Projects

454 SEQUENCING FOR WATERMELON CDNAS General Cooperative Agreement (A)   Accession Number: 415165

GENETICS AND GENETIC IMPROVEMENT OF DISEASE RESISTANCE AND QUALITY TRAITS IN WATERMELON, BROCCOLI, AND LEAFY GREEN BRASSICAS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 413305

IDENTIFYING DNA MARKERS LINKED TO THE FUSARIUM WILT (RACE 1) RESISTANCE GENE IN WATERMELON Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 412587

COMPARATIVE GENOMICS, WIDENING NARROW GENETIC BACKGROUND AND MINING FRUIT QUALITY GENES IN CUCURBITS Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 412813

Publications

Isolation, Sequence Analysis, and Linkage Mapping of NBS-LRR Disease Resistance Gene Homologs in Watermelon - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (26-Oct-09)

Non-Synonymous Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in the Watermelon eIF4E Gene Are Closely Associated with Resistance to Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (27-Sep-09)

Identification and Utility of Markers Linked to the Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus Resistance Gene in Watermelon - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (09-Jul-09)

Molecular Phylogeny of Citrullus Species as Inferred from AFLPs and SSRs - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (25-Jun-09)

Markers Linked to the ZYMV-FL Resistance Gene and Their Use in Marker-assisted Selection in Watermelon - (Abstract) - (15-Mar-09)

Genetic Diversity of Lagenaria Siceraria and Identification of Accessions Useful for the Development of Disease and Pest Resistant Rootstocks - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Levi, A., Thies, J.A., Ling, K., Simmons, A.M., Kousik, C.S., Hassell, R. 2009. Genetic Diversity of Lagenaria Siceraria and Identification of Accessions Useful for the Development of Disease and Pest Resistant Rootstocks. Diversity Plant Genetic Resources Journal, http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayIssue?jid=PGR. doi: 10.1017/S1479262109225354

Green-fleshed watermelon contains chlorophyll - (Trade Journal) - (15-Dec-08)

Molecular Diversity in Ukrainian Melon Collection as Revealed by AFLP and Microsatellite Markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nimmakayala, P., Tomason, Y.R., Jeong, J., Vajja, G., Levi, A., Gibson, P., Reddy, U.K. 2009. Molecular Diversity in Ukrainian Melon Collection as Revealed by AFLP and Microsatellite Markers. Plant Genetic Resources, online publication http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayIssue?jid=PGR. doi:10.1017/S1479262108098481

An Allele-Specific SNP Mutation in the eIF4E Gene Is Associated with the Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus Resistance in Watermelon - (Abstract)

Ling, K., Harris, K.R., Meyer, J.D., Levi, A., Guner, N., Wehner, T.C., Bendahmane, A., Havey, M.J. 2009. An Allele-Specific SNP Mutation in the eIF4E Gene Is Associated with the Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus Resistance in Watermelon. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. http://www.intl-pag.org/17/abstracts/W18_PAGXVII_137.html

Est-Pcr Markers Representing Watermelon Fruit Genes Are Polymorphic among Watermelon Heirloom Cultivars Sharing a Narrow Genetic Base - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Levi, A., Wechter, W.P., Davis, A.R. 2009. EST-PCR Markers Representing Watermelon Fruit Genes are Polymorphic among Watermelon Heirloom Cultivars Sharing a Narrow Genetic Base. Plant Genetic Resources. 7:16-32.

A Survey of Watermelon Germplasm for Inhibitory Seed Exudates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Harrison Jr, H.F., Levi, A., Kousik, C.S. 2008. A survey of watermelon germplasm for inhibitory seed exudates. HortScience. 42(1):138-142.

In Search of Markers Linked to Fusarium Wilt Race 1 Resistance in Watermelon - (Abstract)

Harris, K.R., Wechter, W.P., Lanini, B., Vivoda, E., Levi, A. 2008. In Search of Markers Linked to Fusarium Wilt Race 1 Resistance in Watermelon. HortScience. 43(4):1238.

