Projects

Conservation, Characterization, and Evaluation of Plant Genetic Resources and Associated Information Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 424588

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

Seed chemical composition variability and FAD2A functional SNP genotypes in the U.S. peanut mini-core collection - (Abstract Only) - (06-May-13)

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.

Revealing gene function and genetic diversity in plants and animals via TILLING and EcoTILLING - (Book / Chapter)

Barkley, N.L., Wang, M.L. 2013. Revealing gene function and genetic diversity in plants and animals via TILLING and EcoTILLING.In: Neri, C. of Advances in Genome Science Changing Views on Living Organisms. Volume 1. Oak Park, IL: Bentham Science Publishers. DOI:10.2174/97816080512981130101 pp.316-351.

Oil, fatty acid, flavonoid, and resveratrol content variability in the U.S. peanut mini-core collection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, M.L., Chen, C.Y., Tonnis, B.D., Barkley, N.L., Pinnow, D.L., Pittman, R.N., Davis, J., Holbrook Jr, C.C., Stalker, H., Pederson, G.A. 2013. Oil, fatty acid, flavonoid, and resveratrol content variability in the U.S. peanut mini-core collection. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. DOI: 10.1021/jf305208e.

Genetic and chemical evaluation of the U.S. castor germplasm collection for biodiesel production - (Abstract Only)

Wang, M.L., Chen, Z., Barkley, N.L., Morris, J.B., Pederson, G.A. 2013. Genetic and chemical evaluation of the U.S. castor germplasm collection for biodiesel production(abstract). Plant and Animal Genome Conference. Poster No.1043.

Genetic variation in yield and chemical composition of wide range of sorghum accessions grown in north-west China - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, J., Wang, M.L., Spiertz, J., Liu, Z., Han, L., Xie, G. 2013. Genetic variation in yield and chemical composition of wide range of sorghum accessions grown in north-west China. Research on Crops (an International Journal). 14(1): 95-105.

Fungal pretreatment of switchgrass for improved saccharification and simultaneous enzyme production - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (23-Oct-12)

Evaluation of sweet sorghum as a feedstock by multiple harvests for sustainable bioenergy production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, M.L., Xin, Z., Tonnis, B.D., Farrell, G., Pinnow, D.L., Chen, Z., Davis, J., Yu, J., Hung, Y., Pederson, G.A. 2012. Evaluation of sweet sorghum as a feedstock by multiple harvests for sustainable bioenergy production. Journal of Sustainable Bioenergy Systems (JSBS). 2:122-137.

Variability of phenotype, anthocyanin indexes, and flavonoids in accessions from a close relative of soybean, Neontonia wightii (Wright & Arn. J.A. Lackey) in the U.S. germplasm collection for potential use as a health forage - (Book / Chapter)

Morris, J.B., Wang, M.L., Tonnis, B.D. 2013. Variability of phenotype, anthocyanin indexes, and flavonoids in accessions from a close relative of soybean, Neontonia wightii (Wright & Arn. J.A. Lackey) in the U.S. germplasm collection for potential use as a health forage. In: El-Shemy, Hany A., editor.Soybean Bio-Active Compounds. Rijeka,Croatia:Intech. p.375-386.

Calyx diversity of flavonols and fatty acids in Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) for use as a potential nutraceutical crop. - (Abstract Only)

Morris, J.B., Wang, M.L., Thomas, T.P. 2012. Calyx diversity of flavonols and fatty acids in Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) for use as a potential nutraceutical crop. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Conference. November 12-15, 2012, Sonoma, California.

The United States Arachis germplasm collection: a valuable genetic resource for mining useful traits to improve peanut quality and production - (Abstract Only)

Barkley, N.L., Wang, M.L. 2012. The United States Arachis germplasm collection: a valuable genetic resource for mining useful traits to improve peanut quality and production. International Conference on Legume Genomics and Genetics. Hyderabad, India 10/2/2012-10/7/2012.

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

Evaluation of oil content and fatty acid composition in the USDA castor germplasm collection for biodiesel production. - (Abstract Only)

Wang, M.L., Morris, J.B., Tonnis, B.D., Pinnow, D.L., Davis, J., Raymer, P., Pederson, G.A. 2012. Evaluation of oil content and fatty acid composition in the USDA castor germplasm collection for biodiesel production [abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. Paper No. 250-3.

Assessment of oil content and fatty acid composition variability in two economically important Hibiscus species. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, M.L., Morris, J.B., Tonnis, B.D., Davis, J., Pederson, G.A. 2012. Assessment of oil content and fatty acid composition variability in two economically important Hibiscus species. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 60:6620-6626.

Presence of tannins in sorghum grains is conditioned by different natural allels of Tannin1 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wu, Y., Li, X., Xiang, W., Zhu, C., Lin, Z., Wu, Y., Li, J., Pandravada, S., Ridder, D., Bai, G., Wang, M.L., Trick, H., Bean, S., Tuinstra, M., Tesso, T., Yu, J. 2012. Presence of tannins in sorghum grains is conditioned by different natural allels of Tan1. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. doi:10.1073/pnas.1201700109/-/DCSupplemental.

Saturation of genetic maps for identification of QTLs controlling biotic resistance, morphological descriptors and oil quality in tetraploid peanut - (Abstract Only) - (15-May-12)

Expression of putative AhMFT in peanut lines with contrasting seed dormancy and preharvest sprouting - (Abstract Only) - (15-May-12)

Parallel domestication of the Shattering1 genes in cereals - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lin, Z., Li, X., Shannon, L.M., Yeh, C., Wang, M.L., Bai, G., Peng, Z., Li, J., Trick, H.N., Clemente, T.E., Doebley, J., Schnable, P.S., Tuinstra, M.R., Tesso, T.T., White, F., Yu, J. 2012. Parallel domestication of the Shattering1 genes in cereals. Nature Genetics. 44:720-724.

Seed dormancy variability in the U.S. peanut mini-core collection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, M.L., Chen, C.Y., Pinnow, D.L., Barkley, N.L., Pittman, R.N., Lamb, M.C., Pederson, G.A. 2012. Seed dormancy variability in the U.S. peanut mini-core collection. Research Journal of Seed Science. 5:84-95.

Oleic Acid: Natural variation and potential enhancement in oilseed crops. - (Book / Chapter) - (25-Mar-12)

Screening of the US peanut germplasm for oil content and fatty acid composition. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, M.L., Raymer, P., Chinnan, M., Pittman, R.N. 2012. Screening of the US peanut germplasm for oil content and fatty acid composition. Biomass and Bioenergy. 39:336-343.

