Projects

STONE FRUIT BREEDING AND DEVELOPMENT Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 413027

Publications

Importance of scion cultivar in peach tree short life - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Okie, W.R., Reighard, G.L., Nyczepir, A.P. 2009. Importance of scion cultivar in peach tree short life. Journal of American Pomological Society. 63:58-63.

Inhibition of growth and induction of differentiation of colon cancer cells by peach and plum phenolic compounds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lea, M.A., Ibeh, C., Desbordes, C., Vizzotto, M., Cisneros-Zevallos, L., Byrne, D.H., Okie, W.R., Moyer, M.P. 2008. Inhibition of growth and induction of differentiation of colon cancer cells by peach and plum phenolic compounds. Anticancer Research. 28(4B):2067-2076.

Interaction of chill and heat in peach flower bud dormancy - (Abstract)

Okie, W.R., Blackburn, B. 2008. Interaction of chill and heat in peach flower bud dormancy [abstract]. American Society of Horticultural Science Annual Meeting, July 21-24, 2008, Orlando, Florida. HortScience. 43(4):1161.

Plums in temperate fruit crop breeding - (Book/Chapter)

Okie, W.R., Hancock, J.F. 2008. Plums. In: Hancock, J.F., editor. Temperate Fruit Crop Breeding. New York, NY:Springer. p. 337-358.

'Scarletprince' and 'Julyprince' Peaches - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Okie, W.R., Layne, D.R. 2008. 'Scarletprince' and 'Julyprince' Peaches. HortScience. 43(5):1603-1605.

'Early Augustprince' and 'Augustprince' Peaches - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Okie, W.R., Layne, D.R. 2008. 'Early Augustprince' and 'Augustprince' Peaches. HortScience. 43(5):1600-1602.

Nectarine; peach - (Review Article)

Okie, W.R. 2008. Nectarine; peach. In: Finn, C.E., Clark, J.R., editors. Register of new fruit and nut cultivars. List 44. HortScience. 43(5):1321-1343.

Notice to fruit growers and nurserymen of the release of augustprince peach - (Germplasm Release)

Okie, W.R. 2006. Notice to fruit growers and nurserymen of the release of augustprince peach. USDA, Agricultural Resesarch Service, Cultivar Release.

Notice to fruit growers and nurserymen of the release of early augustprince peach - (Germplasm Release)

Okie, W.R. 2006. Notice to fruit growers and nurserymen of the release of early augustprince peach. USDA, Agricultural Resesarch Service, Cultivar Release.

Large Variation Found in the Phytochemical and Antioxidant Activity of Peach and Plum Germplasm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vizzotto, M., Cisneros-Zevallos, L., Byrne, D., Okie, W.R., Ramming, D.W. 2007. Large Variation Found in the Phytochemical and Antioxidant Activity of Peach and Plum Germplasm. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 132(3):334-340.

White Fleshed Peaches and Nectarines for the Southeastern U.S.A. - (Abstract)

Layne, D.M., Okie, W.R. 2006. White fleshed peaches and nectarines for the Southeastern U.S.A [abstract]. HortScience. 41(4):1029.

Introgression of Prunus species in plum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Okie, W.R. 2006. Introgression of Prunus species in plum. New York State Fruit Quarterly. 14(1):29-37.

Fresh Market Cutivar Development - (Book/Chapter)

Okie, W.R., Bacon, T., Bassi, D. 2008. Fresh market cultivar development. In: Layne, D.R., Bassi, D., editors. The Peach Botany, Production and Uses. Oxfordshire:CABI. p. 615.

Eastern Peach Breeders - a Top Five - (Review Article)

Okie, W.R. 2006. Eastern peach breeders - a top five. HortScience. 41(1):79.

Genetic and Environmental Effects on Water Use Efficiency in Peach - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Glenn, D.M., Scorza, R., Okie, W.R. 2006. Genetic and environmental effects on water use efficiency in peach. Journal American Society Hortscience. 131: 290-294.

