Projects

ABSORPTION AND METABOLISM OF ESSENTIAL MINERAL NUTRIENTS IN CHILDREN Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 416463

DELTA OBESITY PREVENTION RESEARCH PROGRAM Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 416490

DELTA OPRU - FDA, NATIONAL CENTER FOR TOXICOLOGICAL RESEARCH Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 416718

COMMON BEAN COORDINATED AGRICULTURAL PROJECT Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 418811

DELTA OBESITY PREVENTION RESEARCH - DELTA HEALTH ALLIANCE Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 421408

MINERAL ABSORPTION AND METABOLISM IN CHILDREN Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 416964

MODIFYING PLANT TRANSPORT PROCESSES FOR ENHANCED NUTRITIONAL QUALITY OF PLANT FOODS Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 416965

DELTA OBESITY PREVENTION RESEARCH UNIT SUMMER RESEARCH FOOD ANALYSIS Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 418103

DELTA OBESITY PREVENTION RESEARCH UNIT - BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE (ARS HEALTH PROJECT) Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 414139

DELTA OBESITY PREVENTION RESEARCH UNIT - TUFTS UNIVERSITY (ARS HEALTH PROJECT) Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 414142

DELTA OBESITY PREVENTION RESEARCH UNIT - ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 414148

DELTA OBESITY PREVENTION RESEARCH UNIT - ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 414170

DELTA OBESITY PREVENTION RESEARCH UNIT - PENNINGTON BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH UNIT Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 414171

DELTA OBESITY PREVENTION RESEARCH UNIT - SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY AND A&M COLLEGE Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 414175

DELTA OBESITY PREVENTION RESEARCH UNIT - UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS - PINE BLUFF Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 414176

DELTA OBESITY PREVENTION RESEARCH UNIT - UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 414185

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Fatty acid, flavonol, and mineral composition variability among seven macrotyloma uniflorum (Lam.) verdc. accessions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Morris, J.B., Wang, M.L., Grusak, M.A., Tonnis, B.D. 2013. Fatty acid, flavonol, and mineral composition variability among seven macrotyloma uniflorum (Lam.) verdc. accessions. Agriculture 2013. 3(1):157-169.

Application of in vitro bioaccessibility and bioavailability methods for calcium, carotenoids, folate, iron, magnesium, polyphenols, zinc and vitamins B6, B12, D, and E - (Review Article)

Etcheverry, P., Grusak, M.A., Fleige, L.E. 2012. Application of in vitro bioaccessibility and bioavailability methods for calcium, carotenoids, folate, iron, magnesium, polyphenols, zinc and vitamins B6, B12, D, and E. Frontiers in Physiology. 3:Article 317.

Mineral, flavonoid, and fatty acid concentrations in ten diverse Lablab purpureus (L.) sweet accessions. - (Book / Chapter) - (27-Jun-12)

Dynamics of dry matter and mineral allocation to pod walls versus seeds in common bean - (Abstract Only) - (01-May-12)

Potential of common bean to enhance dietary iron availability in humans: Germplasm diversity and QTL analysis - (Abstract Only) - (01-May-12)

Temporal assessment of gene expression in source leaves of Medicago truncatula: Correlations with seed Fe concentration - (Abstract Only)

Garcia, C.B., Grusak, M.A. 2012. Temporal assessment of gene expression in source leaves of Medicago truncatula: cCrrelations with seed Fe concentration [abstract]. Proceedings, XVI International Symposium on Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants, June 17-21, 2012, Amherst, Massachusetts. p. 63.

Genome wide search for variation associated with micronutrient density of developing rice grains - (Abstract Only)

Kandianis, C.B., Yan, W., Grusak, M.A. 2012. Genome wide search for variation associated with micronutrient density of developing rice grains [abstract]. Proceedings, XVI International Symposium on Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants, June 17-21, 2012, Amherst, Massachusetts. p. 108.

Grand challenges for crop science - (Other)

Lauer, J.G., Gala Bijl, C., Grusak, M.A., Baenziger, P.S., Boote, K., Lingle, S., Carter, T., Kaeppler, S., Boerma, R., Eizenga, G., Carter, P., Goodman, M., Nafziger, E., Kidwell, K., Mitchell, R., Edgerton, M.D., Quesenberry, K., Wilcox, M.C. 2012. Grand challenges for crop science. CSA News. 57:4-12.

A comparison of root iron acquisition capabilities in Carya aquatica and Carya illinoinensis - (Abstract Only)

Grusak, M.A., Kroh, G.E., Grauke, L.J. 2012. A comparison of root iron acquisition capabilities in Carya aquatica and Carya illinoinensis [abstract]. Proceedings, XVI International Symposium on Iron Nutrition and interactions in Plants, June 17-21, 2012, Amherst, Massachusetts. p. 50.

Carboxylate metabolism changes induced by Fe deficiency in barley, a Strategy II plant species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lopez-Millan, A.-F., Grusak, M.A., Abadia, J. 2012. Carboxylate metabolism changes induced by Fe deficiency in barley, a Strategy II plant species. Journal of Plant Physiology. 169(11):1121-1124.

Soil pH, soil type and replant disease affect growth and nutrient absorption in apple rootstocks - (Trade Journal)

Fazio, G., Kviklys, D., Grusak, M.A., Robinson, T. 2012. Soil pH, soil type and replant disease affect growth and nutrient absorption in apple rootstocks. New York State Fruit Quarterly. 20(1):22-28.

Deuterium-labeled phylloquinone has tissue-specific conversion to menaquinone-4 among Fischer 344 male rats - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rajabi, A., Booth, S., Peterson, J., Choi, S., Suttie, J., Shea, M., Miao, B., Grusak, M.A., Fu, X. 2012. Deuterium-labeled phylloquinone has tissue-specific conversion to menaquinone-4 among Fischer 344 male rats. Journal of Nutrition. 142(5):841-845.

Functional foods and their expanding applications in the improvement of human health - (Other)

Gazzani, G., Grusak, M.A. 2012. Functional foods and their expanding applications in the improvement of human health. Current Opinion in Biotechnology. 23(2):127-128.

The scientific grand challenges of the 21st century for the Crop Science Society of America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lauer, J., Gala Bijl, C., Grusak, M.A., Baenziger, S., Boote, K., Lingle, S.E., Carter Jr, T.E., Kaeppler, S., Boerma, R., Eizenga, G.C., Carter, P., Goodman, M., Nafziger, E., Kidwell, K., Mitchell, R., Edgerton, M.D., Quesenberry, K., Wilcox, M.C. 2012. The scientific grand challenges of the 21st century for the Crop Science Society of America. Crop Science. 52:1003-1010.

Genetic diversity, population structure and genome-wide marker-trait association analysis of the USDA pea (Pisum sativum L.) core collection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kwon, S.J., Brown, A.F., Hu, J., Mcgee, R.J., Watt, C., Kisha, T.J., Timmerman-Vaughan, G., Grusak, M.A., Mcphee, K., Coyne, C.J. 2012. Genetic diversity, population structure and genome-wide marker-trait association analysis of the USDA pea (Pisum sativum L.) core collection. Genes and Genomics. 10.1007/s13258-011-0213-z.

Germination ecology of the native legumes, Sesbania drummondii and Glottidium vesicarium - (Abstract Only)

Grusak, M.A. 2012. Germination ecology of the native legumes, Sesbania drummondii and Glottidium vesicarium [abstract]. Texas Academy of Sciences 115th Annual Meeting. p.54.

A comparison of root iron uptake rates in Carya aquatica and Carya illinoinensis - (Abstract Only)

Kroh, G.E., Grauke, L.J., Grusak, M.A. 2012. A comparison of root iron uptake rates in Carya aquatica and Carya illinoinensis [abstract]. Texas Academy of Sciences 115th Annual Meeting. p.52.

Plasma alpha-tocopherol transport studied using deuterium-labeled collard greens - (Abstract Only)

Traber, M.G., Leonard, S.W., Fu, X., Grusak, M.A., Booth, S.L. 2012. Plasma alpha-tocopherol transport studied using deuterium-labeled collard greens [abstract]. Journal of Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology. 26:365.5.

MicroRNAs as master regulators of the plant NB-LRR defense gene family via the production of phased, trans-acting siRNAs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhai, J., Jeong, D.-H., De Paoli, E., Park, S., Rosen, B.D., Li, Y., Gonzalez, A.J., Yan, Z., Kitto, S.L., Grusak, M.A., Jackson, S.A., Stacey, G., Cook, D.R., Green, P.J., Sherrier, D.J., Meyers, B.C. 2011. MicroRNAs as master regulators of the plant NB-LRR defense gene family via the production of phased, trans-acting siRNAs. Genes and Development. 25:2540-2553.

