Projects

Pacific Fruit Genetic Resource Management and Sustainable Production Systems Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 414338

Pacific Tropical/Subtropical Fruit and Nut Genetic Resource Management and Sustainable Production Systems Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 424486

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

Development of microsatellite loci in Artocarpus altilis (Moraceae) and cross-amplification in congeneric species - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (16-Dec-12)

Genome size variation among sex types in dioecious and triecious Caricaceae species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gschwend, A.R., Wai, C., Zee, F.T., Arumuganathan, A.K., Ming, R. 2012. Genome size variation among sex types in dioecious and triecious Caricaceae species. Euphytica International Journal on Plant Breeding. DOI: 10.1007/s10681-012-0815-9.

Longli is not a hybrid of longan and lychee as revealed by genome size analysis and trichome morphology - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Van Buren, R., J. Li, F. Zee, J. Zhu, C. Liu, A.K Arumuganathan, R. Ming. 2011. Longli is not a hybrid of longan and lychee as revealed by genome size analysis and trichome morphology. Tropical Plant Biology. 4:228-236.

The pebbles that started the tea and ohelo berry projects in Hawaii - (Abstract Only)

Zee, F.T., Keith, L.M., Hummer, K.E., Reed, B.M., Bassil, N.V., Strauss, A.J., Arakawa, C.N., Foote, T.G., Nakamoto, S., Hamasaki, R., Yamasaki, M., Kawabata, A., Ikawa, A.K., Silva, J., Love, K., Durst, B., Chang, Y. 2011. The pebbles that started the tea and ohelo berry projects in Hawaii [abstract]. HortScience. 46(9):S88.

Emerging fruit crops - (Book / Chapter)

Hummer, K.E., Pomper, K., Postman, J.D., Graham, C.J., Stover, E.W., Mercure, E.W., Aradhya, M.K., Crisosto, C.H., Ferguson, L., Thompson, M., Byers, P., Zee, F.T. 2012. Emerging fruit crops. Book Chapter. p. 97-147.

Alternative storage for germplasm of native hawaiian berries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Reed, B.M., Uchendu, E., Wada, S., Zee, F.T. 2012. Alternative storage for germplasm of native hawaiian berries. Acta Horticulturae. 918:113-120.

Susceptibility of low-chill blueberry cultivars to oriental fruit fly, mediterranean fruit fly, and melon fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Follett, P.A., Zee, F.T., Hamasaki, R.T., Hummer, K.E., Nakamoto, S.T. 2011. Susceptibility of low-chill blueberry cultivars to oriental fruit fly, mediterranean fruit fly, and melon fly (Diptera: Tephritidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 104:566-570.

Host status of Vaccinium reticulatum to invasive tephritid fruit flies in Hawaii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Follett, P.A., Zee, F.T. 2011. Host status of Vaccinium reticulatum to invasive tephritid fruit flies in Hawaii. Journal of Economic Entomology. 104:571-573.

Alternative Storage for Germplasm of Native Hawaiian Berries - (Abstract Only)

Reed, B.M., Uchendu, E., Wada, S., Zee, F.T. 2010. Alternative Storage for Germplasm of Native Hawaiian Berries. Acta Horticulturae. 526.

The origin of the non-recombining region of sex chromosomes in Carica and Vasconcellea - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wu, X., Wang, J., Na, J., Yu, Q., Moore, R.C., Zee, F.T., Huber, S.C., Ming, R. 2010. The origin of the non-recombining region of sex chromosomes in Carica and Vasconcellea. Plant Journal. 63(5):801-810.

Foliar fertilization as an alternative to hand thinning fruit in chlorate treated Dimocarpus longan Lour. trees in Hawaii. - (Abstract Only)

Matsumoto, T.K., M.A. Nagao, Francis T.P. Zee, K. A. Nishijima, L. Keith and M. Wall. 2010. Foliar fertilization as an alternative to hand thinning fruit in chlorate treated Dimocarpus longan Lour. trees in Hawaii. HortScience 45(8):S135.

Producing potted ornamental ohelo, Vaccinium reticulatum (Smith) - (Other)

Zee, F.T., Hamasaki, R.T., Nakamoto, S.T., Keith, L.M., Hummer, K.E., Reed, B.M., Kawabata, A. 2010. Producing potted ornamental ohelo, Vaccinium reticulatum (Smith). University of Hawaii Cooperative Extension Bulletin.

Determining sex and screening for the adventitious presence of transgenic material in Carica papaya L. seed germplasm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Zee, F.T., Suzuki, J.Y., Tripathi, S., Carr, J.B., Mackey, B.E. 2010. Determining sex and screening for the adventitious presence of transgenic material in Carica papaya L. seed germplasm. HortScience. 45:161-164.