Utilization of SNP, SSR, and biochemical data to evaluate genetic and phenotypic diversity in the U.S. peanut germplasm collection. - (Abstract Only)

Barkley, N.L., Pittman, R.N., Wang, M.L. 2011. Utilization of SNP, SSR, and biochemical data to evaluate genetic and phenotypic diversity in the U.S. peanut germplasm collection. Meeting Abstract. Peanut CRSP Strategic Research Conference, 12/11-15/2011, Malta.

An integrated genetic linkage map of cultivated peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) constructed from two RIL populations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Qin, H., Feng, S., Chen, C.Y., Guo, Y., Knapp, S., Culbreath, A., He, G., Wang, M.L., Zhang, X., Holbrook Jr, C.C., Ozias-Akins, P., Guo, B. 2012. An integrated genetic linkage map of cultivated peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) constructed from two RIL populations. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 124:653-664. DOI:10.1007/s00122-011-1737-y.

FAD2 gene mutations significantly alter fatty acid composition in peanuts. - (Abstract Only)

Wang, M.L., Barkley, N.L., Chen, Z., Pittman, R.N., Pederson, G.A. 2012. FAD2 gene mutations significantly alter fatty acid composition in peanuts. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. January 14-18, 2012. San Diego, CA. p.459.

Sorghum as a Versatile Feedstock for Bioenergy Production - (Review Article)

Xin, Z., Wang, M.L. 2011. Sorghum as a versatile feedstock for bioenergy production. Biofuels. 2(5):577-588.

Screening the entire USDA castor germplasm collection for oil content and fatty acid composition for optimum biodiesel production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, M.L., Morris, J.B., Tonnis, B.D., Pinnow, D.L., Davis, J., Raymer, P., Pederson, G.A. 2011. Screening the entire USDA castor germplasm collection for oil content and fatty acid composition for optimum biodiesel production. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 59(17):9250-9256.

Population structure and marker-trait association analysis of the U.S. Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) mini-core collection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, M.L., Sukumaran, S., Barkley, N.L., Chen, Z., Chen, C.Y., Guo, B., Pittman, R.N., Stalker, H., Holbrook Jr, C.C., Pederson, G.A., Yu, J. 2011. Population structure and marker-trait association analysis of the U.S. Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) mini-core collection. Journal of Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 123:1307-1317.

Quercetin, kaempferol, myricetin, and fatty acid content among several Hibiscus sabdariffa accession calyces based on maturity in a greenhouse - (Book / Chapter)

Morris, J.B., Wang, M.L., Thomas, T. 2012. Quercetin, kaempferol, myricetin, and fatty acid content among several Hibiscus sabdariffa accession calyces based on maturity in a greenhouse. In: Chikamatsu, T., Hida, Y., editors. Quercetin: Dietary sources, functions and health benefits. Hauppauge,NY:Nova Science Publishers. p.269-282.

Detection and classification of SPLCV isolates in the U.S. sweetpotato germplasm collection via a real-time PCR assay and phylogenetic analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Barkley, N.L., Pinnow, D.L., Wang, M.L., Ling, K., Jarret, R.L. 2011. Detection and classification of SPLCV isolates in the U.S. sweetpotato germplasm collection via a real-time PCR assay and phylogenetic analysis. Plant Disease. 95(11):1385-1391.

Can high quality DNA be extracted and utilized from Arachis seeds in long term storage with zero percent germination? - (Abstract Only)

Barkley, N.L., Wang, M.L., Pittman, R.N. 2011. Can high quality DNA be extracted and utilized from Arachis seeds in long term storage with zero percent germination?. American Peanut Research and Education Society Abstracts. SanAntonio, TX 7/15/2011.

Microsatellite markers in plants and insects part II: Databases and in silico tools for microsatellite mining and analyzing population genetic stratification - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jenkins, T.M., Wang, M.L., Barkley, N.L. 2012. Microsatellite markers in plants and insects part II: Databases and in silico tools for microsatellite mining and analyzing population genetic stratification. Genes, Genomes, and Genomics. 6(1):60-75.

Anthocyanin indexes, quercetin, kaempferol, and myricetin concentration in leaves and fruit of Abutilon theophrasti Medik. genetic resources - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Morris, J.B., Wang, M.L. 2011. Anthocyanin indexes, quercetin, kaempferol, and myricetin concentration in leaves and fruit of Abutilon theophrasti Medik. genetic resources. Plant Genetic Resources: Characterization and Utilization. 1:1-3.

FAD2 Gene Mutations Significantly Alter Fatty Acid Profiles in Cultivated Peanuts (Arachis hypogaea) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, M.L., Barkley, N.L., Chen, Z., Pittman, R.N. 2011. FAD2 Gene Mutations Significantly Alter Fatty Acid Profiles in Cultivated Peanuts (Arachis hypogaea). Biochemical Genetics. 49:748-759.

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).

Employing microsatellite and SNP markers to track functional mutations and evaluate genetic diversity in the USDA Arachis germplasm collection - (Abstract Only) - (20-Apr-11)

Genotyping and fatty acid composition analysis in segregating peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) populations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Barkley, N.L., Chamberlin, K.D., Wang, M.L., Pittman, R.N. 2011. Genotyping and fatty acid composition analysis in segregating peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) populations. Peanut Science. 38:11-19.

Seed oil and Fatty acid content in okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) and related species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jarret, R.L., Wang, M.L., Levy, I.J. 2011. Seed oil and Fatty acid content in okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) and related species. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 59(8):4019-4024.

Identification of molecular markers associated with resistance to TSWV and leaf spots through genetic mapping and selction of high oleic cultivars with high resistance to TSWV - (Abstract Only)

Guo, B., Culbreath, A., Brenneman, T., Chen, C.Y., Holbrook Jr, C.C., Wang, M.L. 2011. Identification of molecular markers associated with resistance to TSWV and leaf spots through genetic mapping and selction of high oleic cultivars with high resistance to TSWV [abstract]. American Peanut Council Meeting. March 7-9, 2011. Washington, D.C.

A real-time PCR genotyping assay to detect FAD2A SNPs in peanuts (Arachis hypogaea L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Barkley, N.L., Wang, M.L., Pittman, R.N. 2011. A real-time PCR genotyping assay to detect FAD2A SNPs in peanuts (Arachis hypogaea L.). Electronic Journal of Biotechnology. 14(1). Available: http://www.ejbiotechnology.info/index.php/ejbiotechnology/issue/view/65.

An Integrated Linkage Map for Cultivated Peanut Derived from Two RILs Populations - (Abstract Only)

Guo, B., Qin, H., Feng, S., Chen, C.Y., Knapp, S., Culbreat, A., He, G., Wang, M.L., Zhang, X., Holbrook Jr, C.C. 2011. An Integrated Linkage Map for Cultivated Peanut Derived from Two RILs Populations. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. San Diego January 15-19, 2011.

