Projects

ANALYZING THE EFFECT OF DROUGHT STRESS ON TRAITS CONTRIBUTING TO COTTON FIBER QUALITY General Cooperative Agreement (A)   Accession Number: 423114

CHARACTERIZATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF PLANT RESISTANCE TO WATER-DEFICIT AND THERMAL STRESSES Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 420420

ANALYZING THE EFFECT OF DROUGHT STRESS ON TRAITS CONTRIBUTING TO COTTON FIBER QUALITY Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 422435

THE ROLE OF FTSH11 PROTEASE IN CHLOROPLAST BIOGENESIS AND MAINTENANCE AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES IN MODEL AND CROP PLANTS Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 418016

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

Characterization of maize inbred lines for drought and heat tolerance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chen, J., Xu, W., Velten, J.P., Xin, Z., Stout, J.E. 2012. Characterization of maize inbred lines for drought and heat tolerance. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. 67(5):354-364.

A high throughput DNA extraction method with high yield and quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xin, Z., Chen, J. 2012. A high throughput DNA extraction method with high yield and quality. Plant Methods. 8:26.

Sorghum mutant library and TILLING - (Abstract Only)

Xin, Z., Burow, G.B., Chen, J., Burke, J.J. 2012. Sorghum mutant library and TILLING [abstract]. American Society of Plant Biologists. p. 132.

Potential to develop crops to contribute to food security conservation, and sustainable systems - (Abstract Only) - (20-Apr-12)

Adaptability and performance of short-season maize hybrids in the southern high plains - (Abstract Only) - (20-Apr-12)

Leaf dhurrin content is a quantitative measure of the level of pre- and post-flowering drought tolerance in sorghum - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (18-Apr-12)

Mapping QTLs for heat tolerance traits in maize using NAM population - (Abstract Only)

Chen, J., Mcmullen, M.D., Burke, J.J., Xu, W., Burow, G.B. 2012. Mapping QTLs for heat tolerance traits in maize using NAM population [abstract]. Maize Genetics Conference Abstracts. p. 154.

Transgene silencing and transgene-derived siRNA production in tobacco plants homozygous for an introduced AtMYB90 construct - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Velten, J.P., Cakir, C., Youn, E., Chen, J., Cazzonelli, C. 2012. Transgene silencing and transgene-derived siRNA production in tobacco plants homozygous for an introduced AtMYB90 construct. PLoS One. 7(2):e30141. DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0030141.

Development of drought and/or heat tolerant crop varieties, an adaptation approach to mitigate impact of climate change on agriculture - (Abstract Only)

Chen, J., Xu, W., Xin, Z. 2011. Development of drought and/or heat tolerant crop varieties, an adaptation approach to mitigate impact of climate change on agriculture [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. p. 121.

Chloroplast targeting of FtsHprotease is essential for chloroplast development and thylakoid stability at elevated temperatures in plants - (Abstract Only)

Chen, J., Burke, J.J. 2011. Chloroplast targeting of FtsHprotease is essential for chloroplast development and thylakoid stability at elevated temperatures in plants [abstract]. Plant Biology Annual Meeting. Paper No. 03063.

Regulated AtHKT1 Gene Expression by a Distal Enhancer Element and DNA Methylation in the Promoter Plays an Important Role in Salt Tolerance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Baek, D., Jiang, J., Chung, J., Chen, J., Xin, Z., Shi, H. 2011. Regulated AtHKT1 gene expression by a distal enhancer element and DNA methylation in the promoter plays an important role in salt tolerance. Plant Cell Physiology. 52(1):149-161.

Dissection of Heat Tolerance Mechanisms in Maize - (Abstract Only)

Chen, J., Burke, J.J., Xu, W., Burow, G.B. 2011. Dissection of Heat Tolerance Mechanisms in Maize [abstract]. Keystone Symposia. p. 63.

An Essential Component in Chloroplast Development and Maintenance at Moderate High Temperature in Higher Plants: Chloroplast-targeted FtsH11 Proteases - (Abstract Only) - (30-Jun-10)

Genetic Dissection High Temperature Tolerance Traits in Maize-a QTL Mapping Approach - (Abstract Only)

Chen, J., Burow, G.B., Burke, J.J. 2010. Genetic Dissection High Temperature Tolerance Traits in Maize-a QTL Mapping Approach [Abstract]. ASA, CSSA, SSSA. p. 86-4.

Role of phosphatidic acid in high temperature tolerance in maize - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chen, J., Xu, W., Burke, J.J., Xin, Z. 2010. Role of phosphatidic acid in high temperature tolerance in maize. Crop Science. 50(6):2506-2515.