Est-Derived Expression Analysis of Watermelon Fruit Development - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wechter, W.P., Levi, A., Harris, K.R., Davis, A.R., Fei, Z.J., Giovannoni, J.J., Trebitsh, T., Salman, A., Hernandez, A., Thimmapuram, J., Tadmor, V., Portnoy, V., Katzir, N. 2008. Est-derived expression analysis of watermelon fruit development. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 9:275-282.

Caps Markers in An Eif4e Gene Are Linked to Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus Resistant Locus in Watermelon - (Abstract)

Ling, K., Harris, K.R., Meyer, J.D., Levi, A., Guner, N., Wehner, T.C., Havey, M.J. 2008. Caps markers in an eif4e gene are linked to zucchini yellow mosaic virus resistant locus in watermelon. Phytopathology. 98(6 supplement):S91.

Acc Synthase Genes Are Polymorphic in Watermelon (Citrullus SPP.) and Differentially Expressed in Flowers and in Response to Auxin and Gibberellin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Salman, A., Levi, A., Wolf, S., Trebitsh, T. 2008. Acc Synthase Genes are Polymorphic in Watermelon (citrullus spp.) and Differentially Expressed in Flowers and in Response to Auxin and Gibberellin. Plant And Cell Physiology. 49:740-750.

Potential Sources of Resistance to Cucurbit Powdery Mildew (Podosphaera xanthii) in US Plant Introductions (PI) of Lagenaria Siceraria (bottle gourd) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kousik, C.S., Levi, A., Ling, K., Wechter, W.P. 2008. Potential Sources of Resistance to Cucurbit Powdery Mildew (Podosphaera xanthii) in US Plant Introductions (PI) of Lagenaria Siceraria (bottle gourd). HortScience. 43(5):1359-1364

Identification of a CAPS Marker in an eIF4E Gene Linked to Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus Resistant Locus in Watermelon - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Ling, K., Harris, K.R., Meyer, J.D., Levi, A., Guner, N., Wehner, T.C., Havey, M.J. 2008. Identification of a CAPS Marker in an eIF4E Gene Linked to Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus Resistant Locus in Watermelon. Cucurbitaceae Proceedings. 1Xth EUCARPIA Meeting on Genetics and Breeding of Cucurbitaceae, (Ptrat M., ed), INRA, Avignon (France): 213-218.

Expression and Polymorphism of Watermelon Fruit ESTs - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Levi, A., Wechter, W.P., Harris, K.R., Davis, A.R., Zhangiun, F., Giovannoni, J.J., Trebitsh, T., Salman, A., Hernandez, A., Thimmapuram, J., Tadmor, Y., Portnoy, V., Katzir, N. 2008. Expression and Polymorphism of Watermelon Fruit ESTs. Acta Horticulturae. P257-262. In: M. Pitrat (ed.). Proceddings of the IX EUCARPIA Meetings on Genetics and Breeding of Cucurbitaceae. INRA.

Progress in the Development of Crimson Sweet-type Watermelon Breeding Lines with Resistance to Acidovorax Avenae Subsp. Citrulli - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Hopkins, D., Levi, A. 2008. Progress in the Development of Crimson Sweet-type Watermelon Breeding Lines with Resistance to Acidovorax Avenae Subsp. Citrulli. Acta Horticulturae. P157-162. In: M. Pitrat (ed.). Proceedings of the IX EUCARPIA Meetings on Genetics and Breeding of Cucurbitaceae. INRA.

Grafting for disease resistance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

King, S.R., Davis, A.R., Liu, W., Levi, A. 2008. Grafting for disease resistance. HortScience. 43(6):1673-1675.

Grafting effects on vegetable quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Davis, A.R., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Hassell, R., Levi, A., King, S.R., Zhang, X. 2008. Grafting effects on vegetable quality. HortScience. 43(6):1670-1672.

Est-Ssrs of Watermelon (Citrullus SP.) Useful in Assessing Genetic Diversity among Lagenaria Siceraria Accessions - (Abstract)

Levi, A., Ling, K., Davis, A.R. 2008. Est-ssrs of watermelon (citrullus sp.) useful in assessing genetic diversity among lagenaria siceraria accessions. Plant and Animal Genome XVI Conference, P643.