Oil content among the diverse castor genetic resources in the U.S. collection - (Abstract Only)

Morris, J.B., Wang, M.L., Pinnow, D.L., Davis, J., Raymer, P., Pederson, G.A. 2011. Oil content among the diverse castor genetic resources in the U.S. collection [abstract]. Annual Meeting and Expo of the American Oil Chemists' Society. Cincinnati, OH (May 1-4, 2011).

GENETIC DIVERSITY AND POPULATION STRUCTURE ANALYSIS OF ACCESSIONS IN THE U.S. PEANUT MINI-CORE COLLECTION - (Abstract Only)

Wang, M.L., Sukumaran, S., Barkley, N.L., Chen, Z., Chen, C.Y., Guo, B., Pittman, R.N., Pederson, G.A., Yu, J. 2011. GENETIC DIVERSITY AND POPULATION STRUCTURE ANALYSIS OF ACCESSIONS IN THE U.S. PEANUT MINI-CORE COLLECTION. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. p.138.

Oil content and fatty acid composition variability in wild peanut species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, M.L., Barkley, N.L., Chinnan, M., Stalker, T., Pittman, R.N. 2010. Oil content and fatty acid composition variability in wild peanut species. Plant Genetic Resources. 8:232-234.

Crotalaria - (Book / Chapter)

Mosjidis, J.A., Wang, M.L. 2011. Crotalaria. In: Chittaranjan, K.,editor. Wild Crop Relatives:Genomic and Breeding Resources Industrial Crops. 1st edition. New York,NY:Springer. p.63-69.

Genetic enhancement of peanut oil quality and disease resistance - (Proceedings)

Guo, B. Wang, M.L. 2010. Genetic enhancement of peanut oil quality and disease resistance. Proceedings of the United States-Japan Cooperative Program in Natural Resourses (UJNR) Food and Agriculture Panel, August 21-27, 2010, Baltimore, Maryland. p.49-51.

Identification and characterization of a multigene family encoding germin-like proteins in cultivated peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chen, X., Wang, M.L., Holbrook Jr, C.C., Culbreath, A., Liang, X., Brennenman, T., Guo, B. 2010. Identification and characterization of a multigene family encoding germin-like proteins in cultivated peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.). Plant Molecular Biology Reporter. 29:389-403.

A survey of the castor oil content, seed weight and seed-coat colour on the United States Department of Agriculture germplasm collection. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, M.L., Morris, J.B., Pinnow, D.L., Davis, J., Raymer, P., Pederson, G.A. 2010. A survey of the castor oil content, seed weight and seed-coat colour on the United States Department of Agriculture germplasm collection. Plant Genetic Resources: Characterization and Utilization. 8:229-231.

Identification and Characterization of Multi-gene Family Encoding Germin-like Proteins in Cultivated Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) - (Abstract Only)

Chen, X., Brenneman, T., Culbreath, A., Wang, M.L., Holbrook Jr, C.C., Guo, B. 2010. Identification and Characterization of Multi-gene Family Encoding Germin-like Proteins in Cultivated Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.)[abstract]. Presented at the APRES annual meeting in Clearwater, FL. on July 13-17, 2010.

Development of a Low-cost and High-throughput Polyacrylamide Gel System for Peanut Genotyping with Simple Sequence repeat (SSR) Markers - (Abstract Only)

Fountain, J.C., Qin, H., Guo, B., Dang, P.M., Chen, C.Y., Wang, M.L. 2010. Development of a Low-cost and High-throughput Polyacrylamide Gel System for Peanut Genotyping with Simple Sequence repeat (SSR) Markers [abstract]. Presented at the APRES annual meeting in Clearwater, FL. on July 13-17, 2010.

Construction of a Genetic Linkage Map and Identification of QTLs for Resistance to TSWV in Cultivated Peanut (Arachis hypagea L.) - (Abstract Only)

Qin, H. Guo, B. Li, Y. Culbreath, A. Guo, Y. Knapp, S. He, G. Chen, C.Y. Cook, D. Holbrook, C.C. Wang, M.L. Tillman, B. Isleib, T. 2010. Construction of a Genetic Linkage Map and Identification of QTLs for Resistance to TSWV in Cultivated Peanut (Arachis hypagea L.)[abstract]. Presented at the APRES annual meeting in Clearwater, FL. on July 13-17, 2010.

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.

A note on development of a low-cost and high throughput SSR-based genotyping method in peanut (Arachis hypoghea L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fountain, J.C., Qin, H., Chen, C.Y., Dang, P.M., Wang, M.L., Guo, B. 2011. A note on development of a low-cost and high throughput SSR-based genotyping method in peanut (Arachis hypoghea L.). Peanut Science. 38:122-127.

Improving fatty acid composition in peanuts (Arachis hypogaea) by SNP genotyping and traditional breeding. - (Abstract Only)

Barkley, N.L., Wang, M.L., Pittman, R.N. 2010. Improving fatty acid composition in peanuts (Arachis hypogaea) by SNP genotyping and traditional breeding.. Gordon Research Conference Proceedings. July 2010.

Utilizing real-time PCR to reveal ahFAD2 genotypes in segregating peanut populations. - (Abstract Only)

Barkley, N.L., Wang, M.L., Pittman, R.N. 2010. Utilizing real-time PCR to reveal ahFAD2 genotypes in segregating peanut populations.. American Peanut Research and Education Society Abstracts. 42:21.

Development of a Low-cost and High-throughput Polyacrylamide Gel System for Peanut Genotyping with Simple Sequence Repeat (SSR) Markers. - (Abstract Only)

Fountain, J.C., Qin, H., Guo, B., Dang, P.M., Chen, C.Y., Wang, M.L. 2010. Development of a Low-cost and High-throughput Polyacrylamide Gel System for Peanut Genotyping with Simple Sequence Repeat (SSR) Markers. American Peanut Research and Education Society Annual Meeting in Clearwater, FL. on July 12-16, 2010.

Identification of molecular markers associated with resistance to TSWV through genetic mapping - (Abstract Only)

Qin, H., Li, Y., Guo, Y., He, G., Chen, C.Y., Culbreath, A., Knapp, S.J., Cook, D.R., Holbrook Jr, C.C., Wang, M.L., Guo, B. 2010. Identification of molecular markers associated with resistance to TSWV through genetic mapping [abstract]. Presented at the American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting in Nashville, TN. on August 7-11, 2010.