Spirulina is an effective dietary source of zeaxanthin to humans - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yu, B., Wang, J., Suter, P.M., Russell, R.M., Grusak, M.A., Wang, Y., Wang, Z., Yin, S., Tang, G. 2012. Spirulina is an effective dietary source of zeaxanthin to humans. British Journal of Nutrition. 108(4):611-619.

Beta-carotene in Golden Rice is as good as beta-carotene in oil at providing vitamin A to children - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tang, G., Hu, Y., Yin, S., Wang, Y., Dallal, G.E., Grusak, M.A., Russell, R.M. 2012. Beta-carotene in Golden Rice is as good as beta-carotene in oil at providing vitamin A to children. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 96(3):658-664.

Effects of post-harvest handling techniques on the retention of phytochemicals in wild blueberries - (Abstract Only)

Gustafson, S.J., Grusak, M.A., Lila, M.A. 2011. Effects of post-harvest handling techniques on the retention of phytochemicals in wild blueberries [abstract]. Berry Health Benefits Symposium, June 27-29, 2011, Westlake Village, California. p. 61.

Mineral concentration of broccoli florets in relation to year of cultivar release - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Farnham, M.W., Keinath, A.P., Grusak, M.A. 2011. Mineral concentration of broccoli florets in relation to year of cultivar release. Crop Science. 51:2721-2727.

Yellow maize with high beta-carotene is an effective source of vitamin A in healthy Zimbabwean men - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Muzhingi, T., Gadaga, T.H., Siwela, A.H., Grusak, M.A., Russell, R.M., Tang, G. 2011. Yellow maize with high beta-carotene is an effective source of vitamin A in healthy Zimbabwean men. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 94(2):510-519.

Mineral, fatty acid, and flavonoid content in a subset of plant introductions from the pulse species, Macrotyloma uniflorum. - (Abstract Only)

Morris, J.B., Grusak, M.A., Tonnis, B.D., Wang, M.L. 2011. Mineral, fatty acid, and flavonoid content in a subset of plant introductions from the pulse species, Macrotyloma uniflorum.. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. San Antonio, TX (Oct. 16-19, 2011).

Root responses of Medicago truncatula plants grown in two different iron deficiency conditions: changes in root protein profile and riboflavin biosynthesis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rodriguez-Celma, J., Lattanzio, G., Grusak, M.A., Abadia, A., Abadia, J., Lopez-Millan, A. 2011. Root responses of Medicago truncatula plants grown in two different iron deficiency conditions: changes in root protein profile and riboflavin biosynthesis. Journal of Proteome Research. 10(5):2590-2601.

PlantingScience: Fostering student research through scientific inquiry and online mentorship - (Abstract Only)

Grusak, M.A. 2011. PlantingScience: Fostering student research through scientific inquiry and online mentorship [abstract]. Texas Academy of Sciences 114th Annual Meeting. p. 104.

Plants for human health: Stable isotope approaches to assess the vitamin A value of biofortified Golden Rice and high beta-carotene maize - (Abstract Only)

Grusak, M.A. 2011. Plants for human health: Stable isotope approaches to assess the vitamin A value of biofortified Golden Rice and high beta-carotene maize [abstract]. Texas Academy of Sciences 114th Annual Meeting. p. 54.

A comparative study of buoyancy duration in Carya aquatica, Carya illinoinensis, and Carya x lecontei seeds - (Abstract Only)

Kroh, G.E., Svoboda, J.R., Grauke, L.J., Grusak, M.A. 2011. A comparative study of buoyancy duration in Carya aquatica, Carya illinoinensis, and Carya x lecontei seeds [abstract]. Texas Academy of Sciences 114th Annual Meeting. p. 52.

A comparison of root iron reduction capabilities in Carya aquatica, Carya illinoinensis, and Carya x lecontei - (Abstract Only)

Svoboda, J.R., Kroh, G.E., Grauke, L.J., Grusak, M.A. 2011. A comparison of root iron reduction capabilities in Carya aquatica, Carya illinoinensis, and Carya x lecontei [abstract]. Texas Academy of Sciences 114th Annual Meeting. p. 53.

Expression and cellular localization of ZIP1 transporter under zinc-deficiency in wild emmer wheat - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Durmaz, E., Coruh, C., Dinler, G., Grusak, M.A., Peleg, Z., Saranga, Y., Fahima, T., Yazici, A., Ozturk, L., Cakmak, I., Budak, H. 2011. Expression and cellular localization of ZIP1 transporter under zinc-deficiency in wild emmer wheat. Plant Molecular Biology Reporter. 29(3):582-596.

What we understand about micronutrient minerals in plants – with relevance to biofortification strategies - (Abstract Only)

Grusak, M.A. 2010. What we understand about micronutrient minerals in plants – with relevance to biofortification strategies[abstract]. First Global Conference on Biofortification, November 9-11, 2010, Washington, DC. Available: http://www.box.net/shared/bllfietklq.

Variation and inheritance of iron reductase activity in the roots of common vean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) and association with seed iron accumulation QTL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Blair, M.W., Knewtson, S.J., Astudillo, C., Li, C.M., Fernandez, A.C., Grusak, M.A. 2010. Variation and inheritance of iron reductase activity in the roots of common vean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) and association with seed iron accumulation QTL. Biomed Central (BMC) Plant Biology. 10:215.

Characterization of zinc transport by divalent metal transporters of the ZIP family from the model legume medicago truncatula - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stephens, B.W., Cook, D.R., Grusak, M.A. 2011. Characterization of zinc transport by divalent metal transporters of the ZIP family from the model legume medicago truncatula. Biometals. 24(1):51-58.

Mineral, Fatty Acid, Flavonoid, and Isoflavonoid variability in Lablab Purpureus L. accessions. - (Abstract Only)

Morris, J.B., Grusak, M.A., Wang, M.L. 2010. Mineral, Fatty Acid, Flavonoid, and Isoflavonoid variability in Lablab Purpureus L. accessions.. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. 89:1.

Yellow maize with high heta-carotene is an effective source of vitamin A - (Abstract Only) - (15-Jun-10)

Feeding the world with healthful food and combating obesity - (Abstract Only)

Grusak, M.A. 2010. Feeding the world with healthful food and combating obesity [abstract]. Biotechnology Research for a Complex World. p. 9.

Microelement trafficking in plants: A Multi-compartment Journey from the Rhizosphere to Seeds - (Abstract Only)

Grusak, M.A. 2010. Microelement trafficking in plants: A Multi-compartment Journey from the Rhizosphere to Seeds [abstract]. Plant Vascular Biology 2010. p. 37.

Identification of putative target genes to manipulate Fe and Zn concentrations in rice grains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sperotto, R.A., Boff, T., Duarte, G.L., Santos, L.S., Grusak, M.A., Fett, J.P. 2010. Identification of putative target genes to manipulate Fe and Zn concentrations in rice grains. Journal of Plant Physiology. 167(17):1500-1506.

Comparisons of polymorphisms in MtZIP1 isolated from natural populations of medicago truncatula - (Abstract Only)

Stephens, B.W., Grusak, M.A., Mills, W.R. 2010. Comparisons of polymorphisms in MtZIP1 isolated from natural populations of medicago truncatula [abstract]. Vth International Congress on Legume Genetics and Genomics. p. 124.

Cloning and expression of genes of aspartate-family amino acid aiosynthesis from medicago truncatula - (Abstract Only)

Mills, W.R., Grusak, M.A., Hong, S-B., Stephens, B.S. 2010. Cloning and expression of genes of aspartate-family amino acid biosynthesis from medicago truncatula [abstract]. Vth International Congress on Legume Genetics and Genomics. p. 116.

QTL analysis of ferric reductase activity in the model legume lotus japonicus - (Abstract Only)

Grusak, M.A. 2010. QTL analysis of ferric reductase activity in the model legume lotus japonicus [Abstract]. 15th International Symposium on Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants. p. 105.

The root iron reductase assay: an examination of key factors that must be respected to generate meaningful assay results - (Abstract Only)

Grusak, M.A. 2010. The root iron reductase assay: an examination of key factors that must be respected to generate meaningful assay results [abstract]. 15th International Symposium on Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants. p. 84.

Status and future developments in plant iron for animal and human nutrition - (Abstract Only)

Grusak, M.A. 2010. Status and future developments in plant iron for animal and human nutrition [abstract]. 15th International symposium on Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants. p. 56.

Mineral Concentration of Broccoli Heads in relation to Year of Cultivar Release - (Abstract Only)

Farnham, M.W., Grusak, M.A. 2010. Mineral Concentration of Broccoli Heads in relation to Year of Cultivar Release. HortScience. 45:S282-S283 (Abstr.)

