Projects

Epidemiology and Management of Xylella Fastidiosa (Xf) and Other Exotic and Invasive Diseases and Insect Pests Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 411381

Improvement of Prunus and Vitis Scions for Fruit Quality and Pest Resistance Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 414413

Breeding Pierce's Disease Resistant Table and Raisin Grapes and the Development of Markers for Additional Sources of Resistance Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 410966

Breeding Pierce¿s Disease Resistant Table and Raisin Grapes and the Development of Markers for Seus Sources of Resistance Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 418082

Develop Seedless Grapes for the Fresh Market Including Types Resistant to Powdery Mildew Trust (T)   Accession Number: 416627

Development of Seedless Grapes for the Fresh Market Including Types Resistant to Powdery Mildew Trust (T)   Accession Number: 408796

Evaluation of Advanced Grape Selections in the Coachella Valley Trust (T)   Accession Number: 410957

Breeding Pierce¿s Disease Resistant Table and Raisin Grapes and the Development of Markers from Seus Sources of Resistance Trust (T)   Accession Number: 414671

Development of Improved Raisin Grapes for Mechanical Harvest Including Types Resistant to Powdery Mildew Trust (T)   Accession Number: 413403

Breeding Pierces's Disease Resistant Table and Raisin Grapes and the Development of Markers for Additional Sources of Resistance Trust (T)   Accession Number: 411222

Publications

Using Marker-Assisted Selection to Breed Pierce¿s Disease-Resistant Grapes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Riaz, S., Tenscher, A.C., Graziani, R., Krivanek, A.F., Ramming, D.W., Walker, M. 2009. Using Marker-Assisted Selection to Breed Pierce¿s Disease-Resistant Grapes. American Journal of Enology and Viticulture. 60(2):199-207.

Parentage Analysis of Freedom Rootstock - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Garris, A.J., Cousins, P.S., Ramming, D.W., Baldo, A.M. 2009. Parentage Analysis of Freedom Rootstock. American Journal of Enology and Viticulture. Am. J. Enol. Vitic. 60(3):357-361.

Water Loss from Fresh Berries of Raisin Cultivars under Controlled Drying Conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ramming, D.W. 2009. Water Loss from Fresh Berries of Raisin Cultivars under Controlled Drying Conditions. American Journal of Enology and Viticulture. 60:2:208-214.

Breeding Pierce¿s disease resistant table and raisin grapes and the development of markers for additional sources of resistance 2008 - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Ramming, D.W., Walker, A., Lin, H. 2008. Breeding Pierce¿s disease resistant table and raisin grapes and the development of markers for additional sources of resistance 2008. CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium. Pg. 235-238.

Plum and Plum hybrids - (Literature)

Ramming, D.W. 2008. Plum and Plum hybrids. HortScience 45:(5):1335-1336.

Early-ripening grapevine cultivars for dry-on-vine (DOV) raisins on an open-gable trellis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Christensen, L., Fidelibus, M.W., Katayama, D.G., Ramming, D.W. 2008. Early-ripening grapevine cultivars for dry-on-vine (DOV) raisins on an open-gable trellis. HortTechnology:18(4):740-745.

Breeding Table Grapes with Resistance to Powdery Mildew - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Ramming, D.W. 2008. Breeding Table Grapes with Resistance to Powdery Mildew. In: Proceedings of San Joaquin Valley Table Grape Seminar, California Table Grape Commission, February 27, 2008, Visalia, California.

`Thomcord¿ grape - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ramming, D.W. 2008. `Thomcord¿ grape. HortScience 43(3)945-946.

Breeding Pierce's Disease Resistant Table and Raisin Grapes and the Development of Markers for Additional Sources of Resistance - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Ramming, D.W., Walker,, A.M., Lin, H. 2007. Breeding pierce's disease resistant table and raisin grapes and the development of markers for additional sources of resistance. In: CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium. p. 271-273.

The USDA/ARS Grape Breeding Program at Parlier, CA - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Ramming, D.W. 2007. The USDA/ARS Grape Breeding Program at Parlier, CA. Proceedings. First Annual National Viticulture Research Conference, July 18-20, 2007, Davis, California. p. 73-74.

Water Loss from Fresh Berries of Raisin Varieties under Controlled Drying Conditions - (Abstract)

Ramming, D.W. 2007. Water Loss from Fresh Berries of Raisin Varieties under Controlled Drying Conditions. American Society of Enology and Viticulture Annual Meeting Abstracts.

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.

Breeding Pierce's Disease Resistant Table and Raisin Grapes and the Development of Markers for Additional Sources of Resistance - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Ramming, D.W., Walker, A.M., Lin, H. 2006. Breeding Pierce's Disease Resistant Table and Raisin Grapes and the Development of Markers for Additional Sources of Resistance. 2006 CDFA Pierce's Disease Control Program Research Symposium. p. 298-300.

Breeding Table and Raisin Grapes with Increased Fruit Quality While Retaining Pierce¿s Disease Resistance - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (30-Jul-06)

Recently Released Usda/ars Grape Varieties - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Ramming, D.W. 2006. Recently Released USDA/ARS Grape Varieties.Grape Day 2006 Symposium Proceedings.p. 20-27

Plum and Plum Hybrids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ramming, D.W. 2006. Plum and Plum Hybrids. HortScience. 41(50):1120-1122

Breeding Table and Raisin Grapes with Increased Fruit Quality While Retaining Pierce's Disease Resistance - (Abstract)

Ramming, D.W., Walker, A., Tenscher, A., Krivanek, A.F. 2006. Breeding Table and Raisin Grapes with Increased Fruit Quality While Retaining Pierce's Disease Resistance. 9th International Conference on Grape Genetics and Breeding [abstract]. p. 132 (5.132) . Meeting Abstract.

