Projects

GENETIC IMPROVEMENT OF PERENNIAL FORAGE AND TURF GRASSES FOR THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 412252

USE OF DNA CONTENT TO EVALUATE GENOME AFFINITIES OF FORAGE AND TURF GRASSES Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 409984

Publications

Interplody St. Augustinegrass [Stenotaphrum secundatum (Walt.) Kuntze] hybrids recovered by embryo rescue - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Genovesi, A.D., Jessup, R.W., Engelke, M.C., Burson, B.L. 2009. Interplody St. Augustinegrass [Stenotaphrum secundatum (Walt.) Kuntze] hybrids recovered by embryo rescue. In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology - Plants. 45:659-999.

Measuring fraction of intercepted photosynthetically active radiation with a ceptometer: the importance of adopting a universal methodological approach - (Abstract) - (26-May-09)

Registration of 'Sabine' Dallisgrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Burson, B.L., Venuto, B.C., Hussey, M.A. 2009. Registration of 'Sabine' Dallisgrass. Journal of Plant Registrations. 3:132-137.

Breeding for reduced post-harvest seed dormancy in Switchgrass - (Abstract)

Burson, B.L., Tischler, C.R., Ocumpaugh, W.R. 2009. Breeding for reduced post-harvest seed dormancy in switchgrass [abstract]. Proceedings of American Society of Agronomy Branch Meeting, February 1-3, 2009, Atlanta, Georgia. CDROM.

Breeding for reduced post-harvest seed dormancy in switchgrass: registration of TEM-LoDorm switchgrass germplasm - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Burson, B.L., Tischler, C.R., Ocumpaugh, W.R. 2009. Breeding for reduced post-harvest seed dormancy in switchgrass: Registration of TEM-LoDorm switchgrass germplasm. Journal of Plant Registrations. 3:99-103.

Sabine, a new dallisgrass cultivar - (Abstract)

Burson, B.L., Venuto, B.C., Hussey, M.A. 2008. Sabine, a new dallisgrass cultivar. In: Proceedings of American Society of Agronomy Meetings, October 5-9, 2008, Houston, Texas. 569:11.

Genetic recombination in Sorghum bicolor x S. macrospermum interspecific hybrids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kuhlman, L.C., Burson, B.L., Klein, P.E., Klein, R.R., Stelly, D.M., Price, H.J., Rooney, W.L. 2008. Genetic recombination in Sorghum bicolor x S. macrospermum interspecific hybrids. Genome. 51:749-756.

Genetic variation within Florida Paspalum as detected by SSR analysis and flow cytometry - (Abstract)

Jessup, J.L., Jessup, R.W., Burson, B.L. 2007. Genetic variation within Florida paspalum as detected by SSR analysis and flow cytometry [abstract]. American Society of Agronomy. Paper No. 363.

Isolation of candidate genes for apomictic development in buffelgrass (Pennisetum ciliare) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Singh, M., Burson, B.L., Finlayson, S.A. 2007. Isolation of candidate genes for apomictic development in buffelgrass (Pennisetum ciliare). Plant Molecular Biology. 64:673-682.

Variation among hexaploid Paspalum dilatum Poir. regenerants from tissue culture. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Venuto, B.C., Croughan, S.S., Pitman, W.D., Jessup, R.W., Renganayaki, K., Burson, B.L. 2007. Variation among hexaploid Paspalum dilatum Poir. regenerants from tissue culture. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture. 47:1109-1116.

Agronomic Performance of Dallisgrass Tissue Culture Regenerants - (Abstract)

Venuto, B.C., Pitman, W.D., Jessup, R.W., Burson, B.L., Renganayaki, K., Croughan, S.S. 2007. Agronomic performance of dallisgrass tissue culture regenerants [abstract]. Southern Branch American Society of Agronomy Annual Meeting, February 4-6, 2007, Mobile, Alabama. 2007 CDROM.

Variation in DNA content of Florida paspalum accessions - (Abstract)

Burson, B.L., Jessup, R.W. 2006. Variation in DNA content of Florida paspalum accessions [abstract]. Southern Branch American Society of Agronomy. Paper No. 1.