Assessment of oil content and fatty acid composition variability in the U.S. peanut minicore - (Abstract Only)

Wang, M.L., Chen, C.Y., Davis, J., Stalker, T., Pittman, R.N., Holbrook Jr, C.C., Pederson, G.A. 2010. Assessment of oil content and fatty acid composition variability in the U.S. peanut minicore. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. 295:5.

Evaluation for morphological, reproductive, anthocyanin index, and flavonol traits in ornamental and nutraceutical producing Hibiscus species - (Book / Chapter)

Morris, J.B., Wang, M.L. 2011. Evaluation for morphological, reproductive, anthocyanin index, and flavonol traits in ornamental and nutraceutical producing Hibiscus species. Ornamental Plants: Types, Cultivation and Nutrition. Hauppauge, NY: Nova Publishers. p.111-127.

Ricinus - (Book / Chapter)

Morris, J.B., Wang, M.L., Morse, S.A. 2011. Ricinus. Wild Crop Relatives: Genomic and Breeding Resources. 3:251-260.

Mike Gale and cereal genetics research in China - (Other)

Jia, J., Liu, C., Wang, D., Chao, S., Wang, M.L., Qi, X. 2010. Mike Gale and cereal genetics research in China. Molecular Breeding. 25:365-367

A Simple Allele-Specific PCR Assay for Detecting FAD2 Alleles in Both A and B Genomes of the Cultivated Peanut for High Oleate Trait Selection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chen, Z., Wang, M.L., Barkley, N.L., Pittman, R.N. 2010. A Simple Allele-Specific PCR Assay for Detecting FAD2 Alleles in Both A and B Genomes of the Cultivated Peanut for High Oleate Trait Selection. Plant Molecular Biology Reporter. 28:542-548.

Oil and Fatty Acid Content Among Diverse Sesame Genetic Resources - (Abstract Only)

Morris, J.B., Wang, M.L. 2010. Oil and Fatty Acid Content Among Diverse Sesame Genetic Resources. American Oil Chemists' Society Meeting. May 2010.

Assessment of Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Sweet Sorghum Accessions in the U.S. Germplasm Collection - (Abstract Only)

Wang, M.L., Zhu, C., Barkley, N.L., Chen, Z., Erpelding, J.E., Pederson, G.A., Yu, J. 2010. Assessment of Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Sweet Sorghum Accessions in the U.S. Germplasm Collection. Plant and Animal Genome Conference.

Sorghum TILLING Population - A Community Resource for Shorghum Improvement. - (Abstract Only)

Xin, Z., Wang, M.L., Burow, G.B., Burke, J.J. 2009. Sorghum TILLING Population - A Community Resource for Shorghum Improvement[abstract]. ASA-CSSA-SSSA. November 1-5, 2009, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Development of a real-time PCR genotyping assay to identify high oleic acid peanuts (Arachis hypogaea L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Barkley, N.L., Chamberlin, K.D., Wang, M.L., Pittman, R.N. 2009. Development of a real-time PCR genotyping assay to identify high oleic acid peanuts (Arachis hypogaea L.). Molecular Breeding. DOI 10.1007/s11032-009-9338-z 25(3):541-548.

Assessment of Oil content and fatty acid composition variability in different peanut subspecies and botanical varieties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, M.L., Chen, C.Y., Davis, J., Guo, B., Stalker, T., Pittman, R.N. 2009. Assessment of Oil content and fatty acid composition variability in different peanut subspecies and botanical varieties. Plant Genetic Resources. doi: 10.1017/S1479262109990177. 8:71-73

Variation in Oil Content and Fatty Acid Composition in the US Castor Bean Germplasm - (Abstract Only)

Wang, M.L., Morris, J.B., Raymer, P., Davis, J., Lowery, C., Pederson, G.A. 2009. Variation in Oil Content and Fatty Acid Composition in the US Castor Bean Germplasm. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.

Assessment of Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Accessions in the US Sweet Sorthum Germplasm Collection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, M.L., Zhu, C., Barkley, N.L., Chen, Z., Erpelding, J.E., Murray, S., Tesso, T., Pederson, G.A., Yu, J. 2009. Assessment of Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Accessions in the US Sweet Sorthum Germplasm Collection. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. Online DOI 10.1007/S00122-009-1155-6 120:13-23.

Plant Response to TSWV and Seed Accumulation of Resveratrol in Peanut - (Abstract Only)

Wang, M.L., Pinnow, D.L., Barkley, N.L., Pittman, R.N. 2009. Plant Response to TSWV and Seed Accumulation of Resveratrol in Peanut. American Peanut Research and Education Society Abstracts.

Real-Time PCR Genotyping using Taqman Probes to Detect High Oleic Acid Peanuts - (Abstract Only)

Barkley, N.L., Chamberlin, K.D., Wang, M.L., Pittman, R.N. 2010. Real-Time PCR Genotyping using Taqman Probes to Detect High Oleic Acid Peanuts. American Peanut Research and Education Society Abstracts. Online DOI 10.1007/s11032-009-9338-z 25:541-548.

Plant Resistance to TSWV and Seed Accumulation of Resveratrol within Peanut Germplasm and Its Wild Relatives in the US Collection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, M.L., Pinnow, D.L., Barkley, N.L., Pittman, R.N. 2009. Plant Resistance to TSWV and Seed Accumulation of Resveratrol within Peanut Germplasm and Its Wild Relatives in the US Collection. Plant Pathology Journal ISSN 1812-5387 . 8(2):53-61.

Genetic Diversity of Warm-Season Turfgrass: Seashore Paspalum, Bermudagrass, and Zoysiagrass Revealed by AFLPs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhenbang, C., Wang, M.L., Waltz, C., Raymer, P. 2009. Genetic Diversity of Warm-Season Turfgrass: Seashore Paspalum, Bermudagrass, and Zoysiagrass Revealed by AFLPs. FLORICULTURE, ORNAMENTAL AND PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY. Online ISSN 1749-0308 3:1 p.20-24.

An induced sorghum mutant population suitable for bioenergy research - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xin, Z., Wang, M.L., Burow, G.B., Burke, J.J. 2009. An induced sorghum mutant population suitable for bioenergy research. BioEnergy Research. 2(1-2):10-16.

First Report of Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Infecting African Clover (Trifolium tembense) in Georgia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Barkley, N.L., Pinnow, D.L., Wang, M.L., Pederson, G.A. 2009. First Report of Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Infecting African Clover (Trifolium tembense) in Georgia. Plant Disease. 93(2):202.

Selected castorbean genotypes evaluated for morphological traits, seed yield, fatty acids, and oil content - (Abstract Only)

Morris, J.B., Wang, M.L. 2009. Selected castorbean genotypes evaluated for morphological traits, seed yield, fatty acids, and oil content. Proceedings of the American Oil Chemists' Society. May 2009.