New molecular tools to study fiber develop and the effect of environmental stresses: development of transgenic cotton lines harboring fiber specific - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (13-Dec-09)

Drought tolerance evaluation in maize germplasms: A field study - (Abstract Only)

Chen, J., Mahan, J.R., Payton, P.R., Xu, W., Burke, J.J., Xin, Z. 2009. Drought tolerance evaluation in maize germplasms: A field study [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA. November 1-5, 2009, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. CDROM.

Dissection of the roles of FtsH protease in chloroplast biogenesis and stability at moderately high temperature: a quantitative proteomics approach - (Abstract Only)

Chen, J. 2009. Dissection of the roles of FtsH protease in chloroplast biogenesis and stability at moderately high temperature: a quantitative proteomics approach[abstract]. Proteomics Workshop and Symposium. August 5-7, 2009, Gainesville, Florida.

Temperature effects on hydroponically-grown peanut carbohydrates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Burke, J.J., Chen, J., Rowland, D., Sanders, T.H., Dean, L.L. 2009. Temperature effects on hydroponically-grown peanut carbohydrates. Peanut Science. 36(2):150-156.

Mechanism of high temperature adaptation in maize - (Abstract Only)

Chen, J., Xu, W., Burke, J.J. 2008. Mechanism of high temperature adaptation in maize [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Joint Annual Meeting. Houston, Texas. October 5-9, 2008. Abstract No. 633-1.

Roles of FtsH protease in choloroplast biogensis and protection of photosystems from high temperatures stress in higher plants - (Abstract Only)

Chen, J., Xin, Z., Burke, J.J. 2008. Roles of FtsH protease in choloroplast biogensis and protection of photosystems from high temperatures stress in higher plants[abstract]. Plant Biology 2008. June 26-July 2, 2008, Merida, Mexico. CDROM.

Characterization of high temperature tolerance mechanisms in Maize - (Abstract Only)

Chen, J., Xu, W., Burke, J.J. 2008. Characterization of high temperature tolerance mechanisms in Maize[abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. San Diego, California. January 12-16, 2008.

Impact of drought and high temperature stresses on cotton fiber development and fiber quality - (Abstract Only)

Chen, J., Burke, J.J. 2007. Impact of drought and high temperature stresses on cotton fiber development and fiber quality[abstact]. World Cotton Research Conference. Lubbock, Texas. September 10-14, 2007.

The conserved role of FtsH11 protease in protection of photosynthetic system from high temperature stress in higher plants - (Abstract Only)

Chen, J., Xin, Z., Burke, J.J. 2007. The conserved role of FtsH11 protease in protection of photosynthetic system from high temperature stress in higher plants[abstract]. 14th International Congress on Photosynthesis. Glasgow, Scotland. July 22-27, 2007.

Role of FtsH11 protease in thermoprotection of photosynthetic systems - (Abstract Only)

Chen, J., Xin, Z., Burke, J.J. 2007. Role of FtsH11 protease in thermoprotection of photosynthetic systems[abstract]. Drymen Photosynthesis Satellite Workshop. Drymen, Scotland. July 18-21, 2007.

FtsH11 Proteases play a critical role in high temperature stress tolerance in plants - (Abstract Only)

Chen, J., Xin, Z., Burke, J.J. 2007. FtsH11 Proteases play a critical role in high temperature stress tolerance in plants [abstract]. Plant Biology and Botany 2007 Joint Congress, July 7-11, 2007, Chicago, Illinois. CD-ROM

ESK1 is a Novel Component of Freezing Tolerance - (Abstract Only)

Xin, Z., Chen, J. 2007. ESK1 is a novel component of freezing tolerance[abstract]. Plant Biology Annual Meeting. Chicago, Illinois. July 7-11, 2007.

Functional Roles of FtsH11 in Thermotolerance and Photosynthetic Stress in Plants - (Proceedings)

Chen, J., Velten, J.P., Burke, J.J. 2007. Functional Roles of FtsH11 in Thermotolerance and Photosynthetic Stress in Plants[abstract]. Gordon Ressearch Conference: Temperature Stress in Plants. Ventura, California. January 21-26, 2007.

PLANT LIPIDOMICS: DISCERNING BIOLOGICAL FUNCTION BY PROFILING PLANT COMPLEX LIPIDS USING MASS SPECTROMETRY - (Review Article)

Welti, R., Shah, J., Li, W., Li, M., Chen, J., Burke, J.J., Fauconnier, M., Chapman, K., Chye, M., Wang, X. 2007. Plant lipidomics: Discerning biological function by profiling plant complex lipids using mass spectrometry. Frontiers in Bioscience. 12:2494-2506.

Arabidopsis ESK1 encodes a novel regulator of freezing tolerance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xin, Z., Chen, J., Mandaokar, A., Last, R., Browse, J. 2007. Arabidopsis ESK1 encodes a novel regulator of freezing tolerance. Plant Journal. 49:786-799.