Biochemical responses to Fe deficiency in Pisum sativum L., cv. Sparkle and dgl mutant: Is the PM H+-ATPase the sole activity involved in H+ extrusion? - (Abstract Only)

Dell'Orto, M., Vigani, G., Grusak, M.A., Zocchi, G. 2010. Biochemical responses to Fe deficiency in Pisum sativum L., cv. Sparkle and dgl mutant: Is the PM H+-ATPase the sole activity involved in H+ extrusion [abstract]? 15th International Symposium on Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants. p. 150.

Effects of Fe deficiency on the riboflavin synthesis pathway in medicago truncatula plants - (Abstract Only)

Lopez-Millan, A., Rodriguez-Celma, J., Abadia, A., Grusak, M.A., Abadia, J. 2010. Effects of Fe deficiency on the riboflavin synthesis pathway in medicago truncatula plants [abstract]. 15th International Symposium on Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants. p. 114.

Effect of Fe and Zn treatments on phenolic compounds in spinach leaves - (Abstract Only) - (30-Mar-10)

Effect of iron-chelate treatments during imbibition on the concentration of minerals and phenolic compounds in three edible sprouts - (Abstract Only) - (30-Mar-10)

Golden rice: Development, Nutritional Assessment, and Potential for Alleviating Vitamin A Deficiency - (Abstract Only) - (15-Mar-10)

Characterization of the root transcriptome for iron and zinc homeostasis-related genes in indica rice (Oryza sativa L) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chandel, G., Banerjee, S., Vasconcelos, M., Grusak, M.A. 2010. Characterization of the root transcriptome for iron and zinc homeostasis-related genes in indica rice (Oryza sativa L). Journal of Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 19(2):145-152.

Variation for seed minerals and protein concentrations in diverse germplasm of lentil - (Abstract Only)

Grusak, M.A., Coyne, C.J. 2009. Variation for seed minerals and protein concentrations in diverse germplasm of lentil [abstract]. North America Pulse Improvement Association Biennial Meeting. p. 11.

Ferric reductase activity and PsFRO1 sequence variation in pisum sps - (Abstract Only)

Klein, M.A., Grusak, M.A. 2009. Ferric reductase activity and PsFRO1 sequence variation in pisum sps [Abstract]. North America Pulse Improvement Association Biennial Meeting. p. 9.

Announcement of new division: C9 – Biomedical, Health-Beneficial, and Nutritionally Enhanced Plants - (Other)

Westgate, M.E., Grusak, M.A. 2009. Announcement of new division: C9 – Biomedical, Health-Beneficial, and Nutritionally Enhanced Plants. Crop Science. 49:vii.

Wheat (Triticum aestivum) NAM proteins regulate the translocation of iron, zinc, and nitrogen compounds from vegetative tissues to grain - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Waters, B.M., Uauy, C., Dubcovsky, J., Grusak, M.A. 2009. Wheat (Triticum aestivum) NAM proteins regulate the translocation of iron, zinc, and nitrogen compounds from vegetative tissues to grain. Journal of Experimental Botany. 60(15):4263-4274.

Identification of up-regulated genes in flag leaves during rice grain filling and characterization of OsNAC5, a new ABA-dependent transcription factor - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sperotto, R.O., Ricachenevsky, F.K., Duarte, G.L., Boff, T., Lopes, K.L., Sperb, E.R., Grusak, M.A., Fett, J.P. 2009. Identification of up-regulated genes in flag leaves during rice grain filling and characterization of OsNAC5, a new ABA-dependent transcription factor. Planta. 230(5):985-1002.

Reply to MB Krawinkel - (Other)

Tang, G., Russell, R.M., Qin, J., Dolnikowski, G.G., Grusak, M.A. 2009. Reply to MB Krawinkel. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 90:696-697.

Tofu was just a start - (Literature Review)

Grusak, M.A. 2009. Tofu was just a start. Science. 325:150.

Effect of maturity stages for winter- and spring-sown chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) on seed mineral content - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Samarah, N., Abu-Yahya, A., Grusak, M.A. 2010. Effect of maturity stages for winter- and spring-sown chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) on seed mineral content. Journal of Plant Nutrition. 33(14):2094-2103.

Reproductive growth dynamics in Medicago: Understanding seed and pod resource allocation to improve crop yield - (Abstract Only)

Grusak, M.A. 2009. Reproductive growth dynamics in Medicago: Understanding seed and pod resource allocation to improve crop yield [abstract]. 2009 Model Legume Congress. p. 44.

Identification of QTL affecting seed mineral concentrations and content in the model legume Medicago truncatula - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sankaran, R.P., Huguet, T., Grusak, M.A. 2009. Identification of QTL affecting seed mineral concentrations and content in the model legume Medicago truncatula. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 119:241-253.

Identification of nutrient and physical seed trait QTLs in the model legume, Lotus japonicus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Klein, M.A., Grusak, M.A. 2009. Identification of nutrient and physical seed trait QTLs in the model legume, Lotus japonicus. Genome. 52:677-691.

Golden Rice is an effective source for vitamin A - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tang, G., Qin, J., Dolnikowski, G.G., Russell, R.M., Grusak, M.A. 2009. Golden Rice is an effective source for vitamin A. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 89:1776-1783.

Identification of polymorphisms in genes from the ZIP family of divalent metal transporters utilizing natural populations of Medicago truncatula - (Abstract Only)

Stephens, B.W., Grusak, M.A., Mills, W.R. 2009. Identification of polymorphisms in genes from the ZIP family of divalent metal transporters utilizing natural populations of Medicago truncatula [abstract]. 2009 Model Legume Congress. p. 77.

Characterization of a zinc transport mutant and its role in zinc homeostasis in the model legume Medicago truncatula - (Abstract Only)

Stephens, B.W., Cook, D.R., Grusak, M.A. 2009. Characterization of a zinc transport mutant and its role in zinc homeostasis in the model legume Medicago truncatula [abstract]. 2009 Model Legume Congress. p. 76.

Characterization of the PT clade of oligopeptide transporters in rice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vasconcelos, M.W., Li, G.W., Lubkowitz, M.A., Grusak, M.A. 2008. Characterization of the PT clade of oligopeptide transporters in rice. The Plant Genome. 1(2):77-88.

Inheritance of seed iron and zinc concentrations in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Blair, M.W., Astudillo, C., Grusak, M.A., Graham, R., Beebe, S.E. 2009. Inheritance of seed iron and zinc concentrations in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Molecular Breeding. 23:197-207.

Genetic diversity for seed mineral composition in Teramnus labialis, a wild relative of soybean - (Abstract Only)

Grusak, M.A. 2008. Genetic diversity for seed mineral composition in Teramnus labialis, a wild relative of soybean [abstract]. Proceedings, 12th Biennial Cellular and Molecular Biology of Soybean Conference, July 20-23, 2008, Indianapolis, Indiana. p. 37.

Nutritional and health-beneficial quality of lentils - (Book / Chapter)

Grusak, M.A. 2009. The Lentil: Botany, Production and Uses. Preston, UK: CABI. pp. 368-390.

Genetic diversity for seed mineral composition in the wild legume Teramnus labialis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Grusak, M.A. 2008. Genetic diversity for seed mineral composition in the wild legume Teramnus labialis. Plant Foods for Human Nutrition. 63(3):105-109.

Quantitative trait locus mapping for seed mineral concentrations in two Arabidopsis thaliana recombinant inbred populations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Waters, B.M., Grusak, M.A. 2008. Quantitative trait locus mapping for seed mineral concentrations in two Arabidopsis thaliana recombinant inbred populations. New Phytologist. 179:1033-1047.

How much is enough: Effects of portion and serving spoon size on the amount of children's self-served entree portion and intake - (Abstract Only) - (21-Apr-08)

Identification of quantitative trait loci (QTL) affecting seed mineral content in the model legume Medicago truncatula - (Abstract Only)

Sankaran, R.P., Huguet, T., Grusak, M.A. 2008. Identification of quantitative trait loci (QTL) affecting seed mineral content in the model legume Medicago truncatula [abstract]. 2008 Joint Meeting - Crop Science Society of America, October 5-9, 2008, Houston, Texas. 2008 CDROM Abstract No. 656-8.

Survey of ferric reductase transcription and activity in Pisum sativum accessions - (Abstract Only)

Klein, M., Grusak, M.A. 2008. Survey of ferric reductase transcription and activity in Pisum sativum accessions [abstract]. XIV International Symposium on Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants, October 11-16, 2008, Beijing, China. p. 81.

Identification of quantitative trait loci associated with seed iron in the legumes Lotus japonicus and Medicago truncatula - (Abstract Only)

Klein, M., Sankaran, R., Grusak, M.A. 2008. Identification of quantitative trait loci associated with seed iron in the legumes Lotus japonicus and Medicago truncatula [abstract]. XIV International Symposium on Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants, October 11-16, 2008, Beijing, China. p. 135.