Applying genotyping (TILLING) and phenotyping analyses to elucidate gene function in a chemically induced sorghum mutant population - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xin, Z., Wang, M.L., Barkley, N.L., Burow, G., Franks, C., Pederson, G., Burke, J. 2008. Applying genotyping (TILLING) and phenotyping analyses to elucidate gene function in a chemically induced sorghum mutant population. Biomed Central (BMC) Plant Biology. 8:article 103.

Genetic Diversity and Phylogenetic Relationships of the USDA Vigna Germplasm Collection Assessed by Gene-Derived Markers and Screening - (Abstract Only)

Wang, M.L., Barkley, N.L., Gillaspie Jr, A.G., Pederson, G.A. 2009. Genetic Diversity and Phylogenetic Relationships of the USDA Vigna Germplasm Collection Assessed by Gene-Derived Markers and Screening. Plant and Animal Genome Conference Proceedings. p.63.

Phylogenetic relationships and genetic diversity of the USDA Vigna germplasm collection revealed by gene-derived markers and sequencing. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, M.L., Barkley, N.L., Gillaspie, A.G., Pederson, G.A. 2008. Phylogenetic relationships and genetic diversity of the USDA Vigna germplasm collection revealed by gene-derived markers and sequencing.. Genetical Research. 90(6):467-480.

Variability in anthocyanin content among Abutilon theophrasti, and Urena lobata genetic resources . - (Abstract Only)

Morris, J.B., Wang, M.L. 2008. Variability in anthocyanin content among Abutilon theophrasti, and Urena lobata genetic resources .. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Conference.

Resveratrol Content in Seeds of Peanut Germlasm Quantified by HPLC. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, M.L., Pittman, R.N. 2008. Resveratrol Content in Seeds of Peanut Germlasm Quantified by HPLC.. Plant Genetic Resources: Characterization and Utilization. 7(1) 80-83 (2008).

Discovering and Verifying DNA Polymorphism in a Mung Bean [V. radiata (L). R. Wilczek] Collection by Ecotilling and Sequencing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Barkley, N.L., Wang, M.L., Gillaspie Jr, A.G., Dean, R.E., Pederson, G.A., Jenkins, T.M. 2008. Discovering and Verifying DNA Polymorphism in a Mung Bean [V. radiata (L). R. Wilczek] Collection by Ecotilling and Sequencing. Biomed Central (BMC) Notes 1:28.

Exploiting the USDA Castor Bean and Peanut Germplasm Collection as a Potential Energy Crop for Biodiesel Production - (Abstract Only)

Wang, M.L., Morris, J.B., Pittman, R.N., Chinnan, M., Pederson, G.A. 2008. Exploiting the USDA Castor Bean and Peanut Germplasm Collection as a Potential Energy Crop for Biodiesel Production. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. CD-ROM.

Anthocyanin Content in Seeds, Leaves and Flowers of Lablab Purpureus - (Abstract Only)

Morris, J.B., Wang, M.L. 2008. Anthocyanin Content in Seeds, Leaves and Flowers of Lablab Purpureus. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. CD-ROM.

Application of TILLING and EcoTILLING as Reverse Genetic Approaches to Elucidate the Function of Genes in Plants and Animals. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Barkley, N.L., Wang, M.L. 2008. Application of TILLING and EcoTILLING as Reverse Genetic Approaches to Elucidate the Function of Genes in Plants and Animals. Current Genomics. 9(4):212-226.

Application of TILLING and EcoTILLING as Reverse Genetic Approaches to Elucidate the Function of Genes in Plants and Animals. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Barkley, N.L., Wang, M.L. 2008. Application of TILLING and EcoTILLING as Reverse Genetic Approaches to Elucidate the Function of Genes in Plants and Animals. Current Genomics 9:212-226.

Evaluation of Lespedeza Germplasm Genetic Diversity and Its Phylogenetic Relationship with the Genus Kummerowia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, M.L., Jorge, M., Morris, J.B., Zhenbang, C., Barkley, N.L., Pederson, G.A.Evaluation of Lespedeza Germplasm Genetic Diversity and Its Phylogenetic Relationship with the Genus Kummerowia. Conservation Genetics: 10:79-85. 2009 DOI 10.1007/s10592-008-9524-2

Assessment of Genetic Diversity of Lespedeza Germplasm and Analysis of Its Phylogenetic Relationship with the Genus Kummerowia - (Abstract Only)

Wang, M.L., Mosjidis, J., Morris, J.B., Chen, Z., Barkley, N.L., Pederson, G.A. 2008. Assessment of Genetic Diversity of Lespedeza Germplasm and Analysis of Its Phylogenetic Relationship with the Genus Kummerowia. Plant and Animal Genome Conference XVI, January 12-16, 2008, San Diego, CA. p.152.

Preliminary Investigation on Genetic Diversity of Zoysiagrasses in the United States - (Abstract Only)

Chen, Z., Waltz, C., Wang, M.L., Raymer, P. 2008. Preliminary Investigation on Genetic Diversity of Zoysiagrasses in the United States. Plant and Animal Genome Conference, January 12-16, 2008, San Diego, CA. p.156

Anthocyanin and Potential Therapeutic Traits in Clitoria, Desmodium, Corchorus, Catharanthus, and Hibiscus Species - (Proceedings)

Morris, J.B., Wang, M.L. 2007. Anthocyanin and Potential Therapeutic Traits in Clitoria, Desmodium, Corchorus, Catharanthus, and Hibiscus Species. ISHS Acta Horticulturae (756), International Symposium on Medicinal and Nutraceutical Plants. Available: http://www.ishs.org

Mining SNPs and Indels in Mung Bean (Vigna radiata) by Ecotilling - (Abstract Only)

Barkley, N.L., Wang, M.L., Gillaspie Jr, A.G., Dean, R.E., Pederson, G.A., Jenkins, T.M. 2007. Mining SNPs and Indels in Mung Bean (Vigna radiata) by Ecotilling. Convergence of Genomics and the Land Grant System: Emerging Trends in the Application of Genomics in Agriculture. Poster No. 72.

Preliminary Screening of Peanut Germplasm in the U.S. Collection for TSWV Resistance and High Flavonoid Content - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, M.L., Pinnow, D.L., Pittman, R.N. 2007. Preliminary Screening of Peanut Germplasm in the U.S. Collection for TSWV Resistance and High Flavonoid Content. Plant Pathology Journal. 6(3): 219-226.