Coastal bermudagrass, bahiagrass, and native range simulation at diverse sites in Texas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kiniry, J.R., Burson, B.L., Evers, G.W., Williams, J.R., Wade, C., Featherston, J.W., Greenwade, J. 2007. Coastal bermudagrass, bahiagrass, and native range simulation at diverse sites in Texas. Agronomy Journal. 99(2):450-461.

Interspecific Sorghum Breeding Using S. macrospermum - (Abstract)

Kuhlman, L.C., Burson, B.L., Klein, P.E., Stelly, D.M., Rooney, W.L. 2006. Interspecific sorghum breeding using S. macrospermum [abstract]. American Society of Agronomy. Paper No. 162-8.

Genotype Dependent Interspecific Hybridization of Sorghum Bicolor - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (18-Jun-06)

Genetic Mapping of Fall Armyworm Resistance and Salinity Tolerance in Zoysiagrass - (Abstract)

Jessup, R.W., Burson, B.L., Krishnaramanujam, R., Engelke, M.C., Genovesi, A.D., Reinert, J.A., Binzel, M.L., Kamps, T.L., Shulze, S., Paterson, A.H. 2006. Genetic mapping of fall armyworm resistance and salinity tolerance in zoysiagrass [abstract]. American Society of Agronomy. Paper No. 1228b.

Genotype dependent interspecific hybridization of Sorghum bicolor (Poaceae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Price, H.J., Hodnett, G.L., Burson, B.L., Dillon, S.L., Stelly, D.M., Rooney, W.L. 2006. Genotype dependent interspecific hybridization of Sorghum bicolor (Poaceae). Crop Science. 46:2617-2622.

Phytochrome B Represses Teosinte Branched1 Expression and Induces Sorghum Axillary Bud Outgrowth in Response to Light Signals - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kebrom, T.H., Burson, B.L., Finlayson, S.A. 2006. Phytochrome b represses teosinte branched 1 expression and induces sorghum axillary bud outgrowth in response to light signals. Plant Physiology. 140:1109-1117.

Genetic Diversity of Bahiagrass Germplasm Collected in Northern Arkansas - (Abstract)

Burson, B.L., Burner, D.M., Jessup, R.W., Renganayaki, K. 2006. Genetic diversity of bahiagrass germplasm collected in northern Arkansas [abstract]. Southern Branch American Society of Agronomy. p. 19.

An Est-Ssr and Aflp-Based Genome Map of Zoysiagrass - (Abstract)

Jessup, R.W., Burson, B.L., Broussard, A.N., Krishnaramanujam, R., Engelke, M.C., Genovesi, A.D., Reinert, J.A., Kamps, T.L., Schulze, S., Paterson, A.H. 2006. An EST-SSR and AFLP-based genome map of zoysiagrass [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XIV Conference. Paper No. P370.

Interspecific Hybrids in the Genus Sorghum - (Abstract)

Kuhlman, L., Burson, B.L., Rooney, W.L., Stelly, D., Price, H.J. 2006. Interspecific hybrids in the genus Sorghum [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XIV Conference. Paper No. P219.

Identification of genes differentially expressed during apomictic and sexual development in buffelgrass (Pennisetum ciliare) - (Abstract)

Singh, M., Burson, B.L., Finlayson, S.A. 2006. Identification of genes differentially expressed during apomictic and sexual development in buffelgrass (Pennisetum ciliare) [abstract]. In: Proceedings of Plant and Animal Genome XIV Conference, January 14-18, 2006, San Diego, California. Paper No. W269.

Nuclear DNA Content of Florida Paspalum - (Abstract)

Burson, B.L., Price, H.J. 2005. Nuclear DNA content of Florida paspalum [abstract]. American Society of Agronomy. Paper No. 706a.

Interspecific Hybrinds in the Genus Sorghum - (Abstract)

Kuhlman, L., Price, H.J., Burson, B.L., Rooney, W.L., Stelly, D.M. 2005. Interspecific hybrids in the genus Sorghum [abstract]. American Society of Agronomy. Paper No. 48-4.

