Projects

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

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

Development of genomic SSR markers for fingerprinting lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) cultivars and mapping genes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rauscher, G., Simko, I. 2013. Development of genomic SSR markers for fingerprinting lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) cultivars and mapping genes. BMC Plant Biology. 13:11.

AUDPC and AUDPS: What is the Difference? - (Abstract Only)

Simko, I., Piepho, H. 2012. AUDPC and AUDPS: What is the Difference? Phytopathology. 102:S4.110.

Environmental factors contributing to development of lettuce dieback disease and genomic characterization of lettuce necrotic stunt virus - (Abstract Only)

Wintermantel, W.M., Simko, I. 2012. Environmental factors contributing to development of lettuce dieback disease and genomic characterization of lettuce necrotic stunt virus. Phytopathology. 102:S4.136.

Computing Integrated Ratings from Heterogeneous Phenotypic Assessments: A Case Study of Lettuce Postharvest Quality and Downy Mildew Resistance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Simko, I., Hayes, R.J., Kramer, M.H. 2012. Computing integrated ratings from heterogeneous phenotypic assessments: A case study of lettuce postharvest quality and downy mildew resistance. Crop Science. 52:2131-2142.

Empirical evaluation of DArT, SNP, and SSR marker-systems for genotyping, clustering, and assigning sugar beet hybrid varieties into populations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Simko, I., Eujayl, I.A., Van Hintum, Jl, T. 2012. Empirical evaluation of DArT, SNP, and SSR marker-systems for genotyping, clustering, and assigning sugar beet hybrid varieties into populations. Plant Science. 184:54-62.

The area under the disease progress stairs: calculation, advantage, and application - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Simko, I., Piepho, H. 2012. The area under the disease progress stairs: calculation, advantage, and application. Phytopathology. 102:381-389.

Developing lettuce with improved quality for processed salads. - (Abstract Only)

Hayes, R.J., Truco, M.J., Mchale, L.K., Michelmore, R.W., Antonise, R., Hand, P., Simko, I. 2011. Developing lettuce with improved quality for processed salads. Eucarpia Conference on Lettuce and Leafy Vegetables. August 24, 2011, Lille, France.

Mapping dominant negative mutation for triforine sensitivity in lettuce and its use as a selectable marker for detecting hybrids. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Simko, I., Hayes, R.J., Truco, M.J., Michelmore, R.W. 2011. Mapping dominant negative mutation for triforine sensitivity in lettuce and its use as a selectable marker for detecting hybrids. Euphytica. 182(2):157-166.

Combining phenotypic data from ordinal rating scales in multiple plant experiments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Simko, I., Piepho, H. 2011. Combining phenotypic data from ordinal rating scales in multiple plant experiments. Trends in Plant Science. 16:235-237.

Application of Hi-Res Melting Approach for Mapping Resistance Genes and Marker-assisted Selection in Lettuce - (Other)

Simko, I. 2011. Application of Hi-Res Melting Approach for Mapping Resistance Genes and Marker-assisted Selection in Lettuce. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. Online.

Iceberg lettuce breeding lines with resistance to Verticillium wilt caused by race 1 isolates of Verticillium dahliae. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hayes, R.J., Maruthachalam, K., Vallad, G.E., Klosterman, S.J., Simko, I., Luo, Y., Subbarao, K.V. 2011. Iceberg lettuce breeding lines with resistance to Verticillium wilt caused by race 1 isolates of Verticillium dahliae. HortScience. 46(3):501-504.

Evaluation of the RPi-ber late blight resistance gene for tuber resistance in the field and laboratory. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mayton, H., Rauscher, G., Simko, I., Fry, W. 2011. Evaluation of the RPi-ber late blight resistance gene for tuber resistance in the field and laboratory. Plant Breeding. 130:464-468.

Combining partially ranked data in plant breeding and biology: I. Rank aggregating methods. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Simko, I., Pechenick, D.A. 2010. Combining partially ranked data in plant breeding and biology: I. Rank aggregating methods.. Communications in Biometry and Crop Science (CBCS), Year 2010, volume 5, pages 41-55.

Combining partially ranked data in plant breeding and biology: II. Analysis with Rasch model. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Simko, I., Lincare, J.M. 2010. Combining partially ranked data in plant breeding and biology: II. Analysis with Rasch model.. Communications in Biometry and Crop Science (CBCS). 2010, Vol 5, Pages 56-65.

SM09A and SM09B: Romaine Lettuce Breeding Lines Resistant to Dieback and with Improved Shelf-life. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Simko, I., Hayes, R.J., Subbarao, K.V., Sideman, R.G. 2010. SM09A and SM09B: Romaine Lettuce Breeding Lines Resistant to Dieback and with Improved Shelf-life.. HortScience,Year 2010, volume 45, pages 670-672.

