Projects

EVALUATION, ENHANCEMENT, GENETICS AND BREEDING OF LETTUCE, SPINACH, AND MELON Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 413211

CONTROL OF PATHOGENS IN STRAWBERRY AND VEGETABLE PRODUCTION SYSTEMS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 412723

MINOR USE PESTICIDE TESTING ON VEGETABLES AND SUGAR CROPS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 410238

COOPERATIVE SUGAR BEET RESEARCH Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 410627

ARTICHOKE PEST CONTROL AND CULTURAL PRACTICES Trust (T)   Accession Number: 408771

BREEDING ICEBERG LETTUCE CULTIVARS WITH HIGH QUALITY AND DISEASE RESISTANT FOR ARIZONA Trust (T)   Accession Number: 409971

Publications

Histological Aspects of Cucumis melo PI 313970 Resistance to Podosphaera xanthii and Golovinomyces cichoracearum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sedlarova, M., Lebeda, A., Miksikova, P., Duchoslav, M., Sedlakova, B., Mccreight, J.D. 2009. Histological Aspects of Cucumis melo PI 313970 Resistance to Podosphaera xanthii and Golovinomyces cichoracearum. Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection 116: 169-176.

Mapping of Genetic Loci that Regulate Accumulation of Beta-Carotene in Fruit of U.S. Western Shipping Melon (Cucumis Melo L.) and Their Association With Putative Carotenoid Biosynthesis Genes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cuevas, H.E., Staub, J.E., Simon, P.W., McCreight, J.D., Zalapa, J.E. 2008. Mapping of Genetic Loci that Regulate Accumulation of Beta-Carotene in Fruit of U.S. Western Shipping Melon (Cucumis Melo L.) and Their Association With Putative Carotenoid Biosynthesis Genes. Theoretical and Applied Genetics 117:1345-1359.

Genetic Dissection of Fruit Quality Components in Melon (Cucumis melo L.) Using a RIL Population Derived from Exotic x Elite US Western Shipping Germplasm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Paris, M.K., Zalapa, J.E., Mccreight, J.D., Staub, J.E. 2008. Genetic Dissection of Fruit Quality Components in Melon (Cucumis melo L.) using a RIL Population Derived from Exotic x Elite US Western Shipping Germplasm. Molecular Breeding 22:405-419.

Potential New Sources of Genetic Resistance in Melon to Cucurbit Yellow Stunting Disorder Virus - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Potential new sources of genetic resistance in melon to Cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus, p. 173-179. In: M. Pitrat (ed.). Cucurbitaceae 2008, Proceedings of the IXth EUCARPIA meeting on genetics and breeding of Cucurbitaceae, May 21-24, 2008. INRA, Avignon (France).

Variance Component Analysis of Plant Architectural Traits and Fruit Yield in Melon - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (20-Oct-07)

Carotenoid pathway genes and accumulation of B-carotene in Cucumis melo L - (Abstract)

Cuevas, H.E., Staub, J.E., Simon, P.W., McCreight, J.D., Zalapa, J.E. 2007. Carotenoid pathway genes and accumulation of B-carotene in Cucumis melo L [abstract]. American Society for Horticultural Science 104th Annual Conference. 42(4):1013-1014.

Generation Means Analysis of Plant Architectural Traits and Fruit Yield in Melon (Cucumis Melo L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zalapa, J.E., Staub, J.E., McCreight, J.D. 2006. Generation means analysis of plant architectural traits and fruit yield in melon (Cucumis melo l.). Plant Breeding. 125:482-487.

Mapping and Qtl Analysis of Plant Architecture and Fruit Yield in Melon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zalapa, J., Staub, J.E., McCreight, J.D. 2007. Mapping and QTL analysis of plant architecture and fruit yield in melon. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 114:1185-1201.

Responses of Nasonovia Ribisnigri (Homoptera: Aphididae) to Susceptible and Resistant Lettuce - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, Y., Mccreight, J.D. 2006. Responses of nasonovia ribisnigri (homoptera: aphididae) to susceptible and resistant lettuce. Journal of Economic Entomology. 99:972-978.

Melon-Powdery Mildew Interactions Reveal Variation in Melon Cultigens and Podosphaera Xanthii Races 1 and 2 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mccreight, J.D. Melon-powdery mildew interactions reveal variation in melon cultigens and podosphaera xanthii races 1 and 2. J. Amer. Soc. Hort. Sci. 131(1):59-65. 2006.

