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Kimberly S. Lewers

Research Geneticist (Plants)

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Climate Change and Agriculture: Effects and Adaption - (Government Publication) - (28-Sep-12)

Evaluating strawberry breeding selections for post-harvest fruit decay - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lewers, K.S., Luo, Y., Vinyard, B.T. 2012. Evaluating strawberry breeding selections for post-harvest fruit decay. Euphytica. 186:539-555.

Construction of black (Rubus occidentalis) and red (R. idaeus) raspberry linkage maps and their comparison to the genomes of strawberry, apple, and peach - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bushakra, J.M., Stephens, J., Atmadjaja, A.N., Lewers, K.S., Symonds, V.V., Udall, J.A., Chagne, D., Buck, E.J., Gardiner, S.E. 2012. Construction of black (Rubus occidentalis) and red (R. idaeus) raspberry linkage maps and their comparison to the genomes of strawberry, apple, and peach. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 125(2):311-327.

Lewers, K.S. 2012. Register of new fruit and nut cultivars, List 46: Strawberry. HortScience. 47(5)536-562.

Genetic diversity in wild and cultivated black raspberry evaluated by simple sequence repeat markers

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dossett, M., Bassil, N.V., Lewers, K.S., Finn, C.E. 2012. Genetic diversity in wild and cultivated black raspberry evaluated by simple sequence repeat markers. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. DOI:10.1007/s10722-012-9809-8.

Strawberry breeding selections for postharvest fruit decay - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lewers, K.S., Luo, Y., Vinyard, B.T. 2012. Strawberry breeding selections for postharvest fruit decay. International Journal of Fruit Science. 13:126-138.

Genetic architecture of sexual dimorphism in a subdioecious plant with a proto-sex chromosome - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Spigler, R.B., Ashman, T., Lewers, K.S. 2010. Genetic architecture of sexual dimorphism in a subdioecious plant with a proto-sex chromosome. Evolution. 65(4):1114-1126.

Evaluation of blackberry cultivars and breeding selections for fruit quality traits and flowering and fruiting dates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lewers, K.S., Wang, S.Y., Vinyard, B.T. 2010. Evaluation of blackberry cultivars and breeding selections for fruit quality traits and flowering and fruiting dates. Crop Science. 50(6):2475-2491.

Autosomal origin of sex chromosome in a polyploid plant - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Spigler, R., Lewers, K.S., Johnson, A., Ashman, T. 2010. Autosomal origin of sex chromosome in a polyploid plant. Journal of Heredity. 101:S107–S117.

Lewers, K.S. 2010. Register of new fruit and nut cultivars, list 45: Strawberry. HortScience. 45(5):748-752.

Comparative genetic mapping in Fragaria virginiana reveals autosomal origin of sex chromosome - (Abstract Only)

Spigler, R., Lewers, K.S., Johnson, A., Ashman, T. 2009. Comparative genetic mapping in Fragaria virginiana reveals autosomal origin of sex chromosome. Meeting Abstract.

Report on 2008-2009 USDA-UMD strawberry research at Wye REC - (Abstract Only)

Takeda, F., Newell, M., Lewers, K.S., Enns, J.M. 2009. Report on 2008-2009 USDA-UMD strawberry research at Wye REC. Wye Strawberry Twilight Meeting Booklet. Pg 10-11.

Heat unit model for predicting bloom dates in Rubus

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Black, B., Frisby, J., Lewers, K.S., Takeda, F., Finn, C.E. 2008. Heat unit model for predicting bloom dates in Rubus. HortScience. 43(7):2000-2004.

Genomics Opportunities, New Crops and New Products - (Book / Chapter)

Bassil, N.V., Lewers, K.S. 2009. Genomics Opportunities, New Crops and New Products. In: Kevin M. Folta, Susan E. Gardiner. Genetics and Genomics of Rosaceae. New York,NY:Springer-Verlag, LLC. Chapter 3 p.55-70.

Genetic mapping of sex determination in a wild strawberry, Fragaria virginiana reveals earliest form of sex chromosome

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Spigler, R., Lewers, K.S., Mann, D., Ashman, T. 2008. Genetic mapping of sex determination in a wild strawberry, Fragaria virginiana reveals earliest form of sex chromosome. Heredity. 101:507-517.

A blackberry (Rubus L.) expressed sequence tag library for the development of simple sequence repeat markers

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lewers, K.S., Saski, C.A., Cuthbertson, B.J., Henry, D.C., Staton, M.E., Main, D.S., Dhanaraj, A.L., Rowland, L.J., Tompkins, J.P. 2008. A blackberry (Rubus L.) expressed sequence tag library for the development of simple sequence repeat markers. Biomed Central (BMC) Plant Biology.8:69-76.