Constructing an Initial Linkage Map for Ukrainian Melons - (Abstract)

Nimmakayala, P., Thomas, Y., Vajja, G., Cantrell, R., Kumar, P.S., Gibson, P., Levi, A., Reddy, U. 2008. Constructing an Initial Linkage Map for Ukrainian Melons. Plant and Animal Genome XVI Conference, P663.

Lsw-177 and Lsw-194: Red-Fleshed Watermelon Lines with Low-Total Soluble Solids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Davis, A.R., Collins, J.K., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Levi, A. 2008. LSW-177 and LSW-194: Red-fleshed watermelon lines with low-total soluble solids. HortScience. 43(2):538-539.

Grafting effects on vegetable quality - (Abstract)

Davis, A.R., King, S.R., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Levi, A. 2007. Grafting effects on vegetable quality [abstract]. HortScience. 42(4):802.

Tolerance to Cucurbit Powdery Mildew in USDA Bottle Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) Plant Introductions (PI) - (Abstract)

Kousik, C.S., Ling, K., Levi, A. 2007. Tolerance to Cucurbit Powdery Mildew in USDA Bottle Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) Plant Introductions (PI). Phytopathology. 97:S60.

Interspecific Transferability of Watermelon EST-SSR Markers in Cucurbit Species - (Abstract)

Levi, A., Wechter, W.P., Davis, A.R., Katzir, N., Tadmor, K., Ling, K., Reddy, U. 2007. Interspecific Transferability of Watermelon EST-SSR Markers in Cucurbit Species. HortScience. 42:1012.

Grafting for disease resistance - (Abstract)

King, S.R., Davis, A.R., Lamolinare, B., Liu, W., Levi, A. 2007. Grafting for disease resistance [abstract]. HortScience. 42(4):802.

Sources of Resistance to Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus in Lagenaria Siceraria Germplasm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ling, K., Levi, A. 2007. Sources of Resistance to Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus in Lagenaria Siceraria Germplasm. HortScience. 42(5):1124-1126.

Microarray-Based Analysis of Gene Modulation During Watermelon Fruit Development - (Abstract)

Wechter, W.P., Levi, A., Davis, A.R., Fei, Z., Hernandez, A., Thimmapuram, J., Dang, P.M., Katzir, N., Tadmor, K., Giovannoni, J.J. 2007. Microarray-Based Analysis of Gene Modulation During Watermelon Fruit Development. HortScience. 42:447.

Microarray analysis: Uses and Limitations - (Abstract)

Wechter, W.P., Levi, A., Kluepfel, D.A., Gonzalez, E.T., Presting, G. 2007. Microarray Analysis: Uses and Limitations. HortScience. 42:477.

Potential Sources of Resistance to Broad Mites (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) in Watermelon Germplasm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kousik, C.S., Shepard, B.M., Hassell, R., Levi, A., Simmons, A.M. 2007. Potential Sources of Resistance to Broad Mites (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) in Watermelon Germplasm. HortScience. 42(7):1539-1544.

Resistance of Citrullus Colocynthis to Whiteflies and Spidermites - (Abstract)

Levi, A., Simmons, A.M., Lopez, R., Kousik, C.S., Shepard, M., Jackson, D.M., Harrison Jr, H.F., Edelstien, M., Palevsky, E., Tadmor, K. 2007. Resistance of Citrullus Colocynthis to Whiteflies and Spidermites. HortScience. 42(3):454.

Carotenoid analysis using the puree absorbance method for germplasm screening - (Abstract)

Davis, A.R., Fish, W.W., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Levi, A., King, S. 2007. Carotenoid analysis using the puree absorbance method for germplasm screening [abstract]. HortScience. 42(3):453.

Broad Mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) infestation and injury in watermelon and potential sources of resistance - (Abstract)

Kousik, C.S., Levi, A., Simmons, A.M., Hassell, R., Shepard, B.M. 2007. Broad Mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) Infestation and Injury in Watermelon and Potential Sources of Resistance. HortScience. 42(3):453.