Resistance to Cucurbit Leaf Crumple Virus in Melon - (Abstract)

McCreight, J.D., Liu, H-Y., Turini, T.A. 2005. Resistance to cucurbit leaf crumple virus in melon. Hortscience 40(4)p. 1108-1109.

New Sources of Lettuce Aphid Resistance in Lettuce - (Abstract)

Mccreight, J.D. 2005. New sources of lettuce aphid resistance in lettuce. Hortscience 40(4) p. 1109.

Field Evidence for a New Race of Powdery Mildew on Melon - (Abstract)

McCreight, J.D., Coffey, M.D., Turini, T.A., Matheron, M.E. 2005. Field evidence for a new race of powdery mildew on melon. Hortscience 40:888.

The Incorporation of the Fractal Growth Habit into Western Shipping Melon - (Abstract)

Staub, J.E., Zalapa, J., McCreight, J.D. 2005. The incorporation of the fractal growth habit into Western shipping melon [abstract]. HortScience. 40:889-890.

Notes on the Change of the Causal Species of Cucurbit Powdery Mildew in the U.S. - (Research Notes)

Mccreight, J.D. 2007. Notes on the change of the causal species of cucurbit powdery mildew in the U.S. Cucurbit Genetics Cooperative Report. 27:8-23.

Evaluation of Lettuce Germplasm for Resistance to Lettuce Aphid - (Abstract)

Mccreight, J.D. Evaluation of lettuce germplasm for resistance to lettuce aphid. 17th International Lettuce and Leafy Vegetable Conference, Quebec, Canada 2004. p. 19.

Isozyme Variation in Indian and Chinese Melon (Cucumis Melo L.) Germplasm Collections. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mccreight, J.D., Staub, J.E., Lopez-Sese, A., Chung, S. Isozyme variation in indian and chinese melon (cucumis melo l.) germplasm collections.. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 129(6):811-818.

Progress in Breeding Melon for Resistance to Lettuce Infectious Yellows Virus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mccreight, J.D. Progress in breeding melon for resistance to lettuce infectious yelows virus. Proceedings of Cucurbitaceae 2004, 8th Eucarpia meeting on Cucurbit Genetics and Breeding, Lebeda, A., Paris, H.S. (eds.)Palacky University in Olomouc, Czech Republic. 2004. p. 219-222.

Genetic Analysis of Branching in Melon (Cucumis Melo L.) - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Zalapa, J.E., Staub, J.E., Mccreight, J.D. Genetic analysis of branching in melon (Cucumis melo L.). In: Proceedings of the 8th Eucarpia Conference, Cucurbitaceae 2004: Progess in cucurbit genetics and breeding research, July 12-17, 2004, Olomouc, The Czech Republic. p. 373-380.

Selection for Lateral Branch Number in Melon (Cucumis Melo L.) - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Staub, J.E., Zalapa, J.E., Paris, M., McCreight, J.D. Selection for lateral branch number in melon (Cucumis melo L.). In: Proceedings of the 8th Eucarpia Conference, Cucurbitaceae 2004: Progress in cucurbit genetics and breeding research, July 12-17, 2004, Olomouc, The Czech Republic. p. 381-388.

Determination of Fruit Sampling Location for Quality Measurements in Melon (Cucumis Melo L.) - (Research Notes)

Paris, M., Staub, J.E., Mccreight, J.D. 2003. Determination of fruit sampling location for quality measurements in melon (Cucumis melo L.). Cucurbit Genetics Cooperative Report. 26:12-17.

Frank William Zink, JR.: 1923-2001 - (Research Notes) - (12-Aug-03)

Occurrence of Fusarium Root Rot Race 1 on Lettuce in Yuma Valley, Arizona. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

McCreight, J.D., Matheron, M., Tickes, B., Platts, B. Occurrence of fusarium root rot race 1 on lettuce in Yuma Valley, Arizona. HortScience. 2003. v. 38:Abstract p. 664.

Reactions of 20 Melon Cultigens to Powdery Mildew Race 1 in Field and Growth Chamber Tests - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

McCreight, J.D. Reactions of 20 melon cultigens to powdery mildew race 1 in field and growth chamber tests. HortScience. 2003. v. 38:Abstract p. 735.

Breeding for Resistance to New and Emerging Lettuce Diseases in California. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Grube, R.C., Ryder, E.J., Koike, S., McCreight, J.D., Wintermantel, W.M. 2003. Breeding for resistance to new and emerging lettuce diseases in California. Eucarpia Leafy Vegetables 2003. pp. 37-42.