Can an increase in leaf iron reductase activity enhance seed iron accumulation in soybean? - (Abstract Only)

Vasconcelos, M.W., Clemente, T.E., Grusak, M.A. 2008. Can an increase in leaf iron reductase activity enhance seed iron accumulation in soybean? [abstract]. XIV International Symposium on Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants, October 11-16, 2008, Beijing, China. p. 134.

Effect of wheat NAM genes on remobilization of Fe and Zn and translocation of minerals to grain during grain fill - (Abstract Only)

Waters, B.M., Uauy, C., Dubcovsky, J., Grusak, M.A. 2008. Effect of wheat NAM genes on remobilization of Fe and Zn and translocation of minerals to grain during grain fill [abstract]. XIV International Symposium on Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants, October 11-16, 2008, Beijing, China. p. 51.

Physiology of iron deficiency chlorosis resistance in soybean - (Abstract Only)

Vasconcelos, M.W., Li, G.W., Li, C., Grusak, M.A. 2008. Physiology of iron deficiency chlorosis resistance in soybean [abstract]. XIV International Symposium on Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants, October 11-16, 2008, Beijing, China. p. 67.

Differential iron distribution in seeds of two closely related legume species - (Abstract Only)

Urbanski, D., Sandal, N., Orlowska, E., Stougaard, J., Jensen, E.O., Przybylowicz, W.J., Mesjasz-Przybylowicz, J., Klein, M.A., Grusak, M.A., Husted, S., Cvitanich, C. 2008. Differential iron distribution in seeds of two closely related legume species [abstract]. XIV International Symposium on Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants, October 11-16, 2008, Beijing, China. p. 50.

Identification and functional expression of ZIP1 transporter protein in Triticum dicoccoides - (Abstract Only)

Durmaz, E., Coruh, C., Grusak, M.A., Saranga, Y., Fahima, T., Ozturk, L., Cakmak, I., Budak, H. 2008. Identification and functional expression of ZIP1 transporter protein in Triticum dicoccoides [abstract]. Proceedings, International Durum Wheat Symposium, June 30-July 3, 2008, Bologna, Italy. p. 193.

Microarray analysis of iron deficiency chlorosis in near-isogenic soybean lines - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

O'Rourke, J.A., Charlson, D.V., Gonzalez, D.O., Vodkin, L.O., Graham, M.A., Cianzio, S.R., Grusak, M.A., Shoemaker, R.C. 2007. Microarray analysis of iron deficiency chlorosis in near-isogenic soybean lines. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 8:476.

Developmental expansion of the hilum in chickpea seed coats - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kriseman, M.L., Grusak, M.A. 2007. Developmental expansion of the hilum in chickpea seed coats. Journal of Semi-Arid Tropical Agricultural Research [serial online]. 5(1). Available: http://www.icrisat.org/Journal/volume5/ChickPea_PigeonPea/cp2.pdf.

Whole-plant mineral partitioning throughout the life cycle in Arabidopsis thaliana ecotypes Columbia, Landsberg erecta, Cape Verde Islands, and the mutant line ysl1ysl3 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Waters, B.M., Grusak, M.A. 2008. Whole-plant mineral partitioning throughout the life cycle in Arabidopsis thaliana ecotypes Columbia, Landsberg erecta, Cape Verde Islands, and the mutant line ysl1ysl3. New Phytologist. 177(2):389-405.

Biofortification of plants to alleviate human micronutrient deficiencies - (Abstract Only)

Grusak, M.A. 2007. Biofortification of plants to alleviate human micronutrient deficiencies [abstract]. 11th Brazilian Congress on Plant Physiology, September 9-12, 2007, Gramado, Brazil. 2007 CDROM.

Unraveling the physiology of iron deficiency chlorosis in soybean (Glycine max L.) - (Abstract Only)

Vasconcelos, M.W., Li, G.W., Li, C., Grusak, M.A. 2007. Unraveling the physiology of iron deficiency chlorosis in soybean (Glycine max L.) [abstract]. 6th European Conference on Grain Legumes, November 12-16, 2007, Lisbon, Portugal. p. 109.

Cloning and functional characterization of MtFRO1, a root iron reductase from Medicago truncatula - (Abstract Only)

Vasconcelos, M.W., Lopez-Millan, A., Li, G.W., Musetti V., Grusak, M.A. 2007. Cloning and functional characterization of MtFRO1, a root iron reductase from Medicago truncatula [abstract]. 6th European Conference on Grain Legumes, November 12-16, 2007, Lisbon, Portugal. p. 110.

Effects of plate size and food diameter on children’s perception of entree portion size - (Abstract Only)

Fisher, J., Grusak, M., Aguilar, F., Tovar, W. 2007. Effects of plate size and food diameter on children’s perception of entree portion size [abstract]. Obesity. 15:A201(Supplement).

Dynamic mineral partitioning in diverse Arabidopsis thaliana accessions: the ysl1ysl3 mutant fails to distribute Cu, Fe, and Zn normally in vegetative tissues, fruits, and seeds - (Abstract Only)

Brian, W.M., Grusak, M.A. 2007. Dynamic mineral partitioning in diverse Arabidopsis thaliana accessions: the ysl1ysl3 mutant fails to distribute Cu, Fe, and Zn normally in vegetative tissues, fruits, and seeds [abstract]. Plant Biology & Botany 2007, July 7-11, 2007, Chicago, Illinois. p. 60.

Characterization of ZIP1’s role in zinc homeostasis in the model legume Medicago truncatula - (Abstract Only)

Stephens, B.W., Cook, D.R., Grusak, M.A. 2007. Characterization of ZIP1’s role in zinc homeostasis in the model legume Medicago truncatula [abstract]. Plant Biology & Botany 2007, July 7-11, 2007, Chicago, Illinois. p. 57.

Construction and characterization of two bacterial artificial chromosome libraries of pea (Pisum sativum L.) for the isolation of economically important genes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Coyne, C.J., Mcclendon, M.T., Walling, J.G., Timmerman-Vaughn, G.M., Murray, S., Meksem, K., Lightfoot, D.A., Shultz, J.L., Keller, K.E., Martin, R.R., Inglis, D.A., Rajesh, P.N., Mcphee, K.E., Weeden, N.F., Grusak, M.A., Storlie, E.W. 2007. Construction and characterization of two bacterial artificial chromosome libraries of pea (Pisum sativum L.) for the isolation of economically important genes. Genome 50:871-875.

Using genetic engineering to improve nutritional quality of rice - (Abstract Only)

Grusak, M.A. 2007. Using genetic engineering to improve nutritional quality of rice [abstract]. Cereal Foods World. 52(4):A6(Supplement).

MtZIP1: A divalent metal transporter from the model legume Medicago truncatula - (Abstract Only)

Stephens, B.W., Cook, D.R., Grusak, M.A. 2007. MtZIP1: A divalent metal transporter from the model legume Medicago truncatula [abstract]. In: Zinc Crops 2007, May 24-26, 2007, Istanbul, Turkey. Poster GMB-7.

Identification and comparison of quantitiative trait loci associated with seed zinc concentration in Lotus japonicus and Medicago truncatula - (Abstract Only)

Klein, M., Sankaran, R., Grusak, M.A. 2007. Identification and comparison of quantitiative trait loci associated with seed zinc concentration in Lotus japonicus and Medicago truncatula [abstract]. In: Zinc Crops 2007, May 24-26, 2007,Istanbul, Turkey. Poster GMB-9.

Expression analysis of metal-related genes in flag leaves of diverse rice germplasm - (Abstract Only)

Narayanan, N.N., Seman, Z.A., Yan, W., Grusak, M.A. 2007. Expression analysis of metal-related genes in flag leaves of diverse rice germplasm [abstract]. In: Zinc Crops 2007, May 24-26, 2007, Istanbul, Turkey. Presentation GMB-4.

NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF CHICKPEA - (Book / Chapter)

Wood, J.A., Grusak, M.A. 2007. Nutritional value of chickpea. In: Yadav, S.S., Redden, R.J., Chen, W., Sharma, B., editors. Chickpea Breeding and Management. Oxfordshire, UK: CAB International. p. 101-142.

Alternative approaches for enhancing the nutritional content of rice - (Abstract Only)

Grusak, M.A. 2007. Alternative approaches for enhancing the nutritional content of rice [abstract]. Rice Utilization Workshop. Available: http://www.usarice.com/processing/pdf/GrusakAltApproachesOnePage.pdf.