Check Digits for Detecting Recording Errors in Horticultural Research: Theory and Examples - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Okie, W.R., Okie, E.G. 2005. Check digits for detecting recording errors in horticultural research: theory and examples. HortScience. 40(7):1956-1962.

Spring Satin Plumcot - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Okie, W.R. 2005. Spring satin plumcot. Journal of American Pomological Society. 59(3):119-124.

Developing Peach Cultivars with Novel Tree Growth Habits - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Scorza, R., Okie, W.R., Miller, S.S., Glenn, D.M., Tworkoski, T. 2006. Developing peach cultivars with novel tree growth habits. Acta Horticulturae. 713:61-64.

Total Phenolic, Carotenoids, and Anthocyanin Content and Antioxidant Activity of Peach and Plum Genotypes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vizzotto, M., Cisneros-Zevallos, L., Byrne, D., Okie, W.R., Ramming, D.W. 2006. Total phenolic, carotenoids, and anthocyanin content and antioxidant activity of peach and plum genotypes. Acta Horticulturae. 713:453-455.

Selecting New Peach and Plum Genotypes Rich in Phenolic Compounds and Enhanced Functional Properties - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cisneros-Zevallos, B.A., Byrne, D., Okie, W.R., Cisneros-Zevallos, L. 2005. Selecting new peach and plum genotypes rich in phenolic compounds and enhanced functional properties. Food Chemistry. 96:273-280.

Introgression of Prunus Species in Plum - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Okie, W.R. 2005. Introgression of prunus species in plum. Proceedings of Anderson Stone Fruit Symposium. p. 5.1-5.19.

Proceedings of the International Workshop on Characterization of Genetic Resources of Temperate Zone Fruits for the Tropics and Subtropics. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Perez, S.J., Moore, J., Okie, W.R. 2003. Characterization of genetic resources of temperate zone fruits for the tropics and subtropics. Acta Horticulture International Workshop Proceedings. p. 606.

Developing Peach Cultivars with Novel Tree Growth Habits - (Abstract)

Scorza, R., Okie, W.R., Miller, S.S., Tworkoski, T., Glenn, D.M. 2005. Developing peach cultivars with novel tree growth habits. Acta Horticulturae. 16p.

Total Phenolic, Carotenoids, and Anthocyanin Content and Antioxidant Activity of Peach and Plum Genotypes - (Abstract)

Vizzotto, M., Cisneros-Zevallos, L., Byrne, D., Okie, W.R., Ramming, D.W. 2005. Total phenolic, carotenoids, and anthocyanin content and antioxidant activity of peach and plum genotypes (abstract). Abstracts-Sixth International Peach Symposium. (O):21.

Notice to Fruit Growers and Nurserymen of the Release of Scarletprince Peach (Usda Release Notice) - (Germplasm Release)

Okie, W.R. 2004. Notice to fruit growers and nurserymen of the release of scarletprince peach (usda release notice). USDA, Agricultural Resesarch Service, Cultivar Release.

Notice to Fruit Growers and Nurserymen of the Release of Julyprince Peach, (Usda Release Notice) - (Germplasm Release)

Okie, W.R. 2004. Notice to fruit growers and nurserymen of the release of julyprince peach, (USDA Release Notice). USDA, Agricultural Resesarch Service, Cultivar Release.

Notice to Fruit Growers and Nurserymen of the Release of Ruby Queen Plum, (Usda Release Notice) - (Germplasm Release)

Okie, W.R. 2004. Notice to fruit growers and nurserymen of the release of Ruby Queen Plum, (USDA Release Notice). USDA, Agricultural Resesarch Service, Cultivar Release.

Growth Habits in Stone Fruits - (Other)

Okie, W.R. 2004. Growth habits in stone fruits. Hortscience. 39(5)::1155-1156.

