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Botryosphaeria Stem Blight - (Book / Chapter)

(30-Nov-09)

Cultural Practices and Chemical Treatments Affect Phytophthora Root Rot Severity of Blueberries Grown in Southern Mississippi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Smith, B.J. 2008. Cultural Practices and Chemical Treatments Affect Phytophthora Root Rot Severity of Blueberries Grown in Southern Mississippi. International Journal of Fruit Science 8:173-181.

Establishment of Rabbiteye Blueberries in Poultry Litter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Marshall, D.A., Spiers, J.M. 2009. Establishment of Rabbiteye Blueberries in Poultry Litter. Acta Horticulturae. 810:723-728.

Biology and Management Potential for Three Orchard Bee Species (Hymenoptera: megachilidae): Osmia Ribifloris Cockerell, O. Lignaria (say) and O. Chalybea Smith with Emphasis on the Former - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sampson, B.J., Cane, J.H., Stringer, S.J., Spiers, J.M., Kirker, G.T. 2009. Biology and Management Potential for Three Orchard Bee Species (Hymenoptera: megachilidae): Osmia Ribifloris Cockerell, O. Lignaria (say) and O. Chalybea Smith with Emphasis on the Former. Acta Horticulturae (ISHS) 810:549-556.

Potential new blueberry cultivars for the Gulf Coast Region of the U.S - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stringer, S.J., Spiers, J.M., Draper, A., Marshall, D.A. 2009. Potential new blueberry cultivars for the Gulf Coast region of the U.S. Acta Horticulturae. 810:87-92.

Native Bees Effectively Pollinate New World Cucurbita (C. pepo and C. maxima): An Internet Collaboration - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(01-Jun-08)

Potential new blueberry cultivars for the Gulf Coast region of the U.S. - (Abstract Only)

Stringer, S.J., Spiers, J.M., Draper, A.D., Marshall, D.A. 2009. Potential new blueberry cultivars for the Gulf Coast region of the U.S. Acta Horticulture Proceedings. 87-91.

Establishment of Rabbiteye Blueberries in Poultry Litter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Marshall, D.A., Spiers, J.M. 2008. Establishment of Rabbiteye Blueberries in Poultry Litter. Acta Horticulturae (ISHS). 810:723-728.

Southern Highbush Establishment Cultural Studies on Sandy Loam Soils - (Abstract Only)

Marshall, D.A., Spiers, J.M. 2008. Southern Highbush Establishment Cultural Studies on Sandy Loam Soils. HortScience 43(4) 2008. p.1292.

Performance of Muscadine Grape Cultivars in South Mississippi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stringer, S.J., Marshall, D.A., Sampson, B.J., Spiers, J.M. 2008. Performance of Muscadine Grape Cultivars in South Mississippi. HortTechnology 18:726-745.

No Spray Roses for the Southeastern United States - (Popular Publication)

Mynes, J., Windham, M., Windham, A., Pounders Jr, C.T., Spiers, J.M. 2008. No Spray Roses for the Southeastern United States. Extension Publications.

Blueberry Splitting Tendencies as Predicted by Fruit Firmness - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Marshall, D.A., Spiers, J.M., Stringer, S.J. 2008. Blueberry Splitting Tendencies as Predicted by Fruit Firmness. HortScience 43(2):567-570.

LABORATORY METHOD TO ESTIMATE INCIDENCE OF FRUIT SPLITTING IN CULTIVATED BLUEBERRY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Marshall, D.A., Spiers, J.M., Stringer, S.J., Curry, K.J. 2007. Laboratory method to estimate incidence of fruit splitting in cultivated blueberry. HortScience 42(7):1551-1553.2007.

Developmental Stage and Temperature Affect Strawberry Flower and Fruit Susceptibility to Anthracnose - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Smith, B. J. Developmental Stage and Temperature Affect Strawberry Flower and Fruit Susceptibility to Anthracnose. Pages 55-57. In: Takeda, F., D. T. Handley, and E. B. Poling (ed.). Proc. 2007 North American Strawberry Symposium. North American Strawberry Growers Association, Kemptville, ON Canada. 2007.

Response of ‘Treasure’ and 22 Florida Strawberry Genotypes to the Anthracnose Pathogens Colletotrichum acutatum, C. fragariae, and C. gloeosporioides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chang, P., and Smith, B. J. Response of 'Treasure' and 22 Florida strawberry genotypes to the anthracnose pathogens Colletotrichum acutatum, C. fragariae, and C. gloeosporioides. Pages 69-73. In: Takeda, F., D. T. Handley, and E. B. Poling (ed.). Proc. 2007 N. American Strawberry Symposium. North American Strawberry Growers Association, Kemptville, ON Canada. p. 69-73. 2007.