Expression profiling of Oryza sativa metal homeostasis genes in different rice cultivars using a cDNA macroarray - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Narayanan, N.N., Vasconcelos, M.W., Grusak, M.A. 2007. Expression profiling of Oryza sativa metal homeostasis genes in different rice cultivars using a cDNA macroarray. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry. 45(5):277-286.

Expression analysis of metal-related genes in flag leaves of rice - (Abstract Only)

Narayanan, N.N., Seman, Z.A., Vasconcelos, M.W., Grusak, M.A. 2007. Expression analysis of metal-related genes in flag leaves of rice [abstract]. In: Plant & Animal Genomes XV Conference, January 13-17, 2007, San Diego, California. Poster P828.

SEED BIOLOGY OF MEDICAGO TRUNCATULA - (Book / Chapter)

Gallardo, K., Lesignor, C., Darmency, M., Burstin, J., Thompson, R., Rochat, C., Boutin, J., Kuester, H., Buitink, J., Leprince, O., Limami, A., Grusak, M.A. 2006. Seed biology of Medicago truncatula. In: Mathesius, U., editor. The Medicago truncatula Handbook. Ardmore, OK: The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation. Available: http://www.noble.org/MedicagoHandbook/

MOLECULAR AND PHENOTYPIC CHARACTERIZATION OF TRANSGENIC SOYBEAN EXPRESSING THE ARABIDOPSIS FERRIC CHELATE REDUCTASE GENE, FRO2 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vasconcelos, M., Eckert, H., Arahana, V., Graef, G., Grusak, M.A., Clemente, T. 2006. Molecular and phenotypic characterization of transgenic soybean expressing the arabidopsis ferric chelate reductase gene, FRO2. Planta. 224:1116-1128.

MECHANISTIC EVALUATION OF CALCIUM MOVEMENT INTO DEVELOPING CHICKPEA SEEDS - (Abstract Only)

Grusak, M.A., Abbo, S. 2006. Mechanistic evaluation of calcium movement into developing chickpea seeds [abstract]. In: Abstracts of the ASA-CSSA-SSSA 2006 International Annual Meetings, November 12-16, 2006, Indianapolis, Indiana. Paper No. 273-12, p. 136.

GENETIC VARIATION FOR SEED MINERAL AND PROTEIN CONCENTRATION IN DIVERSE GERMPLASM OF CHICKPEA - (Abstract Only)

Grusak, M.A., Coyne, C.J. 2006. Genetic variation for seed mineral and protein concentration in diverse germplasm of chickpea [abstract]. In: Abstracts of the ASA-CSSA-SSSA 2006 International Annual Meetings, November 12-16, 2006, Indianapolis, Indiana. Paper No. 257-8, p. 143.

FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERIZATION AND EXPRESSION ANALYSIS OF THE ZIP1 METAL TRANSPORTER IN MEDICAGO TRUNCATULA - (Abstract Only)

Stephens, B.W., Cook, D.R., Grusak, M.A. 2006. Functional characterization and expression analysis of the ZIP1 metal transporter in Medicago truncatula. In: Plant Biology 2006 Final Program, August 5-9, 2006, Boston, Massachusetts. p. 160.

PLANT SOURCES OF DIETARY IRON: DIVERSITY IN TISSUE IRON CONCENTRATION. IN: PROCEEDINGS OF THE THIRTEENTH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON IRON NUTRITION AND INTERACTIONS IN PLANTS, JULY 3-7, 2006, MONTPELLIER, FRANCE. 2006. P. 56. - (Abstract Only)

Grusak, M.A. 2006. Plant sources of dietary iron: Diversity in tissue iron concentration. In: Proceedings of the Thirteenth International Symposium on Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants, July 3-7, 2006, Montpellier, France. 2006. Abstract p. 56.

GOLDEN RICE: DEVELOPMENTS IN ITS BIOTECHNOLOGY, SAFETY, AND NUTRITIONAL EVALUATION - (Abstract Only)

Grusak, M.A., Tang, G., Russell, R.M. 2006. Golden rice: developments in its biotechnology, safety, and nutritional evaluation. In: Proceedings of the 31st Rice Technical Working Group Meeting, February 26-March 1, 2006, The Woodlands, Texas. Abstract. p. 3.

ASSESSING SHOOT-ROOT COMMUNICATION IN THE REGULATION OF IRON HOMEOSTASIS IN THE FEFE MELON MUTANT - (Abstract Only)

Narayanan, N.N., Grusak, M.A. 2006. Assessing shoot-root communication in the regulation of iron homeostasis in the fefe melon mutant. In: Proceedings of the Thirteenth International Symposium on Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants, July 3-7, 2006, Montpellier, France. p. 91.

USING NATURAL VARIATION FOR GENE DISCOVERY TO IMPROVE SEED IRON NUTRITIONAL VALUE - (Abstract Only)

Waters, B.M., Grusak, M.A. 2006. Using natural variation for gene discovery to improve seed iron nutritional value. In: Proceedings of the Thirteenth International Symposium on Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants, July 3-7, 2006, Montpellier, France. p. 128.

IDENTIFICATION OF QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI CONTRIBUTING TO SEED IRON CONCENTRATION IN MEDICAGO TRUNCATULA - (Abstract Only)

Sankaran, R., Grusak, M.A. 2006. Identification of quantitative trait loci contributing to seed iron concentration in Medicago truncatula. In: Proceedings of the Thirteenth International Symposium on Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants, July 3-7, 2006, Montpellier, France. p. 127.

EXPRESSION PROFILING OF ORYZA SATIVA METAL HOMEOSTASIS GENES IN DIFFERENT RICE CULTIVARS USING CDNA MACROARRAYS - (Abstract Only)

Narayanan, N.N., Vasconcelos, M.W., Grusak, M.A. 2006. Expression profiling of Oryza sativa metal homeostasis genes in different rice cultivars using cDNA macroarrays. In: Proceedings of the Thirteenth International Symposium on Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants, July 3-7, 2006, Montpellier, France. p. 90.

OLIGOPEPTIDE TRANSPORTERS AND THEIR ROLE IN FE(II)- AND FE(III)-NICOTIANAMINE TRANSPORT IN RICE (ORYZA SATIVA L.) - (Abstract Only)

Vasconcelos, M.W., Lubkowitz, M., Grusak, M.A. 2006. Oligopeptide transporters and their role in fe(ii)- and fe(iii)-nicotianamine transport in rice (oryza sativa l.). In: Proceedings of the Thirteenth International Symposium on Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants, July 3-7, 2006, Montpellier, France. p.99.

INFLUENCE OF RHIZOSPHERE PH ON WHOLE-ROOT FERRIC REDUCTASE ACTIVITY IN DIVERSE ACCESSIONS OF PHASEOLUS VULGARIS - (Abstract Only)

Waters, B.M., Li, C.-L., Blair, M., Beebe, S., Grusak, M.A. 2006. Influence of rhizosphere pH on whole-root ferric reductase activity in diverse accessions of Phaseolus vulgaris. In: Proceedings of the Thirteenth International Symposium on Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants, July 3-7, 2006, Montpellier, France. p. 89.

IRON UPTAKE FROM FEEDDHA ISOMERS BY PEA PLANTS AT DIFFERENT PH VALUES - (Abstract Only)

Alcaniz, S., Cerdan, M., Sanchez-Sanchez, A., Jorda, J.D., Grusak, M.A. 2006. Iron uptake from FeEDDHA isomers by pea plants at different pH values. In: Proceedings of the Thirteenth International Symposium on Iron Nutrition and Interactions in Plants, July 3-7, 2006, Montpellier, France. p. 115.

STATUS AND FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS INVOLVING PLANT IRON IN ANIMAL AND HUMAN NUTRITION - (Book / Chapter)

Vasconcelos M., Grusak M.A. 2006. Status and future developments involving plant iron in animal and human nutrition. In: Barton, L.L., Abadia, J., editors. Iron Nutrition in Plants and Rhizospheric Microorganisms. New York: Springer-Verlag. p. 1-22.

Study of the effects of chromium exposure on sulfur metabolic pathways in the model plant Medicago truncatula - (Abstract Only)

Montes-Holguin, M.O., Peralta-Videa, J.R., Parsons, J.G., Grusak, M.A., Gardea-Torresdey, J.L. 2006. Study of the effects of chromium exposure on sulfur metabolic pathways in the model plant Medicago truncatula [abstract]. In: Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science 2006 National Conference, October 26-29, 2006, Tampa, Florida. Paper No. G48, p. 161.

Bioconversion of spinach beta-carotene to vitamin A in Chinese children with normal or marginal vitamin A status - (Abstract Only)

Li, L., Wang, Y., Yin, S., Grusak, M.A., Russell, R.M., Tang, G. 2006. Bioconversion of spinach beta-carotene to vitamin A in Chinese children with normal or marginal vitamin A status. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Conference. April 1, 2006: San Francisco, CA. Abstract no. 824.6.