Evaluation of watermelon and related species for resistance to race 1W powdery mildew resistance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Davis, A.R., Levi, A., Tetteh, A., Wehner, T., Russo, V.M., Pitrat, M. 2007. Evaluation of watermelon and related species for resistance to race 1W powdery mildew resistance. Journal American Society Hortscience. 132(6):790-795.

Differential Expression of Genes in Watermelon Fruit - (Abstract)

Levi, A., Wechter, W.P., Davis, A.R., Hernandez, A., Thimmapuram, J., Katzir, N., Tadmor, K., Trebitsh, T., Dang, P.M. 2007. Expression of EST-Unigenes in Watermelon Fruit. Plant and Animal Genomes XV Conference. pp27.

Resistance of Watermelon Germplasm to Root-Knot Nematodes - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Thies, J.A., Levi, A. 2006. Resistance of Watermelon Germplasm to Root-Knot Nematodes. Methyl Bromide Alternatives and Emissions Research Conference Proceedings. pp. 20-1, 20-2.

Rapd, Issr and Aflp Markers Representing Various Linkage Regions of a Watermelon Genetic Map Are Polymorphic among Closely Related Watermelon Cultivars - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Levi, A., Thomas, C.E. 2007. Rapd, ISSR and AFLP Markers Representing Various Linkage Regions of a Watermelon Genetic Map are Polymorphic among Closely Related Watermelon Cultivars. HortScience. 42:210-214.

Molecular Characterization of Citrullus species and subspecies based on SSR and AFLP analysis for developing interspecific mapping population - (Abstract)

Nimmakayala, P., Jeong, J., Rao, A.S., Levi, A., Reddy, U. 2007. Molecular Characterization of Citrullus Species and Subspecies Based on SSR and AFLP Analysis for Developing Interspecific Mapping Population. Plant and Animal Genome XV Conference. pp 132.

Wild Germplasm: Plant Resistance for Watermelon - (Abstract)

Simmons, A.M., Levi, A., Davis, A.R., Ling, K., Lopez, R., Jackson, D.M., Kousik, C.S., Shepard, B.M., Thies, J.A. 2006. Wild Germplasm: Plant Resistance for Watermelon. Bemisia International Workshop Proceedings, Duck Key, FL. pp 130.

Resistance of Citrullus lanatus var. citroides germplasm to root-knot nematodes - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Thies, J.A., Levi, A. 2006. Resistance of Citrullus lanatus var. Citroides Germplasm to Root-knot Nematodes. Cucurbitaceae Proceedings. pp 380-386.

Genes Expressed during Development and Ripening of Watermelon Fruit - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Levi, A., Wechter, W.P., Davis, A.R., Hernandez, A., Thimmapuram, J. 2006. Genes expressed during development and ripening of watermelon fruit. Cucurbitaceae Proceeding. pgs 125-132.

Watermelon resistance to powdery mildew race 1 and race 2 - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Davis, A.R., Levi, A., Tetteh, A., Wehner, T., Pitrat, M. 2006. Watermelon resistance to powdery mildew race 1 and race 2. In: Cucurbitaceae 2006, September 17-21, 2006, Asheville, North Carolina. p. 412-420.

Pi 525088-Pmr, a Melon Race 1 Powdery Mildew-Resistant Watermelon Line - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Davis, A.R., Levi, A., Wehner, T.C., Pitrat, M. 2006. PI 525088-pmr, a melon race 1 powdery mildew-resistant watermelon line. HortScience. 47(7):1527-15-28.

Characterization of Watermelon (Citrullus Lanatus Var. Citroides) Germplasm for Resistance to Root-Knot Nematodes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Thies, J.A., Levi, A. 2007. Characterization of watermelon (citrullus lanatus var. citroides) germplasm for resistance to root-knot nematodes. Journal of Nematology. 42:1530-1533.

RNA extraction method from fruit tissue high in water and sugar - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Davis, A.R., Levi, A., Kim, S., Hernandez, A., King, S.R. 2006. RNA extraction method from fruit tissue high in water and sugar. HortScience. 41(5):1292-1294.