Nutraceutical Compound Concentrations of Muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia Michx) Grape Cultivars and Breeding Lines - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stringer, S.J., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Marshall, D.A. Nutraceutical Compound Concentrations of Muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia Michx) Grape Cultivars and Breeding Lines. Acta Horticulturae 841:553-556. 2009.

Effect of Worm Castings, Cow Manure, and Forest Waste on Yield and Fruit Quality of Organic Blueberries Grown on a Heavy Soil - (Proceedings)

Panicker, G.K., Sims, C.A., Spiers, J.M., Silva, J.L., Matta, F.B. 2009. Effect of Worm Castings, Cow Manure, and Forest Waste on Yield and Fruit Quality of Organic Blueberries Grown on a Heavy Soil. Acta Horticulturae 841 p.581-584.

In-vitro Screening for Salt Tolerance in Hibiscus Species - (Proceedings)

Sakhanokho, H.F., Pounders Jr, C.T., Kelley, R.Y. 2007. In-vitro Screening for Salt Tolerance in Hibiscus Species. Southern Nursery Association Proceedings Vol.52 pg. 339-343.

Predicting Berry Splitting Indices in Rabbiteye and Southern Highbush Blueberries Using Fruit Firmness as an Indicator - (Abstract Only)

Marshall, D.A., Spiers, J.M., Stringer, S.J. 2007. Predicting Berry Splitting Indices in Rabbiteye and Southern Highbush Blueberries Using Fruit Firmness as an Indicator. HortScience 42(2):1020.

Prediciting Berry Splitting Indices in Rabbiteye and Southern Highbush Blueberries Using Fruit Firmness as an Indicator - (Abstract Only)

Marshall, D.A., Spiers, J.M., Stringer, S.J. 2007. Prediciting Berry Splitting Indices in Rabbiteye and Southern Highbush Blueberries Using Fruit Firmness as an Indicator. HortScience 42(4) p. 1020.

Notice to Nurserymen of the Naming and Release for Propagation of Eudora Muscadine Grape - (Germplasm Release)

Stringer, S.J., Spiers, J.M., Marshall, D.A., Gray, D. 2007. Notice to Nurserymen of the Naming and Release for Propagation of Eudora Muscadine Grape. Germplasm Release.

Blueberry Splitting Tendencies as Predicted by Fruit Firmness - (Abstract Only)

Marshall, D.A., Spiers, J.M., Stringer, S.J. 2007. Blueberry Splitting Tendencies as Effected by Fruit Firmness. HortScience. 42(3):443.

EPIDEMIOLOGY AND PATHOLOGY OF STRAWBERRY ANTHRACNOSE: A NORTH AMERICAN PERSPECTIVE - (Review Article)

Smith, B.J. 2008. Epidemiology and pathology of strawberry anthracnose: a north american perspective. HortScience 43:69-73.

SPLITTING SEVERITY AMONG RABBITEYE (VACCINIUM ASHEI) BLUEBERRY VARIETIES IN MISSISSIPPI AND LOUISIANA. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Marshall, D.A., Spiers, J.M., Braswell, J.H. 2006. Splitting severity among rabbiteye (vaccinium ashei) blueberry varieties in mississippi and louisiana.. Small Fruit Reviews. pp 77-81.

Fungicide Management Strategies for Control of Strawberry Fruit Rot Diseases in Louisiana and Mississippi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wedge, D.E., Smith, B.J., Quebedeaux, J.P., Constantin, R.J. 2007. Fungicide Management Strategies for Control of Strawberry Fruit Rot Diseases in Louisiana and Mississippi. Crop Protection Journal. 26:1449-1458.

Effects of Cultural Practices and Chemical Treatments on Phytophthora Root Rot Severity of Blueberries Grown in Southern Mississippi - (Proceedings)

Smith, B.J. 2006. Effects of Cultural Practices and Chemical Treatments on Phytophthora Root Rot Severity of Blueberries Grown in Southern Mississippi. Blueberry Research Extension North American Workers Conference Proceedings. pp. 148-154.

RECENT USDA-ARS BLUEBERRY CULTIVAR RELEASES - (Abstract Only)

Stringer, S.J., Spiers, J.M., Draper, A.D. 2006. Recent USDA-ARS blueberry cultivar releases. Proceedings American Society of Horticultural Sciences 2006. pp.190-191.