Microsatellite Markers Distinguish Hawaiian Ohelo from Other Vaccinium L. Section Myrtillus Species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bassil, N.V., Bunch Jr, T.R., Nyberg, A.M., Zee, F.T., Hummer, K.E. 2010. Microsatellite Markers Distinguish Hawaiian Ohelo from Other Vaccinium L. Section Myrtillus Species. Acta Horticulturae. 859:81-88.

The tropical fruit and nut collections and research activities at the USDA-ARS Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center, Tropical Plant Genetic Resource and Disease Research unit - (Proceedings)

Zee, F.T., Matsumoto Brower, T.K. 2010. The tropical fruit and nut collections and research activities at the USDA-ARS Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center, Tropical Plant Genetic Resources Management Unit. Journal of American Pomological Society.64(1):2-4.

Host Status of Blueberry to Invasive Tephritid Fruit Flies in Hawaii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Follett, P.A., Armstrong, J.W., Zee, F.T. 2009. Host Status of Blueberry to Invasive Tephritid Fruit Flies in Hawaii. Journal of Economic Entomology. 102(5):1859-1863.

Protection and conservation of Caricaceae germplasm with PRSV resistant transgenic papaya - (Abstract Only)

Matsumoto, T.K., F.T.P. Zee, J.Y. Suzuki, S. Tripathi, B. Mackey, R. Hollingsworth, M. Shintaku and L. Keith. 2009. Protection and conservation of Caricaceae germplasm with PRSV resistant transgenic papaya. Plant Biology 2009. Honolulu, HI. P09021 pg. 166.

Guava diseases in Hawaii and the characterization of Pestalotiopsis spp. affecting guava - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Keith, L.M., Zee, F.T. 2010. Guava diseases in Hawaii and the characterization of Pestalotiopsis spp. affecting guava. Acta Horticulturae. 849:269-275.

The National Plant Germplasm System: The Subtropical and Tropical Fruit Genebanks - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ayala Silva, T., Schnell Ii, R.J., Goenaga, R.J., Zee, F.T., Irish, B.M. 2013. The National Plant Germplasm System: The Subtropical and Tropical Fruit Genebanks. Acta Horticulturae. 975:43-54.

Research update USDA-PBARC and CTAHR - (Proceedings) - (26-Sep-08)

Optimization of lychee and longan flowering and fruiting in Hawaii. - (Proceedings) - (08-Apr-08)

Guava SSR analysis: Diversity assessment and similarity to accessions associated with reducing citrus greening in Vietnam - (Abstract Only)

Stover, E.W., Gottwald, T.R., Hall, D.G., Aradhya, M.K., Zee, F.T., Crane, J. 2008. Guava SSR analysis: Diversity assessment and similarity to accessions associated with reducing citrus greening in Vietnam. HortScience. 43:1119.

Management of flowering and fruiting of 'Kaimana' lychee in Hawaii. - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (05-Mar-08)

Propagation and Cultivation of 'Ohelo - (Other)

Zee, F.T., Strauss, A.J., Arakawa, C.N. 2008. Propagation and Cultivation of 'Ohelo. Cooperative Extension Service, CTAHR, University of Hawaii. Fruits and Nuts F&N-13

Management of flowering and fruiting of 'Kaimana' lychee in Hawaii. - (Proceedings)

Matsumoto, T.K., F. Zee, M. Nagao, M. Nishina, V. Easton-Smith. 2007. Management of flowering and fruiting of ‘Kaimana’ lychee in Hawaii. 17th International Tropical Fruit Conference Proceedings (CD-ROM). Hilo, HI pp. 67-78.

Evergreen Production of Southern Highbush Blueberries in Hawaii - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hummer, K.E., Zee, F.T., Strauss, A.J., Keith, L.M., Nishijima, W. 2007. Evergreen Production of Southern Highbush Blueberries in Hawaii. Journal of American Pomological Society. 61(4):188-195.

Fruit and Nut Genebanks in the US National Plant Germplasm System - (Popular Publication)

Postman, J.D., Hummer, K.E., Stover, E.W., Krueger, R., Forsline, P.L., Grauke, L.J., Zee, F.T., Ayala Silva, T., Irish, B.M. 2007. Fruit and Nut Genebanks in the US National Plant Germplasm System. Pomona.