IDENTIFICATION OF QTL CONTROLLING SEED MINERAL CONTENT IN PEA. - (Abstract Only)

Mcphee, K.E., Grusak, M.A. 2006. Identification of qtl controlling seed mineral content in pea [abstract]. International Conference on Legume Genomics and Genetics. p. 109.

FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERIZATION AND EXPRESSION ANALYSIS OF THE NRAMP GENE FAMILY IN RICE - (Abstract Only)

Naryanan, N.N., Vasconcelos, M.W., Grusak, M.A. 2006. Functional characterization and expression analysis of the NRAMP gene family in rice. In: Proceedings of the 31st Rice Technical Working Group Meeting, February 26 – March 1, 2006, The Woodlands, Texas. p. 10.

THE ROLE OF METALS IN ROOT NODULE FORMATION AND FUNCTION - (Abstract Only)

McNear,Jr., D.H., Gann, J.G., Grusak, M.A., Sherrier, D.J. (2006). The role of metals in root nodule formation and function [abstract]. In: Genes to Crops. 3rd International Conference on Legume Genomics and Genetics, April 9-13, 2006 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. p. 46.

REFINED USDA-ARS PEA CORE COLLECTION BASED ON 26 QUANTITATIVE TRAITS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Coyne, C.J., Brown, A., Timmerman-Vaughan, G.M., Mcphee, K.E., Grusak, M.A. 2005. Refined usda-ars pea core collection based on 26 quantitative traits. Pisum Genetics. 37:3-6.

PLANT FOODS AS SOURCES OF PRO-VITAMIN A: APPLICATION OF A STABLE ISOTOPE APPROACH TO DETERMINE VITAMIN A ACTIVITY - (Review Article)

Grusak, M.A. 2005. Plant foods as sources of vitamin A: Application of a stable isotope approach to determine vitamin A activity. Trees for Life Journal. 1:4.

VARIATION FOR PEA SEED PROTEIN CONCENTRATION IN THE USDA PISUM CORE COLLECTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Coyne, C.J., Grusak, M.A., Razai, L. 2005. Variation for pea seed protein concentration in the usda pisum core collection. Pisum Genetics. 37:7-11.

LEGUMES - (Book / Chapter)

Grusak, M.A. 2005. Legumes. In: Caballero, B., Allen, L., Prentice, A., editors. Encyclopedia of Human Nutrition. 2nd edition. New York, NY: Elsevier Academic Press. p. 120-126.

GOLDEN RICE GETS A BOOST FROM MAIZE - (Literature Review)

Grusak, M.A. 2005. Golden rice gets a boost from maize. Nature Biotechnology. 23(4):429-430.

QTL GOVERNING CAROTENOID CONCENTRATION AND WEIGHT IN SEEDS OF CHICKPEA (CICER ARIETINUM L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Abbo, S., Molina, C., Jungmann, R., Grusak, M.A., Berkovitch, Z., Reifen, R., Kahl, G., Winter, P., Reifen, R. 2005. Qtl governing carotenoid concentration and weight in seeds of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.). Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 111(2):185-195.

MAP POSITION OF THE FRO1 LOCUS IN PISUM SATIVUM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Grusak, M.A., Li, C., Moffet, M., Weeden, N.F. 2004. Map position of the FRO1 locus in Pisum sativum. Pisum Genetics. 36:6-8.

BIOAVAILABILITY OF SYNTHETIC AND BIOSYNTHETIC DEUTERATED LYCOPENE IN HUMANS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tang, G., Ferreira, A.A., Grusak, M.A., Quin, J., Dolnikowski, G.G., Russell, R.M., Krinsky, N.I. 2005. Bioavailability of synthetic and biosynthetic deuterated lycopene in humans. Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry. 16(4):229-235.

STRUCTURE DETERMINATION OF PARTIALLY DEUTERATED CAROTENOIDS FROM INTRINSICALLY LABELED VEGETABLES BY HPLC-MS AND PROTON-NMR - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Putzbach, K., Krucker, M., Albert, K., Grusak, M.A., Tang, G., Dolnikowski, G.G. 2005. Structure determination of partially deuterated carotenoids from intrinsically labeled vegetables by hplc-ms and proton-nmr. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. 53 (3), 671 -677. Available at http://pubs.acs.org/cgi-bin/article.cgi/jafcau/2005/53/i03/pdf/jf0487506.pdf

POSTPRANDIAL INTESTINAL AND WHOLE-BODY NITROGEN KINETICS AND DISTRIBUTION IN PIGLETS FED A SINGLE MEAL. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bos, C., Stoll, B., Fouillet, H., Gaudichon, C., Guan, X., Grusak, M.A., Reeds, P.J., Burrin, D.G., Tome, D. 2005. Postprandial intestinal and whole body nitrogen kinetics and distribution in piglets fed a single meal. American Journal of Physiology: Endocrinology and Metabolism. 288(2):E436-E446.

STRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT OF MEDICAGO TRUNCATULA POD WALL AND SEED COAT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, H.L., Grusak, M.A. 2005. Structure and development of medicago truncatula pod wall and seed coat. Annals of Botany 95:737-747.

EFFECT OF ZINC AND MANGANESE SUPPLY ON THE ACTIVITIES OF SUPEROXIDE DISMUTASE AND CARBONIC ANHYDRASE IN MEDICAGO TRUNCATULA WILD TYPE AND RAZ MUTANT PLANTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lopez-Millan, A., Ellis, D.R., Grusak, M.A. 2005. Effect of zinc and manganese supply on the activities of superoxide dismutase and carbonic anhydrase in Medicago truncatula wild type and raz mutant plants. Plant Science. 168:1015-1022.

METHODS TO IMPROVE THE CROP-DELIVERY OF MINERALS TO HUMANS AND LIVESTOCK - (Book / Chapter)

Grusak, M.A., Cakmak, I. 2005. Methods to improve the crop-delivery of minerals to humans and livestock. In: Broadley, M.R., White, P.J., editors. Plant Nutritional Genomics. Oxford:Blackwell Publishing. p. 265-286.

FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS OF TRANSGENIC RICE (ORYZA SATIVA L.) TRANSFORMED WITH AN ARABIDOPSIS THALIANA FERRIC REDUCTASE (ATFR02) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vasconcelos, M., Musetti, V., Li, C., Datta, S.K., Grusak, M.A. 2004. Functional analysis of transgenic rice (Oryza sativa L.) transformed with an Arabidopsis thaliana ferric reductase (atfr02). Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. 50:151-1157.

CALCIUM UPTAKE AND WHOLE-PLANT WATER USE INFLUENCE POD CALCIUM CONCENTRATION IN SNAP BEAN PLANTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pomper, K.W., Grusak, M.A. 2004. Calcium uptake and whole-plant water use influence pod calcium concentration in snap bean plants. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 129(6):890-895.

NOVEL APPROACHES TO IMPROVE LEGUME SEED MINERAL NUTRITION - (Proceedings)

Grusak, M.A., Burgett, C.L., Knewtson, S.J., Lopez-Millan, A., Ellis, D.R., Li, C., Musetti, V.M., Blair, M.W. 2004. Novel approaches to improve legume seed mineral nutrition. Proceedings of the 5th AEP-2nd ICLGG Conference, pp 37-38.

IDENTIFICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SEVERAL NEW MEMBERS OF THE ZIP FAMILY OF METAL ION TRANSPORTERS IN MEDICAGO TRUNCATULA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lopez-Millan, A.F., Ellis, D.R., Grusak, M.A. 2004. Identification and characterization of several new members of the zip family of metal ion transporters in medicago truncatula. Plant Molecular Biology. 54: 583-596.

BIOSYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF 14C-ENRICHED FLAVONOID FRACTIONS FROM PLANT CELL SUSPENSION CULTURES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yousef, G.G., Seigler, D.S., Grusak, M.A., Rogers, R.B., Knight, C.T., Kraft, T.F., Erdman, J.W., Lila, M.A. 2004. Biosynthesis and characterization of 14C-enriched flavonoid fractions from plant cell suspension cultures. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 52(5):1138-1145.

BIOAVAILABILITY OF LUTEIN IN HUMANS FROM INTRINSICALLY LABELED VEGETABLES DETERMINED BY LC-APCI-MS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lienaua,L., Glaserb,T., Tang,G., Dolnikowskib,G.G., Grusak,M.A., Alberta,K. 2003. Bioavailability of lutein in humans from intrinsically labeled vegetables determined by LC-APCI-MS. Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry. 14(11):663-670.