USDA Table Grape Cultivars and Advanced Selections. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Ramming, D.W. 2005. USDA Table Grape Cultivar Advanced Selections. Proceedings of the Coachella Valley Table Grape Seminar. No volume, issue or page numbers.

Notice to Fruit Growers and Nurserymen of the Release of Autumn King Grape. - (Germplasm Release)

Ramming, D.W. 2005. Notice to fruit growers and nurserymen of the release of Autumn King grape. Agricultural Research Service Publication.

Notice to Fruit Growers and Nurserymen of the Release of Scarlet Royal Grape. - (Germplasm Release)

Ramming, D.W. 2005. Notice to fruit growers and nurserymen of the release of Scarlet Royal grape. Agricultural Research Service Publication.

'galaxy' Peento Peach - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ramming, D.W. 2005. 'Galaxy' Peento Peach. HortScience. 40(6)1921-1922

Grapevine Denominated 'autumn King' - (Patent Application)

Ramming, D.W., Tarailo, R.E. 2006. Grapevine Denominated 'Autumn King'. U.S. Patent 16,284.

Grapevine Denominated 'scarlet Royal' - (Patent Application)

Ramming, D.W., Tarailo, R.E. 2006. Grapevine Denominated 'Scarlet Royal'. U.S.Patent 16,284.

In Ovule Culture Success As Affected by Sugar Source and Fruit Storage Duration for Nectarine Embryos - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Anderson, N., Byrne, D.H., Ramming, D.W. 2006. In ovule culture success as affected by sugar source and fruit storage duration for nectarine embryos. Acta Horticulturae. 713:89-92.

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.

Application of a Molecular Marker for Berry Seed Size to Two Populations of Grapevines (Vitis Species) Developed in a Breeding Program - (Abstract)

Ryan, F.J., Ramming, D.W. 2005. Application of a molecular marker for berry seed size to two populations of grapevines (vitis species) developed in a breeding program. [abstract]. HortScience 40 (4):1069

Viticultural Performance of Thompson Seedless Grapevines on New USDA-ARS Rootstock for Raisin Production in the San Joaquin Valley of California. - (Abstract)

Gu, S., Ramming, D.W. 2005. Viticultural performance of thompson seedless grapevines on new USDA-ARS rootstock for raisin production in the San Joaquin Valley. [Abstract] American Society of Enology and Viticulture 56th Annual Meeting. p.51.

Viticultural Performance of Syrah Grapevines on New USDA-ARS Rootstock for Wine Production in the San Joaquin Valley of California - (Abstract)

Gu, S., Ramming, D.W. 2005. Viticultural performance of syrah grapevines on new USDA-ARS rootstock for winegrape production in the San Joaquin Valley. [Abstract] American Society of Enology and Viticulture 56th. Annual Meeting. p. 50.

Effects of Pruning, Girdling, and Gibberellic Acid Application at Bloom and Berry Set on Yield and Fruit Quality of Sweet Scarlet Table Grape Cultivar. - (Abstract)

Badr, S.A., Tufenkjian, John, and Ramming, D.W. 2005. Effects of pruning, girdling, and gibberellic acid application at bloom and berry set on yield and fruit quality of sweet scarlet table grape cultivar [abstract]. American Society of Enology and Viticulture Annual Meeting. p.47.

Scarlet Royal, Autumn King, Sweet Scarlet and Promising Table Grape Selections. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Ramming, D.W. 2005. Scarlet royal, autumn king, sweet scarlet and promising table grape selections. Proceedings for the San Joaquin Valley Table Grape Seminar.

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.

Research Yields Size-Controlling Rootstocks for Peach Production. - (Popular Publication)

Dejong, T.M., Johnson, R.S., Doyle, J.F., Ramming, D.W. 2005. Research yields size-controlling rootstocks for peach production. California Agriculture. 59:(2):80-83

Peach and Nectarine Rootstock Named 'k146-43' - (Other)

Dejong, T.M., Ramming, D.W., Johnson, R., Doyle, J. 2004. Peach and nectarine rootstock named 'K146-43'. Patent Application. Serial No. 10/438,487.

Peach and Nectarine Rootstock Named 'p30-135'. - (Other)

Dejong, T.M., Ramming, D.W., Johnson, R., Doyle, J. 2004. Peach and nectarine rootstock named 'P30-135'. Patent Application. Serial Number 10/438,965.

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

Correlations of Morphological, Anatomical, and Chemical Features of Grape Berries with Resistance to Botrytis Cinerea. Phytopathology - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mlikota-Gabler, F., Smilanick, J.L., Mansour, M., Ramming, D.W., Mackey, B.E. 2004. Correlations of morphological, anatomical, and chemical features of grape berries with resistance to botrytis cinerea. phytopathology. Phytopathology 93:1263-1273.

Methyl Bromide Alternatives for Perennial Nurseries - 1st and 2nd Year Performance. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

SCHNEIDER, S.M., TROUT, T.J., GERIK, J.S., RAMMING, D.W., AJWA, H.A. METHYL BROMIDE ALTERNATIVES FOR PERENNIAL NURSERIES - 1ST AND 2ND YEAR PERFORMANCE.. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON METHYL BROMIDE ALTERNATIVES AND EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS. 2003.