Propagating and Managing orcahrd Mason Bees, Osmia spp. (Hymenoptera: Megachildae) for Pollinating Cultivated Blueberry - (Proceedings)

Sampson, B., Cane, J.H., Marshall, D.A., Stringer, S.J., Spiers, J.M. 2006. Propagating and Managing orcahrd Mason Bees, Osmia spp. (Hymenoptera: Megachildae) for Pollinating Cultivated Blueberry. Blueberry Research Extension North American Workers Conference Proceedings pgs. 162-168.

Recent and pending blueberry cultivar releases - (Proceedings)

Stringer, S.J., Spiers, J.M., Draper, A.D., Sampson, B.J., Marshall, D.A. 2006. Recent and pending blueberry cultivar releases. Blueberry Research Extension North American Workers Conference Proceedings. 190-191.

FIBER CONTENT OF TWO RABBITEYE AND TWO SOUTHERN HIGHBUSH BLUEBERRY CULTIVARS - (Proceedings)

Marshall, D.A., Spiers, J.M., Silva, J., Curry, K. 2006. Fiber content of two rabbiteye and two southern highbush blueberry cultivars. Blueberry Research Extension North American Workers Conference Proceedings p. 176-179.

Performance of Muscadine Grape (Vitis rotundifolia Michx) Cultivars in Mississippi - (Abstract Only)

Stringer, S.J., Marshall, D.A., Spiers, J.M., Sampson, B. 2006. Performance of Muscadine Grape (Vitis rotundifolia Michx) Cultivars in Mississippi. HortScience p. 1069.

Efficacy of Two Novel Fungicides for Control of Strawberry Anthracnose - (Abstract Only)

Abril, M., Curry, K.J., Smith, B.J., Wedge, D.E. 2006. Efficacy of Two Novel Fungicides for Control of Strawberry Anthracnose. Phytopathology. 95:S2.

Biology of Parasitoids (Hymenoptera) Attacking Dasineura oxycoccana and Prodiplosis vaccinii (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) in Cultivated Blueberries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sampson, B.J., Rinehart, T.A., Liburd, O.E., Stringer, S.J., Spiers, J.M. 2006. Biology of Parasitoids (Hymenoptera) Attacking Dasineura oxycoccana and Prodiplosis vaccinii (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) in Cultivated Blueberries. Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 99(1):113-120.

ECOLOGY OF ENDOPARASITOIDS (HYMENOPTERA) ATTACKING CRANBERRY AND BLUEBERRY TIPWORMS DASINEURA OXYCOCCANA JOHNSON AND PRODIPLOSIS VACCINII (DIPTERA: CECIDOMYIIDAE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sampson, B.J., Rinehart, T.A., Liburd, O.E., Stringer, S.J., Spiers, J.M. 2006. Ecology of endoparasitoids (hymenoptera) attacking cranberry and blueberry tipworms dasineura oxycoccana johnson and prodiplosis vaccinii (diptera: cecidomyiidae). Annals of the Entomological Society of America, Vol 99, No.1, pp 113-120.

SENSITIVITY OF SELECTED PLANT PATHOGENIC FUNGI TO SAMPANGINE AND ITS ANALOGS - (Abstract Only)

Abril, M., Curry, K.J., Wedge, D.E., Smith, B.J. 2005. Sensitivity of selected plant pathogenic fungi to sampangine and its analogs. Phytopathology vol.95, no.6:S2.

Evaluation of Post-harvest disease Resistance in Blackberry Genotypes - (Experiment Station)

Kidd, J., Clark, J.R., Fenn, P., Smith, B.J. 2004. Evaluation of Post-harvest disease Resistance in Blackberry Genotypes. Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Series. p. 18-19.

Method to Determine Chilling Requirements in Blueberries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Spiers, J.M., Marshall, D.A., Smith, B.J., Braswell, J.H. 2006. Method to Determine Chilling Requirements in Blueberries. Acta Horticulturae. (ISHS). 715:105-110.

SPRING FREEZE DAMAGE TO RABBITEYE BLUEBERRY BUDS AND BERRIES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Marshall, D.A., Spiers, J.M., Smith, B.J. 2006. Spring freeze damage to rabbiteye blueberry buds and berries. Acta Horticulturae. (ISHS) 715:101-104

PHYTOPHTHORA ROOT ROT AND BOTRYOSPHAERIA STEM BLIGHT: IMPORTANT DISEASES OF SOUTHERN HIGHBUSH BLUEBERRIES IN SOUTHERN UNITED STATES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Smith, B.J. 2006. Phytophthora root rot and botryosphaeria stem blight: important diseases of southern highbush blueberries in southern united states. Acta Horticulturae. (ISHS) 715:473-480.