A blackberry (Rubus L.) expressed sequence tag library for the development of simple sequence repeat markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lewers, K.S., Saski, C.A., Cuthbertson, B.J., Henry, D.C., Staton, M.E., Main, D.S., Dhanaraj, A.L., Rowland, L.J., Tomkins, J.P. 2008. A blackberry (Rubus L.) expressed sequence tag library for the development of simple sequence repeat markers. Plant Science. 8:69-76.

Rosaceae genomics - A multiple model solution - (Review Article)

Shulaev, V., Korban, S.S., Sosinski, B., Abbott, A.G., Aqldwinckle, H.S., Folta, K.M., Iezzoni, A., Main, D., Arus, P., Dandekar, A., Lewers, K.S., Brown, S.K., Davis, T.M., Gardiner, S., Veilleux, R.E. 2008. Rosaceae genomics - A multiple model solution. Plant Physiology. 147:985-1003.

Lewers, K.S. 2008. Register of New Fruit and Nut Cultivars, List 44: Strawberry. HortScience. 43:1321-1343.

Identification of SSR markers linked to rust resistance in Andean common bean PI 260418 - (Proceedings)

Pastor Corrales, M.A., Arraes, P.A., Lewers, K.S., Vianello Brondani, R., Cortopassi Buso, G., Ferreira, M.A., Santos Martins, W. 2008. Identification of SSR markers linked to rust resistance in Andean common bean PI 260418. Bean Improvement Cooperative Annual Report. 51:46-47.

Molecular-marker characterization of strawberry differential genotypes for race determination of isolates of Phytophthora fragariae var.fragariae Hickman - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (05-Feb-08)

USDA-ARS and EMBRAPA Scientists Build Bridges With Strawberries - (Other)

Lewers, K.S. 2007. Usda-ars and embrapa scientists build bridges with strawberries. LABEX, Sept. 06 - Feb. 07 issue, page 2.

Genetic mapping of sex determination in octoploid strawberry - (Abstract Only)

Spigler, R.B., Lewers, K.S., Main, D., Ashman, T.L. 2008. Genetic mapping of sex determination in octoploid strawberry. Plant and Animal Genome Conference Proceedings.

Genetic mapping with octoploid strawberry - (Proceedings)

Lewers, K.S., Ashman, T., Hancock, J., Main, D. 2008. Genetic mapping with octoploid strawberry. North American Strawberry Conference Proceedings. 83-86.

Antioxidant Activities and Inhibition of Cancer Cell Proliferation in Wild Strawberries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, S.Y., Lewers, K.S., Bowman, L., Ding, M. 2007. Antioxidant Activities and Inhibition of Cancer Cell Proliferation in Wild Strawberries. Journal American Society Hortscience. 132(5):647-658.

Evaluation of Elite Native Strawberry Germplasm for Resistance to Anthracnose Crown Rot Disease Caused by Colletotrichum Species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lewers, K.S., Turechek, W., Hokanson, S.C., Maas, J.L., Hancock, J.F., Serce, S., Smith, B.J. 2007. Evaluation of Elite Native Strawberry Germplasm for Resistance to Anthracnose Crown Rot Disease Caused by Colletotrichum Species. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science 132 (6):842-849.2007.

Antioxidant capacity and flavonoid contents in wild strawberries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wang, S.Y., Lewers, K.S. 2007. Antioxidant capacity and flavonoid contents in wild strawberries. Journal American Society Hortscience. 132(5):629-637.

A Heat Unit Model for Predicting Blackberry Flowering Time - (Abstract Only)

Black, B.L., Frisby, J.W., Lewers, K.S., Takeda, F. 2007. A heat unit model for predicting blackberry flowering time. HortScience. Poster 337.

Genetic Mapping with Octoploid Strawberry - (Proceedings)

Lewers, K.S., Ashman, T.L., Hancock, J.F., Main, D.S. 2007. Genetic mapping with octoploid strawberry. In: North American Strawberry Conference Proceedings. North American Strawberry Symposium, February 8-12, 2007, Ventura, CA. p. 83-86.

Using a Linkage Mapping Approach to Identify QTL for Day-Neutrality in the Octoploid Strawberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Weebadde, C.K., Wang, D., Finn, C.E., Lewers, K.S., Luby, J.J., Bushakra, J., Sjulin, T.M., Hancock, J.F. 2008. Using a linkage mapping approach to identify QTL for day-neutrality in the octoploid strawberry. Plant Breeding. 127:94-101.