Association mapping and marker-assisted selection of the lettuce dieback resistance gene Tvr1. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Simko, I., Pechenick, D.A., Mchale, L.K., Truco, M.J., Ochoa, O.E., Michelmore, R.W., Scheffler, B.E. 2009. Association mapping and marker-assisted selection of the lettuce dieback resistance gene Tvr1.. Biomed Central (BMC) Plant Biology, Year 2009, volume 9, article number 135.

Development of molecular markers for marker-assisted selection in lettuce (Lactuca sativa). - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Simko, I., Pechenick, D.A., Mchale, L.K., Truco, M.J., Ochoa, O.E., Michelmore, R.W., Scheffler, B.E. 2010. Development of molecular markers for marker-assisted selection in lettuce (Lactuca sativa). Acta Horticulture Proceedings, Year 2010, volume 859, pages 401-408.

QTL mapping of resistance to Powdery Mildew in lettuce. - (Abstract Only)

Rauscher, G.M., Hayes, R.J., Simko, I. 2009. QTL mapping of resistance to Powdery Mildew in lettuce. Phytopathology 99:S107.

Development of molecular markers for marker-assisted selection in lettuce (Lactuca sativa). - (Abstract Only) - (18-May-09)

FOLIAR AND TUBER BLIGHT RESISTANCE IN A SOLANUM TUBEROSUM BREEDING LINES. - (Review Article)

Mayton, H., Griffiths, H., Simko, I., Cheng, S., Lorenzen, J., De Jong, W., Fry, W.E. 2009. FOLIAR AND TUBER BLIGHT RESISTANCE IN A SOLANUM TUBEROSUM BREEDING LINES.. Plant Breeding.DOI:10.1111/J.1439-0523.01671.x

Association analysis of beet curly top disease resistant genes in sugarbeet - (Abstract Only)

Eujayl, I.A., Simko, I., Strausbaugh, C.A. 2009. Association analysis of beet curly top disease resistant genes in sugarbeet [Abstract]. Proceedings of 35th Biennial Meeting of American Society of Sugar Beet Technologists: Section B&E. Paper No. 1.

Development of EST-SSR Markers for the Study of Population Structure in Lettuce (Lacutca sativa L.). - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Simko, I. 2009. Development of EST-SSR Markers for the Study of Population Structure in Lettuce (Lacutca sativa L.). Journal of Heredity 180: 256-262.

Effect of Isolate, Environment and a Defeated R-gene (RPi-ber) on Quantitative Resistance of Potato to Late Blight - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rauscher, G.M., Mayton, H., Bonierbale, M., Simko, I., Smart, C., Grunwald, N.J., Fry, W. Effect of Isolate, Environment and a Defeated R-gene (RPi-ber) on Quantitative Resistance of Potato to Late Blight. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 26-July 30. Phytopathology 98:S130.

MAPPING LOCI FOR CHLOROSIS ASSOCIATED WITH CHLOROPHYLL B DEFICIENCY IN POTATO - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Simko, I., Van Den Berg, J.H., Vreugdenhil, D., Ewing, E.E. 2008. Mapping loci for chlorosis associated with chlorophyll b deficiency in potato. Euphytica Vol 162, Pages 99-107, 2008.

Populations structure in cultivated lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) and its impact on assocation mapping. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Simko, I., Hu, J. Populations structure in cultivated lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science, Vol. 133, Pages 61-68, 2008.

Comparison of the two pathogenic systems: Bremia Lactucae on Lactuca, and Phytophthora infestans on Solarum - (Abstract Only)

Simko, I. 2007. Comparison of the two pathogenic systems: Bremia Lactucae on Lactuca, and Phytophthora infestans on Solarum. Downy Mildews 2nd International Symposium. Olomouc, Czech Republic, July 2-7, 2007.

From Association Mapping to Marker-Assisted Selection: Experimental Design and Application. - (Abstract Only)

Simko, I. 2007. From Association Mapping to Marker-Assisted Selection: Experimental Design and Application. Phytopathology 97:S149..

Effect of Population Structure on Association Mapping in Cultivated Lettuce. - (Abstract Only)

Simko, I., Hu, J. 2007. Effect of Population Structure on Association Mapping in Cultivated Lettuce. In Eucarpia Leafy Vegetables 2007 Conference Abstracts. Warwick, UK, April 18-20, 2007.

Foliar and tuber late blight resistance in a Solanum tuberosum potato mapping population - (Abstract Only)

Mayton, H., Simko, I., Dejong, W., Fry, W. 2006. Foliar and tuber late blight resistance in a Solanum tuberosum potato mapping population. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting, Quebec City, Canada, July 29-August 2, 2006. Phytopathology 96:S74.

CHARACTERIZATION AND MAPPING OF RPI-BER, A NOVEL POTATO LATE BLIGHT RESISTANCE GENE FROM SOLANUM BERTHAULTII - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rancher, G., Smart, C.D., Simko, I., Bonierbale, M., Mayton, H., Greenland, A., Fry, W.E. 2006. Characterization and mapping of rpi-ber, a novel potato late blight resistance gene from solanum berthaultii. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 112(4):674-687.