BIOAVAILABILITY OF SELENIUM FROM MEAT AND BROCCOLI AS DETERMINED BY RETENTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF SE75 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Finley, J.W., Grusak, M.A., Keck, A., Gregoire, B.R. 2004. Bioavailability of selenium from meat and broccoli as determined by retention and distribution of se75. Biological Trace Element Research. 99:191-209.

FIELD APPLICATION OF CHELATED CALCIUM: POSTHARVEST EFFECTS ON CANTALOUPE AND HONEYDEW FRUIT QUALITY. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lester, G.E., Grusak, M.A. 2004. Field application of chelated calcium: postharvest effects on cantaloupe and honeydew fruit quality. HortTechnology. 14(1):29-38.

AN ENCLOSED-CHAMBER LABELING SYSTEM FOR THE SAFE 14C-ENRICHMENT OF PHYTOCHEMICALS IN PLANT CELL SUSPENSION CULTURES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Grusak, M.A., Rogers, R.B., Yousef, G.G., Erdman, J.W., Lila, M.A. 2004. An enclosed-chamber labeling system for the safe 14C-enrichment of phytochemicals in plant cell suspension cultures. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology - Plants. 40(1):80-85.

FEASIBLITY OF USING DEUTERIUM-LABELED COLLARD GREENS FOR THE STUDY OF VITAMIN K ABSORPTION AND TRANSPORT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

ERKKILA, A.T., LICHTENSTIEN, A.H., JALBERT, S.M., DOLINKOWSKI, G.G., GRUSAK, M.A., AQUINO, K.A., PETERSON, J.W., BOOTH, S.L. FEASIBLITY OF USING DEUTERIUM-LABELED COLLARD GREENS FOR THE STUDY OF VITAMIN K ABSORPTION AND TRANSPORT. METABOLISM. 2004; 53:215-221.

INTESTINAL LYSINE METABOLISM IS DRIVEN BY THE ENTERAL AVAILABILITY OF DIETARY LYSINE IN PIGLETS FED A BOLUS MEAL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bos, C., Stoll, B., Fouillet, H., Gaudichon, C., Guan, X., Grusak, M.A., Reeds, P.J., Tome, D., Burrin, D.G. 2003. Intestinal lysine metabolism is driven by the enteral availability of dietary lysine in piglets fed a bolus meal. American Journal of Physiology. 285:E1246-E1257.

FENUGREEK: THE GENUS TRIGONELLA - (Literature Review)

GRUSAK, M.A. FENUGREEK: THE GENUS TRIGONELLA. Plant Science Bulletin 49:61-62. 2003.

INTESTINAL LYSINE METABOLISM IS DRIVEN BY THE ENTERAL AVAILABILITY OF DIETARY LYSINE IN PIGLETS FED A BOLUS MEAL - (Proceedings)

STOLL, B., BOS, C., FOUILLET, H., GAUDICHON, C., GUAN, X., GRUSAK, M.A., REEDS, P.J., TOME, D., BURRIN, D.G. INTESTINAL LYSINE METABOLISM IS DRIVEN BY THE ENTERAL AVAILABILITY OF DIETARY LYSINE IN PIGLETS FED A BOLUS MEAL. NUTRITION CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS. 9th International Symposium on Digestive Physiology in Pigs, Banff, AB, Canada. 2003. v. II. p. 10-18.

CAN WE IMPROVE THE NUTRITIONAL QUALITY OF LEGUME SEEDS? - (Review Article)

Wang T.L., Domoney, C., Hedley, C.L., Casey, R., Grusak, M.A. Can we improve the nutritional quality of legume seeds? Plant Physiology. 2003. v.131. p. 886-891.

CHICKPEA LEAVES AS A VEGETABLE GREEN FOR HUMANS: EVALUATION OF MINERAL COMPOSITION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ibrikci,H., Knewtson,S., Grusak,M.A. 2003. Chickpea leaves as a vegetable green for humans: evaluation of mineral composition. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 83(9):945-950.

METAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ACCUMULATION IN A MEDICAGO TRUNCATULA MUTANT EXHIBITING AN ELEVATED REQUIREMENT FOR ZINC - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ellis, D.R., Lopez-Millan, A.F., Grusak, M.A. Metal physiology and accumulation in a Medicago truncatula mutant exhibiting an elevated requirement for zinc. New Phytologist. 2003. v. 158. p. 207-218.

BIOAVAILABILITY OF SELENIUM FROM MEAT AND BROCCOLI AS DETERMINED BY RETENTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF SE75 - (Abstract Only)

Finley, J.W., Grusak, M.A., Keck, A., Gregoire, B.R. 2003. Bioavailability of selenium from meat and broccoli as determined by retention and distribution of se75 [abstract]. Journal of Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology. 17(5):A1136.

ENGINEERING FOODS WITH ENHANCED NUTRIENT CONTENT - (Abstract Only)

GRUSAK, M.A. ENGINEERING FOODS WITH ENHANCED NUTRIENT CONTENT. ABSTRACTS OF THE WORKSHOP ON BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR HORTICULTURAL CROPS: CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES. 2002. p.4

NUTRITIONALLY ENHANCED FOODS DEVELOPED VIA BIOTECHNOLOGY: STATUS AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES - (Abstract Only)

GRUSAK, M.A. NUTRITIONALLY ENHANCED FOODS DEVELOPED VIA BIOTECHNOLOGY: STATUS AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES. ABSTRACTS OF THE 2002 INTERNATIONAL LIFE SCIENCES INSTITUTE ANNUAL MEETING. 2002. p.85-86.

PHYTOCHEMICALS IN PLANTS: GENOMICS-ASSISTED PLANT IMPROVEMENT FOR NUTRITIONAL AND HEALTH BENEFITS - (Review Article)

GRUSAK, M.A. PHYTOCHEMICALS IN PLANTS: GENOMICS-ASSISTED PLANT IMPROVEMENT FOR NUTRITIONAL AND HEALTH BENEFITS. CURRENT OPINION IN BIOTECHNOLOGY. 2002. v. 13. p. 508-511.

RELEVANT MECHANISMS AND POTENTIAL STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING THE IRON CONTENT OF PLANT FOODS FOR HUMAN NUTRITION - (Abstract Only)

GRUSAK, M.A. RELEVANT MECHANISMS AND POTENTIAL STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING THE IRON CONTENT OF PLANT FOODS FOR HUMAN NUTRITION. ABSTRACTS OF THE XI INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON IRON NUTRITION AND INTERACTIONS IN PLANTS. 2002. p.156.

QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI ASSOCIATED WITH ENHANCED ROOT FE(III) REDUCTASE CAPACITY IN CHICKPEA - (Abstract Only)

GRUSAK, M.A., IBRIKCI, H., KNEWTSON, S.J. QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI ASSOCIATED WITH ENHANCED ROOT FE(III) REDUCTASE CAPACITY IN CHICKPEA. ABSTRACTS OF THE XI INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON IRON NUTRITION AND INTERACTIONS IN PLANTS. 2002. p. 150.

TRANSCRIPT ANALYSIS OF PSFRO AND RIT1 IN WILD-TYPE AND MUTANT PEA PLANTS USING QUANTITATIVE PCR - (Abstract Only)

LI, C., GRUSAK, M.A. TRANSCRIPT ANALYSIS OF PSFRO AND RIT1 IN WILD-TYPE AND MUTANT PEA PLANTS USING QUANTITATIVE PCR. ABSTRACTS OF THE XI INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON IRON NUTRITION AND INTERACTIONS IN PLANTS. 2002. p. 131.

SEQUENCE ANALYSES, PHYLOGENETIC CHARACTERIZATION AND EXPRESSION PATTERN OF SEVERAL MEMBERS FROM THE ZIP FAMILY OF METAL ION TRANSPORTERS IN MEDICAGO TRUNCATULA - (Abstract Only)

LOPEZ-MILLAN, A., ELLIS, D.R., GRUSAK, M.A. SEQUENCE ANALYSES, PHYLOGENETIC CHARACTERIZATION AND EXPRESSION PATTERN OF SEVERAL MEMBERS FROM THE ZIP FAMILY OF METAL ION TRANSPORTERS IN MEDICAGO TRUNCATULA. ABSTRACTS OF THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON LEGUME GENOMICS AND GENETICS: TRANSLATION TO CROP IMPROVEMENT. 2002. p.88. ABSTRACT A1.

RESOURCE ALLOCATION WITHIN PODS OF PISUM SATIVUM AND SEVERAL ANNUAL MEDICAGO SPECIES - (Abstract Only)

GRUSAK, M.A. RESOURCE ALLOCATION WITHIN PODS OF PISUM SATIVUM AND SEVERAL ANNUAL MEDICAGO SPECIES. ABSTRACTS OF THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON LEGUME GENOMICS AND GENETICS: TRANSLATION TO CROP PMPROVEMENT. p. 124. ABSTRACT J3.

