 2007, 25(6): 808-813. 16. Yin B.-L., Chen L., Xu H.-H., Hu T.-S., Wu Y.-L. Synthesis and insecticidal structure-activity relationships of novel tonghaosu analogs. Chinese Journal of Chemistry 2006, 24(2): 240-246. 17. Chen L., Fadamiro H. Y. Comparing the effects of five naturally occurring monosaccharide and oligosaccharide sugars on longevity and carbohydrate nutrient levels of a parasitic phorid fly, Pseudacteon tricuspis. Physiological Entomology 2006, 31(1): 46-56. 18. Fadamiro H. Y., Chen L., Onagbola E. O., Graham L. ‘Fudd’. Lifespan and patterns of accumulation and mobilization of nutrients in sugar fed phorid fly Pseudacteon tricuspis. Physiological Entomology 2005, 30(3): 212-224. 19. Chen L., Onagbola E. O., Fadamiro, H. Y. Effects of temperature, sugar availability, gender, mating, and size on the longevity of phorid fly Pseudacteon tricuspis (Diptera: Phoridae). Environmental Entomology 2005, 34(2): 246-255. 20. Fadamiro H. Y., Chen L. Utilization of aphid honeydew and floral nectar by Pseudacteon tricuspis (Diptera: Phoridae), a parasitoid of imported fire ants, Solenopsis spp. (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Biological Control 2005, 34(1): 73-82. 21. Chen L., Xu H.-H., Hu T.-S., Wu Y.-L. Synthesis of spiroketal enol ethers related to tonghaosu and their insecticidal activities. Pest Management Science 2005, 61(5): 477-482. 22. Chen L., Xu H.-H., Xiao C., Yin B.-L., Hu T.-S., Wu Y.-L. Synthesis and antifeeding activity of Tonghaosu analogues. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 2004, 52(22): 6719-6723. 23. Chen L., Xu H.-H., Yin B.-L., Xiao C., Hu T.-S., Wu Y.-L. Synthesis and biological activity of Tonghaosu analogs containing phenoxy-phenyl moiety. Chinese Journal of Chemistry 2004, 22(9): 984-989. 24. Chen L., Yin B.-L., Xu H.-H., Chiu M.-H., Wu Y.-L. Study on Tonghaosu and its analogs: Isolation, structure identification and synthesis of antifeedant B-ring-homo-Tonghaosu. Chinese Journal of Chemistry 2004, 22(1): 92-99. 25. Qi S.-H., Chen L., Wu D.-G., Ma Y.-B., Luo X.-D. Novel tetranortriterpenoid derivatives from Munronia henryi. Tetrahedron 2003, 59(23): 4193-4199. 26. Qi S.-H., Wu D.-G., Chen L., Ma Y.-B., Luo X.-D. Insect Antifeedants from Munronia henryi: Structure of Munroniamide. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 2003, 51(24): 6949-6952. 27. Zhu H.-Y., Wan S.-Q., Chen L.* EAG and behavioral responses of workers of the red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta Buren (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) to its trail pheromones. Acta Entomologica Sinica 2012, 55(3): 303-308 (In Chinese). 28. Zhang Z.-X., Cheng D.-M., Xu H.-H., Wu Y.-L., Chen L. Isolation, structure identification and bioassay of 3-hydroxyl-azadirachtin. Journal of Fujian College of Forestry 2007, 27(3): 278-282 (In Chinese). 29. Zhang Z.-X., Cheng D.-M., Xu H.-H., Wu Y.-L., Chen L. Isolation, structure identification and bioassay of 3-hydroxyl, 12-carboxyl-azadirachtin. Journal of South China Agricultural University 2007, 28(3): 42-46 (In Chinese). 30. Zhang Z.-X., Cheng D.-M., Xu H.-H., Wu Y.-L., Yin B.-L., Chen L., Yang X.