From Germplasm Collection to Kaimana Lychee Production Management - (Proceedings)

Zee, F.T., Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Keith, L.M., Nagao, M., Nishina, M. 2007. From Germplasm Collection to Kaimana Lychee Production Management. Keith,L. 2007. Tropical Fruit Diseases. 16th Annual International Tropical Fruit Conference. [CD-ROM]. Hilo, HI. Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers. www.hawaiitropicalfruitgrowers.org

Enzyme polymorphisms in Canarium - (Popular Publication)

Sui, L., Zee, F.T., Manshardt, R.M., Aradhya, M.K. 1997. Enzyme polymorphisms in Canarium. Scientia Horticultureae, 68: 197-206.

FRUIT AND NUT GENEBANKS IN THE US NATIONAL PLANT GERMPLASM SYSTEM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Postman, J.D., Hummer, K.E., Stover, E.W., Krueger, R., Forsline, P.L., Grauke, L.J., Zee, F.T., Ayala Silva, T., Irish, B.M. 2006. Fruit and nut genebanks in the us national plant germplasm system. HortScience. 41(5):1188-1194.

EXPLORING THE MECHANISM OF POTASSIUM CHLORATE INDUCED FLOWERING IN DIMOCARPUS LONGAN - (Proceedings)

Matsumoto Brower, T.K., Tsumura, T., Zee, F.T. 2007. Exploring the mechanism of potassium chlorate induced flowering in dimocarpus longan. Acta Horticulturae 738 pg. 451 - 457.

PRELIMINARY YIELDS OF SOUTHERN HIGHBUSH BLUEBERRY IN WAIMEA, HAWAII - (Other)

Zee, F., Hummer, K., Nishimima, W., Kai, R., Strauss, A., Yamasaki, M., Hamasaki, R., 2006. Preliminary Yields of Southern Highbush Blueberry in Waimea, Hawaii, Cooperative Extension Service Bulletin F&N 12, pp 1-8

GENETIC DIVERSITY OF LITCHI GERMPLASM ASSESSED BY AFLP MARKER - (Abstract Only)

Jones, M., Zee, F.T., Moore, P.H., Kim, M.S., Ming, R. 2006. Genetic diversity of litchi germplasm assessed by AFLP marker. Plant Animal and Microbe Genomes Conference XIV. P489, Pg. 223.

IDENTIFICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF PESTALOTIOPSIS SPP. CAUSING SCAB DISEASE OF GUAVA, PSIDIUM GUAJAVA L. IN HAWAII - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Keith, L.M., Velasquez, M., Zee, F.T. 2006. Identification and characterization of pestalotiopsis spp. causing scab disease of guava, psidium guajava l. in Hawaii. Plant Disease, 90:1, pp. 16 - 23.

ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF BURKHOLDERIA GLADIOLI FROM ORCHIDS IN HAWAII - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Keith, L.M., Sewake, K., Zee, F.T. 2005. Isolation and characterization of burkholderia gladioli from orchids in Hawaii. Plant Disease. 89:1273-1278.

CURRENT STATUS OF THE SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL GERMPLASM REPOSITORIES OF THE NATIONAL PLANT GERMPLASM SYSTEM - (Proceedings)

Ayala Silva, T., Schnell II, R.J., Meerow, A.W., Goenaga, R.J., Zee, F.T. 2004. Current Status of the Subtropical and Tropical Germplasm Repositories of the National Plant Germplasm System. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 117:182-187.

ASSOCIATION OF ENTEROBACTER CLOACAE WITH RHIZOME ROT OF 'EDIBLE' GINGER IN HAWAII - (Other)

Nishijima, K.A., Alvarez, A.M., Hepperly, P.R., Shintaku, M.H., Keith, L.M., Sato, D.M., Bushe, B.C., Armstrong, J.W., Zee, F.T. 2004. Association of enterobacter cloacae with rhizome rot of 'edible' ginger in hawaii. Plant Disease. Vol. 88 No. 12, pgs. 1318 - 1327.

HAWAIIAN GROWN GUAVA AS A MODEL FOR STUDYING PLANT DISEASE - (Proceedings)

Keith, L.M., Zee, F.T. 2004. Hawaiian grown guava as a model for studying plant disease. Meeting Abstract. American Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting 94:S50.

PITAYA - (Other)

Zee, F.T., Yen, C., Nishina, M. 2004. Pitaya. Extension Service Bulletins. F&N 9, 3 pg.

PRODUCING BACTERIAL WILT-FREE GINGER IN GREENHOUSE CULTURE - (Other)

Hepperly, P., Zee, F.T., Kai, R.M., Arakawa, C.N., Meisner, M., Krarky, B., Hamamoto, K.M., Sato, D. 2004. Producing bacterial wilt-free ginger in greenhouse culture. Extension Service Bulletins. 6 pgs.