Anthocyanin Content in Leaves and Flowers of Several Hibiscus Species - (Abstract Only)

Morris, J.B., Wang, M.L. 2007. Anthocyanin Content in Leaves and Flowers of Several Hibiscus Species [abstract]. Association for the Advancement of Industrial Crops Conference. p-45.

Can Sweet Sorghum be used for Biofuel Production? - (Abstract Only)

Wang, M.L., Erpelding, J.E., Jianming, Y., Pederson, G.A. 2007. Can Sweet Sorghum be used for Biofuel Production? [abstract]. American Society of Plant Biologists Annual Meeting. P03001, p. 19.

Evaluation of Genetic Diversity of Castor Bean for Biodiesel Utilization - (Abstract Only)

Wang, M.L., Morris, J.B., Pederson, G.A. 2007. Evaluation of Genetic Diversity of Castor Bean for Biodiesel Utilization. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. p69-2.

VARIABILITY OF FLAVONOID CONTENT AND SEED-COAT COLOR IN DIFFERENT LEGUMES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, M.L., Gillaspie Jr, A.G., Morris, J.B., Pittman, R.N., Davis, J., Pederson, G.A. 2007. Variability of flavonoid content and seed-coat color in different legumes. Plant Genetic Resources Newsletter. 6(1):300-325

Evaluation of Genetic Diversity of the USDA Lablab Purpureus Germplasm Collection Using Simple Sequence Repeat Markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, M.L., Morris, J.B., Barkley, N.L., Dean, R., Jenkins, T., Pederson, G.A. 2007. Evaluation of Genetic Diversity of the USDA Lablab Purpureus Germplasm Collection Using Simple Sequence Repeat Markers. Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology. 82:571-578.

Characterization of Guar [Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (L.) Taub] Genetic Resources for Flavonoid Traits - (Abstract Only)

Morris, J.B., Wang, M.L. 2007. Characterization of Guar [Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (L.) Taub] Genetic Resources for Flavonoid Traits [abstract]. American Society of Plant Biologists Annual Meeting, Abstract ID: 135

Genetic Divesity of Cultivated and Wild Type Peanuts Evaluated with M13-Tailed SSR Markers and Sequencing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Barkley, N.L., Dean, R.E., Pittman, R.N., Wang, M.L., Holbrook Jr, C.C., Pederson, G.A. 2007. Genetic Divesity of Cultivated and Wild Type Peanuts Evaluated with M13-Tailed SSR Markers and Sequencing. Genetical Research. 89:93-106.

Response to anthracnose infection for a random selection of sorghum germplasm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Erpelding, J.E., Wang, M. L. 2007. Response to Anthracnose Infection for a Random Selection of Sorghum Germplasm. Plant Pathology Journal 6(2): 127-133.

Development of a TILLING Population for Sorghum Functional Genomics - (Abstract Only)

Xin, Z., Wang, M.L., Barkley, N.L., Franks, C.D., Burow, G.B., Pederson, G.A., Burke, J.J. 2007. Development of a TILLING Population for Sorghum Functional Genomics[abstract]. Plant Genome Conference. San Diego, California. January 13-17, 2007.

Microsatellite Variation in Avena Sterilis Oat Germplasm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fu, Y.B., Chong, J., Fetch, T., Wang, M.L. 2007. Microsatellite Variation in Avena Sterilis Oat Germplasm. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. Theoretical Applied Genetics (2007) 114:1029-1038

Evaluation of Elite Breeding Lines for Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) Resistance - (Abstract Only)

Chen, Z., Johnson, J., Buck, J., Miranda, L., Wang, M.L. 2006. Evaluation of Elite Breeding Lines for Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) Resistance [abstract]. National Fusarium Head Blight Forum Proceedings.p.92.

Genetic Diversity of Lablab (L. purpureus) Germplasm Assessed by SSR Markers - (Abstract Only)

Wang, M.L., Morris, J.B., Barkley, N.L., Dean, R., Jenkins, T., Pederson, G.A. 2007. Genetic Diversity of Lablab (L. purpureus) Germplasm Assessed by SSR Markers. Plant & Animal Genome XV.p.112

Flavonoid Content in Seeds of Guar Germplasm using HPLC. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, M.L., Morris, J.B., 2006. Flavonoid Content in Seeds of Guar Germplasm using HPLC. Plant Genetic Resources. 5:96-99.

INTEGRATION OF BIOCHEMICAL AND GENETIC DATA FOR CROTALARIA GERMPLASM ANALYSIS - (Abstract Only)

Morris, J.B., Wang, M.L., Dean, R.E., Davis, J. 2006. Integration of biochemical and genetic data for crotalaria germplasm analysis. ASA, CSSA, SSSA. Electronic version of Crop Science. Available: http://a-c-s.confex.com/crops/2006am/c8/paper/index

CLOVER - (Book / Chapter)

Morris, J.B., Pederson, G.A., Quesenberry, K., Wang, M.L. 2009. Clover. In R.J.Singh (ed). Genetic Resources, Chromosome Engineering, and Crop Improvement: Forage Crops. p.207-228.

POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION FOR DETECTION OF PEANUT MOTTLE AND PEANUT STRIPE VIRUSES IN ARACHIS HYPOGAEA L. GERMPLASM SEEDLOTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gillaspie Jr, A.G., Wang, M.L., Pinnow, D.L., Pittman, R.N. 2007. Polymerase chain reaction for detection of peanut mottle and peanut stripe viruses in arachis hypogaea l. germplasm seedlots. Plant Pathology Journal. 6(1)87-90.

VARIABILITY OF FLAVONOID CONTENT IN DIFFERENT LEGUMES - (Abstract Only)

Wang, M.L., Gillaspie Jr, A.G., Morris, J.B., Pittman, R.N., Davis, J., Pederson, G.A. 2006. Variability of flavonoid content in different legumes. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts. 2006 International Annual Meetings, November 12-16, Indianapolis, IN. 2006 CDROM.

GENETIC DIVERSITY OF THE PEANUT MINI CORE - (Abstract Only)

Barkley, N.L., Dean, R., Pittman, R.N., Wang, M.L., Holbrook, C.C., Pederson, G.A. 2006. Genetic Diversity of the Peanut Mini Core. American Peanut Research and Education Society Proceedings. Available: http://www.apres.okstate.edu/

MARKER ASSISTED SELECTION FOR FHB RESISTANCE IN SOFT RED WHEAT FROM DOUBLE HAPLOID POPULATIONS - (Abstract Only)

Johnson, J., Chen, Z., Kim, W., Seo, Y., Wang, M.L. 2005. Marker assisted selection for fhb resistance in soft red wheat from double haploid populations. National Fusarium Head Blight Forum Proceedings, Dec 11-13, 2005.