FTSH11 PROTEASE PLAYS A CRITICAL ROLE TO THERMOTOLERANCE IN ARABIDOPSIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chen, J., Burke, J.J., Velten, J.P., Xin, Z. 2006. FtsH11 protease plays a critical role in Arabidopsis thermotolerance. The Plant Journal. 48(1):73-84.

ALLELIC ANALYSIS OF ESK1 GENE - (Abstract Only)

Xin, Z., Chen, J. 2006. Allelic analysis of ESK1 gene[abstract]. Keystone Symposia: Plant Reponses to Abiotic Stress. Copper Mountain, Colorado. April 8-13, 2006.

CHARACTERIZATION OF THE ARABIDOPSIS THERMOSENSITIVE MUTANT ATTS02 REVEALS AN IMPORTANT ROLE FOR GALACTOLIPIDS IN THERMOTOLERANCE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chen, J., Burke, J.J., Xin, Z., Xu, C., Velten, J.P. 2006. Characterization of the arabidopsis thermosensitive mutant ATTS02 reveals an important role for galactolipids in thermotolerance. Plant Cell and Environment. 29(7):437-1448.

FTSH11 PROTEASE PLAYS A CRITICAL ROLE IN ARABIDOPSIS THERMOTOLERANCE - (Abstract Only)

Chen, J., Burke, J.J., Velten, J.P., Xin, Z. 2006. Ftsh11 protease plays a critical role in arabidopsis thermotolerance[abstract]. Keystone Symposia.

FTSH11 IS ESSENTIAL TO THERMOTOLERANCE IN ARABIDOPSIS - (Abstract Only)

Chen, J., Burke, J.J., Velten, J.P., Xin, Z. 2006. Ftsh11 is essential to thermotolerance in arabidopsis. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. P. 405 XIV Conference.

EXTRACTION OF GENOMIC DNA FROM PLANT TISSUE - (Book / Chapter)

Xin, Z., Chen, J. 2006. Extraction of Genomic DNA from Plant Tissue. In: Kieleczawa, J., Editor. DNA Sequencing II: Optimizing Preparation and Cleanup. 2nd Edition. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers. p. 47-59.

ESK1 ENCODES A NOVEL REGULATOR OF FREEZING TOLERANCE - (Abstract Only)

Xin, Z., Chen, J., Mandaokar, A., Last, R., Browse, J. 2005. Esk1 encodes a novel regulator of freezing tolerance[abstract]. American Society of Plant Biology. Paper No. 31001.

CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR BASIS OF PLANT TOLERANCE TO HEAT STRESS - (Book / Chapter)

Burke, J.J., Chen, J. 2006. Cellular and molecular basis of plant tolerance to heat stress. In: Huang, B, editor. Plant-Environment Interactions. 3rd Edition. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. p. 27-46.

IDENTIFICATION OF METABOLITES ASSOCIATED WITH FREEZING TOLERANCE IN CONSTITUTIVELY FREEZING TOLERANT MUTANTS OF ARABIDOPSIS - (Abstract Only)

Chen, J., Xin, Z. 2004. Identification of metabolites associated with freezing tolerance in constitutively freezing tolerant mutants of arabidopsis[abstract]. International Congress on Plant Metabolomics. Paper No. 62.

CHARACTERIZARION OF CONSTITUTIVELY FREEZING TOLERANT MUTANTS OF ARABIDOPSIS SUGGESTS A CRITICAL ROLE OF PROLINE IN COLD ACCLIMATION - (Abstract Only)

Xin, Z., Chen, J., Browse, J. 2004. Characterizarion of constitutively freezing tolerant mutants of arabidopsis suggests a critical role of proline in cold acclimation [abstract]. American Society of Plant Biologists Annual Meeting. Paper No. 136.

MOLECULAR MAPPING OF ARABIDOPSIS GENES CONTRIBUTING TO THERMOTOLERANCE - (Abstract Only)

Burke, J.J., Chen, J., Xin, Z., Velten, J.P. 2004. Molecular mapping of arabidopsis genes contributing to thermotolerance [abstract]. Keystone Symposia.

A LOW COST HIGH EFFICIENT METHOD FOR GENETIC MAPPING USING INDEL MARKERS - (Abstract Only)

Xin, Z., Chen, J., Burke, J.J. 2004. A low cost high efficient method for genetic mapping using indel markers[abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome. Paper No. 227.

ESK1 ENCODES A NOVEL INVOLVED IN FREEZING TOLERANCE - (Abstract Only)

Xin, Z. 2004. Esk1 encodes a novel involved in freezing tolerance[abstract]. Keystone Symposium.