DIVERSITY OF THE PISUM SATIVUM CORE COLLECTION FOR SEED MINERAL CONCENTRATIONS - (Abstract Only)

GRUSAK, M.A. DIVERSITY OF THE PISUM SATIVUM CORE COLLECTION FOR SEED MINERAL CONCENTRATIONS. ABSTRACTS OF THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON LEGUME GENOMICS AND GENETICS: TRANSLATION TO CROP IMPROVEMENT. p.117. ABSTRACT H2.

NUTRITIONAL PHYSIOLOGY AND GENOMICS OF DEVELOPING LEGUME SEEDS - (Abstract Only)

GRUSAK, M.A. NUTRITIONAL PHYSIOLOGY AND GENOMICS OF DEVELOPING LEGUME SEEDS. ABSTRACTS OF THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON LEGUME GENOMICS AND GENETICS: TRANSLATION TO CROP IMPROVEMENT. 2002. p.68

MINERAL NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF CHICKPEA LEAVES AS A VEGETABLE GREEN FOR HUMANS - (Abstract Only)

IBRIKCI, H., KNEWTSON, S.J., GRUSAK, M.A. MINERAL NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF CHICKPEA LEAVES AS A VEGETABLE GREEN FOR HUMANS. ABSTRACTS OF THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON LEGUME GENOMICS AND GENETICS: TRANSLATION TO CROP IMPROVEMENT. 2002. p.106. ABSTRACT F3.

ENHANCING MINERAL CONTENT IN PLANT FOOD PRODUCTS - (Review Article)

Grusak, M.A. Enhancing mineral content and bioavailability in plant food products. Journal of American College of Nutrition. 2002. v. 21. p. 178S-183S.

CARBOHYDRATE DIGESTION IN HUMANS FROM A B-GLUCAN-ENRICHED BARLEY IS REDUCED - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lifschitz, C.H., Grusak, M.A., Butte, N.F. 2002. Human Nutrition and Metabolism Research Communication: Carbohydrate digestion in humans from a beta-glucan-enriched barley is reduced. Journal of Nutrition. 132:2593-2596.

CALCIUM AND MAGNESIUM CONCENTRATION OF INBRED AND HYBRID BROCCOLI HEADS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (15-Feb-00)

THE EXPRESSION OF HIGH IRON CONTENT IN RICE GRAINS OF TWO RICE VARIETIES FROM CHINA - (Experiment Station) - (01-Dec-99)

DECIPHERING PLANT IRON HOMEOSTASIS USING UNIQUE IRON-HYPERACCUMULATING PEA MUTANTS - (Abstract Only) - (01-Jun-99)

GENOMICS-ASSISTED PLANT IMPROVEMENT TO BENEFIT HUMAN NUTRITION AND HEALTH - (Review Article) - (06-Apr-99)

CHARACTERIZATION OF ZINC INEFFICIENT MUTANTS IN MEDICAGO TRUNCATULA - (Abstract Only) - (06-Apr-99)

IDENTIFICATION OF METAL-CHELATING PROTEINS AND PEPTIDES IN PHLOEM SAP - (Abstract Only) - (06-Apr-99)

CALCIUM AND MAGNESIUM CONTENT OF INBREDS AND COMMERCIAL HYBRIDS OF BROCCOLI - (Abstract Only) - (08-Dec-98)

IMPROVING THE NUTRIENT COMPOSITION OF PLANTS TO ENHANCE HUMAN NUTRITION ANDHEALTH - (Review Article) - (01-Dec-98)

MEDICAGO TRUNCATULA: A NEW MODEL PLANT TO IDENTIFY GENES INVOLVED IN MICRONUTRIENT HOMEOSTASIS - (Abstract Only) - (01-Jun-98)

CALCIUM UPTAKE AND WHOLE-PLANT WATER USE INFLUENCE POD CALCIUM CONCENTRATION IN GREEN BEAN PLANTS - (Abstract Only) - (01-Jun-98)

SHOOT REGULATION OF ROOT FE (III) REDUCTASE ACTIVITY IN HIGHER PLANTS - (Abstract Only) - (01-May-98)

IRON TRANSPORT AND STORAGE WITHIN THE SEED COAT AND EMBRYO OF DEVELOPING SEEDS OF PEA (PISUM SATIVUM L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (28-Apr-98)

UNDERSTANDING WHOLE-PLANT CALCIUM TRANSPORT TO IMPROVE THE CALCIUM NUTRITIONAL QUALITY OF GREEN BEAN PODS - (Proceedings) - (01-Mar-98)

MASS DETERMINATION OF LOW-MOLECULAR-WEIGHT PROTEINS IN PHLOEM SAP USING MATRIX ASSISTED LASER DESORPTION/IONIZATION TIME-OF-FLIGHT MASS SPECTROMETRY - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (01-Dec-97)

WHOLE-PLANT COMMUNICATION IN THE REGULATION OF ROOT FE(III) REDUCTASE ACTIVITY. - (Abstract Only) - (30-Jul-97)

KINETIC AND ELECTROPHYSIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF FE2+ AND ZN2+ INFLUX INTO LEAF CELLS OF PEA. - (Abstract Only) - (01-Jul-97)

TRANSPIRATION IS NOT THE ONLY FACTOR CONTROLLING CALCIUM TRANSPORT TO GREENBEAN PODS. - (Abstract Only) - (01-Jul-97)

MICRONUTRIENT METAL INFLUX INTO MESOPHYLL CELLS OF THE ARGENTEUM MUTANT OF PISUM SATIVUM - (Abstract Only) - (01-Jul-97)

CHARACTERIZATION OF PHLOEM PROTEINS BY LASER IONIZATION MASS SPECTROMETRY. - (Abstract Only) - (01-Jul-97)

CHARACTERIZATION OF A PHLOEM MOBILE CHELATOR INVOLVED IN THE TRANSPORT OF IRON FROM VEGETATIVE TISSUES TO DEVELOPING SEEDS OF PEA. - (Abstract Only) - (01-Jul-97)

PHLOEM IRON TRANSPORT FROM VEGETATIVE TISSUES TO DEVELOPING SEEDS IN PEA - (Abstract Only) - (01-Jul-97)

INTRINSIC STABLE ISOTOPE LABELING OF PLANTS FOR NUTRITIONAL INVESTIGATIONS IN HUMANS. - (Review Article) - (31-Jan-97)

THE PHYSIOLOGY OF MICRONUTRIENT HOMEOSTASIS IN FIELD CROPS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (30-Jan-97)

BIOAVAILABILITY OF CALCIUM FROM COMMON VEGETABLES ASSESSED IN TEENAGERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (01-Sep-96)

THE DGL AND BRZ IRON-HYPERACCUMULATING PEA MUTANTS: A GENETIC RE-EVALUATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (01-Aug-96)

IRON IMPORT AND STORAGE IN DEVELOPING PEA SEEDS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (15-Jun-96)

CONTRIBUTION OF WHOLE-PLANT NITROGEN METABOLISM AND PARTITIONING TO RICE GRAIN NITROGEN CONTENT - (Abstract Only) - (01-Jun-96)

IDENTIFICATION OF AN IRON TRANSLOCATOR/PUTATIVE SIGNAL MOLECULE IN THE PHLOEM OF HIGHER PLANTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (01-Jun-96)

VARIATION IN CALCIUM CONCENTRATION AMONG SIXTY S1 FAMILIES AND FOUR CULTIVARS OF SNAP BEAN (PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (14-May-96)

INFLUENCE OF WHOLE-PLANT NET CALCIUM INFLUX AND CALCIUM PARTITIONING ON THE CALCIUM CONCENTRATION OF SNAP BEAN (PHASEOLUS VULGARIS L.) PODS. - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (26-Mar-96)

HIGH-IRON PEAS. - (Other) - (01-Feb-96)

DIRECT MEASUREMENT OF 59FE-LABELED FE2+ INFLUX IN ROOTS OF PISUM SATIVUM USING A CHELATOR BUFFER SYSTEM TO CONTROL FREE FE2+ IN SOLUTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (20-Nov-95)

SHOOT-TO-ROOT SIGNAL TRANSMISSION REGULATES ROOT FE(III) REDUCTASE ACTIVITY IN THE DGL MUTANT OF PISUM SATIVUM L. - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (24-Oct-95)

INTRINSIC 42 CA-LABELLING OF GREEN BEAN PODS FOR USE IN HUMAN BIOAVAILIBILITY STUDIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (19-Jul-95)