DO NOT BE BAMBOOZLED BY BAMBOO: A MOLECULAR STUDY OF THE USDA TEMPERATE BAMBOO COLLECTION - (Abstract Only)

Barkley, N.L., Newman, M.L. aka Harrison Dunn, M.L., Wang, M.L., Hotchkiss, M.W., Pederson, G.A. 2005. Do not be bamboozled by bamboo: a molecular study of the usda temperate bamboo collection. In: American Bamboo Society National Meeting Abstract.

MARKER ASSISTED SELECTION FOR FUSARIUM RESISTANCE IN WHEAT FROM DOUBLE HAPLOID POPULATIONS - (Abstract Only)

Johnson, J., Chen, Z., Kim, W., Wang, M.L., Seo, Y. 2005. Marker assisted selection for fusarium resistance in wheat from double haploid populations. 7th International Wheat Conference Proceedings, Nov 27 - Dec 2, 2005, Mar Del Plata, Argentina. 2005 CDROM.

MOLECULAR GENETIC EVALUATION OF SORGHUM GERMPLASM DIFFERING IN RESPONSE TO FUNGAL DISEASES: RUST (PUCCINIA PURPUREA) AND ANTHRACNOSE (COLLECTOTRICHUM GRAMINICOLA) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, M.L., Dean, R., Erpelding, J.E., Pederson, G.A. 2006. Molecular genetic evaluation of sorghum germplasm differing in response to fungal diseases: rust (puccinia purpurea) and anthracnose (collectotrichum graminicola). Euphytica. 148:319-330

MOLECULAR GENETIC CHARACTERIZATION OF CROTALARIA GERMPLASM: POTENTIAL NEW CROP FOR NEMATODE CONTROL AND NITROGEN FIXATION - (Abstract Only)

Wang, M.L., Mosjidis, J.A., Morris, J.B., Dean, R.E., Jenkins, T.M., Pederson, G.A. 2005. Molecular genetic characterization of crotalaria germplasm: Potential new crop for nematode control and nitrogen fixation. In: Proceedings of the Plant and Animal Genome XIV, January 14-18, 2006, San Diego, CA. p. 136.

CYNODON DACTYLON: A VERY DYNAMIC SPECIES WITH EXTENSIVE VARIATION. II GENETIC VARIATION - (Abstract Only)

Wang, M.L., Harrison Dunn, M.L., Chen, Z., Barkley, N.L., Dean, R., Pederson, G.A. 2005. Cynodon dactylon: a very dynamic species with extensive variation. II genetic variation. In: Proceedings of the ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, November 6-10, 2005, Salt Lake City, UT. 2005 CDROM.

FINGERPRINTING COMMERCIAL CULTIVARS OF SEASHORE PASPALUM USING DNA MARKERS - (Abstract Only)

Chen, Z., Raymer, P., Wang, M.L. 2006. Fingerprinting commercial cultivars of seashore paspalum using dna markers. In: Proceedings of the ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, November 6-10, 2005, Salt Lake City, UT. 2005 CDROM.

PYRAMIDING GENES FOR COLIAR DISEASE RESISTANCE IN RED SOFT WINTER WHEAT USING DNA MARKER ASSISTED SELECTION (MAS) - (Abstract Only)

Chen, Z., Johnson, J., Bland, D., Wang, M.L. 2005. Pyramiding genes for coliar disease resistance in red soft winter wheat using dna marker assisted selection (mas). In: Proceedings of the ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, November 6-10, 2005, Salt Lake City, UT. 2005 CDROM.

CYNODON DACTYLON (L): A VERY DYNAMIC SPECIES WITH EXTENSIVE VARIATION. I. GERMPLASM DIVERSITY - (Abstract Only)

Harrison Dunn, M.L.(aka Newman, M.), Wang, M.L. 2005. Cynodon dactylon (l): a very dynamic species with extensive variation. i. germplasm diversity. In: Proceedings of the ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting, November 6-10, 2005, Salt Lake City, UT. 2005 CDROM.

ASSESSMENT OF THE GENETIC DIVERSITY AND PHYLOGENETIC RELATIONSHIPS OF A TEMPERATE BAMBOO COLLECTION BY USING TRANSFERRED EST-SSR MARKERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Barkley, N.L., Newman, M.L. aka Harrison Dunn, M.L., Wang, M.L., Hotchkiss, M.W., Pederson, G.A. 2005. Assessment of the genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationships of a temperate bamboo collection by using transferred est-ssr markers. Genome. 48:731-737

MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF GENETIC DIVERSITY IN THE USDA SEASHORE PASPALUM GERMPLASM COLLECTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chen, Z., Kim, W., Newman, M.L., aka Harrison Dunn, M.L., Wang, M.L., Raymer, P. 2005. Molecular characterization of genetic diversity in the usda seashore paspalum germplasm collection. International Turfgrass Science Journal. 10:543-549.

GENETIC DIVERSITY OF CROTOLARIA GERMPLASM ASSESSED THROGH PHYLOGENETIC ANALYSIS OF EST-SSR MARKERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, M.L., Mosjidis, J.A., Morris, J.B., Dean, R.E., Jenkins, T.M., Pederson, G.A. 2006. Genetic diversity of crotolaria germplasm assessed throgh phylogenetic analysis of est-ssr markers. Genome 49:707-715.

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF EARLY DEFENSE IN COMPATIBLE AND INCOMPATIBLE WHEAT-POWDERY MILDEW INTERACTIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, A., Wang, M.L., Zhou, R., Kong, X., Huo, N., Wang, W., Jia, J. 2005. Comparative analysis of early defense in compatible and incompatible wheat-powdery mildew interactions. Plant Pathology. 54:308-316

TRANSFER OF SIMPLE SEQUENCE REPEAT (SSR) MARKERS FROM MAJOR CEREAL CROPS TO MINOR GRASS SPECIES FOR GERMPLASM CHARACTERIZATION AND EVALUATION - (Abstract Only)

Wang, M.L., Barkley, N.L., Ju-Kyung, Y., Dean, R., Sorrells, M., Pederson, G.A. 2005. Transfer of simple sequence repeat (ssr) markers from major cereal crops to minor grass species for germplasm characterization and evaluation. In: Proceedings of The Plant and Animal Genome XIII, Jan 15-19, 2005, San Diego, p.114

TRANSFER OF SIMPLE SEQUENCE REPEAT (SSR) MARKERS FROM MAJOR CEREAL CROPS TO MINOR GRASS SPECIES FOR GERMPLASM CHARACTERIZATION AND EVALUATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, M.L., Barkley, N.L., Yu, J., Dean, R., Newman, M.L. aka Harrison Dunn, M.L., Sorrells, M., Pederson, G.A. 2005. Transfer of simple sequence repeat (ssr) markers from major cereal crops to minor grass species for germplasm characterization and evaluation. Plant Genetic Resources. 3(1):45-57.