Evaluating Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus Resistance in Watermelon - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Ling, K., Levi, A., Guner, N., Wehner, T.C. 2006. Evaluating Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus Resistance in Watermelon. Pages 468-472 in: Proceedings of Cucurbitaceae 2006. G. J. Holmes, ed. Universal Press, Raleigh, North Carolina.

Genes Expressed During the Development and Ripening of Watermelon Fruit - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Levi, A., Davis, A.R., Hernandez, A., Wechter, W.P., Thimmapuram, J. 2006. Genes Expressed during the Development and Ripening of Watermelon Fruit. Plant Cell Reports 25:1233-1245.

Notice of Release of Usvl-220, a Novel Watermelon Breeding Line - (Germplasm Release)

Levi, A., Thies, J.A., Simmons, A.M., Harrison Jr, H.F., Hassell, R., Keinath, P.A. 2006. Notice of release of usvl-220, a novel watermelon breeding line. USDA, Agricultural Resesarch Service, Cultivar Release.

Developing and Mapping Expressed Sequenced Tags (Ests) for Watermelon Fruit - (Abstract)

Levi, A., Davis, A.R., Wechter, W.P., Hernandez, A. 2006. Developing expressed sequenced tags (ESTs) for watermelon fruit. HortScience. 40(3):518-519.

Construction of a Watermelon Bac Library and Identification of Ssrs Anchored to Melon Or Arabidopsis Genomes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Joobeur, T., Gusmini, G., Zhang, X., Levi, A., Yong, X., Wehner, T., Oliver, M., Dean, R. 2006. Construction of a watermelon BAC library and identification of SSRs anchored to melon or Arabidopsis genomes. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 112:1553-62.

Novel Watermelon Breeding Lines Containing Chloroplast and Mitochondrial Genomes of the Desert Species Citrullus Colocynthis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Levi, A., Thomas, C.E., Thies, J.A., Simmons, A.M., Ling, K., Harrison Jr, H.F. 2006. Novel watermelon breeding lines containing chloroplast and mitochondrial genomes of the desert species citrullus colocynthis. HortScience. 41:463-464.

Sequence Analysis of Cdna Clones Associated with Watermelon Fruit Development - (Research Notes)

Levi, A., Davis, A.R., Hernandez, A., Wechter, W.P., Thimmapuram, J. 2006. Sequence Analysis of CDNA Clones Associated with Watermelon Fruit Development. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez

An Extend Linkage Map for Watermelon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Levi, A., Thomas, C.E., Reddy, O.K., Harrison Dunn, M.L. 2006. An extend linkage map for watermelon based on SRAP, AFLP, SSR, ISSR and RAPD markers. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 131:393-402.

Genetic Diversity in Watermelon, Possible Future Benefits for Organic and Small Farmers - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Levi, A., Thies, J.A., Simmons, A.M. 2006. Genetic diversity in watermelon, possible future benefits for organic and small farmers. Proceeding of the 4th National Small Farms Conference. pg 156.

Developing and Mapping of Ests for Watermelon - (Abstract)

Levi, A., Davis, A.R., Hernandez, A., Wechter, W.P., Trebitsh, T. 2006. Developing and mapping of ESTS for watermelon [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome Conference Proceedings. P25.

Constructing Cdna Libraries and Developing Ests for Watermelon Fruit - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (24-Jul-05)

Traditional Genetic and Advanced Molecular Tools Used for Improving Watermelon Cultivars - (Abstract)

Levi, A. 2005. Traditional genetic and advanced molecular tools used for improving watermelon cultivars. Meeting Abstract. West Virgina State University. Eleventh Annual Research Symposium 2005. Page 6.

Sources of Resistance to Two-Spotted Spider Mite (Acari: Tetranychidae) in Citrullus Spp. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lopez, R., Levi, A., Shepard, B., Simmons, A.M., Jackson, D.M. 2005. Sources of Resistance to Two-spotted Spider Mite (Acari: Tetranychidae) in Citrullus spp. Hortscience. 40:1661-1663.