Identification of Male-Specific Aflp Markers in Dioecious Texas Bluegrass - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Renganayaki, K., Jessup, R.W., Burson, B.L., Hussey, M.A., Read, J.C. 2005. Identification of male-specific AFLP markers in dioecious Texas bluegrass. Crop Science. 45:2529-2539.

A Sorghum Bicolor X S. Macrospermum Hybrid Recovered by Embryo Rescue and Culture - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Price, H.J., Hodnett, G.L., Burson, B.L., Dillon, S.L., Rooney, W.L. 2005. A Sorghum bicolor x S. macrospermum hybrid recovered by embryo rescue and culture. Australian Journal of Botany. 53:579-582.

Reproductive Isolation and Interspecific Hybridization in the Genus Sorghum - (Abstract)

Price, H., Hodnett, G., Burson, B.L., Kuhlman, L., Stelly, D., Ronney, W. 2005. Reproductive isolation and interspecific hybridization in the genus Sorghum [abstract]. Botanical Society of America. Paper No. 113-71.

Enhanced Apical Dominance in Phytochrome B Mutant Sorghum Is Correlated with Increased Expression of the Teosinte Branched 1(tb1) Gene in Axillary Buds - (Abstract)

Kebrom, T.H., Burson, B.L., Finlayson, S.A. 2005. Enhanced apical dominance in phytochrome b mutant sorghum is correlated with increased expression of the teosinte branched 1(TB1) gene in axillary buds [abstract]. American Society of Plant Biologists. p. 229.

Pollen Germination and Tube Growth in Switchgrass - (Abstract)

Ramirez De Leon, H., Burson, B.L., Ocumpaugh, W.R., Jessup, R.W., Rooney, W.L., Tischler, C.R. 2005. Pollen germination and tube growth in switchgrass [abstract]. Southern Branch of American Society of Agronomy. 2005 CDROM.

Pollen-Pistil Interactions Result in Reproductive Isolation Between Sorghum Bicolor and Divergent Sorghum Species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hodnett, G.L., Burson, B.L., Rooney, W.L., Dillon, S.L., Price, H.J. 2005. Pollen-pistil interactions result in reproductive isolation between Sorghum bicolor and divergent Sorghum species. Crop Science. 45:1403-1409.

Comparative Gene Expression in the Ovules of Sexual and Apomictic Buffelgrass (Pennisetum Ciliare) - (Abstract)

Singh, M., Burson, B.L., Finlayson, S. 2005. Comparative gene expression in the ovules of sexual and apomictic buffelgrass (Pennisetum ciliare) [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XIII Conference. p. 253.

Wide Species Hybridization in Sorghum - (Abstract)

Price, H.J., Burson, B.L., Hodnett, G.L., Rooney, W.L. 2005. Wide species hybridization in sorghum [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XIII Conference. p. 58.

Comparative Mapping of a Segregation Distorter System on the Buffelgrass Chromosome Conferring Apomixis - (Abstract)

Jessup, R.W., Burson, B.L., Burow, G.B., Paterson, A.H., Hussey, M.A. 2005. Comparative mapping of a segregation distorter system on the buffelgrass chromosome conferring apomixis [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XIII Conference. p. 46.

Association Mapping of Papo 1: the Apomixis Locus in Buffelgrass - (Abstract)

Jessup, R.W., Burson, B.L., Paterson, A.H., Hussey, M.A. 2004. Association mapping of Papo 1: The apomixis locus in buffelgrass [abstract]. American Society of Agronomy. 2004 CDROM.

Pollen-Pistil Interactions in Interspecific Sorghum Crosses - (Abstract)

Hodnett, G.L., Burson, B.L., Rooney, W.L., Dillon, S.L., Price, H.J. 2004. Pollen-pistil interactions in interspecific sorghum crosses [abstract]. American Society of Agronomy. 2004 CDROM.

Heritability for Seedling Vigor in Switchgrass - (Abstract)

Ramirez-De Leon, H., Ocumpaugh, W.R., Burson, B.L., Tischler, C.R., Rooney, W.L. 2004. Heritability for seedling vigor in switchgrass [abstract]. American Society of Agronomy. 2004 CDROM.