Strawberry Breeding in the USA - (Abstract Only)

Lewers, K.S. 2006. Strawberry Breeding in the USA. Meeting Abstract. talk

Strawberry Breeding in the USA - (Proceedings)

Lewers, K.S. 2006. Strawberry Breeding in the USA. Meeting Abstract. p. 137-145

Sex determination of strawberry genotypes: preparation for genetic mapping of sex. - (Abstract Only)

Lewers, K.S., Ashman, T., Main, D. 2007. Sex determination of strawberry genotypes: preparation for genetic mapping of sex.. Plant and Animal Genome VX Conference Abstracts, page 22.

STRAWBERRIES INHIBIT CANCER CELL PROLIFERATION - (Abstract Only)

Wang, S.Y., Lewers, K.S., Bowman, L., Ding, M. 2006. Strawberries inhibit cancer cell proliferation. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting. 41(4):1082

TRAITS AND GENES AFFECTING REPEAT FRUITING - (Abstract Only)

Lewers, K.S. 2006. Traits and genes affecting repeat fruiting. American Society of Horticulture Science Meeting. 41(4):910-911

ASSESSMENT OF SSR MARKER TRANSFER FROM THE CULTIVATED STRAWBERRY TO DIPLOID STRAWBERRY SPECIES: FREQUENCY OF AMPLIFICATION, LINKAGE GROUP ASSIGNMENT, AND USE IN DIVERSITY ANALYSIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Davis, T.M., Lewers, K.S., Yang, R., Styan, S.M., Dimeglio, L.M. 2006. Assessment of ssr marker transfer from the cultivated strawberry to diploid strawberry species: frequency of amplification, linkage group assignment, and use in diversity analysis. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 131(4):506-512.

STRAWBERRY CULTIVARS-WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS - (Proceedings)

Lewers, K.S. 2006. Strawberry cultivars-what the future holds. Mid Atlantic Fruit Vegetable Conference Proceedings. P. 117-119.

Lewers, K.S., Maas, J. 2006. Register of fruit and nut varieties, brooks and olmo, lisst 43: strawberry. HortScience. 41(5):1102-1133

STRAWBERRY BREEDING-WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS - (Proceedings)

Lewers, K.S. 2005. Strawberry breeding-what the future holds. New England Vegetable and Fruit Conference Proceedings. P. 10-12.

MICROSATELLITE MARKERS FOR FRAGARIA FROM 'STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL' ESTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bassil, N.V., Gunn, M., Folta, K., Lewers, K.S. 2006. Microsatellite markers for fragaria from 'strawberry festival' ests. Molecular Ecology Notes. 6:473-476.

MOLECULAR MARKERS FOR BLACKBERRY - (Proceedings)

Lewers, K.S. 2006. Molecular markers for blackberry. Proceedings of the North American Bramble Growers Association Annual Meeting. p. 145-147.

MOLECULAR MARKERS FOR BLACKBERRY - (Abstract Only)

Lewers, K.S. 2006. Molecular markers for blackberry. Meeting Abstract.

EASTERN STRAWBERRY BREEDERS: PERSONAL RECOLLECTIONS - (Other)

Lewers, K.S. 2006. Eastern strawberry breeders: personal recollections. HortScience. P. 14-15.

In vitro response of strawberry cultivars and somaclones to colletotrichum acutatum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hammerschlag, F.A., Garces, S., Koch-Dean, M.K., Ray, S.A., Lewers, K.S., Maas, J.L., Smith, B.J. 2006. In vitro response of strawberry cultivars and somaclones to colletotrichum acutatum. Plant Cell Tissue And Organ Culture. 84:255-261.

Transferability of Rubus Microsatellite Markers for use in Black Raspberry - (Abstract Only) - (20-Jul-05)

THE TROUBLE WITH GENETIC MAPPING OF RASPBERRY - (Abstract Only)

Lewers, K.S., Weber, C.A. 2005. The trouble with genetic mapping of raspberry. Hortscience. ***meeting abstract

SIMPLE SEQUENCE REPPEAT (SSR) MARKERS FOR GENETIC MAPPING OF RASPBERRY AND BLACKBERRY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stafne, E.T., Clark, J.R., Weber, C.A., Graham, J., Lewers, K.S. 2005. Simple sequence reppeat (ssr) markers for genetic mapping of raspberry and blackberry. Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science. 130(5):722-728.