Update on powdery mildew resistance screening in watermelon - (Abstract)

Davis, A.R., Wehner, T.C., Levi, A., King, S.R. 2005. Update on powdery mildew resistance screening in watermelon [abstract]. HortScience. 40(3):871.

Genetic Diversity Is Useful for Improving Watermelon Cultivars - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Levi, A. 2005. Wild watermelon cultivars searched for disease resistance. The Vineline: Official Bulletin of the National Watermelon Association. March/April 2005, page 66.

Developing Genetic Linkage Map and Cdna Subtraction Library for Watermelon - (Abstract)

Levi, A., Thomas, C.E., Davis, A.R., Reddy, O., Xu, Y., Zhang, X., King, S., Hernandez, A., Gusmini, G., Wehner, T. 2005. Developing genetic linkage map and cdna subtraction library for watermelon [Abstract]. HortScience. 40:1089.

Genetic Linkage Map for Watermelon: Segregation and Distribution of DNA Markers - (Abstract)

Levi, A., Thomas, C.E., Thies, J.A., Simmons, A.M., Xu, Y., Zhang, X., Reddy, O., Davis, A.R., King, S., Wehner, T., Wehner, T. 2005. Genetic linkage map for watermelon: Segregation and distribution of DNA markers [abstract]. HortScience. 40(3):872.

A Genetic Linkage Map and a Cdna Library for Watermelon - (Abstract)

Levi, A., Thomas, C.E., Davis, A.R., Reddy, O., Xu, Y., Zhang, X., Hernandez, A., Gusmini, G., Wehner, T.C., King, J., King, S.R. 2005. A genetic linkage map and a cDNA library for watermelon [abstract]. HortScience. 40(4):1089.

Notice of Release of Usvl-205 and Usvl-210, Novel Watermelon Breeding Lines - (Germplasm Release)

Levi, A., Thomas, C.E., Thies, J.A., Simmons, A.M., Ling, K., Hassell, R., Keinath, A.P. 2005. Notice of release of USVL-205 and USVL-210, novel watermelon breeding lines. USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Washington, D.C. Cultivar Release. February 15, 2005.

Construction of a Bac Library for Watermelon and the Development of a Cucurbits-Arabidopsis Comparative Map - (Abstract)

Joobeur, T., Gusmini, G., Oliver, M., Zhang, X., Levi, A., Xu, Y., Wehner, T.C., Dean, R.A. 2005. Construction of a BAC Library for Watermelon and the Development of a Cucurbits-Arabidopsis Comparative Map. Plant and Animal Genome XVIII Conference, pg 246.

Genetic Linkage Map for Watermelon: Segregation and Distribution of Aflp Markers - (Abstract)

Levi, A., Thomas, C.E., Xu, Y., Reddy, O., Davis, A.R. 2005. Genetic linkage map for watermelon: Segregation and distribution of aflp markers. Plant and Animal Genome Conference Proceedings XIII. pg 32.

Molecular Diversity in Ukrainian Melon Germplasm - (Abstract)

Reddy, O., Tomason, Y.R., Zlenko, I., Bashet, A., Kaur, P., Levi, A., Bates, G.T., Nimmakayala, P. 2005. Molecular diversity in ukrainian melon germplasm. Plant and Animal Genome XIII Conference Proceedings. pg. 177.

Evaluation of U.S. Plant Introductions of Watermelon for Resistance to Powdery Mildew - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Thomas, C.E., Levi, A., Caniglia, E.J. 2005. Evaluation of U.S. plant introductions of watermelon for resistance to powdery mildew. HortScience. 40:154-156.

Comparative Fruit Coloration in Watermelon and Tomato - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tadmor, Y., King, S., Levi, A., Davis, A.R., Meir, A., Wasserman, B., Hirschberg, J., Lewinsohn, E. 2005. Comparative fruit coloration in watermelon and tomato. Food Research International. 38:837-843.