A New Dallisgrass Cultivar for the Southern United States - (Abstract)

Burson, B.L., Venuto, B.C., Hussey, M.A. 2004. A new dallisgrass cultivar for the southern United States [abstract]. American Society of Agronomy. Paper No. s-burson243392.

Breeding and Genetics - Warm-Season Grasses - (Book/Chapter)

Vogel, K.P., Burson, B.L. 2004. Breeding and Genetics. p. 51-96. In L.E. Moser, L. Sollenberger, and B. Burson (ed.). Warm-season grasses. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Monograph. Madison, WI.

Characterization of Ssrs in Several Turfgrass Species - (Abstract)

Renganayki, K., Read, J.C., Burson, B.L. 2004. Characterization of SSRs in several turfgrass species [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome Conference XII. Paper No. P236.

Molecular Dissection of Apomixis in Buffelgrass - (Abstract)

Jessup, R.W., Burson, B.L., Paterson, A.H., Hussey, M.A. 2004. Molecular dissection of apomixis in buffelgrass [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome Conference XII. Paper No. W15.

Dallisgrass and Other Paspalum Species - (Book/Chapter)

Evers, G.W., Burson, B.L. 2004. Dallisgrass and other paspalum species. In: Moser, L.e., Burson, B.L., Sollenberger, L.E., editors. Warm-Season (C4) Grasses. Agronomy Monographs. 45. p. 681-713.

Warm-Season (C4) Grasses Overview - (Book/Chapter)

Moser, L.E., Burson, B.L., Sollenberger, L.E. 2004. Warm-season (C4) grasses overview. In: Moser, L.E., Burson, B.L., Sollenberger, L.E., editors. Warm-season (C4) Grasses. Agronomy Monographs. 45. p. 1-14.

Fine Mapping of Papol: the Apomixis Locus in Buffelgrass - (Abstract)

Jessup, R.W., Burson, B.L., Renganayki, K., Hussey, M.A. 2003. Fine mapping of papol: The apomixis locus in buffelgrass [abstract]. Agronomy Abstracts. Paper No. CO7-Jessup246797.

Identification and Mapping of Aflp Markers Linked to Fall Armyworm Resistance Genes in Zoysiagrass - (Abstract)

RENEGANAYAKI, K., ENGELKE, M.C., GENOVESI, A.D., REINERT, J.A., BURSON, B.L., HUSSEY, M.A. IDENTIFICATION AND MAPPING OF AFLP MARKERS LINKED TO FALL ARMYWORM RESISTANCE GENES IN ZOYSIAGRASS. MOLECULAR BREEDING OF FORAGE AND TURF CONFERENCE. 2003. ABSTRACT P. 12.

Molecular Mapping of Fall Armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidea) Resistance Genes in Texas Bluegrass - (Abstract)

Krishnaramanujam, R., Read, J.C., Reinert, J.A., Burson, B.L., Hussey, M.A. 2003. Molecular mapping of fall armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidea) resistance genes in Texas bluegrass [abstract]. 3rd International Symposium of Molecular Breeding of Forage and Turf. p. 16.

Identification and Mapping of Aflp Markers Linked to Fall Armyworm Resistance Genes in Zoysiagrass - (Abstract)

Renganayaki, K., Engelke, M.C., Genovesi, A.D., Reinert, J.A., Burson, B.L., Hussey, M.A. 2003. Identification and mapping of AFLP markers linked to fall armyworm resistance genes in zoysiagrass [abstract]. 3rd International Symposium of Molecular Breeding of Forage and Turf. p. 12.

Molecular Tools for Marker-Assisted-Breeding in Buffelgrass - (Abstract)

JESSUP, R., BURSON, B.L., BUROW, G., CHANG, C., LI, Z., HUSSEY, M. MOLECULAR TOOLS FOR MARKER-ASSISTED-BREEDING IN BUFFELGRASS. MOLECULAR BREEDING OF FORAGE AND TURF CONFERENCE. 2003. ABSTRACT P. 140.