FRUIT NITROGEN CONTENT OF SIXTEEN STRAWBERRY GENOTYPES GROWN IN AN ADVANCED MATTED ROW PRODUCTION SYSTEM. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Black, B.L., Hokanson, S., Lewers, K.S. 2005. Fruit nitrogen content of sixteen strawberry genotypes grown in an advanced matted row production system.. Hortscience. 40(5):1190-1193

THE USDA-ARS AT BELTSVILLE RELEASES 'OVATION' STRAWBERRY. - (Trade Journal) - (31-Dec-04)

SSR MARKERS FOR BRAMBLES - (Other)

Lewers, K.S. 2005. Ssr markers for brambles. Bramble: The Newsletter of the North American Branble Growers Association, Inc. P.10-11.

IN VITRO RESPONSE OF STRAWBERRY CULTIVARS AND SOMACLONES TO COLLETOTRICHUM ACUTATUM. - (Abstract Only)

Hammerschlag, F.A., Garces, S., Dean, M.K., Ray, S.A., Lewers, K.S., Maas, J.L., Smith, B.J. 2004. In vitro response of strawberry cultivars and somaclones to colletotrichum acutatum.. Hortscience. 39:754.

DEVELOPING SIMPLE SEQUENCE REPEAT (SSR) MARKERS FROM GENBANK SEQUENCES FOR STRAWBERRY, BLACKBERRY, AND RASPBERRY. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lewers, K.S., Bassil, N.V., Styan, S.M., Hokanson, S.C. 2005. Developing simple sequence repeat (ssr) markers from genbank sequences for strawberry, blackberry, and raspberry. Journal of American Society for Horticultural Science. 130(1):102-115.

'OVATION' STRAWBERRY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lewers, K.S., Enns, J.M., Wang, S.Y., Maas, J.L., Galletta, G.J., Hokanson, S.C., Clark, J.R., Demchak, K., Funt, R.C., Nonnecke, G.R., Probasco, P.R., Jelenkovic, G.L., Garrison, S.A., Smith, B.J., Smith, B.R., Weber, C.A. 2004. 'ovation' strawberry. Hortscience. 37:1785-1788

SIMPLE SEQUENCE REPEAT MARKERS FOR RASPBERRY AND BLACKBERRY. - (Abstract Only)

Lewers, K.S., Stafne, E.T., Clark, J.R., Weber, C.R., Graham, J. 2004. Simple sequence repeat markers for raspberry and blackberry.. Meeting Abstract.

SSR TRANSFERENCE AMONG ROSOIDEAE GENERA. - (Abstract Only)

Lewers, K.S., Stafne, E.T., Clark, J.R., Weber, C.A., Graham, J. 2004. Ssr transference among rosoideae genera.. Meeting Abstract.

SIMPLE SEQUENCE REPEAT (SSR) MARKERS FOR RASPBERRY AND BLACKBERRY. - (Abstract Only)

Lewers, K.S., Stafne, E., Clark, J.R., Weber, C.A., Graham, J. 2004. Simple sequence repeat (ssr) markers for raspberry and blackberry.. American Society for Horticultural Science. 39 (4):785.

THE USDA-ARS AT BELTSVILLE RELEASES 'OVATION' STRAWBERRY. - (Trade Journal)

Lewers, K.S., Enns, J.M., Wang, S.Y., Maas, J.L., Galletta, G.J., Hokanson, S.C., Clark, J.R., Demchak, K., Funt, R.C., Nonnecke, G.R., Probasco, P.R., Jelenkovic, G.L., Garrison, S.A., Smith, B.J., Smith, B.J., Weber, C.A. 2004. The usda-ars at beltsville releases 'ovation' strawberry.. Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers News.

THE USDA-ARS AT BELTSVILLE RELEASES 'OVATION' STRAWBERRY. - (Trade Journal)

BRAMBLE BREEDING AND GENETIC ASSAY TOOLS. - (Abstract Only)

Lewers, K.S. 2004. Bramble breeding and genetic assay tools.. Meeting Proceedings.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF BRAMBLE FRUITS. - (Abstract Only)

Lewers, K.S. 2004. Health benefits of bramble fruits.. Meeting Proceedings.

EVALUATION OF NATIVE STRAWBERRY GERMPLASM FOR RESISTENCE TO ANTHRACNOSE - (Abstract Only)

Smith, B.J., Hokanson, S.C., Lewers, K.S., Hancock, J.F., Maas, J.L., Serce, S. 2003. Evaluation of native strawberry germplasm for resistence to anthracnose. Phytopathology. 93:S79-S80

EASTERN STRAWBERRY BREEDERS - (Abstract Only)

Lewers, K.S. 2003. Eastern strawberry breeders. Meeting Abstract.

ON FARM TRIAL PROCEDURES. - (Abstract Only)

Lewers, K.S. 2004. On farm trial procedures.. .

HEALTH BENEFITS OF BERRIES. - (Abstract Only)

Lewers, K.S. 2004. Health benefits of berries.. Meeting Proceedings.