POTASSIUM CHLORATE INDUCED FLOWERING IN DIMOCARPUS LONGAN - (Abstract Only)

Matsumoto, T., Tsumura, T., Zee, F. 2004. Potassium chorate induced flowering in Dimocarpus longan. American Society of Plant Biologist-Plant Biology 2004. Abstract P340. P.100

MOLECULAR DIVERSITY OF CARICA PAPAYA AND RELATED SPECIES - (Book / Chapter)

Ming, R., Van Droogenbroeck, B., Moore, P.H., Zee, F.T., Kyndt, T., Scheldeman, X., Sekioka, T., Gheysen, G. 2005. Molecular diversity of Carica papaya and related species. Plant Genome: Biodiversity and Evolution. A.K Sharma, A. Sharma (eds.). Science Publishers, Enfield, New Hampshire, USA. V. IB: Phanerograms;P. 229-254.

GUAVA, PSIDIUM GUAJAVA, ONE OF THE FOURTEEN GERMPLASM COLLECTIONS AT THE USDA-ARS, NATIONAL PLANT GERMPLASM PROGRAM, HILO, HAWAII - (Proceedings)

Memoria Primer Simposio Internacional de la Guayaba (guava - goiabeira). Guayaba de mexico, el nuevo sabor del mundo. Aguascalientes, Mexico 8 al 11 de Diciembre de 2003. Editores: J.S. Padilla Ramirez, L. Reyes Muro, E. Gonzalez Gaono y M.A. Perales de la Cruz, pgs. 50 - 53.

A PRIMITIVE Y CHROMOSOME IN PAPAYA MARKS INCIPIENT SEX CHROMOSOMES EVOLUTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, Z., Moore, P.H., Ma, H., Ackerman, C.M., Ragiba, M., Yu, Q., Pearl, H.M., Kim, M.S., Charlton, J.W., Stiles, J.I., Zee, F.T., Paterson, A.H., Ming, R. 2004. A primitive y chromosome in papaya marks incipient sex chromosomes evolution. Nature 427: 348-352. 2004

SMALL-SCALE TEA GROWING AND PROCESSING IN HAWAII - (Other)

Cooperative Extension Service New Plants for Hawaii NPH-9, 14 pg.

INTRA-SPECIFIC DNA POLYMORPHISM IN PINEAPPLE (ANANAS COMOSUS (L.) MERR.) ASSESSED BY AFLP MARKERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kato, C.Y., Nagai, C., Moore, P.H., Zee, F.T., Kim, M.S., Steiger, D.L., Ming, R. 2004. Intra-specific dna polymorphism in pineapple (ananas comosus (l.) merr.) assessed by aflp markers. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. 51:815-825.

GENETIC RELATIONSHIPS OF MACADAMIA CULTIVARS AND SPECIES REVEALED BY AFLP MARKERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

STEIGER, D., MOORE, P., ZEE, F.T., LIU, Z., MING, R. GENETIC RELATIONSHIPS OF MACADAMIA CULTIVARS AND SPECIES REVEALED BY AFLP MARKERS. EUPHYTICA. 132:269-277, 2003.

ASSESSMENT OF GENETIC DIVERSITY IN MACADAMIA BY AFLP MARKERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Steiger, D.L., Moore, P.H., Zee, F.T., Liu, Z., Ming, R. 2003. Assessment of genetic diversity in macadamia by AFPL markers. Euphytica 132/2:269-277.2003.

MOLECULAR DIVERSITY OF RALSTONIA SOLANACEARUM ISOLATED FROM GINGER IN HAWAII - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yu, Q., Alvarez, M., Moore, P.H., Zee, F.T., Kim, M.S., De Silva, A., Hepperly, P.R., Ming, R. 2003. Molecular diversity of Ralstonia solanacearum ginger strains. Phytopathology 93: 1124-1130. 2003.

ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF PERSISTENT PHYTOPATHOGENIC BACTERIA FROM ORCHIDS - (Research Notes)

Phytopathology. 2003. 93 pg s43

CHARACTERIZATION AND DETECTION OF RALSTONIA SOLANACEARUM STRAINS CAUSING BACTERIAL WILT OF GINGER IN HAWAII. - (Proceedings)

PROCEEDINGS OF THE THIRD INTERNATIONAL BACTERIAL WILT SYMPOSIUM, FEBR 2-8, 2002, WHITE RIVER, SOUTH AFRICA, P. 90.