GENETIC DIVERSITY AND GENE FLOW AMONG SEASHORE PASPALUM POPULATION REVEALED BY AFLP AND SSRS - (Abstract Only)

Chen, Z., Newman, M.L. aka Harrison Dunn, M.L., Kim, W., Wang, M.L., Raymer, P. 2004. Genetic diversity and gene flow among seashore paspalum population revealed by aflp and ssrs. CSSA 49th Annual Meeting, Oct 31-Nov 4, 2004, Seattle, WA. p.323.

DEVELOPMENT OF A FULL SET OF MOLECULAR GENETIC MARKERS FOR ASSESSMENT OF GERMPLASM GENETIC DIVERSITY AND PROTECTION OF CULTIVAR PATENT RIGHT OF TURFGRASS - (Abstract Only)

Wang, M.L., Chen, Z., Barkley, N.L., Newman, M.L. aka Harrison Dunn, M.L., Kim, W., Raymer, P., Pederson, G.A. 2004. Development of a full set of molecular genetic markers for assessment of germplasm genetic diversity and protection of cultivar patent right of turfgrass. In: ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts, Madison, WI. CDROM.

CHARACTERIZATION OF SEASHORE PASPALUM (PASPALUM VAGINATUM SWARTZ) GERMPLASM TRANSFERRED SSRS FROM WHEAT, MAIZE AND SORGHUM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, M.L., Chen, Z., Barkley, N.L., Harrison Dunn, M.L., Kim, W., Raymer, P., Pederson, G.A. 2006. Characterization of seashore paspalum (paspalum vaginatum swartz) germplasm transferred SSRS from wheat, maize and sorghum. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 53:779-791

EVALUATION OF THE USDA FINGER MILLET COLLECTION - (Abstract Only)

Newman, M.L. aka Harrison Dunn, M.L., Dean, R., Wang, M.L., Barkley, N.L. 2004. Evaluation of the usda finger millet collection. In: ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts, Madison, WI. CDROM.

PROGRESS IN PEANUT FUNCTIONAL GENOMICS, A STRATEGY TO MITIGATE AFLATOXIN CONTAMINATION AND IMPROVE OTHER IMPORTANT TRAITS - (Abstract Only)

Guo, B., Liang, X. Q., Luo, M., Wang, M. L., Holbrook, Jr., C. C. 2004. Progress in peanut functional genomics, a strategy to mitigate aflatoxin contamination and improve other important traits. In: Proceedings of the 17th Aflatoxin Elimination Workshop, October 25-28, 2004, Sacramento, California.

MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF GENETIC DIVERSITY IN THE USDA SEASHORE PASPALUM GERMPLASM COLLECTION - (Abstract Only)

Chen, Z., Kim, W., Newman, M.L. aka Harrison Dunn, M.L., Wang, M.L., Raymer, P. 2004. Molecular characterization of genetic diversity in the usda seashore paspalum germplasm collection. In: ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts, Madison, WI. CDROM

MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF GUAR (CYAMOPSIS TETRAGONOLOBA) GERMPLASM - (Abstract Only)

Morris, J.B., Barkley, N.L., Dean, R.E., Wang, M.L. 2004. Molecular characterization of guar (cyamopsis tetragonoloba) germplasm. In: ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts, Madison, WI. CDROM.

MOLECULAR GENETIC EVALUATION OF SORGHUM GERMPLASM DIFFERING IN RESPONSE TO THREE FUNGAL DISEASES: ANTHRACNOSE, GRAIN MOLD AND RUST - (Abstract Only)

Wang, M.L., Dean, R., Erpelding, J.E., Pederson, G.A. 2004. Molecular genetic evaluation of sorghum germplasm differing in response to three fungal diseases: anthracnose, grain mold and rust. American Association of Plant Physiologists Proceedings. Plant Biology 2004, page 128; poster 509.

DEVELOPMENT OF A GRID RT-PCR METHOD FOR DETECTION OF PEANUT MOTTLE(PEMV) AND PEANUT STRIPE VIRUSES (PSTV) IN PEANUT GERM PLASM. - (Abstract Only)

Gillaspie Jr, A.G., Wang, M.L., Pittman, R.N., Pinnow, D.L. 2004. Development of a grid rt-pcr method for detection of peanut mottle(pemv) and peanut stripe viruses (pstv) in peanut germ plasm. [abstract]. Phytopathology. 94:534

TRANSFER OF SSR MARKERS ACROSS THE LEGUME FAMILY FOR GERMPLASM CHARACTERIZATION AND EVALUATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, M.L., Gillaspie Jr, A.G., Newman, M.L. (aka), Harrison Dunn, M.L., Dean, R., Pittman, R.N., Morris, J.B., Pederson, G.A. 2004. Transfer of ssr markers across the legume family for germplasm characterization and evaluation; Plant genetic resources 2(2); p.107-119, DOI:10.1079/pgr 200441

TRANSFER OF MEDICAGO EST-SSRS TO PEANUT FOR GERMPLASM EVALUATION AND CROSS-SPECIES CLONING - (Abstract Only)

Wang, M.L., Barkley, N.L., Dean, R., Holbrook, C., Pittman, R.N. 2004. Transfer of medicago est-ssrs to peanut for germplasm evaluation and cross-species cloning. American Peanut Research and Education Society Proceedings. 36th Annual American Peanut Research & Education Society Proceedings, 7/2004, p-6.

SHUFFLING DNA MARKERS WITHIN THE LEGUME FAMILY FOR GERMPLASM CHARACTERIZATION AND EVALUATION - (Abstract Only)

Wang, M.L., Gillaspie Jr, A.G., Newman, M.L. aka Harrison Dunn, M.L., Dean, R., Pittman, R.N., Morris, J.B., Pederson, G.A. 2004. Shuffling dna markers within the legume family for germplasm characterization and evaluation. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. Plant and Animal Genome XII, Jan 10-14, 2004, P-530, P. 203

EMPIRICAL GENETIC DATA USED TO TEST THEORETICAL GENETIC MODEL OF TERMITE COLONY STRUCTURE - (Abstract Only)

Jenkins, T.M., Zhanbang, C., Wang, M.L., Basten, C., Forscheler, B. 2003. Empirical genetic data used to test theoretical genetic model of termite colony structure. Entomological Society of America Proceedings. ESA Annual Meeting, Cincinnati, OH, Nov 2003.