-Y. Toxicity of 2 kinds of hydro-azadirachtin A against insects. Journal of Huazhong Agricultural University 2007, 26(2): 182-185 (In Chinese). 31. Zhang Z.-X., Cheng D.-M., Xu H.-H., Wu Y.-L., Yin B.-L., Chen L., Yang X.-Y. Preparation, identification and bioactivity of c12-hydrolysis azadirachtin A. Natural Product Research & Development 2005, 17(4): 471-474 (In Chinese). 32. Wen Y.-H., Feng Z.-X., Chen L., Xu H.-H. Effects of twig powder of Cephalotaxus fortunei on control of peanut root-knot disease caused by Meloidogyne arenaria. Acta Phytophylacica Sinica 2004, 31(2): 161-165 (In Chinese). 33. Chen L., Xu H.-H., Chiu S.-F. A simple method to obtain the optimal synergistic mixture ratio of combined pesticides. Journal of Biomathematics 2001, 16(4): 456-461 (In Chinese). 34. Wen Y.-H., Feng Z.-X., Xu H.-H., Chen L. Screening for nematicidal activity of some plant extracts against 3 parasitic nematodes. Journal of Huazhong Agricultural University 2001, 20(3): 235-238 (In Chinese). 35. Chen L., Xu H.-H., Wen Y.-L., Chiu S.-F. Studies on the influence of operational factors on the toxicities of insecticides by using potter tower method. Journal of South China Agricultural University 2001, 22(2): 32-34 (In Chinese). 36. Chen L., Xu H.-H., Chiu S.-F. Antifeeding and stomach-poison effects of Daphne tangutica against Pieris rapae larvae. Natural Product Research & Development 2000, 12(6): 22-26 (In Chinese). 37. Xu H.-H., Chen L., Chiu S.-F., Sun H.-F., Ji L.-J. Insecticidal activities of Daphne tangutica extracts on Pieris rapae larvae. Acta Entomologica Sinica 2000, 43(4): 364-372 (In Chinese). 38. Chen L., Xu H.-H., Li Y.-Y., He L.-F., Chiu S.-F. Study on the screening method for optimal synergetic ratio of combined pesticides. Acta Phytophylacica Sinica 2000, 27(4): 349-354 (In Chinese). 39. Chen L., Xu H.-H., Chiu S.-F. Application of the uniform experimental design to obtain the optimal synergistic mixture ratio of combined pesticides. Journal of South China Agricultural University 2000, 21(3): 33-35 (In Chinese). 40. Chen L. Study on the microemulsion of 10% fenpropathrin. Pesticides 2000, 39(3): 17-18, 20 (In Chinese). 41. Chen L., Xu H.-H. Studies on antifeeding activity of Daphne tangutica against tabacco cutworm, Spodoptera litura. Journal of South China Agricultural University 2000, 21(1): 44-46 (In Chinese). 42. Chen L., Xu H.-H., Chiu S.-F. Study on activity of insect antifeedant influenced by leaf disc thickness. Journal of Huazhong Agricultural University 2000, 19(1): 12-14 (In Chinese). 43. Chen L., Xu H.-H. Demonstration of law of extraction efficiency. Journal of South China Agricultural University 1998, 19(4): 98-100 (In Chinese). 44. Chen L., Xu H.-H. A review on the insecticidal mechanism of imidacloprid, a new nicotinic insecticide. Journal of Hubei Agricultural College 1998, 18(1): 85-88 (In Chinese). Patents: 1. Biao-Lin Yin, Li Chen, Yu-Lin Wu. 2003. New type of tonghaosu analogs containing nitrogen in its B-ring. Chinese Patent. No. 03115152 dated Jan. 24, 2003. 2. Biao-Lin Yin, Yu-Lin Wu, Li Chen. 2003. New type of tonghaosu analogs containing nitrogen in its A-ring. Chinese Patent. No. 03115808 dated Mar. 14, 2003.