'DeSoto' a New Semi-Dwarf Rabbiteye (V. asheii, Reade) Blueberry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stringer, S.J., Smith, B.J., Spiers, J.M., Draper, A. 2006. 'DeSoto' a New Semi-Dwarf Rabbiteye (V. asheii, Reade) Blueberry. Acta Horticulturae. 715:97-100. International Symposium on Vaccinium Culture.

REGIONALIZATION: USDA-ARS SOUTHERN HORTICULTURAL LABORATORY - (Abstract Only)

Spiers, J.M. 2005. REGIONALIZATION: USDA-ARS SOUTHERN HORTICULTURAL LABORATORY. HortScience. June 2005; 40:890

PLANT SPACING EFFECTS ON MICROCLIMATE AND RHIZOCTONIA WEB BLIGHT DEVELOPMENT IN CONTAINER-GROWN AZALEA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Copes, W.E., Scherm, H. 2005. Plant spacing effects on microclimate and rhizoctonia web blight development in container-grown azalea. Hortscience. 40:1408-1412.

Notice to nurserymen of the naming and release for propagation of ‘Gupton’, a new southern highbush blueberry cultivar - (Germplasm Release)

Spiers, J.M., Stringer, S.J., Draper, A. 2005. Notice to nurserymen of the naming and release for propagation of gupton a new southern highbush blueberry cultivar. Germplasm Release.

NOTICE TO NURSERYMEN OF THE NAMING AND RELEASE FOR PROPAGATION OF DIXIEBLUE A NEW SOUTHERN HIGHBUSH BLUEBERRY CULTIVAR - (Germplasm Release)

Stringer, S.J., Spiers, J.M., Draper, A. 2005. Notice to nurserymen of the naming and release for propagation of dixieblue a new southern highbush blueberry cultivar. Germplasm Release.

NATRACEUTICAL PROFILE OF SELECTED MUSCADINE (VITIS ROTUNDIFOLIA MICHX.) CULTIVARS AND BREEDING LINES - (Abstract Only)

Stringer, S.J., Perkins Veazie, P.M., Marshall, D.A. 2005. Natraceutical profile of selected muscadine (vitis rotundifolia michx.) cultivars and breeding lines. Hortscience 40:1068.

USE OF CALCIUM FOLIAR FEED FERTILIZATION TO REDUCE RAIN-RELATED SPLITTING IN RABBITEYE AND SOUTHERN HIGHBUSH BLUEBERRY - (Abstract Only)

Marshall, D.A., Spiers, J.M., Curry, K. 2005. Use of calcium foliar feed fertilization to reduce rain-related splitting in rabbiteye and southern highbush blueberry. Hortscience 40:1059.

USE OF CALCIUM FOLIAR FEED FERTILIZATION TO REDUCE RAIN-RELATED SPLITTING IN RABBITEYE AND SOUTHERN HIGHBUSH BLUEBERRY - (Abstract Only)

Marshall, D.A., Spiers, J.M., Curry, K. 2005. Use of calcium foliar feed fertilization to reduce rain-related splitting in rabbiteye and southern highbush blueberry. HortScience. 40:1059

AN OVERVIEW OF STRAWBERRY ANTHRACNOSE IN NORTH AMERICA - (Abstract Only)

Smith, B.J. 2004. An overview of strawberry anthracnose in north america. Strawberry International Symposium Proceedings, p.28.

GENETIC DIVERSITY AND MOLECULAR DETECTION OF RHIZOCTONIA IN NURSERY ENVIRONMENTS - (Abstract Only)

Rinehart, T.A., Copes, W.E. 2004. Genetic diversity and molecular detection of rhizoctonia in nursery environments. Meeting Abstract.

USDA CRAPEMYRTLE BREEDING PROGRAM IN POPLARVILLE, MISSISSIPPI - (Abstract Only)

Pounders Jr, C.T., Rinehart, T.A. 2004. Usda crapemyrtle breeding program in poplarville, mississippi. Meeting Abstract.

EVALUATION OF CLONES, CONTAINER TYPES AND TISSUE CULTURE MEDIA FOR PRODUCTION OF CALLA LILIES AS A NURSERY CROP - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pounders Jr, C.T., Nyochembeng, L. 2005. Evaluation of clones, container types and tissue culture media for production of calla lilies as a nursery crop. Journal of Environmental Horticulture. pgs. 42-46

USDA-ARS STRAWBERRY ANTHRACNOSE RESISTANCE BREEDING PROGRAM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Smith, B.J. 2006. USDA-ARS strawberry anthracnose resistance breeding program. Acta Horticulturae 708:-463-470.