GENETIC DIVERSITY OF CARICA PAPAYA AS REVEALED BY AFLP MARKERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kim, M.S., Moore, P.H., Zee, F.T., Fitch, M.M., Steiger, D.L., Manshardt, R.M., Paull, R.A., Drew, R.A., Ming, R. 2002. Genetic diversity of carica papaya as revealed by aflp markers. Genome. 45:503-512.

VIRUS COAT PROTEIN TRANSGENIC PAPAYA PROVIDES PRACTICAL CONTROL OF PAPAYA RINGSPOT VIRUS IN HAWAII - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (28-Aug-01)

DECEMBER PRUNING OF VEGETATIVE FLUSHES AFFECTS FLOWERING OF 'KAIMANA' LYCHEE IN HAWAII - (Other)

Journal for Hawaiian and Pacific Agriculture, vol. 11, 2000, pgs 17 - 19.

A PHYLOGENETIC ANALYSIS OF THE GENUS CARICA L. (CARICACEAE) BASED ON RESTRICTION FRAGMENT LENGTH VARIATION IN A CPDNA INTERGENIC SPACER REGION - (Trade Journal) - (25-Feb-99)

A phylogenetic analysis of the genus Carica L. (Caricaceae) based on restriction fragment length variation in a cpDNA intergenic spacer region - (Popular Publication)

Aradhya, M.K., Manshardt, R.M., Zee, F.T., Morden, C.W. 1999. A phylogenetic analysis of the genus Carica L. (Caricaceae) based on restriction fragment length variation in a cpDNA intergenic spacer region. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, 46: 576-586.

USE OF A TISSUE BLOTTING IMMUNOASSAY TO EXAMINE THE DISTRIBUTION OF PINEAPPLE CLOSTEROVIRUS IN HAWAII - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (19-Jun-97)

GENETIC VARIABILITY IN MACADAMIA - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (10-Jun-97)

Genetic variability in Macadamia - (Popular Publication)

Aradhya, M.K., Liana, Y., Zee, F.T., Manshardt, R.M. 1998. Genetic variability in Macadamia. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution., 45: 19-32.

TECHNIQUES FOR PROPER SHIPMENT OF PLANT MATERIAL - (Trade Journal) - (15-Dec-96)

ENZYME POLYMORPHISM IN CANARIUM - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (29-Jul-96)

ISOZYME ELECTROPHORESIS FOR GERMPLASM IDENTIFICATION AT THE USDA/ARS TROPICAL FRUIT CROPS REPOSITORY - (Abstract Only) - (23-Jun-96)

UTILIZATION OF ISOZYME MARKERS FOR EVALUATION OF TROPICAL FRUIT AND NUT GERMPLASM AT THE USDA/ARS CLONAL GERMPLASM REPOSITORY - (Proceedings) - (23-Jun-96)

LITCHI CULTURE AND MANAGEMENT - (Trade Journal) - (12-Jun-96)

THE RE-DISCOVERY OF 'NOELS SPECIAL' PASSION FRUIT - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (04-May-95)

PEACH PALM - A MODEL FOR DEVELOPING NEW CROPS IN HAWAII - (Trade Journal) - (02-May-95)

BUD FORCING IN NEWLY BUD-GRAFTED RAMBUTAN - (Trade Journal) - (01-May-95)

GENETIC DIVERSITY IN NEPHELIUM - (Abstract Only) - (17-Apr-95)

ISOZYME VARIABILITY IN WILD AND CULTIVATED CARICA PAPAYA - (Abstract Only) - (17-Apr-95)

IDENTIFICATION OF LYCHEE CULTIVARS BY ISOZYME FINGERPRINTING - (Proceedings) - (15-Apr-95)

GENETIC DIVERSITY IN NEPHELIUM AS REVEALED BY ISOZYME POLYMORPHISM - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (10-Apr-95)

ISOZYME VARIATION IN LYCHEE (LITCHI CHINENSIS SONN.) - (Abstract Only) - (07-Apr-95)

FACTSHEET - PILI NUT - (Other) - (28-Mar-95)

FACTSHEET - RAMBUTAN - (Other) - (28-Mar-95)

Isozyme variation in lychee (Litchi chinensis Sonn.) - (Popular Publication)

Aradhya, M.K., Zee, F.T., Manshardt, R.M. 1995. Isozyme variation in lychee (Litchi chinensis Sonn.). Scientia Horticultureae 63: 21-35.

Isozyme variation in wild and cultivated pineapple - (Popular Publication)

Aradhya, M.K., Zee, F.T., Manshardt, R.M. 1994. Isozyme variation in wild and cultivated pineapple. Euphytica 79: 87-99.

LYCHEE, LUNGAN, RAMBUTAN AND PULASAN - (Book / Chapter) - (10-Mar-94)