Protocol for DNA Extraction from Watermelon Leaves for Ssr Marker Studies - (Abstract) - (15-Aug-04)

Lycopene and total carotenoid content as descriptors for Citrullus lanatus: Limitations and preliminary trials - (Trade Journal)

Davis, A.R., King, S., Jarret, R.L., Levi, A., Tadmor, Y. 2007. Lycopene and total carotenoid content as descriptors for Citrullus lanatus: Limitations and preliminary trials. Cucurbit Genetics Cooperative Report. 27:34-40 (2004).

Collaborative Research in Enhancing Watermelon Germplasm for Disease and Pest Resistance and for Horticultural Qualities - (Abstract)

Levi, A. 2004. Collaborative research in enhancing watermelon germplasm for disease and pest resistance and for horticultural qualities. United States-Israel Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund Workshop for Promoting Regional Cooperative Agricultural R&D in the Middle East. Kuc University, Istanbul Turkey. p.16.

Host Plant Resistance to Bemisia in Watermelon - (Abstract)

Simmons, A.M., Levi, A. 2004. Host plant resistance to Bemisia in watermelon. Proceedings 15th International Plant Protection Congress. p. 516.

Fruit Coloration in Watermelon - Lessons from the Tomato - (Abstract)

Tadmor, Y., Katzir, N., King, S., Levi, A., Davis, A.R., Hirschberg, J. 2004. Fruit coloration in watermelon - lessons from the tomato. Progress in Cucurbit Genetics and Breeding Research. A. Lebeda and H.S. Paris (Eds.). p. 181-185.

Developing Genetic Linkage Map for Watermelon: Polymorphism Segregation and Distribution of Markers - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Levi, A., Thomas, C.E., Thies, J.A., Simmons, A.M., Xu, Y., Zhang, X., Davis, A.R. 2004. Developing genetic linkage map for watermelon: polymorphism segregation and distribution of markers. Progress in Cucurbit Genetics and Breeding Research. A. Lebeda and H.S. Paris (Eds.). p. 515-523.

Notice of Release of Usvl-200, a Novel Watermelon Breeding Line - (Germplasm Release)

Levi, A., Thomas, C.E., Thies, J.A., Simmons, A.M., Keinath, T. 2004. USVL-200, a novel watermelon breeding line. USDA, Agricultural Resesarch Service, Cultivar Release.

Comparative Fruit Coloration in Watermelon and Tomato - (Abstract)

Tadmor, Y., King, S., Levi, A., Davis, A.R., Hirschberg, J. 2004. Comparative fruit coloration in watermelon and tomato. Meeting Abstract. 3rd International Congress on Pigments in Food, L. Dufosse (ed.) (France). pg 400-402.

Composite Genetic Linkage Map for Watermelon: Segregation and Distribution of DNA Markers - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Levi, A., Thomas, C.E., Thies, J.A., Simmons, A.M., Xu, Y., Zhang, X., Reddy, O.K., Davis, A.R., King, S., Wehner, T. 2004. Composite genetic linkage map for watermelon: segregation and distribution of dna markers. Progress in Cucurbit Genetics and Breeding Research. A. Lebeda and H.S. Paris (eds.) pp. 515-524.

Issr and Aflp Markers Sufficiently Differentiated among American Watermelon Cultivars with Limited Genetic Diversity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Levi, A., Thomas, C.E., Newman, M.L., Reddy, O., Zhang, X. 2004. ISSR and AFLP markers sufficiently differentiated among American watermelon cultivars with limited genetic diversity. Journal American Society Horticultural Science 129:553-558.

Identification of Polymorphisms Using Rnaseh-Ltr Regions of the Ty1-Copia Retrotransposons in Watermelon Accessions - (Abstract)

Reddy, U.K., Saha, S., Nimmakayala, P., Katam, R., Levi, A. 2004. Identification of polymorphisms using rnaseh-ltr regions of the ty1-copia retrotransposons in watermelon accessions. Plant and Animal Genome XII Conference Proceedings. Abstract. pg. 329.