FRUIT NITROGEN CONTENT OF ELEVEN STRAWBERRY GENOTYPES GROWN IN ADVANCED MATTED ROW CULTURE - (Abstract Only)

Black, B.L., Hokanson, S., Lewers, K.S. 2003. Fruit nitrogen content of eleven strawberry genotypes grown in advanced matted row culture. Hortscience. 38(5):687.

HIGH VARIABLITY AND DISOMIC SEGREATION OF MICROSATELLITES IN THE OCTOPLOID FRAGARIA VIRGINIANA (ROSACEAE). 7/24/07: entered PSI Approval 9/20/2003, Journal Publication Date, Volume, and Page. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ashley, M.V., Styan, S.M., Craft, K.J., Jones, K.L., Fessler, J.L., Lewers, K.S., Ashman, T.L. 2003. High variablity and disomic segreation of microsatellites in the octoploid fragaria virginiana (rosaceae). Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 107:1201-1207.

IDENTIFICATION OF SOURCES OF RESITANCE TO BACTERIAL ANGULAR LEAFSPOT DISEASE OF STRAWBERRY - (Proceedings)

Hartung, J.S., Gouin, C., Lewers, K.S., Maas, J., Hokanson, S. 2003. Identification of sources of resitance to bacterial angular leafspot disease of strawberry. Acta Horticulture Proceedings. 626:155-159.

USDA-ARS BRAMBLE RESEARCH AT BELTSVILLE - (Proceedings)

Lewers, K.S. 2003. Usda-ars bramble research at beltsville. Proceedings of the North American Bramble Growers Association Annual Meeting.

USDA-ARS BRAMBLE RESEARCH AT BELTSVILLE - (Abstract Only)

Lewers, K.S. 2003. Usda-ars bramble research at beltsville. Meeting Abstract.

INHERITANCE OF RESISTANCE IN STRAWBERRY TO BACTERIAL ANGUALAR LEAFSOPT DISEASE CAUSED BY XANTHOMONAS FRAGARIAE - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (22-Nov-02)

GENETIC LINKAGE IN SOYBEAN: CLASSICAL GENETIC LINKAGE GROUPS 6 AND 8 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

MAHAMA, A.A., LEWERS, K.S., PALMER, R.G. GENETIC LINKAGE IN SOYBEAN: CLASSICAL GENETIC LINKAGE GROUPS 6 AND 8. CROP SCIENCE. 2002. V. 42. P. 1459-1464.

RESISTANCE TO BACTERIAL ANGULAR LEAFSPOT DISEASE, CAUSED BY XANTHOMONAS FRAGARIAE, IN STRAWBERRY - (Abstract Only)

Maas, J.L., Hartung, J.S., Gouin, C.C., Lewers, K.S., Hokanson, S.C. 2002. Resistance to bacterial angular leafspot disease, caused by xanthomonas fragariae, in strawberry. Phytopathology.

FUNCTIONAL ANNOTATION OF THE GENOMIC REGION SURROUNDING THE RHG4 LOCUS IN SOYBEAN PI 437.654 - (Abstract Only) - (18-Jan-02)

MAP BASED CLONING OF A SOYBEAN CYSTNEMATODE RESISTANCE GENE - (Abstract Only) - (21-Jul-01)

COMPARISON OF RESISTANT AND SUSCEPTIBLE SOYBEAN GENOMES - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (14-Jul-01)

IDENTIFICATION OF SOURCES OF RESISTENCE TO BACTERIAL ANGULAR LEAFSPOT DISEASE OF STRAWBERRY - (Abstract Only)

Hartung, J.S., Gouin, C.C., Lewers, K.S., Hokenson, S., Maas, J.L. Identification of sources of resistence to bacterial angular leafspot disease of strawberry. International Society for Horticultural Science Meeting.

STRATEGY FOR ISOLATION OF A SOYBEAN GENE - (Abstract Only) - (30-Jun-01)

A PHYSICAL MAP OF A GENE-DENSE REGION IN SOYBEAN - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (25-Jun-01)

MAP-BASED CLONING OF A SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE RESISTANCE GENE - (Abstract Only) - (17-Mar-01)

USDA STRAWBERRY VARIETY TRIALS AT BELTSVILLE - (Proceedings)

Lewers, K.S. 2002. Usda strawberry variety trials at beltsville. New Jersey Annual Vegetable Meeting Proceedings.

COMPARISON OF RESISTANT AND SUSCEPTIBLE GENOMES NEAR A SOYBEAN CYST NEMATODE RESISTANCE GENE - (Abstract Only) - (03-Mar-00)

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