Variety Selection: So Many Wonderful Choices - How Do I Begin? - (Popular Publication)

Layne, D., Hitzler, E., Okie, W.R. 2004. Variety selection: so many wonderful choices - how do i begin?. Southeastern Regional Peach Newsletter. 4(2):2-11.

Register of New Fruit and Nut Varieties List 42 - (Review Article)

Okie, W.R. 2004. Register of new fruit and nut varieties list 42. Hortscience. 39(6):1509-1523.

Antioxidant Content of Peach and Plum Genotypes - (Abstract)

Byrne, D., Vizzotto, M., Cisneros-Zevallos, L., Ramming, D.W., Okie, W.R. 2004. Antioxidant content of peach and plum genotypes [abstract]. Hortscience. 39(4):798

Peach Evaluation Website - (Abstract)

Layne, D.R., Okie, W.R., Hitzler, E.L. 2004. Peach evaluation website [abstract]. Hortscience. 39(4):800.

Peach Varieties of Interest for the Southeastern U.S. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Layne, D.R., Hitzler, E.J., Okie, W.R. 2004. Peach varieties of interest for the Southeastern U.S. National and Southeast Peach Convention Proceedings. p. 1-6.

Creating a Short Life Site for Prunus Rootstock Evaluation on Land with No Prior History of Peach Production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nyczepir, A.P., Okie, W.R., Beckman, T.G. 2004. Creating a short life site for prunus rootstock evaluation on land with no prior history of peach production. Hortscience. 39:124-126.

Prunus persica-Peach and nectarine - (Book/Chapter)

Okie, W.R. 2008. Prunus persica-peach and nectarine. In Janick, J., Paull, R.E., editors. Encyclopedia of Fruits and Nuts. Cambridge, UK: CABI. p. 717-727.

Minor Prunus spp.--stone fruit - (Book/Chapter)

Okie, W.R. 2008. Minor Prunus spp.--stone fruit. In: Janick, J., Paull, R.E., editors. Encyclopedia of Fruits and Nuts. Cambridge, UK: CABI. p. 727-733. Encyclopedia of Fruits and Nuts.

Prunus domestica-European Plum/Prunus salicina-Japanese plum - (Book/Chapter)

Okie, W.R. 2008. Prunus domestica-European Plum/Prunus salicina-Japanese plum. In: Janick, J., Paull, R.E., editors. Encyclopedia of Fruits and Nuts. Cambridge, UK: CABI. p. 694-705.

Sub-Freezing Temperatures Affect Chilling Accumulation in Peach - (Abstract)

Okie, W.R., Blackburn, B., Taylor, K. 2003. Sub-freezing temperatures affect chilling accumulation in peach [abstract]. Hortscience. 38(5):778-779.

Peach Variety and Advanced Selection Evaluations and Web Site. - (Abstract)

Layne, D.R., Okie, W.R., Hitzler, E.J. 2003. Peach variety and advanced selection evaluations and web site [abstract]. Hortscience. 38(5):799.

Advanced Selection Evaluation and Peach Website - (Proceedings/Symposium)

OKIE, W.R. ADVANCED SELECTION EVALUATION AND PEACH WEBSITE. NATIONAL AND SOUTHEAST PEACH CONVENTION PROCEEDINGS. 2003. p. 49-51.

Breeding New and Unique Peach Varieties for the Southeast - (Proceedings/Symposium)

LAYNE, D., OKIE, W.R. BREEDING NEW AND UNIQUE PEACH VARIETIES FOR THE SOUTHEAST. NATIONAL AND SOUTHEAST PEACH CONVENTION PROCEEDINGS. 2003. p.39-48.

Inheritance of Venation Pattern in Prunus Ferganensis X Persica Hybrids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Okie, W.R., Reiger, M. 2003. Inheritance of venation pattern in prunus ferganensis x persica hybrids. Acta Horticulturae. 622:261-264.