Massive Preferential Segregations and Nonrandom Assortment of Linkage-Groups Produce Quasi-Linkage in An F2 Mapping Population of Watermelon - (Abstract)

Levi, A., Thomas, C.E., Newman, M.L., Zhang, X., Xu, Y., Wehner, T. 2003. Massive preferential segregations and nonrandom assortment of linkage-groups produce quasi-linkage in an F2 mapping population of watermelon. [abstract]Hortscience. 181:782

Preferential Segregation of Linkage-Groups Produced Quasi-Linkage in F2 Mapping Population of Watermelon - (Abstract)

Levi, A., Thomas, C.E., Newman, M.L., Zhang, X. 2004. Preferential segregation of linkage-groups produced quasi-linkage in F2 mapping population of watermelon. [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XII Proceedings. p.755.

Genetic Linkage Map for Watermelon Derived from Recombinant Inbred Lines (Rils) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhang, R., Xu, Y., Yi, K., Zhang, H., Lie, L., Gong, G., Levi, A. 2004. Genetic linkage map for watermelon derived from recombinant inbred lines (rils). Journal American Society Horticultural Science 129:237-243.

Analysis Based on Rapd and Issr Markers Reveals Closer Similarities among Citrullus and Cucumis Species Than with Praecitrullus Fistulosus (Stocks) Pangalo - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Levi, A., Thomas, C.E., Simmons, A.M., Thies, J.A. 2005. Analysis based on rapd and issr markers reveals closer similarities among citrullus and cucumis species than with praecitrullus fistulosus (stocks) pangalo. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 52:463-470.

Di and Tri Nucleotide Repeat Motifs for Marker Development in Watermelon - (Abstract)

Reddy, U.K., Padmavathi, N., Saha, S., Katam, R., Saha, S., Jenkins, J.N., Thomas, C.E., Levi, A. 2003. Di and tri nucleotide repeat motifs for marker development in watermelon. Plant and Animal enome Conference Proceedings. p. 182.

Polymorphism among Chloroplast and Mitochondrial Genomes of Citrullus Spp. - (Abstract)

LEVI, A., THOMAS, C.E. POLYMORPHISM AMONG CHLOROPLAST AND MITOCHONDRIAL GENOMES OF CITRULLUS SPP.. PLANT GENOME CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS. 2003. p.245. Abstract No. 682.

Identification of Resistance to Meloidogyne Arenaria Race 1 in U.S. Watermelon Plant Introductions - (Proceedings/Symposium)

THIES, J.A., LEVI, A. IDENTIFICATION OF RESISTANCE TO MELOIDOGYNE ARENARIA RACE 1 IN U.S. WATERMELON PLANT INTRODUCTIONS. CUCURBITACEAE PROCEEDINGS. 2002. p.132-137.

Watermelon resistance to powdery mildew race 1 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Davis, A.R., Thomas, C.E., Levi, A., Bruton, B.D., Pair, S.D. 2002. Watermelon resistance to powdery mildew race 1. In: Maynard, D.N., editor. Cucurbitaceae `02. ASHS Press, Alexandria, VA. 192-198.

Evaluation of Watermelon Germplasm for Resistance to Bemisia - (Proceedings/Symposium)

SIMMONS, A.M., LEVI, A. Evauation of watermelon germplasm for resistance to Bemisia. D.N. Maynard, editor. American Society of Horticultural Science, Alexandria, VA. Cucurbitacea. 2002. p. 282-286.

Construction of a Reference Genetic Linkage Map for Watermelon - (Proceedings/Symposium)

LEVI, A., THOMAS, C.E., SIMMONS, A.M., THIES, J.A., DAVIS, A.R. CONSTRUCTION OF A REFERENCE GENETIC LINKAGE MAP FOR WATERMELON. CUCURBITACEAE PROCEEDINGS. 2002. p.28-35

Resistance of Watermelon (Citrullus SPP.) Germplasm to the Peanut Root-Knot Nematode (Meloidogyne Arenaria Race 1) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Thies, J.A., Levi, A. 2003. Resistance of watermelon (citrullus spp.) germplasm to the peanut root-knot nematode (meloidogyne arenaria race 1). Hortscience. 38:1417-1421.