Molecular Tools for Marker-Assisted-Breeding in Buffelgrass - (Abstract)

Jessup, R., Burson, B.L., Burow, G., Chang, C., Li, Z., Paterson, A., Hussey, M. 2003. Molecular tools for marker-assisted-breeding in buffelgrass [abstract]. 3rd International Symposium of Molecular Breeding of Forage and Turf. p. 140.

Molecular Mapping of Fall Armyworm (Lepidoptera: Noctuidea) Resistance Genes in Texas Bluegrass - (Abstract)

RENGANAYAKI, K., READ, J.A., REINERT, J.A., BURSON, B.L., HUSSEY, M.A. MOLECULAR MAPPING OF FALL ARMYWORM (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDEA) RESISTANCE GENES IN TEXAS BLUEGRASS. MOLECULAR BREEDING OF FORAGE AND TURF CONFERENCE. 2003. ABSTRACT P. 16.

Segmental Allotetraploidy and Allelic Interactions in Buffelgrass (Pennisetum Ciliare (L.) Link Syn. Cenchrus Ciliaris L.) As Revealed by Genome Mapping - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jessup, R.W., Burson, B.L., Burow, G., Wang, Y.W., Chang, C., Li, Z., Paterson, A.H., Hussey, M.A. 2003. Segmental allotetraploidy and allelic interactions in Buffelgrass (Pennisetum ciliare (L.) link syn. Cenchrus ciliaris L.) as revealed by genome mapping. Genome. 46:304-313.

Genetic Diversity among Pentaploid Buffelgrass Accessions As Revealed by Aflp Markers - (Abstract)

RENGANAYAKI, K., BURSON, B.L., HUSSEY, M.A. GENETIC DIVERSITY AMONG PENTAPLOID BUFFELGRASS ACCESSIONS AS REVEALED BY AFLP MARKERS. AGRONOMY ABSTRACTS. 2002. Abstract C08-burson191557-P.

A Pcr-Based Method for Quantifying Apomixis in Buffelgrass - (Abstract) - (19-Nov-02)

Glyphosate over-the-Top Application Influences Boll Development of Roundup Ready Cotton - (Abstract) - (19-Nov-02)

Analyses of Apospory-Linked Markers in Floral Tissues of Buffelgrass - (Abstract)

Jessup, R.W., Burson, B.L., Yang, M., Renganayki, K., Paterson, A.H., Hussey, M.A. 2003. Analyses of apospory-linked markers in floral tissues of buffelgrass [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome Abstracts. Paper No. W-132.

Pollen Fertility and Seed Set in Florida Paspalum, Paspalum Floridanum Michx - (Abstract)

BURSON, B.L., HUSSEY, M.A. POLLEN FERTILITY AND SEED SET IN FLORIDA PASPALUM, PASPALUM FLORIDANUM MICHX. SOUTHERN BRANCH OF AMERICAN SOCIETY OF AGRONOMY ABSTRACTS. 2003. V. 30. ABSTRACT P. 27-28.

Forage Yield, Nutritive Value, and Grazing Tolerance of Dallisgrass Biotypes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

VENUTO, B.C., BURSON, B.L., HUSSEY, M.A., REDFEARN, D.D., WYATT, W.E., BROWN, L.P. FORAGE YIELD, NUTRITIVE VALUE, AND GRAZING TOLERANCE OF DALLISGRASS BIOTYPES. CROP SCIENCE. 2002. V. 43. P. 295-301.

Plant Exploration: the Foundation for Paspalum Improvement - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Burson, B.L., Hussey, M.A. 2004. Plant exploration: The foundation for Paspalum improvement. Proceedings of the 37th Grass Breeders Work Planning Conference, May 14-16, 2002, Moscow, Idaho. p. 26-34.

Reproductive Biology of Florida Paspalum(paspalum Floridanum MICHX.) - (Abstract) - (17-Oct-01)

Grazing Tolerance and Forage Production of Selected Dallisgrass Accessions - (Abstract) - (17-Oct-01)