NOTICE TO NURSERYMEN OF THE NAMING AND RELEASE FOR PROPOGATION OF NATIVE BLUE, A NEW EVERGREEN ORNAMENTAL BLUEBERRY CULTIVAR - (Germplasm Release)

Spiers, J.M., Stringer, S.J., Draper, A. 2004. Notice to nurserymen of the naming and release for propogation of native blue, a new evergreen ornamental blueberry cultivar. Germplasm Release. United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Washington, D.C. 20250.

NOTICE TO NURSERYMEN OF THE NAMING AND RELEASE FOR PROPAGATION OF DE SOTO, A NEW RABBITEYE BLUEBERRY CULTIVAR - (Germplasm Release)

Stringer, S.J., Spiers, J.M., Draper, A. 2004. Notice to nurserymen of the naming and release for propagation of De Soto, a new rabbiteye blueberry cultivar. Germplasm Release. United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Washington, D.C. 20250.

MODIFIED DIALLEL ANALYSIS OF FIRST YEAR HEIGHT OF CRAPE MYRTLE HYBRIDS - (Proceedings)

Pounders Jr, C.T., Cheatham, C.L. 2004. Modified diallel analysis of first year height of crape myrtle hybrids. Southern Nursery Association Research Conference pg 572-574.

REGISTRATION OF GA 98033 UPLAND COTTON GERMPLASM LINE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

May, O.L., Chee, P.W., Sakhanokho, H.F. 2004. Registration of ga 98033 upland cotton germplasm line. Crop Science. 44:2278-2279.

NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL CHILLING OF SOUTHERN HIGHBUSH BLUEBERRY - (Abstract Only)

Marshall, D.A., Stringer, S.J., Spiers, J.M. 2004. Natural and artifical chilling of southern highbush blueberry [abstract]. HortScience. 39(4):825.

'NATIVE BLUE', A NEW SOUTHERN ORNAMENTAL (VACCINIUM DARROWI) BLUEBERRY CULTIVAR - (Abstract Only)

Stringer, S.J., Spiers, J.M., Draper, A.D. 2004. 'native blue', a new southern ornamental (vaccinium darrowi) blueberry cultivar. HortScience p. 804.

ROSETTE (DOUBLE BLOSSOM) OF BLACKBERRY - (Proceedings)

Smith, B.J. 2004. Rosette (double blossom) of blackberry. Proceedings of the North American Bramble Growers Association Annual Meeting. pp. 27-30

THE EFFECTS OF CHILL HOUR ACCUMULATION ON HYDROGEN CYANAMIDE EFFICACY IN RABBITEYE AND SOUTHERN HIGHBUSH BLUEBERRY CULTIVARS - (Proceedings)

Stringer, S.J., Marshall, D.A., Sampson, B.J., Spiers, J.M. 2004. The effects of chill hour accumulation on hydrogen cyanamide efficacy in rabbiteye and southern highbush blueberry cultivars. Blueberry Research Extension North American Workers Conference Proceedings p339-347.

NOTICE TO NURSERIES OF THE NAMING AND RELEASE OF ALAPAHA,A NEW RABBITEYE BLUEBERRY CULTIVAR - (Germplasm Release)

Spiers, J.M., Draper, A.D., Nesmith, S.D. 2002. Notice to nurseries of the naming and release of alapaha,a new rabbiteye blueberry cultivar. Germplasm Release.United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Washington, D.C. 20250.

Establishment and Production of Muscadine Grapes - (Proceedings)

Braswell, J., Stringer, S.J., Ingram, D., Sampson, B. 2001. Establishment and Production of Muscadine Grapes. Extension Publications.

'Biloxi' Southern Highbush Blueberry - (Proceedings)

Spiers, J.M., Stringer, S.J., Draper, A., Gupton, C. 2002. 'Biloxi' Southern Highbush Blueberry. 7 th Acta Horticulturae International Symposium on Vaccinium Culture, Dec. 4-9, 2002. Chillan, Chile. pp.153-155.

Growth and Spread of Blueberry Cultivars in a 15 Year-Old Collection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Noffsinger, S., Stringer, S.J., Spiers, J.M. 2002. Growth and Spread of Blueberry Cultivars in a 15 Year-Old Collection. 7th Acta Horticulturae. December 4-9, 2000. Chile. p. 165-173.