Response of Prunus Ferganensis, Prunus Persica, and Two Interspecific Hybrids to Moderate Drought Stress - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

RIEGER, M., LO BIANCO, R., OKIE, W.R. RESPONSE OF PRUNUS FERGANENSIS, PRUNUS PERSICA, AND TWO INTERSPECIFIC HYBRIDS TO MODERATE DROUGHT STRESS. TREE PHYSIOLOGY. 2003. v.23. p.51-58.

Varieties - (Book/Chapter)

Okie, W.R. 2004. Varieties. In: Horton, D., Johnson, D., editors. Southeastern Peach Growers Handbook. University of Georgia Extension Bulletin. p. 45-50.

Register of New Fruit and Nut Varieties, List 41 - (Review Article)

Okie, W.R. 2002. Register of new fruit and nut varieties, list 41. Hortscience. v.37(2). p.251-272.

Inheritance of Venation Pattern in Prunus Ferganensis X Persica Hybrids - (Abstract)

Okie, W.R., Rieger, M. 2002. Inheritance of venation pattern in prunus ferganensis x persica hybrids [Abstract]. International Horticultural Congress. p. 327-328.

2001 Peach Variety Evaluations and Web Site Development - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Layne, D.R., Cox, D.B., Newall, W.C., Okie, W.R. 2002. 2001 peach variety evaluations and web site development. Hortscience. 37(5):750.

A Directory of Cultivars Listed in the 'brooks and Olmo' Register of Fruit and Nut Varieties since 1994 - (Review Article)

Okie, W.R., Postman, J.D. 2002. A directory of cultivars listed in the 'brooks and olmo' register of fruit and nut varieties since 1994. Register of New Fruit and Nut Varieties.

2001 Peach Variety Evaluations and Web Site Development - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Layne, D.R., Cox, D.B., Newall, Jr, W.C., Okie, W.R. 2002. 2001 peach variety evaluations and web site development. National and Southeast Peach Convention Proceedings. p.54-55.

New Peach Rootstocks and Southeastern Peach Varieties for North America nuevos Portainjertos Y Variedades DE Durazno En El Sureste DE Norteamerica - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Reighard, G.L., Okie, W.R. 2002. New peach rootstocks and southeastern peach varieties for North America p.112-118. nuevos portainjertos y variedades de durazno en el sureste de norteamerica. Symposium Proceedings of Internacional Sobre Frutales de Clima Templado.

Fifth International Peach Symposium - (Popular Publication)

Okie, W.R. 2002. Fifth international peach symposium. Chronica Horticulturae. 41(1):13-14.

Anthocyanin and Phenolic Content in Red Fleshed Peaches and Plums and the Relationship to Antioxidant Activity - (Abstract)

Byrne, D.H., Cisneros-, Z.L., Okie, W.R. 2001. Anthocyanin and phenolic content in red fleshed peaches and plums and the relationship to antioxidant activity. Fifth International Peach Symposium. Abstract p.36.

USDA Prunus Breeding in Byron, Georgia - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Okie, W.R. 2001. USDA prunus breeding in Byron, Georgia. Proceedings of Brazil Fruit Symposium. p.51-55.

Influence of Scion and Ro0tstock on Incidence of Peach Tree Short Life - (Abstract)

Beckman, T.G., Okie, W.R. Influence of scion and ro0tstock on incidence of peach tree short life. Fifth International Peach Symposium. 2001. Abstract p.74

Current Peach Production Practices Including Nex Training Systems in the Southeastern U.S. PRACTICAS Actuales DE Produccion DE Durazno, Incluyendo Sistemas DE Formacion En El Sureste DE Los Estados Unidos - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Reighard, G.W., Okie, W.R. Current peach production practices including nex training systems in the southeastern U.S. 2001. v.6. p.103-111. practicas actuales de produccion de durazno, incluyendo sistemas de formacion en el sureste de los estados unidos. Symposium Proceedings of Internacional Sobre Frutales de Clima Templado.